01.Z250008 BOS REPORT.PDF

Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date: November 4, 2026
Case #/Title: Z250008 – Love’s Travel Stop
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant: Heather Dukes, Dukes Law, PLLC
Owners: Tonopah I-10 and 411 Ave 160, LLC / The Standard Group, LLC
Request: Zone Change from Rural-43 to C-3 CUPD
Site Location: Generally located at the NWC of 411th Ave. & Campbell Ave., in the
Tonopah area
Site Size: Approx. 25 acres
County Island Status: N/A
Additional
Comments:
 The rezoning will facilitate commercial development. A plan of development is included with this
request. The proposal is for a truck stop and travel center.
 Urban utilities are limited at the project site. The developer is proposing to install a domestic well
and water treatment system that will be constructed in accordance with public water system
(PWS) requirements. Additionally, the developer is proposing to install an onsite wastewater
treatment system in the northern portion of the site. This arrangement is typical for rural travel
stops. The CUPD overlay zoning district is applied to limit entitled uses to only those that can
accommodate wastewater disposal via onsite septic systems. Fire protection will be provided by
the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA).
 The site is located along the west side of 411th Ave., a MCDOT-maintained arterial designated as
a future parkway. It is approx. 600’ north of the I-10 interchange, making it an appropriate location
for a travel stop. The developers will include two driveways along 411th Ave., one of which will be
used primarily by cars accessing the travel center and gas station, and the other of which will be
used primarily by semi-trucks accessing the truck stop. MCDOT has granted conditional approval
of the developer’s traffic impact analysis (TIA). Full approval will be granted after the subject site
is split from the parent parcel. Per the TIA, the developer is also coordinating with ADOT.
 Per the Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the subject site is within an Area
of Rural Influence as it is not located within a municipal planning area. However, since the
Tonopah / Arlington Area Plan shows the site within an area designated Mixed-Use, the
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Framework considers the site to be within an Urban Growth Area. A travel stop is generally
considered compatible in the Urban Growth Area so long as it is also compatible with existing
and planned infrastructure. Although urban utilities are presently limited, initial development as a
travel stop will be feasible with an onsite wastewater treatment facility and a PWS domestic well.
The site’s location along an arterial (and future parkway) and proximity to the I-10 freeway makes
it an appropriate location for a travel center and truck stop.
 There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. There is no known opposition. It will
require a majority vote of a quorum to approve Z250008.
Commission
Recommendation: On 10/8/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Commissioner
Rochwalik D3, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence D1) to adopt
a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve
Z250008 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a. A Plan of Development is approved subject to site plan entitled “Love’s Travel Stop,”
consisting of 3 full-size sheets, dated August 27, 2026, and stamped received September
17, 2026. The Plan of Development may be amended administratively under separate
application as long as the amendment complies with the established CUPD development
standards as approved by the Board of Supervisors. Staff may determine slight
refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and
major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Love’s Travel Stop,” consisting of 14 pages, dated September 16, 2026, and
stamped received September 17, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. Traffic Study must be approved by MCDOT prior to issuance of any building
permits. Conditions of approval for the traffic study must be addressed with
building permits.
2. If ROW dedication is required by MCDOT, Applicant, at their own expense, must
provide Maricopa County with Owner’s ALTA Title Insurance for ROW dedication
prior to obtaining building permit approval.
3. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section
1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction permits.
4. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the drainage
infrastructure.
5. Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans and a Final Drainage Report must be
submitted with the application for Building Permits.
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d. The following C-3 CUPD standards shall apply but only for a travel center / truck stop use
and ancillary uses:
1. Max. Freestanding Sign Area: 620 SF
2. Max. Freestanding Sign Height: 65’
3. Max. Number of Freestanding Signs: One for Each 200’ of Street Frontage
4. Max. Wall Signage Area: 300 SF
5. Max. Number of Canopy Signs: Four per Canopy
6. Max. Area of Canopy Signage: 25 SF per Side
7. Max. Number of Directional Signs: 3
8. Max. Area of Directional Signs: 32 SF per Sign
9. Max. Number of Building Wall Signs: 8
10. Max. Height of Site Lighting in Auto Parking Areas: 33’
11. Max. Height of Site Lighting in Truck Parking Areas: 43’
12. Min. Screening along North, West, and South Lot Lines: 5’ Vinyl Chain-Link Fence
e. The CUPD overlay is applied to restrict the use of the site. Until such time as the site is
served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those acceptable to the Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department (MCESD) that can be accommodated by septic or
onsite wastewater treatment systems. A public water system and public sewer system
shall be required prior to establishment of any non-residential use that requires potable
water.
f. Prior to issuance of building permits, written confirmation will be required from the
emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed
in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
g. The owner shall submit construction permits to establish the land use and for site
improvements as shown on the site plan and receive final inspection status from the
Planning & Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to the
operation of business. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set
forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
h. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Zone Change
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
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i. The property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County
takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
j. The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It
is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that revocation due to the failure to comply with any
conditions does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide,
sell, or possess the property, and that there would be no diminution in value of the property
from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone
Change. The Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the
date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value
of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachment: 10/8/26 P&Z Packet (80 pages)
Note: 10/8/26 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be
provided upon request later, or accessed via Agenda Center, when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: Z250008 – Love’s Travel Stop
Hearing Date: October 8, 2026
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant: Heather Dukes, Dukes Law, PLLC
Owners: Tonopah I-10 and 411 Ave 160, LLC / The Standard Group, LLC
Request: Zone Change from Rural-43 to C-3 CUPD
Site Location: Generally located at the NWC of 411th Ave. & Campbell Ave., approx. 600’
north of I-10, in the Tonopah area
Site Size: Approx. 25 acres
Density: N/A
County Island: No
County Plan: Tonopah / Arlington Area Plan – Mixed Use
The property is within the Rural Influence Area
Municipal Plan: N/A
Municipal Comments: None received to date
Support/Opposition: None known
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1. The applicant, Heather Dukes of Dukes Law, PLLC, is requesting to rezone 25 acres at the
northwest corner of 411th Ave. and the Campbell Ave. alignment from Rural-43 to C-3 CUPD. This
site is approximately 600’ north of the I-10 freeway in the Tonopah area. The rezoning will
facilitate a plan of development (POD) for a Love’s Travel Stop.
2. The subject parcel, APN 506-34-008A, is 152 acres (approx. ¼ sq. mile minus dedicated rights-of-
way) bounded by 411th Ave. to the east, Camelback Rd. to the north, and Campbell Ave. (a mid-
section alignment) to the south. The area being rezoned, a 25-acre site proposed for the travel
stop, corresponds with the southernmost and easternmost 1,000’ of the larger parcel at the
immediate northwest corner of 411th Ave. and Campbell Ave. The property owner intends to split
the subject 25 acres from the rest of the parcel and sell the site to the travel stop developer.
3. The proposed travel stop will include: 1) an approx. 8,000 SF convenience store, 2) an auto fueling
island adjacent to the convenience store with eight fueling stations, each with two fueling
positions for a total of 16 fueling positions, 3) a truck fueling island to the rear of the convenience
store with eight fueling stations, 4) a truck scale, 5) 75 automobile parking spaces, 6) 94 semi-
truck spaces, 7) four RV parking spaces, and 8) a dog park.
4. The Love’s Travel Stop will be open 24 hours daily. Access will be provided from two driveways
intersecting with 411th Ave. The building heights, setbacks, lot coverage, landscaping, parking
spaces, and drive aisles will meet ordinance standards. The parking and drive aisles will be paved
with asphaltic concrete. The areas under the fueling island canopies will be paved with concrete.
5. The developer proposes to screen the property along the north, west, and south boundaries with
a 5’ (high) black vinyl-coated chain link fence. Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO), Sec.
504 requires a min. 6’ solid wall along rear and interior side lot lines adjacent to Rural zoning. The
applicant proposes to vary this requirement with the Commercial Unit Plan of Development
(CUPD) overlay. The applicant states that the vacant landscape and natural desert vegetation will
complement the proposed fence to sufficiently screen the property. Furthermore, enhanced
native vegetation landscaping will be installed along the 411th Ave. frontage and along perimeters
of all paved surfaces.
6. In addition to screening, the CUPD will modify several signage and lighting standards. Love’s
Travel Stop proposes a freestanding sign along the south lot line, oriented perpendicular to the I-
10 freeway. This sign will measure 65’ tall with a 620 SF face. A second freestanding sign is
proposed along 411th Ave. between the two driveways and will measure 25’ tall with a 123 SF
face. A total of three directional signs are proposed along entrance and exit driveways, each with
a 32 SF face. Canopy signs are proposed at a frequency of four per canopy, limited to 25 SF per
side (totaling 100 SF per canopy). A total of eight building wall signs are proposed for the
convenience store. Another variation the developer proposes is to allow site lighting at a
maximum height of 33’ in auto parking areas and 43’ in truck parking areas.
7. The CUPD table on the next page contrasts MCZO standards with those proposed by the CUPD.
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BASE C-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PROPOSED C-3 CUPD
ZONING DISTRICT
Max. Freestanding Sign Area 120 SF 620 SF
Max. Freestanding Sign Height 24’ 65’
1 per Driveway, Not to 1 for Each 200’ of Street
Max. Number of Freestanding Signs Exceed 2 per Street Frontage
Frontage (5 Total for 1,000’ Frontage)
15% of 1 Front
Max. Wall Signage Area 300 SF
Face/Plane of a Building
4 per Canopy
Max. Number of Canopy Signs 2 per Canopy
(8 Total for 2 Canopies)
24 SF for any 1 Side of the 25 SF per Side
Max. Area of Canopy Signage
Canopy (100 SF per Canopy)
1 for Each Entrance
Max. Number of Directional Signs 3 Total
1 for Each Exit
Max. Area of Directional Signs 6 SF per Sign 32 SF per Sign
Max. Number of Building Wall Signs 1 per Tenant 8
33’ in Auto Parking Areas
Max. Height of Parking Lot Lighting 18’
43’ in Truck Parking Areas
Min. Screening 6’ Solid Wall 5’ Vinyl Chain-Link Fence
Aerial Photo of Subject Site
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Aerial Image of Surrounding Environs
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Site Plan Excerpt
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
8. On-site: Rural-43 / Vacant
North: Rural-43 / Vacant
South: Campbell Ave., then C-3 / Vacant
East: 411th Ave., then Rural-43 and IND-2 IUPD / Vacant
West: Rural-43 / Vacant
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Zoning District Map
Utilities, Services and Infrastructure:
9. Water: Water Utility of Greater Tonopah (initially a domestic well with public water
system)
Wastewater: Baltera Sewer Corporation (initially an onsite wastewater treatment
system)
School District: Saddle Mountain Unified School District
Fire: Rural Metro or Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA)
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Electric: Arizona Public Service (APS)
10. The property is within the Water Utility of Greater Tonopah’s service area (established per ACC
docket W-2450). However, staff is not aware of any existing water infrastructure at the subject
location. Likewise, the property is within the Baltera Sewer Corporation’s service area (established
per ACC docket S20403), but staff is not aware of any existing wastewater infrastructure. As the
land along either side of 411th Ave. is overwhelmingly vacant, undisturbed desert north of I-10, it
is most likely that urban utilities have not been established.
11. Due to the lack of urban services currently available to the site, the developer is proposing to
install a domestic well site and water treatment system that will be constructed in accordance
with the Environmental Services Department’s (MCESD’s) Public Water System requirements.
Additionally, the developer is proposing to install an onsite wastewater treatment system in the
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northern portion of the site. This system will include the 0.5-acre wastewater treatment area, a
1.5-acre wastewater leach field, and a 1.5-acre wastewater leach field reserve area.
12. Prior to issuance of construction permits, written confirmation will be required from the fire
authority having jurisdiction that the project has been designed in accordance with their
regulations and requirements, and that it will be served by emergency fire protection service.
AFMA Station 341 is the station nearest to the subject site, located at 36511 W. Salome Hwy.,
approximately 10 miles to the southeast. AFMA Chief Robert Olmstead attended the Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting and confirmed no opposition to the project. The nearest
MCSO office is located at 695 N. 105th Ave. in Avondale, approximately 40 miles to the west. APS
has not commented on this request.
Right-of-Way:
13. The following table includes existing and proposed rights-of-way and the corresponding future
classifications based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major
Streets and Routes Plan.
Street Name Half-width Existing R/W Half-width Proposed R/W Future Classification
411th Ave. 40’ 100’ Parkway
Campbell Ave. 40’ 40’ N/A
14. MCDOT’s Traffic Division has approved its review of this request. Due to the project’s proximity
to an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) right-of-way, MCDOT advised the applicant
to notify ADOT of the project through the Red Letter process. ADOT’s Red Letter inbox is one of
the areas of interest registered to receive notification of zoning applications in review with
Planning & Development. ADOT has not provided direct comment to Planning staff to date, but
the applicant’s traffic impact analysis (TIA) indicates that communication has been maintained
with ADOT.
Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan:
15. The subject site is located within Maricopa County’s Tonopah / Arlington Area Plan, which
designates it as being within the Mixed-Use land use area. The area plan defines this category as
an area for the location of major employment centers that have minimal impacts on surrounding
areas besides increased traffic demands. Per the area plan, appropriate uses within this category
include offices, light industrial parks, business parks, research parks, government facilities,
postsecondary educational facilities, hospitals / major medical facilities, and residential / retail
uses. Further, the area plan states that access to a principal arterial or freeway, as well as urban
services such as a community sewer and water system, will be required for development.
16. The site is not located within a municipal planning area (MPA). For this reason, the
Comprehensive Plan’s Municipal-Rural Framework considers the site to be within the County’s
Area of Rural Influence. Even so, because the site is designated for mixed uses in the area plan,
the Framework considers the site to have an urban land use (as opposed to a rural land use). As
such, the Framework considers the site to be within the Urban Growth Area (as opposed to the
Rural Service Area).
17. Per the Urban Services for Urban Development strategy, urban commercial uses generally require
that adequate water and sewer infrastructure will be available upon development, as well as
adequate roadway infrastructure, police protection, and fire protection. Despite being within the
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Urban Growth Area, the site presently has very limited services in place. The site does benefit
from frontage along 411th Ave., a section line arterial which MCDOT designates as a future
parkway, and proximity to the I-10. The site was specifically chosen for its frontage along a major
road and proximity to an Interstate Highway. The nearest emergency services are several miles
distant. Urban-level water and wastewater services are not currently available, despite the site
being within established service areas. For this reason, the developer proposes to establish a
large domestic well to the standards of a public water system, as well as a large, 3.5-acre onsite
wastewater treatment system.
18. Planning staff typically has concerns when large commercial uses are planned where urban
services, especially water and wastewater services, are unavailable. However, travel stops, by
design, are generally located in rural areas along major highways where commercial services are
otherwise remote and alternative water and wastewater service is required. High-capacity
commercial groundwater wells and large onsite wastewater treatment facilities are common
means of accommodating rural travel centers. Staff also notes that MCESD did not object to the
developer’s plan to use a domestic well and onsite wastewater treatment facility. Per common
procedure, MCESD provided the applicant a list of general requirements pertaining to public water
systems and onsite wastewater systems in its review memo to the applicant.
Public Participation Summary:
19. The applicant complied with the requirements of the citizen review process by posting the site
and sending notification by first class mail to interested parties and adjacent property owners
within 300’ of the site. Two signs were posted onsite in accordance with applicable regulations.
20. In addition to the comments from AFMA confirming no concerns, staff also received
correspondence from the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AGFD). The AGFD’s comments
included a formal memorandum affirming that the agency does not have concerns with the
proposed zone change while providing a comprehensive list of best management practices. The
best practices listed are intended to avoid or minimize any impacts that may occur to wildlife and
their habitat when the site is developed.
