> Home > Downtown Scottsdale > Zoning Districts
Zoning Districts
Downtown and Related Districts
Implementation of Downtown Plan
In response to the recommendations contained in the Downtown plan, the city has initiated a text amendment to update Downtown and related districts regulations
6-TA-2009#2.
The following elements of the Downtown Update have been completed: 6-TA-2009 Parking and Loading Requirements Downtown, and Citywide Text Amendment, and the 1-II-2010 Downtown Infill Incentive District plan.
Additional study information can be found at Downtown Task Force.
Key Resources
Downtown Zoning Districts
Example: D/OR-2 DO
-
Properties with the "D" zoning are listed with a subdistrict designation and development standards ("type"). The subdistrict designations are explained below.
-
The "types" refer to development standards, as shown in the Downtown Ordinance, Schedule B.
Type "1" = Compact,
Type "1.5" = Low-Scale, and
Type "2" = Intermediate density development. -
"DO" refers to the Downtown Overlay.
For more information, contact the Downtown Group at 480-312-7750.
Subdistrict |
Description |
|
"RS" |
This subdistrict classification protects the established character of the downtown retail specialty area and, together with development standards, regulates to achieve a compact concentration of those uses appropriate to a pedestrian-oriented selective shopping environment. Residential use is permitted in mixed-use development. |
|
"OC" |
This subdistrict is intended to provide opportunities for a full range of retail and service businesses appropriate in downtown. Residential use is permitted in mixed-use development. |
|
"OR" |
This subdistrict provides for an environment compatible with office and residential uses either as mixed uses on 1 site or as neighboring uses. Ancillary uses such as retail are permitted for local convenience, but limited in scale and design to protect against dispersion of these activities from other designated subdistricts. |
|
"RCO" |
This subdistrict is intended to provide for large-scale development of office and commercial uses, including regional shopping centers. Residential use is permitted in mixed-use development. |
|
"RH" |
This subdistrict provides for residential/hotel development in an attractive, landscaped environment protected from incompatible uses. Retail and other commercial uses are permitted within hotels and resorts in order to serve the convenience of guests, but limited for the primarily residential character of this subdistrict and to direct the concentration of retail businesses and other appropriate subdistricts. |
|
"M" |
This subdistrict provides for medical uses and supporting services, with residential development permitted in mixed-use projects. Limitations on nonmedical uses are intended to favor this area primarily for medical activity. |
|
"CC" |
This subdistrict regulates development and activities in an area designated principally for public and semi-public land uses. |
|
"RHD" |
This subdistrict provides for a residential environment appropriate for multifamily residential development, and includes standards designed to ensure that light and reasonable privacy are preserved and that adequate open space is provided. |
