03.BA250057 BOA Staff Report

Maricopa County — Board of Adjustment (2025-10-16)

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Report to the Board of Adjustment
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: 
BA250057 – Battista Property 
Hearing Date:
October 16, 2025
Supervisor District:
3
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Property Owners: 
Melanie and Michael Battista
Requests:
Variance to the development standards of the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance to permit:
1)
Proposed disturbance of natural slopes of 15% or greater outside the lot’s 
buildable area where said disturbance should be located entirely within 
the buildable area of the lot per MCZO 1201.6.1.1 &
2)
Proposed sewage disposal system (on-site septic) outside the lot’s 
building envelope where all spill materials shall be contained within the 
building envelope per MCZO 1201.6.1.2
Site Location:
APN 202-20-437C @ 43853 N. 10th St. – Circle Mountain Rd. and 10th St., 
in the New River area
Site Size:
1.21 acres 
Current Use / Zoning:
Single-family residence / Rural-43
Open Violation:
N/A
Background:
1.
May 26, 2021: Current owners take possession of the subject property.
2.
February 21, 2025: File date of residential building permit application.
3.
September 3, 2025: Parcel was created via lot split from parent parcel 202-20-437A.
Existing On-Site and Surrounding Zoning/Land Use:
4.
On-site:
Rural-43 / Vacant pending building permit for primary residence
North:
Rural-43 / Vacant
South:
Rural-43 / Vacant
East:
Rural-43 / Single family residence
West:
Easement for 10th St then Rural-43 / single family residence

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Variance Requests:
5.
The applicant proposes to disturb hillside slopes of 15% or greater outside the lot’s building 
envelope for both primary residence construction and the septic system with the primary and 
reserve systems. The hillside disturbance for the proposed location of the primary residence will 
encroach within the southern and northern 30-foot interior side setbacks and within the front 40-
foot front yard setback. Additionally, the septic systems spill materials are also proposed within 
the northern 30-foot interior side setback. The lot is 52,902 sq ft and the approximate area of the 
hillside designation within the lot is 45,806 sq ft. leaving only 7,096 sq ft of non-hillside area 
towards the northern side of the property. The total amount of hillside disturbance proposed is 
10,476 sq ft.
Excerpt from proposed site plan

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Photographs of subject site

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Site Analysis:
6.
The lot is within a lot-split area located along the 10th St. alignment south of Circle Mountain Rd. 
at the foot of Pyramid Peak, a notable geographical feature in New River with a peak elevation of 
2,612 ft. at its highest, westernmost peak. The property lies just north of the third highest peak of 
Pyramid Peak that rises 2,445 ft high. Due to the location, the majority of the lot features hillside 
slopes of 15% and hosts a major wash bisecting the property north to south. Neighboring 
properties have been developed with hillside conditions. The site is currently undisturbed desert 
foothills scrub vegetation. Development of the site would be nearly impossible without significant 
disturbance of the hillside slopes. The proposed location of the single-family residence is the 
most feasible position of the lot that provides the most direct connection to the 10th St. frontage 
access for the site.

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Aerial photo of subject site

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Aerial image & surrounding environs

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Eagle view of subject site looking south into subject parcel (aerial image dated 10/02/2021).

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Zoning District map

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Graphic illustration of 15% slopes

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Topographical Map
Zoning District Standards:
7.
The following table is included to illustrate and contrast the standards for the underlying zoning 
district with those proposed by the owner (Note: changes to proposed standards are indicated in 
bold).
Standard
Rural-43  
Zoning 
District
Proposed with 
Variance
Percentage
Min. Front Yard Setback (residence to west property line) 
40-feet
n/a
n/a
Min. Rear Yard Setback (east property line)
40-feet
n/a
n/a
Min. Side Yard Setback (residence to north & south 
property line)
30-feet
n/a
n/a
Maximum Height 
30-feet
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Area
43,560-sq. ft.
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Width
145-feet
n/a
n/a
Lot Coverage
25%
n/a
n/a

