1 Chapter 17.04 - TITLE AND PURPOSE Sections: 17.04.010 - Title. 17.04.020 - Intent and purpose of this title. 17.04.010 - Title. This title is known as and is entitled "The Revised Zoning Ordinance of the City of Safford, Arizona" and may be so cited and pleaded. 17.04.020 - Intent and purpose of this title. The intent and purpose of this title is to promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city by guiding development within the city in accordance with the General Plan, which plan has been designed: A. To encourage and facilitate orderly growth and development in the area; B. To create conditions favorable to prosperity, civil activities, and recreational, educational and cultural opportunities; C. To facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; D. To reduce the waste of physical, financial and human resources resulting from excessive scattering of population; E. To secure safety from fires, floods, traffic hazards, and other dangers; F. To lessen congestion in the streets, prevent the overcrowding of land and provide adequate light and air; G. To stabilize and improve property values; and H. To promote a more attractive and wholesome environment; and I. To comply with the requirements of ARS 9-461 Chapter 17.08 - DEFINITIONS Sections:
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Chapter 17.04 - TITLE AND PURPOSE
Sections:
17.04.010 - Title.
17.04.020 - Intent and purpose of this title.
17.04.010 - Title.
This title is known as and is entitled "The Revised Zoning Ordinance of the City of Safford, Arizona" and
may be so cited and pleaded.
17.04.020 - Intent and purpose of this title.
The intent and purpose of this title is to promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order,
prosperity and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city by guiding development
within the city in accordance with the General Plan, which plan has been designed:
A. To encourage and facilitate orderly growth and development in the area;
B. To create conditions favorable to prosperity, civil activities, and recreational, educational and cultural
opportunities;
C. To facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public
requirements;
D. To reduce the waste of physical, financial and human resources resulting from excessive scattering of
population;
E. To secure safety from fires, floods, traffic hazards, and other dangers;
F. To lessen congestion in the streets, prevent the overcrowding of land and provide adequate light and
air;
G. To stabilize and improve property values; and
H. To promote a more attractive and wholesome environment; and
"Airport" means an area of land that is used or intended to be used for the landing and take-off of
aircraft, including its buildings and facilities, if any.
"Airport elevation" means the established elevation in feet above mean sea level of the highest runway
threshold.
"Airport hazard" means any structure or object or man-made and/or natural growth located on or in the
vicinity of an airport, or any use of land near such airport, which obstructs the airspace required for, or is
otherwise hazardous to, the flight of aircraft in landing or take-off at such airport.
"Aisle" means the travel way by which cars enter and depart parking spaces.
“Alley” means a passage or way open to public travel, affording generally a secondary means of
vehicular access to abutting lots or upon which service entrances of buildings abut, and not intended for
general traffic circulation.
"Alteration" means a change in construction or a change in occupancy. Where the term of 'alteration is
applied to a change of construction, it is intended to apply to any change, addition or modification in
construction. When the term is used in connection with a change of occupancy, it is intended to apply to
changes of occupancy from one trade or use to another.
“Alternative tower structure” means man-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar alternative design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers. "Amendment" means any change, modification, deletion or addition to the wording, text or substance
of this title, or any change, modification, deletion or addition to the application of the title to property
within the city. An amendment may include any alteration.
"Amusement and recreation services" means establishments engaged in providing amusement or
entertainment for fee or admission charge and including such activities as dance halls, studios, theatrical
productions, bands, orchestras and other musical entertainment, bowling alleys, billiard and pool
establishments, commercial sports such as arenas, rings, racetracks, public golf courses, and coin-
clubs, carnival operations, expositions, game parlors, and horse shows.
"Animal hospital" means the place where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment and
the boarding of animals is limited to short-term care.
"Animal kennel" means any structure or premises where animals are kept, boarded, bred, trained or
sold for commercial gain.
“Antenna” means any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building or structure and used in communications that radiates or captures electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals or other communication signals.
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"Apartment" means one building or portion thereof which is designed, built, rented or leased for
occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in
the same building.
"Apartment unit" means one or more rooms with a private bath and kitchen facilities comprising an
independent, self-contained dwelling unit in a building containing three or more dwelling units.
"Applicant" means a person submitting an application for development, rezoning or other action.
"Approach surface" means a plane surface longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline,
extending outward and upward from the end of the primary surface and at the same slope as the
approach zone height limitation slope set forth in this chapter. In plan view, the perimeter of the
approach surface coincides with the perimeter of the approach zone.
Approval, Conditional. "Conditional approval" means an affirmative action by the commission or council
indicating that approval will be forthcoming upon satisfaction of certain specified stipulations.
Approval, Final Plat. "Final Plat approval" means unconditional approval of a final plat by the council as
evidenced by certification on the plat by the mayor and the clerk of the council; constitutes
authorization to record a final plat.
Approval, Preliminary Plat. “Preliminary Plat approval “ means the approval of the preliminary plat by
the commission as evidenced in its meeting minutes and noted upon prints of the plat; constitutes
authorization to proceed with final engineering plans and final plat preparation .
“ARS” means the state of Arizona revised statutes. "Attic" means the part of a building which is immediately below and wholly or partly within the roof
framing.
"Automatic car wash" means a structure containing facilities for washing automobiles using a chain
conveyor or other method of moving the cars along and in an automatic or semiautomatic application of
cleaner, brushes, rinse water and heat for drying.
"Automobile" means a self-propelled free-moving vehicle with four or more wheels, primarily for
conveyance on a street or roadway.
"Automobile sales" means the use of any building, land area, or other premises for the display and sale
of new or used automobiles, panel trucks or vans, trailers or recreation vehicles and including any
warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
"Automobile service station" means any building, land area, or other premises or portion thereof used,
or intended to be used, for the retail dispensing or sales of vehicular fuels, including as an accessory use,
the sale of groceries and the sale and installation of lubricants, batteries, tires and similar accessories.
Automobile Wrecking Yard. See "junkyard."
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"Automobile repair service and garages" means establishments primarily engaged in furnishing
automotive repair, including as an accessory use, vehicle rental, leasing and parking services to the
general public.
"Bar" means an establishment including, but not limited to, a cocktail lounge, discotheque, night club or
tavern, the main use of which is to serve spirituous liquors for on-site consumption. Such a facility may
serve food, provide dancing and entertainment.
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given
year.
"Base map" means a map having sufficient points of reference such as state, county or municipal
boundary lines, streets, easements, and other selected physical features to allow the plotting of any
other data.
"Basement" means a space having one-half or more of its floor-to-ceiling height below the average level
of the adjoining ground and with a floor-to-ceiling height of not less than six and one-half feet.
"Bedroom" means a private room planned and intended for sleeping, separable from other rooms by a
door and accessible to a bathroom without crossing another bedroom or living room.
“Bed and Breakfast” means a private residence, several rooms of which are set aside for overnight
guests whose paid accommodation includes breakfast.
"Berm" means a mound of earth or the act of pushing earth into a mound.
"Block" means that property abutting one side of the street and lying between the two nearest
intersecting streets or nearest intersecting street on subdivided land.
"Board" means the city of Safford board of adjustment.
"Boarding house" means a dwelling in which three, four or five rooms are occupied as guest rooms and
in which food may be served to the occupants thereof. Any dwelling in which more than five rooms are
occupied as guest rooms shall be deemed to be a motel or hotel. A boarding house shall not include
buildings for persons requiring physical or mental care by reasons of age, infirmity or disease.
"Building area" means the area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard and open space requirements
have been met.
"Building" means any structure, either temporary or permanent, having a roof, supported by columns or
walls, and used or built for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind.
This shall include tents or awnings, situated on private property and used for the purposes of a building.
Building, Accessory. "Accessory building" means a subordinate structure on the same lot as the principal
or main building or use occupied or devoted to a use incidental to a principal use.
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"Building coverage" means the horizontal area measured within the outside of the exterior walls of the
ground floor of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot.
"Building height" means the vertical distance of a building measured from the average elevation of the
finished grade within twenty (20) feet of the structure to the highest point of the roof, fascia, or
parapet.
"Building footprint" means the ground area within the outside edges of the exterior walls of a building at
design grade.
"Building line" means the line parallel to the street line at a distance equal to the depth of the front yard
required for the zoning district in which the lot is located.
"Building permit" means written permission issued by the building inspector for the construction, repair,
alteration or addition to a building or structure.
Building, Principal. "Principal building" means a building in which is conducted the principal use of the
lot on which it is located.
"Bulk storage" means the storage of chemicals, petroleum products, and other materials and above
ground containers for subsequent resale to distributors or retail dealers or outlets.
"Carport" means a roofed structure providing space for the parking or storage of motor vehicles and
entirely open on two or more sides.
"Certificate of occupancy" means a document issued by the director allowing the occupancy or use of a
building and certifying that the structure or use has been constructed or will be used in compliance with
all the applicable codes of the city of Safford.
"Ceiling height" means clear vertical distance from the finished floor to the finished ceiling.
"Change of use" means any use which differs from the previous use of a building or land.
"Child care center" means a private facility maintained for the purpose of providing care, supervision or
training for five or more children under the age of sixteen (16) years and not related to the proprietor,
for periods of more than one hour but less than twenty-four (24) hours per day, apart from their parents
or guardians, for compensation.
"Chimney" means a structure containing one or more flues for drawing off emissions from stationary
sources of combustion.
"Church" means a permanently located building or group of buildings or structure wherein people
regularly assemble for religious worship and which is maintained and controlled by a religious body to
sustain public worship and church-related uses.
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"Clinic" means an establishment where patients are admitted for examination and treatment by one or
more medical practitioners, typically physicians, dentists, psychologists or social workers and where
patients are not usually lodged overnight.
"Club" means a group of people organized for a common purpose to pursue common goals, interests
and activities, and usually characterized by certain membership qualifications, payment of fees and
dues, regular meetings, and constitutions and bylaws.
