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ZONING  CODE  UPDATE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Project Purpose
Produce an innovative, user-
friendly, and integrated Zoning 
Code that advances the City’s 
development goals and vision 
for the future.
Innovate
Ensure the Code 
reflects current 
development trends 
and promotes 
balanced land uses 
while protecting 
existing 
neighborhoods
Utility
Improve the overall 
user experience of 
the Code for a variety 
of users
Integrate
Align the Code with 
the General Plan and 
other desired 
development 
outcomes to promote 
flexibility, 
enforceability, and 
effectiveness

Process
Information 
Gathering
Ongoing process 
involving key 
stakeholders, 
committees, and 
members of the 
public
Issue 
Identification
Analysis of provided 
feedback and current 
Zoning Code sections 
to identify issues to 
be resolved
Annotated 
Outline
Submit to City Staff an 
annotated outline 
that describes the 
proposed direction, 
for the forthcoming 
revisions
Draft Zoning 
Code
Submit to City Staff 
draft sections of the 
Zoning Code for 
review, comment, and 
revision
Public Review & 
Final Adoption
With the support of 
City Staff and 
thorough stakeholder 
input, submit 
Updated Zoning Code 
to City Council for 
final action
Winter 2023
Summer 2019

Participating Reviewing Bodies
Technical Advisory Group
(Regular team meetings over the 
life of the project)  
• Comprised of City Staff 
Stakeholder Advisory Group 
(Meetings and 1on1 interviews 
over the life of the project)
• Comprised of landowners, 
developers, homebuilders, 
attorneys, business owners, 
professional association reps
Community Workshops
• Open House                                   
(4 total events)
• Chamber of Commerce               
(1 presentation)
Historic Preservation Committee
(1 work session over the life of 
the project)
Council Code Committee
(5 meetings over the life of the project)
• Comprised of 3 Council members and 
panel of citizens
Council Business Committee
(12 meetings over the life of the project)
• Comprised of 3 Council members and 
panel of citizens/business 
owners/professionals
Planning Commission Work Sessions
(6 work sessions over the life of the 
project)
City Council Work Sessions
(6 work sessions over the life of the 
project)
www.ZoneGlendaleAZ.com

UDC Organization
Article 1
Purpose & Applicability
Article 2
Definitions & Rules of Construction
Article 3
Administration
Article 4
Zoning Districts & Boundaries
Article 5
Zoning District Regulations
Article 6
Overlay District Regulations
Article 7
General Development Standards
Appendix A
Special Development Standards
Chapter 19
Landscaping
Chapter 21.2
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Chapter 21.3
Downtown Sidewalk Use & Display
Chapter 21.4
Medical Marijuana Establishments
Chapter 24
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Chapter 25
Nuisances
Chapter 26
Offenses, Outdoor Lighting
Chapter 28
Planning & Development
Chapter 29.1
Residential Rental Property
Chapter 31
Subdivisions
Article 1
General Provisions (Module 5)
Article 2
Zoning Districts (Module 1)
Article 3
Supplementary Use Provisions (Module 2)
Article 4
General Development Regulations (Module 3 & 4 signage)
Article 5
Subdivisions (Module 3)
Article 6
Administration & Procedures (Module 5)
Article 7
Nonconformities & Enforcement (Module 5)
Article 8
Definitions
Existing Zoning Code
Proposed Unified Development Code (Chapter 35)

Created a more user-friendly use table and reviewed permitted 
and conditionally permitted uses.
Overview
Article 2– Zoning Districts
(Existing Code Format – C-2 District)
(UDC Format)
Use Table

Revised the Development Standards table to remove conflicts, 
address current development types and offer flexibility where 
appropriate.
Development Stds.

