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Lake Havasu City starts phase‑three public outreach for 2026 general plan update
Summary
City staff said the general plan update is an 18‑month process driven by state statute, with a multi‑phase engagement schedule; a draft plan is expected in about six months, with final voter ratification in November 2026.
Lake Havasu City officials reported Oct. 3 that the city is in phase three of its five‑phase general plan update, which staff said is required by state statute every 10 years.
Why it matters: the general plan establishes the city’s land‑use policy and direction for the coming decade. City staff said the last general plan was adopted in 2016 and the update aims to be completed for the 2026 adoption and subsequent ratification by voters in the November 2026 election.
Process and participation: city staff described an 18‑month engagement process that includes a citizen steering committee (about 13–15 members), a technical advisory committee of subject matter experts and multiple public hearings and outreach events. Staff said they will host additional public outreach events later in October; the transcript records staff referencing two late‑October hearings but times quoted in the meeting were unclear. Staff encouraged residents to visit the city website (lhcaz.gov) for details, attend drop‑in sessions and fill out online surveys.
Timeline: staff said they expect a draft plan in roughly six months and noted the plan will follow state statutory requirements and multiple public touch points before Planning & Zoning recommendation and City Council action; the final plan would then go to voters for ratification at the general election in November 2026.
Participation opportunities: staff framed the general plan as “the people’s plan” and urged residents to engage through public hearings, surveys and outreach events so that the plan reflects community priorities.
