60-Day Public Comments

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Resolution
Change Require 
10/02/2025 - 11:02am
#004
Is there supposed to be a space 
between Chandler Listens? On the 
previous page there is not one
01_Chapter 1
10
 Chandler Listens is two words
10/02/2025 - 3:51pm
#002
Is this gross or net and does anything 
come out of it such as commercial 
corners or open space?  Need more 
detail for calculating for amendment 
criteria
06_Appendices A-E
7
Net acres used, land used within a new 
development i.e. streets, open space included 
in calculation
10/08/2025 - 3:22pm
#015
This is a wonderful, aspirational goal.  
How is it going to be implemented?
02_Chapter 2
16
The housing policies will be implemented 
through the initial step of the creation of 
Chadler Housing Task Force.  This multi-
disciplinary approach will bring together 
industry experts, housing champions 
within the community and internal staff to 
develop and recommend comprehensive, 
equitable and sustainable housing 
strategies that address affordability, supply 
and housing stability. There will be an 
outline of strategies with attainable 
actions, and timeline that will range from 
public subsidy to market driven 
approaches.
10/08/2025 - 3:23pm
#018
This goal is laudable but I'm curious 
about what programs you will 
implement.
02_Chapter 2
16
Programs that may be contemplated and 
prioritized through the Housing Task Force to 
include but not limited to financial incentives 
or grants, seed funding, plan review process 
timing, education, owner/developer classes 
for middle income housing delivery, 
development agreements for affordable 
income restricted units, incentives, , and other 
ideas that are realistic for the community.
Chandler GP 60 day Review Comments

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Comment No. Comment
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10/08/2025 - 3:24pm
#020
How is this going to be done?  Are 
you inviting non-profits or for-profit 
organizations and agencies to 
collaborate on this?  Which ones?
02_Chapter 2
16
Through the City Manager’s Office, the effort 
will be spearheaded by Development 
Administrator, an internal team (Planning, 
Housing, Legal, Public Works, Community 
Services, Police, Fire) will be formed and 
outreach with industry professionals, non-
profits, civic organizations, developers etc. will 
be created.
10/08/2025 - 3:25pm
#021
Which  department or staff member 
in Chandler is responsible for these 
partnerships?
02_Chapter 2
16
Same answer as above 
10/08/2025 - 3:26pm
#019
Which department or staff member 
in Chandler is responsible for these 
partnerships?
02_Chapter 2
16
Through the City Manager’s Office, the effort 
will be spearheaded by Development 
Administrator, an internal team (Planning, 
Housing, Legal, Public Works, Community 
Services, Police, Fire) will be formed and 
outreach with industry professionals, non-
profits, civic organizations, developers etc. will 
be created.
10/08/2025 - 3:28pm
#013
What kind of incentives are  being 
made available to developers to 
accomplish this goal?
02_Chapter 2
12
The West Chandler Growth Area falls within 
the Chandler Infill Incentive Plan, which could 
allow for fee waivers, expedited building plan 
review, and/or reimbursement of public 
infrastructure costs, if eligible . 
Added link to draft 
10/08/2025 - 3:29pm
#012
This is an exciting possibility, with an 
emphasis on walkability.
02_Chapter 2
11
Noted 
10/08/2025 - 3:30pm
#011
This would be a perfect place for 
mixed use, retail/residential 
buildings.
02_Chapter 2
11
Noted 
10/08/2025 - 3:31pm
#010
Thank you for this.  I can't wait to see 
it implemented.
02_Chapter 2
10
Noted

Date 
Comment No. Comment
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10/14/2025 - 9:50pm
#017
The introduction to the housing 
section of this draft highlights the 
unaffordability of housing for low- 
and middle-income range 
households in Chandler. Two key 
ways to address affordability are to 
increase supply which because of 
Chandler’s buildout requires building 
higher density and multifamily 
housing and increasing income 
qualified housing (e.g., LIHTC) which 
also means building higher density 
and multifamily housing. 
The current language and framing of 
Housing Policies H1, H2, and H4 in 
this General Plan section do not 
adequately address these critical 
housing needs or adequately guide 
the required future development. 
Developers, especially of income 
qualified housing, cite community 
NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) as 
one of the most prevalent blocks to 
higher density development.
In this general plan draft, the 
repeated inclusion of the term 
“compatible” serves to maintain the 
02_Chapter 2
16
Informing developers of potential sites for 
affordable and workforce housing through a 
transparent process. NIMBY is motivated by 
complex nexus of fears about what the new 
housing development will mean for quality of 
life, safety and property values. Allow for 
dialogue with the community about the 
benefits and potential tradeoffs. Clearly 
identifying ways to allow input in design, 
landscaping, traffic, concentration, scale, type 
of housing, selection and monitoring of 
tenants and landlords, and ensuring that there 
is engagement through public education and 
relations with neighbors. 
10/15/2025 - 10:56am
#016
Under housing policies in Chapter 2 
the current language does not 
adequately address the critical 
housing needs and by the continued 
use of the word “ compatible” allows 
for community NIMBYism as a block 
to multi- family development that 
utilize income qualifying housing 
(e.g. LIHTC) as provision for more 
workforce housing.
02_Chapter 2
16
Removed "compatible" to encourage more 
housing 
Modified to: H1. Provide for a 
variety of housing choices for all 
income levels, both rental and 
ownership options, which fit 
within the neighborhood fabric 
of the community including 
small lot single-family, 
townhome, and courtyard 
complexes (missing middle 
housing concept).
H2. Promote a mix of housing 
types in infill areas.

