PAD Narrative

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2025-05-27)

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VETERANS COMMUNITY 
PROJECT  
 
Planned Area Development 
 
 
 
Case: ZON24-10 
 
+/- 10.25 Gross Acres  
Located north of the northwest corner of 63rd Ave. & Orangewood Ave. 
 
First Submittal: 
November 13, 2024 
Second Submittal: 
January 27, 2025 
Third Submittal: 
March 20, 2025 
City Council Adopted: 
 
 
 
 
 
PLANNING DIVSION 
RECEIVED
[20 MARCH 2025]

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Planned Area Development Disclaimer 
A Planned Area Development (“PAD”) is intended to be a stand-alone set of zoning 
regulations for a particular project. Provisions not specifically regulated by the PAD are 
governed by the City of Glendale (“City”) Unified Development Code.  A PAD includes 
substantial background information to illustrate the intent of the development.  However, 
these purpose and intent statements are not necessarily requirements to be enforced by the 
City.  The PAD only modifies zoning ordinance regulations to fit the unique character of the 
project, site characteristics, and location.  It does not modify other City Codes or 
requirements.  Additional public hearings may be necessary, such as, but not limited to, right-
of-way abandonments. 
This PAD will provide the set of regulatory zoning provisions designed to guide the 
implementation of the overall development plan through the City of Glendale development 
review and permit process. The provisions provided within this PAD shall apply to all 
property within the PAD project boundary.  The zoning requirements and development 
standards provided herein shall amend the various noted provisions of the City of Glendale’s 
Unified Development Code (as previously adopted and amended).

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Principals & Development Team 
Property Owner: 
City of Glendale 
c/o Matthew Hess 
Deputy Director Community Services Dept. 
5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite SoCC 
Glendale, AZ  85301 
623 / 930.3682 
mhess@glendaleaz.com 
 
Applicant/Developer: 
 
 
 
Ben Hendershot 
Veterans Community Project 
Vice President, National Expansion 
8900 Troost Avenue 
Kansas City, MO  64131 
816 / 599.6503 X1401 
bhendershot@vcp.org 
 
Legal Team: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gammage & Burnham PLC 
Stephen W. Anderson, Esq. 
Dennis M. Newcombe, Senior Planner 
40 North Central Avenue, 20th Floor 
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 
602 / 256.4422 - sanderson@gblaw.com 
602 / 256.4446 - dnewcombe@gblaw.com

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Table of Contents 
Section 1. 
Overview / Purpose & Intent .............................................................................................. 5 
Section 2. 
Existing Site Conditions ........................................................................................................ 8 
Section 3. 
Land Use Plan & Conceptual Site Plan ........................................................................... 9 
Section 4. 
PAD Findings ......................................................................................................................... 11 
Section 5. 
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................ 12 
Section 6. 
Development Standards ...................................................................................................... 13 
Section 7. 
Architectural Character ....................................................................................................... 16 
Section 8. 
Signs Standards ...................................................................................................................... 17 
Section 9. 
Landscaping Requirements ............................................................................................... 17 
Section 10. 
Vehicular Circulation, Parking & Connectivity ........................................................ 17 
Section 11. 
Utilities and Services ............................................................................................................ 18 
Section 12. 
Phasing ...................................................................................................................................... 19 
Section 13. 
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 19 
 
List of Exhibits 
Exhibit 1.  Aerial Map  
Exhibit 2.  Existing Zoning Map  
Exhibit 3.  Proposed Zoning Map 
Exhibit 4.  Conceptual Home Elevations 
Exhibit 5.  Conceptual Office Elevations  
Exhibit 6.  Conceptual Site Plan 
Exhibit 7.  Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, and Prohibited Uses 
Exhibit 8.  Landscaping for Multiple Residence Districts

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Section 1. 
Overview / Purpose & Intent 
The Veterans Community Project (“VCP”) is currently working with the City of Glendale on 
land owned by the City located north of the northwest corner of 63rd Avenue and Orangewood 
Avenue (i.e., approximately 10.25 gross acres) (the “Property”). The Property is vacant and 
comprises seven parcels: 143-34-001B, 143-34-005A, 143-34-006C, 143-34-008G, 143-34-
008H, 143-34-009A, and 143-34-010A. Per the City of Glendale Engineering Land 
Department (Jayme Chapin, P.E.), a new deed will be recorded transferring ownership from 
the City of Glendale to the VCP via a metes-bounds legal description combining the lots as 
one (1) lot for development. See Exhibit 1: Aerial Map for reference.  
 
Veterans Community Project - Overview 
 
The Veterans Community Project emerged from a shared vision among a group of former 
servicemen who all recognized the critical need for comprehensive support for their fellow 
veterans experiencing homelessness. This visionary group embarked on a mission to create 
an organization that would address the ongoing challenges being faced by veterans 
transitioning from military service to civilian life. The result was first established in 2016 with 
the development of the Veterans Community Project residing in Kansas City, Missouri. The 
VCP seeks to empower veterans and their families, by sufficiently providing the necessary 
resources and care needed to improve the overall well-being of former servicemen and 
women. The VCP's endearing initiative and persistent dedication for this movement did not 
go unnoticed. This assistance program began to receive overwhelming support and 
recognition from the community, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. 
This reception allowed the VCP to expand their services to communities across the country, 
with the objective of combating the homeless crisis among veterans nationwide. 
This inspiring project came from a critical and ongoing observation from the group, who 
continuingly witnessed their fellow servicemen getting inadequate care needed from a 
traditional transitional housing program. Often veterans participating in this program 
experience insufficient support and necessary resources for them to be reintegrated 
successfully. With a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological distress 
being experienced by veterans, the founders of the VCP envisioned a more innovative and 
holistic approach to tackling veteran homelessness to bridge the gap in existing services. 
By recognizing the need for a successful housing initiative for veterans, the group sought out 
experts of existing organizations and agencies within the social services community. The VCP 
established partnerships to collaborate with established programs within the City, County, 
and State to support Homeless Veterans.  
The Village Center houses the VCP staff.  The staff at this Glendale facility is not projected 
to exceed 15 persons at any given time.  Staff is on site during business hours; staff does not 
remain overnight at the Village Center.  Services are provided to VCP residents only; services 
are not available to members of the general public.

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The small home concept, which would serve as a foundational element of VCP's housing 
program, identified that privacy, security, and a sense of belonging are crucial for Veterans 
on their path to stability. The founders designed and constructed purpose-built small homes 
tailored to meet the unique needs of Veterans. These small homes were carefully planned, 
taking into consideration the placement of doors, windows, and other features to enhance the 
safety and well-being of Veterans, particularly those impacted by post-traumatic stress 
disorder (“PTSD”). 
With the small homes community serving as a central element, VCP saw immediate and 
profound results with these small homes and the support programs offered. Veterans who had 
previously struggled to find suitable housing and support services now had a place they could 
call home. The sense of privacy, security, and stability provided by the small homes created 
an environment conducive to healing and reintegration. 
VCP housing is entirely transitional.  The intent is to stabilize our residents so that they can 
then move on to permanent, independent housing.  VCP works so that most of its residents 
stay for several months, around a year, but the maximum stay can last as long as 24 months.   
The structure of Veterans Community Project with its national headquarters in Kansas City 
allows for substantial support of each site, a guarantee of quality control over programming, 
as well as a respect for localism. Each VCP campus operates with independence and 
productive autonomy. 
This is important from a philanthropic perspective because it is the reason why every dollar 
raised specifically for a VCP campus by local donors goes to the operation and growth of that 
campus, not to VCP’s national headquarters or any other VCP campuses across the nation. 
Money raised for a specific VCP stays with it.  
It is worth noting that in the United States, the issue of homeless veterans remains a pressing 
concern. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
Development (“HUD”), an estimated 38,000 veterans experienced homelessness on a single 
night in January 2023. This figure represents a slight decrease compared to previous years, 
reflecting the progress made in addressing this critical issue. However, there is more to be 
done to ensure that every Veteran has a stable and secure place to call home. 
Veterans, who make up 10.6% of the U.S. population, are twice as likely to experience 
homelessness when compared to non-military citizens. Recent studies have also shown that 
female Veterans have a homelessness rate that is more than twice that of their civilian 
counterparts. Unsheltered Veterans are more than 90% men. 
Veterans Community Project is excited about the opportunity to develop a quality Veterans 
small homes community with ancillary support services with the support of the City of 
Glendale.

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Request 
The City of Glendale’s General Plan Land Use Designation on the VCP parcels is Light 
Industrial (“LI”) with multiple zoning categories (i.e., M-1, C-3, and R-4). See Exhibit 2: 
Existing Zoning Map for reference. The applicant is seeking approval for a Minor General 
Plan Amendment from the LI designation to 8.65 gross acres of High Density Residential: 
12.0 - 20.0 dwelling units per acre (“HDR-20”) and 1.59 gross acres of Office (“OFC”). The 
request to rezone to a Planned Area Development (“PAD”) is to develop a residential 
community of smaller homes that provide transitional housing, coinciding with assisting 
services, to aid homeless veterans and those returning from their military service. See Exhibit 
3: Proposed Zoning Map for reference. 
The purpose of this PAD request is to facilitate the development of a small homes community 
which will provide approximately fifty (50) small, site-built homes. See Exhibit 4: 
Conceptual Home Elevations for reference. Two (2) of the homes are fully ADA accessible. 
Six (6) of the homes are designed to accommodate families, and the remainder would be 
individual units. The small homes are fully functional with full kitchens and bathrooms.  
The small home community is supported by a “Village Center,” a commercial building that 
provides offices for the support staff, community meeting space, mailbox locations, 
counseling/training rooms and other necessary amenities. Attention to the building façade 
includes the placement of building materials and finishes such as: plank lap siding, smooth 
face CMU, and metal, with an emphasis on fine-grained scale and texture. See Exhibit 5: 
Conceptual Office Elevations for reference. 
The community will include options for families along with outdoor spaces which could 
include a pool or water feature for the residents, outdoor gazebo, and plenty of 
community/interpersonal gathering opportunities. The maximum density is 20 dwelling units 
per acre, which will provide flexibility based on the potential for additional units in future. 
The maximum building height proposed is 1-stories or 24 feet. VCP will provide one (1) 
parking space per every 2 units, which will amply serve the needs of the community based on 
their experience. The VCP Village Center will have 20-30 parking spaces for staff and visitors. 
As mentioned, the intent is to request a Minor General Plan Amendment from the current 
designation to 8.65 gross acres of High Density Residential: 12.0 - 20.0 dwelling units per 
acres (“HDR-20”) and 1.59 gross acres of Office (“OFC”), and a rezone to a PAD on the 
Property to accommodate future expansion (i.e., residential density), modified development 
standards, parking relief, mix of uses (i.e., services), etc. for Veterans. See Exhibit 6: 
Conceptual Site Plan for reference. 
Goals & Objectives.  The goals and objectives of the Veterans Community Project PAD 
include: 
▪ Activate a vacant, underutilized property with a residential development at an 
appropriate density adjacent to community services, transit, and major roadways.

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▪ Provide homeless veterans transitional housing that support a variety of individuals 
and families in need. 
▪ Provide 
amenities, 
including 
shade 
and 
landscaping 
that 
promotes 
pedestrian/community activity through a more vibrant, comfortable environment. 
 
▪ Encourage architecture and design that create a unique sense of place. 
▪ Provide usable active and passive open spaces for its residents. 
▪ Increase the economic vitality of the area as well as supporting the surrounding 
commercial, employers, and community services with a complementary transitional 
veterans’ homeless residential development. 
Section 2. 
Existing Site Conditions 
The Property is an odd configuration comprised of approximately + 10.25-gross acres of land. 
The existing mix of land uses include: 
• The City of Glendale’s Northern Horizon Park north/abutting the property (zoned 
R1-7). 
 
• The City of Glendale’s Brian Anderson Field / Lions Park across 63rd Avenue to the 
east (zoned Parks and Open Space; POS). 
 
• VFW Post 1433 Sandy Coor east/abutting the property (zoned M-1). 
 
• Nunez Contracting yard east/abutting the property (zoned M-1). 
 
• Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) major street/highway along the property’s western boundary. 
 
