What Goodyear Regulates: A Complete Ordinance Overview

Goodyear, Arizona may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 107 tracked ordinances across 25 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Building Setbacks & Zoning

Setback Rules: Goodyear Zoning Ordinance Section 3-2-3 establishes development standards including setback requirements for residential districts. Setbacks vary by zoning district (AG, R1-43, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R1-4, R1-A).

Also covered: Lot Coverage Limits (moderate), Structure Height Limits (moderate). See the full building setbacks & zoning guide for Goodyear for details.

Trash & Recycling

Bulk Item Disposal: Goodyear provides monthly bulk trash collection through Waste Connections of Arizona. Bulk items must be placed in the street next to the curb by 6 AM on collection day.

Also covered: Recycling Requirements (moderate), Bin Placement Rules (moderate), Pickup Rules & Schedules (moderate). See the full trash & recycling guide for Goodyear for details.

Landscaping Rules

Water Restrictions: Goodyear enforces strict water conservation in the ADWR Phoenix Active Management Area. Water waste including runoff, mid-day watering, and over-irrigation is prohibited.

Also covered: Composting (permissive), Native Plants (moderate), Grass Height Limits (moderate). See the full landscaping rules guide for Goodyear for details.

Fire Regulations

Outdoor Burning: Open burning is heavily restricted in Goodyear and Maricopa County. Residential burning of yard waste and trash is prohibited without a permit.

Also covered: Propane Storage (moderate), Fire Pit Rules (moderate), Brush Clearance (moderate). See the full fire regulations guide for Goodyear for details.

Accessory Structures

Tiny Homes: Goodyear adopted ADU regulations aligned with Arizona HB 2720, which permits accessory dwelling units on single-family lots. Tiny homes on permanent foundations qualify as ADUs.

Also covered: Carport Rules (moderate), ADU Rules (moderate), Shed Rules (permissive). See the full accessory structures guide for Goodyear for details.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors

Food Truck Permits: Food trucks operating in Goodyear need a city business license, Maricopa County Environmental Services food handler's permit, and must comply with zoning requirements for mobile vending. The city regulates food truck operations through its peddler permit provisions (Chapter 8) and zoning ordinance.

Also covered: Vending Zones (moderate). See the full food trucks & mobile vendors guide for Goodyear for details.

Garage & Yard Sales

Frequency Limits: Goodyear does not impose a specific city-level limit on how many garage sales a resident can hold per year. However, frequent or continuous sales that resemble a retail operation may violate the Zoning Ordinance's home business and commercial use provisions.

Also covered: Garage Sale Permits (permissive), Time Restrictions (permissive). See the full garage & yard sales guide for Goodyear for details.

Drone Rules

Commercial Drones: Commercial drone operations in Goodyear require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Arizona ARS §13-3729 preempts local drone regulation.

Also covered: Recreational Drones (moderate). See the full drone rules guide for Goodyear for details.

Tree Protection

Tree Replacement Requirements: Goodyear does not mandate tree replacement for private property tree removal. The Zoning Ordinance requires landscape plans for new development that include minimum tree plantings.

Also covered: Tree Removal Permits (moderate), Heritage & Protected Trees (permissive). See the full tree protection guide for Goodyear for details.

Environmental Rules

Coastal Development: Goodyear is inland in Maricopa County — no coastline and no coastal-construction jurisdiction. The relevant program is Goodyear City Code Chapter 16 (Flood Damage Prevention), which requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction, grading, fill, manufactured-home placement, or wash modification within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, administered by the city Floodplain Administrator under Arizona Department of Water Resources oversight..

Also covered: Grading & Drainage (moderate), Stormwater Management (strict), Erosion Control (moderate). See the full environmental rules guide for Goodyear for details.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

Solicitor Permits: Goodyear Code Section 8-1-2 requires any person conducting door-to-door sales, canvassing, or soliciting to obtain a peddler permit from the Chief of Police. Solicitors must display their permit and photo ID when requested.

Also covered: No-Knock Registry (moderate). See the full soliciting & door-to-door guide for Goodyear for details.

Curfew Laws

Park Curfew: Goodyear parks are closed to the public from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (summer) or 10:00 PM to opening (winter). Summer hours run from the 3rd Monday in April through the 3rd Monday in October.

Also covered: Juvenile Curfew (moderate). See the full curfew laws guide for Goodyear for details.