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Total area of lot that is hillside
45,806 sq. ft.
87%
Total area of hillside disturbance
75,000sq. ft.*
10,476 sq. ft.
23%
Total Area of hillside disturbance outside buildable area
None 
permitted
576 sq. ft.
5.5%
Sewage Disposal System spill materials located outside 
buildable area
Prohibited
Proposed
n/a
*The maximum area of hillside disturbance is 75,000 sq. feet on any hillside lot.  The total lot area is 52,902 
sq. ft. of which 45,806 sq. ft. is hillside.  
Note: Standards indicated in bold do not meet base zoning standards
 
State Statute / County Zoning Ordinance Tests - ARS § 11-816.B.2 and MCZO Article 303.2.2 states the 
Board of Adjustment may, “Allow a variance from the terms of the ordinance if, owing to peculiar 
conditions, a strict interpretation would work an unnecessary hardship and if in granting the variance the 
general intent and purposes of the zoning ordinance will be preserved.” 
8.
Statutory Test -1 Does the applicant’s property contain any peculiar condition– Discuss and 
explain what is/are the peculiar conditions facing the property and include reference to the 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Regulations or Development Standards to be varied.  
“The property faces several peculiar conditions which would create unnecessary hardship when 
following a strict interpretation of the Ordinance:
•
Topography – Presence of a wash that runs across the entire length of the property from south 
to north, bisecting the land into two separate sections. The easternmost of which is so narrow 
it is entirely non-buildable for a primary structure; and the westernmost of which is narrow 
enough to severely limit development in conformance with the Zoning District. The wash also 
created a 50’ setback for the on-site wastewater treatment facility (septic system including 
reserve). The slope of the property and location of the wash restrict the placement of the 
system, leaving little option.
•
Topography – Natural slopes in excess of 15% covering more than 73% of the property’s total 
area (hillside).
•
Easement – 30’ easement for ingress and egress (per Docket 12047, Page 1003, M.C.R. 
(Recording Number 1977-0036097)) on the entire length of the property’s western perimeter. 
The west border of the property is considered the “front” and, as such, is also subject to a 40’ 
front yard setback per MCZO Chapter 5 – Rural Zoning Districts, Article 503.4. Yard Regulations.
Requested Variance: MCZO Chapter 12 – Development Regulations, Section 1201 Hillside, Grading 
and Drainage Requirements, Articles 1201.6.1.1.,2., and 6: allow disturbance and placement of the 
septic system beyond the building envelope. 
9.
Statutory Test 2 – Does applying the requirements of the Ordinance to the applicant’s property 
create an Unnecessary Hardship – Explain how the peculiar condition identified in #1 causes an  
unnecessary hardship to the property when the requirements of the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance are applied.  Explain how the that the peculiar condition of the property came to be and 
whether the condition was created by the applicant or someone in the property’s line of title. 
Explain the proposed use of the property with the variance request. Identify and explain all 
peculiar conditions on your property in regard to the following areas: slope, narrowness, 
shallowness, irregular shape, location, washes, vegetation, and easements, etc. Explain how 
enforcement of the Zoning Regulations or Development Standards would impose a hardship on 
the property.
“MCZO Chapter 12 – Development Regulations, Section 1201 Hillside, Article 1201.6.1. Grading and 
Drainage Requirements indicates that any disturbance shall be located entirely within the buildable 
area of the lot. The presence of the wash on the eastern 30-40% of the property, combined with the