"Commercial vehicle" means any motor vehicle licensed by the state as a commercial vehicle.
"Common ownership" means ownership by one or more individuals in any form of ownership.
"Common access way" means a commonly shared or used pedestrian or vehicular way that connects or
serves two or more properties.
Common Wall. See "party wall."
"Conditional use" means a use which, although not permitted by right in a given zoning district, would
become harmonious or compatible with neighboring uses through the establishment and maintenance
of qualifying conditions.
"Conditional use permit" means a permit issued in conjunction with the establishment of a conditional
use setting forth by incorporation or reference all qualifying conditions governing the use of the
property.
"Condominium" means real estate, portions of which are designated for separate ownership with the
remainder designated for common ownership by the owners of the separate portions. Real estate is not
a condominium unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners.
"Condominium association" means a community association which administers and maintains the
common property and common elements of a condominium.
"Construction permit" means a permit required for the erection, alteration or extension of the structure.
"Contiguous" means in contact with.
“Council” means the mayor and council of the city of Safford.
"Court" means a space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above grade level on a lot and
bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building.
Cul-de-Sac. See "street, cul-de-sac."
"Curb cut" means the opening along the curb line at which point vehicles may enter or leave the
roadway.
"Dedication" means the designation of land by its owner for any general or public use.
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"Density" means the number of dwelling units per unit of land.
“Department” means the city of Safford community development department.
"Detention basin" means a storage facility for the temporary storage of storm water runoff with
metered discharge.
"Developer" means the legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land included in the
proposed development including a holder of an option or contract to purchase or other persons having
enforceable, proprietary interests in such land.
“Development Review Committee” means the committee comprised of representatives from local
public agencies having jurisdictional authority over development in the city limits. The development
review committee serves in an advisory capacity to the commission and provides comments and
recommendations on applications for land development and proposed amendments to the land
development regulations and ordinances. the chairman of the commission may appoint a member of
the commission to serve on the development review committee.
“Director” means the director of the city of Safford community development department.
"Display surface" means the area available on a sign for the purpose of displaying the message.
"District" means a portion of the city within which certain uniform regulations and requirements or
various combinations thereof apply under the provisions of this title.
"Drainage" means:
1. Surface water runoff;
2. The removal of surface water from land from drains, grading, or other means which include
runoff controls to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction of
development;
3. The means for preserving the water supply and the prevention or alleviation of flooding.
"Drainageway" means any natural or artificial watercourse, trench, ditch, swale, or similar depression
into which surface water flows.
"Drive-in restaurant" means a building or portion thereof where food and/or beverages are sold in a
form ready for consumption and where all or a significant portion of the consumption takes place or is
designed to take place outside the confines of the building, often in a motor vehicle.
"Driveway" means a private roadway providing access for vehicles to a parking space, garage, dwelling,
or other structure.
"Dwelling" means an enclosed space providing complete independent living facilities for a family
including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
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Dwelling, Attached. "Attached dwelling" means a one-family dwelling attached to one or more one-
family dwellings by common vertical walls and each dwelling located on its own lot.
Dwelling, Conventional. "Conventional dwelling" means a single or multifamily dwelling constructed on
the site utilizing basic materials delivered to the site or manufactured on the site. Said dwelling shall
consist of a permanent foundation with solidly attached walls, which shall be constructed in place.
Roofing materials, interior and exterior finishes, and other building components shall be installed onsite.
Dwelling, Detached. "Detached dwelling" means a dwelling which is not attached to any other dwelling
by any means.
Dwelling, Multifamily. "Multifamily dwelling" means a building designed exclusively for occupancy by
three or more families living independently of each other (e.g. apartment building or condominiums).
Dwelling, Single-Family. "Single-family dwelling" means a building containing one dwelling unit.
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached. "Single-family detached dwelling" means a dwelling which is designed
for and not occupied by more than one family and surrounded by open space or yards and which is not
attached to any other building by any means.
Dwelling, Townhouse. "Townhouse dwelling" means one in a row of homes that share common walls.
Unlike a condominium, townhouse ownership includes individual ownership of the land. There can also
be common elements such as a central courtyard that would have shared ownership.
Dwelling, Two-Family. "Two-family dwelling" means a structure on a single lot containing two dwelling
units each of which is totally separated from each other by a common wall extending from ground to
roof or an unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall except for a common
stairwell exterior to both dwelling units. Also known as a duplex.
"Easement" means a grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for
the use by the public, a corporation, or other person or entity.
"Egress" means an exit.
"Elevation" means:
1. A vertical distance above or below a fixed reference level;
2. A flat scale drawing of the front, rear or side of a building.
"Enlargement" means an increase in the size of an existing structure.
"EPA" means the Environmental Protection Agency.
"Excavation" means removal or recovery by any means whatsoever of soil, rocks, minerals, mineral
substances, or organic substances other than vegetation from water or land on or beneath the surface
thereof or beneath the land surface, whether exposed or submerged.
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"Existing grade or elevation" means the vertical location of the ground surface prior to excavating or
filling.
"Existing use" means the use of a lot or structure at the time of the enactment of the ordinance codified
in this title.
"Exterior wall" means any wall which defines the exterior boundaries of a building or structure.
“FAA” means the federal aviation administration "Facade" means the exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not
within the building.
"Farmers market" means a public market usually held out-of-doors where farmers and other vendors
sell produce, meat products and sometimes prepared foods and beverages directly to the public.
"Family" means:
1. An individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together
as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit; or
2. Not more than five persons, who need not be related, living together as a single
housekeeping unit within a dwelling.
"Fast food service" means the retail sales in a building of convenience food or specialty menu items, and
ordered and served at a counter or window, whether for consumption on or off the premises, when the
facility is designed primarily to serve customers arriving by automobile.
“FCC” means the federal communications commission. "Fence" means an artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to
enclose or screen property.
"Findings" means a written statement of facts, conclusions and determinations based on the evidence
presented in relation to the approval criteria and prepared by the approval authority in support of a
decision.
"Flood or flooding" means a temporary inundation of land not normally covered by water due to
unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, or a rise in flow or stage of
any stream or watercourse that results in water overtopping its banks and adjacent areas that are not
normally covered by water.
"Flood fringe area" means that land outside the floodway and below the base flood elevation.
"Flood hazard area" means the floodplain consisting of the floodway and the flood fringe area.
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"Flood hazard design elevation" means the highest elevation, expressed in feet above sea level, of the
level of floodwaters which delineates the flood fringe area.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means the official map on which the Federal Emergency
Management agency has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones
applicable to the community.
"Flood of record" means a flood which has occurred for which there are accurate local records available.
Flood, Regulatory Elevation. "Regulatory elevation floor" means the elevation which is one foot above
the base flood elevation for a watercourse for which the base flood elevation has been determined by
the criteria developed by the director of the department of water resources for all other watercourses.
Flood, Regulatory Base Flood Discharge. "Regulatory base flood discharge flood" means the rate of flow
produced by the regulatory base flood measured in cubic feet per second.
"Floodplain" means the relatively flat areas or low lands adjoining the channel of a watercourse or areas
where drainage is or may be restricted by man-made structures which have been or may be covered
partially or entirely by floodwater and shall be an area not less than that delineated by the fifty (50) year
flood, but not exceeding the area delineated by the one hundred (100) year flood.
"Floodproofing" means a combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to properties
and structures subject to flooding, primarily used for the reduction or elimination of flood damages to
properties, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and contents of buildings in flood hazard areas.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse of that area within a floodplain which
must be reserved for discharge of the base flood without increasing the water surface elevation more
than one foot and without creating hazardous velocities of flood-waters. The floodway is delineated on
the flood boundary floodway map.
Floor Area, Gross. "Gross floor area" means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of
a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the center line of a wall separating
two buildings, but not including interior parking spaces, loading space for motor vehicles, or any space
where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet.
Floor Area, Net. "Net floor area" means the total of all floor areas of a building, excluding stairwells and
elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading; and all floors below the first or
ground floor when used or intended to be used for human habitation or service to the public.
"Floor area ratio (FAR)" means a ratio expressing the amount of square feet of floor area permitted for
every square foot of land area within the site.
"Fraternal organization" means a group of people formally organized for a common interest, usually
cultural, religious or entertainment, with regular meetings, rituals and formal written membership
requirements.
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"Frontage" means the length of any one property line which abuts a legally accessible street right-of-
way.
Garage, Private. "Private garage" means a building, or portion thereof, in which only motor vehicles
used by the tenants of the building, or buildings on the premises are stored or kept.
Garage, Public. "Public garage" means a building, other than a private garage, designed or used for
servicing, repairing or storing motor vehicles.
"Grade" means the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk
within the area between the building and the property line, or when the property line is more than five
feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building.
Grade, Finished. "Finished grade" means the final elevation of the ground surface after development.
Grade, Natural. "Natural grade" means the elevation of the ground surface in its natural state, before
manmade alterations.
“Group home” means a dwelling unit shared, as their primary residence, by handicapped and/or elderly
persons living together as a single housekeeping unit in which staff persons provide on-site care, meals,
supervision, and other support services for the residents. Group homes shall not include nursing homes,
shelter care facilities, recovery homes, community correctional facilities, or homes for the
developmentally disabled as regulated by Arizona Revised Statutes.
Height. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this chapter, the datum
shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.
"Home occupation" means a lawful use conducted in a residential district in or on the premises of a
dwelling unit by the permanent residents thereof, said use being secondary to the principal use of the
dwelling for living purposes, and which complies with the terms and conditions of this title.
"Hospital" means an institution providing primary health services and medical or surgical care to
persons, primarily inpatients, suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity and other abnormal
physical or mental conditions, and including, as an integral part of the institution, related facilities such
as laboratories, outpatient facilities or training facilities.
"Hotel" means a facility offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public and may
provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreation facilities.