• There are additional small industrial/commercial uses located across and along 63rd 
Avenue. 
 
• There are residential homes/subdivisions located approximately 600-feet to the east. 
The Property has direct access to both 67th and Maryland Avenues.   
The proposed site plan considers the surrounding context and includes specific design 
measures to address appropriate vehicular and pedestrian access, setbacks, open 
space/amenities, and building locations as well as integration between the VFW Post 1433 
Sandy Coor. We believe the location of the proposed VCP development site plan works well 
with the existing land uses in the area The site is ideally positioned to capitalize on safe and 
convenient public transit access.

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The proposed VCP transitional housing development is consistent with the existing land use 
fabric and provides a nice mix of uses as well as fulfilling an important need for the City and 
larger Veteran’s community.  
Section 3. 
Land Use Plan & Conceptual Site Plan 
 
The proposed conceptual site plan for the Property provides for a small homes community 
which will provide approximately 50 “small homes.” Two (2) of the homes are fully ADA 
accessible. Six (6) of the homes are designed to accommodate families, and the remainder 
would be individual units. The small homes are fully functional with full kitchens and 
bathrooms. The small home community is supported by a “Village Center,” a commercial 
building that provides offices for the support staff, community meeting space, mailbox 
locations, counseling/training rooms and other necessary amenities. The community will 
include options for families along with outdoor spaces which could include a pool or water 
feature for the residents, outdoor gazebo, and plenty of community/interpersonal gathering 
opportunities. The maximum building height proposed is 1-stories or 24 feet.  Based on their 
experience, VCP will provide one (1) parking space per two (2) units, which will amply serve 
the needs of the community. The VCP Village Center will have 20-30 parking spaces for staff 
and visitors. Access to the site will occur off 63rd Avenue, which is proposed to be a gated 
access drive. 
Preliminary Details of Proposed Development: 
Unit Mix –Small Homes 
• 2 (ADA Accessible at 387 sf) 
• 6 (Family units at 352 SF) 
• 42 (Individual units at 270 SF) 
Community Amenities/Services could include: 
• Barbeques 
• Outdoor playgrounds 
• Outdoor dining ramadas 
• Pool or water feature for the residents 
• Gazebo 
• Walking Trails 
• Dog park

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This village will consist of 50 small homes.  Each home is fully functional to support 
independent living with a full kitchen and restroom along with sleeping area.  The 
development consists of: 
• 
(42) individual units designed to sleep one individual; 270 SF.  
• 
(6) family units designed to accommodate up to five individuals; 352 SF. 
• 
(2) ADA units; 387 SF 
The architectural materials are appropriate to the Arizona climate, and the massing of the 
small homes includes both flat and pitched roof designs to add variety to the neighborhood.  
The primary material is stucco with reflective metal sloped roofs and white membrane flat 
roofs. Each unit also has a private, shaded porch, and units are clustered into small enclaves 
to promote sense of community.   
The layout of the small homes are trauma informed, meaning they have taken into 
consideration needs of veterans who often suffer from PTSD and hyper-vigilance.  Access 
points and windows are intentionally placed to avoid site line conflicts.  Houses are stand-
alone to avoid unsettling noises through walls of adjacent units to provide the best privacy 
and security to veterans.  
The colors used on the exterior of the units are representative of the five branches of the 
military.  Colors and building styles are scattered throughout the development to provide 
character and variety. 
An aside: the organization has learned from other villages that most veterans needing full 
ADA amenities are better served through the VA organization or other more suitable 
organizations so the demand in these villages for full ADA units is limited. 
The Village Center provides a central location for support services for village residents.  The 
Village Center has a gathering area for events or trainings, mailboxes for all residents, small 
group meeting or counseling rooms, and office space for staff.  A typically village staff at full 
occupancy consists of an Executive Director, Development Director, Volunteer Manager, five 
Case Managers and a Case Management Director, Operations Director and an After-Care 
Case Manager support.  The Village Center provides wrap-around support to village residents.   
Architecturally, the Village Center is designed to complement the village in both scale and 
architectural finishes.  In this case, the Village Center will have light-colored stucco and 
copper-color metal siding/roofing panels.  Gabled portions of the front façade mimic small 
homes and help to reduce the scale of the commercial/office building to fit the balance of the 
site and neighborhood where they are located.  The front door for visitors is oriented toward 
the street (63rd Ave.) and parking while the primary entrance for village residents is located 
on the opposite side facing the village.  Since most traffic to the Village Center will come from 
the village-side entrance (typically on the back of the building), we consider this the primary 
entrance.

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Exact amenities for each village vary depending on the climate and needs of residents.  
Typically, these include walking trails, shaded outdoor spaces/pavilions, community 
gathering space and, in this case, an outdoor water feature (pool or other type of water 
amenity). Exact needs are yet to be determined but ample space has been provided on-site for 
these features. Often, landscaping is provided to meet city requirements, and over time is 
augmented through donations and support from community resources. Where appropriate, 
we have also provided community garden space in some villages. 
Pedestrian pathways are provided throughout the site with multiple pedestrian corridors 
established to the public streetscape and adjacent properties.  Guest parking is provided 
throughout with gated access for the residents, employees, and their guests.   
The traffic impact for the proposed development compliments and will not derogate from the 
surrounding traffic patterns and will have minimal impact on the surrounding urban 
area/street network.  
With regards to the parking, the objective is to establish parking consistent with the use/user 
which is transitional housing for homeless veterans. The Veterans Community Project will 
coordinate with service providers to provide options for their residents’ transit needs. 
Moreover, the VCP team have built similar communities with parking standards to match 
with no impact. 
Section 4. 
PAD Findings 
1) 
Encourage creative and effective use of land and circulation systems to accommodate changes in 
land development technologies. 
The proposed development is a creative and effective use of this odd-shaped vacant, 
infill land for the expansion of housing and services to support homeless veterans. 
Moreover, providing a transitional housing option for veterans located near public 
transit (i.e., buses), can help mobility for residents and increased ridership for transit. 
2) 
Encourage residential development to provide a mixture of housing types and designs. 
This provision of the PAD recognizes the need for incorporating a unique residential 
type (i.e., small homes community) in the area and addressing the needs of homeless 
veterans, which brings energy to areas of the City in need of investment. The PAD 
zoning standards meet many of the R-4 development standards (see below) with only 
a few slight modifications to fit within this use/urban/odd-shaped infill Property. 
3) 
Encourage innovative development or redevelopment concepts for all land use types to provide a 
greater variety and intensity of uses. 
A primary purpose of the Veterans Community Project PAD is to establish a 
foundation to encourage, assure and maintain a quality small homes community with 
support accessory uses for their residents. Moreover, transitional housing for homeless

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veterans (i.e., small homes) is an important attribute for the City and community at 
large. 
4) 
Provide a process which relates the urban design and scale of project to the unique characteristics 
of the site. 
The proposed small homes community will meet the intent of the City’s Design and 
Development requirements in providing a high standard of building design through 
quality/sustainable materials in an overall sustainable development. The proposed 
development on the Property will require Design Review to ensure quality and 
consistent development theme/integration. The semi-urban nature and adjacency to 
the existing Grand Avenue (U.S. 60 Freeway) is ideally suited for more density of use, 
but not as intense as the underlying industrial zoning. Most importantly, the activation 
of this Property with a residential use will attract new investment and improve safety 
in the area, and ultimately stabilize the area’s tax base for the City of Glendale.  
5) 
Provide a process which relates the urban design and scale of project to the unique characteristics 
of the site. 
The proposed development on the remaining vacant, infill site will be supported by 
adequate utilities, transportation, and drainage. The surrounding area is largely 
developed with existing utilities and infrastructure already in place. The abutting 
streets are more than adequate to accommodate the future traffic with easy. 
6) 
Encourage development that is consistent with the policies and the guidelines established in any 
specific plan and the General Plan. 
The proposed Veterans Community Project PAD is consistent by promoting housing 
options and managing social issues, especially homelessness, enhancing the City of 
Glendale. 
Section 5. 
Permitted Uses 
 
Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, and Prohibited Uses shall comply or as modified by this 
PAD document with the standards listed in Table 2.400-1: Table of Allowed Uses for Multiple 
Residence Districts for the R-4 zoning district under Section 35.2.402 Multiple Residence 
Districts Use Standards and Table 2.600-1: Table of Allowed Uses for Professional Office 
Districts for the G-O zoning district under 35.2.602 Professional Office Use Standards to 
support the VCP residents. See Exhibit 7: Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, and 
Prohibited Uses for reference.

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Section 6. 
Development Standards 
 
Development Standards.  The following development standards serve as the framework for the 
Project and support the level of intensity and building form that best integrates this 
community with surrounding area and roadways. Existing development standards provided 
by Table 2.400-2: Multiple Residence District Development Standards of City of Glendale’s 
Unified Development Code.  
Standard 
Existing (R-4) Development 
Standards 
Veterans Community Project 
PAD  
Proposed Development Standards 
Minimum Lot Area 
(Residential Uses) 
 
2,178 SF 
 
2,178 SF 
Minimum Lot Area 
(Other Uses) 
 
6,000 SF 
 
6,000 SF 
Minimum Width 
(Residential Uses) 
 
N/A 
 
N/A 
Minimum Width 
(Other Uses) 
 
60’ 
 
60’ 
Density 
(Residential Uses) 
 
20 DU /AC 
 
20 DU/AC 
Density 
(Other Uses) 
 
N/A 
 
N/A  
Maximum Building 
Height 
 
48’ 
 
Limit to four story maximum 
48’ 
 
Limit to four story maximum 
Minimum Perimeter 
Setback (Front, Side 
& Rear) 
20 feet, increase 1 foot to 1-foot 
ratio for buildings over 20 feet 
10 feet, increase 1 foot to 1-foot 
ratio for buildings over 20 feet 
Minimum Building 
Separation  
Requirement 
N/A 
Per the City of Glendale Building 
Code.

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Standard 
Existing (R-4) Development 
Standards 
Veterans Community Project 
PAD  
Proposed Development Standards 
Accessory Building 
Requirements 
Section 35.3.203 Accessory 
Building and Structures  
AND 
Section 35.8.00 General 
Provisions of the Unified 
Development Code will regulate 
Both the dwelling units and the 
office are Principle Uses within 
this PAD and shall comply with 
the Minimum Principal Setback 
standard. 
Private Open Space 
100 SF per dwelling unit 
50 SF per dwelling unit 
Public Open Space 
30% exclusive of parking areas 
30% exclusive of parking areas 
Lot Coverage 
50% Maximum 
50% Maximum 
Parking 
Multi-family Parking: 
Studio or 1 Bedroom:  
1 space per unit 
2 or more Bedrooms:  
2 spaces per unit 
1 Designated guest space for 
every 3 units 
 
 
 
1 parking space per residential 
units  
1 parking space per each 500 sq. 
ft. of office space 
 
Parking Spaces 
10’ x 20’ 
9’ x 18’ 
 
 
Screening Walls 
Section 35.4.200 Screening, 
Walls & Fences, of the Unified 
Development Code will regulate 
the applicable screening 
criteria/review. 
For the Perimeter, Section 
35.4.200 Screening,    Walls & 
Fences, of the Unified 
Development Code will regulate 
the applicable screening 
criteria/review. 
 
Internal Screening walls are not 
required.

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Standard 
Existing (R-4) Development 
Standards 
Veterans Community Project 
PAD  
Proposed Development Standards 
 
Parking Garages, 
Canopies/Carports: 
Garages are encouraged. 
 
Complexes larger than 150 
dwelling units are required to 
provide garages for 25% of the 
required parking. 
 
No garages or carports required. 
 
Patios 
75 sq. ft. Minimum 
50 SR per dwelling unit 
(Porches qualify for this 
development standard.) 
Sight Visibility 
Triangle 
Required 
Required per City of Glendale 
Standard Detail G-448R or as 
approved by the City Traffic 
Engineer. 
Driveway Spacing 
300 feet 
150 Feet 
 
 
 
Minor Amendments: 
 
 
A minor amendment to the PAD shall constitute a deviation that 
decreases of any of the following: required setbacks, landscaping, or 
open space and any increases in lot coverage, buildings/walls/fencing 
heights due to grade changes, architectural embellishments, and/or for 
screening purposes by no more than 10%. A minor amendment to the 
PAD shall be reviewed by all affected City departments and agencies 
and shall be approved administratively.

