ZONING DISTRICTS
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
4. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet
4. Cemeteries
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.3
F. Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 60 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 80 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 20 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 20 feet
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-1)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet
4. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 0 4/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
F. Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 15 feet
Side - 5 feet
Rear - 15 feet
J. Signs: Signs standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-2)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
4. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Required a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 43,560 square feet (1 acre) and located on a public street.
4. Golf Courses, Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
5. Cemeteries.
6. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.2
F. Minimum Lot Size: 43,560 square feet (1 acre) per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 140 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 30 feet
Side - 10 feet
Rear - 30 feet
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-3)
A. Principal Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Two (2), three (3) and four (4) family dwelling units, excluding mobile homes.
3. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
4. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
6. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
7. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Apartment buildings exceeding four (4) units per building.
3. Churches, synagogues or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet.
4. Hospitals, public schools or private schools located on collector or arterial streets.
5. Day Care Centers.
6. Cemeteries.
7. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitations: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
F. Minimum Lot Size:
1. 8,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
2. 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit for structures exceeding detached single-family homes.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage:
1. 60 feet for a single-family dwelling unit.
2. 90 feet for two (2), three (3) or four (4) unit structures.
3. 120 feet for apartment complexes.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 60 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front- 20 feet
Rear- 20 feet
Side- 8 feet for single-family dwelling unit and single story multi-unit structures, 10 feet for multi-unit structures exceeding one story.
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-4)
A. Principal Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
2. Multiple family dwelling structures.
3. Churches, hospitals, schools and cemeteries.
4. Convalescent homes and retirement centers.
5. Bed and breakfast establishments, boarding and rooming houses.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110. For non-residential uses one illuminated, non-flashing identification on-premises sign not exceeding sixty-four (64) square feet and indicating only the name or address of the use thereof in conformance with Chapter 7.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Day Care Centers.
3. Golf Courses and Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
4. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excepting those whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business.
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Maximum Building Height: 3 stories, not to exceed 45 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size:
2. 4,000 square feet per unit for two (2), three (3) or four (4) family structures.
3. 3,000 square feet per unit for apartment structures, with a minimum of 18,000 square feet.
4. 20,000 square feet for non-residential uses.
F. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage:
1. 60 feet for a single-family dwelling unit.
2. 90 feet for two (2), three (3) or four (4) unit structures.
3. 120 feet for apartment complexes and non-residential uses.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 60 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front- 20 feet for residential uses, 25 feet for non-residential uses
Rear- 20 feet for residential uses, 25 feet for non-residential uses
Side- 8 feet for single-family dwelling unit and single story multi-unit structures, 10 feet for multi-unit structures exceeding one story, 25 feet for non-residential uses
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-5)
A. Principal Uses Permitted (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Manufactured Home Rental Parks
2. Manufactured Home Subdivisions
3. Recreational Vehicle Parks
4. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, carports, utility rooms, and recreation facilities, and home occupations governed by the provisions in Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requiring a use permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions in Section 4-110.
2. All uses other than principal uses require a conditional use permit.
3. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Maximum Building Height:
1. One story front elevation, but not to exceed 18 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size:
1. Manufactured Home Rental Park 5,000 square feet
2. Manufactured Home Subdivision 8,000 square feet
F. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 30 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet.
I. Minimum Yards Required For Manufactured Home Rental Parks:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 10 feet
With the exception on one side of the lot to the property line where an open sided covered metal carport with rain gutters will be allowed within the sideyard setback as long as 10 (ten) feet of separation is maintained to the nearest structure.
For Manufactured Home Subdivision:
Front- 20 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 15 feet
J. Signs: Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7.
K. Use of Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Home Subdivisions and Lots:
1. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and use shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, minimum manufactured size twelve (12) feet minimum width, fifty (50) feet minimum length, used as a dwelling for not more than one (1) family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building; they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; and they shall be connected to Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinance, accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
2. All Manufactured Homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
3. Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty days after installation, secure an inspection of tie-downs and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
4. Floor Area, for the purpose of this article, shall include permanently constructed enclosed cabanas which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
L. Standards for Manufactured Home Rental Parks: (Excluding Manufactured Home Subdivisions).
1. Site e Area Required:
a. Minimum size, five (5) acres;
b. For each Manufactured Home space; 5,000 square feet of gross site area per Manufactured Home space.
2. Separation Requirements:
a. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any building or structure or occupy or encroach upon any portion of any required yard or driveway.
b. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other Manufactured Home or part thereof if face to face, and if end to end, twelve (12) feet, except a temporary cabana having no side walls of any type may be erected and attached to a Manufactured Home, provided such temporary cabana shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any other Manufactured Home or occupy or encroach upon any portions of any required yard or driveway.
3. Streets:
All streets shall be dust free and have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet, except when a street is located between Manufactured Home parking spaces, it shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet.
4. Plan Engineering and Traffic Engineering:
All plans and traffic engineering shall be subject to approval of the Town Engineer and shall be based upon the spacing and maneuverability requirements for sixty (60) foot long Manufactured Homes.
5. Certificate of Occupancy and Business License:
No certificate of occupancy or business license shall be issued unless and until the following requirements have been met:
a. Thirty (30) percent of the Manufactured Home spaces planned in any part, or ten (10) such Manufactured Home spaces whichever is greater, shall have been completely prepared, constructed and equipped for use in all respects and unless and until such portion of the Manufactured Home park’s community facilities in the category of, but not limited to, driveways, laundry facilities, bath, wash and toilet rooms as the Planning Commission may require, shall have been completely prepared, constructed, and equipped for use in all respects.
b. A plan or permit for screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to final issuance of Certificate or License.
6. Use s of Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Home Rental Parks & Lots:
a. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and their use shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, used as a dwelling for not more than one family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building; they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; they shall be connected to the Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinances; accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
b. All Manufactured Homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
c. Manufactured Homes shall within thirty (30) days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, secure an inspection tie-down and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
d. Floor Areas, for the purpose of this article shall include permanently constructed, enclosed cabanas, which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
e. No business shall be conducted within a Manufactured Home Rental Park except those that are for the operation of the park itself. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-6)
A. Principal Uses Permitted (Not Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Manufactured home rental parks
2. Manufactured homes and manufactured home subdivisions
3. Single-family homes
B. Accessory Uses Permitted (Not Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, carports, utility rooms, and recreation facilities, and home occupations governed by the provisions in Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted (Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions in Section 4-110.
2. Public utilities, but only where substantial public service and convenience would result from the use and there is absence of danger or annoyance to nearby property owners and residents.
3. Medical marijuana caregiver facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a home occupation license.
D. Maximum Building Height.
1. One story front elevation, but not to exceed 18 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size. Minimum Lot Size:
1. Manufactured Home Rental Park 5,000 square feet
2. Manufactured home Subdivision 8,000 square feet
F. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 30 feet.
I. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet
J. Minimum Yards Required For Manufactured Home Subdivision:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Side adjacent to street-10 feet
Rear- 15 feet
For manufactured home rental parks:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Side adjacent to street-10 feet
Rear- 10 feet
K. Signs. Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7.
L. Use of Manufactured Homes in a Manufactured Home Subdivision and Lots.
1. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and their uses shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, minimum manufactured size, twelve (12) feet minimum width, fifty (50) feet minimum length, used as a dwelling for not more than one family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building, they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; they shall be connected to Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinance; accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
2. All manufactured homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
3. Manufactured homes shall, within thirty days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, secure an inspection of tie-down and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
4. Floor Area, for the purpose of this article, shall include permanently constructed enclosed cabanas which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
M. Standards or Manufactured Home Rental Parks: (Excluding Manufactured Home Subdivisions).
1. Site Area Required:
a. Minimum size: five (5) acres.
b. For each trailer space, 5,000 square feet of gross site area per trailer space.
2. Separation Requirements:
a. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any building or structure or encroach upon any required yard or driveway.
b. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other Manufactured Home or part thereof if face to face, and if end to end, twelve (12) feet, except a temporary cabana having no side walls of any type may be erected and attached to a Manufactured Home, provided such temporary cabana shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any other Manufactured Home or occupy or encroach upon any portion of any required yard or driveway.
3. Driveways:
All driveways shall be dust free and have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet, except when a driveway is located between Manufactured Home parking spaces, it shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet.
4. Plan Engineering and Traffic Engineering:
All plans and traffic engineering shall be subject to approval of the Town Engineer and shall be based upon the spacing and maneuverability requirements for sixty (60) foot long Manufactured Homes.
5. Certificate of Occupancy and Business License:
No certificate of occupancy or business license shall be issued unless and until the following requirements have been met:
a. Unless and until thirty (30) percent of the trailer spaces planned in any part, or ten (10) such trailer spaces whichever is greater, shall have been completely prepared constructed and equipped for use in all respects and unless and until such portion of the trailer park’s community facilities in the category of, but not limited to, driveways, laundry facilities, bath, wash and toilet rooms as the Planning Commission may require, shall have been completely prepared, constructed, and equipped for use in all respects.
b. A plan or permit for screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to final issuance of Certificate or License. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-7)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Agricultural uses.
3. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
4. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
5. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
6. Church and incidental facilities located on a public street.
7. Bed and Breakfast Establishment in conformance with Section 4-150.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Golf Courses or Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
4. Cemeteries.
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
(a) Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.2
F. Minimum Lot Size: 3 acres (130,680 square feet) per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 200 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front-30 feet (total of front and rear yard must meet or exceed 130 feet) Side-25 feet Rear-30 feet (total of front and rear yard must meet or exceed 130 feet).
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-8)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement place in a completely enclosed building
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
5. Commercial, trade and vocational schools
6. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
8. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
10. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
11. Medical Marijuana Dispensary in a storefront location. (Created Ordinance #331 – Effective 04/08/11)
12. Museums
13. Parking lots
14. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas, dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors and other personal service uses of a similar nature.
15. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
16. Public garage, including storage and repair in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
18. Religious institutions
19. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
20. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family
21. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 1388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
22. Retail sales including florist shops and greenhouses in connection with such shops
23. Self-service laundry and cleaning establishments
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), private garages and private workshops.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use permit required).
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
4. Croplands
5. Day Care Center (child or adult)
6. Infusion of marijuana into food products by a marijuana establishment with a valid food establishment license in a storefront location
7. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
8. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise: outside storage
9. Storage facilities
10. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
11. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use.
D. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
E. Minimum Lot Size: None
F. Minimum Lot Frontage: 25 feet
G. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: None
H. Minimum Yards Required: None
I. The Performance Standards for CB Districts are:
1. Traffic and curbs- No development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving- All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged. Covering with material that will provide an all-weather surface is an alternative.
3. Storage facilities- Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be enclosed on all sides by a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence; or as otherwise designated by the Board of Adjustment.
4. Illumination- Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward streets and adjoining properties.
5. Noise- At no point on the boundary of residential or business zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks shown below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufacture according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noise shall be capable of being accurately measure with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, of the purpose of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels.
Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke- No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density than that density described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to but not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart, for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines shall be the Standard.
7. Glare or Heat- Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
8. Odors- No Emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard beyond the property lines.
9. Vibration- No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of feeling for three (3) minutes or more duration in any one (1) hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or of thirty (30) seconds or more duration in any one hour during the hours of 7:00 p.m. & 7:00 a.m.
10. Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to health, to animals, to vegetation, to other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive spoiling.
11. Liquids and Solid Waste- No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system which endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
12. Frontage Road- In those CB areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct at hi won expense a frontage road providing access to said highway. The frontage road shall be constructed according to the specifications of the Town of Clarkdale, Arizona.
13. Screening- An owner of CB property whose property is immediately adjacent to any property having the zoning classification other than Industrial shall, at his own expense, at the time of use of the property, construct a screen on his property to act as a barrier between his property and adjacent property having a more restrictive zoning classification. The screen may consist of plantings and/or a fence of solid construction as prescribed by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time the property is put to use.
J. Signs: Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-9)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
A. Principal Uses permitted: (Not requiring a use permit)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement place in a completely enclosed building
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Automobile, trailer, boat, or farm implement display, sales or rentals.
5. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
6. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
7. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
9. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
11. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
12. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
13. Medical Marijuana Dispensary in a storefront location (Created Ordinance #331 – Effective 04/08/11)
14. Museums
16. Parking lots
17. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
18. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
19. Public garages including storage and repair
20. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or building including public garages and storage yards in conformance with Subsection I.3
21. Religions institutions
22. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items (previously included with Dressmaking, et. al.)
23. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family
24. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 13388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
25. Retail sales including florist shops and greenhouses in connection with such shops
26. Self-service laundry and cleaning establishments
27. Storage facilities in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
28. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit)
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s facilities clearly incidental to and secondary to the use of the premises for business purposes.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use permit required)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Automatic or self-service car wash
4. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Infusion of marijuana into food products with a valid food establishment license in a storefront location
7. Croplands
8. Day Care Center (child or adult)
9. Outside display of goods and merchandise, outside storage
10. Public Utilities
11. Wireless Communication Tower that meets or exceeds Federal Communications Commission standards, not to exceed 65 (sixty-five) feet in height. Height shall be measured as the distance from the base of the Wireless Communication Tower to the top of the Wireless Communication Tower. If the Wireless Communication Tower is attached to a building, height is the distance from the base of the building to the top of the Wireless Communication Tower. (Created 7/9/16 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
12. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use
D. Development Standards for Commercial:
1. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 24,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 200 feet
4. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
E. Performance Standards For C Developments:
1. Traffic and curbs- No Commercial development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving- All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged. Covering with material that will provide an all weather surface is an alternative.
3. Storage facilities- Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be enclosed on all sides by a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence; or as otherwise designated by the Board of Adjustment.
4. Illumination- Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward streets and adjoining properties.
5. Noise- At no point on the boundary of residential or business zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks shown below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noises shall be capable of being accurately measured with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, for the purposes of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels. Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke- No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density than that density described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to but not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart, for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines shall be the standard.
7. Glare or Heat- Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
8. Odors- No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
9. Vibration- No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of feeling for three minutes or more duration in any one hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or of thirty seconds or more duration in any one hour during the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
10. Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to health, to animals, to vegetation, to other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive spoiling.
11. Liquids and Solid Waste- No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or any property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system which endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
12. In any Commercial area, access from any state of federal highway shall be four hundred (400) feet minimum between driveways and shall be approved by the Building Official of the Town of Clarkdale.
13. Screening- An owner of Commercial property whose property is immediately adjacent to any property having the zoning classification other than Industrial shall at his/her own expense, at the time of use of the property, construct a screen on his/her property to act as a barrier between his/her property and adjacent property having a more restrictive zoning classification. The screen may consist of plants and/or a fence of solid construction as prescribed by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time the property is put to use.
F. Signs. Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Chapter 7, Signs. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-10)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
District Intent:
Provide opportunities for commercial centers that offer everyday goods and services located within close proximity to residential neighborhood and that promote foot and bicycle traffic to those areas.
District Purpose:
This zone strives to provide service commercial uses while still providing a desirable living environment by preserving and protecting surrounding residential land uses in terms of light, air and existing visual amenities. Adaptive reuse of residential structures is strongly encouraged with the intent to facilitate the use of mixed use areas to buffer residential areas.
A. Principal Permitted Uses
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
2. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
3. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
4. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
5. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
7. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
9. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises.
10. Museums
12. Parking lots
13. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas, dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
14. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
15. Public garages including storage and repair
16. Religious institutions
17. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
18. Residential uses including single-family homes a maximum of two stories in height and multi-family a maximum of three stories in height or 35 feet whichever is less
19. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 1388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
20. Retail sales which do not involve any kind of manufacturing, processing, or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on the premises and are similar in scale and design to the adjacent residential uses
B. Accessory Uses (Not requiring a use permit)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence in conjunction with a permitted use
C. Conditional Uses (Use Permit Required)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
3. Amusement facilities within a structure with sound containment
4. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks for stays of thirty (30) days or less
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Croplands
7. Day Care Center (child or adult)
8. Dry cleaners
9. Halfway House with on-site staff (excluding treatment centers)
10. Laundry, self-service for individual use only
11. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
12. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise for a limited period of time
13. Parking structures or garages, a maximum of two stories in height
14. Retail stores which involve any kind of manufacturing, processing or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on the premises
15. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use
D. Development Standards for the Neighborhood Commercial District:
1. Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet
4. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
E. Performance Standards for Neighborhood Commercial.
1. Traffic and curbs - No development will be permitted which allows or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving Landscaping and paving - All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover, natural organic or inorganic material. Twenty-five [25] percent of the total lot area or a minimum fifteen [15] foot wide strip of land adjacent to the street right of way. All landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 9, Section 9-030).
3. Storage facilities-Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be screened from public view by an opaque enclosure such as a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence.
4. Illumination-Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare and light spill toward streets and adjoining properties and shall be in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Outdoor Lighting Code. (Chapter 8).
5. Nuisances - No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration, or electrical interference detectable off the site. Any business in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone must be operated in accordance with all state and federal environmental regulations.
6. Liquids and solid waste - No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or property. No waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system that endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
7. Outdoor displays and seating - All sales, displays and seating shall be conducted within an enclosed area, unless outdoor activities are previously approved by the Community Development Director.
8. Site plan and design review - All development and redevelopment in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone is subject to Site Plan and Design Review per Chapter 11 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code
9. Highway Access - In any Neighborhood Commercial areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct, at their own expense, any required improvements in accordance with state and federal regulations.
10. Odors – No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard at the lot lines.
J. The Sign Standards for Neighborhood Commercial are outlined in Chapter 7 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; prior code § 3-11)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
A. District Intent:
To provide opportunities for regional, automobile-oriented, commercial business development.
District Purpose:
The Highway Commercial District is intended for establishments offering accommodations, supplies, or services, specialized automotive and related sales and service establishments, all of which serve persons coming to them from large trading areas. Such uses ordinarily do not seek sites in shopping centers and therefore must be provided at independent locations. The Highway Commercial district will be located along major thoroughfares.
B. Principal Permitted Uses (Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement facilities
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Auto, trailer, boat, and farm implement display, sales and rental
5. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
6. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
7. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
9. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
11. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises.
12. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
13. Museums
15. Parking lots
16. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
17. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
18. Public garages, including storage and repair, a maximum of two stories in height
19. Religions institutions
20. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
21. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family a maximum of two stories in height
22. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 13388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
23. Retail sales
24. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
C. Accessory Uses in the Highway Commercial District
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence in conjunction with a permitted use
D. Conditional Uses [Use Permit Required]
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks for stays of thirty (30) days or less
4. Car wash-automatic or self-service
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Croplands
7. Day Care Center (child or adult)
8. Dry cleaners
9. Halfway House with on-site staff (excluding treatment centers)
10. Laundry, self-service for individual use only
11. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise for a limited period of time
12. Public Utilities
13. Storage facilities in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
14. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use.
E. Development Standards for Highway Commercial
1. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 12,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet
4. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
5. Minimum Yard Setbacks: 20 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
F. Performance Standards for Highway Commercial.
1. Traffic and curbs - No development will be permitted which allows or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving - All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover, natural organic or inorganic material. Twenty [20] percent of the total lot area or a minimum fifteen [15] foot wide strip of land adjacent to the street right of way. All landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 9, Section 9-030).
3. Storage facilities - Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be screened from public view by an opaque enclosure such as a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence.
4. Illumination - Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare and light spill toward streets and adjoining properties and shall be in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Outdoor Lighting Code. (Chapter 8).
5. Nuisances - No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration, or electrical interference detectable off the site. Any business in the Highway Commercial Zone must be operated in accordance with all state and federal environmental regulations.
6. Liquids and solid waste - No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or on private property. No waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system that endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
7. Outdoor displays and seating - All sales, displays and seating shall be conducted within an enclosed area, unless outdoor activities are previously approved by the Community Development Director.
8. Site plan review and design review - All development and redevelopment in the Highway Commercial Zone is subject to Site-Plan and Design Review per Chapter 11 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code
9. Highway access - In any Highway Commercial areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct, at their own expense, any required improvements in accordance with state and federal regulations.
10. Odors – No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard at the lot lines.
G. The Sign Standards for Neighborhood Commercial are outlined in Chapter 7 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; prior code § 3-12)
(Prior code § 3-13)
A. Principal Uses permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Any principal permitted use in the Commercial district.
2. Wholesale establishments, warehouses and self-storage units.
3. Laboratories, research, design and testing when conducted completely within an enclosed building.
4. Manufacture or assembly of medical and dental equipment, drafting, optical, and musical instruments, watches, clocks, toys, games and electrical or electronic apparatus.
5. Manufacture or assembly of boats, bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, ornamental iron products, firearms, electrical appliances, tools, dies, machinery and hardware products and sheet metal products.
6. Manufacture or storage of food products including candy, dairy and ice cream and fruit and vegetable processing and canning.
7. Manufacture of rugs, mattresses, pillows, quilts, millinery, clothing, hosiery and fabrics, and printing and finishing of textiles and fibers into fabric goods.
8. Manufacture and/or fabrication of boxes, crates, furniture, cabinets, baskets, veneer and other wood products of a similar nature.
9. Manufacture of clay, stone or glass products including brick, cement, lime or composites.
10. Truck stop, transfer terminal or freight warehouse.
11. Lumber yards and mill work plants.
12. Sexually Oriented Businesses.
13. Medical or Recreation Marijuana Processing Facility. (Created Ordinance #409 11-10-20 – Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s facilities clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for business purposes.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use Permit Required). (Amended 7/9/13 by Ord #352; Eff 8/9/13); (Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Compounding of chemicals, petroleum, coal, and allied products, such as: acids and derivatives, ammonia, chlorine; distillation, manufacture or refining of coal, tar, asphalt or wood; refining or wholesale storage of petroleum, gasoline or lubricating oils.
4. Croplands.
5. Quarrying, extracting, grinding or crushing of earth or minerals.
6. Reduction, refining, smelting, or alloying of metal and metal ores.
7. Auto salvage or junkyard.
8. Wireless Communication Tower that meets or exceeds Federal Communications Commission standards. (Created 7/9/13 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
a. Facilities within Zone A as indicated on the following map shall not exceed 200 (two hundred) feet.
b. Facilities in all other areas of the Industrial Zoning District shall not exceed 65 (sixty-five) feet.
9. Any use not listed by determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in industrial character and use. (The Board of Adjustment shall have authority to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order or decision made by an administrative official of the Town of Clarkdale based on or made in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. (Created 7/9/13 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
10. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use. (Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
D. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size: 35,000 square feet.
F. Minimum Lot Frontage: 200 feet.
G. Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet.
H. Minimum Yards Required:
Front- Any property or parcel abutting any State or U.S. Highway must fulfill the state and federal requirements for all structures.
All other, 30 feet from front property line; Side-None, unless residential use or adjacent to residential use, then 10 feet; Rear- 20 feet.
I. Performance Standards for Industrial Districts:
1. Traffic and Curbs-No Industrial development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the street right-of-way, or otherwise unduly restricts or interrupts the normal flow of traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel (as required by staff).
2. Landscaping and Paving-All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free conditions by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable groundcover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged, however, covering with material which will provide an all-weather surface as an alternative.
3. Storage Facilities-Outside storage and display shall be permitted provided:
a. It is setback from the street or public right-of-way so as not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic and to allow necessary visibility of traffic signal, signs and approaching traffic.
b. Display or storage areas are kept free of litter and debris.
c. Goods, merchandise and materials are properly secured against theft, vandalism or lost.
d. Display or storage areas are established and maintained in conformance with fire access standards of the 2003 International Fire Code.
4. Illumination-of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward street and adjoining properties.
5. Noise-At no point on the boundary of residential or business property zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks show below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes Per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noises shall be capable of being accurately measured with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, for the purposes of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus, or minus, two decibels. Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke-No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density that described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to, but, not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau Mines shall be the standard.
7. Glare or Heat-Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along the lot lines.
8. Odors-No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such manner as to create a nuisance or hazard along the lot lines.
9. Vibration-No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of touch for three (3) minutes or more duration in any one (1) hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, or of thirty (30) seconds or more duration in any one (1) hour period during the hours between 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
10. Fly, Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to persons, animals or vegetation or other forms of property.
11. Liquids and Solid Wastes-No wastes shall be discharged into the streets, drainage ways or onto any property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged into the public sewer system which endangers the normal operations of the public sewer system.
12. In any Industrial area, access from any state or federal highway shall be a minimum four hundred 400 feet between driveways and shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Clarkdale.
13. Screening-An owner of industrial property adjacent to any property having a zoning classification other than industrial shall, at the time of development or redevelopment of his property and at his own expense, construct a screen or barrier between his and the adjoining property. The screen may consist of plants and/or a fence or wall of solid construction as described by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time his property is developed or redeveloped.
J. Signs: Signs in conformance with Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-14)
A. Principal Uses Permitted:
1. Outdoor public uses, including open space and parking areas.
2. Ranching, farming, keeping of animals.
3. Historic and archaeological sites.
4. Water treatment, wastewater treatment facilities, and flood control structures.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted:
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence where clearly incidental, subordinate and secondary to the principal permitted use of the property.
2. Restroom, storage buildings, and barns, as per Section 2-010, Definitions, and Section 4-010, General Provisions, Accessory Structures Standards.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted:
1. Outdoor recreational facilities, including horse stables, golf courses, and campgrounds.
2. Municipal facilities, including public buildings, fire stations, visitor centers, and cemeteries.
D. Development Standards:
1. For any development other than undisturbed open space, the development standards for Maximum building Height, Minimum Lot Size, Minimum Lot Frontage, Minimum Lot Width, and Minimum Yards Required shall be the same as the adjacent use district, and where more than one adjacent use district is indicated, the more restrictive district shall be used;
2. Landscaping: Subject to Section 9, Landscape Standards. For development within open space areas, a development envelope shall be designated for purposes of identifying undisturbed native plant area and area subject to landscaping requirements. All areas disturbed by the development or construction process, including building areas, parking areas, and staging areas, shall be included in the required calculations for landscaping, and shall be subject to landscaping requirements.
3. Parking: Subject to Section 4-120.
4. Parking and Loading.
5. Signs: Subject to the Sign Code in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-15)
(Created by Ordinance #354; approved 9/24/13; Effective 10/245/13)
The purpose of this overlay district is three fold:
•To promote economic development in the Clarkdale central commercial area;
•To preserve the historic look of the Central Business District;
•To allow for the approval of exemptions from the distance restrictions prescribed in Arizona State Statute (A.R.S.) § 4-207(C)(4) regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages in relation to schools and churches. (Prior code § 3-16-1)
The Clarkdale Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The Central Business District, a zoning district, lies within this historic designation. The Central Business District originally provided a wide variety of services for residents of the original Clarkdale Town Site.
The Arts & Entertainment District is an overlay district encompassing all of the Central Business District, some adjacent property with commercial zoning and residential property in close proximity to the Central Business District with the potential to transition, through a rezone process, to commercial uses and extending along Broadway Road into the Industrial Zoning District. (Prior code § 3-16-2)
Per the 2012 Clarkdale General Plan: ‘The context of a place considers its history as well as its future.’
Properties within the Clarkdale Arts & Entertainment District shall closely consider the surrounding context of the existing structures when designing new or remodeled buildings. Incorporation of the following features is recommended:
•Establishment of a relationship to adjoining spaces
•Continuity of street scape along Main Street through inclusion of benches and appropriate landscaping
•Brick façades and/or partial brick inlays
•Clerestory windows
•A strong pedestrian connection to existing sidewalks or extension of the sidewalk system
•A main entrance from a public sidewalk
•Rounded arches
•Large storefront windows
•Varied roof lines
Where feasible, as determined during the Site Plan Review process, new development in the Arts & Entertainment District shall conform to the following standards:
•Place public parking behind buildings or participate in the development of new central public parking areas.
•The front yard setback shall be reduced to zero if the main building abuts a public sidewalk.
•Landscaping shall include shade trees along the front boundary. These trees shall be from the approved plant list in Chapter Nine of the Zoning Code.
All other development and performance standards are as found in the underlying zoning district. (Prior code § 3-16-3)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 4-207(C)(4), restrictions on licensing premises near school or church buildings, the Clarkdale Town Council may approve exemptions on liquor license applications to the distance restrictions in this section of state statute for businesses within the Arts & Entertainment District. Requests for exemptions must be submitted in writing to the Town Council. Review of the exemption requests will be scheduled on a Council agenda upon verification that the property owner and/or business owner is up to date on all utilities fees due to the Town, the business owner has a current business license, and there are no current code enforcement issues regarding the subject property. (Prior code § 3-16-4)