"Impervious surfaces" means those surfaces which do not absorb water. They consist of all buildings,
parking areas, driveways, roads, sidewalks, and any areas of concrete or asphalt. In the case of
lumberyards, areas of stored lumber constitute impervious surfaces.
"Ingress" means access or entry.
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"Junk" means scrap metals and their alloys and bones, used cloth, rubber, rope, tinfoil, bottles, old
machinery, tools, appliances, fixtures, utensils, lumber, boxes or crates, pipe or pipe fittings, tires, and
other manufactured goods that are so worn, deteriorated or obsolete as to make them unusable in their
existing condition, but are subject to being dismantled.
"Junkyard" means any area, lot, land, parcel, building or structure or part thereof used for the storage,
collection, processing, purchase, sale or abandonment of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or other scrap
or discarded goods, materials, machinery or two or more unregistered, inoperable motor vehicles or
other type of junk.
"Kennel" means any premises or structure in which more than four dogs and/or more than four cats, six
months or older are kept or cared for, boarded or maintained.
"Landscaping" means any of the following or combinations thereof: material such as, but not limited to,
grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges, trees or palms; and nonliving durable material commonly
used in landscaping, such as but not limited to rocks, pebbles, decorative pavers, sand, walls or fences,
but excluding paving.
"Livestock" means meat animals, cattle, sheep, , horses, ponies or goats or any mutations or hybrids
thereof but shall not include swine (reference section 6.04.050 of this title).
"Lodging house" means any building or portion thereof, containing not more than five guest rooms
which are used by no more than five guests, where rent is paid in money, goods, labor or otherwise.
"Lot" means a tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum
zoning requirements, for use, coverage, area setbacks, and other areas as required by this title.
"Lot area" means the total area within the boundary lines of a lot.
Lot, Corner. "Corner lot" means a lot abutting on two or more intersecting streets having an interior
angle of intersection not exceeding one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.
"Lot coverage" means that portion of the lot that is covered by buildings and structures.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between front and rear lot lines measured along the median
between the two side lot lines.
Lot, Double Frontage. "Double frontage lot" means a lot having a frontage on two parallel or nearly
parallel streets. A double frontage lot may also be called a “through lot.”
Lot, Interior. "Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot, with frontage only on one street.
Lot, Key. "Key lot" means an interior lot, one side of which is contiguous, or separated only by an alley
from the rear line of a corner lot.
"Lot line" means a line of record bounding a lot which divides one lot from another lot or from a public
or private street or any other public space.
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Lot Line, Front. The director shall determine the front lot line in accordance with one of the following:
1. Corner lot: The front lot line of a corner lot shall be the shorter of the two lines adjacent to
the streets. Where lines are equal, the front line shall be that line which is obviously the front by
reason of the prevailing frontage of the other lots on the block. If such front is not evident, then
either may be considered the front of the lot but not both.
2. Interior lot: The front lot line of an interior lot shall be the line coterminous with the street
frontage.
3. Double frontage lot or Through lot: The front lot line of a double frontage lot or through lot
shall be that line which is obviously the front by reason of the prevailing frontage of the other
buildings on the block.
4. Combined lots: Where two or more lots are used as a building site and where the main
building crosses lot lines, then the entire area shall be considered as one lot, except that the
front of the parcel shall be determined to be the front of the individual lots as originally platted
or laid out.
Lot Line, Interior. "Interior lot line" means any side lot line not adjacent to a street.
Lot Line, Rear. "Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite to and most distant from the front lot
line. In the case of a corner lot, the director shall determine the rear lot line; in the case of an irregular
or triangular-shaped lot, a lot line ten feet in length within the lot parallel to and at the maximum
distance from the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side. "Side lot line" means any lot line which is not a front or rear lot line.
Lot, Minimum Area of. "Minimum area of lot" means the smallest lot area established by this title on
which a use or structure may be located in a particular district.
Lot, Reverse Frontage. "Reverse frontage lot" mean a through lot which is not accessible from one of the
parallel or non-intersecting streets upon which it fronts.
"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot measured at right angles to its
depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum required building setback line.
1. If the side lot lines are parallel, the lot width is the shortest distance between these side lines.
2. If the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot width of the lot shall be the length of a line
measured at right angles to the axis of the lot at a point which is equal to or greater than the
required front yard setback for the district in which it is located.
"Maintain" means to cause or allow to continue in existence; when the context indicates, "maintain"
shall mean to preserve and care for a structure, improvement, conditions or area so that it remains
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attractive, safe and presentable and carries out the purposes for which it was installed, constructed or
required.
"Manufactured home or housing" means a single or multiple dwelling manufactured after June 15, 1976
in a factory to standards established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
delivered to the building site in one or more sections and, when located on a residential lot, is attached
to a permanent foundation; having exterior dimensions not less than twenty-four (24) feet by forty (40)
feet; having a roof that is pitched at a slope not less than two-inch vertical rise to one-foot horizontal
run and consisting of shingles, tiles or other materials customarily used for conventional dwellings;
having exterior siding consisting of nonreflective, nonmetallic materials such as wood, pressed board,
stucco or masonry veneer. A manufactured home is not a mobile home, travel trailer or recreational
vehicle.
“Manufactured home park” means a development providing two or more rental spaces for occupancy
by manufactured homes or renovated mobile homes together with certain accessory buildings and uses
provided for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of the park.
“Manufactured home subdivision” means a subdivision that is to be used specifically as a single family
residential use for manufactured homes or renovated mobile homes. Expressly prohibited for
residential purposes are busses, recreational vehicles, motor homes, campers, trailers and other similar
vehicles.
"Medical Marijuana Dispensary." A nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary duly registered and certified
pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2804.
"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Offsite Cultivation Location." The one additional location, if any, duly
identified pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2806 (E) during the process of registering a nonprofit medical
marijuana dispensary, where marijuana will be cultivated for sale at a nonprofit medical marijuana
dispensary duly registered and certified pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2804.
"Mobile food vendor" means an itinerant vendor of prepared foods and beverages that uses a self-
contained mobile unit, independent with respect to water, sewer and power facilities, capable of
moving or being moved, consisting of an enclosed truck, enclosed trailer or similar vehicle that contains
equipment used for the preparation and/or sale of food products.
"Mobile home" means a single dwelling manufactured prior to June 15, 1976 transportable in one or
more sections which is built on a permanent chassis, having at least four hundred (400) square feet of
living space, and designed to be used as a year-round dwelling unit, with or without a permanent
foundation, when connected to the required utilities. A mobile home is not a manufactured home,
travel trailer or recreational vehicle.
"Mobile home park" means a development providing two or more rental spaces for occupancy by
mobile homes or manufactured homes together with certain accessory buildings and uses provided for
the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of the park.
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Mobile home, renovated. A “renovated mobile home” means a mobile home that has been
rehabilitated in accordance with the Arizona office of manufactured housing administrative rules and
provided with an insignia of approval placed by the state on the mobile home.
"Mobile home subdivision" means a subdivision that is to be used specifically for single-family
residential use, for mobile homes or manufactured homes. Expressly prohibited for residential purposes
are buses, recreational vehicles, motor homes, campers, trailers and other similar vehicles.
“Modular home” means a single dwelling which is pre-assembled in whole or in part in a factory prior to
delivery to the job site for final assembly and which conforms to city of Safford building code standards.
A modular home is built with exterior materials customarily used on conventional dwellings, has a
minimum roof pitch of 3 in 12 and has a minimum roof overhang of one (1) foot on all four sides. Has a
minimum width of twenty (20) feet and has been designed and built to be set on a permanent
foundation.
"Motel" means "hotel" as defined herein.
"Motor home" means any vehicular-type unit thirty-five (35) feet or less in length and eight feet or less
in width, primarily designed as temporary living quarters for camping or travel use.
"Motor vehicle" means any vehicle which is self-propelled.
"Noise pollution" means continuous or episodic excessive noise in the human environment.
"Nonconforming structures" means a building or structure, or portion thereof, lawfully erected or
altered, which no longer adheres to the specific development regulations of the code applicable to the
zoning category in which the building or structure is located.
"Nonconforming uses" means an activity conducted in a building, structure or on a site, lawfully
established or maintained, which no longer adheres to the specific use regulations in the code
applicable to the zoning category in which such use is located.
"Nuisance" means any act, action or condition relating to the use of property by an owner or occupant
thereof, which creates a threat to the life, health or safety of the owner, occupant or others; or which
creates unsafe, unhealthy or unsightly conditions preventing the full use and enjoyment of the property
of others.
Nursery and Day Care Schools. See "child care center."
"Occupancy" or "occupied" means the residing of an individual or individuals overnight in a dwelling
unit, or the installation, storage or use of equipment, merchandise or machinery in any public,
commercial or industrial building.
"Occupant" means the individual or individuals in actual possession of a premises.
Odor, Noxious. "Noxious odor" means any odor which is offensive to human beings.
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"Office" means a place where a particular kind of business is transacted or a service is supplied,
excluding retailing, according to the following:
1. A place in which functions, such as consulting, record keeping, or clerical work are performed;
or
2. A place in which a professional person (e.g. a physician or lawyer) conducts his or her
professional services.
"Off-street parking space" means a storage area for a motor vehicle that is directly accessible to an
access aisle, and which is not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
"On-street parking space" means a temporary storage area for a motor vehicle which is located on a
dedicated street right-of-way.
"Open space" means any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside,
dedicated, designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment, or for the use and enjoyment
of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space.
Open Space, Common. "Common open space" means land within or related to a development, not
individually owned or dedicated for public use, which is designed and intended for the common use or
enjoyment of the residents of the development and may include such complimentary structures and
improvements as are necessary and appropriate.
Open Space, Private. "Private open space" means common open space held in private ownership, the
use of which is normally limited to the occupants of a single dwelling or building.