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Section 7. 
Architectural Character 
 
As previously stated, the small homes will have unique/interesting building façades that 
includes the placement of building materials and finishes such as: plank lap siding, smooth 
face CMU, and metal, with an emphasis on fine-grained scale and texture. Outdoor patios or 
porches will be utilized to create a neighborhood environment by encouraging community 
engagement/camaraderie. See Exhibit 4: Conceptual Home Elevations for reference. 
SMALL HOMES - CONCEPTUAL BUILDING ELEVATIONS 
 
 
The overall small homes and Village Center architectural vernacular will be designed to 
function as a cohesive/unique development and will integrate internally in both scale and 
architectural finishes. The Village Center will have light-colored stucco and copper-color 
metal siding/roofing panels. Gabled portions of the front façade mimic small homes and help 
to reduce the scale of the commercial/office building to fit the balance of the site and 
neighborhood where they are located. The front door for visitors is oriented toward the street 
(63rd Ave.) and parking while the primary entrance for village residents is located on the 
opposite side facing the Village. Since most traffic to the Village Center will come from the 
village-side entrance (typically on the back of the building), we consider this the primary 
entrance. See Exhibit 5: Conceptual Office Elevations for reference. 
Village Center - Conceptual Building Elevation

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Section 8. 
Signs Standards 
 
Section 35.4.300 Signage of the Unified Development Code will regulate the applicable 
signage criteria/review, specifically utilizing the C-2 Zoning District’s signage regulations for 
this PAD. 
Section 9. 
Landscaping Requirements 
 
The landscaping within the VCP will be in conformance with the Unified Development Code 
provisions for landscaping, including a variation of planting materials/sizes/quantities along 
the street frontages and in parking areas.  
A low water use plant palette will reflect a lush desert feeling appropriate for the proposed 
development. The use of turf will be provided as needed for areas of activity and where 
appropriate. The landscape design will provide ample shade, variation in color, and variation 
in texture/form. Section 35.4.100 Landscaping of the Unified Development Code for 
Multiple Residence Districts will regulate the applicable landscaping criteria/review. See 
Exhibit 8: Landscaping for Multiple Residence Districts for reference. 
Section 10. 
Vehicular Circulation, Parking & Connectivity 
 
Vehicular Circulation & Parking.  Primary vehicular access to is via 63rd Avenue. 
Upon arrival, residents and guests will be greeted by a landscaped entryway with the main 
“Village Center” building providing offices for the support staff, community meeting space, 
mailbox locations, counseling/training rooms and other necessary amenities. The entryway 
will be gated past the “Village Center” into the private residences. Vehicular access outside 
the site is ideal with easy access going north/south and east and Grand Avenue to traverse 
further north/south and west.  
VCP currently operates in Kansas City and St. Louis, MO, Longmont, CO, and Sioux Falls, 
SD, and is currently developing an additional planned community in Milwaukee, WI.  In 
these Villages, most residents begin their stay without a personal vehicle due to economic 
restraints.   Some residents will acquire a vehicle while residing in the community.  VCP has 
monitored their existing locations over time, and it is a rare occurrence for all veterans to 
possess a personal vehicle within VCP’s Villages.   
With that said, the proposed site plan for this project shows a total of 67 parking spaces, with  
30 spaces directly adjacent to the small homes and 37 spaces available at the Village Center 
parking lot.  Twenty of the 37 spaces at the Village Center are reserved for residents of the 
community. The Village Center parking lot provides an additional 17 spaces for staff 
members, volunteers, and guests.  There are 4 ADA spaces, 2 accommodating the designated 
ADA homes and the remaining 2 ADA spaces available at the Village Center parking lot.

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The resident parking is at 1 parking space per unit.  This ratio conforms with VCP’s historic 
experience.  The proposed parking ratio of 1:500 SF for office-use is above the customary 
requirements of most municipalities, which often enforce parking ratios at 1:1000 SF for 
office-use. The VCP team has presented twice the amount of adequate office parking 
necessary to ensure the Village Center is accessible for visitors and additional onsite staff.  The 
parking allocations proposed for the project site are intended for the specific use of the VCP, 
as well as its context within the surrounding area. 
The site plan presented also refrains from using excessive asphalt and hardscape to deter the 
heat island effect, as well as reducing continuous maintenance for residents and members of 
the organization. In addition, no parking signs may be installed along 63rd Avenue abutting 
the project to make sure no parking occurs along their street frontage.  
In conclusion the vehicular design and parking layout will complement the existing 
infrastructure and supply more than sufficient parking spaces for the life of the project.  
 
Section 11. 
Utilities and Services 
 
Public Utilities and Services Table 
Utility 
Provider 
Water 
City of Glendale 
Sewer 
City of Glendale 
Gas 
Southwest Gas 
Communications 
Cox Communications 
Refuse 
City of Glendale 
Law Enforcement 
City of Glendale 
Fire and Emergency Medical Services 
City of Glendale 
Electric 
APS 
Telephone 
Cox Communications

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Section 12. 
Phasing 
 
The community will be developed in one (1) phase for the proposed 50-small homes and 
support building. 
Section 13. 
Conclusion 
 
The City of Glendale has invested significant infrastructure resources towards encouraging 
and providing sustainable, stable, and long-term housing, and the Veterans Community 
Project assisting homeless veterans to transition to permanent housing fits well towards that 
endeavor. The proposed Veterans Community Project is an infill development that will 
provide a unique residential option/living opportunity offered within this immediate area.  
Moreover, this proposed development will be catalyst for additional sustainable and 
appropriate development/redevelopment in the immediate area in whatever form that may 
take (i.e., residential, retail, office, etc.). 
Veterans Community Project is excited to bring these small homes community development 
to this vacant, urban infill site. Removing a vacant/odd-shaped property (i.e., which is also 
an attractive nuisance) and replacing it with needed transitional housing will help transform 
the area and provide desired accessible homes to veterans. In summation, this proposed 
development will fulfill both the needs of the City of Glendale and the immediate area in 
many ways (i.e., new development, new housing type, reinvestment, quality, increased 
revenue, and greater security) as well as design.

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Exhibits

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Exhibit 1

AERIAL MAP
SUBJECT PROPERTY
N 63RD AVE
W ORANGEWOOD AVE
W MORTEN AVE

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Exhibit 2

EXISTING ZONING MAP
LEGEND
SUBJECT PROPERTY

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Exhibit 3

PROPOSED ZONING MAP
LEGEND
SUBJECT PROPERTY

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Exhibit 4

13'-4"
20'-4"
LIVING SPACE 
RESTROOM 
INDIVIDUAL UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
270 SF
5'-0"
PORCH SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
67 SF
16'-10"
20'-10"
LIVING SPACE 
RESTROOM 
FAMILY UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
352 SF
PORCH SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
84 SF
5'-0"
18'-4"
21'-1"
LIVING SPACE 
RESTROOM 
ADA UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
387 SF
PORCH SQUARE FOOTAGE: 
92 SF
5'-0"
MUNRO
MURPHY
PULLER
PATRIOT
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW2848
PAINT COLOR:
Sherwin Williams SW 2802 
PAINT COLOR:
Sherwin Williams SW2853 
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW2851
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW6244
AIRFORCE
MARINES
COAST GUARD
ARMY
NAVY
SHEET NUMBER
REGISTRATION
Project No.:
Date:
Issued For:
REVISIONS
ARCHITECT
FINKLE+WILLIAMS
ARCHITECTURE
CIVIL
LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURAL
PLUMBING
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
SHEET TITLE
PROJECT TEAM
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR
1/23/2025 2:07:54 PM
23049
01/27/2025
PDP SUBMITTAL
P6
VCP GLENDALE
TINY HOMES
INDIVIDUAL
GRAND / 63RD AVE
HELIX
ENGINEERING, LLC
TBD
STAND
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
PKMR
PKMR
PKMR
PDP FLOOR
PLANS
PKMR
TBD
VCP GLENDALE TINY HOMES INDIVIDUAL
GLENDALE, AZ 85301
1/4" = 1'-0"
1 |  SMALL HOME - INDIVIDUAL UNIT
1/4" = 1'-0"
2 |  SMALL HOME - FAMILY UNIT
1/4" = 1'-0"
3 |  SMALL HOME - ADA UNIT
1/4" = 1'-0"
4 |  SMALL HOME ELEVATIONS
1/4" = 1'-0"
5 |  SMALL HOME AXON
1" = 60'-0"
6 |  SMALL HOME SITE LAYOUT
No.
Date
Description

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Exhibit 5

WEST ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
MP-1
EF-1
MP-2
WD-1
MP-1
EF-1
EF-1
MP-2
MP-2
MP-1
EF-1
EF-1
MP-2
MP-1
EF-1
WD-1
WD-1
MP-1
EF-1
MP-2
EIFS/STUCCO 
COLOR: Light Warm Beige  
WOOD COMPOSITE NEWTECHWOOD 
EUROPEAN STYLE SIDING 
COLOR: Brazilian Ipe 
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, 
ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM 
METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: Matte Black
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, 
ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM 
METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: New Penny
SHEET NUMBER
REGISTRATION
Project No.:
Date:
Issued For:
REVISIONS
ARCHITECT
FINKLE+WILLIAMS
ARCHITECTURE
CIVIL
LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURAL
PLUMBING
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
SHEET TITLE
PROJECT TEAM
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR
1/23/2025 12:14:22 PM
23049
01/27/2025
PDP SUBMITTAL
PDP 3
VCP -
GLENDALE
GRAND / 63RD AVE
HELIX
ENGINEERING, LLC
TBD
STAND
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
PKMR
PKMR
PKMR
COLORED
ELEVATIONS
PKMR
TBD
VCP - GLENDALE
GLENDALE, AZ 85301
ISOMETRIC AXONS
REFERENCE IMAGES
No.
Date
Description

