Planned Area Development (PAD) Text Amendment
Proposed amendments to Chapter 22 of the MZO. These amendments:
- Strengthen the PAD Overlay District’s stated purpose and objectives by tying them to superior design outcomes
- Establish clear mechanisms for minor and major PAD Overlay District amendments
- Allow for the addition or restriction of land uses without requiring a development agreement
- Strengthen existing PAD approval criteria
Temporary Use Permit (TUP) and Special Event Text Amendments
Proposed amendments to Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 24, 30, 31, 58, 70, 86, and 87 of the MZO. These amendments:
- Move language pertaining to Special Events from Title 11 to Title 5 of the Mesa City Code
- Clarify the distinction between Special Events and Temporary Uses
- Establish clear, standardized duration and frequency limits for each Temporary Use type
- Introduce new development and operational standards for Temporary Use types that aren’t currently referenced in the MZO
- Update development and operational standards for existing Temporary Use types
- Update relevant definitions
Public Hearing Dates for the below Amendments
- City Council Ordinance Introduction – July 20, 2026 (tentative)
- City Council Ordinance Action – July 27, 2026 (tentative)
2026 Zoning Code Refinement
The Code Refinement text amendment includes a series of minor updates and clarifications to the Zoning Ordinance. These changes are intended to improve clarity, correct inconsistencies, and streamline regulations based on staff experience, stakeholder feedback, and recent code updates. The amendment addresses items such as:
- Terminology updates
- Alignment with state law and adopted policies
- Minor adjustments to development standards
Draft Text Amendments(PDF, 683KB)
May 27, 2026 Public Meeting
Fleet-Based Services & Service Station Text Amendments
Proposed amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 of the MZO. These amendments:
- Create a new Section 11-31-40 establishing development standards for fleet-based services.
- Establish a new “Fleet-Based Services” use classification with light and heavy sub-classifications and update where they are permitted in the land use tables.
- Establish a new “Accessory Vehicle Charging” use and update where it is permitted in the land use tables.
- Update service station development standards, including canopy design, lighting, queuing/stacking, and separation from residential.
- Revise and add definitions in Chapter 86 for consistency and clarity.
Draft Text Amendments(PDF, 357KB)
May 27, 2026 Public Meeting
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