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Z260002 — Residential development (approximately 700 homes, referred to as Mordo Ranch or MorDo development) in Maricopa County, AZ
This rezoning case seeks to convert rural zoning (R-43, currently 1 acre minimum lots) to denser zoning to accommodate approximately 700 new homes on the Mordo Ranch property in Rio Verde Foothills. Residents oppose the project citing critical concerns including insufficient water resources (the area already experiences water shortages), inadequate road infrastructure (single main evacuation route), and compatibility with the rural character and ranch-lifestyle community. The development would also raise wildfire evacuation risks, impact natural drainage and floodplain areas, and strain existing septic systems in a region without municipal sewer service.
| Case number | Z260002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rezoning |
| Location | Rio Verde Foothills (between 156th St and 160th St, referred to as Mordo Ranch) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Current zoning | R-43 |
| Proposed use | Residential development (approximately 700 homes, referred to as Mordo Ranch or MorDo development) |
| Hearing | 2026-05-20 |
| Status | new |
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Case history
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- First seen — 2026-07-26: First seen on an agenda (backfilled from our archive)