Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Goodyear public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in zoning
Mural and public art regulations under new zoning ordinance
The city's newly adopted zoning ordinance includes rules for murals and public art, and commissioners are getting an informational briefing on them. This shapes what artists and property owners can do with murals and art installations around Goodyear.
Palm Valley Crossing 6th Amended and Restated PAD Rezone
An update to the Palm Valley Crossing PAD covering about 137.77 acres at a major Goodyear intersection. The changes could affect what gets built near Van Buren Street and Litchfield Road.
TerraSante PAD Rezone (1,019.5 acres)
Goodyear's largest proposed development in years would add thousands of homes, 142 acres of commercial space, and a hoped-for regional medical center near Rainbow Valley Road and the future Loop 303 extension. The Commission recommended approval; City Council makes the final call on November 16.
Curtis Commons HOA Turf Conversion Dispute
A representative from Curtis Commons HOA spoke out against Development Services for denying their turf removal application using unadopted zoning standards, prompting council to direct staff follow-up.
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
Goodyear is updating its zoning rules to specifically regulate battery energy storage systems and data centers, which have become increasingly common in the area. The city wants to ensure safety, manage noise and water usage, and establish proper buffer zones between industrial operations and residential neighborhoods.
Palm Valley Promenade Rezoning for Hotel Development
A developer is seeking to lift a three-story height limit on a 16.5-acre parcel near McDowell and Bullard to build a four-story hotel. The change aligns the property's height standards with surrounding commercial developments like GSQ and Centerscape.
Modernization of Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
The Goodyear Board of Adjustment updated its operating rules for the first time in 30 years to better reflect current laws and streamline property variance appeals. Because actual adjustment cases are rare—with the board last meeting in 2023—these updates ensure clear processes are in place when residents request zoning variances.
Driveway and RV Parking Code Definitions
A resident asked the city to review driveway and side RV parking definitions in the city code to resolve parking citations.
Planning & Zoning Commission Ex-Parte Communication Bylaws
The commission discussed whether to change its rules requiring members to publicly disclose any outside conversations they have with developers or residents about pending agenda items. Commissioners chose to keep the current transparency rule in place.
Celebration Plaza Commercial and Medical Rezone
The council debated and ultimately approved a rezone for 66.6 acres at Litchfield Road and Celebrate Life Way, allowing a medical office expansion in partnership with Ryan Companies and City of Hope, plus up to three drive-throughs and reduced medical parking requirements.
Harriet Morton Holmes Art Overlay District Proposal
Representative Allen Glazer spoke on behalf of property owners asking the city to research a new overlay district to protect neighborhood character and allow small-scale cultural businesses on East Santa Cruz Drive. The council directed staff to follow up and investigate the proposal.