Subdivision Ordinance Zoning Code Update May 2020 maricopaaz

Subdivision Ordinance Zoning Code Update May 2020 maricopa-az. gov

Intent of the Subdivision Ordinance • Platting Procedures – Lot splits, plat amendments, subdivisions plats, etc. • PAD and MPD’s Procedures • Improvement Plan Procedures • Design Standards for Subdivisions – Open space, access, street locations, street design, lot planning, easement planning, drainage, sewer, water, lighting, etc. maricopa-az. gov

History of the Subdivision Ordinance • 2003 - City adopts County Subdivision Code • 2006 – City adopts Maricopa Subdivision Ordinance • 2016 – Minor Text Amendment to City’s Subdivision Ordinance • 2017 – Initiate Major Update maricopa-az. gov

Why the Update is Needed • 14 year old document • Subdivision Regulations need to be in sync with new Zoning Code • Outdated Procedures and Standards • New innovated standards • User-Friendliness maricopa-az. gov

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Major Modifications to Ordinance • Streamlining process and ensure meet AZ state requirements for hearings • Creating firm and directed guidelines for extensions and modifications to existing and future subdivisions • Inserting processing graphics, flowcharts and tables for better understanding of steps • Correct Subdivision Ordinance to be inline with Zoning Ordinance and Design Manual (standards) maricopa-az. gov

Zoning Code Coordinating Touch Ups • • Update Definitions Add Small Cell Wireless information Update Sign Code to match Federal ruling Update Zoning Code and Subdivision Code to compliment each other and not conflict with: • • maricopa-az. gov Design Landscaping Open Space Density

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Stakeholder Input • Over 90 individual stakeholder comments and suggestions received • Comments from attorneys, land developers and property owners • Reviewed, discussed and where appropriate incorporated into revised document maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -1 (Title, Authority and Defs) • Revise and add definitions to be inline with Zoning Code and add illustrations for clarification Section 14 -2 (Administration) • Clarify the intent of the Subdivision Ordinance • Add details and criteria for modifications to Subdivision Ordinance requirements maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -3 (Types of Subdivision Developments) • Revise category details to match zoning code subdivision types and requirements • Add subdivision example illustrations for clarification maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -4 (Platting Procedures & Requirements) • Clarify steps for Platting Process • Remove redundant details found in the application materials and Design Standards manual to eliminate conflict between codes • Provide details for Phased development • Clarify timing and process for approvals, expiration and extensions maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -5 (M. P. D and P. A. D) & Zoning Code Sections 207 & 510 (PADs) • Remove MPD option and consolidate to PAD only to simply • Remove Section and place more details into Zoning Code Section 207 • Revise Min acres and Simplify Open Space requirements for easier application • Addition of Design Element Requirement • Improve User-Friendliness for Implementation maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -6 (Design Standards) • Revise and add better example figures • Add more details for walls, fencing and entry monumentation requirements • Update and move Open Space table and details into Zoning Code • Add details for CPTED design for pathways and pedestrian movement • Provide street and access requirements for fire and safety. Move the rest into Design Standards Manual maricopa-az. gov

Section 14 -7 (Improvement Reqs. ) • Add simplified flow chart • Reorganize with different sections for Preliminary Plat and Final Plat requirements for easier flow • Remove areas to be placed into the Design Standards Manual (more technical) maricopa-az. gov

Next Steps Today Open Stakeholder Review for any comments June 8 P&Z to address any last minute changes to the proposed text amendments and take action June 16 City Council to take action based on P&Z Commission’s recommendation maricopa-az. gov