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Zoning Guide

Gilbert Zoning & Land Use Guide

Editor-verified· 2026-05-24
Last updated: Verified:

Key Zoning Facts

Planning Department
Town of Gilbert Development Services Department(480) 503-6700
Building Code Edition
2018 International Building Code (locally adopted)
ADUs Allowed
Yes
Primary District
R1-6 — Single-Family Residential
Max Height
30 ft

Regulatory Layers That Apply in Gilbert

Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.

Federal

State — Arizona

  • Building Code: No mandatory statewide code (local adoption)
  • State ADU Override: Yes (Arizona HB 2720 (2024) / A.R.S. § 9-461.18 — requires cities with populations over 75,000 to permit ADUs by right on single-family lots, caps ADUs at 75% of the primary dwelling or 1,000 sq ft, limits setbacks to 5 ft, and prohibits owner-occupancy and additional parking requirements. Effective January 1, 2025.)
View Arizona zoning overview

County — Maricopa County

  • Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning

City / Municipal

The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.

Overlay Districts

No overlay districts identified.

Private Restrictions

  • HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
  • Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.

Primary Zoning Districts

R1-6Single-Family Residential
Min Lot
6,000 sq ft
Max Height
30 ft
Front Setback
20 ft
Side Setback
5 ft
Rear Setback
20 ft
R-3Multi-Family Residential
Min Lot
10,000 sq ft
Max Height
40 ft
Front Setback
20 ft
Side Setback
10 ft
Rear Setback
20 ft
C-2General Commercial
Min Lot
None
Max Height
50 ft
Front Setback
0 ft
Side Setback
0 ft
Rear Setback
0 ft

ADU Rules in Gilbert

ADUs:Allowed
Max Size
75% of the primary dwelling's habitable area or 1,000 sq ft (whichever is less)
Parking
No additional parking required (per Arizona HB 2720)
Owner Occupancy
Not required (per Arizona HB 2720)
Full ADU rules for Gilbert →

Permit Costs & Timelines

Permit Costs & Timelines

Specific permit fee schedules for Gilbert are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.

Check Gilbert permit fees →

Official Sources

City-specific

City of Gilbert Planning Departmentgilbertaz.govOfficial sourceGilbert Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial source

Frequently Asked Questions

What zones allow multi-family housing in Gilbert?
Multi-family housing is typically permitted in R-3 and higher residential districts, as well as in certain commercial and mixed-use zones. Check the local zoning code for specific district allowances.