3-2-4 Single Family – Additional Use Definitions and Regulations

§ 3-2-4 Single Family – Additional Use Definitions and Regulations.

a. HOME BUSINESS. A home-based business shall be conducted entirely and unobtrusively within the principal residence including an attached garage, and shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normal to the district in which it is located and shall comply with the following.

a. There shall be no buildings or structures other than those permitted in the district.

b. No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare, shall be produced or caused by the business or the nature of the business.

c. Parking for the business shall be in driveway or garage only

d. Activity shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.

e. The home business shall obtain and maintain an annual business registration permit as required by City Code

f. Shall not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the living area

b. ASSISTED LIVING HOMES. An application for an assisted living home must be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Development Services Director (formerly known as the Community Development Director) or his designee prior to a Zoning Clearance being signed from the City;

a. A minimum separation distance of 1,320 feet, one-quarter (1/4) mile for all assisted living homes with greater than six (6) residents, from another assisted living home with greater than six (6) residents, unless a Use Permit is approved by the City Council.

b. Vehicles belonging to employees and residents are required to park onsite, in the garage or on an approved driveway.

c. Deliveries or routine stops (exclusive of visitors) specific to a group home shall be restricted to day light hours only.

d. The assisted living home shall obtain and maintain an annual business registration permit as required by City Code.

e. The Development Services Director, or his designee, shall have the right to review, provide corrective action and if necessary, revoke any approval of an assisted living home if it is found to be endangering the public health, welfare, or safety of the surrounding community.

f. The assisted living home shall meet all requirements of the prevailing City of Goodyear Building and Fire Codes to be determined by the Chief Building Official and the Fire Chief, or their designees.

g. The assisted living home shall obtain and keep current all necessary licenses and certifications from the Arizona Department of Health Services and/or any other state agency responsible for licensing assisted living homes.

a. In the AG district, there is no maximum number of animals. Dairies, egg and poultry farms are not permitted except through a use permit.

b. In AU district, the number of animals allowed on a property shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) large animals and (5) small animals for each one (1) acre of lot area, or any combination thereof. Animals may only be kept for purposes of non-commercial gain.

1. Animals under six (6) months old shall not be counted.

2. Regulations do not pertain to domestic animals.

3. Roosters are not permitted in the AU district.

4. The maximum number of animals allowed on the property may be exceeded for an additional animal (or animals) that is being kept and raised in connection with participation in a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Project, or similar program, by obtaining a temporary use permit from the Zoning Administrator, and paying the required fee. Issuance of a temporary use permit for this purpose by the Zoning Administrator, may be withheld if the Zoning Administrator finds that allowing additional animals is contrary to the public health or safety.

5. A stable or shade structure shall be provided for horses equal to a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of cover per horse.

6. Any egg laying fowl maintained in the AU district shall be located 200 feet from any lot line.

c. Requirements for corrals, stables, and other similar structures used or required for the keeping of animals in both AG and AU Districts:

1. Corrals, structures, pens, stables, shade structures and like enclosures for the keeping of animals shall be located in the rear yard and such facilities shall not be located any closer than one hundred (100) feet from any dwelling, nor fifty (50) feet from any lot line.

2. Corrals, structures, pens, stables, shade structures and like enclosures shall be cleaned and waste material removed from the site no less than twice per week.

3. Any open pasture area provided for the animals must be enclosed by a stock-tight fence which shall be located outside of the front setback.

a. May not be located closer than 500-feet from any dwelling.

b. May not be located 200 feet from any lot line.

c. All activities shall be conducted and maintained in a manner that prevents noxious odors, noise, dust, insects, and other negative impacts from intruding upon residential enjoyment or reasonable use or properties in the vicinity.