City Projects

GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT

These are the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on applications PL-25-0190 and PL-25-0188, a request to amend the Avondale General Plan 2030 to designate the Central Business District for Middle Housing and amend the following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Sections 28-15 Definitions
• NEW Article 14 Middle Housing: Sections 28-321 Purpose, 28-322 Eligibility for middle housing as a permitted use, 28-323 Development standards, and 28-324 Design standards.

The city-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the general plan and zoning ordinance to reflect changes in state law related to middle housing, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the general plan and zoning ordinance. The general plan text amendments will designate the Gateway, Village, and Park Avenue Districts within The BLVD land use as Central Business District for Middle Housing. The proposed general plan and zoning ordinance text amendments respond to House Bill 2721, passed by the Arizona Legislature, which allows a duplex, triplex, fourplex, or townhome as a permitted use on 1) a lot zoned for single-family residential use within one mile of the city’s central business district; and 2) at least twenty percent (20%) of a new development of more than ten (10) contiguous acres zoned for single-family residential use.

PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth below, in the place specified below, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following:

You are welcome to attend the meetings/public hearings to learn more about the request and/or share your opinions.

Public Hearing Meetings:

• Planning Commission: October 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Avondale City Hall - Council Chambers 11465 W. Civic Center Dr. Avondale, AZ 85323

The City of Avondale and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are partnering on a restoration project at the Base & Meridian Wildlife Area to improve public access and safety at the popular outdoor recreation and event site.

The project, which begins Oct. 1, 2025, and is scheduled for completion by Dec. 31, 2025, will address damage caused by years of intense flooding. The area, bisected by the original low-water crossing of the Gila River at 115th Avenue (now Avondale Boulevard), features a walking path, trail connections, fishing areas, a kayak launch, and staging for the annual Tres Rios Nature Festival. However, repeated flood events have significantly damaged paved surfaces, creating hazards for large events, recreational use, and emergency or service vehicle access.

Restoration work will include new concrete paving at the river crossing, embankment repairs, level grading at key staging areas and along the trail to the kayak launch, vegetation reduction, and installation of new signage to improve safety and wayfinding.

To ensure public safety during construction, the entire wildlife area will be closed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. This closure includes the adjacent parking lot located just south of the trail access. There will be a temporary pause in construction during NASCAR Race Week, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3; work will resume on Nov. 4. However, the closure of the work area will remain in effect for the entire duration of the project. Visitors are advised to avoid the area. The public can utilize the Tres Rios entrance (with a Tres Rios pass) to access the eastern portions of the Gila River outside the project area.

All future engagements will be moved to a new and improved platform. Please follow the link to comment on the current project: https://avondale-az.civilspace.io/en/projects/city-of-avondale-arizona-game-and-fish-partner-on-restoration-of-base-meridian-wildlife-area

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
These are the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-25-0189, a request to amend the following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Sections 28-15 Definitions
• Article 5 Special Districts; Overlays: Sections 28-91 The BLVD

The city-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the Zoning Ordinance to align with economic development initiatives and trends, reflect changes in policies and procedures, allow for clerical corrections, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Zoning Ordinance.

PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth below, in the place specified below, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following:

You are welcome to attend the meetings/public hearings to learn more about the request and/or share your opinions.

Public Hearing Meetings:

All future engagements will be moved to a new and improved platform. Please follow the link to comment on the current project:

• What Comments do you have on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - The BLVD?

• https://avondale-az.civilspace.io/en/projects/33

Western Avenue between 4th Avenue and Central Avenue is being rebuilt! Please follow the link in the title to learn more.

The City of Avondale will be constructing a new park property in Old Town Avondale called Old Town Plaza at the corner of Western Avenue and Dysart Avenue.

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Dessie Lorenz Park, located on Buckeye Road / MC85 between Central Ave and 4th Street will be undergoing multiple improvements in 2025 and 2026. These improvements will improve user experience and provide new amenities to visitors.

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Friendship Park will be undergoing multiple improvements in 2025 and 2026 to improve the user experience of the park. These upgrades will include:

• New pickleball courts
• Dog park upgrades
• Softball field upgrades
• New public art

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Located near 113th Avenue and Palm Lane, the new Donatela Park will convert an empty parcel in north Avondale into a 5+ acre park. Follow the link in the title to learn more!

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