A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.

Apache Junction Council voted 6-1 to approve Skyline Towns, a 100-unit market-rate rental development in the downtown corridor. Construction follows a 30-day wait.

Apache Junction delays Roers 88 North, a 300-unit income-restricted apartment project in the downtown core. Developer requested more time for revisions.

State groundwater restrictions limit new housing to areas with secured water supplies. A builders' representative explained how this affects San Tan Valley.

Rural character fades as Siena development signals urban shift in Pinal County. Officials outline 76,000-unit transformation over decades.

Casa Grande approves a General Plan amendment for 353 acres at Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. The change allows commercial, industrial, and residential mixed-use development.

Pinal County approves accessory dwelling unit regulations ahead of January 2026 deadline. New rules allow multiple ADUs on residential lots.

Pinal County supervisors rejected the Moonlight Ridge San Tan Valley rezoning 3-2, keeping 14 acres commercial instead of rental townhomes.

San Tan Valley's first town manager outlines plans for the 3,239-acre urban core. Flexible zoning aims to attract developers and create jobs.

Planning commission recommends Bella Vista 23 San Tan Valley development with 1,195 lots. Three sections span 305 acres near Quail Run Road.

Florence Council approved zone change for Adamsville Road property on November 18. The rezoning allows up to four homes on the two-acre parcel.

Barbara Sundust asks Casa Grande to support homeless residents after urban camping ordinance enforcement began October 1. Mayor outlines city response efforts.

Maricopa code amendments won Planning Commission approval on Oct. 27. Changes address state laws, housing impacts, and development standards.

Pinal County advances accessory dwelling unit regulations following state mandate. New rules allow multiple ADUs per property with reduced setback requirements by January 2026.

Casa Grande’s Affordable Housing Plan reveals 47.8% of renters are cost-burdened, home prices up 64% since 2019, and a goal to add or preserve 2,000 affordable/workforce units by 2030.

Casa Grande Planning Commission voted 7-0 to advance a 353-acre mixed-use development plan near Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. City Council decides December 15.

The Town of Florence has unanimously approved a landmark amendment expanding the Skyview Farms master-planned community to 2,465 acres and nearly 10,000 homes with mixed-use zones and extensive trails.

Apache Junction rezoned 282 N. Palo Verde Drive from single-family to multifamily for 75-year-old property, adding three units in 7-0 vote.

The Florence Town Council voted unanimously to annex 200 acres south of Heritage Road into the Skyview Farms master-planned community. The move consolidates the entire 2,465-acre development under town jurisdiction and clears the way for nearly 10,000 homes and mixed-use areas.

The Casa Grande City Council unanimously approved zoning and subdivision changes allowing smaller lots and longer residential blocks for the 938-home Post Ranch North subdivision. The amendment fixes a prior lot-size restriction and introduces traffic-calming designs to maintain safety on extended streets.

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a major amendment expanding the Skyview Farms master-planned community to 2,465 acres with 9,975 proposed homes. The plan adds mixed-use commercial zones, arterial road improvements, parks, and trails pending Town Council approval.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 149-unit Village at Pecan Grove development after an executive session to clarify jurisdiction following San Tan Valley’s incorporation. The project adds two-story housing north of Encanterra with updated traffic studies, utility coordination, and 14 stipulations for final approval.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved the 389-acre North Copper Basin development in a 4–1 vote, setting the stage for thousands of new homes in San Tan Valley. The project, on State Trust Land, will be auctioned in phases starting in 2026 and includes at least 25 acres of commercial space.

The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission voted 2–3 to reject a proposed 336-unit affordable housing complex near the Promenade Shopping Center, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns. The project, backed by Low Income Housing Tax Credits, drew resident opposition and was delayed pending completion of the city’s housing supply study.

Casa Grande City Council voted unanimously to protect Casa Grande Mountain by designating city-owned land as open space instead of allowing future development. This historic decision expands the mountain park, safeguards recreation trails, and ensures long-term preservation of the community’s natural landmark.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted on August 27 to deny the proposed Rio Blanco development southwest of Maricopa after strong opposition from rural residents. The decision blocks plans for a 2,089-lot subdivision, though earlier entitlements for 917 homes on part of the property remain in place.

The Pinal County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 8-1 to recommend approval of a major amendment to the Village at Pecan Grove in San Tan Valley, adding 49 two-story homes alongside 100 single-story units. The project now heads to the Board of Supervisors for final approval, with traffic, neighborhood impact, and design changes at the center of community debate.

A proposed 240-unit apartment complex and daycare in San Tan Valley was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission after strong public opposition and a 3-2 Board of Supervisors vote. The remand gives the developer a chance to redesign the project with a greater emphasis on commercial uses in line with community and Board preferences.

The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of Skyline Towns, a 100-unit high-density townhome rental development planned for the city's downtown corridor. The project faced some opposition from longtime residents concerned about growth, but commissioners said it aligns with the city's downtown mixed-use planning goals.

Controversial San Tan Valley high density mixed-use project advances to the Board of Supervisors after Planning Commission fails to support.