Queen Creek, Arizona zoning

A plain-language summary of the Queen Creek zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on MunicipalCodeOnline (CivicPlus), Zoning Ordinance published as a standalone PDF, last reviewed July 3, 2026.

Zoning districts

A-1Residential
Agricultural District - Rural Development
Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a ten acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1). Implements the Very Low Density Residential General Plan classification. Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-190Residential
Rural Development District
Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a five acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1, Table 4.7-1). Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-145Residential
Rural Development District
Low intensity agricultural operations on a three and one-third acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1). Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-108Residential
General Rural Development District
Low intensity agricultural operations on a two and one-half acre minimum lot; the standard classification for property annexed from unincorporated Pinal or Maricopa County GR (General Rural) zoning until rezoned (Table 4.3-1).
R1-54Residential
Rural Estate District
Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a one and one-fourth acre minimum lot; also the default zoning applied to annexed unincorporated property (Table 4.3-1).
R1-43Residential
Suburban Residential Type A District
Very low and low density single-family on a one acre minimum lot; a transition district between rural and urban uses in the Rural Preservation Tier (Table 4.3-1).
R1-35Residential
Suburban Residential Type B District
Medium-low density single-family on a 35,000 square foot minimum lot where public facilities and services are adequate (Table 4.3-1).
R1-18Residential
Suburban Development Type B District
Low and medium density single-family on an 18,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-15Residential
Suburban Development Type B District
Low and medium density single-family on a 15,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-12Residential
Urban Development Type A District
Low and medium density single-family on a 12,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-9Residential
Urban Development Type A District
Medium density detached and attached single-family homes and duplexes on a 9,000 square foot minimum lot, supporting concentrated urban growth (Table 4.3-1, Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-7Residential
Urban Development Type A District
High density district allowing the full spectrum of single-family detached unit types on a 7,000 square foot minimum lot; a transitional district between single-family and multi-family or non-residential districts (Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-5Residential
Urban Development District
Transitional district between lower and higher density residential or non-residential uses, and an infill option for oddly sized or shaped parcels, on a 5,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-4Residential
Medium Density Residential District
Residential uses paired with office and commercial uses in a master-planned development, up to 8 dwelling units per acre, allowing smaller lots and lot clustering (Table 4.3-1 continued).
MDRResidential
Medium Density Residential District
Attached or detached single-family residential up to 14 dwelling units per acre; a transitional district between single-family and commercial districts implementing the Neighborhood and Urban General Plan classifications (Table 4.3-1 continued).
HDRResidential
High Density Residential District
Multiple family unit types up to 25 dwelling units per acre, implementing the Neighborhood and Urban General Plan classifications (Table 4.3-1 continued).
MUMixed use
Mixed Use District
Mixture of residential (up to 18 units per acre), commercial, office, and public uses supporting the Town Center; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process (Table 4.7-3 note 5).
DCMixed use
Downtown Core District
Compact, pedestrian-oriented Downtown district for specialty retail, office, open space, residential, and event uses; drive-thru restaurants, suburban shopping centers, and large big-box commercial are prohibited (Table 4.3-2). Height for commercial uses abutting residential districts is capped at 30 feet.
RCCommercial
Residential Commercial District
Small-scale office and professional services with limited retail, scaled to surrounding residential uses; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2).
ATSpecial purpose
Agritainment District
Land uses that support and enhance agriculture, compatible open space, natural resource management, outdoor recreation, and commercial or residential uses; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process.
PCDSpecial purpose
Planned Community District
Alternative to standard zoning for large planned developments (200 acre minimum), implemented through a Development Agreement rather than the standard use and dimensional tables (Table 4.2-1, Sec. 4.10).
C-1Commercial
Light Commercial District
Indoor retail, service, and office uses requiring arterial street access (Table 4.3-2).
C-2Commercial
General Commercial District
General commercial activities serving the community, including repair shops, wholesale businesses, warehousing, and limited outdoor retail display (Table 4.3-2).
C-3Commercial
Regional Commercial Center District
Regional-serving mix of shopping, housing, recreation, and employment; retail malls, auto dealers, major office, hospitals, and multifamily are anticipated. Requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process.
EMP-AIndustrial
Office/Industrial Park District
Light manufacturing, office park, and limited retail service uses in an attractive business park setting with screening and buffering (Table 4.3-2).
EMP-BIndustrial
General Industrial District
Heavy and concentrated fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial uses located where conflicts with other uses can be minimized (Table 4.3-2).
PRCSpecial purpose
Parks, Recreation and Conservation Zone District
Conserves and protects open space, washes, natural desert lands, and wildlife habitats, and land agreed to remain undeveloped through the plan approval process (Table 4.3-2).
P/QPSpecial purpose
Public/Quasi Public District
Large-scale governmental, institutional, and quasi-public uses (Table 4.3-2 continued).

