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Goodyear council adopts ADU ordinance to implement state law; HOAs retain control
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to align Goodyear zoning with 2024 state law on accessory dwelling units (House Bill 2720 / ARS §9‑461.18). Rules allow one attached and one detached ADU per single‑family lot, with a third detached ADU limited to lots over 1 acre and subject to deed restriction at ≤80% AMI; ADUs are not allowed inside the Luke AFB vicinity box.
The Goodyear City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Dec. 16 to amend the city zoning code to implement 2024 House Bill 2720 (Arizona Revised Statutes §9‑461.18) governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Planning Manager Christian Williams told council the amendment would allow one attached ADU and one detached ADU on single‑family lots, and a third detached ADU on lots of one acre or larger only if it is deed‑restricted or…
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