Zoning Guide

Chandler Zoning & Land Use Guide

Sources checked· 2026-05-24
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Key Zoning Facts

Local Zoning / Building Office
City of Chandler Planning and Zoning(480) 782-3050
Building Code Edition
2018 International Building Code (locally adopted)
ADU / Accessory Apartment
Yes
Example District
R1-6 — Single-Family Residential
Max Height
30 ft

Regulatory Layers That Apply in Chandler

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 municipality's zoning ordinance, building-code enforcement, and local permits form the primary local layer of land-use regulation for your property.

Overlay Districts

No overlay districts identified.

Private Restrictions

  • Private covenants, deed restrictions, condominium rules, or association rules can impose requirements beyond zoning.
  • 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 Chandler

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 Chandler →

Permit Costs & Timelines

Check Current Permit Fees & Timelines

Permit fees and review times can vary by project type, scope, valuation, and required approvals. Check the current schedule with the local permitting authority before filing.

Check current Chandler permit information →

Official Sources

City-specific

City of Chandler Planning Departmentchandleraz.govOfficial sourceChandler Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial source

Frequently Asked Questions

What zones allow multi-family housing in Chandler?
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.