Attachment I - Support - Z-TA-5-23-Y.pdf

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Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition 
HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL 
July 8, 2023 
Via Email 
jeffrey.barton@phoeix.gov 
racelle.escolar@phoenix.gov 
john.roanhorse@phoenix.gov 
nick.klimek@phoenix.gov 
council.district.1@phoenix.gov 
council.district.2@phoenix.gov 
council.district.3@phoenix.gov 
council.district.4@phoenix.gov 
council.district.5@phoenix.gov 
council.district.6@phoenix.gov 
council.district.7@phoenix.gov 
council.district.8@phoenix.gov 
mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov 
Re:  Text Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Z-TA-5-23-Y 
City of Phoenix  
Staff, Encanto Planning Committee, Planning Commission, and Council Members 
Dear Members, 
I am writing to you on behalf of the Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition.  As you 
know, we are a coalition of people who live throughout the historic neighborhoods within the 
City of Phoenix.  We come together because we value the history of Phoenix and we seek to 
share our love of our City's historic neighborhoods to preserve not only the buildings but to also 
help stabilize and build strong communities.  
Many historic homes have historic guest houses or historic garages that have been 
converted to guest houses, so we welcome the impetus of Z-TA-5-23-Y, to create more density 
and affordable housing in our city and our historic neighborhoods.  We hope that we can suggest 
ways that density can continue to be accommodated so as not to upset the fabric of our vibrant 
communities.  
There are at least three places in the text amendment where the document should be 
clarified that Historic Preservation review and policies have not been supplanted with something 
new or made optional. We do not believe that the document intends to sideline Historic 
Preservation, we would just like to avoid any ambiguity later.   
ATTACHMENT I

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• Section 507 Tab A II.C 8  
(c) Individual duplexes (as specified above) shall incorporate Design Guidelines 
Section 8.5. DWELLING UNITS ON LOTS ZONED OR DESIGNATED HP ARE 
EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8.5, SO LONG AS THE PLANS 
ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION 
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS.  
There should simply be a period after “SECTION 8.5” with the balance of the sentence 
(highlighted) removed.   The paragraph should then have a new sentence that states: “Any 
Dwelling Units proposed on a lot with a historic preservation zoning districts or to 
individually designated historic property must be approved in accordance with Section 
811.” 
• Section 706. (Accessory Uses and Structures)  
(A)(3)  
(b). A DETACHED ADU, WHEN VISIBLE FROM ADJACENT STREETS, SHALL BE 
CONSTRUCTED WITH SIMILAR AND/OR COMPLEMENTARY MATERIALS, 
DESIGN, AND COLOR(S) AS THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, OR AS MAY BE 
APPROVED BY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR HP ZONED OR DESIGNATED 
PROPERTIES. (P)  
There should be a period after “DWELLING UNIT with the balance of the sentence 
(highlighted) removed.   The paragraph should then have a new sentence that states: “Any ADU 
proposed on a lot with a historic preservation zoning districts or to individually designated historic 
property must be approved in accordance with Section 811.” 
• Section 702.F 1. (Special Parking Standards)  
(b). Spaces in excess of those required for single family and duplex residential uses 
may be located in the required front yard. However, all parking and maneuvering 
areas within the required front yard shall not exceed 50% OF THE AREA OF THE 
REQUIRED FRONT YARD, EXCEPT THAT A DRIVEWAY SHALL NOT BE 
REQUIRED TO BE LESS THAN 18’ IN WIDTH UNLESS OTHERWISE 
STIPULATED BY HISTORIC PRESERVATION.   
There should be a period after “IN WIDTH” with the balance of the sentence (highlighted) 
removed.   The paragraph should then have a new sentence that states: “All parking spaces, 
maneuvering areas and driveways proposed on a lot in historic preservation zoning district 
or to individually designated historic property must be approved in accordance with 
Section 811.” 
 
In addition, there are at least 11 Special Planning Districts in our city.  Some of these 
plans were adopted as far back as 1986.  This text amendment appears to broadly apply to these 
areas without considering the context of each plan and the stake holders impacted.  The coalition 
is concerned that this action may be a violation of the commitment made to these stake holders 
without an appropriate public process to amend each plan.

