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General Plan Update 2026 General Plan Update Overview ▪What is it and why update it? ▪Changes since 2016 ▪Update Process/ Timelines ▪Innovative Public Participation Slide 2 ▪Comprehensive set of broad policies used to guide development ▪Vision for city’s ultimate build-out ▪Strategic plan; not parcel specific ▪Community Goals ▪2016 approved by voters 85.8%; no amendments What’s a General Plan Approved 2016 General Plan REQUIRED FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES: Land Use Circulation Required for populations over 10,000: Required for populations over 50,000: -Open Space -Growth Area -Environmental Planning -Cost of Development -Water Resources -Conservation -Recreation -Public Services and Facilities -Public Buildings -Housing -Conservation, Rehabilitation, and Redevelopment -Safety -Bicycling -Energy -Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization ELECTED ELEMENT: Economic Growth What’s a General Plan Why Update the General Plan? ▪State statutes requires update every 10 years ▪Any rezonings must consistent with the General Plan ▪Address new development trends/ factors facing Chandler ▪Community vision & values remain relevant ▪Approaching build-out Changes since 2016 ▪ Where we work & how we work ▪ How we interact ▪ How we get around ▪ Housing costs increase ▪ E-commerce ▪ Brick and mortar demand ▪ Where our dollars go Changes since 2016 August 2016 Approaching Build Out 85% Build Out 2,215 Acres Remain Vacant Changes since 2016 ▪ Approximately 70% remaining land planned for non-residential uses ▪ Housing 2016- Jan 2025 11,956 units built ▪ Finite water resources; plan accordingly 2016 2026 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) General Plan Update 2026 Plan Process Innovative Public Participation ▪Public Participation Plan ▪ Online Questionnaires ▪ Interview interested stakeholders-April ▪ ChandlerTalks May 10th & October 15th Host experts to discuss hot topics items ▪ Chandler Listens Public Workshop #2- August 5th & 9th ▪ Immersive Mobile Lab October 28th ▪ Social Media ▪ Partnership with Chandler businesses “Made in Chandler” ▪ Provide booth at community events ▪ Survey multi-family residents General Plan Update 2026 Plan Process ❖October 1, 2025- Initiate 60-day statutory review period Public meetings seeking final comment ❖November 2025 ▪Consult with regional stakeholders-MAG & adjacent cities ▪Interdepartmental staff review- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) ▪ Briefing with hearing boards ▪Revise draft to address comments received ▪Prepare final draft ❖December 1, 2025- 60-day period ends; ❖December 9, 2025- RAC recommend to hearing boards ❖January 7th & 21st,2026- Two Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings ❖February 5, 2026- City Council agenda ❖April 6, 2026- 120 days prior to election; deadline put on ballot ❖August 2026- Citizen ratification vote during Primary election General Plan Update 2026 Plan Process