TITLE
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2025 Amendments to Title 18: Zoning" by reference to amend Chapters 18.40, 18.75, 18.80, 18.90, 18.120, 18.135, 18.140 and 18.205 of the Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
A request by the City of Maricopa for review and approval of proposed miscellaneous text amendments to the Maricopa City Code, Section 18.40 Commercial Districts, 18.75 Food Courts, 18.75.030 Mixed Use Heritage Development Standards, Section 18.80.110 Screening, Section 18.90 Landscape, Section 18.120.240 Group Homes, Section 18.120.260 Temporary Uses, Section 18.120.300 Food Court Mixed Use Heritage, Section 18.135.020 City Council, Section 18.135.030 Planning Commission, Section 18.35.050, Development Services Director, Section 35.060 Hearing Officer, Section 18.18.135.070 Zoning Administrator, Section 18.135.110 Review Authorities, Section 18.140.050 Neighborhood Meeting Notification, Section 18.140.060 Public Hearing Notification, and Section 18.205.020 List of Definitions. Discussion and Action.
This is a request to formally amend the Maricopa City Code by requesting comprehensive revisions to Chapter 18, of the Maricopa City Code. The City initiated text amendments will allow for continued refinement of the City Code to reflect changes in policies and procedures, allow for clerical corrections, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Code. More specifically, the proposed amendments would accomplish the following:
1. Brings the current code in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
2. Updates multiple sections of the City Code to be consistent with current development trends and standards.
3. Addresses any Scrivener errors identified in the Code.
For the purpose of this discussion, text amendments for Chapter 18 have been separated into two discussion categories; General Revisions and Legislative updates. Additionally, attached as Exhibit D, is a general summary of proposed changes to Chapter 18 including the State of Arizona required Housing Impact Statement.
Please refer to the attached Staff Report for additional details.
PRESENTER
This item will be presented by Rick Williams, Planning and Zoning Division Manager.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve TXT25-03, an amendment to Title 17- Zoning Ordinance of the Maricopa City Code, as outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit C, and contained in the City Council staff report Dated December 2, 2025.