This ordinance modifies the City of Phoenix Zoning Code to comply with changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes through Senate Bill 1162. The amendments establish a government-owned property exemption for written protest petitions related to zoning and impose mandated review timeframes for rezoning applications. Key components include administrative completeness reviews within 30 days, substantive reviews within 180 days, and specific stipulations for extensions and exemptions for historic districts and planned unit developments (PUDs).
The ordinance brings Phoenix zoning procedures into compliance with state law, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and consistency in rezoning processes while maintaining flexibility for government-owned properties and preserving the ability to meet local needs.