21. Staff also received two comments from Daniel Blackson of the citizen group, Tonopah
Incorporation, Inc., which is one of the areas of interest registered to receive notification of
Tonopah area zoning cases. His first comment requested that the truck fueling island be kept as
far west on the site as possible so that trucks queuing for fuel would do so along Campbell Ave.
(along the south lot line) rather than backing up onto 411th Ave. and the I-10 overpass and exit
ramps. His second comment elaborated on this point, noting that the existing Pilot Travel Center
south of I-10 causes trucks queuing for fuel to back up 411th Ave., causing traffic delays including
for school busses. If not properly designed for adequate circulation, Love’s Travel Stop will
exacerbate this situation. Mr. Blackson’s full comments are part of the attachments to this report.
22. Aside from areas of interest, staff received no public comment regarding the application.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
23. N/A
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Staff Analysis:
24. Staff considers the proposed C-3 CUPD zoning to be appropriately located. Staff believes that a
travel center / truck stop will be an appropriate land use at this location. The site is located within
the Urban Growth Area and is consistent with the Tonopah / Arlington Area Plan’s “mixed use”
land use designation. Although urban utilities are presently limited, staff believes that initial
development as a travel stop will be feasible with an onsite wastewater treatment facility and a
PWS domestic well.
25. Staff notes that a PWS does not necessarily require a connection to an offsite water service
provider, and that a domestic well can meet this requirement if certain criteria are met. It will be
incumbent upon the developer to ensure that MCESD requirements will be met during
construction permit review. Furthermore, staff will recommend a standard condition of approval
limiting the uses permitted in the CUPD overlay zoning district to those that MCESD determines
can be accommodated with wells and onsite wastewater systems.
26. Staff considers the requested CUPD development standards to be justified. They pertain strictly
to screening, signage, and lighting. The modified signage and lighting standards have been
requested primarily to keep the site’s design consistent with other Love’s Travel Stops across the
United States. Staff has no concerns with the proposed signage. The increased height and face
area allowed for a freestanding sign will ensure appropriate visibility to high-speed traffic along
this rural stretch of I-10. This is consistent with other travel stops.
27. During the TAC meeting, staff did comment on the requested increase to the maximum permitted
height of outdoor lighting from 18’ to 33’ in auto parking areas and 43’ in truck parking areas. The
applicant stated that the requested standards would bring the truck stop into conformance with
existing Love’s Travel Stops elsewhere and requested to keep the proposed standards as part of
the project. Staff notes that, in a remote area where lighting is limited, it is reasonable to allow
taller lampposts to assist nighttime visibility for onsite circulation, especially for trucks.
Furthermore, the applicant is only requesting variation to the allowed height for site lighting as
established per MCZO Article 802.7.6. Any lights used to illuminate parking areas must still be
arranged and screened to reflect light away from adjoining lots. Furthermore, all outdoor light
control provisions established per MCZO Section 812 will remain effective to prevent light
trespass and to protect nighttime skies.
28. Finally, staff believes the relaxed screening requirements will not negatively impact surrounding
land uses, all of which are presently vacant and undisturbed desert. In fact, the proposed vinyl
fence is likely to blend more appropriately with the existing desert landscape than would a solid
wall. Even so, the screening arrangement must meet drainage requirements at the time of
construction permitting.
29. In response to Mr. Blackson’s concerns regarding the project’s impact on truck queuing, staff
notes that MCDOT has granted preliminary approval of the required traffic impact analysis, which
includes requirements for dedicating additional right-of-way for and improvements to 411th Ave.
Specifically, the developer will be required to dedicate a 65’ half-width and to preserve an
additional 35’ as required for the urban parkway designation (for a total half-width of 100’). By
contrast, the existing Pilot Travel Center south of I-10, which was built in the 1980s, still fronts
two-lane roads that feature no turn lanes and minimal separation between driveways and the I-10
exit ramps. Traffic and circulation requirements have become much more stringent in the years
since. Both the Love’s Travel Stop and the local roadway network will benefit from these improved
requirements.
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30. In summary, the requested zoning and envisioned use of the site is in concert with the county’s
area plan and is compatible with the existing and planned infrastructure. The site’s location along
an arterial (and future parkway) and proximity to an Interstate Highway makes it an appropriate
location for a travel center and truck stop. Furthermore, the CUPD appropriately liberalizes the
development standards customized and industry-standard for a travel stop use.
Recommendation:
31. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z250008 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a. A Plan of Development is approved subject to site plan entitled “Love’s Travel Stop,”
consisting of 3 full-size sheets, dated August 27, 2026, and stamped received September
17, 2026. The Plan of Development may be amended administratively under separate
application as long as the amendment complies with the established CUPD development
standards as approved by the Board of Supervisors. Staff may determine slight
refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and
major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Love’s Travel Stop,” consisting of 14 pages, dated September 16, 2026, and
stamped received September 17, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. Traffic Study must be approved by MCDOT prior to issuance of any building
permits. Conditions of approval for the traffic study must be addressed with
building permits.
2. If ROW dedication is required by MCDOT, Applicant, at their own expense, must
provide Maricopa County with Owner’s ALTA Title Insurance for ROW dedication
prior to obtaining building permit approval.
3. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section
1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction permits.
4. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the drainage
infrastructure.
5. Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans and a Final Drainage Report must be
submitted with the application for Building Permits.
d. The following C-3 CUPD standards shall apply but only for a travel center / truck stop use
and ancillary uses:
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1. Max. Freestanding Sign Area: 620 SF
2. Max. Freestanding Sign Height: 65’
3. Max. Number of Freestanding Signs: One for Each 200’ of Street Frontage
4. Max. Wall Signage Area: 300 SF
5. Max. Number of Canopy Signs: Four per Canopy
6. Max. Area of Canopy Signage: 25 SF per Side
7. Max. Number of Directional Signs: 3
8. Max. Area of Directional Signs: 32 SF per Sign
9. Max. Number of Building Wall Signs: 8
10. Max. Height of Site Lighting in Auto Parking Areas: 33’
11. Max. Height of Site Lighting in Truck Parking Areas: 43’
12. Min. Screening along North, West, and South Lot Lines: 5’ Vinyl Chain-Link Fence
e. The CUPD overlay is applied to restrict the use of the site. Until such time as the site is
served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those acceptable to the Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department (MCESD) that can be accommodated by septic or
onsite wastewater treatment systems. A public water system and public sewer system
shall be required prior to establishment of any non-residential use that requires potable
water.
f. Prior to issuance of building permits, written confirmation will be required from the
emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed
in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
g. The owner shall submit construction permits to establish the land use and for site
improvements as shown on the site plan and receive final inspection status from the
Planning & Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to the
operation of business. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set
forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
h. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Zone Change
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
i. The property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County
takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
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j. The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It
is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that revocation due to the failure to comply with any
conditions does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide,
sell, or possess the property, and that there would be no diminution in value of the property
from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone
Change. The Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the
date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value
of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments: Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (3 pages)
Narrative Report (14 pages)
DPR Comments (4 pages)
MCDOT Comments (7 pages)
MCESD Comments (3 pages)
AFMA Comments (21 pages)
AGFD Comments (12 pages)
Daniel Blackson Comments (3 pages)
Z250008
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Application Name: Love's Travel Stop
Legal Description
2N-7W-23
Applicant Applicant Phone/Email
(602) 320-8866
Heather Nicole Dukes
Z250008
Case Address Parcel Primary:506-34-008A
4652 N 411TH AVE TONOPAH, AZ 85338
TONOPAH, AZ 85338
Generated October 1, 2026 8:54 AM Gross Acres: 24 approx. Map scale 1:2,546
Supervisor District No. 4
Request for Zone Change from Rural-43 to C-3 District with CUPD Overlay for Proposed Love's Travel
Stop Use
/
Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ

APN 506-34-008A LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
ZONING: RURAL 43 17
EXISTING POWER POLE CIVIL STRUCTURAL SURVEYING
USE: VACANT PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE B TO BE REMOVED OR THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, STATE OF ARIZONA, AND IS DESCRIBED
OWNER: TONOPAH I-10 AND 411 AVE. 160, LLC, AS FOLLOWS: 979 North Blackstone Street
THE STANDARD GROUP, LLC 2 RELOCATED
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND Tulare, California 93274
10' MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA; ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 559.688.5263
21.5' BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST COMER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER www.laneengineers.com
BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, BEING A 1/2 INCH REBAR;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 2640.55
50' 12' FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER COMER OF SAID SECTION BEING A G.L.O. BRASS CAP; All reproduction & intellectual property rights reserved © 2024
THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION, A Lane Project No: 23364
DISTANCE OF 2636.57 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION, A
DISTANCE OF 2641.17 FEET TO THE NORTH QUARTER COMER OF SAID SECTION, BEING A G.L.O. BRASS CAP FLUSH;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF
DRAINAGE CHANNELS TO ROUTE 2635.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
WASHES AROUND SITE, REFER
STORMWATER RETENTION BASIN TO CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLAN SUBJECT PROPERTY(25 ACRES)
1145.0 VOL STORAGE REQ'D: 5.07 AC-FT FOR MORE DETAIL
VOL STORAGE PROV'D: 5.27 AC-FT A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER CAMBELBACK RD
SIDE SLOPES: 4:1 BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AVE AVE AVE
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 15.07' COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23;
50' 620' THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 33 MINUTES, 22 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID 421ST 420TH 419TH PROJECT AREA
25' WATER STORAGE DEPTH: 6.03' SECTION 23, A DISTANCE OF 1,597.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 33 MINUTES, 22 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1,043.66
FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23; AVE
12' 35.46' 8' 24' 76.4' 24' 8' 34.07' 12' THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 26 MINUTES, 51 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF OVERALL SAID PROJECT BOUNDARY AVE
1144.0 SECTION 23, A DISTANCE OF 1,046.70 FEET; 411TH
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 55 MINUTES, 01 SECOND EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,043.75 FEET; 403RD
8' WIDE FLAT SHELF THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 26 MINUTES, 38 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,040.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
A PROJECT DATA 10
250' 2
CASE NO: Z250008
PROPOSED WASTEWATER PROPOSED WASTEWATER PROPOSED WASTEWATER 17' TOTAL DRYWELLS ESTIMATED. THE
LEACH FIELD RESERVE AREA LEACH FIELD AREA TREATMENT AREA ENTIRE VOLUME FROM A 100-YR / 2-HR EVENT PROPERTY OWNER: TONOPAH I10 & 411TH AVE. (APN:506-34-008A) AVE
(1.5 ACRES) (±1.5 ACRES) (±0.5 ACRES) SHALL FULLY INFILTRATE WITHIN 36 HOURS. INDIAN
THE NUMBER OF DRYWALLS SHOW SHALL BE AGENT: HEATHER DUKES-DUKES LAW, PLLC 419TH SCHOOL RD
REDUCED BASED ON DOUBLE-RING TESTING
1143.0 WHEN THE RETENTION BASIN IS EXCAVATED DEVELOPER: LOVE'S TRAVEL STOPS & COUNTRY STORES INDIAN SCHOOL RD
399.62'
DURING CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEER: LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
EXISTING OVERHEAD
GROSS AREA: 1,089,000 S.F. (25.0 AC)
16' LINES TO BE RELOCATED
OR UNDERGROUNDED NET AREA 1,007,107 S.F. (23.12 AC)
NORTH
HIGH WATER LINE OF BASIN EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE RURAL-43/ VACANT VICINITY MAP
1142.0
PROPOSED ZONING C-3 CUPD/ TRUCK & TRAVEL STOP
NO SCALE
ZONING REQUEST ZONE CHANGE FROM RURAL 43 TO C-3 CUPD
PROPOSED CHAIN LINK FENCE
FOR A LOVE'S TRAVEL STOP
POOL BARRIER COMPLIANT
AROUND RETENTION BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT SADDLE MOUNTAIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROPOSED PROPOSED LIFT LIFT STATION STATION STRUCTURE AREA ( MAIN BUILDING, FUEL
18,306 S.F.
CANOPIES, AND WATER TREATMENT BUILDING)
66.61' 1141.0 CAMELBACK RD.
AREA COVERED BY BUILDINGS (%) 1.68%
PROPERTY BOUNDARY & LANDSCAPING AREA ±109,245 S.F.
20' CENTERLINE 411TH AVE.
LANDSCAPE AREA (%) ±10.0%
SS
8
8 PARKING ANALYSIS
12.5' (TYP.) 1141.0 8 SD
65'
8 PARKING PARKING
BUILDING BUILDING SIZE PARKING CRITERIA
REQUIRED PROVIDED APN 506-34-008A
PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE 10.5' 159.84 ACRES
CONVENIENCE STORE 8,044 S.F. 1 SPACE PER EACH 300 S.F. 27 AVE.
1140.0 APPROX CENTERLINE
R50' OF DRIVE APPROACH ACCESSIBLE PARKING 5% OF AUTO PARKING SPACES 2 4
MUST BE ACCESSIBLE PARKING
411TH
1144.0 475' SD SD TOTAL AUTO PARKING 75
SS 8 PROPOSED
8 1138.0 60' RV PARKING 4 REMAINDER
1139.0
85' 85' TRUCK PARKING 94
1137.0
R50' AVENUE TOTAL PARKING 27 173
157.17'
F SD F F PARKING NOTES:
R15' 5 R20' R80' 18 1. TRUCK PARKING STALLS AND RV PARKING STALLS ARE INCLUDED IN PARKING ANALYSIS.