Rental Property Rules

Rental Registration: Goodyear does not currently require landlords to register rental properties with the city. Arizona state law (ARS §33-1902) requires landlords to register with the Arizona Department of Revenue and provide contact information to the county assessor.

Also covered: Rent Control (permissive), Just Cause Eviction (permissive). See the full rental property rules guide for Goodyear for details.

Animal Ordinances

Chickens & Livestock: Goodyear allows up to 6 hens on single-family detached lots of half acre or less. The enclosure must be 20 feet from neighboring properties, maximum 200 sq ft, and no taller than the property fence.

Also covered: Animal Hoarding (moderate), Wildlife Feeding (moderate), Breed Restrictions (permissive). See the full animal ordinances guide for Goodyear for details.

Noise Ordinances

Industrial Noise: Goodyear Code of Ordinances Section 11-1-8 regulates noise from commercial and industrial operations near residential areas. Construction and industrial activities within 500 feet of residential zones must comply with time-of-day restrictions.

Also covered: Construction Hours (moderate), Amplified Music & Events (moderate), Quiet Hours (moderate). See the full noise ordinances guide for Goodyear for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Registration Rules: Goodyear City Code Chapter 8, Article 8-2 (effective January 1, 2023) requires every short-term and vacation rental owner to obtain a $250 annual STR License from the City before listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, or any platform. Owners must designate an emergency contact reachable within one hour, carry $500,000 liability insurance (or use a platform with equivalent coverage), and run sex-offender background checks on guests..

Also covered: Night Caps (permissive), Taxes & Fees (moderate), Occupancy Limits (moderate). See the full short-term rentals guide for Goodyear for details.

Parking Rules

RV & Boat Parking: Goodyear regulates RV, boat, and trailer parking through the Zoning Ordinance (Art. 8-5).

Also covered: Street Parking Limits (moderate), EV Charging (permissive), Driveway Rules (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Goodyear for details.

Fence Regulations

Pool Barriers: Goodyear enforces ARS 36-1681 requiring pool barriers at least 5 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. The Goodyear Zoning Code determines barrier requirements.

Also covered: Permit Requirements (moderate), Height Limits (moderate), Retaining Walls (moderate). See the full fence regulations guide for Goodyear for details.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing Requirements: ARS 36-1681 requires pool barriers at least 5 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gate latches at 54 inches minimum.

Also covered: Pool Permits (moderate), Safety Rules (strict), Above-Ground Pools (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Goodyear for details.

Property Maintenance

Trash Bin Storage: Goodyear requires trash bins to be stored out of public view except on collection day. Bins should be placed at curb the evening before and returned by end of collection day.

Also covered: Property Blight (moderate), Vacant Lot Maintenance (moderate), Garage Sale Rules (permissive). See the full property maintenance guide for Goodyear for details.

Cannabis Regulations

Home Cultivation: Under Proposition 207, adults 21+ may grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home, or 12 for households with 2+ adults. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked area out of public view.

Also covered: Dispensary Zoning (moderate). See the full cannabis regulations guide for Goodyear for details.

Home Business

Zoning Restrictions: Goodyear permits home occupations in residential zones. A business license is required.

Also covered: Signage Rules (moderate), Customer Traffic Restrictions (moderate), Home Daycare (moderate). See the full home business guide for Goodyear for details.

Solar Energy

Panel Permits: Goodyear requires building and electrical permits for solar installations. APS serves most of Goodyear with net metering available.

Also covered: HOA Restrictions (permissive). See the full solar energy guide for Goodyear for details.

Outdoor Lighting

Dark Sky Rules: Goodyear regulates outdoor lighting through Zoning Ordinance Article 10 (Outdoor Lighting Standards). Light sources for signs must not be visible from streets, sidewalks, or adjacent property.

Also covered: Light Trespass (moderate). See the full outdoor lighting guide for Goodyear for details.

Sign Regulations

Political Signs: ARS 16-1019 protects political sign display on residential property. Cities cannot prohibit political signs within state size limits.

Also covered: Garage Sale Signs (moderate), Holiday Displays (permissive). See the full sign regulations guide for Goodyear for details.

What to Do With This Information

If you are moving to Goodyear, buying a home, or starting a project, use this as a starting point. Each category links to detailed pages with the full text, penalties, and FAQs. Verify anything time-sensitive with Goodyear's city hall or code enforcement office.