The ordinance establishes the Adaptive Reuse and Multi-Family (ARM) Overlay District in Phoenix to facilitate the redevelopment of commercially zoned properties for multifamily and adaptive reuse projects. This overlay allows increased height and density by right within designated Transit-Oriented Communities, requires a minimum of 10% affordable and/or workforce housing, and incorporates flexibility for adaptive reuse while maintaining compatibility with underlying zoning. Provisions address density, setbacks, height, and specific development standards, focusing on increasing housing options and aligning with the City's housing goals.
This overlay district aligns with state legislation to increase affordable and workforce housing opportunities through adaptive reuse and multifamily development, promoting efficient land use within transit-oriented areas while supporting the city's housing objectives.