25'X25' SIGHT
1143.0 2. ALL AUTO PARKING STALLS ARE MINIMUM 9' WIDE X 20' LONG
R20' TRIANGLE (TYP.) 3. ALL AUTO DRIVE AISLES ARE MINIMUM 30' WIDE
15' SD
94 TRUCK 4. ALL STANDARD TRUCK PARKING STALLS ARE MINIMUM 12.5' WIDE X 65' LONG
8 SUBJECT PROPERTY
PARKING 5. ALL TRUCK DRIVE AISLES ARE MINIMUM 85' WIDE
8 F SPACES SS F 411TH 6. ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL AUTO PARKING COUNT 25 ACRES
124.28'
DOG PARK 1139.0 1138.0 18
8
8 1137.0 EXISTING POWER POLE TO BE 40' UTILITY PROVIDERS:
1138.0 14 50' REMOVED OR RELOCATED
17 SEWER: ON-SITE WASTE WATER TREATMENT
56.54'
9 WATER: ON-SITE, DOMESTIC WELLS CAMPBELL AVE. (ALIGNMENT)
F SD STORM: ON-SITE PRIVATE BASIN
20' R5' EXISTING EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES 288.56' APN 506-34-011B APN 506-34-001K APN 506-34-001J
GAS: SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
ZONE: RU-43 ZONE: C-3 ZONE: C-3
7 F TELEPHONE: SPRINT
24'-6" TALL AT ALL
20' 65' 85' 65' 20' 21.17' 184' AROUND BUILDING R20' 63' 20' 63.04' 100' ELECTRIC: ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICES COMPANY(APS) NORTH
(EXCEPT MAIN FIRE PROTECTION: ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY
KEY MAP
400' ENTRIES) 45' POLICE PROTECTION: MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1140.0 75 STANDARD & ACCESSIBLE SD 8 MCDOT R/W REQUIREMENT
69.29' AUTO PARKING SPACES 35' R/W
1142.0 F PRESERVATION 65' IN FEE TITLE SCALE: 1" = 500'
300' 8 2 SS NOTES:
(TYP.) (TYP.) F 16
DRAINAGE CHANNELS TO ROUTE (TYP.) B 9' 1. SEE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR EXISTING GRADES
DRAINAGE WASHES AROUND 12.5' 4 2. SEE PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN FOR PROPOSED GRADES KEYNOTES:
SITE, REFER TO CONCEPTUAL 3. ALL RADII IN TRUCK PARKING AREA IS 10' U.O.N
GRADING PLAN FOR MORE DETAIL 12.5' ±86' 1137.0 4. ALL RADII IN AUTO PARKING AREA IS 3' U.O.N AUTO FUELING CANOPY WITH SIGNAGE
1141.0 1 10 FIRE WATER STORAGE TANK
51' 181.07' (23.39 SF ON ALL 4 SIDES, 93.56 SF TOTAL)
8 APPROX CENTERLINE
20' 45' 49' 60' R60' OF DRIVE APPROACH PROPOSED CUPD MODIFICATIONS TRUCK FUELING CANOPY WITH SIGNAGE
1140.0 2 (23.39 SF ON ALL 4 SIDES, 93.56 SF TOTAL) 11 FIRE BOOSTER PUMP
R10' 20' DEVELOPMENT STANDARD BASE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSED C-3 CUPD TRUCK SCALE WITH CAT SCALE OVERHEAD SIGNAGE AND
NO PARKING 1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ZONING DISTRICT 3 SPEAKER POST SIGNAGE (OVERHEAD SIGNAGE 34" 21'-5 TALL AND 12 DOMESTIC WATER STORAGE TANK
F 3 CONVENIENCE STORE 45' DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 107.5 SF. SPEAKER POST SIGNAGE AT 38" 9'-5 TALL AND 7.48 SF)
(8,044 S.F) 130' MAX. FREESTANDING SIGN 13 PROPOSED WELL HEAD
SD A F R20' AREA (MCZO, SECTION 120 SQUARE FEET 620 SQUARE FEET 4 ABOVE GROUND DIESEL STORAGE TANKS
1140.0 SS 20' 1103.2.3.1) 14 PROPOSED FIRE HYDRANT
80' 1139.0 4 ±95.17' ±94.17' SD
11 W R60' MAX. FREESTANDING SIGN 5 BELOW GROUND STORAGE TANKS
F SD 28'-0" TALL AT HEIGHT (MCZO, SECTION 24 FEET 65 FEET HIGH-RISE SIGN (FREESTANDING SIGN)
8 BUILDING ENTRY 14 15 (65' TALL AND 620 SF)
28'-0" TALL AT NO PARKING 1103.2.3.2.A)
1138.0 6 PROPANE TANK
SD BUILDING ENTRY GREASE TRAP 8 NUMBER OF FREESTANDING ONE PER DRIVEWAY NOT TO ONE FOR EACH 200 FEET OF 16 STREET SIGN (FREE STANDING SIGN)
10 SIGNS (MCZO, SECTION EXCEED TWO PER STREET STREET FRONTAGE (25' TALL AND 123.33 SF)
22.46' 7 TRASH ENCLOSURE AND UTILITY YARD
R18' 25'X25' SIGHT 1103.2.3.3) FRONTAGE (5 TOTAL FOR 1,000' FRONTAGE) PROPOSED 5' TALL BLACK VINYL-COATED
R15' SS R3' 17
8 1138.0 LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE TRIANGLE (TYP.) WALL SIGNAGE AREA SITE LIGHT (LED, SHIELDED DOWNWARD, 43' TALL IN CHAIN LINK FENCE
F ±95.75' R5' 4 RV STANDARD (MCZO, SECTION 1103.2.1.1.A) 15% OF ONE FRONT 300 SQUARE FEET 8 TRUCK AREAS, 33' TALL IN AUTO AREAS) DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
1139.0 SD W R3' 42' 18 FACE/PLACE OF A BUILDING 18
30' PARKING SPACES (3 TOTAL, 8' TALL EACH AND 32 SF EACH)
14 R5' R5' NUMBER OF CANOPY SIGNS 4 PER CANOPY 9 OIL/WATER CLARIFIER
14 82.5' EXISTING POWER POLE TO BE (MCZO, SECTION 1103.2.2.2) 2 PER CANOPY (8 TOTAL FOR TWO
80' SD SD SD RV SD RV REMOVED OR RELOCATED CANOPIES)
9' (TYP.) NOTES:
57.5' PROPOSED 6' TALL TREX FENCE 8 RV RV 6 293.49' AREA OF CANOPY SIGNAGE 1. REFER TO LIST OF PROPOSED CUPD MODIFICATIONS
105' 1137.0 30' 40' 40' (MCZO, SECTION 1103.2.2.3) 25 SQUARE FEET PER
W W W RV 53' FOR ANY ONE SIDE OF THE EACH SIDE TOTALING 2. SIGNAGE AREAS LISTED ARE FOR A SINGLE SIDE OF A TWO-SIDED SIGN
13 F 8 F F 8 F F F RV
CANOPY 24 SQUARE FEET 100 SQUARE FEET PER
R30' RV RV 10' EACH CANOPY
SS R5'
8 1137.0 R5' 1136.0 LEGEND:
15' 15' 9' 81' 9' 52.67' 40' 69.54' 10' NUMBER OF DIRECTIONAL
PROPOSED DOMESTIC WELL R18' SD 1 FOR EACH ENTRANCE
SITE AND WATER TREATMENT R5' 30' SIGNS (MCZO SIGN TABLE) 3 TOTAL
42' AND 1 FOR EACH EXIT
95' X 110' 20' 1136.0 PROPOSED A.C. PAVEMENT PROPOSED R/W
234' 28.21' 1135.0 AREA OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
6 SQUARE FEET 32 SQUARE FEET
(MCZO, SECTION 1101.3.12.1.B) PROPOSED CONC. PAVEMENT ULTIMATE R/W
PER EACH SIGN PER EACH SIGN
PROPOSED CHAIN LINK 32' 9' (TYP.) AVE 411TH SETBACK LINE
105' 20' NUMBER OF BUILDING WALL PROPOSED CONC. FLATWORK SD PROPOSED STORM DRAIN LINE
FENCE AROUND WELL SITE
SIGNS (MCZO SIGN TABLE) ONE PER TENANT EIGHT
5 8 14' EXISTING OVERHEAD PROPOSED LANDSCAPING AREA SS PROPOSED SEWER LINE
20' LINES TO BE RELOCATED
HEIGHT OF SITE LIGHTING 33 FEET IN AUTO AREAS
AM OR UNDERGROUNDED STREET CENTERLINE W PROPOSED WATER LINE
(MCZO, SECTION 802.7.6) 18 FEET AND 43 FEET IN TRUCK
10:23 12 WELL TREATMENT BUILDING 24.51' 8 ULTIMATE R/W PARKING LOTS PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE F PROPOSED FIRE LINE
4 4 15 15 TYPE AND HEIGHT OF
10'
8/27/2026 SCREENING ALONG NORTH 6 FOOT TALL 5' TALL BLACK VINYL EXISTING EASEMENT 1135.0 PROPOSED CONTOURS
AND WEST PROPERTY LINES SOLID WALL CHAIN LINK FENCE
(MCZO, SECTION 504) 1135.0 EXISTING CONTOURS
PROPERTY BOUNDARY & 40' TYPE AND HEIGHT OF
PLAN.dwg CENTERLINE CAMPBELL AVE. 17 SCREENING ALONG SOUTH 6 FOOT TALL 5' TALL BLACK VINYL
CAMPBELL AVE. SETBACK LINE PROPERTY LINE SOLID WALL CHAIN LINK FENCE
(MCZO, SECTION 504) Description Release Date
EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES NORTH NORTH 1ST SUBMITTAL 1-14-2025
EXISTING POWER POLE EXISTING EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES 2ND SUBMITTAL 11-07-2025
EXISTING POWER POLE CAMPBELL AVE. EXISTING POWER POLE GRAPHIC SCALE 3RD SUBMITTAL 7-13-2026
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50 0 25 50 100
APN 506-34-001K APN 506-34-001J No. Revision Date
ZONING: C-3 ZONING: C-3
USE: VACANT USE: VACANT EXISTING POWER POLE
OWNER: KELLY MAC OWNER: KELLY MAC 1 INCH = 50 FT.
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LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
CIVIL STRUCTURAL SURVEYING
979 North Blackstone Street
Tulare, California 93274
559.688.5263
www.laneengineers.com
All reproduction & intellectual property rights reserved © 2024
Lane Project No: 23364
ULTIMATE RIGHT OF WAY
12' VARIES 8' 24' VARIES 24' 8' VARIES 12' 12'
6FT TALL BLACK VINYL CHAIN LINK
6FT TALL BLACK VINYL FENCE POOL BARRIER COMPLIANT
CHAIN LINK FENCE POOL ON CONC. MOW CURB
BARRIER COMPLIANT
HINGE POINT HINGE POINT
FINISHED GRADE
±2.0% ±2.0%
BORAD
HIGH WATER LINE
4:1 6.17'-7.57' 4:1
FREE
FINISHED GRADE 4:1 7.5' 4:1 DRAINAGE CHANNELS TO CONVEY
DRAINAGE WASH FLOW AROUND
THE SITE
FLAT SHELF PER SECTION FLAT SHELF PER SECTION
6.2.5 IN MARICOPA DRAINAGE 6.2.5 IN MARICOPA DRAINAGE
POLICIES AND STANDARDS POLICIES AND STANDARDS
STORMWATER RETENTION BASIN CROSS-SECTION (LOOKING NORTH)
A
NO SCALE
VARIES
10' 11.5' 12' VARIES 24' 8' VARIES 12' 10.5'
6FT TALL BLACK VINYL
NORTH PROPERTY PROPOSED CHAIN LINK FENCE POOL
BOUNDARY SWALE BARRIER COMPLIANT
6FT TALL BLACK VINYL
PROPOSED 5' TALL CHAIN LINK FENCE POOL
BLACK VINYL-COATED HINGE POINT BARRIER COMPLIANT
CHAIN LINK FENCE
SLOPE SLOPE
SLOPE
±2.0%
BOARD
HIGH WATER LINE
4:1 6.17'-7.57' 4:1
MATCH 1.5'
EXISTING FREE
DRAINAGE CHANNEL TO CONVEY FINISHED GRADE
GRADE DRAINAGE WASH FLOW AROUND
THE SITE CURB & GUTTER
FINISHED GRADE 4:1 7.5' 4:1 TRUCK AREA
A.C. PAVEMENT
FLAT SHELF PER SECTION FLAT SHELF PER SECTION
6.2.5 IN MARICOPA DRAINAGE 6.2.5 IN MARICOPA DRAINAGE
POLICIES AND STANDARDS POLICIES AND STANDARDS
STORMWATER RETENTION BASIN CROSS-SECTION (LOOKING EAST)
B
NO SCALE
AM
10:23
8/27/2026
PLAN.dwg
Description Release Date
1ST SUBMITTAL 1-14-2025
2ND SUBMITTAL 11-07-2025
3RD SUBMITTAL 7-13-2026
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LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
CIVIL STRUCTURAL SURVEYING
979 North Blackstone Street
Tulare, California 93274
559.688.5263
www.laneengineers.com
All reproduction & intellectual property rights reserved © 2024
40' EASEMENT FOR
HIGHWAY CENTERLINE DRIVE APPROACH CENTERLINE DRIVE APPROACH
PURPOSES 253.5' 288.56'
45'
DRAINAGE CHANNEL TO CONVEY 20' 5' 20'
DRAINAGE WASH AROUND SITE 60' NORTH PROPERTY LINE
DRAINAGE CHANNELS TO CONVEY
AVE. 25' X 25' SIGHT DRAINAGE WASHES AROUND SITE
TRIANGLE (TYP.)
DIRECTIONAL
20' 20' SIGNAGE FUTURE R/W
PROPOSED R/W STREET SIGN 25' X 25' SIGHT
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE R80'
TRIANGLE (TYP.) FUTURE SIDEWALK LOCATION
R60'
R80' R60'
CAMPBELL
6' R50' R50' 6'
EXISTING POWER POLES 12' R/W PROPOSED R/W
22.69' 22.69' FEE (FUTURE)12'
RIGHT EDGE LINE RIGHT EDGE LINE STREET WIDE FUTURE CURB/GUTTER
RIGHT EDGE LINE IN
45.39' RIGHT EDGE LINE EXISTING POWER POLE TO (SHOWN DASHED
EXISTING POWER POLE TO 100' BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED
BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED STOP FUTURE MEDIAN CURB
R50' HALF DEDICATION (SHOWN DASHED) PAVED
STOP R50'
R60' R60' RIGHT EDGE LINE 100' PROPOSED 44'
HWY
4' PROPERTY BOUNDARY, 40' EASEMENT
SECTION/CENTER LINE (FUTURE)
(E)
14'
TWO WAY LEFT TURN LANE MEDIAN
12' HWY
EASEMENT 60'
40'
EXISTING POWER POLE TO (E)
BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED 4'
RIGHT EDGE LINE STREET R/W)
(FUTURE)
FUTURE MEDIAN CURB
50' 315' APPROACH TAPER 107.05' 160' LEFT TURN STORAGE 78.09' 315' APPROACH TAPER 68.51' TRANSITION TO EXISTING
(SHOWN DASHED)
HALF (ULTIMATE
POTENTIAL FUTURE FUTURE CURB/GUTTER PAVED
MEDIAN OPENING NOT 100' (SHOWN DASHED)
SHOW FOR CLARITY 44'
12'
6'
FUTURE SIDEWALK LOCATION
A
- FUTURE R/W
AVENUE 411TH PLAN VIEW
LEGEND:
PROPOSED A.C. PAVEMENT
PROPOSED CONCRETE PAVEMENT AT
RIGHT-IN-RIGHT-OUT ACCESS ISLAND
STREET CENTERLINE
PROPOSED SECTION LINE/CENTERLINE FUTURE RIGHT OF WAY
RIGHT OF WAY 100' ULTIMATE R/W (DEDICATED WITH THIS PROJECT) 100' ULTIMATE R/W (DEDICATED WITH THIS PROJECT)
PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING EASEMENT
R/W DEDICATION
ULTIMATE R/W DEDICATION
FLOW LINE
40' EXISTING EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES 40' EXISTING EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES
NORTH NORTH
26' 44' 60' 44' 26'
30' 30'
23'
GRAPHIC SCALE
NEW
DETACHED SIDEWALK
NEW PAVEMENT EXIST. PAVED ROAD PAVEMENT
PER MAG STANDARD 40 0 20 40 80
DETAIL 230
FINISHED GRADE
1 INCH = 40 FT.
FUTURE MEDIAN CURB
EXIST. A.C. PAVEMENT (SHOWN DASHED)
CURB & GUTTER PER NEW A.C. PAVEMENT FUTURE MEDIAN CURB
MAG STANDARD (SHOWN DASHED) MATCH EXIST. GRADE FUTURE PAVEMENT FUTURE SIDEWALK
DETAIL 220 TYPE A. (SHOW DASHED) FUTURE MEDIAN (SHOWN DASHED)
AM NEW A.C. PAVEMENT CURB/GUTTER
(SHOWN DASHED)
10:24
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PLAN-OFFSITE.dwg
411TH AVENUE ROAD CROSS-SECTION (LOOKING NORTH)
A A
Description Release Date
NO SCALE
1ST SUBMITTAL 1-14-2025
2ND SUBMITTAL 11-07-2025
3RD SUBMITTAL 7-13-2026
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Rezoning Narrative
Love’s Travel Stop
Approximately 25 acres located at the Northwest Corner of 411th Ave. and Campbell Ave.
(Approx. 600 feet North of the I-10 Freeway - 25-acre section of APN 506-34-008A)
Submitted To:
Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Submitted By:
Heather N. Dukes, Esq.
DUKES LAW, PLLC
5527 N. 25th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Email: hdukes@dukeslawaz.com
Phone: 602.320.8866
Case No. Z250008
3rd Revised September 16, 2026

VICINITY MAP
I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST.