Date 
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10/15/2025 - 9:36am
#002
Changes need to be made to build 
more low to middle range income 
houses in Chandler.  There needs to 
be provisions for work force 
affordability in multi family housing.
00_Introduction
1
10/29/2025 - 1:50am
#001
Spelling of Latino (Race & Ethnicity 
chart)
01_Chapter 1
8
Grammar Error Corrected 
10/29/2025 - 2:03am
#003
months (28, last line)
01_Chapter 1
10
Grammar Error Corrected 
10/29/2025 - 2:15am
#005
 Same pic on 26 & 32
01_Chapter 1
12
Added Picture 
10/29/2025 - 2:29am
#001
Residential conversions section 
missing final period (38)
02_Chapter 2
3
Grammar Error Corrected 
10/29/2025 - 2:33am
#002
Boldface Neighborhood commercial 
(38)
02_Chapter 2
3
Grammar Error Corrected 
10/29/2025 - 5:32am
#003
No more AI data centers in Chandler. 
It will use too much power and water 
and will pollute our community. Let 
them build that monstrosity 
somewhere else. Not in our city! 
Please! 
00_Introduction
5
Noted

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10/30/2025 - 12:24am
#002
This is well intentioned, but I am 
concerned there may be some 
unforeseen consequences. People 
may be more likely to speed around 
corners feeling confident due to the 
high visibility (Please see example in 
link below). I live near Costco off of 
W Frye Rd and S Galleria Way, and 
have dealt with this myself. Exits out 
of Costco have little visual 
obstruction around the corners, and 
the corners themselves are very 
wide. I have almost been hit on 
numerous occasions as a driver, 
biker, and pedestrian. I know my 
spouse has experienced the same. 
 
My hope is that if visual obstacles are 
removed (great idea in itself), either 
drivers have to make narrow/sharp 
turns, or there are traffic calming 
measures that prevent them from 
speeding around corners, such as 
raised crossings, which would further 
protect pedestrians and bikers. That 
way, drivers can see well and feel 
safe, yet still have to proceed with 
03_Chapter 3
5
Noted 
11/04/2025 - 10:02am
#002
The listening sessions were the one-
on-one or one-on-two interviews? 
What was the total number of 
residents who participated in the 
Update process? 
 
Were there neighborhood meetings 
in the geographic areas such as 
North Chandler, West Chandler, 
Southeast Chandler, Central 
Chandler and other areas?
01_Chapter 1
9
One on one interviews were conducted and a 
series of public outreach was conducted, see 
Appendix C

Date 
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11/04/2025 - 10:11am
#001
Why is there an Environmental 
Planning & Conservation Section and 
a separate section of Environmental 
Planning. 
 
Also, environment hazard safety is 
not a required element for the 
General Plan.
04_Chapter 4
2
One's a header and one's a sub-header 
11/04/2025 - 10:44am
#003
Claiming that Chandler has air quality 
better than most cities within the 
Phoenix MSA is purely subjective. As 
we all recognize, "air" is subject to 
constant change and Chandler air is a 
mix of air from other municipalities 
both adjacent to Chandler and, 
depending on a variety of conditions 
such as weather, from other 
municipalities in Maricopa County, 
Arizona, and points beyond, e.g., 
California.
04_Chapter 4
4
Noted 
11/04/2025 - 4:00pm
#004
Also emphasize pedestrian and 
bicycle connectivity with 
neighborhood services like grocery 
stores and restaurants to encourage 
residents to be more physically active 
and rely less on vehicle 
transportation. The idea for shared-
use paths to be located in detention 
basins was put forth for the basin s 
along the north side of Elliot Road 
during the preparation of the revised 
Transportation Plan.
02_Chapter 2
7
Modified LU7  to: "... 
connectivity to arterial streets, 
transit facilities, and 
commercial uses, particularly 
through open spaces including 
....."

