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February 25, 2026
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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department

Board Hearing Date:
February 25, 2026

Case #/Title:

MCP250006 – Butler Billboard

Supervisor District:
4

Applicant/Owner:
Jacob Zonn, Becker Boards Small LLC / Arizona Auto Shipping LLC

Requests:
Military Compatibility Permit (MCP) amendment with a precise Plan
of Development (POD) to permit a billboard in addition to a shipping
business in the Rural-43 and MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF zoning
districts

Site Location:
Generally located at the NEC of 143rd Ave & Butler Dr. in the west
Glendale area

Site Size:
Approximately 2.75 acres

County Island Status:
Yes (City of Glendale)
Additional
Comments:
This request is an MCP amendment for the addition of a billboard
on a Rural-43 MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF site, within the 80 LDN
noise contour. MCP2016003 was approved on September 7, 2016
for Arizona Auto Shippers, a vehicle transportation company; this
amendment would add a static billboard at the southeast corner of
the site, near Butler Dr. The proposed billboard will be located 200’
north of the main travel lanes of Northern Parkway, visible to traffic
traveling both east and westbound. The billboard is proposed with
two static faces 14’ x 48’ or 675 sq. ft. which in in compliance to the
zoning ordinance.

The applicant is requestion to allow an additional 15’ in billboard
height, Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance, Article 1403.3.1.F.2
(new reference Article 1103.3.1.6.B.i per MCZO Update effective
January 9, 2026) states that billboards within 300’ of the main travel
lanes of a freeway are limited to a max. 48’ above adjacent grade
or elevation of the main travel lanes of a freeway immediately
adjacent to the billboard or subject property (whichever is greater
but not to exceed 70’). The applicant is requesting the deviation to
allow construction of an 85’ billboard to be visible to traffic in both
travel directions.

February 25, 2026
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Commission
Recommendation:
On 1/22/26, the Commission voted 6-0 (motion by Commissioner
Rochwalik D3, seconded by Commissioner Lindblom D1) to adopt
a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve
MCP250006 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’:

a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“Butler Drive Billboard”, consisting of two full-size sheets, stamped received December 4,
2025, except as modified by the following conditions.

b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Northen Parkway and 143rd Ave Billboard”, consisting of four pages, dated
November 21, 2025, and stamped received December 4, 2025, except as modified by the
following conditions.

c.
The following Rural-43 & AD-2 Military Compatibility Permit standards shall apply
(MCP2016003 and MCP250006):

1. Standard Parking Spaces: 0
2. ADA Parking Spaces: 0
3. Driveway/parking surface of compacted gravel
4. Maximum allowed height for billboard: 85 feet

d.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:

1. Building permits shall be required for the required site grading. The permit
application must include existing fencing erected without a permit.

2. The site is almost wholly contained within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
(Floodplain – FEMA Zone A). As development plans progress for this site,
provisions for compliance with the Maricopa County Floodplain Use Regulations
must be addressed. Any habitable structures on the site must comply with the
Floodplain Use Regulations for Maricopa County with respect to lower floor
elevation (or in the case of a manufactured type building, the elevation of the
lowest structural member).

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.

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
infrastructure.

e.
The following Transportation conditions shall apply:

1. An approved MCDOT Right of Way Reservation Action Request to reduce the
Future Right of Way 25-feet is required prior to the submittal of the Building Permit.

February 25, 2026
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f.
The following Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services Department
(MCESD) condition shall apply:

1. Water and Wastewater services shall be provided upon installation of the modular
office trailer with appropriate permits to be obtained.

g.
All habitable buildings shall be subject to noise attenuation per ARS § 28-8482(B).

h.
All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.

i.
Noncompliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Drainage Review
Division, Planning and Development Department, or the Flood Control District of Maricopa
County may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Military Compatibility Permit as
set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.

j.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the
County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.

k.
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
shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated
and agreed that either 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 Military Compatibility
Permit. The Military Compatibility Permit enhances the value of the property above its
value as of the date the Military Compatibility Permit is granted and reverting to the prior
zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Military Compatibility Permit had
never been granted.

