ORDINANCE NO. 5131
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE AND MAP ATTACHED THERETO, BY REZONING A PARCEL FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PAD FOR A DUPLEX IN CASE PLH24-0035 (CALIFORNIA DUPLEX), LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHANDLER BOULEVARD AND ARIZONA AVENUE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, an application for rezoning certain property within the corporate limits of Chandler, Arizona, has been filed in accordance with Article XXVI of the Chandler Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the application has been published in a local newspaper with general circulation in the City of Chandler, giving fifteen (15) days’ notice of the time, place, and date of public hearing;
and
WHEREAS, a notice of such hearing was posted on the property at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the probable impact of this ordinance on the cost to construct housing for sale or rent; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission as required by the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, as follows:
Section 1. Legal Description of Property:
EXHIBIT ‘A’
Said parcel is hereby rezoned from PAD for Single-Family Residential to PAD for a Duplex, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the exhibits titled “PLH24-0035 California Duplex” kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in the file in PLH24-0035, except as modified by conditions herein.
2. The home builder/lot developer shall provide a written disclosure statement for the signature of any potential buyer, acknowledging that the property is located adjacent to or nearby the “Entertainment District”, which may contain land uses that create adverse noise and other externalities. The “Purchase Contracts” and the property deed shall include a disclosure statement outlining that the site is adjacent to the Entertainment District. The responsibility for notice rests with the home builder/ lot developer and shall not be construed as an absolute guarantee by the City of Chandler for receiving such notice.
3. Developer shall provide all required right-of-way dedications and/or easements at the time of construction plan review.
4. Developer shall complete construction of all required off-site street improvements, including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median improvements and street lighting to achieve conformance with City Codes, standard details, and design manuals.
5. Landscaping in all rights-of-ways shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner. Additionally, hardscape improvements located behind the sidewalk and within the right-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner.
6. Minimum setbacks shall be as provided below.
Setback Distance
Front Yard (East) 20 Feet
Side Yard (North) 10 Feet
Side Yard (South) 5 Feet
Rear Yard (West) 20 Feet
7. Maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
8. Covered parking shall consist of a 2-car garage (side-by-side parking) and a tandem 2-car garage.
9. In addition to a duplex, a single-family residence is also permitted and shall be subject to the setbacks and lot coverage established within this ordinance.
Parking and all other development standards shall be subject to Single-Family District (SF-8.5) requirements set forth in the City of Chandler Zoning Code.
Administrative Design Review approval shall be required prior to building permit issuance of any single-family home.
Section 2. The Planning Division of the City of Chandler is hereby directed to enter such changes and amendments as may be necessary upon the Zoning Map of said Zoning Code in compliance with this Ordinance.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, or any parts hereof, are hereby repealed.
Section 4. In any case, where any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this Ordinance, the Planning Division of the City of Chandler may institute an injunction or any other appropriate action in proceeding to prevent the use of such building, structure, or land.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, then this entire ordinance is invalid and shall have no force or effect.
Section 6. A violation of this Ordinance shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions set forth in Section 1-8.3 of the Chandler City Code. Each day a violation continues, or the failure to perform any act or duty required by this Ordinance or the Zoning Code, shall constitute a separate offense.
INTRODUCED AND TENTATIVELY APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this 17th day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this 11th day of August, 2025.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 5131 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 2025, and that a quorum was present thereat.
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
*REFERENCED EXHIBIT(S) AND/OR ATTACHMENT(S) ON FILE AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.*
Pub: Sept 26, Oct 3, 2025