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A. The regulations set forth in this article serve as the general provisions for this Code, where not specified in Article 6 SLDC, District Regulations.
B. No use or structure shall be operated in a manner to be an explosion or fire hazard; or cause smoke, soot, dust, radiation, odor, noise, vibration, heat, glare or toxic fumes to be exhausted or emitted into the atmosphere to constitute a nuisance; nor shall water-carried waste or pollutants be diverted into any watercourse.
901 Area and yard regulations.
901.01 Yards. A yard is defined in Article 2 SLDC. Where reference is to a “required setback” for a structure, the setback shall designate the minimum yard required. Yard and setback requirements for each district are specified in Article 6 SLDC.
A. No lot area shall be reduced in such a manner to reduce any yard or open space below the minimum required except as provided in subsection 901.02 of this section.
B. No yard or open space required for a structure on 1 lot shall serve the same purpose for a structure on another lot.
C. Through lots fronting on 2 streets shall be considered, for required setback purposes, to have 2 front yards.
D. No device, such as a door or window, may be installed to protrude beyond a lot boundary in its operation.
E. In any residential zoning district, buildings used for public or semi-public uses and churches shall maintain a minimum separation of 50 feet from any single-family use.
F. In any commercial and nonresidential district, wherever a lot abuts a lot in any residential district, a minimum building setback of 20 feet from the residential lot shall be required.
G. Trash receptacles enclosed with wood fencing, solid masonry walls or other suitable screening and with gates shall be provided for each nonresidential or multifamily use, subject to the approval of the Director. Any residential use which uses a 1-yard or greater trash receptacle shall also enclose the receptacle with wood fencing, solid masonry walls or other suitable screening with gates. All nonresidential and multifamily receptacle enclosures shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any residential district boundary and shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition, in order to safeguard the health, safety and general welfare of adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Director.
1. On lots rising or dropping in elevation from front to center and exceeding 26% grade, the front yard may be reduced by not more than 50% of the required minimum front yard depth.
2. Where natural features such as watercourses, rock outcrops, existing healthy mature vegetation and trees occur on a lot or parcel, then the provisions of SLDC 405 may be applied to reduce the setback requirements for that lot or parcel by no more than 25%.
A. In any residential district, steps and architectural features, such as eaves, cornices, awnings, chimneys or wingwalls, may project not more than 5 feet into any required front or rear yard area, or into any required side yard area more than 1/2 of the side yard. Greater projections may be permitted by the Director when it is demonstrated that such additional projections are needed for solar or alternate energy purposes.
B. In any residential district, balconies, porches or decks shall not encroach or project into any required front yard area but may encroach into any required side and rear yard by not more than 1/2 of the required side and rear yard areas.
2. The canopy shall be entirely open on at least 3 sides except for necessary supporting columns; a roof connecting a main building and an accessory building shall create a space open on at least 2 sides.
D. In any commercial district, porches, steps and architectural features, such as canopies or eaves, chimneys, balconies or stairways, shall not project more than 5 feet into any required yard area. Canopies for service stations and other uses associated with the pumping of gasoline shall not project into any required yard. Greater projections may be permitted by the Director when it is demonstrated that such additional projections are needed for solar or alternate energy purposes.
E. In any district, a bay window, stairway, entrance or vestibule, not exceeding a 10-foot width, may project 5 feet into any required front or rear yard.
F. In all residential districts, required front and street side yards shall not be used for the parking or storage of any motor vehicle or vehicle accessory, such as camper shells, trailers, motor bikes or other wheeled accessories or conveniences, but operable motor vehicles may be parked on the driveway or access way to the garage or carport.
G. Swimming pools and spas, including all accessory or appurtenant structures and equipment, shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet from all property lines and buildings. Pool and spa equipment may be permitted less than 5 feet from property lines when fully screened by a solid masonry wall from the neighboring property. Swimming pools and spas, including all accessory or appurtenant structures and equipment that are located within a platted building envelope that is surrounded by open space held in common by an owners association, may be permitted less than 5 feet from the property line; provided, that there are no encroachments into the common area.
H. All electrical service equipment and subpanels, air conditioners, heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, propane tanks and all other mechanical equipment shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet from all property lines except if the equipment is behind a solid block wall.
902 Accessory uses and structures.
A. Accessory uses, including facilities and equipment, are permitted in conjunction with any principal use, provided the accessory use is compatible with the principal use and does not alter the character of the premises. Any reference to a permitted use shall include the accessory use.
B. Accessory buildings or structures may be attached to or detached from the principal or main building. No accessory building housing fowl or animals, other than domestic pets, may be attached to any dwelling unit.
C. Accessory uses or structures are allowed prior to installation of the principal structure only when a building or construction permit is issued for the principal structure and construction of the principal structure begins within 6 months.
902.02 Accessory Structures in All Districts.
A. An accessory structure that is attached to a main structure shall meet all of the requirements for location of the main structure.
1. A detached structure shall meet the setback requirements of the main building for front and side yards.
2. A detached accessory structure which does not exceed 15 feet in height may project to within 5 feet of the rear property line.
3. Any detached structure located within the rear setback area cannot be used for residential purposes and shall not include cooking facilities, bathtubs or showers.
C. In any multifamily residential district, mobile or manufactured homes may not be used as a main or guest dwelling or accessory structure.
A. In all residential districts, a maximum area of 200 square feet may be used on any 1 lot or parcel for the outdoor storage of any used or secondhand materials, including, but not limited to, lumber, auto parts, household appliances, pipe, drums, machinery or furniture. Such outdoor storage shall be screened by a wall, fence, landscaping, structure, or other suitable screening from adjacent properties and streets, and shall be located only in rear or interior side yards.
B. All boats, trailers, motor homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and buses shall be kept in reasonable repair and operable and neatly arranged in a parked condition, located in the rear or interior side yard and shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets by a wall, fence, gate, landscaping or other suitable screening. Operable motor vehicles may be parked on the driveway or access way to the garage or carport.
C. No travel trailers, motor homes or recreational vehicles on residentially zoned parcels or lots shall be used or made suitable for use or occupancy.
D. No mobile home shall be placed or kept on a lot without a current valid building permit and without erection of permanent foundations and hook-ups to facilities, permanent piers, blocks or foundations.
E. The outside storage of objects and materials shall be permitted as an accessory use in C-1, C-2 and C-3 Districts, providing that such storage is totally screened from the view of any contiguous property, right-of-way or easement by means of a masonry wall, solid wood fence or other suitable screening and/or landscaping, unless otherwise provided for in Article 6 SLDC. Outside storage as an accessory use shall not include the display of merchandise for sale, except as provided in Article 6 SLDC. Vending machines permanently installed against but outside a structure shall not be considered an outside display, provided the number of such machines is approved by the Director.
F. The outside placement of metal storage containers shall be limited to C-1, C-2, C-3 and RS-70 zones. No storage unit shall exceed the individual dimensions of 20 feet in length by 8 feet wide by 10 feet in height (20 feet by 8 feet by 10 feet).
903.01 Height and Massing – Single-Family Residential Buildings and Structures. The height of all single-family residential buildings and structures as well as buildings or structures used by religious institutions, churches, schools and other nonresidential uses in any residential zoning district is limited by a series of allowable dimensions as described below. Building heights shall be determined based on the building plans and contours as shown on the Site Plan submitted with the application for development review under SLDC 403 or a building permit. The applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the height requirements of this section and verification of the field accuracy of contour data.
2. Small areas of rugged terrain inconsistent with this plane shall not increase or reduce building height. Small areas are those features such as drainage channels with a maximum width of 25 feet.
a. Circumstances where alternate standards are applied to a building or structure as provided in SLDC 905.
a. All single-family residential buildings or structures 2,000 square feet or greater in gross floor area shall be composed of at least 3 visual building masses of differing heights or planes.
b. All single-family residential buildings or structures under 2,000 square feet but over 750 square feet in gross floor area (except for factory-built buildings and manufactured homes) shall be composed of at least 2 visual building masses of differing heights or planes.
5. The Director may require the submission of any other materials and data, such as perspective drawings, computer simulations, photographs, cross-sections or material samples to ensure that the purpose of this section is satisfied.
The height and massing of all multifamily residential buildings and structures is limited by a series of allowable dimensions as described below. Building heights shall be determined based on the building plans and contours as shown on the Site Plan submitted with the application for development review under SLDC 401 or a building permit. The applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the height requirements of this section and verification of the field accuracy of contour data.
a. An imaginary horizontal plane, exclusive of chimneys and antennas, the maximum height of which shall be no more than 25 feet measured vertically from the highest point at natural grade within the footprint of the building or structure. (See Figure 9-10.) Alternate standards as provided in SLDC 905 shall not be used to permit an increase in the height of this imaginary horizontal plane.
ii. The increase in height for any building shall not exceed 5 feet.
iii. Where an increase in building height is permitted, the provisions of subsection 903.02(A)(4)(d) of this section shall not apply to that portion of the building or structure that exceeds the otherwise maximum permitted height.
iv. Where an increase in building height is permitted, the taller building shall be separated by a minimum of 30 feet from all adjoining buildings on the parcel or building site.
v. If alternate standards are applied to any building in a multi-building project, then in order to ensure height diversity and preclude buildings from appearing to have the same overall height, the Director and Commission may only permit the application of alternate standards; provided, that the intent of this subsection 903.02(A)(4)(e) and the criteria established in subsection 903.02(A)(4)(e)(vii) of this section are met.
vi. In order to break up the roof line of a building or structure not in a multi-building or multifamily project, no more than 25% of the roof area may be increased in height by a maximum of 5 feet; provided, that the building or structure maintains a minimum of 30 feet separation to all adjoining buildings or structures and adjacent single-family residential properties.
vii. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director and Commission that the increase in height will not create negative visual impacts or block view corridors and is desirable because it, for example, provides additional massing opportunities, enhances the aesthetic appearance of the project, is in accord with the design principles of the Design Review Manual and is in keeping with the city’s unique natural environment. As a general rule, taller buildings shall be situated within the central portions of a parcel or building site with lower buildings situated on the periphery.
B. Required Massing. All multifamily residential buildings or structures 2,500 square feet or greater in gross floor area shall be composed of at least 3 visual building masses of differing heights or planes. Such visual building masses shall vary in height vertically by a minimum of 2 feet from any adjacent mass or masses. (See Figure 9-16.) To be classified as a visual building mass, the mass shall be 100 square feet minimum and have a minimum depth of 6 feet. Depth and width dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to each other. (See Figure 9-17.) The structures permitted in subsection 903.02(A)(4)(d) of this section shall not be considered as a separate visual building mass for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this subsection 903.02(B).
1. If a multifamily building or structure is proposed in excess of 22 feet in height by, for example, application of subsection 903.02(A)(4)(d) or (e) of this section and alternate standards as defined in SLDC 905, the maximum length of the building or structure shall be no more than 150 feet measured from 1 end of the building along its longest elevation to the opposite end inclusive of elevator shafts, interior and exterior stairs, balconies and covered patios and covered walkways.
