Tempe, AZ — rezoning & P&Z cases
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PL260008 — Vocational school (Assisted Living Training School)
This case involves rezoning approximately 0.34 acres from R/O (Residential/Office) to CSS (Commercial/Service) to enable an assisted living training vocational school at 1843 East Southern Avenue. The applicant will also need a use permit to operate the vocational school within the CSS district.
PL260170 — Drive-through restaurant
Dutch Bros Coffee is seeking a use permit to operate a drive-through restaurant on Southern Avenue in a CSS-zoned area. Approval would allow this use in the district; denial would prohibit the drive-through operation at this location.
PL260196 — fitness center
Redline Athletics is seeking a Use Permit to operate a fitness center at 1231 West Warner Road, Suite 101 in the GID zoning district. This case may impact developers with similar commercial uses in the GID district by establishing permit requirements and conditions for fitness facilities.
PL260038 — live entertainment
Shree Ram LLC seeks a Use Permit to operate live entertainment at Mills Modern Social on East Broadway Road in the CSS zoning district. This is a specific use permit request that will determine whether live entertainment is permitted at this location under CSS zoning requirements.
PL260187 — vocational school
Lincoln Technical Institute is seeking a Use Permit to operate a vocational school in the GID (General Industrial District) zoning district. This permit is required because vocational schools are not permitted uses in the GID district and require specific approval. The case affects the property at 1665 West Alameda Drive and may be of interest to developers considering similar educational or institutional uses in industrial zones.
PL260168 — variance
This is a variance request to reduce the side yard setback requirement in the R1-15 district from 15 feet to 12 feet for a single-family residence (Radford Residence). The request affects only this specific property and its immediate context.
PL260137 — attached residential building addition
This case seeks a Use Permit Standard variance to reduce the street side yard setback from 10 feet to 8 feet in the R1-6 zoning district for an attached residential building addition. Approval would allow the applicant to proceed with the Grindey Residence expansion at 744 East Vista Del Cerro Drive with a reduced setback requirement.
PL260133 — private school
Leadership Society of Arizona seeks a Use Permit to operate a private school at 3010 South Priest Drive in the CSS zoning district. This case will determine whether the proposed educational use is compatible with the district's current zoning restrictions and conditions.
PL260054 — massage establishment
Maya Spa LLC is requesting a Use Permit to operate a massage establishment in the CSS zoning district at 218 West Southern Avenue. This case will be heard at the June 23, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting.
PL250435 — Live entertainment within existing restaurant
Twin Locos is seeking a use permit to add live entertainment to an existing restaurant in the CSS zoning district. This permit allows a restaurant to expand its operations to include live music/entertainment while remaining in its current zoning. Developers with existing restaurant properties or entertainment venue interests in CSS districts should monitor this case for approval standards.
PL260032 — Multi-family use with 142 units including commercial
Camber and True, LLC seeks to establish a Planned Area Development Overlay for the existing MU-4 zoned property at 1635 North Scottsdale Road to enable conversion of a hotel to a 142-unit multi-family development with ground-floor commercial space. This reuse project will transform an existing hospitality asset into residential units while maintaining the mixed-use character of the MU-4 district.
PL260139 — other
The City of Tempe is requesting amendments to the Zoning and Development Code to reduce parking requirements in the Transportation Overlay District. This text amendment affects parking standards for developments within the TOD overlay zone citywide.
PL260136 — bar/tavern
Architectural Collaborative Team, LLC is requesting a Use Permit to operate a bar/tavern at 764 West Broadway Road in the CSS zoning district. This case will be heard at the Planning & Zoning meeting on May 12, 2026.
PL260123 — aquamation (water cremation)
AquaCrossings is seeking a Use Permit to operate a water cremation (aquamation) facility in the GID zoning district at 1818 West 4th Street. This case will determine whether aquamation services are permitted in Tempe's GID district and could establish precedent for similar alternative cremation businesses.
PL260052 — massage establishment
Malee Spa is seeking a Use Permit to operate a massage establishment in the CSS zoning district at 1646 North Scottsdale Road. This case is relevant to developers considering commercial service uses in CSS-zoned properties, as it establishes the permitting requirements and any conditions imposed for massage establishments in that district.
