STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES

Mesa City Code tit. 11, art. 4, ch. 31

in effect

Mesa City Code § 11-31-1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

11-31-1: - PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for specific uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted in multiple zones. For each zoning district, uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted shall comply with the regulations and standards of this Chapter, as well as any applicable standard found in each zoning district.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-2 ACCESSORY USES

11-31-2: - ACCESSORY USES An Accessory Use shall be secondary to a primary use and shall be allowed only in conjunction with a Principal Use or building to which it relates, in any zoning district. Accessory use regulations are found in the use regulations tables in Article 2 and 3 of this Zoning Ordinance and are subject to the regulations of the primary use and specific standards found in this Chapter.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-3 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT

11-31-3: - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT The purpose of this Chapter is to provide opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) while minimizing impacts to surrounding uses and properties. A. Applicability. 1. One (1) attached ADU and one (1) detached ADU are permitted per lot or parcel in any of the following zoning districts where a Single Residence is allowed: Agricultural, Residential, Commercial and Mixed Use, and Downtown. 2. Any lot or parcel containing an existing Single Residence is permitted one (1) attached ADU and one (1) detached ADU regardless of the zoning district. 3. One (1) additional detached ADU is permitted on a lot or parcel that is one (1) acre or more in size on a lot or parcel that meets the requirements in Subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2) above if at least one (1) of the ADUs is used as a restricted-affordable dwelling unit, which is defined as a dwelling unit that either, through a private deed restriction or a Development Agreement with the City, is rented to households earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the area median income. B. General Requirements. 1. There are no minimum lot size requirements to establish an ADU. 2. An ADU shall have a separate and independent entrance from the primary residence and may not have an internal connection to the primary residence. 3. An ADU may contain either a partial kitchen or full kitchen, but no more than one (1) kitchen per ADU is allowed. 4. An ADU in a Historic District shall comply with Chapter 74 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. An ADU shall comply with all applicable building code requirements for residential dwellings. 6. Manufactured Homes, Recreational Vehicles (RV), and trailers shall not be used as an ADU. C. Unit Size. The interior habitable area of an ADU shall not exceed 75% of the primary residence's interior habitable area, or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. D. Setbacks. 1. New Structures - Attached or Detached. a. A minimum side and rear setback of five (5) feet shall be provided for all side and rear setbacks. b. Front and secondary front (street side) setbacks shall comply with the primary residence setback requirements for the underlying zoning district. c. Any uninhabitable space (e.g., a garage, unconditioned storage room, workshop, and similar areas) attached to an ADU shall comply with the following: i. For Attached ADUs. Uninhabitable space attached to the attached ADU shall comply with the setback requirements for the underlying zoning district. ii. For Detached ADUs. Uninhabitable space attached to the detached ADU shall comply with the setback requirements for detached accessory buildings or structures in Section 11-30-17 of this Ordinance. 2. Existing Detached Accessory Building or Structure Conversion. a. Conforming Detached Accessory Building or Structure. i. An existing Detached Accessory Building or Structure that complies with the setback requirements in Section 11-30-17 (Detached Accessory Buildings or Structures) but does not comply with the setback requirements in Subsection (D)(1) above may be converted to an ADU without requiring additional setbacks. ii. Any expansion or addition to accommodate an ADU shall comply with the setback requirements of Subsection (D)(1) above. b. Legal Non-Conforming Detached Accessory Building or Structure. i. An existing Detached Accessory Building or Structure that does not comply with the setback requirements in Section 11-30-17 (Detached Accessory Buildings or Structures) or the setback requirements in Subsection (D)(1) above, may be converted to an ADU without requiring additional setbacks. ii. An expansion or addition to accommodate an ADU may be constructed in compliance with Subsection (D)(1) above, or in line with the existing non-conforming setback, provided it does not further increase the existing non-conformity. 3. Primary Residence. a. Primary Residence Renovation. A primary residence may be internally renovated to include an ADU and shall not require additional setbacks. Any expansion or addition to the primary residence to accommodate an ADU is subject to the following: i. Ground Floor Addition. Any ground floor addition constructed to accommodate an ADU shall comply with the setback requirements outlined in Subsection (D)(1) above. ii. Second-Story Addition. Any second-story addition constructed to accommodate an ADU shall comply with the setback requirements for the primary residence. b. Legal Non-Conforming Structures. i. A primary residence that does not conform to the required setbacks for the underlying zoning district or the setback requirements in Subsection (D)(1) above, may be internally renovated to accommodate an ADU without requiring additional setbacks. ii. An expansion or addition to accommodate an ADU may be constructed in compliance with Subsection (D)(1) above, or in line with the existing non-conforming setback, provided it does not further increase the existing non-conformity. E. Lot Coverage and Building Coverage. An ADU shall comply with all lot coverage and building coverage requirements of the underlying zoning district. F. Height. 1. The height of an attached or detached ADU shall comply with the primary residence height requirements for the underlying zoning district. 2. Any uninhabitable space (e.g., a garage, unconditioned storage room, workshop, and similar areas) attached to a detached ADU shall comply with the height requirements for detached accessory buildings or structures in Section 11-30-17 of this Ordinance. G. Parking. 1. No additional parking spaces are required for an ADU. 2. If a garage or carport is converted to an ADU, covered parking for the primary residence is not required to be replaced elsewhere on the lot or parcel. H. Utilities. 1. An ADU shall be provided with water, sewer, and electric utilities. 2. An ADU shall be served by the same water, sewer, and electric utility provider as the primary residence. 3. An ADU may not be built on top of a current or planned Public Utility Easement of any kind unless the property owner receives written consent from any utilities currently using the Public Utility Easement or that may use the Public Utility Easement in the future. (Ord. No. 5814, § 4, 10-16-23; Ord. No. 5883, § 2, 10-7-24; Ord. No. 5950, § 2, 7-8-25; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-4 ANIMAL KEEPING (AG AND ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES)

11-31-4: - ANIMAL KEEPING (AG AND ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES) Keeping animals in AG and residential zones is allowed, subject to compliance with Title 8 Article 4. A Special Use Permit may be approved for the keeping of livestock in excess of the number permitted in Section 8-6-21 of the Mesa City Code, or for the keeping of livestock on a parcel less than 35,000 square feet, as specified in Section 8-6-21 of the Mesa City Code, only upon a finding by the Zoning Administrator acting as a hearing officer/Board of Adjustment that all three of the following are present: A. The applicant has demonstrated that the number of livestock proposed is consistent with the number historically kept on the property. B. The keeping of livestock is for private use and enjoyment and does not constitute a commercial use, unless otherwise authorized in this Chapter. C. The keeping of livestock will be in accordance with all other provisions of Title 8 Article 4, of the Mesa City Code, including proper sanitation and placement of barns, pens, and corrals.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-5 AUTOMOBILE RENTALS; AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE SALES AND LEASING

11-31-5: - AUTOMOBILE RENTALS; AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE SALES AND LEASING Automobile Rental, and Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, each 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. Landscaping. In addition to perimeter and foundation base Landscaping requirements, Landscaping shall comprise a minimum of 10 percent of the site area. B. Vehicle Display. A maximum of 30 percent of the Street side landscape area may be used for vehicle display. A minimum 12-foot wide planter strip shall separate vehicle display areas from Sidewalks along the Streets. Vehicle display encroachments wider that 30-feet shall be separated by a minimum distance of 30-feet between similar vehicle displays that encroaches into the Street side landscape area (illustration needed). C. Vehicle Loading and Unloading. Vehicle loading and unloading shall occur on-site. D. Vehicle Display Platforms. 1. Elevated platforms or other structures or devices used for the display of vehicles associated with an approved vehicle sales or rental facility are permitted, provided such platforms, structures, or devices: a. Shall only be located in areas currently approved or authorized for vehicle display; and b. Shall not project into or over required landscape areas, drive aisles, or fire lanes; and c. Shall not be located closer to the public Street than the existing, at-grade vehicle display area; and d. Shall not exceed four feet (4') in height as measured from the mean finished grade of the display surface. 2. Only one (1) vehicle shall be displayed on each platform, structure, or device. 3. The number of display platforms, structures, or devices shall not exceed a ratio of one (1) per 100 feet of lineal street frontage of the at-grade display area (exclusive of driveways). 4. The Planning Director may approve modifications or variations to the above provisions when such platforms, structures, or devices comply with all of the following: a. Constitute a design component, or incorporate architectural features, associated with the Primary Buildings or structures on the development site; and b. Serve only to enhance the visibility of vehicles, and do not display or portray an advertising message, or commercial signage; and c. Will not impede or obstruct the visibility of traffic maneuvering on the development site or traveling upon the public-street; and d. Incorporate increased setbacks, enhanced landscaping, or other screening measures to effectively mitigate the impact of the platforms. (Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-6 AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE REPAIR, MAJOR AND MINOR

11-31-6: - AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE REPAIR, MAJOR AND MINOR Major Automobile/Vehicle Repair, and Minor Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, each 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. Minimum Lot Size. 1 acre, unless part of a larger group commercial center. B. Screening. Car service and storage areas shall be screened per Sections 11-30-9(F), Auto Service Bays and 11-30-9(H), Parking Areas. C. Litter. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment or disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be stored outside of the main building. D. Noise. All body and fender work, or similar noise-generating activity, shall be enclosed in masonry or similar building with sound attenuating measures incorporated into the building design and construction to absorb noise to comply with Title 6, Chapter 12 of the Mesa City Code. Bay openings shall be oriented so as to minimize the effects of sound emanating from the auto repair building towards residential uses, towards outdoor restaurant seating and outdoor reception areas. Compressors shall be located within separately enclosed, sound attenuated rooms.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-7 AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE WASHING

11-31-7: - AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE WASHING Automobile Washing, 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. Location. Automobile/Vehicle Washing, as a primary use, is only allowed on sites with at least one (1) frontage on an arterial street. B. Setbacks. No building or structure shall be located within 20 feet of any interior lot line abutting a Residential Zoning District. C. Drive-up Aisles and Required Queuing Area. 1. Drive-up aisles shall be at least 12 feet wide; 2. If adjacent to a street, the drive-up aisle shall be screened as specified in Section 11-30-9(F), Automated Car Washes and Auto Service Bays. 3. The drive-up aisle shall provide queuing space, with no encroachment into required landscape areas or building setbacks, for at minimum: a. Four (4) vehicles per pull-through rack for each automatic wash bay. b. Three (3) vehicles per bay for self-serve, coin-operated and/or hand wash facilities. D. Landscaping. When Automobile/Vehicle Washing, is the primary use on a site, in addition to perimeter, parking lot, and foundation base landscaping requirements, landscaping shall comprise a minimum of 10% of the site area. E. Litter. One (1) permanent, non-combustible trash receptacle per wash bay is required. F. Noise. 1. Sound attenuating measures shall be incorporated into the building design and construction to absorb noise such that the sound level readings at the street and at interior property lines are no more than 55 decibels. 2. Mechanical equipment for centralized vacuum equipment shall be housed in an enclosed room. G. Additional Special Use Permit Criteria. When a Special Use Permit is required, the approving body shall find that the project complies with all of the following: 1. The number of automobile related activities within 600 feet of an intersection of arterial streets shall not exceed two (2), including Automobile/Vehicle Washing, Automobile Service Stations, Automobile Sales or Rental Lots, or Automobile/Vehicle Repair. 2. Canopies and fuel dispensing equipment are oriented away from the street, either to the side or to the rear of the building. 3. Compliance with all development standards for the applicable zoning district. 4. The project complies with the General Plan and any other applicable Plans and/or policies. 5. Evidence that the project is designed to: a. Provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; b. Minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells, and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites. 6. A Plan of Operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations. 7. A "Good Neighbor Policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, including sound attenuation, lighting control measures, and vehicular access and traffic control. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to: a. The name and telephone number of the position, manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; b. Complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and c. Litter control measures. 8. Evidence that the building or site is in, or will be brought into substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and project-specific design guidelines. (Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-8 BED AND BREAKFAST INNS

11-31-8: - BED AND BREAKFAST INNS Bed and Breakfast Inns, 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. Location of Parking: All parking shall be located behind the Front Yard building setback for the zoning district, and be designed to facilitate the exiting of vehicles in a forward motion from the site onto the adjacent Street. Parking for sites located in RM districts shall not encroach into any required side and Rear Yards, nor any required landscape areas. B. Additional Requirements for Sites located in RS and DR Districts. In addition, sites located within the RS and DR districts shall comply with the following: 1. Minimum lot area. When located in Single Residence (RS) districts, the minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet or greater. 2. On-site resident. When located in Single Residence (RS) or Downtown Residence (DR) districts, the operation of the facility shall include an on-site resident owner or manager. 3. Outdoor facilities. In addition to compliance with all building setback requirements for the zoning district, all unenclosed outdoor buildings open on 1 or more sides, miscellaneous structures, decks and swimming pools shall maintain a minimum separation of 20-feet from abutting Single Residence lots. 4. Signage. The site shall be limited to 1 attached sign that is no greater than 4 square feet. Any verbiage on the sign shall be limited to the name of the facility and the address. Use of an internally illuminated sign is prohibited. C. Special Use Permit Criteria. Review of the Special Use Permit required for Bed and Breakfast Inns located in RS districts shall be based on the following: 1. Historic Sites. Preference may be given to sites located within Approved Historic or Historic Landmark Overlay Districts, without the site being located in close proximity to an arterial Street, as stated in 2, below. 2. Proximity to Arterial Streets. Sites should be located within a traveling distance on public Streets of 300-feet from a major arterial Street, and should have no more than 1 turning movement on a public Street before accessing the public Street leading to the arterial Street. 3. Facility-Lot Area Balance. The size and number of on-site improvements should be balanced against the size of the lot in order to maintain the appearance of the site as being compatible with the context and character of the surrounding neighborhood. Factors to consider in reviewing this balance include: a. Providing facilities needed to minimize impacts on adjacent properties at a scale limited to that needed to achieve the intended result; and b. Restricting non-residential structures; and c. Providing adequate Screening (by structure, Screening wall and/or vegetation) of the view of parking spaces from the adjacent Street(s).