The purpose of this article is to support the preservation of buildings, structures, and sites identified in the Historic Resource Survey of Clarkdale (Ryden, 1989) and the National Register of Historic Places Designation (January 1, 1988), and to identify, preserve, and enhance the Town’s significant historical, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in the interest of the welfare of the citizens of Clarkdale by:
1. Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the significant elements of the historical, architectural, cultural, and archaeological heritage of the Town;
2. Encouraging the identification and recognition of significant historic resources;
3. Encouraging the sensitive adaptation of historic properties to modern uses;
4. Ensuring that new construction, additions, alterations, and demolitions to both historic and non-historic properties within the Clarkdale Historic District are carried out in a manner which is not detrimental to the historic integrity of the district;
5. Encouraging the identification and protection of prehistoric and historic archaeological resources and enhancing the value of the Historic District and properties;
6. Protecting and preserving those properties within the Town that are valuable to the preservation of the community character and identity;
7. Preserving and enhancing the attractiveness of the Town to potential home buyers and business interests; and
8. Supporting historic tourism and promoting commercial development and economic benefit to the Town. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
The Historic Preservation District is an overlay zone. Overlay zones supplement the existing zoning by establishing additional requirements that are applied to the underlying zoning district. Participation by property owners in the Historic District is voluntary. To participate and obtain the benefits provided by this article, property owners must sign an opt-in form. If a property owner signs an opt-in form and later decides not to participate in the Historic District, their participation can be withdrawn by signing an opt-out form. Property owners within the boundaries of the Historic Preservation District may opt-in or opt-out at any time.
A. Historic Preservation District Boundaries. The Historic Preservation District, which is subject to the regulations set forth herein, is designated by the boundaries identified in Exhibit 1, Historic Preservation District.
1. All provisions of the entirety of this article apply to properties within the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District identified in the map of the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District at the option of the property owner. If the owner opts to apply the standards of this section, all applicable standards in the section shall be applied. An opt-in form must be signed by the property owner and submitted to the Town prior to issuance of any building permits under this article.
2. Those property owners that do not opt in are subject to the development standards for the underlying zoning classification.
3. Historic properties electing to adhere to the requirements of the Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO) shall inure to the following benefits:
a. Waiver of building permit fees for applications that bring existing historic structures in compliance with adopted building codes;
b. Accelerated review of historic preservation projects;
c. Accelerated permitting of historic preservation projects; and
d. Waived application fees for historic preservation projects.
B. The regulations set forth herein apply to all existing structures and to all new construction within the Historic District.
Exhibit 1: Clarkdale Historic Preservation District