This narrative is being submitted in support of the rezoning application for the proposed
Love’s Travel Stop consisting of approximately 25 acres located at the northwest corner of the
411th Avenue and Campbell Avenue alignment intersection, approximately 600 feet north of the
I-10 Freeway (25-acre section of APN 506-34-008A) (the “Property”). The Property is currently
part of a larger vacant parcel consisting of 159.84 gross acres. The Applicant is requesting to
rezone the 25-acre Property from the Rural-43 zoning district to the General Commercial C-3
zoning district with a CUPD overlay (the “Rezoning Application”).
Pursuant to Article 603.6 and the Zoning Districts Uses Table in Section 601 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance effective December 10, 2025 (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the
C-3 zoning district allows truck stop uses as of right, with “customary accessory facilities including
but not limited to restaurant, convenience retail, hotel, truck wash, and minor repair facilities. .
. .” The proposed Love’s Travel Stop will conform to the County’s truck stop use regulations in
the C-3 zoning district. Following approval of the Rezoning Application, the project site consisting
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of 25 acres will be split from the existing 159.84-acre parcel before building permit applications
are submitted.
II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love's Travel Stops & Country
Stores has more than 600 locations in 42 states, providing professional truck drivers and
motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel,
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), travel items, electronics, snacks, and restaurant offerings. The
Love's Family of Companies has more than 38,000 employees in their travel stops, Speedco
locations and country stores from coast to coast and their corporate offices.
The proposed Love’s Travel Stop will offer the following:
• A convenience store approximately 8,044 s.f. in area,
• An auto fueling island adjacent to the convenience store with 8 fueling stations, offering
a total of 16 fueling positions,
• A truck fueling island to the rear of the convenience store with 8 fueling stations,
• A truck scale,
• 75 automobile parking spaces, including 4 ADA spaces,
• 94 semi-truck parking spaces,
• 4 RV parking spaces, and
• A dog park.
The Love’s Travel Stop will be open and operating on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week.
Vehicular access will be provided at two (2) driveways intersecting with 411th Avenue. The
building height, setbacks, lot coverage and landscaping will comply with Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance standards. The site’s parking spaces and drive aisles will be improved with asphalt
concrete pavement. The areas under the fueling island canopies will be improved with concrete
pavement. A well and water treatment system will be constructed in accordance with the Public
Water System requirements. An on-site wastewater treatment system will serve the
development. No recreational vehicles will discharge wastewater to the septic system.
The 25-acre property will be enclosed and screened on the north, west and south
boundaries by a black vinyl-coated chain link fence measuring 5-feet in height. The proposed
fence will likely require a CUPD modification approval related to the 6-foot tall solid wall
requirements along the north and west perimeters as set forth in Zoning Ordinance Section 504.
As shown by the context plan and photos submitted with this application, the surrounding area
is vacant desert land with natural vegetation which will provide adequate screening in addition
to Love’s proposed perimeter fence. Furthermore, proposed landscaping will be installed along
the Property’s frontage on 411th Avenue and along the perimeters of all on-site paved surfaces
providing additional screening.
The color palette and construction materials for the convenience store are depicted on
the following page:
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As depicted on the site plan and in the sign package submitted herewith, Love’s Travel
Stop proposes a freestanding sign along Campbell Avenue, oriented perpendicular to the I-10
freeway. This sign will measure 65 feet tall and 620 s.f. in sign area. A second freestanding sign
is proposed along 411th Avenue between the driveway cuts, measuring 25 feet tall with 123.33
s.f. in sign area. A total of 3 directional signs are proposed along entrance and exit driveways
with a sign face area of 32 s.f. Canopy signs are proposed at a frequency of 4 per canopy, and
each canopy sign area will be limited to 25 square feet per side (totaling 100 square feet per
canopy). A total of 8 building wall signs are proposed as well.
The following table provides the CUPD modifications requested for the Love’s Travel Stop,
which are limited to signage, lighting and screening standards applicable in the C-3 zoning district.
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III. RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES.
The applicant is seeking approval to rezone the 25-Acre Property from the Rural-43 zoning
district to the General Commercial C-3 zoning district. This rezoning request is consistent with
and conforms to the Balterra Development Master Plan, which designates the Property as
Community Retail Center (CRC) on the approved Conceptual Land Use Plan.
The proposed Love’s Travel Stop is warranted given the intensity of the daily traffic along
the I-10 freeway and the projected growth of interstate commerce along the I-10.
The Property is surrounded by vacant land. The parcels to the south and southeast are
zoned General Commercial C-3. The parcels to the southwest, west, north and east are zoned
Rural-43 zoning district.
Recently, on September 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved a General
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (“CPA”) of the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan to change the
Rural Densities (0-1 du/ac) land use designation to Mixed Use with a Zone Change from Rural-43
to IND-2 IUPD for approximately 309.9 acres of vacant land located at the northwest corner of
Camelback Road and 411th Avenue (Camelback Creek Case Nos. CPA260008 and Z260019). The
CPA and Zone Change were requested to allow mixed use development including residential,
commercial, industrial, entertainment and high-skilled employment uses, such as data center
uses. A Plan of Development was not submitted simultaneously with the Camelback Creek CPA
and Zone Change applications, but will be required for administrative review and approval prior
to building permit issuance.
IV. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY.
The principal purpose of the C-3 General Commercial Zoning District is “to provide for
commercial uses concerned with wholesale or distribution activities in locations where there is
adequate access to major streets or highways. See Zoning Ordinance Section 503.1.5. This
rezoning application seeking C-3 zoning approval is consistent with this principal purpose by
allowing development of commercial uses aimed at serving the West Valley residents of
Maricopa County and travelers along the I-10, which includes vehicle fueling stations and a robust
convenience store. Rezoning this Property to the C-3 zoning district is also compatible with the
existing C-3 zoning to the south and southeast. The travel stop use relies upon a larger trade area
and requires access to, and visibility from, the I-10 freeway, making this location ideal. The I-10
freeway at this location transports a significant amount of daily vehicular traffic between
California and Phoenix.
V. CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
The Property is served with 2 driveways connecting to the west side of 411th Avenue.
The centerline of the northernmost driveway will be located approximately 290 feet north
of the centerline of the south access driveway. The north access driveway will be dedicated to
semi-truck access. Trucks will enter the site and travel west to the rear side of the Property to
refuel and park, and exit the site from the same northmost driveway. This north access will offer
a travel path to the truck fueling stations that does not pass through the convenience store
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parking lot or passenger vehicle fueling area. The north access driveway at 411th Avenue will be
a full movement driveway. Eastbound traffic exiting the site will be STOP controlled and provided
a shared left turn/right turn lane. Traffic on 411th Avenue will continue to operate under free
flow conditions. Northbound vehicles approaching the intersection will utilize the proposed two-
way center left turn lane and a through lane while southbound vehicles will be provided a shared
through/right turn lane.
The southernmost driveway will be used as an access point for passenger vehicles and RV
traffic. The south access driveway along 411th Avenue will be a right-in/right-out driveway
located approximately 290 feet north of the future alignment of Campbell Avenue. A ‘pork chop’
raised median will be constructed to restrict vehicle turning movements. Eastbound traffic exiting
the site from the southernmost driveway will be STOP controlled and provided an exclusive right
turn lane. Traffic on 411th Avenue will continue to operate under free flow conditions.
Northbound vehicles approaching the intersection will be provided a through lane while
southbound vehicles will be provided a shared through/right turn lane. South Access will
primarily serve passenger vehicles.
The 411th Avenue alignment is classified as a future parkway typically requiring 100 feet
in width to be dedicated for half-street improvements. 411th Avenue will be widened adjacent
to the project site to provide two 12-foot travel lanes separated by a 14-foot wide two-way center
left turn lane. Per discussions with MCDOT, half street improvements along 411th Avenue are
not required at this time, however right-of-way will be dedicated and preserved along 411th
Avenue for future urban parkway improvements. Based on the rural nature of the area, the
applicant will be dedicating in fee 65 feet of right-of-way. Although there is an existing 40-foot
public easement along 411th Avenue, 65 feet in right-of-way will be dedicated by the applicant,
and another 35 feet will be preserved on the site plan to accommodate the required 100-foot
total half street improvements in the future.
With regard to Campbell Avenue, the roadway is classified as a local road with an existing
40-foot easement. The applicant will be preserving the 40-foot area for the future Campbell
Avenue roadway improvements. If northbound left and eastbound left turning movements at the
north driveway/411th intersection are restricted in the future (once 411th is improved to its
ultimate configuration), an additional driveway on Campbell Avenue may become necessary to
allow drivers to travel south on 411th Avenue. For now, no driveway cut along Campbell Avenue
is necessary or contemplated.
ADOT has required the following improvements to be installed by the Applicant as part of
the Love’s Travel Stop development: (i) an eastbound left turn lane with 130 feet of storage at
the Interstate 10 eastbound ramps and 411th Avenue; (ii) a two-way left-turn lane adjacent to the
Property along 411th Avenue; and (iii) a westbound right turn lane with 190 feet of storage at the
Interstate 10 westbound ramps and 411th Avenue.
All traffic circulation and improvement requirements by the Maricopa County
Department of Transportation and ADOT have been satisfied by the traffic impact analysis and
site plan submitted herewith.
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VI. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE.
Love’s development schedule is not phased and will commence immediately after
rezoning approval.
VII. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.
The school districts serving this area are Saddle Mountain Unified and Buckeye Union High
School District. The nearest school is Tonopah Valley High School, located west of 379th Avenue
on the south side of Indian School Road, just over 3 miles away from the subject property.
The Property will be served by a domestic well meeting Public Water System
requirements. Love’s has contracted for the lease and purchase of Type 2 Non-Irrigation
groundwater rights for up to 20 acre-feet of groundwater (currently Certificate No. 58-
112347.0006). A septic system which meet all Maricopa County Environmental Services
Department and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) standards. Electricity will
be served by APS. Refuse will be transported from the site by a private refuse company. The
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will provide police services, and the Arizona Fire and Medical
Authority (South County Fire and Medical District) will provide fire services.
VIII. CONSISTENCY WITH 2040 MARICOPA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
URBAN SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.
The Zone Change and CUPD Overlay application for the Property is consistent with the
Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan recently updated and approved by the
Board of Supervisors effective May 20, 2026 (the “Comprehensive Plan”).
A. The Municipal-Rural Influence Framework
The Comprehensive Plan includes a Municipal-Rural Influence Framework which divides
Maricopa County into municipal and rural influence areas. See Comprehensive Plan pgs. 95-99.
These two influence areas are not administrative boundaries, but instead “serve as guides in
determining where urban or rural development is most appropriate in Maricopa County’s area
of jurisdiction.” Id. at pg. 96.
The Area of Municipal Influence encompasses all of Maricopa County’s unincorporated
land that falls within: (i) the current limits of a Municipal Planning Area, (ii) within a County island,
or (iii) within an Improvement Association. Id. The Area of Rural Influence is comprised of
Maricopa County’s unincorporated land that is not within the Area of Municipal Influence. Id.
According to Map 14 of the Comprehensive Plan and confirmation from County Planning staff,
the Property is located within the Rural Influence Area. Id. at pg. 95.
However, the Property is located within the “Mixed Use” land use designation in the
Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan. See Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan, pg. 10 – Figure 1 Land Use Plan.
The “Mixed Use” land use designation in the Area Plan “denotes areas for the location of major
employment centers that have minimal impacts on surrounding areas outside of increased
traffic” and allows for uses that would include “offices, light industrial parks, business parks,
research parks, government facilities, post-secondary educational facilities, hospitals, major
medical facilities, and residential/retail uses.” Emphasis added. Id. at pg. 15. The Mixed Use
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land use designation results in the Property being considered an “Urban Land Use” in accordance
with Step 2 of the Comprehensive Plan’s Figure 11 titled “Municipal-Rural Influence Framework.”
See Comprehensive Plan pg. 98. In addition, Step 3 within the Comprehensive Plan’s Figure 11
confirms that the Property is considered to be part of the “Urban Growth Area” because the
Property has an “urban land use designation in an Area Plan.” Id.
The Property’s Urban Land Use and Urban Growth Area designations require an analysis
of whether the Property’s zone change request is consistent with: (i) the Land Use Goals and
Policies within the Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 108-113 and (ii) the Urban Solutions for Urban
Development (USUD) strategy requirements within the Comprehensive Plan at pg. 100-101.
B. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies.
The proposed Love’s Travel Stop complies with and promotes the following 2040
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Polices:
Land Use Element
Land Use Goal #1: Achieve a coordinated pattern of development.
Goal Statement: Ensure that development across the County is well-planned and cohesive,
promoting efficient land use and infrastructure, and leading to a more organized growth pattern.
Response to Land Use Goal #1: Interstate-10 is a critical economic corridor for Maricopa County,
serving as the primary high-capacity route for moving people, goods and services between
Phoenix and the ports of Southern California, as well as linking Maricopa County to regional and
national markets. The Property’s proximity to the Interstate-10 makes a travel stop use highly
compatible with this critical economic corridor by providing fuel, parking, food and supplies to
travelers in passenger vehicles and semi-trucks alike. In a 2025 Southwest District Project Update
by ADOT, the Southwest District Engineer confirmed that additional semi-truck parking would be
installed along the Interstate 10 at four (4) rest areas at a cost of $3.5 million. This ADOT project
underscores the high demand for additional semi-truck services and parking along the Interstate-
10, which will be provided by the proposed Love’s Travel Stop. The Love’s Travel Stop location
promotes well-planned and efficient land use along existing interstate infrastructure to the
benefit of Maricopa County and Arizona commerce.
Land Use Policy #1.3: Maricopa County supports considering the existence or readiness
of urban services and infrastructure as a factor in the approval or denial of a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment or a Zoning District Change in accordance with the Urban Solutions for Urban
Development strategy.
Response to Land Use Policy #1.3: As set forth in Section VIII.C below, the proposed Love’s
Travel Stop use and development will ensure the existence or readiness of urban services and
infrastructure in accordance with the Urban Solutions for Urban Development strategy at pages
100-101 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, Land Use Policy #1.3 is supported by the
proposed development.
Land Use Policy #1.5: Maricopa County supports coordinating land use and infrastructure
planning with state agencies, other counties, municipalities, relevant utilities, federal agencies
and other regulatory bodies.
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Response to Land Use Policy #1.5: The Love’s Travel Stop development supports Land Use
Policy #1.5 because it requires a coordination of land use and infrastructure planning with
Maricopa County, ADOT, ADEQ, ADWR and APS in order to permit and develop the necessary
infrastructure for this use.
Land Use Policy #1.12: Maricopa County supports directing new urban development to
the Urban Growth Area identified in this Plan and complying with the Urban Solutions for Urban
Development Strategy.
Response to Land Use Policy #1.12: Step 3 within the Comprehensive Plan’s Figure 11
confirms that the Property is being developed within an “Urban Growth Area” because the
Property has an “urban land use designation in an Area Plan.” See Comprehensive Plan pg. 98.
The Property is designated as Mixed-Use within the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan. In addition,
the Love’s Travel Stop complies with many of the 12 factors to be considered as part of the Urban
Solutions for Urban Development strategy at pages 100-101 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
See USUD analysis at Section VIII.C below. Therefore, the Love’s Travel Stop development
supports Land Use Policy #1.12.
Transportation Element
Transportation Goal #1: Provide a comprehensive transportation system.
Goal Statement: Developing an integrated transportation network that meets the needs of all
users is vital to ensure that the system is accessible, efficient, and well-connected.
Response to Transportation Goal #1: The Love’s Travel Stop development complies with
Transportation Goal #1 by installing necessary transportation network improvements along 411th
Avenue and the Interstate-10 interchange that will meet the needs of both passenger vehicles and
semi-truck vehicles traveling in the area and will ensure the system is accessible, efficient and
well-connected.
