PLACES OF WORSHIP
Mesa City Code § 11-31-22
in effect11-31-22: - PLACES OF WORSHIP
Places of Worship, as described in Section 11-86-4, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards:
A. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses customarily found in conjunction with Places of Worship, including parish houses, parsonages, rectories, seminaries, classrooms, and convents, are permitted, provided that such accessory uses are located on the same lot or contiguous lot with the religious facility.
B. Athletic Facilities and Day Care Centers. Athletic facilities and day care centers in conjunction with Places of Worship require approval of a Special Use Permit.
C. Residential Districts. Places of Worship located in residence districts shall:
1. Locate buildings within the required setbacks for the building setbacks specified for that zoning district; and
2. Comply with development and design standards for the LC District.
D. Building Setback, Building Height, Parking, Landscaping and Screening Standards. Places of worship shall comply with each of the following:
1. The building setback and building height requirements established by the zoning district for which the Places of Worship is located; unless modified as a building height exception pursuant to Section 11-30-3.
2. Landscaping and screening requirements as specified for a LC development, pursuant to Section 11-30-9 and Chapter 33.
3. All parking requirements specified in Chapter 32.
(Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)
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_ART4DERE_CH31STSPUSAC_11-31-22PLWOFetched: 11/1/2026