Mesa advances Legacy Park: 196 acres, 2,400 homes near Gateway — Aug 25–Sep 9

Scottsdale City Council — August 25, 2026

• Boards, Commissions, and Committees 2025 Annual Report Presentations: Annual report presentations for Scottsdale boards and commissions, including the Human Services Advisory Commission/Scottsdale Housing Agency Governing Board and the Industrial Development Authority; discussion only. View item

Tempe Development Review Commission — August 25, 2026

• USE PERMITS: Use permit requests at 1190 S Maple Ave to allow two required parking spaces in the street side yard setback and a detached engineered shade structure over the driveway (Baker-Vassett residence). View item

TOLLESON-PZ — August 25, 2026

• Public Hearing – Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to a proposed ordinance amending the Tolleson Zoning Code, Chapter 12, Land Usage, Article 12-4, Zoning, Downtown Tolleson Commercial Office Residential Entertainment (CORE) District, Section 12-4-93 (Land Use), to permit regional grocery stores in the CORE Zoning District subject to specified conditions, including a maximum gross retail floor area of 50,000 square feet. (Ordinance No. 632 N.S.)Commission Action: Recommend/Reject Ordinance No. 632 N.S. of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, amending the Tolleson Zoning Code, Chapter 12, Land Usage, by amending Article 12-4, Zoning, Downtown Tolleson Commercial, Office, Residential and Entertainment (CORE) District, Section 12-4-93, Land Use, permitting regional grocery stores in the CORE Zoning District; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for severability.: Public hearing on Ordinance 632 N.S. to permit regional grocery stores in the downtown CORE zoning district, with a maximum gross retail floor area of 50,000 sq ft, supporting the mixed-use residential environment. View item

Mesa Planning & Zoning Board — August 26, 2026

• ZON24-00708 "Park North", 5± acres located approximately 270± feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road. Rezone from Limited Commercial with Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) to Multiple Residence-3 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RM-3-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a 78-lot attached single residence development. (District 6) Staff Planner: Charlotte Bridges Recommendation: Approval with Conditions: Staff recommends approval with conditions for "Park North," a rezone of 5.0± acres from LC-PAD to RM-3-PAD at 6912 E Guadalupe Rd, with site plan review for a 78-lot, two-story attached single-residence development (net density 15.4 du/ac, 244 parking spaces). The applicant cites the city's 2024 Balanced Housing Plan need for 'missing middle' housing. View item
• ZON25-00891 "Legacy Park", 196.3± acres located at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road. Rezone from Light Industrial to Planned Community District (PC). This request will allow for the development of a mixed-use planned community. (District 6) Staff Planner: Mallory Ress Recommendation: Approval with Conditions: Staff recommends approval with conditions for "Legacy Park," a rezone of 196.3± acres at Ellsworth and Williams Field from Light Industrial to Planned Community District, with a Community Plan allowing up to 2,400 dwelling units and 6.7M sq ft of non-residential uses. A concurrent annexation (ANX25-00893) heads to council Sept. 14. View item

Phoenix City Council — August 26, 2026

• Proposed 44th Street and Bajada Road Annexation - Authorization to File - District 2: Consideration of authorization to file for annexation of 1.296 acres (APN 212-12-008R) near 44th St and Bajada Rd in District 2; the parcel description and map are attached. View item
• Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Arizona Department of Housing Grant Funding (Ordinance S-53110) - District 7: Agenda item to retroactively authorize the city to apply for, accept, and disburse Arizona Department of Housing grant funding in District 7. View item
• *REQUEST TO CONTINUE (SEE ATTACHED MEMO) Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1309 (Ordinance G-7533) - District 5:* Continuance requested to Oct. 21 for Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1309 in District 5; staff wants to clarify the supplementary zoning process with the property owner. View item
• Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1310 (Ordinance G-7534) - District 2: Agenda item to adopt Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1310 by ordinance in District 2; map details not in the published packet. View item
• Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-26--Z-92-23-8 - Southeast Corner of 19th Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7535) - District 8: Agenda item to adopt ordinance for rezoning stipulation modifications at the SE corner of 19th Ave and Baseline Rd, where the original 105-acre case included R-3, R-4, and R-10 residential districts; the current PHO action covers a commercial site plan with an 84,000 sq ft WinCo. View item

BOS — August 31, 2026

• HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA COUNTY; BOARD AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Executive session for legal advice on Housing Authority of Maricopa County board authority and responsibilities. View item

Mesa City Council — August 31, 2026

• ANX25-00682 - Annexing 5.2± acres located at the southwest corner of East Williams Field Road and State Route 24. This request has been initiated by Dennis Newcombe, Gammage and Burnham, for the owner, Pacific Proving, LLC. (District 6): Annexation of 5.2± acres at the SW corner of Williams Field Rd and SR 24, initiated by Pacific Proving LLC (owner) via Gammage & Burnham, paving the way for future development. View item
• ANX25-00893 - Annexing 196.3± acres located at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road. This request has been initiated by Dennis Newcombe, Gammage and Burnham, for the owners, Pacific Proving, LLC, and Mesa BA Land, LLC. (District 6): Annexation of 196.3± acres at the NE corner of Ellsworth Rd and Williams Field Rd, owned by Pacific Proving LLC and Mesa BA Land LLC, the same property as Legacy Park. View item
• ZON25-00891 "Legacy Park" 196.3± acres located at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road. Rezone from Light Industrial to Planned Community District (PC). This request will allow for the development of a mixed-use planned community. Pacific Proving LLC, Owner; Susan Demmitt/Dennis Newcombe, Gammage & Burnham, Applicant. (District 6) Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: -0): City Council consideration of Legacy Park rezoning (ZON25-00891) for 196.3± acres to Planned Community District; staff and the P&Z board both recommend approval with conditions. View item