Open Space, Public. "Public open space" means open space owned by a public agency and maintained
by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
"Parapet" or "parapet wall" means that part of any wall extending above the roof line.
"Parking access" means the area of a parking lot that allows motor vehicles including parking lots,
garages, private driveways and legally designated areas of public streets.
Parking Area, Private. "Private parking area" means a parking area for the private use of the owners or
occupants of the lot on which the parking area is located.
Parking Area, Public. "Public parking area" means parking area available to the public, with or without
compensation, used to accommodate clients, customers or employees.
"Parking bay" means the parking module consisting of two and/or three rows of parking spaces and the
aisle from which motor vehicles enter and leave the spaces.
"Parking lot" means an off-street, ground-level area, surfaced and improved for the temporary storage
of more than four motor vehicles.
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"Parking space" means an unobstructed space or area other than a street or alley for the parking of one
motor vehicle.
"Particulates" means finely divided solid or liquid particles in the air or in an emission including dust,
smoke, fumes, mist, spray and fog.
"Party wall" means a shared wall between two separate structures, buildings, or dwelling units.
"Peak flow traffic" means the largest number of vehicles passing over a designated section of a street
during a twenty-four hour period.
"Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, social or fraternal organization, corporation,
estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, branch of government, or any other group or combination acting as a
unit.
“Planning and zoning commission” means the city of Safford planning and zoning commission.
Plans, Engineering. "Engineering plans" means plans, profiles, cross-sections, specifications, and other
details of construction of the improvements required under the provisions of this title, prepared by a
registered engineer in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and in compliance with adopted
city standards.
Plan, Community Master. “Community master plan” means a land use plan together with other more
specific master plans for utilities, drainage and circulation for a large scale, mixed use community
consistent with the city’s general plan.
Plan, General. "General plan" means the comprehensive plan for the city of Safford together with any
supplements thereto that has been prepared in accordance with state law and duly adopted by the
council.
"Plat" means a map of a subdivision.
Plat, Preliminary. "Preliminary plat" means a preliminary map including supporting data indicating a
proposed subdivision design prepared in accordance with the provisions of this title.
Plat, Final. "Final plat" means a map of all or part of a subdivision essentially conforming to an approved
preliminary plat prepared in accordance with the provisions of this title.
Plat, Recorded. "Recorded plat" means a final plat bearing all the certificates of approval required by
this title and filed in the office of the county recorder.
Plot Plan. “Plot plan” means a simple site plan showing proposed development with dimensioned
property lines, setbacks and structures. A plot plan is required for the issuance of a building permit for
single family homes, duplexes, and manufactured homes and park model travel trailers on lots and on
rental spaces.
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"Portable carport" means a nonpermanent structure designed as a shelter for motor vehicles, boats, etc.
Such structure shall be easily relocatable, shall not be permanently affixed to a foundation, and shall not
otherwise require the issuance of a building permit under the Uniform Building Code (For conditions
governing installation, see Section 17.12.030(E)).
“Pre-existing towers and pre-existing antennas” means any tower or antenna for which a building permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of section 17.12.260 of this ordinance, including permitted towers or antennas that have not yet been constructed so long as such approval is current and not expired. "Principal use" means the main use to which the premises are devoted and the primary purpose for
which the premises exist.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular unit which is designed to provide temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping or travel use; either permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle
chassis or towed by another vehicle. A portable truck camper constructed to provide temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping or travel use and designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the
bed of a pickup truck. A travel trailer or a park trailer (park model) built on a single chassis, mounted on
wheels and designed to be connected to utilities necessary for the operation of installed fixtures and
appliances, and has a gross trailer area of not less than three hundred twenty (320) square feet, and not
more than five hundred (500) square feet.
Recreational Vehicle Park. See "Travel trailer park."
"Rental unit" means any housing unit which is occupied pursuant to a lawful rental agreement, oral or
written, express or implied, and which was not owned as a condominium unit or cooperative unit on the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this title.
"Retention basin" means a pond, pool or basin used for the permanent storage of water runoff.
"Restaurant" means an establishment where meals are prepared and served to the public.
Restaurant, Drive-Through. See "drive-through restaurant."
"Retail services" means establishments providing services of or entertainment, as opposed to products,
to the general public, including eating and drinking places, hotels and motels, finance, real estate and
insurance, personal services, motion pictures, amusement and recreation services, health, educational
and social services, museums and galleries.
"Right-of-way" means the area between boundary lines of a street or other dedicated area.
"Roadway" means that portion of a road or alley right-of-way that is improved for vehicular traffic and is
narrower in width than the right-of-way.
"Roof" means a continuous solid sheathing top covering on a structure which provides protection from
"Schools" means an institution licensed by the Arizona Department of Education.
"Screen" means a barrier that functions to shield, protect or conceal.
Service Station. See "automobile service station."
"Setback" means the minimum allowable horizontal distance from a given point or line of reference to
the nearest vertical wall or other element of a principal building or structure as defined herein. The
point or line of reference will be the lot line following any required dedication, or a special or
reservation line if one is required pursuant to this title.
"Sight triangle" means a triangular-shaped portion of land established at street or alley intersections in
which nothing is erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the
sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.
Sign, Home Occupation. "Home occupation sign" means a sign containing only the name and occupation
of a permitted home occupation.
"Site" means the land area designated for development, exclusive of any right-of-way. The land area
may be a portion of a lot, a single lot, or consist of more than one lot.
"Site plan" means the development plan for one or more lots on which is shown the existing and
proposed conditions of the lot including: topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and
waterways; open spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services, landscaping, structures
and signs, lighting and screening devices; any other information that reasonably may be required in
order that an informed decision can be made by the approving authority.
"Slope" means the degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal, usually expressed in percent or
degrees, or as a ratio.
Square Footage, Net. The net square footage is determined by subtracting from the total square footage
of the parcel that area deemed necessary for street dedication and that area used for private streets
and common driveways, if any.
"Start of construction" means the first placement of permanent construction of a structure (other than a
mobile home) on a site, such as the pouring of slabs or footings or any work beyond the stage of
excavation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation such as clearing, grading and
filling, nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include the installation
on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not as
part of the main structure.
"Story" means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper
surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building
included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished
floor level directly above a usable or unused under-floor space is more than six feet above grade, as
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defined herein, for more than fifty (50) percent of the total perimeter, or is more than twelve (12) feet
above grade as defined herein, at any point, such usable or unused under-floor space shall be
considered as a story.
Story, First. "First story" means the lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as defined
herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a first story,
provided such floor level is not more than four feet below grade, as defined herein, for more than fifty
(50) percent of the total perimeter, or not more than eight feet below grade, as defined herein, at any
point.
“Street” means that area, whether public or private, between right-of-way lines, dedicated, reserved or
provided for roadway purposes and other uses not inconsistent therewith. A public street must be
accepted for maintenance after construction in accordance with approved plans by the council prior to
acknowledgement that said street is a public street.
Street, Arterial. "Arterial street" is a general term that means a street that has the capacity to carry a
large volume of traffic. An arterial street includes freeways and, expressways; an interstate, state or
county highway having regional continuity; any urban street having considerable continuity and carrying
a large volume of both passenger and commercial vehicles. These arterial streets are normally on the
section lines. Arterial streets are designated on the master city street map.
Street, Collector. "Collector street" means a neighborhood street with limited continuity generally
located on section lines and quarter section lines and having the primary function of carrying residential
traffic from local streets to arterial streets; a secondary function being to provide access to abutting
residential properties. Collector streets are generally designated on the master city street map.
Street, Cul-de-Sac. "Cul-de-sac street" means a local residential street having one end permanently
terminated in a vehicular turnaround.
Street, Frontage. "Frontage street" means a local street parallel and adjacent to an arterial street which
provides access to abutting property, intercepts local residential streets and controls access to an
arterial street.
Street, Local. "Local street" means a street serving the primary function of providing access to abutting
property.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected for use, occupancy or ornamentation which requires
location on the ground or attached to something having location on the ground.
"Substantial improvement" means any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of
which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure either:
1. Before the improvement is started; or
2. If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.
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For the purposes of this definition, "substantial" improvement is considered to occur when the first
alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not
that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure.
"Swap meet" means an occasional or periodic commercial activity held in an open setting or enclosed
structure where: (1) groups or sellers rent space on a short-term basis to display, barter, or sell goods or
services to the public; or (2) one or more sellers bring goods for auctioning to the public.
"Temporary structure" means a structure without any foundation or footings and which is removed
when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has
ceased.
"Tenant" means any person who occupies or has a leasehold interest in a rental unit under a lawful
rental agreement, whether oral or written, express or implied.
"Theater" means a building or part of a building devoted to showing motion pictures, or for dramatic,
musical or live performances.
Theater, Drive-In. "Drive-in theater" means an open lot with its appurtenant facilities devoted primarily
to the showing of motion pictures or theatrical productions on a paid-admission basis to patrons seated
in automobiles.
“Tower” means any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio and similar communication purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers or mono-pole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and the like. The term also includes the structure and any support thereto. “Tower height” means the vertical distance measured from the natural grade level to the highest point of the structure directly above the natural grade. When the tower is located in a platted subdivision, the height shall be the vertical distance measured from the finished grade as shown on the subdivision grading plans or finished grade as shown on the individual lot’s grading plans, (whichever is lower), to the highest point of the structure directly above the finished grade. "Tract" means an area, parcel, site or piece of land or property.
"Traffic generator" means a use in a particular geographic area which is likely to attract into the area
substantial vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
“Travel trailer” means a self-contained vehicle without motive power, with wheels built on a chassis,
designed as a temporary dwelling for travel recreation and vacation purposes, having a body width not
exceeding eight (8) feet and a body length not exceeding 40 feet.
Travel Trailer Court. See "Travel trailer park."
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"Travel trailer park" means a plot of ground upon which two or more rental spaces with the required
utilities and improvements are located and maintained for occupancy by travel trailers and recreational
vehicles as temporary living quarters for recreational and vacation purposes.
