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Chandler General Plan Update
General Plan Update Overview
▪What is it and why update it?
▪Process
▪Innovative Public Participation
▪Revisions
What’s a General Plan
▪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
Approved 2016 General Plan
What’s a 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
Why Update the General Plan?
▪State statutes requires update
every 10 years
▪Any rezonings must be consistent
with the General Plan
▪Address new development
trends/ factors facing Chandler
▪Community vision & values
remain relevant
▪Approaching build-out
Changes since 2016
Approaching Build Out
August 2016
85% Build Out
2,215 Acres Remain Vacant
General Plan Process and Timeline
❖CHP Completed
Public Engagement Overview
Nearly 4,500
Community
Members
Engaged
What’s Different?
MINOR HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES
MORE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
• Changed the plan structure
• Updated policies
• Updated demographics
• Updated historic timeline
• Updated reference plans
• Updated glossary
• Updated graphics/photos
• Summarized public participation
• Vision Statement
• Future Land Use Map
• Category mapping revisions
• Growth Area revisions
• Illustration of Area Plans
• Future Land Use Categories
• Revisions and refinements
• Added Arts
• Added Urban Forestry
• Implementation Action Table
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
2016
2026
2026 Neighborhood Category
2016
The predominant land use in this category is
residential, however; a variety of other uses are
allowed based on location and other compatibility
criteria described below. The following residential
densities and non-residential land use are allowed in
the Neighborhoods category subject to the following
criteria:
• High-density residential (12-18 dwelling units per
acre) …
• Urban residential (densities exceeding 18 dwelling
units per acre) …
2026
The predominant land use in this category is
residential; however, a variety of other uses are
allowed based on location and other compatibility
criteria described below. The following residential
densities and non-residential land use are allowed in
the Neighborhoods category, subject to the following
criteria:
• High-density residential (13-25 dwelling units per
acre) …
• Urban residential (26+ dwelling units per acre) …
2026 Employment Category
2016
• The Future Land Use Plan Map focuses attention
on strengthening the community’s economic base
by expanding the growth areas and identifying a
variety of employment areas for future growth.
Major employers, knowledge-based industries, and
industrial/business parks are allowed within
Employment. A compatible mix of industrial
support uses and residential densities as an
integral component may be considered.
• Light industrial business parks may be considered
in campus-like settings containing knowledge-
based employers, corporate offices, manufacturing,
and warehouse and distribution. A compatible
mix of industrial support uses and residential
densities may also be considered as an integral
component of a planned mixed-use development.
2026
•
The FLUM focuses attention on strengthening the community’s economic
base by identifying a variety of employment areas for future growth. As
Chandler approaches build-out, most of the available land is
designated for employment; therefore, it is imperative to target key
industries for healthy growth of the city. For more than 50 years,
Chandler has welcomed high-tech manufacturing, pioneering
research, and emerging technologies that have shaped our
community. We will continue to prioritize employment uses of
advanced manufacturing, knowledge-based industries,
advanced business services, next-generation software
engineering, and healthcare services.
•
Light industrial business parks are also permitted, prioritizing
manufacturing, research and development, and emerging
technologies. Corporate and large office developments are allowed
uses within employment designation.
•
Residential can be considered with employment if designed as part of
an integral component to the campus, see growth area polices and
area plans for additional criteria. The maximum allowable density for
urban residential (26+ dwelling units per acre) will be determined at
the time of development plan approval by the city and based on such
considerations as existing and planned capacities for water and sewer
infrastructure, adequate transportation facilities, compatibility with
adjoining land uses, ability to transition to adjacent existing lower-
density residential if applicable, and other factors.
South Price Road Corridor Growth Area
South Price Road Corridor
Growth Area
New Policy:
Enhance the campus-like environment by
supporting development that includes true vertical
mixed uses, allowing for employee and ancillary
residential uses which are subordinate to the
primary employment use, centered on a
common design theme.
Urban residential (26+ dwelling units per acre) with
vertically integrated uses may be considered when
ground floor uses include non-residential uses that
directly support employees and residents (e.g.,
retail, restaurants, coworking space, or business
services) and it is ancillary to and a subordinate
part of a larger employment campus that offers
shared amenities and enhanced pedestrian
connections.
Arts and Culture
Implementation Action Plan
CHAPTER 5 – CHANDLER HONORS
The purpose of this chapter is to honor the
community’s vision for Chandler by articulating a
systematic action plan. The 73 actions below are
organized by chapter theme and topic areas and are
meant to be implemented within short- (1–5 years), mid-
(5–10 years), or long- (10 or more years) term timeframes
and on an ongoing basis. These actions and timeframes
will assist the city in complying with the statutory general
plan reporting requirements detailed in ARS §9-461.07.
More importantly, these actions are a guide and roadmap
forward to help the city realize the community’s vision;
however, they remain flexible and subject to staffing and
financial resources.
60 Day Public Review Period
October 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Type of Comment
Comment
Count
Unique
Participants Revisions
Konveio
Comments
88
19
50
Staff Comments
33
1
33
Consultant
Comments
6
1
6
Total
127
21
89
•
Resident Advisory Committee Recommend approval
•
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
January 7, 2026 Informal Meeting
January 21, 2026 Recommend approval to City Council 7-0
•
February 23, 2026 Public Hearing & City Council Vote
Next Steps:
•
Primary Ballot for Ratification
July 21, 2026
Questions?