Setback Requirements for the LI: Light Industrial District in Mesa

In the City of Mesa, setback requirements for the LI: Light Industrial district are determined by the classification of the adjacent street or the zoning of the neighboring property. While front setbacks range from 15 to 30 feet based on road type, interior side and rear setbacks can be as low as zero feet when adjacent to other industrial districts or as high as a height-based calculation when adjacent to residential or commercial zones.

Front and Street-Facing Side Setbacks

The City of Mesa regulates front setbacks in the LI: Light Industrial district based on the classification of the street identified in the Mesa Transportation Plan. All street-facing setbacks must be landscaped in accordance with the standards found in Section 11-33-3(A) [Section 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

[Table 11-7-3]

Interior Side and Rear Setbacks

Setbacks for the interior side and rear property lines in the City of Mesa LI district depend entirely on the zoning of the abutting parcel. These regulations ensure a transition buffer between industrial uses and more sensitive residential or commercial areas.

Adjacent District Zoning	Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setback
Adjacent to AG, RS, RSL, or RM Districts	1 foot of setback for every 1 foot of building height; minimum 20-foot setback.
Adjacent to Commercial and PEP Districts	1 foot of setback for every 1 foot of building height; minimum 20-foot setback.
Adjacent to LI, GI, or HI Districts	0 feet (none)

[Table 11-7-3]

Permitted Encroachments and Projections

The City of Mesa allows certain architectural features to project into the required setbacks for the LI: Light Industrial district, provided they meet specific safety and separation standards.

Architectural Projections

Awnings, eaves, overhangs, light shelves, and basement window wells may encroach up to 3 feet into any required setback. However, these features cannot be closer than 2 feet to any property line [Section 11-7-3(B)(2)(b)].

Residential Adjacency Restrictions

When an LI: Light Industrial development is adjacent to sites located in the RS (Single Residence) or RSL (Residential Small Lot) districts, any building projections must maintain a minimum distance of 15 feet from the property line [Section 11-7-3(B)(2)(b)].

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