Land Development Code
Community Development Department (928) 282-1154
On November 14, 2018, the City Council adopted the new Land Development Code and Zoning Map. The new Code will be effective on December 14, 2018. The section on Urban Agriculture will be effective on March 31, 2019.
The Land Development Code is an important tool for preserving Sedona's scenic beauty and unique community character. For the story behind the scenery, visit the following pages for a photo tour of how the Land Development Code influences Sedona's built environment:
Land Development Code Table of Contents:
Article 1: General Provisions
Article 2: Zoning Districts
Article 3: Use Regulations
Article 4: Wireless Communication Facilities
Article 5: Development Standards
Article 6: Signs
Article 7: Subdivision
Article 8: Administration and Procedures
Article 9: Rules of Construction and Definitions
Summary Table of Allowed Uses (pdf)
Zoning District Conversions (pdf)
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Previous |
Current |
Comments |
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RS-5A Single-Family Residential |
-- |
Carried forward as obsolete district |
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RS-70 Single-Family Residential |
RS-70 Large Lot Single-Family Residential |
Carried forward |
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RS-36 Single-Family Residential |
RS-35 Large Lot Single-Family Residential |
Consolidated |
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RS-35 Single-Family Residential |
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RS-18a Single-Family Residential |
RS-18 Single-Family Residential |
Consolidated |
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RS-18b Single-Family Residential |
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RS-12 Single-Family Residential |
RS-10 Single-Family Residential |
Consolidated |
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RS-10a Single-Family Residential |
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RS-10b Single-Family Residential |
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RS-6 Single-Family Residential |
RS-6 Single-Family Residential |
Consolidated |
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RMH-6 Single-Family Residential and Mobile Home |
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RMH-12 Single-Family Residential and Mobile Home |
RMH Single-Family and Mobile Home |
Consolidated |
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RMH-10 Single-Family Residential and Mobile Home |
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RM-1 Medium Density Multifamily |
RM-1 Medium Density Multifamily |
Carried forward |
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RM-2 High Density Multifamily |
RM-2 Medium-High Density Multifamily |
Carried forward and renamed |
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RM-3 High Density Multifamily |
RM-3 High Density Multifamily |
Carried forward |
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PRD Planned Residential |
PD |
Consolidated PRD and PD |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial |
M1 Mixed-Use Neighborhood |
Renamed/refined; residential with limited commercial |
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OP Office Professional |
M2 Mixed-Use Employment |
Renamed/refined; employment centers with limited residential |
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-- |
M3 Mixed-Use Activity Center |
New district |
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C-1 General Commercial |
CO Commercial |
Consolidated and renamed |
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C-2 General Commercial |
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C-3 Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing |
IN Light Industrial |
Renamed |
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RC Resort Commercial |
L Lodging |
Consolidated |
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L Lodging |
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PD Planned Development |
PD Planned Development |
Consolidated PD and PRD |
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OC Oak Creek Heritage |
New district |
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CF Community Facilities |
CF Community Facilities |
Carried forward |
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P Parking |
-- |
Carried forward as obsolete district |
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OS Open Space and Recreation |
OS Open Space and Recreation |
Carried forward |
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NF National Forest |
NF National Forest |
Carried forward |
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T Transitional |
SU |
Obsolete |
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SU Special Use |
-- |
Carried forward as obsolete district |