Attachment A - Draft Ordinance - Z-78-24-5.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2024-10-02)

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ATTACHMENT A 
 
THIS IS A DRAFT COPY ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE FINAL, 
ADOPTED ORDINANCE 
 
 
 
 
 
ORDINANCE G- 
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP 
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY OF 
PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING 
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PARCEL DESCRIBED 
HEREIN (CASE Z-78-24-5) FROM C-2 (INTERMEDIATE 
COMMERCIAL) TO C-2 DNS/WVR (INTERMEDIATE 
COMMERCIAL, DENSITY WAIVER). 
 
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX, as 
follows: 
SECTION 1. The zoning of a 3.24-acre site located approximately 1,000 
feet north of the northwest corner of Black Canyon Highway and Northern Avenue in a 
portion of Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 2 East, as described more specifically 
in Exhibit “A,” is hereby changed from “C-2” (Intermediate Commercial) to “C-2 
DNS/WVR” (Intermediate Commercial, Density Waiver). 
SECTION 2. The Planning and Development Director is instructed to 
modify the Zoning Map of the City of Phoenix to reflect this use district classification 
change as shown in Exhibit “B.” 
SECTION 3. Due to the site’s specific physical conditions and the use 
district applied for by the applicant, this rezoning is subject to the following stipulations,

violation of which shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of the City of 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance: 
1. 
Upon site plan approval and permit issuance for any new building(s) on the 
site as shown on the site plan dated May 31, 2024 that increases the 
cumulative footprint by more than 10 percent, the following shall apply: 
 
 
a. 
A minimum of 10 percent of the required parking shall be EV Ready. 
b. 
The required landscape setback areas shall be planted with shade 
trees placed 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings with 50 
percent of the trees being a minimum 2-inch caliper, as approved or 
modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
c. 
Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water 
efficient WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart 
controller) to minimize maintenance and irrigation water consumption 
for all on and offsite landscape irrigation. 
 
 
 
d. 
A minimum of 25 percent of the surface parking areas shall be shaded, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Shade 
may be achieved by structures or by minimum 2-inch caliper shade 
trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
 
 
e. 
A landscape irrigation plan shall be provided that includes zones to 
establish the amount of irrigation to apply based on maturity and type of 
the landscaping. Irrigation should be applied efficiently based on the 
maturity and need for the vegetation. 
 
 
 
f. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized for required retention areas (bottom of 
basin, and only allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization) and 
functional turf areas located on properties for uses such as parks, 
schools, and residential common areas, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
g. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements for 
stormwater management shall be implemented as approved or 
modified by the Planning and Development and/or Street 
Transportation Departments. This includes but is not limited to 
stormwater harvesting basins, bioswales, permeable pavement, etc. 
per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact 
Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management. 
 
 
2. 
The R-5 Subdivision Option shall be utilized for the development.

3. 
A minimum of one pedestrian connection shall be provided from the subject 
site to connect to the property to the south, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be 
constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other 
pavement treatments that visually contrast with the parking and drive aisle 
surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
Only landscape materials listed in the Phoenix Active Management Area Low- 
Water-Use/Drought-Tolerant Plant List shall be utilized, except for existing or 
salvaged mature trees to remain on site, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
Site lighting shall be provided at building entrances/exits, and in public 
assembly and parking areas, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
7. 
The following bicycle infrastructure as described below shall be provided as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the site. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of 0.25 spaces per 
unit, up to a maximum of 50 spaces shall be provided through Inverted 
U racks, artistic racks, and/or secure/indoor facilities. Inverted U racks 
shall be installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of 
Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of the Comprehensive 
Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
8. 
All improvements to the Black Canyon Highway frontage are outside of City of 
Phoenix jurisdiction and shall be reviewed and approved by ADOT. 
Documentation of the review and approval shall be provided prior to 
Preliminary Site Plan approval. 
 
 
9. 
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33- 
foot radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for 
the Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
10. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County 
Recorder's Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning 
application file for record. This stipulation shall not be applicable if the property 
is owned by the City of Phoenix.

