Rezoning and Special Permit Procedures Outline

Zoning is the principal tool by which the city of Phoenix implements the goals and future development plans expressed in the General Plan for Phoenix. Zoning regulations are intended to protect existing land uses and assure that uses are compatible with each other and with available public facilities and services. Through the rezoning process, these land use and other factors are evaluated to determine the appropriateness of a specific rezoning and development proposal.

Rezoning procedures have been established by the Zoning Ordinance to assist staff, the Zoning Hearing Officer, the Planning Commission, and the City Council to expeditiously review and determine the merits of each rezoning application. From the date of application to final City Council action on the matter, the rezoning process generally takes from three and one-half (3 ½) to six (6) months. Planning Commission and City Council recesses and continuances may lengthen the rezoning process.

• Rezoning Process Major Steps
• Rezoning Submittal Checklist