Transportation Policy #1.5: Maricopa County supports the preservation of rights-of-way,
as necessary, to maintain and extend the grid system, to support the state’s development of the
highway interchange network, and to preserve the scenic corridors.
Response to Transportation Policy #1.5: The Love’s Travel Stop development supports
Transportation Policy #1.5 by both dedicating and preserving right-of-way areas along 411th
Avenue and Campbell Avenue, as depicted in the Site Plan dated August 27, 2026.
C. Urban Solutions for Urban Development.
The Urban Solutions for Urban Development (USUD) strategy at pages 100-101 of the
2040 Comprehensive Plan is a policy approach to evaluate the availability and accessibility of
infrastructure and services when considering urban development. As part of the USUD strategy,
the following 12 factors may be considered when evaluating a Zone Change application for urban
development and Urban Growth Areas. The 12 factors are used to inform staff analysis and
decision-making, but are not applicable to every case and are not intended to function as
minimum thresholds or approval criteria. See 2040 Comprehensive Plan pg. 100.
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1. Availability of potable water service, including confirmation of
infrastructure, a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, and
verification by the service provider of the ability to adequately serve new
residents and businesses.
Response: The Property has received a “will-not serve” letter from Global Water-Palo
Verde Utilities Company, Inc. and Global Water-Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc. dated June 17,
2023.
The Property will be served by a domestic non-exempt well approved by ADWR and will
meet all Public Water System requirements. The Applicant has contracted for the lease and
purchase of Type 2 Non-Irrigation groundwater rights for up to 20 acre-feet of groundwater
(currently Certificate No. 58-112347.0006). Based on ADWR well inventories, other wells in the
area have reported various yields between 250 GPM to 1,400 GPM. The peak domestic demand
for the Love’s Travel Stop use is typically 80 GPM. In addition, the Love’s Travel Stop will provide
on-site water storage for fire protection and domestic usage. The domestic water storage tank
will provide on-site storage equivalent to roughly one day of water use for the project. Actual
well design will be based on site-specific drilling and pump tests, but the Applicant has a high
degree of confidence based on the available information that a private well will adequately serve
this site. The Applicant’s hydrogeologic study accounts for a draw-down or decline in ADWR’s
100-year model due to current water conditions. Nonetheless, the Applicant’s hydrogeologic
report concludes that the development’s impact on the aquifer is negligible.
2. The availability and capacity of sewer service, including verification by
the service provider.
Response: There are no existing sewer mains in this vicinity and no immediate availability
and capacity for sewer service. The nearest municipal waste-water treatment plant is located in
Buckeye approximately 20-plus miles east of the Property.
The Applicant will be installing and utilizing an on-site, wastewater treatment system
design that complies with County and ADEQ requirements. The wastewater system design is
based on site-specific subsurface evaluation and intentionally conservative infiltration
assumptions. The engineering basis includes soil borings and percolation testing across multiple
locations and depths, with test data indicating percolation rates ranging from about 8.17 to 33.23
minutes per inch, with a presoak testing of roughly 60 minutes, and Soil Absorption Ratio (SAR)
values generally in the range of 0.33 to 0.63 gallons per square foot per day, with average SAR
values around 0.53 to 0.58 gallons per square foot per day. Maricopa County has approved an
SAR value of 0.60 gallons per square foot per day, but the Applicant’s consultant has, instead,
used a conservative design approach with an SAR value of only 0.40 gallons per square foot per
day. The proposed leach field has a 100% redundant reserve area.
Applicant’s consultant also used higher wastewater flow rates than are expected to design
the capacity of the wastewater treatment system and leach field. Both the treatment system and
the leach field are designed for 24,000 gallons per day. The nitrogen discharge loading
calculations are also compliant at 24,000 gallons per day discharge. For context, most large Love’s
Travel Stop facilities are designed for 15,000 gallons per day average and 20,000 gallons per day
peak, whereas, this site’s wastewater system is designed for 18,000 gallons per day average and
24,000 gallons per day peak.
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Due to the truck stop use of the Property, the Applicant’s consultant also designed for
three-to-four times higher Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) loading and two-to-three times
higher Total Settable Solids (TSS) loading than typical domestic sewage.
3. The capacity of the roadway network to accommodate expected traffic
increases.
Response: Vehicular access to and from the Property will occur along 411th Avenue. There
is an existing traffic interchange at the Interstate-10 and 411th Avenue intersection. ADOT has
required the following improvements to be installed by the Applicant as part of the Love’s Travel
Stop development: (i) an eastbound left turn lane with 130 feet of storage at the Interstate 10
eastbound ramps and 411th Avenue; (ii) a two-way left-turn lane adjacent to the Property along
411th Avenue; and (iii) a westbound right turn lane with 190 feet of storage at the Interstate 10
westbound ramps and 411th Avenue. See also Section V titled “Circulation System” above for a
detailed description of the circulation system and roadway dedications, preservations, and
improvements to be made by the Applicant.
4. The presence of regional flood control infrastructure, where necessary.
Response: There are three (3) regional flood control dams north of the Interstate 10 which
collect storm water runoff from the north and the western slopes of the White Tank Mountains.
These dams work in a series to move flood waters from the easternmost dam between Verrado
and Rainbow Roads to the west, where water is released into the Hassayampa River. The dams
are labeled as Buckeye Flood Retarding Structures Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and were built in 1975. In 2015,
the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the rehabilitation of Flood Retarding
Structure No. 1 to prevent dam failure, to construct a new emergency spillway, and to make other
needed improvements.
As part of its Zone Change and POD applications, the Love’s Travel Stop has submitted
civil engineering calculations for retention basins, storm drain pipe sizing, and drainage tributary
areas, as well as a preliminary grading and storm drain plan. These submittals demonstrate
compliance with Maricopa County’s Drainage Policies and Standards and Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
5. The availability of dry utilities (electric, telephone, natural gas), as
applicable.
Response: The Property is located with the Arizona Public Service Company’s electric
service area, as confirmed by APS. The Applicant is working with APS to determine the extent of
any new construction of electrical facilities as well as costs and conditions for extending such
facilities.
6. The availability of law enforcement and fire service.
Response: The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will provide law enforcement services for
the Property. The Property is also located in the South County Fire and Medical District service
area.
7. Access to hospital or emergency medical facilities, where applicable.
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Response: Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center is approximately 30 minutes from the
Property, and emergency medical services will be provided by South County Fire & Medical
District.
According to Table 6 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 100-101, access to hospital
or emergency medical facilities is not a required urban service or infrastructure item that must be
present or resolved at the time of an application for an urban commercial land use type such as
the Love’s Travel Stop.
8. The availability and proximity of elementary, middle and high school
capacity, as appropriate.
Response: Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Ruth Fischer Elementary School, and
Tonopah Valley High School are the school districts and facilities in close proximity to the Property.
According to Table 6 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 100-101, the availability and
proximity of schools is not a required urban service or infrastructure item that must be present or
resolved at the time of an application for an urban commercial land use type.
9. The availability and proximity of adequate parks, recreation, and
community facilities.
Response: Much of the land surrounding the Property is vacant with naturally-occurring
Sonoran Desert vegetation. The closest park or recreational facilities would be the White Tank
Mountain Regional Park, the Big Horn Mountains Wilderness area, or the Hummingbird Springs
Wilderness area, which offer many recreation opportunities such as hiking, backpacking, rock
climbing, photography and nature study.
According to Table 6 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 100-101, the availability/
proximity of parks, recreation and community facilities is not a required urban service or
infrastructure item that must be present or resolved at the time of an application for an urban
commercial land use type such as the Love’s Travel Stop.
10. The availability and proximity of libraries and other community facilities,
as applicable.
Response: The Property is located approximately 30 minutes away from a Buckeye public
library.
According to Table 6 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 100-101, the availability/
proximity of libraries and other community facilities is not a required urban service or
infrastructure item that must be present or resolved at the time of an application for an urban
commercial land use type.
11. The availability and proximity of alternative transportation facilities, as
applicable.
Response: The Buckeye Municipal Airport is accessible from the Interstate-10 and is
located approximately 15 minutes east of the Property. A Buckeye Park and Ride location is
approximately 30 minutes east of the Property and is serviced by Valley Metro to provide bus
routes between Buckeye and the greater Phoenix valley.
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According to Table 6 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at pgs. 100-101, the availability and
proximity of alternative transportation facilities should be considered when applicable to a
proposed urban commercial land use type. In this case, a travel stop providing fuel for passenger
vehicle and semi-truck traffic along the Interstate-10 would not require the consideration of
alternative transportation facilities in the immediate area.
12. The availability of other urban services and infrastructure, as applicable
and based on the specific development proposal.
Response: To the Applicant’s knowledge, there are no other urban services and
infrastructure available in the area that would be applicable to the Love’s Travel Stop
development proposal.
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Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date: August 10, 2026
Doug Jones, P.E., CFM
Planning & Development Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Development
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 372-0790
Fax: (602) 506-8762 Attn: Nicholas Schlimm, Planner, Planning & Development Services
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
Doug.Jones@maricopa.gov cc: Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
From: Doug Jones, PE, CFM, Engineering Supervisor, Planning &
Development
Subject: Z20250008 – Love’s Travel Stop
APN(s): 506-34-008A
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on
07/27/2026, for the subject application and has no objections subject to the following
conditions:
PND TRANSPORTATION PLAN REVIEW
1. Comments related to the Traffic Study submitted with this application (if any)
will be provided separately.
2. Note for building permit submittal: Refer to RDM Table 9.3 for plant types not
allowed in R/W (Blue Palo Verde).
3. Any required improvements for the Campbell Ave alignment roadway will be
determined with the TIS review.
The following stipulations will apply:
1. Traffic Study must be approved by MCDOT prior to issuance of any building
permits. Conditions of approval for the traffic study must be addressed with
building permits.
2. If RoW dedication is required by MCDOT, Applicant, at their own expense,
must provide Maricopa County with Owner’s ALTA Title Insurance for ROW
dedication prior to obtaining building permit approval.
3. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design
only. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with
Section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and
Standards; Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway
Design Manual; and current engineering policies, standards and best practices
at the time of application for construction permits.

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4. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes
to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the
drainage infrastructure.
5. Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans and a Final Drainage Report must be
submitted with the application for Building Permits
Please contact me with any questions.

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DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW REFERENCES:
The Drainage Regulations are listed in Section 1205 of the MCZO:
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/272
Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards Manual:
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2369
For Additional Information See:
https://www.maricopa.gov/1635/Drainage-Review
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY REFERENCES:
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County:
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/630
For Additional Information See:
https://www.maricopa.gov/3847/Flood-Control-District
PND TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES:
Residential Driveway Guidelines
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/362
Roadway Design Manual
http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24883
Maricopa County Resolution for ROW Permits
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/364
For Additional Information See:
https://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT
PND STORMWATER QUALITY (SWPPP) REFERENCES:
Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6577
Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 310
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5354
For Additional Information See:
https://www.maricopa.gov/3980/Water-Sewage-Stormwater-Waste

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Abbreviations Key:
Drainage:
DD = Department Directive (See: http://www.maricopa.gov/1911/Department-
Directives)
MCZO = Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance
DPSM = Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards
SSA = State Standard Attachment
DDMV1= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydrology
DDMV2 = Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydraulics
Flood Control:
FRMC = Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County
PND Transportation:
RDM = MCDOT Roadway Design Manual
RDG = MCDOT Residential Design Guidelines
MSRP = MCDOT Major Streets and Routes Plan
PND Storm Water:
SWMDCR= Maricopa County Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge
Control Regulation
DDMV3= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Erosion Control
APCR= Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations – Rule 310



Tonopah Love's
7/14/2026
Revised TIA Dated 7 November 2025
Comment Resolution
Item No. Page No. Reviewer Code Comment Response
Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)
While there was discussion regarding the County considering the option for the developer to provide pavement along Campbell
Ave and supporting a private drive on Campbell Ave, this was suggested in lieu of adding additional lanes and improvements
1 General Laxmikanth Narwa D Noted.
on 411th Ave. However, the developer indicated that access on Campbell Ave would not be beneficial, which effectively
negated that option. Therefore, MCDOT doesn't accept the deferral of improvements from 411th Ave to Campbell Ave.
Per meeting with MCDOT and ADOT on 16 June 2026, Loves does
not have official ownership of the entire APN 506-34-008A parcel. A
minor land division (MLD) will be performed within the 30-day
timeframe, immediately before close of escrow on the property.
Half-street improvements are required along the entire site frontage of 411th Ave. APN 506-34-008A is the proposed parcel
for this development and currently has a perimeter of 2,560’ along 411th Ave. The statement “half-street improvements along
2 11 Laxmikanth Narwa D The project will construct half-street improvements adjacent to the
411th Ave are not required” appears to be noted within the study in error, please request a meeting if this requires further
gas station site, any additional future half street improvements along
discussion and coordination.
411th Avenue and Camelback Road will be coordinated between the
land owner and MCDOT at the time a change of permit/change of
access is required for additional future development. See revised
report for text clarification.
Figure 5 MCDOT does not support the cross section shown for 411th Ave in Figure 5, revise and resubmit. Coordinate with MCDOT
3 Laxmikanth Narwa A See revised Figure 5 for the new 411th Avenue cross section.
13 planning to determine the approved cross section for 411th Ave.
A draft minor land division (MLD) exhibit will be included with the
formal resubmittal for the project. The MLD will be recorded 30 days
prior to the close of escrow, with the land transaction expected to
1st Review, Comment 8. Until such time that the parcel completes a formal split, half-street improvements apply to the entire
4 General Laxmikanth Narwa D close around January 2028. If possible, a redacted version of the
frontage of APN 506-34-008A. This includes required ROW dedication and preservation for Camelback Rd.
purchase sale agreement between Love's and Owner will be provided
to show evidence of a parcel split, if the project is approved by the
County.
Per MCDOT future classification of roadways, 411th Avenue is classified as a urban Parkway. However, MCDOT planning
Noted. Figure 5 shows a 100-foot wide right-of-way dedication from
5 General Laxmikanth Narwa D only requires minimum 65 feet of R/W dedication and 35 feet of R/W preservation at this time to accommodate the full need of
the centerline of 411th Avenue.
Parkway.
Noted. Figure 5 shows a 40-foot easement from the centerline of
6 General Laxmikanth Narwa D Campbell Road is a mid-section line and therefore shall require 40-foot R/W as preservation at this time.
Campbell Avenue.
As per the traffic study report, the site does not extend to Camelback Road, but the parcel does. Therefore, the applicant shall
7 General Laxmikanth Narwa D See response to Comment 2.
preserve a minimum 65 feet of R/W preservation on Camelback Road at this time.
Final determination and approval, roadway improvements/mitigation, and ultimate ROW will be made after the revised TIA is
8 General Laxmikanth Narwa D submitted in accordance with the current review. Include a signed/dated comment response sheet addressing the comments Noted.
with the resubmittal.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
9 General Jonathan Fell D The study properly mentions and shows the potential realignment of Indian School Road. Noted.
10 General Jonathan Fell D The site plan accurately shows Campbell Avenue on the south side of the site. Noted.
11 General Jonathan Fell D The development is adding a two-way left-turn lane at the northern driveway. Correct.
Correct, the warranted eastbound left turn lane at the I-10 Eastbound
The development notes that an eastbound left-turn lane at 411th Avenue and the eastbound I-10 ramps will be constructed as
12 General Jonathan Fell D Ramps/411th Avenue intersection will be constructed as part of the
part of the development.
project development.
Per meeting with MCDOT and ADOT on 16 June 2026, a 40-foot
easement from the centerline of Campbell Avenue has been provided
as shown in Figure 5 of the report for the future roadway. Internal
Our agencies support a private drive on Campbell Ave with pavement along this street. Development needs to identify how a drive aisles have been reconfigured in order to provide future access
13 General Jonathan Fell D future connection to Campbell Avenue would work - constructing the drive aisle from the site to the potential Campbell Road to Campbell Avenue if necessary with limited impacts (e.g. removing
via a third driveway located and shown on the site plan. buildings, storage tanks, etc) to the site once it has been constructed.