C. The Historic Preservation Commission shall serve as the design review board for the Historic Preservation District. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
Properties within the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District shall consider the context of the surrounding and existing structures with respect to architectural style, building form, and building massing. Projects shall honor the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
When designing new or remodeled buildings or considering an adaptive reuse of an existing building, the following design features and elements shall be incorporated:
A. Siting. Please refer to Exhibit 2, Town of Clarkdale Streetscape, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Establishment of a Relationship to Adjoining Spaces. For new construction, one- and two-story buildings are encouraged.
2. A connection to existing sidewalks or an extension of the sidewalk system.
3. Continuity of streetscape along Main Street.
4. The main entrance shall be from a public sidewalk.
5. The front yard setback shall be reduced to zero if the main building abuts a public sidewalk.
Exhibit 2: Town of Clarkdale Streetscape

B. Exterior Wall Design, Materials and Finishes. Please refer to Exhibit 3, Historic Building Architectural Elements, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. To the extent possible, incorporation of design features such as parapet walls, cornices, friezes, dentil trim, metal canopies, canvas awnings, clerestory windows, transom windows, storefront display windows, recessed doorways and bulkheads should be utilized. New construction or additions should be compatible with, yet distinguishable from, existing buildings in the district.
2. Whenever possible, preservation of these features is required for rehabilitation or repair of existing structures.
Exhibit 3: Historic Building Architectural Elements

3. Masonry may be structural or veneer. Brick façades and/or partial brick inlays are encouraged.
4. Painting of brick is discouraged, unless replicating historic signage or installation of murals.
5. Stucco, wood, metal and other materials may be used as an accent.
Exhibit 4: Rooflines and Parapet Walls

C. Roof and Parapet. Please refer to Exhibit 4, Rooflines and Parapet Walls, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Varied roof lines and parapet walls are required for new construction.
2. Preservation and restoration of existing parapet walls are required.
3. Metal roofing is acceptable.
4. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view. For corner lots, equipment shall be screened from both front and side elevation.
D. Storefronts, Doors, Windows and Awnings. Please refer to Exhibits 5A, Wood Door Frame, and 5B, Storefront Detail, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Large storefront display windows may be recommended.
2. Wood is recommended for doors, trim and accenting the doorway and entry.
3. Windows shall be glass and shall be vertical in orientation and may be single, double hung, or fixed.
4. Steel may be used for doors and window frames if painted to match or anodized and compatible with the building.
5. Rounded arches are encouraged when feasible in new construction and preserved or restored in existing structures.
6. The use of wood for doors is strongly encouraged.
7. The use of canopies and awnings is allowed.
Exhibit 5: Door Frame and Entry Features

