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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
November 7, 2024
ITEM NO: 3
DISTRICT NO.: 4, 7, and 8
SUBJECT:
Application #:
Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8 (Continued from October 10, 2024)
Proposal:
Amend the following sections of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
1.
Revise and clarify provisions in Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7
regarding definitions; variance and Design Review appeal
processes, and to address how other sections interact with
Chapter 12(Downtown Code): Section 201 (Rules of
Construction), Section 202 (Definitions), Section 307.A (Authority
and duties of the Zoning Administrator), Section 507
(Development Review Approval), Section 669 (Arts, Culture, and
Small Business Overlay District), Section 702 (Off-Street Parking
and Loading), and Section 703 (Landscaping, Fences and Walls).
2.
Add a new Section 312 to Chapter 3 to create the Technical
Appeals Committee.
3.
Repeal and replace Chapter 12 (Downtown Code) with revised
and clarified text.
Applicant:
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Representative:
City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department
ACTIONS:
Staff Recommendation: Approval, as shown in Exhibits A and B in the Addendum A Staff
Report.
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation:
Central City 8/12/2024 Information only.
Encanto 8/5/2024 Information only.
Central City 9/9/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 12-0.
Encanto 9/9/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 9-1.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation in the
Addendum A Staff Report.
Motion Discussion:
There was discussion regarding the questions posed by Commissioner Boyd at the October 10,
2024 Planning Commission Hearing regarding possible prohibition of particular land uses.
Daniel Inglese from the Law Department and Tricia Gomes, Planning and Development
Department Deputy Director, confirmed for the Commission that the notification requirements for
the case would be different if there are proposed land use changes, and those requirements
had not been met for the current proposal. Further changes to allowed land uses could be
addressed in a later Text Amendment.
ATTACHMENT E

Motion details: Commissioner Boyd made a MOTION to approve Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8, per the staff
recommendation in the Addendum A Staff Report.

Maker: Boyd

Second: Jaramillo

Vote: 9-0

Absent: None

Opposition Present: No

Findings: This proposed text amendment is quite extensive due to the many items identified by
stakeholders needing clarification, revisions, or codification of standards in practice but not
included in the current version of the Downtown Code. The intent of this amendment is to
streamline Downtown development while still implementing the pedestrian-oriented vision of the
Downtown Phoenix Urban Form Project.

Proposed Language:
Section 202. Definitions.
Amend Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) to add and/or modify definitions as follows:
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Alley, Buffer: An alley that is adjacent to a single-family residential use as identified on Map
1202.F, and in Sections 1207.O and P. AN ALLEY ABUTTING BOTH SINGLE-FAMILY AND
COMMERCIAL USES, DESIGNATED ON THE REGULATING MAPS IN CHAPTER 12
(DOWNTOWN CODE).
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CITY MANAGER’S REPRESENTATIVE (CMR): SEE SECTION 32-3 OF THE CITY CODE.
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FRONTAGE ZONE: THE PORTION OF A LOT OR PARCEL LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT
TO A STREET, OF A DEPTH REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE ZONING DISTRICT AND/OR
CHARACTER AREA.
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Off-Street Loading Spaces: An on site space for the standing, loading, and unloading of vehicles.
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Off-Street Passenger Loading: The provision of space off the street and adjacent to a building
entrance for the loading and unloading of automobile passengers. The design of such space shall
be subject to the approval of the Street Transportation Department.
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SERVICE/GOODS LOADING SPACE: A DESIGNATED AREA WHICH IS PROVIDED FOR THE
LOADING AND UNLOADING OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES AND
COMMERCIAL USERS.
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Street, Front: A street identified by an area plan towards which the front of buildings are oriented
to minimize driveway cuts. If no area plan is adopted, all single-frontage lots adjoining a front
street must orient the front of the building to the front street. For multi-frontage lots, the street with
the most pedestrian activity is the front street. When lots adjoin two or more streets with an equal
amount of pedestrian activity, both are front streets. Front streets are not necessarily the street
adjoining the lot front.
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Street, Pedestrian: Sidewalk, landscape, driveway and buildings are designed to create a safe,
pleasant and enjoyable experience for pedestrians. Building openings are oriented toward the

street and vehicular conflicts with pedestrians are minimized. Designated on Map 1202.E and
individual character areas in Chapter 12. A STREET DESIGNATED ON THE REGULATING
MAPS IN CHAPTER 12 (DOWNTOWN CODE), WHICH IS SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS AND VEHICULAR RESTRICTIONS INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE
PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT.
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Street, Side: A street identified by an area plan towards which the side of buildings are oriented. If
no area plan is adopted, the street with the least amount of pedestrian activity is the side street for
multi-frontage lots. Side streets are not necessarily the street adjoining the lot side. A STREET
DESIGNATED ON THE REGULATING MAPS IN CHAPTER 12 (DOWNTOWN CODE), WHICH
PERMITS A MIX OF USES AND TYPES OF ACCESS, SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
PEDESTRIAN, VEHICULAR, SERVICE, AND LOADING ACCESS.

STREETSCAPE: THE LANDSCAPE, SHADE, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, SIDEWALK, AND
OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO A STREET.

Streetscape Zone: The area located behind the right-of-way curb that has either landscaping per
Section 1207 or public amenities (such as seating, artwork). THE PORTION OF A DEDICATED
STREET PROVIDING STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND LOCATED BETWEEN THE
BACK OF CURB AND THE FRONTAGE PROPERTY LINE. THE STREETSCAPE ZONE MAY
ALSO INCLUDE A PORTION OF ABUTTING PRIVATE PROPERTY, PER THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTERS 12 AND 13.
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Section 307.A. Authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator
Amend Chapter 3, Section 307.A (Authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator) to add
a requirement for the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation for
variance applications within Downtown, as follows:

A.
Authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator. There is hereby created in the City
Planning and Development Department a Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator
shall be appointed by the Planning and Development Director and shall be under his
THEIR direction. The Zoning Administrator may appoint Deputy Zoning Administrators to
perform the functions of the Zoning Administrator and to act under his THEIR direction.
The Zoning Administrator shall:

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9.
Authorize upon application and hearing such variance from the terms of this
ZONING Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, when owing to
special conditions, a literal enforcement of any provisions of the ordinance would
result in unnecessary property hardship.

A variance shall not be authorized unless the Zoning Administrator shall find upon
sufficient evidence:

a.
That there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land,
building, or use referred to in the application and which do not apply to other
properties in the district; and

b.
That such special circumstances were not created by the owner or
applicant; and

c.
That the authorizing of the variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights; and

d.
That the authorizing of the application will not be materially detrimental to
persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the
neighborhood, or to the public welfare in general.

e.
THAT WHEN A VARIANCE IS REQUESTED FOR A PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO THE DOWNTOWN CODE (CHAPTER 12), THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE MUST SHALL FIRST REVIEW AND PROVIDE A
WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE VARIANCE
REQUEST, AS FURTHER REFERENCED REQUIRED IN SECTION
1224.C.

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n 312. Technical Appeals Committee.
Amend Chapter 3 to add a new Section 312 (Technical Appeals Committee) to establish a
technical review committee to review and decide technical appeals:

SECTION 312. TECHNICAL APPEALS COMMITTEE

A.
POWERS AND DUTIES. THE TECHNICAL APPEALS COMMITTEE (TAC) SHALL HAVE
THE POWER AND DUTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THESE REGULATIONS TO
HEAR SPECIFIC ITEMS APPEALED BY THE APPLICANT CONTESTING A DECISION
ON A TECHNICAL ITEM OR INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT IMPOSED BY THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, OR A DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
INDICATED AS (T) IN SECTION 507 TAB A AND ALL OTHER ZONING ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING OVERLAYS) WHICH USE (T) TO INDICATE
TECHNICAL ITEMS.

B.
MEMBERSHIP. THE TECHNICAL APPEALS COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE
SAME MEMBERS AS THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER
32 OF THE CITY CODE. THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IS
AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ANY MEMBER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR
WITHOUT CAUSE, AND MAY ALSO APPOINT ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CITY STAFF
TO THE TAC, SUCH AS LANDSCAPE, FIRE PREVENTION/LIFE SAFETY,
WATER/SEWER, AND BUILDING SAFETY.
Section 507. Development Review Approval
Amend Chapter 5, Section 507 (Development Review Approval) as follows:

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B.
Applicability.

1.
Development review applies to all public and private facilities in residential,
commercial and industrial developments in the City in all zoning districts. The only
complete exceptions to compliance with this section are as follows:

a.
Single-family and duplex dwelling units constructed prior to May 1, 1998;

b. a. Interior tenant alterations or improvements which do not affect parking
requirements or exterior building appearance;

c. b. Nonstructural remodeling of facade treatment (SUCH AS PAINT);

d. c. Sign permits for properties not otherwise subject to development review;

e.
Development submitted for site plan approval prior to the effective date of
this section.

2.
Exterior structural remodeling or / new BUILDING facade treatment, to buildings
AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS (DRIVEWAYS,
PARKING, SITE WALLS, LANDSCAPE, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, OR SIMILAR),
OR PROPERTIES WITH ADDITIONS (INCLUDING NEW ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES) OF UP TO 2000 SQUARE FEET, without additional square
footage is ARE subject to development review approval as follows:

a.
For properties located within the boundary of the Downtown Code, the
following shall apply: COMPLIANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE ONLY TO THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF
THE BUILDING AND/OR SITE IMPROVEMENTS BEING MODIFIED,
UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED WITH A REZONING OR ZONING
ADJUSTMENT ACTION.

(1)
Compliance with the development standards, design standards and
design guidelines of Chapter 12 only for that exterior portion of the
building being modified.

(2)
Provision of landscaping in accordance with adopted streetscape
designs unless prohibitive because of existing public utilities.

b.
Reserved. FOR SITES SUBJECT TO THE DOWNTOWN CODE
(CHAPTER 12) OR WALKABLE URBAN CODE (CHAPTER 13),
PROVISION OF SHADE, LANDSCAPING AND SIDEWALKS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ADOPTED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS. UNLESS
PROHIBITIVE BECAUSE OF EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITIES OR OTHER
EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

3.
Additions to buildings are subject to development review approval as follows:
CHANGE OF USE OR OCCUPANCY TYPE, OR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL
REMODELING (“TENANT IMPROVEMENTS”), WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
SQUARE FOOTAGE, ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

a.
An addition of two thousand square feet or less to an existing building may
be required to submit a site plan to the Department of Planning and
Development but shall not be subject to the design review principles and
guidelines set forth in Tab A of Section 507 if the impacts of the addition are
not significant, with the exception that new structures or additions of 500
square feet or greater on properties located within the boundary of the
Downtown Code shall be required to meet the shading requirements in
Section 1207.D. The Department of Planning and Development shall
determine the significance of an addition’s impacts on adjacent properties
based on noise, odor, lighting, glare, vibration, visibility from a public street,
and removal of site amenities which are included in a design review
principle or guideline. Surface parking as a primary use is subject to the
provisions of development review if the use is determined to have impact on
adjacent uses or visibility from a public street as determined by the
Department of Planning and Development.
COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT STANDARDS FOR REQUIRED
AUTOMOBILE AND BICYCLE PARKING.

b.
When an addition of two thousand square feet or less to an existing building
is determined by the Department of Planning and Development as having
significant impacts, as described above, the addition shall be subject to full
development review including the design review principles and guidelines.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY
AS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE.

c.
When additions to a property after the effective date of this ordinance total
more than two thousand square feet, the property shall be subject to full
development review including the design review principles and guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 507.B.2 IF EXTERIOR REMODELING
AND/OR ADDITIONS UNDER 2000 SF ARE ALSO INCLUDED.

4.
PROPERTIES WITH ADDITIONS OF 2000 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER,
VACANT PROPERTIES, AND/OR PROPERTIES UNDERGOING FULL
DEMOLITION AND REDEVELOPMENT ARE SUBJECT TO FULL
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE DESIGN REVIEW
PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE WITHIN THIS
ZONING ORDINANCE.

4. 5.
Subdivision plats are processed in accordance with Chapter 32 of the City Code.
Preliminary subdivision plats have the additional requirement to be reviewed and
approved in accordance with the provisions of this section for context plan and the
design review guidelines for subdivisions of Section 507 Tab A (DESIGN REVIEW)
AND ALL OTHER CODES AND POLICIES TO WHICH SUBDIVISIONS ARE
SUBJECT.II.C, "Subdivision design."

5. 6.
DEVELOPMENT WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF ANNEXATION, OR FOR
WHICH ALL REQUIRED PERMITS WERE ISSUED BY THE CITY, IS ASSUMED
TO HAVE A VALID DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLAN, EVEN IF NO APPROVED
SITE PLAN EXISTS. A SITE PLAN MAY BE REQUIRED BASED ON THE SCOPE
OF ANY PROPOSED REMODEL, REVISION, ADDITION, OR
REDEVELOPMENT.
Existing legally constructed development with or without an approved site plan as
of the date of this Ordinance is assumed to have a valid development review plan.
Any site plans which received preliminary or final approval from the Department of
Planning and Development prior to the enactment of this section shall remain and
continue in full force and effect until such time as the plan is amended or its
approval expires.

6. 7.
Implementation of single-family design review shall begin on May 1, 1998, for all
subdivision applications which have not obtained preliminary development review
approval. Any site plans or subdivision plats which received preliminary or final
approval from the Department of Planning and Development prior to the enactment
of this section shall remain and continue in full force and effect until such time as
the plan is amended or its approval expires.
ADAPTIVE REUSE. DEVELOPMENT QUALIFYING AS ADAPTIVE REUSE MAY
BE GRANTED FULL OR PARTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM ZONING
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICIES ADOPTED
BY CITY COUNCIL. IN SUCH CASES, THE RELIEF PROVIDED SHALL BE
NOTED ON THE SITE PLAN, OR THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS IF NO SITE
PLAN IS REQUIRED.

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C.
Design Review Principles and Guidelines. Design review principles, and guidelines are
listed in Tab A and other sections of this THE ZONING Ordinance. The principles reflect
desired goals and policies for the City. The guidelines indicate specific implementation
standards. The guidelines consist of requirements, presumptions and considerations.

1.
Requirements (R). Requirements (R) are guidelines contained in this and other
sections of the Zoning Ordinance and specific plans. Requirements are not
permissive in that they contain language that is not discretionary, such as "shall,"
"must" and "will." Requirements must be satisfied by any plan prior to design review
approval. If a requirement cannot be satisfied, an applicant may seek relief through
the variance process with the exception that those requirements followed by an
asterisk (R*) are appealable to the Design Review Committee due to their design-
related nature.

2.
Presumptions (P). Most of the guidelines are presumptions (P). A guideline that is
a presumption normally will contain the word "should." A plan submitted for design
review is incomplete if it does not demonstrate that the presumptive elements have
been in some way incorporated or overcome.

a.
Overcoming a presumption. A presumption that may be unsuitable for a
given project may be waived if an applicant can demonstrate to the
Planning and Development Department that there is a good reason why the
presumption is inappropriate, unless the property is located within the
boundary of the Downtown Code. The Planning and Development
Department may approve an alternative that achieves the intent of the
presumption.

Appropriate reasons for overcoming a presumption include:

(1)
Demonstrating that in this instance the underlying design principles
will not be furthered by the application of the presumption;

(2)
Showing that another design principle is enhanced by not applying
the presumption;

(3)
Demonstrating an alternative method for achieving the intent of the
presumption;

(4)
Explaining the unique site factors that make the presumption
unworkable such as lot size and shape, slope, natural vegetation,
drainage, and characteristics of adjacent development which are
identified through their use of materials, colors, building mass and
form, and landscaping.

Increase in the cost of development is not an acceptable reason to waive a
guideline or determine that a guideline is inappropriate.

b.
Appeals. In the event that a presumption is not incorporated or overcome,
AS DETERMINED BY PDD STAFF, or if the property is located within the
boundary of the Downtown Code an appeal may be filed by the applicant
with the Design Review Committee. Appeals to presumptions (P) and
requirements followed by an asterisk (R*) located in Tab A.II.C, "Subdivision
design," shall be heard by the Design Review Committee. THE APPLICANT
MAY FILE AN APPEAL TO BE HEARD BY THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PER SECTION 507.G.

c.
Purpose and intent of single-family design guidelines. Notwithstanding the
above, there are differences in the application of design guidelines for
single-family development. In the R1-10 through R-5 zoning districts, the
conventional development option establishes the baseline development
conditions for single-family detached development. Deviations from these
standards for the entire subdivision will require application of the planned
residential development (PRD) option and the associated design guidelines
found in subsection 507 Tab A.II.C. When applying these guidelines, staff
will consider the unique conditions of each site, such as context area, lot
size and shape, slope, natural vegetation, and drainage. In addition, staff
will strive to ensure that affordable housing opportunities are not precluded.
The PRD option is intended to encourage quality and creative design
solutions through the use of flexible development standards. This design
review structure is intended to foster a dialogue between staff and the
applicant which facilitates creative responses to unique site conditions while
being mindful of housing affordability.

3.
TECHNICAL ITEMS (T). DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS INDICATED BY (T)
WITHIN THIS AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ARE
CONSIDERED TECHNICAL ITEMS. TECHNICAL ITEMS MAY BE APPEALED
THROUGH THE TECHNICAL APPEAL PROCESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION
507.H.

3. 4.
Considerations (C). Design guidelines listed in the adopted design review
guidelines as considerations (C) are issues and concepts that an applicant should
consider in preparing a plan. Their omission is not grounds for rejecting a plan, but
their inclusion or recognition is encouraged and may assist in overcoming certain
presumptions and in gaining acceptance for a plan.

5.
ITEMS WITHIN SECTION 507 TAB A AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE WHICH ARE NOT QUALIFIED BY AN (R), (R*), (P), (T) OR (C)
SHALL BE TREATED AS REQUIREMENTS (R), UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED
OTHERWISE.

D.
Process. The development review process includes the following steps:

1.
Pre-application conference with the Planning and Development Department staff
(see subsection E);

2.
Preliminary review (see subsection F);

a.
Submittal of design DEVELOPMENT review documents by the
applicant/property owner;

b.
Routing of documents to various departments and agencies for comment
where needed;

c.
Staff review and consolidation of comments;

d.
Preliminary design review meeting with applicant and any interested citizen
where needed;

3.
Consideration of any DESIGN REVIEW appeals (see subsection G);

4.
Review CONSIDERATION of ANY technical APPEALS documents (see subsection
H);

5.
Final document submittal responding to staff comments (see subsection I);

6.
Final approval of development review documents (see subsection J);

7.
Building permit issuance (see subsection J);

8.
Site inspection and issuance of certificate of occupancy (see subsection J);

9.
Follow-up inspection (see subsection J).

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G.
Design Alternatives and Sustainability Bonus Appeals. A design alternative or
sustainability bonus appeal is a deviation from the prescribed standards and design
guidelines. Design alternatives and sustainability bonus appeals apply to properties within
the boundary of the Downtown Code, which would result in a furtherance of the goals and
policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan and the specific intent of the subject character area
as approved by the DRC. Design alternatives apply to properties with Walkable Urban
Code zoning, which would result in a furtherance of the goals and policies of Transit
Oriented Policy Plans or other relevant policy plans.

1.
Each design alternative application shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a.
A Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of No Effect must be obtained
in advance of filing for any property with a Historic Preservation (HP) zoning
designation;

b.
A listing of the standard(s) or guideline(s) that are the subject of the
proposed design alternative;

c.
A narrative statement describing the justification for the design alternative
and the manner in which the proposed design alternative would result in a
furtherance of the goals and policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan, Transit
Oriented Policy Plans, or other relevant policy plans and would satisfy the
findings required for approval;

d.
Site plan;

e.
Building elevations;

f.
Context plan;

g.
Landscaping and shading plan;

h.
List of property owners located within 150 feet of the subject property as
supplied by the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office; and

i.
Such other information as may be required by the Planning and
Development Director or DRC.

2.
Each sustainability bonus appeal application shall include, at a minimum, the
following:

a.
A listing of the credits that are being utilized and any support documentation
(to be sealed by a licensed professional).

b.
Site plan;

c.
Building elevations;

d.
Context plan;

e.
A narrative statement describing any deviation from the prescribed credit(s)
that indicates how the proposed standard is furthering the goals and policies
of the Downtown Phoenix Plan and making a quantifiable improvement in
the performance of the building(s);

f.
List of property owners located within 150 feet of the subject property as
supplied by the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office;

g.
Such other information as may be required by the Planning and
Development Director or DRC.

3.
Within 15 calendar days of the date of filing a design alternative or sustainability
bonus appeal application, the applicant shall mail a notice by first class mail to all
property owners within 150 feet of the subject site explaining the request and
providing the date, time and location of the DRC meeting at which the application
will be reviewed.

4.
In order to approve a design alternative, the DRC must make findings as follows:

a.
That the project is consistent with the intent stated for the subject character
area in the Downtown Code;

b.
That the project demonstrates design excellence by addressing at least two
of the following:

(1)
Design innovation and the imaginative use of space, form and
materials.

Permeability and connectivity which enables people to move within,
around and through the project with ease.

The project improves safety and security by introducing human
activity to the public realm with active building frontages onto streets
and other public spaces, and enables "eyes on the street."

The project incorporates materials and design which enhance
thermal comfort.

Modifications from prescribed standards as per Section 1313; and

c.
That the project demonstrates design excellence by addressing design
alternatives that demonstrate conformance with the intent of the Walkable
Urban Code as set forth in Section 1301.B and in general conformance with
the policies contained within the Transit Oriented Policy Plans or other
relevant policy plans. The modifications must meet the standards set forth in
Section 1313.

5.
In order to approve a sustainability bonus appeal, the DRC must make findings as
follows:

a.
That the project is consistent with the intent stated for the subject character
area;

b.
That the project is improving the overall performance of the building(s)
through generally accepted building and design standards and innovation;
and

c.
The increased entitlements are consistent with the improved performance of
the building(s).

6.
In approving a design alternative or sustainability bonus appeal, the DRC may
impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval complies with the
findings required above.

7.
A design alternative or sustainability bonus appeal application will be reviewed at a
public meeting within 30 calendar days from the date of submission of the
application. Any person invited to the review of the preliminary report with the
applicant shall be informed by the Planning and Development Department of the
date, time and location of the meeting.

8.
A decision on the design alternative or sustainability bonus appeal application will
be made by the DRC on the date of the public meeting unless continued at the
discretion of the Committee and a certificate of approval shall be transmitted to the
applicant in writing.

DESIGN REVIEW APPEALS

1.
THE PROPERTY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE MAY APPEAL
A DEPARTMENT DECISION ON A DESIGN REVIEW ITEM TO THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL HEAR THE APPEAL PER SECTION 309,
AS FOLLOWS:

a.
AN ACTION OR DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT IMPOSING CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH:

(1)
DESIGN REVIEW PRESUMPTIONS, WHICH ARE TYPICALLY
INDICATED AS (P); OR

(2)
OTHER PRESUMPTIVE STANDARDS OR CRITERIA INDICATED
BY THE WORD “SHOULD”.

b.
A DESIGN REVIEW REQUIREMENT INDICATED WITH AN (R*).

c.
AN ACTION OR DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT IMPOSING CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES, ADOPTED DESIGN REVIEW POLICIES,
OR DESIGN DECISIONS WHICH ARE IMPOSED TO PROTECT THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE.

d.
A DESIGN ALTERNATIVE APPEAL, AS PROVIDED IN THE DOWNTOWN
CODE, CHAPTER 12, OR IN THE WALKABLE URBAN CODE, CHAPTER
13.

e.
A SUSTAINABILITY BONUS APPEAL, AS PROVIDED IN THE
DOWNTOWN CODE, CHAPTER 12.

2.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HEARING PROCESS. AN APPEAL TO THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 30
CALENDAR DAYS AFTER A DECISION HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE SUBJECT DESIGN
REVIEW ITEM.

a.
APPEALS SHALL BE IN WRITING ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND SHALL INCLUDE
ONLY THOSE ITEMS APPEALABLE TO THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE.

b.
AN APPEAL SUBMITTAL MUST BE COMPLETE BASED UPON THE
REQUEST AND REQUIREMENTS ON THE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
BEFORE IT IS SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING. STAFF WILL REVIEW
THE SUBMITTAL FOR COMPLETENESS AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN
LIST OF ANY DEFICIENCIES TO THE APPLICANT WITHIN 15
CALENDAR DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE SUBMITTAL.

c.
ONCE DETERMINED TO BE COMPLETE, AN APPEAL WILL BE
SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HEARING,
BUT NO SOONER THAN 15 CALENDAR DAYS FROM STAFF
DETERMINATION THAT THE SUBMITTAL IS COMPLETE. BY MUTUAL
CONSENT OF PDD STAFF AND THE APPLICANT, THE APPEAL MAY
BE SCHEDULED FOR A LATER DRC HEARING.

d.
NO LATER THAN 15 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HEARING, THE APPLICANT SHALL
MAIL A NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND REGISTERED
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE SUBJECT
SITE EXPLAINING THE REQUEST AND PROVIDING THE DATE, TIME
AND LOCATION OF THE DRC MEETING AT WHICH THE APPLICATION
WILL BE REVIEWED.

e.
ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN OR WILL BE INVITED TO THE
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW MEETING WITH THE APPLICANT
SHALL BE INFORMED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF DRC APPEAL
HEARING.

f.
IN APPROVING AN APPEAL, THE DRC MAY IMPOSE ANY
REASONABLE CONDITIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE APPROVAL
COMPLIES WITH ANY FINDINGS REQUIRED.

g.
A DECISION ON THE APPEAL WILL BE MADE BY THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE ON THE DATE OF THE HEARING UNLESS
CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DRC HEARING AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE DECISION SHALL BE
TRANSMITTED BY PDD STAFF TO THE APPLICANT IN WRITING
WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DECISION.

h.
THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE IS FINAL AND
NON-APPEALABLE.

H.
Appeals. There are two distinct categories of review standards, design and technical:

1.
Appeal of design review decisions. An action or decision of the Planning and
Development Department imposing conditions in accordance with presumptive
design review guidelines, urban design principles, or design decisions which are
imposed to protect the public health, safety and welfare may be appealed to the
Design Review Committee within 15 calendar days from the date of the staff’s
preliminary review decision. The Planning and Development Department will
submit any background material regarding the appeal to the Design Review
Committee within two working days prior to the hearing date.

a.
Appeals shall be in writing on a form provided by the Planning and
Development Department and shall include only those items being
appealed.

b.
An appeal will be heard within 30 calendar days from the date of
submission of an appeal. Any person invited to the review of the preliminary
report with the applicant shall be informed by the Planning and
Development Department of the date, time and location of appeal hearing.

c.
A decision on the appeal will be made by the Design Review Committee on
the date of the hearing unless continued at the discretion of the Committee
and shall be transmitted to the applicant in writing. The decision of the
Design Review Committee shall be final.

2.
Appeal of technical requirements. An action or decision of the Planning and
Development Department which results from a non-design-related issue may be
appealed within 15 calendar days to the City Manager’s representative. The
Planning and Development Department will submit any background material
regarding the appeal to the City Manager’s representative within two working days
prior to the hearing date.

a.
Appeals shall be in writing on a form provided by the Planning and
Development Department and shall include only those items being
appealed.

b.
An appeal will be heard within 15 calendar days from the date of
submission of an appeal. Any person invited to the review of the preliminary
report with the applicant shall be informed by the Planning and
Development Department of the date, time and location of appeal hearing.

c.
A decision on the appeal will be made by the City Manager’s representative
within five calendar days from the date of the hearing and transmitted to the
applicant and interested parties in writing.

d.
Appeal to Development Advisory Board. An appeal of the decision of the
City Manager’s representative may be made to the Development Advisory
Board within 15 calendar days after the date of the decision. Appeals shall
be in writing on a form provided by the Planning and Development
Department and shall include only those items not agreed upon. Within 30
calendar days after service of the "notice of appeal," the Planning and
Development Department shall transmit to the Development Advisory
Board and to the Law Department a transcript, with exhibits, of the City
Manager’s representative’s hearing. The Development Advisory Board shall
review the transcript and exhibits and may, at their discretion, hear further
oral arguments and receive written briefs from both the applicant and the
Law Department.

e.
Development Advisory Board action. The Development Advisory Board
may:

(1)
Affirm the decision of the City Manager’s representative;

(2)
Remand the matter for further proceedings before the City
Manager’s representative; or

(3)
Reverse or modify the City Manager’s representative’s decision.

The decision of the Development Advisory Board is final.
H.
TECHNICAL APPEALS

1.
THE PROPERTY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE MAY APPEAL
A DEPARTMENT DECISION REGARDING A TECHNICAL ITEM, AN
INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT, OR AN
ITEM INDICATED AS (T) IN SECTION 507 TAB A, CHAPTER 12 AND OTHER
SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE TECHNICAL APPEALS
COMMITTEE (TAC) PER SECTION 312, AS FOLLOWS:

a.
ANY APPEAL SHALL BE FILED NO LATER THAN 15 CALENDAR DAYS
FOLLOWING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT.

b.
THE TAC MAY GRANT AN APPEAL IF THE APPELLANT CAN
DEMONSTRATE THAT THERE EXISTS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS
OF TOPOGRAPHY, LAND OWNERSHIP, OR ADJACENT
DEVELOPMENT, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PROVIDED FOR
IN THESE REGULATIONS. THE TAC MAY MODIFY THE
REQUIREMENT(S) IN SUCH A MANNER AND TO SUCH EXTENT AS
MAY BE APPROPRIATE TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST SOUGHT TO BE
PROTECTED BY THE REQUIREMENT(S) REQUESTED TO BE
MODIFIED. IN MODIFYING THE REQIREMENT(S), THE TAC MAY MAKE
SUCH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS APPEAR NECESSARY TO
SUBSTANTIALLY SECURE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MODIFIED
REQUIREMENT(S).

c.
IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF H.1.B, REQUESTS FOR
TECHNICAL APPEALS ARISING FROM DEVELOPMENTS SUBJECT TO
THE DOWNTOWN CODE (CHAPTER 12), WALKABLE URBAN CODE
(CHAPTER 13) AND ANY OTHER AREA-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE APPROVED ONLY IF THE MODIFICATION
IS CONSISTENT WITH ANY STATED RATIONALE, GOAL, OR INTENT
SPECIFIC TO THE CHARACTER AREA AND APPLICABLE
STREETSCAPE STANDARDS. THE TAC MAY IMPOSE STIPULATIONS
TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH RATIONALE, GOAL OR
INTENT WHEN APPROVING A TECHNICAL APPEAL.

2.
APPLICATION. TECHNICAL APPEALS SHALL BE FILED IN WRITING ON A
FORM PROVIDED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
AS FOLLOWS:

a.
THE REQUEST SHALL ADDRESS ONLY THOSE ITEMS BEING
APPEALED.

b.
THE REQUEST SHALL INCLUDE TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND A
NARRATIVE RELATED TO THE APPEAL, CLEARLY EXPLAINING WHY
THE PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE IS EQUIVALENT TO OR BETTER
THAN THE TECHNICAL ITEM BEING APPEALED.