FINISH FLOOR
100' - 0"
T. O. BRICK
122' - 0"
EF-1
G/DS
GL-1
MP-1
G/DS
MP-1
MTL-1
G/DS
MTL-2
MP-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
EF-1
G/DS
MP-1
MP-1
MP-1
G/DS
G/DS
G/DS
G/DS
G/DS
MP-1
MP-1
MP-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
15'-6"
3'-0"
PT-1
MTL-3
MTL-3
MTL-3
MTL-3
FINISH FLOOR
100' - 0"
T. O. BRICK
122' - 0"
EAVE HEIGHT
112' - 10 1/2"
GL-1
GL-1
MP-1
G/DS
MTL-2
MTL-1
MP-2
MP-1
MTL-1
MP-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
MTL-1
MP-1
MP-1
EF-1
G/DS
GL-1
GL-1
MTL-2
MP-1
EF-1
MTL-2
MP-1
G/DS
MTL-2
WD-1
GL-1
FINISH FLOOR
100' - 0"
T. O. BRICK
122' - 0"
EAVE HEIGHT
112' - 10 1/2"
GL-1
MTL-1
G/DS
G/DS
MP-1
MP-1
GALVANIZED STEEL 
FLASHING PAINTED BLACK 
TO FOOTING, TYP. 
MTL-1
MTL-1
G/DS
G/DS
MP-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
MP-1
MP-1
MP-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
MP-1
G/DS
MP-1
MTL-2
MTL-3
MTL-3
MTL-3
MTL-3
EF-1
MTL-3
FINISH FLOOR
100' - 0"
T. O. BRICK
122' - 0"
EAVE HEIGHT
112' - 10 1/2"
PARAPET HEIGHT (L)
114' - 0"
EF-1
WD-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
MTL-1
MP-1
EF-1
MTL-1
G/DS
MP-1
MP-1
MP-1
MTL-2
MTL-1
G/DS-1
MP-2
MTL-1
MTL-2
MP-1
G/DS-1
MP-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
MTL-3
MP-1
GL-1
EF-1
GL-1
GL-1
GL-1
MP-1
G/DS-1
MTL-3
G/DS-1
EXTERIOR MATERIAL LEGEND
EIFS/STUCCO 
COLOR: Light Warm Beige  
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: New Penny
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: Dark Bronze
METAL FLASHING
COLOR: New Penny
METAL COPING
COLOR: Light Warm Beige to match EF-1
METAL FLASHING
COLOR: Dark Bronze
NEWTECHWOOD EUROPEAN STYLE SIDEING 
COLOR: Brazilian Ipe 
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT GLAZING SYSTEM
1" INSULATED SOLARBAN® 70 SOLAR LOW-E Glazing Unit 
COLOR: Dark Bronze Anodized Frames
LIGHT WARM BEIGE TO MATCH EF-1
KYNAR-COATED SHEET METAL GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUTS
COLOR: New Penny
G/DS
PT-1
GL-1
WD-1
MTL-1
MP-1
EF-1
MTL-3
MTL-2
MP-2
WD-1
MP-1
EF-1
MP-2
EIFS/STUCCO 
COLOR: Light Warm Beige  
WOOD COMPOSITE NEWTECHWOOD 
EUROPEAN STYLE SIDING 
COLOR: Brazilian Ipe 
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, 
ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM 
METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: Matte Black
WESTERN STATES; SELF-LOCKING, 
ARCHITECTURAL STANDING SEAM 
METAL PANEL, WIDTH 9.75"
COLOR: New Penny
SHEET NUMBER
REGISTRATION
Project No.:
Date:
Issued For:
REVISIONS
ARCHITECT
FINKLE+WILLIAMS
ARCHITECTURE
CIVIL
LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURAL
PLUMBING
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
SHEET TITLE
PROJECT TEAM
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR
1/23/2025 12:14:20 PM
23049
01/27/2025
PDP SUBMITTAL
PDP 2
VCP -
GLENDALE
GRAND / 63RD AVE
HELIX
ENGINEERING, LLC
TBD
STAND
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
PKMR
PKMR
PKMR
B & W
ELEVATIONS
PKMR
TBD
VCP - GLENDALE
GLENDALE, AZ 85301
SCALE :  3/16" = 1'-0"
PDP 2
2
EAST ELEVATION
SCALE :  3/16" = 1'-0"
PDP 2
1
NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE :  3/16" = 1'-0"
PDP 2
3
SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE :  3/16" = 1'-0"
PDP 2
4
WEST ELEVATION
MATERIAL REFERENCE
No.
Date
Description

SHOWER
96 SF
FLEX
SPACE
79 SF
MECH/ELEC
55 SF
RR
1,473 SF
GREAT
HALL
63 SF
STORAGE
62 SF
DOGWASH
204 SF
KITCHEN/BREAK
RM
136 SF
OFFICE
128 SF
OFFICE
139 SF
OFFICE
181 SF
CONFERENCE
165 SF
OFFICE
111 SF
OFFICE
112 SF
OFFICE
58 SF
RR
78 SF
SHOWER
ROOM
769 SF
LOBBY/VESTIBULE
22 SF
CLOSET
LAUNDRY
55 SF
RR
214 SF
FLEX
SPACE
247 SF
FLEX
SPACE
376 SF
FLEX
SPACE
127 SF
OFFICE
125 SF
OFFICE
128 SF
OFFICE
127 SF
OFFICE
122 SF
OFFICE
131 SF
OFFICE
133 SF
OFFICE
121 SF
KITCHENETTE
59 SF
MECH
576 SF
ADMIN
LOBBY
SHEET NUMBER
REGISTRATION
Project No.:
Date:
Issued For:
REVISIONS
ARCHITECT
FINKLE+WILLIAMS
ARCHITECTURE
CIVIL
LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURAL
PLUMBING
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
SHEET TITLE
PROJECT TEAM
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR
1/23/2025 12:14:14 PM
23049
01/27/2025
PDP SUBMITTAL
PDP 1
VCP -
GLENDALE
GRAND / 63RD AVE
HELIX
ENGINEERING, LLC
TBD
STAND
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
PKMR
PKMR
PKMR
FLOOR PLAN
PKMR
TBD
VCP - GLENDALE
GLENDALE, AZ 85301
SCALE :  3/16" = 1'-0"
PDP 1
1
FLOOR PLAN
No.
Date
Description

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Exhibit 6

GRAND AVENUE
FINKLE + WILLIAMS © 2022
SITE PLAN - CONTEXT
VCP - GLENDALE  | 01/27/2025  |  1" = 50'-0"

AIRFORCE
MARINES
COAST GUARD
ARMY
NAVY
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW2848
PAINT COLOR:
Sherwin Williams SW 2802 
PAINT COLOR:
Sherwin Williams SW2853 
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW2851
PAINT COLOR: 
Sherwin Williams SW6244
ADA
ADA
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
FAM
FAM
FAM
FAM
FAM
FAM
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
SIDEWALK
LANDSCAPE BUFFER
NEIGHBORING CMU WALL - HEIGHT @ 8'-0"
SIDEWALK
LANDSCAPE BUFFER
26'-0"
SIDEWALK
LANDSCAPE BUFFER
INNER 
RADIUS 
@ 30'-0"
FUTURE OUTDOOR AMENITY 
W/ WATER FEATURE
TRASH
TRASH
TRASH
VSS SHED
IND
IND
EMERGENCY FIRE ACCESS 
FINKLE + WILLIAMS © 2022
SITE PLAN - HOUSING LAYOUT
VCP - GLENDALE  | 01/27/2025  |  1" = 30'-0"

4
Aerial Render
5.24.24
VCP Gelendale, AZ

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Exhibit 7

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
Table Of Allowed Uses 
 
 
 
Specific Use Type 
P = Permitted Use 
C = Conditional Use (See “Specific Use 
Conditions by Use Category” After Table) 
X = Prohibited  
SU = Special Use 
R-4 
G-O 
Agriculture Use Category 
Urban Agriculture, 
Noncommercial 
P 
P 
Residential Use Category 
Dwelling, Duplex 
P 
P 
Dwelling, Single-Family 
Attached 
P 
P 
Dwelling, Single-Family 
Detached 
P 
P 
Dwelling, For Rent Community 
P[1] 
P 
Dwelling, Multi-Family 
P 
P 
Dwelling, Live/Work 
P 
P 
Mixed-Use Residential 
P 
P 
Group Care Home 
P 
P 
Residential Care Home 
P 
P 
Residential Care Center 
P 
P

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
Table Of Allowed Uses 
 
 
 
Specific Use Type 
P = Permitted Use 
C = Conditional Use (See “Specific Use 
Conditions by Use Category” After Table) 
X = Prohibited  
SU = Special Use 
R-4 
G-O 
Senior Care, Assisted Living, 
and Memory Care Facilities 
P 
P 
Short-term or Vacation Rental 
P 
X 
Public/Semi-Public Use Category 
Business or Trade School 
X 
P 
Child Care, Center 
P[2] 
P[2] 
Community Playfields and 
Parks 
P 
P 
Community Recreation Center 
P 
P 
Government Offices and Civic 
Buildings 
P 
P 
Place of Worship 
P[1] 
P[1] 
Private Schools, Colleges, and  
Universities; without 
Dormitories 
C 
C 
Private Schools, Colleges, and  
Universities; with Dormitories 
C 
C 
Wireless Facility (Including 
Tower and Supporting 
Facilities) 
P 
P

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
Table Of Allowed Uses 
 
 
 
Specific Use Type 
P = Permitted Use 
C = Conditional Use (See “Specific Use 
Conditions by Use Category” After Table) 
X = Prohibited  
SU = Special Use 
R-4 
G-O 
General Commercial and Professional Office Use Category 
Coffee Shop, Café or Bakery 
X 
P 
Financial Institution 
X 
P[1] 
Hotels, Resort 
X 
(requires SU) 
Medical, Offices and Clinics 
X 
P 
Medical, Urgent Care 
X 
P 
Medical, Hospitals 
X 
P 
Marijuana Dispensary 
X 
P[1] 
Office, Business or 
Professional 
X 
P 
Personal Services 
X 
P[1] 
Restaurant 
X 
P 
Retail, General 
X 
P

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
 
Specific Use Conditions by Use Category 
Residential 
Dwelling, For Rent Community  
 
1. Permitted Density range: 10-14 du/ac. 
 
2. Design Standards 
 
Unless modified within the information below, development of this use type shall comply with the 
provisions of general applicability to that of a Multiple Residence development. 
 
a) Residences within For-Rent-Communities shall be predominately grouped around pedestrian‐
oriented landscaped pathways and courtyards to create a sense of place, and connectivity 
within the greater development. 
 
b) Each For-Rent-Community shall provide a minimum of three (3) architectural styles for the 
residences that are genuinely distinct from another and provide varying rooflines. A minimum 
of three (3) color schemes shall also be used for each architectural style to add variety and 
visual interest to the overall development. 
 
c) Each residence shall feature four-sided detailing including but not limited to masonry, shutters, 
corbels, column details, and gable end detailing, appropriate for the architectural styles of the 
overall development. 
d) The massing of buildings within the development shall include articulated facades and varying 
roof forms. 
 
e) Common open space areas shall be distributed throughout the development in convenient and 
accessible locations for residents to use and enjoy. 
 
f) All residences shall include a private yard enclosed by a 6‐foot fence or wall. 
 
Table Of Allowed Uses 
 
 
 
Specific Use Type 
P = Permitted Use 
C = Conditional Use (See “Specific Use 
Conditions by Use Category” After Table) 
X = Prohibited  
SU = Special Use 
R-4 
G-O 
[1] Specific Use Conditions by Use Category.  
[2] Child Care, Center: Any facility licensed by the Arizona State Department of Health Services in which care and 
supervision for five (5) or more persons is regularly provided for compensation for periods of less than 24-hours per 
day. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, day care for children or adults, and any other non-
residential day care facility licensed by the State of Arizona.

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
g) Minimum common active open space shall be provided at a ratio of 125 SF per bedroom of 
the overall development. Minimum private yard space shall consist of 200 SF for 1 bd units 
and 300 SF for 2 bed units and above. The minimum depth of private yards shall be 8 feet. 
 
h) Individual buildings shall be clustered and oriented toward pedestrian and open space 
pathways, and they shall comply with all applicable building code requirements. Between the 
buildings, will be laid out with sidewalks, landscaping, shading, and a pattern of shared 
common area spaces. The minimum unobstructed sidewalk width shall be five (5) feet in width. 
 
i) 
Primary entrances into each For-Rent-Community shall incorporate enhanced landscaping 
features and alternative paving materials to create a distinct entry feature. 
 
j) 
Perimeter walls, constructed of masonry, will be of a design complementing the existing 
surrounding area while using materials and colors that are consistent with the on-site 
architecture. Walls shall undulate or use pilasters to break up long linear expanses along street 
frontages. 
 
Dwelling, Live/Work  
1. All work activities and spaces shall adhere to the Home Occupations (Class I) Use Conditions: 
a) Is conducted entirely from within the principal residence with no activity or storage in the 
garage or other accessory buildings, or in other outdoor areas, except as allowed below; 
 
b) Is conducted only by a resident or residents of the dwelling unit (no employees other than the 
family), no outside employees visit the site; 
 
c) Does not have any customer traffic or more than one (1) commercial delivery vehicle a day 
coming to the residence related to the home occupation; 
 
d) Produces no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare beyond the boundaries 
of the property; 
 
e) Is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes with 
storage for the use limited to a maximum of five (5) percent of the total floor area and a 
maximum of ten (10) percent of the collective floor area of the garage or accessory building; 
 
f) Has no signs or other exterior evidence of its existence; 
 
g) A valid City sales tax and business license is maintained for business purposes; 
 
h) Activity shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and 
 
i) 
Any parking incidental to the home occupation shall be provided on site. 
 
2. All work activities and spaces shall adhere to the Home Occupations (Class I) Use Conditions: 
 
a) Is conducted entirely from within the principal residence with no activity or storage in the 
garage or other accessory buildings, or in other outdoor areas;

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
b) Is conducted only by a resident or residents of the dwelling unit (no employees other than the 
family), no outside employees visit the site; 
 
c) Does not have any customer traffic or more than one (1) commercial delivery vehicle a day 
coming to the residence related to the home occupation. 
 