Date 
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11/04/2025 - 4:05pm
#006
There was a plan prepared by MAG 
for the corridor that recommended 
bus rapid transit (I believe), but the 
final plan was never approved by city 
council.
The vacant parcels along Az Ave are 
nearly all developed or in the process 
of being developed. The opportunity 
for a shared-use path along the east 
side of Az Ave. may not become a 
reality.
02_Chapter 2
9
The shared-use path on the east side of 
Arizona Ave is still something the city is 
considering in the long term, but it does have 
a lot of challenges with ROW to be considered 
and weighted in if pursued. This detail will be 
addressed within the Transportation Master 
Plan. 
11/04/2025 - 4:12pm
#007
Not sure if "magnet" is the right 
word to use. The large parcels 
suitable for employment have been 
developed or are being developed 
for residential uses. There is one key 
property owner/developer along Az 
Ave. who has done a lot to revitalize 
several retail parcels. However, the 
city seems to follow his direction 
regarding municipal decsions along 
the corridor.
02_Chapter 2
9
Economic Development has been using this 
word in their campaign to market the area 
11/04/2025 - 4:20pm
#008
A high capacity study was completed 
but never forwarded to city council 
for adopƟon.  
Residents would certainly appreciate 
some enhancements to the corridor. 
The only recognition visible int eh 
area are banners in a few places, but 
no signage similar to the West 
Chandler sign on Ray Rd or the 
Downtown sign. No promotion of the 
area except on an obscure webpage.
02_Chapter 2
9
No change required. The next policy states 
enhance area through signage and art. 
Economic development is planning future 
Uptown signage.  
11/04/2025 - 4:34pm
#023
How about preparing a map available 
on-line for all of the public art that is 
easily accessible and visible on street 
corners, parks and other public 
spaces. 
02_Chapter 2
17
Map already exists 
Link added to plan 
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/st
ories/401bd02539214594a0a20
4f6e3cafe9c

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11/04/2025 - 4:39pm
#025
Enforcement of housing and 
property maintenance codes must be 
more proactive, particularly in 
residential neighborhoods where 
there is no HOA.
There also needs to be more effort to 
enforce landscape plans for retail 
uses and retail businesses need to 
understand the "rules" and abide by 
those rules, particularly when it 
related to landscaping and building 
exteriors.
02_Chapter 2
18
Noted 
11/04/2025 - 4:45pm
#027
There are enhanced gateways in 
North Chandler on Az Ave, Alma 
School Rd., and Dobson Road. The 
enhancements include landscaping, 
medians, brick pavers and welcome 
to Chandler signs. In 2024, Public 
Works either removed or paved over 
the pavers at each of the gateways 
lessening the positive character that 
the pavers provided. 
02_Chapter 2
18
Pavers were replaced with stamped asphalt as 
pavers kept coming loose becoming a hazard 
11/04/2025 - 4:50pm
#028
well above the state household 
median income of $(insert state 
median income) and the national 
household income of $(insert 
national number)
02_Chapter 2
20
Added 
11/04/2025 - 9:27am
#001
I CAN'T SEEM TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS 
THE APPENDIX AND THE LIST OF 
FIGURES. HOW CAN A ACCESS THOSE 
MATERIALS?
06_Appendices A-E
1
Contacted and helpped get them access 
11/05/2025 - 6:01am
#001
Policy RN5 is a goal statement rather 
than an action statement like the 
other 6 policies in this section.
Restate by replacing the word 
"Enhanced" with the word 
"Enhance".
03_Chapter 3
4
Noted 
Policy RN5
replacing the word "Enhanced" 
with the word "Enhance".

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11/05/2025 - 6:20am
#002
Food waste is a critical issue. It's 
estimated that in the United States 
between 35-40% of the food of the 
food available for human 
consumption becomes food waste, 
much of which ends up in landfills 
and is a major contributor to GHG 
emissions. Much of the "waste food" 
is suitable for human consumption if 
recovered/rescued before it 
becomes inedible. There is a need for 
an initiative by the city in 
collaboration with local food 
retailers, e.g., restaurants and other 
food retailers (many grocery stores 
work with local food banks to rescue 
edible food). Add an initiative that 
focuses on establishing a program to 
encourage food rescue/recovery to 
reduce food waste and help feed 
humans who are food insecure.
04_Chapter 4
3
Noted 
11/05/2025 - 7:38am
#004
This paragraph should be in the land 
use discussion in Chapter 2. I didn't 
spot this comment in that Chapter 2, 
but I may have missed it. I 
understand the link between 
environmental issues and the 
relationship with surrounding land 
uses and how those issues are 
addressed should also be discussed 
in the land use section
04_Chapter 4
4
Noted 
Language added to Chapter 2 
within the paragraph on Airpark 
Area Plan
11/05/2025 - 7:53am
#005
Change action from "Implement" to 
"Comply".
04_Chapter 4
5
Noted 
11/08/2025 - 1:44pm
#014
Where is the Conservation, Rehab 
and redevelopment policies focused 
on, or are they for every area in 
Chandler? 
02_Chapter 2
13
Noted 
Added pretext to Conservation, 
Rehabilitation, and 
Redevelopment for context

