26-0055
An ordinance proposing amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 46, 56, 63, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, 80, 81, 86, and 87 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to administrative review in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The amendments replace, amend, and update procedures for submission, review, approval, modification, expiration, and enforcement for land use applications associated with administrative approval, along with corresponding revisions needed to align related provisions for consistency. The amendments replace, amend, and update development standards citywide to incorporate technical updates and objective standards in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The amendments also include related changes in terminology and definitions, modifications to rules of measurement, and updates to alternative compliance. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5996 Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 6-0) The Planning and Zoning Board recommended adoption of the proposed Mesa Zoning Ordinance (MZO) Administrative Review text amendments with the condition that staff clarify the meaning of “Change of Use” as it pertains to Section 11-69-5 and related sections. The ordinance being introduced reflects modifications made by staff in response to the Board’s recommendations as well as input and various comments from stakeholders within the development community.
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- December 2, 2025
- On agenda
- February 23, 2026
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