Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Surprise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning
Commercial Rezone at 163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road
A 3.11-acre parcel is transitioning from rural residential to community commercial to make way for a high-end Terrible's gas station, car wash, and additional retail or restaurant spaces. The project aims to serve the growing Asante neighborhood and surrounding area.
Establishment of Desert Rural (DR) Zoning District
Residents are pushing back against commercial development like the proposed Circle K at 163rd and Jomax, arguing it threatens the area's rural character and worsens traffic safety.
Pure Heart Church Commercial Rezone
Pure Heart Church is seeking to rezone 10.7 acres at 163rd Avenue and Dynamite Boulevard to C-2 commercial to help fund and support their new campus facilities. While commissioners support the church's community work, some expressed concern about long-term commercial uses encroaching on surrounding rural residential areas.
City Code Amendment for Agenda Placement
The council changed city rules so that any two council members can add items to meeting agendas with just 24 hours' notice.