By Monica D Spencer | InMaricopa
In a 5-1 vote, Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission gave their stamp of approval Monday night to advance Maricopa’s general plan to city council next month.
Commissioner Bill Robertson made the dissenting vote.
Required by state law, the general plan is a blueprint created with residents and city leaders to guide the city’s growth and development over the next decade. This includes envisioning what land use, housing, recreation and transportation, without locking in specific projects or timelines.
The 223-page document has been in development for more than a year, with city staff and consultants gathering input throughout the process. The meeting marked the commission’s second and final public hearing on the plan, giving residents one last chance to make recommendations before council considers adoption.