3. The maximum length of any multifamily building or structure regardless of its height shall be 200 feet measured from 1 end of the building along its longest elevation to the opposite end inclusive of elevator shafts, interior and exterior stairs, balconies and covered patios and covered walkways.
3. As an option to subsection 903.02(D)(2) of this section, the base of the wall may be screened by native or adaptive vegetation or trees over 2 inches DBH with a minimum height of 3 feet and located close enough to the wall to reduce its apparent height so that additional wall width can be attained.
i. A portion of the wall is not visible from adjoining properties or public and private rights-of-way.
ii. The base of the wall is screened by existing trees and shrub masses.
iii. The wall that exceeds the maximum height or width parameters is designed as an integral architectural element of the building or structure, is painted a darker color, or is constructed of natural materials such as native stone or natural wood that provides a change in materials, color and texture.
b. The Director may require the submission of any other materials and data, such as perspective drawings, computer simulations, photographs, cross-sections or material samples to ensure that the purpose of this section is satisfied.
4. Elevator penthouses, towers, stair towers and similar nonhabitable structures shall be exempt from the exposed mass heights regulations provided in this subsection 903.02(D).
The height and massing of all commercial, public and semi-public buildings and structures is limited by a series of allowable dimensions as described below. Building heights shall be determined based on the building plans and contours as shown on the Site Plan submitted with the application for development review under SLDC 401 or a building permit. The applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the height requirements of this subsection 903.03 and verification of the field accuracy of contour data.
3. The maximum overall height of a building or structure shall not exceed 40 feet measured vertically from the highest parapet or roof ridge to natural grade or finish grade at the lowest point adjacent to the building exterior excluding posts and masonry piers supporting decks or patios, whichever yields the greatest height. For the purposes of calculating building height, the minimum distance between separate buildings shall be 10 feet.
iii. Where an increase in building height is permitted, the provisions of subsection 903.03(A)(4)(d) of this section shall not apply to that portion of the building or structure that exceeds the otherwise maximum permitted height.
v. If alternate standards are applied to any building in a multi-building project, then in order to ensure height diversity and preclude buildings from appearing to have the same overall height, the Director and Commission may only permit the application of alternate standards; provided, that the intent of this subsection 903.03(A)(4)(e) and the criteria established in subsection 903.03(A)(4)(e)(vii) of this section are met.
vi. In order to break up the roof line of a building or structure not in a multi-building commercial project, no more than 25% of the roof area may be increased in height by a maximum of 5 feet; provided, that the building or structure maintains a minimum of 30 feet separation to all adjoining buildings or structures and adjacent single-family residential properties.
5. The height of that portion of commercial, lodging and public/semi-public buildings or structures that are constructed within 30 feet of an adjacent residentially zoned property shall not exceed 16 feet measured vertically from the highest parapet or roof ridge to natural grade.
6. All commercial, lodging or public/semi-public buildings or structures shall be limited in height such that 20% or more of the building footprint shall be limited to no more than 16 feet in height (or up to 5 feet higher in the case of gable or hip roofs, in accordance with subsection 903.03(A)(4)(c) of this section). The portion of the building subject to this regulation shall be unbroken and not separated into smaller areas, and shall be visible from both sides of the longest elevation. This section shall not apply to those properties zoned CN (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-3 (Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing District).
B. Required Massing. All commercial and public/semi-public buildings or structures 2,500 square feet or greater in gross floor area shall be composed of at least 3 visual building masses of differing heights or planes. (See Figure 9-28.) Such visual building masses shall vary in height vertically by a minimum of 3 feet from any adjacent mass or masses. In plan view, the largest single building mass shall contain no more than 60% of the total building footprint, and the largest 2 building masses together shall contain no more than 80% of the total building footprint. Each of the largest 3 masses must have a footprint of at least 150 square feet. In plan view, each mass shall be offset from adjacent masses with a minimum depth of 6 feet and 100 square feet of area. Depth and width dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to each other. (See Figure 9-29.) The structures permitted in subsection 903.03(A)(4)(d) of this section shall not be considered as a separate visual building mass for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this subsection.
1. No exterior wall of a building or structure shall have an unrelieved building plane that exceeds 800 square feet in area.
2. If the wall is located on an interior side or rear property line adjacent to an existing building, an unrelieved building plane that exceeds 800 square feet may be approved by the Director or Commission.
3. A break or separation between unrelieved building planes is defined as an interruption of the building wall plane with either a recess or an offset measuring at least 6 feet in depth and at least 1/4 of the wall’s total length. The offset angle determining the “break” shall be between 90 degrees and 45 degrees to the wall.
2. The base of the wall may be screened by native or adaptive vegetation or trees over 2 inches DBH with a minimum height of 3 feet and located close enough to the wall to reduce its apparent height. Native or adaptive vegetation that is planted at the base of a wall to reduce its apparent height shall be a minimum of 15-gallon size for trees and 5-gallon size for shrubs and planted at an appropriate spacing not greater than 6 feet apart.
a. A portion of the wall is not visible from adjoining properties or public and private rights-of-way.
b. The base of the wall is screened by existing trees and shrub masses.
c. The wall that exceeds the maximum height or width parameters is designed as an integral architectural element of the building or structure, is painted a darker color, or is constructed of natural materials such as native stone or natural wood that provides a change in materials, color and texture.
The Director may require the submission of any other materials and data, such as perspective drawings, computer simulations, photographs, cross-sections or material samples to ensure that the purpose of this section is satisfied.
2. Adjacent buildings shall have orientations that differ by a minimum of 10 degrees from each other.
903.04 Chimney Mass. The height of a chimney mass shall not exceed 5 feet above the highest point of the structure within 10 feet of that chimney mass. No chimney pipe or other device shall exceed the maximum overall mass height of a chimney by more than 12 inches.
B. Retaining walls shall also jog in plan every 40 feet minimum in length, by a minimum of 2 feet offset. A direction change of more than 30 degrees in plan also constitutes a jog.
A. Height shall be determined for fences and walls above the average elevation of the ground level within a 6-foot radius of the point of measurement on the fence or wall.
B. Except as provided in subsections 903.07(C) and (D) of this section, in any required front or street side yard area, an opaque or solid wall or fence shall not exceed 3 feet in height. Nonopaque corral fences may be established in any required front or street side yard area to a maximum height of 6 feet where permitted in RS-5A, RS-70, RS-36 and RS-35 zoning districts.
1. If the wall exceeds 20 feet in length, a landscape area a minimum of 3 feet in width and planted with a minimum of 5-gallon shrubs for each 20 linear feet of wall shall be established on the street side of the wall.
2. If the wall exceeds 40 feet in length, architectural features such as columns, breaks to accommodate existing trees or to include wrought iron fence sections, incorporation of red rock accents and jogs, shall be designed into the wall to break up its linear plane, to give it architectural interest and to ensure that it is designed as an integral architectural element of the principal building.
3. No chain link fences of any kind shall be permitted.
4. The visibility triangle requirements of SLDC 910.09 shall be maintained.
D. A wall or fence not more than 6 feet in height may be maintained along the interior side or rear lot lines; provided, that this wall or fence does not extend into any required front yard. A 6-foot-high chain link fence may be permitted within the front yard setback in the C-3 zoning district. Unpainted chain link fences are prohibited. Painted chain link fences shall be of a nonreflective color, compatible with the natural character of the site and surrounding area (such as brown, beige, green, and the like) and shall meet the exterior color requirements of SLDC 904.1.
E. In addition to the requirements of subsections 903.07(B) and (D) of this section, half of the permitted wall or fence height may be added to a wall or fence; provided, that this additional height is nonsolid. For example, a 3-foot-high lattice fence could be added onto a 6-foot-high fence on the rear lot line of a single-family residence.
F. In single-family residential districts a wall or fence adjacent to a driveway providing vehicular access to an abutting lot shall not exceed 3 feet in height within 15 feet of the intersection of this driveway and the street right-of-way.
G. Walls or fences constructed to enclose any new subdivision and all developments except single-family residences on lots zoned for single-family residential use shall jog in plan every 50 feet minimum in length, by a minimum of 2 feet offset. A direction change of more than 30 degrees in plan also constitutes a jog. In the alternative and subject to the approval of the Director, a visual break through the use of, for example, a change in materials (such as a wrought iron fence section) or a break in the wall to preserve existing trees or vegetation may be approved.
H. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a wall or fence required by any law or regulation of the State of Arizona or any state or federal agency.
I. The maximum height and length requirements for retaining walls are provided in subsections 903.05(A) and (B) of this section.
3. Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 903.07(J)(2) of this section, the Director may waive or reduce the width of the planter area if the proposed fence is made of wrought iron or similar materials and landscaped in such a manner that its potential visual impact is reduced.
903.08 Towers and Antennas. The towers and antennas used by federally licensed amateur radio operators shall be exempt from the district’s height limitations for buildings. Any such tower or antenna must be located on the lot so that its reclining length (in case of collapse) would be contained within the bounds of the lot. If the operator no longer holds a valid federal amateur radio operator’s license, the tower and antenna must be dismantled.
903.09 Roof-Mounted Screening. Roof-mounted screening of mechanical equipment is required and shall not extend above the height limit for buildings established by this section.
A. Any flagpole shall not exceed more than 22 feet in height measured from natural or finish grade to the top of the flagpole, excluding any normal ornamentations associated with flagpoles, such as eagles.
2. In all commercial and CF zoning districts, 3 poles with 1 flag each or 1 pole with 3 flags are allowed.
[Ord. 2006-02, 1-10-2006; Ord. 2009-15, 10-13-2009; Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 1-26-2010 (Res. 2010-06 Att. B, 1-26-2010)].
A. The color contrast of structures with the natural dark green of the vegetation, and rust reds of the red rocks and soils, is a concern with respect to reducing visual impacts of the built environment and trying to blend it with the natural environment. Structures, walls, garage doors, roofs (including flat roofs) and fences shall blend with the surrounding natural environment without calling undue attention to the development, and materials or colors used shall have a light reflectance value (LRV) not exceeding 38% (Munsell value 7).
B. Exterior paint and material colors shall not exceed values and chromas as set forth below, and as indicated in the Munsell Book of Color on file in the Community Development Department. (The Munsell Book of Color is a system that describes color in terms of 3 standardized attributes: hue, value (lightness/darkness) and chroma (intensity). Numerical values define each color attribute, and the colors are arranged in the book in equal visual steps for each attribute.) Bright and glossy or fluorescent colors are prohibited. To determine if a particular color is acceptable, the applicant may take the desired color chip (available at paint stores) to the Department for comparison with the Munsell Book of Color.
C. Chimneys, flues, vents, gutters, downspouts, railings, posts and poles, exterior window shading devices, and window and door trim shall be similar in chroma and value to the surface they adjoin unless they are featured in the design. In such cases, accent colors not necessarily meeting the value or chroma restrictions may be approved.
