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Sedona City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 3

Use Regulations

3.1. Purpose and Organization of this Article

3.2. Table of Allowed Uses

Table 3.1 lists the uses allowed within all base zoning districts. Each listed use is defined in Section 9.4, Use-Related Definitions.

[Ord. 2025-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-22-25; Ord. 2024-09 § 1 (Exh. A), 11-12-24; Ord. 2023-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-25-23; Ord. 2021-03 § 1, 6-8-21; Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 11-10-20 (Res. 2020-24); Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Ord. 2019-06 § 1, 10-8-19 (Res. 2019-19); Ord. 2018-12, 11-14-18 (Res. 2018-35)].

3.3. Use-Specific Standards

3.4. Accessory Uses and Structures

[Ord. 2025-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-22-25; Ord. 2023-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-25-23; Ord. 2021-03 § 1, 6-8-21; Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Ord. 2019-06 § 1, 10-8-19 (Res. 2019-19); Ord. 2018-12, 11-14-18 (Res. 2018-35)].

3.5. Temporary Uses and Structures

[Ord. 2021-03 § 1, 6-8-21; Ord. 2018-12, 11-14-18 (Res. 2018-35)].

A. Purpose

This article identifies the land uses allowed in Sedona’s zoning districts and establishes standards that apply to certain uses with unique characteristics or impacts.

B. Organization

(1) Section 3.2, Table of Allowed Uses, lists uses allowed by district and provides cross-references to applicable use-specific standards.

(2) Section 3.3, Use-Specific Standards, establishes use-specific standards applicable to specific land uses.

(3) Section 3.4, Accessory Uses and Structures, establishes standards applicable to accessory uses and structures.

(4) Section 3.5, Temporary Uses and Structures, establishes standards applicable to temporary uses and structures.

A. Explanation of Table Abbreviations

(1) Uses Permitted By-Right

A “P” in a cell indicates that the use is permitted by right in the respective zoning district. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable regulations of the LDC.

(2) Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit

A “C” in a cell indicates that the use is only permitted in the respective zoning district with approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

(3) Prohibited Uses

A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in the respective zoning district.

(4) Accessory Uses

An “A” in a cell indicates that the use is only permitted in the respective zoning district as an accessory use. If the letter “A” is accompanied by the letter “C” in the same cell, the use is only permitted in the respective zoning district as an accessory use and requires approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

(5) Use-Specific Standards

Regardless of whether or not a use is allowed by right or with approval of a conditional use permit, additional standards may be applicable to that use. Use-specific standards are identified and cross-referenced in the last column of Table 3.1.

B. Table Organization

In Table 3.1, land uses and activities are classified into general use categories and specific use types based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, and site conditions. This classification provides a systematic basis for assigning present and future land uses into appropriate zoning districts. This classification does not list every use or activity that may appropriately exist within each use category. Certain uses may be listed in one category when they may reasonably have been listed in one or more other categories. The use categories are intended as an indexing tool and are not regulatory. For example, the use category “Residential” contains two use subcategories “Household Living” and “Group Living.” Specific use types such as “Dwelling, Duplex” and “Assisted Living Center” are regulatory. [Res. 2019-19 Exh. A, 10-8-19].

C. Use for Other Purposes Prohibited

Approval of a use listed in Table 3.1, and compliance with the applicable use-specific standards for that use, authorizes that use only. Buildings and structures shall not be erected, altered, or enlarged except for the uses listed in Table 3.1. All other uses not specifically listed are prohibited and shall be unlawful unless the Director has determined an appropriate use type for the unlisted use pursuant to the procedure in subsection D below.

D. Classification of New and Unlisted Uses

The following procedure shall apply if an application is submitted for a use type that is not specifically listed in Table 3.1. Submission and approval of such an application shall be required prior to approval of any other permit or development approval associated with the use.

(1) Director Determination of Appropriate Use Type

The Director shall determine the appropriate use type for the proposed use. In making such determination, the Director shall consider the potential impacts of the proposed use including the nature of the use and whether it includes dwellings, sales, processing, or storage; and typical operations, employment characteristics, nuisances, requirements for public utilities, and transportation requirements.

(2) Uses and Use-Specific Standards Requiring a Code Text Amendment

In making a determination on a new or unlisted use, the Director may determine that such new or unlisted use requires a text amendment of this Code. The Director may also determine that Code text amendments for additional use-specific standards are necessary to reduce potential impacts to surrounding properties or the community. Code text amendments shall follow the procedures in Section 8.6.C.

(3) Appeal of Director’s Determination

An appeal of the Director’s determination shall be made pursuant to the procedures in Section 8.8.D, Appeal.

E. Table of Allowed Uses

See Table 3.1, below.

Table 3.1 Table of Allowed Uses

P = permitted C = conditional use permit required A = accessory Blank Cell = use prohibited

Residential

Non-Residential

Other

Use-Specific
Standards

RS-70

RS-35

RS-18

RS-10

RS-6

RMH

RM-1

RM-2

RM-3

M1

M2

M3

CO

IN

L

CF

OS

OC

Residential

Household Living

Dwelling, Co-Housing

P

P

C

P

P

3.3.A(1)

Dwelling, Duplex

P

P

C

P

P

P

Dwelling, Live/Work

P

C

P

C

C

C

A

P

3.3.A(2)

Dwelling, Multifamily

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

A

P

3.3.A(3)

Dwelling, Single-Family Attached

P

P

C

P

P

C

C

P

3.3.A(4)

Dwelling, Single-Family Detached

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

C

P

3.3.A(5)

Manufactured Home

P

P

C

C

C

3.3.A(6)

Group Living

Assisted Living Center

P

P

P

P

P

P

Dormitory

C

C

C

C

P

P

C

Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses

Community and Cultural Facilities

Cemetery or Interment Facility

C

Club or Lodge

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.B(1)

Conference/Meeting Facility

A

A

P

P

P

P

A

Day Care

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

P

A

Foodbanks

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Accessory to non-residential use

Funeral Facility

P

P

P

P

P

Library

C

C

P

P

P

P

C

Museum

C

C

P

P

P

P

C

P

Park, Active

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Park and Open Space, Passive

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Religious Assembly

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Shelters (e.g., homeless shelter)

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Accessory to non-residential use

Educational Facilities

School, Public or Private

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.B(2)

School, Vocational or Trade

P

P

P

P

P

Healthcare Facilities

Hospital

P

P

P

P

Medical or Dental Clinic

C

P

P

P

P

Commercial Uses

Animal-Related Uses

Kennel, Commercial

C

P

3.3.C(1)

Stable, Commercial

P

P

3.3.C(2)

Veterinary Hospital or Clinic

C

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(3)

Recreation and Entertainment

RV Park

P

3.3.C(4)

Indoor Recreation Facility

A

A

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(5)

Outdoor Recreation Facility

CA

CA

CA

CA

A

A

A

A

A

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

3.3.C(6)

Food and Beverage Services

Bar, Tavern, Lounge, or Tasting Room

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(7)

Catering Establishment

P

P

P

P

P

Microbrewery, Distillery, or Winery

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(8)

Mobile Food Vending

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

3.3.C(9)

Restaurant

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(10)

Restaurant with Drive-Through

C

P

P

P

3.3.C(11)

Office, Business, and Professional Services

Administrative, Professional, or Government Office

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(12)

Financial Institution

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(13)

Lodging

Lodging, Medium-Density

P

P

P

3.3.C(14)b

Lodging, High-Density

See 3.3

3.3.C(14)c

Personal Services

Personal Services, General

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(15)

Laundromat, Self-Service

A

A

A

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(16)

Retail Sales

Auction House

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(17)