E. Site Features.
1. The purpose of this section is to provide instruction for site features to enhance new construction and maintain continuity within the district. These features include but are not limited to walkways, benches, street lighting, paving materials, walls, stairs and landscaping. These features must be appropriate to the scale and character of the Historic Preservation District as follows:
a. Landscaping shall be drought tolerant. Building planter beds or containers are allowed and drip irrigation is recommended. The property owner is responsible for maintaining plants in live condition.
b. Lighting shall not detract from the historic character of the structure and must comply with Section 8-070.
c. Benches shall be of similar form and character with existing benches on Main Street and shall be securely fastened to concrete footings or sidewalk and shall not detract from the character of the Historic Preservation District.
d. Outdoor sidewalk cafes are allowed and regulated through a separate permit application and shall be compliant with Section 4-160. The application can be submitted concurrent with the review process set forth in Section 3-170-030.
2. All other development and performance standards are as found in the underlying zoning district. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
A. Prior to submitting a building permit application in the Historic Preservation District, the applicant shall schedule a pre-application review (PAR) meeting with the Community Development Department staff to review the required application submittals and review process.
B. All building permit applications for existing structures located in the Historic Preservation District, or proposed new construction located in the Historic Preservation District, shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Specialist, for classification as either a minor or major certificate of appropriateness as set forth in Section 3-170-050.
C. Plans showing the full scope of the proposed work shall be submitted at the time of application for a major or minor certificate of appropriateness. An approved plan shall be binding upon the applicant and their successors and assignees. No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure not in accordance with the plan except that temporary facilities shall be permitted in conjunction with construction after approval of temporary facilities by the Historic Preservation Specialist.
1. When a building permit is sought from the Town to demolish, alter, remodel, move, build, renovate or otherwise develop or landscape property in the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District, issuance of the permit shall be deferred until after a certificate of appropriateness is obtained.
2. Permits with special circumstances that require a variance, including but not limited to the size, height, locations and number of signs, the location of off-street parking, required screening and landscaping, the height of fences and walls, and the number of required off-street parking and loading spaces, may be recommended for approval through the certificate of appropriateness process. Such variances shall meet the following findings of fact:
a. Are not contrary to health, safety, or best interest of the public.
b. Enforcement of the provision shall cause an unnecessary hardship that is neither economic nor a self-imposed harm.
c. Condition unique to the property which was not created by the property owner.
d. The variance has no adverse effect on surrounding properties or the general public.
e. The variance does not conflict with the characteristics that make the property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
f. Practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship would result in having to comply strictly with the Zoning Ordinance.
g. No changes are made to underlying zoning districts or General Plan land use designations.
3. All other development and performance standards not found listed herein shall comply with the underlying zoning district.
4. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance, cleaning, or repair of any structure in the Historic Preservation District which does not alter or modify the historic character of the structure. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
A. Applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be submitted to the Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department. The Historic Preservation Specialist will review the application for completeness and provide review comments to the Commission. Applications shall include the following items:
1. Site plan: Shall include topography, vegetation, property lines, building, on-site circulation, and adjacent building footprints, streets, rights-of-way, curb cuts, driveways, sidewalks, signage, lighting, fences, and walls.
2. Exterior elevations: Shall include doors, windows, architectural features, and elevation marks from finished grade to highest point of eaves, roof ridge, or parapet walls.
3. Rehabilitation, remodel, or restoration plans: Shall include identification of features proposed for preservation and proposed for replacement.
4. Floor plans: For reference only, to help understand the overall plan.
5. Materials and colors: Shall depict proposed building façade, materials and colors.
6. Historic photographs: Shall provide project context, elements and compatibility with adjacent properties.
7. Color renderings: Provide finished project illustrations to show post-improvement compatibility with adjacent properties.
8. Landscape plan: May be required; Chapter 9, Landscape Design Standards, will apply.
9. Other requirements, depending on scope of project and at the discretion of the Community Development Director:
a. Traffic impact analysis.
b. Preliminary and final plats or development plans.
B. Minor Certificate of Appropriateness. The minor certificate of appropriateness (Minor COA) is subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department and the Building Official. All proposed work will not diminish, eliminate, or adversely affect the historic character of the subject property or its effect on the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District as per the following minor certificate standards:
1. The proposed work is clearly within the development standards.
2. Limited to work that does not significantly alter the character and appearance of the property.
3. Approval authorizes the issuance of permits required by the Building Official.
4. Approval of a minor COA also serves as design review approval.
5. The public will be notified of approval, approval with stipulations, or denial of application at the next regular meeting of the HPC after approval by the Historic Preservation Specialist.
6. If a minor COA is not issued, a major certificate of appropriateness (major COA) shall be required.
C. Major Certificate of Appropriateness. The major certificate of appropriateness (major COA) shall be subject to the review and approval of the Historic Preservation Commission for all major new construction, significant restoration, alteration, demolition, or other major construction activity in the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District.
1. All proposed work shall not diminish, eliminate, or adversely affect the historic character of the subject property or its effect on the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District.
2. All work is subject to review and approval by the Building Official, Public Works Director, Town Engineer, and any other agency having jurisdiction over the project.
3. The major COA includes anything that constitutes substantial work, including but not limited to alteration, restoration, new construction, demolition, or other significant activities.
4. The major COA requires a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. Notice shall be given in conformance with the notification process for public hearings before the Planning Commission.
5. The Historic Preservation Commission shall recommend approval of the application, approval with stipulations, or denial of the application. The Commission may also send the application back to the Historic Preservation Specialist for additional work.
6. The application shall then be forwarded to Town Council with a recommendation of approval, approval with stipulations, or denial.
D. The Historic Preservation Commission shall evaluate all proposals in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the adopted design guidelines for the district. A certificate of appropriateness shall be recommended if the Historic Preservation Commission determines that the proposed work:
1. Is compatible with the relevant historic, cultural, educational, or architectural qualities and characteristics of the property; and
2. Does not diminish or adversely impact the integrity of the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District;
3. Prior to forwarding the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission to the Town Council, the Historic Preservation Commission shall affirm whether the project conforms to the following findings of fact:
a. Conforms to the Design Guidelines for the Historic Preservation District.
b. Meets all applicable adopted building codes of the Town of Clarkdale.
c. Does not diminish or adversely impact the integrity of the Historic Preservation District.
E. Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizes the issuance of permits required by the Building Official. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
It is the intent of this article to preserve the historic and architectural resources within the Historic Preservation District. However, it is recognized there can be circumstances beyond the control of a property owner that may result in the necessary demolition of a structure within the Historic Preservation District.
These circumstances include a building which constitutes an imminent safety hazard, which involves a resource whose loss does not diminish or adversely affect the integrity of the district, or that imposes hardship on its owners as follows:
A. No permit shall be issued to move or demolish all or any part of a building, or other structure in the Historic Preservation District, without approval of a major or minor certificate of appropriateness as established in Section 3-170-050.
B. Request for a demolition permit shall be exempt from these requirements if the Building Official determines, according to the criteria set forth in adopted codes, that the building is an imminent safety hazard to the public and that necessary repairs would be impractical. The Building Official shall first notify the Historic Preservation Specialist in writing before issuing the demolition permit.
C. If demolition approval is not granted, then no demolition permit shall be issued for a period of one (1) year. A subsequent demolition application may be made and granted for a property that has previously been the subject of a one (1) year demolition permit denial if new facts or circumstances can be presented in support of the application.
D. If demolition approval is granted on any basis other than that of an imminent hazard, hardship, or upon expiration of a restraint of demolition, a demolition permit shall not be issued until a redevelopment or reuse plan for the property has received a certificate of appropriateness.
1. The redevelopment or reuse plan cannot be comprised of vacant land or propose no use to replace the demolished structure.
2. A redevelopment or reuse plan shall consist of a site plan illustrating the location of building, parking, walls, and landscaping, as well as building elevations that depict roof lines, doors, windows, and other architectural details.
3. A redevelopment or reuse plan shall also meet the requirements for Site Plan Review as set forth in Section 11-110.
4. A demolition approval may be conditioned on stipulations that provide for rights of access to the property for the purposes of documentation, including photo documentation, or for agreed upon removal of artifacts.
E. Relocation of structures shall follow the process set forth in this subsection and also obtain a certificate of appropriateness as set forth in Section 3-170-050.
Exhibit 6: Certificate of Appropriateness Process