Mesa City Code § 11-31-9 COMMERCIAL USES IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

11-31-9: - COMMERCIAL USES IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Any Special Use Permit request for a commercial land use classifications in a residence district shall be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria: A. Applicable Policies. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan, and with applicable Sub-Area Plans, Neighborhood Plans and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and 1. Development Plan. A finding that an acceptable Development Plan has been submitted for review and consideration. 2. Operational Plan. A finding that an acceptable operational plan in narrative form has been submitted for review and consideration, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and 3. Addresses Adverse Impacts. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use shall adequately provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and existing or proposed improvements to the site shall minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites. (Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-10 COMMUNITY GARDENS

11-31-10: - COMMUNITY GARDENS Community Gardens, as described in Section 11-86-3 shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. Type and Size Restrictions. Community gardens shall be limited in type and size by zoning district as follows: 1. Agricultural. Gardens may be divided into individual plots or farmed collectively. There is no maximum size for individual plots or for the aggregate garden area. 2. RS-35, RS-43, and RS-90. Gardens may be divided into individual plots or farmed collectively. Individual plots may be of any size, the maximum size of the aggregate garden area is limited to one (1) acre. 3. All Other Districts. Garden areas may only be developed as individual garden plots. The individual garden plots may be no larger than 400 square feet and the maximum size of the aggregate garden area is limited to ½ acre. B. Setbacks. Site features, such as raised planting beds and storage sheds, are not allowed in the required setback. Plantings are allowed in required yards provided they comply with site visibility triangles of Section 11-30-14, Visibility at Intersections. C. Storage Buildings. Storage Buildings shall conform to the following standards: 1. Maximum area: 200 square feet; 2. Maximum height: 10 feet: 3. Location: within the buildable area and placed in the rear one-half of the lot; 4. Number: One (1) storage shed per site for gardens one (1) acre or less; maximum 2 storage sheds for sites larger than one (1) acre. D. Lighting. Overhead lighting is prohibited. E. Parking. No more than 2 vehicles shall be permitted onsite, excluding those parked within an enclosed structure. Parking spaces shall be paved with an approved dust proof material. F. Maintenance. The site shall be kept clear of weeds, debris and waste in conformance with Mesa City Code, Section 8-6-3. All composting shall be done in a screened area or within a container. All tools and equipment shall be stored or screened from view when not in use. G. Fences. Fences, including trellises, are allowed in required yards subject to the standards governing fence location, maintenance, height and design of Section 11-30-4, Fences and Freestanding Walls. Exception: chain link fence material may be used in the Community Garden.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-11 CONVENIENCE MARKETS

11-31-11: - CONVENIENCE MARKETS Convenience Markets, 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. Maximum Building Size. 5,000 square feet. B. Setbacks. No building or structure shall be located within 20 feet of an interior Lot Line abutting a residential zoning district. C. Litter. One permanent, non-flammable trash receptacle shall be installed in the parking area adjacent to the entrance/exit of the market.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-12 CORRECTIONAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES (CTHF)

11-31-12: - CORRECTIONAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES (CTHF) Correctional Transitional Housing Facility (CTHF), as described in Section 11-86-2, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. Location. 1. Separation from Dissimilar Uses. a. A minimum distance of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. b. A minimum distance of 1,200 feet from any of the following: i. A public or private school building with kindergarten programs or any of grades one (1) through 12, and any recreational area adjacent to such school; and ii. A public park; and iii. Any existing community residence or assisted living facility. 2. Separation from Similar Uses. A minimum distance of 5,280 feet from any other CTHF. B. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. The review of the Council Use Permit shall include a review and determination regarding the following items: 1. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and 2. A finding that a plan of operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations; and 3. A finding that a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and 4. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use is in, or will be brought into, substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines. C. Registration and Renewal. To register with the City, a correctional transitional housing facility requires a council use permit to operate. the applicant must submit to the City an application for a council use permit in accordance with section 11-67, and provide evidence demonstrating compliance with this section. Registration of a correctional transitional housing facility is valid for one (1) year and must be renewed annually on or before the expiration date of the registration. D. General Operations. Correctional transitional housing facilities shall submit an operational plan demonstrating: 1. Compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations including, but not limited to, evidence demonstrating that the building and the proposed site will be brought into substantial conformance with all current city development standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines; 2. Compliance with state laws and regulations; 3. Provisions of on-site supervision, by qualified staff, for all hours during which residents are on the premises; and 4. Security measures that are sufficient to protect the safety of residents and other citizens in the vicinity of the facility. (Ord. No. 5631, § 1, 7-8-21)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-13 LARGE DAY CARE GROUP HOMES

11-31-13: - LARGE DAY CARE GROUP HOMES Large Day Care Group Home, as described in Section 11-86-2, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the Land Use Regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. The location of the home is registered with the Planning Division and evidence of certification by the Arizona Department of Health Services is provided to the City; B. No identification is visible from a public Street by signage, graphics, display, or other visual means; C. The building complies with all applicable building and fire safety regulations; D. A 6-foot-high solid (opaque) fence or wall is provided between all outdoor play areas and adjacent properties, except within the required Front Yard, in which fencing requirements shall comply with in the requirements of Section 11-30-4, Fences and Freestanding Walls; and E. A separation between large day care group homes of 600 feet or by the presence of significant intervening physical features between an existing large day care group home and the proposed large day care group home, such as arterial Streets, canals, parks, or similar buffering features or developments.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-14 COMMUNITY RESIDENCES

11-31-14: - COMMUNITY RESIDENCES A community residence (family and transitional) shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. General Requirements. 1. Spacing Requirements. A minimum distance of 1,200 feet from the closest existing community residence, assisted living home, or Assisted Living Center, as measured under Section 11-2-3(D), unless separated by a significant intervening natural or manmade feature such as, but not limited to, a canal, municipal open space of at least ten (10) acres (e.g., park, golf course, etc.), a railroad, or a highway, that is approved by the Zoning Administrator. 2. Occupancy. Five (5) up to a maximum of ten (10) individuals (not including staff). 3. Licensure and Certification. A community residence must obtain one (1) or more of the following: (a) License or certification from the State of Arizona required to operate the proposed community residence; or (b) Certification by the Arizona Recovery Housing Association if not required to be licensed by the State of Arizona; or (c) A "Permanent" Oxford House Charter. B. Community Residences Requiring a Conditional Use Permit. In certain zoning districts community residences are not allowed by right but require the approval of a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit shall be granted only if the governing body finds that the applicant has demonstrated that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The proposed use will be compatible with the residential uses allowed as of right in the zoning district; 2. The proposed use in combination with any existing community residences, assisted living homes, and Assisted Living Centers will not result in a clustering of such uses or alter the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood by creating or intensifying an institutional atmosphere; and 3. The proposed use will not interfere with normalization and community integration of the residents of any existing community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers, and that the presence of other existing community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers will not interfere with normalization and community integration of the residents of the proposed use; 4. The applicant has submitted a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form that includes: (a) A description of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses; (b) The name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; (c) Complaint response procedures including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up procedures; and (d) The proposed use complies with all other development standards in this Chapter. C. Registration, Renewal, and Revocation. A community residence must register with the City and renew its registration as set forth below: 1. Registration Process for Community Residences That Do Not Require a Conditional Use Permit. An applicant for a community residence that does not require a conditional use permit to operate and is not requesting a reasonable accommodation under Section 11-31-14(D), must register with the City by submitting the City's registration application according to Chapter 67, Common Procedures. If the use complies with all City requirements, the applicant will receive provisional registration approval from the planning division. To obtain final registration, the applicant must provide evidence of the required license or certification within 120 days from the date the provisional registration was approved. 2. Registration Process For a Community Residence That Requires a Conditional Use Permit or is Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation. A community residence that requires a conditional use permit to operate or that requests a reasonable accommodation to the standards in Section 11-31-14(a), must register with the city by submitting the City's application for a conditional use permit according to Chapter 67, Common Procedures, and by providing evidence of compliance with all City requirements. The request will be reviewed by the applicable governing body. approval of the conditional use permit grants the applicant provisional registration. To obtain final registration, the applicant must provide evidence of the required license or certification within 120 days from the date the provisional registration was approved; except registration for a community residence that is granted a reasonable accommodation to the license and certification requirement is considered final and no other action is required. 3. Registration Renewal. Registration of a community residence is valid for one (1) year and must be renewed annually on or before the expiration date of the registration. To renew a registration, the operator of a community residence shall submit to City an application for renewal and evidence of a current state license, certification or Oxford House Charter. 4. Revocation. The registration and conditional use permit obtained by a community residence may be revoked as set forth in this section: (a) Facilities Without a Conditional Use Permit. In the event the license, certification or Oxford House Charter for a community residence is denied or revoked, the City of Mesa registration will automatically terminate after 15 calendar days of the date of the City's written notification to the applicant; and the community residence must cease operation 45 calendar days from the date of the City's written notification. (b) Facilities With a Conditional Use Permit. A community residence that requires a conditional use permit to operate or that has applied for or received a special use permit for a reasonable accommodation and whose license, certification, or oxford house charter required in Section 11-31-14(a)(3) is denied or revoked, the City of Mesa registration shall automatically terminate, and the conditional use permit is subject to the revocation process in Chapter 70. If the conditional use permit is revoked, the community residence must cease operation within 45 calendar days from the date the conditional use permit is revoked. D. Reasonable Accommodation. A community residence that does not meet the spacing, occupancy or licensure requirements may request a reasonable accommodation through the special use permit process. The accommodation being sought must be reasonable and necessary to afford individual(s) with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing that is the subject of the request. The process to apply for a special use permit are provided in Chapter 67, Common Procedures, except a citizen participation plan and report is not required. 1. Accommodation to Spacing Requirements. A special use permit to the spacing requirements shall be granted only if the governing body finds that the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed use meets all of the following criteria: (a) The proposed use will not interfere with the community integration of the residents of any existing community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers, or their ability to interact with neighbors without disabilities; and the presence of other community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers will not interfere with the community integration and interaction of the residents of the proposed use; (b) The proposed use in combination with any existing community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers will not alter the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood by creating or intensifying an institutional atmosphere or by creating or intensifying a de facto social service district by clustering or concentrating community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers; and (c) The proposed use complies with all other development standards in this Chapter. 2. Accommodation to Licensure Requirements. When the state, Arizona Recovery Housing Association or Oxford House does not offer a license, certification, or charter for the type of community residence and the population it will serve, the community residence may request a special use permit. the special use permit shall be granted only if the governing body finds that the applicant has demonstrated that all of the following criteria are met: (a) The proposed use will operate in a manner effectively similar to a licensed or certified community residence; (b) Staff will be adequately trained under standards typically required by the state or Oxford House for a community residence; (c) The proposed use will have operating rules and practices that will protect residents from abuse, exploitation, fraud, theft, insufficient support, use of illegal drugs or alcohol, and misuse of prescription medications; (d) The proposed use will emulate a family and will operate to achieve community integration; and (e) The proposed use otherwise complies with all other development standards in this Chapter. 3. Accommodation to Occupancy Limits. A community residence that wants to house more than ten (10) people may request a special use permit. A special use permit shall be granted only if the governing body finds that the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed community residence meets all of the following criteria: (a) The number of residents over ten (10) is needed for therapeutic viability of the proposed community residence; (b) The number of residents in the proposed community residence will emulate and operate as a family rather than a boarding house, skilled nursing facility, short-term rental, treatment center, social service facility or other nonresidential uses; and will not interfere with the community integration of the occupants of any existing community residences, assisted living homes, or Assisted Living Centers; (c) The primary function of the proposed community residence is residential where any treatment is merely incidental to the residential use of the property; (d) The proposed community residence has sufficient parking for the requested number of occupants so as not to impact the adjacent properties; and (e) The proposed use complies with all other standards in this Chapter. (Ord. No. 5632, § 7, 7-8-21; Ord. No. 5858, § 3, 7-1-24)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-15 HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

