The Zoning Administrator renders the final decision, interpretation and/or determination on the matter when questions occur concerning the content or application of the Unified Development Code (UDC) or the Land Use Code (LUC), whichever is applicable. In making the determination, the Zoning Administrator relies on the purpose of the UDC or LUC section in question. Interpretations and determinations made by the Zoning Administrator can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with UDC Sections 3.10.1 and 3.10.2.
Other determinations made by the Zoning Administrator include the classification or reclassification of land uses proposed within the City limits. These land use determinations decide the zoning districts in which the land use may operate and the off-street parking requirements applicable to the land use.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Determinations
The Zoning Administrator has not rendered any determinations specific to the UDC at this time. However, a determination of the Land Use Code may apply to the UDC when the requirement or standard for which a determination was rendered is substantively the same in the LUC and UDC.
Land Use Code (LUC) Determinations
The following determinations have been made to the LUC.
Notes:
- The determinations are organized by section number.
- In some instances, the materials linked below include more than one determination, which are ordered chronologically from newest to oldest. Scroll through all of the materials to verify whether a determination has been rendered for a particular provision.
- In some instances, one determination letter involves an interpretation of multiple code provisions. In these instances, the determination letter is posted in every pertinent section.
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 1.2: Interpretation
Article II. Zones
Sec. 2.2.2: “RH” Rural Homestead Zone
Sec. 2.2.4: “SR” Suburban Ranch Zone
Sec. 2.2.6: “SH” Suburban Homestead Zone
Sec. 2.3.2: “RX-1” Residence Zone
Sec. 2.3.3: “RX-2” Residence Zone
Sec. 2.3.4: “R-1” Residence Zone
Sec. 2.3.5: “R-2” Residence Zone
Sec. 2.3.6: “R-3” Residence Zone
Sec. 2.3.7: “MH-1” Mobile Home Zone
Sec. 2.4.2: “O-2” Office Zone
Sec. 2.4.3: “O-3” Office Zone
Sec. 2.5.3: “C-1” Commercial Zone
Sec. 2.5.4: “C-2” Commercial Zone
Sec. 2.5.5: “C-3” Commercial Zone
Sec. 2.5.6: “P” Parking Zone
Sec. 2.6.2: “OCR-2” Office/Commercial/Residential Zone
Sec. 2.6.3: Planned Area Development (PAD) Zone
Sec. 2.7.1: “P-1” Park Industrial Zone
Sec. 2.7.2: “I-1” Light Industrial Zone
Sec. 2.7.3: “I-2” Heavy Industrial Zone
Sec. 2.8.1: Hillside Development Zone (HDZ)
Sec. 2.8.2: Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ)
Sec. 2.8.3: Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Setback Zone
Sec. 2.8.4: Gateway Corridor Zone (GCZ)
Sec. 2.8.5: Airport Environs Zone (AEZ)
Sec. 2.8.6: Environmental Resource Zone (ERZ)
Sec. 2.8.8: Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ)
Sec. 2.8.10: Rio Nuevo and Downtown (RND) Zone
Sec. 2.9.1: Open Space (OS) Zone
Article III. Development Regulations
Sec. 3.2.5: Accessory Uses and Structures
Sec. 3.2.6: Perimeter Yards
Sec. 3.2.8: Access
Sec. 3.2.13: Streets
Sec. 3.2.14: Lots
Sec. 3.3: Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Requirements
Sec. 3.4: Loading Areas
Sec. 3.5: Performance Criteria:
Sec. 3.5.2: Agricultural
Sec. 3.5.3: Civic
Sec. 3.5.4: Commercial
Sec. 3.5.5: Industrial
Sec. 3.5.6: Recreation
Sec. 3.5.7: Residential
Sec. 3.5.8: Restricted Adult Activities
Sec. 3.5.9: Retail
Sec. 3.5.10: Storage
Sec. 3.5.11: Utilities
Sec. 3.5.12: Wholesaling
Sec. 3.6.1: Flexible Lot Development
Sec. 3.7: Landscaping and Screening
Sec. 3.8: Native Plant Preservation
Article IV. Subdivisions
Sec. 4.1: Subdivision
Sec. 4.3: Land Splits
Article V. Administration
Sec. 5.3.2: Rezoning
Sec. 5.3.3: Board of Adjustment
Sec. 5.3.4: Design Development Option
Sec. 5.3.6: Nonconforming Use
Sec. 5.3.9: Special Exception
Sec. 5.5: Compliance
Article VI. Definitions
Sec. 6.3.4: Civic
Sec. 6.3.8: Residential
Sec. 6.3.9: Restricted Adult Activities
Sec. 6.3.11: Storage
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