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11/08/2025 - 1:54pm
#022
I would love to hear more publicly 
about the Neighborhood Academies. 
It seems as though this program 
might be a well kept secret for how 
amazing Chandler is. 
02_Chapter 2
17
Noted 
Added City's website to draft to 
Neighborhood Services
11/08/2025 - 1:56pm
#024
The Public Art Ordinance is doing a 
great job, imo. 
02_Chapter 2
17
Noted 
11/08/2025 - 2:04pm
#029
The Cost of Development increases 
the cost to build, which will have a 
negative effect on missing middle 
housing. What will the City do to 
balance "land uses and the wise use 
and development of remaining land 
resources?"
02_Chapter 2
22
Within CD 3, it is stated the City will consider 
policies that will offset cost of development for 
projects deemed beneficial, including affordable 
housing. "CD3. Evaluate the implications of land 
use decisions on the city’s long-term fiscal 
sustainability. Within that context, consider 
policies that provide offsets or waivers against 
city fees for certain development projects that 
provide a public benefit, such as redevelopment 
efforts, infill projects, adaptive reuse, and 
affordable housing."
11/09/2025 - 10:34am
#003
It is located east of Price Corridor. 
03_Chapter 3
12
Incorrect 
11/10/2025 - 4:41pm
#003
The word "compatible" gives too 
broad a basis for small groups of 
naysayers to use this term in the 
general plan to justify blocking higher 
density accessible multi family 
residential housing, the increase of 
which is a dire need. Recommended 
change: Encourage infill projects that 
address need for higher density 
accessible residential housing. 
02_Chapter 2
7
Removed "compatible" to encourage more 
housing 
Modfified to: H1. Provide for a 
variety of housing choices for all 
income levels, both rental and 
ownership options, which fit 
within the neighborhood fabric 
of the community including 
small lot single-family, 
townhome, and courtyard 
complexes (missing middle 
housing concept).
H2. Promote a mix of housing 
types in infill areas.
11/10/2025 - 4:50pm
#026
Recommended change: Address 
workable transition between 
residential areas and other land uses. 
Otherwise, small groups of naysayers 
or individual elected officials can 
declare incompatibility and prevail.
02_Chapter 2
18
Transition areas are implemented on a case by 
case basis so we changed the word from 
compatible to appropriate to emphasize that 
future actions are commensurate to the 
situation. 
Changed the word from 
compatible to appropriate to 
emphasize that future actions 
are commensurate to the 
situation. 
11/10/2025 - 5:08pm
#002
How is this different from R14?
05_Chapter 5
3
Noted 
Combine R14 and R18

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11/11/2025 - 7:09am
#001
Please add an additional column that 
identifies the city department 
responsible for implementation of 
each action step. Without 
accountability, many of these action 
items will never be completed
05_Chapter 5
2
Each section is broken down by department.
11/11/2025 - 7:14am
#008
What is periodically - once a month? 
once a quarter? semi-annually? 
annually? every 2 years and so on. 
There is a need for being more 
specific. 
05_Chapter 5
5
Noted, the City has opted to keep scheduling 
flexible to ensure best outcomes. 
11/11/2025 - 7:16am
#009
Same comment as above regarding 
establishing a set time frame for 
partner meetings.
05_Chapter 5
5
Noted, the City has opted to keep scheduling 
flexible to ensure best outcomes. 
11/11/2025 - 7:17am
#007
I believe green infrastructure is 
considered "low-impact" and could 
eb addressed in S3.
05_Chapter 5
5
Low-impact development is going to be 
prioritized outside of green stormwater 
infrastructure as well, the distinction is 
necessary. 
11/11/2025 - 7:20am
#004
Identify existing materials and when 
necessary, prepare educational 
materials...
05_Chapter 5
5
Noted 
11/11/2025 - 7:44am
#010
Don't these publications exist? I've 
certainly received my share of 
information (always helpful) from 
the city water conservaƟon group. 
 
Perhaps wording like - Provide water 
conservation materials to help 
educate residents about methods for 
reducing water consumption.
05_Chapter 5
6
Noted 
Remove create and replace with 
Continue to provide 
11/11/2025 - 7:50am
#005
Hasn't this plan been completed, just 
waiting to construction?
05_Chapter 5
5
The Highline and Kyrene Branch projects 
design have been finalized, but we are waiting 
for construction. I see no problem on keeping 
it, since it is in short term.

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11/11/2025 - 7:54am
#006
Not necessarily. There were priorities 
identified in the Parks Strategic 
Master Plan that included horizon 
years for compleƟon. 
 