PL250322 — second story addition to existing single-family residence
This case involves a request for a Use Permit to allow a second story addition to an existing single-family residence in the R1-6 zoning district. The applicant is Studio Draft LLC for the Nevarez Remodel project. Developers should monitor this case if they have similar residential development or vertical expansion plans in single-family zones.
PL250423 — fitness center
FGFC Fitness Studio is seeking a use permit to operate a fitness center at 2209 West 1st Street, Suite 107 in the GID zoning district. This approval would allow the fitness center use in a district where it may not be otherwise permitted by right. Developers should monitor this case if they have fitness or wellness projects in GID-zoned areas in Tempe.
PL250324 — Parking spaces within front yard setback for carport to ADU conversion
This project seeks a use permit to allow two parking spaces to be placed in the front yard setback of an R1-6 zoned property undergoing carport-to-ADU conversion. The variance from standard setback requirements is a regulatory hurdle that may affect the feasibility and timeline of this residential conversion project.
PL240262 — Detached accessory building
Jorge Sosa is requesting a variance to reduce the required side yard setback for a detached accessory building from 8 feet to 7 feet on a residential lot in the R1-6 zoning district. This is a minor setback reduction that would allow the accessory structure to be positioned one foot closer to the property line.
PL250166 — event center within an existing office building
This rezoning request seeks to change 1.51 acres from R/O (Residential/Office) to CSS (Commercial Service/Specialty) zoning at 3910 South Rural Road. The applicant proposes to operate an event center within an existing office building on the site. Developers should evaluate whether this CSS zoning change aligns with their regional commercial or mixed-use development strategies.
PL250315 — other
The City of Tempe is proposing amendments to its Zoning and Development Code to clarify allowances for photovoltaic systems and add new photovoltaic standards and definitions. This is a code-level change affecting citywide development standards for solar installations.
PL250319 — fitness center
BALLIN ELITE seeks a Use Permit to operate a fitness center at 9365 South McKemy Drive Street, Suite 102 in the GID zoning district. This specific use permit request will determine whether fitness center uses are permitted in this location under current zoning.
PL250299 — variance
Applicant is requesting a Use Permit Standard to reduce north and south side yard setbacks from 10 feet to 8 feet for a lot split project at 1305 North Frances Street in the R-2 zoning district. This would allow reduced setbacks on the subdivided property, potentially enabling denser development or better lot utilization for multi-family residential projects in the area.
PL250280 — Entertainment business (racing simulation)
Racing Rituals is requesting a use permit to operate an entertainment business (racing simulation) in the CSS zoning district. The proposal would introduce a new entertainment use to an existing commercial space in central Tempe.
PL250271 — massage establishment
Angelic Touch Spa seeks a use permit to operate a massage establishment in the PCC-1 zoning district at 715 West Baseline Road, Suite 4. The use permit approval will determine whether massage services are permitted in this commercial zone.
PL250261 — massage establishment
The ONE SPA seeks a use permit to operate a massage establishment in the CSS zoning district at 524 West Broadway Road, Suite 102. This case is relevant to developers interested in commercial service uses or similar establishments in CSS-zoned properties in Tempe.
PL250193 — bar
University Sports Grill is requesting a Use Permit to operate a bar at 740 South Mill Avenue in the CC (Commercial) zoning district. This case is relevant if you have interests in Mill Avenue commercial development or liquor-service venues in Tempe's downtown core.
PL250228 — Convenience store with vehicle service station (fuel sales)
This case seeks a Use Permit to operate a convenience store with fuel sales at a GID-zoned property on West Southern Avenue. The project involves retail and vehicle service station uses that require discretionary approval in the GID district. Developers should monitor this case if interested in similar mixed retail/fuel operations in GID zones.
PL250149 — vehicle based service (dispatch)
A use permit is being requested to operate a vehicle dispatch service on 0.75 acres in the PCC-1 zoning district at 2105 South Terrace Road. This case is relevant if you own or develop properties in Tempe's commercial zones or have interest in similar dispatch/logistics uses. The approval standards and conditions for this permit could establish precedent for similar vehicle service operations in the area.
PL250274 — other
The City of Tempe is amending its zoning code to streamline decision-making authority for development plan review and subdivision plats, shifting certain applications to administrative review without public hearings as required by Arizona state law. This change affects how developers will interface with the city's approval process for these application types.
PL250225 — other
The City of Tempe is proposing a code text amendment to establish a new Middle Housing Overlay District within its zoning code, complying with Arizona Revised Statute 9-462.13. This regulatory change may affect zoning flexibility and permitted uses across the city for residential development projects.
