Chapter 18.14
GR-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
18.14.040 Development standards – General.
18.14.050 Development standards – Accessory structures.
18.14.010 Purpose.
This zone is intended to encourage orderly growth in rural and semirural areas as well as to provide opportunities for semirural residential uses. In addition, this zone is intended to allow commercial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area. [Ord. 2016-107 § 1; Ord. 2015-105 § 1; Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]
18.14.020 Permitted uses.
A. Uses Permitted.
1. Single detached dwelling;
2. Manufactured or mobile home;
3. Guest dwelling: In accordance with STC 18.09.020(G) (General Residential and Rural Zoning Provisions);
4. Accessory structures;
5. Plant nursery;
6. Apiary: In accordance with STC 18.07.030(E) (General Regulations and Exceptions);
7. The raising and grazing of livestock, provided there is no more than one animal per 10,000 square feet;
8. The raising of hogs, provided:
a. There is no more than one hog over six months of age per acre, and
b. All other requirements of STC 18.13.020(A)(8) (RH Rural Homestead Zone) are met;
9. Hog or livestock raising projects, which exceed the permitted number of animals, sponsored by the 4-H Club, Future Farmers of America or other similar nonprofit organizations: In accordance with STC 18.13.020(A)(9) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
10. The raising of poultry or other small animals, provided there are no more than 40 animals per acre;
11. Private stable;
12. Commercial stable: In accordance with STC 18.13.020(A)(12) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
13. Community stable: In accordance with STC 18.13.020(A)(13) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
14. Farm products stand, provided:
a. The stand does not exceed 300 square feet, and
b. All other requirements of STC 18.13.020(A)(14) (RH Rural Homestead Zone) are met;
15. Veterinary services: In accordance with STC 18.13.020(A)(15) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
16. Governmental uses;
17. Public park;
18. Public school;
19. Religious use, provided there is a minimum 40-foot setback from any property line;
20. Child care center;
21. Group care home: In accordance with STC 18.09.020(E) (General Residential and Rural Zoning Provisions);
22. Clinic, provided:
a. There is a minimum site area of two acres,
b. There is a minimum 50-foot setback from any property line, and
c. Access is from a paved public road with “collector” classification or higher;
23. Home occupation;
24. Raising of ratites, subject to the following restrictions and requirements:
a. No more than one ostrich over 14 months of age for each 10,000 square feet of site area, or more than one emu or other ratite over 14 months of age for each 5,000 square feet of site area, or if more than one type of ratite is kept, a prorated combination of the area required for each animal. Two ratites six to 14 months of age may be substituted for each ratite over 14 months of age,
b. Minimum site area: One acre,
c. Maximum lot coverage by ratite corrals and shelter structures within corrals: 30 percent,
d. Animals shall be confined within minimum six-foot-high, stock-tight corrals. Ostrich corrals shall be surrounded by a minimum six-foot-high, stock-tight fence or other restraints of sufficient strength and durability to prevent ratites from roaming at large as provided in STC 18.07.030(B),
e. Minimum setbacks for ratite corrals and shelter structures within corrals: 30 feet from the front property line and 10 feet from side and rear property lines;
25. Temporary real estate office: In accordance with STC 18.17.020(A)(9) (SR Suburban Ranch Zone). [Ord. 2015-105 § 1; Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]
18.14.030 Conditional uses.
A. Procedures: In accordance with Chapter 18.97 STC (Conditional Use Procedures).
B. Uses Conditionally Permitted.
1. Feed store:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Access be onto a paved public road with “collector” classification or higher,
c. Notification area: 600 feet;
2. Grocery store or convenience store:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 4,000 square feet;
3. Gasoline service station:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Access be onto a paved public road with “collector” classification or higher;
4. Automobile repair or parts store: In accordance with STC 18.13.030(B)(9) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
5. Retail or repair shop:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 2,000 square feet;
6. Personal services, including hair salon, barber shop, catering service or interior decorating:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 2,000 square feet;
7. Professional and semi-professional services:
a. Type 1 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 2,000 square feet;
8. Restaurant:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 2,000 square feet;
9. Tavern: In accordance with STC 18.13.030(B)(13) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
10. Assisted living facility: Type 1 procedure;
11. Private school: Type 1 procedure;
12. Cemetery or crematorium: In accordance with STC 18.13.030(B)(22) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
13. Contractor’s yard: In accordance with STC 18.13.030(B)(21) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
14. Bank: In accordance with STC 18.13.030 (B)(24) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
15. Commercial kennel:
a. Minimum site area: Five acres,
b. All other requirements of STC 18.13.030(B)(28) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
16. Water, telephone or telegraph distribution installation or electrical receiving or distribution station (with or without a building): In accordance with STC 18.13.030(B)(29) (RH Rural Homestead Zone);
17. Outside amplification for livestock or equestrian events: Type 1 procedure;
18. Artist’s or artisan’s workshop or studio:
a. Type 2 procedure,
b. Maximum floor area: 2,000 square feet;
19. Other Conditional Uses. All uses which are similar in type, scale, and intensity to other uses which are specifically listed as requiring either Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 conditional use procedures and which are, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, not otherwise unlawful, injurious to the general health or welfare or specifically excluded. [Ord. 2014-091 § 4; Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]
18.14.040 Development standards – General.
A. Minimum site area: 36,000 square feet.
B. Minimum site area per dwelling unit: 36,000 square feet.
C. Minimum setback requirements:
1. Front: 30 feet;
2. Side: 10 feet;
3. Rear: 40 feet.
D. Height limitations:
1. Maximum height: 34 feet;
2. Maximum stories: Two.
E. Minimum distance between main buildings: 20 feet.
F. Maintenance of Stock-Tight Fences. A stock-tight fence and necessary cattle guards shall be erected along the boundaries of any property on which livestock is pastured, herded or cared for and which either abuts a public-maintained road or abuts the boundary of other property under separate ownership. This provision shall not apply to open range as determined under Arizona Revised Statutes. [Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]
18.14.050 Development standards – Accessory structures.
A. Permitted coverage: Maximum 10 percent of the individual site area.
B. Height limitations: 24 feet.
C. Minimum distance requirements:
1. From front property line: 30 feet;
2. From side and rear property lines:
a. Non-animal uses: 10 feet,
b. Animal uses, except corrals: 50 feet,
c. Corrals: 50 feet, or 10 feet if written consent is provided by the owner of the abutting property;
3. From main building(s): Seven feet. [Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]
18.14.060 Cluster development option.
Repealed by Ord. 2016-107. [Ord. 2011-048 § 1; Ord. 1995-06 § 2.]