11-31-15: - HOSPITALS AND CLINICS Hospitals and Clinics, as described in Section 11-86-3 shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. Patient Entrances: Patient entrances shall: 1. Be clearly distinctive from the remainder of the building, and be readily visible from the public Street; 2. Be identified by directional signage in conformance with requirements of Article 5; 3. Include an extended foundation base to provide a patient drop-off area of a minimum 900 sq. ft., extending a minimum 20-feet measured perpendicular from the patient entrance door "See FIGURE 11-31-15.A & 11-31-15.B"; and 4. Pedestrian connections within parking areas, to other buildings on site, and to the public Street and transit shall follow the requirements of Section 11-30-8, Pedestrian Connections and Section 11-32-4(G)3, Pedestrian Access. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-15.A: HOSPITALS AND CLINICS [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-15.B: PATIENT ENTRANCES B. Emergency Room Access. Emergency room access shall be separate and distinct from the patient entrance(s), with directional signage in conformance with the requirements of Article 5. Vehicle access drives leading to the Emergency Room shall be direct from the Street and separated from parking lanes and spaces by intervening buildings, extruded curbs and landscape islands. "See FIGURE 11-31-15.C and 11-31-15.D" [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-15.C.1: EMERGENCY ROOM ACCESS [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-15.D: EMERGENCY ROOM ACCESS C. Storage of Liquid Chemicals and Bulk Materials. Liquid oxygen and other similar materials stored outdoors and in bulk shall be screened from ground-level view by the building, screen wall, or screen walls in combination with landscape materials. If landscape materials are used, the mature height of the plant according to ANA standards may be taken into consideration, provided the size of the tree at planting is a minimum of 36-inch box. D. Heliports. "See Figure 11-31-15.A" Heliports associated with a hospital are permitted, and shall be located in a manner to minimize noise impacts on abutting residential uses, according to the following preferences: 1. First Preference: Ground on side of building opposite any abutting residential areas. 2. Second Preference: Roof level of building less than the highest point on side of building away from residential areas. 3. Third Preference: Roof at top of building.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-16 LARGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

11-31-16: - LARGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Large Commercial Development, 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. Chapter 6 Standards Apply. In addition to the requirements below, Large Commercial Development shall comply with all requirements of Section 11-6-3 (Development Standards) and Section 11-6-4 (Site Planning and Design Standards). B. Customer Entrances. All building entries designed for general public and customer access to the building shall be clearly distinguishable from the remainder of the building and incorporate one (1) or more of the following design elements: 1. The façade shall be articulated at least 10 feet horizontally and four (4) feet vertically for the full height of the entry feature; 2. The entryway shall contain a minimum 75% glazing; 3. The entryway shall be defined by a distinct change in building material; 4. The entryway shall include a distinct change in roof form (e.g., curvilinear versus flat parapet, tower feature, angled versus flat, etc.); or 5. Other architectural features as approved by the Planning Director. C. Entryway Monumentation Feature. Each large commercial development shall provide at least one (1) entryway monumentation feature at a primary driveway serving an arterial or collector street. The entryway monumentation feature shall consist of: 1. A landscaped median measuring at least seven (7) feet in width; 2. A landscaped roundabout; 3. An architectural gateway (e.g., paired columns with overhead element); or 4. Other feature(s) approved by the Planning Director. D. Entryway Plazas. An entryway plaza shall be provided at the entry to each anchor tenant building. 1. Minimum size. The entryway plaza shall have a minimum area of 900 square feet and extend at least 20 feet, perpendicular from the public entrance. 2. Design Elements. The entryway plaza shall include decorative paving, seating areas, raised planters, or trees. E. Open Space. Open space shall be provided as follows: 1. Minimum area. a. Five (5) square feet per 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for open space. b. Each area designated as open space shall be no less than 200 square feet in area. c. Required sidewalks shall not be included in the open space calculation. 2. Location. a. Required open space shall be visible from a public street, or from on-site areas normally frequented by customers. b. Required open space shall be accessible during business hours. c. Entryway plazas and areas designated for customers to wait for rideshare services may be combined with required open space. 3. Shade. a. Required. At least 50% of the required open space shall be shaded by trees, shade structures, or other permanent elements integrated into the site design. b. Measuring Shade. Shade coverage shall be measured at 3:00 p.m. on the summer solstice and verified through a shadow study. For the purpose of shade calculations, tree canopies shall be evaluated based on their projected growth five (5) years after planting. 4. Amenities. Required open space shall include amenities, in addition to required shade elements. amenities may include seating areas; water and cooling features (e.g., drinking fountains, splash pads, etc.); play, fitness, and recreation equipment; mobility stations (e.g., bike repair station, micromobility docks, wayfinding kiosks/maps); pop-up/activation space (e.g. performance stage, stubs outs for electric, water, etc.); public art; or other amenities as determined by the Planning Director to provide equivalent functional or recreational value. F. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. When a Council Use Permit is required, City Council shall find the project complies with all of the following: 1. The project complies with the General Plan and any other applicable Plans and/or policies. 2. A Plan of Operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations. 3. A "Good Neighbor Policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, including sound attenuation, lighting control measures, and vehicular access and traffic control. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to: a. The name and telephone number of the position, manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; b. Complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and c. Litter control measures. 4. Evidence that the building or site is in, or will be brought into substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and project-specific design guidelines. 5. Evidence that the project is designed to: a. Provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and b. Minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells, and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites. (Ord. No. 5544, § 10, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 5928, § 21, 2-3-25; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-17 LIVE/WORK UNITS

11-31-17: - LIVE/WORK UNITS Live-Work Units, 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. Establishment. Live/Work Units may be established through new construction or through the conversion of existing commercial or industrial buildings that were designed, constructed and received an occupancy permit for such non-residential uses. See Figure 11-31-17.A. B. Allowable Uses. Work activities in Live/Work Units are limited to uses as permitted in the base zoning district in which the Live/Work Units are located. C. Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit Prohibited. No portion of a Live/Work Unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living on the premises, or as a residential space for a person or persons not working on the premises. D. Floor Area Distribution. At least 30 percent of the net floor area of a Live/Work Unit must be designated for work activities. An applicant shall submit a floor plan of all proposed units to the Planning Division to demonstrate compliance with this regulation. E. Outdoor Living Area. Common or private on-site open space shall be provided for the use of occupants at a rate of at least 150 square feet per Live/Work Unit. This space may be attached to individual units or located on the roof or adjoining the building in a Rear Yard. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-17.A: LIVE/WORK

Mesa City Code § 11-31-18 DRIVE-THRU AND PICK-UP WINDOW FACILITIES

11-31-18: - DRIVE-THRU AND PICK-UP WINDOW FACILITIES Drive-thru Facilities, Pick-up Window Facilities, and Drive-up ATM/Teller Windows 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. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to mitigate potential impacts of Drive-thru Facilities, Pick-up Window Facilities, and Drive-up ATM/Teller Windows, including but not limited to, visual, traffic, and noise impacts, and to ensure that these facilities are developed to enhance the city's urban form. B. General Requirements. 1. A drive-thru lane, pick-up lane, or drive lane serving a Drive-up ATM/Teller Window must be physically separated from non-drive-thru traffic areas or nonpick-up traffic areas with a minimum five (5) foot wide raised landscape median. See Figure 11-31-18.A. 2. A minimum two (2) foot wide foundation base must be provided along any exterior building wall that is adjacent to a drive-thru lane, pick-up lane, or drive lane serving a Drive-up ATM/Teller Window. See Figure 11-31-18.A. 3. Awnings or architecturally integrated weather protection structures must be provided over drive-thru windows and pick-up windows. Such awning or weather protection structure must be architecturally integrated in proportion, color, material, and texture to the building it serves. C. Onsite Circulation and Stacking Study. 1. An Onsite Circulation and Stacking Study is required with every application for a new Drive-thru Facility. 2. Pick-up Window Facilities and Drive-up ATM/Teller Windows are exempt from this requirement. 3. The Onsite Circulation and Stacking Study shall include the following: a. Description of onsite operations including: i. Business hours of operation. ii. The method by which a customer order is placed and processed. iii. Peak demand hours. iv. The time required to serve a typical customer. v. A description of how sound from external operations will be attenuated from neighboring properties. b. Description of onsite traffic activity, including: i. Arrival rates of customers. ii. Anticipated vehicular stacking required. iii. An onsite circulation plan showing points of entry to the site, stacking locations and distances, and anticipated patterns of onsite circulation. iv. A mitigation plan describing how backup stacking will be addressed so that vehicles are not blocking internal drives or backing up onto roadways. v. An evaluation of uses within 1,200 feet of the proposed development identifying cumulative traffic impacts and mitigation efforts to ensure that vehicles are not blocking internal drives or backing up onto roadways. c. Other information deemed necessary by the Planning Director or their designee to review the proposal including additional information to determine whether the proposal has appropriate traffic circulation, and stacking. D. Stacking Requirements. 1. Drive-thru Facilities and Pick-Up Window Facilities. Drive-thru Facilities and Pick-up Window Facilities must conform to the following stacking requirements: A minimum 50-foot-long distance must be provided between the entrance of a drive-thru lane or pick-up lane and a Street access driveway or cross access drive aisle. Distance measured from the entrance of the drive-thru lane or pick-up lane to the right-of-way, property line or edge of Street access driveway or cross access drive aisle. See Figure 11-31-18.A. 2. Additional Drive-thru Facility Requirements. In addition to the stacking requirement in Subsection (1) above, Drive-thru Facilities must conform to the following stacking requirements: a. A minimum 100-foot-long stacking distance must be provided between the drive-thru window and order-placing speaker. Distance measured from the leading edge of the drive-thru window along the centerline of the drive-thru lane to the far edge of the order placing speaker. See Figure 11- 31-18.A. b. A minimum 40-foot-long stacking distance must be provided between the order-placing box and the entry to a drive-thru lane. Distance measured from the leading edge of the order-placing box along the centerline of the drive-thru lane to the entrance of the drive-thru lane. See Figure 11-31-18.A. 3. Additional Pick-up Window Facility Requirements. In addition to the stacking requirements in Subsection (1) above, Pick-up Window Facilities must conform to the following stacking requirements: A minimum 100-foot-long stacking distance must be provided between the pick-up window and the entrance of the pick-up lane. Distance measured from the leading edge of the pick-up window along the centerline of the pick-up lane to the entrance of the pick-up lane. 4. Drive-Up ATM/Teller Window Requirements. A minimum 40-foot-long stacking distance must be provided for each Drive-up ATM/Teller Window. Distance measured from the leading edge of the ATM/Teller window along the centerline of the stacking lane to the entry of the stacking area. 5. Modifications to Stacking Requirements. Modifications to the stacking requirements found in this Section may be approved through the Development Plan Review process if the Planning Director or their designee determines, based on the Onsite Circulation and Stacking Study, that the proposed modifications to the stacking requirements are sufficient to meet the demands of the development, including the traffic circulation, and stacking demands. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-18.A DRIVE-THRU AND PICK-UP FACILITIES E. Screening/Buffering Requirements. Drive-thru Facilities, Pick-up Window Facilities, and Drive-up ATM/Teller Windows shall conform to the following Screening requirements: 1. A drive-thru lane or pick-up lane is not permitted to be located parallel to arterial roadways. Where physical site conditions prevent a non-parallel configuration, the drive-thru lane or pick up lane must conform to the required Landscaping per Table 11-33-3.A.4 and provide either: a. A 40-inch-high screen wall adjacent to the arterial roadway that extends the entire length of the drive-thru lane or pick-up lane, along with two (2) additional trees per 25 feet of linear Street frontage, and two (2) additional shrubs per 25 feet of linear Street frontage; or b. An architecturally integrated awning, canopy, or trellis system that covers and screens the entire drive-thru lane or pick-up lane from the Street, one (1) additional tree per 25 feet of linear Street frontage, and two (2) additional shrubs per 25 feet of linear Street frontage. 2. Separation from Residential Uses and Residential Districts. a. A 100-foot distance must be provided between the drive-thru lane or pickup lane and any residential use or property zoned with a Residential District (i.e., RS, RSL, RM). b. The Planning Director, or their designee, may approve a distance less than 100 feet if a sound study submitted by the applicant demonstrates that the drive-thru noise level at the property line will not exceed 60 dB. c. If the ambient noise level exceeds 60 dB, the noise study must demonstrate that the Drive-thru Facility will not increase the existing noise level. d. Distance shall be measured from the far edge of the drive-thru lane to the property line containing the residential use or property zoned with a Residential District. F. Employee Protection Requirements. Drive-thru Facilities whose operations include employees who take orders outside of the eating establishment must provide a raised two (2) foot wide pedestrian path and an architecturally compatible shade structure along the area in which employees are staged and take orders. (Ord. No. 5544, § 11, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 5813, § 2, 10-16-23; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-19 OUTDOOR EATING AREAS