D. The colors permitted represent a palette of colors considered appropriate for use on buildings and structures in Sedona. Even though it may seem restrictive, there are actually an infinite number of shades and values of color from which to choose. This is based on the fact that there are many shades and values between any of the number ranges shown in the Munsell Book. For projects subject to development review in terms of SLDC 401, the actual colors approved for use in any given instance may be more restrictive due to their greater degree of visibility, and other factors pertaining to the specific development under review.
A. This section establishes procedures whereby a property owner may choose greater height limits than those established in SLDC 903.01, Height and Massing – Single-Family Residential Buildings and Structures. In order to utilize alternate standards, the property owner must accumulate enough credit points to offset the debit points for the greater height limit. Tables 9-F and 9-G shall be used to determine the debit and credit points for single-family residential buildings and structures and commercial public/semi-public and multifamily residential buildings and structures, respectively.
1. Height. The total height of structures determines their degree of visibility above the surrounding vegetation. If height is to be increased beyond the limits established in SLDC 903.01, 903.02 and 903.03, steps must be taken to offset the increased visual impact.
2. Unrelieved Building Planes. The more articulation in a structure, the less visual impact it creates. Large flat planes of continuous color and texture stand out against their background, as they are incompatible with the natural sizes of trees and rocks and the spaces between them. The more smaller plane surfaces in a structure that project and recede, the more shadow patterns are created that will help the structure fit better into its natural background.
3. Color. The light reflectance value (LRV) provides a means to limit the color contrast of structures with the surrounding natural environment, and thereby reduce its visual impact. Under the application of alternate standards based on Tables 9-F and 9-G, the exterior color of a building or structure is automatically reduced to 30% LRV.
C. The cumulative effect and interrelationship of height, unrelieved building planes and color affect a particular development’s visual impact in its context area, and in many cases beyond it, to affect the visual status of the community. In order to provide flexibility for developing building designs which are most sensitive to the natural environment while still respecting the user’s needs, the following tables (Tables 9-F and 9-G) have been developed. Their intent is to create a framework within which excellence in design is encouraged while maintaining equivalent high standards. Application of Tables 9-F and 9-G is based on balancing debit (negative) points and credit (positive) points so that the resultant point total is zero or a positive value.
D. If 2 or more colors are applied to the walls of a building, alternate standards shall be applied to the lightest color.
E. Depending on the particular development project, this section shall be administered by the persons/entities specified in Article 4 SLDC (such as application of these alternate standards to a development project subject to development review would be determined by the entity specified in SLDC 401).
F. The property owner who chooses to use these alternate standards to obtain greater limits than those established in SLDC 903.01, 903.02 and 903.03 shall provide the necessary data from Tables 9-F and 9-G to show which elements will be changed, what the end values are for height, unrelieved building planes and color, and the calculation of debit/credit points. Such data shall be provided with building plans when applying for a building permit.
1. The Director may require the submittal of a visual analysis presentation that clearly demonstrates the effect of the application of alternate standards on surrounding property. The visual analysis can be in the form of photographs, artist renderings, models, drawings or computer simulations, and should include, at a minimum, elevations from all sides of the proposed building.
2. Notwithstanding the above procedures, a property owner may apply for a variance in accordance with SLDC 404 or an administrative waiver in accordance with SLDC 405. Such application shall clearly indicate to the Board of Adjustment or the Director if the alternate standards of this section have been utilized, and to what degree.
G. In recognition of the fact that preparation of final working drawings for a structure involves significant expenses, a property owner may, but is not required to, submit conceptual plans to the Director for discussion of the proposed application of alternate standards.
H. An example of the application of alternate standards based on Table 9-F for a single-family residence is provided.
If a 25-foot-high structure is proposed, then 6 debit points would have to be offset by 6 credit points. These credit points could be achieved by reducing the LRV to 18%, or by reducing the size of the largest unrelieved building plane to 300 square feet. Alternatively, the LRV could be reduced to 22% (for 4 credit points) and the largest unrelieved building plane could be reduced to 500 square feet (2 credit points) to provide the required 6 credit points.
1. * Height is expressed in feet measured parallel to natural grade based on SLDC 903.01(A)(1)(b). “LUBP” means largest unrelieved building plane (expressed in square feet) and “LRV” means light reflective value (expressed as a percentage). See subsection (B) of this section for more details on these terms.
2. The baseline standard is the basic ordinance regulation required when applying alternate standards as described in terms of the height and massing requirements for single-family residences and structures of SLDC 903.01 and the color requirements of subsection (B)(3) of this section.
3. The -10 debit point value for building height is the absolute maximum value permitted in this section.
4. If a building includes a gable or hip roof that extends above the height of a building or structure as established in SLDC 903.01(A)(1)(b), then this gable or hip roof height must be subtracted from the overall height of a building to determine the permitted structure height when applying alternate standards.
5. In order to achieve the required debit points for the height of a building or structure, credit points from either the LUBP or LRV columns must be acquired. A combination of both is also possible. See the example in subsection (H) of this section.
6. Alternate standards may not be applied to single-family residences and structures to increase the height of a building or structure above the imaginary horizontal plane established in SLDC 903.01(A)(1)(a).
1. * Height is expressed in feet measured parallel to natural grade based on SLDC 903.02(A)(1) and 903.03(A)(1). “LUBP” means largest unrelieved building plane (expressed in square feet) and “LRV” means light reflective value (expressed as a percentage). See subsection (B) of this section for more details on these terms.
** The 800-square-foot baseline area for unrelieved building planes does not apply to multifamily residential buildings or structures, and as used in this table only applies to commercial and public/semi-public buildings or structures.
2. The baseline standard is the basic ordinance regulation required when applying alternate standards as described in terms of the height and massing requirements for multifamily residential, commercial and public/semi-public buildings and structures of SLDC 903.01 and the color requirements of subsection (B)(3) of this section.
[Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 1-26-2010 (Res. 2010-06 Att. C, 1-26-2010)].
C. Materials used for exterior surfaces of all structures shall blend in color, hue and tone with the characteristics of the surrounding natural terrain to avoid high contrast.
906.02 Driveways. All driveways shall be surfaced with pervious materials or materials that have textures and colors that would enhance visual compatibility with native site surroundings. Such materials may include paving blocks or bricks, exposed aggregate concrete and asphalt, but specifically does not include uncolored concrete.
A. In all districts, all electrical service equipment and subpanels, air conditioners, heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, kitchen hoods and vents, swimming pool equipment, pumps and heaters, propane tanks and all other mechanical equipment shall be painted to be compatible with the surrounding wall color, screened from surrounding properties and streets, or enclosed within a building. The color of roof-mounted equipment and vents shall be compatible with the roof or adjacent wall color, screened or integrated into the design of the structure. Facilities for the operation of active or passive solar energy systems and other alternate energy systems shall be exempt from the screening requirements when this screening will clearly restrict their efficient operation.
B. In all districts, satellite receiving earth stations may be located in rear and interior side yards; provided, that the installation is screened to the height of the installation from off property views by means of buildings, solid walls and/or solid fences or landscaping. The height of screening shall comply with the height requirements of SLDC 903. Roof-mounted satellite earth stations shall be painted to be compatible with the surrounding wall color, screened from surrounding properties and streets by parapets or walls, or strategically placed on the roof so that it is screened as much as possible from off property views.
A. Where a multiple-family dwelling or structure, including incidental or required accessory uses and parking areas, abut property in a single-family district, a masonry wall, solid wood fence or other suitable screening and/or screen landscaping 6 feet in height shall be established and maintained between these uses and the single-family district, as determined by the Director.
B. Where public or semi-public uses and/or associated parking are established, a masonry wall, solid wood fence or other suitable screening and/or screen landscaping 6 feet in height shall be erected and maintained between these uses and residential uses on adjacent properties, as determined by the Director.
C. Where a commercial or office use or parking area abuts property in any residential district, a masonry wall, solid wood fence or other suitable screening and/or landscaping 6 feet in height shall be erected and maintained between these uses and the residential district.
A. Subject to the approval of the Director, newspaper racks shall be permanently installed against a building or structure and cannot obstruct sidewalks or walkways. All other vending machines shall be installed against or inside a building or structure so as not to be visible from adjacent properties.
B. All uses in commercial districts shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building unless otherwise permitted by this Code. Outside display and/or sales of merchandise are prohibited unless permitted in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 SLDC.
2. The development of existing lots in areas of the city now served with existing aboveground utilities is exempt from this requirement.
B. Temporary emergency facilities may be erected and maintained above the surface of the ground for a period of 4 months. Other temporary aboveground utilities expected to be utilized for a longer period of time may be erected and maintained only after obtaining a temporary use permit for the use being served in accordance with the provisions of SLDC 407.
C. Wherever possible underground utilities shall be located within or immediately adjacent to the disturbed areas of a lot or parcel (such as driveways and roadways). In any event, all areas disturbed by the installation of the underground utilities shall be revegetated and/or landscaped.
D. Apparatus needed for the operation of active or passive solar energy systems or other alternate energy systems, including, but not limited to, overhangs, movable insulating walls and roofs, attached or detached solar collectors, reflectors and piping, may be permitted by the Director for any use subject to the specifications set forth by the Director.
2. The tree is dead, diseased, injured, in danger of falling upon existing or proposed structures, abuts or overhangs a building so as to create a potential fire hazard, interferes with the growth of other trees or existing utilities, creates unsafe vision clearance or conflicts with other ordinances or regulations.
B. Trees which are cut down shall be removed from the lot or parcel within 2 weeks, chipped on site or cut and stored for firewood on the property in a manner which does not encourage the propagation of insects.
C. The city may retain the services of a qualified urban forester as deemed necessary to assist in the review process.
D. Trees not specifically authorized for removal from any property shall be protected during any construction activities on the site to assure their continued survival. All trees which are to be saved within the construction envelope shall be fenced during construction to avoid compaction of the root system, and low branches from being broken. Such a barrier shall be no smaller than the diameter of the dripline of the tree to be saved and shall be a minimum of 3 feet high, except that trees within 3 to 5 feet of a structure’s walls or that overhang a driveway or patio may be exempt from the requirements of this section; provided, that 6 or more inches of gravel is placed over that portion of the dripline to reduce compaction damage, and if it can be shown that construction activities would be unduly hindered by the fencing requirement. Other recognized procedures for tree preservation may be approved by the Director.
E. During construction activities, if any existing trees more than 30 feet from the structure’s walls are removed (except for those displaced by essential construction activity, such as driveways or utilities), new or transplanted trees shall be planted on the property in the same quantity as those removed and of a minimum size of 2 inches DBH.
c. An existing 7-inch or greater DBH tree is equivalent to 3 new trees as defined in subsection (F)(1) of this section.
14. Enhancement of the quality of life and general welfare.
910.02 Review Standards. In landscaping plan review, the standards of this article will be considered minimum requirements, which may be modified by the Director as individual cases dictate, to carry out the stated purposes.
