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FS24-0765 — Mesquite Mountain Ranch V residential development with up to 975 dwelling units in Surprise, AZ

This 120-acre rezone from Rural Residential to R-1 and C-2 zoning will enable the Mesquite Mountain Ranch V residential development with up to 975 dwelling units. Public concerns centered on increased density, traffic, infrastructure strain, and impacts to existing rural residential properties, particularly regarding road access and Deer Valley Road alignment. The Commission approved the rezone subject to conditions limiting dwelling units and addressing infrastructure and development agreement terms.

Case number	FS24-0765
Type	Rezoning
Location	Northeast corner of Deer Valley Road and 227th Avenue, Surprise, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Acreage	120.0
Current zoning	RR (Rural Residential)
Requested zoning	R-1 (Residential Low Density) and C-2 (Community Commercial)
Proposed use	Mesquite Mountain Ranch V residential development with up to 975 dwelling units
Petitioner	Jeff Blilie / Gilbert Blilie (representative for applicant)
Owner	Mesquite Mountain Ranch
Hearing	2026-02-19
Hearing body	Planning and Zoning Commission
Staff recommendation	approve with conditions
Status	continued

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First seen — 2026-07-26: First seen on an agenda (backfilled from our archive) · Planning and Zoning Commission

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