BUILDING TYPE STANDARDS

Mesa City Code tit. 11, art. 6, ch. 59

in effect

Mesa City Code § 11-59-1 PURPOSE

11-59-1: - PURPOSE This Chapter outlines the development standards for Building Types and supplement the regulations for each permitted Transect Zone and the City of Mesa's Quality Development Design Guidelines. The names of the Building Types do not limit uses within a building. For example, a single-unit house may have non-residential uses within it, such as a cafe or an office. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-2 APPLICABILITY

11-59-2: - APPLICABILITY The standards within this Chater shall apply to all proposed development within Transect Zones and shall be considered along with the standards for the applicable Transect Zone in Chapter 58: Building Form Standards and Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-3 CARRIAGE HOUSE

11-59-3: - CARRIAGE HOUSE A. Description Carriage House: A secondary structure, typically located at the rear of a lot, which provides habitable or occupiable space for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, detached garage, storage, home office, or small commercial/service use. Carriage houses play an important role in supporting affordable housing and nurturing small businesses in walkable neighborhoods, contributing to both community livability and economic vitality. [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects. [image omitted; see the official code] C. Lot Requirements. Allowed on lots when accompanying the following building types: Single-Unit House, Village; Single-Unit House, Cottage; Duplex, Townhouse; and Mansion Apartment D. Number of Units. Accessory Structure | 1 max. Accessory Dwelling Unit | See Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit E. Building Size, massing, and height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 36' max. 1, 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1, 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Separation from main building | 6' min. 3 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Frontage Requirements. Allowed Private Frontages 4 | Stoop | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Side street, alley, or internal to the lot 5 G. Vehicle Access and Parking. Parking may be accessed from the alley, side street, or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. All parking spaces provided shall be separate from the principal building and may be enclosed, covered, or open. H. Private Open Space. The private open space requirements shall be determined by the main building on the lot. No additional private open space is required for a Carriage House. Footnotes: 1. Carriage Houses shall not have a larger footprint than the main building on the lot. 2. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 3. Carriage House may be connected to the main building by uninhabitable space such as a breezeway. 4. Carriage Houses are not required to have a Frontage Type. 5. The main entrance may not be through a garage. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-4 SINGLE-UNIT HOUSE, VILLAGE

11-59-4: - SINGLE-UNIT HOUSE, VILLAGE A. Description Single-Unit House, Village: This Building Type is a medium-sized detached structure on a medium-sized lot that incorporates one (1) unit. It is typically located within a primarily single residence residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects. [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units. Single-Unit House, Village | 1 max. Accessory Dwelling Unit | See Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit D. Building Size and Massing [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 48' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 30' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure(s) Width | 24' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] E. Frontages [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Engaged Porch, Projecting | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations. Entrance Locations | Front | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking. Parking may be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 500 sf min. 2 Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-5 SINGLE-UNIT HOUSE, COTTAGE

11-59-5: - SINGLE-UNIT HOUSE, COTTAGE A. Description Single-Unit House, Cottage: This Building Type is a small detached structure on a small lot that incorporates one (1) unit. It is typically located within a primarily single residence neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street. This Building Type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Single-based Unit House, Cottage | 1 max. Accessory Dwelling Unit | See Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit Accessory Structure | 1 max. D. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 36' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 30' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure Width | 24' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Stoop Porch, Projecting | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations. Entrance Locations | Front | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from a side street or alley. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 15' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 15' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 300 sf min. 2 Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-6 BUNGALOW COURT

11-59-6: - BUNGALOW COURT A. Description Bungalow Court: This Building Type consists of a series of small, detached structures, which provide multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street and defined on three (3) sides by buildings. The shared court takes the place of a private rear and becomes an important community-enhancing element of this Building Type. A Bungalow Court is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single residence or medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 3 min.; 9 max. D. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | 1½ stories max. Width | 32' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 24' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 24' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 12' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure Width | 24' max. 1 Depth | 24' max. 1 E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Projecting Stoop | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Front | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking spaces may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 400 sf min. 2 Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-7 DUPLEX

11-59-7: - DUPLEX A. Description Duplex: This Building Type is a small-to-medium-sized structure that consists of two (2) side-by-side or stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and sharing one (1) common party wall. A Duplex has the appearance of a medium to large single residence home and is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single residence neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Duplex | 2 max. Accessory Dwelling Unit | See Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit D. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 48' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 30' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure(s) Width Individual unit ownership | 24' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Shared between units | 48' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] E. Frontage Requirements. [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Engaged Porch, Projecting Stoop | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Front 3, 4 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 15' per unit min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 15' per unit min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 300 sf min. 5 Footnotes: 1. Total width of lot(s) if there is a shared property line. 2. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 3. On corner lots, each unit shall front a different street. 4. Each unit shall have an individual entry facing the street on or no more than 10' behind the front façade. 5. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-8 TOWNHOUSE

