Jurisdiction Context
This zone is currently grouped under Maricopa County Primary inside Maricopa County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.
Comparative Market Context
The 0.35 FAR for LI is broadly in line with the Maricopa County commercial average of 0.35, reflecting a balanced approach to site intensity across the county's commercial framework.
This zone allows 13% more lot coverage than the Maricopa County commercial zone average (53%), reflecting a meaningful advantage for parking-intensive uses like QSR, gas stations, and drive-thru retail.
There are 6 total zoning designations in Maricopa County, of which 2 are commercial. LI is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 22.5% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.
At Maricopa County's average land value of $24.2/sf and a FAR of 0.35, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in LI p5_zones is approximately $69.14/sf — a competitive entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.
Development Standards
| Requirement | Standard | Notes / Conditions | Code Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Setback From ROW |
30 ft | §701 | |
Rear Setback Interior lot |
20 ft | §701 | |
Side Setback Interior / Corner |
5 / 30 ft | Zero interior common; corner varies | §701 |
Building Height Max by-right |
50 ft | §701 | |
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) |
0.35 | §701 | |
Impervious Surface Max lot coverage |
60% | Stormwater retention required for remainder | §701 |
Min. Lot Size |
20,000 sf | 100 ft min. frontage | §701 |
Parking: Retail Per 1,000 sf GLA |
0.5 spaces | Shared parking may reduce; ADA per IBC | §701 |
Permitted Uses
The LI zone's permitted use schedule for Maricopa County, AZ is currently being verified from source documents.
No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.
No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.
No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.
Zoning Map — LI in Maricopa County
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National Benchmarks
LI in Maricopa County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).
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