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Pinal County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 2

245.- RU-C RURAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT

2.245.010.- Purpose.

The rural commercial zone is intended to create opportunities for small scale, low impact, rural commercial uses. It is the intent of this zone to support rural levels of commercial development which have a limited impact on surrounding uses and communities.

(Ord. No. 011812-ZO-PZ-C-007-10, § 30)

2.245.020. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory buildings and uses are permitted subject to all regulations of this title, including, but not limited to, chapter 2.150 PCDSC; parking, signage, and lighting regulations; and the development standards in this chapter.

A.

One dwelling, conventional or manufactured home in conjunction with a permitted use; or a dwelling above a commercial structure.

B.

Beauty salon or barbershop.

C.

Bed and breakfast, subject to the requirements set forth in PCDSC 2.150.210.

D.

Child care (no more than five children for whom compensation is received).

E.

Church, subject to the requirements set forth in PCDSC 2.150.220.

F.

Commercial agricultural uses.

1.

Field crops, truck gardening, berry or bush crops, tree crops, flower gardening, plant nurseries and green houses, orchards, aviaries and apiaries;

2.

The raising and marketing of poultry, rabbits and small animals but slaughtering of only those raised on the premises;

3.

The grazing and raising of livestock;

4.

Roadside stand of not more than 200 square feet in area for the sale of farm products grown or produced on the premises; provided, that:

a.

The stand is not more than ten feet to any street lot line; and

b.

Is not closer than 20 feet to any other lot line;

5.

Packing or processing plant for fruit, vegetables or agricultural products; provided, that:

a.

It is located on a site of not less than ten acres; and

b.

Any buildings located thereon occupy not more than 30 percent of the site area.

G.

Commercial boarding stable, riding stable, or riding school, including accessory uses, such as arenas, corrals and exercise tracks; provided, that:

1.

All stables, barns, animal sheds, shades, corrals and arenas are a minimum of 60 feet from the front property line and 30 feet from the side and rear property lines; and

2.

The site is a minimum of ten acres.

H.

General store or mercantile up to 5,000 square feet in size.

I.

Government structures, fire district stations, sheriff's facilities, and their accessory uses.

J.

Grocery store up to 5,000 square feet in size.

K.

Group home, subject to the requirements set forth in PCDSC 2.150.200.

L.

Manufacture of handcraft goods for sale on premises only; such as wooden wares, pottery, tile, and jewelry.

M.

Noncommercial kennel.

N.

Nurseries.

O.

Parks.

P.

Pet grooming facility.

Q.

Private stables, arenas and corrals.

R.

Public school.

S.

Restaurant, cafe or delicatessen.

T.

Retail sales of feed and/or tack.

U.

Seed and garden supplies, agricultural supplies and machinery sales store.

V.

Veterinary clinic.

W.

Sporting good sales, including outdoor recreational equipment rental and repair up to 5,000 square feet in size.

X.

Solar energy device, subject to the requirements set forth in chapter 2.210 PCDSC.

Y.

Wireless communication facilities, subject to the requirements set forth in chapter 2.205 PCDSC.

Z.

Some uses are allowed in all zoning districts based on statutory exemptions (see PCDSC 2.05.050) or because a governmental entity or governmental agency is performing a governmental function.

(Ord. No. 011812-ZO-PZ-C-007-10, § 30)

2.245.030. - Special uses.

The following uses and their accessory buildings and uses are permitted subject to obtaining approval of a special use permit as set forth in PCDSC 2.151.010 and the general regulations of this title, including, but not limited to, chapter 2.150 PCDSC; parking, signage, and lighting regulations; and the development standards in this chapter. Special uses that are not listed are prohibited.

A.

Automobile service station and repair garages; provided, that greasing and tire repairing are performed completely within an enclosed building.

B.

Child care (more than five children for whom compensation is received).

C.

Commercial kennel.

D.

Farm machinery repair.

E.

Group home of 11 or more residents or assisted living center.

F.

Private schools.

G.

Wireless communication facility.

(Ord. No. 011812-ZO-PZ-C-007-10, § 30)

2.245.040. - Development standards.

A.

Minimum lot area: 43,560 square feet (one acre).

B.

Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

C.

Minimum front setback: 30 feet.

D.

Minimum side setbacks: Ten feet.

E.

Minimum rear setback: 40 feet.

F.

Maximum building height: 30 feet.

G.

Detached accessory buildings.

1.

Permitted coverage: 33 percent of the total area of the rear and side setbacks;

2.

Maximum height: 20 feet;

3.

Minimum distance to main building: Seven feet;

4.

Minimum distance to front lot line: 40 feet;

5.

Minimum distance to side and rear lot lines: Four feet if not used to house poultry or small animals; 15 feet to side and rear lot lines if used to house poultry or small animals; 20 feet to side and rear lot lines if used to house livestock; and

6.

A structure having a roof supported by columns, open on all sides, not enclosed in any manner, and used exclusively for the shading of livestock, feed or agricultural equipment and not used for housing livestock in any manner, shall not be considered a building and shall have a setback of 15 feet from side and rear lot lines.

(Ord. No. 011812-ZO-PZ-C-007-10, § 30)