11-59-8: - TOWNHOUSE A. Description Townhouse: This Building Type is a small-to-medium-sized attached structure that consists of one (1) or three (3) or more dwelling units placed side-by-side. A Townhouse is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single residence neighborhood into a neighborhood main street. This type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. Syn: Rowhouse [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 3 min.; 8 max. Accessory Dwelling Unit | See Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit D. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 18' min.; 36' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) The footprint area of the secondary wing(s) may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. Width | 24' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Miscellaneous The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch Dooryard Stoop | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Front 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. When accessed from the front, a single shared drive shall be used. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 8' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 8' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 100 sf min. 3 Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street. 3. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-9 MANSION APARTMENT

11-59-9: - MANSION APARTMENT A. Description Mansion Apartment: This Building Type is a medium structure that consists of three (3) to six (6) side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one (1) shared entry or individual entries along the front. A Mansion Apartment has the appearance of a medium-sized single residence home and is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single residence neighborhoods or into medium-density neighborhoods. This Building Type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 3 min.; 6 max. D. Building Size and Massing [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 48' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 36' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 30' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure(s) Width | 48' max. 1, 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 30' max. 1, 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] E. Frontage Requirements. [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Engaged Porch, Projecting Stoop Dooryard | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Front 3 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. G. Private Open Space Width | 8' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 8' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Area | 100 sf min. 4 Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. 3. Each unit shall have an individual entry. 4. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the private open space area calculation. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-10 APARTMENT HOUSE

11-59-10: - APARTMENT HOUSE A. Description Apartment House: This Building Type is a medium-to-large-sized structure that consists of seven (7) to 12 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one (1) shared entry. An Apartment House is appropriately scaled to fit in within medium-density neighborhoods or sparingly within large lot predominantly single residence neighborhoods. This Building Type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 7 min.; 12 max. D. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 60' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 50' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing(s) Width | 48' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 36' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure(s) Width | 48' max. 1, 2 Depth | 30' max. 1, 2 E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Projecting Forecourt Stoop Dooryard | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations | Front 3, 4 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open. G. Private Open Space No private open space requirement. Footnotes: 1. Standards do not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. 2. The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. 3. Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front. 4. On corner lots, units in a secondary wing may front the side street. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-11 COURTYARD BUILDING

11-59-11: - COURTYARD BUILDING A. Description Courtyard Building: This Building Type is a grouping of small structures or an individual medium-to-large-sized structure that is oriented around a shared courtyard or series of courtyards. The units consist of multiple side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units primarily accessed directly from a courtyard. A Courtyard Building is primarily applicable for medium-density neighborhoods but is also appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-residence neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed higher densities and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 4 min.; 24 max. D. Building Size and Massing [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) Height | 2 stories min.; 4 stories max. 1 | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 100' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 40' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Accessory Structure(s) No accessory structures are allowed. E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Frontages | Porch, Projecting Shopfront Stoop Forecourt Gallery Arcade Dooryard | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations Main Entry 2 Ground Floor Units | Accessible directly off of a courtyard or a street. Upper Floor Units | Stairs accessing upper floors may serve no more than three units. Courtyards | Accessible from the front. 3 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the alley, side street or front. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. Parking spaces may be structured, tuck-under, or open. Pedestrian connections should link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas. G. Private Open Space No private open space requirement. Courtyard(s) Width | 20' min.; 50' max. 4 | [image omitted; see the official code] Width-to-Height Ratio | 1:2 min. to 2:1 max. 4 Depth | 20' min.; 150' max. 4 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth-to-Height Ratio | 1:1 to 3:1 4 Area (total) | 400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min. 4 Footnotes: 1. Height must also comply with Building Form Standards. 2. Each unit may have an individual entry. 3. Passages through buildings (zaguans) and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards. 4. Buildings must define a minimum of two (2) courtyard edges. Courtyard edges not defined by building should be defined by a six (6) foot stucco or masonry wall. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-12 MAIN STREET MIXED-USE

11-59-12: - MAIN STREET MIXED-USE A. Description Main Street Mixed-Use: This Building Type is a small-to-medium-sized structure, typically attached, intended to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. Smaller versions of this Building Type include live/work units. This Building Type makes up the primary component of a neighborhood main street and portions of a downtown main street, therefore being a key component to providing walkability. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Number of Units Units | 2 min. D. Building Size and Massing [image omitted; see the official code] Main Body Height | 2 stories min.; 4 stories max. 1 | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Width | 150' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 65' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary wing(s)/Accessory Structure(s) Width | 100' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 65' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Separation from main body | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] E. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Fronages | Dooryard Forecourt Gallery Arcade Shopfront Terrace | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations Main Body 2 Upper Floor Units | Accessed by a common entry along the front. | [image omitted; see the official code] Ground Floor Units | May have individual entries along the front or side street. | [image omitted; see the official code] Secondary Wing/Accessory Structure Units | On corner lots, units may front the side street. | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from a side street or alley. Parking drives and access may be shared on adjacent lots. On-site parking spaces may be enclosed or open. Garages may be detached or tuck-ender. G. Private Open Space No private open space requirement. Footnotes: 1. Height must also comply with Building Form Standards. 2. A secondary wing/accessory structure shall have a smaller footprint, a narrower width, and a depth than the main body. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-13 MID-RISE

