The city, which lies just east of Phoenix, is the third largest city in the state. The suggested changes in landscaping, setbacks and public spaces. The impact would be felt the hardest by developers of all commercial product types, including hotels, apartments and condominiums.
Some of the proposed changes call for the amount of curbside landscaping to double from 15 feet to 30 feet and landscaped islands in parking lots. The new codes also would encourage developers to include more pedestrian friendly elements and more public art in their projects.
The city began drafting the changes some months ago, intent on just looking to improve standards for big box retailers. As the thought process evolved, officials expanded the changes to include all commercial projects.
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