PL250205 — Mixed use
14-acre rezoning from CSS to MU-4 zoning for Danelle Plaza Mixed Use development at 3400 South Mill Avenue. This mixed-use project represents a significant zoning change that could affect land use patterns and development potential in the area.
PL250242 — Outdoor Cooking (Smoker)
Wild Barbecue is requesting a Use Permit to operate an outdoor smoker at 601 West University Drive in the CSS zoning district. This permit is required because outdoor cooking equipment may not be permitted outright in the current zoning and requires specific approval.
PL250201 — specific_use_permit
The applicant seeks a Use Permit Standard to reduce the front yard open structure setback from 15 feet to 12 feet in the R1-6 zoning district. This variance in setback requirements applies specifically to the Brand Residence property and may affect neighboring properties and streetscape characteristics in the residential area.
PL240446 — Tinker Garage Addition
This case seeks setback reductions in the R1-15 zoning district for a Tinker Garage addition, reducing street side yard setback from 20 to 16 feet and rear setback from 30 to 24 feet. The applicant is Fine Line Designs. This matter may be relevant to developers working on residential projects in R1-15 districts seeking similar setback relief.
PL250239 — Permanent outdoor entertainment uses (extended hours)
This case involves a request to modify an existing condition of approval for ELECTRIC PICKLE to extend hours for permanent outdoor entertainment uses in the RCC zoning district. If approved, this would allow later entertainment operations at the subject property. Developers with similar outdoor entertainment venues or concerns about entertainment hour restrictions in RCC districts should monitor this case.
PL250083 — Residential development - single-family residential townhouse development with six (6) three-story buildings containing 20 dwelling units
This is a specific use permit request for a 20-unit residential townhouse development on 0.89 acres in the CSS/TOD Overlay district. The project would bring residential use to a commercial zoning district through a permitted use allowance. Developers should monitor approval conditions and any design requirements for this type of mixed-density residential conversion.
Code Text Amendments — other
The City of Tempe is proposing amendments to its Zoning and Development Code to add new permitted land uses including agritainment, data centers, and extreme water users, while clarifying regulations for smoking establishments and tobacco retail. These code changes may affect where certain uses can be developed and what development standards apply across the city.
PL240473 — Seven-story mixed-use development with 105 dwelling units
This case proposes rezoning 0.88 acres from CSS and R-4 to MU-4 zoning to enable a seven-story mixed-use development with 105 dwelling units on East Spence Avenue. The project also requires a Planned Area Development Overlay to establish development standards and Development Plan Review. Developers tracking mixed-use infill opportunities in Tempe should monitor this case as it may set precedent for similar urban redevelopment projects.
PL230162 — Mixed-use development with 818 dwelling units
A 29-story mixed-use development is proposed on 1.53 acres at 108 East 7th Street to add 818 dwelling units. The project requires removal of 0.76 acres from the Historic Overlay District and modification of a Planned Area Development Overlay to adjust height, parking, and setback standards. This represents a significant urban infill project that will reshape the 7th Street corridor.
PL250040 — Tobacco retailer
A use permit is being requested to allow a tobacco retailer at 830 West Broadway Road in the CSS zoning district under case PL250040. This permit application for GO SNAP SHOP SMOKE SHOP may be of interest to developers considering retail uses in similarly zoned properties in Tempe.
PL240474 — Cemetery (columbarium)
Constellation Charities is seeking a Use Permit to operate a columbarium (cemetery) facility on a property currently zoned AG (Agricultural) at 1986 East University Drive. This case affects the allowable uses in an agricultural zone and may impact development potential or property values in the vicinity depending on the approval outcome.
PL250002 — massage establishment
Dream Garden, LLC is seeking a Use Permit to operate Lotus Massage at 6471 South Rural Road in the PCC-1 zoning district. The massage establishment use requires special approval in this zone. Developers with similar service-oriented projects in PCC-1 areas should monitor approval conditions and any precedent set by this case.
PL240442 — Second-story addition and increased height for accessory building (from 15 feet to 24 feet)
Hickory Wind Construction is seeking two use permits for an accessory dwelling unit project at 2021 South College Avenue in the R1-6 district: one to allow a second-story addition and another to increase the permitted height of an accessory building from 15 feet to 24 feet. This case matters if you are developing residential projects with ADU components or managing height restrictions on accessory structures in Tempe's R1-6 zoning.