11-59-13: - MID-RISE A. Description Mid-Rise: This Building Type is a medium-to-large-sized structure, four (4) to eight (8) stories tall built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking. This building type can be used to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses; or may be a single use building, typically service or residential, where ground floor retail is not appropriate. This Building Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings. [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Lot Requirements Lot Coverage | 100% max. D. Number of Units Unrestricted E. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Height | 4 stories min.; 8 stories max. 1 | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Footprint Floors 1—2 Width | 200' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 150' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 3+ Depth | 65' max. 2 | [image omitted; see the official code] F. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Fronages | Dooryard Shopfront Gallery Arcade Terrace | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations Upper Floor Units | Accessed by a common entry along the front. | [image omitted; see the official code] Ground Floor Units | May have individual entries along the front or side street. | [image omitted; see the official code] G. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking shall be accessed from the front, alley or side street. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. On-site parking spaces shall be in a structured garage. 3 H. Open Space No private open space requirement. Building rooftops, including parking structures, should be used to provide open space. Courtyard(s) Width | 20' min.; 50' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Width-to-Height Ratio | 1:2 to 2:1 Depth | 20' min.; 150' max. | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth-to-Height Ratio | 1:1 to 3:1 Footnotes: 1. Height must also comply with Building Form Standards. 2. The floorplate of any floor may not be larger than the floor below. 3. A limited number of surface parking spaces along an alley may be approved by the Planning Director. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-14 HIGH-RISE

11-59-14: - HIGH-RISE A. Description High-Rise: This Building Type is a large-sized structure, more than eight (8) stories tall built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking. This Building Type is used to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. It is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] | [image omitted; see the official code] (All photos are illustrative, not regulatory) B. Permitted Transects [image omitted; see the official code] C. Lot Requirements Lot Coverage | 100% max. D. Number of Units Unrestricted E. Building Size, Massing, and Height [image omitted; see the official code] Height | 8 stories min. | See Chapter 58: Building Form Standards Footprint Floors 1—5 Width | 300' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Depth | 300' max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 Floorplate | 80% of lot max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ Residential Floorplate | 15,000 sf max. 1 | [image omitted; see the official code] Commercial Floorplate | 30,000 sf max. 1 F. Frontage Requirements [image omitted; see the official code] Allowed Private Fronages | Shopfront Dooryard Gallery Terrace | See Chapter 60: Private Frontage Standards for private frontage type descriptions and regulations Entrance Locations Upper Floor Units | Accessed by a common entry along the front. | [image omitted; see the official code] Ground Floor Units | May have individual entries along the front or side street. | [image omitted; see the official code] G. Vehicle Access and Parking Parking may be accessed from the front, alley or side street. Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street. On-site parking spaces shall be in a structured garage. 2 H. Private Open Space No private open space requirement. Building rooftops, including parking structures, should be used to provide open space. Footnotes: 1. The floorplate of any floor may not be larger than the floor below. 3. A limited number of surface parking spaces along an alley may be approved by the Planning Director. (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-59-15 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR MID-RISE AND HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

11-59-15: - ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR MID-RISE AND HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS A. High-Rise/Mid-Rise Buildings in T6MS [image omitted; see the official code] Front/Side Street Setback Floors 9+ | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Side/Rear Setback Abutting T6 Floors 1—8 | 0' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T5 Floors 1—5 | 0' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T4 Floors 1—5 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] B. High-Rise/Mid-rise Buildings in T5MS [image omitted; see the official code] Front/Side Street Setback Floors 6+ | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Side/Rear Setback Abutting T6/T5 Floors 1—5 | 0' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T4 Floors 1—5 | 10' min | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T3 Floors 1—2 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 3—5 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] C. High-Rise/Mid-Rise Buildings in T5MSF/T5N [image omitted; see the official code] Front/Side Street Setback Floors 69+ | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Side Setback Abutting T6/T5/T4 Floors 1—5 | 0' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T3 Floors 1—5 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Rear Setback Abutting T6/T5/T4 Floors 1—5 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6—8 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 9+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T3 Floors 1—2 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 3—5 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 6+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] D. Mid-Rise Buildings in T4MS [image omitted; see the official code] Front/Side Street Setback Floors 4+ | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Side Setback Floors 1—3 | 0' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 4+ | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Rear Setback Abutting T6/T5/T4 Floors 1—3 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 4+ | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Abutting T3 Floors 1—2 | 10' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floor 3 | 20' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] Floors 4+ | 30' min. | [image omitted; see the official code] (Ord. No. 5948, § 1, 7-1-25)

Source: City of Mesa, Arizona, Mesa City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11ZOOR_ART6FOSECO_CH59BUTYSTFetched: 11/1/2026