B. Building expansions and additions and cumulative expansions or additions that exceed 25% of the existing gross floor area and changes in use of the existing building that require an increase in parking by at least 25% will require that the entire site be brought into conformance with these landscape requirements. Single-family residential and agricultural uses shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
910.04 Landscape Plan Submittal and Review.
15. If applicable, indications of proposed common and open space areas on the plan. Description of function and treatment of these areas.
B. Within 15 working days of receipt of a completed submittal, and prior to issuance of a building permit, the Director shall review landscape plans for compliance with this section. The Director shall also certify implementation of the approved plan before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or commencement of the new use.
C. Revisions to overall development plans or plats may require commensurate revisions to landscape plans to the satisfaction of the Director.
D. If a project is developed in phases, required landscaping and screening must be completed in sequence with development phases and shown as such on the landscape plan.
910.05 General Landscape Requirements and Regulations. A landscape plan shall consist of all existing significant vegetation and proposed supplementary landscaping.
A. Any part of a site not used for buildings, parking, driveways, walkways, utilities and approved storage areas shall be retained in a natural state, reclaimed to its natural state or landscaped. Insufficiently vegetated natural areas shall be enhanced to minimum quantities recommended by a professional landscape designer.
B. No artificial trees, shrubs, turf or plants shall be used to fulfill the landscaping requirements of this section.
C. A recommended list of native and adaptive plants suitable for landscaping in the Sedona area is listed in Appendix A of Article 10 SLDC, Design Review Manual. Plants proposed to be used that are not on this list must be demonstrated to have low water usage, be drought tolerant and freeze resistant.
6. The landscape plan shall contain a variety of plant types. No 1 plant shall provide more than 50% of the quantity of plants required.
E. If existing natural vegetation adequately satisfies the minimum standards of this section, additional landscaping is not required.
F. All required landscaped areas shall be provided with a permanent and adequate means of irrigation and regularly maintained, including weed control. See subsection 910.11 of this section regarding requirements for irrigation systems.
G. In the OP, CN, C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, required front and street side yards shall be landscaped to a depth of not less than 10 feet. Remaining front and street side yard areas or setbacks may be used for required off-street parking.
H. In the C-3 zoning district, required front and street side yards shall be landscaped to their full depth.
I. In multifamily districts, the undeveloped site area shall be landscaped. Such required landscaping may include outdoor recreation areas.
J. Landscaping of public rights-of-way is encouraged. When landscaping of such areas is desired, an encroachment permit from the appropriate public authority owning or controlling such right-of-way shall be submitted with the landscape plan. Landscaped areas within the public right-of-way may be taken into consideration for overall landscape requirements on the site. Maintenance, including weed control, of landscaping installed within the public right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the installer/owner or lessee/contractor.
K. Preservation of existing vegetation is strongly encouraged. Incentives to retain or transplant existing vegetation are provided in SLDC 909(F)(4). If existing natural vegetation adequately satisfies the minimum standards of this section, additional landscaping is not required.
L. Street Frontage Requirements. All nondeveloped areas between the street frontage and either the building or vehicular use area must be landscaped. The entire yard setback from the property line to the building footprint must be landscaped. This area must be a minimum width of 10 feet and may include right-of-way landscaping. A minimum of 5 feet of landscaping in this area shall be on the applicant’s property. Landscaping in this area shall be designed to provide screening of parking areas and buildings from the street as well as creating an attractive appearance along city streets.
4. Shrubs and trees located within 20 feet of a vehicular intersection shall be maintained to provide visual clearance between 3 and 6 feet above grade and shall not conflict with subsection 910.09 of this section, Sight Distance.
3. All landscaped areas must be protected from damage by vehicles with continuous, anchored concrete curbs, railroad ties, headers, wheelstops 6 inches in height or other means acceptable to the Director. If loose ground cover is proposed (such as cinders, woodchips) it must be contained by a header or depressed construction.
N. Building Perimeter Area. Landscaping in a planting area adjacent to the exterior building perimeters, exclusive of instances of zero lot lines, of all buildings in the project will be required for exterior walls with unrelieved building planes (as defined in SLDC 903.03) longer than 15 feet in length and taller than 18 feet. A minimum of 1 24-inch box evergreen tree, a minimum height of 8 feet at planting, and 3 shrubs, a minimum height of 24 inches at planting, shall be required along the perimeter of this portion of the building every 15 feet. Plants must be located within a 3- to 5-foot-wide buffer area along the building perimeter. For building planes broken by windows or other architectural features only the shrub requirement detailed above shall apply. Interior corridor walls with 10 feet or less of separation between buildings are exempt from this requirement.
O. The Director may approve alternatives to the specified code requirements if the landscape plan presented is found to meet the goals listed in subsection 910.01 of this section.
1. Trees. Minimum size when planted shall be 8 feet in height, trunk diameter of 1 inch to 1-1/2 inch; and with a branch spread of at least 4 feet. Variations from the minimum requirements may be approved by the Director based on the tree species proposed.
2. Shrubs. Minimum size when planted shall be 2 feet in height.
3. Ground Cover. Minimum size requirements do not apply to non-required landscaping such as ground cover and ornamental plants. Ground cover and ornamentals that have a minimum water use should be selected.
B. Vegetation shall be selected, planted and maintained, so that at maturity it does not interfere with utility lines, traffic sight lanes, vehicular parking, pedestrian circulation and property rights of adjacent owners, and would not significantly damage or create upheaval of sidewalks and pavement. In addition to the specific requirements listed above, all areas of commercial and multifamily developments exclusive of vehicular use area or building footprints must be landscaped.
910.07 Tree Preservation and Protection.
2. A grading permit and building permit issued by the city.
B. Site development plans shall be designed to minimize the removal of trees. The removal of trees may be authorized by the Director in conformance with the provisions of SLDC 909(A).
C. Trees to be preserved on site shall be effectively protected during grading and construction to prevent root damage, soil compaction, and trunk damage, in conformance with the provisions of SLDC 909(D).
D. On-site paving shall be designed to allow sufficient area around trees to permit water absorption and prevent soil compaction. Preservation and protection details shall be shown on the required landscape plan and must be in conformance with the provisions of SLDC 909(D).
E. A tree transplant report, from a licensed tree transplant company, is required that includes identified transplant candidates, a transplant schedule and a watering plan.
910.08 Screening. All parking structures shall be screened per the requirements for building perimeter areas listed in subsection 910.05(N) of this section. See Figure 9-41 for an example of screening.
A. Earth berms or a combination of berm, landscaping and ornamental wall shall be used to assure that parking areas are adequately screened from adjacent roadways and properties. Berms shall be designed to transition to existing grades, not to exceed a slope of 2:1, and shall be covered with plant material, ground cover or rip-rap, as approved by the Director to prevent erosion (see Figure 9-42, Earth Berm).
A. To ensure that landscape materials do not constitute a driving hazard, no landscaping higher than 3 feet at maturity or fencing higher than 3 feet shall be placed within the visibility triangles.
1. To determine the visibility triangles necessary for a corner lot, measure 30 feet back along lot lines from the point of intersection of the 2 lot lines.
2. At drive entrances, measure 10 feet back along drive and lot line from the point of intersection of drive and lot line.
B. Existing vegetation is permitted within a visibility triangle if foliage is pruned and maintained at a height less than 3 feet or above 6 feet measured from the lowest branch, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer (see Figure 9-43, Visibility Triangle).
A. Landscaping and watering devices shall be installed in accordance with approved landscape and Site Plans prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
B. If approved landscaping and watering devices cannot be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of operations as a result of seasonal planting limitations, a conditional Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the city.
C. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide surety acceptable to the city and equal to the total cost of landscaping improvements in accordance with a written estimate, prepared by a landscape architect or other landscape designer, based on the approved landscaping plan. A signed conditional Certificate of Occupancy agreement with the city shall accompany the surety and estimate.
A. Incorporating water conservation methods to avoid overspray and overflow onto adjacent parking areas and access drives, sidewalks, buildings and public streets.
B. Using irrigation controllers with soil moisture sensors that determine watering is required.
C. Effectively watering all landscaping through the use of different irrigation zones with seasonable adjustment ability and settings that deliver the minimum amount of water needed for specific plants to thrive. Grouping plants with similar water needs together.
D. Installing systems equipped with an automatic shutoff for rainy periods.
E. Designing systems with a target shut-off date after landscaping is established.
F. Posting an instruction guide for the irrigation system that includes the maintenance plan, inspection schedule, and minimal water requirements.
910.12 Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, lessee, heirs, assigns, agent, homeowners association or other liable entity of the property to permanently maintain all approved landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
A. Required maintenance shall include regular watering, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, clearing of debris and weeds, removal and replacement of dead plants and repair and replacement of irrigation systems and architectural features.
B. Any plant materials not surviving shall be replaced with plants of the same size, variety, and quality as those removed within 30 days of their demise or in the next planting period.
C. Failure to maintain approved landscaping shall constitute a violation of this Code.
D. Maintenance of landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be included, in accordance with the terms of encroachment permits authorizing such landscaping.
E. All plants shall be allowed to grow in natural patterns. Over-pruning or pruning plants into unnatural shapes is prohibited.
[Ord. 2009-15, 10-13-2009; Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 1-26-2010 (Res. 2010-06 Att. C, 1-26-2010)].
911.01 Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this Code to balance the goals of the Sedona Community Plan to maintain its small-town character with the need to provide for safe lighting practices and to minimize light pollution for the enjoyment of Sedona’s citizens and visitors.
4. Interference in the use or enjoyment of property which is not intended to be illuminated at night, and the loss of the scenic view of the night sky due to increased urban sky-glow.
B. The concerns of safety, utility and aesthetic appearance need not compete. Good modern lighting practices can provide adequate light for safety and utility without excessive glare or light pollution. In nearly all cases, careful attention to when, where and how much nighttime lighting is needed will lead to better lighting practices.
C. The topography and atmospheric conditions in northern Arizona are uniquely suited for government, military, commercial, and private astronomical observation in the area. Unnecessary or excessive uses of outdoor nighttime lighting have an adverse impact on astronomical observation even at relatively distant observatories.
D. Accordingly, it is the intent of this Code to require lighting practices and systems which will minimize light pollution, glare, light trespass, and conserve energy while maintaining nighttime safety, utility, security and productivity.
911.02 Conflict Regulations. Where any provision of federal, state, county, or city statutes, codes, or laws conflicts with any provision of this Code, the most restrictive shall govern unless otherwise regulated by law.
911.03 Definitions. See Article 2 SLDC for definitions pertaining to outdoor lighting.
A. New Uses, Buildings and Major Additions or Modifications. If the total cumulative increase in floor area is greater than 50% for single-family residential or greater than 25% for all other uses, or if the total cumulative cost of any exterior modification, alteration or repair is greater than 25% of the valuation of the building as determined by the Director, then all outdoor lighting fixtures shall meet the requirements of this Code for the entire site, including previously installed and any new outdoor lighting. Cumulative modification or replacement of outdoor lighting constituting 25% or more of the permitted lumens for the parcel, no matter the actual amount of lighting already on a nonconforming site, shall constitute a major addition for purposes of this section.