"Tree" means any self-supporting woody plants or species which normally grow to an overall height of at
least fifteen (15) feet.
"Trip" means a single or one-way vehicle movement either to or from a subject property or study area.
"Trip ends" means the total of trips entering and leaving a specific land use or site over a designated
period of time.
"Trip generation" means the total number of trip ends produced by a specific land use or activity.
"Use" means the purpose or activity for which land or buildings are designed, arranged or intended, or
for which land or buildings are occupied or maintained.
Use, Principal. "Principal use" means the main or primary purpose for which land or a structure is
designed, arranged or intended or for which it is occupied or maintained.
Use, Temporary. "Temporary use" means a use established for a fixed period of time with the intent to
discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period.
Utility, Public. "Public utility" means any agency which, under public franchise or ownership, or under
certificate of convenience and necessity, provides the public with electricity, gas, heat, communication,
rail transportation, water, sewage collection, or other similar service.
"Utility services" means establishments engaged in the generation, transmission and/or distribution of
electricity, gas, including water and irrigation systems and sanitary systems used for the collection and
disposal of garbage, sewage and other wastes by means of destroying or processing materials.
"Vehicle repair" means the general repair, alteration, rebuilding, maintenance or reconditioning of
vehicles, including motor, body, frame, upholstery, interior or paint work.
"Vehicle sales lot" means a lot used for display, sale or rental of new or used vehicles, including but not
limited to, automobiles, boats, trailers and recreational vehicles.
"Wholesale" means the bulk sale of goods generally for resale to a person other than the direct
consumer.
"Yard" means a required open space on the same lot with a principal use, unoccupied and unobstructed
by any structure or portion of a structure above the general ground level of the graded lot upward;
provided, however, that fences, walls, poles, posts, other customary yard accessories, ornaments and
furniture or other allowable accessory structures or uses may be permitted in any yard subject to height
limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility.
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Yard, Front. "Front yard" means a required open space extending the full width of the lot between a
building and the front lot line or reservation line.
Yard, Rear. “Rear yard” means the space between the rear yard setback line and the rear lot line,
extending the full width of the lot.
Yard, Side. "Side yard" means a required open space extending from the required front yard to the
required rear yard between a building and the nearest side lot line or reservation line, unoccupied and
unobstructed from the ground upward except as specified elsewhere in this title.
"Zoning" means the dividing of the city into districts or zones and the establishment of regulations
governing the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings within each zone or district.
Chapter 17.12 - SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections:
17.12.010 - Intent of chapter.
17.12.020 - Sale or lease of required space prohibited.
17.12.030 - Accessory buildings and uses.
17.12.050 - Storage of trucks in residential zone restricted.
17.12.055 - Accumulation of junk and debris in residential zones prohibited.
17.12.070 - Concessions in public parks and playgrounds.
17.12.090 - Maximum height of fences.
17.12.100 - Clear view of intersecting streets.
17.12.110 - Drainage.
17.12.120 - Effect of street plan.
17.12.130 - Lot access requirements.
17.12.140 - Exception to front and side setback requirements.
2. For multiple dwellings where the dwelling unit consists of one room in addition to a bathroom
and a kitchen (efficiency), one space shall be provided for each such unit plus one space for
every 4 such units.
3. As a means of encouraging the occupants of multiple dwellings to use the required off-street
parking space in preference to on-street space, entrances to buildings containing multiple
dwellings shall be provided in locations that are as direct and convenient to the required off-
street parking spaces as they are to the fronting streets.
4. For duplex units hereafter erected, or for any building converted to such use or occupancy,
two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling.
C. Parking for Places of Public Assembly. For every building or part hereafter erected, or for any building
converted to such uses of occupancy to be used principally as a place of public assembly, or for any
addition thereto, there shall be provided parking space as follows:
1. Churches: One parking space for every five persons for which seating is provided in the main
auditorium, exclusive of the seating capacity of Sunday school and other special rooms;
2. Theaters, auditoriums, arenas, indoor and outdoor stadiums. One parking space for every five
persons for which seating is provided;
3. Bowling alleys, funeral homes, private clubs, fraternal organization, and similar uses: One
parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in the
building.
D. Hotels and motels shall have one parking space per room or suite, plus one parking space for each
employee at work on the premises during daylight hours.
E. Hospitals, Rest Homes, Nursing Homes, and Convents. For all hospitals and institutions of religious or
charitable nature, rest homes, nursing homes, and convents hereafter erected, or for any building
converted to such use or occupancy, there shall be provided one parking space for every five beds in the
building, and one parking space for each staff physician, and one parking space for every two
employees.
F. Parking for Schools and other Similar Institutions. For all schools and other similar education
institutions hereafter erected, or for any building connected to such use or occupancy, there shall be
provided one parking space for every two employees including administrators, teachers, and building
maintenance personnel, and one parking space for every ten high school, college, or university students.
G. Parking for Travel Trailer, mobile home, or manufactured home Parks. For all such parks, there shall
be provided one parking space for each mobile home space, manufactured home space or travel trailer
space in such park plus 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area in a recreation hall or
clubhouse.
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H. Office Buildings. For all office buildings hereafter erected, or for any building converted to such use or
occupancy, there shall be provided one parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of
floor area, or fraction thereof, in the ground level floor of the building, and one parking space for each
three hundred (300) square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in other than the ground level floor of
the building.
I. Bars, Dance Halls, Night Clubs. For all bars, dance halls, and night clubs hereafter erected, or for any
building converted to such occupancy, there shall be provided one parking space for each fifty (50)
square feet of floor area (exclusive of non-public areas).
J. Restaurants. There shall be one parking space provided for each seventy-five (75) square feet of floor
area for restaurants, or fraction thereof, exclusive of that area designed for kitchens, rest rooms,
storage, service or for other nonpublic purposes.
K. Other Commercial Buildings. For all other commercial buildings hereafter erected, or for any building
converted to such use, there shall be provided one parking space for each two hundred (200) square
feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in the ground level floor of the building, and one parking space for
each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in other than the ground level
floor of the building.
L. Wholesale, Manufacturing and Industrial Buildings. For all wholesale, manufacturing and industrial
buildings hereafter erected, or for any building converted to such use or occupancy, there shall be
provided one parking space for each three employees on the largest working shift.
M. Gymnasiums, health clubs and health studios. For all gymnasiums, health clubs and health studios
hereafter erected, or for any building converted to such use or occupancy, there shall be provided one
parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area plus one parking space for every two employees.
N. Bed and breakfast. For all bed and breakfast establishments hereafter erected, or for any building
converted to such use or occupancy, there shall be provided one parking space for each guest room plus
two spaces for the permanent residents.
O. For outdoor retail uses and retail showrooms there shall be provided one parking space for each 500
square feet of open sales and display area plus one space for each employee.
P. Minimum parking requirements for a use not listed in this section shall be determined by the zoning
administrator with appeal to the board of adjustment.
Q. Handicapped Parking. All parking areas which contain over five required spaces, but less than twenty
(20) parking spaces, shall be provided with one handicapped parking space. Parking areas with more
than twenty (20) spaces shall be provided with two handicapped parking spaces plus one additional
space for every fifty (50) standard parking spaces. In accordance with city policy, American Disability
Standards relating to dimensions and locations shall also apply.
R. Location of Required Parking Spaces. The required parking spaces shall be located as follows:
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1. On the same lot as the use they are intended to serve; or
2. Within four hundred (400) feet of the premises they are intended to serve, if approved by the
council upon recommendation by the commission.
S. Collection Action Relative to Parking. This title shall not be construed to prevent the joint use of
parking spaces for two or more buildings or uses if the total of such spaces when used together is not
less than the sum of spaces required for the various individual buildings or uses computed separately.
T. Each off-street parking space shall consist of a rectangular area not less than 9 feet wide by 18 feet
long. Parking lot design dimensions shall be as follows:
Angle of parking space: 30 45 60 90 (In degrees) Parking stall length 16’ 17’ 18’ 18’ (Measured at right angle to curb) U. Each off-street parking area with more than five (5) parking spaces shall provide an area or areas of
landscaping equal to 10 square feet for each parking space. Such landscaping shall be provided along
the periphery of the parking area and in the interior of the parking area in the form of “islands”, which
shall be a minimum width of 5 feet. Parking area landscaping shall include at least one minimum 15
gallon tree for each 10 parking spaces. in addition, one minimum 15 gallon tree shall be provided in the
interior portions of the parking area for each 5,000 square feet of parking area.
V. Each off-street parking area shall be paved with a minimum of two inches of asphaltic concrete paving
over a four inch aggregate base or equivalent as approved by the city engineer.
W. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of 5 feet from walls, fences, buildings or other structures. This
requirement excludes driveways that are not a part of the maneuvering area for parking. A curb shall be
installed a minimum of three feet from the edge of driveways that are parallel to block walls or fences.
X. Access to the first parking space in a parking area shall be a minimum of 10 feet from front and street
side property lines.
17.12.240. - Medical marijuana uses.
A. The minimum requirements of this section shall apply to all "medical marijuana dispensary" and
"medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation location" uses located in allowable zoning districts.
B. In addition to any other application requirements, an applicant for any "medical marijuana
dispensary" or medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation" shall provide the following:
1. A notarized authorization executed by the property owner, acknowledging and consenting to
the proposed use of the property as a medical marijuana dispensary or a medical marijuana
dispensary offsite cultivation location, as applicable.
3. One thousand (1,000) feet from a residential substance abuse diagnostic and treatment
facility or other residential drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility.
4. Five hundred (500) feet from a public, private, parochial, charter, dramatic, dancing, music,
learning center, or other similar school or educational facility that caters to children.