PL240401 — Single-family residential townhouse development with 20 dwelling units
A 20-unit townhouse development on 1.96 acres in the R/O district is requesting a use permit for a 6-foot front yard wall and development plan review. The project includes seven two-story buildings at 966 East Guadalupe Road and may affect residential development feasibility in this area.
PL250042 — specific_use_permit
The applicant seeks to reduce the rear yard setback requirement from 35 feet to 28 feet on an AG-zoned property. This is a seven-foot reduction in the required setback distance. Developers in AG districts should monitor this case if they have similar setback constraints on their properties.
PL240471 — Second story addition
A use permit request allows a second story addition to the Cobb Residence in the Agricultural zoning district. This case may affect property owners in agricultural areas seeking similar expansions or modifications to existing structures. Review the conditions imposed on this permit, if approved, to understand the city's requirements for residential additions in agricultural zones.
PL240400 — variance
Applicant is requesting a Use Permit Standard to reduce the west side setback from 15 feet to 12 feet for the Trivedi Addition project. This is a 3-foot setback reduction in an R1-15 residential district that may affect project feasibility if you have similar constraints on this or nearby properties.
PL240397 — massage establishment
AYA SPA is seeking a use permit to operate a massage establishment in the CSS zoning district at 218 West Southern Avenue. This project requires approval of a specific use permit, which may be relevant to developers considering similar service-oriented uses in this zone.
PL230176 — Self-storage facility with seven-story building, mini-storage expansion, and vehicle rental facility (moving trucks, vans, trailers)
This case seeks to establish a Planned Area Development Overlay with a new seven-story self-storage building, mini-storage expansion, and vehicle rental facility at Tempe Town Lake. The project requires multiple permits (PAD Overlay, Use Permits, and Development Plan Review) on 2.87 acres in the GID zoning district. Developers should monitor this case if they have competing interests in commercial storage or vehicle rental uses in this location.
PL240436 — Entertainment use (Conquer Padel Facility)
A use permit is being sought to operate an entertainment/padel facility in the PCC-2 zoning district at 7760 South Priest Drive. This case is relevant if you are developing in the PCC-2 district or considering similar entertainment uses that require special approval.
PL240424 — Two-story single-family residence and one required parking space in front yard setback
This case involves two Use Permits for the Werner Residence project: one to allow a two-story single-family residence in the R-3 district and another to permit a required parking space in the front yard setback. Developers should monitor this if interested in R-3 district projects or front-yard parking variance practices in Tempe.
PL240399 — massage establishment
Maple Massage Spa seeks a use permit to operate a massage establishment in the CSS zoning district at 95 East Southern Avenue. This case demonstrates that massage services require special permitting in this district, which may affect similar retail or service establishments considering the same location or zoning.
PL240394 — Outdoor vehicle rentals (U-Haul truck rental)
This case seeks approval for a U-Haul truck rental operation at a Broadway Road location in the PCC-1 zoning district. The use permit request will determine whether outdoor vehicle rental is an allowable use at this site and under what conditions it may operate.
PL240255 — detached engineered shade structure
This case involves a request for a Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure on a residential property in the R1-6 zoning district. The approval or denial will establish precedent for similar shade structure requests in single-family residential areas of Tempe.
PL240287 — Industrial development consisting of two single-story buildings, approximately 117,000 square feet
This project requests rezoning from mixed-use (MU-4) to general industrial (GID) on 6 acres at 1400 West 3rd Street to accommodate a two-building industrial development of approximately 117,000 square feet. The application also requires a General Plan amendment from Mixed-Use Urban (65+ du/ac) to Industrial designation. Developers should note that this represents a significant land use change from the current mixed-use zoning, which could affect surrounding development compatibility and future redevelopment potential in the area.
PL240418 — second hand store
Sweet Repeats is seeking a use permit to operate a second-hand store in the CSS zoning district at a University Drive location. This case is relevant to developers working with retail uses in CSS districts or at the same property.
PL240350 — specific_use_permit
A residential property in the R1-6 Single-Family zoning district is requesting a Use Permit Standard to reduce the front yard setback requirement from 20 feet to 16 feet. This type of variance could affect the setback precedent for other properties in this residential district and may impact neighborhood character depending on the specific circumstances.
