Zone Change

At a Glance

• Pre-application meeting with Planning staff is required.
• Public hearing required before the Planning & Zoning Commission.
• Final approval by City Council through adoption of an ordinance.
• Zone Change fee: $1,575 plus $10 per acre, plus a 5% technology recovery fee.
• Proposition 207 Waiver required prior to second reading and final approval.

What Is a Zone Change (Rezoning)?

A Zone Change, also known as rezoning, is a request to change a property's zoning classification. Zone changes amend the City’s Zoning Map and are reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission, with final action taken by the City Council.

Step-by-Step Zone Change Process (Summary)

1. Schedule a required pre-application meeting with a City planner to review requirements, procedures, and timelines.
2. Prepare a project narrative describing the applicant, the proposed zoning change, and any related development plans.
3. Complete required public pre-notification prior to submittal, including pre-scoping letters and, if required, a neighborhood meeting. More information about the Citizen Review Process
4. Submit a complete Zone Change application package and pay applicable fees.
5. City staff reviews the application for completeness and schedules the request for public hearing and Commission/Council consideration.
6. Public notice is provided, including newspaper publication, mailed notices to surrounding property owners, and on-site sign posting by the applicant.
7. The Planning & Zoning Commission conducts a public hearing and forwards a recommendation to City Council.
8. City Council considers the rezoning request and acts by ordinance, typically with two readings. The applicant must sign a Proposition 207 Waiver prior to the second reading and final approval.

Pre-Application Meeting: What to Bring

• Project narrative, including applicant information and description of the proposed zoning change.
• Conceptual plans or maps that help illustrate the request and the surrounding context.

Public Notice Requirements (Summary) Chapter 17.66

• Pre-scoping letter / neighborhood meeting: Prior to submitting the application, the applicant must notify property owners within at least 300 feet of the site. A neighborhood meeting may be required depending on potential impacts.
• Newspaper notice: Prepared and published by City staff.
• On-site sign posting: Applicant posts a public hearing sign at least 15 calendar days before the hearing. Posting instructions are provided by staff approximately 21 days prior to the hearing. The sign must be removed no later than 10 days after the final applicable hearing. An optional sign removal service is available for a fee.
• Mailed notice to surrounding owners: Prepared and mailed by City staff.

Zone Change Application Submittal Checklist

• Completed Zone Change application form (owner authorization required if filed by an agent).
• Project narrative.
• Documentation of required public pre-notification (per staff guidance).
• Supporting maps or plans required by the application.

Fees

• Zone Change application: $1,575 plus $10 per acre
• Technology Recovery Fee: 5% of applicable review fees

Typical Review Timeframes (Maximum Business Days)

• Completeness review (initial): 5 business days
• Initial substantive review: 30 business days
• Completeness review (resubmittal): 5 business days
• Resubmittal substantive review: 30 business days
• Overall review timeframe: 70 business days

Proposition 207 Waiver

The City of Casa Grande requires all Zone Change applicants to sign a Proposition 207 Waiver prior to the second reading and final approval of the rezoning ordinance.