Mesa Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Mesa held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 13% compared to April (94 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezone with PAD overlay, zoning case 25-917 (Recco Rd & Longboat Pkwy)

Deferred.

Ordinance for zoning case 25-917 for property west of the southwest corner of Recco Road and Longboat Parkway; rezone with planned area development overlay, bonus intensity zone overlay, and site plan review to allow development of a hotel and future commercial development. Continued to the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting as part of the consent agenda (one of four items continued).

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Zoning case 26-81 - minor auto repair near Ellsworth and Elliott Roads

Approved.

Item 8B, approving ordinance for zoning case 26-81 for property north of the southwest corner of Ellsworth and Elliott Roads. Major site plan modification and amending conditions of approval for ordinance 58-55 to allow for a minor auto repair development. Approved on the consent agenda, passed unanimously.

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Zoning case 25-256 - minor vehicle service and repair facility near Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road

Approved.

Item 9A, approving ordinance for zoning case 25-256 for property located east of the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road, for a major site plan modification and amending conditions of approval for ordinance number 3884 for development of a minor vehicle service and repair facility. Approved on the consent agenda, passed unanimously.

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Arizona Museum of Natural History Redevelopment Direction

Approved.

Council provided direction to proceed with two-year planning phase for $300 million mixed-use museum redevelopment project. City identified $6 million in one-time revenues over two years for feasibility studies, community engagement, fundraising capacity building, and 5-10% architectural design work.

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Major site plan modification, zoning case 25-256 (Southern Ave & Signal Butte Rd)

Approved.

Introduction of ordinance for zoning case 25-256 for property east of the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road; major site plan modification and amending conditions of approval for ordinance number 3884 for development of a minor vehicle service and repair facility. Approved as part of the consent agenda.

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Major site plan modification, zoning case 26-81 (Ellsworth & Elliott Rds)

Approved.

Introduction of ordinance for zoning case 26-81 for property north of the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Elliott Roads; major site plan modification and amending conditions of approval for ordinance 5855 to allow a minor auto repair development. Approved as part of the consent agenda.

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Annexation, general plan amendment & rezone - Haven at Hawes

Approved.

Public hearing and action on annexation ordinances, major general plan amendment resolution, and zoning case (items 8-8C) relating to the proposed development known as Haven at Hawes. No public speakers. Motion by Vice Mayor Summers; approved unanimously.

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General plan amendment & rezone - Haven at Destination

Approved.

Public hearing and action on a major general plan amendment resolution and zoning case ordinance (items 9A and B) for the proposed development known as Haven at Destination. No public speakers. Approved unanimously.

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Zoning Changes

• Not specified → Lower density designation consistent with sub-area plan at Item 11A location (specific address not stated in transcript) (Not specified (applicant withdrew 11B, proceeding with 11A staff recommendation))
• Zoning change at West of the southwest corner of Recco Road and Longboat Parkway, Mesa
• Zoning change at Haven at Hawes, Mesa
• Zoning change at Haven at Destination, Mesa

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 16 instances
• density: 13 instances
• commercial: 10 instances
• residential: 8 instances
• historic preservation: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 129% from April.
• Density came up 160% more often than April.

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