SCREENING STANDARDS
Tucson Unified Development Code § 7.6.5
in effect7.6.5. SCREENING STANDARDS
The purpose of screening is to provide visual barriers, noise reduction, and to provide privacy.
A. When Required
Screening for individual land uses
Land Use
A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses.
and zones
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
must be provided as determined in Table 7.6.4-1 and in addition to the required landscape borders. Screening is not required between similar uses in accordance with Table 7.6.4-1.
B. Screening Materials
1. Walls
a. All walls required by this section must be of masonry material or masonry with a stucco or textured finish.
b. Decorative openings may be incorporated into the upper 20% of an otherwise solid masonry wall located along a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
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2. Earth Berms
The slope
Slope
An inclined ground surface the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
of an earth berm, used alone or in combination with a retaining wall, may not exceed one foot of rise for every three feet of linear distance. The width of an earth berm must be self stabilizing.
3. Hedges and Other Vegetation Screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
a. Plants used for screening purposes may not be smaller than a five gallon can size when planted. The plants may be aligned, or unevenly spaced, but must provide a continuous screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
at maturity within two years.
b. Vegetative screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
shall be planted in areas not less than three feet in width.
4. Fences
a. Wood fences shall provide a continuous opaque
Opaque
Opaque means that the material shall not transmit visible light.
screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
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b. Nonwood fences, such as chain link, may not be used along a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
along a Gateway Route
Gateway Route
A street or parkway that is a heavily traveled entrance to and through the City, and is designated as a Gateway Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan map. These routes link major employment areas, shopping centers, and recreational areas used regularly by a large number of residents and visitors and present a visual impression of Tucson’s character.
or within the SCZ.
c. Nonwood fences shall have wooden slat inserts, or a similar material with equal or better durability, to provide opacity.
C. Location
1. Along interior lot lines
Interior Lot Line
A lot line other than a street lot line.
of the site
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
, the required perimeter screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
must be located on the property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
, unless the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
is provided between the property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
and the use and a landscaped area of a minimum width of 20 feet is provided between the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
and the property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
. In situations where a utility or drainage easement runs along a property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
and the width of easement lying within a site
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
is not used as part of the site
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
, then the required screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
may be located at the easement line.
2. Whether or not required by this section, screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
along a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
must be located on the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
side of the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
so that they do not obstruct the view of the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
from the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
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3. Screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
may be located within the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
, if the following standards are met.
a. Minimum Width
The street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
is a minimum of ten feet wide.
b. Vegetative Screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
Hedges and other vegetative screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
may not extend more than three feet into the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
. If, based on the growing characteristics of the type of plant used, the ultimate width of the vegetative screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
will be greater than three feet, the vegetative screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
must be sufficiently set back from the landscape border to accommodate the wider growth.
c. Non-vegetative Screens
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
Fences or walls constructed in a single continuous line may not extend into a street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
more than the actual width of the fence or wall. Where a fence or wall incorporates offsets or similar design features, a screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
may extend a maximum of three feet into the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
. (See Figure 7.6.10-H, Screening Standards - Variations for Walls.)
d. Earth Berms
(1) Where earth berms are used, the crest of the berm must be located on site
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
and no closer than one foot from the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
or, on sites
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
subject to the MS&R zone
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
, the MS&R right-of-way line
Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Right-of-Way Lines
A line establishing the projected width for that major street or route located parallel or approximately parallel to the center line of the street a distance equal to one-half the right-of-way width shown for that street or route in the MS&R Plan.
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(2) If berms are used in conjunction with vegetation or a retaining wall to achieve the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
, the vegetation or wall has to occur at the area of the landscape border farthest away from the property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
in accordance with Section 7.6.5.C.
(3) Bermed areas, front and back sides, must be landscaped to comply with minimum standards when located within the street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
area. Vegetation also minimizes erosion
Erosion
The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of air, water, ice, or other disturbances.
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(4) If the toe of the berm slope
Slope
An inclined ground surface the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
abuts a sidewalk
Sidewalk
A constructed pedestrian circulation path meeting, at a minimum, the specifications for construction listed in this code or the Technical Manual.
or pedestrian area, design precautions must be implemented to prevent water from washing debris, dirt, rocks, etc., onto the sidewalk
Sidewalk
A constructed pedestrian circulation path meeting, at a minimum, the specifications for construction listed in this code or the Technical Manual.
or eroding the pedestrian path.