3. Except as may be provided by conditional use permit approval in conjunction with a Home Occupation 
(Class II), no accessory use shall include outdoor display or storage of any of the following listed items, 
when such items are visible or emit odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat, or glare, beyond any 
boundary of the lot on which such items are displayed or stored: 
 
a) Any building or landscaping materials. 
 
b) Any machinery, construction trailers, parts, or appliances. 
 
c) Vehicles which are unlicensed, inoperable, or registered to or owned by persons not residing 
on, or the guests of persons residing on the premises. 
 
d) Any other chattel used for or intended for a commercial purpose or ultimate use other than to 
subject premises. 
 
 
 
Mixed Use Residential  
 
1. Mixed-use residential uses shall be located in the same building and shall include residential uses in 
conjunction with retail sales or retail services or office uses, as described in provision 9 below. 
 
2. Mixed use residential development shall only be permitted on parcels abutting arterial or collector 
roadways. 
 
3. Non-residential uses shall be limited to the floor(s) of the building below the residential use, or adjacent 
to ground floor residential uses. 
 
4. At least fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the mixed-use residential building shall be for 
residential uses. 
 
5. The maximum residential density shall be the same as applies in the zoning district where the 
development is located. 
 
6. Ground-floor residential uses fronting a public street or walkway, where present, shall be separated 
from the street by landscaping, steps, porches, grade changes, and/or low ornamental fences or walls 
in order to create a private yard area between the sidewalk and the front door. 
 
7. The aggregate of the non-residential use or uses shall be no greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) 
square feet in gross floor area. 
 
8. The total number of required off-street parking spaces for a mixed-use residential development shall 
be equal to the sum of the required parking for each use as if provided separately.

Veterans Community Project | Allowed Uses 
 
 
9. The residential and non-residential uses permitted within a mixed-use residential development are as 
provided by the zoning district where the mixed-use development is located, with the following 
additions: 
 
a) Coffee Shop, Café or Bakery 
 
b) Financial Institution 
 
c) Office, Business or Professional 
 
d) Personal Services 
 
e) Retail, General 
 
f) Any other non-residential use listed under the Allowed Land Use Table shall require a 
Conditional Use Permit. 
 
 
 
Group Care Homes  
 
To permit the establishment of group homes in residential neighborhoods, while preserving the residential 
character of the community. 
 
1. Definitions 
 
Residential Care Home: A residential home suitable for accommodating six (6) to ten (10) adults or 
minor children with disabilities or who are minors without disabilities. This definition shall include those 
residences that are licensed by the State of Arizona, including but not limited to assisted living homes 
and sober living homes or awarded an Oxford House Charter, but shall not include any group living 
arrangement for unrelated individuals who are not disabled, including but not limited to 
halfway/correctional/sex offender transitional facilities or shelter care facilities for people at risk.  
 
Residential Care Center: A facility suitable for accommodating eleven (11) or more adults or minor 
children with disabilities or who are minors without disabilities. This definition shall include those 
residences that are licensed by the State of Arizona, including but not limited to assisted living homes 
and sober living homes or awarded an Oxford House Charter, but shall not include any group living 
arrangement for unrelated individuals who are not disabled, including but not limited to 
halfway/correctional/sex offender transitional facilities or shelter care facilities for people at risk.  
 
Group Care Facility: A residential home for two or more unrelated individuals under supervised care 
and/or treatment (including but not limited to those that have been adjudicated (i.e. placed by court-
order), beyond that which would be provided in the confines of a traditional residential setting, who do 
not qualify as a Residential Care Home or Residential Care Center, in which living facilities and sleeping 
rooms are provided; and which may provide select services, such as, but not limited to, meals, services 
to promote emotional support, life skills development and/or employment training. This shall include 
halfway/correctional/sex offender transitional facilities or shelter care facilities for people at risk. 
 
2. Notwithstanding the definition of “Family” (1) An individual or any number of persons related by 
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together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit, or (2) A group of not more than five (5) 
persons, who need not be related, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit; 
 
Homes of six or fewer persons receiving special care on a 24-hour-per-day basis for 
physical, mental, or developmental disabilities shall be considered a single-family residence 
for the purposes of this title. The limitation of six or fewer persons does not include the 
operator or members of the operator's family or staff. 
 
3. Group Care Facility may be permitted in the proposed zoning district subject to obtaining a 
Conditional Use Permit and showing compliance with the requirements of this subsection. 
 
 
Requirements: 
 
a) All establishments must obtain a business license as well as a certificate of occupancy as 
required by City building codes. 
 
b) If State licensing is required, proof of such licensure shall be provided to the Planning Division 
within the Development Services Department. 
 
c) No such home or center shall be located on a lot with a property line within 1,200 feet of 
another such residential care home, residential care center or group care facility. 
 
d) The establishment must meet the minimum off-street parking requirements as set forth in the 
designated zoning district. 
 
e) An individual required to register as a sex offender and classified as a Level II or Level III 
community risk (intermediate to high risk) is not permitted to live in a residential care home or 
residential care center. 
 
f) An administrative record of each Residential Care Home, Residential Care Center or Group 
Care Facility shall be maintained with the Planning Division within the Development Services 
Department. 
 
g) The City reserves the right to revoke authorization to operate. 
 
4. Disability accommodation. 
 
A disability accommodation from a development standard or separation requirement in association with 
a Residential Care Home or Facility shall not be authorized unless the Board of Adjustment shall find 
upon sufficient evidence all of the following: 
 
a) The requested accommodation is requested by or on the behalf of one (1) or more individuals 
with a disability protected under Federal and Arizona Fair Housing Laws (42 U.S.C. § 3600 et 
seq. and A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq.); 
 
b) The requested accommodation is necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal 
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c) The standard or requirement unduly restricts the opportunity for a person with a disability from 
finding adequate housing within the City of Glendale; 
 
d) The requested accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature and purpose of the 
UDC of the City of Glendale; 
 
e) The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on 
the city, as "undue financial or administrative burden" is defined in Federal or Arizona fair 
housing laws (42 U.S.C. § 3600 et seq. and A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq.) and interpretive case 
law; 
 
i. The profitability or financial hardship of the owner/service provider of a facility shall 
not be considered in determining whether to grant a disability accommodation. 
 
ii. The requested accommodation must comply with all applicable building and fire codes. 
 
iii. The requested accommodation must not, under the specific facts of the application, 
result in a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or substantial physical 
damage to the property of others. 
 
iv. The requested accommodation shall be made in any form, however, upon receipt, the 
City may require the requestor to comply with the procedures ordinarily followed, 
including the submittal of an application, including the required fee, as published in the 
fee schedule, and comply with all public notification requirements. 
 
5. Where legally required, the Residential Care Home or Facility is licensed by, certified by, approved 
by, registered with, or under contract with a Federal, State, or local government and evidence of such 
is provided to the Planning Department within sixty (60) days of approval of the Planning Department; 
 
6. No exterior change which would alter its residential character shall be made to the exterior of the 
building(s) and the grounds; 
 
7. The location of the Residential Care Home or Facility has been approved by the Planning Department; 
and 
 
8. An administrative record of each Residential Care Home or Facility shall be maintained with the 
Planning Department. 
 
Public and Semi-Public 
 
Place of Worship  
 
All vehicular access to the facility shall be onto an arterial or collector road. 
 
1. Wherever an off-street parking area is adjacent to a residential use, a continuous obscuring wall, fence 
and/or landscaped area at least six (6) feet in height shall be provided.

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Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities; with or without Dormitories  
 
1. Located at the intersection of two (2) collector streets or fronting or siding on an arterial street. 
 
Wireless Communication Facility (Including Tower and Supporting Facilities) 
 
The intent of the following development standards is to improve the design and placement of new wireless 
communication facilities (WCF) in order to reduce the impact on the visual and aesthetic character of the 
community. The standards are designed to: Encourage the use of concealment technology; minimize the 
construction of new towers through the promotion of co-location on existing WCF, buildings or other 
structures; ensure continuous maintenance of WCF and enforce the timely removal of any unused or outdated 
facilities; and regulate the use of temporary WCF. A WCF may be concealed, disguised or visible. As 
described below, each type of WCF has specific development standards, approval processes, and design 
guidelines based upon whether they are new structures or being co-located. 
 
1. Concealed Wireless Communication Facilities. Concealed WCF used by a governmental agency for 
public safety purposes may be permitted in all zoning districts and are not regulated by these provisions 
of the UDC. Other Concealed WCF are permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following 
standards: 
 
a) Concealed WCF on non-residentially zoned properties adjacent to residentially zoned 
properties: 
 
i. Concealed WCF are permitted on non-residentially zoned property that is adjacent to 
residentially zoned properties, except if a concealed WCF does not uphold the 
following criteria: 
 
1. The consistency of the request with the context of the surrounding area; 
 
2. The design of a disguised WCF must be compatible with the architectural 
character and natural features of the site or development; 
 
3. The placement of the WCF on the lot or parcel and its potential effect on 
expanding existing or developing future land uses; 
 
4. The measures taken to reduce the visual impact, bulk or clutter on the 
surrounding area; 
 
5. The cumulative effect that existing WCF in the vicinity of the site may have on 
the request; 
 
6. Consistency with the design standards. 
 
ii. The following information shall be submitted upon application for a conditional use 
permit for a WCF: 
 
1. A site plan identifying the proposed location and height of the WCF;

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2. Elevations of the proposed WCF including details on the monopole or structure 
and attached antennae and equipment, accessory buildings, ground-mounted 
cabinets and equipment, and screening structures or materials; 
 
3. A statement on the capacity of the proposed WCF to allow collocation with 
other wireless communication providers; and 
 
4. The location and height of all WCF located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius 
of the site. 
 
b) Concealed WCF on residentially zoned properties: 
 
i. Public/semi-public spaces—Concealed WCF are permitted on residentially zoned 
property that is designated or used for public or semi-public spaces such as, but not 
limited to, schools, churches, golf courses, parks or government facilities. If a concealed 
WCF does not uphold the following criteria: 
 
1. The consistency of the request with the context of the surrounding area; 
 
2. The design of a disguised WCF must be compatible with the architectural 
character and natural features of the site or development; 
 
3. The placement of the WCF on the lot or parcel and its potential effect on 
expanding existing or developing future land uses; 
 
4. The measures taken to reduce the visual impact, bulk or clutter on the 
surrounding area; 
 
5. The cumulative effect that existing WCF in the vicinity of the site may have on 
the request; 
 
6. Consistency with the design standards.  
 
ii. The following information shall be submitted upon application for a conditional use 
permit for a WCF: 
 
1. A site plan identifying the proposed location and height of the WCF; 
 
2. Elevations of the proposed WCF including details on the monopole or structure 
and attached antennae and equipment, accessory buildings, ground-mounted 
cabinets and equipment, and screening structures or materials; 
 
3. A statement on the capacity of the proposed WCF to allow collocation with 
other wireless communication providers; and 
 
4. The location and height of all WCF located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius 
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iii. Open space residential tracts—Concealed WCF are permitted in tracts within 
residential subdivisions that are zoned or platted for open space or retention areas, 
subject to obtaining a conditional use permit. 
 
c) Bulk requirements. The standards governing the building height, lot coverage, building and 
perimeter setbacks are regulated by the underlying zoning district. When there is more than 
one underlying zoning district, the more restrictive regulations shall apply. 
 
d) Design guidelines. A site plan must be approved by the Planning Department demonstrating that 
the proposed WCF meets the definition of "concealed." Site plans for concealed WCF must 
demonstrate the following in order to be approved: 
 
i. The antenna is fully enclosed, screened or obscured so that it is not visible at all or, if 
visible, it is not recognizable as a WCF to a casual observer; and 
 
ii. The antenna does not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the building or structure 
to which it is attached; and 
 
iii. The underlying zoning district must allow the structure being utilized to support the 
antenna and the support structure; and 
 
iv. The concealed WCF and its support structure shall comply with the setback 
requirements of the underlying zoning district; and 
 
v. The support equipment is located entirely within an equipment enclosure that is 
architecturally compatible with the surrounding area and completely screened from 
view; and 
 
vi. A WCF concealed as a flagpole shall be required to fly a flag in compliance with the 
accepted protocol for the type of flag flown. The flag and pole shall be visible from 
the building entrances used by the public. The diameter of the pole structure must not 
exceed twenty-four (24) inches; and 
 
vii. The installation of a concealed WCF should be done in a manner that minimizes the 
removal of mature vegetation or the disturbance of natural desert vegetation. 
 
