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80-007D — Low Density Residential (R-1), Medium Density Residential (R-2), and Open Space in Surprise, AZ
This rezoning proposes to simplify and update development standards for a 264.9-acre vacant site currently zoned PAD (Mesquite Mountain Ranch), transitioning portions to R-1 and R-2 residential districts while preserving the 5 West Wash as Open Space Conservation District (OS-1). The project aims to enhance housing diversity at 2-8 dwelling units per acre in alignment with the Suburban Character Area designation and will be served by planned fire stations and schools in the area, though currently the nearest fire station is 11 miles away.
| Case number | 80-007D |
|---|---|
| Type | Rezoning |
| Location | Mesquite Mountain Ranch V, Surprise, AZ (264.9-acre site north of Sun Valley Parkway in Northwest Surprise) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Acreage | 264.9 |
| Current zoning | PAD – Mesquite Mountain Ranch |
| Requested zoning | R-1, R-2, and OS-1 (Open Space Conservation District) |
| Proposed use | Low Density Residential (R-1), Medium Density Residential (R-2), and Open Space |
| Owner | Nelson Gary N / Equity Trust Company |
| Hearing | 2026-02-05 |
| 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)
Also on the 2026-02-05 Surprise agenda
Other Surprise rezoning cases
- 81-029C — Rezoning
- FS24-0765 — Mesquite Mountain Ranch V residential development with up to 975 dwelling units
- CR24-0756 — Rezoning
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