11-31-19: - OUTDOOR EATING AREAS Outdoor Eating Areas in conjunction with an Eating and Drinking Establishment, 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. Downtown Core and Form Based Code Transect Districts. 1. Location. Within the Downtown Core District (DC) and Form Based Code Transect Districts, an Outdoor Eating Area is permitted only in the following locations: a. Within the buildable area of the lot; or b. Within the right-of-way, on a public sidewalk, provided a minimum six (6) foot wide contiguous portion of the public sidewalk remains unobstructed for pedestrian use. Review and approval of an encroachment permit by the City Engineer is required for any Outdoor Eating Area located on a public sidewalk. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-19.A.1: OUTDOOR EATING ALL OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS B. All other Zoning Districts. 1. Locations. In all other zoning districts in which an outdoor eating area is permitted, an outdoor eating area is permitted only in the following location: a. Within the buildable area of the lot; or b. The outdoor eating area may encroach up to one-half the depth of a Street-side landscape yard and may encroach into the required foundation base area as long as a minimum five (5) foot contiguous pedestrian walkway remains unobstructed for pedestrian use. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-19.A.2: OUTDOOR EATING AREAS C. Outdoor eating area barriers. Barriers are meant to demarcate the section provided for an outdoor eating area, for both temporary and permanent outdoor eating areas. Barriers, such as but not limited to, fencing, decorative planters, or other architectural enclosures of the outdoor eating area, must comply with the following standards. 1. Applicability. Barriers must be provided at the following outdoor eating areas: a. Outdoor eating areas with more than four (4) tables or more than eight (8) seats unless approved through an encroachment permit. b. Outdoor eating areas with alcohol service. 2. Barrier height. An outdoor eating area barrier within the right-of-way or within the required front setback may have a maximum height of 42 inches. 3. Design. Outdoor eating area barriers shall consist of durable, high-quality materials, shall compliment the architecture of the building which they serve, and adhere to any design guidelines established for the area in which the eating and drinking establishment is located. 4. Prohibited barriers. Outdoor eating area barriers may not be constructed with chain link fencing, chicken wire, cyclone fencing, sway ropes, fabric, or canvas. D. Fixtures. Fixtures, such as but not limited to, furniture, awnings, umbrellas, planters, heaters, lighting fixtures, enclosure legs or supports, may be used in conjunction with an outdoor eating area and must comply with the following standards: 1. Location. Fixtures shall not be located or project beyond the outdoor eating area barrier, if present. Fixtures shall not encroach into the pedestrian walkway. 2. Overhead fixtures. Permanent, attached shade structures must be adequately secured and shall comply with the provisions of the Mesa Building Code, Title 4 of the Mesa City Code. 3. Refuse storage area. Trash receptacles and enclosures must comply with Section 11-30-12 and may not be located within the right-of-way unless approved through an encorachment permit. E. Signage. Signs associated with outdoor eating areas must comply with the Mesa Sign Ordinance and may not be located within the right-of-way in accordance with Section 11-45-1: Prohibited Signs. (Ord. No. 5758, § 2, 12-8-22; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-20 OUTDOOR DISPLAY

11-31-20: - OUTDOOR DISPLAY Outdoor display, as described in Chapter 87, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. An outdoor display is permitted only in conjunction with a lawfully established primary business. B. An outdoor display shall only contain goods sold by the primary business. C. Location. An outdoor display shall be located adjacent to the front facade of the primary business. 1. Multi-tenant building. When located outside of a multitenant building, an outdoor display shall not extend beyond the tenant frontage of the primary business. 2. Downtown Core. When located within the Downtown Core (DC) Zoning District, an outdoor display may be located within the right-of-way, on a public Sidewalk, provided a minimum six (6) foot wide contiguous portion of the public Sidewalk remains unobstructed for pedestrian use. 3. An outdoor display may not be located within landscape areas, parking lots, drive-aisles, loading zones, or fire lanes. D. Hours of Operation. Outdoor displays may only operate during the hours of operation of the primary business. All structures, signs, equipment, and displays associated with an outdoor display must be stored indoors at all times when the primary business is closed to the public, unless the outdoor display is permitted as a permanent location on an approved Development Plan. (Ord. No. 5759, § 3, 12-8-22; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-21 PAWN SHOPS

11-31-21: - PAWN SHOPS Pawn Shops, 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. License required. A pawn broker license issued pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 7 of the Mesa City Code is required, or evidence of current and/or future compliance with all requirements of Mesa City Code Title 5, Chapter 7 pertaining to the issuance of a pawn broker's license. B. Location. 1. Minimum distance from another pawn shop: 1,200 feet. Minimum distance from a public or private school: 1,200 feet. 2. Exceptions to the 1,200 foot separation requirement may be approved by the City Council upon a finding that there are significant intervening physical features, such as arterial Street, canals, parks, or similar buffering features or developments, between a proposed pawn shop and an existing pawn shop or Public or Private School. C. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. The review of the Council Use Permit shall include a review and determination regarding the following items: 1. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and 2. A finding that a plan of operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations; and 3. A finding that a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and 4. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use is in, or will be brought into, substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines. 5. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use shall adequately provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and existing or proposed improvements to the site shall minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-22 PLACES OF WORSHIP

11-31-22: - 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)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-23 RECYCLING COLLECTION AND PROCESSING FACILITIES

11-31-23: - RECYCLING COLLECTION AND PROCESSING FACILITIES A. Recycling Collection Facilities, as described in Section 11-86-5 shall be located pursuant to the requirements of Article 2, and developed and operated in compliance with the following standards: 1. Location. The facility must be established in conjunction with an existing commercial use or community service facility and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation. 2. Minimum Distance from an R (RS, RSL or RM) Zones shall be 100 feet. 3. Maximum Size: a. Small Indoor Collection Facility shall occupy no more than 1000 square feet of space. b. Reverse Vending Machines shall occupy no more than 350 square feet of space 4. Power-Driven Equipment. Power-driven processing equipment, except for reverse vending machines, is not permitted. 5. Storage Container. All recyclable material must be stored in containers. Materials may not be left outside of containers. Containers shall be stored within an enclosed building, when required by the zoning district. For reverse vending machines, such containers shall be stored within the machine. 6. Maintenance. Facilities must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and mobile facilities for which truck or containers are removed at the end of the collection day, must be swept at the end of the collection day. 7. Required Container Information. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of materials that may be deposited; the facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation, and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside of the building or reverse recycling machine. 8. Reduction of Parking. Occupation of parking spaces by a reverse vending facility and by the attendant (if present) may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the site. B. Recycling Processing Facilities shall be located pursuant to the requirements of Article 2, and developed and operated in compliance with the following standards: 1. Operation—Fence, Wall or Enclosed Building Required. All operations and storage, including all equipment used in conducting such use, other than parking, shall be conducted within an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a solid wall or solid fence. 2. Specifications for Walls and Fences. a. All fences and walls shall be of a uniform height, and shall be a minimum of eight feet and shall not exceed 15 feet in height. Where fences or walls exceed a height of 10 feet and are located on street or highway frontages, they shall be set back at least three feet from the lot line. The area between the fence and the lot line shall be fully landscaped according to the specifications described in this section. b. All fences and walls open to view from any street or highway or any area in a residential, agricultural or commercial zone shall be constructed of the following materials: i. Metallic panels, at least .024 inches thick, painted with a "baked on" enamel or similar permanent finish; ii. Masonry; iii. Other materials comparable to the foregoing if approved by the Director. c. Other required fences may be constructed of material other than as specified above. d. All fences and walls shall be constructed in workmanlike manner and shall consist solely of new materials unless the Director approves the substitution of used materials where, in his opinion, such used materials will provide the equivalent in service, appearance and useful life. e. All fences and walls, excluding masonry and approved permanent-finish panels, shall be painted a uniform, neutral color, excluding black, which blends with the surrounding terrain, and improvements shall be maintained in a neat, orderly condition at all times. Such fence or wall shall contain no painted signs or posters except as approved by the Director. f. Modifications, When Authorized. The Director may modify fences or walls not exposed to view from any street or highway or any area in a residential, agricultural or commercial zone: i. Where an adjoining lot is located within a GI zone, and is developed with an automobile dismantling yard, junk and salvage yard, scrap metal processing yard, or other open storage use displaying similar characteristics; or ii. Where substantial fences, walls or buildings on abutting properties serve to enclose such yard as well or better than the required wall or fence. Should the use, fence, wall or building providing justification for such modification be removed, a new wall or fence shall be provided in compliance with this section within six months from the date of such removal. C. Paving of Yards. All areas of the yard open to vehicular passage shall be paved with an asphalt surfacing or an oil and aggregate mixture to prevent emission of dust or tracking of mud onto public rights-of-way; provided, however, the Director may approve other paving materials which provide, in his opinion, the equivalent in service and useful life. D. Storage Limitations. 1. Salvage or junk shall not be placed or allowed to remain outside of the enclosed yard area, but may be stored above the height of the fence or wall, provided such storage is not within 10 feet of an exterior Lot Line. 2. Where the land upon which the yard is located is in a GI zone, and such storage above said fence or wall is not within 500 feet of any different zoning district other than a GI zone, the 10-foot setback shall not apply.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-24 SCHOOLS

11-31-24: - SCHOOLS Schools, as that term is defined in Section 11-86-3 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 schools, including classrooms, dormitories, stadiums, and auditoriums are permitted provided such Accessory Uses are located on the same lot or contiguous lot with the school. B. Building Setback, Building Height, Parking, Landscaping and Screening Standards. Schools shall: 1. Comply with the building setback and building height requirements established by the zoning district for which the School is located; unless modified as a building height exception pursuant to Section 11-30-3; 2. Comply with landscaping and screening requirements as specified for a LC development, pursuant to Section 11-30-9 and Chapter 33; and 3. Comply with all parking requirements specified in Chapter 32. (Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-25 SERVICE STATIONS

11-31-25: - SERVICE STATIONS Service Stations, 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. Location. Maximum number of service stations permitted at an arterial intersection is total of 2. B. Minimum Frontage. 100 feet on each Street. C. Pump Canopy. Pump islands shall be covered by a canopy that matches or complements the design of the main structure. D. Landscaping. Landscaping shall comprise a minimum 10 percent of the site area, exclusive of required setbacks, and include an irrigation system that is permanent, below-grade, and activated by automatic timing controls. E. Fencing. Masonry only. F. Lighting. All exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood, shall be stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. No lens of any lighting fixture may extend below the shielding device. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties. G. Litter. A minimum of 1 permanent, non-flammable trash receptacle shall be installed at each pump island. H. Criteria for Review of Special Use Permit. When a Special Use Permit is required, the approving body shall find that the project conforms to all of the following: 1. The project complies with the General Plan and any other applicable Plans and/or policies. 2. A Plan of Operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations. 3. A "Good Neighbor Policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, including sound attenuation, lighting control measures, and vehicular access and traffic control. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to: a. The name and telephone number of the position, manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; b. Complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and c. Litter control measures. 4. Evidence that the building or site is in, or will be brought into substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and project-specific design guidelines. 5. Evidence that the project is designed to: a. Provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and b. Minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells, and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites. (Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-26 SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES

11-31-26: - SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES Social Service Facilities, as described in Section 11-86-3 shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. Location. Social Service Facilities are not allowed on Main Street, within the designated Town Center Redevelopment Area. B. Minimum Standards. All Social Service Facilities shall provide: adequate and accessible sanitary facilities, including lavatories, rest rooms and refuse containers; sufficient patron seating facilities for dining, whether indoor or outdoor; effective Screening devices such as Landscaping and masonry fences in conjunction with outdoor activity areas; a plan of operation, including but not limited to, patron access requirements, hours of operation, measures used to control potential client congregation on the site during non-operating hours, security measures, litter control, and noise attenuation. Further, evidence of compliance with all Building and Fire Safety regulations and any other measures determined by the City Council to be necessary and appropriate to ensure compatibility of the proposed use or uses with the surrounding area shall be provided with permit applications. C. Applicable Guidelines. All Social Service Facilities are subject to the Social Service Facilities Guidelines adopted by the City. D. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. When required, the review of the Council Use Permit shall include a review and determination regarding the following items: 1. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan, Sub Area Plans and other recognized development plans or policies, including the Social Service Facility Guidelines and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and 2. A finding that a plan of operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations; and 3. A finding that a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and 4. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use is in, or will be brought into, substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-27 SPECIAL EVENTS

11-31-27: - SPECIAL EVENTS A. Special events as defined in Chapter 87 of this Title are permitted in all zoning districts, provided that: 1. The event is licensed in accordance with the provisions of Title 5 of the Mesa City Code; 2. The duration of the event does not exceed the time period specified in the special event license or a maximum of 4 consecutive days, whichever is less; 3. No more than 4 events are conducted on the same premises during the calendar year; 4. The site of the event is adequately served by utilities and sanitary facilities; and 5. The event will not present a safety hazard or public disturbance and will not cause substantial adverse impacts on surrounding properties or land uses by creating excessive noise, glare, heat, dust, odors, or pollutants as determined by the Director and Fire Marshal. B. Special events shall be conducted only on a lot that has an approved dust proof parking surface with permanent driveway access. Decomposed granite or Aggregate Base Course (ABC) gravel surfacing may be substituted for paving subject to approval by the Director and Fire Marshal. C. Facilities, structures, and utilities shall be installed and maintained in conformance with all applicable building, fire, traffic, and zoning regulations. D. The maximums specified in subsections A(2) and (3) of this Section may be exceeded: 1. Outside of the Downtown Events Overlay District. Only as authorized by approval of a Temporary Use Permit or Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 7 of this Ordinance. 2. Within the Downtown Events Overlay District. Without limit to the number of events that may occur in a calendar year. Individual events that exceed the maximum of four (4) days per event shall require a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 7 of this Ordinance. (Ord. No. 5759, § 4, 12-8-22)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-28 ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS, NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOMES

