Land Development Code

 

On November 14, 2018, the City Council adopted the new Land Development Code and Zoning Map. The new Code became effective 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:

• Scenic Beauty - The Story Behind the Scenery
• Community Character - The Story Behind the Scenery

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) 

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Design Review, Engineering, and Administrative Manual

The Design Review, Engineering, and Administrative Manual includes supporting materials to the Land Development Code (LDC), including submittal requirements, design guidelines, and technical engineering standards. Prior to the adoption of the LDC in 2018, many of the provisions in this manual were found in the various articles of the City’s previous LDC and have now been updated and consolidated in one place to create a more user-friendly document and to cover administrative details and guidelines that are not appropriate to include in the LDC. {Amended May 2019}. This manual is presented in three parts:

Chapter 1 – Administration: Information related to the submittal of development applications.

Chapter 2 – Design: Guidelines that highlight preferred design principles and the rationale behind various provisions, and additional details to supplement the requirements of the LDC.

• Sedona Plant List: This includes excerpts of the Manual (Section 2.4B Plant List) and the revised and updated Approved Plant List (Appendix A of the Manual).

Chapter 3 – Engineering: Specific standards for grading and drainage, street and driveway design and parking areas.

Zoning District Conversions  (pdf)