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Commission recommends zoning text amendments (TXT25‑01) after debate over state law that shifts plat approvals to staff
Summary
After an extended discussion about state laws removing certain public‑hearing requirements, the commission voted 3–1 to recommend TXT25‑01 — a package of zoning text amendments — to city council with directions to staff to strengthen notification, reconsider vendor power pedestal language and explore requiring 3‑D renderings for major submittals.
The Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 27 recommended that City Council adopt TXT25‑01, a set of miscellaneous amendments to chapters 17 and 18 of the city code, after a lengthy discussion about how recent state legislation changes the local review process.
Staff presenter Rick explained the purpose of the package was "to bring the code into a current status, not only with Arizona Revised Statutes, but also as we work through the site plans and the different applications we come through" and to clean up typographical errors and clarify requirements ranging from recreation and tot‑lot shade rules to screening of electrical and SES cabinets.
Two items drew particular attention. First, the package incorporates housing impact statements in line with House Bill…
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