Perhaps wording such as Implement 
the Parks Strategic Master Plan 
based on the scheduled included in 
the City Council adopted Plan.
05_Chapter 5
5
Noted 
11/11/2025 - 8:02am
#003
Use "shared-use path corridors" and 
delete "pathway and trail corridors".
05_Chapter 5
5
Noted 
Use "shared-use path corridors" 
and delete "pathway and trail 
corridors".
11/11/2025 - 8:53pm
#005
While I generally support the intent 
of the Chandler 2026 General Plan, 
it’s concerning that the photo used 
under the “Uptown Chandler” 
section actually depicts an area 
within the Downtown Region Area 
Plan, specifically the stretch of North 
Arizona Avenue located south of the 
designated Uptown Growth Area and 
north of the established Downtown 
core at Arizona Avenue and Chandler 
Boulevard. 
 
This is one of the most visibly 
distressed corridors in the city and a 
key focus of the Downtown Region 
Area Plan’s stated goals for 
revitalization, reinvestment, and 
redevelopment. Yet, by 
misrepresenting this area as part of 
Uptown Chandler, the plan 
effectively blurs the boundary 
between growth and recovery, 
diminishing the urgency of 
reinvestment in a corridor that 
clearly needs it most. 
 
02_Chapter 2
9
Noted 
Picture replaced

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11/11/2025 - 8:57pm
#009
I find this hard to believe given that 
roughly ten data centers now occupy 
this region. Data centers are often 
presented by cities and their 
corporate partners as engines of 
growth, but this framing is deeply 
misleading. The glossy branding and 
high-profile company names obscure 
the reality: these facilities generate 
minimal employment relative to the 
incenƟves and land they consume. 
 
As Forbes, and others, recently 
reported, tax breaks and subsidies 
for data centers often bring few 
lasting local jobs or broader 
economic benefits. In many cases, 
they contribute little to the 
surrounding community beyond 
increased strain on infrastructure 
and uƟliƟes. 
 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andre
wleahey/2024/08/13/tax-breaks-for-
data-centers-bring-few-jobs/ 
 
https://andthewest.stanford.edu/20
/
02_Chapter 2
10
Support from residents to reserve South Price 
Corridor Growth Area for knowledge based 
industries and prohibit data centers

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11/15/2025 - 4:33pm
#001
I write to offer my comment that our 
family heard that another Data 
Center is being planned for our 
community. I live just south of the 
Price Corridor, which already has twn 
(10) data centers--this is NOT 
needed!  Data centers’ massive 
energy use destabilizes our electricity 
grid, increasing the risk of and 
blackouts and compete for already in 
demand resources of power and 
water. The health of our residents is 
also at risk, as research has shown 
that in regions where data centers 
are allowed to flourish that rates of 
cancer and asthma are higher. We 
love our community, despite all of 
the development that has made 
Chandler less navigable. Please don't 
further pollute our city and risk 
increasing the costs of average 
residents to support such data 
centers.  
Thank you. 
Sheila Myers 
Sypyglass Bay Ocotillo 
00_Introduction
1
Support from residents to reserve South Price 
Corridor Growth Area for knowledge based 
industries and prohibit data centers

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11/23/2025 - 12:01pm
#002
As a resident of Chandler, in particular 
Ocotillo, I live in a desert oasis – a 
beautiful green space with many trees 
and bushes large and small. I walk the 
sidewalks every day and appreciate 
the city-grown plants, but I do not 
know how it was thought that each 
should be in the community, nor how 
they relate to each other to create a 
complex and interdependent 
ecosystem. I would like to come to 
know those aspects (and more) of the 
planning process. Maybe some 
conversation-access with the planners 
could be arranged, or a publication 
could be written and posted on a 
webpage.
04_Chapter 4
3
Support from residents to reserve South Price 
Corridor Growth Area for knowledge based 
industries and prohibit data centers 
11/23/2025 - 3:31pm
#011
I see very little mention of agriculture 
in this chapter. How do you intend to 
work with farmers to ensure that crop 
growth is sustainable in a desert 
climate? I’ve read that the soilless 
method of hydroponic farming is very 
water-efficient. Could hydroponics 
come to make up more of our 
agriculture content?
04_Chapter 4
8
Noted 
11/24/2025 - 10:56am
#007
Does this plan have any input from 
nearby indigenous people?
04_Chapter 4
6
Yes, it was sent to Gila River Indian Community 
for review and have not received any 
comments 
11/24/2025 - 11:03am
#009
I was looking for the thought of adding 
solar :-)
04_Chapter 4
7
Noted 
11/24/2025 - 11:07am
#010
Are there any byproducts to the 
treatement proccess? If so, what are 
they and where do they go?
04_Chapter 4
8
Noted