B. Minor Additions. If the total cumulative increase in the floor area is 50% or less for single-family residential or 25% for all other uses, or if the total cumulative cost of any exterior modification, alteration or repair is less than 25% of the valuation of the building as determined by the Director, then full conformance of the existing portion of the building or structure is not required. However, such projects shall require the submission of a complete inventory and Site Plan detailing all existing and any proposed new outdoor lighting.
C. New Lighting. Any new lighting on the site shall meet the requirements of this Code with regard to shielding and lamp type; the total outdoor light output after the modifications are complete shall not exceed that on the site before the modification, or that permitted by this Code, whichever is larger.
D. Resumption of Use after Abandonment. If a property or use with nonconforming lighting is abandoned as defined in Article 12 SLDC, Nonconforming Situations, then all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this Code before the use is resumed.
E. Public Roadways. In general this Code does not apply to city and state rights-of-way. However, all such street lights must be fully shielded.
A. Low Pressure Sodium Lighting. Due to their high energy efficiency, long life and spectral characteristics, low pressure sodium (LPS) lamps are the preferred illumination source throughout the city. Their use is to be encouraged, when not required, for outdoor illumination whenever its use would not be detrimental to the use of the property. Ten percent white light added to LPS light permits nearly normal color perception.
1. Class 1 Lighting. Low pressure sodium (LPS) lamps are not required. Businesses who chose to use LPS as their primary lamps are eligible to apply for an additional 10% increase in the lumens per acre allowed for their site.
2. Class 2 Lighting. Low pressure sodium (LPS) lamps are required. Up to 10% of the total lumens per acre allowed may be white light.
B. Light Trespass Standard. All light fixtures, including security lighting, shall be aimed and shielded so that the direct illumination shall be confined to the property boundaries of the source. Particular care is to be taken to assure that the direct illumination does not fall onto or across any public or private street or road. Motion sensing light fixtures shall be fully shielded and properly adjusted, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, to turn off when detected motion ceases.
C. Lamp and Shielding. All light fixtures are required to be fully shielded and shall be installed in such a manner that the shielding complies with the definition of fully shielded light fixtures for all uses, including single-family and multifamily residential uses, except as provided below.
1. All lamp types above 2,000 lumens shall be fully shielded.
2. Partially shielded light fixtures may be permitted subject to the approval of the Director. Partially shielded light fixtures are limited to a maximum of 5,500 lumens per net acre and shall not exceed 2,000 per lamp (see subsection 911.05(D) of this section).
D. Total Outdoor Light Output Standards – Nonresidential and Multifamily Uses.
1. Total outdoor light output shall not exceed 100,000 lumens per net acre for all development except single-family residential uses. This cap is not intended to be achieved in all cases or as a design goal. Instead, design goals should be the lowest levels of lumens necessary to meet the lighting requirements of the site. Partially shielded light fixtures are limited to a maximum of 5,500 lumens per net acre and are counted towards the 100,000 lumens per net acre cap.
2. Seasonal decorations, permitted between Thanksgiving and January 15, are not counted toward these limits. Lighting used for external illumination of signs is counted.
E. Total Outdoor Light Output Standards – Single-Family Residential Uses.
1. Outdoor lighting for single-family residential uses is not subject to a lumens per net acre cap.
2. Outdoor lighting for single-family residential uses is subject to the lamp fixture and shielding requirements.
F. Parking Lot Standards. Parking lots shall be considered Class 2 lighting. Parking lot lighting poles shall be sized in such a manner that the top of any luminary does not exceed 12 feet above adjacent grade.
1. Class 1 lighting, including but not limited to sales, service, commercial, assembly, repair, maintenance, and industrial areas, may only continue in operation until 11:00 p.m. or for as long as the area is in active use but once off remain off during nonbusiness hours.
2. Class 2 lighting shall have no time restrictions except as specified by any conditions of approval. Uses that do not require all-night illumination are encouraged to turn off their outdoor lighting during night hours whenever possible.
3. Class 3 lighting, except for flagpole lighting, must be extinguished after 11:00 p.m. or when the business closes, whichever is later, except that low-wattage holiday decorations may remain on all night from Thanksgiving to January 15.
4. Multi-class lighting, except for security lighting, must conform to the time limitations of the strictest class.
H. Multi-Class Lighting Standard. Multi-class lighting must conform to the shielding and timing restrictions, if any, that apply to the most restrictive included class.
I. Class 3 Lighting Standards.
1. All Class 3 lighting must be selected, designed, installed, and aimed so that there is a minimum amount of spill beyond the area intended to be lighted.
2. Permanent exposed string lighting is not permitted.
3. All Class 3 lighting must comply with the light trespass standards as described in subsection 911.05(B) of this section.
4. All Class 3 lighting shall comply with the lamp and shielding standards as described in subsection 911.05(C) of this section.
5. a. Subject to the approval of the Director, uplighting or ground-mounted lighting may be allowed to accent unique features of a building and/or surrounding landscaping (such as outstanding architectural features, specimen trees with dense year-round foliage or large native shrub masses). Uplighting or ground-mounted lighting shall be designed and installed in such a manner as to minimize glare with special consideration in areas where there is vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
b. All lighting which is directed upwards shall be placed in such a manner that the angle of the lamp shall not be greater than 45 degrees measured from a horizontal plane to a line projected through the center of the lamp, and fixtures shall be fully shielded to contain and direct the light onto the feature to be lighted.
J. Signs. See Article 11 SLDC, Sign Regulations.
K. Mercury vapor light bulbs and fixtures in use for outdoor lighting on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Code shall not be used after July 1, 2006.
L. Searchlights, floodlights, laser source lights, strobe or flashing lights, illusion lights or any similar high intensity light shall not be permitted except in emergencies by police and fire personnel at their direction. Spot lights are permitted and must be directed downward 45 degrees from any neighboring property.
M. On projects where an engineer or architect is required, the developer shall verify in writing to the city that all outdoor lighting was installed in accordance with the approved plans.
1. Lighting for outdoor athletic fields, courts or tracks shall be considered Class 1.
2. Lighting allowed in this subsection shall be subject to approval. When the proposed lumens per acre exceed the lumens per net acre limits, the installation shall be designed to achieve no greater than the minimum illuminance levels for the activity as recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
3. Every such lighting system design shall be certified by an Arizona registered engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this Code.
4. Such lighting shall not include any light trespass as determined by the Director.
5. All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity and lights turned off by 10:00 p.m.
b. Are installed and maintained with aiming angles that permit no greater that 2% of the light emitted by each fixture to project above the horizontal.
1. All such lighting shall utilize fully shielded luminaries that are installed in a fashion that maintains the fully shielded characteristics.
2. When the proposed lumens exceed the per acre limits, the installation shall be designed to achieve no greater than the minimum illuminance levels for the activity as recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
3. Such lighting shall not include any light trespass as determined by the Director.
4. Every such lighting system design shall be certified by an Arizona registered engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this Code.
5. Lighting Time Limitations. Outdoor display lot lighting shall conform to the hours of operation as established under Class 1 lighting standards. Any lighting on after the time limitations shall be considered Class 2 lighting and shall conform to all restrictions of this Code applicable to this class.
1. Class 2. Lighting for service station canopies shall be considered Class 2 lighting.
2. Shielding. All luminaries shall be flush with the lower surface of canopies and utilize flat glass or plastic covers.
3. Total Under-Canopy Output. The total light output used for illuminating service station canopies, defined as the sum of under-canopy initial bare-lamp outputs in lumens, shall not exceed 40 lumens per square foot of canopy. All lighting mounted under the canopy, except internally illuminated signs, shall be included in the total. Fifty percent of the total lumen output of all lamps mounted within or under a canopy shall be included in the lumen per acre cap.
D. Other Lighting on Parcels with Special Uses. All site lighting not directly associated with the special uses as permitted shall conform to all lighting standards described in this Code.
911.07 Plan Submittal and Evidence of Compliance.
A. Plan Submittal. Whenever a person is required to obtain a permit for outdoor lighting or signage, a conditional use permit, subdivision approval or any development plan approved by the city, including all city projects, or whenever a person requests a rezoning, the applicant shall, as part of the application process, submit sufficient information to enable the Director to determine whether proposed lighting complies with this Code. All applications may be subject to review and action by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the discretion of the Director.
1. A Site Plan indicating the location of all lighting fixtures, both proposed and any already existing on the site.
2. A description of each illuminating device, fixture, lamp, support and shield, both proposed and existing. The description shall include, but is not limited to, manufacturer’s catalog cuts and illustrations (including sections where required); lamp types, wattages and initial lumen outputs.
3. Such other information that the Director may determine is necessary to ensure compliance with this Code.
C. Plan Approval. If the Director determines that any proposed lighting does not comply with this Code, the permit shall not be issued or the plan approved.
D. Lamp or Fixture Substitution. Should any outdoor light fixture or the type of light source therein be changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted to the Director for approval, together with adequate information to assure compliance with this Code, which must be received prior to substitution.
E. Certification of Installation. For all projects where the total initial output of the proposed lighting equals or exceeds 100,000 lamp lumens, certification that the lighting, as installed, conforms to the approved plans shall be provided by a certified engineer before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Until this certification is submitted, approval for use of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued for the project.
A. Provides at least approximate equivalence to that applicable specific requirement of this Code.
B. Is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of this Code.
911.09 Exemptions and Nonconforming Lights.
A. All nonconforming outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Code are exempt from all requirements of this Code. However, there shall be no change in use or lamp type, or any replacement (except for same-type and same-output lamp replacement) or structural alteration made, without conforming to all applicable requirements of this Code.
B. In the event that an outdoor lighting fixture is abandoned or is damaged to the point of requiring repairs for safe operation, the repaired or replacement fixture shall comply with the provisions of this Code.
C. Emergency lighting, used by police, firefighting, or medical personnel, or at their direction, is exempt from all requirements of this Code for as long as the emergency exists.
D. Swimming Pool and Decorative Water Fountain Lighting. Underwater lighting used for the illumination of swimming pools and decorative water fountains is exempt from the lamp type and shielding standards, though they must conform to all other provisions of this Code.
[Ord. 2006-02, 1-10-2006; Ord. 2009-15, 10-13-2009].
912 Off-street parking and loading requirements and standards.
C. Every reasonable effort shall be made to save existing trees and native vegetation.
912.02 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking.
A. General Provisions. Off-street parking shall be provided for any new building constructed, for any addition or enlargement of an existing building and where additional parking spaces are required. If an existing, legally established building or structure is expanded by more than 25% of the existing gross floor area, existing parking must comply with the applicable standards of this Code.