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Thank you for your attention to this matter.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/S/ Robert C. Warnicke 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Robert C. Warnicke 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vice President

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Racelle Escolar
From:
Abby Wilkymacky <abby@mindflowerstudio.com>
Sent:
Monday, July 24, 2023 4:07 PM
To:
Racelle Escolar
Subject:
I support Phoenix ADUs
Dear Racelle, 
 
My name is Abby Wilkymacky and I’m reaching out as a resident of the City of Phoenix to express my support 
for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Z-TA-5-23-Y). 
 
The average cost of a home in Arizona has risen 54.2% in the last two years, while the median income has 
increased just 5% since 2019. Where we live affects every aspect of our lives, from access to workplaces and 
childcare to healthcare and groceries. Even our life expectancy depends on what ZIP code we live in – there is 
a gap of more than 24 years in life expectancy from the healthiest Arizona neighborhood to the least healthy. 
 
These amendments will help increase the housing supply and make more neighborhoods in the City of 
Phoenix attainable for more Phoenix residents. Allowing accessory dwelling units in all neighborhoods will help 
increase the rentals supply and allow more seniors to stay with families or find smaller units in their current 
neighborhoods. 
 
Please forward this message to members of the Planning Commission to convey my support for 
approving this amendment. 
 
Kindly, 
Abby  
 
 
Abby Wilkymacky  
Founder, Facilitator 
abby@mindflowerstudio.com 
513-265-0438 (mobile) 
Phoenix, Arizona  
 
www.MindflowerStudio.com [mindflowerstudio.com] 
 
@MindflowerStudio

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Racelle Escolar
From:
Tom Kelly <tkelly20040@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:00 AM
To:
Racelle Escolar
Subject:
Letter of support - Zoning Code Amendment for ADUs to be considered at Aug 3rd Planning 
Commission Meeting
I am writing in full support of the proposed zoning amendment that would permit the construction of ADUs in single‐
family zoned lots of sufficient size. 
 
ADUs offer a significant new source of affordable housing without materially impacting the neighborhoods around them. 
 
I am hopeful that we will also see real estate tax incentives for those home owners who commit to ADU rental pricing 
targeted to low income individuals and families  
 
I am also hopeful that manufactured housing will be broadly permitted. Manufactured housing is an essential supplier of 
ADUs (including advanced technologies) given the limited capacity in the housing construction industry,  and the need 
for simple and expedited processes of plan review and approval. 
 
I recognize that much more will need to be done to address the severe shortage of affordable housing, but congratulate 
city staff and elected leadership in making ADUs a significant step forward. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Tom Kelly 
30 E Saint Anne Ave 
Phoenix 85042 
 
Member: 
     Arizona Housing Coalition 
     PCA Social & Housing Advancement Committee  
     Valley Leadership’s Housing & Healthy Neighborhood’s Impact Team 
 
Board member:  
      FSL  
      South Central Collaborative 
 
Early adopter of manufactured small homes (749 S 2nd St) 
 
Sent from my iPad

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Racelle Escolar
From:
Amy Schwabenlender <aschwabenlender@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9:54 AM
To:
Racelle Escolar
Subject:
Support for Phoenix ADUs
Dear Racelle, 
 
My name is Amy Schwabenlender, and I’m reaching out as a resident of the City of Phoenix to express my 
support for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Z-TA-5-23-Y). 
 
The average cost of a home in Arizona has risen 54.2% in the last two years, while the median income has 
increased just 5% since 2019. Where we live affects every aspect of our lives, from access to workplaces and 
childcare to healthcare and groceries. Even our life expectancy depends on what ZIP code we live in – there is 
a gap of more than 24 years in life expectancy from the healthiest Arizona neighborhood to the least healthy. 
 
These amendments will help increase the supply of housing and make more neighborhoods in the City of 
Phoenix attainable for more Phoenix residents. Allowing accessory dwelling units in all neighborhoods will help 
increase the supply of rentals and allow more seniors to stay with families or find smaller units in their current 
neighborhoods. 
 
Please forward this message along to members of the Planning Commission to convey my support for the 
approval of this amendment. 
 