2. Disguised Wireless Communication Facilities. Disguised WCF used by a governmental agency for public 
safety purposes are permitted in all zoning districts and are not regulated by these provisions of the 
UDC. Other disguised WCF are permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following standards: 
 
a) Disguised WCF on City Owned Property adjacent to residentially zoned properties: 
 
i. Disguised WCF on City Owned Property adjacent to residentially zoned properties 
shall be subject to obtaining a conditional use permit. 
 
b) Bulk requirements. The standards governing lot coverage and perimeter setbacks are regulated 
by the underlying zoning district. When there is more than one underlying zoning district, the 
more restrictive regulations shall apply. In addition, disguised WCF must comply with the 
following:

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i. Maximum height—Sixty-five (65) feet in height from natural grade to the highest point 
of the pole or support structure for all disguised WCF except for monocactus, which 
shall be limited to forty-five (45) feet in height to the top of the structure. A co-located 
disguised WCF shall be limited to eighty feet (80) in height. 
 
ii. Required setbacks—The following minimum setbacks are required for disguised WCF: 
 
1. From an adjoining property zoned for residential purposes: 
 
a. Disguised WCF—Except as described below, a minimum one hundred 
fifty (150) foot setback is required from an adjoining property zoned 
for residential purposes. For purposes of this standard, land uses that 
are permitted in residential zoning districts, including those that are 
designated for public spaces such as, but not limited to, schools, 
churches, golf courses, parks or government facilities are considered 
"residential purposes." The setback may be reduced to fifty (50) feet 
from a property that is zoned for residential purposes subject to 
obtaining a conditional use permit.  
 
b. WCF co-locating on public utilities (not located on City owned 
property) — Except as described below, a minimum one hundred fifty 
(150) foot setback is required from another property zoned or used 
for residential purposes. The setback from a property that is zoned 
for residential purposes may be reduced to a lesser distance or 
eliminated subject to administrative review and pursuant to Arizona 
Revised Statutes, Title 11, Chapter 13-Wireless Structures and 
Facilities, or its successor statutes, if any. 
 
2. From an adjoining property that is zoned for commercial or industrial purposes: 
No setback required except for any required perimeter landscape setback 
standards. 
 
3. Streets: A minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from all public and private 
rights-of-way or accessways, unless being located on a previously existing 
public utility pole or if a greater setback is required by the underlying zoning. 
 
4. Support structures or signs: The setbacks for any structure that is supporting a 
disguised WCF must comply with the setback requirements of the underlying 
zoning district. 
 
iii. Restrictions on development in residential zoning districts—Disguised WCF are 
permitted on residentially zoned properties subject to compliance with the above noted 
bulk requirements and as follows: 
 
1. Public/semi-public spaces—Disguised WCF are permitted on residentially 
zoned property that are designated for public or semi-public spaces such as, 
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2. Open space residential tracts—Disguised WCF are permitted in tracts within 
residential subdivisions that are zoned or platted for open space or retention 
areas, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit. 
 
c) Design guidelines. A site plan must be approved by the Development Services Department 
demonstrating that the proposed WCF meets the definition of "disguised." The following minimum 
specifications shall apply to these types of disguised WCF: 
 
i. Monopalms: A monopalm must meet the following design guidelines: 
 
1. All monopalms must be anatomically correct and contain a minimum of 55 palm 
fronds. 
 
2. The antenna array shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches from the 
structure to which it is attached. 
 
3. The entire length of the antenna must be disguised by the palm fronds. 
 
4. The pole structure must be built of steel or fiberglass and clad with faux bark. 
The faux bark shall start at the base of the pole and continue to the height of 
the first palm frond attachment. The balance of the pole structure and the 
attachments must be painted to blend with the palm fronds. 
 
5. The diameter of the pole structure must not exceed twenty-six (26) inches at 
its widest point. 
 
6. All cables must be concealed within the pole structure. 
 
7. Microwave dishes shall be limited to one (1) square foot in size and must be 
concealed within the trimmed leaf cluster (often referred to as the "pineapple") 
of the monopalm or within the palm fronds. 
 
8. The trimmed leaf cluster shall be mounted directly below the palm fronds and 
shall be painted to blend with the pole structure. 
 
9. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each monopalm. 
 
10. No climbing pegs are permitted on the pole structure. 
 
11. The installation of a monopalm should be done in a manner that minimizes the 
removal of mature vegetation. 
 
ii. Monocactus: A monocactus must meet the following design guidelines: 
 
1. The structure must be built of steel or fiberglass and clad with faux finish that 
starts at the base of the pole and continues to the top of the structure. 
 
2. The diameter of the pole structure must not exceed thirty (30) inches at its 
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3. All antenna and cables must be concealed within the pole structure. 
 
4. The number and size of any "arms" must be sized to be proportional to the 
height of the monocactus. 
 
5. No microwave dishes are permitted. 
 
6. No climbing pegs are permitted on the pole structure. 
 
7. The installation of a monocactus should be done in a manner that minimizes the 
removal of mature vegetation or the disturbance of natural desert vegetation. 
To ensure compliance, the following shall be done: 
 
8. If required by the Planning Department, a plant inventory of the monocactus 
and equipment enclosure or shelter site (if no enclosure is used) and a re-
vegetation/salvage plan shall be submitted and approved at the time of site 
plan review; and 
 
9. Any trenching or site disturbance shall be re-vegetated to match the existing 
or natural vegetation, and 
 
10. No protected plant species shall be disturbed during construction unless re-
vegetated as part of an approved salvage plan. 
 
iii. Monopine or Broadleaf tree: A monopine or broadleaf tree must meet the following 
design guidelines: 
 
1. The pole structure must be built of steel or fiberglass and clad with faux bark. 
The faux bark shall start at the base of the pole and continue to the height of 
the first branch attachment. The balance of the pole structure and the 
attachments must be painted to blend with the branches. 
 
2. The diameter of the pole structure must not exceed thirty-six (36) inches at the 
base and shall taper to no greater than twenty-eight (28) inches at the top of 
the pole structure. 
 
3. All cables must be concealed within the pole structure. 
 
4. The branches must: 
 
a. Be constructed to a density of 2.5 branches for each one vertical foot 
of pole, and 
 
b. Start attachment at no greater than fifteen (15) feet above finished 
grade and continue to the top of the pole, and

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c. Be a minimum of eight (8) feet long around the circumference of the 
lower level and shall taper appropriately as the branches progress 
upwards. 
 
5. The entire length of all antenna and their attaching apparatus shall be 
disguised by the branches and the antenna array shall not extend more than 
thirty (30) inches from the structure to which it is attached. 
 
6. Microwave dishes shall be limited to one (1) square foot in size and must be 
painted the same shade of green as the branches. The attaching apparatus 
must also be painted the same shade of green as the branches. 
 
7. No more than four (4) microwave dishes are permitted on each Monopine or 
Broadleaf tree. 
 
8. No climbing pegs are permitted on the pole structure. 
 
9. The installation of a monopine or broadleaf tree should be done in a manner 
that minimizes the removal of mature vegetation. 
 
iv. Ball field light poles: WCF may be added to legally existing or proposed ball field 
light poles in compliance with the following design guidelines: 
 
1. The maximum allowable width of an antenna array is four (4) feet. 
 
2. The antenna array shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches from the 
structure to which it is attached. 
 
3. The maximum allowable length of each antenna is ten (10) feet. 
 
4. The diameter of the pole structure must not exceed thirty-six (36) inches. 
 
5. The addition of a WCF to a ball field light must not increase the height of the 
light structure by more than ten (10) feet. 
 
6. All cables must be concealed within the pole structure. 
 
7. Microwave dishes shall be limited to two (2) square feet in size. 
 
8. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each ball field light 
pole. 
 
9. All microwave dishes, antennas, and attaching apparatus must be painted to 
match the ball field light pole. 
 
10. The installation of ball field light poles should be done in a manner that 
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v. Water towers/tanks: WCF incorporated into water towers or water tanks must meet 
the following design guidelines: 
 
1. The maximum allowable width of an antenna array is four (4) feet. 
 
2. The antenna shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches from the structure 
to which it is attached. 
 
3. The maximum allowable length of each antenna array is ten (10) feet. 
 
4. The addition of a WCF must not increase the height of the water tower/tank 
structure. 
 
5. All cables must be concealed within the support structure or fully enclosed 
within a cable shroud. 
 
6. Microwave dishes shall be limited to two (2) square feet in size. 
 
7. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each water tower or 
water tank. 
 
8. All microwave dishes, antennas, cable shrouds and attaching apparatus must 
be painted to match the water tower or water tank. 
 
9. The installation of a water tower or water tank should be done in a manner 
that minimizes the removal of mature vegetation. 
 
vi. Existing public utility poles: It is encouraged that WCF be added to existing public 
utility poles, subject to the following design guidelines: 
 
1. Twelve kilovolt (12 kv) utility poles: 
 
a. The antenna shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the 
structure to which it is attached. 
 
b. The maximum allowable length of all antenna added to a twelve 
kilovolt (12 kv) utility pole is ten (10) feet. 
 
c. The addition of a WCF to an existing public utility pole must not 
increase the height of the public utility pole by more than ten (10) feet. 
 
d. All cables must be concealed within the public utility pole or a cable 
shroud. 
 
e. Microwave dishes shall be limited to two (2) square feet in size. 
 
f. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each public 
utility pole.

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g. All microwave dishes, antennas, cable shrouds and attaching 
apparatus must be painted to match the public utility pole. 
 
2. Sixty-nine kilovolts (69 kv) or larger utility poles or lattice-type tower 
structures: 
 
a. The maximum allowable width of an antenna array is four (4) feet. 
 
b. The antenna array shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches from 
the structure to which it is attached. 
 
c. The maximum allowable length of each antenna is ten (10) feet. 
 
d. The addition of a WCF to an existing public utility pole must not 
increase the height of the public utility pole by more than ten (10) feet. 
 
e. All cables must be concealed within the public utility pole or a cable 
shroud. 
 
f. Microwave dishes shall be limited to two (2) square feet in size. 
 
g. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each public 
utility pole. 
 
h. All microwave dishes, antennas, cable shrouds and attaching 
apparatus must be painted to match the public utility pole. 
 
3. Visible Wireless Communication Facilities. Visible WCF used by a governmental agency for public 
safety purposes are permitted in all zoning districts and are not regulated by these provisions of the 
UDC. All other visible WCF are permitted in the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts, except for 
the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts, and must comply with the following standards: 
 
a) Bulk requirements. The standards governing lot coverage and perimeter setbacks are regulated 
by the underlying zoning district. When there is more than one underlying zoning district, the 
more restrictive regulations shall apply. In addition, visible WCF must comply with the following: 
 
i. Maximum height—Eighty-five (85) feet from natural grade to the highest point of pole 
or fifteen (15) feet higher than the height of the top of the building to which it is 
mounted. 
 
ii. Required setbacks—The following setbacks are required: 
 
1. From another property zoned for residential purposes: A minimum of three 
hundred (300) feet setback is required. For purposes of this standard, land 
uses that are permitted in those residential zoning districts, including those that 
are designated for public spaces such as, but not limited to, schools, churches, 
golf courses, parks or government facilities shall be considered "residential 
purposes." For City owned property, exclusive of right-of-ways or public utility 
easements, a minimum three hundred (300) foot setback is required from any

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adjoining property zoned for residential purposes. This setback shall be 
increased by twenty (20) feet for every five (5) foot increase in height above 
sixty-five (65) feet up to the maximum allowed height. 
 
2. From an adjoining property that is zoned for commercial or industrial purposes: 
No setback required except for any required perimeter landscape setback 
standards. 
 
