City Council Formal Meeting, April 8, 2026
Approves Rezoning near 11th Avenue and Michigan Avenue (R-18 to R-2), 9-0
What happened
The Phoenix City Council approved the rezoning at 11th Avenue and Michigan Avenue (item 74) from R-18 to R-2 on a 9-0 vote, allowing Arcadia Communities to build 19 detached single-family homes with traffic mitigation stipulations, over neighbor objections.
- Jurisdiction
- Phoenix, AZ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsLiquor license recommendation
Denied 9-0Free sample: decision 1 of 10
Liquor license recommendation on Item 12
Council voted to recommend disapproval of a liquor license application in Councilwoman Stark's district, citing unresolved city building permit and use permit requirements and opposition letters. Passed 9-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Phoenix City Council approved the rezoning at 11th Avenue and Michigan Avenue (item 74) from R-18 to R-2 on a 9-0 vote, allowing Arcadia Communities to build 19 detached single-family homes with traffic mitigation stipulations, over neighbor objections.
Key Decisions (10)
Liquor license recommendation on Item 12
Youth crime prevention contract with Fathers Matters Incorporated (RFP canceled)
Sonny accelerant detection dog retirement recognition
Fixed wing pilot training
Reallocated FY2022 Homeland Security grant funds
Martin L. Schultz Way ceremonial signage
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements CMAR
Planning item at southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard (Item 72)
Planning item at southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard (Item 73)
Rezoning near 11th Avenue and Michigan Avenue (R-18 to R-2)
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (2)
19-home detached single-family development near 11th Avenue and Michigan Avenue
Residential
Project at southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard
Other
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Council members emphasized ongoing need for housing and middle housing…
Commercial Demand
New nonstop China Airlines and Starlux service between Taipei and…
Infrastructure
A $10 million rail safety CMAR project along the BNSF…
Labor
TSMC apprenticeship program with the City of Phoenix and Westmec…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the mayor, a councilmember, 2 staff members, and 5 members of the public.
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