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FS23-1041 — Ordinance / Text Amendment in Surprise, AZ
This zoning text amendment establishes separation distance requirements (100 feet) for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facilities in Surprise. Developers planning utility-scale energy storage projects or projects adjacent to such facilities should monitor the final ordinance adoption, as setback requirements may affect project viability, site design, and operational feasibility depending on property constraints and plume study provisions.
| Case number | FS23-1041 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ordinance / Text Amendment |
| Location | Surprise, Arizona (citywide - text amendment) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Hearing | 2026-08-06 |
| Hearing body | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | new |
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Case history
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- First seen — 2026-09-04: First seen on a Planning and Zoning Commission agenda · Planning and Zoning Commission
- Staff recommendation — 2026-08-06: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning and Zoning Commission
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