Zoning Code

Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised 

Code is continually being revised - please check back for changes.
Recent changes to the Zoning Code will be effective March 2009

Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised
(refer to the bookmarks in the document to view Chapter and Section Titles)

Addendum

A - Design Guidelines

B-  Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Specific Plan

C - Approved Native Plant List

D-  Approved Re-vegetation Seed Mix

E-  Prohibited Plant List

F - Oracle Road Architectural Design Illustrations

 

Proposed Amendments to the Current Zoning Code

The Town’s Planning and Zoning Division is working to revise sections of our Zoning Code. Our aim has been to simplify the Zoning Code, to address deficiencies, and to incorporate new and proven approaches. We want your ideas and suggestions regarding these revisions.

There are no proposed amendments at this time.

 

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Zoning District Summary Table

The following tables represent a summary of the Oro Valley Zoning Ordinance and are intended for general reference only. The Oro Valley Zoning Ordinance should be consulted in order to determine the exact property development standards and permitted uses in each zoning district.

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Single-family Residential

ZONE DESCRIPTION PERMITTED USES
(SEE ORDINANCE FOR COMPLETE LIST)		 MINIMUM LOT SIZE YARD SETBACKS
FRONT SIDE REAR		 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
R1-300

Single Family Residential

 Single family dwellings, airparks

>300,000 sq. ft.

(6.89 acres)

50 ft. 20 ft. 50 ft.

34 ft.

R1-144

Single Family Residential

 Single family dwellings, farms, and parks.

144,000 sq. ft.

(3.3 acres)

50 ft. 20 ft. 50 ft.

18 ft.

R1-72

Single Family 
Residential

 Single family dwellings,
parks

72,000 sq. ft.

(1.65 acres)

50 ft.  35 ft.  50 ft.

22 ft.

R1-43

Single Family Residential

 Single family dwellings, parks.

43,560 sq. ft.

(1 acre)

30 ft. 20 ft. 40 ft.

18 ft.

R1-36

Single Family Residential

 Single family dwellings, parks.

36,000 sq. ft.

30 ft. 15 ft. 40 ft.

18 ft.

R1-20

Single Family Residential

 Low density single family dwellings, parks.<

20,000 sq. ft.

30 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft.

 Not to exceed 2 stories and 18 ft.

R1-10

Single Family Residential

 Medium density single family dwellings, parks.

10,000 sq. ft.

25 ft. 10 ft. 25 ft.

 Not to exceed 2 stories and 25 ft.

R1-7

Single Family Residential

 Medium density single family dwellings, parks.

7,000 sq. ft.

20 ft. 7.5 ft. 20 ft.

 Not to exceed 2 stories and 25 ft.
> SDH-6

Site Delivered Housing		 Single family site built or site delivered dwelling units.

6,000 sq. ft.

 Front 20 ft.
1 side  5 ft.
2nd side  5 ft.
Rear  25 ft.

 18 ft

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Multi-family Residential

ZONE DESCRIPTION PERMITTED USES (SEE ORDINANCE FOR COMPLETE LIST) MINIMUM LOT SIZE BUILDING SETBACKS MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
R-4

Townhouse Residential		 Single family dwellings, attached or detached.

5,450 sq. ft.

 20 ft. from any street, 30 ft. yard when abutting R1 District and 10 additional ft. for each additional story; otherwise, 10 ft. depth when abutting other Districts. 10 ft. between buildings.

25 ft.

R-4R

Resort District		 Resorts, hotels, motels, guest ranches, and apartments associated commercial uses. 4,250 sq. ft. per room, 15,000 sq. ft. per attached or detached dwelling unit. 30 ft. front yard when abutting an R1 District, otherwise, 20 ft. yards. 10 ft. between buildings.

25 ft.

R-S

Residential Service District

 Business, professional
offices and single, 
multi-family dwellings.

5,450 sq. ft.

 40 ft. when abutting R1 or R4 Districts, otherwise, 20 ft. yards.

25 ft.

R-6

Multi- Family Residential		 Single and multi-family dwellings, and business and professional offices. 3,500 sq. ft., except upon meeting specific conditions, then 2,500 sq. ft. 40 ft. when abutting an R1 or R4, otherwise, 20 ft. Not to exceed 2 stories and 18 ft

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Commercial/Industrial

ZONE DESCRIPTION PERMITTED USES (SEE ORDINANCE FOR COMPLETE LIST) MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING SETBACKS & MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIRED
PS&C

Private Schools & Church District		 Religious Facilities,
educations facilities in
addition to public schools.
Also see Conditional Uses Sec 8-403-B		 Not to exceed 1 story & 18 ft. Gymnasiums, steeples, spires, campaniles & towers 25 ft.

See OVZCR

Sec. 8-404-G

 Not less than 25% of the lot area shall be maintained as open space.
C-1

Commercial District		 Business and Professional Offices, Residential (see Sec 8-203-2), Retail Sales, Personal Services, Also see Conditional uses. Not to exceed 2 stories & 25 ft.

See OVZCR

Sec. 8-204-G

 There shall be a minimum of 20% of the net lot area for open space.
C-N

Neighborhood Commercial District

 Business and professional offices, Retail, Service and single and multi-family. Not to exceed 2 stories & 25 ft

See OVZCR

Sec. 8-104-G

 There shall be a minimum of 20% of the net lot area for open space.
C-2

Commercial District		 Retail Sales, services and all uses permitted in C-1 except residential > Not to exceed 2 stories & 30 ft. See OVZCR

Sec. 8-304-G

 Not less than 10% of net lot area.
T-P

Technological Park		 Administrative, professional, research & specialized manufacturing activities. Not to exceed 2 stories & 25 ft., provided that no more than 50% of the roof area shall exceed 18 ft.

See OVZCR

Sec. 8-504-G

 Not less than 24% of the lot area shall be maintained as open space.<
POS

Parks and Open Space District

 Parks and open space, public recreation facilities and trails, public parks, undeveloped natural lands, and public non-commercial picnic areas and campgrounds. Not to exceed 2 stories and 25 ft. with the exception of Gymnasiums to 36 ft. and Community Center Auditoriums to 45 ft.

50 ft.

Setback from property line.

 Aggregate area of the building(s) shall not occupy more than 15% of the lot, excluding parking areas.

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