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Goodyear staff outline comprehensive zoning ordinance rewrite; commission gives feedback on notice, permitted uses, housing and temporary signage
Summary
Planning staff and consultants presented an update on the city’s 18‑month zoning ordinance rewrite, seeking commissioner feedback on public‑notice distances, uses that require a use permit, expanded housing product types and temporary signage rules in multifamily districts.
The Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission received an update Wednesday on the city’s comprehensive zoning ordinance rewrite and provided direction on several topic areas that staff and consultants plan to refine in ordinance text.
Planning manager Christian Williams said the rewrite is part of the City Council’s 2025–2028 strategic plan and kicked off in January; the city aims to bring a draft ordinance to council for adoption in June 2026. "We're here to give you an update on the status of updating the zoning ordinance and get directions on recommendations related to specific topic areas," Williams said.
Staff and Michael Baker International consultant Matt Kliesico outlined four primary areas for commission feedback: public‑notice requirements, uses permitted by right versus those needing a use permit, opportunities to expand housing product types in agricultural and single‑family zoning districts, and temporary signage rules in multifamily districts.
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