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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona adopting the Non-Residential Design Guidelines to support the goals and objectives of the Maricopa General Plan and supplement the regulations of the Maricopa Zoning Code. Discussion and Action
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Mayor and Council shall consider Resolution 26-29, adopting the 1st edition of the City of Maricopa, Non-residential Design Guidelines. The guidelines will establish clear expectations for commercial, industrial, and large-scale retail developments. They promote high-quality architecture, sustainability, pedestrian safety, and a unified sense of community identity.
Summary of Guidelines:
The guidelines provide a framework for City staff and the Zoning Administrator to review development applications during the site plan process. To keep Maricopa regionally competitive and sustainable, the drafting process evaluated commercial, large-scale, and industrial development requirements in other Valley municipalities, with particular attention to established design trends along the Loop 303 and Loop 101 corridors. By combining these regional best practices with Maricopa's specific community needs, the document blends flexible qualitative interpretations with clear quantitative benchmarks.
Key Components
• Introduction, Purpose, and Decision Making: The non-residential design guidelines serve as an essential supplement to the City's general plan and zoning ordinance. The primary objective is to establish a healthy, sustainable, and highly livable community with a unique identity. With that being said, each development is inherently different and administrative latitude is built into the guidelines granting explicit authority to interpret the guidelines and permit design flexibility.
• Site Design & Circulation: Prioritizes pedestrian safety by requiring ADA-compatible, shaded walkways separated from vehicles, clear dr...
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