Phoenix Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Phoenix held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 176% compared to March (38 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 13th Avenue and Michigan Avenue

Approved.

Approved rezoning from R18 to R2 for Arcadia Communities to develop 19 detached single-family homes on approximately 2.5 acres at the east side of 13th Avenue south of Union Hills. Project includes cul-de-sac completion at Michigan Avenue, traffic calming measures including stop signs, speed humps, and stamped pavement.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Solid Waste Service Rate Increase

Approved.

Council approved a three-year phased residential solid waste rate increase: $5 in July 2026, $5 in July 2027, and $4 in July 2028, with inflationary adjustments not to exceed 5% annually from July 2029-2033. Also includes increased discount for 60-gallon containers from $3 to $5 monthly, and doubled Project ASSIST contribution to $440,000 annually.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

La Perla Motel Conversion Construction Contract

Approved.

Approved change order with Blackhawk Construction for La Perla project converting former Super 8 motel at Black Canyon Highway and Northern Avenue into 126 units of senior affordable housing (55+). Project approximately 25% complete, on track to open early 2027.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard

Approved.

Approved Planning Commission recommendation for rezoning at southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard in District 2.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• R18 → R2, approximately 2.5 acres at East side of 13th Avenue south of Union Hills, near Michigan Avenue cul-de-sac (Arcadia Communities)
• unknown → unknown at Southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard (Plaza)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 22 instances
• commercial: 10 instances
• zoning: 8 instances
• rezoning: 8 instances
• industrial: 7 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 22 mentions, not present in March.
• Commercial is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in March.
• Rezoning is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in March.
• Industrial is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in March.

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