Sincerely, 
Amy

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Racelle Escolar
From:
Kelly Hatch <Kelly.Hatch@multi.studio>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 2:05 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
August 3, 2023_Planning commission_SUPPORT FOR  ITEMS 16 and 17
To whom it may concern: 
  
I am writing to support the following items on the August 3, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda: 
  
Item 16: Z‐TA‐5‐23‐Y (ADU’s): This would positively allow for: 
 
incremental density/missing middle and affordable housing 
 
multi‐generational housing 
 
property owner wealth building through rental opportunities 
 
aligns with the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
  
Item 17:  Z‐TA‐8‐23‐Y (Parking reductions):  This would positively allow for: 
 
greater utilization of transit systems 
 
allows for greater density to be built on small infill lots 
 
promotes development of small lots that could not be developed due high parking requires that cannot 
reasonably fit on site 
 
supports development of affordable housing 
 
aligns with the Walkable Urban Code 
 
aligns with transit‐oriented plans including the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by 
Mayor and City Council in 2022. 
 
 
Kelly Hatch 
 
Kelly Hatch NCIDQ 
Senior Associate 
 
 
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Racelle Escolar
From:
Krista Shepherd <Krista.Shepherd@multi.studio>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:53 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Cc:
Krista.Shepherd@multi.studio
Subject:
August 3, 2023_Planning commission_SUPPORT FOR  ITEMS 16 and 17
To whom it may concern: 
 
I am writing to support the following items on the August 3, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda: 
 
Item 16: Z‐TA‐5‐23‐Y (ADU’s): This would positively allow for: 
 
incremental density/missing middle and affordable housing 
 
multi‐generational housing 
 
property owner wealth building through rental opportunities 
 
aligns with the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Item 17:  Z‐TA‐8‐23‐Y (Parking reductions):  This would positively allow for: 
 
greater utilization of transit systems 
 
allows for greater density to be built on small infill lots 
 
promotes development of small lots that could not be developed due high parking requires that cannot 
reasonably fit on site 
 
supports development of affordable housing 
 
aligns with the Walkable Urban Code 
 
aligns with transit‐oriented plans including the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by 
Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Thank you.  
Krista 
Resident of District 6, Business location is District 7, Member of the 2025 Plan Phoenix Leadership Committee 
 
Krista Shepherd AIA, LEED AP, NCARB 
Principal 
 
 
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Racelle Escolar
From:
Melissa Alexander <Melissa.Alexander@multi.studio>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 2:29 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
August 3, 2023_Planning commission_SUPPORT FOR ITEMS 16 and 17
To whom it may concern: 
 
I am wriƟng to support the following items on the August 3, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda: 
 
Item 16: Z‐TA‐5‐23‐Y (ADU’s): This would posiƟvely allow for: 
 
incremental density/missing middle and affordable housing 
 
multi‐generational housing 
 
property owner wealth building through rental opportunities 
 
aligns with the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Item 17:  Z‐TA‐8‐23‐Y (Parking reducƟons):  This would posiƟvely allow for: 
 
greater utilization of transit systems 
 
allows for greater density to be built on small infill lots 
 
promotes development of small lots that could not be developed due high parking requires that cannot 
reasonably fit on site 
 
supports development of affordable housing 
 
aligns with the Walkable Urban Code 
 
aligns with transit‐oriented plans including the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by 
Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Thank you.  
Melissa 
Resident of District 6, Business locaƟon is District 7 
 
 
Melissa Alexander NCIDQ, IIDA 
Principal 
 
 
o 602.650.7627  c 602.748.5505 
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Racelle Escolar
From:
Mike Anglin <Mike.Anglin@multi.studio>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 2:11 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Aug 3, 2023 - Planning Commission - SUPPORT FOR  ITEMS 16 and 17
Importance:
High
To whom it may concern: 
 
I am writing to support the following items on the August 3, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda: 
 
Item 16: Z-TA-5-23-Y (ADU’s):  
This would positively allow for: 
• 
incremental density/missing middle and affordable housing 
• 
multi-generational housing 
• 
property owner wealth-building through rental opportunities 
• 
aligns with the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Item 17:  Z-TA-8-23-Y (Parking reductions):   
This would positively allow for: 
• 
greater utilization of transit systems 
• 
greater density to be built on small infill lots 
• 
promoting development of small lots that could not be developed due high parking requirements that cannot 
reasonably fit on site 
• 
supporting development of affordable housing 
• 
alignment with the Walkable Urban Code 
• 
alignment with transit-oriented plans including the South Central TOD Community Vision and Plan approved by 
Mayor and City Council in 2022.  
 
