Summary Sheet- DRC ITEM SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 4/28/2026  
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
Agenda Item: 6A
ACTION: Request Zoning and Development Code Text Amendments for Part 4 updates to Signs, Part 
3 clarifications, corrections and reorganization of sections pertaining to Accessory Structures, Part 4 
updates, clarifications and modifications to Use Permit Standards, General Development Standards, 
Parking, Landscape and Lighting, Part 6 updates to Applications and Part 7 additions to Definitions. The 
applicant is City of Tempe. (PL260085)
FISCAL IMPACT: While this ordinance change does not directly impact revenue, the planned 
development will result in collection of the standard development fees, calculated according to the 
approved fee structure at the time of permit issuance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  As part of the ongoing effort to address corrections, clarifications, 
updates and modifications to the 2005 Zoning and Development Code, staff has prepared two 
ordinances to address the most frequent questions or challenges within the code for applicants and staff. 
On February 10th, staff presented these two proposed ordinances for discussion and early input from 
the Development Review Commission. On March 4th, staff presented proposed ordinances for 
discussion and input from the Neighborhood Advisory Commission. The Ordinances were posted online 
for public comment on April 7th.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. DRC_STAFF REPORT_ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS_042826.DOCX 
2. ORDINANCE 2026.XX_ZDC SIGN CODE TEXT AMENDMENT.DOCX
3. EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE  2026.XX_ZDC SIGN CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 051426.DOCX
4. ORDINANCE 2026.YY_ZDC PARTS 3-7 CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS.DOCX
5. EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE 2026.YY_ZDC PARTS3-7 CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS 051426.DOCX
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HOUSINGIMPACTSTATEMENT_CODE 
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AMENDMENTS.DOCX
STAFF CONTACT(S): Diana Kaminski, Planner, Principal (480) 858-2391
Department Director: Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by: N/A, City Attorney
Prepared by: Diana Kaminski, Planner, Principal
Reviewed by: Michelle Dahlke, Planner, Principal