News Source: City of Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ, December 17, 2025 – The City of Maricopa passed a key milestone in updating our General Plan — the roadmap that guides how Maricopa will grow and evolve over the next 10 to 20 years. The city has released the initial Public Review Draft of the Advancing Maricopa General Plan Update. This draft follows public outreach and community input over the past year.
Residents and stakeholders can visit the project website at www.MaricopaGP.com to review the Draft General Plan and submit feedback through the survey link. The survey will be open to receive comments from the members of the public for two months. The last day to submit comments on the Public Review Draft General Plan is Friday, February 6, 2026. Following the close of the comment period, the Draft General Plan will be revised as it moves into the phase of the update process.
To learn more about the General Plan Update and stay informed throughout the update process, please visit the General Plan Update website at www.MaricopaGP.com.
Advancing Maricopa General Plan Update
State law requires that all municipalities in Arizona have a general plan, and voters must update and ratify these plans every ten years. Voters last ratified the city’s current General Plan, Planning Maricopa, in 2016. With the release of the Public Review Draft, the Advancing Maricopa General Plan is positioned to move into 2026 on track to seek approval from the City Council and then ratification from the Maricopa voters in the general election next November. This update to the city’s General Plan aims to reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of the community, ensuring strategic development that builds upon and furthers the high quality of life in Maricopa.
Key Objectives of the Advancing Maricopa General Plan Update:
- Community Engagement:
- Supporting the active and transparent participation of residents and businesses in the planning process through community workshops, surveys, and other outreach efforts to gather valuable input and feedback.
- Economic Growth:
- Fostering a vibrant local economy by supporting businesses, attracting greater investments, and creating new job opportunities.
- Infrastructure Improvement:
- Enhancing transportation, utilities, and public services to meet the demands of the city’s growing population.
- Contextual Development:
- Promoting growth practices that allow for new economic development opportunities while thoughtfully balancing the stewardship of existing neighborhoods, natural resources, the preservation of local heritage, and the protection from environmental hazards.
The General Plan Update is crucial for shaping the future of Maricopa. The city is committed to putting forth a plan that reflects the vision, values, and goals of the community to ensure a prosperous future for all residents.
Please visit www.MaricopaGP.com to learn more about the Advancing Maricopa General Plan Update. There, you’ll find updates, resources, review timelines, and opportunities to share your feedback as we plan for the future—together.