Figure 2 has been revised to show the potential future access to
Campbell Avenue. See revised report.
TIA discussion of street improvements does not match what MCDOT is requiring. This should be resolved and the TIA revised
14 General Jonathan Fell D Noted, see response to Comments 2 and 3.
accordingly.
Per meeting with MCDOT and ADOT on 16 June 2026, construction
plans for the I-10 eastbound left turn lane at the I-10 Eastbound
15 General Jonathan Fell D We request a graphic showing the addition of the I-10 eastbound off-ramp left-turn lane widening at 411th Avenue.
Ramps/411th Avenue intersection can be handled in the permitting
process, separate from the Traffic Impact Analysis.
Since the TIA is currently worded that access on Campbell Ave is no longer needed, it is with our full recommendation but not
16 General Jonathan Fell D Noted.
requirement to build this third driveway at the time of construction with a minimum portion of Campbell Ave.
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Water and Waste Management Division
Subdivision
Infrastructure
& Planning Program Project Name: Love’s Travel Stop Primary Contact Name: Heather Dukes
301 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003 Planning Application Type: Zone Change APN(s): 506-34-008A
with Overlay
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v Reviewer: Elliott Wheaton, P.E. Planner Name: Nicholas Schlimm
Email: Elliott.Wheaton@maricopa.gov Planning Case #: Z250008
Phone: 602-376-6035 Date: July 11, 2025
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review
for the Love’s Travel Stop planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD requirements
for site development:
Environmental Health –
For any food service operations occurring on site, where food is offered, sold, or prepared
from a fixed/permanent location, requires submittal of a Permanent/Fixed Food
Establishment Permit application.
• Additional information for permanent/fixed establishments can be found on the
Environmental Health webpage.
For Environmental Health related questions, please call (602) 506-6824.
Onsite Wastewater (Septic) –
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for a septic system is required for any
construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD Onsite Wastewater Program.
• Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system.
• If conducting food service in unincorporated Maricopa, a grease trap will be
required by Onsite Wastewater program.
• Setback requirements must be maintained per Arizona Administrative Code, Title
18, Chapter 9, Article 312, C (Features Requiring Setbacks).
Dependent/independent recreational vehicles cannot discharge wastewater to any septic
system(s). A dump station/holding tank will be required for any onsite recreational vehicle
wastewater dumping under a 4.14 General Permit: Sewage Vault.
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Projected flows between 3,000 and 24,000 gallons per day require a 4.23 General Permit
and may require nitrogen treatment.
If the wastewater flow exceeds 24,000 gpd or if an activated sludge treatment process is to
be used, then a wastewater treatment plant may be required.
• Additionally, an Individual Permit through the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ) may be required.
• Please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602) 372-2861 or
email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov for additional information.
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov.
Drinking Water –
Per the Safe Drinking Water Act, any water system that supplies more than 25 people or 15
service connections per day for at least 60 days per year is classified as a Public Water
System (PWS).
• If the above criteria are met, a Public Water System application and a New Source
Approval application are required and must be submitted to the MCESD’s Drinking
Water Program. A water quality analysis report will be required with submittal and is
good within one-year of testing.
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s Treatment
Program for all PWS water treatment facilities.
• For questions, please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602)
372-2861 or email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for all PWS water system infrastructure.
• For questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure Program at (602)
506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov
For additional Drinking Water related questions, please contact the Drinking Water program
at (602) 506-6935 or by email at sdwquestions@maricopa.gov.
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Subdivision Infrastructure and Planning –
An Approval to Construct application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for water, reclaimed water and/or wastewater system
infrastructure.
A Mobile Home Park Application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s Subdivision
& Infrastructure Program for construction of mobile home park and/or RV park, or for the
addition of spaces. Mobile Home parks may require additional permitting with MCESD
Onsite Wastewater, Subdivision and Infrastructure, Drinking Water, and Water and
Wastewater Treatment programs.
A Campgrounds Permit Application is required for any entity operating, maintaining, or
offering for public use any tract of land on which persons may camp or picnic.
For subdivision related questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure
Program at (602) 506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov.
Additional Notes –
*It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided
for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional
requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department
procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such
application will be based on current regulations at the time of application.
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From: Robert Olmstead <Rolmstead@AFMA.Az.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 8:41 AM
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL:] Z250008 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
Attachments: 2018 IFC - AFMA Local Amendments.pdf
This Message Is From an External Sender
This message came from outside your organization. Please use caution when corresponding outside the county.
Nicholas,
Please include me in the TAC meeting for this project. The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has no opposition to
this application with the following comments;
 Any project must comply with IFC 2018 and the South County Fire & Medical District local amendments
(attached to this email)
Best Regards,
Robert Olmstead
This message is intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are noƟfied that the
disseminaƟon, distribuƟon or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the
named recipient(s), please noƟfy the sender either at the above e-mail address or telephone the Arizona Fire & Medical
Authority (AFMA) at (623) 544-5400. Thank You.
To ensure compliance with Arizona's open meeƟng laws, members of the North County, South County and/or Arizona Fire &
Medical Authority's Board of Directors who have received this message may reply directly to the sender but must not
correspond with or send a copy of their reply regarding this message to any other members of their respecƟve Board(s).
Recipients of this message who are not Board members must not forward this message to any of the North County, South
County or AFMA Board Members.
From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2025 4:57 PM
To: AQD Business Assistance SM <AQBusinessAssistance@maricopa.gov>; Paul Chagolla (MCSO)
<P_Chagolla@MCSO.maricopa.gov>; Philip Hilliker (MCSO) <P_Hilliker@MCSO.maricopa.gov>; gramirez@azdot.gov;
redletter@azdot.gov; Robert Olmstead <Rolmstead@AFMA.Az.gov>; Calle Hinkle <chinkle@azgfd.gov>; Teigan Williams
<tstruck@azgfd.gov>; Project Evaluation Program - Game and Fish <pep@azgfd.gov>; Caulkins, Jeffery A
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<jeffery.caulkins@aps.com>; steven.kadatz@aps.com; Todd.Williams@aps.com; pe@azland.gov;
proetto1950@gmail.com; HStumpRR@gmail.com; kcotner@azmag.gov; Scott Wilken <swilken@azmag.gov>; Michael
Winters <michael.winters@smusd90.org>; blackson.daniel@yahoo.com; keith@bugnoutpest.com;
dmheisler1@aol.com; Heather Dukes <hdukes@dukeslawaz.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL:] Z250008 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
WARNING: This email originated from outside of AFMA. DO NOT respond, click links or open attachments unless you can verify this
outside sender and trust that the content is safe.
Good afternoon,
The attached document includes the TAC memo for Case Z250008. Please review the attached memo for instructions to
download application materials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner
O: 602-506-0031
MARICOPA.GOV
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ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY
2018 International Fire Code
Adoption with Amendments
Effective September 22, 2020

Arizona Fire & Medical Authority
The Governing Boards of the North County Fire & Medical District and South County Fire & Medical District
approved the adoption of an Intergovernmental Agreement forming the first Fire & Medical Authority in
Maricopa County, Arizona. The new Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (Authority) was established pursuant
to Arizona Revised Statutes governing a Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
The Authority covers more than 275 square miles and proudly serves over 75,000 residents within the
communities of Coldwater Ranch, Corte Bella, Cross River, Dos Rios, Pinnacle Peak County Island, Rancho
Cabrillo, Rancho Silverado, Rio Sierra, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Sundero, Tonopah, Wittmann and many
other areas of Maricopa County.
2018 International Fire Code Adoption and Amendments
The International Fire Code (IFC) 2018 Edition is hereby adopted by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority
(Authority) Governing Board for the purpose of establishing minimum requirements consistent with
nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety protection from the
hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises.
The International Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the Authority Fire
Marshal, who shall operate under the supervision of the Authority Fire Chief.
The 2018 edition of the International Fire Code (2018 IFC) along with the Amendments shall be known as
the “Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Fire Code” or “Authority Fire Code”.
The 2018 International Fire Code is hereby amended by the Authority Governing Board in the following
respects:

CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Amend section 101.1 as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. This regulation shall be known as the 2018 International Fire Code with Arizona
Fire & Medical Authority Amendments, hereinafter referred to or cited as “this code”, or the
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Fire Code.
Delete and replace section 101.2.1 as follows:
[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted and amended as part of this Code
by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (Authority): B, C, D, E, F, I, J as added and/or amended.
Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Appendix E Hazard Categories
Appendix F Hazard Ranking
Appendix I Fire Protection Systems—Noncompliant Conditions
Appendix J Building Information Sign
A. The International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, as published and copyrighted by the
International Code Council, including all appendices.
B. The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published and copyrighted by the
International Code Council, including all appendices.
C. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, as published and copyrighted by the
International Code Council, including all appendices.
D. The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, as published and copyrighted by the
International Code Council, including all appendices.
E. The most recent Edition of the National Fire Codes and Standards published by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the most recent edition of the NFPA Life Safety Code.
1 2018 International Fire Code Amendments
Adopted September 22, 2020
Authority Resolution No. AF20-0922-1

SECTION 104
GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Section 104.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
104.1.1 Assuming Jurisdiction of Fire Prevention Standards. Pursuant to A.R.S. §48.805.B 4;
Enforce the fire code adopted by the district, if any, and assist the office of the state fire
marshal in the enforcement of fire protection standards of this state within the fire district
including enforcement of a nationally recognized fire code if expressly authorized by the Office
of the State Fire Marshal.
Section 104.10 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following language:
104.10 Fire Investigations. The Authority shall investigate or cause to be investigated the origin,
cause and circumstance of each and every fire within the Authority and coming to the Authority’s
attention. If the fire appears to the Fire Investigator that such fire is of suspicious origin, the Fire
Investigator shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall secure the site until
the law enforcement agency takes control of the site. Information relating to trade secrets or
processes shall not be made part of the public record unless directed by a court of law.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
Amend Section 105.6.2 as follows:
Section 105.6.2 Amusement Building is amended as follows:
Amusement building and events. An operational permit is required for any amusement building or
event.
SECTION 106
FEES
Add Section 106.7 as follows:
106.7 Operational Permit and Licensure Permit Fees. The Fire Chief or his or her designee shall
charge an Operational Permit Fee or Licensure Permit Fee for each fire code compliance
inspection relating to the issuance of the permit. The fee amount shall be in accordance with the
fee schedule established by Governing Board Resolution. The type of permit will be based on the
type of occupancy classification.
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SECTION 107
INSPECTIONS
Add Section 107.5 as follows:
107.5 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each permitted inspection or
reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called, is not complete or when
corrections called for are not made. If the items that were identified during the first reinspection
of a particular phase are not corrected at the time of the reinspection, the permit will be locked
out and further inspections will not be scheduled until a reinspection fee is paid. Reinspection
fees may also be assessed when:
1. The permit is not posted or otherwise available on the work site.
2. The approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.
3. Access to the site is not provided on the date for which the inspection is scheduled.
4. A competent responsible party representative is not on-site at time of inspection.
5. Significant deviations from the approved plans are found that have not been approved by
the fire code official.
6. The correct address is not provided so that an inspection can be made as scheduled.
Each reinspection will be assessed this fee. This procedure will be repeated on each phase of the
installation and inspection process.
SECTION 109
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend Section 109.1 as follows:
[A] 109.1 Appeals. Whenever an applicant disputes the application or interpretation of this Code
by Authority staff, a written appeal may be filed with the Authority Fire Chief within 14 calendar
days.
1. The appeal will be heard by the fire chief or an authorized representative within 10
working days of the receipt of the appeal.
2. Adequate information shall be provided by the applicant on the Petition of Appeal to fully
describe the condition(s) in question.
3. The fire chief shall consult with the fire code official, and/or an authorized representative
as deemed appropriate, to provide additional information regarding the appeal.
4. The applicant may, but is not required to, meet with the fire chief or a designated
representative to discuss the appeal.
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5. If the appeal is denied, the applicant shall comply with the requirement(s) of the fire code
or file an appeal with the Authority Governing Board within 30 calendar days from the
date the appeal was denied.
SECTION 110
VIOLATIONS
Section 110.4 hereby is deleted and replaced with the following language:
110.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply
with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a
permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six
months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Such fine and imprisonment shall be at the
discretion of the court. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 112
STOP WORK ORDER
Amend Section 112.4 as follows:
112.4 Failure to Comply Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with
a stop-work order, except only such work that person was directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $500.00 dollars or more than
$2,500.00 dollars.
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Section 503.4 hereby is deleted and replaced with the following language:
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503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Excluding authorized emergency vehicles, fire
apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles.
The minimum widths and clearances established by Section 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 shall be
maintained at all times.
SECTION 505
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section 505.1 as follows:
Section 505.1 Address identification is amended as follows:
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting
the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code
official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response. Address numbers shall be numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum
of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Address numbers should be
proportionate to building size, and larger numbers may be required by the fire code official to
facilitate emergency response.
SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
Section 506.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
506.1.3 Key Boxes. The lock box, must be an approved model utilized by the Authority and shall
be installed 30” to 60” above finished grade. Authorized lock box order forms are available at the
Authority’s Administrative Office during normal business hours.
SECTION 507
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
Amend Section 507.1 as follows:
Section 507.1 Required Water Supply. Is amended by adding the following:
In areas where municipal or private water supply is not available, NFPA 1142 Standard on Water
Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, may be utilized to calculate required fire flows.
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CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
Amend Section 901.2 as follows:
Section 901.2 Construction Documents is amended by adding the following:
Automatic sprinkler system plans shall be submitted bearing a review certification and signature
of a minimum level III NICET Certified Engineering Technician or Engineer’s stamp. Fire sprinkler
plans for high-piled combustible storage occupancies shall require a registered fire protection
engineer stamp. Fire alarm system plans shall be submitted bearing a review certification and
signature of a minimum level III NICET Technician or Arizona registrant.
Amend Section 901.6.3 as follows:
Section 901.6.3 Records is amended to read as follows:
Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced standards
shall be maintained, and reports of system deficiencies shall be forwarded to the authority having
jurisdiction.
Add Section 901.11 as follows:
901.11 Clearance Around Fire-Protection Systems and Equipment. A minimum 3-foot (92 cm)
clear space shall be maintained for access to fire protection equipment, including control valves
and control panels, when fire protection equipment is not located within a dedicated room.
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SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Section 903.2, delete and replace with the following language:
Section 903.2 Where Required. All new commercial occupancies, as defined by the International
Building Code, for which a building or construction permit is obtained, shall be protected
throughout the entire structure by a fully automatic sprinkler system. Exception: R-3 occupancies
less than 5,000 square feet gross or where fire-flow requirements of Appendix B of the
International Fire Code cannot be attained. Installation of the sprinkler system shall be in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his
or her designee.
Existing buildings, structures, and occupancies will not require retrofitting with fire sprinkler
systems to meet current code standards unless:
1. Building fire resistance has decreased; or
2. Building area has increased more than 2,500 square feet; or
3. Building occupant load has increased; or
4. Fire or other structural damage in buildings exceeds 20% of the square footage; or
5. Fire or other structural damage in buildings exceeds 20% of the building valuation; or
6. As determined by the Fire Chief and his or her designee.
SECTION 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
Section 905.3.1, delete and replace with the following language:
905.3.1 Building Height. Class I standpipe systems, as defined in section 902.1 of the International
Fire Code, 2018 edition, “Standpipe System, Classes of” shall be installed throughout buildings
where the floor level of the highest story is one floor above the lowest level of fire department
apparatus access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is one floor below the highest level
of fire department apparatus access.