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30’ easement on the west, 40’ front yard setback on the west (70’ total), 30’ side yard setbacks, and 
septic setbacks, creates a very limited buildable area in which to construct a typical residential 
structure with attached garage and septic system. We have designed all above-ground 
improvements to comply with the existing setbacks, but need relief to install portions of the on-
site septic system underground per the County’s On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facility Setback 
Distance Chart without adding hillside restrictions (30’ from side property line) as there is no space 
to push the system another 25’ inward while maintaining the 10’ minimum distance required 
between the home and the system. Also, there is a certain amount of disturbance involved when 
constructing any structure (space for equipment and workers to operate). Relief is required to allow 
temporary disturbance beyond the building envelope for construction operations and drainage.”
10.
Statutory Test 3 – General Intent and Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance – Discuss the purpose 
of the zoning requirement from which the variance is being sought. Then, discuss and explain 
how, provided statutory tests #1 and #2 are satisfied, the granting of the requested variance 
would preserve the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
“We have designed all above-ground improvements to comply with the existing setbacks., The 
relief we seek is for temporary disturbance and underground improvements (septic system).
We do not request setback relief for above-ground improvements. We do not wish to encroach o 
the setbacks or negatively impact views. (Note: Surrounding properties are significantly elevated 
above this parcel). Our design keeps the building tucked in close to the established setbacks, 
consolidates the disturbance, and keeps the structure away from the site’s natural drainage 
conveyance. Any disturbed areas will be reestablished with a mixture of indigenous grasses, 
shrubs, trees or cacti to provide a basic ground cover which will prevent erosion and permit natural 
revegetation. This approach ensures maintenance of the character, identity, and image of the 
hillside area on this property, supports the preservation of natural topographic features, and 
minimizes scarring from hillside construction. Furthermore, the requested variance is consistent 
with the existing development of surrounding properties, both those adjacent to an near this 
property. Major grading and drainage improvements, including retaining walls have been 
constructed beyond the standard building envelopes, indicating variance for yard setbacks or for 
hillside grading and drainage requirements (See attached photos.)”
Findings: 
11.
The applicant has the burden of proving to the Board that, in accordance with the standard set 
forth in ARS §11-816.B.2 and MCZO Article 303.2.2, the property requires a variance. To grant the 
relief, the applicant must prove, and the Board must find and identify, a physical condition of the 
applicant’s property that is peculiar and not common to the area or the universe of the zoning 
district. Also, any such peculiarity must not have been created either by the applicant or anyone 
in the chain of title. If the Board determines that there is no such peculiar physical condition, its 
inquiry stops, and the application must be denied.
If the Board identifies a peculiar physical condition of the applicant’s property which is not self-
imposed, then the applicant must prove, and the Board must find and identify, an unnecessary 
hardship imposed upon the property due to the strict application of the requirements of the zoning 
ordinance which the applicant wishes to have varied such that there is no viable use of the 
property without the variance. 
If the Board identifies a peculiar physical condition of the property which is not self-imposed, and 
that in applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance to the property, because of the peculiar 
physical condition, an unnecessary hardship exists, the applicant must prove, and the Board must 
find and identify, how the granting of the variance will preserve the general intent and purpose of 
the zoning ordinance.

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In order to approve the variance the Board must make findings and articulate them in motion 
memorializing the above.  
12.
Based upon what the applicant has submitted and the staff analysis in this report, staff offers the 
following positive and/or negative observations the Board may consider in its findings:
•
The applicant has demonstrated that the presence of hillside slopes greater than 15% 
encompassing the majority (87%) of the lot along with a major wash bisecting the property 
create peculiar conditions preventing reasonable development of the lot and placement 
of the septic system within the buildable area of the lot. 
•
The applicant has demonstrated applying the requirements of the MCZO to this property 
that has this peculiar condition causes an undue physical hardship that prevents the 
installation of the septic system on the property. Due to physical and geotechnical 
limitations created by the existing horizontal slopes and the existing wash that runs 
through the middle of the site, feasible installation of the septic system is limited to the 
northwestern / northern portion of the property, extending outside of the building 
envelope. 
•
The applicant has demonstrated that the general intent and purpose of the MCZO will be 
preserved despite the variance. The development of the single-family residence meets the 
Rural-43 development standards. Approval of the variance will allow for the installation of 
the septic system outside of the building envelope and minimal hillside disturbance 
outside the building envelope, owing to the peculiar condition of the property, that would 
otherwise not be possible without a variance.  
13.
And further, if the Board finds the applicant has satisfied the statutory test, and has stated its 
findings on the record, the grant of this variance will memorialize the following:
a)
Variance approval establishes total hillside disturbance allowance of 10,476 sq. ft., 
including disturbance outside the lot’s buildable area within the west front yard and the 
north and south interior side yard for APN 202-20-437C.
b)
Variance approval establishes sewage disposal system spill materials outside the 
buildable area within the west front yard and north interior side yard setback for APN 202-
20-437C. 
c)
Variance approval is not related to driveway or utility connection outside of the principal 
building envelope for APN 202-20-437C.
Presented by:
Daniel Johnson, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren V. Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager 
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Application / Supplemental Questionnaire (3 pages)
Site Plan (1 page)

