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Rezoning for Retention Basin Development at 51st Avenue and Broadway Road

  • When: 2025/01/15
  • Address: Approximately 1,440 feet west of the southwest corner of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ
  • City: Phoenix
  • State: AZ
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Special Use Permit
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Opportunity Zones
  • Size: 3.66 acres

The City of Phoenix approved a rezoning request for 3.66 acres of land located approximately 1,440 feet west of the southwest corner of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road. The rezoning application transitions the property from County RU-43 (Pending S-1) to A-1 (Light Industrial District). The site will be used as a retention basin to support adjacent industrial developments, including A-1 and CP/GCP uses. The rezoning facilitates better water management and supports the efficient operation of the surrounding industrial area. The rezoning was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 5, 2024.

Why it Matters

This rezoning enables the development of critical infrastructure for water management, which is essential to supporting industrial operations in the area. It also helps optimize the land use to accommodate the needs of adjacent industrial developments.

Source

Applicant - Fisher Sand and Gravel Co


Ownership - Fisher Sand and Gravel Co


City Representative - Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh P.L.C.


Allowed Uses: Retention basin to serve adjacent A-1 and CP/GCP industrial uses.

Previous Zoning: County RU-43 (Pending S-1)