3.
THE TAC WILL CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE APPEAL AT THEIR FIRST
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOLLOWING A COMPLETE SUBMITTAL.

a.
THE TAC MAY CHOOSE TO DEFER ACTION ON THE APPEAL AND
INSTEAD SEND THE APPEAL REQUEST DIRECTLY TO THE CITY
MANAGER’S REPRESENTATIVE (CMR) FOR HEARING, AS OUTLINED
BELOW.

b.
THE TAC MAY CHOOSE TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRIOR TO RENDERING A DECISION.

4.
THE TAC SHALL TAKE ONE OF FIVE ACTIONS ON THE APPEAL: APPROVE,
APPROVE WITH STIPULATIONS, DENY, FORWARD FOR CMR HEARING
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, OR CONTINUE TO A SUBSEQUENT TAC
MEETING IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR REVIEW
BEFORE RENDERING A DECISION.

5.
A DECISION OF THE TAC SHALL BE CONSIDERED FINAL IF NOT APPEALED
TO THE CMR WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DECISION.

6.
CITY MANAGER’S REPRESENTATIVE APPEAL HEARING. A DECISION OF
THE TAC MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CMR BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OR
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS.

a.
SCHEDULING OF CMR HEARING. A TECHNICAL APPEAL WILL BE
HEARD BY THE CMR WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF FORWARDING FROM TAC. THE APPLICANT SHALL BE NOTIFIED
IN WRITING OF THE DATE OF THE CMR HEARING NO LATER THAN
SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.

b.
CITY MANAGER’S REPRESENTATIVE’S DECISION. A DECISION ON
THE APPEAL WILL BE MADE BY THE CMR AT THE HEARING. THE
CMR SHALL TAKE ONE OF FIVE ACTIONS ON THE APPEAL:
APPROVE, APPROVE WITH STIPULATIONS, DENY, CONTINUE TO A
SUBSEQUENT CMR HEARING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, OR
ISSUE A RULING AT A LATER DATE IN ORDER TO FIRST SEEK
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. THE
FINAL CMR DECISION SHALL BE TRANSMITTED IN WRITING TO THE
APPLICANT AND ANY INTERESTED PARTIES WHO WERE IN
ATTENDANCE AT THE HEARING.

7.
APPEAL TO DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. AN APPEAL OF THE
DECISION OF THE CMR MAY BE MADE TO THE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
BOARD, AS ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX OF THE CITY
CODE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROCESS OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX, SECTION 2-172, AN APPEAL UNDER THIS PROVISION MUST BE
FILED WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE CMR DECISION.

***
lay (ACOD) District
Amend Chapter 6, Section 669 (Arts, Culture, and Small Business Overlay District) as
follows:

***

B.
Applicability. The Arts, Culture and Small Business Overlay may be applied to land
bounded by Interstate 10 Inner Loop (Papago Freeway) on the north, 20th Street to the
east, Buckeye Road to the south and 19th Avenue to the west. The application of the
overlay on specific parcels will occur subject to approval by City Council through the
rezoning process in accordance with zoning map amendment section of the Zoning
Ordinance. The regulations governing the uses of land and structures shall be as set forth
in the underlying zoning districts or other overlay districts, except as expressly modified by
the following regulations and as regulated by other provisions of City Code. Where there is
a conflict with other Zoning Ordinance provisions, the more permissive shall apply.

1.
FOR PROPERTIES NOT ZONED DOWNTOWN CODE (DTC), THE
APPLICATION OF THE OVERLAY ON SPECIFIC PARCELS WILL OCCUR
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH THE REZONING
PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 506.B. THE REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE USES OF LAND AND STRUCTURES SHALL BE AS SET
FORTH IN THE UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICTS OR OTHER OVERLAY
DISTRICTS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY MODIFIED BY THE FOLLOWING
REGULATIONS AND AS REGULATED BY OTHER PROVISIONS OF CITY
CODE. WHERE THERE IS A CONFLICT WITH OTHER ZONING ORDINANCE
PROVISIONS, THE MORE PERMISSIVE SHALL APPLY.

2.
FOR PROPERTIES ZONED DOWNTOWN CODE (DTC), APPLICATION OF THE
ARTS, CULTURE, AND SMALL BUSINESS AREA DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS ON AFFECTED PROPERTIES SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED BY
SECTION 1207.M.

***
Section 702. Off-Street Parking and Loading
Amend Chapter 7, Section 702 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) to correct a numbering error
for Section 702.B (Off-Street Loading Spaces), which immediately follows Section 702.G, and
to make other minor changes to terms used.

B.H.
Off-Street SERVICE/GOODS Loading Spaces.

1.
General provisions, requirements for space size. Off-street SERVICE/GOODS
loading spaces shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width and thirty (30) feet
in length, exclusive of access aisles and maneuvering space.

2.
Off-Street SERVICE/GOODS loading spaces required. The following shall
apply to all developments, except for single family developments and vehicular
parking areas.

a.
Commercial developments (excluding office) less than 60 feet in
height and industrial developments, shall provide the following off-
street SERVICE/GOODS loading spaces:
***

b.
Office development less than 60 feet in height shall provide the
following off-street SERVICE/GOODS loading spaces:
***

c.
Multi-family residential development shall provide the following off-
street SERVICE/GOODS loading spaces:
***

d.
Commercial or office developments (excluding multi-family) over 60
feet in height and all hotel or resort developments shall provide the
following off-street SERVICE/GOODS loading spaces:
***

3.
The off-street loading facilities required shall in all cases be on the same lot or
parcel of land as the structure they are intended to serve. SERVICE/GOODS
LOADING SPACES SHALL BE LOCATED ON-SITE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
PERMITTED ELSEWHERE BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE. In no case shall
the required off-street loading space be part of the area USED to satisfy the
off-street parking requirements of this Ordinance.

***
Walls.
Amend Chapter 7, Section 703 (Landscaping, Fences and Walls) to correct a provision
regarding when a Certificate of No Effect or Certificate of Appropriateness is required for a
wall/fence.

A.
Height of Fences and Retaining Walls.

***

2.
The following shall apply to all residence districts:

a.
For lots fronting on a public street, private accessway or private drive,
no fence or freestanding wall (not supporting a building or structure)
within or bounding the required front yard, shall exceed a height of 40
inches, provided:

(1)
For properties located within an Historic Preservation (HP)
Overlay District, fences or freestanding walls in the front yard,
meaning the space between the structure and the street right-
of-way line, may not exceed a maximum height of three (3)
feet, and are conditioned upon obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness or no effect in accordance with Section 812
of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. This height limitation
extends to a point three (3) feet beyond the front corner(s) of
the primary structure.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATED PROPERTIES.
FOR PROPERTIES DESIGNATED HP AND HP-L, FENCES
OR FREESTANDING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD (THE
AREA BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND THE STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE) SHALL NOT EXCEED A MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF THREE FEET. THIS HEIGHT LIMITATION
EXTENDS THREE FEET BACK FROM THE FRONT
FAÇADE INTO THE SIDE YARD(S).

Repeal Chapter 12, and replace with a new and revised Chapter 12, as follows:

Chapter 12
DOWNTOWN CODE

Section 1201.
Code Administration.
Section 1202.
Regulating Maps.
Section 1203.
Land Use Matrix.
Section 1204.
Streetscape and Frontage Zones.
Section 1205.
Frontage Elements.
Section 1206.
Parking, Loading, and Vehicular Access.
Section 1207.
General Development Regulations.
Section 1208.
Biomed.
Section 1209.
Business Core.
Section 1210.
Central Park.
Section 1211.
Commercial Corridors.
Section 1212.
Downtown Gateway.
Section 1213.
East Evergreen.
Section 1214.
Evans Churchill East.
Section 1215.
Evans Churchill West.
Section 1216.
McDowell Corridor.
Section 1217.
Roosevelt East.
Section 1218.
Roosevelt North.
Section 1219.
Roosevelt South.
Section 1220.
Townsend Park.
Section 1221.
Van Buren.
Section 1222.
Warehouse.
Section 1223.
Sustainability Bonus Points.
Section 1224.
Appeals.

Section 1201. Code Administration.

A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Downtown Code is to implement the vision, goals
and policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan and provide the physical environment necessary
to create a pedestrian-oriented, dynamic urban center with an authentic sense of place. The
intent of the Downtown Code is to address design that impacts the public realm by
establishing standards and guidelines that will allow projects to develop over time in a scale
and character consistent with the Downtown Phoenix Plan and with the vision and goals of
PlanPHX.

B. Applicability. The Downtown Code applies to all land uses, subdivisions, and development
within the boundary specifically identified in Section 1202.A and generally bounded by
McDowell Road on the north, 7th Street on the east, Buckeye Road on the south, and 7th
Avenue on the west. This boundary shall be hereafter known as “Downtown”. The
“Downtown Code” may be abbreviated as “DTC”.

1. Historic Preservation. Properties with Historic Preservation (HP) zoning are subject to
the provisions of Chapter 8, Historic Preservation, of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance in
addition to the provisions of Chapter 12, Downtown Code. In the event of a conflict
between the provisions of Chapter 8 and Chapter 12, the provisions of Chapter 8 shall
prevail.

2. If a conflict occurs between requirements of the Downtown Code and other provisions
the City of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance (not including Chapter 8), the requirements of the
Downtown Code shall prevail.

3. Development review of sites located within Downtown shall be in conformance with the
provisions of Section 507.B, unless specifically stated otherwise within this Chapter.

C. Approval Requirements. Each structure and land use shall be established, constructed,
reconstructed, enlarged, altered, moved or replaced in compliance with the following
requirements:

1. The land use or function must be allowed by the Use Matrix in the Character Area
where the site is located, unless subject to the provisions of Chapter 9,
Nonconformities.

2. Development review approval shall be obtained in accordance with the procedures
outlined in Section 507, Development Review Approval.

3. Guidelines, standards, and requirements in this Chapter indicated with the markers (R),
(R*), (P), (T), and (C) shall be applied and enforced in the same manner as indicated in
Section 507. Items not indicated with an (R), (R*), (P), (T), and (C) shall be treated as
(R).

Section 1202. Regulating Maps.

A. Character Areas. This map designates the Character Area boundaries for the Downtown
Code:

B. Maximum Building Height. This map designates maximum building heights within
Downtown.

1. The height limits shown on the following map are the base requirements and do not
include any height bonuses which may be allowed per other sections of this Chapter.
Additional setbacks may apply at the boundary between different height zones, per
Section 1207.E.

2. No building height may exceed the Airport Height Limits provided in Chapter 4, Article
XIII of the Phoenix City Code.

C. Maximum Density. This map designates maximum density limits within Downtown.

1. The density limits shown on the following map are the base requirements and do not
include any density bonuses which may be allowed per other sections of this Chapter.

D. Pedestrian Streets, Side Streets, and Enhanced Corners. This map designates the
streets within Downtown that are either Pedestrian or Side Streets, as referenced elsewhere
within this Chapter. The map also designates Enhanced Corner locations as referenced
elsewhere in this Chapter. Public streets not designated on this map shall be considered
Pedestrian Streets.

E. Buffer Alleys. This map designates Buffer Alleys for which abutting properties must
conform to the requirements outlined elsewhere in this Chapter.

F. Arts, Culture and Small Business Area. This map designates the Arts, Culture, and Small
Business Area referenced elsewhere in this Chapter:

Section 1203.
Land Use Matrix.

A. Applicability. The Land Use Matrix regulates all permitted uses within Downtown.

B. Use Regulations. The regulations governing the uses of land and structures shall be set
forth in the Land Use Matrix, Section 1203.C, and Land Use Conditions in Section 1203.D:

1. Any use not specifically listed in the Land Use Matrix shall not be permitted.

2. All uses indicated with “p” are permitted with the applicable Character Area.

3. All uses indicated with “pc” are permitted with conditions within the applicable Character
Area. The conditions are described in Section 1203.D, Land Use Conditions, by the
associated condition number (e.g. “pc15” is described under Section 1203.D.15).

4. All uses indicated with “up” are permitted within the applicable Character Area only upon
approval of a Use Permit per Section 307.A.7.

5. All uses indicated with “sp” are permitted within the applicable Character Area only upon
approval of a Special Permit per Section 504.1.

6. All uses indicated with “np” are not permitted within the applicable Character Area.

C. Land Use Matrix.

LAND USE CATEGORIES
CHARACTER AREAS

pc1
pc1
sp, pc1,
13
pc1, 13
pc1
pc1
pc1
pc1
pc1, 13
pc1, 13
sp, pc1,
13
up, pc1, 13
pc1, 13
pc1
pc1
Community Residence Home

pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
pc29
Dwelling Unit, Multi-Family

p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family,
Detached (including Duplex and
Triplex uses)

np
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family
Attached

np
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
Group Home

pc1
pc1
sp, pc1,
13
pc1, 13
pc1
pc1
pc1
pc1
pc1, 13
pc1, 13
sp, pc1,
13
up, pc1, 13
pc1, 13
pc1
pc1
Group Foster Home

p
p
up
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
up
up
p
p
p
Live-Work
x
p
p
pc11, 15
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
Subdivision, Single-Family Infill

np
np
pc27
pc27
np
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
pc27
np
Accessory to Residential Uses Only:
Accessory Dwelling Unit

np
np
pc31
pc31
np
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
pc31
np
Home Occupations

pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
pc32
ASSEMBLY USES
Assembly, General
x
p
p
np
p
p
up
p
p
p
up
np
np
p
p
p
Day Care (Adult Day Care Center
and Child Care), Nursery School
x
p
p
pc13, 15
p
p
pc13, 15
p
p
p
p
pc13, 15
pc13, 15
p
p
p

LAND USE CATEGORIES
CHARACTER AREAS

ACTIVE
USE
BioMed
BC
Central
Park
Commercial
Corridors
Dntn
Gateway
East
Evergreen
Evans
Churchill
East
Evans
Churchill
West
McDowell
Corridor
Roosevelt
East
Roosevelt
North
Roosevelt
South
Townsend
Park
Van
Buren
Warehouse
Religious Assembly
x
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
School
x
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
School, Commercial
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
up
np
up
p
p
p
GENERAL RETAIL SALES AND RELATED SERVICE USES
Artist Studio/Gallery
x
p
p
pc4, 6,
17
p
p*
pc4, 6, 17
p*
p*
p
pc4, 6, 17*
np
pc4, 6, 17*
p
p
p
Bakery
x
p
p
np
p
p
up
p
p
p
p
np
up
p
p
p
Commercial Recreation
x
p
p
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
np
np
p
p
p
Farmers Market
x
pc26
pc26
np
pc26
pc26
pc26
pc26
pc26
pc26
pc26
np
pc26
pc26
pc26
pc26
Garden Center, Plant Nursery
x
np
np
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
Pawn Shop
x
up
np
np
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
np
np
up
up
up
Pet Care Facility
x
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
np
up
up
up
Pet Day Care Facility
x
up
np
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
up
np
np
p
p
p
Pet Grooming
x
up
np
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
up
np
np
p
p
p
Retail Sales
x
p
p
np
pc10
p
pc7
pc9
pc10
pc10
pc9
np
pc9
pc8
p
p
Second Hand/Used Merchandise
Sales
x
pc21
pc21
np
pc10, 21
pc21
pc7, 21
pc9, 21
pc10, 21
pc10, 21
pc9, 21
np
pc9, 21
pc8, 21
pc21
pc21
FOOD SERVICE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Bar
x
up
p
np
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
up
p
(ac) Outdoor Liquor Service
x
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
Liquor, Retail Sales
x
up
up
np
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
np
np
up
up
up

LAND USE CATEGORIES
CHARACTER AREAS

ACTIVE
USE
BioMed
BC
Central
Park
Commercial
Corridors
Dntn
Gateway
East
Evergreen
Evans
Churchill
East
Evans
Churchill
West
McDowell
Corridor
Roosevelt
East
Roosevelt
North
Roosevelt
South
Townsend
Park
Van
Buren
Warehouse
Dance Hall
x
np
up
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
up
up
Restaurant
x
p
p
np
p*
p*
pc7
p*
p*
p
p*
np
pc2*
p
p
p
Brew Pub, Microbrewery, Winery
x
up24
up24
np
up24
up24
up24
up24
up24
up24
up24
np
up24
up24
up24
p24
Accessory Only To Restaurant/Brew Pub/Microbrewery/Winery:
(ac) Outdoor Liquor Service
x
up
p
np
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
up
p
(ac) Outdoor Cooking
x
up
pc4, 16
np
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
np
np
up
up
up
(ac) Outdoor Dining
x
p
p
np
pc3*
p*
np
p*
p*
p
p*
np
pc3*
p
pc3
p
(ac) Patron Dancing
x
p
p
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
np
np
p
p
p
LODGING
Bed and Breakfast
x
p
p
up
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
Hotel/Motel
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
up
p
p
p
HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Clinic, Medical or Dental
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
up
np
up
p
p
p
Community Residence Center
x
p
p
sp
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
sp
up
p
p
p
Hospice
x
p
p
sp
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
sp
up
p
p
p
Hospital
x
p
p
np
p
p
up
p
p
p
p
np
up
p
p
p
Laboratory, Medical, Dental or
Clinical

p
p
np
up
p
up
p
p
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
Laboratory, Research

p
p
np
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
up
p
Medical or Dental Office
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
p
p
p
p

LAND USE CATEGORIES
CHARACTER AREAS

np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
up
p
Contractor’s Yards

np
up
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
up
up
Manufacturing - Artisan

np
np
np
p
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
p
Manufacturing - Light

np
np
np
p
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
p
Manufacturing - General

np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
Manufacturing - Heavy

np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL USES
Financial institutions
x
p
p
np
p
p
up
p
p
p
p
np
up
p
p
p
General Office
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
up
p
p
p
Professional Office
x
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
pc19
p
p
p
p
SERVICES
Appliance Repair
x
pc4, 6,
17
np
np
pc4, 6, 17
pc4, 6,
17
np
pc4, 6,
17
pc4, 6,
17
pc4, 6, 17 pc4, 6, 17
np
np
pc4, 6, 17
p
p
Business Services
x
p
p
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
np
np
p
p
p
Personal Services
x
p
p
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
Tattoo/Body-Piercing Studio
x
p
p
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
sp
np
np
np
p
p

STORAGE AND WHOLESALING USES
Self Service Storage Facility

sp
np
np
p
sp
np
np
sp
sp
sp
np
np
np
p
p
Storage/Warehousing (indoor)

np
np
np
sp
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
sp
sp
Wholesale Sales

np
np
np
up
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
up
up
UTILITY AND TRANSPORTATION USES
Motor Vehicle Rentals
x
up
pc12
np
up
pc12
np
sp
sp
sp
sp
np
np
sp
up
up
Motor Vehicle Sales (New) and
Leasing
x
sp
pc12
np
pc12
pc12
np
sp
sp
sp
sp
np
np
sp
pc12
pc12
Motor Vehicle Service Station,
Fuel Sales
x
np
sp
np
up19
np
np
np
np
up19
np
np
np
np
sp
np
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair,
Minor
x
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
sp
np
Motor Vehicle Washing

np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
Bus Terminal

np
sp
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
sp
Public Utility Buildings and
Facilities

pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
pc28
ACCESSORY USES AND FACILITIES
Accessory Structure (not ADU)

np
np
p
p
np
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
np
Adult Day Care Home

up
p
up
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
up
p
p
p
p
Dependent Care Facility

up
p
up
p
p
pc14
p
p
p
p
up
pc14
p
p
p
Drive-Through

np
np
np
pc19, 20
np
np
np
np
pc19, 20
np
np
np
np
np
np
Helistop/Heliport

sp
sp
np
sp
sp
np
np
sp
sp
sp
np
np
np
sp
sp
Home Occupation as per Section
608.E.27

p
p
p
p*
p*
p*
p*
p*
p*
p*
p
p*
p
p
p
Outdoor Crafting of Art

up
up
up
p22*
up*
up
p22*
p22*
p22
p22*
up
np
up
up
p22

Outdoor Display/Sales
x
up
up
np
p
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
p
p
Outdoor Storage

np
np
np
p
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
p
Outdoor Entertainment
x
up
pc4,
16, 23
np
up*
pc5, 16,
18, 23*
up
pc5, 16,
18, 23*
pc5, 16,
18, 23*
up
up*
np
up*
up
pc4, 16,
23
pc4, 16, 23
Pocket Shelter (Accessory to
Religious Assembly Only)

pc13, 25
pc13,
25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13, 25
pc13,
25
pc13, 25
Repair and/or Storage Facilities
(Accessory to Public Utility
Building and Facilities Only)

up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
Storage

np
np
np
p
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
p
Valet Parking

pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
pc30
Local Food Production
Community Garden

up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
np
up
up
up
up
Home Produce Stand
x
np
np
up
np
np
up
np
np
np
np
np
up
np
np
up
Interim Uses
Interim Vacant Land Uses

p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
up
p
up
p
p
Environmental Remediation

up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
Surface parking

up
up
np
np
up
np
up
up
np
up
np
np
np
up
up
Civic Event

p
p
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
np
p
LAND USE KEY: p=permitted use, pc=permitted with conditions (see numbered footnote for conditions), up=use permit, sp=special permit,
np=not permitted

* = For properties within the Arts, Culture, and Small Business Area (see map in Section 1202.G), please refer to the additional regulations
outlined in Section 1207.C. If a regulation of Section 1207.C conflicts with the provisions of this Land Use Matrix, the more permissive regulation
shall apply.

Note: Alcohol sales and service on properties within an Entertainment District designated by the City Council pursuant to Section 4-207, Arizona
Revised Statutes, must also comply with Section 307(A)(17) of the Zoning Ordinance.

D. Land Use Conditions. The following shall apply to uses that are permitted with conditions
(pc) as indicated with a number that corresponds with the Land Use Matrix in Section
1203.C:

Spacing:
1. No use shall be located on a lot with a property line within 1,320 feet of the same type of
use as measured in a straight line in any direction of the lot line of another such use.

Separation:
2. The use shall not be located within 50 feet of a Buffer Alley as measured from the
exterior walls of a building or portion thereof in which the use is conducted to the right-of-
way line of the Buffer Alley.

3. The use shall not be located within 25 feet of a Buffer Alley as measured from the
portion of the property on which the use is conducted to the right-of-way line of the
Buffer Alley.

Environmental Quality:
4. Noise, odor, dust, gas, heat, smoke, glare or vibration shall not be emitted at any time by
the use that exceeds the general or ambient level by uses immediately off site as
compared at the parcel boundary.

5. No amplified music or loudspeakers may be used outside after 8:00 p.m. on Sundays
and after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, unless a use permit is obtained.

6. The noise level, measured at any point on the received property, shall not exceed 55
dBa unless a use permit is obtained. An occurrence where the sound level increases up
to 60 dBa for five continuous seconds or less shall not be deemed a violation of this
section as long as there are no more than five occurrences within an hour-long interval.

Maximum Size:
7. The use shall not exceed 2,500 square feet of building area.

8. The use shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of building area per tenant, unless a use
permit is obtained.

9. The use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of building area, unless a use permit is
obtained.

10. The use shall not exceed 25,000 square feet of lot area.

11. The use shall not exceed 25 percent of the total under roof area, unless a use permit is
obtained to enlarge to a maximum of 50 percent of the total under roof area.

12. The use shall not include more than ten display vehicles.

Maximum Persons:
13. The use may not be conducted for more than ten persons.

14. The use may not be conducted for more than 12 persons.

15. The use may not employ more than one nonresident person.

Hours of Operation:
16. The use is limited to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, UNLESS A USE PERMIT IS
OBTAINED FOR OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK.

17. The use may not be conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.,
UNLESS A USE PERMIT IS OBTAINED TO EXTEND THE HOURS.

18. The use may only be conducted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on
Fridays and Saturdays and between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays, unless a
use permit is obtained to extend the hours.

Location:
19. The use may only occur on a site that is adjoining an arterial street which is not a light-
rail street.

20. Drive-through windows shall not be located within a Frontage Zone, nor drive-through
queuing lanes, which also must be screened from the view from the right-of-way unless
approval is obtained from the Design Review Committee.

21. Used/second hand merchandise cannot be received or processed at a site in Downtown
for sale at another site. No outdoor sales or displays allowed.

22. Outdoor crafting of art subject to the following:

a. Must be associated with an enclosed business when the subject parcel abuts an
arterial or collector street.

b. Storage of materials associated with the crafting area shall not exceed eight feet in
height and shall be limited to the rear or side yard.

c. Storage area shall be fully screened with a solid wall or landscaping.

d. Storage of materials associated with the crafting area exceeding eight feet in height
shall be subject to obtaining a use permit in accordance with the provisions of the
Zoning Administrator section of the Zoning Ordinance.

23. Outdoor entertainment, subject to the following:

a. Outdoor event or performances are open to the public.

b. The outdoor event or performance must be presented by an existing business on the
property.

c. The business’s regularly stocked items may be displayed outdoors and be available
for purchase during the event or performance. Payment for all items shall occur
indoors. No other items may be displayed for sale outdoors during the event or
performance.

24. The facility shall be licensed by the State as a producer, domestic microbrewery or
domestic farm winery.

25. Drug, alcohol, other substance abuse or mental health rehabilitation programs shall not
be allowed as part of the shelter services.

26. Farmers markets, subject to the following:

a. Obtaining an administrative temporary use permit (ATUP) in accordance with the
provisions of Section 708 if no food or beverage is dispensed from a vehicle.

b. Obtaining a use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 307 if food or
beverage is dispensed from a vehicle.

c. On-site operational conditions and improvements may be stipulated as a condition of
an ATUP or use permit approval.

27. Single-family infill subdivision, per Section 608.F.6 and Section 614, Table 614.B, except
as modified below:

a. Historic Preservation designated properties or properties in historic districts cannot
use the single-family infill development option.

b. Maximum height: as per height map, Section 1202.B.

c. Maximum density: as per density map, Section 1202.C.

d. Maximum lot coverage: 100 percent per townhome lot; overall subdivision lot
coverage per applicable Character Area.

e. Frontage Requirements: as per the applicable Character Area; or if lots front on a
something other than a Frontage Zone, per the regulations of Section 608.F.6 and
Section 614, Table B, Column D.

f.
Setbacks:

(1) Perimeter setbacks (interior and street frontage): per the applicable Character
Area; or if lots front on a dedicated alley with no Frontage Zone, minimum 10 feet
setback.

(2) Individual lot front (not on a perimeter): 0 feet.

(3) Individual lot side and rear: 0 feet or the required perimeter setback, whichever
is greater.

g. Allowed uses: single-family attached dwelling units and home occupations per
Section 608, except that units fronting a perimeter street (not an alley) may have
additional uses as permitted per the applicable Character Area. Single-family
detached units are permitted for no more than 20% of the units in an SFI
development to allow for variety and efficiency of design.

h. Parking and loading: per Section 1206, except that one space per dwelling unit is
required to be covered.

i.
Design: units adjacent to perimeter streets shall provide primary entrances facing
and accessible from the street. No garages or carports are allowed to face perimeter
streets. (R*)

j.
All subdivisions must comply with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance
(Chapter 32 of the City Code), as may be modified by the Subdivision Committee to
further the goals of this Chapter and the applicable Character Area.

28. Public utility buildings and facilities shall be fully screened and subject to the following:

a. Mixed use opportunities should be prioritized for locating utility buildings and
facilities. The applicant shall submit a written analysis to the Planning and
Development Director or his/her designee of possible mixed use opportunities to
allow for an integrated development project that minimizes the visual impact of the
proposed utility. (R*)

b. All public utility buildings and facilities subject to the provisions of this land use
condition shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Design Review Committee as a
Design Alternative Appeal, per the provisions of Section 1224.A.

c. The applicant must hold a public neighborhood meeting and send written notification
of the public neighborhood meeting and the DRC hearing date to real property
owners and to neighborhood associations registered with the City pursuant to the
DRC process handout.

d. The use cannot be located on a light rail street or adjoining Hance Park, or only
separated by a street from Hance Park, unless the mixed use opportunity outlined in
Section 1203.D.28.a is satisfied.

e. For the required street frontage(s), the Design Review Committee (DRC) may
approve one of the following:

(1) A wall designed to mimic the frontage type which meets the intent of both the
applicable character area and the streetscape standards, and that appears to be
a conforming building as viewed from street.

(2) A creative use or frontage design alternative that surrounds the public utility
building and facilities, as determined by the DRC as appropriate for scale of the
area.

(3) A micro-park, which shall include at least three of the following elements, as
indicated below, and as determined by the DRC as appropriate for scale of the
area:

A minimum of two of the following installations:

(a) Recreational amenities such as but not limited to a single basketball hoop,
swing, and/or climbing equipment.
(b) Landscape areas designed to create outdoor rooms or useful spaces, which
may include extensive hardscape, decorative paving and/or artificial turf.
(c) Shade trees or shade structures.
(d) Lighting and seating designed to discourage camping.

In addition, a minimum of one of the following more significant scale installations:

(e) A local public art component and/or wall displays for local public arts
organizations.
(f) An educational component that describes the history or setting.
(g) Facilities for pop-up retail, restaurant, farmers markets, and/or public events,
which may include programming that changes seasonally, if permitted in the
character area.
(h) Facilities for pets, which may include water sources, enclosures for off-leash
activity, and stations for pet washing.

f.
When considering an alternative frontage proposal in accordance with Section
1203.D.28.e, the DRC is authorized to provide relief from other Frontage and
Streetscape Zone regulations, including those indicated as (R).

Dispersal and Establishment of a Registered Use:

29. Community residence homes, subject to the following:

a. The home has no more than five residents, not including staff (unless permitted by
Section 36-582(A), Arizona Revised Statutes); or

b. For a home with six to ten residents, not including staff, the following conditions shall
apply:

(1) Such home shall be registered with, and administratively verified by, the Planning
and Development Department Director’s designee as to compliance with the
standards of this section as provided in Section 701.

(2) No community residence home shall be located on a lot with a property line
within 1,320 feet, measured in a straight line in any direction, of the lot line of
another community residence home that has been registered with six to ten
residents.

(3) Disability accommodation from the spacing requirement may be requested by an
applicant per Section 701.E.3.

Accessory Uses:

30. Valet Parking, subject to the following:

a. Valet parking is permitted by right if accessory to a permitted use or a use permitted
with conditions, so long as all of the conditions are complied with. For primary uses
subject to approval through a use permit or special permit, valet parking is permitted
as an accessory use only if the valet parking is specifically approved as part of the
use permit or special permit.

b. Valet parking spaces for a use located on a different site than for which the parking is
to be provided is allowed only if the following three conditions are met:

(1) Both the site where the parking is to be located, and the site for which the
parking is provided, are allowed the use(s) for which the parking is to be
provided. For sites with uses permitted by use permit or special permit,
compliance with Section 1203.D.30.a is required.

(2) The site on which the valet parking is to be provided also has a primary use, or is
otherwise permitted to have valet parking.

(3) The site where the valet parking is to be located has provided parking spaces in
excess of any required minimum parking for the subject site. This provision does
not grant permission to provide more parking spaces than the maximum parking
spaces allowed for uses located on the site.

c. Valet parking facilities, when provided, must comply with the additional development
regulations of Section 1206.G.

31. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Two ADUs are permitted on a lot which has only one
other single-family detached dwelling unit. A third ADU is permitted only when at least
one ADU qualifies as low-income housing and the net lot size is a minimum of 43,560
square feet.