Exhibit 7: Historic Main Street Configuration

(Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
ZONING DISTRICTS
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
4. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet
4. Cemeteries
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.3
F. Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 60 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 80 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 20 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 20 feet
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-1)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet
4. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 0 4/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
F. Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 15 feet
Side - 5 feet
Rear - 15 feet
J. Signs: Signs standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-2)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
3. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
4. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
5. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Required a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Churches, Synagogues, or other places of worship on lots of at least 43,560 square feet (1 acre) and located on a public street.
4. Golf Courses, Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
5. Cemeteries.
6. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.2
F. Minimum Lot Size: 43,560 square feet (1 acre) per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 140 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards: Front - 30 feet
Side - 10 feet
Rear - 30 feet
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-3)
A. Principal Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Two (2), three (3) and four (4) family dwelling units, excluding mobile homes.
3. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
4. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
6. Bed and Breakfast establishments in conformance with Section 4-150.
7. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Apartment buildings exceeding four (4) units per building.
3. Churches, synagogues or other places of worship on lots of at least 10,000 square feet.
4. Hospitals, public schools or private schools located on collector or arterial streets.
5. Day Care Centers.
6. Cemeteries.
7. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitations: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
F. Minimum Lot Size:
1. 8,000 square feet per single-family dwelling unit.
2. 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit for structures exceeding detached single-family homes.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage:
1. 60 feet for a single-family dwelling unit.
2. 90 feet for two (2), three (3) or four (4) unit structures.
3. 120 feet for apartment complexes.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 60 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front- 20 feet
Rear- 20 feet
Side- 8 feet for single-family dwelling unit and single story multi-unit structures, 10 feet for multi-unit structures exceeding one story.
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-4)
A. Principal Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
2. Multiple family dwelling structures.
3. Churches, hospitals, schools and cemeteries.
4. Convalescent homes and retirement centers.
5. Bed and breakfast establishments, boarding and rooming houses.
6. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110. For non-residential uses one illuminated, non-flashing identification on-premises sign not exceeding sixty-four (64) square feet and indicating only the name or address of the use thereof in conformance with Chapter 7.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Day Care Centers.
3. Golf Courses and Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
4. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excepting those whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business.
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Maximum Building Height: 3 stories, not to exceed 45 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size:
2. 4,000 square feet per unit for two (2), three (3) or four (4) family structures.
3. 3,000 square feet per unit for apartment structures, with a minimum of 18,000 square feet.
4. 20,000 square feet for non-residential uses.
F. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage:
1. 60 feet for a single-family dwelling unit.
2. 90 feet for two (2), three (3) or four (4) unit structures.
3. 120 feet for apartment complexes and non-residential uses.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 60 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front- 20 feet for residential uses, 25 feet for non-residential uses
Rear- 20 feet for residential uses, 25 feet for non-residential uses
Side- 8 feet for single-family dwelling unit and single story multi-unit structures, 10 feet for multi-unit structures exceeding one story, 25 feet for non-residential uses
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-5)
A. Principal Uses Permitted (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Manufactured Home Rental Parks
2. Manufactured Home Subdivisions
3. Recreational Vehicle Parks
4. Cultivation, possession, consumption, processing, manufacturing, and transportation of recreational marijuana at an individual’s primary residence for personal use, subject to additional regulations in Town Code Article 10-2, Smoking, and Article 8-8, Recreational Marijuana, and Chapter 4-230, Recreational and Medical Marijuana, herein. (Created by Ordinance #409 on 11-10-20; Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, carports, utility rooms, and recreation facilities, and home occupations governed by the provisions in Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requiring a use permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions in Section 4-110.
2. All uses other than principal uses require a conditional use permit.
3. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Maximum Building Height:
1. One story front elevation, but not to exceed 18 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size:
1. Manufactured Home Rental Park 5,000 square feet
2. Manufactured Home Subdivision 8,000 square feet
F. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 30 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet.
I. Minimum Yards Required For Manufactured Home Rental Parks:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 10 feet
With the exception on one side of the lot to the property line where an open sided covered metal carport with rain gutters will be allowed within the sideyard setback as long as 10 (ten) feet of separation is maintained to the nearest structure.
For Manufactured Home Subdivision:
Front- 20 feet
Side- 10 feet
Rear- 15 feet
J. Signs: Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7.
K. Use of Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Home Subdivisions and Lots:
1. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and use shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, minimum manufactured size twelve (12) feet minimum width, fifty (50) feet minimum length, used as a dwelling for not more than one (1) family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building; they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; and they shall be connected to Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinance, accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
2. All Manufactured Homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
3. Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty days after installation, secure an inspection of tie-downs and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
4. Floor Area, for the purpose of this article, shall include permanently constructed enclosed cabanas which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
L. Standards for Manufactured Home Rental Parks: (Excluding Manufactured Home Subdivisions).
1. Site e Area Required:
a. Minimum size, five (5) acres;
b. For each Manufactured Home space; 5,000 square feet of gross site area per Manufactured Home space.
2. Separation Requirements:
a. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any building or structure or occupy or encroach upon any portion of any required yard or driveway.
b. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other Manufactured Home or part thereof if face to face, and if end to end, twelve (12) feet, except a temporary cabana having no side walls of any type may be erected and attached to a Manufactured Home, provided such temporary cabana shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any other Manufactured Home or occupy or encroach upon any portions of any required yard or driveway.
3. Streets:
All streets shall be dust free and have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet, except when a street is located between Manufactured Home parking spaces, it shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet.
4. Plan Engineering and Traffic Engineering:
All plans and traffic engineering shall be subject to approval of the Town Engineer and shall be based upon the spacing and maneuverability requirements for sixty (60) foot long Manufactured Homes.
5. Certificate of Occupancy and Business License:
No certificate of occupancy or business license shall be issued unless and until the following requirements have been met:
a. Thirty (30) percent of the Manufactured Home spaces planned in any part, or ten (10) such Manufactured Home spaces whichever is greater, shall have been completely prepared, constructed and equipped for use in all respects and unless and until such portion of the Manufactured Home park’s community facilities in the category of, but not limited to, driveways, laundry facilities, bath, wash and toilet rooms as the Planning Commission may require, shall have been completely prepared, constructed, and equipped for use in all respects.
b. A plan or permit for screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to final issuance of Certificate or License.
6. Use s of Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Home Rental Parks & Lots:
a. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and their use shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, used as a dwelling for not more than one family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building; they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; they shall be connected to the Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinances; accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
b. All Manufactured Homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
c. Manufactured Homes shall within thirty (30) days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, secure an inspection tie-down and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
d. Floor Areas, for the purpose of this article shall include permanently constructed, enclosed cabanas, which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
e. No business shall be conducted within a Manufactured Home Rental Park except those that are for the operation of the park itself. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-6)
A. Principal Uses Permitted (Not Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Manufactured home rental parks
2. Manufactured homes and manufactured home subdivisions
3. Single-family homes
B. Accessory Uses Permitted (Not Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, carports, utility rooms, and recreation facilities, and home occupations governed by the provisions in Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted (Requiring a Use Permit).
1. Home occupations which do not adhere to the provisions in Section 4-110.
2. Public utilities, but only where substantial public service and convenience would result from the use and there is absence of danger or annoyance to nearby property owners and residents.
3. Medical marijuana caregiver facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
a. Applicant is required to obtain a home occupation license.
D. Maximum Building Height.
1. One story front elevation, but not to exceed 18 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size. Minimum Lot Size:
1. Manufactured Home Rental Park 5,000 square feet
2. Manufactured home Subdivision 8,000 square feet
F. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .4
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 30 feet.
I. Minimum Average Lot Width: 50 feet
J. Minimum Yards Required For Manufactured Home Subdivision:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Side adjacent to street-10 feet
Rear- 15 feet
For manufactured home rental parks:
Front- 15 feet
Side- 10 feet
Side adjacent to street-10 feet
Rear- 10 feet
K. Signs. Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7.
L. Use of Manufactured Homes in a Manufactured Home Subdivision and Lots.
1. When authorized as provided elsewhere herein, such Manufactured Homes and their uses shall comply with the following requirements: Manufactured Homes shall be modern, minimum manufactured size, twelve (12) feet minimum width, fifty (50) feet minimum length, used as a dwelling for not more than one family unit, and shall be located on the site in accordance with the requirements for a permanent building, they shall be blocked up off the ground in a safe manner so that utility connections will not be rendered unsafe by settlements; they shall be connected to Town sewer and water systems or as required by Town ordinance; accessory buildings and permanent add-ons shall be permitted as provided elsewhere, in the District in which located.
2. All manufactured homes located in the Town for a duration of thirty (30) days or more shall be skirted within said thirty (30) day period with material similar in appearance to the material used for siding on the Manufactured Home. The skirting shall completely enclose the space under the Manufactured Home.
3. Manufactured homes shall, within thirty days after installation, be provided with anchors and tie-downs adequate to secure stability and prevent shifting. Owners of Manufactured Homes shall, within thirty (30) days after installation, secure an inspection of tie-down and anchors from the Town’s Building Official.
4. Floor Area, for the purpose of this article, shall include permanently constructed enclosed cabanas which are attached to the Manufactured Home and used as living quarters.
M. Standards or Manufactured Home Rental Parks: (Excluding Manufactured Home Subdivisions).
1. Site Area Required:
a. Minimum size: five (5) acres.
b. For each trailer space, 5,000 square feet of gross site area per trailer space.
2. Separation Requirements:
a. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any building or structure or encroach upon any required yard or driveway.
b. A Manufactured Home or any part thereof shall not be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other Manufactured Home or part thereof if face to face, and if end to end, twelve (12) feet, except a temporary cabana having no side walls of any type may be erected and attached to a Manufactured Home, provided such temporary cabana shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any other Manufactured Home or occupy or encroach upon any portion of any required yard or driveway.
3. Driveways:
All driveways shall be dust free and have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet, except when a driveway is located between Manufactured Home parking spaces, it shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet.
4. Plan Engineering and Traffic Engineering:
All plans and traffic engineering shall be subject to approval of the Town Engineer and shall be based upon the spacing and maneuverability requirements for sixty (60) foot long Manufactured Homes.
5. Certificate of Occupancy and Business License:
No certificate of occupancy or business license shall be issued unless and until the following requirements have been met:
a. Unless and until thirty (30) percent of the trailer spaces planned in any part, or ten (10) such trailer spaces whichever is greater, shall have been completely prepared constructed and equipped for use in all respects and unless and until such portion of the trailer park’s community facilities in the category of, but not limited to, driveways, laundry facilities, bath, wash and toilet rooms as the Planning Commission may require, shall have been completely prepared, constructed, and equipped for use in all respects.
b. A plan or permit for screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to final issuance of Certificate or License. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-7)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Single-family dwellings, excluding mobile or manufactured homes.
2. Agricultural uses.
3. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building.
4. Installation for sewer, water, gas, electric and telephone main lines and incidental appurtenances, excluding electrical substations and treatment plants.
5. Family Day Care Homes located on a public street.
6. Church and incidental facilities located on a public street.
7. Bed and Breakfast Establishment in conformance with Section 4-150.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to any use permitted by this section such as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), private garages, private workshops, and home occupations governed by the provisions of Section 4-110.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Requires a use permit).
1. Home Occupations which do not adhere to the provisions of Section 4-110.
2. Group Day Care Homes located on a public street.
3. Golf Courses or Country Clubs including social and dining activities.
4. Cemeteries.
5. Medical Marijuana Caregiver Facility. (Created Ordinance #331 - Effective 04/08/11)
(a) Applicant is required to obtain a Home Occupation License.
D. Building Height Limitation: 2 ½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
E. Maximum Lot Coverage Ratio: 0.2
F. Minimum Lot Size: 3 acres (130,680 square feet) per single-family dwelling unit.
G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet.
H. Minimum Average Lot Width: 200 feet.
I. Minimum Yard Area Standards:
Front-30 feet (total of front and rear yard must meet or exceed 130 feet) Side-25 feet Rear-30 feet (total of front and rear yard must meet or exceed 130 feet).
J. Signs: Sign standards for this district are stated in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-8)
A. Principal Use Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement place in a completely enclosed building
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
5. Commercial, trade and vocational schools
6. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
8. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
10. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
11. Medical Marijuana Dispensary in a storefront location. (Created Ordinance #331 – Effective 04/08/11)
12. Museums
13. Parking lots
14. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas, dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors and other personal service uses of a similar nature.
15. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
16. Public garage, including storage and repair in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
18. Religious institutions
19. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
20. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family
21. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 1388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
22. Retail sales including florist shops and greenhouses in connection with such shops
23. Self-service laundry and cleaning establishments
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), private garages and private workshops.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use permit required).
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
4. Croplands
5. Day Care Center (child or adult)
6. Infusion of marijuana into food products by a marijuana establishment with a valid food establishment license in a storefront location
7. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
8. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise: outside storage
9. Storage facilities
10. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
11. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use.
D. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
E. Minimum Lot Size: None
F. Minimum Lot Frontage: 25 feet
G. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: None
H. Minimum Yards Required: None
I. The Performance Standards for CB Districts are:
1. Traffic and curbs- No development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving- All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged. Covering with material that will provide an all-weather surface is an alternative.
3. Storage facilities- Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be enclosed on all sides by a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence; or as otherwise designated by the Board of Adjustment.
4. Illumination- Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward streets and adjoining properties.
5. Noise- At no point on the boundary of residential or business zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks shown below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufacture according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noise shall be capable of being accurately measure with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, of the purpose of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels.
Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke- No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density than that density described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to but not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart, for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines shall be the Standard.
7. Glare or Heat- Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
8. Odors- No Emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard beyond the property lines.
9. Vibration- No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of feeling for three (3) minutes or more duration in any one (1) hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or of thirty (30) seconds or more duration in any one hour during the hours of 7:00 p.m. & 7:00 a.m.
10. Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to health, to animals, to vegetation, to other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive spoiling.
11. Liquids and Solid Waste- No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system which endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
12. Frontage Road- In those CB areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct at hi won expense a frontage road providing access to said highway. The frontage road shall be constructed according to the specifications of the Town of Clarkdale, Arizona.
13. Screening- An owner of CB property whose property is immediately adjacent to any property having the zoning classification other than Industrial shall, at his own expense, at the time of use of the property, construct a screen on his property to act as a barrier between his property and adjacent property having a more restrictive zoning classification. The screen may consist of plantings and/or a fence of solid construction as prescribed by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time the property is put to use.
J. Signs: Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-9)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
A. Principal Uses permitted: (Not requiring a use permit)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement place in a completely enclosed building
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Automobile, trailer, boat, or farm implement display, sales or rentals.
5. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
6. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
7. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
9. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
11. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises. (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
12. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
13. Medical Marijuana Dispensary in a storefront location (Created Ordinance #331 – Effective 04/08/11)
14. Museums
16. Parking lots
17. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
18. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
19. Public garages including storage and repair
20. Publicly owned or operated park, playground or building including public garages and storage yards in conformance with Subsection I.3
21. Religions institutions
22. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items (previously included with Dressmaking, et. al.)
23. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family
24. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 13388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
25. Retail sales including florist shops and greenhouses in connection with such shops
26. Self-service laundry and cleaning establishments
27. Storage facilities in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
28. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit)
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s facilities clearly incidental to and secondary to the use of the premises for business purposes.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use permit required)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Automatic or self-service car wash
4. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Infusion of marijuana into food products with a valid food establishment license in a storefront location
7. Croplands
8. Day Care Center (child or adult)
9. Outside display of goods and merchandise, outside storage
10. Public Utilities
11. Wireless Communication Tower that meets or exceeds Federal Communications Commission standards, not to exceed 65 (sixty-five) feet in height. Height shall be measured as the distance from the base of the Wireless Communication Tower to the top of the Wireless Communication Tower. If the Wireless Communication Tower is attached to a building, height is the distance from the base of the building to the top of the Wireless Communication Tower. (Created 7/9/16 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
12. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use
D. Development Standards for Commercial:
1. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 24,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 200 feet
4. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
E. Performance Standards For C Developments:
1. Traffic and curbs- No Commercial development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving- All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged. Covering with material that will provide an all weather surface is an alternative.
3. Storage facilities- Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be enclosed on all sides by a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence; or as otherwise designated by the Board of Adjustment.
4. Illumination- Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward streets and adjoining properties.
5. Noise- At no point on the boundary of residential or business zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks shown below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noises shall be capable of being accurately measured with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, for the purposes of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels. Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke- No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density than that density described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to but not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart, for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines shall be the standard.