Thank you.  
Mike 
Resident of District 5 and employee of business located in District 7 
 
 
Mike Anglin RA, LEED AP 
Senior Associate 
he/him 
 
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August 1, 2023 
 
Phoenix Planning Commission 
200 W. Washington Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
Dear Phoenix Planning Commission Members: 
 
The city of Phoenix is currently in a housing crisis.  In 2022 over 56,000 new 
residents arrived in Maricopa County with many relocating to the City of Phoenix.  
As the population of Phoenix continues to increase, innovative solutions must be 
employed to ensure that adequate housing stock is available for all who choose to 
call Phoenix home. 
   
While no single change to current zoning ordinances, building practices, or 
development patterns will provide immediate relief to the current housing 
shortage; adoption of Z-TA-5-23-Y which allows for increased construction of 
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), is a first step in increasing housing supply in 
areas and neighborhoods where the current densities would permit.   
 
Increasing construction of ADUs offers many benefits to individual families and 
entire communities.  ADUs will help to promote multigenerational living on a 
single parcel of land.  Families will benefit from increased generational 
connectivity and strengthened family bonds.  With greater construction of ADUs 
senior citizens will be allowed to age in place surrounded by a family support 
network.  Communities in turn will benefit from a stable residential base 
comprised of invested neighbors with long-standing neighborhood ties.   
 
Phoenix Community Alliance is fully aware of concerns that have been expressed 
regarding proposed revisions in the text amendment.  Language in the text 
amendment regarding ADUs in designated historic neighborhoods needs further

clarification.  Similarly, language regarding the intersection of ADU construction 
and home owner associations (HOAs) requires more refinement.  While the above 
outlined concerns are valid, the benefits of greater adaptation of ADUs far 
outweighs the potential side effects of increased ADU construction.  
  
By way of background Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) is the 40 year –old 
business leadership and advocacy organization for greater Downtown Phoenix and 
has nearly 300 Members ranging from small non-profit community organizations 
to large corporations, from college students to private professionals to start-up 
businesses.  Our Members work together to create a stronger Downtown for a 
better Phoenix through advocacy Committees which focus on the priorities 
outlined in the Downtown Strategic Plan.   
 
PCA strongly urges approval of Z-TA-5-23-Y by the Planning Commission and City 
Council.  Revision of this text amendment is a first step in addressing housing 
supply challenges in Phoenix. Families and communities will benefit economically 
and socially by providing for increased access to ADUs throughout the City of 
Phoenix.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                
 
Patrick McDaniel                                                           Diane Haller 
Advocacy Director                                                         Board Chair

7250 N. 16th Street, Suite 302 | Phoenix, AZ 85020 
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AARP Arizona on City of Phoenix Text Amendments Z-TA-5-23-y and    
Z-TA-8-23-Y
AARP Arizona, on behalf of its almost 900,000 Arizona members is excited to support 
both text amendments as they will reduce and remove barriers to creating more housing 
that is affordable to all Phoenicians.  
TA-5-23: 
The City of Phoenix is in desperate need of more units that are affordable. As one of the 
largest cities in the nation, and growing, we must work to address these concerns. As 
our economy and population have grown, so too have the prices of rent. While we 
welcome the growth and prosperity to our city, we must ensure that city residents have 
access to stable housing. We’ve watched our population of unhoused grow dramatically 
over the last few years, especially amongst the 50+. In our heat, housing is a matter of 
life and death.  
Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as Casitas or Mother-in-Law Suites, are 
a great way to combat the over 150,000-unit shortage we have in the city. We also have 
evidence that these units, if allowed, will go to those most in need of them. A 2018 study 
in Vancouver found that 32% of the residents of ADUs had income that was less than 
80% of the regional median income, and 16% had income that was less than half of the 
regional median income. 
The average Social Security check in Arizona is roughly $1,550 per month, whereas the 
average rent in Phoenix is closer to $2,100 per month. People who moved to Arizona in 
years past are now being priced out leading to some of the difficulties we are currently 
seeing.  
From another perspective, ADUs can also allow for older adults, who need care by 
family but can’t afford living in a long-term care facility, to have a home to age in place. 
There are an estimated 800,000 unpaid family caregivers in Arizona and having more 
options to those needing care to be near those providing helps everyone. 
TA-8-23: 
Regarding the parking requirement changes, AARP policy actually recommends no on-
site parking requirements. Parking requirements create additional barriers to ADU 
RCVD 8/2/2023