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11/24/2025 - 11:09am
#008
How will the addition of data centers 
change energy dynamics within 
Chandler.  Can our infrastructure 
sustain long-term, increased energy 
demands?  How will increased 
demands be supported in an 
environment friendly way (minimal 
environmental impacts)?  Will 
residential costs go up based on 
improved that become required due to 
the additional of large, 
commercial/industrial business that 
demand large amounts of power?
04_Chapter 4
7
The GP helps guides development within the 
city and must ensure city services can be 
supplied to the end user. Electricity is not 
supplied by cities and is a private entity. The 
city's preference is to reserve resources for 
uses that benefit the community. 
11/24/2025 - 11:13am
#012
How does the Colorado River disputes 
impact Chandler's water supply?  With 
the expected population growth, along 
with business growth -- especially tech 
related business that may demand 
more water -- how will Chandler 
ensure that water is available over the 
next 20 years?  Chandler's water 
prices recently increased -- how much 
of this is related to business and how 
can residents protect themselves from 
soaring costs (and avoid what 
happened to Gilbert residents)?
04_Chapter 4
8
Chandler has been planning for decades 
regarding water resources and has a diverse 
portfolio not relying on one source of water 
network. Only a small portion of our water 
usage is from the Colorado River. Users 
requiring large amounts of water need to 
submit studies to the city to understand how 
this would effect the city's water supplies. 
11/26/2025 - 9:21am
#004
The hard corner of loop 202 and 
Kyrene should be medium density 
residential rather than industrial. It is 
adjacent to a regional park and single 
family detached homes. The shopping 
center North on Kyrene and Chandler 
Blvd is shuttered because of the lack 
of rooftops. Taking the opportunity to 
add residential homes to the are near 
a park would be a huge win for 
chandler and the area. This coming 
from a Chandler resident and 
Homeowner.
02_Chapter 2
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11/28/2025 - 7:48am
#003
Advanced manufacturing companies 
such as Intel have made significants 
personnel cuts at its Chandler 
locations between 2024-2025. Given 
these challenges, will the Planning 
and Development department 
continue to monitor industry-specific 
employment data and job projections 
with regard to land use decisions?
02_Chapter 2
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The Planning Department and Economic 
Development work closely together to ensure 
we understand the market and viability for 
employment users/trends within the city. Jobs 
are an asset, which in turn provide revenue, 
residents, and more jobs. 
11/28/2025 - 8:08am
#021
repeat sentence
02_Chapter 2
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Noted 
11/28/2025 - 8:44am
#007
Can the City of Chandler look to 
embed cooler practices in the publicly 
owned parks and other public areas in 
order to mitigate the heat island 
brought about by the asphalt and 
concrete in the built environment? 
Perhaps incorporating unpaved 
parking lots in order to offset heat and 
allow for infiltration of stormwater in 
neighborhood parks.
04_Chapter 4
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Noted. Park's Master Plan more specific 
policies can be added. 
11/30/2025 - 10:08am
#016
We really need to protect Airport 
andit's surroundings
02_Chapter 2
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Noted. In 2021, the Chandler Airpark Area Plan 
was revised to ensure current and future 
operations of the airport. 
12/01/2025 - 1:04pm
#009
EC6, EC7, EC8 - great to see policies 
incorporated that address the food 
system with a focus on accessing local 
food.
(NEW) EC9 - Consider preparation of a 
Food Policy Plan similar to what 
Phoenix has completed and is 
currently updating. Tempe is preparing 
it's first food policy plan.
05_Chapter 5
5
Added: S7. Explore food waste 
diversion initiatives and 
programs to promote food 
security and cut down on waste.

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12/01/2025 - 1:07pm
#006
Support and expand improvements 
along the Western Canal. Lacks shade 
and the only rest areas are located at 
the intersections with the 3 major 
arterial streets. Needs landscaping 
and signage and ADA acess to 
adjacent neighborhoods.
05_Chapter 5
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Plans underway for the Kyrene and Highline 
Canal Path in the next year.
12/01/2025 - 1:10pm
#005
Including preparation of a 
pedestrian/bike trail system identified 
as a priority in the city council adopted 
PSMP.
05_Chapter 5
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12/01/2025 - 1:14pm
#004
Using Complete Streets as a basis for 
the safety plan.
Where is the action steps to address 
the and plan for a fully connected and 
complete bicycle infrastructure plan.
05_Chapter 5
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12/01/2025 - 1:16pm
#015
Where are the action steps that 
address extreme heat and discuss 
urban forestry?
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12/01/2025 - 10:15am
#003
RN5 should be an action statement 
and start with a verb - replace 
"Enhanced" with "Enhance"
Suggest adding a policy regarding 
consideration of Vision Zero and 
Complete Streets. These are both 
important transportation concepts 
that most cities have considered, 
particularly Complete Streets which I 
believe is now a requirement of FHWA 
funding.
NEW POLICY - Collaborate with MAG 
to identify key components of the 
bicycle infrastructure system that may 
be eligible for Prop 479 funding as 
projects identified in the MAG Regional 
Active Transportation Plan.
03_Chapter 3
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Noted 
Policy RN5
replacing the word "Enhanced" 
with the word "Enhance".
12/01/2025 - 10:17am
#001
RN4 - Change "and considers bicycle" 
to "and addresses bicycle"
03_Chapter 3
4
No necessary change, they doesn't understand 
the way the word is being used. Considered in 
this context means that the street networks 
will take into account pedestrian and bike 
facilities.

