The Planning Department guides the physical
development of the city. Examples of the department's work include
implementation of the Phoenix General Plan;
administration and updating of the Zoning
Ordinance; processing of rezoning requests and general plan
amendments; development of area and neighborhood plans; development
of long range growth strategies; development and implementation
of freeway mitigation programs; and support of the Planning
Commission, Board
of Adjustment, Village Planning Committees,
and Design
Review Standards Committee.
For general planning & zoning information,
please call 602-262-7131.