SINGLE-UNIT HOUSE, COTTAGE
Mesa City Code § 11-59-5
in effect11-59-5: - 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.
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B. Permitted Transects
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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
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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
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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)
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_CH59BUTYST_11-59-5SIITHOCOFetched: 11/1/2026