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1 WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: City of Buckeye ATTN: City Clerk, Lucinda J. Aja 530 East Monroe Avenue Buckeye, Arizona 85326 ORDINANCE NO. 28-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUCKEYE, ARIZONA, DECLARING THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PHASE TWO” AS A PUBLIC RECORD; ADOPTING THE SAME BY REFERENCE; AMENDING THE BUCKEYE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SET FORTH IN THE “DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PHASE TWO”; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. WHEREAS, that certain document entitled the “Development Code Amendment Phase Two,” of which at least three paper copies or one paper copy and one electronic copy are on file in the Office of the City Clerk is hereby declared to be a public record and said copies are ordered to remain on file with the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are authorized by City Code Chapter 2, Article 2-5, Section 2-5-4 to amend all ordinances necessary or proper for the carrying into effect of the powers vested in the City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Constitution of Arizona, the Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-462.01(J), the Council has considered a housing impact statement prior to adopting this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Development Code Amendment Phase Two is consistent with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval on September 23, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council believe it is in the best interests of the City to update Chapter 7 of the Code in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Buckeye, Arizona, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 2 Section 2. That certain document entitled the “Development Code Amendment Phase Two,” of which at least three paper copies or one paper copy and one electronic copy are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection during normal business hours, is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance. Section 3. The City Code is amended by amending Chapter 7 as set forth in the “Development Code Amendment Phase Two.” Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. If any section, subsection, or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, and clauses shall not be affected. Section 6. The Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to cause the execution and delivery of the Agreement and all documents and other necessary or desirable instruments connected with the Agreement and to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Buckeye, Arizona, this 21st day of October, 2025. Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor ATTEST: Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: K. Scott McCoy, City Attorney