Attachment A - Draft Ordinance - Z-103-25-8.pdf

ATTACHMENT A 
 
THIS IS A DRAFT COPY ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE FINAL, 
ADOPTED ORDINANCE 
 
 
 
 
 
ORDINANCE G- 
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP 
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY OF 
PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING 
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PARCEL DESCRIBED 
HEREIN (CASE Z-103-25-8) FROM S-1 (RANCH OR FARM 
RESIDENCE) TO C-2 (INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL). 
 
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX, as 
follows: 
SECTION 1. The zoning of a 1.89-acre property located approximately 
570 feet west of the northwest corner of 27th Avenue and Baseline Road in a portion of 
Section 35, Township 1 North, Range 2 East, as described more specifically in Exhibit 
“A,” is hereby changed from “S-1” (Ranch or Farm Residence) to “C-2” (Intermediate 
Commercial).  
SECTION 2. The Planning and Development Director is instructed to 
modify the Zoning Map of the City of Phoenix to reflect this use district classification 
change as shown in Exhibit “B.” 
SECTION 3. Due to the site’s specific physical conditions and the use 
district applied for by the applicant, this rezoning is subject to the following stipulations,

violation of which shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of the City of 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance: 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped October 6, 2025, as modified by the following stipulations and approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date 
stamped October 22, 2025, as modified by the following stipulations and 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
3. 
All perimeter street facing building elevations shall contain architectural features 
that reflect modern agrarian architecture and shall consist of a minimum 25% 
non-stucco accent material including, but not limited to, pitched roof elements, 
variation in window size, overhang canopies and exterior accent materials such 
as metal, wood, and stone, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
4. 
 
The landscape plan and sign plan shall be presented for review and comment to 
the Laveen Village Planning Committee prior to preliminary site plan approval.  
 
 
5. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be 
constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other 
pavement treatments that visually contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
A minimum of 25% of uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be shaded, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. Shade may be 
achieved by structures or by minimum 2-inch caliper, drought tolerant, shade 
trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
 
7. 
Large canopy evergreen trees shall be planted within the north landscape 
setbacks, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
8. 
The east, north, and west perimeter landscape setbacks shall be planted with 
minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees planted 20 
feet on center, or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work 
with the Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions 
consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
9. 
Bicycle parking shall be provided, consistent with Section 1307.H of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 
10. 
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along

Baseline Road and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be 
constructed within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail 
and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
11. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements for stormwater 
management shall be implemented, as approved or modified by the Planning and 
Development and/or Street Transportation departments. This includes but is not 
limited to stormwater harvesting basins, bioswales, permeable pavement, etc., 
per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact 
Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management. 
 
 
12. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that 
demonstrates a commitment to participate in the City of Phoenix Businesses 
Water Efficiency Program for a minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 
A minimum of 10% of the required vehicle parking spaces shall include EV 
Ready infrastructure. 
 
 
14. 
A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape area shall be constructed on the north side of Baseline Road, and 
planted as follows: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant, 
shade trees, planted 20 feet on center, or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers 
maintained to a maximum height of 24 inches to achieve a minimum of 
75% live coverage. 
 
  
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
15. 
All mitigation improvements shall be constructed and/or funded as identified in 
the accepted Traffic Impact Analysis dated May 23, 2025. 
 
 
16. 
All existing electrical utilities within the public right-of-way shall be  
undergrounded, adjacent to the development, or as otherwise approved by  
the Street Transportation Department and the Planning and Development  
Department. The developer shall coordinate with the affected utility 
companies for their review and permitting.  
 
 
17. 
Existing SRP facilities along Baseline Road are to be relocated outside of City 
right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Street Transportation 
Department. Relocations that require additional dedications or land transfer

require completion prior to obtaining plat and/or civil plan review approval. 
 
 
18. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any 
broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets and 
upgrade all off-site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA 
guidelines. 
 
 
19. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed with 
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands, 
landscaping and other incidentals, as per plans approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. All improvements shall comply with all ADA 
accessibility standards. 
 
 
20. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall 
conduct Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the 
development area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to 
clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
 
21. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the 
Phase I data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified 
archaeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the 
applicant shall conduct Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
 
 
22. 
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot 
radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the 
Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
23. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County 
Recorder's Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning 
application file for record. 
 
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or 
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the 
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity 
of the remaining portions hereof.  
PASSED by the Council of the City of Phoenix this 3rd day of December, 
2025.

________________________________ 
 
 
 
       MAYOR  
 
 
ATTEST:  
 
 
_________________________  
Denise Archibald, City Clerk 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Julie M. Kriegh, City Attorney 
 
 
By: 
_________________________  
_________________________ 
 
 
REVIEWED BY:  
 
 
_________________________  
Ed Zuercher, City Manager 
 
 
 
Exhibits: 
A – Legal Description (1 Page) 
B – Ordinance Location Map (1 Page)

EXHIBIT A 
 
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR Z-103-25-8 
 
THE WEST 300.00 FEET OF THE EAST 870.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE 
SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER 
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT 
RIVER MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY ARIZONA. 
EXCEPT THE SOUTH 55 FEET THEREOF