32. Home Occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 608.E.27. Properties subject to
the provisions of Arts, Culture, and Small Business Area have additional permissions, as
outlined in Section 1207.M.

Section 1204.
Streetscape and Frontage Zones.

A. Applicability.

1. Streetscape Zone. This is the area located between the curb and the property line
located within a dedicated street, of a minimum depth as stated in the Frontage and
Streetscape Zone Matrix for each individual Character Area.

a. The minimum depth required is inclusive of sidewalk provided within the Streetscape
Zone.

2. Frontage Zone. This is the portion of a private lot or parcel located directly adjacent to
a Streetscape Zone, of a depth as stated in the Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix
for each individual Character Area.

a. The depth of the Frontage Zone is measured from and perpendicular to the property
line abutting the street.

b. If the Street Transportation Department allows a sidewalk easement to be dedicated
in lieu of required ROW based upon the adopted Street Classification Map, and/or a
public utility easement is dedicated, the Frontage Zone depth shall be measured
from the back of the easement. If both easements are dedicated over the same area,
the setback shall be from the larger easement.

c. Frontage Zones and associated development regulations apply only to the first 25
feet of the development as measured vertically above the finished grade.

d. Frontage Zones do not apply where parcels abut dedicated alleys.

3. Combined Dimensions of Streetscape Zone and Frontage Zone.

a.
In cases where the existing Streetscape Zone does not meet the minimum depth
required, the Frontage Zone depth shall be increased by the same amount as the
deficiency in the Streetscape Zone depth, unless the Streetscape Zone can be
brought into compliance within the existing ROW, or by dedication of additional
ROW as approved by the Street Transportation Department.

b.
When the minimum Frontage Zone depth is 15 feet or greater, Planning and
Development staff have the authority to reduce the Frontage Zone depth by up to 5
feet so long as the Streetscape Zone is increased by the same amount.

c.
Additional easement dedications may be required if public sidewalks, public
utilities, or other public amenities are provided within the Frontage Zone. (T)

Figure 1204.1 Non-Residential Streetscape and Frontage Zone (example)

Figure 1204.2 Residential Streetscape and Frontage Zone (example)

B. Streetscape Zone Standards.

1. Intent. The Streetscape Zone is the public realm, and the area from which the public
may access private properties via multiple transportation modes.

a. Along Pedestrian Streets, the Streetscape Zone area should be designed primarily
for pedestrians, providing shade, easy access to building entrances, and
complementary landscaping.

b. Along Side Streets, the Streetscape Zone area is expected to have automobile
access, parking and loading access, as well as service areas adjoining them, while
still serving pedestrians.

2. Structures and Projections within the Streetscape Zone. Structures shall not be
constructed or provided within the Streetscape Zone, except where specifically permitted
within this Chapter. Any allowed structural projections into public rights-of-way may only
be installed upon issuance of an encroachment permit as administered by the City of
Phoenix, and if applicable, approval from affected public utility companies. (T)

a. Cantilevered structural shade elements projecting from the building are not subject to
minimum setback requirements and are allowed to project into the public right-of-way
(with approval of an encroachment permit) so long as the structures do not preclude
the installation of required street trees. The shade elements shall be removable,
unless otherwise approved in writing by all affected City departments and utilities. (T)

b. Stairs/steps/accessible ramps to building entrances (other than those required for
public street crossings or existing grade differentials within the public right-of-way)
are not permitted within the Streetscape Zone. Retaining walls within the
Streetscape Zone are regulated by Section 1204.D. (T)

c. Transformers and other mechanical equipment are not permitted to be located within
the Streetscape Zone. (T)

3. Uses permitted within the Streetscape Zone. No uses are permitted with the
Streetscape Zone unless specifically permitted by other provisions of this Chapter, with
the following exceptions:

a. Development regulations for uses permitted within the Streetscape Zone shall be the
same as those provided for the adjacent Frontage Zone, unless specific regulations
for the use or structure located within the Streetscape Zone are provided elsewhere
within this Chapter.

b. Uses which are permitted by right or with conditions for a site per Section 1203, Land
Use Matrix, that are not specifically permitted to be conducted within the right-of-way
per other provisions of this Chapter, may be permitted within the right-of-way
adjacent to the site with the issuance of an encroachment permit approved by the
Street Transportation Department, if the following are complied with:

(1) The use of the right-of-way does not preclude compliance with all other
regulations regarding the Streetscape Zone, including but not limited to the
minimum sidewalk width, and

(2) The proposed use complies with the development regulations required of the use
when located within the adjacent Frontage Zone.

(3) The Street Transportation Department has no other objections to or conflicts with
the request.

c. Uses which are permitted with approval of a use permit or special permit for a site
per Section 1203, Land Use Matrix, that are not specifically permitted to be
conducted within the right-of-way per other provisions of this Chapter, may be
permitted within the right-of-way adjacent to the site with the issuance of an
encroachment permit approved by the Street Transportation Department if the
following are complied with:

(1) The use of the right-of-way does not preclude compliance with all other
regulations regarding the Streetscape Zone, including but not limited to the
minimum sidewalk width, and

(2) The use of the right-of-way is specifically shown and reviewed as part of the use
permit or special permit approval.

(3) The Street Transportation Department has no other objections to or conflicts with
the request.

4. Private pedestrian and bicycle amenities being provided for residents or on-site users
should not be located within the public right-of-way. (P)

Rationale: Non-structural amenities (such as benches, lit bollards, bicycle racks, or
public art) should not cause obstructions to pedestrian routes, prevent proper installation
or clearances for required landscape, or private utility lines in the Streetscape Zone.
Amenities should instead be provided within the Frontage Zone whenever possible. This
does not apply to amenities specifically provided for public use.

5. In the Roosevelt North, Roosevelt South, and Roosevelt East character areas, where
there is an existing Streetscape Zone larger than required by the applicable Character
Area, a private development shall not reduce the Streetscape Zone by moving the curb
and widening the street to provide new on-street parking, loading, or drop off areas: (R*)

Rationale: The Roosevelt Character areas retain a significant number of historic single-
family homes, and many blocks have large areas between the curb and the sidewalk
historically used for landscaping. These areas should not be reduced for vehicle parking,
passenger loading, or good/services loading, unless approved by both Street
Transportation and the Design Review Committee.

6. On-Street Parking. When on-street parking is provided abutting a site, a minimum 4-foot
wide concrete walkway may be provided adjacent to the raised curb in addition to the
required sidewalk, so long as it does not preclude installation of required street trees.
The walkway shall provide paved connections at reasonable intervals to the public
sidewalk, and be constructed to the same standards as the public sidewalk. (T)

Rationale: Persons exiting a car parked adjacent to a curb should not have to step into
a landscape or other areas unsuitable for pedestrians.

7. Sidewalks.

a. Location. The required public sidewalk shall be located within the Streetscape Zone,
subject to the following:

(1) On a Side Street, the sidewalk may be attached to the curb, unless it is a
designated Arterial Street. (T)

(2) On a Pedestrian Street, the sidewalk shall be detached from the curb and the
required street trees located between the curb and sidewalk, unless a Technical
Appeal is approved to allow an attached sidewalk when abutting on-street
parking. (T)

(3) When a required sidewalk is approved to be attached to the curb, the sidewalk
shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide, regardless of the Character Area requirement.
(T)

b. Elevation. The required public sidewalk should be constructed no higher than six
inches above the immediately adjacent street top of curb. Additional elevation may
be permitted without a Technical Appeal when the area between the back of curb
and sidewalk has a slope no steeper than 10:1 and no retaining walls are provided.
(T)

Rationale: Most of the sidewalks in Downtown are existing and historic. Sidewalks
reconstructed higher than 6” above the adjacent top of curb can make access from
on-street parking difficult; can provide challenges with ADA compliance; can cause
steep slopes within adjacent landscape areas which encourage erosion and
discourage the growth of plants and trees; and can interrupt the visual and historic
continuity of the neighborhood. If the finished floor of the building(s) are higher than
six inches above the top of curb, ramps and/or steps should be provided from the
sidewalk to the building entries, rather than raising the sidewalk, unless it can be
done in a very gradual manner.

c. Planning and Development staff may allow a decrease in the minimum required
sidewalk width of up to one foot in the case of conflicts with existing utilities other
existing obstacles which cannot otherwise be avoided. (T)

d. The required sidewalk shall be clear of all obstacles for the full minimum required
sidewalk width. Approved amenities and landscaping (including tree grates) shall
only be allowed within portions of the sidewalk wider than the minimum required. (T)

e. Sidewalks located within the public right-of-way shall be constructed using materials
and methods approved by the Street Transportation Department. (T)

f. Where setback sidewalks exist on a block face where there is an HP designated
property, the sidewalk should remain within the historic alignment for that block face
and not be offset by more than one foot. (P)

Rationale: Historic streetscapes are generally defined by a consistent sidewalk and
landscape area along a single block face. These streetscapes are an important part
of the Downtown Phoenix character and should be maintained whenever possible.

g. The required sidewalk should not have jogs and offsets, and should be in a straight
line unless navigation around existing conflicts in the Streetscape Zone is
unavoidable. (P)

Rationale: Pedestrians of all capabilities should be able to navigate sidewalks easily
and not have unnecessary diversions around landscape, amenities, transformers, or
similar potential obstructions.

C. Frontage Zone Standards.

1. Intent. The Frontage Zone is the interface between the public and the private realm,
and the area where public amenities (including but not limited to pedestrian and bicycle
amenities, outdoor dining, public courtyards, public art, etc.) should be located.

2. Structures within the Frontage Zone. Structures shall not be constructed within the
Frontage Zone, except where specifically permitted by this Chapter.

a. For wall/fence requirements, refer to Section 1207.D and any applicable Frontage
Element regulations.

b. For retaining wall requirements, refer to Section 1204.D and any applicable Frontage
Element regulations.

3. Amenities and Projections within the Frontage Zone. The following items may
project or be constructed within the Frontage Zone, but no closer than the minimum
setback as stated in the Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix for each individual
Character Area, unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this Chapter: (R*)

a. Frontage Elements, as allowed by the Character Area.

b. Exterior stairwells constructed as part of the building and not part of the hardscape.

c. Parking spaces within structured parking and/or located internal to the building and
screened from view of the Frontage Zone.

The following items are permitted anywhere within the Frontage Zone and are not
required to meet minimum setbacks, so long as they do not preclude installation of
required street trees and shading requirements:

d. Outdoor dining patio or bar area, covered or open (if a permitted use).

e. Bicycle parking and amenities.

f. Pedestrian amenities.

g. Exterior art installations.

h. Passenger loading zones.

i. Valet parking facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 1206.G.

j. Drainage facilities.

k. Mechanical equipment/systems, so long as a minimum 5 feet separation from the
public sidewalk is provided.

l. Basements/utility vaults.

m. Cantilevered awnings/shade structures.

n. ADA ramps/pathways.

4. Minimum Building Frontage Requirements.

a. The length of each building façade constructed within or abutting the Frontage Zone
shall be no less than required by the Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix for the
applicable Character Area and street section, unless otherwise approved by the DRC
as a Design Alternative per Section 1224.A.

b. The minimum building frontage requirement shall be calculated as a percentage of
the length of the frontage property line, and the façade shall be measured by a line
parallel with the frontage property line. For the purposes of this calculation only, the
following may be subtracted from the length of the frontage property line:

(1) The width of driveways at the frontage property line, so long as the driveways are
otherwise compliant with this Chapter.

(2) The portion of required visibility triangles which are deeper than the applicable
Frontage Zone depth.

c. All portions of the building façade abutting or located within the Frontage Zone,
including Frontage Elements, may be used to calculate the required minimum
building frontage. Certain Frontage Elements may provide additional flexibility in
calculating the required minimum building frontage, as stated elsewhere in this
Chapter.

d. Underground structures cannot be counted toward meeting minimum building
frontage requirements.

5. Hardscape Guidelines—Frontage Zones.

a. Alternative paving materials should be used when possible within the Frontage Zone
to reduce the urban heat island effect, and to allow natural drainage and filtration. (T)

b. Permeable paving, porous concrete or similar material should be installed adjacent
to tree wells. The design should ensure adequate watering and root growth. (T)

c. Alternative materials such as brick pavers, permeable concrete pavers, granite and
flagstone should be encouraged on private walkways and patio/gathering areas. (T)

D. Grading and Drainage Requirements—Streetscape and Frontage Zones.

1. The maximum slope of any landscape or non-hardscape area located within the
Streetscape Zone is 10:1. (T)

2. The maximum grade differential of the Frontage Zone from the adjacent Streetscape
Zone is 30 inches, unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this Chapter. (T)

3. Retaining walls are not allowed within the Streetscape Zone. (T)

4. Retaining walls up to 36 inches in height are allowed within the Frontage Zone, unless
greater height is specifically permitted elsewhere in this Chapter. (T)

5. If the required finished floor elevation is at a height which will require stairs or ADA
ramps to connect building entries with the sidewalk, or will require a retaining wall
exceeding heights permitted for Streetscape and Frontage Zones, the depth of the
Frontage Zone may be increased to the depth required to avoid steps or ramps (if
desired). (T)

E. Design Requirements—Frontage Zones.

1. Along Pedestrian Streets, buildings facades facing Frontage Zones shall incorporate at
least one of the Frontage Elements allowed by the applicable Character Area into the
façade for a minimum of 75% of the required building frontage for each Frontage Zone,
unless a Design Alternative is approved by the Design Review Committee per Section
1224.A. (R*)

2. Along Side Streets, buildings facades facing Frontage Zones should incorporate at least
one of the Frontage Elements allowed by the applicable Character Area into the façade
for a minimum of 50% of the required building frontage for each Frontage Zone. (P)

Rationale: Appropriate Frontage Elements for have been determined through extensive
staff analysis and community input for each Character Area, as well as the specific
streets within each area. Facades located along designated Side Streets may be
granted additional flexibility in application of this design requirement.

3. The portion of a building facade adjacent to a Frontage Zone which does not comply
with a Frontage Element design should have a level of trim and finish compatible with
the quality and design of the remainder of the Frontage Zone façade(s). (P)

Rationale: The portion of facades not required to meet the minimum building frontage, or
the portion which does project into the Frontage Zone should still consist of high quality
materials, and be integrated with the design of the remainder of the façade. Unfinished
surfaces and blank walls should not be provided where visible from a Frontage Zone.

4. The areas of a Frontage Zone not adjacent to or occupied by Frontage Elements shall
be improved as follows:

a. Landscape shall be provided in accordance with Section 1204.G. (T)

b. Seating should be provided. Seating may consist of installed benches or removable
furniture. This shall not apply within the Roosevelt North, Roosevelt South, and East
Evergreen character areas. (P)

Rationale: Character areas consisting mainly of traditional single-family homes and
historic designations should maintain the residential character of private front yards
when possible.

c. Other features which attract and engage pedestrians should be provided, such as
(but not limited to) bicycle parking and amenities, exterior art installations, additional
structural shade, etc. (P)

Rationale: Tthe area of a Frontage Zone not adjacent to a Frontage Element, where
conflicts with primary entrances are less likely to occur, should have other features
which encourage use by pedestrians and cyclists.

5. Building entrances shall face toward the street in order to meet the intent of activating
the public realm. Entrances from a permitted Frontage Element (such as Forecourt,
Patio, Porch, or Stoop/Doorwell) are exempt from this requirement. (R*)

6. Public building entrances, residential patios/porches, windows, storefronts, outdoor
dining, public gathering areas, exterior art installations, and other similar features should
be located adjacent to Pedestrian Streets. (P)

Rationale: On Pedestrian Streets, adjacent structures should be designed to provide
easy and obvious pedestrian access to the buildings, to encourage pedestrian use.

7. All on-site mechanical equipment, transformers, utility equipment, trash/recycling
receptacles, or similar must be fully screened from view from the Streetscape Zone.
Screening may consist of the following: (P)

a. Green screen.

b. Dense landscaping which provides screening starting from the time of initial
installation.

c. Decorative walls or fences up to 40 inches in height if within the minimum setback
area, or 72” if behind the minimum setback.

d. Underground utility vaults.

e. Along Side Streets only: decorative walls or fences up to 8 feet in height if located at
or beyond the minimum setback.

Rationale: The Streetscape environment should be aesthetically pleasing, and service
equipment/areas should be screened from view whenever possible. If it is simply not
possible, the visual impact should be mitigated by disguising equipment with paint or
other treatments as approved by PDD and any affected utility company.

8. Along Pedestrian Streets, all windows and doors counting toward required glazing
should allow a minimum of 75% of the visible light (as specified by the manufacturer) to
be visible on either side of the window. (P)

9. Along Pedestrian Streets, commercial suites with windows or entrances to Frontage
Zones should be constructed so that a public area of the suite (lobby, reception area,
dining area, or similar) is adjacent to the Frontage Zone. Storage areas, private offices,
kitchens, or other areas restricted to the public/customer use shall not be located
adjacent to doors or windows facing a Pedestrian Street. (P)

Rationale for E.8 and E.9: Frontage Zones along Pedestrian Streets should attract,
engage, and interest pedestrians at the street level and encourage patronage of the

businesses. Opaque or translucent/frosted windows, or views into employee or storage
areas do not meet this intent.

10. Building facades abutting or within a Frontage Zone should be designed to provide a
sense of human scale at the ground level by providing a clear architectural distinction
between the Frontage Zone and all additional stories. (P)

Rationale: Large buildings should provide a transition to a pedestrian scale to make such
areas feel comfortable for pedestrians, without causing a feeling of walking up to the
base of a tall “cliff”.

11. Roof drains shall not be designed to drain across public sidewalks or other pedestrian
walkways. (T)

F. Shade Standards—Streetscape and Frontage Zones.

1. Public and private pedestrian walkways should be shaded (minimum 75 percent at
maturity) for the health, safety, and welfare of pedestrians and to encourage use. (P)

2. All Streetscape and Frontage Zones should be shaded (50% at maturity) for the health,
safety, and welfare of pedestrians and to encourage use. (P)

Rationale for F.1 and F.2: The design of pedestrian routes and gathering areas, such as
public sidewalks, private walkways, courtyards, plazas, and transit stops, should be
designed with appropriate shading for the health, safety, and welfare of pedestrians and
to mitigate the heat island effect to enhance the pedestrian environment.

3. Shade calculations shall be based on shade cast at the summer solstice at 12:00 noon.
(T)

4. Shade cast from required shade trees, structural shade (canopies/awnings), or shade
cast from a building may be used to comply with the shade requirements of this section.

G. Landscape Requirements—Streetscape and Frontage Zones.

1. Landscape shall be provided, subject to the following:

a. Where there is an existing established streetscape theme, including street trees,
additional trees shall be provided to replace removed or destroyed trees, and/or to
comply with shade requirements. In such cases, the trees shall be of like kind and
size to those provided with the existing streetscape, as approved by the PDD
Landscape Architect. (T)

b. Trees shall be provided for the full length of the Streetscape Zone at a minimum rate
of 20 feet on center, or equivalent groupings as approved by the PDD Landscape
Architect (T).

(1) This requirement does not apply to properties with a maximum of two dwelling
units and no other primary uses.

(2) Trees provided within the Streetscape Zone may be used to comply with the
shade requirements of Section 1204.F.

(3) All trees planted to meet this requirement must be selected from the Tree
Species Matrix, Section 1204.G.5, and allowed for use in the Streetscape Zone,
or match the existing streetscape trees adjacent to the site.

(4) If existing utility conflicts prevent the installation of trees within both the
Streetscape Zone and the Frontage Zone, architecturally or artistically integrated
structural shade may be requested for approval by filing a Technical Appeal.

c. If necessary to avoid existing utility conflicts, required street trees may be provided
within the Frontage Zone within 5 feet of the sidewalk, as approved by PDD. (T)

d. Trees shall be provided within a minimum 5 feet wide landscape area, unless tree
wells (or equivalent) are provided outside of the required minimum sidewalk width to
avoid conflicts with existing utilities or other existing street improvements. (T)

e. When two rows of trees are provided either side of the public sidewalk, the minimum
planting area for each row should be 5’ wide, unless tree wells are approved by the
PDD Landscape Architect (T).

f. Where hardscape is not necessary for pedestrian connections to amenities, drop
off/pickup zones, on-street parking, or similar, shrubs or groundcovers shall be
installed in addition to trees to provide 75% live coverage. This percentage may be
reduced to 50% if bioswales are approved for use within the Streetscape Zone. (T)

g. Unless prohibited by law, palm trees may be installed in the Streetscape Zone in
areas where palm trees have historically been provided in the ROW, in addition to
any required shade trees. Palm trees should be of the same type as existing historic
palm trees and planted in a similar manner/rate as existing on the same block face.
(T)

h. In areas where turf has historically been provided within the Streetscape Zone, turf
may be provided unless otherwise prohibited for use within the ROW by law.
Alternatively, low growing, drought-tolerant green ground covers may instead be
provided, as approved by the PDD Landscape Architect. (T)

i. Artificial turf is not permitted for use within public rights-of-way, and may not be used
to comply with any on-site landscape requirements. It may be used for outdoor
amenity areas which are not required to be landscaped. (T)

2. Tree wells, if permitted, shall be a minimum five feet by five feet, or a two-foot six-inch
radius from the base of the tree. (T)

a. A minimum two inches of decomposed granite, nitrogen stabilized mulch or similar
material shall be installed atop the soil and below the tree grates. (T)

b. The landscape plans shall demonstrate that the soil volume to be provided for each
tree is sufficient for the healthy and successful maturity of type of tree chosen, as
approved by the PDD Landscape Architect. (T)

3. All landscape areas located within the Streetscape Zone shall not exceed a 10:1 slope.
(T)

4. New underground utility lines or equipment should not be installed where street trees are
required unless other options are not technically feasible, as approved through a
Technical Appeal. (T)

Rationale: The Streetscape and Frontage Zones should provide a pleasant and
comfortable pedestrian experience, of which landscape and shade are of great
importance. If a technical appeal is approved because there is no other technically
feasible option, the appeal should address how required landscape and shade
requirements will still be met.

5. Tree Species Matrix. The following is a list of shade trees permitted for use within
Streetscape and Frontage Zones, as indicated below. Additional tree types may be
requested for approval by filing a Technical Appeal. All trees used within public rights-of-
way must be low-water use/drought-tolerant as approved by the Arizona Department of
Water Resources. (T)

Tree Species Matrix (Streetscape and Frontage Zones)
Botanical Name
Common Name
Allowed locations
Public right of
way (Streetscape
Zone)
Private property
(Frontage Zone)

Parkinsonia florida
Blue Palo Verde
Yes
Yes
Pistacia chinensis
(+ hybrids)
Chinese Pistache
Yes
Yes
Chilopsis linearis
Desert Willow
Yes
Yes
Ulmus parvifolia
'Sempervirens'
Evergreen Elm,
Chinese Evergreen
Elm
Yes
Yes
Quercus virginiana
Heritage Live Oak
Yes
Yes
Gleditsia triacanthos
(thornless)
Honey Locust
(thornless)
Yes
Yes
Olneya tesota
Ironwood
Yes
Yes
Prosopis spp.
(thornless)
Mesquite
(thornless hybrids)
Yes
Yes
Olea europaea
(fruitless)
Olive
(fruitless hybrids)
Yes
Yes
Dalbergia sissoo
Sissoo Tree,
Indian Rosewood
Yes
Yes
Fraxinus velutina
(+ hybrids)
Arizona Ash
(varieties)
No
Yes
Acacia farnesiana
(Acacia smallii)
Sweet Acacia
No
Yes

Section 1205.
Frontage Elements.

The following Frontage elements consist of architectural features, designs, and amenities which
may project within the Frontage Zone, though no closer than the required minimum setback
unless specifically permitted by this Chapter. Please see the Frontage and Streetscape Zone
Matrix for each Character Area for applicable standards, in addition to the Streetscape and
Frontage Zone standards of Section 1204.

A. Active Front Yard (AFY). An Active Front Yard is a frontage element intended for use on
blocks with a high percentage of existing and/or historic single-family or duplex style
residential structures. AFY is not permitted for use on sites with primary uses which are
non-residential, or on residential lots with more than two dwelling units (not including ADUs).
(R*)

1. For sites with HP zoning or designation, both the building elevations and improvements
in the Frontage Zone shall be constructed as approved by Historic Preservation.

2. For sites not zoned or designated HP, buildings and improvements shall be installed in
conformance with Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 (Individual Unit Design Standards). If any
of the requirements of Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 conflict with provisions of the
Downtown Code, Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 requirements shall prevail.

3. Minimum building frontages stated in the Streetscape and Frontage Matrix for each
Character Area do not apply when implementing Active Front Yard standards as a
Frontage Element.

B. Patio (PA). A Patio (previously known as a
“Dooryard”) is a residential frontage element which
incorporates a private outdoor space for each dwelling
unit, and is surrounded by a fence or wall to provide a
separation of the private realm from the adjacent
streetscape.

1. A permanent hardscaped or landscaped area shall
be provided in accordance with the following
standards:

a. Minimum depth: 8 feet. (R*)

b. Minimum area: 64 square feet. (R*)

c. Maximum grade differential: 30 inches above adjacent Streetscape grade. (T)

d. Placement: Adjacent to the individual dwelling unit entry. (R*)

e. Hardscape shall consist of concrete slab, pavers, open grid pavers, wood decking (if
elevated) or equivalent alternative. (T)

2. Pedestrian access. An opening in the wall/fence, or stairs to the elevated area, shall be
provided for a pedestrian connection to the adjacent streetscape from each Patio. (R*)

3. Separation of public and private realm:

a. A wall/fence of at least 40 inches in height shall be provided around each Patio, up to
a maximum of 72 inches in height as measured from the adjacent streetscape grade.
This maximum height applies only to walls abutting patios and not to other walls
located in the Frontage Zone.

b. The portion of walls or fences above 40 inches in height shall consist of view fencing,
as approved by Planning and Development.

c. Screen walls/fences may be constructed on top of permitted retaining walls, but the
combined height of the retaining wall and screen wall/fence may not exceed 72
inches as measured from the adjacent streetscape grade.

4. Shade. Each Patio shall have a minimum of 50% shade provided either by landscaping
or permanent structural shade. (T)

C. Stoop/Door Well (SD). A Stoop/Door Well is a type
of facade that provides an entryway that is elevated
(Stoop) or depressed (Door Well) to provide
differentiation from the adjacent streetscape. A
Stoop/Door Well is constructed as an integral part of
the building, rather than as a courtyard or patio. It
may or may not have structural shade.

1. A landing area shall be provided for each
Stoop/Door Well in accordance with the following
standards:

a. Minimum depth: 6 feet. (R*)

b. Minimum area: 36 square feet (R*)

c. Maximum grade differential: 60 inches above or below adjacent Streetscape grade.
Retaining walls of up to 66 inches in height may be permitted within the Frontage
Zone when necessary for this Frontage element. (T)

d. Placement: Adjacent to a primary entrance. (R*)

e. Walls/fences, if provided, shall not exceed 40 inches in height.

2. Pedestrian access. A pedestrian connection to the adjacent Streetscape Zone from
each Stoop/Door Well shall be provided. (R*)

3. Minimum building frontage requirements. If a Stoop/Doorwell is deeper than the
applicable Frontage Zone depth for that street and Character Area, the width of the
Stoop/Doorwell shall still count towards the minimum building frontage requirement(s),
so long as the front (street side) of the Stoop/Doorwell is located within or abutting the
Frontage Zone. (R*)

D. Porch (PO). A Porch frontage element consists of a
covered structure that is often elevated above street
grade, sheltering an outdoor area deep enough to
ensure usability. A Porch is larger than a Stoop and
is structurally shaded for its entirety. A Porch
provides a transition between the public and private
realm, and creates opportunity for interaction
between neighbors.

1. Each Porch shall meet the following
requirements:

a. Minimum depth: 8 feet. (R*)

b. Minimum area: 96 square feet. (R*)

c. Maximum grade differential: 60 inches above the adjacent Streetscape grade. (R*)

d. Placement: Adjacent to a primary entrance. (R*)

e. Each Porch shall have 100% structural shading. (R*)

f. Porch floor shall consist concrete, stone, metal, wood decking, or equivalent
alternative suitable for outdoor flooring. (T)

g. Walls/fences, if provided, shall not exceed 40 inches in height.

2. Pedestrian access. A pedestrian connection to the adjacent Streetscape Zone from
each Porch shall be provided. (R*)

3. Minimum building frontage requirements. If a Porch is deeper than the applicable
Frontage Zone depth for that street and Character Area, the width of the Porch shall still
count towards the minimum building frontage requirement(s), so long as the front (street
side) of the Porch is located within or abutting the Frontage Zone. (R*)

E. Common Entry (CE). A Common Entry is a building façade
design element which includes ground floor entrance(s) to a
shared lobby/hallway, which in turns provides direct access
to residential units and/or office suites on all floors. This
frontage element is generally not intended for use with
frontages consisting primarily of retail suites. Elevations
should include a large number of transparent windows and
frequent building entrances to create visual interest from the
adjacent public sidewalk, though to a lesser extent than
Storefront. This frontage element should also include
cantilevered canopies or awnings.

1. Primary entrance requirements.

a. A minimum of one primary entrance leading to a shared lobby/hallway is required
from each frontage on a Pedestrian Street. For sites located at an Enhanced Corner,
the corner building entry may serve as the required primary entrance for both street
frontages. (R*)

b. Additional primary entrances are required on each Pedestrian Street frontage at the
rate of one per 100 feet of building frontage. Each additional primary entrance
(beyond the minimum one per street frontage) may provide access to either a shared
lobby/hallway or an individual commercial/office suite. (R*)

c. Stoops or doorwells may be provided as part of any Common Entry frontage, even if
Stoop/Doorwell is not a permitted Frontage Element per the applicable Streetscape
and Frontage Zone Matrix, so long as they comply with all Stoop/Doorwell
development standards.

2. Glazing requirements:

a. Location: The area between 3 feet and 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk grade.

b. Minimum amount: 50% of each required building frontage, which may include
primary entrances if the doors are glass and meet visibility requirements. (R*)

c. Glazing requirements shall be calculated as a percentage of the Common Entry
frontage element length.

d. Glazing shall allow a minimum of 75% of the visible light (as specified by the
manufacturer) to be visible on either side of the window. This includes the doors for
any primary entrances located within the Common Entry frontage element. (R*)

3. Shade Requirements. A cantilevered canopy, fixed awning, or retractable awning shall
be provided along each Common Entry frontage element, in accordance with Section
1204.B.2, and the following:

a. Minimum depth: 5 feet. (R*)

b. Minimum length: 50% of the Common Entry frontage element length.

c. Minimum clear height: 10 feet, if not required greater clearance per Section
1204.B.2. (T)

4. Walls/Fencing.

a. Retaining walls may be provided as otherwise permitted by this Chapter. A
railing/view fence is permitted on top of a retaining wall to a height of 40 inches if
required for pedestrian safety due to the grade differential.

F. Forecourt (FC). A Forecourt is a pedestrian-oriented
design element, where a courtyard that is open to the
sky and the street (or two streets if located on a
corner) is provided. The Forecourt may be used as an
entry area and shared garden space for residential
uses, or as additional shopping, seating, or gathering
areas adjacent to and accessible from the street for
commercial uses. Art installations and other
pedestrian amenities are also appropriate uses within
a Forecourt.