TEMPE-HA — August 31, 2026

• HOUSING AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD ACTION ITEMS: Agenda item to adopt a resolution appointing Daisy Barnes Miller, an eligible resident, as the Resident Member of the Housing Authority Governing Board. View item
• HOUSING AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD UPDATES: Housing Authority Governing Board quarterly update for quarter ended June 30, 2026. View item

APACHE-JUNCTION-CC — September 01, 2026

• Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvements Plan: Consider adoption of the Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvements Plan for development fees; the 2026 draft report projects growth and recommends updated impact fees for streets, parks, libraries, and police. View item

SURPRISE-CC — September 01, 2026

• District 1: Rezone of 160 acres at the SW corner of Deer Valley Rd and 231st Ave from Rural Residential (RR) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Ordinance 2026-16, Case FS25-0750. View item
• District 1: Rezone of approximately 422 acres in District 1 from Buena Vista Ranch PAD and RR to a combination of R-1, R-2, R-3, OS-1, and I-2, via Ordinance 2026-15 (Case FS24-1191). View item
• Citywide: Agenda item to approve the Alexandria Way Development Agreement (Resolution 2026-118); details of the project are not in the published agenda text. View item

BOS — September 02, 2026

• BALTERRA: Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA260007 for "Balterra" at the SE corner of 411th Ave and Camelback Rd in Buckeye, changing from Balterra Development Master Plan to Mixed Use; Commission recommended approval 7-0 on Aug 6. View item
• CAMELBACK CREEK: Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA260008 for "Camelback Creek" at 411th Ave and Camelback Rd in Tonopah, changing the land use designation from Rural Densities (0-1 du/ac) to Mixed Use; the Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on Aug 6. View item
• AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH NEWTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Agenda item to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Newtown CDC down payment assistance contract, reallocating $702,582 so that owners assisted rises from ~128 to 148 households (ARPA total unchanged at $5,757,512). View item
• AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH FSL HOLDING PROPERTIES, LLC.: Agenda item to approve Amendment No. 4 to the FSL Holding Properties affordable housing contract, reducing the number of affordable single-family detached homes from 16 to 10 (non-financial; ARPA amount unchanged). View item
• DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH WICKENBURG HOUSING, LLC FOR HOME FUNDED ACTIVITIES: Agenda item to approve a Developer Agreement with Wickenburg Housing, LLC for HOME funds ($1,408,021.68) to build a new 79-unit multifamily affordable rental community at the SW corner of E Wickenburg Way and S Saguaro in Wickenburg. View item
• SETTING OF HEARING FOR THE SUBMITTED PETITIONS TO FORM MESA VISTA ESTATES WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT: Agenda item to set a public hearing for Sept. 28 on formation of the Mesa Vista Estates Irrigation and Water Delivery District, which would serve Lots 1–87 and Tract A of the subdivision, an infrastructure step for the residential area. View item
• SETTING OF HEARING FOR THE SUBMITTED PETITIONS TO FORM HOPI VISTA WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT: Agenda item to set a hearing for Sept. 30 on formation of the Hopi Vista Irrigation and Water Delivery District in District 3, covering part of Section 9, T.2N, R.3E. View item

MESA-BOA — September 02, 2026

• BOA26-00528. "Reasonable Accommodation Request", 0.2+ acres located at 1338 West Lobo Avenue. Special Use Permit (SUP). This request will allow for Reasonable Accommodation to the spacing requirement to allow a Community Residence within 1,200 feet of an existing Community Residence. (District 3) Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard Recommendation: Approval with Conditions: Staff recommends approval with conditions for a Reasonable Accommodation Special Use Permit at 1338 W Lobo Ave, allowing an assisted living community residence within 1,200 feet of an existing community residence (the closest is ~850 feet away). The home would serve 10 residents aged 55+. View item

Tempe City Council — September 03, 2026

• COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Work study on proposed council subcommittees, including a new Tenants and Rental Properties subcommittee and recommendations from the Mixed-Use Space subcommittee, signaling housing policy direction. View item

Scottsdale City Council — September 08, 2026

• Kunkel Redbird Road General Land Office (GLO) Abandonment (AB-0001-2026): Agenda item to adopt Resolution No. 13751 authorizing abandonment of General Land Office Patent easements on a single-family residential parcel at 7980 E Redbird Rd (R1-70 ESL FO), clearing title for the property. View item

Tempe Development Review Commission — September 08, 2026

• USE PERMITS: Requests use permits for a U-Haul vehicle rental at 1204 E Baseline Rd and several residential additions/garage changes, including a second-story addition and setback reductions on multiple residences. View item
• GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT / ZONING MAP AMENDMENT / PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY: Public hearing on a general plan amendment, zoning map amendment, and PAD overlay for "Emerald Center" to allow a four-story horizontal mixed-use development with 376 multifamily units on ~25 acres at a site currently zoned GID; rezone to MU-4. View item
• CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: Request for a zoning code text amendment for Section 3-409 (Group Homes for Adult Care, Persons with Disabilities, and Child Shelter) and related definitions, updating clarity and conformance with state law. View item

TEMPE-HPC — September 09, 2026

• UPDATE(S) / PRESENTATION(S): Discussion items include possible HPC rule changes, a subcommittee for the new Homeowners Exterior Rehabilitation Assistance Program for historic properties, and the Downtown Tempe Historic Core Plan workshop recap. View item