11-31-28: - ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS, NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOMES Assisted living centers and nursing and convalescent homes as defined in Section 11-86-2, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards: A. General Requirements 1. Distance from a Major Intersection. The Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home must be located a minimum distance of 600 feet from the following intersections, as measured in accordance with the rules of measurement in Section 11-2-3(C): a. Highway and arterial Street; b. Highway and collector Street; c. Arterial Street and arterial Street; or d. Arterial Street and collector Street. 2. Separation from Similar Uses. The Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent homes must be separated a minimum distance of 1,200 feet from the closest Assisted Living Center, nursing and convalescent home, or community residence as measured in accordance with Section 11-2-3(C), unless separated by a significant intervening natural or manmade feature, such as a municipal open space of at least ten (10) acres in size (e.g. park, golf course, etc.), a railroad, or a highway, that is approved by the zoning administrator. 3. Licensure. The assisted living facility or nursing and convalescent home must obtain the license the State of Arizona requires to operate the proposed use. A copy of the state issued license must be submitted with the applicant's registration application or within 30 days from the date the license for the proposed use is issued. 4. Registration. The Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home must register with the City as set forth in this section. a. Registration process for Assisted Living Centers and nursing and convalescent homes that do not require a conditional use permit. To register with the City, when the Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home does not require a council use permit to operate, the applicant must submit the City's registration application in accordance with Section 11-67 and provide evidence demonstrating compliance with this section. If the facility complies with all City requirements, the applicant will receive provisional registration approval from the planning division. To obtain final registration, the applicant must provide to City a copy of the state issued license required in Section 11-31-28(a)(3) above within 30 days from the date of issuance. b. Assisted living center and nursing and convalescent homes that require a council use permit. To register with the City, when the Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home requires a council use permit to operate, the applicant must submit the City's application for a council use permit in accordance with Section 11-67 and provide evidence demonstrating compliance with this section. The request for a conditional use permit will be reviewed by the applicable governing body. Approval of the conditional use permit grants the applicant provisional registration approval. To obtain final registration approval, the applicant must provide to City a copy of the state issued license required in Section 11-31-28(a)(3) above within 30 days from the date of issuance. 5. The Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local requirements for the location and operation of the facility. 6. The Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home must provide adequate access for emergency vehicles. B. Council Use Permit Criteria. When a proposed Assisted Living Center or nursing and convalescent home is required to obtain a council use permit, the council use permit will only be granted if the governing body finds that the use conforms to the criteria in Section 11-70-6 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance and all of the following criteria: 1. The proposed use in combination with any existing assisted living facilities, nursing and convalescent homes or group homes for the handicapped will not alter the character of the area by creating or intensifying an institutional atmosphere or by creating or intensifying a de facto social service district by clustering assisted living facilities, nursing and convalescent homes or group homes for the handicapped in a particular area; and 2. The proposed use in combination with other existing assisted living facilities, nursing and convalescent homes, group homes for the handicapped and other land uses that typically generate higher calls for service to the fire department, will not overburden or have an adverse impact on the city's fire department or the fire district where the proposed use will be located; and 3. Whether the location and operational characteristics of the proposed use will have an adverse impact on vehicular traffic and other public facilities and services. (Ord. No. 5592, § 5, 12-1-20; Ord. No. 5632, § 3, 7-8-21)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-29 TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS

11-31-29: - TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS A. Stadiums, performing arts centers, competitive aquatics facilities, and similar public event facilities, with a required parking count of at least 300 spaces, are permitted to utilize temporary or overflow parking lots in DB-1, DB-2 and DC districts, subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit, in accordance with Article 7 of this Ordinance. B. A Special Use Permit may be approved for a Temporary Parking Lot that: 1. Has an approved dust-proofed surface; 2. Is screened from an adjacent residential use by an opaque fence or similar feature at least 6 feet in height; 3. Has lighting that is fully screened to prevent light spillover onto adjacent properties, if lighting is provided on the temporary parking lot; 4. Is located within 1,200 feet of the public facility being served. The 1,200 feet shall be measured directly from the nearest edge of the property lines between the proposed temporary parking lot and the public event facility; 5. Is in conformance with City Council policies; and 6. Is compatible with, and not detrimental to, adjacent properties or the neighborhood in general. C. Conditions of approval may be stipulated by the Zoning Administrator or Board of Adjustment to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-30 TEMPORARY USES

11-31-30: - TEMPORARY USES A. Temporary outdoor sales. Temporary outdoor sales, as described in Section 11-86-9, requires approval of a Temporary Use Permit in compliance with Section 11-70-4 and must be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use requirements in Article 2 and subject to the requirements in this section. 1. Placement in the Downtown Core and Form Based Code Transect Districts. Temporary outdoor sales, including associated temporary displays and structures, may occur within the right-of-way, on a public Sidewalk, provided a minimum six (6) foot wide contiguous portion of the public Sidewalk remains unobstructed for pedestrian use. 2. Placement in all other Zoning Districts. Temporary outdoor sales, including associated temporary displays and structures, may not occur within or encroach into driveways, landscape areas, parking spaces required for the primary use, within right-of-way, or within 25 feet of a Street. 3. Temporary structures. A temporary structure such as a tent, pop-up, umbrella or covering, measuring over 400 square feet requires the issuance of a building permit and approval by the Fire Marshal. 4. Signs. All signs associated with a temporary outdoor sale must comply with Title 11, Article 5: Sign Ordinance and must be removed upon cessation of the temporary use or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs first. 5. Hours of operation. A temporary outdoor sale may only operate between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. all temporary structures, signs, equipment, and display of merchandise associated with the temporary outdoor sale must be removed from the site or otherwise stored in enclosed buildings at all times when the temporary outdoor sale is closed to the public. 6. Discontinuance of use. All temporary structures, equipment, temporary signs, and display of merchandise associated with the temporary outdoor sale must be removed from the site upon cessation of the temporary use or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs first. 7. Site restoration. The site must be restored to the same condition it was prior to commencement of the temporary outdoor sale, including but not limited to, the removal of all debris, litter, and other evidence of the temporary outdoor sale, within 72 hours of cessation of the temporary outdoor sale or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs first. B. Temporary outdoor entertainment. Temporary outdoor entertainment, as described in Section 11-86-9, requires approval of a Temporary Use Permit in compliance with Section 11-70-4 and must be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use requirements in Article 2 and subject to the requirements in this section. 1. Placement. a. Minimum lot area. A temporary outdoor entertainment may only be located on a site that is a minimum of five (5) acres in size. b. Setback from residential uses. All areas, structures, and operational items associated with a temporary outdoor entertainment, such as but not limited to, parking areas, storage areas and structures, stands, stages, tents, restroom facilities, trash receptacles and enclosures, and lighting, must be located at least 250 feet from all residential uses except for residential uses which are a part of an approved mixed-use development. 2. Duration. A temporary outdoor entertainment is permitted to operate for up to twenty-one (21) consecutive days. An additional three (3) days is allowed before and after the event for set-up and take-down. 3. Hours of operation. A temporary outdoor entertainment may only operate between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 4. Signs. All signs associated with a temporary outdoor entertainment must comply with Title 11, Article 5: Sign Ordinance and must be removed upon cessation of the temporary use or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs first. 5. Site restoration. The site must be restored to the same condition it was prior to commencement of the temporary outdoor entertainment, including but not limited to, the removal of all debris, litter, and other evidence of the temporary outdoor entertainment, within 72 hours of cessation of the temporary outdoor entertainment or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs first. (Ord. No. 5759, § 5, 12-8-22)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-31 RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

11-31-31: - RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS A. Residential uses are permitted in the NC, LC, GC, and MX Districts as provided in Section 11-6-2, if located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards: 1. Commercial Floor Area Requirements. a. Projects with only single-Story buildings. A project that contains only single-Story (1-Story) buildings may include residential if a minimum of 60 percent of the gross floor area (GFA) of all the buildings for the project is reserved for commercial uses. b. Projects with multiple-Story buildings or a mixture of single-Story (1-Story) and multiple-Story buildings. A project that contains multiple-Story buildings or a mixture of single-Story and multiple-Story buildings may include residential if: i. A minimum of 60 percent of the gross floor area (GFA) of all the buildings for the project is reserved for commercial uses; and ii. A minimum of 65 percent of the ground floor of each multi-Story building is reserved for commercial uses. 2. Maximum Density. Maximum residential density shall be no more than 15 Dwelling Units per acre in the NC district, and no more than 25 Dwelling Units per acre in the LC and GC districts. B. Live-work units are permitted in the NC, LC and GC districts, subject to approval of a Special Use Permit. A maximum of one (1) live-work unit is permitted per parcel. C. Caretakers' residences are permitted in the NC, LC, GC, and OC districts, subject to approval of a Special Use Permit. A maximum of one (1) caretakers' residence is permitted per parcel. D. Projects that comply with the residential density maximums specified in Table 11-6-3.A, and the commercial floor area requirements in Section 11-31-31(A)(1) above require Development Plan Review, as described in Chapter 69. E. Modifications to Development Standards. 1. Maximum Density. Projects that exceed the residential density maximums specified in Section 11-31-31(A)(2) above require approval of a Council Use Permit (even if the development complies with the commercial floor area requirements in Section 11-31-31(A)(1)). 2. Commercial Floor Area Requirements. Modification to the commercial floor area requirements in Section 11-31-31(A)(1) above require approval of a council use permit. F. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. When required, the review of the Council Use Permit shall include a review and determination regarding the following items: 1. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan, Sub-Area Plans and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and 2. A finding that a plan of operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations; and 3. A finding that a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses; including measures to assure that commercial activity will remain as a viable activity on this site; and 4. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use is in, or will be brought into, substantial conformance with all current City development standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines; and 5. The overall project conforms to the intent and character of the zoning district and is part of a well integrated mixed-use project. (Ord. No. 5593, § 9, 12-1-20; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-32 SUPERIOR DESIGN

11-31-32: - SUPERIOR DESIGN For a project to reflect Superior Design it will incorporate all of the following elements: A. Holistic Approach to Project Design. Varied, high-quality, regionally-appropriate building materials, used in distinctive building forms, building massing and detailing that result in a note-worthy example of holistic site design, architecture, Landscaping and signage; and B. Responsive Approach to Site and Sub-Area Context. Architectural and landscape architecture details and features that reflect the character defined in Sub-Area Plans or the General Plan's placetype urban design characteristics, that are harmonious with adjacent development patterns, integrate with the physical conditions of the immediate site, and create a unique sense of place; and C. Sustainable Design. Site design, architecture and Landscaping features that address the local climate to reduce summer sun penetration and provide summer sun shade protection for pedestrians, promote energy and water conservation, promote the preservation or creation of open space, provide for and encourage the use of multiple modes of transportation, utilize existing infrastructure, and create the opportunity for social interaction; and D. Exceeds Standards. Provision of details and features that exceed the criteria and standards specified in Sections 11-5-3, 11-5-5, 11-6-43, 11-6-4 (AS applicable), 11-7-3, 11-8-5, 11-8-6 and Chapters 30 through 34, where applicable; and E. Great Public Spaces. Details and features that create attractive, comfortable environments for pedestrians; ensure safe, useful and well integrated open or public spaces; and include high quality amenities. (Ord. No. 5544, § 12, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 5928, § 22, 2-3-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-33 HOME OCCUPATIONS

11-31-33: - HOME OCCUPATIONS Home Occupations, as described in Chapter 87, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the Land Use Regulations in Article 2, and the following standards: A. In all Residential, Commercial, Mixed-use, and Downtown Districts, the following standards apply. Noncompliance with any provision of this section is a violation of this ordinance. 1. Non-resident employees are prohibited from working at a Home Occupation site unless, the property is zoned AG, RS-90, or RS-43 and approved by a Special Use Permit as required by Subsection (B) below. 2. Exterior storage and exterior display of materials, goods, and equipment is prohibited at a Home Occupation site. 3. A Home Occupation site may not be used for day-long or long-term parking of vehicles associated with or used by non-resident employees or clients, whether for personal or business use. 4. Any short-term parking needed for employees or clients shall be located either on the Home Occupation site or on the street immediately in front of the residence. 5. There shall be no exterior indication of a nonresidential use at a Home Occupation site, except that one (1) non-illuminated, static sign, no larger than three (3) square feet in area, either attached to the building or placed in a window, is allowed. B. In the AG, RS-90 and RS-43 Districts, approval of a Special Use Permit is required to permit the following: 1. Up to two (2) non-resident employees. 2. One (1) additional on-site, independently accessed parking space for each non-resident employee. The parking space(s) shall be located on a dust-proof surface, and shall be in addition to the required minimum parking for the residence. (Ord. No. 5950, § 3, 7-8-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-34 MARIJUANA FACILITIES

