PROPERTY SETBACKS Q. What are my property setback requirements if I want to add to my existing structure?
A. The minimum City of Phoenix set back guidelines for any lot in MPR is 35 feet. This is a combination of front and back yard. This setback requirement will be taken into consideration when ARC is approving an addition to an existing structure in the future. For an open patio structure, the set back is different. Again, every lot is different. A patio cover may extend out 10 feet from the house, unless there is an easement on a particular lot, then it may be less. Easements may exist in certain subdivisions and on certain lots. Perimeter lots may have different requirements than interior lots. Homeowners are requested to supply this information to the ARC when requesting approval for an home addition or patio cover, as well as provide a City building permit (our guidelines already call for a City permit prior to approval and the ARC request form has been amended to reflect this policy). The ARC will not approve request that do not include a permit (if one is required). The lot % cover