B. Maintenance of Existing Parking. Off-street parking facilities provided for existing buildings and uses shall be maintained as long as the buildings and uses remain.
C. Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a lot, the number of parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements of the individual uses. The total number of spaces may be reduced if the Director approves a parking study, conducted by a professional traffic engineer, which shows that on a single auto trip, more than 1 land use is employed on 1 lot (see “Shared Parking” published by the Urban Land Institute and Chapter 7, “Parking and Service Facilities,” published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers).
D. Parking Lot Sales. Required parking spaces and areas shall not be used for the sale, display or repair of motor vehicles or other goods and services unless authorized by a temporary use permit issued in accordance with SLDC 407.
E. Overnight Occupancy Restrictions. Parking lots shall not be used for overnight occupancy and parking of recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, buses, vans, motor homes, moving vans, refrigerator trucks or similar vehicles, except as authorized by the Director.
F. Adjoining Lot Connections. Inter-connections between adjoining parking lots for separate adjacent uses are encouraged. Cross-access and maintenance agreements associated with such interconnections shall be provided, if necessary, with applications for Site Plan approval.
G. Pollution Control. Oil separator devices and documentation of proper maintenance shall be required for parking areas, except when paving with permeable surface has been established, in which case the requirements may be waived by the City Engineer.
H. Surfacing in Floodplains. Parking lots developed in designated floodplain areas shall be improved in a manner acceptable to the Director. Clearly defined parking spaces must be provided.
I. Maximum Grades. Parking lot grades shall be in accordance with the specifications made available by the City Engineer.
J. Single-Family Residential Uses. Unless specifically mentioned in the text of this Code, parking provisions and requirements shall not apply to single-family residential uses.
912.03 Parking Spaces Required. Parking for a specific use shall be located on the same property as it is intended to serve.
A. Off-Site Parking. Parking for a specific use may be allowed on a separate property that is within 300 feet of the property, provided the 2 properties are not separated by an arterial street or collector roadway. A legal, nonrevocable written agreement must be submitted to the Director for approval before establishment of any off-site parking arrangements. Proof of continuing use and maintenance shall be a requirement of such approval.
B. Shared Parking. For separate uses located on the same or adjacent properties which are not operated simultaneously, a shared parking arrangement may be allowed if it is in accordance with the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Standards for shared parking (current edition) and the Urban Land Institute publication Shared Parking Second Edition (2005, Mary S. Smith et al.) and approved by the Director.
C. Fractional Amount. In calculating the total number of required off-street parking spaces, fractional amounts are to be rounded to the nearest whole number (1/2 shall be rounded to the next highest number).
D. Unspecified Uses. The requirements for any use not specifically listed shall be determined by the Director on the basis of requirements for similar uses.
2. The reduced parking supply will still accommodate the vehicular traffic without increasing traffic or on-street parking problems in adjacent areas and neighborhoods.
F. Addition of Requirements. Parking requirements in addition to Table 9-H, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements, may be required by the Director based on the unique nature of proposed and existing land uses on the site and surrounding area. The Director shall consider increased vehicular traffic and/or on-street parking impacts to adjacent areas and neighborhoods when determining additional parking requirements.
912.04 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements. Off-street automobile parking spaces or areas shall be provided according to Table 9-H.
a. 0.5 spaces per room within each lodging unit, but not less than 1 space per total unit (excluding kitchens, bathrooms, closets or similar rooms as determined by the Director of Community Development).
b. 0.25 spaces per total unit if the timeshare facility accommodates on-site sales activities (this requirement may be waived by the Director if applicant provides adequate documentation indicating sales customers are also overnight guests at the facility).
c. 0.25 spaces per lock-out suite.
d. For projects under 60 units, an additional 5 parking spaces shall be provided. For projects with 60 or more units, an additional 10 parking spaces shall be added.
Each accessible parking space shall be painted on the ground with an international accessibility symbol and posted by a sign in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and located as close as practical to an accessible entrance to the building. The sign must be placed so that it is not obscured by a vehicle parked in that space. The striping specifications for accessible parking spaces shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (see subsection 912.09 of this section, Accessible Parking).
912.05 Site Development Standards for Off-Street Parking Areas.
A. Each off-street parking space, aisle width and other design dimensions shall comply with the requirements of subsection 912.05(J) of this section. A waiver of these requirements may be granted by the Director if the applicant can provide different acceptable standards based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Standards (current edition). However, any waiver must also meet the intent and purpose of this Code.
B. Sidewalks, streets or public rights-of-way may not be used for parking. Vehicles shall not be allowed to back out or otherwise maneuver from a property into a city arterial or roadway if, in the opinion of the City Engineer and Director, a potential traffic safety concern is present.
C. Individual ingress/egress access drives intersecting with city streets shall have a minimum width of 28 feet and shall not exceed 40 feet in width, unless ingress/egress lanes are separated by a median island of 4 feet in width. For radiused entrances, minimum curb radii shall be 25 feet minimum. Any reduction in width below 28 feet shall be at the discretion of the City Engineer.
D. The total number of access connections from parking lots to adjacent roadways shall be subject to the approval of the agency having jurisdiction.
E. Driveways located near intersections on arterial highways and major collector roadways must maintain the corner clearances as indicated in Figures 9-44 and 9-45. At locations where the recommended corner clearances are not attainable because property frontages are narrow, a minimum corner clearance of 50 feet must be maintained. At such locations, left turns into and out of the driveway shall be prohibited, if in the opinion of the City Engineer and Director, a potential traffic safety concern is present.
F. Driveways providing access to single-family residential lots shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any road intersection.
G. Parking shall be prohibited in aisle ways, fire lanes or similar areas not officially designated for parking purposes. These areas shall be posted with “No Parking” signs and/or other means as required by the Director.
H. Traffic control signs and/or striping shall be provided within all parking areas as necessary to minimize vehicular and pedestrian conflicts.
2. Bumpers, wheelstops, stall markings and/or other vehicular control devices shall be provided to the specifications of the Director.
J. Parking area design dimensions shall be as indicated in Figure 9-46 and Figure 9-47 as follows (see sample parking lot plans Figure 9-48).
d. Subject to the approval of the City Engineer, the length of a parking stall may be reduced to 16 feet allowing the front of vehicles to overhang the required space by no more than 2 feet; provided, that the curb is no more than 4 inches in height, and the front of the parking space is located adjacent to a landscaped area or a sidewalk that is 6 feet minimum in width.
2. Aisle widths shall comply with the minimum widths listed in Figures 9-46, 9-47 and 9-48. The parking aisle width for aisles serving parking areas utilizing minimum stall sizes and having stalls along 1 side of the bay only shall be a minimum of 2 feet provided there is an adjoining landscaped area or sidewalk to allow for a 2-foot overhang of a vehicle and the curb is no more than 4 inches in height. When stall sizes utilized are greater than minimum size, the City Engineer may, at his discretion, increase the required aisle width.
3. Length of aisle or island separating adjacent parking spaces shall have a maximum length of 300 feet.
4. Every other aisle shall be separated by a landscape island with a minimum width of 5 feet (or 7 feet where vehicle overhangs are permitted). Landscape peninsulas parallel to individual parking spaces may be required as determined by the Director.
5. Curbs should be installed at a minimum of 3 feet from the face of walls, fences, buildings and other structures adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the property. These areas shall be landscaped except for necessary walks.
6. The curb radius for landscape islands shall be a 2-foot minimum.
7. Individual ingress/egress access drives shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsection 912.05(C) of this section and constructed to the specifications of the City Engineer.
8. A minimum stacking distance of 40 feet shall be provided at all ingress/egress access drives intersecting with a street. Other distances may be approved by the Director if warranted by lot size and configuration.
9. Walkway openings 4 feet in width shall be provided in islands separating adjacent parking spaces at 7 space intervals.
10. No signs, landscaping or other obstruction shall interfere with visibility for a distance of 30 feet from the intersection of 2 street side lot lines of a corner lot and 10 feet from the intersection of a driveway and a lot line.
11. A 12-foot deep backup-turnaround shall be required on all dead-end parking lanes.
12. Traffic circulation on 1-way angle parking shall be designed for counter-clockwise traffic flow and directional arrows shall be painted on the pavement to help assure the correct flow.
13. No inside turning radius at the curb shall be less than 15 feet.
14. No outside turning radius at the curb shall be less than 35 feet.
15. Parking stalls shall be double-striped according to the specifications of the City Engineer, with the center of the double stripe as the point of measurement.
16. Ends of island parking nodes where angled parking is provided shall be a minimum of 10 feet average width.
17. The inside radius to a parking stall on a curve approach shall not be less than 15 feet.
K. All parking areas shall be designed to minimize vehicular and pedestrian conflicts. If these conflicts are apparent, the Director may require redesign of parking areas.
L. The requirements of this section may be modified by the Director or City Engineer in order to retain existing trees or native vegetation within the parking area, if in the opinion of the Director or City Engineer, a potential traffic safety concern is not present.
912.06 Landscaping Requirement. All parking lot landscaping shall be provided in accordance with SLDC 910.
A. Applicability. For every building in whole or part which is required to conform with subsection 912.02(A) of this section and which is occupied by a use receiving or distributing materials or merchandise by motor truck, there shall be provided and maintained on the same premises adequate off-street loading space meeting the minimum requirements, or those required by the Director. Loading space shall not satisfy requirements for off-street parking space.
Less than 30,000 sq. ft.
30,000 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft.
For each 100,000 additional sq. ft.
C. Location. Required off-street loading spaces shall not be permitted in any front yard or in any required street side yard. Off-street loading spaces may occupy all or any part of a required rear yard, except as noted in this Code, and may be partially or entirely enclosed within a building. Loading areas shall not interfere with parking lot maneuvering areas. City streets or rights-of-way shall not be utilized for loading and unloading purposes.
D. Size. Every required off-street loading space shall have a minimum width of 12 feet, a minimum length of 50 feet and a minimum height of 14 feet, not including access aisles and maneuvering space. Variation from this size requirement may be granted by the Director if warranted by the building use.
E. Minimum Turning Radius. Minimum turning radius for truck traffic areas shall be 40 feet.
912.08 Bus and Large Vehicle Parking Requirements.
A. Parking for buses, recreational vehicles and other large, oversized vehicles shall be provided in parking lots with a capacity of more than 50 spaces, at a rate of 1 such space per 50 total spaces. The portion of this requirement pertaining to buses may be waived by the Director if the property owner will be excluding them through architectural barriers and/or signage.
B. Each off-street parking space for a bus and a large vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area not less than 12 feet wide by 40 feet long.
C. Each oversized space may be counted as 6 standard-size spaces in meeting the parking requirements.
B. Stop sign intersection control.
A. Compliance with Guidelines. All areas of newly designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities required to be accessible and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities also required to be accessible shall comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities unless otherwise provided in this article.