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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Generated September 24, 2025 8:44 AM
BA250057
Application Name:
Legal Description
Battista Property
Applicant
Case Address
6N 3E 9
Melanie Battista
43853 N 10TH ST
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:202-20-437C
(480) 215-8459
melanie@azgatekeeper.com
NEW RIVER, AZ 85087
Map scale 1:793
Supervisor District No.
Relief from certain hillside grading and drainage requirements to allow minor disturbance and placement
of onsite septic system to extend beyond the building envelope.

Planning & Development Department 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
P: 602.506.3301 
Residential Variance Application Packet 
12/2/24 
RESIDENTIAL VARIANCE  
PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION 
APPLICATION FORM 
ALL FEES ARE DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE 
RESIDENTIAL VARIANCE REQUEST 
Description of Request: 
Existing Zoning District and Use of Property: 
Related Case Number(s): 
PROPERTY INFORMATION 
Address (if known): 
General Location (include nearest city/town): 
 
Size in Acres: 
 
Square Feet: 
Legal Description: 
Section: 
Township: 
Range: 
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): 
Subdivision Name (if applicable): 
Is this subject property within an area of 15% or greater hillside slopes? Yes  
  No  
APPLICANT INFORMATION 
Name: 
Contact: 
Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip: 
Phone #: 
Fax #: 
E-mail Address: 
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION 
Name: 
Contact: 
Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip: 
Phone #: 
Fax #: 
E-mail Address: 
PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION  
I (property owner) 
 
authorize (applicant’s name) 
to file this application on all matters relating to this request with Maricopa County. By signing this form as the property owner I hereby agree to 
abide by any and all conditions that may be assigned by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County Planning and Zoning 
Commission, or Maricopa County Planning and Development Department staff as applicable, as part of any approval of this request, including 
conditions, development agreements, and/or any other requirement that may encumber or otherwise affect the use of my property. 
PROPOSITION 207 WAIVER – SIGNATURE REQUIRED  
The property owner acknowledges that the approval being sought by this application may cause a reduction in the existing rights to use, 
divide, sell or possess the private property that is the subject of this application.  The property owner further acknowledges that it is the 
property owner who has requested the action sought by the filing of this application.  Therefore, with full knowledge of all rights granted to 
the property owner pursuant to A.R.S.§1§12-1132 through 1138, the property owner does hereby waive any and all claims for diminution in 
value of the property with regard to any action taken by Maricopa County as result of the filing of this application. 
Property Owner Signature: 
Date: 
INSPECTIONS 
By submitting this application, I am inviting County staff to conduct all site inspections they deem necessary. 
VERIFICATION OF APPLICATION INFORMATION  –  SIGNATURE REQUIRED  
I certify that the statements in this application and support material are true. Any approvals or permits granted by Maricopa County in reliance 
upon the truthfulness of these statements may be revoked or rescinded.  
Owner or Authorized Agent Signature: 
Date: 
ARS § 1605 TIMEFRAME EXTENSION  
I authorize a 50% timeframe extension for the review of my application as adopted by the Board of Supervisors per ARS § 1605 and as 
amended. 
 