Building Materials and Supply Store

P

P

General Retail, Less than 10,000 Square Feet

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(18)

General Retail, 10,000 Square Feet to 25,000 Square Feet

P

P

General Retail, More than 25,000 Square Feet

C

C

Medical Marijuana Dispensary

P

P

3.3.C(19)

Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Off-Site Cultivation Location, Recreational Marijuana Establishment Dual Licensee

P

P

3.3.C(19)

Nursery or Garden Supply Store

C

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.C(20)

Transportation, Vehicles, and Equipment

Equipment Sales and Rental

C

P

3.3.C(21)

Fleet Services

P

P

C

C

3.3.C(22)

Off-Highway Vehicle Sales and Rentals

C

C

C

3.3.C(29)

Parking Facility

P

P

P

P

C

Transit Terminal or Station

C

Vehicle Fuel Sales

C

P

P

3.3.C(23)

Vehicle Repair, Major

P

P

3.3.C(24)

Vehicle Repair, Minor

C

C

P

P

P

3.3.C(25)

Vehicle Sales and Leasing

P

P

C

3.3.C(26)

Vehicle Service Station

C

C

P

P

P

3.3.C(27)

Vehicle Wash

C

P

P

P

P

Adult Entertainment Establishments

Adult Entertainment

C

C

3.3.C(28)

Industrial Uses

Manufacturing and Processing

Food Processing

C

C

P

P

P

P

3.3.D(1)

Manufacturing, Artisan

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

3.3.D(2)

Manufacturing, Light

P

P

3.3.D(3)

Storage and Warehousing

Contractor Office or Equipment Storage Yard

C

P

Outdoor Storage

C

P

3.3.D(4)

Self-Storage Facility

P

P

3.3.D(5)

Warehousing and Wholesale Facility

P

P

3.3.D(6)

Public and Semi-Public Utility Uses

Flood Control Facility

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

C

Public Utility, Major

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

C

P

Public Utility, Minor

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

C

Water Storage Tank

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

C

C

Wireless Telecommunications Facility

See Article 4: Wireless Communication Facilities

Accessory Uses

Accessory Dwelling Units

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

3.4.D(3)

Agriculture, General

A

A

CA

A

3.4.D(1)

Agriculture, Urban

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

3.4.D(2)

Home Occupation

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

3.4.D(4)

Outside Sales and Display

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

3.4.C(3)

Outdoor Dining

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

Outdoor Storage, Accessory

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

3.4.D(5)

Parking Facilities

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

3.4.D(7)

Private Sport Court

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

CA

3.4.D(8)

Temporary Uses

Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.5.E(1)

Construction Support Activity

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.5.E(2)

Filming-Related Activity

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.5.E(3)

Model Home

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Special Event

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.5.E(4)

Temporary Housing

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

3.5.E(5)

A. Residential Uses

(1) Dwelling, Co-Housing

a. Design and Layout

1. The minimum project size for co-housing development is one acre.

2. The maximum size of each co-housing unit is 800 square feet of gross floor area.

3. A shared open space containing a minimum of 10 percent of the project area shall be provided.

4. Underlying zoning district lot and setback requirements shall apply to the project site boundaries as a whole, but not to individual co-housing dwellings.

5. Each co-housing dwelling unit shall be separated by a minimum of five feet.

b. Operation and Ownership

1. Each co-housing dwelling unit shall be on a permanent foundation and shall connect to public water and sanitary sewer.

2. One accessory storage structure less than 100 square feet may be permitted for any unit part of a co-housing project approval.

3. One accessory storage structure less than 600 square feet may be permitted as a shared maintenance storage facility for the co-housing project. Said structure shall be enclosed on all sides and separated from other structures by a minimum of three feet.

4. Access drives within a co-housing dwelling development shall be constructed to City standards.

5. Co-housing projects shall be organized as condominium developments meeting all requirements of Arizona State law.

6. Individual lots or portions of the site may not be subdivided for sale, except as allowed as part of a condominium development under Arizona State law.

7. Applicants proposing co-housing dwellings shall enter into a development agreement with the City requiring the condominium or other property owner’s association to maintain all streets, utilities, and infrastructure that is not dedicated to and accepted by the City.

c. Manufactured Homes as Co-Housing

Manufactured homes within a co-housing development require a conditional use permit.

(2) Dwelling, Live/Work

a. Location

The residential component shall not be located on the same level as the primary street entrance to the building. The Director or the Planning and Zoning Commission may allow the residential component to be located on the primary street entrance to the building; provided, that residential uses on that level would be in keeping with the surrounding uses.

b. Use and Ownership

The nonresidential use shall be operated by a resident of the live/work dwelling.

c. In the CF zoning district, residential uses may be allowed as accessory uses to schools and government office uses.

(3) Dwelling, Multifamily

For mixed-use projects in the M1, M2, M3, CO, IN, and L zoning districts, multifamily dwelling units shall not be located on the same level as the primary street entrance to the building. The Director or the Planning and Zoning Commission may allow the dwellings to be located on the primary street entrance to the building; provided, that such dwellings would be in keeping with the surrounding uses. In the CF zoning district, residential uses may be allowed as accessory uses to schools and government office uses.

(4) Dwelling, Single-Family Attached

Each individual dwelling unit shall have legal means of access to a right-of-way.

(5) Dwelling, Single-Family Detached

In the RS-70, RS-35, RS-18, RS-10, RS-6, and RMH districts, only one dwelling unit per lot shall be permitted.

(6) Manufactured Home

a. In the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 districts, manufactured homes are only permitted within a co-housing development and shall be subject to the standards in Section 3.3.A(1).

b. A building permit is required for the establishment of a manufactured home. Manufactured homes are subject to the single-family residential review process pursuant to Section 8.4.C, Single-Family Residential Review.

c. Skirting complementary to the design and coloration of the manufactured home is required.

d. A cabana that is complementary to the design and coloration of the manufactured home may be attached to the manufactured home. [Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Res. 2019-19 Exh. A, 10-8-19].

B. Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses

(1) Club or Lodge

In the M2 zoning district, a conditional use permit is required for outdoor recreation associated with a club or lodge.

(2) School, Public or Private and School, Vocational or Trade

a. Location and Access

Charter and private schools shall address the following safety and traffic concerns:

1. Proximity to a road designed to carry through traffic.

2. Ease of access to a controlled intersection on Highways 89A and 179.

3. Access roads to the school to meet minimum design standards as determined by the City Engineering Department and Sedona Fire District.

4. Proximity to existing or proposed sidewalks and bicycle pathways.

5. Implementation of an effective carpooling program or a bus or shuttle program, if applicable.

6. Installation of traffic calming devices, signage, and the like, as appropriate and as determined by the City Engineering Department. Criteria to address concerns for impacts on surrounding areas:

i. Proximity of the proposed school in relation to other existing or proposed schools, public or semi-public facilities and uses, and commercial uses.

ii. Location on the periphery of a residential neighborhood, or as few as possible residential lots are situated adjacent to the proposed main access road.

iii. Location adjacent to existing USFS land, state land, or City-owned land.

iv. Site large enough to provide effective buffering between school buildings, parking areas and outdoor play areas and adjoining residential lots.

v. Reduction of potential impacts from the school by, for example, retention of existing trees and shrubs, installation of new landscape materials, construction of walls and fences, strategic building design and placement, use of changes in grade, and the like.

b. Minimum Separation

A building used for educational purposes shall maintain a minimum separation of 50 feet from the setback line from any adjoining lot in a single-family residential zoning district.

c. Outdoor Bells and Speakers

Outdoor bells and speakers shall be prohibited, except for the purpose of providing information in the case of an emergency or for security reasons, and in accordance with the state and federal regulations.

d. Screening and Buffers for Outdoor Play Areas and Ball Courts

Where necessary to provide an effective buffer and screen of outdoor play areas and ball courts to adjoining residential properties as recommended by the Director and as determined and approved by the Commission, the following shall apply:

1. A solid wall or fence shall be erected in accordance with Section 5.6.E, Fences and Walls, along the rear and side property line; or

2. A solid wall or fence shall be erected in accordance with Section 5.6.E, Fences and Walls, around all outdoor play areas and ball courts; or

3. Any combination of these requirements as determined by the Director and Commission to mitigate the potential impact of outdoor play areas on adjoining residential properties; or

4. Dense landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, provided the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options.

