COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PLANNING DIVISION

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION


SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. General Plan Amendment Application inclusive of all attached forms
2. Description & Justification for Request – see attached (BOTH ELECTRONIC AND HARD COPY FORMATS)
3. For Text Amendment:
* Text from existing  Peoria General Plan with text to be deleted shown as strikethrough and text to be added as double-underline (BOTH ELECTRONIC AND HARD COPY FORMATS)
* Description/indication of Goals, Objectives, and Policies to be impacted by the amendment
4. For Map Amendment:
* Ownership Verification form (see attached), including legal description and map of subject property
? Map(s) showing subject property as currently shown, and proposed to be shown, on General Plan map 
? Existing Conditions Map showing a) adjacent zoning, b) adjacent streets, and c) land uses in adjacent areas
? Aerial photograph—recent and in color--showing subject and surrounding properties

APPLICANT

Name:		_________________________________________________________________
Organization:	_________________________________________________________________
Address:	_________________________________________________________________
Phone:		_________________________________________________________________
E-Mail:		_________________________________________________________________

OTHER PARTY(IES) OF INTEREST

Name:		_________________________________________________________________
Organization:	_________________________________________________________________
Address:	_________________________________________________________________
Phone:		_________________________________________________________________
E-Mail:		_________________________________________________________________


I hereby request that all official verbal and written communication regarding this application be provided to:
Name:		_________________________________________________________________
Organization:	_________________________________________________________________
Address:	_________________________________________________________________
Phone:		_________________________________________________________________
E-Mail:		_________________________________________________________________

I declare that to the best of my knowledge all information submitted with this request is true and correct.


APPLICANT SIGNATURE:	_____________________________________	DATE: ________________________


FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE
* Text Amendment
* Map Amendment
* Major Amendment
* Minor Amendment
? Specific Plan – Amendment
* Specific Plan – Adoption
#: ________________
Submittal Date: ________________
Accepted By: ____________________
Fees: ____________

We value your comments!
www.peoriaaz.gov/devcomments 

DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUEST


1. Provide a brief description and reason for the requested change.  Provide supporting data.  



2. If map amendment, indicate the existing and the proposed General Plan Land Use designation(s).  



3. In what way does the existing plan inadequately provide suitable alternatives for this request?



4. How will this amendment affect property values and neighborhood stability?  Provide supporting data and/or case studies.



5. How will this amendment contribute to compatible neighborhood patterns? Provide supporting data.



6. How will this amendment contribute to an increased tax base, economic development, and employment opportunities?  Provide supporting data.



7. How will this amendment contribute to the City’s goal of achieving balanced housing, shopping, employment, and recreational opportunities?



8. How will this amendment affect existing infrastructure of the area, specifically, the water, wastewater, and street systems?




9. How will this amendment affect the ability of the school district to accommodate children?  Indicate the specific schools to be attended and provide attendance and other data reflecting impacts to the specified schools, and district comments. 




10. Specifically, what Elements, Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the General Plan will be affected?


11. How will this amendment support the overall intent and/or constitute an overall improvement to the General Plan?

	
OWNERSHIP VERIFICATION

* GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY 
    __________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________

* LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (You may either provide below or attach the official legal description).
    __________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________

* MAP – Attach map/survey to accurately depict the configuration and dimensions of the parcel(s).

* TAX PARCEL NUMBER  __________ - __________ - __________

* PROPERTY INFORMATION
The property contains ______________ gross acres (includes right-of-way to the centerline of adjacent street or alley) and ____________ net acres (excludes the referenced right-of-way).

* PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Subject property is owned by
Name

Address


Phone Number(s)


Name

Address


Phone Number(s)




I hereby swear that I am either the owner of record or am duly authorized by the owner of record to file an application for a General Plan Amendment for the subject property under GPA #___________, and I hereby swear that all information submitted as part of this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and complete.

____________________________________________   				__________________
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE				DATE

NOTE: IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD, WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER MUST BE ATTACHED.
Revised: May 2009
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