Zoning & land use in Arizona local government
What Arizona city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,214 Arizona meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arizona with the most zoning & land use activity
- Mesa, AZ (158)
- Prescott, AZ (67)
- Tempe, AZ (64)
- Surprise, AZ (63)
- Apache Junction, AZ (58)
- Paradise Valley, AZ (58)
- Clarkdale, AZ (52)
- Lake Havasu City, AZ (50)
- Bullhead City, AZ (45)
- Maricopa, AZ (39)
- Queen Creek, AZ (38)
- Gila Bend, AZ (36)
Latest matching meetings
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This meeting agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no items for decision or discussion.
Sahuarita Planning and Zoning meeting with no listed agenda items
This Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software system. No specific discussion items, public hearings, or decisions are listed for this meeting. The agenda appears to be incomplete or the substantive content was not captured.
Pima County Board of Supervisors to consider zoning and liquor license requests
The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on several land use requests, including wireless facility permits and rezoning. The body will also discuss the County Administrator hiring process and Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs) waitlists.
Mesa City Council to consider zoning changes for fleet-based services
The City Council will discuss and take action on proposed zoning amendments regarding fleet-based services and service stations. The meeting also includes several consent items involving city contracts, liquor licenses, and speed limit changes.
Commission to decide on Conditional Use Permit for 99‑ft wireless tower
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting. It will discuss and take action on a Conditional Use Permit for an existing 99‑foot wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave. The commission will also receive a presentation on the mid‑year permitting status for the Planning…
Pinetop-Lakeside Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled
The regular session and public hearing scheduled for July 23, 2026, have been cancelled. The public hearing is rescheduled for August 13, 2026.
Planning & Zoning Commission agenda lists staff reports and a webinar guide
The July 23, 2026 meeting will consider a series of staff reports identified by their reference numbers (e.g., CPA260003, Z260006, Z260010, etc.). A GoToWebinar User Guide PDF is also on the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are described in the agenda document.
Mesa board to discuss zoning ordinance and historic preservation guidelines
The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board will hold a study session to discuss proposed text amendments to the Mesa Zoning Ordinance and Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. The board will also review the agenda for its upcoming regular hearing and introduce three new members.
Board considers expansion of Boeing ACA Manufacturing facility
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to take action on zoning cases and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary item is a request for a development plan review and special use permit for a manufacturing expansion.
City Council to consider DUI abatement grant and public hearing continuance
The Apache Junction City Council will consider resolutions accepting a DUI abatement grant and intergovernmental agreements for vehicle theft and gang task forces. The council will also hold a public hearing on a request to continue a zoning case.
P&Z to discuss zoning ordinance revisions and a property land swap
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review minutes from the previous meeting, consider a remodel at 896 Hampshire, and hold a work session on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also discuss a land swap proposal between the Jerome Historical Society and 414 Clark Street LLC.
Planning and Zoning Commission to review land swap and zoning ordinance draft
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a remodel request and a proposed land swap to resolve a property dispute. The board will also hold a work-session to discuss revisions to the draft Zoning Ordinance.
Council will review agenda items for July 20 and July 27 regular meetings
The Mesa City Council Study Session will review and discuss items slated for the July 20 and July 27 regular council meetings. Presentations include appointments to various boards and committees, acknowledgment of minutes from boards, and reviews of planning and zoning study sessions and public hearings held on May 13…
Mesa City Council to consider zoning code refinements and multiple city contracts
The City Council will review a series of contracts for city infrastructure and recreation, including a temporary ice rink. The body is also introducing ordinances for speed limit changes and zoning amendments, as well as a liquor license application.
Commission recommends rezoning 11.165 acres for single-family homes
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Dejong property. The body voted to recommend approval of the request to the Town Council.
Public hearing on rezoning a single-family home at 39351 S. Old U.S. Hwy 810
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from its March 26 and May 21, 2026 meetings. The commission will hold a public hearing on the Dejong Single Family Home rezoning request (Case #ZON-26-001) to change the property at 39351 S. Old U.S. Hwy 810 from Planned Community to Single-Family…
Council discusses FY2026-2027 budget and planning commission appointments
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Additionally, the Council is considering several personnel actions including appointing a new Town Attorney and filling vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commission to consider Zaxby’s restaurant permit at 163rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a Zaxby’s restaurant with a drive-through. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 2, 2026.
Board of Adjustment to review eight staff reports
The Board of Adjustment and Drainage Review Board will meet to review eight specific staff reports. The provided agenda lists the case numbers for these reports but does not include the specific details of the requests.
Board considers variance for reduced setbacks on Alpha Lane
The Prescott Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a variance request to reduce side and rear setbacks for a new single-family residence at 881 Alpha Lane.