5. Where feasible as determined by the Director and the Commission, playgrounds and play areas shall be located within a courtyard formed by the strategic placement of the school buildings.

6. Notwithstanding the requirements provided above, outdoor play areas and ball courts shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a residential property line.

e. Outdoor Activities

No unsupervised outdoor play activities shall be permitted prior to 7:30 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. in residential areas unless a temporary use permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of Section 8.4.D, Temporary Use Permit. Supervised outdoor curricular activities shall be exempt from these time limits.

f. Accessory Residential Uses

Residential uses may be allowed as accessory uses to schools. Such accessory residential uses shall require conditional use permit approval pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

C. Commercial Uses

(1) Kennel, Commercial

a. Enclosed Building Requirement

The parts of a building where animals are boarded shall be fully enclosed, with solid core doors and no operable windows, and shall be sufficiently insulated so no unreasonable noise or odor can be detected off premises.

b. Kennels with Outdoor Facilities

Outdoor facilities, including outdoor runs, shall not be located within 150 feet of any single-family residential zoning district.

(2) Stable, Commercial

a. A minimum of one acre is required.

b. Only farm animals may be maintained in a commercial stable.

c. No more than three farm animals may be maintained on the first acre and up to one additional farm animal for each additional one-half acre. These limitations apply cumulatively with the allowed farm animals under general agriculture in Section 3.4.D(1).

d. The keeping of all farm animals shall be subject to the regulation and conditions of the county and City health regulations and animal control regulations.

e. Shelters or structures for housing or keeping farm animals shall be set back from the property line a minimum of 50 feet. This setback standard does not apply to unenclosed fenced areas such as corrals.

f. Commercial trail rides are prohibited.

(3) Veterinary Hospital or Clinic

A veterinary hospital or clinic shall comply with the same requirements for a commercial kennel in Section 3.3.C(1). The following additional standards shall apply:

a. M1, M2, and M3 Zoning Districts

Outdoor kennel facilities are not permitted.

b. CO Zoning District

1. Outdoor kennel facilities require a conditional use permit.

2. Kennels and/or boarding areas are limited to 50 percent of the total floor area.

(4) RV Park

a. Generally

1. The principal business of an RV park shall be to provide sites for RVs. Mobile homes designed to meet residential building codes are prohibited.

2. Plumbed sanitary facilities shall include a minimum of one men’s and one women’s toilet, lavatory and shower for each 15 spaces, subject to the requirements of the adopted building and plumbing codes.

b. Accessory Uses

RV parks may include the following accessory uses:

1. Service buildings associated with the RV park, including utilities, management office, repair shop, equipment storage, sanitary facilities, laundry facilities, and recreation facilities.

2. Equipment rentals, concessions, and camping supply sales, excluding motorized vehicle rentals.

3. Up to two residential dwelling units or permanent recreational vehicles for the purpose of housing a resident manager and caretaker.

4. In the OC zoning district, accessory uses are allowed in accordance with Sections 3.3.C(7)b, (10)b, (12)d, (15)d and (18) and the CFA plan.

c. Access and Circulation

1. Access to a lot may be provided via a public access easement. There shall be no minimum required street frontage.

2. Two-way and one-way traffic drive-aisle widths shall conform to the commercial parking lot dimensions per the Engineering Manual.

d. Parking

Each RV space shall include parking for a recreational vehicle. Additional off-street parking shall be provided at community sanitary facilities.

e. OC Zoning District

1. The maximum RV park density shall be eight sites per acre.

2. RV parks shall be located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(5) Indoor Recreation Facility

In the RM-2 and RM-3 zoning districts, indoor recreation facilities are only allowed as an accessory use to a multifamily dwelling project.

(6) Outdoor Recreation Facility

Outdoor recreation facilities shall only be permitted as an accessory use to a multifamily dwelling or as a shared amenity on a parcel under common ownership.

(7) Bar, Tavern, Lounge, or Tasting Room

a. Bars, taverns, lounges, or tasting rooms shall not be located within 150 feet of any single-family residential zoning district. This separation standard does not apply to residential uses within a mixed-use development or zoning district.

b. In the OC district, bars, taverns, lounges, and tasting rooms as a primary use shall only be allowed within 750 feet of the SR 179 roundabout. Such uses may be allowed as accessory uses to residential, lodging, agriculture, and parks, anywhere in the OC district. Such uses may be allowed as accessory uses to RV parks located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(8) Microbrewery, Distillery, or Winery

In the M1, M2, M3, and L zoning districts, wholesale sales and bulk shipping of products produced on site is prohibited.

(9) Mobile Food Vending

a. Location and Separation Standards

1. Mobile food vending on undeveloped lots and lots with unoccupied structures or unimproved surfaces requires conditional use permit approval pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

2. Only one mobile food vending is allowed per lot unless otherwise approved through a conditional use permit. More than one mobile food vendor may be permitted on one lot during special events with approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to Section 3.5.E(4).

3. Mobile food vending shall not be located within 150 feet of any single-family residential use within a single-family residential zoning district or vacant property within a single-family residential zoning district.

b. Operational Standards

1. No person shall engage in mobile food vending without obtaining a business license. Mobile food vending business license applications shall comply with Chapter 5.05 SCC and shall be accompanied by the nonrefundable business license fee for the first business location and for each additional location where the mobile food vendor intends to operate as listed in the City consolidated fee schedule. A separate license is required for each mobile food vending unit. The business license shall be available with the unit on site for inspection by government officials. If operated on public property (including City rights-of-way), mobile food vendors shall provide proof of liability insurance in conjunction with their business license application.

2. Mobile food vending operators intending to operate in the public right-of-way shall obtain all required licenses and permits from the City.

3. Mobile food vending operators shall obtain written consent from the private property owner(s) of properties on which they intend to operate.

4. Mobile food vending operators shall maintain trash receptacles and all areas used for food vending in a safe and clean condition, and must dispose of all waste in accordance with health department regulations.

5. Mobile food vendors shall obey all parking and traffic laws. All of the mobile food vending unit shall fit within one parking space. No part of the mobile food vending unit shall obstruct adjacent parking stalls. During events, mobile food vendors may be restricted from parking sites with insufficient parking capacity.

6. Mobile food vending operations shall not obstruct pedestrian or bicycle access or passage, or parking lot circulation.

7. Structures, canopies, tables, or chairs associated with the mobile food vending operation are prohibited unless otherwise approved by the Director.

(10) Restaurant

a. In the M1 zoning district, restaurants shall not exceed 3,000 square feet.

b. In the OC district, restaurants as a primary use shall only be allowed within 750 feet of the SR 179 roundabout. Restaurants may be allowed as accessory uses to residential, lodging, agriculture, and parks, anywhere in the OC district. Restaurants may be allowed as accessory uses to RV parks located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(11) Restaurant with Drive-Through

All drive-through facilities shall comply with the vehicle stacking requirements of Section 5.5.G, Loading and Stacking Areas.

