Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Maricopa County, AZ. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through July 15, 2026
Updated with meetings through July 15, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Low-density single-family, minimum 35,000 sq ft lots
Standard single-family, minimum 10,000 sq ft lots
Apartments and townhomes, moderate density
High-density apartments up to 43 units/acre
Small-scale retail serving nearby residents
General retail, offices, and services
Intensive commercial along major arterials
Warehousing, wholesale, and light manufacturing
Manufacturing and industrial operations
Heavy manufacturing with significant impacts
Flexible mixed-use with site-specific standards
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Maricopa County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Maricopa County · Jul 15, 2026
Approved · UnanimousSouth side of Carefree Highway at Central Avenue, District 3
Zoning change from R-43 to C-2 (10 acres), approved unanimously on Jul 15, 2026 in Maricopa County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
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Denied · UnanimousTrulieve Dispensary at Happy Valley - modification of conditions, denied unanimously on Jul 15, 2026 in Maricopa County.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
Maricopa County · Jul 15, 2026
Approved · Unanimous67th Avenue Rezone for billboard, approved unanimously on Jul 15, 2026 in Maricopa County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Maricopa County, 79% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 88%, Land use / comp-plan amendment 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 58 land-use board decisions in Maricopa County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | 17 | 88% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 9 | 100% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 10 | 20% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 7 | 71% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Maricopa County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.maricopa.gov/PND/PlanNet/index.html. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Maricopa County include R1-35 (Single-Family Residential (35k)), R1-10 (Single-Family Residential (10k)), R-3 (Multifamily Residential), R-5 (Multifamily Residential (High)), C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C-2 (Intermediate Commercial), C-3 (General Commercial), IND-1 (Light Industrial). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Maricopa County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Phoenix City Council, Scottsdale City Council, and Planning Commission are all monitored by ZoneWire for rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, PAD district applications, and general plan amendments.
Maricopa County has approximately 10 zoning-related meetings per month across the Board of Supervisors, Phoenix City Council, Scottsdale City Council, and the county Planning Commission.
A PAD (Planned Area Development) is a custom zoning district in Maricopa County that allows flexible development standards. PAD applications are common for large-scale projects near semiconductor facilities and the West Valley growth corridor.
The most active development corridors in Maricopa County are the West Valley around Buckeye and Goodyear along Loop 303, the semiconductor corridor near TSMC in north Phoenix, and the Scottsdale Airpark area. These zones see frequent PAD and general plan amendment filings.
Important zoning terms for Maricopa County include PAD (Planned Area Development), general plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use permit, design review, PUD overlay, and stipulation modification. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Maricopa County governing body.
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