Cave Creek, AZ — rezoning & P&Z cases
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A-26-02 — other
This case involves amendments to the Zoning Ordinance affecting bulk regulations and landscape requirements across multiple commercial zones (Commercial Buffer, Town Core Commercial, and General Commercial). Developers with projects in Cave Creek's commercial districts should review the proposed changes to bulk standards and landscape requirements that may affect project feasibility and costs.
18-147 — Open Space Conservation
The Desert Foothills Land Trust's 272-acre PA Seitts Preserve is being rezoned from DR-190 (Desert Rural Residential) to Open Space Conservation to align zoning with the property's intended conservation use. This is part of a town initiative to correct misaligned zoning designations on DFLT properties within Cave Creek's municipal limits. Developers should monitor whether approval affects land availability and conservation easements in the area.
07-055B — rezoning
This case involves rezoning town-owned parcels near Cahava Springs from R-35 (residential) to Parks and Recreation. The parcels are currently designated as Open Space under the 2024 Town Core Plan. This rezoning will convert residential-zoned land to public park use.
01-039 — Desert Awareness Park
This case involves rezoning the Rosenus property near N 48th St and Cahava Ranch Rd from DR-190 (Desert Rural) to Open Space Conservation to accommodate the Desert Awareness Park. A minor General Plan Amendment is also required to change the land use designation from Desert Rural - 1 to Open Space. Developers should note this represents a conversion from developable rural zoning to conservation use.
AS-25-01 — other
This case involves amendments to the Town of Cave Creek Subdivision Ordinance (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8) in response to HB 2447 and administrative updates. The amendments were approved by the Planning Commission and affect subdivision procedures and standards. Developers should review the amended chapters to understand any changes to lot splits, lot line adjustments, financial assurance agreements, and related subdivision processes.
A-25-03 — other
This case involves comprehensive amendments to Cave Creek's Zoning Ordinance across multiple chapters (Residential Zones, Commercial Zones, Site Plans, Officers/Boards/Commissions, and Zoning Procedures) to implement HB 2447 requirements and complete administrative updates. The amendments modify site plan review procedures and application processes but staff explicitly recommended against approving self-certification options. Developers should review the specific changes in exhibits B1-B5 to understand how revised procedures and regulatory frameworks may affect project timelines and approval processes.
SPR-24-01 — Retail and restaurant commercial center (grocery store, convenience restaurants, dental practice)
This is a site plan review for a retail and restaurant commercial center that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved unanimously. The project includes a grocery store, convenience restaurants, and a dental practice, with required compliance to the Carefree Highway Specific Area Plan and western design theme standards. All 20 staff conditions of approval were accepted by the applicant, making this a low-risk approval for developers seeking precedent on commercial design compliance in this area.
47-089C — rezoning
Two parcels totaling approximately 2 acres at the northwest corner of Carefree Highway and 51st Street are being rezoned from Desert Rural Residential to Commercial Buffer Zone, consistent with the Carefree Highway Specific Area Plan. The proposal maintains approximately 90 feet of setbacks from homes developed to the north, and a concurrent site plan review application was submitted for the development.
Z-24-01 — rezoning
Two parcels totaling approximately 2 acres at the northwest corner of Carefree Highway and 51st Street are proposed to be rezoned from Desert Rural Residential (DR-89) to Commercial Buffer (CB) zoning. The parcels are located within the Carefree Highway Specific Area Plan. This rezoning could enable commercial development on property currently zoned for low-density residential use.
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