PowerPoint Presentation (Updated on 11/7/22)

DRAFT UDC REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 8, 2022

PROJECT UPDATE

Project Update 
Unified Development Code project efforts following April 2022 Council Workshop 
−Conducted follow-up internal Technical Review Committee (TAC) meetings May 2022
−Distributed the “UDC – Public Review Draft” in June 2022
−Made Code available on the project website for review and comment
−Held two in-person Code Review Workshops (Central Glendale 8/29 and North Glendale 8/31)
−Conducted virtual meetings with project stakeholders July 2022 (i.e. property owners, developers, 
attorneys, professional associations)
−Reviewed with Planning Commission (10/27/20)
−Consolidated all review comments into a “UDC – Comment Tracking Matrix”

NEIGHBORHOOD 
NOTIFICATION 
REQUIREMENTS

Neighborhood Notification Requirements
Table 6.200-2: Application Notification Requirements
General Public 
Notification1
Property Owner 
Notification1
Notice of 
Public 
Hearing
Newspaper 
Notice1
Site Posting2
Notification 
Distance
Notice of 
Public 
Hearing
Annexation
See A.R.S. §9-471
Initial Zoning
Yes
Yes
Yes
300 ft
Yes
General Plan Amendment, 
Major and Minor

≤40 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
500 ft (300’)
Yes

>40, but ≤120 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
700 ft (300’)
Yes

>120 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
900 ft (300’)
Yes

Text amendment 
only
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
UDC Amendment 
(Rezoning)

≤40 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
500 ft (300’)
Yes

>40, but ≤120 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
700 ft (300’)
Yes

>120 acres
Yes
Yes
Yes
900 ft (300’)
Yes
UDC Amendment (Text)
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
Conditional Use Permit
Yes
Yes
Yes
300 ft (300’)
Yes
Variance
Yes
Yes
Yes
300 ft (N/A)
Yes
Interpretation, Zoning 
Clearance, or 
Administrative Relief
No
No
No
N/A
No
Administrative Review
No
No
No
300 ft (N/A)
No
Design Review, Minor, 
Standard, or Major
No
No
No
N/A
No
Temporary Use Permit
No
No
No
N/A
No
1 City to manage notification.
2Applicant to post site.
Reviewed Notification Distances for all 
application types
Compared to Benchmark Communities
−Peoria: 300’, site plan, variance; 600’ – 1320’ ,GPA, 
Rezone, CUP
−Surprise: requires public notice
−Scottsdale: 750’, rezone, GPA

PLANNED 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD)

Planned Residential Development (PRD)
Existing PRD Development Standards
−Allows select modifications to Development 
Standards (except density), all other 
provisions shall apply
−Shall conform to permitted uses for 
underlying zoning
−May be established as an overlay district in 
SR and R-1 Zoning Districts (single 
residence subdivisions)
−Requires recommendation from Planning 
Commission and approval from City Council 
(identical to PAD process)  
Proposed PRD Development Standards
−Allows select modifications to Development Standards 
(except density), all other provisions shall apply
−Includes additional modification limitations on (lot 
width, setbacks, lot coverage, height, open space)
−Shall conform to permitted uses for underlying zoning
−Expanded to be allowed as an overlay district in single 
residence districts SR, R-1, and multiple residence districts 
R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 
−PRD can only be applied in residential use applications
−Considered through the Administrative Review Process

ACCESSORY USES

Accessory Uses 
Existing Accessory Use Standards
−Applies universal standards to accessory 
buildings, structures and satellite earth 
stations
−All accessory uses must be located behind 
front wall plane
−No clear guidance on size
−Applies additional (1’ or 2’) setback for each 
foot over 7’ in height 
−Max height of residential accessory buildings 
is 15’ and in A-1 and SR is 20’
−Has unique standards for storage sheds
Proposed Accessory Use Standards
−Defines and guides application by accessory types (i.e. 
uses, buildings, and structures)
−Provides more detailed guidance for size, location and 
material
•
Applies a universal additional setback of 2’ for each 
foot over 7’ in height up to the principal building 
setback
•
Provides exceptions for movable structures, alley 
conditions, and A-1 zoning district
•
Size limited to building footprint of principal building, 
except in A-1, RR, C-3, B-P, M-1 and M-2
−Must be constructed of material that has visual 
appearance of principal building

TINY HOMES

Tiny Homes
Definition: Dwelling, Tiny Home: A site built single 
family dwelling less than 400 square feet, but not 
less than 200 square feet in floor area. A tiny house 
licensed as a Travel Vehicle by the State of Arizona 
shall meet requirements for a Recreational Vehicle.
Principal Use: Allowed in A-1, RR, SR, R-1, R-2, R-
3 and R-4
Supplemental Use Provisions: 
–
Non-mobile tiny house (site built): allowed as 
defined above and as accessory use
–
Mobile tiny house: allowed in zones for 
manufactured homes, multiple residence and 
accessory uses
Review Comments: Concern over promoting 
in single family zoning districts and impact to 
neighborhood character / allowed density
Proposed Revision: limit to accessory use

