Building Setbacks & Zoning in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 701 establishes setback requirements by district. Common residential setbacks: R1-6 has 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear; R1-8 has 25 ft front, 7 ft side, 20 ft rear; R1-10 has 25 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear. Corner lots require 15 ft on the street side. Bay windows may project up to 3 ft into setbacks.
Phoenix Property Setback Requirements
Some RestrictionsStructure Height Limits
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 701 sets height limits by district. Most single-family residential districts (R1-6 through R1-10) have a 30-foot maximum. Multi-family and commercial zones allow greater heights. Development adjacent to lower height zones must provide step-backs, with setbacks increased by 10 feet for portions exceeding the adjacent zone's limit.
Phoenix Structure Height Limits
Some RestrictionsLot Coverage Limits
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 701 sets lot coverage maximums by district. R1-6 allows 40%, R1-8 allows 35%, R1-10 allows 30%, and R-2 allows 45%. When 100% lot coverage is permitted (by right or sustainability bonus), interior setbacks may be reduced or eliminated with Design Review Committee approval.
Phoenix Maximum Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Phoenix city rules.
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