(12) Administrative, Professional, or Government Office

a. M1 Zoning District

1. No individual administrative, professional, or government office shall exceed 3,000 square feet.

2. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

b. M2 Zoning District

Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

c. M3 Zoning District

1. No individual administrative, professional, or government office shall exceed 10,000 square feet unless part of a mixed-use building.

2. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

d. OC Zoning District

Office uses as a primary use shall only be allowed within 750 feet of the SR 179 roundabout. Office uses may be allowed as accessory uses to residential, lodging, agriculture, and parks anywhere in the OC district. Office uses may be allowed as accessory uses to RV parks located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(13) Financial Institution

In the M1, M2, and M3 zoning districts, drive-through facilities are prohibited.

(14) Lodging

a. Generally: All Lodging

1. Building Length

All lodging uses shall comply with the maximum building length standards in Section 5.7.F(2)d, Building Length (Multifamily Residential and Lodging Uses).

2. Expansion

i. Existing lodging facilities (established prior to the effective date of this LDC) may add up to two additional units with Director approval, provided the building footprint is not expanded and all necessary building permits are obtained. Meeting space, long-term housing, and other benefits originally approved with zoning cannot be converted to lodging units.

ii. For lodging districts that are nonconforming to the current zoning, the Director may approve two additional lodging units over the lifetime of the project, provided the building footprint is not expanded and all necessary building permits are obtained.

3. OC Zoning District

The total area of the combined lots containing lodging units shall not exceed half the acreage of the total area covered by the CFA plan. Alternative lodging types may include cabins and other similar permanent structures, but do not include RVs and tents or tent-like structures. RV park sites are not considered lodging units.

b. Lodging, Medium-Density

Shall not exceed a maximum density of eight lodging units per acre.

c. Lodging, High-Density

Any lodging that exceeds a maximum density of eight lodging units per acre shall be designated “high-density lodging” and shall require approval of a lodging density rezoning pursuant to Section 8.6.A(2)d. All high-density lodging proposals shall comply with adopted CFA plans.

(15) Personal Services, General

a. M1 Zoning District

1. Personal service uses shall not exceed 2,500 square feet unless part of a mixed-use building.

2. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

b. M2 Zoning District

1. Personal service uses shall not exceed 5,000 square feet unless part of a mixed-use building.

2. All business and storage activities shall be within a completely enclosed structure.

3. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

c. M3 Zoning District

1. All business and storage activities shall be within a completely enclosed structure.

2. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.

d. OC Zoning District

Personal service uses as a primary use shall only be allowed within 750 feet of the SR 179 roundabout. Personal service uses may be allowed as accessory uses to residential, lodging, agriculture, and parks, anywhere in the OC district. Personal service uses may be allowed as accessory uses to RV parks located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(16) Laundromat, Self-Service

a. In the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 districts, laundromats shall only be permitted as an accessory use within a multifamily building and only intended to serve residents of the multifamily building.

b. In the M1 zoning district, laundromats shall not exceed 2,500 square feet.

(17) Auction House

All business activities shall be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure.

(18) General Retail, Less than 10,000 Square Feet

In the OC district, general retail of less than 10,000 square feet as a primary use shall only be allowed as a primary use within 750 feet of the SR 179 roundabout. Retail uses may be allowed as accessory uses to residential, lodging, agriculture, and parks, anywhere in the OC district. Retail uses may be allowed as accessory uses to RV parks located in accordance with the CFA plan.

(19) Medical Marijuana Dispensary; Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Off-Site Cultivation Location, Recreational Marijuana Establishment Dual Licensee

a. Applicability

1. The minimum requirements of this section shall apply to all medical marijuana dispensary and medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation locations and dual licensee uses, as defined in Sedona City Code Section 8.60.020 where permitted in the CO and IN zoning districts.

2. Medical marijuana designated caregiver and qualifying patient cultivation are prohibited in all zoning districts if located within 25 miles of a medical marijuana dispensary.

3. Medical marijuana facilities and dual licensees shall comply with Arizona Department of Health Services regulations as they may be promulgated or modified.

b. Application Submittal Requirements

In addition to the general application requirements of Section 8.4.A, Development Review, applicants for any medical marijuana dispensary, medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location or dual licensee shall provide the following:

1. Names and locations of the medical marijuana dispensary and the medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location (if any) associated with the dispensary.

2. Copy of the operating procedures adopted in compliance with A.R.S. § 36-2804(B)(1)(c).

3. Proof of a valid registration certificate(s) and identification number(s) from the Arizona Department of Health Services for the dispensary and associated board members and dispensary agents in compliance with A.R.S. § 36-2804(A) and (B).

4. A floor plan showing the location, dimensions and type of security measures demonstrating that the medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location will be secured, enclosed and locked as required by law.

5. A scale drawing depicting the property lines and the separations from the nearest property boundary of the parcel containing the medical marijuana dispensary, or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location to the property boundary of the parcel containing any existing uses listed in Section 3.3.C(19)d.2. If any of the uses are located within 50 feet of the minimum separation, the drawing showing the actual surveyed separation shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor.

c. General Standards

1. A medical marijuana dispensary, medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location, or dual licensee shall provide proper disposal of marijuana remnants or byproducts, and which are not to be placed within the facility’s exterior refuse containers.

2. Drive-through service is not permitted.

3. Outside vending machines are not permitted.

4. A medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee shall have operating hours not earlier than 8:00 a.m. and not later than 8:00 p.m.

5. Medical marijuana dispensaries and dual licensees shall be limited to the use of dispensing medical or recreational marijuana and marijuana products and shall be prohibited from any other or related use including a bookstore, spa, restaurant, or coffee shop.

6. No on-site consumption or smoking of any marijuana or marijuana product shall be allowed at any medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee location.

7. The number of medical marijuana dispensaries within the Sedona City limits, if any, shall be limited to no more than two. Dual licensees may only operate at a medical marijuana dispensary.

d. Location Standards

A medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location shall be located in a permanent building and shall not be located in a trailer, cargo container, mobile or modular unit, mobile home, recreational vehicle or other motor vehicle. “Building” shall have the same meaning as provided in Article 9: Rules of Construction and Definitions.

1. Medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation locations shall comply with all building safety requirements and be secured in compliance with A.R.S. § 36-2806(C) and (E).

2. A medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location shall be at least 500 feet from the following existing uses, measured in a straight line from the nearest property line to nearest property line:

i. Educational institutions;

ii. Religious institutions, churches and places of worship;

iii. Parks and recreational facilities;

iv. Day care facilities;

v. Public library;

vi. Youth or teen center.

3. The location by one of the uses listed in Section 3.3.C(19)d.2 after the dispensary is approved and in operation will not cause the dispensary to be in violation of this provision, nor prevent its license renewal application to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

4. A medical marijuana dispensary may include cultivation as part of the dispensary, on the same site as the dispensary.

5. A medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location not associated with a medical marijuana dispensary is prohibited.

6. Only one medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location shall be permitted for the single medical marijuana dispensary with which it is associated.

7. A medical marijuana infusion facility shall only be permitted within a medical marijuana dispensary.

(20) Nurseries and Garden Supply Store

In the CO and L zoning districts, all merchandise, equipment, and supplies other than plants shall be kept within enclosed buildings or a fully screened enclosure.

(21) Equipment Sales and Rental

a. Maintenance of equipment shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

b. Unenclosed storage of inoperable or wrecked equipment or materials shall be prohibited.

c. All other unenclosed stored equipment shall be screened from public view from all rights-of-way, residential zoning districts, and residential uses.

