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Planning commission recommends Advancing Maricopa 2026 general plan, 5–1
Summary
After a consultant presentation and a public comment period focused on infrastructure timing, annexation and traffic safety, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend the Advancing Maricopa 2026 general plan update to city council; council will review the plan May 19 ahead of a June public hearing.
The City of Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5–1 on April 27 to recommend the Advancing Maricopa 2026 general plan update to the City Council, advancing a state‑mandated process that could put the plan before voters in November.
Matthew, a consultant with Michael Baker International, told the commission the plan is a 10‑year, policy‑level roadmap rather than an ordinance and that Arizona law requires two public hearings before the commission and a 60‑day review period. "After the second public hearing, that is where we make a formal recommendation to council," Matthew said, noting the commission’s recommendation would move the draft to a council work session May 19 and a council public hearing June 2. He said council approval must occur at least 120 days before the Nov. 3 election for the plan to appear on the…
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