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12/01/2025 - 10:28am
#005
PB7 Wonderful idea that bicyclists 
having been asking the city to 
consider.
PB8 This concept was proposed by a 
North Chandler resident during the 
Update of the Transportation Plan. The 
idea was not discussed by the 
Transportation Commission and got 
buried in the Appendix to the plan with 
no action by the city. Currently this is 
being addressed in one of the basins 
being converted from turf to xeriscape. 
Hopefully it will be a successful pilot 
project.
PB6 remove "when appropriate" - this 
is ambiguous.
PB8 remove "shade areas "where 
feasible" - also ambiguous
Somewhere in these policies, include 
a reference to bike hubs
03_Chapter 3
9
Noted 
Updated PB6 and PB8 any 
initiatives regarding 'bike hubs' 
is too granular for the GP, this 
phrasing has been changed to 
'bike amenities'. Future 
Transportation Master Plans 
can address this. These design 
components come from public 
input but are not going to be 
mandated as required for 
developers. Please also refer to 
discussion in the Appendices at 
the Mobile Immersion Lab.
12/01/2025 - 10:32am
#007
Include comment regarding  the 
benefits of composting in the 
reduction of food waste going to the 
landfill and contributing to GHG 
emissions.
Same comment regarding the benefits 
of food rescue/recovery of edible food 
resulting in helping to eliminate food 
insecurity and reducing food waste 
going to the landfill.
03_Chapter 3
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Noted
Added: S7. Explore food waste 
diversion initiatives and 
programs to promote food 
security and cut down on waste.

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12/01/2025 - 10:41am
#008
I don't believe this is a true statement. 
The current LOS (Level of Service) for 
Chandler is 8.22 acres for 1,000 
residents. The goal is to raise that to 
8.5 acres per 1,000 residents.
The citywide LOS is misleading. I live in 
a neighborhood in the area north of 
Elliot Rd. from Az Ave, to Alma School 
Road and the LOS for that area is 0.25 
ac/1,000.
03_Chapter 3
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Corrected 
12/01/2025 - 10:44am
#009
Include the acreage for each park 
identified on the map and listed in the 
legend. It would also be helpful to 
identify which parks are provided by an 
HOA and which parks are provided by 
the city.
03_Chapter 3
19
Please refer to Park's Master Plan 
12/01/2025 - 11:24am
#010
Excellent! Urban forestry is critical and 
should be a focus for all areas of the 
city.
03_Chapter 3
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Noted 
12/01/2025 - 11:34am
#008
EP5 There should be action steps 
linked to each of these activities.
Include the Heat Vulnerability Map for 
Chandler. Needs a discussion of the 
potential impacts of extreme heat and 
what needs to be done to respond to 
higher temperatures. Discuss impacts 
on people, the transportation system 
and potential heat mitigation  
activities. Like its mascot, the city 
appears to be sticking its head in the 
sand and ignoring extreme heat 
issues, e.g., no new trees to be 
planted along the Fry Road Protected 
Bike Lane.
04_Chapter 4
5
Noted 
Heat Vulnerability Map added 
as link within plan 
12/01/2025 - 11:41am
#010
Combine EP11 & EP12
Encouraging to see this issue 
addressed especially with the 
"success" of  stink weed.
04_Chapter 4
5
No need to combine, these things need to be 
distinct.

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12/01/2025 - 3:10pm
#001
Introduce Vision Zero & Complete 
Streets
04_Chapter 4
1
Noted 
Added: RN8. Continue to 
explore opportunities and 
application to Complete Streets 
and Vision Zero. Added: C9. 
Coordinate periodically with 
MAG to identify future funding 
opportunities.
12/01/2025 - 8:11am
#002
The policies are "action statements". 
Every policy statement should have at 
least 1 action step or more if needed. 
Without an action step, the policy 
statement is meaningless.  And each 
action step should be linked to a 
policy statement, e.g., Action Step R1 
should be linked to the Policy that the 
Action Step is intended to implement - 
(here lis the policy statement 
number).
Also, there should be a column for 
identification of responsibility as to 
who is responsible for completing 
each action step.
05_Chapter 5
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Noted 
12/01/2025 - 8:35am
#005
Some of the items on the list of desired 
features (pg. 45) should be mandatory 
depending on the land use. For 
example bike hubs should be 
mandatory for employment uses, retail 
uses, and multi-family residential 
uses. Same for EV Charging Hubs and 
other features such as public spaces; 
open spaces, walkability and so on. 
And the discussion should recognize 
that some are mandatory and some 
are voluntary based on the use.  
02_Chapter 2
6
Updated PB6 and PB8 any 
initiatives regarding 'bike hubs' 
is too granular for the GP, this 
phrasing has been changed to 
'bike amenities'. Future 
Transportation Master Plans 
can address this. These design 
components come from public 
input but are not going to be 
mandated as required for 
developers.

