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Montgomery said the city has been preparing over more than a year and that other regional jurisdictions (Phoenix and Glendale) are at differing stages of adoption. He told commissioners the city plans to return Nov. 6 to request commission support for adoption and to present to the city council Dec. 2; if adopted, the 2024 codes would be effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Montgomery and Fire Marshal Keith Tanner described highlights of the proposed local amendments. Key fire code notes include retaining requirements for automatic sprinklers in certain commercial occupancies and for custom homes in areas without adequate water supply, and removing the full‑area smoke requirement for fire alarm systems (a change meant to align regionally). Building code amendments noted in the presentation include floodplain coordination with Maricopa County, continuation of minimum masonry reinforcement standards carried forward from the 2018 cycle, and a retained requirement for 5/8‑inch Type X gypsum between attached garages and dwellings to increase fire separation.

Staff also described several customer‑focused adjustments developed from stakeholder feedback: making certain work exempt from permit while still requiring code compliance (replacement windows and doors that do not alter the rough opening; residential HVAC replacements of the same type, size and location; skylights and tubular daylighting devices that do not structurally alter roof members), allowing an air‑conditioning unit to be installed in an existing finished garage without triggering the IRC energy provisions, and permitting a metal awning or patio cover with a three‑foot setback without requiring one‑hour fire protection when planning setbacks allow a three‑foot separation.

Other items discussed include optional use of the Residential Energy Services Network (ResNet) testing protocol, proposed adjustments to electrical receptacle heights in garages for safety considerations, and retaining existing kitchen island and bathroom receptacle rules similar to the 2018 code. Staff said whole‑house surge protection will remain optional. The presentation noted the public comment period lasted 87 days, staff held two public outreach meetings (Sept. 3 at City Hall and at the Assante Library) with low attendance (three people total reported across sessions), and staff received minimal opposition during the comment period.

Montgomery said staff had received stakeholder input about water‑conservation measures and agreed to allow the city’s water demand calculator as an option, not a mandate, with support from the water resource management department. He said code adoption steps remain: finalize local amendments, return Nov. 6 for commission recommendation and Dec. 2 for council adoption.

No vote was required Oct. 2; staff requested direction and said they will return with final ordinance language for formal adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission - October 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City of Surprise building official Carl Montgomery presented Oct. 2 an update on the city’s planned adoption of the 2024 International Building and Fire Codes and related local amendments, and said staff will return Nov. 6 to request commission support and Dec. 2 for council adoption with an expected effective date of Jan. 1, 2026.","taxTitle","Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2566,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5966786,"Surprise commission recommends three zoning text amendments to conform with recent state laws",1019,630000,1649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901996-721b86b95f890c5811ade5cd48cfdc2c&start=630&end=1649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901996-721b86b95f890c5811ade5cd48cfdc2c/thumbnail_630000.jpg","/articles/5966786/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Surprise-commission-recommends-three-zoning-text-amendments-to-conform-with-recent-state-laws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5966786-043e68a8fbdebd0999de2a2b27c5b60f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576405&Signature=NQWeNDgDclaMdpirWS5l0GaxxltYYOU1pf0Hsdwgc4dmG89E1raCooVpcRCZloqgSpgZilKbqotRiV67u9AlzmmyUqzgG5YRVMQ~XnQLLkEEVM763-IVm0qVb20W8JKOD71Ons~qU~BzW0GJwEKrw3FvwZ8~Yp-dzpqLlLGLoVq6CBBYsIks~NukQd1TFym9c7LVq4TG4n8V3zLVwbk91qC9OzwN8wcEK6BFVpCXLr0zF5C4BCSKeSRJaCH8xMP-xFynMfb6McUvm1Ofk6jv70j6LI-lBnfD8qfawrA8PkS2ZvhRQfsa-p3YkpmiWBfKpwl-6j1C2cPwf6XSCm-SAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 2 recommended approval, by separate 5‑0 votes, of three zoning text amendments to conform city code with recent state legislation.

Commissioners voted to recommend approval of Case FS25‑0479 (administrative approvals), Case FS250482 (noise and construction start times), and Case FS250481 (middle housing). City staff said each amendment is intended to bring city code into compliance with recent state law changes and to address implementation details.

For the administrative approvals amendment (FS25‑0479), staff said the update clarifies provisions to allow certain entitlements to be processed administratively, adds authorization for at‑risk submittals for preliminary on‑site grading and drainage, and creates eligibility for expedited permit review for applicants with a documented history of compliance. Mindy Davis, assistant director of community development, and other staff said the city will propose associated fees tied to expedited services: a proposed doubling of the standard plan‑review fee for expedited review, a $1,000 minimum threshold for expedited fees, and an additional 20% fee assessed for a third plan review and beyond. Staff said fee and procedural details will be returned for additional action.

On noise and construction start times (FS250482), staff summarized changes tied to a recent state bill that adjusts municipal authority over construction noise and allows concrete pours up to one hour earlier than the usual construction start time. The presentation noted the city’s current code already allows construction between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.; the proposed amendment updates local text to align with the state statute and explicitly adds the one‑hour concrete‑pour exception.

