Willcox City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
24 R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
17.24.010 Minimum lot size.
The R-1 residential zone minimum lot size area is 7,500 square feet.
(Prior code § 17.24.010)
17.24.020 Objectives and characteristics of zone.
A. The R-1 residential zone covers the portion of the city which is primarily suited for one-family dwellings plus certain complimentary uses such as parks, churches, and schools. The primary objective in establishing this zone is to create and maintain a living environment within the city which is characterized by spacious landscaped lots, uncrowded buildings, and quiet residential conditions. Accordingly, apartment houses, boardinghouses and other multiple dwellings, as well as commercial and industrial uses, are not permitted in this zone.
B. In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this title and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R-1 residential zone.
(Prior code § 17.24.020)
17.24.030 Permitted uses.
The buildings, structures, and uses of land established in Table 17-24.A (Permitted Uses) shall be permitted in the R-1 residential zone upon compliance with the requirements as set forth in this title:
Use | Director | Board of Adjustment | Standard or Specific Use Regulation |
Accessory dwelling unit | P | ||
Agriculture | P | ||
Churches | P | ||
Customary household pets | P | ||
Dwellings, one-family, and accessory buildings, including a private garage for the storage of vehicles owned by persons residing on the premises, greenhouses for private use only, private swimming pools, pergolas, and arbors | P | ||
Fences, walls, and hedges | P | Max. 6 feet in height | |
Home occupations | CUP | ||
Public cemeteries | P | ||
Public parks, public recreation grounds, but not including privately owned amusement parks or recreation grounds | P | ||
Schools | P | ||
Legend: “P” = Permitted use “CUP” = Conditional use permit | |||
(Prior code § 17.24.030; Ord. No. NS341 , § 9 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. No. NS379, Exh. A, 2026)
17.24.040 Other requirements.
A. Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and structures, the size of yards and open space, the height and size of buildings, and the percentage of the lot that may be occupied shall be as set forth in section 17.80.010 of this title relating to the R-1 zone.
B. See also supplementary requirements and procedures applicable within zones.
(Prior code § 17.24.040)