Presented by:

Paola Jaramillo, Planner
Reviewed by:

Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager

Attachment:

1/22/26 P&Z Packet (21 pages)

Note:
1/22/25 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report but can be
provided upon request later of 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

Cases:
MCP250006 – Butler Billboard

Hearing Date:
January 22, 2026

Supervisor District:
4

Applicant:
Jacob Zonn, Becker Boards Small, LLC

Owner:
Arizona Auto Shipping LLC

Request:
Military Compatibility Permit (MCP) with a precise Plan of Development
(POD) for a billboard as an amendment to case MCP2016003 in the
Rural-43 and MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF zoning districts

Site Location:
Generally located at the NEC of 143rd Ave & Butler Dr. in the Glendale area

Site Size:
Approx. 2.75 acres

Density:
N/A

County Island:
Yes (City of Glendale)

County Plan:
White Tank / Grand Avenue Area Plan – Military Compatible

Municipal Plan:
City of Glendale – Luke Compatible Land Use Area

Municipal Comments:
None to date

Support/Opposition:
None to date

Recommendation:

Approve with conditions

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Project Summary:

1.
This request is an MCP amendment to for the addition of a billboard. The underlying zoning is
Rural-43 MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF The site consists of 2.75 acres and is located at the northeast
corner of Butler Dr. & 143rd Ave. in the Glendale area and within the statutorily defined high noise
or accident potential zone of Luke Air Force Base (LAFB), specifically within the 80 LDN noise
contour. On September 7, 2016 the Board of Supervisors approved case MCP2016003 for Arizona
Auto Shippers, a vehicle transportation company and building permits were obtained for the
commercial structures, fences, and grading (B201702000, B201702578, B201901021,
B201908142).

2.
The subject proposal is for a static billboard at the southeast corner of the site, near Butler Dr.
The proposed billboard will be located approximately 200’ north of the main travel lanes of the
Northen Parkway, visible to traffic traveling both east and westbound. The billboard is proposed
with two static faces 14’ x 48’ or 672 sq. ft., which is in compliance with the zoning ordinance.

3.
The original MCP was approved with deviations ordinance standards for standard parking
regulations including ADA parking requirements and parking area surface. The applicant is
requesting to allow an additional 15’ in billboard height. Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance,
Article 1403.3.1.F.2 (new reference Article 1103.3.1.6.B.i per MCZO Update effective January 9,
2026) states that billboards within 300’ of the main travel lanes of a freeway are limited to a max.
48’ above adjacent grade or elevation of the main travel lanes of a freeway immediately adjacent
to the billboard or subject property (whichever is greater but not to exceed 70’). The applicant is
requesting the deviation to allow construction of an 85’ billboard to be visible to traffic in both
travel directions.

Deviations from the AD-2 Military Airport and Ancillary Military Facility Overlay
Zoning District
Standard
AD-2 Zoning District Standards
MCP2016003 Approved
Deviations
Parking
Regulations (AD-
2 zoning)
AD-2 Parking Regulations – 1 parking
space per 3 employees on the
largest working shift, or 1 parking
space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
or fraction thereof in the building,
whichever is greater.
0 Parking spaces

0 ADA spaces

Parking Area
Surface
Paved
Compacted gravel
Standard
AD-2 Zoning District Standards
MCP250006 Proposed
Deviations
Billboard Height
within 300’ of the
main travel lanes
of a Freeway
48’
85’

4.
The applicant has obtained an approved Use Compatibility & Consistency Determination
(UC250005) from LAFB which indicates the existing use of the vehicle storage, and the proposed
billboard are compatible within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport”.

MCP250006
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Billboard Elevation & Plan View Excerpt

2025 Aerial image of the subject site.

MCP250006
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Rural – 43 / AD-2 Zoning of the site and adjacent properties.

