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Q11-25 — Over height detached accessory dwelling unit (20 feet) in rear yard setback in Phoenix, AZ
This case involves a request for a use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 15 feet, with the proposed structure reaching 20 feet and located in the rear yard setback. Developers should note this establishes precedent for height variances on ADUs and rear yard setback encroachments in this area.
| Case number | Q11-25 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | Q11-25 (Quarter Section) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Proposed use | Over height detached accessory dwelling unit (20 feet) in rear yard setback |
| Petitioner | Todd Thompson, ETODDT Design, Inc |
| Owner | Frank Edgar |
| Hearing | 2026-08-27 |
| Hearing body | Phoenix Planning & Zoning |
| Status | new |
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- First seen — 2026-08-31: First seen on a Phoenix Planning & Zoning agenda · Phoenix Planning & Zoning
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