1. Mechanical equipment, transformers, trash and
recycling containers, and vehicular uses are not
permitted within a Forecourt.

2. Minimum building frontage requirements. If a Forecourt is deeper than the applicable
Frontage Zone depth for that street and Character Area, the width of the Forecourt shall
still count towards the minimum building frontage requirement(s), so long as compliance
with other Streetscape and Frontage Zone requirements (including but not limited to
slopes, landscaping, and amenities) is demonstrated.

3. Minimum glazing: 50% of the area measured between 3 and 8 feet above grade for the
portion of the building façade abutting each Forecourt. (R*)

4. A Forecourt should be a minimum 500 square feet in size, with a minimum street
frontage of 20 feet. (P)

Rationale: A forecourt needs to be of a minimum size to encourage gathering, while
also having a large enough frontage to encourage pedestrians to enter and create a
successful transition between the public and private realm.

5. Accessibility. Forecourts shall have a slope not exceeding 2%, except for approved
ADA ramps, and be grade-separated by no more than 24 inches above or below the
abutting Streetscape Zone(s). (T)

6. Pedestrian access. A minimum of one pedestrian connection to each Streetscape Zone
abutting the Forecourt shall be provided. (R*)

7. Primary entrance requirements.

a. Residential uses. At least one residential unit shall have a primary entrance from a
Forecourt, unless a primary entrance is provided which leads to a lobby or hall which
provides direct access to the abutting unit(s). (R*)

b. Commercial uses. Each ground floor commercial suite abutting a Forecourt shall
provide a primary entrance into the Forecourt, unless a primary entrance is provided
which leads to a lobby or hall which provides direct access to the abutting suite(s).
(R*)

8. Walls/Fences/Public Access. A Forecourt is a quasi-public area which is an extension of
the public realm. No walls or fences are permitted within or abutting a Forecourt, except
as follows:

a. Walls or fences not exceeding 40 inches in height.

b. Retaining walls, as otherwise permitted by this Chapter. A railing/view fence is
permitted on top of a retaining wall to a height of 40 inches if required for pedestrian
safety due to the grade differential.

c. View fencing (no solid/opaque portions) surrounding areas approved for outdoor
dining or outdoor alcohol consumption may be provided up to a height of 72 inches
above the forecourt grade.

d. Walls/fencing separating private residential patios which front on a Forecourt may be
provided up to a height of 72 inches above the grade of the forecourt, so long as all
portions of the wall/fence above 40 inches consists of view fencing, as approved by
Planning and Development.

9. Shade Requirements. A minimum of 50% of each Forecourt should be shaded with
landscape and/or structural shade. (P)

Rationale: Shade is needed in the hotter months to encourage users to gather in the
area.

G. Storefront (S). A Storefront is a building façade
design element which includes a ground floor elevation
with a large number of transparent windows and
frequent building entrances to create visual interest
from the adjacent public sidewalk. This frontage
element is traditionally used for retail, live/work, and
other nonresidential active uses and should include
cantilevered canopies or awnings.

1. Minimum building frontage requirements. If a
portion of the Frontage Zone occupied by outdoor
dining or outdoor liquor service is deeper than the
applicable Frontage Zone depth for that street and Character Area, the width of the
outdoor dining/liquor service area shall still count towards the minimum building frontage
requirement(s), so long as compliance with other Streetscape and Frontage Zone
requirements (including but not limited to slopes, landscaping, and amenities) is
demonstrated.

2. Primary entrance requirements.

a. Each ground floor commercial suite located within a Storefront frontage element shall
provide a primary entrance on the street side that directly connects to the street. A
suite which abuts a corner may meet this requirement for both street frontages by
providing a single primary entrance at the corner. (R*)

b. A Recessed Display Entry may be included as part of a Storefront frontage element.

3. Glazing requirements:

a. Location: The area between 3 feet and 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk grade.

b. Minimum amount: Per the table below. (R*)

Number of primary entrances* within
Storefront frontage element:
Glazing Requirement:
One:
75%
Two:
70%
Three:
65%
Four or more:
60%
*A primary entrance may consist of more than one door. Doors must be
separated by at least 20 feet to be considered as a separate primary entrance.

c. Glazing requirements shall be calculated as a percentage of the Storefront frontage
element length.

4. Shade Requirements. A cantilevered canopy, fixed awning, or retractable awning shall
be provided along each Storefront frontage element, in accordance with Section
1204.B.2, and the following:

a. Minimum depth: 5 feet. (R*)

b. Minimum length: 75% of the Storefront frontage element length. (R*)

c. Minimum clear height: 10 feet, if not required greater clearance per Section
1204.B.2. (T)

5. No fencing is permitted within the Streetscape or Frontage Zones adjacent to a
Storefront frontage element, except as follows:

H. Gallery/Arcade (GA). A
Gallery or an Arcade is a
building façade design
element where significant
and continuous structural
shade is provided for
pedestrians, often over the
actual public sidewalk.
Similar to the Storefront
frontage element, a large
number of transparent
windows and frequent
building entrances should be
provided to create visual
interest from the adjacent public sidewalk. This frontage element is traditionally used for
retail, office, and other nonresidential active uses.

1. Minimum setback requirements. A Gallery/Arcade may project into the Frontage Zone to
the property line and is not required to meet minimum setbacks as stated in the
applicable Character Area so long as compliance with other Streetscape and Frontage
Gallery
Arcade

Zone requirements (including but not limited to slopes, landscaping, and amenities) is
demonstrated. (R*)

2. Minimum dimensions. All portions of a Gallery/Arcade frontage element shall comply
with the following:

a. Minimum depth: 10 feet. (R*)

b. Maximum depth: 30 feet. No maximum for the portion of a Gallery/Arcade is being
used for outdoor dining, outdoor liquor service, or a public gathering space. (R*)

c. Minimum spacing between columns/supports: 10 feet as measured parallel to the
street. (R*)

d. Minimum clear height: 10 feet as measured from finished grade. (R*)

e. Maximum clear height: 25 feet as measured from finished grade. (R*)

3. Pedestrian use. All portions of a Gallery/Arcade frontage element shall have a walkway
provided for pedestrians. The walkway may serve as the actual public sidewalk, if public
easements are dedicated, or it may be provided in addition to the public sidewalk located
within the Streetscape Zone so long as the area under the Gallery/Arcade is also open
for pedestrian use.

a. Public sidewalk easement dedications shall be no less than the required sidewalk
width for the applicable Character Area. (T)

b. Outdoor uses (dining, alcohol consumption, or similar), if permitted by the Character
Area, may be provided within a Gallery/Arcade, so long as the greater of 5 feet, or
the minimum public sidewalk width (if there is no other public sidewalk) is left
unobstructed for use as a pedestrian walkway. (R*)

4. Primary entrance requirements.

a. Each Gallery/Arcade frontage element shall provide a minimum of one primary
entrance on the street side that directly connects to the street. A single primary
entrance provided at the corner of a building at a street intersection complies this
requirement for both street frontages. (R*)

b. A Recessed Display Entry may be included as part of a Gallery/Arcade frontage
element.

5. Glazing requirements:

a. Location: The area between 3 feet and 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk grade for
the portion of the building that is a Gallery/Arcade Frontage Element. (R*)

b. Minimum amount: Per the table below. (R*)

Number of primary entrances* within
Gallery/Arcade frontage element:
Glazing Requirement:
One:
75%

Two:
70%
Three:
65%
Four or more:
60%
*A primary entrance may consist of more than one door. Doors must be
separated by at least 20 feet to be considered as a separate primary entrance.

c. Glazing requirements shall be calculated as a percentage of the Gallery/Arcade
frontage element length.

6. Walls/Fencing.

a. No walls or fences are permitted in the Frontage Zone adjacent to a Gallery/Arcade
frontage element which separates the Gallery/Arcade from the Frontage Zone.

b. Walls and fences within a Gallery/Arcade may be provided to separate outdoor
dining or other permitted outdoor uses from the public walkway, if compliance with
both of the following is demonstrated:

(1) A minimum 5-foot walkway clearance (or the minimum sidewalk width, if the
public sidewalk has been located within the Gallery/Arcade) is maintained.

(2) View fencing (no solid/opaque portions) may be provided up to a height of 72
inches above the Gallery/Arcade grade.

I.
Recessed Display Entry. A Recessed Display
Entry is not a separate frontage element; rather it is
a feature which may be included as part of a
Common Entry, Storefront or Gallery/Arcade
frontage element. The characteristics of a
Recessed Display Entry are as follows:

1. Consists of a primary entrance to a public space
(retail, restaurant, lobby/reception, etc.) recessed
from the façade of the building, and is shaded by
the upper portion of the building.

2. Minimum depth to primary entrance: 5 feet. (R*).

3. Maximum depth to primary entrance: 25 feet.
(R*)

4. Minimum clear height: 8 feet on private property; 10 feet if permitted to project within
public ROW or into a public sidewalk easement. (T)

5. Glazing provided within the Recessed Display Entry counts toward the minimum
required glazing for the associated Frontage Element.

6. Shade provided by a Recessed Display Entry counts towards the minimum requirement
for the associated Frontage Element.

7. No portion of a Recessed Display Entry may be fenced off, unless included as a part of
an outdoor dining/bar/patio which is otherwise allowed.

8. If a Recessed Display Entry is deeper than the applicable Frontage Zone depth for that
street and Character Area, the width of the Recessed Display Entry shall still count
towards the minimum building frontage requirement(s), so long as compliance with other
Streetscape and Frontage Zone requirements (including but not limited to slopes,
landscaping, and amenities) is demonstrated.

J. Grand Entry (GR). A Grand Entry is
a building façade design element
which includes the most important
pedestrian entrance to the building,
indicated by significant architectural
features and windows which may be
provided more for visual impact than
actual need. A Grand Entry should
also incorporate significant public
gathering space(s), pedestrian
amenities, and art. A Grand Entry
may also incorporate vehicular
passenger loading and valet functions, including a porte-cochere, if the proposed use allows
it. A Grand Entry would typically be used in conjunction with hotels, government buildings,
educational institutions, hospitals, large office buildings, large residential and mixed-use
buildings, and large assembly uses.

1. Applicability. A Grand Entry frontage element may be provided for the following uses if
also permitted by the Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix for the applicable Character
Area: (R*)

a. Hotels.

b. Government buildings.

c. Schools/educational institutions.

d. Hospitals.

e. Office, retail, assembly, and mixed use buildings 100,000 square feet (gross) or
larger.

f. Residential buildings with at least 100,000 square feet (gross) or 100 dwelling units.

2. Main Entrance. A Grand Entry frontage element must serve as the main and most
prominent entrance to the building for pedestrians. At least one primary entrance shall
be provided which leads to a lobby or other internal gathering area which provides
access to any ground-level suites and upper stories. (R*)

3. Architecture. A Grand Entry should consist of architectural features which are prominent
and intended to attract users to the main entry. These features may extend above the
height of the Frontage Zone. Examples are: porticos/columns, large sets of steps;
significant structural shade; extensive and imaginative use of colors, textures, windows,
and/or lighting; prominent exterior works of art; and monuments. Signage may also
contribute if otherwise in compliance with applicable sign regulations. (R*)

4. Pedestrian Accessibility. Pedestrian access to the primary entrance must be visually
obvious, preferably by use of materials and colors. The access route should be greater
in width than any minimum required for ADA accessibility and commensurate in scale
with the architectural features of the Grand Entry. Pedestrian routes may cross
vehicular areas but must otherwise be segregated from vehicular traffic. (R*)

5. Passenger Loading. A passenger loading zone, including a porte-cochere, may be part
of a Grand Entry and located within the Frontage Zone if it complies with all of the
following: (R*)

a. It does not preclude installation of required Streetscape and Frontage Zone
improvements, including trees; and

b. It allows for the most intuitive and direct pedestrian access to the primary entrance
from the Streetscape Zone.

6. Valet Parking. A valet parking station and valet parking zone, including a porte-cochere,
may be incorporated within a Grand Entry if it complies with all of the following: (R*)

(1) It is a permitted accessory use per the Land Use Matrix;

(2) It is constructed in accordance with Section 1206.G.

(3) It does not preclude installation of required Streetscape and Frontage Zone
improvements, including trees; and

(4) It allows for the most intuitive and direct pedestrian access to the primary
entrance from the Streetscape Zone.

7. Trash and recycling containers, service areas, and commercial loading areas are not
permitted to be incorporated within a Grand Entry, or within the adjacent Streetscape or
Frontage Zones. Mechanical equipment and transformers/utility equipment may be
provided only if located within a building or subterranean ground vault. (R*)

8. Minimum building frontage requirements. If a Grand Entry incorporates pedestrian
plazas, outdoor dining, outdoor liquor service, or other improved public gathering areas
which are deeper than the applicable Frontage Zone depth for that street and Character
Area, the width of the gathering areas shall still count towards the minimum building

frontage requirement(s), so long as compliance with other Streetscape and Frontage
Zone requirements (including but not limited to slopes, landscaping, and amenities) is
demonstrated. (R*)

Section 1206. Parking, Loading, and Vehicular Access

A. Applicability. All provisions of Section 702, “Off-Street Parking and Loading” apply to
properties located within Downtown, unless specifically modified by this Chapter.

1. For additional Buffer Alley regulations, see Section 1207.L.

2. For additional Arts, Culture, Small Business Area regulations, see Section 1207.M.

B. Automobile Parking Requirements. Parking for automobiles shall be provided as follows:

1. Residential units.

a. Minimum: 1 space per dwelling unit.

b. Maximum: 2 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1 space per 1,000 sf of gross square
footage for leasing/residential management office and Shared Amenity Areas.

2. Non-residential uses.

a. Minimum: 1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross building square footage, except in
the Business Core and Warehouse character areas, where no minimum parking is
required.

b. Maximum: 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross building square footage.

3. Parking reductions identified in Section 702.E are not applicable within Downtown.
However, parking reductions and other modifications may be earned by the application
of sustainability bonus points, per the provisions of Section 1223.

4. Location of automobile parking.

a. Lots having only one or two dwelling units (no mixed uses): required spaces may not
be provided within any Frontage Zone. An on-site driveway leading to designated
parking spaces may be provided within a Frontage Zone if not in excess of 18 feet
wide and if otherwise permitted by this Chapter. (R*)

b. Multi-family, mixed use, and non-residential developments: no surface parking is
allowed within any Frontage Zone. Drive aisles may cross a Frontage Zone when
access from the adjacent street is otherwise permitted. (R*)

c. Parking located within structures, including underground parking, is subject to the
requirements of Section 1207.J.

d. Off-site parking. Off-site parking not located within a public right-of-way may account
for up to 50% of the required automobile parking, with approval of a use permit and
compliance with all the provisions of Section 702.E.9.

C. Maneuvering. All maneuvering for automobile parking spaces, passenger loading, and
service/goods loading shall be provided on-site, subject to the following:

1. Maneuvering within a public right of-way shall be allowed as follows:

a. Maneuvering within a public alley is permitted by right if the alley is a minimum 20
feet wide, and then only if access to the alley is permitted per other City regulations;
or

b. Maneuvering in public right-of-way may be permitted with approval of a Technical
Appeal which demonstrates that adequate space is being provided for the safe
maneuvering of vehicles within the right-of-way. Additional requirements, such as
but not limited to dedications, pavement widening, and/or removal of utility poles may
be stipulated as part of the Technical Appeal approval. (T)

D. Electric Vehicle Charging. The following development regulations apply to electric vehicle
charging (EVC) spaces provided within parking areas within Downtown:

1. EVC spaces may be counted as part of the required minimum number parking spaces.
(R)

2. EVC spaces shall not be counted as part of required maximum number of parking
spaces. (R)

3. All EVC spaces, charging stations, and associated transformers or other mechanical
equipment, shall be provided on site and not in any required landscape setback,
required landscape area, or Frontage Zone. (R)(R*)

E. Bicycle Parking. Parking and amenities for bicycles shall be provided as follows:

1. Multi-family residential development shall provide shared bicycle parking at the rate of
0.25 space per dwelling unit, with a maximum requirement of 50 spaces.

2. All nonresidential uses over 5,000 gross square feet shall provide 1 bicycle space per 25
vehicle parking spaces provided or portion thereof, with a maximum requirement of 25
spaces.

3. All nonresidential uses 100,000 gross square feet or larger shall provide 1 bicycle space
per 25 vehicle parking spaces or portion thereof, with a maximum requirement of 50
spaces. In addition, a minimum of 2 shower stalls and 10 personal lockers that are
available for use by the building’s occupants shall be provided.

4. Restaurants and bars totaling less than 5,000 gross square feet on one site shall provide
a minimum of 4 bicycle spaces in the Frontage Zone. If automobile parking spaces are
provided, 1 additional bicycle space for every 25 vehicle parking spaces as required for
the restaurant and bar uses shall be provided.

5. Bicycle parking shall not be located within a required public sidewalk or accessible route.

F. Service/Goods Loading Areas. The following requirements apply to short-term loading
and unloading of service vehicles with goods or equipment.

1. On-site loading shall be required for all developments per the following table:

Required Loading and Service Bays
Use
Gross square footage of buildings (per site)
25,000 –
40,000 sf
> 40,000 –
160,000 sf
> 160,000 –
320,000 sf
> 320,000 –
500,000 sf
> 500,000
sf
Multi-Family
Residential
0
1 per 150 dwelling units or portion thereof
Lodging
0
1 per each 300 rooms or portion thereof
Retail,
Commercial,
and Office
Uses
0
1
2
3
4 + 1 per
additional
180,000 sf
above
500,000
Industrial,
Manufacturing,
Storage, and
Wholesaling
Uses
1
2
3
4
5 + 1 per
additional
180,000 sf
above
500,000

Mixed-use developments shall provide the required loading spaces per each use
category shown in the table above.

2. Loading bays shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width and 30 feet in length. (T)

3. Location of Service/Goods Loading Areas.

a. Service/goods loading areas may not be located within a Frontage Zone adjacent to
a Pedestrian Street. (R*)

b. Service/goods loading areas may not be located within a public street right-of-way
unless compliance with all of the following occurs: (R)

(1) An encroachment permit has been obtained from the Street Transportation
Department for the design and/or structures provided as part of the loading area
(dock, loading ramp, etc.).

(2) The loading area does not reduce the required Streetscape Zone and does not
preclude the provision of required street trees and shading requirements.

(3) The loading area does not interrupt the required public sidewalk or other
dedicated pedestrian walkways.

(4) The loading area does not interrupt a designated bicycle lane.

(5) Compliance with Section 1204.B.5 regarding historic curb locations is
demonstrated.

c. Service entrances, loading areas, and trash/recycling pickup should be located
internal to the site or building, or adjacent to a Side Street or alley whenever
possible. (P)

Rationale: Pedestrian Streets should create a safe, secure, and welcoming
atmosphere for pedestrians, and should not have uses or functions which discourage
pedestrian use. Noxious uses and conflicts with service vehicles should be
minimized along Pedestrian Streets. Side Streets and alleys (which are not
designated Buffer Alleys) are preferred access points for service and delivery
functions.

G. Valet Parking. The requirements of this Section apply only for sites which are allowed valet
parking as an accessory use per Section 1203.D.30.

1. Location of Valet Parking Facilities.

a. A valet transfer zone (where vehicles are dropped off and picked up) should be
located internally to the building whenever possible. (P)

Rationale: Views of standing automobiles, and conflicts with pedestrians, should be
minimized.

b. A valet transfer zone may be provided within a Frontage Zone adjacent to a Side
Street, so long as it does not preclude compliance with other Streetscape and
Frontage Zone standards, including driveway access and placement. A valet
transfer zone may be combined with a service/goods loading area when located
adjacent to a Side Street. (R*)

c. A valet transfer zone may be provided within a Frontage Zone adjacent to a
Pedestrian Street, subject to the following: (R*)

(1) Compliance with the driveway and vehicular access regulations of Section
1206.H is demonstrated.

(2) Compliance with other applicable Frontage Zone and Streetscape Zone
requirements for Pedestrian Streets (including shading, provision of street trees,
and minimum building frontage) is demonstrated.

(3) Valet facilities may not be located within the minimum street setback area.

d. Valet parking spaces (where cars are parked after being dropped off) may be located
off-site if in accordance with the provisions of Section 1203.D.

e. A valet transfer zone should have primary access from a street, rather than an alley.
(P)

Rationale: Whenever possible, vehicles should be dropped off and picked up from a
more intuitive location associated with the street address, particularly if the parking
is for patrons and visitors, rather than occupants of the building or site.

f. Valet parking facilities, including the valet transfer station, valet transfer zone, and
valet parking spaces, may not be located within a public right-of-way unless
compliance with all of the following occurs: (R)

(1) An encroachment permit has been obtained from the Street Transportation
Department for the Valet Parking Facilities.

(2) The Valet Parking Facilities do not reduce the required Streetscape Zone and do
not preclude the provision of required street trees and shading requirements.

(3) The Valet Parking Facilities do not interrupt the required public sidewalk or other
dedicated pedestrian walkways.

(4) The Valet Parking Facilities does not interrupt a designated bicycle lane.

(5) Compliance with Section 1204.B.5 regarding historic curb locations is
demonstrated.

g. Public right-of-way may be used to move vehicles between the valet transfer zone
and the valet parking spaces, if the valet parking spaces are located on a different
property, as otherwise permitted by this Chapter.

2. Design requirements for valet parking facilities.

a. A valet transfer zone shall comply with the following: (T)

(1) A minimum length of 60 feet.

(2) A minimum width of 10 feet.

(3) A maximum width of 16 feet.

b. A valet transfer zone must include an accessible vehicle pull-up space constructed in
accordance with federal requirements. (T)

c. A valet transfer zone shall not be used all or in part for any vehicle parking. Short
term vehicle standing of up to 30 minutes is permitted during hours of operation of
the valet parking facilities. (T)

H. General Driveway and Access Regulations. This section regulates driveways and access
from streets to private property. Access from any street to a property must be in compliance
with the provisions of this Section.

1. Properties with HP designation. Driveways for properties with HP zoning or designation
may be located, designed, constructed, or reconstructed in a historic manner and
dimensions as approved in writing by the Historic Preservation Officer.

2. Arterial Streets.

a. Access for automobile parking, valet parking facilities, passenger loading zones, and
Service/Goods Loading Areas is permitted from the following arterial Pedestrian
Streets, regardless of other site frontages or regulations of this Chapter:

(1) 7th Street
(2) 7th Avenue
(3) McDowell Road
(4) Van Buren Street
(5) Buckeye Road

b. Maximum driveway width: 40 feet, or wider as approved by Street Transportation
when requiring islands for restricted turns. (T)

c. All other provisions for Pedestrian Streets apply.

3. Pedestrian Streets. Driveways and access to private property from Pedestrian Streets
are subject to the following:

a. Automobile Parking. Access is permitted from a Pedestrian Street only when one of
the following applies: (R*)

(1) The development site has no other frontage on an alley or side street; or

(2) The parking area has at least one additional access point from an alley or side
street.

b. Service/Goods Loading Areas are not permitted access from a Pedestrian Street
unless the loading area is located completely within the building; within a parking
garage, or screened from view from the street. Screening may consist of the
following: (R*)

(1) Green screen.

(2) Dense landscaping which provides screening starting from the time of initial
installation.

(3) Underground utility vaults.

(4) Buildings.

c. Passenger loading zones are permitted access from a Pedestrian Street.

d. Maximum driveway width: 30 feet. When a site has only Pedestrian Street
frontages, additional width may be granted through approval of a Technical Appeal
(T).

e. Minimum separation between driveways: 30 feet. (T)

(1) Properties which have a maximum of two dwelling units (no mixed primary uses)
have no minimum separation except as may be required by City policies for
safety and visibility. (T)

(2) Other City policies and ordinances regulating the design of driveways, including
but not limited to required visibility, restricted turn movements, and distances
from intersections may require a greater separation than 30 feet. (T)

4. Side Streets. Driveways and access to private property from Side Streets are subject to
the following:

a. Access for all types of vehicular uses is permitted from a Side Street.

b. Maximum driveway width: 40 feet. (T)

c. Minimum separation between driveways: 20 feet. (R*)

(1) Properties which have a maximum of two dwelling units (no mixed primary uses)
have no minimum separation except as may be required by City policies for
safety and visibility. (T)

(2) Other City policies and ordinances regulating the design of driveways, including
but not limited to: required visibility, restricted turn movements, and distances
from intersections may require a greater separation than 20 feet. (T)

5. Alleys. Driveways and access to private property from alleys are subject to the
following:

a. Access is not permitted from a Buffer Alley, unless in compliance with Section
1207.L. (R)

b. Automobile Parking. Access is permitted from an alley, subject to the following:

(1) The alley pavement must be (or be widened to) a minimum 20 feet wide and
unobstructed for the length of the property; (T)

(2) If the parking area has more than 100 spaces, the alley pavement is a minimum
20’ wide and unobstructed for the full length of the block, unless otherwise
approved through a Technical Appeal. (T)

c. Passenger loading zones should not have primary access provided from an alley. (P)

Rationale: Rideshare and personal delivery vehicles should be able to access a
development from a more intuitive location associated with the street address.

d. Maximum driveway width: as determined by PDD and Street Transportation for
safety and visibility. (T)

e. Minimum separation between driveways: as determined by PDD and Street
Transportation for safety and visibility. (T)

I.
Driveway Design Guidelines.

1. Appropriate visibility triangles and/or lines of sight shall be provided for driveways. The
visibility triangles shall provide for visibility of pedestrians on the public sidewalk, as well
as vehicles in the street. (T)

Rationale: Vehicles exiting from a site or parking garage should be able to see cars on
the street, as well as pedestrians on the sidewalk (and vice versa). Alternatives, such as
mirrors, pedestrian safety signage, etc. may be approved as part of a Technical Appeal
when standard visibility requirements cannot be met.

2. Specialty paving, striping, bollards, or similar as approved by PDD staff should be
provided where a driveway crosses a sidewalk. (P)

Rationale: Where vehicular routes interface with pedestrian routes, warnings to both the
vehicles and the pedestrians should be visually indicated.

3. Shared access and driveways serving more than one development should be provided
whenever possible. (P)

Rationale: The number of driveways crossing sidewalks and bicycle routes should be
minimized to avoid conflicts and collisions. However, consideration and flexibility should
be applied when a primarily residential development is adjacent to a non-residential
development.

Section 1207.
General Development Regulations.

A. Applicability. This section contains development regulations specific to Downtown. If a
conflict occurs between any specific Character Area regulations and the regulations of this
Section, the Character Area regulations shall apply.

B. Historic Preservation Development Regulations. Structures with historic preservation
designation are considered to be conforming and may be maintained, restored and/or rebuilt
at each structure’s historic setbacks and height subject to the provisions of Chapter 8,
Historic Preservation.

C. Projections.

1. Projections within the Streetscape Zone are regulated by Section 1204.B.2.

2. Projections within the Frontage Zone are regulated by Section 1204.C.3.

3. Projections within required yards adjacent to interior lot lines are not permitted, except
as follows: (R)

a. Roof overhangs, but not including covered porches, patios, or carports, are permitted
so long as no portion of the overhang is closer than 2 feet from the property line.

b. Other projections, when explicitly allowed by other sections of this Chapter.

D. Wall/Fence Requirements.

1. Historic Preservation designated properties. For residential properties designated
HP and HP-L, fences or freestanding walls in the front yard (the area between the
structure and the street right-of-way line) may not exceed a maximum height of three
feet. This height limitation extends three feet back from the front façade into the side
yard(s).

2. Within Frontage Zones, the following apply:

a. Walls/fences are limited to 40 inches in height, except as may be specifically
modified by other provisions of this Chapter. (R*)

b. Within a Frontage Zone which abuts a side property line (e.g. a “street side”), a wall
or fence up to 6 feet tall may be permitted if all of the following also apply: (R)

(1) The wall encloses a private residential side yard and/or rear yard on a lot with no
more than two dwelling units (and no other primary uses).

(2) No structure on the property exceeds two stories and 30 feet in height.

(3) No portions of the wall over 40 inches in height are located within a Frontage
Zone applicable to any other street frontage.

(4) No portions of the wall over 40 inches in height (36 inches if in an HP Overlay)
are located closer than 3 feet behind the front façade of the structure.

3. Walls/fences provided for screening of mechanical equipment shall comply with the
provisions of Section 1204.E.7.

4. Walls located adjacent to interior property lines or other locations outside of the Frontage
Zones shall comply with the regulations stated in the applicable Character Area.

5. Retaining walls located within Streetscape and Frontage Zones are regulated by Section
1204.D.

E. Height Transition Standards. For all new development adjacent to lots located in a lower
height zone, a stepback shall be provided to compensate for disproportionate height
disparities. This additional stepback provides for building separation and circulation of air
and light in a dense urban fabric.

1. Along an interior property line or a designated Buffer Alley which separates properties of
two different height zones, the minimum required setback shall be increased by 10 feet
for all portions of the building taller than the maximum height of the adjacent (lower)
height zone. (R)

Example: A building located on a property with a maximum height of 140 feet and a 10
feet minimum interior setback, sharing a property line with a property with a 65 feet
maximum height, has a 20 feet setback required for all portions of the building taller than
65 feet. The portions of the building less than 65 feet tall may be located at the standard
10 feet setback from the property line.

2. A stepback shall not be required in the following circumstances unless specifically
required by the applicable Character Area standards:

a. The proposed building is no more than 20 feet taller than the maximum permitted
height of the adjacent height zone.

b. The proposed building is adjacent to a height zone with a maximum permitted height
of 65 feet or greater.

3. The proposed building should respect the scale of existing buildings located on adjacent
properties and serve as an orderly transition to a different scale. Stepbacks, changes in
massing, or changes in materials and color starting at the height of the adjacent existing
building are highly encouraged. (P)

Rationale: Building heights with a vastly different scale than those on adjacent parcels
should have a transition in scale to reduce and mitigate potential impacts.

F. Landscape Standards. Landscape shall be provided in accordance with the following:

1. Landscape requirements of Section 703.E, as well as Section 507 Tab A, apply unless
specifically modified by this section or other provisions of this Chapter.

a. See Section 1207.M for special regulations applicable to the Arts, Culture, Small
Business Area.

2. Landscape within the Streetscape and Frontage Zones shall comply with the
requirements of Section 1204.G.

3. Landscape shall be provided for surface parking areas as follows:

Surface Parking—Landscape Standards
Interior surface area (exclusive of
perimeter landscaping and all
required setbacks)
Minimum 10% (R*)
Landscaped planters
At ends of each row of parking and
approximately every 110 feet (P)
Landscaped planters, single row of
parking
Minimum 5 feet wide (inside curb
measurement) for full depth of parking space.
(T)
Landscaped planters, double row of
parking
Minimum 5 feet wide (inside curb
measurement) for full depth of both parking
spaces. (T)
Additional parking lot landscape
areas
As needed to meet 10% minimum requirement,
evenly distributed throughout the entire parking
lot. (P)
Required trees
Minimum requirement: one per 100 sf of
landscape area (T)
Planter (single space depth): one tree. (P)
Planter (double space depth): two trees (P)
All other areas: 20 feet on center or equivalent
groupings (P).
Required tree sizes:
Minimum 2-inch caliper (60% of trees) (T)
Minimum 1-inch caliper (40% of trees) (T)
Required shrubs:
Minimum 5 shrubs per tree. (P)
Required shrub size:
Minimum 5-gallon. (T)

Rationale: Parking lot landscaping and shade should be provided in a similar manner as
required for other commercial areas outside of Downtown. However, flexibility can be
exercised regarding installation of landscape materials in order to address on-site
conflicts, such as lighting, mechanical equipment, sight lines, required pedestrian
walkways, or similar. Requests to provide smaller than required planting areas, trees, or
shrubs may only be approved through a Technical Appeal.

