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Planning Hearing Officer Process
The Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) hears requests
to delete or modify stipulations from approvals of rezoning requests
as well as time extensions for conditionally zoned properties. The
PHO hears requests to revert zoning after initiated by the Planning
Commission and certain modifications to comprehensive sign plans.
Requests for off-site constructed dwelling units are also heard
by the PHO. Hearings are held on Wednesdays during the day and are
typically held in City Hall. Appeals from the PHO go to the last
hearing body that heard the rezoning request (Planning Commission
or City Council). All appeals of off-site constructed dwelling units
go to the City Council.
- Requests to delete or modify stipulations imposed as a condition
of a zoning change
- Time extensions for conditionally-zoned properties
- Applications initiated by the Planning Commission to revert
zoning
- Certain modification to Comprehensive Sign Plan (wall signs
over 56')
- Requests to place an Off-Site Constructed Dwelling Unit on a
residential lot
| Amount |
Description |
| $ 770.00 |
request for
modification/deletion of no more than 2 stipulations |
| $ 1,230.00 |
request for
modification/deletion of 3 or more stipulations |
| $ 590.00 |
continuation
of a request |
| $ 510.00 |
appeal of
PHO's decision by the applicant |
Note: Applications are taken in person before
4:00pm at the Zoning Services Counter, 6th Floor, 200 West Washington
Street.
At the time the applicant files the application,
a possible date for review by the Village Planning Committee
(VPC) will be provided. There shall be a minimum of 14 calendar
days between the date of the application and the VPC meeting.
There shall be a minimum of 4 weeks between the application
submittal date and the hearing date. If the VPC elects to not
hear the request, a minimum of 4 weeks time is still required
to advertise and post the request.
A public hearing will be held before the
PHO approximately 4 to 6 weeks after an application is filed.
The City will complete the following within 15 calendar days
prior to the public hearing:
- publish the request and the date, time and loaction for
the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in
the city of Phoenix;
- post the request and the date, time, and location of the
public hearing on the subject property;
- mail a notice to the owner, applicant, and representative
of the date, time, and location of the public hearing.
It is the applicant's responsibility
to maintain the posting once erected.
The applicant shall notify, via first class
letter, all those who:
- completed a card at a previous PHO hearing or an original
rezoning hearing;
- submitted letters of opposition or concern at a previous
PHO hearing or an original rezoning hearing;
- are listed in a stipulation or notification of subsequent
meetings or hearings.
The applicant shall provide a copy of the
letter, a list of those notified, and an affidavit verifying
the public notice was completed, to the Planning Department
within 10 days of filing the application. The letter shall contain
the nature of the request, the location of the site, the application
number, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing.
Enclose with the letter the applicant's written request, proposed
site plan, and a parcel map identifying the location of the
request.
At the hearing, the applicant/representative
will present the case and evidence supporting the application.
Following the applicant's presentation, the PHO will allow persons
in interest to speak. The applicant may then respond or rebut.
Upon review of the record and consideration of relevant comments,
the PHO will make a final recommendation to the City Council.
If the PHO's decision is not appealed, the request will be scheduled
for City Council ratification within 3 to 4 weeks following
the hearing.
A fee of $590.00 is required for
a continuance filed at the applicant's request.
Within 7 calendar days of the PHO's action,
the applicant or the general public may appeal the PHO's decision
(at the Zoning Services Counter, 6th Floor, 200 West Washington
Street).
The appeal will be heard by either the Planning
Commission (also if the Zoning Hearing Officer was last to hear
the case) or City Council, depending on which hearing body last
heard the original rezoning application at a public hearing.
A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the
City Council in the same manner described above. The public
hearing venue for appealed decisions will be advertised and
posted on the subject property 15 calendar days prior to the
hearing.
A fee of $510.00 is required for
an appeal filed by the applicant. No fee is required for an
appeal filed by the general public.
FM Listening Systems or Qualified Sign Language
Interpreters are available with 72 hours notice. Materials in alternate
formats (large print, braille, audio cassette, or computer diskette)
are available upon request. For further information call Theresa
Damiani, at 602-262-6368 or City TDD Relay at 602-534-5500.
Last modified on
12/26/2008 14:56:38
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