ADU rules in Lake Havasu City, AZ — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Section 14.03.03 allows one accessory dwelling unit per parcel as an accessory use to a single-family residence. The ADU may not alter the character of the premises as a single-family residence.
Lake Havasu City permits one accessory dwelling unit per parcel under § 14.03.03 (Use-Specific Standards). The ADU must remain accessory in character and not alter the single-family appearance of the lot. Lake Havasu City had a population of 57,144 in the 2020 Census — below the 75,000 threshold of Arizona's 2024 statewide ADU mandate (HB 2720), so the statewide attached-plus-detached requirement does not directly apply. Local standards continue to govern. Building permits under Chapter 12.08, parking under § 14.04.02, and stormwater compliance under Chapter 8.28 all apply to ADU construction.
Operating an unpermitted second dwelling is a zoning violation under § 14.05.06; civil fines up to $500 per day plus required compliance or removal.
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