Mesa Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Mesa held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 441% compared to June (46 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Faith Christian School conditional use permit modification at 3761 South Power Road

Approved.

Item 6E: a council use permit for a private school (Faith Christian School) on 9.9 acres at 3761 South Power Road, a modification of conditions of approval. School is expanding due to outgrowing its facility, adding a gymnasium. Approved unanimously.

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Minor general plan amendment at 1609 West University Drive (urban residential to urban center)

Approved.

Item 7A (GPA 2600111): minor general plan amendment to change the place type from urban residential to urban center on the 0.4-acre parcel at 1609 West University Drive (southwest corner of University and Longmore). Companion to the rezoning case. Approved.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning of San Antonio Tire Shop at 1609 West University Drive (OC to LC with BIZ overlay)

Approved.

Item 7B (case 0125-110): rezone the 0.4-acre property at 1609 West University Drive from office commercial (OC) to limited commercial (LC) with a bonus intensity zone overlay, including site plan review, for San Antonio Tire Shop. Applicant reduced parking to four stalls, closed two curb cuts, and removed a proposed 24-hour operation. Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Approved; Mayor and Councilmembers Goforth and Taylor dissented per discussion.

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Zoning Changes

• OC → LC, 0.4 acres at 1609 West University Drive, southwest corner of University and Longmore, Mesa (San Antonio Tire Shop)
• C-1, 0.39 acres at San Antonio Tire Shop parcel, Mesa

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 87 instances
• commercial: 58 instances
• residential: 41 instances
• industrial: 13 instances
• land use: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 988% from June.
• Commercial came up 729% more often than June.
• Residential is new this month with 41 mentions, not present in June.
• Industrial is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in June.
• Land use mentions were up 120% from June.

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