B. Number of Accessible Parking Spaces. If parking spaces are provided for self-parking by employees or visitors, or both, then accessible spaces complying with ADA regulations shall be provided in each such parking area in conformance with the table below. All residential projects are exempt from these provisions except as otherwise provided. Spaces required by the table need not be provided in the particular lot. They may be provided in a different location if equivalent or greater accessibility, in terms of distance from an accessible entrance, cost and convenience, is ensured.
a. General Health Care Facilities. Employee and visitor parking to comply with the table above.
b. General Outpatient Facilities. At least 10% of the total number of parking spaces provided serving each outpatient facility shall be accessible spaces.
c. Specialized Outpatient Facilities. At least 20% of the total number of parking provided shall be accessible spaces for facilities specializing in treatment or services for persons with mobility impairment.
2. Accessible Parking Spaces for Apartments. At least 1 space or 2% of the total overall number of parking spaces, whichever is greater, shall be reserved accessible parking spaces.
C. Minimum Accessible Parking Space Dimensions. Each accessible parking space shall conform to ADA Universal Parking Space design guidelines. Stalls shall consist of rectangular areas not less than 11 feet wide by 18 feet long with a 5-foot minimum width access aisle on its right side, except in the case when 2 accessible parking spaces share a single 5-foot-wide access aisle. Every access aisle shall lead directly to a curb ramp and accessible route of travel as set forth in this article.
1. Each accessible parking space shall be marked on the ground with the international symbol of accessibility. The access aisle shall be included within the outlined area. The color scheme of the accessible parking space shall contrast with that of the surrounding regular parking spaces.
3. These signs shall not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space. The bottom of the sign shall be located not less than 5 feet above the grade and shall be visible directly in front of the parking space.
E. Location of Accessible Parking Spaces.
1. Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances.
2. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on a surface with a slope not exceeding 1 vertical foot in 50 horizontal feet.
3. Wherever practical, the accessible route of travel shall not cross lanes of vehicular traffic. Where crossing vehicle traffic lanes is necessary, the route of travel shall be designated and marked as a crosswalk.
F. In new parking lots that are nonpaved, the required handicapped parking spaces and required access areas shall be provided on a hard surface to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
G. Where parking is provided in a parking garage or under shade canopies, the ratio of covered to uncovered accessible parking spaces shall not be less than the ratio of covered to uncovered nonaccessible parking spaces.
H. Where accessible parking spaces are provided within a parking garage, not less than 20% of the accessible spaces shall be designated for high-profile vehicles, with a minimum headroom clearance of 9 feet, 6 inches provided in all parking, maneuvering and circulation areas serving such spaces. Except when all accessible spaces are high-profile spaces, special signage shall be provided to identify high-profile accessible parking spaces and to direct users to the location of both high-profile and standard-height accessible parking spaces.
I. Existing Parking Lots. Whenever a parking facility is altered, including restriping, it shall provide accessible parking spaces as required by this article. In the case when conformance to this article results in a loss of parking spaces below that required for a specific use, then the parking facility shall come as close to conformance as possible to the satisfaction of the Director.
913 Golf course development standards.
913.01 Purpose. To ensure that every golf course be developed and managed with consideration for the unique conditions of the ecosystem of which it is a part and specifically to ensure that no depletions to the aquifer occur from the irrigation of golf courses and to encourage the use or reuse of effluent.
913.02 General Requirements. The following requirements shall apply to the development and processing of golf courses in conjunction with a planned development proposal or any other golf course development.
A. Applicant will be required to submit plans that demonstrate that the proposed project meets the standards set by the Arizona Department of Water Resource for golf courses in the Active Management Areas including limiting water usage to no more than 5 irrigated areas per hole times the turf water allotment presented in the water allotment table (subsection 913.05 of this section, Water Balance Study).
B. Applicant to obtain a report of physical availability of water from the Arizona Department of Water Resources demonstrating an adequate water supply for the entire development including the golf course prior to recording the Final Plat/Final Site Plan and prior to construction of the golf course.
C. Applicant to demonstrate that the proposed development will be of an appropriate size and scale and reasonable or appropriate for a given area to generate sufficient effluent or reuse water to meet the entire irrigation needs of the golf course or demonstrate that an alternative supply of effluent or other renewable source of water will be available.
D. Applicant will be required to submit a water balance study to demonstrate that sufficient water supply other than groundwater will be available for use on the golf course. The format and standard assumptions and criteria will be used as a guide to complete the water balance study. These format and standard assumptions and criteria are included in subsection 913.05 of this section, Water Balance Study.
E. Applicant will be required to conduct a monitoring program as it pertains to surface water and groundwater quality and quantity. The monitoring program will be developed in concert with the appropriate approval authorities.
F. Applicant will be required to conduct a monitoring program as it pertains to the performance of the wastewater treatment plant including effluent discharge quality and quantity for review and approval by staff or other appropriate agencies.
A. Emphasis shall be placed upon the design of irrigation, drainage and retention systems that provide for the efficient use of water. Drainage and stormwater retention systems should be incorporated to help provide for both the short- and long-term irrigation needs of the maintained turf and the unmaintained areas of the course. Stormwater retention systems may require an appropriate surface water right from the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
B. The course shall be designed with sustainable maintenance in mind. The design shall incorporate resource conservation strategies that are environmentally responsible, efficient and cost effective.
913.04 Construction Documents. Conceptual grading, drainage, irrigation, clearing and landscaping plans will be required as part of the Final Plat/Final Site Plan application and in conjunction with a development plan. Plans must have sufficient detail to demonstrate that the design, construction and maintenance will incorporate environmental principles and meet the intent of the water-use standards for golf courses specified in this document.
913.05 Water Balance Study. The applicant shall conduct a water balance study to demonstrate that the development has a sufficient supply of water other than groundwater to meet the water requirements of the golf course. The water balance demonstration criteria are listed below.
A. Water Allotments. Five irrigated acres per hole is the maximum acreage allotment, except when considering a previous water right allotment for surface water rights. The allotments presented in the table are for purposes of calculating the water balance for the facility and assume a 75% efficient irrigation system. If the applicant cannot meet the water requirements of a typical golf course with effluent, consideration may be given for a demonstration of reduced water use (for example, reducing the area irrigated).
B. Leaching Requirement. Turf may require the occasional leaching of salts from the root zone. Although treated effluent may not be as efficient as groundwater, even low quality water can be appropriately used for leaching. If the applicant believes that a leaching allotment is necessary, the applicant will have to demonstrate a sufficient amount of renewable water supply. The standard equation utilizing electrical conductivity of the water shall be used to compute the leaching requirement.
C. Effective Precipitation. Precipitation that is effective in offsetting the irrigation water demands is included in the water allotments in the table above. Consideration will be given if the applicant can demonstrate an additional amount of precipitation will be effective in offsetting irrigation demands.
D. Additional Precipitation Allowance. If the applicant plans to capture additional runoff or off-site precipitation for use on the golf course, the applicant shall demonstrate adequate storage, capacity, probability and volume of the captured water, and legal right to conduct the capture activity.
E. Effluent Production. The standard water requirements of a new housing development shall be computed according to the standard water-use rates specified in the Prescott Active Management Area (AMA) Third Management Plan. Only the interior water-use requirements (interior gallons per capita-day) will be considered to be a contribution to the effluent reuse system. Outside water use will be considered lost and nonrecoverable. An average value of 2.5 persons per household will be the standard housing unit occupancy level. Consideration will be given if the applicant has good evidence that the development water use and effluent capture rates are different from the values presented.
F. Seasonal Fluctuations. Typical golf course water requirements have a peak water-use period during the hot-dry part of the summer that is much greater than the average annual water use. However, effluent production does not typically match this high peak. The applicant must demonstrate that available effluent is sufficient to meet the summer peak water-use requirements of the golf course (approximately 1 acre-foot/acre during the 1-month period from June 15 to July 15, or 3 acre-feet/day for a 90-acre golf course).
A. Number of Students. A maximum of 200 students shall be permitted on a school site of 2 acres. For school sites greater than 2 acres, additional students may be permitted; provided, that all of the development standards in this section applicable to schools are met.
1. Proximity to a road designed to carry through traffic.
2. Ease of access to a signalized intersection on Highways 89A and 179.
3. Access roads to the school to meet minimum design standards as determined by the City Engineering Department and Sedona Fire District.
4. Proximity to existing or proposed sidewalks and bicycle pathways.
5. Implementation of an effective car-pooling program or a bus or shuttle program, if applicable.
a. Proximity of the proposed school in relation to other existing or proposed schools, public or semi-public facilities and uses, and commercial uses.
b. Location on the periphery of a residential neighborhood, or as few as possible residential lots are situated adjacent to the proposed main access road.
c. Location adjacent to existing USFS land, state land or city-owned land.
d. Site large enough to provide effective buffering between school buildings, parking areas and outdoor play areas and adjoining residential lots.
e. Reduction of potential impacts from the school by, for example, retention of existing trees and shrubs, installation of new landscape materials, construction of walls and fences, strategic building design and placement, use of changes in grade, and the like.
C. Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be determined by the standard established in the underlying zoning district.
D. Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio shall be determined by the standard established in the underlying zoning district, if applicable.
E. Yards. Required yards shall meet those established in the underlying zoning district, unless the more restrictive requirements contained in subsection 914.01(F) of this section apply.
F. Minimum Separation. A building used for educational purposes shall maintain a minimum separation of 50 feet from any single-family dwelling or accessory building. If adjoining lots are vacant, the minimum 50-foot separation shall begin from the setback line of the adjoining vacant lot.
G. Outdoor Bells and Speakers. Outdoor bells and speakers shall be prohibited, except for the purpose of providing information in the case of an emergency or for security reasons, and in accordance with the state and federal regulations.
1. In all residential zones parking shall not be permitted in front yard setback areas. Front yard setback areas adjoining parking areas shall be landscaped to provide screening, and shall meet the minimum requirements of SLDC 910.05 and 910.08. Where parking is provided in rear or side yard areas in residential zones, a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape buffer shall be provided between the parking area and the property line, and a wall or fence shall be constructed along the property line to screen the parking area.
2. Parking areas in commercial zones shall meet the minimum landscape buffer requirements of SLDC 910.05 and 910.08, and the parking requirements contained in SLDC 912.
3. A minimum 100-foot-wide landscape buffer shall be provided between outdoor play areas and ball courts and adjoining residential properties.
4. Any combination of these requirements as determined by the Director and Commission to mitigate the potential impact of outdoor play areas on adjoining residential properties.
5. Where feasible as determined by the Director and the Commission, playgrounds and play areas shall be located within a courtyard formed by the strategic placement of the school buildings.
Notwithstanding the requirements provided above, outdoor play areas and ball courts shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a residential property line.
J. Parking Area Lighting. Parking area lighting adjoining residential areas shall be less than 4 feet in height measured from adjacent grade. Parking area lights for schools located within or adjoining commercial and special development zones shall comply with the requirements of SLDC 911.
K. Outdoor Activities. No unsupervised outdoor play activities shall be permitted prior to 7:30 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. in residential areas unless a temporary use permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of SLDC 407. Supervised outdoor curricular activities shall be exempt from these time limits.
