Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

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Consent Agenda
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, noncontroversial matters and will be enacted by one motion of the Commission. All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a commission member or member of the public so requests. If a commission member or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with notification to the Director or Chairperson prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The remaining items on the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion and vote of the Commission.

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission December 8, 2025.
The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the Town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law.

Regular Agenda

DISCUSSION: Review and discuss the planned update to the Zoning Ordinance to adjust the list of permitted uses, re-organize chapters, and revise standards for some uses.
Prior to the incorporation of the Town, the County Zoning Ordinance was used to regulate development of the master planned community.  Once the Town was incorporated a zoning ordinance was written for the Town based on the County ordinance in effect at the time.  Over the last 30 years there have been many changes to the zoning ordinance to address the issues and needs of the Town. During this time, however, there has not be a comprehensive update to the ordinance.One challenge with the current ordinance is that it lists specific uses for what is allowed in the various zoning districts.  The list of uses is out of date.  Further, any list of uses is either going to be very long or leave out a number of uses.  Many communities have gone to an alternative approach with use categories that group similar uses together.  Further, the list of uses allowed is put in a table which allows comparison of uses by district in one location.  For example, the current ordinance, under Uses Permitted in the C-O Zoning District, lists Accountant, Advertising Agency, Architect, Business Association, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Collection Agency, Dentist, Engineer, Geologist, Lawyer, etc.  The draft of the revised ordinance groups uses into categories such as: "Business and Professional" which is for: "Offices of firms or organizations providing professional, executive, management, administrative, or design services, such as accounting, architectural, computer software design, engineering, graphic design, interior design, investment, insurance, real estate, and legal services." and "Medical" which is for: "Offices where medical and dental services are provided by physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, and similar medical professionals.  This classification includes medical laboratories, massage therapy, and counseling services."In the Commercial Zoning District Chapter, instead of having the long this of uses, there is a simple table that lists the use categories, shows what zoning district allows the use category, and provides reference to associated standards or requirements.Another challenge with the current ordinance is that the list of uses allowed often includes specific development standards or definitions.  This can make it difficult to understand the uses allowed or keep track of the standards associated with a use in a given zoning district.  For example, the list of Uses Permitted in the C-O Zoning District includes the following: 6.  Post office.7.  Pharmacy, when in conjunction with a medical center consisting of offices occupied by five (5) or more doctors provided that there shall be no outside entrance for business purposes, and that no sign or display be located so as to be visible from a public thoroughfare or adjacent property.8.  Single and multifamily residential dwellings, subject to special use permit.Here the list of uses is interrupted with some specific associated requirements and there is a use listed that should be in a section for Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit.As seen in the example table above, the new format uses footnotes and references to relevant sections of the Zoning Ordinance where standards are found to provide this additional information.A third basic change being proposed is to re-order some of the chapters.  As the ordinance has grown and changed over the years, the chapters for the various zoning districts and overlays have gotten separated.  It is proposed that the new order be Administration (Introduction, Procedures, Zoning Boundaries, Nonconforming Uses and Structures), followed by Districts (Open Space, Residential, Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Utility, Mobile Home, Lodging, PAD, Overlays), and Development Requirements (General Provisions, Signs, Parking, Outdoor Lighting, Design Standards, Saguaro Cactus, Adult Businesses, Tract Housing, Medical Marijuana, Wireless Communication Towers and Atenna).This agenda item is being presented to inform the Commission regarding the work that is being done to update the zoning ordinance, begin discussion of the changes, and seek comment and feedback on the proposed new format.  The existing and proposed Open Space chapter of the Zoning Ordinance is attached to provide an example of the revised chapter format.  No action will be taken at this time.  In the coming months, staff will bring the revised chapters to the Commission for review and discussion.

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:of Appointing a Chairperson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Members of each board and commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its own members. Each chair and vice chair shall serve for one year and until such time as a successor is elected. The chair shall preside at all meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties and prerogatives of the head of any similar organization. The vice chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the chair’s absence or disability. Vacancies created by any cause shall be filled for the unexpired term by a new election.

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:of Appointing a Vice Chairperson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Members of each board and commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its own members. Each chair and vice chair shall serve for one year and until such time as a successor is elected. The chair shall preside at all meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties and prerogatives of the head of any similar organization. The vice chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the chair’s absence or disability. Vacancies created by any cause shall be filled for the unexpired term by a new election.

Commission Discussion/Request for Research to Staff

Summary of Commission Requests from Development Services Director

Report from Development Services Director

Adjournment