4. All on-site pedestrian walkways shall be 75% shaded by trees and/or structural shade.
(R*)

5. All remaining areas of a site which are not Frontage or Streetscape Zones, surface
parking, pedestrian walkways, or amenities specifically permitted by PDD which do not
typically include shade (i.e. pools and pool decks), must be landscaped to provide 50%
shade. Properties having only residential uses, not exceeding two dwelling units, are
exempt from this requirement. (R*)

G. Multi-Family Development Design Requirements.

1. The provisions of this section apply to all sites which include five or more dwelling units.
The provisions of Section 703.B, Landscaping and Open Areas in Multiple-Family
Development, do not apply to properties located within Downtown. (R*)

2. Where dwelling units are provided at the ground level adjacent to a Pedestrian Street, an
appropriate residential Frontage Element (such as Patio, Stoop/Doorwell, Porch, or
Forecourt) should be utilized to allow for individual dwelling unit access to the street. (P)

Rationale: Individual entrances promote more “eyes on the street”, due to greater use of
patios and other outdoor areas. Individual entrances also encourage pedestrian use by
creating more interest, as well as a feeling of smaller-scale design.

3. Shared Amenity Areas for the residents of multi-family dwelling units shall be provided
on-site, as follows:

a. The minimum Shared Amenity Area provided shall be per the following table (R*):

Minimum Shared Amenity Areas for Sites with Multi-Family Dwellings
Up to 100 units
None required.
101-300 units
Minimum 2500 square feet
301+ units
Minimum 5000 square feet

b. Shared Amenity Areas shall consist of the following types of spaces (R*):

(1) On-site open space provided in accordance with the provisions of Section
1207.H.

(2) Roof-top decks which are occupiable and do not exceed height requirements for
the applicable Character Area.

(3) Conditioned suites with amenities/shops/services.

c. All areas used to count toward the minimum Shared Amenity Area requirements
must be accessible to all users, in accordance with FHA and ADA standards. (T)

d. Uses open to the public, such as retail stores, restaurants, commercial gyms, bars,
etc. may be used to meet no more than 50% of the Shared Amenity Area
requirement. (R)

e. A minimum of two of the following amenities shall be provided within the Shared
Amenity Areas (P):

(1) Swimming pool and/or hot tub.

(2) Fitness center/sport court or facility.

(3) Tot lot/playground.

(4) Barbecue/picnic/common kitchen area.

(5) Gathering area with focal feature (fountain, firepit/fireplace, television, game
tables, kitchen etc.)

(6) Pet exercise area.

Rationale: Shared Amenity Areas should include a variety of amenities which may be
used by multiple residents, but are not shared with non-residents (such as an on-site
store, restaurant, or bar). Staff may approve additional types of amenities similar to

those listed above and meeting this intent. Two separate amenities in the same
category may also be approved.
H. Open Space Development Regulations. Open space, when provided for sustainability
bonus credits per Section 1223 or as part of a multi-family Shared Amenity Area
requirement, shall comply with the following:

1. Open Space shall be provided at ground level. Roof tops, areas inside structures, or
areas placed underground cannot be counted as open space. Outdoor areas provided
under a building overhang are permitted so long as they are fully open to at least one
Frontage Zone. (R*)

2. Each Open Space area shall abut and include a Frontage Zone. The area of the
Frontage Zone may be included in the minimum area and dimensions required for
qualifying Open Space areas. (R*)

3. Each Open Space area shall be a minimum of 500 square feet with a minimum
dimension of 20 feet in any direction. (R*)

4. All Open Space areas are subject to the design requirements for Frontage Zones, with
the following modifications: (R*)

a. No automobile uses (parking, loading, etc.) of any type may be provided within an
Open Space area.

b. Open Space areas with a dedicated public access easement may not be fenced or
walled off from the street except for low walls not exceeding 40 inches in height,
unless the height of the wall is further restricted by the Frontage Zone or Frontage
Element requirements.

I.
Enhanced Corner Requirements. Developments located on Enhanced Corners (per map
in Section 1202.D) should be integrated with and oriented toward the corner, as follows:

1. A primary entrance that faces both streets and that serves as a main entry for the
building shall be provided at each Enhanced Corner. An entrance to a single
commercial suite or residence does not meet this requirement. (R*)

2. Additional building articulation, architectural features, signage, pedestrian amenities,
and/or art that emphasizes the corner and draws attention to the Enhanced Corner entry
of the building shall be provided. (P)

Rationale: An Enhanced Corner should be visually obvious and comfortable for
pedestrians to use as the building’s primary entrance.
3. If an Enhanced Corner entry plaza is provided which is deeper than the applicable
Frontage Zone depth(s), the building frontage along the corner entry plaza shall still
count towards the minimum building frontage requirement(s), so long as compliance with
other Streetscape and Frontage Zone requirements (including but not limited to slopes,
landscaping, and amenities) is demonstrated. (R*)

J. Structured Parking/Parking Garage Design Guidelines.

1. Where parking structures are visible from a street or neighboring property, they should
utilize approved Frontage Elements, art/murals, decorative materials, imaginative use of
colors and patterns, and/or permitted signage to fully screen vehicles from view and to
create interest at the ground level. (P)

Rationale: Parking structures, particularly ones with exterior unfinished concrete
masonry or panels, do not engage or create interest for pedestrians. The side of a
parking garage should never appear to be “blank”.
2. Parking structures shall be designed so that light from vehicle headlights, when parked
head-in in a parking space, is fully screened from view from all perimeter streets. (R*)

3. Parking structures should be integrated with the form and materials of the main site
structures, or the scale, form, color and materials of the immediately adjacent area. (P)

Rationale: Parking structures should not be a dominant feature of the building design,
and creative solutions should be integrated and/or complement the design elements of
other buildings on site or within the surrounding context area.

4. Rooftop lighting on a parking garage should be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the
perimeter of the rooftop parking structure and be mounted no higher than 12 feet above
the roof deck. (P)

Rationale: The direct source of light should not be visible from lower levels or adjacent
uses.

5. There should be a convenient, clear, safe and efficient internal circulation system within
the parking structure for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic including appropriate
signage and placement of pedestrian circulation cores (elevators and stairs). Pedestrian
routes should always be separated from vehicular traffic, except where required
crossings can be provided safely. (T)

6. Pedestrian entrances to parking garages should be separate from vehicular entrances.
(P)

7. Garage openings should be enhanced with specialty lighting, artwork, or materials to
visually notify vehicle drivers that pedestrians may be crossing, and vice versa. (P)

Rationale for J.7 and J.8: Safety at pedestrian and vehicular crossings should be
addressed with design.

8. Underground parking may extend to a height of five feet above finished grade, provided
that the garage perimeter wall does cause the Frontage Element assigned to that portion
of the building façade to become non-compliant with other required development
standards. (R*)

K. General Design Guidelines.

1. All building facades adjacent to interior property lines (i.e. not abutting or within a
Frontage Zone) should have a level of trim and finish equivalent with and
complementary to the Frontage Zone façade(s). (P)

Rationale: Most buildings within Downtown are of heights that they are visible from quite
a distance. Facades visible from the street or other properties should be of a quality
similar to that required for facades facing streets, and should never appear to be
unfinished or “blank”.
2. All buildings over 10 stories tall should be designed with a base that is visually
differentiated from the remainder of the building. The base may be between one and four
stories in height. (P)

Rationale: All buildings should be scaled at the base to relate and connect to pedestrian
uses.

3. Windows and balconies in near proximity that face each other should receive special
design treatment to increase privacy for existing adjacent residential uses by providing
one (or a combination) of the following, or similar as approved by PDD staff: (P)

a. Louvers;

b. Privacy screens;

c. Windows that start a minimum of six feet above respective finished floor;

d. Frosted or tinted window treatments.

Rationale: Existing residential units close enough to be impacted by new development
should be able to maintain their level of existing privacy. Incorporating methods of
screening with windows and balconies on new development can help provide the means
for maintaining this privacy.
4. Natural surveillance should be maximized in project design to encourage easy
observation of people and property near entryways, pathways, public spaces and
parking areas. (P)

Rationale: Safety and security for pedestrians should be addressed by design. Hidden
and obscures spaces can encourage illicit activity.

5. Building accents should be expressed through differing materials or architectural
detailing rather than applied finishes such as paint, graphics, or forms of plastic or metal
panels. (P)

Rationale: Building accents and detailing should be high quality and durability and not of
materials which can fade or deteriorate over time.

6. Architectural details such as exterior finish materials, architectural lighting and signage,
grilles, railings, downspouts, window and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and
exterior lighting should contribute to creating a coherent architectural concept. (P)

Rationale: While buildings should not appear too monolithic or monotonous, they should
also not appear to be an assemblage of many materials or designs without a common
theme.

7. Architectural elements. Accent materials and building design should contribute to
creating a coherent architectural concept that is consistent with the surrounding design
of the area. (e.g. architectural lighting and signage, grilles, railings, downspouts, window
and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and exterior lighting). (P)

8. Building materials. Materials from adjacent or nearby buildings should be incorporated
to help strengthen the character of the area. (e.g. doors, windows, pilasters, cornices,
arches and lintels) They should be articulated and expressed in a manner that is in
context with surrounding buildings. (P)

Rationale: Character Areas were created to acknowledge the unique characteristics of
each area. New development and redevelopment should reflect the existing character by
use of similar and complementary building materials.
9. Architecture and applied treatments that express corporate identity should be de-
emphasized. The building should be a unique structure that complements and blends
with the surrounding context. (P)

Rationale: Corporate identity may be utilized to create a unique identity that can be
recognized. However, the overall architectural theme should be the predominant feature
of the building.
10. All electric lines 12 KV and smaller, communications and cable television lines, and all
on-premise wiring shall be placed underground in developments where visible from
streets or adjoining properties. (T)

Rationale: Overhead utility lines are in many cases visually objectionable; can cause
issues with proximity to balconies; can obstruct direct pedestrian and vehicular routes and
visibility; and can restrict the ability to install required trees and other shading methods.
11. Freestanding detached monument signage should be integrated with the building
architecture. (P)

Rationale: Monument signs should incorporate elements of the building architecture
through use of similar colors, materials, and/or forms.

L. Buffer Alley Development Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to properties
adjacent to Buffer Alleys identified in Section 1202.E, in addition to any other requirements
of the Downtown Code:

1. Access to and vehicular maneuvering within a Buffer Alley is not permitted, except for
developments meeting at least one of the following criteria: (R)

a. Abutting properties that currently have legally established access to the Buffer Alley
and are not subject to the applicability requirements of Sections 507.B.2 or 507.B.3.

b. Abutting properties on which there are no more than two dwelling units and no other
primary uses.

c. Abutting subdivisions developed in accordance with Section 1203.D.27.

2. If non-residential loading or service areas (including for trash/recycling collection) have
established legal access from a Buffer Alley, loading, pickup and deliveries shall be
prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., UNLESS A USE PERMIT IS OBTAINED.
This restriction shall be prominently posted on signs on the building adjacent to the
service area, as well as at the entrance to the property from the Buffer Alley. (R)

3. A stepback equal to the minimum required building setback, plus 10 feet, is required for
all portions of buildings taller than 30 feet when adjacent to a Buffer Alley. Additional
stepbacks may be required by Section 1207.E. (R)

4. For non-single-family developments, a minimum five-foot wide landscape area and
minimum 6-foot high solid wall on the alley side of the landscape area must be provided
along the property line abutting a Buffer Alley. The wall must be consistent with the
material, design and character of the primary building. (R)

5. All new mechanical equipment, including roof mounted equipment, must be fully
screened from view from a Buffer Alley. Solar panels and/or solar water heaters are
exempt from this requirement. (R)

6. All trash/recycling containers must be fully screened from view from a Buffer Alley,
unless alley collection services are provided by the City of Phoenix. (R)

7. Parking lot and security lighting, including building-mounted lighting, shall not exceed 15
feet in height, including lamp, pole, and base, for properties abutting a Buffer Alley.
Light fixtures fully screened by a building or other structure, and not visible from the
Buffer Alley, are exempt from this requirement. (R)

8. Decorative lighting (including but not limited to illuminative gases, fiber optics, or LED
fixtures) and lighted signage shall not be installed where visible from an adjacent Buffer
Alley. (R)

9. Windows, balconies, and rooftop decks on properties abutting a Buffer Alley should be
designed to protect the existing privacy of adjacent single-family residential uses. (P)

Rationale: These building features should ideally be oriented away from the Buffer Alley.
However, if provided, they should be mitigated with things like louvers, screening,
frosted/tinted window treatments, and relative window height (i.e. at least 6 feet above
the floor).

M. Arts, Culture, Small Business Area Development Regulations.

1. Applicability. The area indicated on the Arts, Culture, Small Business Area Map in
Section 1202.F is subject to the following regulations. In the event of a conflict with other
provisions of this Chapter, the more permissive regulation shall apply. The
development regulations of Section 669 (Arts, Culture, and Overlay District (ACOD) do
not apply to properties zoned Downtown Code.

2. Intent. The Arts, Culture and Small Business Overlay is intended to allow greater
flexibility in land uses and standards that will contribute to the vitality of Downtown and
will enhance community events.

3. Outdoor public events and performances. Outdoor events or performances that are open
to the public and that feature visual art, music, dance, theater, performance art, science,
design or cultural heritage are permitted, subject to the following: (R)

a. The outdoor event or performance must be staffed by an employee of an existing
business on the property and must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances.

b. The business’ items that are available for purchase during normal business hours
may be displayed outdoors and be available for purchase during the event or
performance. Payment for all items shall occur indoors. No other items may be
displayed for sale outdoors during the event or performance.

c. Outdoor events or performances are limited to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

d. Friday and Saturday events or performances shall be limited to the hours between
10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. No amplified music or loudspeakers may be used outside
after 10:00 p.m.

e. Sunday outdoor events or performances shall be limited to the hours between 10:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m. No amplified music or loudspeakers may be used after 8:00
p.m.

f. Hours and days of outdoor events or performances may be extended subject to
obtaining a use permit in accordance with the standards and procedures of the
Zoning Administrator section of the Zoning Ordinance.

g. Outdoor events or performances in Downtown shall be a minimum of 300 feet from
an adjacent Character Area that is not included in the Arts, Culture, and Small
Business Area depicted on the map in Section 1202.F and from any single-family
zoning district outside of Downtown.

4. Accessory uses.

a. Home occupations are permitted subject to the following:

(1) Employees are permitted, subject to obtaining a use permit in accordance with
the provisions of Section 307.A.7.

(2) No more than 50 percent of the dwelling unit may be used for any home
occupation.

b. The following accessory uses are permitted:

(1) Outdoor dining as accessory to a restaurant is permitted subject to the following:

(a) The outdoor dining area shall be a minimum of 30 feet from the boundary of
an adjacent Character Area not included in the Arts, Culture, and Small
Business Area depicted in Section 1202.F and from any single-family zoning
district outside of Downtown.

(b) The outdoor dining area and accessory public space shall be clearly
delineated by a minimum three-foot-high continuous fence, wall or planter.

(c) The outdoor dining area shall not be more than 25 percent of the primary
building’s ground level gross floor area. The outdoor dining area may exceed
25 percent to a maximum of 50 percent subject to obtaining a use permit.

(d) Hours of operation for outdoor dining area shall not extend beyond restaurant
hours of operation.

(e) The outdoor dining area shall not restrict or impede accessible access to the
building or the parking area.

(2) Outdoor crafting of art associated with the business inside the building when the
subject parcel abuts an arterial or collector street is permitted and subject to the
following:

(a) Storage of materials associated with the crafting area shall not exceed eight
feet in height and be limited to the rear and side yard.

(b) Storage area shall be fully screened with a solid wall or landscaping.

(c) Storage of materials associated with the crafting area exceeding eight feet in
height shall be subject to obtaining a use permit.

5. Signs.

a. A-frame signs are permitted on private property, subject to the following: (R)

(1) No off-site advertising is permitted.

(2) A maximum of one A-frame sign is permitted per 25 feet of street frontage.

(3) A maximum of six square feet of signage per side of the A-frame sign is
permitted.

(4) There shall be a maximum height of three feet from natural grade.

(5) All signs shall be removed daily at the close of business or event.

b. Shingle signs are permitted subject to the following: (R)

(1) A maximum of one sign is permitted for each business per facade if access to
business is available from that facade.

(2) A minimum clearance of eight feet from finished grade to the bottom of the sign
shall be provided.

(3) A maximum of five square feet in area shall be permitted per side.

(4) No backlit or cabinet signs are permitted.

c. Wall and window signs are permitted for structures existing as of May 2, 2008, as
follows: (R)

(1) Wall signs.

(a) The maximum square footage permitted per Section 705.D may be increased
by 25 percent.

(b) The maximum square footage permitted may be increased by an additional
ten percent if graphics comprise a minimum of ten percent of the overall
square footage of the sign.

(2) Window signs. The total area of such signs shall not exceed 40 percent of each
window area located on the ground floor of the building.

6. Parking, yard and area requirements for nonresidential uses or mixed uses containing
nonresidential uses.

a. For parking, yard and area requirements for structures existing as of May 1, 2008:
(R)

(1) Regardless of change of use or occupancy no additional parking or landscaping
shall be required.

(2) Structures may be increased a total of either 500 gross square feet or 25 percent
of the existing structure, whichever is greater, without requiring additional parking
or landscaping.

(3) Building additions may exceed the lot coverage of the underlying zoning district
by 25 percent, excluding those with Historic Preservation Overlays.

(4) Interior setbacks may be reduced by a maximum of 25 percent of that required
by the underlying zoning requirements, excluding those with Historic
Preservation Overlays.

b. Outdoor dining that does not exceed 25 percent of the primary building’s ground
level gross floor area shall not require any additional parking. The outdoor dining
area may exceed 25 percent to a maximum of 50 percent subject to obtaining a use
permit.

c. Unless subject to Buffer Alley regulations (Section 1207.L), vehicles are permitted to
maneuver in the alley when dustproofing/paving, adequate maneuvering space, and
visibility are approved by the Planning and Development Department.

d. Unless subject to Buffer Alley regulations (Section 1207.L), when vehicular access to
the site is provided from an alley, no landscape setback is required adjacent to the
alley.

N. Taylor Street Pedestrian Paseo Regulations.

1. Intent. The Taylor Street Paseo is intended to primarily serve pedestrians, connecting
the Van Buren Character Area to the commercial, educational, and cultural resources
and institutions located in the central portion of Downtown (generally east of First
Avenue). The Paseo will provide a mid-block east-west route alternative located
generally along the alignment of Taylor Street, to help mitigate the unusually long block
lengths between Fillmore and Van Buren Streets.

2. Applicability. The properties abutting the alignment indicated on the map below are
subject to the following special development regulations:

3. Easement dedication. Properties abutting the Paseo alignment are required to
dedicate a public pedestrian easement (hereafter referred to as "Paseo") per the
alignment as shown on the map provided in this Section.

a. The minimum width of the Paseo, and the public pedestrian easement to be
dedicated at the time of development is 20 feet, subject to the following:

(1) Where the Paseo runs between different properties, the dedication may be split
between the properties so long as the Paseo dedications from all properties are
made concurrently.

(2) If the Paseo is dedicated within or abutting a public street, the public pedestrian
easement dedication within the adjacent Frontage Zone shall be wide enough to
provide a minimum of 20 feet from back of curb to back of easement.

b. The Paseo may be provided as a pedestrian-only corridor between private lots, or
within and/or adjacent to a public street, so long as it is in compliance with all of the
applicable design standards and guidelines provided below.

4. Deviation from approved alignment. The alignment of the Paseo may be deviated by
up to 50 feet either north or south of the approved alignment under the following
conditions:

a. The deviation should not result in a misalignment of more than 90 feet.

b. A north or south connector Paseo, designed in accordance with this section, should
be provided on site when a deviation results in more than 20 feet of misalignment
within the block.

c. The revised easement location shall be dedicated prior to final site plan approval.

d. The deviated alignment can be used in place of the approved alignment. For sites
with an optional alignment two easements are not required.

5. Paseo Streetscape and Frontage Zone standards

a. Streetscape and Frontage Zone standards apply as stated in the applicable
Character Area Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix.

b. Streetscape Zone development regulations, per Section 1204, apply when the Paseo
is located within or abutting a dedicated street.

c. Frontage Zone development regulations, per Section 1204, apply within the portion
of the Paseo located on private property unless such regulations conflict with other
regulations specific to development of the Paseo stated in this Section.

d. If the Paseo is provided within or adjacent to a public street, the street should be
designed with on-street parking adjacent to the Paseo. (P)

Rationale: On-street parking provides a buffer from through traffic lanes, as well as
creating an environment encouraging the use of the Paseo as the main access point
to residential units or commercial suites fronting the Paseo.

e. A minimum of 50% of the ground floor abutting the Paseo should consist of active
uses and/or residential uses providing primary entrances from the Paseo. (P)

f. Each ground floor commercial suite adjacent to the Paseo should provide a primary
entrance to the Paseo. (P)

Rationale for e and f: The Paseo should attract pedestrians and be a safe place for
persons to walk and gather.

6. Paseo Design Regulations

a. An ADA compliant sidewalk a minimum of 8 feet in width and clear of obstructions
shall be provided within the Paseo. (T)

b. The Paseo should be a straight as possible and avoid meanders. (T)

c. The Paseo sidewalk should be a minimum of 75% shaded. If trees are used to
provide shade, the percent shading shall be calculated based upon tree canopy at

maturity. Structural shade may also be used to comply with the shading
requirement. (P)

d. Decorative paving (e.g. pavers, permeable pavement, colored and textured concrete)
should be provided within the Paseo when located on private property. (P)

e. The Paseo should be clearly separated from vehicular maneuvering areas. (T)

f. Automobile access to on-site parking areas or garages should not cross the Paseo,
unless the Paseo is located within or abutting a dedicated street. At all such
crossings, a crosswalk a minimum of 20 feet wide consisting of paint or contrasting
pavement should be provided. (T)

g. A minimum 15-foot by 15-foot visibility triangle should be provided at any intersection
with the Paseo and on-site vehicular traffic lanes. (T)

h. Paseo segments that cross surface parking areas should be designed with the
following elements: (P)

(1) A minimum 8-foot wide grade separated walkway.

(2) A minimum of 6-foot wide landscape strips on each side of walkway (or 12 feet
on one side).

i. The following lighting treatment should be provided within the Paseo: (P)

(1) 15-foot maximum height of lighting fixtures. When adjacent to a street, taller
streetlights may be provided in addition to the pedestrian-level lighting.

(2) A minimum of one foot-candle illumination should be maintained over the Paseo
sidewalk.

(3) Uniform lighting should be placed along entire Paseo, avoiding bright high glare
areas and low visibility dark areas.

(4) Lighting within the Paseo should be illuminated from dusk until dawn.

j. One of the following identifying markers should be provided at each street entrance
to the Paseo: (P)

(1) Bollard path light.

(2) Public art.

(3) Decorative directional signage.

k. Temporary security gating—In the event that a block’s Paseo is not fully developed,
and the Paseo is not located along a dedicated street, temporary removable fencing
may be erected at the entrances to the Paseo under the following conditions: (P)

(1) A pedestrian gate is provided that is unlocked during business hours.

(2) A revocable permit is obtained.

(3) The fencing is removed upon completion of the block’s Paseo.

Rationale for a through k: The design of the Paseo should encourage use by
pedestrians. Safety, security, and accessibility should work into all design elements,
as well as uses which engage and attract pedestrians.

O. Lot Coverage. When 100% lot coverage is permitted by right, or obtained by sustainability
bonus points, the following apply: (R*)

1. Interior property line setbacks may be reduced or eliminated.

2. Frontage Zone depths and minimum street building setbacks may be reduced as
approved by the Design Review Committee per Section 1224.A.

Section 1208.
Biomed.

A. Intent. The Biomed character area, which is home to the biomedical campus, should be a
lively urban district with medical workers, researchers, and students. Restaurants and shops
on Garfield Street, Roosevelt Row, and Arizona Center are all located within a short walk
and development should be designed to reinforce pedestrian convenience to these areas
through a consistent pattern of shaded sidewalks. Small plazas and courtyards are
encouraged to be located along streets, typically near building entrances, providing
gathering places and "cool pockets" on hot days. Landscaped courtyards interior to the
campus should serve as mid-block pedestrian connections. Views of the landscaped
courtyards should be visible from the street, enriching the street environment.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Biomed character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the development
regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus points are
earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review Committee.

1. Maximum height: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

a. Bonus: None.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: No maximum.

a. Bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines: None.

5. Required parking: governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum wall height is the same as the maximum permitted
building height(s) for the property.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

C. Streetscape and Frontage Zone Development Regulations. The following development
regulations apply to properties which abut the street sections indicated. All regulations in

the table are appealable to the Design Review Committee under the provisions of Section
1224 and considered as R*.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix--Biomed
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Garfield Street
4th St. to 6th St.
5'
25’
50%
ALL
5'
20’
McKinley Street
4th St. to 7th St.
5'
25’
50%
ALL
5'
20’
Pierce Street
4th St. to 7th St.
5'
25’
50%
ALL
5'
15’
Fillmore Street
5th St. to 7th St.
5'
25’
50%
ALL
5'
15’
Van Buren Street
5th St. to 9th St.
0'
20’
75%
ALL
6'
12’
4th Street
Garfield St. to Fillmore
St.
5'
20’
75%
SD, PO, S,
GA, FC
6'
14’
5th Street
Garfield St. to Fillmore
St.
0'
20’
75%
S, GA, FC
10'
20’
5th Street
Fillmore St. to Monroe
St.
0'
20’
75%
S, GA
10'
20'
6th Street
Garfield St. to Fillmore
St.
5'
25’
75%
SD, PO, S,
GA, FC
10'
20’
7th Street
McKinley St. to Monroe
St.
0'
20’
75%
ALL
5'
15’

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1209.
Business Core.

A. Intent. The Business Core character area should function as a strong regional center for
employment, entertainment, conventions, tourism, and cultural institutions, drawing visitors
from around the country and attracting residents from throughout the region. The greatest
development intensity within the region should be located within this character area. New
development should be innovative and incorporate small public spaces that promote
pedestrian movement and comfort. The Business Core should have vibrant pedestrian
activity and be served frequently by multiple modes of high quality public transit.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Business Core character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee, unless stated otherwise.

1. Maximum height: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

a. Bonus (north of Madison Street): None.

b. Bonus (south of Madison Street, within the 80 feet base height category only):
Maximum height of 140 feet shall be permitted only with dedication of a 30-year
conservation easement over an existing building designated HP or HP-L, as
approved by HP. The property with the conservation easement must be located
between Madison Street and Lincoln Street, and within either the Business Core or
Warehouse character areas. Sustainability bonus points cannot be used to obtain
this height bonus.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: None.

3. Maximum lot coverage: No maximum.

a. Bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines: None.

5. Required parking:

a. Minimum:

(1) Residential uses: Governed by Section 1206.

(2) Non-residential uses: None.

b. Maximum: Governed by Section 1206.

c. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 100%.
(2) Decrease: maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum wall height is the same as the maximum permitted
building height(s) for the property.

7. Taylor Street Paseo. Certain properties within the Business Core are subject to the
additional development regulations of the Taylor Street Paseo, Section 1207.N. The
affected properties are shown on the map provided within that Section.

C. Streetscape and Frontage Zone Development Regulations. The following development
regulations apply to properties which abut the street sections indicated. All regulations in
the table are appealable to the Design Review Committee under the provisions of Section
1224 and considered as R*.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Business Core
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Adams Street
3rd Ave. to 2nd St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
10'
16'
Washington Street
8th Ave. to 2nd St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
10'
16'
Washington Street
2nd St. to 7th St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Jefferson Street
8th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Jefferson Street
3rd Ave. to 5th St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
10'
16'
Jefferson Street
5th St. to 7th St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Madison Street
8th Ave. to 7th Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Madison Street
5th Ave. to 1st St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Jackson Street
7th Ave. to 5th Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Jackson Street
4th Ave. to 1st Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
8'
14'
Jackson Street
1st St. to 4th St.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
10'
16'
Buchanan Street
4th St. to 7th St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
8'
14’
Lincoln Street
4th St. to 7th St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
8'
14'
8th Avenue
Adams St. to Madison
St.
5'
23'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Business Core
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
7th Avenue
Adams St. to Jefferson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
6'
14'
7th Avenue
Jefferson St. to Harrison
St. alignment
None
Required
None
Required
None
Required
ALL
6'
14'
6th Avenue
Adams St. to
Washington St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'
5th Avenue
Monroe St. to
Washington St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
10'
5th Avenue
Jefferson St. to Harrison
St. alignment
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
ALL
8' West
14' West
5' East
10' East
4th Avenue
Monroe St. to
Washington St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
ALL
8'
14'
4th Avenue
Washington St. to
Jackson St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
10'
16'
3rd Avenue
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
ALL
8'
14'
3rd Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Washington St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
ALL
8'
14'
3rd Avenue
Washington St. to
Jackson St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'
2nd Avenue
Fillmore St. to Monroe
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
ALL
Per plans approved by Street
Transportation Department.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Business Core
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
2nd Avenue
Monroe St. to Adams
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
ALL
10'
16'
1st Avenue
Fillmore St. to Madison
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'
1st Avenue
Madison St. to Jackson
St.
None
Required
None
Required
None
Required
ALL
Per plans approved by Street
Transportation Department.
Central Avenue
Fillmore St. to Madison
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
10'
16'
1st Street
Fillmore St. to Jackson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
10'
16'
2nd Street
Fillmore St. to Jefferson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
10'
16'
3rd Street
Fillmore St. to Jackson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
10'
16'
4th Street
Jefferson St. to Jackson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
5'
10'
4th Street
Jackson St. to Lincoln
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
8'
14'
5th Street
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
8'
14'
5th Street
Van Buren St. to
Jefferson St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Business Core
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
5th Street
Buchanan St. to Lincoln
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
ALL
8'
14'
6th Street
Buchanan St. to Lincoln
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
ALL
8'
14'
7th Street
Monroe St. to Jefferson
St.
5'
25'
Minimum
75%
S, GA, GR
8'
14'
7th Street
Jefferson St. to Lincoln
St.
None
Required
None
Required
None
Required
ALL
8'
14'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

D. Signage Regulations.

1. Signage in the Business Core Character Area shall be governed by the regulations
applicable to signs for commercial land use as established in Section 705. Signs not
visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are situated or from
any public thoroughfare are not regulated as signs.

a. Signs projecting more than six inches from the front of buildings over the public right-
of-way shall be perpendicular to the street (i.e., 90-degree angle), with a maximum of
one sign per entrance. All signs that extend into or over the public right-of-way shall
be permitted only upon issuance of a revocable permit as administered by the City of
Phoenix. Each sign shall:

(1) Identify only one on-site business.

