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Tempe, Arizona

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Wed Jul 1, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

New councilmembers sworn in, vice mayor elected

This is a procedural and ceremonial meeting where the City Council will swear in three new members (Arlene Chin, Brooke St. George, Bobby Nichols) and elect a vice mayor. No legislative or policy items are on the agenda.

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Thu Jun 25, 2026

City Council - Community Facilities District

Council to vote on Rio Salado CFD budget and assessment

The City Council, sitting as the Community Facilities District Board, will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the final budget for the Rio Salado Community Facilities District Improvement Project Number 1 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The resolution also approves the assessment of capital costs and operation and maintenance costs for the district. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

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Thu Jun 25, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to decide on ending Singh Organic lease, $48.5M housing bonds

The Tempe City Council will vote on a resolution to not renew the land lease with Singh Organic Soils, effectively ending the urban agriculture project. They will also consider issuing up to $48.5 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Residences at Dorsey. Other major items include adopting the FY2027 CDBG Action Plan and approving school resource officer agreements with two school districts.

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Thu Jun 25, 2026

City Council - Special Budget Meeting

Council to hold final public hearing on FY 2026/27 property tax ordinance

This is a special budget meeting of the Tempe City Council. The sole substantive item is the second and final public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Property Tax Ordinance (Ordinance No. O2026.26). The first hearing was held on June 4, 2026.

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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Development Review

Tempe to consider six use permit requests for businesses and homes

The Tempe Development Review Board will consider six requests for use permits, including live entertainment, a spa, a private school, and adjustments to residential setbacks. No zoning map amendments or code text changes are on the agenda.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Tempe council to hear zoning and mobility device ordinance changes

The Tempe City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including changes to mobility device rules and animal welfare codes. The body will also consider a settlement agreement for the Office of Inspector General and approve a schedule of future council meetings.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

City Council - Work Study Session

Tempe City Council to review tourism and subcommittee updates

The City Council will hold an issue review session to receive a Tempe Tourism update. The body will also discuss proposed and existing council subcommittees, including a final draft of the Age-Friendly Tempe 2026–2030 Action Plan.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Development Review Commission

Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council - Community Facilities District

Rio Salado CFD to hold hearing on annual assessments and 2026/2027 budget

The Rio Salado Community Facilities District Board is meeting to discuss the annual assessment for Improvement Project Number 1. The board will consider a resolution to approve the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. A subsequent public hearing to receive objections is scheduled for June 25, 2026.

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Tempe City Council discusses zoning updates and development projects

The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including a seven-story mixed-use project on East Spence Avenue and the Legend City District at Papago Park Center. The agenda also includes various contract renewals for city services and public hearings regarding local ordinances.

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council - Special Budget Meeting

Tempe Council to set 2026-27 budget and property tax rates

The Tempe City Council will hold a special budget meeting to adopt the fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvements Program and finalize the 2026/27 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing on a primary property tax levy that will exceed last year's rate and the introduction of the Property Tax Ordinance.

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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Hearing Officer

Public nuisance abatements for Garcia/Perez and Hall properties

The Hearing Officer will consider approving abatement of public nuisance items at two properties: 1523 East Stephens Drive (Garcia/Perez) and 1314 South Martin Lane (Hall), both requested by the City of Tempe. The meeting also includes approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes.

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Mon May 18, 2026

City Council - Work Study Session

Council to review Tempe Community Council human services funding recommendations for FY 2026-27

This is a work study session where the Tempe City Council will receive presentations and discuss several items, including the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission update, the Tempe Community Council's recommendations for FY 2026-27 human services funding, and Tempe Water Resources. The council will also consider proposed council subcommittees and receive status updates from existing subcommittees on topics such as animal welfare, community engagement, drink spiking education, federal advocacy, mixed-use spaces, mobility devices, revitalization of Tempe Town Lake, and term limits policy.

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Fri May 15, 2026

City Council - Special Budget Meeting

Council to adopt FY 2026/27 tentative budget, set hearings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026/27 and schedule additional public hearings for June 4 and June 25, 2026, covering the Capital Improvements Program, Truth in Taxation, property tax levy, and final budget adoption.

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Thu May 14, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider 0.5% sales tax election for public safety, transit, preschool

The Tempe City Council will consider calling a special election for a 0.5% sales tax hike to fund public safety, transit, and preschool. They will also hold first public hearings on the Legend City District mixed-use development at Papago Park Center and on a comprehensive update to the city's construction codes. Second and final hearings are scheduled for NorthBend II, speed limit amendments, and nuisance code additions.

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Tue May 12, 2026

Development Review Commission

Tempe commission reviews parking, zoning, and hotel redevelopment proposals

The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider several Use Permits for parking variances and a Planned Area Development Overlay for a hotel conversion. The body will also review a proposed code amendment to reduce parking requirements.

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Tue May 5, 2026

Hearing Officer

Hearing Officer considers nuisance abatement at 1310 E Southern

The Hearing Officer will consider approval of meeting minutes from April 21, 2026, and a request to abate public nuisance items at the TCC LAND LLC PROPERTY located at 1310 E Southern Avenue.