Property Owner Signature: _________________________________________________________   Date: 
  ______________________________ 
Section: 
Township: 
Range: 
( )
Township: 
Section: 
Section: 
	
  Certain hillside grading & drainage requirements to allow minor disturbance/septic to extend beyond building envelope.
Rural-43 / Vacant (currently in building permit review for single-family residence)
	
	
N/A
	
TBD (formerly part of: 43853 N 10th St, New River, AZ 85087)
	
10th St & Circle Mountain, New River
	
1.21	
	
	
	
	
	
	
52,794.5 	
	
S 1/2 W 320’ S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4	
	
	
9	
	
6N	
          R3E	
	
	
                TBD (currently awaiting new APNs from Assessor) (formerly part of Tax Parcel Number 202-20-437A
	
	
	
N/A
	
  	
	
	
	
	
     X
Michael & Melanie Battista	 	
	
	
	
	
	
Melanie Battista
2617 W Saber Rd 
Phoenix	
	
	
	
	
	
AZ	
	
	
	
85086 
480-215-8459 
	
Melanie@AZGatekeeper.com
Michael & Melanie Battista
2617 W Saber Rd 
Phoenix	 	
	
	
	
	
AZ	
	
	
	
85086 
480-215-8459 
	
Melanie@AZGatekeeper.com
Michael & Melanie Battista	 	
	
	
	
	
Michael & Melanie Battista
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202-20-437C
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BA250057 RCVD 9/17/25