On middle housing (FS250481), staff said the state law requires cities to provide a regulatory path for duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes in certain single‑family residential zoning districts. Staff told commissioners the law applies to single‑family zoning districts within one mile of a central business district and requires municipalities to permit middle housing and not impose certain extra requirements. City staff noted Surprise does not have a designated central business district and that, per the state‑defined military airport vicinity carve‑out, the amendment will apply only to roughly 22% of the city outside that military airport vicinity. Staff described several explicit statutory constraints the local code amendment reflects: municipalities may not require owner occupancy, may not force middle housing into commercial code or require sprinklers solely because of middle‑housing classification, may not require more than one off‑street parking space per unit, and may not impose lower floor‑area‑ratio minimums or additional permitting requirements beyond those for typical single‑family residences.

Staff held one neighborhood outreach meeting (Sept. 17) and reported limited public attendance (one resident at that meeting and one email inquiry); outreach questions focused mainly on middle housing definitions and geographic impact. Staff recommended the commission forward each amendment to the mayor and city council for adoption; commissioners moved and seconded three separate motions, one for each case, and all passed 5‑0.

Votes at a glance

• FS25‑0479 — Zoning text amendment: administrative approvals. Motion to recommend approval passed 5‑0.

• FS250482 — Zoning text amendment: noise and construction start times. Motion to recommend approval passed 5‑0.

• FS250481 — Zoning text amendment: middle housing. Motion to recommend approval passed 5‑0.

Each amendment will return to staff for final ordinance drafting and fee schedules where applicable before formal adoption by the mayor and city council.","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 2 recommended approval, by separate 5‑0 votes, of three zoning text amendments to align local code with recent state legislation on administrative approvals, construction noise/start times and middle housing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5966791,"Surprise planning commissioners approve 1 AZ Credit Union drive‑through ATM",336,279000,615000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901996-721b86b95f890c5811ade5cd48cfdc2c&start=279&end=615","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901996-721b86b95f890c5811ade5cd48cfdc2c/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/5966791/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Surprise-planning-commissioners-approve-1-AZ-Credit-Union-drivethrough-ATM","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5966791-9b58e133b45b93d3d5ac3a31ca4ad76d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576405&Signature=QcQOeLnDmyM-2WVfdA1QLn6fiY66qJpEpmwU5IGCNh9n4tLFu8ZAfCLhb6~EAFmp4GRXYw2Y1qFYg~h~ix0j9fsD4m0LKdW790lFu1nbQiLaygNNTd29upAfC1dGXgxAGKhIX1JqNX098lcT4Pz3UsxAu~TID5nadFCcnTD9QwvrPjr-iVaYaO05NSSxZTwSVS1ZVKDX9foI0~p0t1HavQmGpXMroAuonHHfp9tPLyZZthXPe35tpcM4HJwZAA9U1h4bwNrz6kpK6l6qNfQu97iIrsjOo~UmLRmOm580wV4HYgNorpiQheJPUyqXWEf-BRBixxQ86T8apgXJ8aM40w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan Oct. 2 for a 2,990‑square‑foot 1 AZ Credit Union branch with a dual drive‑through ATM at the southwest corner of Cactus Road and Sarabell Avenue (Case FS241468).

The permit was approved 5‑0. Staff recommended approval subject to stipulations A through E in the staff report.

The project is located in the Sycamore Farms Planned Area Development (PAD) with an underlying commercial zoning and will provide 17 parking spaces where 12 are required. The drive‑through design includes queuing for eight vehicles and a marked pedestrian crossing with a sign at the crosswalk. Access to the shopping center from Cactus Road is a full access; additional left‑in/left‑out access points are provided along Cactus and Bridal avenues.

Chris, a planning staff member, told the commission the elevations will use composite wood, aluminum and glass with metal panel accents; the north facade incorporates smooth and corrugated metal panels and metal canopies. \"This will be ATM only. It's not an ITM where you interact with an individual,\" Chris said in response to a commissioner question about whether the units would be interactive teller machines.

The proposal required a minor PAD modification to the Sycamore Farms use standard that otherwise requires a 300‑foot separation between drive‑through entrances. The project site is 127 feet from an existing drive‑through entrance to the west. Staff said transportation staff reviewed and approved a detailed traffic queuing analysis that, according to staff, showed the drive‑through will operate within capacity and not interfere with adjacent circulation.

Staff said the neighborhood outreach meeting was held Feb. 25, 2025, and two attendees participated; recorded concerns included traffic impacts, drive‑through queuing, hours of operation, noise and neighborhood compatibility.

Commissioner Perry moved to approve the CUP and site plan; the motion was seconded and passed 5‑0.

If approved by the commission, the project will proceed under the conditions listed in the staff report.","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 2 approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a 2,990‑square‑foot 1 AZ Credit Union branch with a dual drive‑through ATM, accepting staff stipulations and an administrative PAD modification supported by a transportation analysis.","actionData","errors"]

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