(22) Fleet Services

a. Stored vehicles and equipment shall be screened from public view from all rights-of-way, residential zoning districts, and residential uses.

b. On-site vehicle or equipment maintenance is not allowed.

c. Where parking of fleet vehicles abuts a public right-of-way, screening shall be provided at a minimum height of four feet by means of a wall, fence, natural terrain features, or a combination of these. Dense, mature landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, providing the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options. Screening materials shall be permanent; portable fences and/or potted plants shall not satisfy this requirement.

d. A setback of the parking area for fleet vehicles shall be maintained that meets the following conditions:

1. Twenty feet from the nearest edge of pavement, or usable road surface; and

2. Six feet from the property line. This six-foot setback area shall be permanently landscaped, subject to the requirements of Section 5.6, Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening.

e. Where a parking area for fleet vehicles is adjacent to a residentially zoned parcel, the following apply:

1. Screening by means of a wall or fence shall be provided at a height of six feet adjacent to rear and side setback areas and three feet adjacent to front setback areas of the abutting parcel. Dense, mature landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, providing the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options.

2. The parking area for fleet vehicles shall be set back at least 20 feet from the residentially zoned parcel.

f. The parking area for fleet vehicles shall not be elevated above the grade at the base of the established screening.

g. Unscreened outside storage of parts, outside display, or parking of vehicles or accessories not in operating and saleable condition is prohibited.

h. Lighting of the parking area for fleet vehicles shall be reduced to the minimum necessary for security purposes, except during hours of operation. Average lighting intensity in the parking area for fleet vehicles shall not exceed one foot-candle. All other requirements for lighting are listed in Section 5.8, Exterior Lighting.

i. The City Engineer may require a traffic evaluation that may result in requirements intended to mitigate traffic impacts.

(23) Vehicle Fuel Sales

a. Open storage of wrecked or inoperable vehicles, discarded tires, auto parts, or similar materials shall be prohibited.

b. The maximum square footage for canopies associated with fuel pumps shall be no more than 25 percent larger in area than the primary structure or 3,000 square feet, whichever is smaller.

(24) Vehicle Repair, Major

a. All repairs, services, and storage shall be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure.

b. Open storage of wrecked or inoperable vehicles, discarded tires, auto parts, or similar materials shall be prohibited.

(25) Vehicle Repair, Minor

a. All repairs, services, and storage shall be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure.

b. Storage of equipment, auto parts, and supplies used in servicing vehicles shall be maintained entirely within an enclosed structure.

c. Open storage of wrecked or inoperable vehicles, discarded tires, auto parts, or similar materials shall be prohibited.

(26) Vehicle Sales and Leasing

Outside display of vehicles for sale or lease shall be subject to the following:

a. Where an area of outside display abuts a public right-of-way, screening shall be provided at a minimum height of four feet by means of a wall, fence, natural terrain features, or a combination of these. Dense, mature landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, providing the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options. Screening materials shall be permanent; portable fences and/or potted plants shall not satisfy this requirement.

b. A setback of the display area shall be maintained that meets the following conditions:

1. Twenty feet from the nearest edge of pavement, or usable road surface; and

2. Six feet from the property line. This six-foot setback area shall be permanently landscaped, subject to the requirements of Section 5.6, Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening.

c. Where an area of outside display is adjacent to a residentially zoned parcel, the following apply:

1. Screening by means of a wall or fence shall be provided at a height of six feet adjacent to the rear and side setback areas and three feet adjacent to front setback areas of the abutting parcel. Dense, mature landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, providing the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options.

2. The display area shall be set back at least 20 feet from the residentially zoned parcel.

d. The display area shall not be elevated above the grade at the base of the established screening.

e. Unscreened outside storage of parts, outside display, or parking of vehicles or accessories not in operating and saleable condition is prohibited.

f. Lighting of the display area shall be reduced to the minimum necessary for security purposes, except during hours of operation. Average lighting intensity in the display area shall not exceed one foot-candle. All other requirements for lighting are listed in Section 5.8, Exterior Lighting.

g. Stored vehicles and equipment shall be screened from public view from all rights-of-way, residential zoning districts and residential uses.

h. The City Engineer may require a traffic evaluation that may result in requirements intended to mitigate traffic impacts.

(27) Vehicle Service Station

a. All repairs, services, and storage shall be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure.

b. Storage of equipment, auto parts, and supplies used in servicing vehicles shall be maintained entirely within an enclosed structure.

c. Open storage of wrecked or inoperable vehicles, discarded tires, auto parts, or similar materials shall be prohibited.

(28) Adult Entertainment

a. General Standards

1. Exterior doors of adult entertainment establishments shall remain closed during business hours.

2. All materials, projections, entertainment or other activities involving or depicting “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” shall not be visible from off-premises areas or from portions of an establishment accessible to minors.

3. Sound from projections or entertainment shall not be audible from off-premises areas.

b. Location Standards

1. Adult entertainment establishments shall not be located within 1,000 feet of another adult establishment, measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest exterior wall of any other adult use.

2. Adult entertainment establishments shall not be located within 300 feet of the following protected uses, measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest point of lot boundary, provided such protected uses are established on or before the date an application for the proposed adult entertainment use is filed:

i. Daycares;

ii. Schools, public or private;

iii. Schools, vocational or trade;

iv. Parks, playgrounds, or open space;

v. Indoor recreation facilities;

vi. Outdoor recreation facilities;

vii. Libraries;

viii. Religious assembly facilities; or

ix. Community buildings or privately owned clubs or lodges catered to minors (such as Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and the like).

3. Measurements to determine whether the proposed adult use is within 300 feet of any recreational area, park, or trailhead shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest edge of the nearest public right-of-way, public parking, public access or fenced area associated with the recreational area, park or trailhead.

4. Measurements involving a proposed adult use and any use identified in Section 3.3.C(28)b.1 or 3.3.C(28)b.2, both located on the same multi-tenant parcel, shall be measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest point of the exterior wall of any use identified in Section 3.3.C(28)b.1 or 3.3.C(28)b.2.

5. Adult entertainment establishments shall not be located within 300 feet of the following zoning district boundaries: RS-70, RS-35, RS-18, RS-10, RS-6, RMH, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, M1, M2, L, PD, CF, OS, or NF, measured from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the proposed adult use to the nearest edge of the zoning district boundary. For purposes of this section, streets and other thoroughfares adjacent to the zoning district boundaries shall themselves be considered within such district boundaries.

c. Location Standard Exceptions

The Planning and Zoning Commission may waive the location standards in Section 3.3.C(28)b.2 and/or 3.3.C(28)b.3 if:

1. A petition requesting such waiver is signed by 51 percent of those persons residing full-time, within a 300-foot radius of the proposed adult entertainment establishment location; and

2. A petition requesting such waiver is signed by 51 percent of those nongovernmental owners who own uses listed in Section 3.3.C(28)b.2 within a 500-foot radius of the proposed adult entertainment establishment location; and

3. The petition is received and verified by the Director.

d. Application and Approval Process

1. A conditional use permit application for any proposed adult use shall be submitted pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit, including the procedures described therein for a pre-application consultation and application submittal requirements.

2. After the filing of a conditional use permit application for a proposed adult use with the Community Development Department, the Director shall, within 15 days of filing of the application, determine if the application is complete. If the application is found to be incomplete, the Director shall immediately inform the applicant in writing, by certified mail, of the reasons thereof.

3. The Director shall process any resubmitted application in accordance with the same requirements applicable to the processing of the original application. An applicant may appeal the Director’s determination that the application is incomplete to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Section 8.8.D, Appeal.

4. No conditional use permit application for any proposed adult use shall be deemed complete unless the Director has determined that the location requirements have been satisfied pursuant to Section 3.3.C(28)b.

5. Following acceptance of a complete application, the Director shall conduct a formal review and prepare a report which shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and made available to the applicant, media, and general public seven calendar days prior to the public hearing.

