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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 numberFS23-1041
TypeOrdinance / Text Amendment
LocationSurprise, Arizona (citywide - text amendment)
CountyMaricopa County
Hearing2026-08-06
Hearing bodyPlanning and Zoning Commission
Staff recommendationapprove with conditions
Statusnew

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