The City of Maricopa is charting a course for cultural expansion with a proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment aimed at transforming a 2.5-acre parcel into the future site of the Maricopa Museum, this significant development is poised to shift the plot from its current Single-Family Residence designation to a space dedicated to public and institutional use. According to a public notice published by the City of Maricopa, the Assessor’s Parcel Number 512-04-0010, located a stone's throw from W. Edison Rd. and N. Butterfield Parkway, would undergo a rezoning from the CR-3 zoning district to Public-Institutional and a General Plan amendment redesignation from Medium Density Residential to Public/Institutional.

The vision for Maricopa's new cultural hub will be unveiled to the community during an informative neighborhood meeting scheduled on Wednesday, at 6:00 PM in the Pine Room of the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center at 18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive, the public is invited to participate and offer their perspectives on the proposed museum project. After the initial community engagement, the Planning & Zoning Commission will deliberate on the matter in a session set for March 10, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza.

Proceedings for the Maricopa Museum will culminate at the City Council Meeting on April 15, where city leaders will cast their votes in the same Council Chambers venue, ushering in the final decision regarding the fate of the proposed amendments, residents and stakeholders looking to weigh in on this cultural milestone are encouraged to mark their calendars for this essential gathering. For those seeking additional details or wishing to express inquiries, Assistant Planner LaRee Mason is available at 520-316-6928 or via email at [email protected]—please include "Maricopa Museum" in the subject line to ensure proper routing of your message.