PL240363 — other
This is a code text amendment to the Tempe Zoning and Development Code addressing zoning map amendment procedures and deadlines, mandated by state legislation (Senate Bill 1162). The changes affect the application process and timeline for zoning map amendments city-wide.
PL230258 — Vehicle sales (Tesla)
Tesla seeks to establish a vehicle sales facility at 2077 East University Drive through a zoning map amendment from CSS to PCC-1 with a Planned Area Development Overlay and use permit. This rezoning and overlay will establish specific development standards for the Tesla dealership use at this location.
PL240283 — Tobacco Retailer
A use permit is being requested to allow Cloud Culture Smoke Shop, a tobacco retailer, to operate at 3231 South Mill Avenue in the CSS zoning district. This case will determine whether tobacco retail is permitted at this location and what conditions may apply to the operation.
PL240288 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
The City of Tempe is amending its zoning code to implement state-mandated changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations under Arizona House Bill 2720. This code amendment affects ADU standards and related provisions throughout the city, potentially creating new opportunities or constraints for residential development depending on the specific changes adopted.
PL240106 — Three-story multi-family residential development with 229 dwelling units
This rezoning request would convert 7.69 acres from PCC-1 to R-5 zoning with a Planned Area Development overlay for a new 229-unit multi-family residential project at 515 West Guadalupe Road. The development would include approximately 209,634 square feet of building area across three stories. Developers should assess whether this residential densification and zoning change aligns with market conditions and nearby commercial/office uses currently permitted under PCC-1.
PL240155 — New single-story commercial development with four buildings
A rezoning request to convert 3.75 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Commercial Center (PCC-1) zoning at the northwest corner of Rural and Warner roads. The project proposes a new single-story commercial development comprising four buildings with an overlay Planned Area Development. Developers should monitor this case if interested in commercial growth opportunities in the Warner Road corridor.
PL240035 — Eight-story mixed-use development with 279 dwelling units and 578,773 square feet of building area
This case proposes rezoning 3.88 acres from CSS and R-4 to MU-4 for a mixed-use student housing development with 279 units. The project will establish a Planned Area Development Overlay with custom development standards for an eight-story building on East Apache Boulevard.
PL230218 — Seven-story mixed-use development with 275 dwelling units and commercial uses
This case involves a General Plan Projected Density Map Amendment, zoning map amendment from CSS TOD to MU-4 TOD, and a Planned Area Development Overlay to enable a seven-story mixed-use development with 275 dwelling units and commercial uses on 2 acres. The project would significantly increase the permitted density from up to 25 du/ac to over 65 du/ac at the Apache and McClintock intersection. Developers should monitor this case if they have competing interests in the Apache Boulevard corridor or concerns about high-density mixed-use development patterns in TOD zones.
PL230139 — Single-family residential development consisting of 12 three-story units
This case requests a use permit to allow residential use in the CSS zoning district for a 12-unit three-story residential project at Rio Salado Parkway. Approval would enable residential development in this district and requires development plan review. Developers should assess CSS zoning regulations and compatibility with existing uses in the corridor.
PL230356 — Mixed-use development with 240 dwelling units
This major rezoning and development project proposes transforming a 0.9-acre parcel from multi-family residential to mixed-use high-density with a 15-story tower containing 240 units. The application includes a General Plan amendment, zoning map amendment, planned area development overlay, development plan review, and a use permit for tandem parking, making it a comprehensive entitlement package for significant urban infill development.
PL230262 — 15-story Mixed-Use development
This project seeks to rezone 1020 East Apache Boulevard from Commercial Shopping and Service to Mixed-Use High Density (MU-4) within the Transportation Overlay District to enable a 15-story mixed-use development. The applicant has also requested establishment of a Planned Area Development with custom development standards and submittal of a Development Plan Review. Projects of this scale and density represent significant mixed-use intensification in the TOD corridor.
PL230278 — Vehicle repair (oil change service)
Take 5 Oil Change is seeking a use permit to operate a vehicle repair service at 1335 West Elliot Road in a Planned Commercial Center General zone. This case may affect competitive positioning in the local automotive service market and establish precedent for similar use permits in the area.
PL240409 — surface parking lot
The applicant seeks a use permit to develop a surface parking lot on a CSS-zoned property in Tempe. This project will impact retail/commercial operations and may affect parking availability and traffic patterns in the Rio Salado Parkway corridor.
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