Long Range Planning

Long Range Planning is responsible for developing plans, policies, and programs designed to guide the physical design and development of Mesa. We work with local residents, neighborhood and business groups, developers, local jurisdictions, and other community stakeholders to help provide a quality of life that is responsive to all its residents. businesses, and neighborhoods.

Proposed Text Amendments

Public Hearing Dates

  • 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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