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Buckeye council approves minor general plan amendment to allow limited housing in very large employment zones
Summary
On Sept. 16, 2025, the Buckeye City Council voted unanimously to approve a minor amendment to the city—s general plan that allows the council to consider limited residential uses within very large employment-designated sites (1,280 acres or larger), subject to future discretionary zoning approvals and performance standards.
Buckeye City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to approve a staff-initiated minor amendment to the city—s general plan to permit consideration of limited residential uses within employment-designated areas of 1,280 acres or more.
The amendment, introduced by Ken Galica of the Development Services Department, revises the city—s definition of the Employment land use designation so future master-planned employment areas can propose a small amount of housing as part of a larger mixed-use plan. Council approved the change by voice vote; the public hearing for the item drew no speakers.
The amendment does not grant any automatic rezoning or property rights. Galica told the council that future residential proposals would be considered only through separate, discretionary zoning…
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