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In certain residential zoning districts, the City of Avondale requires registration of group housing that is licensed by the State of Arizona and provides supervised care to individuals who are living together by reason of age or disability. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $626.
Each group housing type is only allowed under certain conditions. Please refer to Avondale Municipal Code, Chapter 28, Section 28-15 for a definition of each housing type and Section 28-33, uses permitted with conditions.
Prior to operation, the following group housing types must register with the City of Avondale and demonstrate compliance with zoning standards and State license requirements including, but are not limited to:
|
Housing type |
Number of residents |
Minimum separation distance |
|
Group Home |
up to 10 unrelated individuals |
Yes, 600 feet |
|
Group Foster Home |
6 to 10 children |
Yes, 600 feet |
|
Sober Living Home |
up to 10 unrelated individuals |
Yes, 600 feet |
|
Community Residence Home |
up to 6 unrelated individuals with disabilities |
Not applicable if meets state requirements |
|
Community Residential Setting |
up to 10 children |
Yes, 600 feet |
Other care facilities located in residential zoning districts must comply with standards and State license requirements, and may need approval of a Conditional Use Permit, but they are not currently required to register with the City of Avondale. Please refer to Avondale Municipal Code, Chapter 28, Section 28-33, uses permitted with conditions and Section 28-34, uses permitted with a conditional use permit. These include, but are not limited to:
|
Housing type |
Number of residents |
Minimum separation distance |
|
Adult Day Care Home |
up to 10 adults |
Yes, 300 feet |
|
Adult Day Care Center |
11 or more in conjunction with place of worship |
Not applicable |
|
Child Care Home |
up to 10 children |
Yes, 300 feet |
|
Child Care Center |
11 or more in conjunction with place of worship |
Not applicable |
|
Assisted Living Facility |
11 or more adults |
Not applicable |
Visit the Avondale Municipal Code for more details.
For questions or more information please contact Planning Division at 623-333-4000 or email.
