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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Specific Plans Overview

Phoenix uses a General Plan plus 15 Urban Village character areas with appointed Village Planning Committees that review rezonings, use permits, and area plans. Specific area plans (like Downtown, Reinvent PHX) layer additional standards on top of Chapter 36 zoning.

Phoenix General Plan and Village Planning Committees Guide Zoning

Some Restrictions

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Phoenix city rules.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Maricopa County