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12/01/2025 - 8:55am
#011
UCGA3 - employment corridor? really? 
This is a fairly small area from Western 
Canal to Ray Road - 2.5 miles. Almost 
all of the large parcels on the east side 
of AZ Ave have or are being developed 
for multi-family residential uses. In the 
past few years the only major 
employment use developed is the 
Turbo facility. There are a number of 
small businesses and restaurants in 
the area as the predominant non-
residential land uses. There is one 
parcel at the SEC of Elliot & AZ Ave. 
that has the potential for an 
employment use. (We live in this 
Growth Area in the  New Horizons 
Neighborhood and are very familiar 
with the area.)
Also, the area designated on the 
Growth Area Map is smaller than the 
area designated as Uptown Chandler 
Growth Area. But even if you include 
the larger area, calling it a 
employment area is wishful thinking.
02_Chapter 2
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12/01/2025 - 9:09am
#013
The city spent public dollars a few 
years ago to enhance the Western 
Canal entries to Chandler at Az Ave, 
Alma School Rd.and Dobson Rd. 
These improvements included 
landscaped medians, entry signage, a 
couple of rest areas and pavers in 
each street. Last year the city came 
out and removed all of the pavers and 
replaced with asphalt which 
eliminated one of the design features 
as well as destroying a beautiful 
feature of the 3 street entries. Clearly 
wasting the funding originally spent to 
install the pavers. So yes, it will be 
great to revisit the existing 
improvements and identify how those 
can be enhanced.
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11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Remove Kevin Synder. Change Kevin Mayo title Acting Development Services 
5
Revise per comment 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Landscaping, Horticulture, Shade, Micro Climate Design 
45
Add each item to bullet list 
      
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Protect existing land use for park and open spaces. Encourage appropriate 
46
Add as LU 9. 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
Question 
How can we articulate the value of streetcape enhancements, open space 
51
Can we add to listed UCGA policies or create a new policy 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Continue Environmental Education efforts and encourage projects that 
59
Add as CRR 11 policy 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Encourage strategic use of green spaces, trees, streetscapes, and vertical 
64
Add as N 15 policy on page 69
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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N 6. add urban foresty 
68
Revise N 6. 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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N 11. add urban foresty 
69
Revise N 11.to add urban foresty after streetscape 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Encourage design principles that integrate streetscape horticulture, urban 
85
Add to RN5, shall read " Enhance bicycle and 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Implement design standards for streetscape horticultural selctions, 
87
Add as TS 9 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Add through implementation of the Chandler Urban Forestry Management 
93
Add to T8 policy 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Implementing principles of green infrastructure design urban forestry.
94
Add to PB4 shall read " Implementing principles of green 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Add and urban forestry to PB8
94
PB8. Utilize retention basins and right-of-way along street 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Better word than 'lean"? 
96
Revise to Chandler's tightly managed operations, 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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PSF18 Green Building Program is no longer used 
107
Remove program 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Add PSF20 for water safety 
107
PSF20. Continue public education on water safety and 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
Sugested Revision 
Renumber policies as 21 and 22
108
Renumber policies 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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70 parks total, not 66
109
Revise park count 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Under Accessibilty and Equityparagraph  add Urban Foresty paragragh and 
113
Urban Forestry is the careful planning, planting, and 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Bear Creek Golf Course missing from Parks and Recreation map.Please add as 
114
Add to map and label on page 115
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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add:  Improve athletic field conditions within parks through sound 
116
Add to APR2 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Revise APR4. by adding environmental 
116
Shall read Maximize and promote the recreational, 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Revise APR10. replace "a local tree inventory" with , "maintain urban forest 
116
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Add APR11. Continue public education on water safety, learn-to-swim 
116
Add policy 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Figure 26 Environmental Planning Incentiatives rename Environmental 
122
Revise Exhibit 26 per comments 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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Environmental Planning Policies EP5: Proactively addressing mitigation of the 
127
Replace EP5 with comment 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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EP13 (or insert to EP6):  : Expand Chandler’s urban forest through equitable 
127
Add EP13
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Environmental Conservation Policies EC5: Adopt and implement standardized 
129
Replace EC5. 
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Environmental Conservation Policies EC4: Standardize best management 
129
Revise EC4 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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WR3: Incentivize the use of Xeriscape, water-wise landscaping, such as 
135
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Add to C14 
143
and Sustainalbe Landscape Design principles. (Native, low-
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S2 Prepare a non-invasive span species strategy non-native invasive species 
145
Revise S2 action number 
11/21/25 at 12:54 pmParks and Recreation Department
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S9 Build solar shade over parking lots and trails to collect solar energy, and 
145
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