(2) Provide a minimum eight-foot head clearance. Existing signs with a minimum of
seven feet six inches clearance may remain.

(3) Project no more than three feet into the public right-of-way.

(4) Be indirectly illuminated from a shielded light source (i.e., not backlit or "cabinet"
sign).

b. Awning signs shall be permitted by right. Awning signs shall have letters no more
than ten inches in height.

c. Signs painted on the building surface or letters mounted directly to the building
surface shall:

(1) Be a maximum of one square foot of signage for each lineal foot of building
elevation to a maximum of 100 square feet.

(2) Be at least half the vertical height of the letters to a building corner (vertical edge)
or to a roofline.

2. Signage may be increased by up to 25 percent by submitting a comprehensive sign plan
as provided in the Phoenix Sign Code, Section 705.E.

3. The foregoing requirements shall not apply to signs exceeding 56 feet in height
approved through a comprehensive sign plan and subject to the requirements of Section
705.D.3.i of the Zoning Ordinance.

4. Window signs fronting the public right-of-way shall not exceed a total of more than 20
percent of the window panel area.

5. Second-story or basement business fronting the public right-of-way may only use a sign
in a second-story window or use a wall sign. Awning signs shall not be permitted on
second-story windows.

6. Corner buildings shall be allowed signage on each street frontage.

7. Freestanding or ground signs may be allowed to a maximum of 40 square feet in area if
the primary building is set back 15 or more feet from the property line for more than 50
percent of the street frontage. Said sign shall be a maximum of three feet in height.
Signs may be up to 20 feet in height and 100 square feet in area if a comprehensive sign
plan is approved and if the project covers a full block or more.

8. Directional signs for accessory parking will be allowed to a maximum of six square feet
per sign per driveway entrance. Said sign shall be a maximum of three feet in height. No
more than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to business identification.

9. The provisions of Section 705.C.6.d (illuminated sign spacing from residential use) shall
not apply within the Business Core Character Area.

10. Signs, banners, balloons, flags, guidons, and similar devices may be erected subject to
a use permit in conjunction with special promotional events to be held within Downtown
of a civic or commercial nature. No more than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to
corporate sponsorship identity. Findings of approval of the use permit shall include:

a. The signs and other displays are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of
display with surrounding development.

b. When two or more adjoining establishments are to participate equally in the event, a
single request for a use permit may be filed.

11. For master planned developments covering one or more downtown blocks (300 feet by
300 feet minimum), signs, banners, and flags may be erected subject to a use permit in

compliance with a comprehensive sign plan. Findings of approval of the use permit shall
include:

a. The signs and other displays are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of
display with surrounding development.

b. The signs, banners, and flags are mounted and secured so as not to pose a
distraction or hazard to vehicles or pedestrians.

c. The signs and other displays shall include only logos, graphics and project name of
the master planned development.

12. Wall signs on buildings in a designated historic preservation zoning district exceeding
the applicable size regulations may be allowed by the Historic Preservation Commission
in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 812.C.3 and upon the additional
finding that the proposed signage replicates the size, shape, and placement of the
original wall signage.

13. The following signs are prohibited:

a. Signs placed above or on top of any portion of the roof or front parapet.

b. Signs advertising goods or services not provided on the premises.

c. Signs utilizing moving, flashing, or rotating lights or mechanisms, except as provided
by a use permit.

14. For master planned developments covering contiguous area of at least ten acres, signs,
including those signs, banners, and flags otherwise prohibited by Sections 1209.D.10
and 13, may be erected subject to approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan
and related detailed project sign plans in accordance with the provisions of this section.
In recognition of design that contributes to and furthers the goals of the Downtown
Phoenix Plan, the City may approve a Master Planned Development Sign Plan to allow
larger and taller signs than are otherwise allowed within Downtown.

a. Sign types. In addition to other signs permitted in the Business Core Character Area
and those signs, banners, and flags otherwise prohibited by Sections 1209.D.10 and
13, the following sign types shall be permitted in a Master Planned Development
Sign Plan: aerial view signs, animated signs, architectural ledge signs, awning signs,
electronic message display signs, inflatable signs, kinetic signs, projected image
signs, projecting signs, roof signs, supergraphic 0signs, and wayfinding signs.

b. Master Planned Development Sign Plan application. A Master Planned Development
Sign Plan application shall include the following elements:

(1) Site plans, building elevations, or photographs, and design guidelines for each
type of sign to be permitted within the boundaries of the master planned
development. These plans and elevations/photographs shall indicate orientation,
size, location and method of installation of signs, including delineating on the site
plan the locations and orientation of ground-mounted signs and delineating on
the elevations/photographs the area in which building/structure mounted signs
will be contained. Design guidelines shall address, at a minimum, architectural
compatibility with primary structures within the master planned development.

(2) Context plan. The context plan shall include an aerial photograph of the master
planned development and the surrounding area with notations of the current land
use of parcels within the development and within 150 feet of the perimeter of the
development. The context plan shall also include photographs taken looking
outward from the perimeter of the master planned development at 100-foot
intervals for the entire boundary of the development.

(3) Standards. The standards and restrictions for each sign type shall include, but
not be limited to size, height, illumination, and durability of materials. The
standards shall also include calculations showing the maximum sign area
permitted per building face. In no case shall the standards exceed the following
limitations:

(a) Ground signs. Ground signs, which may be multi-faced, shall not exceed 50
feet in height and no single face shall exceed 600 square feet. The overall
height of ground signs, including sign embellishments, shall not exceed 67
percent of the height of the closest building.

(b) Building mounted signs. Aggregate area for building mounted signs shall not
exceed 100 percent of the facade to which the signs are attached, including
the building roof. Building mounted signs shall not project more than 20 feet
above the parapet or from the face of the building.

(c) Illumination. Signs facing or oriented to an existing residential use or structure
that has obtained a certificate of occupancy for residential use and located
closer than 60 feet to such residential use or structure shall not be illuminated
between midnight and sunrise.

(d) Temporary signs. Temporary signs shall be allowed at the same sizes and
heights as permanent signs. Temporary signs/graphics shall be allowed to
cover 100 percent of construction fencing and barricades.

(4) Narrative. A written narrative shall discuss the purpose and intent of the Master
Planned Development Sign Plan and its consistency with the Downtown Phoenix
Plan. The narrative shall also address the quantity and durability/anticipated
lifespan of the proposed sign materials.

(5) Architectural lighting. A Master Planned Development Sign Plan may include
provisions regarding architectural lighting, that shall be exempt from calculation
as sign area. Architectural lighting shall not include text, logos, messages, or
images of any kind. Architectural lighting shall not flash, blink, scroll, move or
stream.

c. Approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan. An application for a Master
Planned Development Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and
Development Director or designee for review and approval. The Planning and
Development Director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny
such application within 15 working days of receipt of the application. The Planning
and Development Director or designee shall approve such application only if the
following findings are made:

(1) The signs, banners, flags and architectural lighting are mounted and secured so
as to not pose a distraction or hazard to vehicles and pedestrians.

(2) The signs and architectural lighting are appropriate in scale, composition, and
manner of display with surrounding development.

(3) The signs and architectural lighting conform to the vision, goals and policies of
the Downtown Phoenix Plan.

d. Detailed project sign plan application. An application for approval of a detailed
project sign plan for a development within the boundaries of an approved Master
Planned Development Sign Plan shall include the following documents or graphics:

(1) Site plans, building elevations or photo simulations that show the placement of
the signs and architectural lighting within the master planned development and
on the specific building, structure or site.

(2) Graphic rendering of the signs depicting their lettering, illumination, color, shape,
area, and height.

(3) Details regarding any proposed animation or changeable messages, including
duration of each message and intensity of illumination.

(4) Proposed hours for illumination of the signs.

(5) A written narrative discussing the detailed project sign plan’s consistency with the
Master Planned Development Sign Plan.

e. Approval of detailed project sign plans. An application for a detailed project sign plan
shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Director or designee for review
for conformance with the standards, restrictions and guidelines of the Master
Planned Development Sign Plan. The Planning and Development Director or
designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny a detailed project sign plan
application within 15 working days of receipt of the application. The Planning and
Development Director or designee shall approve such application only if the
applicant demonstrates the following:

(1) The size and location of the signs, banners, flags or architectural lighting are
allowed under the standards of the Master Development Sign Plan.

(2) The scale, composition and manner of display of the signs, banners, flags or
architectural lighting conform to the standards and guidelines of the Master
Development Sign Plan.

(3) The type and hours of illumination and animation conform to the standards of the
Master Development Sign Plan.

(4) The durability of the materials proposed for the signs, banners, flags or
architectural lighting is appropriate for the intended lifespan of the signs, banners,
flags or architectural lighting.

f. Appeals. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning and Development
Director or designee regarding a Master Planned Development Sign Plan within five

working days of the decision. Appeals shall be considered by the Zoning Adjustment
Hearing Officer through the use permit process in accordance with the provisions of
Section 307 on the next available agenda. In addition to the standards of Section
307, the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer shall review the decision with the
standards for approval established in Section 1209.D.10.e.

g. Amendment. Any proposal to exceed the standards and restrictions established in a
Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall require amendment through the
process required for initial application and approval of a Master Planned
Development Sign Plan.

h. Specific signs. Requests for approval of specific, individual signs with a master
planned development may be included in an application for either a Master Planned
Development Sign Plan or a detailed project sign plan. Such signs shall not be
installed or erected before issuance of a sign permit from the Planning and
Development Department. If a specific, individual sign within the boundary of a
Master Planned Development Sign Plan is not included in either the Master Planned
Development Sign Plan or a detailed project sign plan, an application for such sign
shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review for
conformance with the applicable sign plan and shall not be installed or erected
before issuance of a sign permit from the Planning and Development Department.

15. For master planned developments for sports, entertainment or concert venues with a
minimum of 4,000 seats, signs, including those signs, banners, and flags otherwise
prohibited by Sections 1209.D.10 and 13, may be erected subject to approval of a
Master Planned Development Sign Plan. The City may approve a Master Planned
Development Sign Plan to allow signs that are larger and taller than are otherwise
allowed within the Business Core Character Area within Downtown. All signage
permitted under this section shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the
following:

a. Sign types. In addition to other signs permitted in the Business Core Character Area,
the following sign types shall be permitted in a master planned development: aerial
view signs, animated signs, architectural ledge signs, awning signs, electronic
message display signs, inflatable signs, kinetic signs, projected image signs,
projecting signs, roof signs, supergraphics signs, and wayfinding signs.

b. Master Planned Development Sign Plan application. An application for a Master
Planned Development Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and
Development Director or designee for review and approval. A Master Planned
Development Sign Plan application shall include the following:

(1) Design guidelines. Site plans, building elevations, or photographs, and design
guidelines for each type of sign to be permitted within the boundaries of the
master planned development. These plans and elevations/photographs shall
indicate orientation, size, location and method of installation of the sign. This
shall include delineating on the site plan the locations and orientation of ground-
mounted signs and delineating on the elevations/photographs the area in which
building/structure mounted signs will be contained. Design guidelines shall
address, at a minimum, architectural compatibility with primary structures within
the master planned development.

(a) Building mounted signs. Aggregate area for building mounted signs shall not
exceed 25 percent on one elevation facing an arterial street and 10 percent
on the other elevations, with the ability to transfer up to five percent from the
arterial elevation to one other elevation. Building mounted signs shall not
project more than 20 feet above the parapet or from the face of the building. If
the sign is placed at an angle to the building elevation, the applicant must
specify to which elevation the sign area will be counted.

(b) Supergraphics. Supergraphics signs not to exceed 300 square feet or five
percent of building elevation whichever is less.

(d) Temporary signs. Temporary signs may be allowed at the same sizes and
heights as permanent signs. Temporary signs or graphics shall be allowed to
cover 100 percent of construction fencing and barricades.

(4) Narrative. A written narrative shall discuss the purpose and intent of the Master
Planned Development Sign Plan and its consistency with the Downtown Phoenix
Plan. The narrative shall also address the quantity and durability or anticipated
lifespan of the proposed sign materials.

c. Approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan. The Planning and
Development Director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny
such application. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve
such application in writing only if the following findings are made:

(1) The signs, banners, flags and architectural lighting are mounted, secured, and
operated so as to not pose a nuisance.

(2) The signs and architectural lighting are appropriate in scale, composition, and
manner of display with surrounding development.

(3) The signs and architectural lighting are consistent with the vision, goals and
policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan dated December 14, 2004.

d. Appeals. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning and Development
Director or designee regarding the Master Planned Development Sign Plan within
five working days of the decision. Appeals shall be considered by the Zoning
Adjustment Hearing Officer through the use permit process in accordance with the
provisions of Section 307 on the next available agenda. In addition to the standards
of Section 307, the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer shall review the decision with
the standards for approval established in Section 1209.D.15.c.

e. Amendment. Any proposal to exceed the standards and restrictions established in a
Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall require amendment through the
process required for initial application and approval of a Master Planned
Development Sign Plan.

16. Signage may be increased by up to 25 percent if a comprehensive sign plan is approved
as provided in Section 705.E of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance.

Section 1210.
Central Park.

A. Intent. Central Park has a strong historic single-family form and scale that should be
preserved as this area redevelops. A seamless integration of new buildings within the
existing fabric should be promoted. Mixed uses, home offices and workshops are allowed in
the primary structure and in appropriately scaled accessory buildings. Landscaping is
residential in character with front yards separating the building from the sidewalk. Sidewalks
are shaded by trees in parkway strips. Parking should be on the street and within detached
garages behind the primary structure.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Central Park character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

c. Bonus: None.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

a. Bonus: None.

b. Additional lot coverage of 10% (total 60%) is allowed for accessory structures.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building:

(1) Side: 5 feet.

(2) Rear: 40 feet.

b. Accessory structures:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 5 feet, which may be reduced to 0 feet when abutting a fully dedicated
alley which is not a designated Buffer Alley per Section 1202.E.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 50%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

(1) Walls/fences taller than 40 inches may not be provided closer to the street than
the front façade of the structure. This provision does not apply to street side
yards.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Central Park
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Tonto Street
Alley west of 1st St.
to 4th St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
12'
Hadley Street
Alley west of 1st St.
to 1st St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
12'
Hadley Street
1st St. to 2nd St.
15'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
12'
Hadley Street
2nd St. to 4th St.
5'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, CE, S
5'
12'
1st Street
South of Grant St. to
north of Buckeye Rd.
15'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, S
5'
12'
2nd Street
South of Grant St. to
north of Buckeye Rd.
15'
25'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
12'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1211.
Commercial Corridors.

A. Intent. The commercial corridors should become attractive gateways into downtown. New
wider and shaded sidewalks should provide safety and comfort, making it easier for
pedestrians and transit riders to access services in the corridor. New mixed-use
developments are envisioned to line 7th Avenue, with small restaurants, retail and other
businesses serving the surrounding neighborhoods. Along Central Avenue, a street wall
should be established that frames the street to create a gateway entrance into Downtown
from the south.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Commercial Corridors character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 20 feet.

c. Bonus: None.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: None.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 85% lot coverage.

b. Additional lot coverage of 10% (total 60%) is allowed for an ADU.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines:

a. Primary building:

(1) Side: 5 feet.

(2) Rear: 15 feet, which may be reduced to 0 feet when abutting a fully dedicated
alley which is not a designated Buffer Alley.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 50%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Commercial Corridors
Street Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed Frontage
Elements
Minimu
m
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
7th Avenue Corridor
7th Avenue
Alley north of
Roosevelt St. to
Fillmore St.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
ALL
6'
12'
Roosevelt Street
Alley west of 7th
Ave. to alley east of
7th Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
11'
McKinley Street
Alley west of 7th
Ave. to alley east of
7th Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
10' west of 7th
Ave.
14' east of 7th
Ave.
Pierce Street
Alley west of 7th
Ave. to 7th Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
10'
Fillmore Street
Alley west of 7th
Ave. to alley east of
7th Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
12'
Central Avenue South Corridor
Central Avenue
Grant St. to Hadley
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
S, GA, SD, PO,CE
5'
11'
Central Avenue
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
S, GA, SD, PO, CE
5'
10'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Commercial Corridors
Street Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed Frontage
Elements
Minimu
m
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Hadley St. to
Buckeye Rd.
Grant Street
2nd Ave. to 2nd St.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S, GA
5'
15'
Sherman Street
2nd Ave. to 1st Ave.
crossover
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S, GA
5'
11'
Hadley Street
1st Ave. to alley east
of Central Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S, GA
5'
12'
Tonto Street
1st Ave. to alley east
of Central Ave.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S, GA
5'
12'
Buckeye Road
Alley west of Central
Ave. to 3rd St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
S, GA
5'
12'
Buckeye Road
Alley west of 3rd St.
to 4th St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
S, GA
7'
12’
2nd Avenue
Grant St. to
Sherman St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
10'
1st Avenue
Grant St. to
Sherman St.
0'
20’
Minimum 50%
S, GA
5'
19'
1st Avenue
Hadley St. to Tonto
St.
5'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
18'
1st Street
South of Grant St.
15'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
12'
1st Street
Adjacent to Buckeye
Rd.
10'
20'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
12'
2nd Street
South of Grant St.
15'
25'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO
5'
12'
2nd Street
10'
20'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA, PO,
S, GA
5'
12'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1212. Downtown Gateway.

A. Intent. The Downtown Gateway should be a high-density, vibrant corridor with a mix of
residential and commercial development designed for transit riders. Restaurants with
outdoor dining, and commercial and retail uses should be placed along the street to invite
pedestrian exploration. Streetscape improvements throughout the area should be
encouraged to make light rail accessible and vibrant.

B. Development Standards. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Downtown Gateway character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Bonus: None, except north of Garfield Street, McKinley Street and south of Portland
Street where a 30% bonus is allowed.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 100%.

a. Bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines: None.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines:

(1) When a fully dedicated alley is present, view fencing shall be provided for all
portions of walls above 40 inches in height.

(2) When not adjacent to an alley, maximum wall height is the same as the
maximum permitted building height(s) for the property.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.

C. Streetscape and Frontage Zone Development Regulations. The following development
regulations apply to properties which abut the street sections indicated. All regulations in the
table are appealable to the Design Review Committee under the provisions of Section 1224
and considered as R*.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Downtown Gateway
Street Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Coronado Road
Central Ave. to
Alvarado Rd.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
16'
McDowell Road
1st Ave. to Alvarado
Rd.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA,
GR
8'
16'
Lynwood Street
West of Central Ave.
to Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
16'
Willetta Street
Central Ave. to 1st
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
Culver Street
West of Central Ave.
to Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
Roosevelt Street
Alley west of 1st
Ave. to alley east of
Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
16'
Portland Street
West of Central Ave.
to Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
16'
Portland Street
Central Ave. to alley
east of Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
Garfield Street
Central Ave. to alley
east of Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Downtown Gateway
Street Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
McKinley Street
Alley west of 1st
Ave. to alley east of
Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
Pierce Street
Central Ave. to alley
east of Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
Fillmore Street
Alley west of 1st
Ave. to alley east of
Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
16'
1st Avenue
Alley north of
Almeria Rd. to
McDowell Rd.
5'
25'
N/A
SD, PO
8'
16'
1st Avenue
Roosevelt St. to
McKinley St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
8'
16'
1st Avenue
McKinley St. to
Fillmore St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
8'
16'
Central Avenue
Coronado Rd. to
Culver St.
0', unless more
needed to
comply with
Central Avenue
Development
Standards
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
per adopted
Central
Avenue
Development
Standards
per adopted
Central
Avenue
Development
Standards
Central Avenue
Culver St. to
Roosevelt St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
8'
16'
Central Avenue
Roosevelt St. to
Fillmore St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
8'
16'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Downtown Gateway
Street Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Alvarado Road
Coronado Rd. to
McDowell Rd.
5’
20’
50%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
16'
1st St.
McDowell Rd. to
Willetta St. (Cancer
Survivor Park)
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
8'
16'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1213. East Evergreen.

A. Intent. The East Evergreen Character Area centers on its incorporation of a historic
residential district along with residential offices and newer mixed-use/mid-rise
developments. New developments should be compatible with the size of existing buildings,
providing an alternative to high-rise housing and offices downtown. New mixed-use projects
should be integrated with the historic character of the area by preserving the existing
planting strips, palm trees, and landscaped yards on sites within or adjacent to the Historic
District. Streets and pedestrian corridors should be inviting and conveniently link the
neighborhood to services, parks, cultural facilities and public transportation.

B. Development Standards. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the East Evergreen character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

c. Bonus: None.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: None.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

a. Additional lot coverage of 10% (total 60%) is allowed for accessory structures.

b. Additional bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building:

(1) Sides: 3 feet; combined total of 10 feet required.

(2) Rear: 10 feet.

b. Accessory buildings:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear 0 feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus: None.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—East Evergreen
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Lynwood
Street
West of 7th
St. to 4th St.
15'
30'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
10' North
9' South
Willetta Street
West of 7th
St. to east of
3rd St.
15'
30'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
19'
5th Street
South of
McDowell Rd.
to Interstate
10 Freeway
5'
20'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
19'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

A. Additional Design Regulations—East Evergreen.

1. Building materials. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of
brick, brick veneer, or decorative masonry on every facade visible from the exterior. (P)

2. Window design. Window format should be square or rectangular and similar to existing
historic buildings. Window openings should be recessed or articulated, particularly at the
ground level. (P)

3. Roof forms. Buildings should incorporate one or more of the following roof forms:
gable (including clipped, and with parapets), hip, and flat with parapets. (P)

Rationale for D.1 through D.3: Building materials, building design, and building accents
should be inspired by the context of the area and create a coherent architectural concept
that is consistent with and strengthens the historic character of East Evergreen, preferably
by using historic materials and design elements already found within the Character Area.

Section 1214. Evans Churchill East.

A. Intent. The primary intent of the Evans Churchill East Character Area is to be a continuously
evolving arts-oriented mixed-use community. Home to unique art galleries and trendy
restaurants, the existing character consisting of arts-oriented uses coupled with various
small businesses should be preserved and additional developments should be consistent
with this character. New mixed-use development shares space with old bungalows and
historic homes, and new live-work units provide additional commercial spaces to cater to the
needs of artists. New pedestrian corridors create connectivity to surrounding destinations,
such as the downtown ASU campus to the south and Hance Park to the north, while new
open spaces will be added to serve the increasing number of new residents and create
opportunities for public gatherings and art display.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Evans Churchill East character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Bonus north of Garfield Street: None.

c. Bonus south of Garfield Street: 10% maximum increase.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage:

a. North of Garfield Street: 50%.

b. South of Garfield Street: 90%

c. Bonus (both areas): Maximum 100% lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines:

a. Primary building:

(1) Side: 5 feet.

(2) Rear: 15 feet, which may be reduced to 0 feet when abutting a fully dedicated
alley which is not a designated Buffer Alley per Section 1202.E.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 100%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Evans Churchill East
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Moreland
Street
3rd St. to
7th St.
10'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC
5'
20'
Portland
Street
3rd St. to
7th St.
10'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC
5'
20'
Roosevelt
Street
3rd St. to
7th St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
7'
17'
Garfield
Street
4th St. to
6th St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
20'
Garfield
Street
6th St. to
7th St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
12'

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Evans Churchill East
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
McKinley
Street
6th St. to
7th St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
20'
3rd Street
North of
Moreland
St. to
Portland
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
ALL
5'
17'
3rd Street
Portland
St. to
Roosevelt
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
ALL
5'
15'
4th Street
Roosevelt
St. to
Garfield St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
S
5'
15'
5th Street
Moreland
St. to
Roosevelt
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
S
5'
20'
5th Street
Roosevelt
St. to
Garfield St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
S
5'
20'
6th Street
Roosevelt
St. to
Garfield St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S, GA
5'
20'
7th Street
Moreland
St. to
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
8'
16'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1215. Evans Churchill West.

A. Intent. The primary intent of the Evans Churchill West Character Area is to serve as a
transition between the mixed-use neighborhoods to the north and east, the Downtown
Gateway Corridor to the west, and the Biomed Cluster to the south. Ideally the area should
embrace architecturally innovative high-density residential buildings and offer a dynamic mix
of commercial and retail uses. It is the home of the downtown public market and will develop
into a destination for retail, restaurants and nightlife. Adjacency to major destinations
creates the potential for this area to serve as a major pedestrian thoroughfare. New
developments should reflect the innovation of the area and incorporate shade structures and
landscaping to create comfortable and inviting pedestrian thoroughfares. Outdoor dining and
retail shops will enhance the pedestrian experience and encourage exploration and
patronage. Buildings oriented to the street with ample sidewalk space allow for pedestrian
amenities in addition to the tree-shaded sidewalks in parkway-like strips.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Evans Churchill West character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Bonus: For properties located between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street, a
maximum additional 100-foot height bonus (in addition to the height permitted per
Section 1202.B) may be permitted through a Sustainability Bonus approved by the
Design Review Committee per Section 1224.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 75%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines: None.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 100%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum wall height is the same as the maximum permitted
building height(s) for the property.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Evans Churchill West
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Moreland
Street
1st St. to
3rd St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, CE, S,
GA
5'
20'
Portland
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 3rd
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO,
CE, S, GA
5'
20'
Roosevelt
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 4th
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
12'
18'
Garfield
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 4th
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
20'
McKinley
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 4th
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
20'

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Evans Churchill West
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Pierce
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 2nd
St. and 3rd
St. to 4th
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
20'
Fillmore
Street
Alley east
of Central
Ave. to 1st
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
PA, S, GA, CE
8'
14'
Fillmore
Street
1st St. to
2nd St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
PA, S, GA, CE
5'
15'
Fillmore
Street
2nd St. to
3rd St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
PA, S, GA, CE
5' North
8' South
10' North
15' South
Fillmore
Street
3rd St. to
5th St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
PA, S, GA, CE
8' North
5' South
15’
1st Street
Moreland
St. to
Fillmore St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
Per plans approved by Street
Transportation Department.

2nd Street
Moreland
St. to
McKinley
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
20'

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Evans Churchill West
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
2nd Street
McKinley
St. to
Fillmore St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
15' East
25' West
3rd Street
Moreland
St. to
Portland
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
15'
3rd Street
Portland
St. to alley
north of
Roosevelt
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
20' East
10' West
3rd Street
Alley north
of
Roosevelt
St. to
Roosevelt
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA
5'
10'
3rd Street
Roosevelt
St. to
Fillmore St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA, CE
5'
15'
4th Street
Roosevelt
St. to
Fillmore St.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, PO, S,
GA, CE
5'
15'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1216. McDowell Corridor.

A. Intent. The McDowell Corridor should create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use
street as a gateway to the historic neighborhoods and Downtown Phoenix. The mixture of
professional offices and retail establishments should become more urban and pedestrian
oriented. New structures should be built closer to the street and parking should be located
behind buildings.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the McDowell Corridor character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

b. Bonus: None.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 85% lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines:

a. Primary building:

(1) Side: 5 feet.

(2) Rear:15 feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 25%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—McDowell Corridor
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
McDowell
Road
West of 7th
Ave. to
east of 1st
Ave.
10’, or 0’ if a
minimum 50’
ROW is
dedicated for
the half street
20'
Minimum 75%
S, SD, PO, GA
5'
15’
McDowell
Road
3rd St. to
7th St.
10’, or 0’ if a
minimum 50’
ROW is
dedicated for
the half street
20'
Minimum 75%
S, GA
6'
16'
Lynwood
Street
East of 7th
Ave. (north
side only)
15'
30'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
15'
Lynwood
Street
5th St. to
west of 7th
St.
15'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO
5'
15'
7th Avenue
Alley north
of
McDowell
to Lynwood
St.
0’
20'
Minimum 75%
S, GA, CE
7'
17’

5th Avenue
Alley north
of
McDowell
Rd. to alley
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, S, PO
5'
16'

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—McDowell Corridor
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
south of
McDowell
Rd.
3rd Avenue
Alley north
of
McDowell
Rd. to alley
south of
McDowell
Rd.
5'
30'
Minimum 75%
SD, S, PA, PO
5'
North of
McDowell:
10’
South of
McDowell:
as
established
3rd Street
Alley north
of
McDowell
Rd. to alley
south of
McDowell
Rd.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, S, GA, PA,
PO, CE
6'
16’

5th Street
McDowell
Rd. to
Lynwood
St.
5'
30'
Minimum 50%
SD, S, PO
5'
15'
7th Street
Alley north
of
McDowell
to
Moreland
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
6'
16', or as
may be
required by
ADOT
adjacent to
freeway
ramps

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1217. Roosevelt East.

A. Intent. The Roosevelt East Character Area is comprised of a mixture of historic buildings
with larger blocks of land with high-rise entitlements. The area will serve as a transition zone
from the smaller scale Roosevelt South and Roosevelt North Character Areas to the
Downtown Gateway Character Area located to the east along the light rail.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Roosevelt East character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

(1) Bonus: Maximum 25%.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 75%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building:

(1) Side abutting HP-zoned lot: 10 feet.

(2) Side abutting lot not zoned HP: 0 feet.

(3) Rear: 0 feet.

b. Accessory buildings:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 0 feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.

8. Street trees.

a. Shade trees, when provided in the Streetscape Zone, shall be Arizona ash or
evergreen elm trees. (T)

b. Palm trees, on blocks where they have existed historically, shall be installed in the
Streetscape Zone in addition to any required shade trees, unless prohibited by law.
Palm trees should be of the same type as existing historic palm trees, and planted in
a similar manner/rate as existing on the same block face. (T)

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Roosevelt East
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Portland
Street
3rd Ave. to
west of
Central Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
SD, S, PO,
GA, CE
As
Established
As
Established
Roosevelt
Street
3rd Ave. to
1st Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum
75%
SD, S, PO,
GA
As
Established
As
Established
McKinley
Street
3rd Ave. to
alley west of
1st Ave.
0'
25'
Minimum
50%
SD, PA, PO
5'
15'
Fillmore
Street
0'
25'
Minimum
50%
SD, PA, PO,
GA, CE
5'
15' North Side

Frontage and Streetscape Zone Matrix—Roosevelt East
Street
Section
Minimum
Building
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
3rd Ave. to
alley west of
1st Ave.
21' South
Side
2nd Avenue
Portland St.
to Roosevelt
St.
0'
25'
Minimum
75%
SD, S, PO,
CE
6'
16'
2nd Avenue
Roosevelt
St. to
McKinley St.
20'
30'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD,
PA, S, PO,
FC, CE
As
Established
As
Established
2nd Avenue
McKinley St.
to Fillmore
St.
10'
30'
Minimum
75%
AFY, SD, S,
PO, FC
As
Established
As
Established
3rd Avenue
Latham St.
to Roosevelt
St.
0'
25'
Minimum
50%
SD, PA, PO,
S
6'
As
Established
3rd Avenue
Roosevelt
St. to
McKinley St.
20'
30'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, S,
PO, FC
6'
20'
3rd Avenue
McKinley St.
to Fillmore
St.
10'
30'
Minimum
50%
AFY, SD, S,
PO, FC
6'
20'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

A. Additional Design Regulations—Roosevelt East.

1. Building materials. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of
brick, brick veneer, or decorative masonry on every facade visible from the exterior. (P)

Rationale: Building materials, building design, and building accents should be inspired
by the context of the area and create a coherent architectural concept that is consistent
with and strengthens the historic character of Roosevelt East, preferably by using
historic materials and design elements already found within the Character Area.

