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
At FAR 0.4, this zone allows 14% more floor area ratio than the Maricopa County commercial zone average of 0.35 — allowing developers to generate more gross floor area per land dollar.
This zone allows 32% 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. GC is among the most flexible for retail sales (all formats), complemented by 3 conditional use pathways for specialized land uses. This zone accounts for approximately 34.2% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.
At Maricopa County's average land value of $24.2/sf and a FAR of 0.4, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in GC p5_zones is approximately $60.5/sf — a competitive entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.
Development Standards
| Requirement | Standard | Notes / Conditions | Code Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Setback From ROW |
20 ft | §606 | |
Rear Setback Interior lot |
20 ft | §606 | |
Side Setback Interior / Corner |
0 / 20 ft | Zero interior common; corner varies | §606 |
Building Height Max by-right |
50 ft | §606 | |
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) |
0.40 | Bonus FAR 0.60 available | §606 |
Impervious Surface Max lot coverage |
70% | Stormwater retention required for remainder | §606 |
Min. Lot Size |
7,200 sf | 60 ft min. frontage | §606 |
Parking: Retail Per 1,000 sf GLA |
4.0 spaces | Shared parking may reduce; ADA per IBC | §606 |
Permitted Uses
The GC Maricopa County use schedule permits 11 commercial activities by-right, encompassing self-storage / mini-storage, fitness / recreation, and event venue as representative examples of the zone's development range. 3 additional uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. 3 use categories are explicitly excluded by code.
Zoning Map — GC in Maricopa County
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National Benchmarks
GC in Maricopa County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).
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