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Zoning changes recommended with drive-through safeguards

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Commission Recommends Conditional Dispensary Rules

The commission unanimously recommended that Council approve zoning changes making cannabis dispensaries a conditional use in all commercial districts. The board also approved generator and driveway variances and site plans for two new homes, with conditions including screening, noise compliance, setback revisions, and funding for four replacement trees.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Art Studio Approved With Parking Variance

The board unanimously approved a conditional use permit and parking variance for Neighbor’s Art Shop & Studio at 3431 Lee Road, allowing art classes for up to 12 students plus instructors. City Council confirmation is required.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Residential lot merger and garage variance approved

The City Planning Commission unanimously approved combining a vacant lot with the adjacent home parcel at 19406 Scottsdale Boulevard, conditioned on submitting and recording a final plat. The Board of Zoning Appeals also unanimously approved a variance allowing a garage renovation at 2688 Cranlyn Road to leave one enclosed parking space instead of the two required by code.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Garage Setback Variance Approved

The board unanimously approved a variance allowing a new attached two-car garage to extend 7 feet 3 inches from the rear property line, instead of the required 25 feet. Approval requires retaining the existing wood fence and planting evergreen trees behind the garage with staff approval.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Zoning changes recommended with drive-through safeguards

The commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve zoning text and map changes creating new CM-2 and CM-3 mixed-use districts along Lee Road, with a condition that drive-through facilities be appropriate for adjacent development and the surrounding neighborhood.

2 min readMunicipal coverage