creation because there is additional land needed and present additional costs. For 
instance, depending on the type of parking being built it can range between $2,500 and 
$15,000.  
Interestingly, we do not require more parking for every additional bedroom created in a 
home, thus, AARP believes that ADUs should be treated similarly.  
According to a recent AARP Arizona survey, 80% of respondents put increasing rent as 
one of the top concerns they had which could prevent them from aging in place. In the 
same survey, 90% of respondents said that Elected Leaders should make affordable 
housing a priority.  
We are seeing everyone including stakeholders, elected officials, and residents all 
agree that housing is a major concern. These proposed changes would be a step in the 
right direction to allow Phoenix to grow without leaving people, especially older adults 
behind. 
 
Sincerely,  
Dana Marie Kennedy, MSW 
State Director, AARP Arizona

August 2, 2023
Re: ADU and Parking Reform Items Before Your Commission
To Whom It May Concern:
As a Phoenix resident, father of two children, and someone who works in the development and
construction industry, I urge the Phoenix Planning Commission to support text amendments
Z-TA-5-23-Y (legalizing casitas) and Z-TA-8-23-Y (right-sizing parking mandates).
Our zoning code must keep pace with the needs of society. These needs are not static. Indeed, they
are dynamic and always changing. If our zoning code is meant to serve our community and protect
its best interests, then it too must remain dynamic and open to change. Because affordability
metrics, long permitting times, and housing production numbers clearly indicate that the status quo
is not keeping up. This reality demands action.
I am proud to see our city step up to the plate and show leadership by taking a serious look at
zoning reform. Both text amendments before you are critical.
Backyard units give people options, especially for multi-generational families or those who need
more space but cannot move due to an existing job or today’s much higher interest rates. These
same units were once legal in some of our most beloved historic neighborhoods–just take a look
around Coronado, for example. It is time we re-legalize what was once a common sense way to
gently grow and incrementally expand a family’s use of their hard-won property.
PLEASE VOTE YES on Z-TA-5-23-Y to legalize casitas!
Relaxed parking minimums are equally valuable. There is a long and proven literature covering the
many ways high parking ratios negatively impact our communities, but that’s not even the most
important point. Simply put, these requirements driven significant cost, and those costs transfer all
the way down to the monthly rent paid by everyday people. Reducing parking ratios is not a
giveaway to well capitalized developers. Instead, it is a leg up to our neighbors, many of whom rent
either out of necessity or by choice. We need to do everything we can to encourage efficient use of
infill land while reducing the cost to construct infill housing.
PLEASE VOTE YES on Z-TA-8-23-Y to align mandatory parking ratios with today’s needs!
Thank you,
Lucas Lindsey
www.urbnist.com | 2839 E Yucca St. Phoenix, AZ 85028 | @urbnist
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Racelle Escolar
From:
Dudzik Smith, Katherine <Katherine.DudzikSmith@hdrinc.com>
Sent:
Thursday, August 3, 2023 8:58 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Support for Z-TA-5-23-Y and Z-TA-8-23-Y
Hello, 
 
I am writing in support of the Zoning text amendments suggested by the City of Phoenix staff to allow ADUs and 
reduction of parking minimums. Both of these measures will help with the affordable housing crisis that the Phoenix 
metro area is experiencing and thus help the homelessness situation.  Both of these measures help with creating a 
stronger community by allowing more diverse development. Please adopt these zoning text amendments. 
 
Thank you, 
Katherine 
 
Katherine Dudzik Smith, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, NCARB 
Senior Design Architect 
HDR  
20 East Thomas Road, Suite 2500 
Phoenix, AZ 85012 
D 602.474.7812  M 480.239.6291 
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Racelle Escolar
From:
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Sent:
Thursday, August 3, 2023 8:07 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
ADU Support and less parking 
Yes I support the ADU program and less parking c.  
 