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Thu Apr 30, 2026

Tempe City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to call special election on sales tax hike for public safety, transit

The Council will vote on a resolution to call a November 3, 2026 special election on a 0.4% sales tax for public safety and a 0.1% increase for transit. They also hold first hearings on a mixed-use development at 1255 East Curry Road and speed-limit changes, and final hearings on a zoning change at 3910 South Rural Road and bond issuances. Consent items include contract renewals for environmental abatement, police IT support, and a lawsuit settlement.

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Thu Apr 30, 2026

Tempe City Council- Law Day

Wed Apr 29, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Two variance requests to increase wall height on Broadway properties

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests from applicant Bill Tonnesen to increase the maximum wall height within the front yard building setback from 4 feet to 7 feet in the R-2 zoning district for properties at 100 and 106 East Broadway Lane.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Development Review

Commission reviews mixed-use project and zoning code updates

The Development Review Commission will consider a General Plan and Zoning Map amendment for a mixed-use project at Papago Park Center. The body will also review several use permit requests and proposed updates to the city's Zoning and Development Code.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Tempe City Council - Work Study Session

Tempe council to review water resources and budget for 2026-27

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review Tempe Water Resources and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. The council will also discuss proposed subcommittees and future agenda items.

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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Hearing Officer

City of Tempe requests approval to abate public nuisance items at several properties

The Hearing Officer will consider multiple requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items. These requests involve various residential and commercial properties located throughout the city.

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Thu Apr 16, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

First public hearing for zoning change at 3910 S Rural Road

The Council will hold first public hearings on a zoning map amendment for 3910 S Rural Road and on issuing General Obligation and Excise Tax Revenue bonds. Second/final hearings include a zoning change for NOVUS PARCEL 5F near Rio Salado Parkway, an alley abandonment at 7th Street, and amendments to the Veterans Commission. The consent agenda features liquor license approvals for four businesses and multiple contract renewals and awards. A request to continue a mixed-use development at 1026 E Spence Avenue to June 4, 2026 is also on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 14, 2026

Development Review

Development Review Commission considers use permits and a planned area amendment

The commission will review several use permit requests for residential, school, and business expansions. Additionally, the body will consider an amended development overlay for a mixed-use project.

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Mon Apr 6, 2026

City Council - Housing Authority

Public hearing on Housing Authority Annual Plan and HUD voucher acceptance

The Tempe Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 PHA Annual Plan, including related HUD certifications, revisions to administrative policies, and acceptance of additional Housing Choice Vouchers. The board will also receive a quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2026, and vote on minutes from January 22, 2026.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026

Tempe City Council & Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing - Mar. 30, 2026

Tempe council to review affordable housing group's finances

The Tempe City Council will meet with the Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing to review the group's financial performance and vote on accepting year-end financial reports.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026

Tempe City Council & Tempe Historic Preservation Commission - March 30, 2026

Council, commission discuss Downtown Historic Core Plan guidelines

A joint meeting of the Tempe City Council and Historic Preservation Commission to review the status and discuss draft guidelines for the Downtown Historic Core Plan. The Historic Preservation Officer will also provide an update. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

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Thu Mar 26, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Tempe City Council discusses liquor licenses, zoning amendments, and city contracts

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding restaurant liquor licenses and zoning map amendments. The agenda also includes numerous contract renewals for city services, including police equipment, park maintenance, and wastewater rehabilitation.

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Wed Mar 25, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear abatement appeal for 321 East Beatryce Street

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider meeting minutes and one specific appeal. Keith Kelley is requesting an appeal of an abatement decision for the Kelley Residence.

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Tue Mar 24, 2026

Development Review

Development Review considers zoning change for event center on South Rural Road

The Development Review Commission will consider a zoning map amendment for an event center and several use permit requests. These permits involve parking setbacks, yard setbacks, and the operation of a massage establishment.

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Mon Mar 23, 2026

City Council - Work Study Session

Council to review initial 5-year capital improvements program and acceleration strategies

The Tempe City Council will discuss the initial recommended 5-Year Capital Improvements Program and acceleration strategies during this work study session. Also on the agenda are updates on communication and marketing, the International Green Construction Code, and proposed council subcommittees. The council will receive status updates from eight existing subcommittees covering topics from animal welfare to Tempe Town Lake revitalization. Two public comment periods are scheduled.

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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Hearing Officer

City of Tempe requests approval for public nuisance abatements

The Hearing Officer will consider several requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at various properties. These requests involve five specific locations across the city.

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Thu Mar 5, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to hear ADU appeal at 36 East Cairo Drive

The council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Peter Piper Pizza, an appeal of a detached ADU at 36 East Cairo Drive, and a sewer easement abandonment near McClintock Drive. The consent agenda includes dozens of contract renewals for services like landscaping, pump repair, and hazardous waste disposal, plus resolutions authorizing gaming grant applications. A $3.3 million contract for the BEAM interior space planning project is up for approval.

