Mesa General Industrial (GI) District Setback Requirements

In the City of Mesa, the General Industrial (GI) district requires front setbacks ranging from 15 to 30 feet depending on the classification of the adjacent street. While side and rear setbacks are not required when adjacent to other industrial zones, property owners must provide a minimum 20-foot setback (scaled further based on building height) when the GI district property abuts residential, agricultural, or commercial zones.

Mesa General Industrial (GI) Setback Standards

The City of Mesa establishes specific "Building Form and Location" standards for the General Industrial (GI) district to manage transitions between industrial uses and the public realm or less intensive zoning districts. These requirements apply to setbacks along property lines, buildings, and parking areas [Table 11-7-3].

Front and Street-Facing Side Setbacks

For properties in the Mesa General Industrial (GI) district, the minimum setback for the front and street-facing side varies based on the street classification identified in the Mesa Transportation Plan. Additionally, these setbacks must be landscaped in accordance with Mesa City Code Section 11-33-3(A) [Table 11-7-3].

Street Classification	Minimum Setback Requirement
6-lane arterial	15 feet
4-lane arterial	15 feet
Major or Midsection Collector	20 feet
Industrial/Commercial Collector	20 feet
Local Street	20 feet
Freeways (Buildings)	30 feet
Freeways (Parking Structures)	15 feet

Interior Side and Rear Setbacks

The interior side and rear setback requirements for the Mesa General Industrial (GI) district are determined by the zoning of the adjacent parcel. This is intended to provide a buffer between industrial activities and more sensitive land uses like homes or shops.

Adjacency Type	Minimum Setback Requirement
Adjacent to AG, RS, RSL, or RM Districts	1 foot of setback for each foot of building height; minimum 20-foot setback
Adjacent to Commercial and PEP Districts	1 foot of setback for each foot of building height; minimum 20-foot setback
Adjacent to LI, GI, or HI Districts	0 feet (None required)

Internal Building Separation

Within the City of Mesa General Industrial (GI) district, there is no required minimum separation between different buildings located on the same lot (0 feet) [Table 11-7-3].

Landscape Requirements for Setbacks

Setbacks in the Mesa General Industrial (GI) district are not merely intended for open space but often carry specific landscaping obligations. Street-facing setbacks must be landscaped according to the standards found in Chapter 33 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, when a General Industrial (GI) property is adjacent to a residential district (AG, RS, RSL, or RM), setbacks must be landscaped and remain free of parking or driveways to ensure a sufficient buffer [Table 11-7-3].

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