RESIDENTIAL VARIANCE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
ARS §11-816 B.2 
The Board of Adjustment may allow a variance from the terms of the ordinance when, owing to peculiar 
conditions, a strict interpretation would work an unnecessary hardship, if in granting such variance the 
general intent and purposes of the zoning ordinance will be preserved. 
1.
Please discuss and explain what is/are the peculiar condition(s) facing the property and include reference to the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Regulation(s) or Development Standard(s) to be varied.  Explain the proposed 
use of the property with the variance request. Identify and explain all peculiar conditions on your property in regard
to the following areas: slope, narrowness, shallowness, irregular shape, location, washes, vegetation, and
easements, etc. Explain how enforcement of the Zoning Regulation(s) or Development Standard(s) would impose
a hardship on the property.
Planning & Development Department 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
P: 602.506.3301 
Residential Variance Application Packet 
12/2/24 
2.
Please explain the unnecessary hardship the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance creates because of a peculiar
condition/the peculiar conditions on site. Please discuss and explain that the peculiar condition of the property is
not self-created in the line of title.
PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY: single-family residential (consistent with existing uses in this Zoning District (Rural-43)).
PECULIAR CONDITIONS & HARDSHIP: This property faces several peculiar conditions which would create unnecessary hardship 
when following a strict interpretation of the Ordinance:
•	 Topography - Presence of a wash that runs across the entire length of the property from south to north, bisecting the land 
into two separate sections. The easternmost of which is so narrow it is entirely non-buildable for a primary structure; and the 
westernmost of which is narrow enough to severely limit development in conformance with the Zoning District. The wash 
also creates a 50’ setback for the on-site wastewater treatment facility (septic system including reserve). The slope of the 
property and location of the wash restrict the placement of the system, leaving little option. 
•	 Topography - Natural slopes in excess of 15% covering more than 73% of the property’s total area (hillside).
•	 Easement - 30’ easement for ingress and egress (per Docket 12047, Page 1003, M.C.R. (Recording Number 1977-0036097)) 
on the entire length of the property’s western perimeter. The west border of the property is considered the “front” and, as 
such, is also subject to a 40’ front yard setback per MCZO Chapter 5 - Rural Zoning Districts, Article 503.4. Yard Regulations.
HOW ENFORCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WOULD IMPOSE A HARDSHIP ON THE PROPERTY: MCZO Chapter 12 
- Development Regulations, Section 1201 Hillside, Article 1201.6.1. Grading and Drainage Requirements indicates that any 
disturbance shall be located entirely within the buildable area of the lot. The presence of the wash on the eastern 30-40% 
of the property, combined with the 30’ easement on the west, 40’ front yard setback on the west (70’ total), 30’ side yard 
setbacks, and septic setbacks, creates a very limited buildable area in which to construct a typical residential structure with 
attached garage and septic system.
We have designed all above-ground improvements to comply with the existing setbacks, but need relief to install portions 
of the on-site septic system underground per the County’s On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facility Setback Distance Chart 
without adding hillside restrictions (30’ from side property line) as there is no space to push the system another 25’ inward 
while maintaining the 10’ minimum distance required between the home and the system. 
Also, there is a certain amount of disturbance involved when constructing any structure (space for equipment and workers 
to operate). Relief is required to allow temporary disturbance beyond the building envelope for construction operations and 
drainage.
REQUESTED VARIANCE: MCZO Chapter 12 - Development Regulations, Section 1201 Hillside, Grading and Drainage 
Requirements, Articles 1201.6.1.1., 2., and 6: allow disturbance and placement of the septic system beyond the building 
envelope. (Alternatively: MCZO Chapter 5 - Rural Zoning Districts, Section 503. Rural-43, Article 503.4. Yard Regulations: Modify 
yard requirements from 40’ (front) and 30’ (side) to 30’ and 20’ to accommodate hillside grading and drainage activities.) 
PECULIAR CONDITIONS & HARDSHIP: This property faces several peculiar conditions that are not self-created in the line of title 
which would create unnecessary hardship:
•	 Topography - Presence of a wash that runs across the entire length of the property from south to north, bisecting the land 
into two separate sections. 
•	 Topography - Natural slopes in excess of 15% covering more than 73% of the property’s total area (hillside).
Please see detailed explanation of these conditions and the hardships they impose described above.
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3.
Please discuss and explain how the granting of the requested variance would not cause a negative impact on
the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
