City of Sedona : Land Development Code

NOTE:
On January 12, 2010, City Council adopted Ordinance 2010-01, effective February 11, 2010 revising Articles 2 (Definitions), Article 6 (District Regulations) and Article 9 (Development Standards) in the Land Development Code. These revisions pertain to an ordinance that allows for the rental of Accessory Dwelling Units.

Due to technical difficulties, these revisions are not currently reflected in the respective articles. Please refer to the links below for the most current language affecting Articles 2, 6, and 9 in the City of Sedona Land Development Code.

Article 2 (Definitions)
Amendments to Section 201 includes a revised definition of “Accessory Living Quarters”; adds a new definition for “Accessory Dwelling Unit”; and revises the definition of “Family”.

Accessory Living Quarters
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Family

Article 6 (District Regulations)
Revises language in all single-family residential zoning districts in Sections 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, and 612 by adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit as a permitted use as shown below and subject to the conditions and standards set forth in Article 9 (Development Standards), Section 918

A guest house may be converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) provided that it meets all ADU requirements as set forth in Section 918, Accessory Dwelling Units of the Land Development Code.

Accessory dwelling unit subject to the conditions as set forth in Section 918, Accessory Dwelling Units of the Land Development Code.

Article 9 (Development Standards)
Adds new Section 918 Accessory Dwelling Units to allow for the long term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units and defines purpose, creation, criteria, development standards, application submittal and review rocedure, conditions of approval, existing illegal accessory units, fees, exercise of discretion, enforcement, report to City Council, growth cap, and sunset clause.

§918 Accessory Dwelling Units

NOTE:
On January 26, 2010, City Council adopted Ordinance 2010-05, effective May 26, 2010 revising Articles 4 (Review Procedures), Article 6 (District Regulations), Article 9 (Development Standards) and Article 10 (Design Review Manual) in the Land Development Code.

In Article 4, the revisions pertain to Development Review and Administrative Waiver.

In Article 6, there are revisions to “lot coverage” in zones OP, C-1, C-2, RC and L.

In Article 9, there are revisions to height regulations; required massing, building separations, siting and orientation of multiple buildings, alternate standards, landscaping, tree preservation and protection, screening and maintenance, sight distance, irrigation requirements, and maintenance.

In Article 10, the Purpose statement has been revised and individual words defined for clarity.

Due to technical difficulties, these revisions are not currently reflected in the respective articles.

Note:

On July 13, 2010 the Sedona City Council approved changes to the Sedona Low Water Use Plant List, Appendix A of the Design Review Manual. These changes become effective August 12, 2010 and promote the use of appropriate drought tolerant plant species in landscape plans for commercial and multi-family developments. The list can also help homeowners choose low-water use plants.

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Last updated: 8/17/2010 10:10:53 AM