11-31-34: - MARIJUANA FACILITIES Medical marijuana dispensaries, dual licensee facilities, marijuana cultivation facilities, and marijuana infusion facilities, each as defined in the zoning ordinance, are permitted subject to the regulations in this section. Recreational marijuana establishments are only permitted when operated as a dual licensee facility. A. General Requirements. A medical marijuana dispensary, dual licensee facility, marijuana cultivation facility, and marijuana infusion facility is permitted only in the LI and GI districts, provided that evidence has been demonstrated of compliance with all of the following: 1. Spacing requirements for medical marijuana dispensaries and dual licensee facilities. Each medical marijuana dispensary and each dual licensee facility shall be separated from the following uses as follows: (a) A minimum distance of 5,280 feet from the nearest registered medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility, including any medical marijuana dispensary, dual licensee facility or marijuana establishment located in neighboring jurisdictions, except as provided in Subsections 11-31-34(A)(1)(a)(i) and 11-31-34(A)(1)(a)(iii). (i) Qualified Marijuana Facility. An existing marijuana facility may be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from the nearest registered medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility if the existing marijuana facility is: 1. Located on or relocates to a large industrial development; 2. Setback from a major roadway by at least 300 feet; and 3. Separated from the nearest registered medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility by the major roadway. (ii) The distance in Subsection 11-31-34(A)(1)(a)(i) is measured from the support wall, post or column of the existing marijuana facility along the Street to the nearest support wall, post or column of the nearest registered medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility. (iii) Relocation Eligible Marijuana Facility. A relocation eligible marijuana facility is permitted a one-time relocation if the new location compared to the location on the effective date of Ordinance No. 5845 results in greater separation and setbacks (an increase in distance) between: (1) the relocation eligible marijuana facility and the nearest qualified marijuana facility, (2) the relocation eligible marijuana facility and the nearest right-of-way, and (3) the relocation eligible marijuana facility and the nearest intersection of public Streets. Other than the exception stated in the prior sentence, the relocation eligible marijuana facility must comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance. (iv) The following definitions apply to Subsection 11-31-34(A)(1)(a): "Existing Marijuana Facility" means a medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility that prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 5845 had registered with the City and was operating within the corporate boundaries of the City as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy issued by the City. "Large Industrial Development" means a single Parcel of Land zoned LI or GI that is at least 80-acres in size, or a Parcel of Land zoned LI or GI that in combination with adjoining parcels of land zoned LI or GI that are not separated by a right-of-way dedicated to the City are collectively at least 80-acres in size. "Major Roadway" means a highway, six lane arterial roadway, or a roadway identified as a future six lane arterial in the Mesa 2040 Transportation Plan, as may be amended from time to time. "Qualified Marijuana Facility" means an existing marijuana facility that meets the requirements for the exception to the minimum distance in Subsection 11-31-34(A)(1)(a)(i). "Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary or Dual Licensee Facility" means and includes both: (1) a medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility that is registered or had registered with the City and is currently operating within the corporate boundaries of the City as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy issued by the City, and (2) a medical marijuana dispensary, dual licensee facility, or marijuana establishment that is currently operating in a neighboring jurisdiction. "Relocation Eligible Marijuana Facility" means an existing marijuana facility that, on the effective date of Ordinance No. 5845, is located less than 5,280 feet from the nearest qualified marijuana facility. (b) A minimum distance of 2,400 feet from: (i) A community residence; (ii) A correctional transitional housing facility; and (iii) A social service facility. (c) A minimum distance of 1,200 feet from the following land uses, unless separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway (when separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway, the distance is measured from the support wall, post or column of the medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility along the Street to the Lot Line of the subject land use.): (i) A church located in the RS, RM, DR, T3N, T4N, or T5N Districts; (ii) A library; (iii) A school; and (iv) A public park located in the LI or GI districts. (d) A minimum distance of 500 feet from the following land uses, unless separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway (when separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway, the distance is measured from the support wall, post or column of the medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility along the Street to the Lot Line of the subject land use.): (i) A day care center and pre-school; (ii) A public park located in all zoning districts except LI or GI; and (iii) A privately owned open space and recreation area as designated on the applicable plan of development approved by the City that is maintained by a homeowner's association. 2. Spacing Requirements for Marijuana Cultivation and Infusion Facilities. Each marijuana cultivation facility and each marijuana infusion facility shall be separated from the following uses as follows: (a) A minimum distance of 2,400 feet from the nearest medical marijuana dispensary, dual licensee facility, off-site cultivation facility or off-site marijuana infusion facility. This spacing requirement does not apply to a marijuana cultivation facility or marijuana infusion facility and the specific medical marijuana dispensary or dual licensee facility it serves. (b) A minimum distance of 1,200 feet from any of the following land uses, unless separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway (when separated by a canal, railroad track or highway, the distance is measured from the support wall, post or column of the marijuana cultivation or marijuana infusion facility along the Street to the Lot Line of the subject land use.): (i) A church located in the RS, RM, DR, T3N, T4N, or T5N Districts; (ii) A library; (iii) A school; and (iv) A public park located in the LI or GI Districts. (c) A minimum distance of 500 feet from any of the following land uses, unless separated by a canal, railroad track, or highway (when separated by a canal, railroad track or highway, the distance is measured from the support wall, post or column of the marijuana cultivation or marijuana infusion facility along the Street to the Lot Line of the subject land use.): (i) A day care center and pre-school; (ii) A public park located in all zoning districts except LI or GI; and (iii) A privately owned open space and recreation area, as designated on the applicable plan of development approved by the City, that is maintained by a homeowner's association. 3. State Registration and Approval to Operate. Each medical marijuana dispensary and each dual licensee facility must obtain a valid dispensary registration certificate and an approval to operate (ATO) in accordance with state law. 4. City Registration. Each medical marijuana dispensary, dual licensee facility, marijuana cultivation facility, and marijuana infusion facility must register with the planning division in accordance with Chapter 67 and the process set forth in this section. (a) The following information shall be provided to the planning division in order to register with the City: (i) A complete application filed with the office of the planning division. (ii) Name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual, non-profit organization, or business entity operating the facility. If a non-profit organization or business entity registers the facility, contact information for the individual responsible for managing the facility shall also be provided. (iii) A written narrative describing how the location and the proposed improvements comply with the requirements of this Ordinance including but not limited to the spacing requirements. (iv) If applicable, the name(s) and location(s) of any off-site Marijuana Cultivation Facility or Marijuana Infusion Facility, or both, associated with the Marijuana Dispensary or Dual Licensee Facility, and its operations. (v) Written acknowledgement that the marijuana facility has complied with all state security requirements including applicable administrative codes and record keeping. (vi) A Medical Marijuana Dispensary must provide a copy of its current ADHS dispensary registration certificate and ATO. A Dual Licensee Facility must provide a copy of its current ADHS dispensary registration certificate, license, and ATO. (vii) Any other information deemed necessary by the City to process the registration request. (b) Registration Non-Transferable. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary or a Dual Licensee Facility may not transfer or assign its City registration. 5. Registration Renewal. City registration is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval of the City registration and must be renewed annually on or before the expiration date of the registration. To renew the City's registration, a complete application for renewal and evidence of current state registration certificate, license, and ATO, as applicable, must be provided. 6. Revocation. The Zoning Administrator may revoke the City's registration upon finding: (a) The applicant made or provided false or misleading information or statements or both to City staff during the application process; the application contains false or misleading information; or the fees required by the schedule of fees and charges have not been paid; or (b) The required ADHS dispensary registration certificate or ATO is denied or revoked. (c) In the event that a Marijuana Facility's City registration is revoked, the Zoning Administrator will provide written notice to the applicant. The City of Mesa registration will automatically terminate 15 calendar days after written notification was provided to the applicant; and the Marijuana Facility must cease operation 45 calendar days from the date of the City's written notification. B. Development Standards. Each Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Dual Licensee Facility, Marijuana Cultivation Facility, and Marijuana Infusion Facility shall be housed in a permanent building and shall comply with the following development standards: 1. Facility Size. a. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities. The maximum floor area of an individual Medical Marijuana Dispensary or an individual Dual Licensee Facility is 5,000 square feet. b. Marijuana Cultivation Facilities. The maximum floor area of an individual cultivation facility is 25,000 square feet. c. Marijuana Infusion Facilities. The maximum floor area of an individual infusion facility is 10,000 square feet, of which no more than 2,500 square feet shall be used for storage of marijuana related product or marijuana related materials used in the production of product. d. Combined Facilities. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary and a Dual Licensee Facility may operate a Marijuana Cultivation Facility, Marijuana Infusion Facility, or both, at a single location, provided the maximum floor area for each facility does not exceed the maximum floor area specified for each individual facility above. 2. Marijuana Facility Use Restrictions. Marijuana facilities may not include: a. A drive-through window; b. Outdoor seating; c. Outdoor vending machines; or d. Temporary, portable, or self-powered mobile facilities. 3. Hours of Operation. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary and a Dual Licensee Facility shall only be open to the public between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same calendar day. 4. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities shall remain in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations. (Ord. No. 5388, 6-26-17; Ord. No. 5437, 5-7-18; Ord. No. 5633, § 1, 7-8-21; Ord. No. 5845, § 1, 2-5-24; Ord. No. 5947, § 3, 7-1-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-35 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

11-31-35: - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Recreational Vehicle Storage Lots that have been developed as part of a residential neighborhood and historically been used solely to serve the needs of that residential community may be allowed to expand the use in the RS district and provide storage service to people outside of the adjacent neighborhood, subject to approval of a Special Use Permit, in accordance with Chapter 70 of this zoning ordinance. A. The review of the special use permit shall be based upon the following items: 1. The applicant has demonstrated that the storage of Recreational Vehicles has historically taken place on this site, and that the continued use of this lot for open air storage of Recreational Vehicles is consistent with this historical usage. 2. Screening of the storage lot is achieved through either: 1) a combination of a minimum 6-foot high masonry wall and 15-foot wide landscape buffer with trees planted at 20-foot on center; or 2) a minimum 8-foot high, fully grouted masonry wall. 3. The site may be accessed directly from an arterial or collector Street. 4. Landscaping along Street frontages complies with Landscaping requirements for the LC Zoning District where adjacent to arterial Streets, and at minimum substantially complies with LC Zoning District Landscaping requirements where adjacent to Streets not classified as a collector or arterial Street. B. Signs associated with this activity: 1. All signs facing Single Residence land uses shall remain non-illuminated. 2. The maximum area of any individual sign shall be 32 square feet. 3. The maximum height of any detached sign shall be no higher than 8-feet. 4. The number of signs shall not exceed two per Street front in which direct vehicular access to the Storage Lot is available.

