Pinal County, AZ Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max structure height
- 30 ft (GR, CR-2)
- Accessory building max
- 20 ft
- Shed permit exemption
- 200 sq ft / 10-ft walls
- Height measured from
- Avg finished grade at front
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county
Summary
In unincorporated Pinal County's residential and rural zones, the maximum height of any structure is 30 feet. Detached accessory buildings are limited to 20 feet, and one-story sheds up to 200 sq ft with 10-ft walls are permit-exempt.
Building height: maximum height of any structure shall be 30 feet.
Full Breakdown
The Pinal County Development Services Code caps structure height by district. In the GR General Rural zone (PCDSC 2.40.020) and CR-2 single-residence zone (PCDSC 2.65.020), the maximum height of any structure is 30 feet. Detached accessory buildings are limited to a maximum height of 20 feet (e.g., PCDSC 2.65.030 / 2.70.030). One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses are exempt from permit provided the roof area does not exceed 200 square feet, with a maximum wall height of 10 feet measured from grade to top plate. Building height is measured from average finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point. Cities set their own limits.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the height limit is a zoning violation; the county may require a variance or that the over-height portion be removed before approving the structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall can I build a house in rural Pinal County?
Does a storage shed need a permit?
Sources & Official References
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