Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in zoning with high priority
Greenfield Multifamily Development Rezoning
A developer wants to build a 30-unit three-story townhome complex on a vacant 1.9-acre lot near Greenfield Road. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, citing concerns over three-story building heights, loss of privacy, increased traffic, and incompatibility with the surrounding single-family neighborhoods.
Hawes Crossing Village 7 Master Land Use and Rezone
A large 153-acre state land parcel at Hawes and Elliot roads is set for future residential small-lot housing, commercial, and mixed-use development. The changes update the general plan placetypes and rezone the property to accommodate suburban growth in District 6.
Hawes Crossing Village 7 General Plan Amendment
A developer wants to re-designate 103 acres at Hawes and Elliot roads from commercial and employment uses to residential housing. The change would reshape future neighborhood growth in southeast Mesa.
Comprehensive City Code Updates for Electric Vehicles and Land Use
The council approved a new rule allowing e-bikes and scooters in city parks and shared-use paths under certain limits. Residents and council members noted that while this is a helpful first step, better signage and stricter enforcement are urgently needed to curb reckless riding by minors.
Major General Plan Amendments and Rezoning in District 6 (Haven at Hawes and Haven at Destination)
The City Council approved two major housing developments totaling 385 new single-family lots in District 6. These projects involve annexations, General Plan amendments, and rezonings to transform agricultural and industrial land into new residential neighborhoods.
Ascension Subdivision Density and Design
Tri Pointe Homes is proposing a 47-lot single-family neighborhood at Brown Road and 32nd Street. The board agreed to let the project proceed at 1.27 dwelling units per acre instead of forcing a density reduction, while requiring single-story homes on the northern edge to protect neighbor privacy.
The Lincoln Residential Development
A proposal to rezone approximately 9.1 acres from employment park to multiple residence district to allow a 102-lot attached single-residence development with a commercial space.