Apache Junction City Code, Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 1: Zoning Ordinance Approved by the City Council on May 6, 2014 CHAPTER 1: ZONING ORDINANCE Table of Contents Article Page 1-1 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 1-1-1 Title and Authority………………………………………………………………… 8 1-1-2 Intent……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 1-1-3 Applicability………………………………………………………………………….. 8 1-1-4 Interpretation, Language Rules and Measurement Rules……… 9 1-1-5 Consistency with the General Plan………………………………………… 14 1-1-6 Transitional Provisions………………………………………………………….. 14 1-1-7 General Penalty…………………………………………………………………….. 16 1-1-8 Severability…………………………………………………………………………… 16 1-2 TYPES OF USES 1-2-1 Uses Permitted by Right………………………………………………………. 17 1-2-2 Prohibited Uses……………………………………………………………………. 17 1-2-3 Conditional Uses…………………………………………………………………… 17 1-2-4 Administrative Uses……………………………………………………………… 17 1-2-5 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots……………………………. 18 1-2-6 Uses Not Listed…………………………………………………………………….. 20 1-3 DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ZONING MAP AND BOUNDARIES 1-3-1 Zoning Districts……………………………………………………………………. 21 1-3-2 Zoning Map…………………………………………………………………………. 21 1-3-3 Determination of Zoning District Boundaries……………………….. 21 1-4 ZONING DISTRICTS 1-4-1 Zoning Districts…………………………………………………………………… 23 1-4-2 Master Planned Community (“MPC”) District………………………… 25 1-4-3 Planned Development (“PD”) Overlay District ……………………. 30 [05-06-14] Page 2 1-5 ZONING BULK AND USE REGULATIONS 1-5-1 Residential Use Regulations…………………………………………………… 35 1-5-2 Residential Bulk Regulations………………………………………………….. 40 1-5-3 Non-Residential Use Regulations…………………………………………… 43 1-5-4 Non-Residential Bulk Regulations………………………………………….. 53 1-6 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS 1-6-1 Setbacks……………………………………………………………………………… 55 1-6-2 Height Exceptions……………………………………………………………….. 56 1-6-3 Fences and Walls………………………………………………………………… 57 1-6-4 Lot Sizes……………………………………………………………………………… 60 1-6-5 Accessory Structures………………………………………………………….. 61 1-6-6 Home Based Occupations…………………………………………………… 64 1-6-7 Equestrian Activities and Uses …………………………………………… 65 1-6-8 Cargo Containers………………………………………………………………… 69 1-6-9 Outdoor Storage, Display and Activities……………………………… 72 1-6-10 Group Care Homes…………………………………………………………….. 73 1-6-11 Swimming Pools, Water Features and Sport Courts……………. 74 1-6-12 Medical Marijuana……………………………………………………………… 75 1-6-13 Visibility at Intersections…………………………………………………….. 78 1-6-14 Airports and Helipads…………………………………………………………. 79 1-6-15 Adult Oriented Businesses…………………………………………………. 79 1-6-16 Alternative Energy Structures and Equipment…………………….. 79 1-6-17 Animal Regulations…………………………………………………………….. 80 1-6-18 Agriculture…………………………………………………………………………. 82 1-6-19 Accessory Dwelling Units……………………………………………………. 82 1-6-20 Personal Caretakers Units………………………………………………….. 83 1-6-21 Public and Private Utilities…………………………………………………. 85 1-6-22 Gravel Pits and Quarries……………………………………………………. 85 1-6-23 Temporary Uses and Structures………………………………………… 86 1-6-24 Homeowners Assoc. and Common Facility Maintenance…… 90 1-6-25 Model Homes……………………………………………………………………. 90 1-6-26 Ancillary Manufacturing Uses……………………………………………. 91 1-6-27 Stormwater Management…………………………………………………. 91 1-7 PARKING, LOADING AND CIRCULATION REGULATIONS 1-7-1 Intent……………………………………………………………………………… … 92 1-7-2 Application………………………………………………………………………… 92 1-7-3 Parking Standards…………………………………………………………… … 92 1-7-4 Modifications and Appeals……………………………………………… … 96 [05-06-14] Page 3 1-7-5 Loading Facility Standards…………………………………………………. 96 1-7-6 Private Street Standards…………………………………………………. …… 97 1-8 LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS 1-8-1 Intent……………………………………………………………………………… …… 102 1-8-2 Interpretation……………………………………………………………………… 103 1-6-3 Conflicting Regulations………………………………………………………… 103 1-8-4 Scope and Applicability………………………………………………………… 103 1-8-5 Exemptions…………………………………………………………………………. 103 1-8-6 Landscape Standards………………………………………………………….. 105 1-8-7 Landscape Plan Submittal Requirements…………………………….. 109 1-8-8 Installation and Inspection………………………………………………….. 110 1-8-9 Dust Control……………………………………………………………………….. 110 1-8-10 Surety…………………………………………………………………………………. 110 1-8-11 Landscape Maintenance……………………………………………………… 110 1-8-12 Prohibited Plants………………………………………………………………… 111 1-8-13 Native Plant Preservation……………………………………………………. 111 1-8-14 Modifications and Appeals………………………………………………….. 116 1-8-15 Permit Issuance…………………………………………………………………… 116 1-9 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REGULATIONS 1-9-1 Intent……………………………………………………………………………………. 118 1-9-2 Standards for Manufactured Homes on Single-Family Zoned Lots……………………………………………………………………………. 118 1-9-3 Standards for Manufactured Home Parks and/or Recreational Vehicle Parks ………………………………………………….. 119 1-9-4 Permits and Approvals………………………………………………………….. 