3. Streets: A minimum setback of seventy-five (75) feet from all public and 
private rights-of-way or accessways, unless a greater setback is required by 
the underlying zoning. 
 
b) Design guidelines. A site plan must be approved by the Planning Department demonstrating that 
the proposed visible WCF meets the following minimum specifications: 
 
i. The maximum allowable width of an antenna array is four (4) feet. 
 
ii. The antenna array shall not extend more than thirty (30) inches from the structure to 
which it is attached. 
 
iii. The maximum allowable length of each antenna array is ten (10) feet. 
 
iv. The diameter of the pole structure must not exceed forty (40) inches. 
 
v. All antenna cables must be concealed within the pole structure or a cable shroud. 
 
vi. Microwave dishes shall be limited to two (2) square feet in size and must be painted 
the same color as the Visible WCF. 
 
vii. No more than two (2) microwave dishes are permitted on each visible WCF pole. 
 
viii. All microwave dishes, antennas, cable shrouds and attaching apparatus must be 
painted to match the visible WCF. 
 
ix. Antennae mounted on the side of a building shall be permitted subject to the following 
provisions: 
 
1. The antenna must not extend above the existing profile of the building or 
project more than twelve (12) inches from the building face. 
 
2. The antenna shall be integrated into the building design in a manner that 
respects the architectural style and coloring of the structure, considers the 
context and placement of the antenna on the structure, and minimizes its visual 
impact. 
 
3. Requests to exceed the established building profile shall be subject to securing 
a conditional use permit when demonstrated that the architectural element to 
which the antennae are attached is integrated with and in proportion to the 
building design.

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x. The installation of a visible WCF should be done in a manner that minimizes the removal 
of mature vegetation or the disturbance of natural desert vegetation. To ensure 
compliance, the following shall be done: 
 
1. If required by the Planning Department, a plant inventory of the WCF and 
equipment enclosure or shelter site (if no enclosure used) and a re-
vegetation/salvage plan shall be submitted and approved at the time of site 
plan review; and 
 
2. Any trenching or site disturbance shall be re-vegetated to match the existing 
or natural vegetation, and 
 
3. No protected plant species shall be disturbed during construction unless re-
vegetated as part of an approved salvage plan. 
 
4. Equipment enclosures, support equipment and structures. WCF include different types and sizes of 
support equipment and accessory structures needed to accommodate each antenna. No site plan for a 
WCF shall be approved unless the following standards can be met: 
 
a) Not permitted—An equipment enclosure and all support equipment must not be located within 
the required perimeter landscape setback(s) of a development. 
 
b) Equipment enclosure—The following standards apply to equipment enclosures: 
 
i. Maximum area shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet. 
 
ii. Shall be screened primarily by an eight (8) foot decorative solid block or masonry 
perimeter wall. Less than five percent (5%) of each wall facade may be constructed 
of alternative materials, including see through materials, as approved by the Planning 
Department when deemed to be appropriate for security purposes. 
 
iii. All entry gates visible from public streets or accessways shall be constructed of sight-
obscuring material approved by the Planning Department. 
 
c) Equipment shelter—The following standards apply to equipment shelters: 
 
i. Maximum area shall not exceed three hundred and sixty (360) square feet. 
 
ii. Maximum height permitted is twelve (12) feet, to be measured from finished grade or 
roof-top elevation of a supporting structure. Below grade shelters are permitted. 
 
iii. No perimeter screening is required for equipment shelters not serving antennae 
attached to public utility poles if all equipment and wiring is fully enclosed within the 
shelter. 
 
iv. Equipment shelters serving antennae attached to public utility poles must be enclosed 
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v. An equipment shelter shall not be located closer to an abutting street than the principal 
building on the lot or parcel. 
 
d) Ground-mounted cabinets—Ground-mounted cabinets shall comply with the following: 
 
i. Maximum area shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet for a single wireless 
communication provider or six hundred (600) square feet for multiple wireless 
communication providers. 
 
ii. Maximum height permitted is eight (8) feet, to be measured from finished grade 
elevation. 
 
iii. Ground-mounted cabinets that are visible from a public street or accessway must be 
located within an equipment enclosure, equipment shelter or enclosed building. 
 
iv. Ground-mounted cabinets are not permitted to be constructed within the front yard 
setback of a residential zoning district. 
 
e) Other screening allowances—If the support equipment is screened from view from a public street 
or accessway, alley, or adjacent property by a permanent perimeter or interior wall, fence or 
structure that is permanent, no separate wall is needed around the equipment enclosure. 
 
f) Illumination—Equipment enclosures or shelters shall not be externally illuminated unless required 
by Federal regulations. 
 
g) Noise level—The average noise level of the support equipment, measured at any property line 
that is zoned or used for residential purposes, must not exceed fiftyfive dB (Ldn) when measured 
on an "a weighted" sound level meter and according to the procedures of the Environmental 
Protection Agency. 
 
5. Co-location. The co-location of WCF on a site or structure is encouraged. Before building permits can 
be issued for co-location, the following must be submitted to or approved by the Planning Department: 
 
a) Written authorization from the owner of the structure for the telecommunication service provider 
to attach additional antennas, and 
 
b) The site plan approved for the original WCF must be amended to reflect any additional 
antennae, change in support structure or expanded area for support equipment before the 
issuance of permits. 
 
When a change to the original WCF or a co-location on an existing WCF results in the structure 
no longer being able to comply with either the concealed or disguised designation, the entire 
WCF must meet the development standards for the more intensive use. 
The Development Services Director or designee shall make a determination as to whether a 
facility under review, including proposed co-locations, would result in a change in its designation 
in the event of a dispute. An appeal of the determination made by the Development Services 
Director or designee can be filed for consideration by the Board of Adjustment.

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6. Standards for the use of "cell on wheels" (COWs) apparatus. There are instances in which portable self-
contained cell sites, called COWs, are needed on a temporary or emergency basis. The following 
minimum standards shall apply to the use of COWs: 
 
a) A temporary use permit shall be approved by the Development Services Director or designee 
for the use of COWs in any zoning district. 
 
b) COWs shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from the property line of a property that 
is zoned or used for residential purposes. 
 
c) COWs are permitted on tandem axel utility trailers with a maximum width of ten (10) feet and 
length of twenty-four (24) feet. 
 
d) Permitted power sources. 
 
i. A whisper quiet generator or other utility source shall be used that emits an average 
noise level, measured at any property line that is zoned or used for residential 
purposes, that does not exceed fifty-five dB (Ldn) when measured on an "a weighted" 
sound level meter, according to the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Director or designee. 
 
ii. Use of on-site utility services must be approved by the Planning Department. 
 
e) No space or spaces needed to meet the required parking standards for a development site 
shall be taken by the placement of COWs. 
 
f) Special events—A temporary use permit issued for the use of COWs for a special event shall 
comply with the following standards: 
 
i. The approval shall not exceed a length of fifteen (15) consecutive days (excluding 
installation and removal). 
 
ii. There shall be no more than four temporary use permits for COWs per carrier issued 
per event per calendar year. 
 
iii. No primary use needs to be existing on a site in order for a temporary use permit to 
be issued for COWs serving a special event. 
 
g) WCF installation/repairs—A temporary use permit issued for the use of COWs during the 
installation of a new WCF or while repairs are being done on an existing WCF shall comply 
with the following standards: 
 
i. The approval shall not exceed a length of sixty (60) consecutive days (excluding 
installation and removal). 
 
ii. There shall be no more than one temporary use permit issued for the use of COWS for 
other than special events per site each calendar year.

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iii. A one-time extension of the original temporary use permit of up to sixty (60) 
consecutive days (excluding installation and removal) may be approved by the 
Development Services Director or designee upon a showing that the proposed 
installation or repairs are actively progressing. 
 
7. Fiber Installation. See City of Glendale Engineering Design Standards for fiber design and construction 
requirements. 
 
8. Plan review. A plan must be approved or amended by the Planning Department to reflect any 
additional antennae, microwave dishes, or attaching apparatus or a change in support structure or 
expanded area for support equipment. A site plan amendment is not needed to make changes to 
equipment that is fully enclosed within an equipment shelter that was included on a previous site plan 
approval. No site plan for a new or amended WCF shall be approved unless the support equipment is 
located entirely within an equipment enclosure or equipment shelter that is architecturally compatible 
with the surrounding area. 
 
9. Standards for replacement of existing wireless communication facilities. Replacement of all or parts of 
a legally existing WCF (concealed, disguised, or visible) shall be permitted as a matter of right when 
the new WCF is in compliance with the previous zoning or conditional use permit approval or the above 
listed standards. For purposes of this provision "existing" shall mean that the pole or structure was taken 
down not more than ninety (90) days prior to the issuance of permits for the replacement monopole or 
new antennae. To minimize ground disturbance, antennae structures would be considered replacements 
if they are located within a ten (10) foot radius of the original antennae structure. A new antennae 
structure being built beyond the ten (10) foot radius from an existing WCF would be permitted only 
upon obtaining all of the necessary approvals required for a conditional use permit. 
 
10. Discontinuation of use. The use of any part of a WCF, including, but not limited to, a communication 
monopole, antennae, or support equipment, that has been discontinued for a period of ninety (90) 
calendar days shall be removed from the site unless a conditional use permit is secured. 
 
11. Conditional use permit approval standards. Requests for conditional use permits, when needed, shall 
be reviewed in accordance and consideration shall also be given to each of the following: 
 
a) The consistency of the request with the context of the surrounding area; 
 
b) The design of a disguised WCF must be compatible with the architectural character and natural 
features of the site or development; 
 
c) The placement of the WCF on the lot or parcel and its potential effect on expanding existing or 
developing future land uses; 
 
d) The measures taken to reduce the visual impact, bulk or clutter on the surrounding area; 
 
e) The cumulative effect that existing WCF in the vicinity of the site may have on the request; 
 
f) Consistency with the design standards. 
 
g) The following information shall be submitted upon application for a conditional use permit for a 
WCF:

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i. A site plan identifying the proposed location and height of the WCF; 
 
ii. Elevations of the proposed WCF including details on the monopole or structure and 
attached antennae and equipment, accessory buildings, ground-mounted cabinets and 
equipment, and screening structures or materials; 
 
iii. A statement on the capacity of the proposed WCF to allow collocation with other 
wireless communication providers; and 
 
iv. The location and height of all WCF located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of the 
site. 
 
h) Required parking. None. If an existing parking space for another use is used by one or more 
wireless communication providers for maintaining an on-site WCF, it is considered a dual use 
parking space. 
 
i) 
Site access. Vehicular or pedestrian access that is used exclusively for the periodic maintenance 
of a WCF does not need to be improved with asphalt or concrete paving or improved to meet 
the dust-proof alternative standards. 
 
General Commercial and Professional Office  
 
Financial Institution  
 
1. In the G-O District, drive through services shall require a Conditional Use Permit. 
 
Marijuana Facilities  
 
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 36, Chapter 28.1; 
entitled "Arizona Medical Marijuana Act" and Chapter 28.2; entitled "Responsible Adult Use of 
Marijuana". 
 
2. A Marijuana Establishment shall be permitted in the General Office (G-O) zoning districts, subject to 
the following conditions and limitations: 
 
a) Applicant shall provide: 
 
i. Name(s) and location(s) of the affiliated offsite marijuana establishment 
associated with the cultivation operation. 
 
ii. A copy of the operating procedures adopted in compliance with A.R.S. § 36- 
2854. 
 
iii. A survey sealed by a registrant of the State of Arizona showing the location of 
the nearest marijuana dispensary or cultivation location if within 10,560 feet. 
 
iv. Site plan, floor plan, building permits for occupancy change, and a security 
plan.

