Planning and Zoning Board - Study Session

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The Planning and Zoning Board held a study session to elect new officers and review proposed changes to Mesa's zoning ordinance and historic preservation guidelines. The board also introduced three new members and received an update on the city's housing entitlements for the year.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Planning and Zoning Board Officers Completed
  • Review of proposed text amendments to Mesa Zoning Ordinance (Chapters 23, 44, 66, 74, 87) related to historic preservation Discussed for study session
  • Review of proposed amendments to Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Discussed for study session
  • Introduction of new board members Announced
  • Balanced Housing Plan Year-to-Date Summary Presented for information only
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Election of Planning and Zoning Board Officers: a. Chair b. Vice Chair
  3. Discuss the proposed text amendments to the Mesa Zoning Ordinance and Historic Preservation Design Guidelines.
  4. 3-a Discuss the proposed text amendments to Mesa Zoning Ordinance Title 11, Chapters 23, 44, 66, 74, and 87 relating to historic preservation
    PZ Presentation
  5. 3-b Discuss the proposed amendments to the Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
    PZ Presentation
  6. Review items on the agenda for the July 22, 2026 regular Planning and Zoning Board Hearing.
  7. Planning Director's Updates. (The items in the Planning Director’s Updates are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken on the updated items.)
  8. Introduction of new Boardmembers : Chase Hales, Misty Klann and Alexis Kay Wagner
  9. 5-b Balanced Housing Plan Follow-up - Year to Date Summary of Housing Entitlements.
    PZ Presentation
  10. Adjournment.
  11. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.