Grocery store development agreement
Summary
The city has been trying for years to land a full-size grocery store, and the chain in talks wants 40-45,000 square feet — more than the CORE district's current 30,000-square-foot cap allows. The recommended ordinance change would clear that hurdle for a site at 91st Avenue and Van Buren.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city budget impact identified, but a new grocery store could bring jobs and keep grocery spending in Tolleson.
Residents who currently drive out of town for full grocery shopping, plus the downtown area around 91st and Van Buren.
None identified, though Council Member Gámez flagged potential traffic impacts on already congested corridors like 91st Avenue.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning and Zoning Commission - Aug 25, 2026
The city has been trying for years to land a full-size grocery store, and the chain in talks wants 40-45,000 square feet — more than the CORE district's current 30,000-square-foot cap allows. The recommended ordinance change would clear that hurdle for a site at 91st Avenue and Van Buren.
City Council Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
Tolleson is largely a food desert, and the council adopted two zoning changes to attract a full-size grocery store — including one already in negotiations for 40,000-45,000 square feet downtown. Residents could soon be able to walk to buy fresh groceries.
City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
CFO Artz said finance staff are running the numbers with the developer on a drafted grocery store development agreement — a project residents have been waiting on.
Related development
Ordinance No. 632 N.S. — CORE District regional grocery stores
Opens the door for a 40-45,000-square-foot grocery store at 91st and Van Buren, likely with ancillary shops alongside.
Ordinance No. 631 N.S. — C-1 Zoning District text amendment
Future gas stations and convenience stores in C-1 zones would need commission and council approval instead of being automatic.
Ordinance No. 631 N.S. – C-1 Zoning District use permit amendments
Gives the council power to block unwanted gas stations or convenience stores on Tolleson's scarce remaining land — and Council Member Gámez flagged 91st Avenue traffic as a factor to watch.
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