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SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
Section 907.2, delete and replace with the following language:
Section 907.2 Where Required – New Buildings and Structures. All new commercial occupancies
(any structure other than one- and two-family dwelling) for which a building or construction
permit is obtained shall be protected throughout the entire structure by a fully automatic fire
alarm system. Installation of the fire alarm system shall be in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 72, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his or her designee. All fire alarms
shall be addressable systems with Class “A” wiring. An approved fully automatic fire detection
system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Code and with NFPA 72.
Monitoring shall be by a central station as defined by NFPA 72 Section 3.3.193.1. Devices,
combinations of devices, appliances, and equipment shall comply with Section 907.1.2. The
automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except that an approved alternative type of
detectors shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms, utility rooms and janitor closets with
water heater and sink, where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in
sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
SECTION 912
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
Section 912.2, delete and replace with the following language:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings, and landscaping, fire department
connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will
not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department
connections shall be remote from the building and 36” above grade. Additionally, the fire
department connection shall be located no closer than 30 feet or not further than 70 feet from a
hydrant.
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CHAPTER 12
ENERGY SYSTEMS
SECTION 1201
SCOPE
Amend Section 1201.1 as follows:
1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the installation, operation, and
maintenance of energy systems used for generating or storing energy
SECTION 1203
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
Amend Section 1203.1.1 as follows:
1203.1.1 Stationary Generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators required
by this Code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200. Associated flammable or combustible
liquid tanks shall also comply with IFC Chapters 50 and 57.
SECTION 1204
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
Add Sections 1204.1.1 through 1204.1.3 as follows:
1204.1.1 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for solar voltaic systems in accordance with Section
105.7.21
Exception: Solar photovoltaic systems with less than 3 Kw alternating current nameplate
rating.
1204.1.2 Marking. Marking is required on the interior and exterior direct-current (DC) conduit,
enclosures, race- ways, cable assemblies, junction boxes, combiner boxes, and disconnects.
1204.1.2.1 Materials. The materials used for marking shall be reflective, weather-resistant, and
suitable for the environment. Marking as required in Sections 1204.1.2 through 1204.1.6 shall
have all letters capitalized with a minimum height of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) white on red background.
1204.1.2.2 Marking Content. The marking shall contain the words “WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SOURCE.”
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1204.1.2.3 Main Service Disconnect. The marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service
disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the disconnect is operated.
1204.1.3 Location of Marking. Marking shall be placed on interior and exterior DC conduit,
raceways, enclosures and cable assemblies every 10 feet (3,048 mm), within 1 foot (305 mm) of
turns or bends and within 1 foot (305 mm) above and below penetrations of roof/ceiling
assemblies, walls or barriers.
Amend Section 1204.2 as follows:
1204.2 Access and Pathways. Roof access, pathways, and spacing requirements shall be provided
in accordance with Sections 1204.2.1 through 1204.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas capable of
supporting firefighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal
obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment. Residential structures shall
be designed so that each photovoltaic array is not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) by 150 feet
(45,720 mm) in either axis.
Section 1204.2.1, delete and replace with the following language:
1204.2.1 Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Group R-3 Buildings. Solar photovoltaic systems for
Group R-3 buildings shall comply with Sections 1204.2.1.1 through 1204.2.1.5.
1204.2.1.1 Roof Access Points. Roof access points shall be located in areas that do not require
the placement of ground ladders over openings such as windows or doors and located at strong
points of building construction in locations where the access point does not conflict with
overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires, or signs.
1204.2.1.2 Residential Buildings with Hip Roof Layouts. Panels or modules installed on
residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides two 3-foot-
wide (914 mm) clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels
or modules are located.
1204.2.1.3 Residential Buildings with a Single Ridge. Panels/modules installed on residential
buildings with a single ridge shall be located in a manner that provides two 3-foot-wide (914 mm)
access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are
located.
1204.2.1.4 Residential Buildings with Roof Hips and Valleys. Panels or modules installed on
residential buildings with roof hips and valleys shall be located not closer than 18 inches (457
mm) to a hip or a valley where panels or modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley.
Where panels are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the
panels shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.
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1204.2.1.5 Residential Building Smoke Ventilation. Panels/modules installed on residential
buildings shall be located no higher than 3 feet (914 mm) below the ridge in order to allow for
fire department smoke ventilation operations.
Amend Section 1204.3 as follows:
1204.3 Other Than Group R-3 Buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those
containing Group R-3 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1204.3.1
through 1204.3.3.
Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar
to that of a Group R-3 occupancy, the residential access and ventilation requirements in
Sections 1204.2.1.1 through 1204.2.1.5 are a suitable alternative.
Amend Section 1204.3.2 as follows:
1204.3.2 Interior Pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet
the following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) throughout
the length and width of the roof.
2. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide in a straight line to roof standpipes or
ventilation hatches.
3. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide around roof access hatches, with no fewer
than one such pathway to a parapet or roof edge.
4. The pathway shall be over areas capable of supporting the live load of firefighters accessing
the roof.
5. The centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Centerline axis
pathways shall run where the roof structure is capable of supporting the live load of
firefighters accessing the roof.
Amend Section 1204.3.3 as follows:
1204.3.3 Smoke Ventilation. The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following
requirements:
3. Arrays shall be not greater than 150 feet (45 720 mm) by 150 feet (45 720 mm) in the distance
in either axis in order to create opportunities for fire department smoke ventilation operations.
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SECTION 1206
ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Amend Section 1206.2 as follows:
1206.2 Stationary Storage Battery Systems. Stationary storage battery systems having capacities
exceeding the values shown in Table 1206.2 shall comply with Section 1206.2.1 through
1206.2.13.6, as applicable. Approved signage is required for all installations.
Amend Section 1206.2.1 as follows:
1206.2.1 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for the construction of stationary storage battery
systems with a capacity of 3 kWh or more, in accordance with Section 105.7.2.
Amend Section 1206.2.3 as follows:
1206.2.3 Hazard Mitigation Analysis. A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) or other
approved hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided in accordance with Section 104.7.2 under
any of the following conditions.
4. Where required by the fire code official.
Amend Section 1206.2.3.1 as follows:
1206.2.3.1 Fault Condition. The hazard mitigation analysis shall evaluate the consequences of
the following modes, and others deemed necessary by the fire code official. Only single failure
modes shall be considered.
8. Failure of temperature control.
Amend Section 1206.2.8.3 as follows:
1206.2.8.3 Stationary Battery Arrays. Storage batteries, prepackaged stationary storage battery
systems and pre-engineered stationary storage battery systems shall be segregated into stationary
battery arrays not exceeding 50 kWh (180 megajoules) each. Each stationary battery array shall be
spaced not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from other stationary battery arrays and from walls in the
storage room or area. The storage arrangements shall comply with Chapter 10.
2. Listed pre-engineered stationary storage battery systems and prepackaged stationary storage
battery systems shall not exceed 250 kWh (900 megajoules) each, where approved by the fire
code official.
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Amend Section 1206.2.8.7.1 as follows:
1206.2.8.7.1 Separation. Stationary storage battery systems located outdoors shall be
separated by a minimum of 10 feet (3,048 mm) from the following:
Amend Section 1206.2.8.7.2 as follows:
1206.2.8.2 Separation. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be separated
from other areas of the building in accordance with Section 509.1 of the International Building
Code. Battery systems shall be allowed to be in the same room with the equipment they
support.
TABLE 1206.2.8.7 OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS
Compliance Required Remote Installations Installations
Near Exposures
General Installation Yes Yes
Requirements
Size and separation No Yes a
Smoke and automatic fire Yes Yes
detection
Fire suppression systems Yes b Yes
Maximum enclosure size Yes Yes
Vegetation control Yes Yes
Means of egress Yes Yes
separation
Clearance to exposures Yes Yes
Technology specific Yes Yes
protection
a. In outdoor walk-in units, spacing is not required between energy storage systems units and the walls of the enclosure.
b. Where approved by the fire code official, fire suppression systems are permitted to be omitted.
Amend Section 1206.2.11.3 as follows:
1206.2.11.3 Exhaust Ventilation. Where required by Table 1206.2.10, ventilation of rooms
containing stationary storage battery systems shall be provided in accordance with the
International Mechanical Code and one of the following:
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1. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas
to 10 percent of the lower flammability limit, or for hydrogen, 1.0 percent of the total volume
of the room.
2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm)
per square foot [0.00508 m3/(s • m2)] of floor area, but not less than 150 cfm (4 m3/min). The
exhaust system shall be designed to provide air movement across all parts of the floor for gases
having a vapor density greater than air and across all parts of the vaulted ceiling for gases having
a vapor density less than air.
TABLE 1206.2.10 BATTERY TECHNOLOGY SPECIFIC
Compliance Required b Battery Technology Other Battery Storage Systems
and Battery Technologies b
Lead- Ni-Cad & Ni- Lithium-ion Flow
acid MH
Exhaust ventilation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spill control and neutralization Yes c Yes c No Yes Yes
Explosion control Yes a Yes a Yes Yes Yes
Safety Caps Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Thermal runaway Yes d Yes Yes e Yes Yes e
a. Not required for lead-acid and nickel cadmium batteries at facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities
that comply with NFPA 76 and operate at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC.
b. Protection shall be provided unless documentation acceptable to the fire code official is provided in accordance with 2018
International Fire Code Section 104.7.2 that provides justification why the protection is not necessary based on the technology
used.
c. Applicable to vented (i.e. flooded) type nickel cadmium and lead acid batteries.
d. Not required for vented (i.e. flooded) type lead acid batteries.
e. The thermal runaway protection is permitted to be part of a battery management system that has been evaluated with the
battery as part of the evaluation to UL 1973.
Add Section 1206.4 as follows:
1206.4 Energy Storage System in Group R-3 and R-4 Occupancies. Energy storage systems in Group
R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this section. The
temporary use of an owner or occupant's electric-powered vehicle as an energy storage system
shall be in accordance with this section.
Exception: Energy storage systems in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies with a capacity of 3 kWh
or less.
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Add Section 1206.4.3 as follows:
1206.4.3 Location. Energy storage systems shall only be installed in the following locations:
1. Detached garages and detached accessory structures.
2. Attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living space and sleeping units in accordance
with Section 406.3.2 of the International Building Code.
3. Outdoors on exterior walls in accordance with IFC 1206.4.3.1
4. Other locations with fire code official approval.
Add Section 1206.4.3.1 as follows:
1206.4.3.1 Exterior Wall and Outdoor Installations. Energy storage systems shall be permitted to
be installed outdoors on exterior walls of buildings or on the ground where all of the following
conditions are met:
1. The maximum energy capacity of individual energy storage system units shall not exceed 20
kWh.
2. The installation is in accordance with zoning setback requirements.
3. The energy storage system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and their listing.
4. Individual energy storage system units shall be separated from each other by not less than 3
feet (914 mm).
5. The energy storage system shall be separated from doors, windows, operable openings into
buildings, or HVAC inlets by at least 5 feet (1,524 mm).
Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, smaller separation distances in Items 4 and
5 may be permitted based on large scale fire testing
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Add Sections 1206.4.4 through 1206.4.9 as follows:
1206.4.4 Energy Ratings. Individual energy storage systems units shall have a maximum rating of
20 kWh. The aggregate rating structure shall not exceed:
1. 80 kWh on exterior walls.
2. 80 kWh outdoors on the ground.
1206.4.5 Electrical installation. Energy storage system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
70. Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741 or provided as part of the UL
9540 listing. Systems connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility interaction.
1206.4.6 Fire Detection. Rooms and areas within dwellings units, sleeping units and attached
garages in which energy storage systems are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in
accordance with Section 907.2.10. A heat detector listed and interconnected to the smoke alarms
shall be installed in locations within dwelling units, sleeping units and attached garages where
smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing.
1206.4.7 Protection From Impact. Stationary storage battery systems installed in a location subject
to vehicle damage shall be protected by approved barriers. Appliances in garages shall also be
installed in accordance with Section 304.3 of the International Mechanical Code.
1206.4.8 Ventilation. Indoor installations of energy storage systems that include batteries that
produce hydrogen or other flammable gases during charging shall be provided with ventilation in
accordance with Section 1206.2.11.3.
1206.4.9 Toxic and Highly Toxic Gas. Energy storage systems that have the potential to release
toxic or highly toxic gas during charging, discharging and normal use conditions shall not be installed
within Group R-3 or R-4 occupancies.
CHAPTER 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Section 3310.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
Section 3310.1.1 Access Road Signs. During construction, approved signs shall be erected and
located to direct emergency responders into and through the construction site.
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APPENDIX B
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
SECTION B105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
Amend Section B105.1 (2) as follows:
Table B105.1 (2) REFERENCE TABLE is amended by adding Footnote “C” as follows:
Footnote C: In special circumstances, where the municipal or rural water supply will not provide
the required 1,500 gpm, the fire code official may accept a lesser amount.
APPENDIX D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
SECTION D103
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix D, Section D103.6.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
D103.6.1.1 Fire Lane. In addition to Section D103.6 Signs, Fire Lane curbs may be painted red in
color on the top and outward face of the curb and shall be marked with the words “NO PARKING
– FIRE LANE” in 4-inch white block letters on the top and vertical face of the curb spaced every
30 feet on center, when approved by the fire code official.
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July 16, 2025
Ms. Heather Dukes
Dukes Law, PLLC
5527 N. 25th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Electronically submitted to: hdukes@dukeslawaz.com and Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov
RE:​ Z250008 Rezoning Proposal - Love’s Travel Stop
Dear Ms. Dukes:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) appreciates the opportunity to provide
input on this rezoning proposal with a Commercial Unit Plan of Development (CUPD) overlay
for a Love’s Travel Stop (Project). The Department understands that this rezoning request would
change the zoning for a 25 acre parcel from Rural-43 (RU-43) to General Commercial (C-3)
CUPD for the purpose of constructing a Love’s Travel Stop with automotive and truck fueling
stations, a convenience store, and RV parking spaces. The Project is located on the northwest
corner of 411th Avenue and Campbell Avenue, just north of the I-10 freeway in Maricopa
County, Arizona in primarily undisturbed Sonoran desert scrub habitat.
Under Title 17 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the Department, by and through the Arizona
Game and Fish Commission, has jurisdictional authority and public trust responsibilities to
conserve and protect the state fish and wildlife resources. In addition, the Department manages
threatened and endangered species through authorities of Section 6 of the Endangered Species
Act and the Department’s Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit. It is the mission of the Department to
conserve and protect Arizona's diverse fish and wildlife resources and manage for safe,
compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. For your
consideration, the Department provides the following comments based on the agency's statutory
authorities, public trust responsibilities, and special expertise related to wildlife resources and
recreation.
The Department does not have concerns about the proposed zone change and offers the
following best management practices, intended to avoid or minimize any impacts that may occur
to wildlife and their habitat when this area is developed:
●​ A variety of Arizona Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), such as the
western burrowing owl and the Sonoran desert tortoise, have the potential to occur within
the Project area; please see the attached HDMS report for a full list of species. If wildlife
are encountered during Project activities, the Department recommends moving them out

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of harm’s way, no more than 0.25 mile outside the Project boundary within similar
habitat. Please note that the Arizona State Wildlife Action Plan was recently updated, and
the Department has an interactive website, Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy 1 , that
includes the most recent list of SGCN to help navigate and identify conservation
opportunities.
●​ The Department would also like to encourage private developers and Maricopa County to
use the Arizona Online Environmental Review Tool 2 administered by the Department’s
Heritage Data Management System (HDMS) as part of their standard operating
procedure for review of new construction and development. This tool is a useful resource
that provides baseline information on special status species such as Arizona’s Species of
Greatest Conservation Need and Species of Economic and Recreational Importance. The
Department entered this Project as an example (please see the attached HDMS report).