Section 1218. Roosevelt North.

B. Intent. Roosevelt North is part of the Roosevelt Historic District and it is comprised of
traditional historic single-family homes. Typically the lots have large front yard setbacks with
porches, lush landscaping and turf. Properties generally have carriage houses or garages in
the backyard that are accessed from the alley or the front yard by a porte-cochere. In
Roosevelt North the design and pattern of single-family development is critical to
maintaining its strong character and preserving the existing buildings. The large number of
historic properties creates a unique character and design that should be preserved.
Properties with HP zoning should refer to Chapter 8, Historic Preservation, of the Phoenix
Zoning Ordinance for specific requirements associated with historic designation.

C. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Roosevelt North character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

(1) Bonus: None.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: None.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 40%.

a. Additional lot coverage of 15% (total 55%) is allowed for accessory structures.

b. Additional bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building:

(1) Sides: 3 feet; 10 feet combined total minimum.

(2) Rear: 10 feet.

b. Accessory structures:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 0 feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus: None.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.

8. Street trees.

a. Shade trees, when provided in the Streetscape Zone, shall be Arizona ash or
evergreen elm trees. (T)

D. Streetscape and Frontage Zone Development Regulations. The following development
regulations apply to properties which abut the street sections indicated. All regulations in
the table are appealable to the Design Review Committee under the provisions of Section
1224 and considered as R*.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Roosevelt North
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Willetta
Street
7th Ave. to
alley west
of Central
Ave.
20'
30'
None
AFY
5'
10'
Lynwood
Street
7th Ave. to
alley west
of Central
Ave.
20'
30'
None
AFY
5'
10'
7th Avenue
Lynwood
St. to alley
south of
Portland
St.
20'
30'
None
AFY
6'
None
Required
5th Avenue
Alley north
of
Roosevelt
St. to alley
north of
Lynwood
St.
10'
25'
None
AFY, SY
5'
10'
3rd Avenue
Alley north
of
Roosevelt
St. to
Culver St.
10'
25'
None
AFY, SY
5'
10'
3rd Avenue
Culver
Street to
alley north
of Lynwood
St.
10'
25'
None
AFY, SY
5'
6'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018)

E. Additional Design Regulations—Roosevelt North.

1. Building materials. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of
brick, brick veneer, or decorative masonry on every facade visible from the exterior. (P)

2. Window design. Window format should be square or rectangular and similar to existing
historic buildings. Window openings should be recessed or articulated, particularly at the
ground level. (P)

3. Roof forms. Buildings should incorporate one or more of the following roof forms:
gable (including clipped, and with parapets), hip, and flat with parapets. Mansard roof
forms are prohibited. (R*)

Rationale for D.1 through D.3: Building materials, building design, and building accents
should be inspired by the context of the area and create a coherent architectural concept
that is consistent with and strengthens the historic character of Roosevelt North, preferably
by using historic materials and design elements already found within the Character Area.

Section 1219. Roosevelt South.

B. Intent. Roosevelt South will be the gateway to historic Roosevelt North, and an oasis for
pedestrians from adjacent high-rise and high-density areas. While the neighborhood will
retain its residential character, it will become a mixed-use neighborhood. Adaptive re-use of
older and historic homes will provide distinctive shopping and dining along tree-lined streets
creating a highly desirable, walkable neighborhood.

C. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Roosevelt South character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the
development regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus
points are earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review
Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

(1) Bonus: None.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: 100%.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

a. Additional lot coverage of 10% (total 60%) is allowed for accessory structures.

b. Bonus: Maximum 75% lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building:

(1) Side abutting HP-zoned lot: 10 feet.

(2) Side(s) abutting lot not zoned HP: 3 feet; 10 feet combined total minimum.

(3) Rear: 0 feet.

b. Accessory structures:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 0 feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 50%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage is subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section
705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.

8. Street trees.

a. Shade trees, when provided in the Streetscape Zone, shall be Arizona ash or
evergreen elm trees. (T)

b. Palm trees, on blocks where they have existed historically, shall be installed in the
Streetscape Zone in addition to any required shade trees, unless prohibited by law.
Palm trees should be of the same type as existing historic palm trees and planted in
a similar manner/rate as existing on the same block face. (T)

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Roosevelt South
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Roosevelt
Street
Alley west of
6th Ave. to
3rd Ave.
10'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PO,
PA, S
5'
6'
McKinley
Street
Alley west of
6th Ave. to
3rd Ave.
10'
30'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
10'
Fillmore
Street
Alley west of
6th Ave. to
3rd Ave.
10'
30'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
7'5"

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Roosevelt South
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
6th Avenue
Roosevelt St.
to Fillmore St.
20'
30'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC, S
5'
6'
5th Avenue
Roosevelt St.
to Fillmore St.
20'
30'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC, S
5'
14'
4th Avenue
Roosevelt St.
to Fillmore St.
20'
30'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC, S
5'
15'
3rd Avenue
Roosevelt St.
to Fillmore St.
20'
30'
Minimum 50%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, FC, S
5'
15'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018)

E. Additional Design Regulations—Roosevelt South.

1. Building materials. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of
brick, brick veneer, or decorative masonry on every facade visible from the exterior. (P)

2. Window design. Window format should be square or rectangular and similar to existing
historic buildings. Window openings should be recessed or articulated, particularly at the
ground level. (P)

3. Roof forms. Buildings should incorporate one or more of the following roof forms:
gable (including clipped, and with parapets), hip, and flat with parapets. Mansard roof
forms are prohibited. (R*)

Rationale for D.1 through D.3: Building materials, building design, and building accents
should be inspired by the context of the area and create a coherent architectural concept
that is consistent with and strengthens the historic character of Roosevelt South, preferably
by using historic materials and design elements already found within the Character Area.

Section 1220. Townsend Park.

A. Intent. The primary intent of the Townsend Park Character Area is to transition between the
mixed-use neighborhoods to the east, the McDowell Corridor to the north and the Downtown
Gateway to the west. The area’s special potential to connect these diverse adjacent areas
can be realized through incorporating mixed-use/mid-rise developments that focus on office
and cultural facilities. Given the proximity to the City’s largest public library and the light rail
corridor, a cultural focus in any new development is essential. As with any heavily accessed
cultural area, the streetscape should contain inviting and comfortable parkway strips that
offer easy links to nearby cultural facilities, parks and public transportation.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties located
with the Townsend Park character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the development
regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus points are earned
per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review Committee.

1. Maximum height:

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

(1) Bonus: Maximum 30%.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: 100%.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 75%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% lot coverage.

b. Accessory buildings may not exceed 25% of the net lot area. This coverage is
included within the overall permitted lot coverage.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines:

a. Primary building: 0 feet.

b. Accessory structures:

(1) Side: 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 5 feet, which may be reduced to 0 feet when abutting a fully dedicated
alley which is not a designated Buffer Alley per Section 1202.E.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705,
Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Townsend Park
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
McDowell
Road
1st St. to east
of 3rd St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
S, GA, CE
5'
5’
Willetta Street
1st St. to 3rd
St.
0'
25'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
15'
Culver Street
1st St. to 2nd
St.
0'
25'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
15'
Moreland
Street
1st St. to 3rd
St.
0'
25'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
15'
1st Street
McDowell Rd.
to Willetta St.
0'
25'
Minimum 75%
S, SD, PA,
PO, GA
5' East
7' West
6' East
West—None
Required
2nd Street
McDowell Rd.
to Culver St.
0'
25'
Minimum 75%
S, SD, PA,
PO, GA
5'
25'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1221. Van Buren.

A. Intent. The intent of the Van Buren Character Area is to establish a dense, vibrant, urban
mixed-use area that is a center for commerce and high-rise urban living. This area
comprises some of the tallest height entitlements within the City. The close proximity to
government buildings and commercial offices makes this an ideal location for future hotels
and iconic residential buildings with a strong urban focus. The active streetscape will
connect the primarily residential neighborhoods to the north with the amenities and services
provided within the Business Core and Van Buren Character Areas.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Van Buren character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the development
regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus points are
earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review Committee.

1. Maximum height.

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

(1) Bonus: None.

b. Accessory structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units: 30 feet.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 50% increase.

b. For properties which dedicate the Taylor Street Paseo, see below.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 55%.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% lot coverage.

b. Accessory structures: Maximum 25% total lot coverage. This amount is included in
the overall allowed lot coverage.

c. For properties which dedicate the Taylor Street Paseo, see below.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines.

a. Primary building: 10 feet. No setback required if property line abuts an alley which is
not a Buffer Alley.

b. Accessory structures: None.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206.

a. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 6 feet.

(1) When a fully dedicated alley is present view fencing shall be provided above 40
inches in height.

7. Signage. Signage subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705,
Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

8. Taylor Street Paseo. Certain properties within Van Buren are subject to the additional
development regulations of the Taylor Street Paseo, Section 1207.N., in addition to the
modified standards stated above. The affected properties are shown on the map
provided within that Section.

a. For properties that dedicate the Taylor Street Paseo, lot coverage and density are
not restricted.

b. For properties formerly required to dedicate the Taylor Street Paseo prior to the
Paseo realignment, lot coverage and density are not restricted if all of the following
amenities are provided within the property frontage:

(1) A minimum 8 foot wide sidewalk is provided for the length of the property.

(2) Two separate rows of shade trees along the public sidewalk, planted along each
side of the public sidewalk.

(3) Open space at the ground level on private property (minimum 500 square feet
and not less than 10 feet wide any direction), with a public access easement
dedicated over all portions of the open space area.

(4) A minimum of three pedestrian amenities within the open space, such as: lit
bollards, waste receptacles (recycling and trash), clocks, way finding signs,
benches, drinking fountains and decorative pedestrian lighting not higher than 15
feet.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Van Buren
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Fillmore Street
Alley west of 7th
Ave. to 7th Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
7'
Fillmore Street
7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
10'
Taylor Street Paseo
7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0’
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PO, S,
GA, CE
8’
13’, or 0’
when not
located within
or adjacent to
a dedicated
street
Van Buren Street
7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S, GA, CE,
GR
5'
5'
Woodland Avenue
9th Ave. to alley
west of 9th Ave.
12'
30'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD,
PA, PO, S
5'
10'
Monroe Street
7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S
8'
10'
Adams Street
4th Ave. to 7th Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
5'
10'
Adams Street
7th Ave. to 5th Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
8'
5'
9th Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Adams St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
20'
7th Avenue
Fillmore St. to
Adams St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
7'
7'
6th Avenue
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
East 5'
West 5'
East 8'
West 5'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Van Buren
Street Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone
Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
6th Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Adams St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
East 5'
West 5'
East 5'
West 8'
5th Avenue
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
5'
10'
5th Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Adams St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
7'
7'
4th Avenue
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
5'
15'
4th Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Monroe St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
7'
7'
3rd Avenue
Fillmore St. to Van
Buren St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
SD, PA,
PO, S, GA
5'
10'
3rd Avenue
Van Buren St. to
Monroe St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
ALL
5'
5'
Taylor Street Paseo
7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.
0'
20'
Minimum 65%
SD, PO, S,
FC, GA
See Paseo
Guidelines
See Paseo
Guidelines

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

Section 1222. Warehouse.

A. Intent. The Warehouse Character Area is a unique urban neighborhood that offers a blend
of old railroad charm and modern urban living. The unique old warehouse buildings provide
design inspiration for the design of new buildings that complement the existing character.
This area has unique sports and entertainment venues, in addition to dining and shopping
opportunities that serve the entire region. This area should provide people with the ability to
enjoy the character and authenticity of the area while being close to transit and the heart of
the City.

B. Development Regulations. The following development regulations apply to properties
located with the Warehouse character area. Where a “bonus” is indicated, the development
regulation may be modified within the range stated when sustainability bonus points are
earned per Section 1223, as approved by PDD staff or the Design Review Committee,
unless stated otherwise.

1. Maximum height: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.B, and height transition
standards of Section 1207.E.

a. Bonus (north of Lincoln Street, within the 80 feet base height category only):
maximum height of 140 feet shall be permitted only with dedication of a 30-year
conservation easement over an existing building designated HP or HP-L, as
approved by HP. The property with the conservation easement must be located
between Madison Street and Lincoln Street, and within either the Business Core or
Warehouse character areas. Sustainability bonus points cannot be used to obtain
this height bonus.

b. Bonus (elsewhere within Character Area): 50%. Exception: Any property within a
base height category of 150 feet or greater shall not be permitted a height bonus,
due to Airport Downtown Zone height limits.

c. Additional height restrictions apply for properties subject to Section 1222.B.4.

2. Maximum density: Governed by the density map, Section 1202.C.

a. Bonus: Maximum 100% increase.

3. Maximum lot coverage: 100%.

a. Bonus: None.

4. Minimum setbacks from interior property lines:

a. For sites not abutting a property located within the Central Park Character Area: 0
feet.

b. For sites abutting a property located within the Central Park Character Area (not
including properties separated by a fully dedicated alley or street), the following
regulations apply:

(1) Side or rear lot line: Minimum 20-foot building setback, including a ten-foot
landscape setback. The landscape setback shall be measured from the property
line.

(2) The building shall not exceed 40 feet in height when located between 20 and 30
feet of the side or rear property line.

(3) A stepback shall be required unless the proposed new development is located ten or
more feet beyond the required setback line. A minimum stepback of ten feet in depth
for the length/width of the building that is adjacent to the Central Park Character Area
is required. The stepback shall be measured from the required side or rear yard
setback line.

5. Required parking:

a. Minimum:

(1) Residential uses: Governed by Section 1206.

(2) Non-residential uses: None.

d. Maximum: Governed by Section 1206.

e. Bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 100%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Walls/Fences.

a. Frontage Zones: Per the provisions of Section 1207.D.

b. Interior property lines: Maximum height of 8 feet.

7. Signage. Signage in the Warehouse Character Area shall be governed by the
regulations applicable to signs in the commercial districts of Section 705 of the Phoenix
Zoning Ordinance.

a. Signs projecting from the front of buildings shall be perpendicular to the street (i.e.,
90-degree angle), with a maximum of one sign per entrance. All signs that extend
into or over the public right-of-way shall require a revocable permit administered by
the City of Phoenix prior to issuance of the sign permit. Each sign shall:

(1) Identify only one on-site business.

(2) Provide a minimum eight-foot clearance.

(3) Project no more than three feet into the public right-of-way.

(4) Be indirectly illuminated from a shielded light source (i.e., not backlit or cabinet sign).

b. Awning signs shall be permitted by right. Awning signs shall have letters no more
than ten inches in height.

c. Signs painted on the building surface or letters mounted directly to the building surface
should:

(1) Be a maximum of one square foot of signage for each lineal foot of building
elevation to a maximum of 100 square feet. May have minimum of 40 square
feet.

(2) Be at least half the vertical height of the letters to a building corner (vertical edge) or
to a roofline.

d. Windows visible from the public right-of-way shall not exceed a maximum of 20
percent of the windowpane area.

e. Second-story businesses may only use a sign in a second-story window, or use a wall
sign. Awning signs shall not be permitted on second-story windows.

f. Corner buildings shall be allowed signage on each street frontage.

g. Directional signs for accessory parking will be allowed to a maximum of six square feet
per sign per driveway entrance. The maximum height of said directional signs is three
feet. No more than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to business identification.

h. The provisions of Section 705.C.6.d shall not apply within the Warehouse Character
Area.

i. Signs, banners, balloons, flags, guidons, and similar advertising devices otherwise
prohibited by Section 705.C.2.a, b and c may be erected subject to a use permit in
conjunction with special promotional events of a civic or commercial nature. No more
than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to corporate sponsorship identification. In

addition to the standards enumerated in Section 705.F, findings of approval of the use
permit shall include:

(1) The signs and other displays are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner
of display with surrounding development.

(2) When adjoining establishments participate in an event, a single request for a use
permit may be filed.

j. Wall signs on buildings designated Historic Preservation (HP) exceeding the applicable
size or area regulations may be allowed by the Historic Preservation Commission in
accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 812.C.3 and upon the additional
finding that the proposed signage replicates the size, shape, and placement of the
original wall signage.

k. The following signs are prohibited:

(1) Those placed above or on top of any portion of the roof or front parapet or facade.

(2) Signs utilizing moving, flashing, or rotating lights or mechanisms, except as provided
by a use permit.

(3) Freestanding signs or ground signs.

l. Signage may be increased by up to 25 percent by submitting a comprehensive sign plan
as provided in Section 705.E of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance.

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Warehouse
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
7th Avenue
South of the
train tracks
to Grant St.
0’
20’
None
ALL
5'
10’
7th Avenue
Grant St. to
Sherman
St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
S, GA, SD, CE
5'
10’
6th Avenue
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
12'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Warehouse
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Sherman
St. to Grant
St.
5th Avenue
Alley south
of Jackson
St. to
Madison St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S
5'
12'
4th Avenue
Sherman
St. to Grant
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
12'
4th Avenue
Grant St. to
Lincoln St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
19'
4th Avenue
Alley south
of Jackson
St. to
Madison St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S
5'
12'
3rd Avenue
Grant St. to
Jackson St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S
5'
20'
2nd Avenue
Grant St. to
Lincoln St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
23'
2nd Avenue
Buchanan
St. to
Jackson St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
S
5'
10'
1st Avenue
Grant St. to
Madison St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S
10'
15'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Warehouse
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
Central
Avenue
Grant St. to
Madison St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S, GA, SD, CE
8'
15'
1st Street
Grant St. to
Buchanan
St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
15'
1st Street
Buchanan
St. to
Madison St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
6'
20'
2nd Street
Lincoln St.
to alley
south of
Jackson St.
0'
20'
Minimum 50%
ALL
6'
20'
3rd Street
South of
Grant St. to
Grant St.
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
AFY, SD, PA,
PO, S
6'
20'
3rd Street
Grant St.
south to
Railroad
Row
0'
20'
Minimum 75%
S
6'
14'
4th Street
Grant St.
south to
Character
Area
boundary
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
5'
10’
5th Street
Grant St. to
Lincoln St.
0'
20’
Minimum 50%
ALL
6'
14'

Streetscape and Frontage Zone Matrix—Warehouse
Street
Section
Minimum
Setback
Frontage
Zone Depth
Minimum
Building
Frontage
Allowed
Frontage
Elements
Minimum
Sidewalk
Width
Minimum
Streetscape
Zone Depth
6th Street
Lincoln St.
to
Buchanan
St.
0'
20’
Minimum 50%
ALL
8'
13'
7th Street
Lincoln St.
to south of
Grant St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
ALL
6'
14'
Madison
Street
5th Ave. to
4th Ave.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
5'
12'
Madison
Street
1st Ave. to
1st St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
5'
12'
Jackson
Street
5th Ave. to
1st St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
S
8'
As
Established
with Tree
Wells(1)
Buchanan
Street
3rd Ave. to
3rd St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
7'
12'
Lincoln
Street
7th Ave. to
7th St.
0'
20’
Minimum 75%
SD, PA, S
7'
12'
Grant
Street
6th Ave. to
2nd St.
3rd St. to
7th St.
0'
20’
Minimum 50%
ALL
5'
19'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (PA) Patio, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (PO) Porch, (CE) Common
Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (GR) Grand Entry, (ALL) All
Frontage Elements

D. Additional Design Regulations--Warehouse.

1. New construction from finished grade to 65 feet in height shall use concrete, brick or other
quality exterior-facing materials found on the structures in the Warehouse Character Area
that have been determined to have character value, such as load bearing walls (brick or
block) and concrete post-and-beam structural systems. (P)

2. Brick veneer and brick tile applications, when used, should give the appearance of structural
brick by using wraparound corner and bullnose pieces to minimize a veneer appearance. (P)

3. Stucco should not be used as a new element on an existing building. For new construction,
stucco finishes should be limited to no more than 25 percent of all facades, and located
where least visible from Streetscape Zones. (P)

Rationale for D.1 – D.3: The Warehouse Character Area has a unique and historic
architectural context which current development should mimic or complement.

4. The following design elements are only permitted for use within the Warehouse Character
area if approved by the Design Review Committee as a Design Alternative per Section 1224
(R*):

a. Metal or wood siding.

b. Parabolic arches and other nongeometric forms.

c. Backlit awnings or panels.

d. Plastic and acrylic components used in awnings and other accessories.

e. Steeply pitched roofs (greater than 30 degrees) including mansard roof forms.

f. Curtain-wall facades.

Section 1223. Sustainability Bonus.

A. Applicability. The Sustainability Bonus system is designed to provide additional
entitlements to developments that exhibit enhanced and/or environmentally friendly design,
or other performance elements as outlined in this Section or as approved by the Design
Review Committee.

1. A Sustainability Bonus may only be awarded when allowed by the applicable Character
Area development regulations.

2. Sustainability Bonus credits (as detailed in Section 1223.C) earned shall only apply to
one category of bonus. If multiple bonuses are desired for one development (such as
one for height increase, and another for parking increase), each bonus must earn the
required bonus credits separately, unless specifically stated otherwise in this Chapter.

3. All items or improvements which are provided specifically to obtain a Sustainability
Bonus shall be located on site, and not in public right-of-way, unless approved as a
Technical Appeal demonstrating that all required Streetscape improvements, including
shade, landscape, and minimum sidewalk width, will still be provided.

B. Credit Categories.

1. Height Increase. The allowed bonus is an increase in height calculated as a percentage
of the base maximum height permitted per Section 1202.B. However, no building height
may exceed the Airport Height Limits provided in Chapter 4, Article XIII of the Phoenix
City Code.

Height Increase
Minimum Credits Required
Allowed Bonus
70
50%
60
40%
50
30%
40
20%
30
10%
20
5%

2. Density Increase. The allowed bonus is an increase in the number residential units
calculated as a percentage of the base maximum units permitted per Section 1202.C:

Density Increase
Minimum Credits Required
Allowed Bonus
70
100%
60
80%
50
60%
40
40%
30
25%
20
10%

3. Increase of Lot Coverage. The allowed bonus is the amount of additional lot coverage
allowed in addition to the lot coverage permitted by the applicable Character Area; e.g. a
development earning 20 bonus credits is allowed an additional 10% lot coverage.

Increase of Lot Coverage
Minimum Credits Required
Allowed Bonus
50
50%
40
25%
30
15%
20
10%
10
5%

4. Increase of Maximum Parking. The allowed bonus is an increase calculated as a
percentage of the maximum parking allowed per Section 1206.

Increase of Maximum Parking
Minimum Credits Required
Allowed Bonus
50
100%
40
75%
30
50%
20
25%
10
15%
5
10%

5. Decrease in Minimum Parking. The allowed bonus is a decrease calculated as a
percentage of the minimum parking required per Section 1206.

Decrease of
Minimum Credits Required
Allowed Bonus
25
100%
20
75%
15
50%
10
25%
5
10%

C. Sustainability Bonus Credit Matrix.

CREDIT DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFIERS
OPTIONS
POSSIBLE
CREDITS
1. Provide a vertical mixed-use development
which incorporates commercial suites at the
ground level intended for patronage by the
general public, and not associated with the
operation of the overall development. Each
suite shall have a primary entrance from the
Frontage/Streetscape zone.
25% of gross ground
area of building
5
50% + of gross ground
floor area of building
10
2. Provide pedestrian amenities within the
Frontage Zone (or Streetscape Zone if
approved through a Technical Appeal and
Street Transportation) such as: lit bollards,
waste receptacles (recycling and trash),
clocks, way finding signs, benches, drinking
fountains and decorative pedestrian lighting
not higher than 15 feet. (Must be in addition
to any required amenities.)
3 Different Types of
Amenities
5
6+ Different Types of
Amenities

3. Provide outdoor dining within the Frontage
Zone. Also applies to outdoor dining
provided within a Forecourt or a
Gallery/Arcade, but only if the minimum
sidewalk width required by the Character
Area is maintained.
Minimum 400 sf
5
800+ sf

4. Provide additional bicycle amenities (beyond any required), as follows in 4a and 4b:
4a. For any use type, provide additional
amenities such as a secured bicycle parking
room; bicycle lockers, tire air-up facilities,
and/or bicycle maintenance area or room.

Secured parking room for
minimum 50% required
bicycle parking
5
Bicycle lockers for
minimum 50% required
bicycle parking
5
Tire air-up facility or
bicycle maintenance
area/room
3 (each)

CREDIT DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFIERS
OPTIONS
POSSIBLE
CREDITS
4b. For non-residential uses, provide showers
and/or personal lockers within changing
rooms for use by the building’s tenants.
Shower
4 (each);
maximum 20
points
Personal lockers in
changing room
3 points for each 5
lockers, maximum
15 points
5. Provide a public art installation within or on
the building abutting a Frontage Zone.
Art installation (as
approved by PDD)
5 points per
installation
6. Provide on-site permeable paving, structured
soil/grass, open grid paving or similar
material which allows for water to permeate
the surface to promote natural drainage and
filtration. The areas provided may include on-
site pedestrian walkways, private
driveways/aisles and parking stalls, but shall
not include loading areas or hardscape
located within public ROW.
minimum 250 sf area
2
>250 sf to 500sf area
4
>500 sf to 1000 sf area
8
>1000 sf area
15
7. Utilize non-potable gray water and/or
rainwater to supplement required landscape
irrigation water.
Either gray water or
rainwater harvesting
system provided
3
Both systems provided
(may be combined)
6
8. Outperform the currently adopted energy
code standard by the following percentages,
measured by the percent (%) over required
energy code standard.
5%—9%
5
10%—14%
10
15%+
15
9. Provide on-site renewable energy for the
entire building’s electricity from renewable
sources, like wind, solar, geothermal,
biomass or any similar source that is
renewable. Based on the load of the service
and the percent of load being provided by a
renewable source.

1 point for each %
of building energy
usage being
provided

CREDIT DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFIERS
OPTIONS
POSSIBLE
CREDITS
10. Provide a renewable energy purchasing
agreement for the entire building for a
minimum 5 years, which runs with the
property and applies to the entire building(s).
This agreement shall be recorded and
submitted with the final site plan. Measured
by percent (%) of power purchased to meet
the energy demand for the building.
10%—35%
5
35%+
10
11. Provide a minimum 8 foot wide public
sidewalk for the length of the property
frontage (applicable only when the required
minimum width is less than 8 feet).

5 per street
frontage
12. Provide two separate rows of shade trees
along the public sidewalk, planted along each
side of the public sidewalk.
Second row trees
matching Streetscape
minimum requirements
10 per street
frontage
13. Provide a minimum 30-year historic
preservation conservation easement for the
original footprint of a building on a property
designated HP or HP-L, as approved by the
Historic Preservation Officer.
Easement provided on a
property located within
Downtown
20
Easement provided on a
property located within
same Character Area as
development
10 (in addition to
the base 20 points)
14. Rehabilitate a structure (including building
stabilization) on a property zoned HP or HP-L
located within Downtown, as approved by the
Historic Preservation Officer.

30
15. Provide open space at the ground level on
private property (minimum 500 sf and not
less than 10 feet wide any direction), as
follows:
Provide at least 5% of
the gross site area.
5
Provide at least 10% of
the gross site area.
10

CREDIT DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFIERS
OPTIONS
POSSIBLE
CREDITS
Dedicate a public access
easement over the full
open space area used to
qualify for bonus
10 additional
16. Provide affordable housing units in the
percentage shown with a deed restriction to
ensure affordability for a minimum duration
commensurate with the project funding
agreement, as approved by the Phoenix
Housing Department.
10%—24%
10
25%—49%
15
50%+
20
17. Provide solar panels on the roof of the
building(s), as follows:
At least 25% of the total
roof area, up to 50%
5
More than 50% up to
75% of the total roof area
10
More than 75% of the
total roof area
15
18. Provide electric vehicle charging spaces
with installed electric vehicle charging
stations (maximum 30 points total).
For use by building
owners or tenants only
2 per EVC space
For use by building
visitors and/or general
public
4 per EVC space
19. Provide below grade and/or lower level
parking areas only.
(not applicable if no parking provided).

*not including required ADA spaces
No parking provided
above the ground floor
level
10
All parking* provided
below finished grade
20
20. Provide shade for a minimum of 50% of all
occupiable roof areas.

Section 1224.
Appeals.

A. Design Alternative Appeals. A Design Alternative appeal is a requested deviation from
development regulations indicated with (R*), or an appeal of a decision by the Planning and
Development Department regarding compliance with a presumption (P). Approval of a
Design Alternative appeal shall result in a furtherance of the goals and policies of the
Downtown Phoenix Plan and the specific intent of the subject Character Area, as approved
by the DRC, as follows:

1. A Design Alternative appeal shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Design Review
Committee (DRC) in accordance with the procedural requirements of Section 507.G.

2. The DRC may approve substitute methods of meeting the intent of development
regulations as part of a Design Alternative appeal.

3. The DRC may impose conditions or stipulations with an approval of a Design Alternative
appeal.

4. When considering a proposed Design Alternative for the required frontage type/design,
the DRC is authorized to provide relief from other related Zoning Ordinance standards
and regulations indicated with (P), (R*), and (R), but not items indicated with (T).
“RELATED” IN THIS CONTEXT MEANS THAT RELIEF FROM AN ITEM INDICATED
BY (P), (R*), OR (R) IS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE.

5. Each Design Alternative appeal application shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a. For properties with a Historic Preservation (HP) designation, a Certificate of
Appropriateness or Certificate of No Effect must be obtained in advance of filing the
appeal and a copy submitted with the appeal application;

b. A listing of each of the development regulations that are the subject of the proposed
Design Alternative, including all additional items indicated with (P), (R*) and (R)
which also require relief to attain the proposed Design Alternative;

c. A narrative statement describing the justification for the Design Alternative and the
manner in which the proposed Design Alternative would result in a furtherance of the
goals and policies of the applicable Character Area, and would satisfy the findings
required for approval;

d. Site plan;

e. Building elevations;

f. Context plan (per Section 507.E);

g. Landscaping and shading plan;

h. List of property owners located within 150 feet of the subject property as supplied by
the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office; and

i. Such other information as may be required by the Planning and Development
Director or the DRC.

6. In order to approve a Design Alternative appeal, the DRC must make findings as follows:

a. That the project is consistent with the intent, goals, and polices stated for the
applicable Character Area; and

b. That the project demonstrates design excellence by addressing at least two of the
following:

(1) Design innovation and the imaginative use of space, forms, and materials.

(2) Permeability and connectivity which enables people to move within, around and
through the project with ease.

(3) That the design alternative would improve safety and security by introducing
human activity to the public realm with active building frontages onto streets and
other public spaces, and enable "eyes on the street."

(4) The design alternative will incorporate materials and design which enhance
thermal comfort.

B. Sustainability Bonus Appeals. An applicant may file a request for the Design Review
Committee to appeal a decision of the Planning and Development Department regarding
Sustainability Bonus credits, as outlined in Section 1223.,TO THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE, AS FOLLOWS:

1. A Sustainability Bonus appeal shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Design Review
Committee (DRC) in accordance with the procedural requirements of Section 507.G.

2. The DRC may approve substitute methods of meeting the intent of specific bonus credits
as part of a Sustainability Bonus appeal.