(5) When berms are used, design solutions are to be provided accomplishing screening standards if the berm cannot satisfy the standards (i.e., at the ends where the berm slopes
Slope
An inclined ground surface the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
or if the berm is cut to place a tree).
D. Height Measurement
The height
Height, Patio Wall or Fence
Same as Structure Height.
of a screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
required under Table 7.6.4-1 is measured as follows.
1. The height
Height, Patio Wall or Fence
Same as Structure Height.
of a screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
adjacent
Adjacent
Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an alley
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or other right-of-way
Right-of-Way
An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements.
20 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
, Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means:
A. Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or a local
Local Street
A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property.
or arterial street
Arterial Street
A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan.
30 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are also considered adjacent.
B. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel is an interior parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, adjacent lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
includes all residential lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
on either side of the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
fronting on the same street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
as the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, and all those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
on the opposite side of that street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
(See Figure, "Interior Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
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C. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is a corner lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
, the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or developments
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
diagonally opposite the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, fronting on the same two streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
, and on the opposite sides of those streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
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D. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
and diagonally across from the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
to a property line
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
or along a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
is the vertical distance measured on the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
side of the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
from the design grade
Design Grade
An elevation or series of elevations that provide the minimum modification of natural or existing grade that allows safe and appropriate access, drainage, and buildable areas.
at the base of the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
to the top of the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
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2. For all structures
Structure
A physical element constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to another physical element having a fixed location at, below, or above grade. Structures include such elements as, but are not limited to, buildings, paved areas, walls, fences, posts, and patios.
that are not buildings
Building
A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.
(e.g., ground mounted mechanical equipment) that are visible from the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
, the screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
height
Height, Patio Wall or Fence
Same as Structure Height.
is measured from the design grade
Design Grade
An elevation or series of elevations that provide the minimum modification of natural or existing grade that allows safe and appropriate access, drainage, and buildable areas.
at the base of the structure
Structure
A physical element constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to another physical element having a fixed location at, below, or above grade. Structures include such elements as, but are not limited to, buildings, paved areas, walls, fences, posts, and patios.
to its highest point.
3. The maximum permitted height
Height, Patio Wall or Fence
Same as Structure Height.
of a free-standing screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
is six feet.
E. Sight Visibility Triangle
The maximum permitted height
Height, Patio Wall or Fence
Same as Structure Height.
of a screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
is 30 inches within a sight visibility triangle (see Section 10-01.5.0, Sight Visibility, of the Technical Standards Manual). Trees may be planted within these areas in accordance with Section 5-01.0.0, Landscaping
Landscaping
An exterior improvement of a site in accordance with an approved landscape plan and approved landscape methods, materials, and maintenance.
and Screening Standards.
F. Phased Development
Phased Development
For purposes of consideration and approval of Protected Development Right Plans, a Phased Development is a development that (a) consists of at least 40 acres depicted on a single master subdivision plat for a residential development or (b) consists of at least 20 acres depicted on a single master subdivision plat or site plan for a nonresidential development or (c) is the subject of a newly adopted Planned Area Development (PAD) zone or (d) the Mayor and Council have identified as a phased development for purposes of protected development rights.
Screening for phased development
Phased Development
For purposes of consideration and approval of Protected Development Right Plans, a Phased Development is a development that (a) consists of at least 40 acres depicted on a single master subdivision plat for a residential development or (b) consists of at least 20 acres depicted on a single master subdivision plat or site plan for a nonresidential development or (c) is the subject of a newly adopted Planned Area Development (PAD) zone or (d) the Mayor and Council have identified as a phased development for purposes of protected development rights.
is required as follows:
1. The perimeter screening element along the property lines
Property Line
The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot.
must be installed during development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
of the first phase; or
2. Where the undisturbed natural desert
Undisturbed Natural Desert
An area of land maintained in its original condition with natural desert cover, native topography, and native vegetation intact.
is maintained in areas to be developed in subsequent phases, a temporary screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
may be erected around the perimeter of the initial phase, subject to the following:
a. Temporary screening may be an opaque
Opaque
Opaque means that the material shall not transmit visible light.
wood fence, a chain link fence with wood slats, or any equivalent type of screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
; and,
b. Temporary screening must be replaced by a permanent screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
if construction of the subsequent phases is not started within two years of the date the original phase received a certificate of occupancy.
