Maricopa County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Maricopa County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was down 1% compared to January (227 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rear Setback Variance at 479 Khan Drive, Morristown

Approved.

Variance approved to allow 16-foot rear setback instead of required 25 feet for a 13x28 attached patio cover in the R-16 zoning district. Staff had recommended denial noting detached structures could achieve same result without variance. Vote was with Member Baugh and Chairperson voting no.

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Building Height Variance at 51434 N 295th Avenue, Wickenburg

Approved.

Variance approved to allow 35-foot building height instead of 30-foot maximum for hillside development. Property zoned Rural 43 with western portion in floodway restricting buildable area. Applicant Paul Romanek represented by Morgan Busby. Staff found peculiar condition not created by applicant and variance preserves zoning ordinance intent.

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JOMAX RV and Boat Storage Facility - Military Compatibility Permit

Approved.

Case MCP-2022-002 approved for military compatibility permit with precise plan and development for RV, boat, vehicle, and self-storage facility in the Rule 43 map and Wickenburg Highway Scenic Corridor overlay zoning district. Located approximately 975 feet south of the southwest corner of 195th Avenue and Jomax Roads in the Surprise area. Approved with conditions a through j per paragraph 19.

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Event Space at Gamble Field - Special Use Permit

Deferred.

Case SU-250041 in Supervisor District 4 for special use permit for an event space and outdoor events. Located approximately 680 feet northeast of the northeast corner of Lower Buckeye Road and 331st Avenue in the Tonopah area. Continued to allow staff to work with applicant and county agencies on project modifications.

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Zero-Foot Street Setback Variance at 114th Avenue

Approved.

Variance approved for existing accessory structure to maintain zero-foot street side setback along 114th Avenue where 20 feet is required in Rural 43 zoning. Structure has existed since 1970s with unpermitted expansions in 2006 and 2020-2022. Applicants Ricardo and Jessica Lopez purchased property in 2011. Zoning violation opened November 2024.

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Front and Rear Setback Variance for Manufactured Home at Cordoba Property

Approved.

Variance approved to allow 5-foot front setback and 3-foot rear setback for manufactured home placement where R-5 zoning requires 10-foot front and 25-foot rear setbacks. Lot created in 1961 subdivision is undersized for modern manufactured homes. Applicant David Flores noted owner already possesses the pre-engineered home with attached carport.

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Horse Corral Front Yard Location Variance at Veselovsky Property

Approved.

Variance approved to permit horse corral in front yard instead of required rear yard at property owned by Melissa Veselovsky in R-135 zoning district. Applicant plans to house two rescue horses. Neighbor to south provided letter of support.

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Horse Corral 15-Foot Side Setback Variance at Veselovsky Property

Approved.

Variance approved to allow 15-foot setback from south lot line instead of required 40 feet for horse corral. Lot is 120 feet wide instead of required 145 feet due to 1989 county-initiated zone change from R-118 to R-135. Proposed corral approximately 65x100 feet (6,500 sq ft). Vote was with Member Baugh and Vice Chair Clapp voting no.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Maricopa County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Residential with 55+ age restriction stipulation → Residential without age restriction at 99th Avenue and Olive Avenue (Lennar Corporation (represented by Ashley Marsh, Damage and Burnham))

Top Keywords This Month

• setback: 46 instances
• zoning: 40 instances
• variance: 36 instances
• land use: 18 instances
• comprehensive plan: 15 instances

What to Watch

• Setback mentions were up 59% from January.
• Land use is new this month with 18 mentions, not present in January.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in January.

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