Subject site within the 80 LDN of Luke Air Force Base

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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:

5.
On-site:

Rural-43 MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF / existing use for semi-truck
and trailer storage
North:

Rural-43 MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF / residential
South:

AD-2 MAAMF / Northern Parkway
East:

AD-2 MAAMF / residential
West:

Rural-43 MAAMF and AD-2 MAAMF / 143rd Ave., railroad, then
agricultural

Utilities and Services:

6.
Water:

Well
Wastewater:
N/A
Fire:
Rural Metro
Police:
Maricopa County Sheriff Department

Right-of-Way:

7.
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future
classification 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
143rd Ave
40’
40’
Local
Butler Dr.
40’
40’
Local

Adopted Plans:

8.
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan (adopted 2023): Designates the subject site as Military
Compatible which includes uses determined to be compatible and consistent with the high noise
and accident potential zone (HNAPZ) of a military airport or ancillary military facility.

9.
Envision Glendale 2040 (adopted 2016): The City of Glendale General Plan designates the site as
Luke Compatible Land Use Area. The Glendale General Plan describes this designation as areas
that are delineated by the 1988 JLUS 65 LDN noise contour. The Plan supports the state
legislation related to the operations of the military facility and discourages residential and other
noise sensitive land uses within the Luke Compatible Land Use.

Public Participation Summary:

10.
The applicant complied with the public participation requirements according to MCZO Section
304, including notification of property owners within 300’ of the subject site and posting.
Registered areas of interest were contacted by the applicant and staff regarding the military
compatibility permit request. To date staff has not received public comments.

Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:

11.
N/A

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Staff Analysis:

12.
The proposed amendment is in line with the MCP2016003 approval. The subject site is located
within City of Glendale county island. The MCP implements the existing zoning district overlay in
place to protect Luke Air Force Base. The Glendale General Plan identifies the region as Luke
Compatible Land Use Area. The City of Glendale did not provide comments on the MCP
application. Luke Air Force Base issued a letter via the County’s Use Compatibility Consistent
Determination process that the proposed uses and billboard height are compatible and consistent
and therefore would not impact base operations. MCP250006 was routed to areas of interest,
including Luke Air Force base and staff did not receive any concerns regarding the proposal.

13.
Staff considers the new proposed deviations with the MCP Amendment to be acceptable. The
military airport and ancillary military facility compatibility is preserved with the previously
approved an new deviations. Finally, staff notes that reviewing County agencies do not have any
objections to the request, nor is there any known opposition to the request. Therefore staff
recommends approval of case MCP250006 subject to the approved conditions under case
MCP2016003.

Recommendation:

14.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve MCP250006 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’:

c.
The following Rural-43 & AD-2 Military Compatibility Permit standards shall apply
(MCP2016003 and MCP250006):

1. Standard Parking Spaces: 0
2. ADA Parking Spaces: 0
3. Driveway/parking surface of compacted gravel
4. Maximum allowed height for billboard: 85 feet

d.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:

1. Building permits shall be required for the required site grading. The permit
application must include existing fencing erected without a permit.

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elevation (or in the case of a manufactured type building, the elevation of the
lowest structural member).

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
infrastructure.

e.
The following Transportation conditions shall apply:

1. An approved MCDOT Right of Way Reservation Action Request to reduce the
Future Right of Way 25-feet is required prior to the submittal of the Building Permit.

f.
The following Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services Department
(MCESD) condition shall apply:

1. Water and Wastewater services shall be provided upon installation of the modular
office trailer with appropriate permits to be obtained.

g.
All habitable buildings shall be subject to noise attenuation per ARS § 28-8482(B).

h.
All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.

j.
The property owner/s 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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Presented by:
Paola Jaramillo, Planner
Reviewed by:
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor

Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)

Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 2 pages)

Narrative Report (4 pages)

Engineering comments (3 pages)

UCCD (1 page)

MCP2016003 Approval Letter (2 pages)