Phoenix

The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Supplement No. 35, establishes zoning district classifications for the City of Phoenix, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use categories. Residential districts range from suburban ranch/farm (S-1, S-2) through single-family estates (RE-43, RE-24, RE-35, R1-14 through R1-6) to multifamily residence districts (R-2 through R-5, R-4A, R-I). Commercial districts include restricted office (R-O, C-O), intermediate (C-2), general (C-3), and special commercial (B3), plus Commerce Park and parking districts (P-1, P-2). The ordinance also defines industrial districts (A-1 light, A-2), specialized zones (Resort RH, High-Rise H-R and H-R1, Mid-Rise, Urban Residential UR, Golf Course GC, and Airport Noise Impact Overlay), and planned development frameworks (Planned Area Development, Planned Community, Planned Shopping Center, Regional Shopping Center). The document reflects a March 23, 2011 amendment consolidating the Planning Department with the Development Services Department, effective April 22, 2011.

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The City Recorder of Phoenix serves as clerk to the City Council, public records manager, and Elections Official, with responsibilities including attending all City Council meetings, preparing and retaining meeting minutes, administering oaths of office, overseeing public records requests, and establishing retention policies and procedures. The City Recorder provides election information to candidates and citizens but does not conduct elections directly; instead, the Jackson County Elections Office conducts all county-wide elections.

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The City Clerk Department of Phoenix provides public services including annexations, boards and commissions administration, open meeting law compliance, campaign finance, election information, domestic partnership registration, public records search, and license services. Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 15th floor of Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003), with access currently by appointment only via 602-262-6811. The department serves both the public and city organization across multiple service categories spanning governance, elections, and administrative functions.

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This document defines key public records document types used by the City of Phoenix government, including Requests for Council Action (RCAs), Ordinances (prefaced with 'G' for general or 'S' for special), Resolutions, City Council Reports (CCRs), Minutes, City Council Packets, the City Charter, City Code, Consent Agendas, and Contracts/Agreements. The definitions establish that Ordinances and Resolutions always have accompanying RCAs, that the City Charter can only be amended by voter majority, and that City Council Packets compile Policy and Formal Agendas with their related CCRs. The document serves as a reference guide for users of Phoenix's public records search system to understand the structure and purpose of municipal legislative and administrative documents.

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This document is an index of public meeting notices for the City of Phoenix, providing information about upcoming meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees. It explains that official notices are posted on the bulletin board at Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St.) and are available online in PDF format, with contact information for staff liaisons included in each notice. The page lists several scheduled meetings in April 2026, including site plan reviews, a community budget hearing, and various board meetings, with two village planning committees noted as canceled.

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This document describes the structure and procedures for Phoenix City Council meetings. All formal, policy, and special meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 200 W. Jefferson St. and are broadcast live on PHXTV Channel 11 and Phoenix.gov. Policy sessions are generally held on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m., where the council discusses general issues and hears staff presentations, while formal meetings are generally held on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. to take official action. The Mayor's Consent Agenda comprises items recommended by city staff or council subcommittees that typically have unanimous support and are voted on as a package. The City Clerk's office provides sign language interpreting services with 72 hours advance notice by calling 602-262-6557, and lobbyists must register with the City Clerk prior to or within five business days of lobbying.

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This document provides procedural and operational information for Phoenix's Board of Adjustment, a seven-member civic board appointed by City Council that hears appeals of zoning decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month at noon in the Phoenix City Council Chambers and requires 15-day advance notice of hearings published in the Record Reporter and posted on affected properties. The document outlines requirements for granting use permits, which must demonstrate that the proposed use will not significantly increase traffic in residential areas or cause excessive emissions, noise, or property value degradation while complying with zoning ordinances.

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