Maricopa County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Maricopa County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 71% compared to April (107 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Military Compatibility Permit for Project Bacara

Approved.

Approved MCP250007 for approximately 160 acres north of Olive Avenue, one-half mile west of Litchfield Road, allowing industrial land uses including natural gas power generation facility (744 megawatts with 18 combustion turbines), data center buildings, APS substation, fuel storage, and parking. Site is zoned Industrial 3 within Luke Air Force Base's 75-80 LDN noise contour. Applicants include Monterra and Taconic. Planning Commission recommended approval.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Special Use Permit for Dumpster Storage at Cave Creek Road

Approved.

Approved SUP for dumpster storage in Rural 43 zoning at 17602 N Cave Creek Road for property owner Stoney Fred. Maximum capacity of 23 dumpsters on 1.1 acres of a 5-acre parcel. Remainder used for horse boarding and training agricultural operation.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan Adoption

Approved.

Approved the Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan, a long-range policy document for unincorporated areas containing 9 elements, 33 goals, and 137 policies. The plan includes a municipal rural influence framework to evaluate development proposals and continues the urban solutions for urban development policy. Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval at their April 23 hearing.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Industrial 3 with IUPD (Industrial Unit Planned Development) → Industrial 3 with Military Compatibility Permit, 160 acres at North of Olive Avenue, approximately one-half mile west of Litchfield Road (160 acres) (Bacara Eagle Land (Monterra and Taconic))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 40 instances
• industrial: 39 instances
• residential: 16 instances
• comprehensive plan: 15 instances
• land use: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial mentions were up 680% from April.
• Residential came up 220% more often than April.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in April.
• Land use is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in April.

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