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 “2026 Amendments to Title 15: Building Regulation” by reference to add Chapter 15.15 to the Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
As growth continues within the City, there are instances where street infrastructure is required prior to development to ensure adequate public safety, mobility, and connectivity. In such cases, waiting for development to occur may delay critical infrastructure improvements.
The proposed ordinance establishes a framework allowing the City to construct or improve streets in advance of adjacent property development and to recover associated costs through assessments levied on benefiting property owners. The ordinance is intended to ensure that necessary infrastructure is delivered in a timely manner while aligning costs with future development that benefits from those improvements. These improvements include right-of-way acquisition, pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalks, drainage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, street lighting and landscaping.
This ordinance supports the City’s objective that land development should pay for infrastructure, while enabling the City to proactively deliver critical projects necessary for safe and efficient transportation networks.
PRESENTER
This item will be presented by Rodolfo Lopez, Director of Development Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the proposed amendments to Title 15 of the City Code related to Scallops Assessments.