TITLE
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting "2018 Amendments to the City of Maricopa Zoning Code - Group Homes" by reference and amending certain provisions of Articles 401.24, 601 and 602.02 of the Maricopa Zoning Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Ordinance 18-05 (TXT18-01): A joint request by Dream Group Homes, Inc. - Ms. Margaret Jordan and Haven House AZ - Ms. Debbie Everett for a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Code, specifically, Article 410 Sec. 410.24 Residential and Group Care Homes, amending portions of the section to increase the occupancy, align with state laws, and to improve the clarity of regulations and process (Discussion and Action).
As part of this amendment staff is also recommending revisions to the Group Home use classification in Article 601 and the definition of Family in Article 602.02.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 13, 2018, and recommended approval on the proposed text amendment (TXT)18-01, Article 410.24 Residential and Group Care Homes, Article 601 Use Classifications and Article 602.02 List of Definitions.
Kazi Haque, Zoning Administrator
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Ordinance.