5. Two hundred fifty (250) feet from a childcare center.
6. Two hundred fifty (250) feet from a public library or public park.
7. Two hundred fifty (250) feet from a church.
8. Two hundred fifty (250) feet from a facility devoted to family recreation or entertainment.
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H. A medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation location not associated with a medical marijuana
dispensary is prohibited, and only one medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation location shall be
permitted for the single medical marijuana dispensary with which it is associated.
17.12.250 Metal storage container boxes
A. The purpose of this section is to establish the criteria, process, rules and standards for the use of
metal storage container boxes.
B. Metal storage containers are defined as prefabricated, portable metal containers used for storage of
personal property.
C. Metal storage containers as a permanent use in the a-r, r-2, r-3, r1-6, r1-10, C-MH and MHD zones.
1. Up to two 160 square foot metal storage containers may be established with an
approved building permit subject to the following standards.
a. There shall be no signage on the metal storage container.
b. The only utilities permitted shall be communications and electricity for
lights and outlets, i.e. there shall be no plumbing or mechanical. The
addition of electricity requires an electric permit.
c. All containers shall be painted and maintained either the primary
structure color or a pre-approved earth tone color consistent with the
surrounding terrain prior to placement.
d. Metal storage containers are required to be located in the rear yard
only and meet all development standards of the zoning district in which
they are located including setbacks, building separation and structure
height.
e. Use of the unit is for the storage of personal effects owned by the
property owner or tenant. There shall be no commercial use of the unit,
for example rental of the unit to people not residing on the property.
f. The unit shall not be used for residential use or for the keeping of
animals.
g. Nothing shall be stored on top of the unit.
h. Metal storage units shall not be stacked, one on top of the other.
2. Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the approval of a variance by
the board of adjustment.
D. Metal storage containers as a permanent use in the C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, and I-2 zones.
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1. The equivalent of one 320 square foot metal storage container (for example two 8’x20’
containers or one 8’x40’) may be established with an approved building permit subject to the
following standards.
a. There shall be no signage on the metal storage containers
b. Electric and communications utility may be permitted as part of the
building permit.
c. All containers shall be painted and maintained either the primary
structure color or a pre-approved earth tone color.
d. Metal storage containers are required to meet all development
standards of the zoning district in which they are located including
setbacks.
2. Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the approval of a variance by
the board of adjustment.
E. Metal storage containers as a temporary use during construction in the A-R, R-2, R-3, R1-6, R1-10, C-
MH and MHD zones.
1. Upon the issuance of a building permit, up to two 160 square foot metal storage containers
may be established with approval of a temporary use permit. A temporary use permit is
required prior to the storage containers being located on site and may be issued for up to 18
months at a time. Temporary use permits may be renewed so long as building permit remains in
active status.
2. For non-permit projects (emergency situations related to fire or flood, or remodels), up to
two 160 square foot metal storage containers may be established with a temporary use permit
for up to 9 months. Emergency related projects are subject to a no fee permit. Temporary use
permits for emergency situations may be renewed for an additional 9 month period.
3. Metal storage containers shall be located at least 10 feet from the front and street side
property lines and shall meet side and rear setback requirements for the zoning district in which
they are located. Exceptions may be granted by the zoning administrator.
4. There shall be no utilities installed within the metal storage container.
5. Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the approval of a variance by
the board of adjustment.
F. Metal storage containers as a temporary use during construction in the C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, and I-2
zones.
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1. Upon the issuance of a building permit metal storage containers may be established with a
temporary use permit. A temporary use permit is required prior to the storage container being
located on site and may be issued for up to 18 months at a time. Temporary use permits may be
renewed so long as building permit remains in active status.
2. For non-permit projects metal storage containers may be established with a temporary use
permit for up to 6 months.
3. Metal storage containers are required to meet all development standards of the zoning
district in which they are located including setbacks, building separation and structure height.
4. There shall be no utilities installed within the metal storage container.
5. Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the approval of a variance by
the board of adjustment.
17.12.260 Telecommunications towers and antennas
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish general guidelines for the location of wireless communications towers and antennas in the city of Safford. The goals of this section are to:
1. Encourage the location of towers in non-residential areas;
2. Encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites as a primary option rather than construction of additional single-use towers;
3. Encourage users of towers and antennas to configure them in a way that minimizes the adverse visual impact of the towers and antennas through careful design, siting, landscape screening and innovative camouflage techniques;
4. Enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively and efficiently; and
5. Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through engineering and careful siting of tower structures.
In furtherance of these goals, the city of Safford shall give due consideration to the general plan, the zoning ordinance and existing land uses in approving sites for the location of towers and antennas. B. Applicability. All new towers and antennas shall be subject to these regulations except for the following:
1. Amateur radio station operators or receive only antennas. This ordinance shall not govern any tower, or the installation of any antenna, that is under the maximum building height of the zoning district in which such structure is located and which is owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for receive only operations.
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2. Pre-existing towers or antennas. Legally established pre-existing towers and pre-existing
antennas shall not be required to meet the requirements of this ordinance, other than the requirements of sections 17.12.260.C.6 and 17.12.260.C.7.
3. AM array. For purposes of implementing this ordinance, an am array, consisting of one or more tower units and supporting ground system which functions as one AM broadcasting antenna, shall be considered one tower. Measurements for setbacks shall be measured from the outer perimeter of the towers included in the AM array. Additional tower units may be added within the perimeter of the AM array by right.
4. Satellite earth stations. Satellite earth stations are regulated in section 17.12.030.D of this title and are not further regulated by this section.
C. General requirements.
1. Principal or accessory use: Antennas and towers may be considered either principal or accessory uses. A different existing use of an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot.
2. Lot size: For purposes of determining whether the installation of a tower or antenna complies with district development regulations, including but not limited to setback requirements, lot-coverage requirements, and other such requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot shall control, even though the antennas or towers may be located on leased parcels within such lot.
3. Inventory of existing sites: Each applicant for an antenna and/or tower shall provide to the department an inventory of its existing towers, antennas, or sites approved for towers or antennas, that are either within the jurisdiction of the city or within one mile of the border thereof, including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. Each applicant shall also provide a one-year build-out plan for all other wireless communications facilities within the city. The director may share such information with other applicants applying for conditional use permits under this ordinance or with other organizations seeking to locate antennas within the jurisdiction of the city of Safford provided, however that the director is not, by sharing such information, in any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable.
4. Aesthetics: Towers and antennas shall meet the following requirements: a. Towers shall, subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness. b. At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent possible, use materials; colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend them into the natural setting and surrounding buildings. c. If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the
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color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.
5. Lighting: Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views.
6. State or federal requirements: All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this section shall bring such towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six (6) months of the effective date of such standards and regulations, unless a different compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling state or federal agency. Failure to bring towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense.
7. Building codes; safety standards: To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable state or local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are published by the electronic industries association, as amended from time to time. If, upon inspection, the city of Safford concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice being provided to the owner of the tower, the owner shall have thirty (30) days to bring such tower into compliance with such standards. Failure to bring such tower into compliance within said thirty (30) days shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense.
8. Measurement: For purposes of measurement, tower setbacks shall be calculated and applied to facilities located in the city irrespective of municipal and county jurisdictional boundaries.
9. Not essential services: Towers and antennas shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to this chapter and shall not be regulated or permitted as essential services, public utilities, or private utilities.
10. Franchises: Owners and/or operators of towers or antennas shall certify that all franchises required by law for the construction and/or operation of a wireless communication system in the city of Safford have been obtained and shall file a copy of all required franchises with the director.
11. Signs and flags: No signs or flags shall be allowed on an antenna or tower.
12. Co-location and multiple antenna/tower plans: The city encourages tower and antenna users to submit a single application for approval of multiple towers and/or antenna sites and to submit applications, which utilize co-location with an existing wireless telecommunications provider. Applications for approval of multiple sites or for co-location with an existing provider shall be given priority in the review process.
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13. Security fencing: Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six (6) feet in height and no more than eight (8) feet in height, shall be constructed of a block or masonry, and shall be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device; provided however, that the council may waive such requirements, as it deems appropriate.
14. Landscaping: The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers; provided, however, that the council may waive such requirements if the goals of this chapter would be better served thereby.
a. Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound from residential property. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four (4) feet wide outside the perimeter of the compound.
b. In locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived. c. Existing mature plant growth and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. D. Permitted uses: The uses listed in this section are deemed to be permitted uses and shall not require a conditional use permit.
1. Antennas or towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the city of Safford provided a license or lease authorizing such antenna or tower has been approved by the city. No such license or lease shall be issued for a tower located within three hundred (300) feet of any residentially zoned property until a public hearing has been held at a regular or special council meeting.
2. Alternative tower structures when such structures and their accompanying equipment are appropriately blended into the surrounding terrain, are within the height limitations of the underlying zoning district and are not nearer than three hundred (300) feet to residentially zoned and platted property.
E. Conditional use permits.
1. The following provisions shall govern the issuance of conditional use permits to towers and
antennas by the council.
a. If the tower or antenna is not a permitted use, then a conditional use permit shall be required for the construction of a tower or the placement of an antenna in all zoning districts. b. Applications for conditional use permits under this section shall be subject to the procedures and requirements of section 17.12.205 of this zoning ordinance.
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c. In granting a conditional use permit, the council may impose conditions to the extent such conditions are necessary to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed tower on adjoining properties. d. Any information of an engineering nature that the applicant submits, whether civil, mechanical, or electrical, shall be certified by an Arizona licensed professional engineer. e. A conditional use permit issued under this section shall be conditioned upon verification by the city staff that such tower structure is structurally sound.