Commission to consider Maverik sign program for 4.25‑acre site on Sunshine Blvd
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes, consider a consent agenda item authorizing the Maverik Master Sign Program on a 4.25‑acre General Commercial (C‑2) site at 1120 South Sunshine Boulevard, discuss a possible information session on code amendments aimed at removing barriers…
Review of new single family residence at 5611 E Road Runner Lane
The Hillside Building Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a formal review for a new single family residence. This project is located at 5611 E Road Runner Lane.
Planning commission reviews two food court proposals for commercial lots.
The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests for major conditional use permits. The proposals would allow food courts with mobile units and permanent structures at 2894 Jamaica Boulevard and 201 Swanson Avenue in the Limited Commercial (C-1) District for one year. The…
Board of Supervisors to consider 14 planning and zoning items
The agenda lists 14 planning and zoning items (e.g., Z2022077, MCP250004, Z250009) with associated staff reports, but no details on the nature of each item are provided. The meeting appears to be a procedural review of these items without disclosed specifics such as project names, dollar amounts, or street addresses.
Town Council to consider property tax levy and General Plan amendments
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances amending the General Plan and Town Code. The body will also decide on the property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and various infrastructure contracts.
Maricopa City Council discusses fire training, police partnerships, and zoning changes
The City Council will consider several items including a fire service training agreement with the City of Chandler and a partnership between the Maricopa Police Department and the ATF. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding vehicle traffic markings and food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay.
Gila Bend Council considers property tax levy and various professional service agreements
The Town Council will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 property tax levy and several consultant agreement updates. The agenda also includes a request to designate the Town Manager as the Chief Fiscal Officer.
Board discusses Boeing ACA expansion and elects officers
The Design Review Board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair during a study session. The board will also discuss a preliminary design review for a manufacturing facility expansion.
Public hearing for fiber optic communication shelter at W. Walker St. & Adams St.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application from Lumen for a conditional use permit. The proposed project involves developing an unmanned fiber optic communication shelter. Note that the meeting originally scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been rescheduled to August 11, 2026.
Pima County Board of Supervisors to consider flood control contracts and liquor licenses
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the County Administrator hiring process and the appointment of the Pima County Treasurer. The meeting includes public hearings on liquor licenses and rezoning, as well as funding recommendations for basic needs agencies.
Building Code Board to discuss 2024 code amendments
The Maricopa County Building Code Advisory Board is holding a special hybrid meeting on July 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The agenda comprises a single item with numerous attached documents, including draft amendments to several international building codes and the National Electrical Code, as well as public comments and…
Proposed fiber optic communication shelter at W. Walker St. & Adams St.
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit application from Lumen. The request involves developing an unmanned fiber optic communication shelter near the intersection of W. Walker St. and Adams St.
Council to consider $78.9M increase for new police headquarters
The Queen Creek Town Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $78.9 million increase for the new Police Department Headquarters, bringing total authorization to $90.2 million. Other items include waterline replacement design contracts, intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers, and…
City Council approves major rezoning of 78‑acre Houser Crossing area
The Eloy City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for IT services, a waterline upgrade, and an ADA ramp. Council members will discuss a General Plan amendment and zoning map change that would rezone about 78 acres at the northwest corner of West Houser Road and North Eleven Mile Corner Road…
Council to consider second reading of Cummard Rezone from C-2 to R1-6
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for Forest Wright regarding paving standards, consider second reading of Ordinance O26-003 rezoning two parcels from C-2 to R1-6, and vote on a three-year ESRI GIS software license agreement. They will also discuss adoption of the FY 2027-2031 Capital…
City Council to consider industrial land use change for 160 acres
The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a minor general plan amendment that would rezone approximately 160 acres of land from Business & Commerce to Industrial & Manufacturing near South Highway 87 and East Hanna Road. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a water truck…
Board to consider 50-foot sign variance for Allsup's Convenience Stores
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 50-foot, double-faced illuminated pylon sign. The proposed sign exceeds the current 12-foot height limit for the General Services (C-3) Zoning District.
Council to consider $429k police vehicle purchase
The Bullhead City Council will hold a public hearing on three zoning amendments, including time extensions for projects at 490 Riverview Drive and The Trails of Black Mountain, and setback changes for the CityCentre District. The council will also consider approving a $429,288 purchase of seven police vehicles from…
Public hearing on marijuana dispensary zoning rules
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and may vote on a text amendment to Town Code Section 18.42 (Business Zones) regulating marijuana dispensary uses. They will also discuss American Planning Association membership benefits and hear a director's report.
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled
The July 9, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.