Special/Overlay Dist.
Reviewed and revised to provide greater diversity of 
development tools and regulations
Planned Area Development (PAD) – Expanded to allow single or mixed land uses
Planned Residential Development (PRD) – Maintained City Council as approving 
body; open to SF and MF Residential; limited to allow select amendments to lot area, 
lot width, setbacks, lot coverage, and height 
Adaptive Reuse – Established Reuse Program to encourage retention and/or reuse of 
select buildings; applied based on building size; defined minimum eligibility criteria; 
external list of program incentives
Infill Development – Established to encourage the development of vacant or 
underutilized property; limited to the Infill Incentive District boundaries previously 
approved by Council; defined minimum eligibility criteria; external list of program 
incentives

Supplemental Uses
Completed a comprehensive update and 
reorganization of all supplemental use standards.
Overview
Article 3– Supplemental Use Provisions
Agriculture, Stables
Agritainment
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached
Dwelling, Live/Work
Dwelling, For Rent Community
Dwelling, Modular Home
Mixed Use Residential
Group Homes
Model Home Complex
Adult Businesses
Animal Pet Facilities
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Rentals
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales
Automotive, Commercial Parking Lot
Automotive Refueling Station
Automotive Repair and Service, Major
Automotive Service and Repair, Minor
Bar or Cocktail Lounge
Convenience Store
Deferred Presentment Companies
Donation Centers
Drive-Through
Financial Institution
Health and Fitness Center
Hotels and Motels
Household Appliance, Furniture, and Small 
Equipment Rentals
Medical and Dental Laboratories
Marijuana Facilities
Microbrewery, Craft Distillery or Tasting Room
Nightclub and Live Entertainment
Pawn Shops
Personal Services
Recreation, Indoor
Retail, General
Retail, Large
Shopping Center, Community
Shopping Center, Neighborhood
Tattoo and Piercing Studios
Thrift Stores
Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Hospital, Emergency
Animal Kennel / Animal Shelter
Animal Training, Outdoor
Broadcast Studios
Commercial Aviation Business
Manufacturing and Assembly, Major
Manufacturing and Assembly, Minor
Product Processing
Storage, Recreational Vehicles
Storage, Self-Service
Place of Worship
Private Schools, Colleges, and 
Universities; with or without 
Dormitories
Social Club or Lodge
Wireless Communication Facility

Temporary Uses
Completed a 
comprehensive 
update and 
reorganization of 
all temporary use 
standards.
Overview
Article 3– Supplemental Use Provisions
Carnivals, Circuses, Concerts, Revivals, Rodeos and 
Similar Activities
Corn Maze
Donation / Recycling Drop-Off Boxes
Farmer’s market, temporary 
Mobile Food Vending 
Mobile Outdoor Vendors 
Seasonal Sales and Special Events
Temporary Office or Construction Trailers
Accessory Uses
Completed a 
comprehensive 
update and 
reorganization of 
all accessory use 
standards.
Accessory Buildings & Structures
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Agricultural Stand
Amateur Radio Tour
Automatic Teller Machine
Automotive Charging Station
Cargo Containers
Child Care, Home
Home Occupations
Livestock, Non-Commercial
Outdoor Display and Sales
Outdoor Storage
Watchman’s Quarters

Off-Street Parking
Signage
Landscape
Revised residential parking standards (*parking area addressed in UDC, act of 
parking addressed in section 24-68 of City Code). Updated the parking ratio 
table and incorporated enhanced alternative parking conditions: Parking 
Justification Study (Transportation Management Plan), Joint Use Parking, Off-
Site Parking, Bicycle Parking, Material/Passenger Loading Areas, Drive-Thru.
Modernized the sign code to address current development conditions relative 
to site, building and temporary signs; introduced aggregate sign criteria, 
adjusted language to comply with “Reed” Supreme Court ruling.
Refined landscape planting and material requirements and organized into 
reference tables for easier reference. Updated Urban Forestry provisions.
Minimal changes, with enhanced organization and  temporary 
fencing regulations.
Screening, Walls & 
Fences.
Overview
Article 4– General Development Standards
Outdoor Lighting
Updated General Requirements to be consistent with best practices and 
current technology (i.e. Night Sky, LED).

Nonconformities
Application Process
Updated regulations to provide more detailed 
guidance for path to conformity. 
Developed tables to clarify application procedures 
and enhanced public notification requirements.
Clarified specific application requirements for select 
procedures; overhauled the Design Review process 
to clarify differences between waiver, minor, and 
major application types. 
Overview
Article 6 & 7– Administration & Procedures /   
Nonconformities & Enforcement
Specific Applications
Definitions
To enhance clarity reviewed and revised definitions 
to be consistent with UDC language and regulations.

Next Steps
Adoption Process
• Planning Commission Public Hearing - Recommendation to Council
• City Council Public Hearing - Action