7. Glare or Heat- Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
8. Odors- No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard along lot lines.
9. Vibration- No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of feeling for three minutes or more duration in any one hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or of thirty seconds or more duration in any one hour during the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
10. Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to health, to animals, to vegetation, to other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive spoiling.
11. Liquids and Solid Waste- No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or any property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system which endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
12. In any Commercial area, access from any state of federal highway shall be four hundred (400) feet minimum between driveways and shall be approved by the Building Official of the Town of Clarkdale.
13. Screening- An owner of Commercial property whose property is immediately adjacent to any property having the zoning classification other than Industrial shall at his/her own expense, at the time of use of the property, construct a screen on his/her property to act as a barrier between his/her property and adjacent property having a more restrictive zoning classification. The screen may consist of plants and/or a fence of solid construction as prescribed by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time the property is put to use.
F. Signs. Sign requirements for this zone are outlined in Chapter 7, Signs. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-10)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
District Intent:
Provide opportunities for commercial centers that offer everyday goods and services located within close proximity to residential neighborhood and that promote foot and bicycle traffic to those areas.
District Purpose:
This zone strives to provide service commercial uses while still providing a desirable living environment by preserving and protecting surrounding residential land uses in terms of light, air and existing visual amenities. Adaptive reuse of residential structures is strongly encouraged with the intent to facilitate the use of mixed use areas to buffer residential areas.
A. Principal Permitted Uses
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
2. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
3. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
4. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
5. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
7. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
9. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises.
10. Museums
12. Parking lots
13. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas, dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
14. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
15. Public garages including storage and repair
16. Religious institutions
17. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
18. Residential uses including single-family homes a maximum of two stories in height and multi-family a maximum of three stories in height or 35 feet whichever is less
19. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes in conformance with Section 4-160. (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 1388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
20. Retail sales which do not involve any kind of manufacturing, processing, or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on the premises and are similar in scale and design to the adjacent residential uses
B. Accessory Uses (Not requiring a use permit)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence in conjunction with a permitted use
C. Conditional Uses (Use Permit Required)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
3. Amusement facilities within a structure with sound containment
4. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks for stays of thirty (30) days or less
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Croplands
7. Day Care Center (child or adult)
8. Dry cleaners
9. Halfway House with on-site staff (excluding treatment centers)
10. Laundry, self-service for individual use only
11. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
12. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise for a limited period of time
13. Parking structures or garages, a maximum of two stories in height
14. Retail stores which involve any kind of manufacturing, processing or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on the premises
15. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use
D. Development Standards for the Neighborhood Commercial District:
1. Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet
4. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
E. Performance Standards for Neighborhood Commercial.
1. Traffic and curbs - No development will be permitted which allows or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving Landscaping and paving - All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover, natural organic or inorganic material. Twenty-five [25] percent of the total lot area or a minimum fifteen [15] foot wide strip of land adjacent to the street right of way. All landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 9, Section 9-030).
3. Storage facilities-Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be screened from public view by an opaque enclosure such as a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence.
4. Illumination-Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare and light spill toward streets and adjoining properties and shall be in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Outdoor Lighting Code. (Chapter 8).
5. Nuisances - No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration, or electrical interference detectable off the site. Any business in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone must be operated in accordance with all state and federal environmental regulations.
6. Liquids and solid waste - No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or property. No waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system that endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
7. Outdoor displays and seating - All sales, displays and seating shall be conducted within an enclosed area, unless outdoor activities are previously approved by the Community Development Director.
8. Site plan and design review - All development and redevelopment in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone is subject to Site Plan and Design Review per Chapter 11 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code
9. Highway Access - In any Neighborhood Commercial areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct, at their own expense, any required improvements in accordance with state and federal regulations.
10. Odors – No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard at the lot lines.
J. The Sign Standards for Neighborhood Commercial are outlined in Chapter 7 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; prior code § 3-11)
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
A. District Intent:
To provide opportunities for regional, automobile-oriented, commercial business development.
District Purpose:
The Highway Commercial District is intended for establishments offering accommodations, supplies, or services, specialized automotive and related sales and service establishments, all of which serve persons coming to them from large trading areas. Such uses ordinarily do not seek sites in shopping centers and therefore must be provided at independent locations. The Highway Commercial district will be located along major thoroughfares.
B. Principal Permitted Uses (Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
1. Amusement facilities
2. Artist Studios – art production on site is subject to the performance standards of the Commercial District
3. Assisted living facilities including convalescent homes, hospice care and retirement centers
4. Auto, trailer, boat, and farm implement display, sales and rental
5. Bed and Breakfast Country Inn
6. Commercial, trade or vocational schools
7. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) disbursement locations
9. Funeral Parlors without a crematorium
11. Manufacturing, production and assembly of boutique consumable products using sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Re-use or re-purposing of by-products is encouraged. All such activity shall be conducted within completely enclosed building. A portion of the products manufactured on site shall be sold at retail on the premises.
12. Medical Facilities, Licensed Inpatient and Outpatient
13. Museums
15. Parking lots
16. Personal service uses, including barber shops and beauty parlors, day spas dressmakers, tailors, tattoo parlors, and other personal service uses of a similar nature
17. Professional and business offices, including clinics, banks and financial institutions and medical/dental offices
18. Public garages, including storage and repair, a maximum of two stories in height
19. Religions institutions
20. Repair shops for household small appliances, bicycles, and personal items
21. Residential uses including single-family and multi-family a maximum of two stories in height
22. Restaurants, taverns, bars and sidewalk cafes (Created 2/14/12 Resolution 13388-Ordinance 342; Effective 3/14/12)
23. Retail sales
24. Wholesale establishments and warehouses, including the packaging of consumable products for retail sales distribution (Created by Ordinance #358 on 3/11/14; Effective 4/11/14)
C. Accessory Uses in the Highway Commercial District
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence in conjunction with a permitted use
D. Conditional Uses [Use Permit Required]
(Revised by Ord #368; Res 1507; Adopted 10/13/15; Eff 11/13/15)
(Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Campsites and recreational vehicle parks for stays of thirty (30) days or less
4. Car wash-automatic or self-service
5. Convenience stores/filling stations provided bulk storage of inflammable liquids is underground. No repair shop or vehicle storage shall be permitted except in conformance with the Zoning Code.
6. Croplands
7. Day Care Center (child or adult)
8. Dry cleaners
9. Halfway House with on-site staff (excluding treatment centers)
10. Laundry, self-service for individual use only
11. Outside display & sale of goods & merchandise for a limited period of time
12. Public Utilities
13. Storage facilities in accordance with Subsection 1: Performance Standards #3:Storage facilities
14. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use.
E. Development Standards for Highway Commercial
1. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet
2. Minimum Lot Size: 12,000 square feet
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet
4. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
5. Minimum Yard Setbacks: 20 feet
a. Front - 20 feet or minimum standards required by state or federal highway departments if abutting said highways, whichever is greater
b. Side - None
c. Rear - 20 feet
6. For parcels that front on SR 89A, direct or indirect access to State Route 89A must be provided through either an access permit from ADOT or interconnection of on-site circulation with adjacent parcels.
F. Performance Standards for Highway Commercial.
1. Traffic and curbs - No development will be permitted which allows or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the highway right-of-way, or to otherwise unduly restrict or interrupt the normal flow of through traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel.
2. Landscaping and paving - All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free condition by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable ground cover, natural organic or inorganic material. Twenty [20] percent of the total lot area or a minimum fifteen [15] foot wide strip of land adjacent to the street right of way. All landscaping shall be developed in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 9, Section 9-030).
3. Storage facilities - Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in rear yards or side yards when accessory to a permitted use. All areas used for storage shall be screened from public view by an opaque enclosure such as a masonry wall or solid fence. No materials or products shall be stacked or stored to exceed the height of the wall or fence.
4. Illumination - Illumination of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare and light spill toward streets and adjoining properties and shall be in accordance with the Town of Clarkdale’s Outdoor Lighting Code. (Chapter 8).
5. Nuisances - No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration, or electrical interference detectable off the site. Any business in the Highway Commercial Zone must be operated in accordance with all state and federal environmental regulations.
6. Liquids and solid waste - No wastes shall be discharged in the streets, drainage ways or on private property. No waste shall be discharged in the public sewage system that endangers the normal operation of the public sewage system.
7. Outdoor displays and seating - All sales, displays and seating shall be conducted within an enclosed area, unless outdoor activities are previously approved by the Community Development Director.
8. Site plan review and design review - All development and redevelopment in the Highway Commercial Zone is subject to Site-Plan and Design Review per Chapter 11 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code
9. Highway access - In any Highway Commercial areas which are immediately adjacent to any state or federal highway, the owner shall, upon use of said property, construct, at their own expense, any required improvements in accordance with state and federal regulations.
10. Odors – No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard at the lot lines.
G. The Sign Standards for Neighborhood Commercial are outlined in Chapter 7 of the Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #430 on 8/13/24; effective 9/14/24; prior code § 3-12)
(Prior code § 3-13)
A. Principal Uses permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Any principal permitted use in the Commercial district.
2. Wholesale establishments, warehouses and self-storage units.
3. Laboratories, research, design and testing when conducted completely within an enclosed building.
4. Manufacture or assembly of medical and dental equipment, drafting, optical, and musical instruments, watches, clocks, toys, games and electrical or electronic apparatus.
5. Manufacture or assembly of boats, bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, ornamental iron products, firearms, electrical appliances, tools, dies, machinery and hardware products and sheet metal products.
6. Manufacture or storage of food products including candy, dairy and ice cream and fruit and vegetable processing and canning.
7. Manufacture of rugs, mattresses, pillows, quilts, millinery, clothing, hosiery and fabrics, and printing and finishing of textiles and fibers into fabric goods.
8. Manufacture and/or fabrication of boxes, crates, furniture, cabinets, baskets, veneer and other wood products of a similar nature.
9. Manufacture of clay, stone or glass products including brick, cement, lime or composites.
10. Truck stop, transfer terminal or freight warehouse.
11. Lumber yards and mill work plants.
12. Sexually Oriented Businesses.
13. Medical or Recreation Marijuana Processing Facility. (Created Ordinance #409 11-10-20 – Effective 12-10-20)
B. Accessory Uses Permitted: (Not requiring a use permit).
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s facilities clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for business purposes.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted: (Use Permit Required). (Amended 7/9/13 by Ord #352; Eff 8/9/13); (Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
3. Compounding of chemicals, petroleum, coal, and allied products, such as: acids and derivatives, ammonia, chlorine; distillation, manufacture or refining of coal, tar, asphalt or wood; refining or wholesale storage of petroleum, gasoline or lubricating oils.
4. Croplands.
5. Quarrying, extracting, grinding or crushing of earth or minerals.
6. Reduction, refining, smelting, or alloying of metal and metal ores.
7. Auto salvage or junkyard.
8. Wireless Communication Tower that meets or exceeds Federal Communications Commission standards. (Created 7/9/13 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
a. Facilities within Zone A as indicated on the following map shall not exceed 200 (two hundred) feet.
b. Facilities in all other areas of the Industrial Zoning District shall not exceed 65 (sixty-five) feet.
9. Any use not listed by determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in industrial character and use. (The Board of Adjustment shall have authority to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order or decision made by an administrative official of the Town of Clarkdale based on or made in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. (Created 7/9/13 by Ordinance #352; Effective 8/9/13)
10. Any use not listed but determined by the Community Development Director to be similar in commercial character and use. (Revised by Ord #384; Res 1543; Adopted 5/9/17; Eff 6/9/17)
D. Maximum Building Height: 50 feet.
E. Minimum Lot Size: 35,000 square feet.
F. Minimum Lot Frontage: 200 feet.
G. Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet.
H. Minimum Yards Required:
Front- Any property or parcel abutting any State or U.S. Highway must fulfill the state and federal requirements for all structures.
All other, 30 feet from front property line; Side-None, unless residential use or adjacent to residential use, then 10 feet; Rear- 20 feet.
I. Performance Standards for Industrial Districts:
1. Traffic and Curbs-No Industrial development will be permitted which permits or encourages vehicular traffic to back into the street right-of-way, or otherwise unduly restricts or interrupts the normal flow of traffic. Curbs shall be installed in front of each developed parcel (as required by staff).
2. Landscaping and Paving-All open areas of an improved lot shall be maintained in a dust free conditions by landscaping with trees, shrubs, or suitable groundcover. Undisturbed natural growth is encouraged, however, covering with material which will provide an all-weather surface as an alternative.
3. Storage Facilities-Outside storage and display shall be permitted provided:
a. It is setback from the street or public right-of-way so as not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic and to allow necessary visibility of traffic signal, signs and approaching traffic.
b. Display or storage areas are kept free of litter and debris.
c. Goods, merchandise and materials are properly secured against theft, vandalism or lost.
d. Display or storage areas are established and maintained in conformance with fire access standards of the 2003 International Fire Code.
4. Illumination-of buildings, parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to eliminate glare toward street and adjoining properties.
5. Noise-At no point on the boundary of residential or business property zones shall the sound pressure level of an individual operation or plant exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave banks show below (excluding operation of motor vehicles or other transportation facilities):
Maximum Sound Pressure | |||
Octave Cycles | Bank Per Second | Level in Decibels .0002 Dynes Per CM2 | |
0 | to | 75 | 72 |
75 | to | 150 | 67 |
150 | to | 300 | 59 |
300 | to | 600 | 52 |
600 | to | 1200 | 46 |
1200 | to | 2400 | 40 |
2400 | to | 4800 | 34 |
Above | 4800 | 32 | |
Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noises shall be capable of being accurately measured with equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, for the purposes of this section, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus, or minus, two decibels. Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular or intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.
6. Smoke-No emission of smoke from any source shall be permitted to exceed a greater density that described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart. However, smoke may be emitted, which is equal to, but, not darker than No. 2 on the Ringleman Chart for not more than four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minute period. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringleman Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau Mines shall be the standard.
7. Glare or Heat-Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard along the lot lines.
8. Odors-No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted in such quantities as to be offensive or in such manner as to create a nuisance or hazard along the lot lines.
9. Vibration-No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible beyond the lot line to the human sense of touch for three (3) minutes or more duration in any one (1) hour of the day between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, or of thirty (30) seconds or more duration in any one (1) hour period during the hours between 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
10. Fly, Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution- No emission shall be permitted which can cause damage to persons, animals or vegetation or other forms of property.
11. Liquids and Solid Wastes-No wastes shall be discharged into the streets, drainage ways or onto any property which is dangerous to the public health and safety, and no waste shall be discharged into the public sewer system which endangers the normal operations of the public sewer system.
12. In any Industrial area, access from any state or federal highway shall be a minimum four hundred 400 feet between driveways and shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Clarkdale.
13. Screening-An owner of industrial property adjacent to any property having a zoning classification other than industrial shall, at the time of development or redevelopment of his property and at his own expense, construct a screen or barrier between his and the adjoining property. The screen may consist of plants and/or a fence or wall of solid construction as described by the Town of Clarkdale upon application of the owner at the time his property is developed or redeveloped.
J. Signs: Signs in conformance with Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Ordinance #409 on 11/10/20; effective 12/10/20; prior code § 3-14)
A. Principal Uses Permitted:
1. Outdoor public uses, including open space and parking areas.
2. Ranching, farming, keeping of animals.
3. Historic and archaeological sites.
4. Water treatment, wastewater treatment facilities, and flood control structures.
B. Accessory Uses Permitted:
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and caretaker’s residence where clearly incidental, subordinate and secondary to the principal permitted use of the property.
2. Restroom, storage buildings, and barns, as per Section 2-010, Definitions, and Section 4-010, General Provisions, Accessory Structures Standards.
C. Conditional Uses Permitted:
1. Outdoor recreational facilities, including horse stables, golf courses, and campgrounds.
2. Municipal facilities, including public buildings, fire stations, visitor centers, and cemeteries.
D. Development Standards:
1. For any development other than undisturbed open space, the development standards for Maximum building Height, Minimum Lot Size, Minimum Lot Frontage, Minimum Lot Width, and Minimum Yards Required shall be the same as the adjacent use district, and where more than one adjacent use district is indicated, the more restrictive district shall be used;
2. Landscaping: Subject to Section 9, Landscape Standards. For development within open space areas, a development envelope shall be designated for purposes of identifying undisturbed native plant area and area subject to landscaping requirements. All areas disturbed by the development or construction process, including building areas, parking areas, and staging areas, shall be included in the required calculations for landscaping, and shall be subject to landscaping requirements.
3. Parking: Subject to Section 4-120.
4. Parking and Loading.
5. Signs: Subject to the Sign Code in Section 7. (Revised by Ordinance #436 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; prior code § 3-15)
(Created by Ordinance #354; approved 9/24/13; Effective 10/245/13)
The purpose of this overlay district is three fold:
•To promote economic development in the Clarkdale central commercial area;
•To preserve the historic look of the Central Business District;
•To allow for the approval of exemptions from the distance restrictions prescribed in Arizona State Statute (A.R.S.) § 4-207(C)(4) regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages in relation to schools and churches. (Prior code § 3-16-1)
The Clarkdale Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The Central Business District, a zoning district, lies within this historic designation. The Central Business District originally provided a wide variety of services for residents of the original Clarkdale Town Site.
The Arts & Entertainment District is an overlay district encompassing all of the Central Business District, some adjacent property with commercial zoning and residential property in close proximity to the Central Business District with the potential to transition, through a rezone process, to commercial uses and extending along Broadway Road into the Industrial Zoning District. (Prior code § 3-16-2)
Per the 2012 Clarkdale General Plan: ‘The context of a place considers its history as well as its future.’
Properties within the Clarkdale Arts & Entertainment District shall closely consider the surrounding context of the existing structures when designing new or remodeled buildings. Incorporation of the following features is recommended:
•Establishment of a relationship to adjoining spaces
•Continuity of street scape along Main Street through inclusion of benches and appropriate landscaping
•Brick façades and/or partial brick inlays
•Clerestory windows
•A strong pedestrian connection to existing sidewalks or extension of the sidewalk system
•A main entrance from a public sidewalk
•Rounded arches
•Large storefront windows
•Varied roof lines
Where feasible, as determined during the Site Plan Review process, new development in the Arts & Entertainment District shall conform to the following standards:
•Place public parking behind buildings or participate in the development of new central public parking areas.
•The front yard setback shall be reduced to zero if the main building abuts a public sidewalk.
•Landscaping shall include shade trees along the front boundary. These trees shall be from the approved plant list in Chapter Nine of the Zoning Code.
All other development and performance standards are as found in the underlying zoning district. (Prior code § 3-16-3)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 4-207(C)(4), restrictions on licensing premises near school or church buildings, the Clarkdale Town Council may approve exemptions on liquor license applications to the distance restrictions in this section of state statute for businesses within the Arts & Entertainment District. Requests for exemptions must be submitted in writing to the Town Council. Review of the exemption requests will be scheduled on a Council agenda upon verification that the property owner and/or business owner is up to date on all utilities fees due to the Town, the business owner has a current business license, and there are no current code enforcement issues regarding the subject property. (Prior code § 3-16-4)