L. Building Design. All school buildings shall be designed in keeping with the design guidelines provided in Article 10 SLDC, Design Review Manual, and to be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
M. Circulation Plan. A circulation plan shall be submitted to the Director that addresses student drop-off and pick-up areas, access driveways, parking areas and pedestrian and bicycle pathways. A Traffic Impact Analysis may also be required by the Director.
N. Car-Pooling. The need for car-pooling may be required as part of the conditional use permit review process as a condition of approval depending on the specific characteristics of the school and its location.
A. A home occupation shall be conducted in a dwelling or accessory building on a property that is also used as a primary residence by the proprietor of the home occupation.
B. In no way shall the appearance of the structure or premises be altered or the conduct of the occupation within the structure be reasonably recognized as serving a nonresidential use (by color, materials, construction, lighting, signs, sounds, vibrations, display of equipment, and the like).
C. No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed in the conduct of a home occupation. The category “Home Occupations” does not include a family of unrelated persons with disabilities residing in a group home licensed by the State of Arizona, including staff persons, as defined by this Code.
D. The use shall not generate more pedestrian or vehicular traffic than typical to the district in which it is located.
E. No indoor or outdoor storage of materials and/or supplies, including vehicles or equipment used in the occupation, shall be permitted which will be hazardous to surrounding neighbors or detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood.
F. The total usable floor space area dedicated to home occupation uses in any primary dwelling or accessory structure shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area on the site.
G. There shall be no use of utilities or community facilities beyond that typical to the use of the property for residential purposes.
H. A home occupation shall not create any radio, television, computer or power line interference or noise audible beyond the boundaries of the site.
I. No smoke, odor, liquid or solid waste shall be emitted.
J. The conduct of the home occupation shall not interfere with the maintenance of the required off-street parking spaces on the property.
K. There shall be no rental of residential space for commercial uses by others.
A. A conditional use permit application for any proposed adult use shall be submitted pursuant to the provisions of SLDC 402.02(A) and (B), including the procedures described therein for a preapplication consultation and application submittal requirements. After the filing of a conditional use permit application for a proposed adult use with the Community Development Department, the Director shall, within 15 days of filing of the application, determine if the application is complete. If the application is found to be incomplete, the Director shall immediately inform the applicant in writing, by certified mail, of the reasons thereof. The Director shall process any resubmitted application in accordance with the same requirements applicable to the processing of the original application. An applicant may appeal the Director’s determination that the application is incomplete to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to SLDC 404.10.
1. No other adult use is located within 1,000 feet of the proposed adult use.
k. Community buildings or recreational facility not publicly owned (such as Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and the like).
3. The proposed adult use, if established, would not be located within 300 feet of any of the following zoning district boundaries: RS-5A, RS-70, RS-36, RS-35, RS-18a, RS-18b, RS-12, RS-10a, RS-10b, RS-6, RMH-12, RMH-10, RMH-6, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, MH, PRD, CN, OP, RC, PD, CF, OS, T, or NF unless a petition requesting waiver of this requirement, signed by 51% of those persons residing, 30 days or more, within a 300-foot radius of the proposed location and by 51% of those nongovernmental owners who own uses listed in subsection 916.01(B)(2) of this section within a 500-foot radius of the proposed location is received and verified by the Director. In such cases, the Planning and Zoning Commission may waive conditions in subsections 916.01(B)(2) and (3) of this section.
C. 1. For purposes of this section, streets and other thoroughfares adjacent to the zoning district boundaries specified in subsection 916.01(B)(3) of this section shall themselves be considered within such district boundaries.
2. Measurements to determine whether the proposed adult use is within 1,000 feet of any other adult use shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest exterior wall of any other adult use.
3. Measurements to determine whether the proposed adult use is within 300 feet of a zoning district boundary shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest edge of the zoning district boundary.
4. Measurements to determine whether the proposed adult use is within 300 feet of any use identified in subsection 916.01(B)(2) of this section shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest point of lot boundary.
5. Measurements to determine whether the proposed adult use is within 300 feet of any recreational area, park, or trailhead shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest edge of the nearest public right-of-way, public parking, public access or fenced area associated with the recreational area, park or trailhead.
6. Measurements involving a proposed adult use and any use identified in subsection 916.01(B)(1) or (2) of this section, both located on the same multi-tenant parcel, shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest point of the exterior wall of any use identified in subsection 916.01(B)(1) or (2) of this section.
D. Following acceptance of a complete application, the Director shall conduct a formal review and prepare a report which shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and made available to the applicant, media, and general public 7 calendar days prior to the public hearing. Notice of hearings shall be given in the same manner as provided in SLDC 402.04.
1. Hazards to the public health arising from the creation of a sanitary nuisance.
2. Illegal conduct in the areas surrounding the proposed adult use.
3. Adverse impacts on surrounding property resulting from an unusual volume or character of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
4. Substantial and demonstrable diminution of the market value of surrounding property.
F. The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be final 15 days from the date of the decision unless, prior to the expiration of that period, an appeal has been filed with the Director.
1. All exterior doors shall remain closed during business hours.
2. All materials, projections, entertainment or other activities involving or depicting “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” shall not be visible from off-premises areas or from portions of an establishment accessible to minors.
3. Sound from projections or entertainment shall not be audible from off-premises areas.
H. An applicant whose complete application for a conditional use permit for an adult use has been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission or approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, but subject to conditions unacceptable to the applicant, shall have the right to appeal to City Council as provided in SLDC 402.08.
2. Any determination by the Planning and Zoning Commission insofar as it is based on any provision not determined to be invalid.
J. These provisions shall not be construed as permitting any use or act which is otherwise prohibited or made punishable by law.
A. Open air businesses are distinct from and not subject to the provisions of SLDC 407, Temporary uses, in that the duration of use is of a more permanent nature.
a. A building or group of buildings.
b. A masonry wall at least 6 feet in height (or as otherwise specified for the applicable zoning district).
3. The Commission may authorize other screening as an alternative to masonry walls; provided, that the outside sales/display area is properly screened from the view of any contiguous property, right-of-way or easement. Alternative screening may include, but is not limited to, fencing, landscaping or dense live plant material.
a. A plan identifying the entire outside sales/display area and all existing and proposed structures on the same parcel or lot.
b. A proposed implementation schedule.
d. A brief description of the items to be sold or services to be provided.
e. A drawing showing the separate sales/display locations to be used, location and dimensions of items to be displayed, and any furniture, devices or accompanying features used in the outside sales/display area. For food service uses, indicate any heating or cooking devices utilized, source of power, and the like.
g. Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) number.
5. A valid copy of all necessary permits required by state or local health authorities must be on file with the Community Development Department.
6. Off-street parking for the outside sales/display area shall comply with the provisions of this article. The number of spaces shall be consistent with those required in the schedule of off-street parking requirements in SLDC 912.04.
7. “Gross floor area” shall be determined by calculating the square footage of the outside sales/display area as depicted on the required Site Plan.
8. Following issuance of a conditional use permit and in accordance with the proposed implementation schedule, the city will inspect the area and items displayed to ascertain compliance with the provisions of these regulations. In addition, the city may inspect such areas and items at any time thereafter to ensure continued compliance.
9. Any proposed revisions or changes to an approved conditional use permit that would result in an increase in the number of sales/display locations, an increase in floor area or a change in the approved use category shall be submitted in the same manner, and may be subject to the same approval process as the original review.
10. If applicant fails to comply with conditions of a use permit, the conditional use permit shall be suspended automatically and may be revoked in accordance with the procedures prescribed in SLDC 402.10.
a. Outdoor sales and display items, furniture or other associated devices shall not obstruct exits and entrances nor shall they impede free flow of pedestrian traffic.
b. The designated outdoor sales/display area shall be kept clean and free from litter and debris at all times.
c. To minimize visual impacts and maintain an attractive appearance, the city may require aesthetic enhancements (such as decorative and/or architectural embellishments, landscaping, and the like).
12. Additional conditions may be required as provided in SLDC 402.05 and 402.06.
918 Accessory dwelling units (ADU).
Repealed by Ord. 2016-10. [Ord. 2010-01 § 1, 1-12-2010 (Res. 2010-01 Exh. A, 1-12-2010); Ord. 2015-02, 2-10-2015; Ord. 2016-01 § 1, 2-9-2016 (Res. 2016-02 Exh. A, 2-9-2016)].
919 Uses related to the dispensing and cultivation of medical marijuana.
A. The minimum requirements of this section shall apply to all medical marijuana dispensary and medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location uses where permitted in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts. Medical marijuana designated caregiver and qualifying patient cultivation are prohibited in all zoning districts if located within 25 miles of a medical marijuana dispensary.
All of these uses must at all times comply with Arizona Department of Health Services regulations as they may be promulgated or modified.
1. Names and locations of the medical marijuana dispensary and the medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location (if any) associated with the dispensary.
2. Copy of the operating procedures adopted in compliance with A.R.S. Section 36-2804(B)(1)(c).
3. Proof of a valid registration certificate(s) and identification number(s) from the Arizona Department of Health Services for the dispensary and associated board members and dispensary agents in compliance with A.R.S. Section 36-2804(A) and (B).
4. A floor plan showing the location, dimensions and type of security measures demonstrating that the medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location will be secured, enclosed and locked as required by law.
5. A scale drawing depicting the property lines and the separations from the nearest property boundary of the parcel containing the medical marijuana dispensary, or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location to the property boundary of the parcel containing any existing uses listed in subsection (D) of this section. If any of the uses are located within 50 feet of the minimum separation, the drawing showing the actual surveyed separation shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor.
1. Be located in a permanent building and shall not be located in a trailer, cargo container, mobile or modular unit, mobile home, recreational vehicle or other motor vehicle. “Building” shall have the same meaning as provided in SLDC 201, Definitions. Medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation locations shall comply with all building safety requirements and be secured in compliance with A.R.S. Section 36-2806(C) and (E).
2. Provide for proper disposal of marijuana remnants or byproducts, and not to be placed within the facility’s exterior refuse containers.
3. Not have drive-through service.
4. Not have outside vending machines.
6. Youth or teen center.
The location by 1 of these uses after the dispensary is approved and in operation will not cause the dispensary to be in violation of this provision, nor prevent its license renewal application to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
E. A medical marijuana dispensary may include cultivation as part of the dispensary, on the same site as the dispensary. A medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location not associated with a medical marijuana dispensary is prohibited. Only 1 medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location shall be permitted for the single medical marijuana dispensary with which it is associated.
F. A medical marijuana infusion facility shall only be permitted within a medical marijuana dispensary.
G. A medical marijuana dispensary shall have operating hours not earlier than 8:00 a.m. and not later than 8:00 p.m.
[Ord. 2011-02 § 1, 2-8-2011 (Res. 2011-03 Exh. A, 2-8-2011)].

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