Code	Name	Category	Summary
A-1	Agricultural District - Rural Development	Residential	Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a ten acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1). Implements the Very Low Density Residential General Plan classification. Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-190	Rural Development District	Residential	Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a five acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1, Table 4.7-1). Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-145	Rural Development District	Residential	Low intensity agricultural operations on a three and one-third acre minimum lot (Table 4.3-1). Confirm PAD status and the current zoning map before acting.
R1-108	General Rural Development District	Residential	Low intensity agricultural operations on a two and one-half acre minimum lot; the standard classification for property annexed from unincorporated Pinal or Maricopa County GR (General Rural) zoning until rezoned (Table 4.3-1).
R1-54	Rural Estate District	Residential	Low intensity agricultural operations and very low density single-family on a one and one-fourth acre minimum lot; also the default zoning applied to annexed unincorporated property (Table 4.3-1).
R1-43	Suburban Residential Type A District	Residential	Very low and low density single-family on a one acre minimum lot; a transition district between rural and urban uses in the Rural Preservation Tier (Table 4.3-1).
R1-35	Suburban Residential Type B District	Residential	Medium-low density single-family on a 35,000 square foot minimum lot where public facilities and services are adequate (Table 4.3-1).
R1-18	Suburban Development Type B District	Residential	Low and medium density single-family on an 18,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-15	Suburban Development Type B District	Residential	Low and medium density single-family on a 15,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-12	Urban Development Type A District	Residential	Low and medium density single-family on a 12,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1).
R1-9	Urban Development Type A District	Residential	Medium density detached and attached single-family homes and duplexes on a 9,000 square foot minimum lot, supporting concentrated urban growth (Table 4.3-1, Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-7	Urban Development Type A District	Residential	High density district allowing the full spectrum of single-family detached unit types on a 7,000 square foot minimum lot; a transitional district between single-family and multi-family or non-residential districts (Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-5	Urban Development District	Residential	Transitional district between lower and higher density residential or non-residential uses, and an infill option for oddly sized or shaped parcels, on a 5,000 square foot minimum lot (Table 4.3-1 continued).
R1-4	Medium Density Residential District	Residential	Residential uses paired with office and commercial uses in a master-planned development, up to 8 dwelling units per acre, allowing smaller lots and lot clustering (Table 4.3-1 continued).
MDR	Medium Density Residential District	Residential	Attached or detached single-family residential up to 14 dwelling units per acre; a transitional district between single-family and commercial districts implementing the Neighborhood and Urban General Plan classifications (Table 4.3-1 continued).
HDR	High Density Residential District	Residential	Multiple family unit types up to 25 dwelling units per acre, implementing the Neighborhood and Urban General Plan classifications (Table 4.3-1 continued).
MU	Mixed Use District	Mixed use	Mixture of residential (up to 18 units per acre), commercial, office, and public uses supporting the Town Center; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process (Table 4.7-3 note 5).
DC	Downtown Core District	Mixed use	Compact, pedestrian-oriented Downtown district for specialty retail, office, open space, residential, and event uses; drive-thru restaurants, suburban shopping centers, and large big-box commercial are prohibited (Table 4.3-2). Height for commercial uses abutting residential districts is capped at 30 feet.
RC	Residential Commercial District	Commercial	Small-scale office and professional services with limited retail, scaled to surrounding residential uses; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2).
AT	Agritainment District	Special purpose	Land uses that support and enhance agriculture, compatible open space, natural resource management, outdoor recreation, and commercial or residential uses; requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process.
PCD	Planned Community District	Special purpose	Alternative to standard zoning for large planned developments (200 acre minimum), implemented through a Development Agreement rather than the standard use and dimensional tables (Table 4.2-1, Sec. 4.10).
C-1	Light Commercial District	Commercial	Indoor retail, service, and office uses requiring arterial street access (Table 4.3-2).
C-2	General Commercial District	Commercial	General commercial activities serving the community, including repair shops, wholesale businesses, warehousing, and limited outdoor retail display (Table 4.3-2).
C-3	Regional Commercial Center District	Commercial	Regional-serving mix of shopping, housing, recreation, and employment; retail malls, auto dealers, major office, hospitals, and multifamily are anticipated. Requires a Planned Area Development overlay (Table 4.3-2). Dimensional standards are set through the PAD process.
EMP-A	Office/Industrial Park District	Industrial	Light manufacturing, office park, and limited retail service uses in an attractive business park setting with screening and buffering (Table 4.3-2).
EMP-B	General Industrial District	Industrial	Heavy and concentrated fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial uses located where conflicts with other uses can be minimized (Table 4.3-2).
PRC	Parks, Recreation and Conservation Zone District	Special purpose	Conserves and protects open space, washes, natural desert lands, and wildlife habitats, and land agreed to remain undeveloped through the plan approval process (Table 4.3-2).
P/QP	Public/Quasi Public District	Special purpose	Large-scale governmental, institutional, and quasi-public uses (Table 4.3-2 continued).

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