2. Towers. In addition to the information required for conditional use permits pursuant to section 17.12.205 of this title, applicants for a conditional use permit for a tower shall submit the following information:
a. A site plan as required in section 17.12.205 plus zoning, general plan classification of the site and all adjacent properties, adjacent roadways, proposed means of access, elevation drawings of the proposed tower and any other structures, and other information deemed by the director to be necessary to assess compliance with this section. b. The setback distance between the proposed tower and the nearest residential unit and residentially zoned properties. c. The separation distance from other towers described in the inventory of existing sites submitted pursuant to section 17.12.260.c.3 shall be shown on the site plan or map. The applicant shall also identify the type of construction of the existing tower(s) and the owner/operator of the existing tower(s), if known. d. Method of fencing, and finished color and, if applicable, the method of camouflage and illumination. e. A description of compliance with the requirements of this section and all applicable federal, state and local laws. f. A statement by the applicant as to whether construction of the tower will accommodate collocation of additional antennas for future users. g. A description of the suitability of the use of existing towers, other structures or alternative technology not requiring the use of towers or structures to provide the services to be provided through the use of the proposed new tower.
3. Factors considered in granting conditional use permits for towers: The council shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit, although the
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council may waive or reduce the burden on the applicant of one or more of these criteria if the council concludes that the goals of this ordinance are better served thereby:
a. Height of the proposed tower; b. Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residentially zoned district boundaries; c. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties; d. Surrounding topography; e. Surrounding tree coverage and foliage; f. Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness. g. Proposed ingress and egress; and h. Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technologies not requiring the use of towers or structures.
4. Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures, or alternative technology: No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the council that no existing tower, structure or alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures can accommodate the applicant's a proposed antenna. An applicant shall submit information to the department related to the availability of suitable existing towers, other structures or alternative technology. Evidence submitted shall demonstrate that no existing tower, structure or alternative technology can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna.
F. The following setback requirements shall apply to all towers; provided, however, that the council may reduce the standard setback requirements if the goals of this chapter would be better served thereby:
1. Towers must be set back a distance equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the height of the tower from any lot line.
2. Accessory buildings must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements.
G. Removal of abandoned antennas and towers. Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of ninety (90) days shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove the same within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice from the city notifying the owner of such abandonment. Failure to remove an abandoned antenna or tower within said ninety (90) day period shall be grounds to remove the tower or antenna at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower for the prescribed period.
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H. Nonconforming uses.
1. Pre-existing towers: Pre-existing towers shall be allowed to continue their usage as they presently exist. Routine maintenance (including replacement with a new tower of like construction and height) shall be permitted on such pre-existing towers. New construction other than routine maintenance on a pre-existing tower shall comply with the requirements of this section.
2. Rebuilding damaged or destroyed nonconforming towers or antennas: Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, bona fide nonconforming towers or antennas that are damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt without having to first obtain a conditional use permit and without having to meet the separation requirements specified herein. The type, height, and location of the tower onsite shall be of the same type and intensity as the original facility approval; provided, however, that any destroyed lattice or guyed tower shall be replaced with a monopole structure only. Building permits to rebuild the facility shall comply with the then applicable building codes and shall be obtained within ninety (90) days from the date the facility is damaged or destroyed. If no permit is obtained or if said permit expires, the tower or antenna shall be deemed abandoned.
Chapter 17.16 - Nonconforming uses and structures
Sections:
17.16.010 - Intent of chapter.
17.16.020 - Nonconforming buildings and uses.
17.16.030 - Nonconforming lots of record.
17.16.010 - Intent of chapter.
The intent of this chapter is to regulate the use, alteration, maintenance, repair, extension and
restoration of buildings and land which lawfully existed at the time of the adoption of this title, but
which do not now conform to the requirements of the district in which they are located.
17.16.020 - Nonconforming buildings and uses.
A. In view of the fact that no further development or change in use can be undertaken contrary to the
provisions of this title, it is the intent of this title that nonconforming uses shall not be increased nor
expanded except where a health or safety official acting in his or her official capacity, requires such
increase or expansion. Such expansion shall be no greater than that which is required to comply with the
minimum requirements as set forth by the health or safety official. Nevertheless, a nonconforming
building or structure or use of land may be continued to the same extent and character as that which
B. Residential units are permitted when located above the ground floor or behind the commercial frontage. C. Outdoor patios and seating areas are encouraged to add to the pedestrian environment at the street. 17.58.030 Procedures. Downtown overlay zoning shall be established in accordance with the procedures in section 17.20 of this title. Downtown overlay zoning may be combined with any commercial zoning district. After the initial establishment of downtown overlay zoning, it may be expanded or contracted in accordance with the procedures in section 17.20 of this title, but at no time shall non-contiguous downtown overlay zoning be established. 17.58.040 Design standards and requirements. A. General requirements for renovation or new construction is as follows:
1. New construction or reconstruction shall be compatible with the materials, features, size, scale, and proportions, and massing of nearby historic structures.
2. New construction shall sensitively maintain the rhythm of the established street wall.
3. Replacement doors and windows and/ or new doors and windows shall match as closely as possible, those of the original building or those of adjacent buildings (in the case of new construction).
4. Whenever possible, outdoor utilities shall be screened or relocated. Mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
5. New buildings shall open directly onto the street or pedestrian space.
6. All new required off-street parking spaces shall be located in the rear or to the side of structures to reduce visibility from public streets and the interruption of the pedestrian environment within the downtown area.
7. Bicycle parking facilities shall be encouraged and should be located near the pedestrian space and building entrances.
8. Building entrances should be linked to the public sidewalk where possible with textured pavement, landscaping, street furniture, canopies or trellises. B. Standards for outdoor sidewalk cafes are as follows: 1. Outdoor sidewalk cafes may extend into the sidewalk portion of the public right-of-way.
2. Outdoor sidewalk cafes must not obstruct sidewalk pedestrian traffic or create public health and safety hazards.
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3. Roof material covering an outdoor café may extend into the public right-of-way from the face of the building a maximum of ten (10) feet but in no way shall the covering extend over street parking spaces or the vehicle travel lane of the adjacent roadway.
4. A definable decorative barrier element which physically separates the outdoor café seating area from adjacent pedestrian traffic shall be provided. The design and materials of such barrier element must compliment and be compatible with the architectural design of the restaurant building façade.
5. Decorative/accent lighting may be incorporated into the outdoor café structure, awning or canopy and must meet all city code requirements.
C. Vacant buildings. The appearance of vacant buildings does not contribute to the creation of a pedestrian
environment in the downtown area. Since vacant buildings may inhibit the growth of the retail environment, special provisions are necessary to mitigate the impact of vacant buildings in the downtown area. Buildings within the downtown area shall give the appearance of use. The following regulations shall apply to all vacant retail space and are in addition to other requirements.
1. All windows and doors of a vacant structure shall provide a window display or covering that is
aesthetically pleasing and belies the fact that the building is vacant. 2. Windows that are “boarded up” or have security shutters shall be decorated in a manner that
is consistent with the character of those surrounding buildings that are not boarded up. Expanded metal is not an acceptable material.
3. Upon receipt of a notice of noncompliance with this section, the property owner shall have
ninety (90) days in which to provide the window display or covering. 17.58.050 Landscape and streetscape requirements. A. Landscaping shall comply with the requirements of sections 17.12.150 and 17.12.160 of this title. B. Streetscape requirements. Benches, street lights, trash receptacles, street signs, planters, pots or other containers and tree grates
shall all be consistent in style and compatible with the character of the active development in the
downtown overlay zoning district.
17.58.060 Density, building and yard regulations.
A. There is no minimum lot size.
B. The maximum building height shall be forty-five (45) feet.
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C. There is no front yard, side yard or street side yard minimum setback, other than that which may be
required by the city building code.
D. The minimum rear yard setback shall be zero (0) feet, unless the property backs onto residentially
zoned property in which case the minimum rear yard setback shall be equal to that of the adjacent
residential zoning.
E. The maximum lot coverage shall be one hundred percent (100%).
F. The minimum distance between buildings shall be zero (0) feet or as required by the city building
code.
Chapter 17.60 – IND-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.60.010 – Purpose.
17.60.020 – Use requirements—Permitted uses.
17.60.030 – Specific requirements.
17.60.040 – Other requirements.
17.60.010 – Purpose.
The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for light industrial uses, such as laboratories, light
manufacturing, light industry, in locations which are suitable and appropriate, taking into consideration
the land uses on adjacent or nearby properties, access to major streets or highways, rail service or other
means of transportation, and the availability of public utilities.
17.60.020 – Use requirements—Permitted uses.
Permitted uses include:
A. Manufacturing, machining, processing, assembly, compounding, binding, tooling, cleaning, equipping,
C. No use shall be operated in such a manner as to cause a fire hazard or explosion, nor shall there be
emitted into the atmosphere any smoke, soot, dust, radiation, odor, noise, vibration, heat, glare, or
toxic fumes to such an extent as to constitute a nuisance.
D. All outside storage of material or equipment shall occupy the rear one-half of the lot or that part of
the lot behind the front of the building if screened by a solid fence or wall.
E. All activities pertaining to the actual manufacture or processing of the product involved shall be
conducted entirely within an enclosed building.
F. All outdoor lighting shall be hooded or shielded to deflect the source of light away from residential
districts and shall comply with all of the requirements of the outdoor lighting code which is chapter
15.32 of the city of Safford code of ordinances.
G. Any new industrial development on property adjoining a residential zone shall provide a sight-
obscuring fence or other satisfactory buffer to protect the neighboring industrial zone. The buffer which
the developer proposes shall be high enough to screen any outdoor storage, but not higher than ten
feet. If no outdoor storage is proposed, the solid fence or wall shall be five to six feet in height. All
required walls and fences shall be clearly indicated on the building permit application.
17.64.040 – Other requirements.
A. Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and
structures, the size of yards and open space, the height and size of buildings, and the percentage of the
lot that may be occupied, shall be as hereinafter set forth in this title pertaining to the IND-2 zone.
B. See also: Chapter 17.12, Supplementary Requirements and Procedures.
Chapter 17.66 P-F Public Facilities Zoning District
Sections: 17.66.010 Purpose and intent 17.66.020 Permitted uses 17.66.030 Specific requirements 17.66.040 – Other requirements.