11.  
A maximum of 126 units shall be permitted.  
 
 
12.  
An Operation Plan shall be developed with a contracted property manager and 
support services provider to govern the site and will be outlined in a Good 
Neighbor Agreement. The Plan shall address, at minimum, the following: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Regular, on-going communication shall be provided to the surrounding 
communities on any issues, concerns, follow-up requests, etc.  
 
 
 
 
b.  
A Public Safety Plan will be implemented to include: 
 
 
 
 
 
i.  
On-site security 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
On-site security monitoring of exterior security cameras to address 
issues surrounding the facility in a timely fashion. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
Coordination with the Phoenix Police Department with regular 
communication protocols.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
iv. 
Illegal drugs are to be prohibited for possession and/or use. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
v. 
No services will be provided to any individuals that are not 
residents/lease holders.  
 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Units will be leased to eligible residents who are at least fifty-five years 
of age and have a median income that does not exceed 30% of Area 
Median Income. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
The City of Phoenix will ensure contracted property management 
company will obtain crime free multi-housing training and certification. 
The property manager will include the crime free multi-housing 
addendum to all lease agreements.  
 
 
 
13. 
Final design of site improvements shall incorporate Crime Prevention Through 
Environmental Design (“CPTED”) standards and best practices by: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Security cameras shall be activated to monitor, at minimum, outdoor 
areas around the building, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
 
 
 
b. 
Property manager shall enroll in the Virtual Block Watch Program with 
the Phoenix Police Department.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or 
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the 
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity 
of the remaining portions hereof.  
PASSED by the Council of the City of Phoenix this 2nd day of October, 
2024.  
 
 
 
 
________________________________ 
 
 
 
       MAYOR  
 
ATTEST:  
 
 
_________________________  
Denise Archibald, City Clerk 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Julie M. Kriegh, City Attorney 
 
 
By: 
_________________________  
_________________________ 
 
 
REVIEWED BY:  
 
 
_________________________  
Jeffrey Barton, City Manager 
 
 
Exhibits: 
A – Legal Description (1 Page) 
B – Ordinance Location Map (1 Page)

EXHIBIT "A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION 
PARCEL NO. 1: 
That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 36, Township 
3 North, Range 2 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, 
Arizona, described as follows: 
COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of said Section 36; 
Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 09 seconds East, along the South line of said 
Section 3C a distance of 576.29 feet; 
Thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East, along the East line of a 
parcel of land described in Docket 865, page 2, records of Maricopa County, 
Arizona, said line being 576.29 feet East of and parallel to the West line of Section 
36, a distance of 725.85 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; 
Thence continuing North 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East, 379.58 feet; 
Thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 32 seconds East, 299.67 feet; 
Thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds West, 381.24 feet; 
Thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West, 299.67 feet to the POINT OF 
BEGINNING. 
 
PARCEL NO. 2: 
That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 36, Township 
3 North, Range 2 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, 
Arizona, described as follows: 
COMMENCING for a tie at the Southwest corner of Section 36; 
Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 09 seconds East, along the South line of said 
Section 36, a distance of 576.29 feet; 
Thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East, along the East line of a 
parcel of land described in Docket 865, page 2, records of Maricopa County, 
Arizona, said line being 576.29 feet East of and parallel to the West line of said 
Section 36, a distance of 725.85 feet; 
Thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East, 299.67 feet; 
Thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East, a distance of 281.24 feet to 
the POINT OF BEGINNING; 
Thence continuing North 00 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East, 100 feet; 
Thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 32 seconds East, 241.92 feet to the point on 
a curve, said curve being the West right of way line of a 30 foot wide road right of 
way, described in Docket 1629, page 351, records of Maricopa County, Arizona; 
Thence Southerly along said right of way curve to the right, having a radius of 
3789.73 feet, a central angle of 01 degrees 31 minutes 32 seconds, a tangent 
bearing of South 08 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East, an arc distance of 100.91 
feet; 
Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 32 seconds West, a distance of 256.00 feet to 
the POINT OF BEGINNING.