- When: 2024/12/17
- Address: City of Peoria, AZ
- City: Peoria
- State: AZ
- Category: Zoning Code Modification
- Asset Class: Detached Housing
- Property Type: ADUs
- Applicant: City of Peoria
- Representative: Chris M. Jacques, AICP, Planning Director
The Peoria City Council approved Ordinance 2024-20 amending the Peoria City Code to comply with state legislation (HB2720 and HB2325). These changes include allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on single-family residential lots and permitting up to six (6) backyard fowl on properties with single-family detached residences. ADUs must adhere to specific standards, including size restrictions, setback requirements, and architectural design compatibility. Backyard fowl regulations align with state mandates, ensuring uniform compliance across residential zones.
Why it Matters
This amendment aligns Peoria's zoning code with state laws, providing affordable housing options through ADUs and accommodating residents’ preferences for backyard fowl while preserving neighborhood compatibility.
Source
Allowed Uses: Accessory Dwelling Units allowed in residential zones where single-family dwellings are permitted, subject to specific standards. Up to six (6) fowl are allowed on properties with single-family detached residences.
Density: Up to three (3) accessory dwelling units (one attached and two detached) allowed per lot, with specific conditions.
Minimum Lot Size: No minimum for ADUs, but restricted-affordable ADUs require lots larger than one acre.
Maximum Building Height: Same as primary dwelling unit in applicable zoning district.
Lot Coverage: Subject to the same lot coverage regulations as the primary dwelling.