Building Setbacks & Zoning in Gilbert, AZ (2026)
3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Gilbert, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Gilbert's Land Development Code establishes minimum setback requirements by zoning district. Residential districts typically require front setbacks of 20-25 feet, side setbacks of 5-10 feet, and rear setbacks of 15-20 feet. Any building 200 square feet or larger requires a building permit. HOA CC&Rs in many Gilbert subdivisions may impose additional setback requirements beyond the town code.
Gilbert Property Setback Requirements
Some RestrictionsLand Development Code Section 2.106 B (Building Setbacks & Permits)
See Land Development Code Section 2.106 B. This is strictly a matter of size and use, any building that is 200 square feet in size or larger requires a building permit, and subject to prescribed setbacks. A permit is required also if any utilities such as electrical and/or plumbing are installed in the storage shed or if the storage shed is connected to the house or another structure. Structure...
Structure Height Limits
Gilbert caps single-family homes at 35 feet and two stories in its largest-lot districts, SF-43 and SF-35, stepping down to 30 feet and two stories in SF-15, while its small-lot SF-D and SF-A districts allow up to 36 feet and three stories. Height is measured from finished grade to mid-roof under LDC § 2.0, and homes backing higher-density or non-residential parcels are capped at one story.
Gilbert Single-Family Home Height Limits
Some RestrictionsGilbert Land Development Code § 3.2.4.A (Table 3.2.4.A.1, SF-43 Development Regulations); § 3.2.5.B (Single Family Residential Development Standards – Additional Regulations, Height)
Maximum Height (ft./stories) 35/2 ... B. Height: Dwelling units on lots where any portion of the lot backs or sides onto parcels designated on the zoning map as Residential >14 – 25 DU/Acre, or non-residential, other than Neighborhood Office, shall be limited in height to one-story.
Lot Coverage Limits
Gilbert's Land Development Code caps single-family lot coverage by district, 35% for both one-story and two-story homes in the mid-sized SF-15 district, then layers on two bonuses: 5% extra for open-air patios, porches, and accessory structures, and 10% extra for homes over 20 years old to encourage redevelopment.
Gilbert Single-Family Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsGilbert Land Development Code §§ 3.2.4.C, 3.2.5.F
Table 3.2.4.C.1 SF-15 Primary Dwelling Unit Development Regulations — Maximum Lot Coverage (%): One-Story 35 F; Two-Story 35 F. ... 3.2.5 Single Family Residential Development Standards - Additional Regulations ... F. Additional Lot Coverage 1. In the SF-43 through SF-6 districts 5% additional lot coverage in excess of the Zoning Code standard for the base zoning district is permitted for open ...
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