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Zoning Guide

Scottsdale Zoning & Land Use Guide

Editor-verified· 2026-05-24
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Key Zoning Facts

Planning Department
City of Scottsdale Planning Department(480) 312-7000
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 Scottsdale

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)
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 Scottsdale

ADUs:Allowed
Max Size
1,000 sq ft
Max Height
25 ft
Rear Setback
5 ft
Side Setback
3 ft
Parking
1 off-street space required
Owner Occupancy
Varies by jurisdiction
Permit Timeline
30-90 days
Full ADU rules for Scottsdale →

Permit Costs & Timelines

Permit Costs & Timelines

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

Check Scottsdale permit fees →

Official Sources

City-specific

City of Scottsdale Planning Departmentscottsdaleaz.govOfficial sourceScottsdale Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial source

Frequently Asked Questions

What zones allow multi-family housing in Scottsdale?
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.