Mesa City Code § 11-31-36 DATA CENTERS

11-31-36: - DATA CENTERS A. Applicability. 1. Data Center as an Accessory Use. A Data Center that meets all of the criteria (a through c below) may be considered an accessory use and is not subject to the requirements of this Section 11-31-36. Accessory use criteria: a. The Data Center exclusively serves the enterprise functions of the on-site property owner or tenant. b. The Data Center does not lease data storage or processing services to third parties. c. The Data Center occupies no more than 10% of the total gross floor area of all buildings on the site. 2. Data Center as a Principal Use. Data Center, as defined in Section 11-86-5, is prohibited in every zoning district, except that a Data Center may be permitted in the Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District that is used in combination with the General Industrial (GI) or Heavy Industrial (HI) Base Zoning District only if the Data Center is specifically permitted by the City Council with the approval of the rezoning to the subject PAD Overlay District. Additionally, all Data Centers as a principal use shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the Land Use Regulations in Article 2 and the following standards. B. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to: 1. Promote public health, safety, and general welfare by ensuring that potential adverse impacts from Data Centers and their associated mechanical equipment, including impacts on the availability, capacity, and distribution of utility services, including water, wastewater, gas, and electricity are mitigated; and 2. Minimize the physical, environmental, and visual impacts of Data Centers and their associated mechanical equipment on surrounding areas by promoting high-quality design and ensuring compatibility with adjacent land uses and the community. C. Permitted Zoning Districts. 1. PAD Overlay District Required. A Data Center may be permitted within a PAD Overlay District when applied in combination with the General Industrial (GI) or Heavy Industrial (HI) Base Zoning Districts, but only if specifically authorized by the City Council as part of the PAD Overlay District approval. 2. Data Center as an Accessory Use. A Data Center may be permitted as an accessory use in the Commercial and Employment Zoning Districts without requiring a PAD Overlay District and is not subject to the requirements of this Section 11-31-36. D. Relation to Other Regulations. Where a conflict occurs between the provisions of this Section and any other City Code, ordinance, resolution, or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall control. E. Application Requirements. In addition to the application requirements of Section 11-67-2 and application guides posted on the Development Services website, all development applications for a Data Center shall include all the following: 1. Project Narrative. A project narrative that describes how the Data Center is consistent with the General Plan, any other applicable City plan or policies, and is compatible with surrounding uses. 2. Operational Plan. An operational plan that provides evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations. 3. Good Neighbor Policy. A good neighbor policy describing all the following: a. The measures that will be taken to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses including sound attenuation, lighting control measures, vehicular access and traffic control, and litter control measures. b. Complaint response procedures, including the name and telephone number of the person responsible for the operation of the facility; and procedures for investigation, remedial action, and follow-up. 4. Water Consumption and Thermal Management Report. A water consumption and thermal management report which describes all the following: a. Cooling System. The proposed cooling system for the Data Center and whether the Data Center will be water-cooled or air-cooled. b. Water Usage. i. The estimated amount of total water in acre feet that will be used by the proposed project and associated land use for a calendar year, along with a monthly breakdown of projected water demand for each month within that year. ii. The estimated amount of water in million gallons per day that will be used by the proposed project during a typical 24-hour operational period under normal conditions, including anticipated usage patterns. iii. The estimated amount of water in million gallons per day to be used by the proposed project in a 24-hour period on its highest water consumption day. iv. The estimated highest instantaneous flow rate in million gallons per day that will be used by the project along with the minimum, average, and maximum durations and frequencies of these flow conditions. v. Indicate high consumption operational flexibility. Identify if high water demands can be aligned with the City's low-demand periods. vi. The number of the proposed water meters and the size of each water meter for the proposed project. vii. Proof that the applicant or property owner submitted a complete Sustainable Water Service Application to the City's Water Resources Department. 5. Wastewater Report. Proof that the applicant or property owner submitted a complete Industrial User Survey, or its equivalent under City Code Title 8, Chapter 4 (Sanitary Sewer Regulations) to the City's Water Resources Department. 6. Electric and Natural Gas (Energy) Service Report. If located in the City's service area for electric or natural gas utility services: a. The estimated annual and monthly demand for electric and natural gas utility services. b. An assessment of future energy needs for the proposed project. 7. Initial Sound Study. An initial sound study performed by a third-party acoustical consultant which documents all the following: a. The baseline sound levels on the project site. b. The baseline sound levels measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, or other sensitive uses as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. 8. Citizen Participation. In addition to the Citizen Participation requirements of Section 11-67-3, all the following Citizen Participation measures are required: a. Neighborhood Meeting. i. The applicant shall hold a minimum of two (2) neighborhood meetings with residents to describe the project, including the project design, proposed sound-mitigation, lighting control measures, vehicular access and traffic control, and litter control measures. ii. A representative of the developer or owner with decision-making authority on the design of the Data Center shall attend the neighborhood meetings. b. Neighborhood Meeting Notification. i. Mailed Notice. The applicant shall notify all property owners and homeowners' associations within a half-mile radius of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment. ii. Notice Timeframe. Written notice shall be provided by first class mail a minimum of 15-days prior to each neighborhood meeting. c. Site Posting. i. The applicant shall post a sign on the proposed Data Center site at least 15-days before each neighborhood meeting. ii. The sign shall be located along an arterial street or other high-visibility location as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. iii. The sign shall include all the following content and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director before installation: (1) The applicant name and contact information. (2) A brief description of the Data Center project. (3) The date, time, and location of the neighborhood meeting. (4) The applicant shall remove the sign after the neighborhood meeting(s), but not sooner. F. Development Standards. 1. Modifications and Deviations Not Permitted. The development standards contained within this Section and the development standards contained within Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, when applied to a Data Center, may not be modified through a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay, Bonus Intensity Zone (BIZ) Overlay, Alternative Compliance, or Special Use Permit (SUP), except for the maximum building height specified in Subsection (3) below. 2. Separation from Residential Zoning Districts and Residential Uses. A Data Center and all associated mechanical equipment, including but not limited to battery storage, power generation, cooling, ventilating, or other equipment that supports the Data Center, shall be located at least 400 feet from the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, or other sensitive use as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. 3. Height. The maximum height of a Data Center, including all associated equipment, is 60 feet. 4. Building Placement and Design. In addition to the development standards contained within Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, a Data Center shall adhere to all the following standards: a. Quality Development Design Guidelines. Be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 of the City's Quality Development Design Guidelines. b. Orientation. The Data Center's primary (front) façade shall be oriented towards adjacent arterial roadways and intersections. c. Building Design Based on Sound Study. i. Based on the results of the initial sound study, the Data Center shall be designed and built to incorporate sound mitigation methods sufficient to prevent the sound levels emanating from the Data Center (as determined by a third-party acoustical consultant) from exceeding the ambient noise levels at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, or other sensitive use as determined by the Planning Director that were observed in the baseline study. ii. Design specifications for such sound mitigation shall be provided to the City and incorporated into the building design before building permit approval. 5. Architectural Design. In addition to the requirements of Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, a Data Center shall adhere to all the following standards: a. Quality Development Design Guidelines. Be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 of the City's Quality Development Design Guidelines. b. All Side Architecture. Architectural detailing on façades may vary depending on visibility and orientation. However, all façades that are publicly visible—whether from the street, neighboring properties, or public vantage points—shall have architectural detailing equivalent to the primary façade. c. Multi-planar Façades. In addition to the Site Planning and Design Standards of Chapter 7, a Data Center shall include multi-planar façades every 150 feet which are offset a minimum three (3) feet vertically and horizontally from the main building façade. d. Glazing Requirements. A Data Center building shall incorporate windows or glass panels on a minimum of 40% of the front façade and 15% on all other façades. e. Architectural Features. Architectural features shall be integrated into the design of Data Center buildings to create visual interest and establish a cohesive architectural identity—particularly at entryways and areas of public interface. All buildings shall incorporate at least five (5) of the following architectural features: i. Overhangs. Overhangs shall project a minimum three (3) feet from the building façade. ii. Canopies. Canopies shall extend a minimum four (4) feet from the building façade. iii. Arcades. Arcades shall provide a clear depth of six (6) feet and a minimum height of 10 feet. iv. Window Shrouds. Window shrouds shall project a minimum of six (6) inches around the entire window frame. v. Raised Corniced Parapets Over Primary Entrances. Raised corniced parapets shall extend a minimum of 18 inches above the adjacent roofline and six (6) inches horizontally from the wall. vi. Tower Elements. Tower elements shall be either one (1) story taller than the adjacent massing. vii. Frameless Corner Glass. Each glass wall shall be a minimum eight (8) feet wide, with a seamless corner radius or joint. viii. Flying Roof Forms. Roofs elements shall have a slope of at least 15 degrees and project a minimum four (4) feet beyond the main wall. ix. Murals. Murals shall encompass an area of 50 square feet. x. Decorative Architectural Grilles, Laser-Cut Metal Screens, or Louvres. Decorative architectural grilles, laser-cut metal screens, or louvres shall be a minimum four (4) feet wide or 12 square feet in area. xi. Architectural Lighting. Architectural lighting shall illuminate at least 25% of the primary façade length or highlight a minimum of three (3) distinct architectural components. xii. Other architectural feature approved by the Planning Director. 6. Truck Docks, Loading, and Service Areas. a. Truck docks, loading, and service areas shall not face or be visible from public rights-of-way or residential uses. b. When possible, buildings should be used to screen truck docks, loading, and service areas. c. Where building locations do not offer screening or in the case of phased development plans, truck docks, loading, and service areas shall be fully screened by a solid masonry wall at least eight (8) feet in height. 7. Fences and Freestanding Walls. In addition to the development standards of Section 11-30-4, Data Centers shall adhere to all the following standards: a. Architectural Compatibility. Walls and fences shall be designed to complement the architectural style of the Data Center and surrounding development. b. Articulation. Walls and fences shall be articulated every 40 feet through the use of either of the following: i. A column that is offset a minimum eight (8) inches from the horizontal plane of the wall or fence and extends a minimum eight (8) inches above the main body of the wall or fence. ii. A landscape pocket which is three (3) feet deep by five (5) feet wide. c. Decorative Cap. All wall or fence columns shall have a decorative cap. d. Prohibited Materials. i. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, embedded glass shards, or ultra barrier is prohibited. ii. The use of chain link or electrified fencing may only be used for internal security purposes and shall be fully screened from public view. 8. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to battery storage, power generation, cooling, ventilating, or other equipment that supports the Data Center, shall adhere to all the following standards: a. Screening. Be screened to reduce visual and noise impact using one (1) or more of the following methods: i. Integrated into the building architecture and screened by a wall that appears as a natural extension of the building. ii. With a solid masonry wall at least eight (8) feet in height or tall enough to fully screen the tallest piece of equipment. b. Location. Be located away from primary entrances, public-facing façades, residential uses or zoning districts, private or public roadways, and when possible, at the rear or side of the building. c. Architectural Consistency. i. Screening elements shall be designed as a seamless extension of the Data Center's architecture, avoiding exposed industrial-looking enclosures. ii. Screening elements shall use materials and colors that match the primary Data Center building. 9. Substation Screening. a. Height. i. Substations, whether private or public, shall be screened to a height at least one (1) foot above the tallest piece of ground-mounted equipment. ii. If the required screen wall exceeds 10 feet in height, vertical articulation is permitted, provided that: (1) A line-of-sight study demonstrates that the tallest piece of groundmounted equipment is fully screened from public viewpoints at multiple angles; and (2) The vertical modulation does not exceed 15% of the wall's total height. b. Enclosure Design. Substations, whether private or public, shall be screened using walls, fencing, berming, landscaping, or other alternative methods. i. Screen Walls 10 Feet in Height or Shorter. Substation screen walls that are 10 feet in height or shorter shall comply with the development standards in Section 11-31-16(F)(7) and Section 11-30-4 for Fences and Freestanding Walls, and be designed to match any proposed publicly facing wall within the development. ii. Screen Walls Greater than 10 Feet in Height. Substation screen walls greater than 10 feet in height shall: (1) Consist of a 10-foot solid masonry wall that uses materials and finishes that match any proposed publicly facing wall within the development; and (2) A decorative louvered, slated, or perforated upper screen, no more than 75% opaque, mounted above the masonry wall. 10. Utilities. a. The Data Center shall bear the full cost of undergrounding any adjacent or on-site electrical infrastructure that would otherwise be provided via overhead distribution and/or transmission as deemed necessary by the City of Mesa Development Services Department in its sole discretion and approved by the applicable utility. b. When the Data Center is located within the City's electric or natural gas service territories, the City may require a Data Center to source and transmit its own electric or natural gas commodity to a point of the City's electric or natural gas system as determined in the City's sole discretion. c. The Data Center may be subject to other requirements from the applicable energy utility when located outside of the City's electric or natural gas service territories. G. Operational Requirements. 1. Modifications and Deviations Not Permitted. The operational standards contained within this Section may not be modified through a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay, Bonus Intensity Zone (BIZ) Overlay, Alternative Compliance, Special Use Permit (SUP), Variance or otherwise. 2. Sound Study at Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion Stage. a. Within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion, whichever occurs first, the Data Center operator shall conduct a sound study performed by a third-party acoustical consultant. b. The study shall document noise levels emanating from the Data Center measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, or other sensitive uses as reasonably determined by the Planning Director, during peak routine operation of the Data Center mechanical equipment. 3. Annual Sound Study Required. a. The Data Center operator shall perform an annual sound study during peak routine operation of the Data Center mechanical equipment for five (5) years after completion of the initial post-construction sound study. b. The study shall document noise levels emanating from the Data Center as measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, or other sensitive uses as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. c. The Data Center operator shall provide the results of the sound study to the City within 30 days of the anniversary of the date on which the certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion was issued by the City. 4. Backup Generators. If the Data Center operator intends to use backup power generators on the parcel, the operator shall maintain a public website announcing the times when the generators will be in operation. a. Any routine operation of the backup generators, including for testing purposes, shall be announced on the website at least 24 hours in advance. b. The operator shall also notify the City of Mesa Public Information Office at least 24 hours in advance of a test. c. Unless the generators are supplying backup electrical supply during a power outage or an electric utility demand response event, backup generators may only operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. d. Upon request by City staff, the Data Center operator shall provide the address of the website and QR code where the notices required by this Section are published. e. Any generating systems that are capable of operating in parallel with the City of Mesa's electric utility or in an islanded manner within the City of Mesa's electric utility will be subject to a generator interconnection process and interconnection study. In all instances, the Data Center operator shall be responsible for all interconnection costs and costs of distribution system protection related to the operation of the generating system. (Ord. No. 5957, § 3, 7-8-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-37 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AND BESS FACILITIES

