Queen Creek, AZ — rezoning & P&Z cases
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P25-0155 — text_amendment
This text amendment modifies Queen Creek's zoning ordinance to define murals and exempt them from the Town's sign regulations. The change will allow murals to be displayed on properties without complying with standard sign code requirements, potentially expanding opportunities for artistic expression on commercial and residential developments.
P25-0156 — text_amendment
This case proposes amendments to Section 5.6 of the zoning ordinance to clarify parking and loading standards for outdoor dining at restaurants in the Downtown Core district. The changes specifically address parking requirements for outdoor dining areas, which may affect operational flexibility and land use economics for restaurant operators and developers in the DC zone. Any developer considering restaurant projects or outdoor dining expansions in the Downtown Core should monitor this clarification.
P24-0091 — fuel service station and convenience store
This case involves a rezone request for a fuel service station and convenience store at the northwest corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse roads in Queen Creek. The petitioner is seeking rezone approval along with conditional use permit and site plan approval for this commercial development. Developers should monitor this case if interested in fuel service or convenience store opportunities in the Queen Creek area or if this location affects their own projects.
P24-0092 — fuel service station and convenience store
This case involves a rezoning and conditional use permit request for a fuel service station and convenience store at the northwest corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse roads. The project will require approval of zoning changes and site plan review as part of the Queen Creek Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in commercial development or convenience retail/fuel operations in Queen Creek.
P25-0168 — Drive-thru restaurant (Taco Bell)
This case involves a conditional use permit and site plan review for a Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant on approximately 1.15 acres at Ellsworth Road and Empire Boulevard. The request requires both a conditional use permit and site plan approval from the City of Queen Creek. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in commercial restaurant development or properties in this Queen Creek corridor.
P26-0001 — wireless communication facility with 65-foot tall tower supporting up to two wireless carriers
This case involves approval of a site plan and conditional use permit for a wireless communication tower facility in Queen Creek. The 65-foot tall tower would serve up to two wireless carriers with associated equipment. Developers should assess whether this infrastructure project affects their property or local market conditions.
P25-0137 — 65-foot tall wireless communication tower providing up to two wireless carriers and associated equipment
This case involves approval of a site plan and conditional use permit for a 65-foot wireless communication tower at Fort AZ. The proposal would allow up to two wireless carriers to operate from the facility. Developers should assess whether this tower location and height may affect their nearby projects or wireless infrastructure plans.
P25-0169 — Drive-thru restaurant (Taco Bell)
This case involves a conditional use permit and site plan approval for a Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant on approximately 1.15 acres at the southwest corner of Ellsworth Road and Empire Boulevard. The case will be heard by Queen Creek Planning & Zoning on May 13, 2026, and will determine whether this commercial food service use can proceed at this location.
P24-0093 — Fuel station and convenience store
This case involves a rezoning request for a 2-acre site at Cloud and Rittenhouse Roads for development of a fuel station and convenience store, along with a conditional use permit and site plan review. The hearing was scheduled for the May 13, 2026 planning meeting but has been continued to a later date. Developers in the Queen Creek area should monitor the continuance status for potential competitive or market impacts.
P25-0080 — fuel service station and convenience store
This case seeks approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a fuel service station and convenience store at the Avalon Meridian commercial center. The location at the northwest corner of Ocotillo and Meridian roads indicates a significant commercial development that will require compliance with local zoning standards and design guidelines for the area.
P25-0081 — Fuel service station and convenience store
This case involves a conditional use permit and site plan approval for a fuel service station and convenience store in the Avalon Meridian commercial center. The project is located at the northwest corner of Ocotillo and Meridian roads in Queen Creek. Developers with commercial or retail interests in this area should monitor this case for potential market impacts or operational considerations.
P26-0020 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
The Town of Queen Creek is proposing to remove approximately 489 acres from the Planning Area Boundary in the Combs Rd and Gantzel Rd area. This Town-initiated General Plan amendment could affect the planning status and regulatory treatment of properties currently within the Planning Area. Developers with interests in this area should monitor this amendment as it may impact future development feasibility and entitlements.
P26-0019 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This Town-initiated amendment proposes removing approximately 878 acres from the Queen Creek Planning Area Boundary. Developers should monitor whether land they are considering in this area would fall outside Queen Creek's planning jurisdiction following this change.
P25-0153 — text_amendment
This text amendment modifies Queen Creek's zoning ordinance regarding animal regulations, including changes to animal unit counts, stable and corral standards, public nuisance definitions, and educational allowances. Developers working with properties involving agricultural uses, animal operations, or mixed-use projects with animal components should monitor this case as it will affect future development standards and compliance requirements.
P26-0003 — other
This is a zoning ordinance text amendment modifying setback requirements in the R1-43 and R1-35 residential zoning districts. Developers planning residential projects in Queen Creek should review these setback changes to understand impacts on site planning, building placement, and project feasibility in these districts.
P25-0152 — other
This is a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that would prohibit outdoor storage of heavy commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment in residential zones. Developers with commercial or industrial operations should monitor this case as it may restrict outdoor storage activities in residential areas.
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