●​ The Department’s Wildlife Compatible Fencing Guidelines provide information on how
fencing impacts wildlife and ways to design fencing to prevent wildlife entanglement and
impalement. Department personnel are available as resources to help determine
appropriate fencing design and layout to ensure the fence meets its objective while
reducing impacts to wildlife.
●​ If trenching or digging of large holes will occur for the proposed Project, the Department
recommends that trenching/digging and backfilling crews be located close together to
minimize the amount of open trenches/holes at any given time. Where trenches/holes
cannot be back-filled immediately, the Department recommends escape ramps be
constructed in each hole and at least every 90 meters in trenches. Escape ramps can be
short lateral trenches or wooden planks sloping to the surface, and ramp slopes should be
less than 45 degrees (1:1). Trenches or holes that have been left open overnight should be
inspected and animals removed prior to backfilling.
●​ The Department recommends minimizing the potential introduction or spread of exotic
invasive species, including aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals, insects, and pathogens.
This can be accomplished by taking precautions to wash and/or decontaminate all
equipment utilized in the Project activities before entering and leaving the site. Also, see
the Arizona Department of Agriculture website 3 for a list of prohibited and restricted
noxious weeds and the Arizona Native Plant Society 4 for recommendations on how to
control them. A great resource to view a list of documented invasive species or to report
invasive species in or near your Project area is iMapInvasives 5 , a national cloud-based
application for tracking and managing invasive species.
○​ Stinknet is a highly invasive noxious winter weed native to South Africa, and is
extremely flammable when dry. Stinknet (also known as globe chamomile) has
heavily infested Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties and is expanding into Yuma,
Yavapai, and Gila counties. Infestations spread rapidly along highways and open
fields in residential areas, with emergence starting in late November and plants
continuing to germinate and emerge through May in wet years. In order to
1 https://awcs.azgfd.com
2 https://ert.azgfd.gov/
3 https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/unitedstates/az.shtml
4 https://aznps.com/invas
5 https://imap.natureserve.org/imap/services/page/map.html

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minimize the spread of this plant it is critical that any new infestations are
identified and quickly managed. Additional information is available through the
Southwest Vegetation Management Association 6 , the Sonoran Desert Cooperative
Weed Management Area 7 , or the Arizona Native Plant Society 8 .
The Department appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the rezoning proposal for a
Love’s Travel Stop. For further coordination, please contact Calle Hinkle at chinkle@azgfd.gov
or 928-341-4047.
Sincerely,
​ Teigan Williams
Habitat, Evaluation, and Lands Program Manager - Region IV
AZGFD #M25-07010534
6 https://www.swvma.org/
7 https://www.sdcwma.org/species/stinknet.php
8 http://aznps.com

Arizona Environmental Online Review Tool Report
Arizona Game and Fish Department Mission
To conserve Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and
manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation
opportunities for current and future generations.
The Department requests further coordination to provide project/species specific recommendations.
Please use the Project Evaluation Form to submit your project to the Project Evaluation Program
at PEP@azgfd.gov.
Project Name:
Love's Travel Stop - Rezone - Maricopa County
Project Type:
Development Outside Municipalities (Rural Development), Commercial/industrial (mall) and associated
infrastructure, New construction or expansion
Project ID:
HGIS-25535
User Project Number:
M25-07010534
Project Description:
Rezoning application for a Love's Travel Stop in Maricopa County. Project is located at 411th Ave &
Campbell Ave, just north of the I-10 in Tonopah, AZ. Project area consists of 25 acres of undisturbed Sonoran
desert scrub habitat. Facilities will include an automotive & semi-truck fueling station, convenience store, and RV
parking spaces.
Contact Person:
Calle Hinkle
Organization:
Arizona Game & Fish
On Behalf Of:
MARICOPA
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Arizona Game and Fish Department project_report_loves_travel_stop_rezone_ma_89518_92233.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-25535 Review Date: 7/7/2025 10:50:37 AM
Disclaimer:
1. This Environmental Review is based on the project study area that was entered. The report must be
updated if the project study area, location, or the type of project changes.
2. This is a preliminary environmental screening tool. It is not a substitute for the potential knowledge
gained by having a biologist conduct a field survey of the project area. This review is also not intended to
replace environmental consultation (including federal consultation under the Endangered Species Act),
land use permitting, or the Departments review of site-specific projects.
3. The Departments Heritage Data Management System (HDMS) data is not intended to include potential
distribution of special status species. Arizona is large and diverse with plants, animals, and
environmental conditions that are ever changing. Consequently, many areas may contain species that
biologists do not know about or species previously noted in a particular area may no longer occur there.
HDMS data contains information about species occurrences that have actually been reported to the
Department. Not all of Arizona has been surveyed for special status species, and surveys that have been
conducted have varied greatly in scope and intensity. Such surveys may reveal previously
undocumented population of species of special concern.
4. Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy (AWCS), specifically Species of Greatest Conservation Need
(SGCN), represent potential species distribution models for the State of Arizona which are subject to
ongoing change, modification and refinement. The status of a wildlife resource can change quickly, and
the availability of new data will necessitate a refined assessment.
Locations Accuracy Disclaimer:
Project locations are assumed to be both precise and accurate for the purposes of environmental review. The
creator/owner of the Project Review Report is solely responsible for the project location and thus the correctness
of the Project Review Report content.
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Recommendations Disclaimer:
1. The Department is interested in the conservation of all fish and wildlife resources, including those
species listed in this report and those that may have not been documented within the project vicinity as
well as other game and nongame wildlife.
2. Recommendations have been made by the Department, under authority of Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 5 (Amusements and Sports), 17 (Game and Fish), and 28 (Transportation).
3. Potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources may be minimized or avoided by the recommendations
generated from information submitted for your proposed project. These recommendations are preliminary
in scope, designed to provide early considerations on all species of wildlife.
4. Making this information directly available does not substitute for the Department's review of project
proposals, and should not decrease our opportunity to review and evaluate additional project information
and/or new project proposals.
5. Further coordination with the Department requires the submittal of this Environmental Review Report with
a cover letter and project plans or documentation that includes project narrative, acreage to be impacted,
how construction or project activity(s) are to be accomplished, and project locality information (including
site map). Once AGFD had received the information, please allow 30 days for completion of project
reviews. Send requests to:
Project Evaluation Program, Habitat Branch
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 West Carefree Highway
Phoenix, Arizona 85086-5000
Phone Number: (623) 236-7600
Fax Number: (623) 236-7366
Or
PEP@azgfd.gov
6. Coordination may also be necessary under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or
Endangered Species Act (ESA). Site specific recommendations may be proposed during further
NEPA/ESA analysis or through coordination with affected agencies.
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Special Status Species Documented within 3 Miles of Project Vicinity
Scientific Name Common Name FWS USFS BLM NPL SGCN
Ammospermophilus harrisii Harris' Antelope Squirrel 2
Heloderma suspectum Gila Monster 1
Incilius alvarius Sonoran Desert Toad 2
Rana yavapaiensis Lowland Leopard Frog S S 1
Note: Status code definitions can be found at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/on-the-ground-
conservation/state-wildlife-action-plan/state-wildlife-action-plan-status-definitions/.
No Special Areas Detected
No special areas were detected within the project vicinity.
Species of Greatest Conservation Need Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn, based on
Predicted Range Models
Scientific Name Common Name FWS USFS BLM NPL SGCN
Ammospermophilus harrisii Harris' Antelope Squirrel 2
Anthus spragueii Sprague's Pipit 2
Artemisiospiza nevadensis Sagebrush Sparrow 3
Athene cunicularia hypugaea Western Burrowing Owl S S 2
Auriparus flaviceps Verdin 2
Buteo regalis Ferruginous Hawk S 2
Calypte costae Costa's Hummingbird 2
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Cactus Wren 2
Colaptes chrysoides Gilded Flicker S 2
Columbina inca Inca Dove 2
Empidonax wrightii Gray Flycatcher 2
Falco mexicanus Prairie Falcon 2
Falco sparverius American Kestrel 2
Gopherus morafkai Sonoran Desert Tortoise CCA S S 1
Incilius alvarius Sonoran Desert Toad 2
Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead Shrike 2
Lasiurus xanthinus Western Yellow Bat S 2
Megascops kennicottii Western Screech-owl 2
Melanerpes uropygialis Gila Woodpecker 2
Melospiza lincolnii Lincoln's Sparrow 2
Melozone aberti Abert's Towhee S 2
Micrathene whitneyi Elf Owl 3
Myotis velifer Cave Myotis S 2
Myotis yumanensis Yuma Myotis 2
Parabuteo unicinctus Harris's Hawk 2
Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah Sparrow 2
Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow 2
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Species of Greatest Conservation Need Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn, based on
Predicted Range Models
Scientific Name Common Name FWS USFS BLM NPL SGCN
Rana yavapaiensis Lowland Leopard Frog S S 1
Spizella breweri Brewer's Sparrow 2
Tadarida brasiliensis Brazilian Free-tailed Bat 2
Thomomys bottae subsimilis Harquahala Southern Pocket Gopher 2
Toxostoma bendirei Bendire's Thrasher 2
Toxostoma lecontei LeConte's Thrasher S 2
Species of Economic and Recreation Importance Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn
Scientific Name Common Name FWS USFS BLM NPL SGCN
Callipepla gambelii Gambel's Quail
Odocoileus hemionus Mule Deer
Pecari tajacu Javelina
Puma concolor Mountain Lion
Zenaida asiatica White-winged Dove
Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove
Project Type: Development Outside Municipalities (Rural Development), Commercial/industrial (mall) and
associated infrastructure, New construction or expansion
Project Type Recommendations:
During the planning stages of your project, please consider the local or regional needs of wildlife in regards to movement,
connectivity, and access to habitat needs. Loss of this permeability prevents wildlife from accessing resources, finding
mates, reduces gene flow, prevents wildlife from re-colonizing areas where local extirpations may have occurred, and
ultimately prevents wildlife from contributing to ecosystem functions, such as pollination, seed dispersal, control of prey
numbers, and resistance to invasive species. In many cases, streams and washes provide natural movement corridors
for wildlife and should be maintained in their natural state. Uplands also support a large diversity of species, and it is
important to identify and conserve upland wildlife movement corridors. In addition, maintaining biodiversity and
ecosystem functions can be facilitated through improving designs of structures, fences, roadways, and culverts to
promote passage for a variety of wildlife species. Guidelines for many of these can be found at:
https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/planning-for-wildlife/planning-for-wildlife-wildlife-friendly-guidelines/.
Consider impacts of outdoor lighting on wildlife and develop measures or alternatives that can be taken to increase
human safety while minimizing potential impacts to wildlife. Artificial lighting could impair the ability of nocturnal animals
to navigate (e.g., owls, migratory birds, bats, and other nocturnal mammals) and may affect wildlife behavior and
populations. The AZGFD recommends using only the minimum amount of light needed for safety, especially in areas
immediately adjacent to open space or undeveloped lands. The AZGFD encourages the use of motion sensing lighting
and narrow spectrum lighting (amber or warm tones typically 2700 Kelvin or lower) wherever possible to lower the range
of species affected by lighting. Also, please consider shielding, canting, or cutting all lighting, where possible, to ensure
that light reaches only areas needing illumination and to minimize impacts to nocturnal wildlife.
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Minimize the potential introduction or spread of exotic invasive species, including aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals,
insects and pathogens. Precautions should be taken to wash and/or decontaminate all equipment utilized in the project
activities before entering and leaving the site. See the Arizona Department of Agriculture website for a list of prohibited
and restricted noxious weeds at https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ and the Arizona Native Plant Society
https://aznps.com/invas for recommendations on how to control these species. To view a list of documented invasive
species or to report invasive species in or near your project area visit iMapInvasives - a national cloud-based application
for tracking and managing invasive species at https://imap.natureserve.org/imap/services/page/map.html.
To build a list: zoom to your area of interest, use the identify/measure tool to draw a polygon around your area of
interest, and select “See What’s Here” for a list of reported species. To export the list, you must have an
account and be logged in. You can then use the export tool to draw a boundary and export the records in a csv
file.
Evaluate potential impacts to wildlife and fish species due to changes in access to water, water quality, quantity,
chemistry, temperature, and alteration to flow regimes (timing, magnitude, duration, and frequency of floods). Minimize
impacts to springs, in-stream flow, and consider irrigation improvements to decrease water use. If dredging is a project
component, consider timing the project to minimize impacts to spawning fish and other aquatic species. Wash, drain, and
dry equipment to reduce the spread of exotic invasive species. AZGFD recommends early coordination with the Project
Evaluation Program (PEP@azgfd.gov) for projects that could impact water resources, wetlands, streams, springs, and/or
riparian habitats.
The AZGFD recommends that wildlife surveys are conducted to determine if noise-sensitive species, such as birds or
mammals, occur within the project area. Avoidance or minimization measures could include conducting project activities
outside of breeding seasons.
If trenching or digging of large holes is necessary, the AZGFD recommends trenching/digging and backfilling crews be
close together to minimize the amount of open holes at any given time. Where trenches or holes cannot be back-filled
immediately, the AZGFD recommends escape ramps be constructed in each hole and at least every 90 meters in
trenches. Escape ramps can be short lateral trenches or wooden planks sloping to the surface. The AZGFD
recommends that slopes be less than 45 degrees (1:1) and trenches and holes that have been left open be inspected to
remove animals prior to backfilling.
Communities can actively support the sustainability and mobility of wildlife by incorporating wildlife planning into their
regional/comprehensive plans, their regional transportation plans, and their open space/conservation land system
programs. An effective approach to wildlife planning begins with the identification of the wildlife resources in need of
protection, an assessment of important habitat blocks and connective corridors to be preserved, and the incorporation of
these critical wildlife components into community plans and programs. Community planners should also work with State
and local transportation planning entities, and planners from other communities, to foster coordination and cooperation in
developing compatible development plans to ensure wildlife habitat connectivity. The AZGFD's guidelines for
incorporating wildlife considerations into community planning and developments can be found on the Wildlife Friendly
Guidelines portion of the Wildlife Planning page at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/planning-for-
wildlife/planning-for-wildlife-wildlife-friendly-guidelines/.
The AZGFD recommends development plans include open, natural space to facilitate wildlife movement, while also
minimizing the potential for wildlife-human interactions through design features. Please reference the Department’s
Wildlife Friendly Guidelines for community and project planners at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/planning-
for-wildlife/planning-for-wildlife-wildlife-friendly-guidelines/. Coordination with the Project Evaluation Program
(PEP@azgfd.gov or 623-236-7600) is recommended for project specific recommendations to maximize wildlife
permeability and minimize human-wildlife conflicts.
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From: Daniel Blackson <blackson.daniel@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 12:21 PM
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Cc: Dan Blackson
Subject: Re: Z250008 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
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Nick,
Unfortunately I have a conflict and can’t participate in the TAC meeting. I will be sending you a letter, but
will offer some early comments:
 The truck fueling island should be moved as far west as possible to maximize Campbell Avenue
for trucks waiting to fuel. Parking can be moved to where the fueling island are currently
proposed.
 Trucks wait to fuel at the Pilot travel center back up 411th Avenue onto the I-10 overpass. The
addition of Love’s travel center to make the situation worse so there needs to be a solution. I’ve
directed traffic to help a school bus that was trapped behind trucks waiting to fuel. If trucks fuel
at Love’s and go over the I-10 overpass to head east, it will make the situation much worse.
Dan Blackson
On Jul 14, 2025, at 4:57 PM, Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
wrote:
<Z250008 TAC Notification.pdf>
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From: STOPP PO Tonopah, Box 1075 AZ 85354
Date: To: August Nick Schimm 9, 2025
Planner Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov Maricopa 301 Suite W. 170 Jefferson County Planning & Development
RE: Case Phoenix #: Z250008 , AZ 85003
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Sincerely,
Daniel STOPP, E. Inc. Blackson Chairman