Maricopa residents and developers are quickly becoming intimately familiar with each other regarding the future of a significant swath of local real estate. On behalf of Dozerland, LLC, law firm Gammage and Burnham has submitted two related requests to the city. The first, known as Case #GPA25-03, seeks to transform just under 13 acres from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR), a move aimed at supporting a wider range of housing options within a 150.86-acre site. This site is situated half a mile west of the intersection at Green Rd. and SR 238. The details of this proposal can be found in the supporting GPA25-03 Narrative document, according to the City of Maricopa's news release.
The second request, Case # PAD25-04, proposes a Planned Area Development to rezone the same 150.86-acre tract from Industrial (CI-2) to Sunrise Ranch PAD. This rezoning is designed specifically to make way for a range of owner-occupied housing types. The PAD25-04 Narrative document contains more information on the envisioned development. The city plans to truly engage with the affected community and stakeholders, having scheduled a neighborhood meeting for February 19, 2026, at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, with the planning and zoning meeting to follow on March 9, at City Hall.
Public notices from the City of Maricopa state that residents who wish to express their thoughts on the proposed development will have a chance to do so during these meetings, where discussions on the impact of housing density and the nature of residential spaces in Maricopa will likely surface. The final say on the matter is set to occur at a City Council meeting scheduled for April 7 at City Hall.
Those looking for additional information or wishing to directly contribute to the conversation are encouraged to reach out to the case planner, LaRee Mason, via phone at 520-316-6928 or through email at [email protected]. Community engagement is a crucial component of any planning process, particularly one that aims to significantly alter the Maricopa housing landscape. The future of housing in Maricopa is poised to take shape in the coming months, with developers and residents alike awaiting the outcomes of these crucial meetings.
