Queen Creek residents, mark your calendars for a pivotal neighborhood meeting on April 30. The town is mulling over a General Plan amendment that could reshape your rural landscape with commercial development, and they're seeking your two cents. The gathering will take place at the Queen Creek Library in the Zane Grey Room, starting 6 p.m. sharp.
According to the town’s announcement, the proposed changes aim to keep the rural vibe intact while allowing for limited commercial activities. These aren’t just any changes, the amendment is a reaction to a significant uptick in commercial zoning requests knocking on the town's door over this past year. With that in mind, the Town Council is not taking this lightly, they're pushing for a strategic and considerate approach that lays down the law on what's in play – think site size, building heights, and design standards, the whole nine yards.
Imposing these rules isn't just about dotting the i's and crossing the t's. It's about upholding the quality of life that Queen Creek is known for. The official statement assures that "The General Plan amendment would continue to protect the Rural Land Use category from incompatible uses and ensure development meets the Town’s high quality design standards that apply to all land use categories."
Let's get down to brass tacks – the General Plan is Queen Creek’s blueprint for growth and conservation. The law books say you've gotta refresh this plan every decade, and the last time Queen Creek voters had their say was back in 2018. Those interested in getting a refresher on what's in the current General Plan can head to the town's official site, QueenCreekAZ.gov/PlanQC. And, to toss in your two cents about the proposed changes, residents can shoot an email over to [email protected].
Still have questions? The word is, that Constance Halonen-Wilson, Queen Creek's Communications & Marketing Manager, is the go-to. You can reach her at 480-358-3195 or flick an email to [email protected]. For social media savvy, updates and town events can be found at Facebook.com/QCRecreation and X.com/TownofQC. Town happenings and service requests are also a click away at QueenCreekAZ.gov/SeeClickFix.
