City Projects

Under construction!

The new Civic Center will convert an empty parcel next to the Civic Center Library into a 4+ acre passive park. Designed as an extension of the library, amenities will include:

• Seat walls designed to mimic bookends for shaded reading
• Small, shaded playground
• Ramada and grill
• Open turf area

In November, the city will begin work on a new signalized intersection at El Mirage Road and Lower Buckeye. Follow the link in the title to learn more about this exciting project to enhance traffic safety and efficiency.

Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - amend the following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance: Application PL-24-0227

Purpose: The City-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the Zoning Ordinance to reflect changes in state law related to the approval process of residential rezoning applications, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Zoning Ordinance.

Chapter 28 Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Summary: The following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance contain the proposed changes:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Sections 28-10 Zoning ordinance map amendments (rezoning)

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 request(s):

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONTACT

FINAL ACTION:

City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2033-1124, amending the Avondale Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 28, Article 1 (Administration and Procedures), to establish residential rezone review and approval timeframes, and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - amend the following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance: Application PL-24-0225

Purpose: The City-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the Zoning Ordinance to reflect changes in state law related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Zoning Ordinance.

Chapter 28 Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Summary: The following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance contain the proposed changes:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Sections 28-15 Definitions
• Article 2 Residential District: Sections 28-32 Land Use Matrices, 28-33 Uses permitted with conditions
• Article 7 Supplementary Regulations, Sections 28-133 Detached accessory buildings
• Article 8 Parking: Section 28-164 Required parking

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 request(s):

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONTACT

FINAL ACTION:

City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2032-1124, amending the Avondale Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 28, Article 1 (Administration and Procedures); Article 2 (Residential Districts); Article 7 (Supplementary Regulations); and Article 8 (Parking), related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

The City is currently engaged in FOUR projects along Avondale Boulevard between I-10 and Broadway. Follow the links below to learn more:

1. Waterline Transmission Project (I-10 to Van Buren)

2. ADA Ramp Upgrades (I-10 to Broadway)

3. Fiber Optics (Civic Center Drive to El Mirage Road)

4. Avondale Boulevard Resurfacing Treatment (I-10 to Broadway)

Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Revise various sections of Chapter 28 - Application PL-24-0174

Purpose: The City-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the Zoning Ordinance to reflect changes in state law related to backyard fowl, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Zoning Ordinance.

Chapter 28 Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Summary: The following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance contain the proposed changes:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Section 28-15 Definitions.
• Article 2 Residential District: Section 28-33 Uses permitted with conditions
• Article 7 Supplementary Regulations, Sections 28-133 – Detached accessory buildings

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 request(s):

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONTACT

FINAL ACTION:

City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2027-0924, approving text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to modify definitions and standards in the Zoning Ordinance to reflect recent changes in State law related to backyard fowl, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability.

UPDATE: This project is substantially complete!

The city is installing a new water transmission line in Avondale Boulevard from I-10 to Van Buren, where it will intercept with an existing line. Just south west of the intersection of Avondale Boulevard and I-10, Salt River Project (SRP) is installing a new well that will be shared with the city. There are two phases to the project:

1. Construct a 12-inch water line on Van Buren street from Avondale Blvd west approx. 600 feet. The new line is to be located on the south side of Van Buren Street (eastbound traffic). Traffic will be restricted to one lane east-bound during construction. Left turns to northbound Avondale Blvd will still be allowed. The contractor anticipates opening Van Buren Street to full traffic movements by 7/15/24.

2. Construct a 12-inch water line on Avondale Blvd from Van Buren Street to I-10 off ramp. The new line is to be located on the west side of Avondale Blvd (southbound traffic). Southbound Avondale Blvd traffic will be restricted to one lane southbound during construction hours, which is 5am to 3pm Monday thru Friday. Outside of construction hours (after 3pm each day and all day on the weekends) traffic control will be pulled back to allow 2 lanes of southbound traffic on Avondale Blvd. Northbound traffic on Avondale Blvd will not be impacted.

Dennis DeConcini Park, in Old Town Avondale and next to the Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy - Boys and Girls Club is currently undergoing renovations! The project is partially funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The City of Avondale Public Works Department is beginning construction on a manhole rehabilitation project from October 10, 2023, through Spring 2024 in partnership with contractor JPCI Services.

The project will involve excavation, removal of old manholes, installation of new ones, and street restoration citywide. Construction activities will occur primarily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, with occasional night or weekend work. Sewer and water services will remain uninterrupted throughout the project and efforts will be made to minimize noise and dust disturbances during construction.

As the City's sewer infrastructure ages, rehabilitation and maintenance become more important to assure system integrity. Repairs may also be required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The repairs for these 6-inch and 8-inch small diameter sewer lines will be completed using the methods of Cured-in-Place pipe (CIPP) lining, which limits the amount of open trenching required. This project will provide reliable infrastructure and sewer service to the residents of Avondale for years to come.