11-31-37: - BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AND BESS FACILITIES All BESS and BESS Facilities shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the Land Use Regulations in Article 2 and the following standards and all requirements related to BESS and BESS Facilities in both Title 4 - Building Regulations and Title 7 - Fire Regulations of the Mesa City Code. A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to identify regulations for the installation and use of BESS and BESS Facilities to: 1. Promote public health, safety, and general welfare of residents and property by ensuring that potential adverse impacts from BESS and BESS Facilities are addressed and mitigated; and 2. Provide specific requirements for siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning of BESS and BESS Facilities; and 3. Minimize the potential physical, environmental, and visual impacts of BESS and BESS Facilities on surrounding areas by ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses and the community. B. Applicability. 1. BESS Facilities - Principal Use. a. A BESS Facility, as defined in Section 11-86-5, that has a nameplate capacity equal to or greater than 5,000 kilowatts (5 megawatt) is a principal use and is prohibited in every zoning district, except that such BESS Facility may be permitted in the Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District that is used in combination with the General Industrial (GI) or Heavy Industrial (HI) Base Zoning District only if such BESS Facility is specifically permitted by the City Council with the approval of the rezoning to the subject PAD Overlay District. b. Additionally, all BESS Facilities as a principal use shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the Land Use Regulations in Article 2 and the standards of this Section 11-31-37. 2. BESS - Accessory Uses. a. A BESS, as defined in Section 11-86-5, that is determined by the Planning Director to be an accessory use is not subject to this Section 11-31-37. b. To be determined an accessory use, a BESS shall, at a minimum, meet all of the following criteria: i. The BESS has a nameplate capacity less than 5,000 kilowatts (5 megawatt). ii. The BESS exclusively serves the enterprise functions of the on-site property owner or tenant. C. Permitted Zoning Districts. 1. Principal Use - PAD Overlay District Required. All BESS Facilities, that are a principal use as defined in Subsection (B)(1) above, are prohibited in every zoning district, except that a BESS Facility as a principal use may be permitted in the Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District that is used in combination with the General Industrial (GI) or Heavy Industrial (HI) Base Zoning District only if the BESS Facility is specifically permitted by the City Council with the approval of the rezoning to the subject PAD Overlay District. 2. Accessory Use - PAD Overlay District Not Required. A BESS, that is an accessory use as defined in Subsection (B)(2) above, may be permitted as an accessory use as set forth in the Land Use Regulations in Article 2 or, for PC Districts, ID Districts, and EO Districts, as set forth in the adopted plan without requiring a PAD Overlay District. D. Relation to Other Regulations. Where a conflict occurs between the provisions of this Section and any other City Code, ordinance, resolution, or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall control. E. Application Requirements. In addition to the application requirements of Section 11-67-2 and application guides posted on the Development Services Department website, all applications for a BESS Facility shall follow all applicable requirements of the Mesa City Code and shall include all of the following: 1. Project Narrative. A project narrative that includes all of the following: a. A description of how the BESS Facility is consistent with the General Plan and any other applicable City plan or policies, and is compatible with surrounding land uses and the community. b. Nameplate capacity. c. All proposed phasing or augmentation plans. 2. Operational Plan. An operational plan that includes all of the following: a. Compliance Statement. A compliance statement that evidences compliance with all applicable zoning, building, and fire safety regulations, and federal, state, and local environmental laws. b. Preliminary Emergency Response Plan. A preliminary emergency response plan describing the procedures for safe shutdown, de-energizing, or isolation of equipment and systems under emergency conditions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injuries, and for safe start-up following cessation of emergency conditions. c. Preliminary Decommissioning Plan. A preliminary decommissioning plan describing the anticipated life of the BESS Facility, the steps required for the complete physical removal of BESS components, and the method for removal and disposal of all solid and hazardous waste. 3. Good Neighbor Policy. A good neighbor policy describing all of the following: a. The measures that will be taken to ensure ongoing compatibility with surrounding uses, including, but not limited to, safety measures and emergency response, sound attenuation, lighting control measures, vehicular access and traffic control, and litter control measures. b. Complaint response procedures, including, but not limited to, the name and telephone number of the person responsible for the operation of the BESS Facility; and procedures for emergency response, investigation, remedial action, and follow-up. 4. Initial Sound Study. An initial sound study performed by a third-party acoustical consultant, which documents each of the following: a. The baseline sound levels on the project site. b. The baseline sound levels measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive uses as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. c. If access to the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive use cannot be obtained from the property owner, the Planning Director may allow the use of sound modeling to estimate the noise levels. 5. Citizen Participation. In addition to the Citizen Participation requirements of Section 11-67-3, all the following Citizen Participation measures are required: a. Neighborhood Meeting. i. The applicant shall hold a minimum of two (2) neighborhood meetings with residents to describe the project, including, but not limited to, the project design, proposed safety measures, emergency response, sound-mitigation, lighting control measures, vehicular access and traffic control, and litter control measures. ii. Representatives of the developer or owner with both the expertise in the potential safety concerns and the decision-making authority on the design of the BESS Facility shall attend the neighborhood meetings. b. Neighborhood Meeting Notification. i. Mailed Notice. The applicant shall notify all property owners and homeowners' associations within a half-mile radius of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment. ii. Notice Timeframe. Written notice shall be provided by first class mail a minimum of 15 days before each neighborhood meeting. c. Site Posting. i. The applicant shall post a sign on the property that is the subject of the application a minimum of 15 days before each neighborhood meeting. ii. The sign shall be located along an arterial street or other high- visibility location as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. iii. The sign shall include all the following content and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director before installation: (1) The applicant name and contact information. (2) A brief description of the BESS Facility project. (3) The date, time, and location of the neighborhood meetings. iv. The applicant shall remove the sign after the neighborhood meetings, but not sooner. F. Development Standards - BESS Facilities. 1. Modifications and Deviations Not Permitted. The development standards contained within this Section and the development standards contained within Chapter 7 of this Ordinance, when applied to a BESS Facility, may not be modified through a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay, Bonus Intensity Zone (BIZ) Overlay, Alternative Compliance, or Special Use Permit (SUP). 2. Separation Requirements. A BESS Facility and all associated mechanical equipment, including but not limited to power generation, cooling, ventilating, or other equipment that supports the BESS Facility, shall be separated from the following zoning districts, uses, and buildings as follows: a. Residential Zoning Districts and Uses. A minimum distance of 1,000 feet from the nearest point of the BESS Facility site screening wall to the nearest point of the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District (except property owned by a utility provider) or residential use. b. Church, Park, School, or Other Sensitive Use. A minimum distance of 400 feet from the nearest point of the BESS Facility site screening wall to the nearest point of the property line of the nearest church, park, school, or other sensitive use as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. c. Commercial and Industrial Buildings. A minimum distance of 150 feet from the nearest point of the BESS Facility site screening wall to the nearest support wall, post, or column of the nearest commercial or industrial building. 3. BESS Spacing. The spacing of BESS within a BESS Facility shall be designed to comply with all requirements of Title 7 — Fire Regulations of the Mesa City Code as it relates to internal setbacks and clear zones around all structures. 4. Fire Access Drives and Drive Aisles. Each BESS within a BESS Facility shall be provided fire access to emergency response personnel via a fire access drive meeting all of the following requirements: a. All drive aisles shall be paved in accordance with Section 11-32-2(C) of this Ordinance. b. All fire access drives and drive aisles shall be designed to comply with all requirements of Title 7 — Fire Regulations of the Mesa City Code. 5. Portable Storage Containers. The use of all Portable Storage Containers (PSC) shall be subject to requirements of Section 11-30-16. 6. Site Screening. A BESS Facility shall be fully screened with an opaque wall or fence and shall meet all of the following standards: a. Substations. Substations are not subject to these requirements and are regulated by the screening requirements of Section (F)(7) below. b. Height. The height of the wall or fence shall be one (1) foot above the tallest piece of equipment. c. Permitted Materials. i. Walls and fences shall be constructed of high-quality materials, such as tinted, textured blocks; brick; stone; or ornamental metal. ii. The use of chain link or electrified fencing may only be used for internal security purposes and shall be fully screened from streetfacing yards, Residential Zoning Districts, and residential use-facing yards, and fully screened where adjacent to any public right-of-way. d. Prohibited Materials. i. Wood fencing is not allowed, except that wood may be used in conjunction with metal frames for gates used in conjunction with required screening walls. ii. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, embedded glass shards, ultra barrier, electrified, or other hazardous screening is prohibited. e. Articulation. Walls and fences shall be articulated every 40 feet using either of the following: i. A column that is offset a minimum of eight (8) inches from the horizontal plane of the wall or fence and extends a minimum of eight (8) inches above the main body of the wall or fence. ii. A landscape pocket which is a minimum of three (3) feet deep by five (5) feet wide. f. Decorative Cap. All wall or fence columns shall have a decorative cap. 7. Substation Screening. All substations and related equipment, whether private or public, shall meet all of the following standards: a. Height. i. The substation and related equipment shall be fully screened to a height of at least one (1) foot above the tallest piece of groundmounted equipment (e.g., buspar, transformer, etc.). ii. If the required screen wall exceeds 10 feet in height, vertical articulation is permitted, provided that: A line-of-sight study demonstrates that the tallest piece of groundmounted equipment is fully screened from public viewpoints at multiple angles; and (1) The vertical modulation does not exceed 15% of the wall's total height. b. Enclosure Design When Adjacent to Public Right-of-Way. Substations that are adjacent to a public right-of-way shall be screened using walls, or alternative methods. i. Screen Walls 10 Feet in Height or Shorter. Substation screen walls that are 10 feet in height or shorter shall comply with the development standards in Subsection 11-31-37(F)(6) and Section 11-30-4 for fences and freestanding walls, and be designed to match any proposed publicly facing wall on the project site. ii. Screen Walls Greater than 10 Feet in Height. Substation screen walls greater than 10 feet in height shall: (1) Consist of a 10-foot solid masonry wall that uses materials and finishes that match any proposed publicly facing wall within the development; and (2) A decorative louvered, slated, or perforated upper screen, no more than 75% opaque, mounted above the masonry wall. c. Enclosure Design When Located Internal to the Site. Substations that are located internal to the project site shall be screened using walls, fencing, or other alternative methods. i. Screen walls and fences shall be a maximum of 10 feet in height with a decorative louvered, slated, or perforated upper screen, no more than 75% opaque, mounted above the masonry wall; or ii. The enclosure may be a fully decorative louvered, slated, or perforated screen, no more than 75% opaque. 8. Utilities. a. The BESS Facility shall bear the full cost of undergrounding any adjacent or on-site electrical infrastructure that would otherwise be provided via overhead distribution and/or transmission as deemed necessary by the Development Services Department in its sole discretion and approved by the applicable utility provider. b. The BESS Facility may be subject to other requirements from the applicable utility provider when located outside of the City's electric or natural gas service territories. G. Operational Requirements. 1. Ongoing Sound Studies. a. Sound Study at Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion Stage. i. Within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion, whichever occurs first, the operator shall conduct a sound study performed by a third-party acoustical consultant. ii. The study shall document noise levels emanating from the BESS Facility, during peak routine operation measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive use as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. iii. If access to the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive use cannot be obtained from the property owner, the Planning Director may allow the use of sound modeling to estimate the noise levels. iv. If the noise levels exceed the baseline sound levels identified in the initial sound study, a mitigation plan shall be submitted with the sound study outlining the measures that will be taken to reduce the noise levels to the levels documented in the initial sound study. v. All mitigation measures identified in the sound study shall be implemented, and proof provided to the City, within 60 days of submitting the sound study. b. Annual Sound Study Required. i. The operator shall perform an annual sound study during peak routine operation for five (5) years after completion of the Sound Study at Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion Stage as identified in (a) above. ii. The study shall document noise levels emanating from the BESS Facility as measured at the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive use as reasonably determined by the Planning Director. iii. If access to the property line of the nearest Residential Zoning District, residential use, church, park, school, or other sensitive use cannot be obtained from the property owner, the Planning Director may allow the use of sound modeling to estimate the noise levels. iv. The operator shall provide the results of the sound study to the City within 30 days of the anniversary of the date on which the certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion was issued by the City. v. If the noise levels exceed the baseline sound levels identified in the initial sound study, a mitigation plan shall be submitted with the sound study outlining the measures that will be taken to reduce the noise levels to the levels documented in the initial sound study. vi. All mitigation measures identified in the sound study shall be implemented, and proof provided to the City, within 60 days of submitting the sound study. 2. Augmentation. All long-term augmentation needs shall be accounted for in the original approval through an approved site plan, and phasing plan. a. Permitted Augmentation. Augmentation of a BESS or BESS Facility is permitted and does not require a modification to original entitlements if it complies with the approved site plan and phasing plan. b. Approval Required. i. Augmentation that requires modification to the approved site plan or phasing plan shall follow the procedures in Chapter 69 of this Ordinance; except ii. Augmentations that increase the nameplate capacity of the BESS or BESS Facility shall require City Council approval. 3. Ownership or Operator Changes. a. If the owner or operator of a BESS Facility changes or the owner of the property changes, the new owner or operator of the BESS Facility or property shall notify the Development Services Department within 30 days of the change. b. Project approvals will remain in effect; however, the successor owner or operator assumes all obligations of the project, site plan approval, and permitting approvals, and all required documentation (e.g., Good Neighbor Policy, Decommissioning Plan etc.) shall be updated with the new owner or operator information. (Ord. No. 5976, § 7, 1-12-26)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-38 MIDDLE HOUSING

11-31-38: - MIDDLE HOUSING A. Eligibility. A Middle Housing project is permitted: 1. On a lot or parcel of land zoned for Single Residence use within one (1) mile of the downtown area; or 2. In a new Single Residence development greater than 10 contiguous acres provided that: a. Middle Housing occupies no more than 20% of the developments total net area; and b. Middle Housing occupies no more than 20% of the lots within the development. [image omitted; see the official code] FIGURE 11-31-38.A.1: DOWNTOWN MESA B. Development Standards. All proposed Middle Housing projects shall comply with the development standards of the underlying base zoning district, except: 1. Maximum building coverage may exceed the underlying base zoning district standard but shall not exceed 50% of the lot or parcel of land; and 2. Maximum lot coverage may exceed the maximum building coverage by 10% but shall not exceed 60% of the lot or parcel of land. C. Application. 1. Projects Within One (1) Mile of the Downtown Area. An applicant seeking to develop a Middle Housing project within one (1) mile of the downtown area shall submit with their required building permit the following: a. A Middle Housing application that confirms eligibility with Subsection (A)(1) above; and b. A plot plan demonstrating full compliance with all applicable development standards. 2. New Single Residence Development. An applicant proposing Middle Housing within a new Single Residence development shall submit the following with a Zoning application—or, if no rezoning is required, with a Land Division application: a. A Middle Housing application that confirms eligibility with Subsection (A)(2) above; and b. A site plan demonstrating full compliance with all applicable development standards. 3. Projects Within Historic District or Historic Landmark Overlay Districts. An applicant seeking to develop a Middle Housing project within a Historic District (HD) or Historic Landmark (HL) Overlay District must: a. Submit a Middle Housing application in accordance with either Subsection (C)(1) or (C)(2) above; and b. Comply with all procedures and standards for HD and HL Overlay Districts set forth in Title 11, Chapter 74. (Ord. No. 5989, § 4, 12-8-25)

Mesa City Code § 11-31-39 COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH RESIDENCE

11-31-39: - COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH RESIDENCE A. General Requirements. Comprehensive Youth Residences are allowed in the RS-90 District upon approval of a Special Use Permit, provided all of the following items are present: 1. The site contains at least 20 contiguous acres; 2. The facility is licensed by the State of Arizona; 3. The number of beds provided by the facility exceeds 25; 4. The facility provides on-site counseling, education, and recreation catering specifically to the resident population; and 5. All applicable setbacks and building height requirements for the RS-90 District are maintained. B. Accessory Uses. 1. Permitted Accessory Uses. Comprehensive Youth Residences may include the following accessory uses, which relate to and support the operation of the Comprehensive Youth Residences: a. An on-site retail store(s); b. Offices; c. Indoor or outdoor recreation facilities, including equestrian facilities; and d. Detached staff residences, including manufactured housing. 2. Limitations to On-Site Retail and Office Uses. If provided, accessory retail and accessory office uses, in aggregate, shall not exceed 10% of the total gross floor area of all buildings on site. 3. Temporary or Seasonal Staff Quarters. Spaces with utility connections may be provided for recreational vehicles for use by temporary or seasonal volunteers as temporary quarters, provided: a. No recreational vehicle park models are used; b. No space is used for longer than six (6) months out of a 12-month calendar year by an individual or family; and c. No recreational vehicle accessory structures, as defined in Chapter 87, are constructed. (Ord. No. 5996, § 5, 3-9-26)

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