RECREATIONAL 
MARIJUANA

Recreational Marijuana
Existing Medical Marijuana Regulations
–
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Offsite Cultivation 
Location: permitted in M-1 and M-2
–
Medical Marijuana Dispensary: permitted in G-O, C-2, 
and C-3
–
Medical Marijuana Infusion (or Manufacturing Facility): 
permitted in M-1 and M-2
–
Applies specific separation requirements from land 
use types (1,320’) and other marijuana facilities 
(5,280’)
Recreational Marijuana 
Approved by voters (Prop 207) in 11/3/20 and effective on 
1/22/21
Proposed Marijuana Regulations
–
Update essentially proposes to treat recreational 
marijuana the same as medical marijuana
–
Only allows operation of dual licensee who operates 
both a nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary and 
marijuana establishment cooperatively 
–
Prohibits stand alone Marijuana Establishment

PARKING

Off-Street Parking 
Existing Off Street Parking Ratios
–
Over parked under certain use types
Alternative Parking Standards
–
No flexibility to accommodate select 
conditions or unique projects 
Proposed Off Street Parking Ratios
–
Right sized parking ratios
–
Enhanced guidance for common building conditions 
(e.g. multiple use, shell, etc)
–
Parking Justification Study
Alternative Parking Standards
–
Joint Use Parking
–
Off-Site Parking
–
Bicycle Parking
–
Passenger Loading

TEMPORARY 
SIGNS & MURALS

Temporary Signs & Murals
Sought and received feedback from key stakeholders and industry 
representatives on draft sign code
Feedback received from:
–
WeSERV (West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley)
–
Arizona Chapter of the International Sign Association
–
Arizona Sign Association
–
City Council Business Committee
–
Staff Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Adequate, Visible & 
Legible
Modern & Aligns 
with Industry 
Standards
User-Friendly & 
Enforceable

Temporary Signs & Murals
Site Signs
Building Signs
Temporary Signs
Existing Temporary Sign & Mural Regulations
–
Not “Reed” Compliant (i.e. not content neutral)
–
Limited guidance on common temporary sign 
types
–
No guidance on application of Murals
Murals
Proposed Temporary Sign & Mural Regulations
–
Revised regulations to be “Reed” Compliant
–
Enhanced guidance for Weekend Directional Signs, 
Yard Signs, A-Frame signs, Feather / Swooper Signs, 
Inflatables, Sign Walkers
–
Provide enhanced guidance for application of murals
•
Administrative Permit/Design Review process
•
Must respect free speech
•
Excludes publicly commissioned art

GROUP HOMES

Group Homes
Federal Law
–
The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits 
discriminatory practices in housing based on race, color, sex, religion, national 
origin or familial status. The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) was adopted 
by Congress in 1988 to extend protections to persons with disabilities (this includes 
persons who suffer from substance abuse). 
–
The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to refuse to make “reasonable 
accommodations” to rules, policies, practices, or services, when such 
accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal 
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. 
Arizona Revised Statutes
36-582. Residential facilities; zoning; notice; appeal
–
A. Unrelated persons living together notwithstanding, a residential facility which 
serves six or fewer persons shall be considered a residential use of property for 
the purposes of all local zoning ordinances if such facility provides care on a 
twenty-four hour per day basis. The residents and operators of such a facility shall 
be considered a family for the purposes of any law or zoning ordinance which 
relates to the residential use of property.
Existing Code
–
Combines all “Group Home” types (i.e. 
dwelling shared by 6-10 disabled 
persons)
–
Includes separation requirements (1,320’) 
and “reasonable accommodation” 
provisions (ZTA20-01 12/20)
Review Comments: No clear provisions for 
dwellings shared by individuals without 
disability.
Proposed Revision: Refine Group Homes to 
distinguish between “Group Care Home –
housing for 6-11 unrelated persons who do 
not have a disability” and “Residential Care 
Home – housing for 6-11 unrelated persons 
who live together because of disability”.

GOOD NEIGHBOR 
POLICY

Good Neighbor Policy –Wireless Communication Facility
City Code
–
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF), Section 
7.600 of city code (attached) was adopted in 2019
–
Applies to all WCF's for all zoning districts
–
Concealed, Disguised, and Visible
Good Neighbor Policy
–
Would apply to all requests for cell towers on city-
owned properties.
Proposed UDC
–
Section 7.600 pulled into Section 
35.3.105.C of UDC 
–
When WCF is proposed adjacent to 
residentially zoned property, would trigger 
“Good Neighbor Policy”
–
For City Owned property, minimum 300’ 
setback (increase by 20’ for every 5’ 
increase in height above 65’ up to 
maximum allowed height for WCF type)
–
Consider CUP process vs. Administrative 
Review process

ADDITIONAL 
QUESTIONS & 
NEXT STEPS

Additional Questions?
Article 1 – General Provisions
Article 2 – Zoning Districts
Article 3 – Supplemental Use Provisions
Article 4 – General Development Regulations
Article 5 – Subdivisions (Reserved)
Article 6 – Administration & Procedures
Article 7 – Compliance & Nonconformities
Article 8 - Definitions
Next Steps
Final Revisions
• November: Finalize edits to UDC based on 
review comments
Adoption Process
• December: Public Hearing with Commission, 
Recommendation
• January: Public Hearing with Council, 
Adoption