Group homes.
Chandler City Code § 35-2212
in effect35-2212. - Group homes.
(1) Purpose. Group homes are permitted in all single family districts subject to the requirements provided herein. The purpose of these regulations is to permit a group of unrelated persons who are not living together as a single housekeeping unit to reside in single family residential neighborhoods while preserving the residential character of the neighborhood.
(2) Registration. Group homes shall submit a completed zoning clearance application and required supplemental materials to the Planning Division on a form established by the Zoning Administrator. For group homes that are licensed by the state, county or other governmental authority, tentative zoning clearance may be issued upon verifying the application complies with the standards below. Said group homes shall be considered to be registered with the City at the time they receive tentative zoning clearance and shall submit to the City a copy of the license issued by the state, county or other governmental authority within ninety (90) days, or said registration shall be withdrawn. For group homes that are not licensed by the state, county or other governmental authority, zoning clearance may be issued in place of tentative zoning clearance at which time the group home shall be considered to be registered with the City. In all cases, registration for group homes shall terminate when the group home use ceases.
(3) Standards. Group homes shall be subject to the continued, full and complete compliance with the following standards:
1. Capacity. The number of residents, excluding staff, shall not exceed five (5).
2. Location. Group homes shall be separated a minimum of one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet from other registered group homes and residential care homes, except no separation is required when said facilities are separated by a freeway, arterial street, canal, or railroad. For the purposes of this subsection, all separation distances shall be measured from the property lines.
3. Signage. The group home shall have no identification from a public street by signage, graphics, display, or other visual means, except for signage otherwise permitted under Chapter 39, section 39-9 of the Chandler Sign Code.
4. Code compliance. The group home shall be in compliance with all applicable City codes, including building codes, fire safety regulations, zoning and subdivision codes.
5. Parking. Any parking for the group home shall be on site and comply with requirements set forth in Article XVII Parking and Loading Regulations.
6. Maintenance. The exterior of the dwelling and yards shall be kept in a condition that is consistent with the neighborhood pursuant to Chapter 30, Neighborhood Preservation, of the City Code.
7. Exclusive use. All administrative activities, including staffing, counseling, and other visitations, shall serve only the residents of the group home.
(Ord. No. 4513, § III, 11-8-13)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIPL_CH35LAUSZO_ARTXXIIADHEARRE_35-2212GRHOFetched: 11/1/2026