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Thu Feb 26, 2026

Tempe City Council - Work Study

Council to review long-range financial forecast and capital improvements plan

At this work study session, the Tempe City Council will discuss the Long-Range Financial Forecast Update, the introduction of the 5-Year Capital Improvements Program Project Requests, and an update on the Tempe Transportation Plan 2050. They will also consider proposed council subcommittees and receive status updates from existing subcommittees on topics such as age-friendly initiatives, animal welfare, community engagement, and more. Public comment is accepted at two points on the agenda.

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Appeal of autonomous vehicle charging facility zoning ruling

The Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision that a proposed autonomous vehicle charging facility qualifies as a 'vehicle-based service (dispatch)' in the PCC-1 zoning district. The appellant is Dukes Law PLLC. No variance requests or abatement appeals are on the agenda. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Feb 24, 2026

Development Review

Tempe panel considers use permits for home additions, setback variance

The Tempe Development Review Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three use permit requests: two second-story additions to single-family homes and a variance to reduce a side setback and allow a taller accessory building. No appeals or code text amendments are on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 17, 2026

Hearing Officer

Nuisance abatement requests for Cox Property and Nowrooz Ltd Partnership

The Hearing Officer will consider approval of meeting minutes and two requests to abate public nuisances. The first is at 1107 West 10th Street (Cox Property), and the second involves Nowrooz Ltd Partnership. Both items are up for decision.

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Thu Feb 12, 2026

City Council - Work Study Session

City Council reviews police updates and subcommittee recommendations

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review a public safety update, tribal gaming grant proposals, and a public art plan. The council will also discuss proposed subcommittees and receive status updates on existing ones.

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Wed Feb 11, 2026

Tempe City Council & Tempe Community Council Joint Meeting

Tempe Community Council presents vision, programs, finances to joint council meeting

The Tempe City Council and Tempe Community Council (TCC) are meeting jointly to receive a presentation from TCC on its 2025-26 vision and priorities, past accomplishments, and direct services. The presentation covers programs including Threadz, Open Horizons, Teen Triple P Positive Parenting, VITA Tax Services, and the Tempe Coalition. TCC's financial health and a call to action will also be discussed. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

Development Review

Commission to consider use permit for 8-unit development on Bonarden Lane

The Development Review Commission will consider a use permit request to reduce the front yard building setback from 20 to 18 feet for a new three-story, eight-unit single-family development at 1432 and 1435 South Bonarden Lane. The applicant is Twinpeaks Group. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 27, 2026 study session and regular meeting.

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Thu Feb 5, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Tempe City Council discusses land use amendments and public safety ordinances

The City Council will consider several land use and zoning map amendments for properties on East 8th Street and South Priest Drive. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding new requirements for drink spiking prevention in the City Code.

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Wed Jan 28, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider variance for side yard setback reduction

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to reduce a side yard setback from 5 feet to 2 feet for a detached accessory building at 1309 East Orange Street. The meeting will also include the election of officers and consideration of previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Jan 27, 2026

Development Review

Fitness center use permit & two residential variances up for vote

The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider three use permits: a side-yard setback reduction for an accessory building at 1028 South Lebanon Lane, a front-yard parking allowance for a carport-to-ADU conversion at 201 East Fordham Drive, and a new fitness center at 2209 West 1st Street, Suite 107. No development plan appeals, general plan amendments, or code text amendments are on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and announcements.

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Thu Jan 22, 2026

City Council - Housing Authority

Tempe Housing Authority to review quarterly updates

The City Council - Housing Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a quarterly update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a governing board report.

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Thu Jan 22, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on 16-story, 110-unit tower at 250 Rio Salado

The Tempe City Council will hold final public hearings and votes on several items, including a 16-story residential project at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway, two zoning and land use amendments at Marlatt's Garage and Priest & Alameda, and a drink spiking prevention ordinance. Consent items include contracts for body cameras, stadium services, and library materials.

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Tue Jan 20, 2026

Hearing Officer

Thu Jan 15, 2026

City Council Candidate Forum

Thu Jan 15, 2026

City Council - Work Study Session

City Council reviews Downtown Tempe historic core plan and streetscape updates

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review the Downtown Tempe Historic Core Plan and receive an update on the Downtown Mill Avenue Streetscape project. The meeting also includes announcements and updates on various council subcommittees.

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Tue Jan 13, 2026

Development Review Commission

Thu Jan 8, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

First public hearing for 16-story, 110-unit residential project at 250 Rio Salado

The Tempe City Council will hold a first public hearing for a Planned Area Development Overlay to allow a 16-story residential building with 110 dwelling units at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway. The council will also consider adopting a resolution to purchase properties at 520 and 526 South Mill Avenue. Other items include contract renewals for various services, liquor license approvals, and appointments to boards and commissions.

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Tue Jan 6, 2026

Hearing Officer

Hearing officer to decide on two public nuisance abatements

The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approving abatement of public nuisances at two properties: 501 East Pegasus Drive (Jasinski) and 321 East Beatryce Street (Kelley). The meeting also includes approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes.

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