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Planning commission backs rezoning to apply new downtown overlay to central Fountain Hills, 5-1
Summary
The commission voted 5-1 to recommend rezoning the area bounded by LaMontagne Drive, Palisades Boulevard, Saguaro Boulevard and Avenue of the Fountains to apply a council-approved downtown overlay, after residents raised concerns about potential industrial uses, height and viewshed impacts.
On Nov. 10 the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend adoption of Ordinance 25-12, which would apply a council-approved downtown overlay district to the central Fountain Hills area bounded by LaMontagne Drive, Palisades Boulevard, Saguaro Boulevard and Avenue of the Fountains.
Director Wesley reviewed the overlay’s three subdistricts — Avenue, Business and Innovation — and said the overlay does not change the base…
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