Can you build a duplex in Glendale, AZ?

Unclear — verify with the town

The source package does not include Glendale’s use tables for multifamily by district. A 2021 hearing example shows the city processes higher-density residential requests, but that does not establish by-right small multifamily entitlement.

Confidence: low · Last researched June 2026

Dimensional standards in Glendale, AZ

RR-45 and RR-90 — livestock density	one (1) livestock animal per five-thousand (5,000) square feet of open space
SR-30, SR-17, SR-12 — livestock density	one (1) animal per ten-thousand (10,000) square feet of open space
R1-6 — minimum lot size	6,000 square feet

Related questions

What is the minimum lot size in Glendale, AZ?

Minimum lot size depends on the zoning district — R1-6: 6,000 square feet.

What zoning districts are in Glendale, AZ?

Glendale, AZ includes districts such as A-1 (Agriculture), RR-45 and RR-90 (Rural Residential 45, 90), SR-30, SR-17, SR-12 (Suburban Residential 30, 17, & 12), R1-10, R1-8, R1-7, R1-6, R1-4 (Urban Residential 10, 8, 7, 6, & 4), PAD (Planned Area Development), PRD (Planned Residential Development).

Are there flood zones or overlay districts in Glendale, AZ?

Floodplain exposure is the clearest environmental constraint confirmed in the source set. Glendale participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System, and property owners can obtain formal flood zone determinations.

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