G. Exceptions to Screening Standards
1. The required screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
along a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
for vehicular use and outdoor display areas may be lowered to 30 inches if the site
Site
The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity.
is located:
a. On a street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
that is not designated as an MS&R; and
b. Across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
from nonresidential uses or unimproved, nonresidentially zoned parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
2. Where a building
Building
A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.
wall abuts a street landscape border
Street Landscape Border
An area along the street frontage of a site containing landscape materials, screening, and open space, the purpose of which is to enhance the visual appearance of the streetscape.
, the building
Building
A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.
may serve as the required screen
Screen
An opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.
.
3. The PDSD Director
Director
The chief executive officer of a City department.
may grant a partial or complete exception to the screening standards for development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
within a Historic Preservation Zone
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
. The exceptions may be granted if, after completion of the historic district
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
review required by Historic Preservation Zone
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
, the PDSD Director
Director
The chief executive officer of a City department.
determines that the standards are not compatible
Compatible
To be in agreement with or to fit in architecturally with surrounding development. Also, to not visually contradict a street scene, view, or adjacent development.
with the character of the historic district
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
.
4. A partial or complete exception may be granted to the screening standards for uses with extensive landscaped open space
Open Space
Open space is the aggregate of “natural undisturbed open space (NUOS),” “natural open space” and “functional open space.”
, including parks, cemeteries, or golf courses.
5. For development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
adjacent
Adjacent
Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an alley
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or other right-of-way
Right-of-Way
An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements.
20 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
, Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means:
A. Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or a local
Local Street
A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property.
or arterial street
Arterial Street
A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan.
30 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are also considered adjacent.
B. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel is an interior parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, adjacent lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
includes all residential lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
on either side of the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
fronting on the same street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
as the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, and all those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
on the opposite side of that street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
(See Figure, "Interior Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
C. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is a corner lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
, the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or developments
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
diagonally opposite the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, fronting on the same two streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
, and on the opposite sides of those streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
D. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
and diagonally across from the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
to a Planned Area Development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
(PAD), the screening standards are those that are required for development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
adjacent
Adjacent
Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an alley
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or other right-of-way
Right-of-Way
An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements.
20 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
, Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means:
A. Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or a local
Local Street
A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property.
or arterial street
Arterial Street
A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan.
30 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are also considered adjacent.
B. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel is an interior parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, adjacent lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
includes all residential lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
on either side of the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
fronting on the same street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
as the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, and all those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
on the opposite side of that street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
(See Figure, "Interior Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
C. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is a corner lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
, the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or developments
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
diagonally opposite the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, fronting on the same two streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
, and on the opposite sides of those streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
D. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
and diagonally across from the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
to residential zones
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
, except where an adjacent
Adjacent
Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an alley
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or other right-of-way
Right-of-Way
An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements.
20 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
, Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means:
A. Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or a local
Local Street
A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property.
or arterial street
Arterial Street
A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan.
30 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are also considered adjacent.
B. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel is an interior parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, adjacent lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
includes all residential lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
on either side of the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
fronting on the same street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
as the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, and all those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
on the opposite side of that street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
(See Figure, "Interior Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
C. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is a corner lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
, the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or developments
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
diagonally opposite the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, fronting on the same two streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
, and on the opposite sides of those streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
D. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
and diagonally across from the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
PAD has been developed or planned for nonresidential uses. In that case, the required screening standards are based on the adjacent
Adjacent
Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an alley
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or other right-of-way
Right-of-Way
An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements.
20 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District
District
A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district.
, Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means:
A. Two or more parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally
Alley
Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties.
or a local
Local Street
A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property.
or arterial street
Arterial Street
A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan.
30 feet or less in width. Parcels
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
or lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
having only a common corner are also considered adjacent.
B. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel is an interior parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, adjacent lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
includes all residential lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
on either side of the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
fronting on the same street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
as the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, and all those lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
on the opposite side of that street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
(See Figure, "Interior Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
C. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is a corner lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
, the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
or developments
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
diagonally opposite the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
, fronting on the same two streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
in the same block
Block
A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel.
, and on the opposite sides of those streets
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner Lot
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
");
D. Where the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots
Lot
A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street.
across the street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
and diagonally across from the development
Development
Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas.
parcel
Parcel
The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
.
land use
Land Use
A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses.
.
6. Community Garden
Garden
An area used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables in the ground, in containers, and in greenhouses. Gardens include aquaponic and hydroponic systems.
and Urban Farm Uses are exempt from the screening requirements of Section 7.6.5, Screening Standards.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-6032Fetched: 10/28/2026