Presentation

City of  El Mirage
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
10000 N. El Mirage Road
El Mirage, Arizona 85335
January 13, 2026
Action Item: Surprise Auto Network LLC Conditional Use Permit

Site Location  
 
Surprise Auto Network LLC
12289 NW Grand Avenue
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Lot Size: +3,450 SF
2020 General Plan: Mixed-Use Planning Area
Zoning: Urban Corridor (UC)
Overlays:  Downtown Revitalization Plan, Military Airport Territory 
Land Use: Vacant Undeveloped 
Flood Zone: None
Proposed Use: Automobile/Boat/RV Sales or Lease 
Table of  Land Use: Conditional Use Permit

Conditional Use Permit
 
Zoning Use Request
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Business: Small used car dealership 
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Inventory Limit: Maximum of 10 vehicles on-site
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Sales Model: Online advertising; appointment-only customer visits
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On-Site Presence: Owner visits a few times per week for brief inspections/security
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Required Hours: Office open at least 4 hours on Saturdays and Mondays (per ADOT/MVD)
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Paperwork: Sales documentation completed during required office hours
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Vehicle Prep: All mechanical work and detailing completed off-site by contractors
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Prohibited Uses: No on-site repairs, washing, painting, body work, or dent repair
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Impact: Low-intensity operation with minimal traffic and neighborhood impacts

Site Plan

Conditional Use Permit
 
Conditional Use Permit
City Council shall, in addition to any other conditions, impose the following general conditions upon every conditional use 
permit granted.
1. The right to a use and occupancy permit shall be contingent upon the fulfillment of all general and special conditions 
imposed by the conditional use permit procedure.
2. All of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions running with the land and shall be binding upon the owner of the 
land, his or her successors, or assigns.
3. All conditions specifically stated under any conditional use listed in this chapter shall apply and be adhered to by the owner 
of the land, his or her successors, or assigns.
4. All of the special conditions shall be consented to in writing by the applicant, including any comments from the El Mirage 
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
5. The proposed online auto sales operation shall not create noise, vibrations, parking issues, or odors that may become a 
nuisance to the public.
6. The operation shall not create a traffic hazard to vehicles and obstruct pedestrians' sidewalk access.
7. The property shall be maintained in a professional and clean manner at all times.
8. No storing of vehicles or other items not related to the auto sale operations.
9. Inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the property.
10. Any storage areas on the property shall be screened from the public view.
11. The operation is subject to the City’s sign regulations, zoning code section §154.125.
12. A City Business License shall be obtained prior to operating and shall be maintained annually. 
13. If the conditional use permit is granted, the permit shall be issued upon the signature of the Senior Planner / Zoning 
Administrator, and any conditions, automatic termination date, or review period shall be stated on the permit.

Zoning Review
Staff  Review:
The staff of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has a thoroughly reviewed the 
application and determined that it is appropriate to proceed with the public hearings.
Stipulation(s): 
Consent and address the comments provided by the TAC members mentioned in the September 
23, 2025, with the construction document submittal. 
Luke AFB Review:
No review comment received. 
Public Comment: 
None
Planning & Zoning Commission: 
January 13, 2026. Staff seeking a recommendation to the El Mirage City Council
City Council: 
February 3, 2026. Final Action 
If approved, the applicant can submit a site plan zoning application for review and approval by 
the staff.

Questions
Applicant: Surprise Auto Network LLC