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August 3rd, 2023
City of Phoenix Planning Commission,
As community organizations led by and serving Phoenix families and community leaders,
we urge the Planning Commission at the City of Phoenix to support text amendments
Z-TA-5-23-Y (legalizing casitas) and Z-TA-8-23-Y (right-sizing parking mandates). These
proposals will help make housing more affordable and attainable across our city,
increase access to jobs and amenities, and save Phoenicians money when we
desperately need it.
Housing is a basic human need and we believe that any hard-working Phoenician should be
able to find safe, stable housing they can afford. We also recognize that our outdated
zoning codes present a huge barrier to affordable and attainable housing. Our city
policymakers have an obligation to act, to ensure no hard-working Phoenician is priced
out of their community.
The two proposals before the Planning Commission and City Council would provide modest,
but important improvements to affordability and livability in Phoenix. They will create a
pathway for our city to stay a place Phoenicians can afford to live, work, and raise families,
while maintaining the visual character and livability of our neighborhoods.
Legalize casitas to expand affordable housing options
Vote YES on Z-TA-5-23-Y to legalize casitas, vital to any affordable housing strategy.
Casitas are among the most naturally affordable forms of housing.
●
A new market-rate casita rents for 75% less than a new single-family home.1
●
Multiple studies have found the average casita is affordable at between 60% and
80% of area median income.
Casitas provide opportunity to people of all ages.
●
Casitas enable seniors to age in place by providing ongoing rental income without
needing to move off their property.2
●
Casitas enable multigenerational living on a single parcel, particularly useful for
families who want to live in multigenerational arrangements.3
Legalizing casitas is popular. A YouGov poll of Arizona voters in May-June of this year found
that 73% of Maricopa County residents support allowing owners of single-family houses
to build and rent out casitas on their property, vs. only 18% opposition.4
4 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrOgBvXl9v1q7Z_fFm-tC7uE5fV9FuTF/view?usp=sharing
3 https://accessorydwellings.org/2016/01/22/adu-multigenerational-families/
2 https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2020/accessory-dwelling-unit.html
1 https://www.sightline.org/2021/08/01/we-ran-the-rent-numbers-on-portlands-7-newly-legal-home-options/
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Right-size parking mandates to bring down housing costs
Vote YES on Z-TA-8-23-Y to align mandatory parking ratios with the needs and budgets of
everyday, hardworking Phoenicians.
Study after study shows parking mandates make housing more expensive.
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Multiple independent, nonpartisan analyses of parking mandates found that on-site
parking adds 15% - 17% to the cost of rent.5 6
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Another study showed that during peak periods 37% of urban residential parking
spaces are unoccupied.7
Relaxing parking mandates enables more homes to be built more quickly.
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Studies of cities that repealed parking mandates in the last ten years found that 60%
to 70% of new homes built there would not have been legal under prior mandates.8
Right-sizing parking mandates are popular. The May-June YouGov poll of Arizona voters
found that 60% of Maricopa County residents support reducing parking mandates, so
long as at least one parking space is provided per home, vs. only 22% opposition.
Phoenicians support bold action to build more affordable housing
With Phoenix facing a shortage of over 163,000 homes, the working residents of our city are
done waiting for action.9 The May-June YouGov poll of Arizona voters found that 55% of
Maricopa County residents believe “building more affordable housing” is important.
The time to act is now. Phoenix’s working families need you to vote YES on text
amendments Z-TA-5-23-Y and Z-TA-8-23-Y.
Signed,
Urban Phoenix Project
Arizona State Senator Anna Hernandez
Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz
American Institute of Architects
AIA Phoenix Metro
A Permanent Voice Foundation
9https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-draft-homeless-plan-hopes-portal-advocates-community-gallego-11478370
8 https://www.sightline.org/2023/04/13/parking-reform-legalized-most-of-the-new-homes-in-buffalo-and-seattle/
7 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattles-car-population-has-finally-peaked/
6 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10511482.2016.1205647
5 https://www.sightline.org/research_item/who-pays-for-parking/
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Carbon Vudu LLC
Carnation Association of Neighbors
CHISPA AZ
Fuerte AZ
Merge Architectural Group
Phoenix Spokes People
RAIL CDC
SoPho Convening
Trees Matter
Unemployed Workers United
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