32-35 Schedule of improvement requirements

A. Urban developments.

1. Description. Single-family residential development with lot widths less than 120 feet and lot areas less than 18,000 square feet (density, two du/ac plus or minus); two-family and multi-family residential development regardless of site area or density.

2. Requirements. (a) Public sewer in accordance with Section 32-33.E.7; (b) public water supply systems in accordance with Section 32-33.E.8 including mains and fire hydrants to City standards in areas served by private water companies and mains and fire hydrants to City standards within the area served by the City of Phoenix water system; (c) storm drainage in accordance with Section 32-33.E.6; (d) all streets, approved pavement, Portland cement concrete sidewalks both sides; (e) alleys, 16-foot right-of-way, completely surfaced with approved material to an approved width (single- and two-family development); 20-foot right-of-way, surfaced with approved material to an approved width (multi-family or commercial development); (f) underground streetlight circuits, lamps, poles and fixtures in accordance with Section 32-33.E.12; (g) landscape buffer (where subdivisions back up or side onto major and collector streets, a minimum of 12 feet of landscaping between the subdivision wall and the back of the curb (exclusive of sidewalk) should be provided) or as approved by the Subdivision Committee; and (h) all electrical lines 12.5 kv and smaller shall be installed underground.

B. Suburban developments.

1. Description. Single-family residential development with minimum lot widths of more than 100 feet but less than 150 feet and minimum lot areas of 18,000 square feet but less than 35,000 square feet.

2. Requirements. (a) Public sewer in accordance with Section 32-33.E.7; (b) public water supply systems in accordance with Section 32-33.E.8 including mains to City standards in areas served by private water companies and mains and fire hydrants to City standards within the area served by the City of Phoenix water system; (c) storm drainage to acceptable outlet in accordance with Section 32-33.E.6; (d) all streets, approved pavement, Portland cement concrete curbs; (e) alleys, 16-foot right-of-way surfaced with approved material; (f) underground streetlight circuits, lamps, poles and fixtures in accordance with Section 32-33.E.12; (g) landscape buffer (where subdivisions back up or side onto major and collector streets, a minimum of 12 feet of landscaping between the subdivision wall and the back of the curb (exclusive of sidewalk) should be provided) or as approved by the Subdivision Committee; and (h) all electrical lines 12.5 kv and smaller shall be installed underground.

C. Estate development. The City will allow either of the following two options:

Option 1:

1. Description. Single-family residential development with minimum lot widths of 150 feet and minimum lot areas of 35,000 square feet or more.

2. Requirements. (a) Public sewer in accordance with Section 32-33.E.7; (b) public water supply systems in accordance with Section 32-33.E.8 including mains to City standards in areas served by private water companies and mains and fire hydrants to City standards within the area served by the City of Phoenix water system; (c) storm drainage to acceptable outlet; (d) all streets paved to an approved cross section; (e) underground streetlight circuits, lamps, poles and fixtures in accordance with Section 32-33.E.12; (f) landscape buffer (where subdivisions back up or side onto major and collector streets, a minimum of 12 feet of landscaping between the subdivision wall and the back of the curb (exclusive of sidewalk) should be provided) or as approved by the Subdivision Committee; and (g) all electrical lines 12.5 kv and smaller shall be installed underground.

Option 2:

1. Description. Overall project density of RE35, developed as PRD or subdivision (no average lot) with homeowners’ association (HOA), or site plan with building envelopes/development controls and conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC&Rs).

2. Requirements. (a) Public sewer in accordance with Section 32-33.E.7; (b) public water supply systems in accordance with Section 32-33.E.8 including mains to City standards in areas served by private water companies and mains and fire hydrants to City standards within the area served by the City of Phoenix water system; (c) building envelopes shall be located on high points from detailed topography and so as not to disturb major vegetation stands on the site (a vegetation map may be required) (any lots, or area that is considered hillside, the hillside specifications shall prevail); lots shall be established based on building envelope location; streets shall be based on lot location; public roads shall be dip section with two-year culvert crossing; private roads (with homeowners’ association) shall be developed in accordance with City policy and may be dip section (without culvert) if lots have alternative access; (d) preservation of natural washes as determined by the Site Development branch; (e) all local residential streets may be paved with ribbon curbs if drainage and pedestrian traffic permit; (f) all collector streets are to have vertical curbs and sidewalks except that ribbon curbs may be provided if the sidewalk is set back a minimum of five feet from the curb; (g) mid-block streetlights not required on local residential streets; however, if residents subsequently request streetlights, they shall pay for total cost of underground installation (policy statement shall be placed on plat, in homeowners’ association, in conditions, covenants and restrictions, etc.); (h) building construction envelope plus yard area (including paving, sidewalk, pool, tennis court, driveway, etc.), shall not exceed 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit; (i) landscape buffer (where subdivision backs up to major or collector streets): a minimum 12 feet of landscaping between the subdivision and back of curb (exclusive of sidewalk) should be provided (perimeter fence should be a "view fence," solid part not higher than three feet) or as approved by the Subdivision Committee; and (j) all electrical lines 12.5 kv or smaller shall be installed underground. (Ord. No. G-3588, § 2)