GRANTING THE REQUESTED VARIANCE WOULD NOT CAUSE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE GENERAL INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE 
ZONING ORDINANCE: 
We have designed all above-ground improvements to comply with the existing setbacks., The relief we seek is for temporary 
disturbance and underground improvements (septic system).
We do not request setback relief for above-ground improvements. We do not wish to encroach on the setbacks or 
negatively impact views. (Note: surrounding properties are significantly elevated above this parcel). Our design keeps the 
building tucked in close to the established setbacks, consolidates the disturbance, and keeps the structure away from the 
site’s natural drainage conveyance.
Any disturbed areas will be reestablished with a mixture of indigenous grasses, shrubs, trees or cacti to provide a basic 
ground cover which will prevent erosion and permit natural revegetation. 
This approach ensures maintenance of the character, identity, and image of the hillside area on this property, supports the 
preservation of natural topographic features, and minimizes scarring from hillside construction.
Furthermore, the requested variance is consistent with the existing development of surrounding properties, both those 
adjacent to and near this property. Major grading and drainage improvements, including retaining walls have been 
constructed beyond the standard building envelopes, indicating variance for yard setbacks or for hillside grading and 
drainage requirements (See attached photos.)
*Additional sheets may be attached.
** DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING AN INTERPRETATION 
Planning & Development Department 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
P: 602.506.3301 
Residential Variance Application Packet 
6/17/24 
Reference:
MCZO Chapter 5, Section 104. Purpose: The “Zoning Ordinance is designed to promote the public health, peace, safety, 
comfort, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of Maricopa County; to guide, control and regulate the future 
growth and development in order to promote orderly and appropriate use of land in the entire unincorporated area of said 
county; to protect the character and the stability of residential, business and industrial areas of Maricopa County;”    
MCZO Chapter 12, Article 1201.1. Purpose: “The principal purpose of the hillside development standards is to allow the 
reasonable use and development of hillside areas while promoting the public health, safety, convenience and general 
welfare of the citizens of Maricopa County and maintaining the character, identity, and image of hillside areas. The primary 
objectives of the hillside development standards are to encourage the preservation of natural topographic features and to 
minimize the scarring of hillside construction.” 
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418 E. PIUTE AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85024
(602)206-4963
SITE PLAN:
BATTISTA RESIDENCE
202-20-437A
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
JNS
DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING
JOB#061825
"ALL OUTDOOR BUILDING OR LANDSCAPE
ILLUMINATION SHALL BE TO MZCO SECTION
1112.5.3 REQUIREMENTS"
CALL TWO WORKING DAYS
BEFORE YOU DIG
602-263-1100
1-800-STAKE-IT
(OUTSIDE MARICOPA COUNTY)
LFE
LOWEST FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION
NG
NATURAL GRADE
P.U.E.     PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
TBM
FINISH GRADES
TEMPORARY BENCHMARK
X00.0
AS NOTED
LEGEND
FLOW DIRECTION
PROPOSED CONTOUR
EXISTING CONTOUR
EC
EDGE OF CONCRETE
O.H.E.
OVER HEAD ELECTRIC
FINISH SURFACE
FS00.0
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
EP00.0
A
A
B
B
2
3
6
S00°08'25"W
165.34'
N89°53'14"W
320.00'
S00°08'25"W
330.61'
N89°52'34"W
320.00'
2168
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2170
2172
2172
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30' INGRESS/ 
EGRESS EASEMENT
APN: 202-20-436B
VACANT
APN: 202-20-437B
VACANT
APN: 202-20-561A
VACANT
N. 10TH ST.
31.0
147.3
70.0
33.0
41.0
26.0
56'-6"
RESERVE
PRIMARY
SEPTIC
2198
10'
HOUSE
FF = 2199.0
2200
GARAGE
FF = 2199.0
GROSS AREA OF LOT:  52,794.5 SQ.FT.
AREA OF HILLSIDE OF LOT: 45,806 SQ.FT.
AREA OF HILLSIDE ON LOT THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISTURBED: 0.0 SQ.FT.
AREA OF HILLSIDE ON LOT THAT WILL BE NEW DISTURBANCE: 10,476 SQ.FT.
TOTAL DISTURBANCE: 10,476 SQFT
ALLOWABLE DISTURBANCE: 75,000 SQFT
ALL EXPOSED CUT SLOPES TO BE CHEMICALLY STAIN
TREATED WITH MATERIALS WHICH BLEND IN WITH THE
NATURAL SETTING.  WITH EXCEPTION OF DRIVEWAY,
ALL OF CUT SLOPE ON  THIS PLAN IS TO BE CHEMICALLY
TREATED.
NO NATURAL SLOPES OF 15% OR GREATER WITHIN ANY
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE WITH 10 FOOT ELEVATION CHANGE
THAT ARE PROPOSED TO BE DISTURBED OUTSIDE BUILDING
ENVELOPE UNDER THIS PERMIT APPLICATION. EXCEPTION
BEING DRIVEWAY.
- DISTURBANCE ALLOWED - 75,000 SQFT (WITHIN SETBACKS)
PROPOSED DISTURBANCE
HILLSIDE
HILLSIDE CALCULATIONS
X90.5
98.5X
98.5X
98.5X
X90.0
X90.0
DG D/W
20' INGRESS & UTILITY 
EASEMENT - 2021-0725093
MCR  1977-0036097
TO OFFSITE SHARED WELL
2198
-200 AMP
HILLSIDE
HILLSIDE
WATER
SHEET 2 OF 2
TBM: SE PROP. CRN.
IRON REBAR UP .12'
ELEV: 2201.73 (NAVD 88)
96.5X
X90.5
X94.0
X92.5
X90.5
30.0
X96.0
96.5X
2190
X92.5
X94.5
-5'-
-5'-
-5'-
POWER
N89°52'54"W
320.00'
APN: TBA
VACANT
Q100 90 CFS
202-20-437D
202-20-437C
30'-11"
BA250057 RCVD 9/17/25