121 1-10 OUTDOOR LIGHTING REGULATIONS 1-10-1 Intent……………………………………………………………………………………. 123 1-10-2 Interpretation……………………………………………………………………….. 123 1-10-3 Scope and Applicability………………………………………………………….. 124 1-10-4 Exemptions……………………………………………………………………………. 124 1-10-5 Prohibited Lighting………………………………………………………………… 125 1-10-6 Lighting Standards…………………………………………………………………. 125 1-10-7 Nonconforming Fixtures………………………………………………………… 127 1-10-8 Plan Submittal Requirements………………………………………………… 127 1-10-9 Verification, Inspection and Enforcement………………………………. 127 1-10-10 Appeals…………………………………………………………………………………. 127 [05-06-14] Page 4 1-11 SIGN REGULATIONS 1-11-1 Intent…………………………………………………………………………………… 129 1-11-2 Interpretation……………………………………………………………………… 130 1-11-3 Scope and Applicability………………………………………………………… 130 1-11-4 Calculating Sign Area…………………………………………………………… 130 1-11-5 Calculating Sign Height……………………………………………………….. 130 1-11-6 Exempt Signs………………………………………………………………………. 130 1-11-7 Prohibited Signs……..…………………………………………………………… 131 1-11-8 Permitted Signs and Sign Regulations………………………………….. 132 1-11-9 Special Sign Regulations………………………………………………………. 132 1-11-10 Sign Design Criteria…………………………………………………………….. 136 1-11-11 Application and Permit Requirements…………………………………. 136 1-11-12 Construction Requirements…………………………………………………. 137 1-11-13 Nonconforming and Discontinued Signs……………………………… 137 1-11-14 Maintenance and Repair……………………………………………………… 138 1-11-15 Modifications and Appeals………………………………………………….. 138 1-11-16 Enforcement and Penalties………………………………………………….. 139 1-12 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND STORMWATER REGULATIONS………………………………………………………………………………. 145 1-13 DESIGN GUIDELINES 1-13-1 Intent…………………………………………………………………………………. 146 1-13-2 Applicability………………………………………………………………………… 146 1-13-3 Design Standards………………………………………………………………… 147 1-14 ENGINEERING STANDARDS……………………………………………………….. 149 1-15 GREEN BUILDING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 1-15-1 Intent…………………………………………………………………………………… 150 1-15-2 Standards for Municipal Buildings……………………………………….. 150 1-15-3 Guidelines for Private Development…………………………………….. 150 [05-06-14] Page 5 1-16 ADMINISTRATION 1-16-1 Development Services Department and Zoning Administrator………………………………………………………….. 151 1-16-2 Planning and Zoning Commission……………………………………….. 152 1-16-3 City Council…………………………………………………………………………. 153 1-16-4 Board of Adjustment and Appeals………………………………………. 154 1-16-5 Appeal and Variance Procedures………………………………………… 155 1-16-6 Amendments to Zoning Code or Zoning Map………………………. 157 1-16-7 Public Hearings, Notices and Citizen Review Processes……….. 160 1-16-8 Preliminary Development Review (PDR) Process….…………….. 162 1-16-9 Site Plan Review and Approval Process………………………………. 162 1-16-10 Annexation Process……………………………………………………………. 164 1-16-11 Amendments to the General Plan………………………………………. 166 1-16-12 Conditional Use Permits, Administrative Use Permits and Building Permits…………………………………………………………… 166 1-16-13 Development Agreements………………………………………………….. 169 1-16-14 Administrative Relief Exceptions…………………………………………. 170 1-16-15 Fees……………………………………………………………………………………. 171 1-16-16 Violations, Penalties and Enforcement………………………………… 171 1-17 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................ 177 [05-06-14] Page 6 List of Tables Page TABLE 4-1: LIST OF ZONING DISTRICTS…………………………………………………………………... 23 TABLE 5-1: RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS…………………………………..……………………… 35-37 TABLE 5-2: RESIDENTIAL BULK REGULATIONS……………………………………………………….. 40 TABLE 5-3: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS………………………………………………… 43-51 TABLE 5-4: NON-RESIDENTIAL BULK REGULATIONS………………………………………………. 53 TABLE 6-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR FENCES AND WALLS………….. 57 TABLE 6-2: NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR FENCES AND WALLS….. 58 TABLE 6-3: TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES REQUIRING AUP APPROVAL………. 88-89 TABLE 6-4: TEMPORARY USES OR STRUCTURES NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT…………… 90 TABLE 7-1: PARKING STALL AND AISLE DIMENSIONS……………………………………………… 98 TABLE 7-2: SHARED PARKING CALCULATOR…………………………………………………………… 99 TABLE 7-3: NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS REQUIRED……………………………………………… 99-101 TABLE 8-1: LANDSCAPE AREA STANDARDS……………………………………………………………… 106 TABLE 8-2: PROTECTED NATIVE PLANT LIST……………………………………………………………. 117 TABLE 9-1: STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AND RV PARKS…………. 122 TABLE 10-1: GENERAL LIGHTING STANDARDS……………………………………………………………. 128 TABLE 11-1: PERMITTED SIGN STANDARDS……………………………………………………………….. 140-144 List of Images Image 6-1: VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS………………………………………………………………… 78 [05-06-14] Page 7 ARTICLE 1-1: INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Sections 1-1-1 Title and Authority 1-1-2 Intent 1-1-3 Applicability 1-1-4 Interpretation, Language Rules and Measurement Rules 1-1-5 Consistency with