6. Notice of hearings shall be given in the same manner as provided in Section 8.3.F, Scheduling and Notice of Public Hearings.

7. Action of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be in accordance with Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit, based upon the general findings for all conditional use permits set forth in Section 8.3.E(5), Approval Criteria Applicable to All Development, Subdivision and Rezoning Applications. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also find that the granting of such conditional use permit would not endanger the public health, safety, or welfare by significantly increasing the likelihood of one or more of the following:

i. Hazards to the public health arising from the creation of a sanitary nuisance.

ii. Illegal conduct in the areas surrounding the proposed adult use.

iii. Adverse impacts on surrounding property resulting from an unusual volume or character of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

iv. Substantial and demonstrable diminution of the market value of surrounding property.

8. The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be final 15 days from the date of the decision unless, prior to the expiration of that period, an appeal has been filed with the Director.

9. An applicant whose complete application for a conditional use permit for an adult use has been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission or approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, but subject to conditions unacceptable to the applicant, shall have the right to appeal to City Council as provided in Section 8.8.D, Appeal.

10. Each of the provisions of this section, including each of the findings set forth in Section 3.3.C(28)d.7, shall be severable, and a judicial determination that any such provision is invalid on federal or state constitutional grounds, or otherwise, shall not affect the validity of:

i. Any other provisions; or

ii. Any determination by the Planning and Zoning Commission insofar as it is based on any provision not determined to be invalid.

11. These provisions shall not be construed as permitting any use or act which is otherwise prohibited or made punishable by law.

(29) Off-Highway Vehicle Sales and Leasing

Outside display of vehicles for sale or lease shall be subject to the same standards as vehicle sales and leasing (Section 3.3.C(26)). [Ord. 2023-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-25-23; Ord. 2021-03 § 1, 6-8-21; Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 11-10-20 (Res. 2020-24); Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Res. 2019-19 Exh. A, 10-8-19].

D. Industrial Uses

(1) Food Processing

a. All Zoning Districts

Retail sales associated with this use shall comprise no more than 25 percent of the gross floor area.

b. CO and IN Zoning Districts

Individual food processing facilities exceeding 5,000 square feet in floor area shall require approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

c. M1, M2, M3, and L Zoning Districts

1. Individual food processing facilities shall not exceed 3,000 square feet in floor area.

2. Retail sales associated with this use are allowed in these zoning districts; however, distribution, warehousing, and/or wholesaling activities are prohibited.

(2) Manufacturing, Artisan

In the M1, M2, M3, and OC zoning districts:

a. Artisan manufacturing uses shall be limited to 3,000 square feet of shop floor area.

b. All activities shall occur entirely within an enclosed structure.

(3) Manufacturing, Light

In the CO zoning district:

a. Retail sales associated with this use are allowed in the CO zoning district; however, distribution, warehousing, and/or wholesaling activities are prohibited.

b. Individual uses are limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

c. All activities shall occur entirely within an enclosed structure.

(4) Outdoor Storage

a. No outdoor storage operation shall be located in front of a principal building.

b. Materials shall not be stored in areas intended for vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

c. Outdoor storage shall be screened from public view pursuant to the standards in Section 5.6.D, Screening.

d. No materials or storage shall be stacked higher than six feet.

(5) Self-Storage Facility

a. Layout and Design

1. Doors to individual storage units shall not be directly accessible from any public street frontage.

2. Individual storage units shall face the interior of the site.

b. Operations

1. Self-storage facilities within 150 feet of a residential district or use shall have operating hours not earlier than 7:00 a.m. and not later than 10:00 p.m.

2. The incidental retail sale of products associated with the business (e.g., boxes, moving supplies, locks, bubble wrap) is allowed.

(6) Warehousing and Wholesale Facilities

a. Individual uses shall be limited to a maximum of 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.

b. Outdoor storage and loading docks are subject to the screening and buffering standards in Section 5.6.D, Screening.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this section is to establish minimum standards for accessory uses and structures that are incidental and subordinate to principal uses. These standards are intended to minimize adverse impacts on surrounding properties and the community.

B. Accessory Uses and Structures Allowed

(1) The specific accessory uses and structures identified in Table 3.1 are allowed pursuant to the standards in this section.

(2) In addition, all principal uses allowed in a zoning district pursuant to Table 3.1 shall be deemed to include those accessory uses, structures, and activities typically associated with that use, as identified in Section 9.4, Use-Related Definitions, unless specifically prohibited in this section. Any reference to a permitted use shall include allowed accessory use(s).

(3) Accessory uses and structures are subject to the standards in this section and any applicable standards for the associated principal use pursuant to Section 3.3, Use-Specific Standards.

C. General Standards for All Accessory Uses and Structures

(1) General Standards

a. Size

1. Accessory uses and structures shall be clearly subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the principal use or structure.

2. Accessory uses and structures shall not violate the bulk, parking, landscaping, or open space standards of this LDC when taken together with the principal use or structure.

3. The floor area of any accessory structure shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the principal structure, or 750 square feet, whichever is greater. The Director may authorize a structure to exceed these size limitations if the structure is used for animal production or crop production associated with an agricultural use.

4. The total combined floor area of all structures shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage for the zoning district in which it is located.

b. Timing

Accessory uses or structures are not allowed until the principal use or structure is established.

(2) Accessory Buildings

a. Use

1. A maximum of one accessory building on a lot may be used as habitable space, and may include a kitchen, but at a minimum shall include a kitchenette. No other accessory buildings shall include habitable space, bathtubs, or showers. Each accessory structure shall comply with the standards of this LDC.

2. Manufactured homes shall not be used as accessory buildings or structures in any zoning districts.

b. Location

1. Accessory buildings shall meet the setback requirements applicable to the primary structure, except as allowed under Section 3.4.C(2)b.2.

2. In residential zoning districts, one accessory building not used as habitable space and not exceeding 15 feet in height may project to within five feet of the rear property line, provided the accessory building is separated from the primary building by at least 10 feet.

3. For single-family residential uses, any building area lacking an internal connection to the primary structure is considered an accessory building. An internal connection shall not be through a garage, carport, closet, bathroom, laundry room, or similar area.

(3) Outside Sales and Display

a. Outside sales or display items, furniture, or other associated devices shall not obstruct exits, entrances, pedestrian or bicycle access or passage, parking lot circulation nor impede traffic flow.

b. The designated outdoor sales/display area shall be kept clean and free from litter and debris at all times.

c. To minimize visual impacts and maintain an attractive appearance, the City may require aesthetic enhancements (such as decorative and/or architectural embellishments, landscaping, and the like).

d. Revisions or changes to an outside sales or display area that increase the number of sales/display locations, increase the size of the outdoor sales or display area, or change the approved use type, shall be subject to the same approval process as the original review.

e. The outside sales/display area shall be opaquely screened from public view pursuant to the standards in Section 5.6.D, Screening.

f. Off-street parking for the outside sales/display area shall comply with Section 5.5.F, Off-Street Parking Layout and Design.

g. Subject to the approval of the Director, newspaper racks shall be permanently installed against a building or structure and cannot obstruct sidewalks or walkways. All other vending machines shall be installed against or inside a building or structure so as not to be visible from adjacent properties. [Ord. 2024-09 § 1 (Exh. A), 11-12-24; Ord. 2023-09 § 1 (Exh. A), 10-24-23; Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Res. 2019-19 Exh. A, 10-8-19].

D. Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses and Structures

(1) Agriculture, General

a. The keeping of farm animals shall be for noncommercial purposes strictly for the convenience and pleasure of the owner or occupant. The keeping of swine is prohibited.

b. A minimum of one acre is required for the keeping of farm animals.

c. No more than three farm animals may be maintained on the first acre and up to one additional farm animal for each additional one-half acre.

d. Shelters or structures for housing or keeping farm animals shall be set back from the property line a minimum of 50 feet. This setback standard does not apply to unenclosed fenced areas such as corrals.

e. The keeping of all farm animals shall be subject to the regulation and conditions of the county and the City health regulations and animal control regulations.

f. Slaughtering shall be prohibited within the Sedona City limits.

(2) Agriculture, Urban

a. Where Allowed

The keeping or raising of chickens or bees shall be allowed as an accessory use subject to City permitting requirements. In residential districts, it shall be allowed only on lots with an occupied dwelling unit.

b. Permitting

1. It is unlawful to keep chickens and/or bees without a permit pursuant to City Code.

2. The keeping of chickens and/or bees is not allowed in shared outdoor spaces for single-family attached or multifamily dwellings.

c. Standards for Keeping of Chickens

1. Number and Type of Chickens Allowed

i. The maximum number of chickens permitted is six.

ii. Roosters shall be prohibited.

2. Chicken Coop Standards

A coop is a physical structure providing protection and shelter to chickens. Coops shall comply with the following:

i. Chickens shall be kept in a coop from dusk until dawn.

ii. No chickens shall be kept in any part of any dwelling or building used for human occupation.

iii. The coop size shall not exceed 200 square feet and shall provide at least four square feet of space per chicken.

iv. The coop shall not exceed eight feet in height. On lots less than one acre in size, the coop shall be shorter than the height of the fence on the nearest property line.

v. The coop shall be located in the area behind the primary structure and in front of the rear lot line or where otherwise completely screened from adjacent properties and the right-of-way and shall be a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear property lines. Chicken coops shall not be located within the front setback area. No chicken coop shall be built or maintained on marshy ground or land subject to overflow (including all FEMA and City of Sedona-designed floodways) or within 150 feet of Oak Creek, or within 25 feet of any designated watercourse or other source of water supply.

vi. The coop shall be designed to be resistant to predators.

vii. The coop shall be kept clean and free from offensive odors.

viii. Feed shall be stored within a structure in a rodent-proof, fastened container.

3. Ranging Standards

i. If a chicken run or other enclosure is used, a minimum of 20 square feet of permeable surface per chicken shall be provided within the enclosure, and access to bare earth shall also be provided.

ii. Chickens are allowed to range on the property in the area behind the primary structure and in front of the rear lot line or where otherwise completely screened from adjacent properties and the right-of-way, provided a fence is provided around the ranging area a minimum of four feet in height and adequate for containing the animals. Fencing must also comply with Section 5.6.E.

4. Slaughtering Prohibited

Slaughtering shall be prohibited within the Sedona City limits.

d. Standards for the Keeping of Bees

1. Number of Hives

No more than two hives shall be allowed on a lot.

2. Hive Location

Hives shall be located in the area behind the primary structure and in the front of the rear lot line and set back from the side and rear property lines a minimum of five feet.

3. Flyway Barrier

A flyway barrier made of common building materials or natural vegetation shall be provided to adjust the flight path of honey bees causing them to fly above where they would otherwise have human contact. The flyway barrier shall:

i. Be at least six feet in height, subject to fence height requirements within setback areas;

ii. Be a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or a combination of those materials that will not allow bees to pass through. Nonvegetative barriers shall comply with the color standards of this Code;

iii. Be located within five feet of the hive’s egress; and

iv. Extend a minimum of 10 feet beyond the colony in each direction.

4. Water

Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of fresh water is available at all times to the honey bees so they are discouraged from congregating at swimming pools, pet water bowls, birdbaths, or other water sources where they may cause human or domestic pet contact.

5. Aggressive Bees and Swarms

Initial hives shall contain a queen selected from stock bred for gentleness and nonswarming characteristics. If a colony becomes aggressive or swarms, the beekeeper shall re-queen the colony with a queen selected from stock bred for gentleness and nonswarming characteristics.

6. Maintenance of Hives

i. Any honey bee colony not residing in a structure intended for beekeeping or any swarm of bees or colony residing in a standard or homemade hive that, by virtue of its condition, has obviously been abandoned by the beekeeper, is unlawful and shall be deemed a public nuisance.

ii. The hive may be summarily destroyed or removed from the City by an appropriate designee. The beekeeper shall have 30 days from the time of the complaint to bring the hive/hives into compliance.

7. Public Notification

Public notification shall be mailed to properties within 100 feet of the subject property, 15 days prior to issuing a permit for the keeping of bees.

(3) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

a. No more than one ADU may be permitted per lot or parcel.

b. Mobile and manufactured homes, park models/tiny homes on wheels, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles shall not be used as ADUs.

c. ADUs may contain a kitchen and shall be connected to the same utility services as the single-family dwelling.

d. ADUs shall only be held in ownership by the owner of the principal dwelling.

e. Detached structures used for ADUs shall meet the setback, lot coverage, and height requirements of the principal building.

f. An ADU that is issued a certificate of occupancy on or after September 14, 2024, shall not be used as a vacation rental or short-term rental unless the property owner’s primary residence is the primary structure on the same property as the ADU.

g. Vehicular access to an ADU from the nearest public or private street shall be provided by a common driveway with the primary dwelling. No parking space shall encroach upon fire truck access or obstruct driveway access to the primary dwelling.

h. ADUs shall comply with all requirements of the IRC as adopted by the City.

(4) Home Occupation

a. Use of Residential Space

1. A home occupation shall be conducted in a dwelling or accessory building on a property that is also used as a primary residence by the proprietor of the home occupation.

2. There shall be no rental of residential space for commercial uses by others.

b. Size and Design

1. The total usable floor space area dedicated to home occupation uses in any principal dwelling or accessory structure shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area on the site.

2. In no way shall the appearance of the structure or premises be altered or the conduct of the occupation within the structure be reasonably recognized as serving a nonresidential use (by color, materials, construction, lighting, signs, sounds, vibrations, display of equipment, and the like).

c. Operations

1. No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed in the use or activities of a home occupation.

2. No indoor or outdoor storage of materials and/or supplies, including vehicles or equipment used in the occupation, shall be permitted that will be hazardous to surrounding neighbors or detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood.

3. No smoke, odor, liquid or solid waste shall be emitted.

4. A home occupation shall not create any radio, television, computer, or power line interference or noise audible beyond the boundaries of the site.

5. The use shall not generate more pedestrian or vehicular traffic than would be typical to the zoning district in which it is located. All parking associated with the home occupation shall be on the property or within the property frontage. No person shall, as part of a home occupation activity, park, or cause or allow to be parked, a motor vehicle that is visible from a street or adjacent property unless such vehicle is parked upon a driveway on the property that is surfaced with asphaltic concrete, pavement bricks, cement concrete, or a material that is paved, compacted, or chemically stabilized to prevent fugitive particulate matter; provided, however, parking on grass or turf areas shall not be allowed in any circumstance.

6. The uses and activities associated with the home occupation shall not interfere with the maintenance of the required off-street parking spaces on the property.

7. There shall be no use of utilities or community facilities beyond that typical to the use of the property for residential purposes.

8. A business license from the City shall be obtained, as per Chapter 5.05 SCC.

9. Hours of operation shall be limited to no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m. for any activity which is visible or audible off the property.

(5) Outside Storage, Accessory

a. Generally

1. Outside storage shall be limited to goods or materials sold or used on the premises as part of the principal use of the property.

2. Outside storage shall be located between the primary structure and the rear property line or between the primary structure and the interior side property line.

