Willcox City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

32 R-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONE

17.32.010 Minimum lot size.

The R-3 residential zone minimum lot size area is 5,600 square feet.

(Prior code § 17.32.010)

Note(s)—See also Section 17.84.010.

17.32.020 Objectives and characteristics of zone.

A. The R-3 residential zone covers the portion of the city which is primarily suited for residential development represented by a commingling of one-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings, plus parks, playgrounds, schools, churches, and other community facilities designed to serve the residents of the zone. This zone is characterized by a more compact and somewhat denser residential development than is the R-2 residential 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 in this chapter shall apply in the R-3 residential zone.

(Prior code § 17.32.020)

17.32.030 Permitted uses.

The buildings, structures, and uses of land established in Table 17-32.A (Permitted Uses) shall be permitted upon compliance with the requirements set forth in this title:

Table 17-32.A: Permitted Uses
Use	Director	Board of Adjustment	Standard or Specific Use Regulation
Accessory dwelling unit	P
Apartment houses	P
Agriculture	P
Cemeteries, public	P
Churches	P
Customary household pets	P
Day care nurseries		CUP
Dwellings, group	P		Subject to the requirements set forth in Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.210 of this title, which apply to group dwellings
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
Dwellings, multiple	P
Dwellings, two-family	P
Fences, walls, and hedges	P		Max. 6 feet in height
Home occupations		CUP
Lodging houses	P
Other multiple dwellings	P
Public parks, public recreation grounds, but not including privately owned amusement parks or recreation grounds	P
Rest homes		CUP
Schools	P
Legend: “P” = Permitted use “CUP” = Conditional use permit

(Prior code § 17.32.030; Ord. No. NS379, Exh. A, 2026)

17.32.040 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 17.84.010 of this title relating to the R-3 zone.

B. See also supplementary requirements and procedures applicable within zones.

(Prior code § 17.32.040)