17.66.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose of the public facilities zoning district is to accommodate governmental, public and semi-public uses including utility, recreational, and educational facilities. The intent of these regulations is to
ensure high quality development, preserve appropriate sites for permitted uses and insure compatibility with surrounding uses. 17.66.020 Use requirements - Permitted uses. Permitted uses include: A. Airports and heliports, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit; B. Cemeteries, columbariums and related facilities; C. Commercial uses incidental and accessory to other listed uses (such as concession stands); D. Community gardens; E. Cultural centers; F. Educational institutions, including charter schools and private schools, provided they offer a curriculum of general instruction similar to public schools; G. Government offices and other public buildings and grounds; H. Historical landmarks; I. Libraries and museums; J. Municipal golf courses; K. Public parks and recreational facilities; L. Public utility and government maintenance and storage yards subject to the approval of a conditional use permit; M. Public utility buildings and offices; N. Public utility facilities such as water tanks, pumping plants and electric substations subject to securing a conditional use permit; O. Public drainage facilities; P. Public auditoriums and stadiums subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. 17.66.030 Specific requirements. A. The maximum building height shall be forty five (45) feet or three (3) stories. Permitted uses that exceed the maximum building height shall be allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit. B. There shall be no minimum lot area.
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C. All outdoor storage shall be screened from adjacent residentially zoned property by a solid fence or wall a minimum height of 6 feet and a maximum height of 10 feet. D. All outdoor lighting shall be hooded or shielded to deflect the source of light away from residential
zoning districts and shall comply with all of the requirements of the outdoor lighting code which is
chapter 15.32 of the city of Safford code of ordinances.
E. All portions of the site not occupied by a building, outdoor storage of materials and equipment, parking or facilities related to the principal use of the site shall be landscaped. 17.66.040 – Other requirements.
A. Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and
structures, the size of yards and open space, the height of buildings and the percentage of the lot that
may be occupied shall be as set forth in Chapter 17.68 of this title relating to the P-F zone.
B. See also: Chapter 17.12, supplementary requirements and procedures.
Chapter 17.68 – SIZE AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.68.010 – Summary of zoning regulations.
17.68.020 – Examples of plot plans.
17.68.010 – Summary of zoning regulations.
Requirements and regulations pertaining to area and width of lots, size of yards, and open spaces,
percentage of lot that may be occupied and the height of buildings shall be as follows:
Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 35% Minimum lot area: 10,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 100 Lot area per dwelling unit: 10,000 sq. ft. / d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2
Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 40% Minimum lot area: 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 60 Lot area per dwelling unit: 6,000 sq. ft./ d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2 Parking requirements: 2/dwelling R-2a Duplex residential zoning district; Two-family residences and R1-10/R1-6 uses. Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 50% Minimum lot area: 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 60 Lot area per dwelling unit: 3,000 sq. ft. / d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2 Parking requirements: 2/dwelling R-2 multiple-family residence zoning district; R1-10, R1-6 and R-2a uses, multiple family dwellings, boarding and lodging houses, nursing homes and convents. Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 50% Minimum lot area: 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 60 Lot area per dwelling unit: 2, 000 sq. ft. / d.u. for first 3 dwellings; 1,000 sq. ft. /d.u. thereafter Building height in feet: 40 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies, see section 17.12.230.b
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A-R Agricultural residence zoning district; Single-family dwellings, churches, livestock limited to domestic use, raising of crops, hospitals and roadside stands. Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 40% Minimum lot area: 43, 560 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 145 Lot area per dwelling unit: 43,560 sq. ft. /d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2 Parking requirements: 2 /dwelling C-MH Conventional and manufactured home zoning district; Conventional single-family dwellings or manufactured homes on individual lots. Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 20 Maximum lot coverage: 40% Minimum lot area: 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 60 Lot area per dwelling unit: 6,000 sq. ft./d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2 Parking requirements: 2/dwelling MHD Manufactured home zoning district; Manufactured home and mobile home parks, manufactured home and mobile home subdivisions, with one manufactured home or mobile home on each approved space or lot, travel trailer parks. Front yard setback: 20 Side yard setback: 7 Street side setback: 15 Rear yard setback: 15 Maximum lot coverage: 40% Minimum lot area: 5,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 40 Lot area per dwelling unit: 5,000 sq. ft. / d.u. Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2 Parking requirements: 2/dwelling Note: The above requirements are for dwellings on lots or parcels and not dwellings in rental parks. For requirements for rental parks see section 17.72.
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C-1 General commercial zoning district; Retail stores, restaurants, repair shops, banks, other like businesses. Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: R-2 zoning standards apply* Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies *Residential use in this zone is very limited. Refer to section 17.48.030.J. C-2 Highway commercial zoning district; Retail stores, farm equipment and heavy equipment, hotels and motels, service stations and the like. Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: R-2 zoning standards apply* Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies * Residential use in this zone is very limited. Refer to section 17.52.020. C-3 light commercial zoning district; R-2 uses, home occupations, offices for government, research, real estate, drafting and other like businesses. Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 50% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: Commercial use: No minimum, residential use: 60 feet Lot area per dwelling unit: R-2 zoning standards apply Building height in feet: 30 Building height in stories: 2
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Parking requirements: Varies DT Downtown overlay zoning district; C-1, C-2 and C-3 uses and outdoor dining. Front yard setback: 0 or as required by building code Side yard setback: 0 or as required by building code Street side setback: 0 or as required by building code Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: R-2 zoning standards apply Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: Not regulated Parking requirements: Varies I-1 Light industrial zoning district; Manufacturing, machining, warehouse, radio stations, distribution plants, freighting and other like uses. Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: N/A Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies I-2 heavy industrial zoning district; I-1 uses and any additional industrial uses as approved by the council. Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: N/A Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies P-F Public facilities zoning district; Governmental, public and semi-public uses including utility, recreational, and educational facilities and other like uses.
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Front yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Side yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Street side setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Rear yard setback: 0 or same as adjacent residential zoning Maximum lot coverage: 100% Minimum lot area: No minimum Minimum lot width: No minimum Lot area per dwelling unit: N/A Building height in feet: 45 Building height in stories: 3 Parking requirements: Varies 17.68.020 - Examples of plot plans.
The following diagrams show examples of plot plans:
Figure 17.68.020
EXAMPLE OF PLOT PLAN—Manufactured Home Subdivision
E. Refuse collection areas shall be screened from public view.
F. A minimum of two vehicular entrances shall be provided. No entrance shall be located closer than
fifty (50) feet to a street intersection.
G. Exterior boundaries of the mobile home park shall be bound by a solid fence, or wall, having a
minimum height of five feet and a maximum height of six feet.
H. A recreational vehicle and boat storage area shall be provided.
I. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided for each space and they shall be located on the
space they relate to.
J. Within six months of their location in the park, all mobile homes shall be adequately secured with
anchors and tie- downs and shall be skirted on all four sides with material similar in appearance to the
material used to cover the mobile home.
K. The minimum distance between mobile homes excluding canopy and buildings in the same mobile
home park shall be twenty (20) feet.
L. Each mobile home including canopy shall be set back from the exterior boundary of the park five feet.
M. Each front yard shall have a depth of not less than five feet .
N. Each side yard shall have a depth of not less than five feet as measured from the mobile home or
canopy.
O. Each rear yard setback shall be ten feet.
P. Each street side yard setback shall be ten feet, excluding awnings or canopies.
Q. Canopies, awnings or other structures to provide shade or protection from weather shall be open on
three sides and shall setback a minimum of three (3) feet from any interior street.
R. There shall be a minimum of five percent of the total area of the mobile home development
dedicated or reserved as usable open space land. Open space lands shall be clearly designated on the
plan as to the character of use and development but shall not include:
1. Areas reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual tenant; nor
2. Dedicated streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way; nor
3. Vehicular drives, parking, loading and storage areas; nor
4. Required setback areas at exterior boundaries of the site.
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S. Minimum width of private streets shall be thirty (30) feet. Said streets shall have curbs and be paved
with asphaltic concrete or equivalent material. Private streets shall meet the city construction
standards.
T. All utility lines shall be placed underground within the development. Each mobile home space or lot
shall be provided with water, sanitary sewer, electric, gas and telephone lines if needed, in compliance
with applicable city and/or county codes. Fire hydrants shall be installed as required by the city.
U. Guest automobile parking areas shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one parking space for each
three mobile home spaces.
V. Travel trailer spaces can be developed in a mobile home park, subject to the development standards
in section 17.72.190 of this title and provided the number of travel trailer spaces is less than 50 percent
of the total number of spaces in the mobile home park. Travel trailer spaces shall be set aside in a
separate section of the park reserved solely for travel trailers.
17.72.180- Mobile home or manufactured home subdivisions—Specific standards.
Wherever the term “mobile home” appears in this chapter it shall be taken to also mean “manufactured
home”. Wherever the term mobile home subdivision is used in this chapter, it shall be taken to also
mean “manufactured home subdivision.” The following supplementary and additional standards shall
apply to a mobile home subdivision:
A manufactured home on a lot in a manufactured home subdivision shall be located in accordance with the MHD zoning district standards found in section 17.68.010 of this title. A. A mobile home subdivision must also meet the requirements of Safford's subdivision regulations.
B. The minimum area of a mobile home lot shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
C. Maximum residential density shall be six mobile home lots per gross acre.
D. Minimum acreage development shall be five acres.
E. There shall be a minimum of five percent of the total area of the mobile home development
dedicated or reserved as usable common open space land. Common open space lands shall be clearly
designated on the plan as to the character of use and development but shall not include:
1. Areas reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual tenant or owner; nor
2. Dedicated streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way; nor
3. Vehicular drives, parking, loading and storage areas; nor
4. Required setback areas at exterior boundaries of the site.