3. Outside storage shall be subject to the standards in Section 5.6.D, Screening, and subject to the limitations of fence and wall heights in Section 5.6.E.

4. Metal storage containers are prohibited in all zoning districts.

b. Mobile Homes, Trailers, and Recreational Vehicles

1. A mobile home shall not be placed or kept on a lot or parcel without a current and valid building permit, permanent foundation, hook-up facilities, permanent piers, blocks or foundations.

2. Travel trailers, motor homes, or recreational vehicles shall not be used or made suitable for use or occupancy, except in an approved recreational vehicle park.

3. All boats, trailers, motor homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, and buses shall be kept in reasonable repair and operable and neatly arranged in a parked condition, and with the exception of loading or unloading, shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets by an opaque wall or fence at least six feet in height, subject to the limitations of fence and wall heights in Section 5.6.E. Dense, mature landscaping may be used to satisfy the screening requirement with approval by the Director, providing the screening achieves a similar level of screening as the previous options.

The Director may waive or modify screening requirements when the vehicle to be screened is located more than 50 feet from a property line and existing vegetation and/or structures obscure the vehicle.

4. For loading or unloading, such vehicles may be parked on a driveway or street for no longer than 48 consecutive hours during loading and unloading only.

c. All Residential Zoning Districts

A maximum of 200 square feet of any lot or parcel may be used for accessory outside storage.

d. CO and IN Zoning Districts

1. Outside storage shall be screened from the view of any contiguous property, right-of-way or easement pursuant to the standards in Section 5.6.D, Screening.

2. Outside storage shall not include the display of merchandise for sale, except as provided in Section 3.4.C(3), Outside Sales and Display.

(6) Swimming Pools

a. No swimming pool shall be located in the front setback area.

b. Swimming pools and associated equipment shall maintain a minimum distance of five feet from property lines.

c. Swimming pools and associated equipment shall comply with building code requirements.

(7) Parking Facilities

Within residential districts, parking for nonresidential uses may be used as parking for trailheads; provided, that the total number of parking spaces is not being increased for this purpose. In addition to any other conditions required by the conditional use permit, parking facilities shall include:

a. Provisions for restroom facilities;

b. A traffic control plan and signage;

c. Management of trash pickup and recycling;

d. Hours of operation;

e. Evaluation of possible implementation of shuttle service;

f. Any other conditions deemed necessary to mitigate impacts on the residential area.

(8) Private Sport Courts

a. Purpose

On residentially zoned properties, private sport courts shall be for noncommercial purposes strictly for the convenience and pleasure of the owner(s), occupant(s), and their guests or, on a commercially zoned property, for use by the users of the primary use on the property.

b. Impervious Coverage

Private sport court area shall count towards the total allowable impervious coverage for a parcel (Section 2.24.F).

c. Setbacks

Private sport courts shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from all property lines.

The setback may be reduced to not less than 25 feet based on two or more of the following:

1. The property owner providing sound mitigation techniques that will reduce the sound from the courts at the property line to no more than 50 dB; or

2. The courts are being constructed on a commonly owned piece of property for use by multiple property owners; or

3. Property owners within 200 feet have agreed to the reduced setback; or

4. The presence of buildings on the property between the court and the property line for which the setback reduction is requested; or

5. Properties within 200 feet of the subject property are City parks, open space, national forest, or other property without the potential for permanent development.

d. Fences and Walls

Fences and walls around a private sport court shall meet the fence and wall requirements of Section 5.6.E.

e. Noise

Use of private sport courts shall comply with applicable noise regulations (Chapter 8.25 SCC).

f. Rental of courts separate from the rental of the primary use of the property is prohibited.

g. Courts shall only be used from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or as modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission through a conditional use permit.

h. Additional restrictions on single-family zoned properties:

1. This section is not applicable for courts being constructed on a commonly owned property for use by multiple property owners.

2. Maximum of one private sport court is permitted.

3. Temporary or permanent lighting of private sport courts is prohibited. [Ord. 2024-09 § 1 (Exh. A), 11-12-24; Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 8-13-24].

A. Purpose

The purpose of this section is to allow certain uses and structures of a limited duration subject to specified conditions. This section is intended to ensure that such uses or structures do not negatively impact surrounding properties and are discontinued upon the expiration of a set time period.

B. Temporary Uses and Structures Allowed

Table 3.1, Table of Allowed Uses, lists allowed temporary uses and structures alphabetically. Temporary uses and structures not listed in the table require approval under the procedure in Section 3.2.D, Classification of New and Unlisted Uses. All temporary uses are subject to the standards in this section, in addition to any applicable requirements in Section 3.3, Use-Specific Standards.

C. Approval Process for Temporary Uses and Structures

Review and approval of temporary use permits shall be in accordance with Section 8.4.D, Temporary Use Permit.

D. General Standards for All Temporary Uses and Structures

Temporary uses and structures shall comply with the following general requirements unless otherwise specified in this Code:

(1) The temporary use or structure shall not be detrimental to surrounding properties or to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

(2) Permanent alterations to the site are prohibited.

(3) Temporary signs associated with a temporary use or structure shall be removed when the activity ends or permit expires, whichever occurs first.

(4) A temporary use or structure shall not violate any applicable use-specific standards or conditions of approval applicable to a principal use on the site.

(5) Temporary uses shall not disturb any sensitive or protected resources, including floodplains, river protection setbacks, and required landscaping.

(6) At the conclusion of a temporary use or structure, all disturbed areas shall be restored to the condition that existed prior to the use, or improved.

(7) Temporary uses or structures shall not impede with normal operations of any permanent use located on the property.

(8) Off-street parking shall be sufficient to accommodate the proposed temporary use.

(9) Informal activities or sales, such as a weekend sidewalk sale, shall not require a temporary use permit provided they comply with all applicable regulations of this LDC and Chapter 5.05, Business Licensing, of the Sedona City Code.

E. Additional Standards for Specific Temporary Uses and Structures

(1) Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales

Christmas tree lots may be displayed no sooner than November 15 and shall be removed by December 30. Pumpkin sales may be displayed throughout the month of October. Christmas tree and pumpkin sales shall not be located on the same property as a single-family residential use.

(2) Construction Support Activities

a. Construction support activities are limited to on-premises construction purposes associated with the properties within extents of the development area or an approved adjoining lot.

b. The Building Official may order the construction support activities to be discontinued, and in no event shall such temporary use continue after construction is complete.

(3) Filming-Related Activity

Commercial filming-related activities in a residential zoning district for periods longer than four consecutive weeks requires approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 8.4.B, Conditional Use Permit.

(4) Special Event

a. Frequency and Duration

1. Each lot or parcel is allowed a maximum of 10 separate events per calendar year, each lasting a maximum of three days. At least 10 days must elapse between the end of one event and the beginning of the next on each lot or parcel.

2. A lot or parcel with more than one business shall be treated as one property for purposes of this limitation.

3. An event on multiple parcels shall count against the number of allowed events in a calendar year for each individual parcel participating in the event.

b. Sanitation and City Codes

1. The Director or Building Official may require additional portable sanitation facilities in addition to existing area sanitation facilities.

2. Special events are subject to established occupancy loads and other building and fire code standards.

c. Location

For a special event established by a single business, outside sales shall be located only within the permittee’s business frontage.

d. Organized Community Event

Itinerant vendors are allowed only in conjunction with an organized community event.

(5) Temporary Housing

a. A permit shall be obtained prior to occupancy of the temporary housing.

b. Temporary housing is allowed during the 12-month period after issuance of a building permit to construct a permanent dwelling on the same lot.

c. The Building Official may order the temporary housing to be discontinued, and in no event shall such temporary use continue after construction is complete.