Concrete Pad Service Area: Phoenix Metro, AZ
Phoenix and nine Valley cities around it. The concrete is the same everywhere; the parking rules, lot sizes and HOA expectations are not. Here is what changes from one city to the next.
- Phoenix
- East Valley: 4 cities
- West Valley: 5 cities
- City rules quoted
Cities with their own page
Each city page covers that city's parking-surface and RV rules, its typical lots, and what that means for the pad. Phoenix itself is covered on the home page.
How the rules compare
A ground-level slab rarely needs a building permit; where you can park on it is what varies.
| City | What the city sets | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Front and side yard parking must be dust-free: asphalt, concrete, or 3 in of gravel in a permanent border on a single-family lot. Rear yard exempt. | City Code 36-145, Zoning Ordinance 702 |
| Mesa | Vehicles in front or side yards on concrete, asphalt or 3 in of crushed rock in a concrete border; RVs off the driveway and street after 48 hours. | City Code 8-6-3 (T), (Z), (U) |
| Gilbert | RVs outside the front and street-side setback, screened by a solid fence or landscaping. | Land Development Code Art. 4.2 |
| Chandler | Screened RVs may sit on an unimproved surface behind a 6 ft wall; other parking on masonry, concrete or asphalt. | Zoning Code Sec. 35-1802 |
| Glendale | Side yard RVs on concrete, pavers or asphalt; temporary parking 72 hours in 7 days; two units max. | Residential Parking Codes brochure |
| Peoria | RVs, boats and trailers in a garage or behind a solid 6 ft fence in the side or rear yard. | City Code Sec. 14-111 |
| Tempe | RVs over 21 ft, boats and trailers out of the front and street-side setbacks; improved surfaces. | Tempe Code Compliance |
| Avondale | Side or rear yard on a dust-proof surface, screened by solid fencing. | Zoning Ordinance Ch. 28 |
| Goodyear | Side or rear yard on a paved surface behind a solid 6 ft fence; two units max. | Zoning Ordinance 6-3-2 |
| Surprise | No RV or trailer closer to the front street than any part of the house. | Ordinance 2015-21 |
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Rules change. Confirm the current wording with your city before you pour a parking pad.
The full text and links are in do you need a permit for a concrete pad in Phoenix.
The working area
Not sure you are in range? Send the form with your cross streets.
Service area: frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover?
Phoenix and the Valley cities around it in Maricopa County: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear and Surprise each have their own page. If you are unsure, send the form with your cross streets.
Do the pad rules change from city to city?
The building permit exemption for ground-level slabs is similar across the Valley, but RV and vehicle parking rules differ. Phoenix requires front and side yard parking to be dust-free, Mesa spells out concrete, asphalt or bordered crushed rock, and Gilbert focuses on setbacks and screening. Each city page quotes its own rules.
What about HOA communities?
Your HOA's rules apply on top of the city's and are often stricter about RV parking, screening and side-yard changes. Get written approval before the pour.
Is unincorporated Maricopa County covered?
Often, yes, when the property is inside the same working radius. Permits and rules there come from Maricopa County rather than a city, so mention it in the form.