Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

GILBERT UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
C. Site plan. The site plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission, Design
Review Board and Town Council and shall conform to Article IX, Site Plan Review. In addition,
it shall address the following:
1. The area and location of open space. Open space should be provided as outlined in this section of the
Code or an acceptable alternative amenity package combining open space with features such as
swimming pools, community centers, community gardens, fitness centers or interpretive centers
should be presented with the site plan. Golf courses, for purposes of this ordinance, will not be
considered in an open space calculation, unless it is demonstrated that the course is dedicated for
use and benefit by the project residents.
2. Written designation of responsibility for ownership and maintenance of common driveways,
open spaces and commonly owned areas associated with each clustered group of single family
units.
D. Height requirements. The height of buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) feet nor two (2) stories.
E. Yard regulations.
1. There shall be a minimum ten (10) foot separation between dwelling units in all directions.
2. Accessory structures shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the side or rear
property line. No accessory structures are allowed in the front yard.
F. Intensity of use regulations.
1. Lot coverage: The main building and accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more than:
A. Fifty (50) percent for two-story.
B. Sixty (60) percent for single-story.
2. Lot area: No lot shall have a net lot area less than two thousand (2,000) square feet. (Ord.
No. 1171, § I, 5-11-99)
1.4 Multi-Family Zoning Districts.
Multi-family residential classifications are intended to increase the Town of Gilbert's variety of housing
opportunities and their range of affordability. The use of land for accommodating more intense residential
development, according to the adopted General Plan, accommodates individuals and families who do not require
single-family, detached living arrangements.
Location of multi-family dwelling designations is determined by findings of adequate access, utility
capacity and compatibility with adjacent land uses. These districts may act as transitional density areas between
single-family residences and more intense, non-residential uses. Siting arrangements for multifamily
developments shall include ample on-site open space and assurance that vehicular ingress and egress does not
unduly impact traffic circulation in residential neighborhoods of lesser density. Opportunity for integration with
pathway systems and close to major arterials for use of future mass transit facilities shall also be included in
siting considerations.
Ch. I, Pg. 18.4