Description
Title: Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-179-25-4 - Northwest Corner of 35th Avenue and McDowell Road (Ordinance G-7490) - District 4
Summary
The City of Phoenix is considering an ordinance (Z-179-25-4) to amend the zoning classification for a 1.43-acre site at the northwest corner of 35th Avenue and McDowell Road. This change transitions the area from C-2 and C-3 (commercial) to WU Code T5:5 (Walkable Urban Code). The proposal aims to facilitate multifamily and mixed-use development, enhancing housing options near planned transit stations, including a light rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stops. Key stipulations include a maximum building height of 48 feet (increased to 56 feet if affordable housing is included), mandatory bicycle infrastructure, and improved sidewalks and landscaping to promote walkability. This legislation