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v. If the application is by an agent for the owner of the property, the owner's 
authorization must include an explicit acknowledgement from the owner that 
the owner knows that the proposed use of the property is as a marijuana offsite 
cultivation location. 
 
b) Shall be located in a permanent building and may not be located in a trailer, cargo container 
or motor vehicle. 
 
c) Shall not permit on-premise consumption. 
 
d) Shall not be located within 5,280 feet of any other Marijuana Dispensary, Marijuana 
Dispensary Offsite Cultivation Location, Marijuana Establishment, Marijuana Manufacturing 
Facility, or Marijuana Designated Caregiver Cultivation Location. This distance shall be 
measured from the exterior walls of the building or portion thereof in which the businesses are 
conducted or proposed to be conducted. 
 
e) Shall not be located within 1,320 feet of a residentially zoned property. This distance shall be 
measured in a straight line from the exterior walls of the building or portion thereof in which 
the business is conducted or proposed to be conducted to the zoning boundary line of the 
residentially zoned property 
 
f) Shall not be located within 1,320 feet of an elementary, secondary or high school. This distance 
shall be measured in a straight line from the exterior walls of the building or portion thereof in 
which the business is conducted or proposed to be conducted to the property line of the 
protected use. 
 
g) Shall not share a common wall with a Child Care Center. 
 
h) Shall provide for proper disposal of marijuana remnants or by-products, and not to be placed 
within the facility's exterior refuse containers. 
 
i) 
There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors, or odors into the environment from the facility. 
 
j) 
There shall be no retail sales at the facility. 
 
k) The offsite cultivation location must comply with the security requirements of A.R.S. Title 36, 
Chapter 28.1 and 28.2. 
l) 
Shall be a maximum 25,000 gross square feet. 
 
3. Marijuana Testing Facility. To the fullest extent allowable by law, the operation of a marijuana testing 
facility is prohibited in Glendale. 
 
4. A Marijuana Dispensary shall be permitted in the General Office (G-O) zoning districts, subject to the 
following conditions and limitations: 
 
a) Applicant shall provide: 
 
i. Name and location of the offsite cultivation location, if applicable

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ii. A copy of the operating procedures adopted in compliance with A.R.S. § 36-
2804(B)(1)(c). 
 
iii. A survey sealed by a registrant of the State of Arizona showing the location of 
the nearest marijuana dispensary or cultivation location if within 10,560 feet. 
 
iv. Site plan, floor plan, building permits for occupancy change, and a security 
plan. 
 
v. If the application is by an agent for the owner of the property the owner's 
authorization must include an explicit acknowledgement from the owner that 
the owner knows that the proposed use of the property is as a marijuana 
dispensary. 
 
b) Shall be located in a permanent building and may not be located in a trailer, cargo container 
or motor vehicle. 
 
c) Shall not provide outdoor seating. 
 
d) Shall not permit on-premise consumption. 
 
e) Shall be a maximum 6,000 gross square feet. 
 
f) Shall not be located within 5,280 feet of any other Marijuana Dispensary, Marijuana 
Dispensary Offsite Cultivation Location, Marijuana Manufacturing Facility, or Marijuana 
Designated Caregiver Cultivation Location. This distance shall be measured from the exterior 
walls of the building or portion thereof in which the businesses are conducted or proposed to 
be conducted. 
 
g) Shall not be located within 500 feet of a residentially zoned property. This distance shall be 
measured in a straight line from the exterior walls of the building or portion thereof in which 
the business is conducted or proposed to be conducted to the zoning boundary line of the 
residentially zoned property. 
 
h) Shall not be located within 1,320 feet of an elementary, secondary or high school. This distance 
shall be measured in a straight line from the exterior walls of the building or portion thereof in 
which the business is conducted or proposed to be conducted to the property line of the 
protected use. 
 
i) 
Shall not share a common wall with a Child Care Center. 
 
j) 
Shall have operating hours not earlier than 8:00 a.m. and not later than 10:00 p.m. 
 
k) Off-site delivery is permissible only if the dispensary maintains and accurately practices 
procedures and policies that fully comply with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and Arizona 
Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 17, or their successor statutes and rules, if any. 
 
l) 
Drive-through services are prohibited.

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m) Shall provide for proper disposal of marijuana remnants or by-products, and not to be placed 
within the dispensary's exterior refuse containers. 
 
n) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors, or odors into the environment from the 
dispensary. 
 
o) The dispensary must comply with the security requirements of A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1. 
 
p) A prominent and permitted sign stating "NO LOITERING IS ALLOWED ON OR IN FRONT OF 
THESE PREMISES" shall be located in a place that is clearly visible to patrons of the dispensary.  
 
q) As depicted by the signage, no loitering is allowed on or in front of the premises of the 
Marijuana Dispensary. 
 
r) Additionally, a security plan shall be submitted by the applicant in conjunction with design 
review approval. The security plan shall include provisions for the following: 
 
i. An alarm system with a redundant power supply and circuitry to prevent deactivation. 
 
ii. A video surveillance system that at all times records all interior areas and the exterior 
perimeter. 
 
iii. A lighting system that at all times illuminates the interior areas and the exterior 
perimeter. 
 
iv. A plan for the reprogramming of all security codes and keys in the event an employee 
resigns or is terminated. 
 
Personal Services 
 
1. Maximum of one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area to be occupied by or devoted to machinery 
to be used for laundry, cleaning, dyeing, and finishing work; 
 
2. Retail service to individual customers only and no wholesaling of any commodity or service shall be 
permitted; 
 
3. All drive-through services shall require a Conditional Use Permit.

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Exhibit 8

Landscape Area and Planting Requirements 
 
 
Multiple Residence Zoning District Standards 
Landscape Areas 
 
Building Base: 
An average 5-foot-wide landscape area shall be required between the building 
and nearest parking area and/or drive aisle for 70% of the building front elevation 
and 50% of each side elevation. Rear elevations for permitted non-residential uses 
are exempt from this requirement. 
 
Use Buffer: 
A minimum fifteen (15) foot wide landscape buffer shall be required along property 
lines of permitted multi-family, live/work, for rent community, mixed-use residential 
and non-residential uses when contiguous with, or separated by an alley, from any 
residential development (except multi-family, live/work, for rent community, mixed-
use residential) or undeveloped parcel in a residential zoning district. This buffer 
shall be increased to twenty-five (25) feet where any loading docks and service 
drives abut residential zoning districts. 
 
Street Frontage: 
A landscape area along the street frontage of any building, on-site parking area 
or outdoor storage area and the nearest point of the existing or future required 
street/sidewalk improvements (the back of an existing sidewalk, the line equal to 
the back of a future required sidewalk, or the back of the street curb where no 
sidewalk is required) shall be required as follows:  
 
Arterial Roads – Minimum twenty (20) foot wide*  
 
Collector Roads – Minimum fifteen (15) foot wide*  
 
Local Streets – Minimum ten (10) foot wide*  
 
*For reverse street frontage the landscape widths shall be in accordance with 
adopted street cross-section designs. 
 
Parking Areas: 
A minimum of 1 landscape island every ten (10) spaces shall be required; each 
island shall be no less than 8 feet wide (inside, curb-to-curb dimension) for the length 
of the adjacent parking space(s).  
 
A minimum of 1 landscape median for every two hundred (200) parking spaces 
shall be required. Landscape medians shall extend the length of the parking area 
and shall be a minimum eight (8) feet wide (inside, curb-to-curb dimension) and 
provide one, ADA compliant pedestrian sidewalk or crossing that leads to the 
principal building entrance or on-site primary pedestrian circulation system. 
Planting Specifications 
 
All landscape areas: 
• 
A minimum of one tree and five shrubs (or groundcover subject to  Landscape 
Materials Table - included at the end of this table) per 400 square feet of 
landscape area. 
 
• 
No trees shall be permitted within a Public Utility Easement (PUE) 
 
Use Buffers: 
• 
A minimum of one screening tree per 25 linear feet of required buffer area

Landscape Area and Planting Requirements 
 
 
 
 
Multiple Residence Zoning District Standards 
Planting Specifications 
 
Street Frontage: 
• 
A minimum of one tree and five shrubs (or groundcover subject to Landscape 
Materials Table - included at the end of this table) per 30 linear feet of 
street frontage. 
• 
This minimum quantity of trees, shrubs, and vegetative groundcover shall be 
located in the street right-of-way landscaped area. Trees shall not be 
placed between the curb/gutter and a detached sidewalk. 
• 
Within the street right-of-way, no trees are to be planted within 25’ of a 
street light pole. 
• 
Trees and shrubs may be clustered to improve visibility of signage and store 
fronts and should be placed in a manner that provides shade for 
pedestrians.  
• 
Reverse street frontage. All developments that back or side onto a street 
and which have a six-foot screening wall constructed on the property line 
shall install within the street right-of-way contiguous with the property one 
tree and three shrubs for every thirty (30) feet of such reverse street 
frontage. 
• 
Groundcover placed within sight visibility triangle areas should adhere to 
the “Drought Tolerant Groundcover Selection For COG ROW Sight Triangle 
Areas”. 
 
Parking Areas: 
• 
A minimum of one tree and two shrubs per single landscape island  
• 
A minimum of two trees and four shrubs per double landscape island 
• 
A minimum of one tree and three shrubs per 30 linear feet of landscape 
median

Landscape Area and Planting Requirements 
 
 
Landscape Materials Table 
 
Trees: 
Unless otherwise specified herein, all required trees shall be twenty-four (24) 
inch box or larger size. All shrubs shall be a minimum of five (5) gallon in size. 
All twenty-four-inch box and larger trees shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet 
in height, six (6) feet in spread and two-inch trunk caliper at the ground level. 
Upon approval of the director, the installation of twenty (20) square feet of 
vegetative groundcover in any landscaped area shall substitute for one (1) 
required shrub, up to a maximum of thirty (30) percent of the required shrubs 
in any particular landscaped area. Thorny varieties are discouraged; 
however, when used, they should be located away from parking and 
pedestrian areas. A variance may be granted by the Transportation Director 
or their designee for the size requirements of trees to be utilized within the 
City right-of-ways with justification.  
 
All Mexican Fan Palms (Washington Robusta) and California Fan Palms 
(Washingtonia Filifera) shall have a minimum five-foot trunk height measured 
from the base of the trunk to the base of the fronds when located within the 
public right-of-way or within fifty (50) feet of the street property line. 
 
Shrubs: 
5-gallon minimum. 
 
Thorny varieties are encouraged to be located away from pedestrian, active 
recreation and parking areas. 
 
Vegetative 
Groundcover: 
1-gallon minimum. 
 
Upon approval of the Development Services Department, the installation of 
twenty (20) square feet of vegetative groundcover in any landscaped area 
shall substitute for one (1) required shrub, up to a maximum of thirty (30) 
percent of the required shrubs in any particular landscaped area. 
 
Gravel: 
Minimum size: ¾-inch screened or any other size of gravel, decomposed 
granite (DG) or aggregate upon approval of the Development Services 
Department.  
 
Minimum depth: 2” 
 
Water 
Intensive 
Landscaped Areas: 
The amount of water-intensive landscaped area in new non-residential 
facilities, other than schools, parks, cemeteries or golf courses shall be limited 
to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area in excess of 
ten thousand (10,000) square feet for facilities other than hotels and motels, 
and to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area in excess 
of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet for hotels and motels. This 
requirement is waived if the new non-residential facility applies water which 
is one hundred percent (100%) effluent to the landscaped area.

Landscape Area and Planting Requirements 
 
 
 
All turf-related facilities that apply water from any source, including effluent, 
to a water-intensive landscaped area of ten (10) acres or more are subject 
to the water conservation requirements of the management plan in effect for 
the Phoenix Active Management Area administered by the Arizona 
Department of Water Resources.  
 
Natural turf shall be prohibited in the right-of-way. With Development 
Services approval, synthetic turf may be permitted as an accent material. 
 
Xeriscape Option: 
Submitted under a registered Landscape Architect’s seal, an alternative 
xeriscape landscape plan may be submitted for developments of 15 acres or 
greater. Such plans may provide alternative plant palettes, gravel types and 
sizes, and may substitute trees at a ratio of two 2” caliper trees for a 4” 
caliper tree, except in parking landscape islands or use buffer areas. 
Additionally, mature saguaro cacti may be substituted for trees at a ratio of 
two 2” caliper trees per saguaro. Similarly, ocotillos may be substituted for 
5-gallon shrubs at a ratio of three shrubs per ocotillo; however, ocotillos shall 
not be located in parking or pedestrian areas.  
 
Such plans, including a xeriscape maintenance plan, shall be reviewed and 
approved administratively.