The purpose of this article is to support the preservation of buildings, structures, and sites identified in the Historic Resource Survey of Clarkdale (Ryden, 1989) and the National Register of Historic Places Designation (January 1, 1988), and to identify, preserve, and enhance the Town’s significant historical, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in the interest of the welfare of the citizens of Clarkdale by:
1. Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the significant elements of the historical, architectural, cultural, and archaeological heritage of the Town;
2. Encouraging the identification and recognition of significant historic resources;
3. Encouraging the sensitive adaptation of historic properties to modern uses;
4. Ensuring that new construction, additions, alterations, and demolitions to both historic and non-historic properties within the Clarkdale Historic District are carried out in a manner which is not detrimental to the historic integrity of the district;
5. Encouraging the identification and protection of prehistoric and historic archaeological resources and enhancing the value of the Historic District and properties;
6. Protecting and preserving those properties within the Town that are valuable to the preservation of the community character and identity;
7. Preserving and enhancing the attractiveness of the Town to potential home buyers and business interests; and
8. Supporting historic tourism and promoting commercial development and economic benefit to the Town. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
The Historic Preservation District is an overlay zone. Overlay zones supplement the existing zoning by establishing additional requirements that are applied to the underlying zoning district. Participation by property owners in the Historic District is voluntary. To participate and obtain the benefits provided by this article, property owners must sign an opt-in form. If a property owner signs an opt-in form and later decides not to participate in the Historic District, their participation can be withdrawn by signing an opt-out form. Property owners within the boundaries of the Historic Preservation District may opt-in or opt-out at any time.
A. Historic Preservation District Boundaries. The Historic Preservation District, which is subject to the regulations set forth herein, is designated by the boundaries identified in Exhibit 1, Historic Preservation District.
1. All provisions of the entirety of this article apply to properties within the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District identified in the map of the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District at the option of the property owner. If the owner opts to apply the standards of this section, all applicable standards in the section shall be applied. An opt-in form must be signed by the property owner and submitted to the Town prior to issuance of any building permits under this article.
2. Those property owners that do not opt in are subject to the development standards for the underlying zoning classification.
3. Historic properties electing to adhere to the requirements of the Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO) shall inure to the following benefits:
a. Waiver of building permit fees for applications that bring existing historic structures in compliance with adopted building codes;
b. Accelerated review of historic preservation projects;
c. Accelerated permitting of historic preservation projects; and
d. Waived application fees for historic preservation projects.
B. The regulations set forth herein apply to all existing structures and to all new construction within the Historic District.
Exhibit 1: Clarkdale Historic Preservation District

