Infill Housing Program - Development Standards

All building plans submitted for review and approval through the Infill Housing Program must address the following Development Standards. Failure to address all development standards will be grounds for dismissal from the Program.

Yes No Zoning
1. The developer will agree to allow the City the option to initiate rezoning to a single-family zoning district on any lot(s) that are currently zoned multi-family, C-1 or C-2.
2 All housing will have a fenced back yard of either block or wrought iron with landscaping. Chain link will not be allowed.
      Square Footage
3. All housing units shall be of equal or greater square footage to the average square footage of the existing housing of the same size (number of bedrooms) within a one-mile radius. However, all housing units shall be a minimum of
     
2-bedroom units: 1,100 sq. ft. livable with 1 and 3/4 baths
3-bedroom units: 1,300 sq. ft. livable with 1 and 3/4 baths
4-bedroom units: 1,500 sq. ft. livable with two full baths.
4. All units will have a double car garage. Single garages may be substituted subject to meeting "performance standards."
5. A minimum of 60 square feet of storage space, not within the livable area, shall be required with each lot.
      Landscape/Onsite Improvements
6. The developer will submit a comprehensive landscaping plan for the front yard to include the following:
     
a. A minimum of two 15-gallon low water use trees. Mulberry and olive trees are prohibited.
b. A minimum of six (6) shrubs selected from plantings on the city's approved list of low water use landscape plants. Ground cover treatment (i.e. decomposed granite, grass) shall be indicated for the remaining unlandscaped portions of the front yard.
c. An electric low water use sprinkler or drip system with timer shall be provided for front yard landscaping.
      Building Elements
7. Type 'M' copper pipe and tube shall be used for water supply lines throughout the interior of the structure (Section 203 UPC). Exception: PVC for underground sprinkler is acceptable.
8. All exterior sewer PVC shall be Schedule 80.
9. A minimum of a 240# roof shingle or equivalent shall be required.

Please contact the Business Customer Service Center at (602) 534-2000 or visit our office at Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington, 1st Floor for additional program information.

Last Modified on 12/12/2006 16:33:22