Willcox City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
82 SR, SINGLE-HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
17.82.010 Purpose.
A. SR (single-household residential) zoning districts are established to achieve the following purposes:
1. To stabilize and protect single-household residential development;
2. To provide areas for family living at a broad range of densities; and
3. To protect residential properties from noise, direct illumination, unsightliness, odors, smoke and other incompatible influences.
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)
17.82.020 Division of SR zoning districts.
A. The SR (single-household residential) zoning district shall be further divided into the following density districts, which are so designated on the official zoning district map and are subject to regulations herein;
1. SR-36 acres
2. SR-18 acres
3. SR-10 acres
4. SR-174
5. SR-87
6. SR-43
7. SR-22
8. SR-8
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)
17.82.030 Permitted principal uses.
A. The following uses shall be permitted in all SR zoning districts, provided that they conform to the applicable site development standards set forth below and meet any other requirements for such uses found in these regulations.
1. All single-household dwellings, excluding mobile and manufactured homes.
2. Utility installations not otherwise exempted, other than electric generation plants, regional sewage treatment plants, solid waste landfills or incinerators.
3. Churches or other places of religious worship.
4. Residential cares homes.
5. Emergency vehicle stations not otherwise exempted.
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)
17.82.040 Site development standards.
A. All uses permitted in SR zoning districts shall conform to the following minimum site development standards:
1. Minimum Site Area and Maximum Density.
District
| Minimum Site Area
| Maximum Density
|
District
| Minimum Site Area
| Maximum Density
|
SR-36 acres | 36 acres | One dwelling per 36 acres |
SR-18 acres | 18 acres | One dwelling per 18 acres |
SR-10 acres | 10 acres | One dwelling per 10 acres |
SR-174 | 174,240 square feet | One dwelling per 174,240 square feet |
SR-87 | 87,120 square feet | One dwelling per 87,120 square feet |
SR-43 | 43,560 square feet | One dwelling per 43,560 square feet |
SR-22 | 22,000 square feet | One dwelling per 22,000 square feet |
SR-12 | 12,000 square feet | One dwelling per 12,000 square feet |
SR-8 | 8,000 square feet | One dwelling per 8,000 square feet |
2. Maximum Height.
a. Principal structure-30 feet above grade.
b. Accessory structure-20 feet above grade.
c. Wall or fence-Eight feet above grade
3. Setbacks, Principal and Accessory Structure/Uses.
District
| Front Setback Feet | Side Setback Feet | Side Setback on Corner Lot Feet | Rear Setback (Primary Use) Feet |
District
| Front Setback Feet | Side Setback Feet | Side Setback on Corner Lot Feet | Rear Setback (Primary Use) Feet |
SR-36 acres | 100 | 50 | 50 | 75 |
SR-18 acres | 75 | 50 | 50 | 75 |
SR-10 acres | 50 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
SR-175 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
SR-87 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 25 |
SR-43 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
SR-22 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
SR-12 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
SR-8 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
*The minimum setback shall be measured from the closest point on the property line or the roadway to the structure/use. | ||||
* The minimum required setbacks for special uses shall be double that of the zoning district in which it is located. | ||||
4. Maximum Site Coverage.
a. The maximum site coverage in SR-36 acres, SR-18 acres, SR-10 acres, SR-174 and SR-87 is 25 percent.
b. The maximum site coverage in SR-22, SR-12 and SR-8 is 65 percent.
5. Distance Between Structures.
a. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, a minimum distance between principal structures shall be 15 feet; ten feet for multiple-household structures. Nothing herein shall prevent permanent attachment of principle structures.
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)
17.82.050 Permitted accessory uses.
A. Accessory uses are permitted in SR zoning districts provided they are customarily incidental to an established permitted principal use. For residential uses, the following additional accessory uses and buildings shall be permitted:
1. Recreational vehicles (RVs) are allowed as follows:
a. Storage of no more than two RVs on a parcel (no permit is required).
b. Temporary occupancy of one RV in conjunction with a permitted principal use up to six months in a calendar year (a temporary use permit is required; stays of 15 consecutive days or less do not require a permit).
c. Temporary occupancy of RVs in conjunction with the construction of a non-residential or residential permitted principal use (a temporary use permit is required).
2. Rooms in the principal dwelling for rent paying visitors, not exceeding two such persons per dwelling unit (no permit is required).
3. One accessory living quarter in SR-36 acres, SR-18 acres, SR-10 acres, SR174, SR-87 and SR-43 zoning districts providing all other applicable regulations are met.
4. Home occupations.
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)
17.82.060 Special uses.
A. The following use(s) may be permitted as a special use subject to other applicable regulations:
1. Welfare and charitable services.
2. Child care facilities and establishments.
3. Educational services.
4. Personal and professional services.
5. Health clinics.
6. Residential care institutions.
7. Golf courses.
8. Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
9. Cultural, historic and nature exhibits.
10. Bed and breakfast lodging.
11. Cemeteries.
12. Civic, social, fraternal or business associations.
13. Grocery stores.
14. Convenience stores.
(Ord. NS272, § 2(Exh. C), 2006)