C. The Historic Preservation Commission shall serve as the design review board for the Historic Preservation District. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
Properties within the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District shall consider the context of the surrounding and existing structures with respect to architectural style, building form, and building massing. Projects shall honor the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
When designing new or remodeled buildings or considering an adaptive reuse of an existing building, the following design features and elements shall be incorporated:
A. Siting. Please refer to Exhibit 2, Town of Clarkdale Streetscape, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Establishment of a Relationship to Adjoining Spaces. For new construction, one- and two-story buildings are encouraged.
2. A connection to existing sidewalks or an extension of the sidewalk system.
3. Continuity of streetscape along Main Street.
4. The main entrance shall be from a public sidewalk.
5. The front yard setback shall be reduced to zero if the main building abuts a public sidewalk.
Exhibit 2: Town of Clarkdale Streetscape

B. Exterior Wall Design, Materials and Finishes. Please refer to Exhibit 3, Historic Building Architectural Elements, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. To the extent possible, incorporation of design features such as parapet walls, cornices, friezes, dentil trim, metal canopies, canvas awnings, clerestory windows, transom windows, storefront display windows, recessed doorways and bulkheads should be utilized. New construction or additions should be compatible with, yet distinguishable from, existing buildings in the district.
2. Whenever possible, preservation of these features is required for rehabilitation or repair of existing structures.
Exhibit 3: Historic Building Architectural Elements

3. Masonry may be structural or veneer. Brick façades and/or partial brick inlays are encouraged.
4. Painting of brick is discouraged, unless replicating historic signage or installation of murals.
5. Stucco, wood, metal and other materials may be used as an accent.
Exhibit 4: Rooflines and Parapet Walls

C. Roof and Parapet. Please refer to Exhibit 4, Rooflines and Parapet Walls, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Varied roof lines and parapet walls are required for new construction.
2. Preservation and restoration of existing parapet walls are required.
3. Metal roofing is acceptable.
4. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view. For corner lots, equipment shall be screened from both front and side elevation.
D. Storefronts, Doors, Windows and Awnings. Please refer to Exhibits 5A, Wood Door Frame, and 5B, Storefront Detail, for a graphic representation of the requirements of this subsection.
1. Large storefront display windows may be recommended.
2. Wood is recommended for doors, trim and accenting the doorway and entry.
3. Windows shall be glass and shall be vertical in orientation and may be single, double hung, or fixed.
4. Steel may be used for doors and window frames if painted to match or anodized and compatible with the building.
5. Rounded arches are encouraged when feasible in new construction and preserved or restored in existing structures.
6. The use of wood for doors is strongly encouraged.
7. The use of canopies and awnings is allowed.
Exhibit 5: Door Frame and Entry Features

E. Site Features.
1. The purpose of this section is to provide instruction for site features to enhance new construction and maintain continuity within the district. These features include but are not limited to walkways, benches, street lighting, paving materials, walls, stairs and landscaping. These features must be appropriate to the scale and character of the Historic Preservation District as follows:
a. Landscaping shall be drought tolerant. Building planter beds or containers are allowed and drip irrigation is recommended. The property owner is responsible for maintaining plants in live condition.
b. Lighting shall not detract from the historic character of the structure and must comply with Section 8-070.
c. Benches shall be of similar form and character with existing benches on Main Street and shall be securely fastened to concrete footings or sidewalk and shall not detract from the character of the Historic Preservation District.
d. Outdoor sidewalk cafes are allowed and regulated through a separate permit application and shall be compliant with Section 4-160. The application can be submitted concurrent with the review process set forth in Section 3-170-030.
2. All other development and performance standards are as found in the underlying zoning district. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
A. Prior to submitting a building permit application in the Historic Preservation District, the applicant shall schedule a pre-application review (PAR) meeting with the Community Development Department staff to review the required application submittals and review process.
B. All building permit applications for existing structures located in the Historic Preservation District, or proposed new construction located in the Historic Preservation District, shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Specialist, for classification as either a minor or major certificate of appropriateness as set forth in Section 3-170-050.
C. Plans showing the full scope of the proposed work shall be submitted at the time of application for a major or minor certificate of appropriateness. An approved plan shall be binding upon the applicant and their successors and assignees. No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure not in accordance with the plan except that temporary facilities shall be permitted in conjunction with construction after approval of temporary facilities by the Historic Preservation Specialist.
1. When a building permit is sought from the Town to demolish, alter, remodel, move, build, renovate or otherwise develop or landscape property in the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District, issuance of the permit shall be deferred until after a certificate of appropriateness is obtained.
2. Permits with special circumstances that require a variance, including but not limited to the size, height, locations and number of signs, the location of off-street parking, required screening and landscaping, the height of fences and walls, and the number of required off-street parking and loading spaces, may be recommended for approval through the certificate of appropriateness process. Such variances shall meet the following findings of fact:
a. Are not contrary to health, safety, or best interest of the public.
b. Enforcement of the provision shall cause an unnecessary hardship that is neither economic nor a self-imposed harm.
c. Condition unique to the property which was not created by the property owner.
d. The variance has no adverse effect on surrounding properties or the general public.
e. The variance does not conflict with the characteristics that make the property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
f. Practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship would result in having to comply strictly with the Zoning Ordinance.
g. No changes are made to underlying zoning districts or General Plan land use designations.
3. All other development and performance standards not found listed herein shall comply with the underlying zoning district.
4. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance, cleaning, or repair of any structure in the Historic Preservation District which does not alter or modify the historic character of the structure. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
A. Applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be submitted to the Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department. The Historic Preservation Specialist will review the application for completeness and provide review comments to the Commission. Applications shall include the following items:
1. Site plan: Shall include topography, vegetation, property lines, building, on-site circulation, and adjacent building footprints, streets, rights-of-way, curb cuts, driveways, sidewalks, signage, lighting, fences, and walls.
2. Exterior elevations: Shall include doors, windows, architectural features, and elevation marks from finished grade to highest point of eaves, roof ridge, or parapet walls.
3. Rehabilitation, remodel, or restoration plans: Shall include identification of features proposed for preservation and proposed for replacement.
4. Floor plans: For reference only, to help understand the overall plan.
5. Materials and colors: Shall depict proposed building façade, materials and colors.
6. Historic photographs: Shall provide project context, elements and compatibility with adjacent properties.
7. Color renderings: Provide finished project illustrations to show post-improvement compatibility with adjacent properties.
8. Landscape plan: May be required; Chapter 9, Landscape Design Standards, will apply.
9. Other requirements, depending on scope of project and at the discretion of the Community Development Director:
a. Traffic impact analysis.
b. Preliminary and final plats or development plans.
B. Minor Certificate of Appropriateness. The minor certificate of appropriateness (Minor COA) is subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department and the Building Official. All proposed work will not diminish, eliminate, or adversely affect the historic character of the subject property or its effect on the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District as per the following minor certificate standards:
1. The proposed work is clearly within the development standards.
2. Limited to work that does not significantly alter the character and appearance of the property.
3. Approval authorizes the issuance of permits required by the Building Official.
4. Approval of a minor COA also serves as design review approval.
5. The public will be notified of approval, approval with stipulations, or denial of application at the next regular meeting of the HPC after approval by the Historic Preservation Specialist.
6. If a minor COA is not issued, a major certificate of appropriateness (major COA) shall be required.
C. Major Certificate of Appropriateness. The major certificate of appropriateness (major COA) shall be subject to the review and approval of the Historic Preservation Commission for all major new construction, significant restoration, alteration, demolition, or other major construction activity in the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District.
1. All proposed work shall not diminish, eliminate, or adversely affect the historic character of the subject property or its effect on the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District.
2. All work is subject to review and approval by the Building Official, Public Works Director, Town Engineer, and any other agency having jurisdiction over the project.
3. The major COA includes anything that constitutes substantial work, including but not limited to alteration, restoration, new construction, demolition, or other significant activities.
4. The major COA requires a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. Notice shall be given in conformance with the notification process for public hearings before the Planning Commission.
5. The Historic Preservation Commission shall recommend approval of the application, approval with stipulations, or denial of the application. The Commission may also send the application back to the Historic Preservation Specialist for additional work.
6. The application shall then be forwarded to Town Council with a recommendation of approval, approval with stipulations, or denial.
D. The Historic Preservation Commission shall evaluate all proposals in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the adopted design guidelines for the district. A certificate of appropriateness shall be recommended if the Historic Preservation Commission determines that the proposed work:
1. Is compatible with the relevant historic, cultural, educational, or architectural qualities and characteristics of the property; and
2. Does not diminish or adversely impact the integrity of the Clarkdale Historic Preservation District;
3. Prior to forwarding the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission to the Town Council, the Historic Preservation Commission shall affirm whether the project conforms to the following findings of fact:
a. Conforms to the Design Guidelines for the Historic Preservation District.
b. Meets all applicable adopted building codes of the Town of Clarkdale.
c. Does not diminish or adversely impact the integrity of the Historic Preservation District.
E. Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizes the issuance of permits required by the Building Official. (Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)
It is the intent of this article to preserve the historic and architectural resources within the Historic Preservation District. However, it is recognized there can be circumstances beyond the control of a property owner that may result in the necessary demolition of a structure within the Historic Preservation District.
These circumstances include a building which constitutes an imminent safety hazard, which involves a resource whose loss does not diminish or adversely affect the integrity of the district, or that imposes hardship on its owners as follows:
A. No permit shall be issued to move or demolish all or any part of a building, or other structure in the Historic Preservation District, without approval of a major or minor certificate of appropriateness as established in Section 3-170-050.
B. Request for a demolition permit shall be exempt from these requirements if the Building Official determines, according to the criteria set forth in adopted codes, that the building is an imminent safety hazard to the public and that necessary repairs would be impractical. The Building Official shall first notify the Historic Preservation Specialist in writing before issuing the demolition permit.
C. If demolition approval is not granted, then no demolition permit shall be issued for a period of one (1) year. A subsequent demolition application may be made and granted for a property that has previously been the subject of a one (1) year demolition permit denial if new facts or circumstances can be presented in support of the application.
D. If demolition approval is granted on any basis other than that of an imminent hazard, hardship, or upon expiration of a restraint of demolition, a demolition permit shall not be issued until a redevelopment or reuse plan for the property has received a certificate of appropriateness.
1. The redevelopment or reuse plan cannot be comprised of vacant land or propose no use to replace the demolished structure.
2. A redevelopment or reuse plan shall consist of a site plan illustrating the location of building, parking, walls, and landscaping, as well as building elevations that depict roof lines, doors, windows, and other architectural details.
3. A redevelopment or reuse plan shall also meet the requirements for Site Plan Review as set forth in Section 11-110.
4. A demolition approval may be conditioned on stipulations that provide for rights of access to the property for the purposes of documentation, including photo documentation, or for agreed upon removal of artifacts.
E. Relocation of structures shall follow the process set forth in this subsection and also obtain a certificate of appropriateness as set forth in Section 3-170-050.
Exhibit 6: Certificate of Appropriateness Process

Exhibit 7: Historic Main Street Configuration

(Created by Ordinance #424 on 1/14/25; effective 2/13/25)