3. The DRC may impose conditions or stipulations with an approval of a Sustainability
Bonus appeal.

4. Each Design Alternative appeal application shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a. A listing of the credits that are being utilized and any supporting documentation (to
be sealed by a licensed professional);

b. Site plan;

c. Building elevations;

d. Context plan (per Section 507.E);

e. A narrative statement describing any deviation from the prescribed bonus credit(s)
that indicates how the proposed standard is furthering the goals and policies of the
Downtown Phoenix Plan and making a quantifiable improvement in the performance
of the building(s);

f. List of property owners located within 150 feet of the subject property as supplied by
the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office;

g. Such other information as may be required by the Planning and Development
Director or DRC.

5. In order to approve a Sustainability Bonus Appeal, the DRC must make findings as
follows:

a. That the project is consistent with the intent, goals, and polices stated for the
applicable Character Area; and

b. That the project is improving the overall performance of the building(s) through
generally accepted building and design standards and innovation; and

c. That the increased entitlements are consistent with the improved performance of the
building(s).

C. Variances/Zoning Adjustment. A variance is a requested deviation from a development
regulation designated as a requirement, or (R), and shall comply with the provisions of
Section 307.A.9, in addition to the following:

1. Any variance/zoning adjustment request within Downtown must be formally reviewed by
the Design Review Committee prior to processing of the variance request, UNLESS
THE REQUEST IS NOT DESIGN-RELATED, AS DETERMINED BY THE DESIGN
ADVISOR, OR IS REGARDING A SIGN REGULATION. The formal review shall be
through the same public hearing process as indicated in Section 1224.B, except that the
Design Review Committee shall, instead of making findings and a decision, provide a
written recommendation to the Zoning Administrator regarding the variance request.
The written recommendation shall, at a minimum, address the following items:

a. Whether the request is consistent with the intent, goals, and polices stated for the
applicable Character Area; and

b. Whether the request is consistent with the intended Streetscape design and shade
requirements for the applicable Streetscape and Frontage Zones.

2. The applicant shall provide a written narrative for the DRC to review and address as part
of its written recommendation regarding the variance request. The narrative shall, at a
minimum, include the following items:

a. How much relief has, or could be obtained through application of a Sustainability
Bonus;

b. A written explanation why a Sustainability Bonus cannot be applied or obtain the
relief desired by the variance request; and

c. A written explanation of how the development and the variance request is consistent
with the intent, goals, and polices stated for the applicable Character Area.

This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Teleia
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
November 7, 2024

ITEM NO: 4

DISTRICT NO.: Citywide
SUBJECT:

Application #:
Z-TA-2-24-Y
Proposal:
Amend the following sections of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as follows:

1.
Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) to add new definitions and
revise existing definitions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and
related residential terms;
2.
Chapter 6, Section 603 (Suburban S-1 District—Ranch or Farm
Residence) to comply with HB 2720;
3.
Section 604 (Suburban S-2 District—Ranch or Farm Commercial)
to comply with HB 2720;
4.
Section 605 (Residential Estate RE-43 District—One-Family
Residence) to comply with HB 2720 and increase permitted lot
coverage;
5.
Section 606 (Residential Estate RE-24 District—One-Family
Residence) to comply with HB 2720 and increase permitted lot
coverage;
6.
Section 607 (Residential R1-14 District—One-Family Residence)
to comply with HB 2720 and increase permitted lot coverage;
7.
Section 608 (Residential Districts) to comply with HB 2720;
8.
Section 609 (RE-35 Single-Family Residence District) to increase
permitted lot coverage;
9.
Chapter 7, Section 701.A.3 (Projections) to comply with HB 2720;
10.
Section 703.B (Landscaping and Open Areas In Multiple-Family
Development) to differentiate the addition of ADUs from multi-
family developments; and
11.
Section 706 (Accessory Uses and Structures) to clarify wordings
and comply with HB 2720.
Applicant:
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Representative:
City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department

ACTIONS:

Staff Recommendation: Approval, as shown in the proposed text in Exhibit A.

Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation.

Motion Discussion:

Commissioner Boyd engaged in dialogue with Christopher DePerro about three points of
concern. Commissioner Boyd desired that the word “common wall” be replaced with “shared
wall” within the modifications to the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached” in Chapter
2. He expressed concern regarding the design integration requirements within Section 706 for
attached Accessory Dwelling Units. Lastly, Commissioner Boyd stated that he believed the Use
Permit requirement to place an ADU between the main dwelling unit and right-of-way was
unnecessary.

There was discussion amongst the commissioners regarding Commissioner Boyd’s
recommendations and most agreed on the first item related to the definition, but not the other
items.

Commissioner Jaramillo made a MOTION to approve Z-TA-2-24-Y, per the staff
recommendation, with a modification to amend Chapter 2, Section 202, to strike “common wall”
and replace it with “shared wall” in the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached”.

Commissioner Matthews seconded.

Commissioner Boyd made a MOTION for a substitute motion to amend the prior motion to
include an additional modification to strike Section 706.A.5.

The substitute motion died for lack of a second.

Motion details: Commissioner Jaramillo made a MOTION to approve Z-TA-2-24-Y, per the staff
recommendation, with a modification to amend Chapter 2, Section 202, to strike “common wall”
and replace it with “shared wall” in the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached”.

Maker: Jaramillo

Second: Matthews

Vote: 9-0

Absent: None

Opposition Present: No

Findings: The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will bring the City into compliance
with the requirements of HB 2720.

Proposed Language:
Section 202. Definitions.
Amend Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) to add new definitions and revise existing
definitions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and related residential terms.

***

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): A dwelling unit, as defined in this section, subordinate to the
primary dwelling unit and situated on the same lot and used for a residential accessory use.
ADUs, where permitted, do not count towards calculations of gross density.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED: AN ADU WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED HAVING
A COMMON SHARED WALL AND ATTACHED FOUNDATIONS WITH THE PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT. AN ADU CONNECTED TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT IN ANY
OTHER MANNER SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ATTACHED ADU.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED: AN ADU WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED WITH
NO CONNECTION TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, EXCEPT AS MAY BE EXPLICITLY
PERMITTED WITHIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE. A DETACHED ADU MAY INCLUDE AN
INTEGRATED GARAGE, CARPORT, OR PORCH. TWO ADUS ATTACHED TO EACH
OTHER, BUT NOT TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, SHALL EACH BE CONSIDERED
AS A DETACHED ADU.

***

Multi-Family/Multiple-Family: A lot or parcel where two or more dwelling units are provided, not
including a permitted accessory dwelling unitS.

***
Section 603. Suburban S-1 District— Ranch or Farm Residence.
Amend Chapter 6, Section 603 (Suburban S-1 District—Ranch or Farm Residence) to
read as follows:

Section 603. Suburban S-1 District—Ranch or Farm Residence.

***
A.
Permitted Uses.

1.
Dwelling Units. Each lot may have the following:

a.
One primary dwelling unit.

b.
One TWO accessory dwelling unitS, and

c.
For each additional 10 acres provided above the minimum lot size, one
additional accessory dwelling unit for use by on-site laborers may be
provided.

d.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, ONE ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT (ADU) MAY BE PERMITTED ONLY WHEN AT
LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

***

B.
Yard, Height and Area Requirements.

1.
Each lot shall have a net area of not less than one acre.

2.
For all dwelling units: SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a.
The minimum front setback is 40 feet.

b.
The minimum side setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

c.
The minimum rear setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

***

6.
Accessory dwelling units are subject to the additional provisions
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.A.

***
Section 604. Suburban S-2 District—Ranch or Farm Commercial.
Amend Chapter 6, Section 604 (Suburban S-2 District—Ranch or Farm Commercial) to
read as follows:

Section 604. Suburban S-2 District—Ranch or Farm Commercial

***

B.
Yard, height and area requirements.

1.
Each lot shall have a net area of not less than three acres.

2.
For all dwelling units: SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a.
The minimum front setback is 40 feet.

b.
The minimum side setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

c.
The minimum rear setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

***

6.
Accessory dwelling units are subject to the additional provisions
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.A.

***
Section 605. Residential Estate RE-43 District—One-Family Residence.
Amend Chapter 6, Section 605 (Residential Estate RE-43 District—One-Family
Residence) to read as follows:

Section 605. Residential Estate RE-43 District—One-Family Residence.

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned RE-43 prior to September 13,
1981.

The RE-43, One-Family Residence DISTRICT, is a district of single-family homes designed to
maintain, protect and preserve a character of development on lots with a minimum area of
43,560 square feet, and with not more than one dwelling unit and customary accessory
buildings upon one lot.

A.
Permitted Uses.

1.
Dwelling units. Each lot may have the following:

a.
One primary dwelling unit.

b.
One TWO accessory dwelling unitS. A THIRD ADU IS PERMITTED
ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND THE NET LOT SIZE IS A MINIMUM OF 43,560
SQUARE FEET.

c.
Model homes are permitted subject to the provisions of Section
608.E.19.

***

5.
RESERVED. Model homes and/or subdivision sales offices when located in
model homes subject to approval of the Planning and Development Department,
and subject to the following conditions:

a.
Such model home and/or subdivision sales offices shall be located in a
subdivision which is owned by or held in trust for the subdivision
developer proposing to erect the model homes and/or proposing to
operate the sales office.

b.
Subdivision sales offices and/or model homes shall be permitted for a
period not to exceed 36 months from the date of approval for the sales
offices and/or model homes.

c.
The time limit allowed in Section 605.A.5.b for an additional 36 months
shall be extended only upon securing a use permit.

d.
The subdivision sales office shall be removed and the model homes
shall be discontinued as model homes on or before the termination date
set forth in Section 605.A.5.b or upon expiration of the extension granted
by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section 605.A.5.c, or after six
months following sale or occupancy of all lots in the subdivision other
than the model homes, whichever occurs first. Notwithstanding these
provisions, the model home complex shall, subject to obtaining a use
permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 307, be able to be
used as off-site models after sale of 75 percent of the lots in the
subdivision; provided, that the model home complex is within four
hundred feet of an arterial or collector street and that the use as off-site
models shall not exceed, in combination with the use as on-site models,
a total of 72 months.

e.
For the purposes of Sections 605.A.5.a and d, the term "subdivision"
shall mean all the land included within the preliminary plat submitted to
Planning and Development Department.

f.
Subdivision sales offices in buildings other than model homes may be
permitted subject to the following standards to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Development Department:

(1)
One trailer per subdivision;

(2)
Trailer shall be removed upon occupancy of first model home or
within six months of approval (whichever occurs first);

(3)
Signs shall not exceed six square feet;

(4)
Subject to all provisions listed in Section 605.C.1.

g.
More than one model home complex in a subdivision shall be permitted
subject to the above standards and the following standards:

(1)
A maximum of either six percent of the lots in the development or
two lots, whichever is greater, may be used for model homes.

(2)
The model home complexes shall be within four hundred feet of
an arterial or collector street.

(3)
Temporary street closures and temporary fences over the public
right-of-way shall be approved by the Street Transportation
Department.

(4)
Off-street parking and circulation shall be dustproofed.

(5)
Lighting shall be limited to security lighting of the model home
complex.

If these standards cannot be met, the additional model home complex
shall be subject to obtaining a use permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 307.

***

B.
Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the following
yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

1.
There shall be a lot area of not less than 43,560 square feet. No lot shall
hereafter be subdivided to provide less than 43,560 square feet of lot area, nor
to have a width of less than 165 feet, nor to have a lot depth of less than 175
feet.

2.
There shall be a front yard having a depth not less than that established by an
existing main building on the nearest lot within one hundred feet, provided,
however, that on a lot between two lots each within one hundred feet, which lots
have established [front yards, then the minimum front yard shall be that
established] by a line joining the nearest front corner of the main building on one
lot and the nearest front corner of the main building on the other lot. Nothing in
this section shall require that a front yard be more than fifty feet in depth nor to
permit a front yard of less than forty feet in depth. On a lot that is not within one
hundred feet of a lot with an established front yard, the front yard shall be not
less than forty feet.

In a tract development, construction of which is substantially contemporaneous,
the above rules shall not apply at the discretion of the builder providing he follow
an approved plot plan of the tract development and providing the front yards of
all lots be not less than forty feet.

3.
There shall be two side yards each having a width of thirty feet.

4.
There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than forty feet, which depth
may be measured from the centerline of an existing sixteen-foot or wider rear
alley where only a one-half or partial alley exists.

1.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 43,560 SQUARE
FEET.

2.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 165 FEET.

3.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 175 FEET.

4.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a.
THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 40 FEET.

b.
THE MINIMUM SIDE SETBACK IS 30 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

c.
THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 30 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

5.
The main building and all accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more
than 20 percent of the net lot area, except if all structures are less than 20 feet
and one story in height then a maximum of 30 40 percent lot coverage is
allowed.

6.
No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet, and
no dwelling shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

7.
Yards for aAccessory dDwelling uUnits and other accessory structures shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.

8.
OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of Section
701.a.3.a (1)(b), are not permitted.

***
Sectio606. Residential Estate RE-24 District—One-Family Residence
Amend Chapter 6, Section 606 (Residential Estate RE-24 District—One-Family
Residence) to read as follows:

Section 606. Residential Estate RE-24 District—One-Family Residence.

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned RE-24 prior to September 13,
1981.

The RE-24, One Family Residence District, is a district of single-family homes designed to
maintain, protect and preserve a character of development on lots with a minimum area of
24,000 square feet and with not more than one dwelling unit and customary accessory
buildings upon one lot.

A.
Permitted Uses.

1.
Dwelling Units. Each lot may have the following:

a.
One primary dwelling unit.

b.
One TWO accessory dwelling unitS. A THIRD ADU IS PERMITTED
ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND THE NET LOT SIZE IS A MINIMUM OF 43,560
SQUARE FEET.

c.
Model homes are permitted subject to the provisions of Section
608.E.19.

***

5.
RESERVED. Model homes and/or subdivision sales offices when located in
model homes subject to approval of the Planning and Development Department,
and subject to the following conditions:

b.
Subdivision sales offices and/or model homes shall be permitted for a
period not to exceed 36 months from the date of approval for the sales
offices and/or model homes.

c.
The time limit allowed in Section 606.A.5.b for an additional 36 months
shall be extended only upon securing a use permit.

d.
The subdivision sales office shall be removed and the model homes
shall be discontinued as model homes on or before the termination date
set forth in Section 606.A.5.b or upon expiration of the extension granted
by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section 606.A.5.c, or after six
months following sale or occupancy of all lots in the subdivision other
than the model homes, whichever occurs first. Notwithstanding these
provisions, the model home complex shall, subject to obtaining a use
permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 307, be able to be
used as off-site models after sale of 75 percent of the lots in the
subdivision; provided, that the model home complex is within four
hundred feet of an arterial or collector street and that the use as off-site
models shall not exceed, in combination with the use as on-site models,
a total of 72 months.

e.
For the purposes of Sections 606.A.5.a and d, the term "subdivision"
shall mean all the land included within the preliminary plat submitted to
Planning and Development Department.

f.
Subdivision sales offices in buildings other than model homes may be
permitted subject to the following standards to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Development Department:

(1)
One trailer per subdivision;

(2)
Trailer shall be removed upon occupancy of first model home or
within six months of approval (whichever occurs first);

(3)
Signs shall not exceed six square feet;

(4)
Subject to all provisions listed in Section 606.A.1.

g.
More than one model home complex in a subdivision shall be permitted
subject to the above standards and the following standards:

(1)
A maximum of either six percent of the lots in the development or
two lots, whichever is greater, may be used for model homes.

(2)
The model home complexes shall be within four hundred feet of
an arterial or collector street.

(3)
Temporary street closures and temporary fences over the public
right-of-way shall be approved by the Street Transportation
Department.

(4)
Off-street parking and circulation shall be dustproofed.

(5)
Lighting shall be limited to security lighting of the model home
complex.

If these standards cannot be met, the additional model home complex
shall be subject to obtaining a use permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 307.

***

B.
Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the following
yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

1.
There shall be a lot area of not less than 24,000 square feet. No lot shall
hereafter be subdivided to provide less than 24,000 thousand square feet of lot
area nor to have a width of less than 130 feet nor a lot depth of less than 120
feet.

2.
There shall be a front yard having a depth not less than that established by an
existing main building on the nearest lot within one hundred feet, provided,
however, that on a lot between two lots each within one hundred feet, which lots
have established front yards, then the minimum front yard shall be that
established by a line joining the nearest front corner of the main building on one
lot and the nearest front corner of the main building on the other lot. Nothing in
this section shall require that a front yard be more than forty feet in depth nor to
permit a front yard of less than feet thirty in depth. On a lot that is not within one
hundred feet of a lot with an established front yard, the front yard shall be not
less than thirty feet.

In a tract development, construction of which is substantially contemporaneous,
the above rules shall not apply at the discretion of the builder providing he
follows an approved lot plan of the tract development and providing the front
yards of all lots be not less than thirty feet.

3.
There shall be two side yards which shall have the following minimum widths:

a.
Fifteen feet on the street side of a corner lot.

b.
Ten feet on an interior side yard.

4.
There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than thirty feet, which
depth may be measured from the centerline of an existing sixteen-foot or wider
rear alley or from what would be the centerline of a full sixteen-foot or wider rear
alley where only a one-half or partial alley exists.

1.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 24,000 SQUARE
FEET.

2.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 130 FEET.

3.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 120 FEET.

4.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a.
THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 30 FEET.

b.
THE MINIMUM STREET SIDE SETBACK IS 15 FEET, EXCEPT THAT
ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

c.
THE MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK IS 10 FEET, EXCEPT THAT
ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

d.
THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 20 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

5.
The main building and all accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more
than 25 percent of the net lot area, except if all structures are less than 20 feet
and one story in height then a maximum of 30 40 percent lot coverage is
allowed.

6.
No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet, and
no dwelling structure shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

7.
Yards for aAccessory dDwelling uUnits and other accessory structures shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.

8.
OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of section
701.A.3.a(1)(b), are not permitted.

***
Section 607. Residential R1-14 District—One-Family Residence.
Amend Chapter 6, Section 607 (Residential R1-14 District—One-Family Residence) to
read as follows:

Section 607. Residential R1-14 District—One-Family Residence.

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned R1-14 prior to September 13,
1981.

The R1-14, One-Family Resident RESIDENCE District, is a district of single-family homes
designed to maintain, protect, and preserve a character of development on lots with minimum
area of 14,000 square feet and with not more than one dwelling unit and customary accessory
building upon one lot. Dwelling groups shall also be allowed in the districts on certain lots of
excessive size, then developed consistent with the character of adjacent residential uses in the
district.

***

B.
Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the following
yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

1.
There shall be a lot area of not less than 14,000 square feet. No lot shall
hereafter be subdivided to provide less than 14,000 thousand square feet of lot
area nor to have a width of less than 110 feet nor a lot depth of less than 120
feet.

2.
Front yard requirements shall be the same as for RE-24.

3.
Side yard requirements shall be the same as for RE-24.

4.
Rear yard requirements shall be the same as for RE-24.

1.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 14,000 SQUARE
FEET.

2.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 110 FEET.

3.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 120 FEET.

4.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a.
THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 30 FEET.

b.
THE MINIMUM STREET SIDE SETBACK IS 15 FEET, EXCEPT THAT
ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

c.
THE MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK IS 10 FEET, EXCEPT THAT
ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

d.
THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 20 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

6.
No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet, and
no dwelling structure shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

7.
Yards for aAccessory dDwelling uUnits and other accessory structures shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.

8.
OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of section
701.A.3.a(1)(b), are not permitted.

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Section 608. Residential Districts
Amend Chapter 6, Section 608 (Residential Districts) to read as follows:

Section 608. Residential Districts.

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E.
Land Use Conditions.

1.
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Unit. Each single-family lot is permitted one
single-family detached primary dwelling unit and no additional dwelling units,
unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this section.

2.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

a.
Each single-family detached lot is permitted one accessory dwelling unit
in addition to the primary dwelling unit, except that lots having a duplex
or triplex may not have an ADU.
WHEN A LOT HAS NO MORE THAN ONE SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED PRIMARY DWELLING, TWO ADUS ARE PERMITTED IN
ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT. A THIRD ADU MAY
BE PERMITTED WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF THE ADUS QUALIFIES AS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND THE NET LOT SIZE IS A MINIMUM
43,560 SQUARE FEET. HOWEVER, LOTS HAVING A DUPLEX OR
TRIPLEX, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED UNITS, OR ANY MULTI-
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANY ADUS.

b.
An ADU is subject to the development regulations of Section 706.A.

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Section 609. RE-35 Single-Family Residence District.
Amend Chapter 6, Section 609 (RE-35 Single-Family Residence District) to read as
follows:

Section 609. RE-35 Single-Family Residence District

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TABLE 609.A
RE-35 Development Options
Standards
(a)
Subdivision
(b)
Average Lot
(c)
Planned Residential
Development
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Lot coverage
25%, except if all
structures are less
than 20' and 1 story
in height then a
maximum of 30 40%
lot coverage is
allowed.
30%, PLUS AN
ADDITIONAL 10%
FOR AN ADU
AND/OR ATTACHED
SHADE
STRUCTURES.
TOTAL: 40%

30%, PLUS AN
ADDITIONAL 10%
FOR AN ADU
AND/OR ATTACHED
SHADE
STRUCTURES.
TOTAL: 40%

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Section 701. Bulk Regulations

Amend Chapter 7, Section 701.A.3 (Projections) to read as follows:

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A.
Lots.

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3.
Projections.

a.
The following provisions apply to development in Sections 604 through
607 and Section 619 and in the subdivision option of Sections 609
through 618:

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(2)
Closed Projections.

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(d)
The main building (which may include an attached ADU)
may project into the required rear OR SIDE yard,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: when no portion of the
projection exceeds 15 feet in height; the projection is no
closer to the rear property line than three feet, and the
projection is no closer to a side property line than allowed
by the district; unless a use permit is obtained in
accordance with the provisions of Section 307.

(i)
THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A SIDE
PROPERTY LINE THAN FIVE FEET;

(ii)
THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A REAR
PROPERTY LINE THAN THREE FEET; AND

(iii)
THE PROJECTION DOES NOT EXCEED 15
FEET IN HEIGHT, UNLESS GREATER HEIGHT
IS PERMITTED BY OBTAINING A USE PERMIT
PER SECTION 307.

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Section 703B Bulk Regulations (Landscaping and Open Areas In Multiple-Family Develnt)
Amend Chapter 7, Section 703.B (Landscaping and Open Areas In Multiple-Family
Development) to read as follows:
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B.
2.
Landscaping and open space areas shall be provided as follows at the time of
initial development and shall be maintained in a living condition on any lot
subject to residential district standards with four FIVE or more dwelling units.

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Section 706. Accessory Uses and Structures.
Amend Chapter 7, Section 706 (Accessory Uses and Structures) to revise language
regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, as follows:

Section 706. Accessory Uses and Structures.

A.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

1.
In zoning districts where accessory dwelling units are a permitted use, one ADU
is permitted per lot when a single-family detached primary dwelling unit is also
provided, unless otherwise permitted by the zoning district. THIS SECTION
APPLIES TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WHEN A LOT HAVING NO
MORE THAN ONE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT IS PERMITTED ONE
OR MORE ADUS PER THE UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT.

2.
An ADU is not permitted on a lot with a single-family attached dwelling unit, a
duplex, triplex, or multifamily dwelling units, unless otherwise permitted by the
zoning district. AN ADU MAY BE EITHER ATTACHED TO OR DETACHED
FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

a.
A MAXIMUM OF ONE ATTACHED ADU MAY BE PROVIDED PER LOT.

b.
A MAXIMUM OF ONE DETACHED ADU MAY BE CONNECTED TO
THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT BY A PORCH, DECK, COVERED
PATIO, CARPORT, BREEZEWAY, OR SIMILAR.

3.
An ADUS may be either attached to or detached from the primary dwelling unit,
ARE subject to the following design guidelines:

a.
An attached ADU shall be integrated into the design of the primary
dwelling unit so that it appears to be part of one single family home,
rather than a duplex. This guideline does not prohibit the provision of
separate entry features. (P)

b.
A detached ADU, when visible from adjacent streets, shall be
constructed with similar and/or complementary materials, design, and
color(s) as the primary dwelling unit, SHOULD HAVE A RESIDENTIAL
APPEARANCE IN NATURE AND DESIGN, or as may be approved by
Historic Preservation for HP zoned or designated properties. (P)

Rationale: ADUs are intended be subordinate to the primary single-family home
and should visually appear as such. An ADU which looks like a second duplex
unit, or a second detached primary dwelling unit, does not meet this intent.
MATERIALS MORE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURES SHOULD BE AVOIDED. HOWEVER, THESE DESIGN
GUIDELINES DO NOT REQUIRE THAT AN ADU MATCHES THE EXTERIOR
DESIGN, ROOF PITCH, OR FINISHING MATERIALS OF THE PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT.

4.
A detached ADU may be located within the required rear yard, IS subject to the
following:

a.
A DETACHED ADU MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED
REAR OR SIDE YARD(S), AND/OR WITHIN A REQUIRED ON-LOT
PERIMETER SETBACK WHICH IS NOT ALSO THE FRONT YARD.

a. b.
Setbacks.

(1)
Minimum ten FIVE feet from a street side property line.

(2)
Minimum three feet from an interior SIDE OR REAR property
line.

(3)
No setback is required adjacent to a fully dedicated alley.

(4)
FRONT SETBACKS APPLY AS STATED FOR THE ZONING
DISTRICT.

b. c.
PERMITTED Height. Maximum 15 feet unless use permit approval for a
greater height is obtained per Section 307.

(1)
WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED REAR OR SIDE
YARDS: MAXIMUM 15 FEET, UNLESS USE PERMIT
APPROVAL FOR A GREATER HEIGHT IS OBTAINED PER
SECTION 307.

(2)
WHEN NOT LOCATED WITHIN ANY REQUIRED YARD: THE
SAME HEIGHT AS PERMITTED FOR THE PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT.

5.
A detached ADU not located within the required rear yard and compliant with the
same setbacks required for the primary dwelling unit is subject to the same
height regulations as the primary dwelling unit.

6. 5.
WHEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT
SETBACK, Aa detached ADU may not be located between the primary dwelling
unit and the front property line unless use permit approval is obtained per
Section 307.

7. 6.
An attached ADU shall comply with same height regulations and setbacks
(including permitted projections per Section 701.A.3) required for the primary
dwelling unit.

8. 7.
AnY ADU shall comply with the lot coverage requirements applicable to the
property.

9. 8.
AnY ADU shall not have a gross floor area which exceeds 75% of the gross
floor area of the primary dwelling unit, and:

a.
For lots up to 10,000 square feet in net area: 1,000 square feet.

b.
For lots over 10,000 square feet in net area: the lesser of 3,000 square
feet or 10% of the net lot area.

For the purposes of these calculations, any garage, ATTACHED SHADE
STRUCTURE, or attached carport constructed as part of a detached ADU shall
NOT count toward the gross floor area of the ADU. Any attached shade
structures shall count towards lot coverage, but not gross floor area.

10.
Notwithstanding any other provision, using the ADU for an activity requiring a
permit under Chapter 10, Article XVI of the City Code is prohibited.

B.
Single-Family Residential Accessory Structures. The following regulations apply to
accessory structures which are not accessory dwelling units, and located on lots having
only single-family residential uses:

1.
Accessory structures are not permitted within the required front yard. Accessory
structures located behind the required front setback but between the primary
dwelling unit and the front property line are not permitted unless use permit
approval is obtained per Section 307.

2.
SETBACKS.

a.
MINIMUM THREE FEET FROM A SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY LINE.

b.
NO SETBACK IS REQUIRED ADJACENT TO A FULLY DEDICATED
ALLEY, UNLESS NEEDED FOR REQUIRED VEHICULAR
MANUEVERING.

2. 3.
Permitted Heights.

a.
WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A REQUIRED REAR OR SIDE YARD, A
Mmaximum height of eight feet IS PERMITTED when located within ten
LESS THAN FIVE feet of FROM a street side property line, AND A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF or 15 feet IS PERMITTED when located FIVE
FEET OR MORE FROM A STREET SIDE PROPERTY LINE elsewhere
within the required rear or side yard.

b.
Heights in excess of 15 feet, when not located within ten FIVE feet of OR
MORE FROM a street side property line, may be approved through a
use permit obtained per Section 307.

c.
An accessory structure not located within the required rear or side yard
and compliant with the same setbacks required for the primary dwelling
unit is subject to the same height regulations as the primary dwelling
unit.

3.
Setbacks. Accessory structures shall maintain a minimum setback of three feet
adjacent to a rear or side property line, except that no setback is required
adjacent to a fully dedicated alley.

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
October 10, 2024
ITEM NO: 2
DISTRICT NOS.: 4, 7, and 8
SUBJECT:
Application #:
Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8
Proposal:
Amend the following sections of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
1.
Revise and clarify provisions in Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 regarding
definitions; variance and Design Review appeal processes, and to
address how other sections interact with Chapter 12(Downtown
Code): Section 201 (Rules of Construction), Section 202 (Definitions),
Section 307.A (Authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator),
Section 507 (Development Review Approval), Section 669 (Arts,
Culture, and Small Business Overlay District), Section 702 (Off-Street
Parking and Loading), and Section 703 (Landscaping, Fences and
Walls).
2.
Add a new Section 312 to Chapter 3 to create the Technical Appeals
Committee.
3.
Repeal and replace Chapter 12 (Downtown Code) with revised and
clarified text.
Applicant:
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Representative:
City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department
ACTIONS:
Staff Recommendation: Approval, as shown in the proposed text in Exhibits A and B of the
Addendum A Staff Report.
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation:
Encanto 8/5/2024 Information only.
Central City 8/12/2024 Information only.
Encanto 9/9/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 9-1.
Central City 9/9/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 12-0.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Continued to the November 7, 2024 Planning
Commission Hearing, without fee.
Motion Discussion:
Commissioner Boyd made a MOTION to approve Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8, per the staff
recommendation in the Addendum A Staff Report.
Commissioner Gorraiz seconded the motion.
Commissioner Boyd made a MOTION to amend the motion to include the deletion and
replacement of page 41, the Land Use Matrix, regarding drive-throughs to not be permitted in
the Commercial Corridor and McDowell Corridor.
Commissioned Hu seconded the motion.
Chairman Gaynor initiated a roll-call vote.
ATTACHMENT E

The motion failed with a vote of 2-5 (Boyd, Hu) (Busching and James absent).
There was discussion about the legality of updating land uses due to possible Proposition 207
diminution in property value claims and that the intent of the text amendment was not to update
uses, so there was a legal advertising issue.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to continue Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8 to the November 7,
2024 Planning Commission hearing and to have an executive session on the item.
Commissioner Jaramillo seconded the motion.
Chairman Gaynor initiated a roll-call vote.
The motion passed with a vote of 4-3 (Gorraiz, Read, Gaynor) (Busching and James absent).
Motion details: Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to continue Z-TA-5-22-4-7-8 to the
November 7, 2024 Planning Commission Hearing, and to have an executive session on the
item.

Maker: Matthews

Second: Jaramillo
Vote: 4-3 (Gorraiz, Read, Gaynor)
Absent: Busching, James

Opposition Present: No
Findings: The application was continued to the November 7, 2024 Planning Commission
Hearing to allow for an executive session on the item.
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