City of Glendale - Planning
Glendale Zoning Ordinance
This Ordinance controls the land uses allowed for property and implements the General Plan. The Ordinance establishes many zoning districts that control the use and property restrictions such as height of buildings and structures, required building setbacks, density, coverage, and lot sizes. Processes are established for amending the Zoning Map or text, conditional use permits, sign review, and when there is need to apply for a variance to the property standards.
April 14, 2010 - Update
In January 2009, the Planning Department began the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance. The update is a cover to cover rewrite of the ordinance. The goal is to create an ordinance that is more flexible and user friendly. In addition, the ordinance addresses changes in the community regarding commercial development whiles it maintains the existing residential character. The update is only to the text of the Zoning Ordinance. No zoning of any property will be changed as a result of this update.
The initial public hearing for the ordinance was held on May 6, 2010 before the Planning Commission meeting. A link to the proposed ordinance is listed below as well as summary matrix that outlines all proposed substantive changes and a record of all comments received since January of last year. A second public hearing before the Planning Commission will be scheduled soon.
If you would like to comment on the draft, you can still provide written comments by email or postal mail. Comments will be received until the hearing.
Email comments can be sent to TRitz@glendaleaz.com
Postal comments can be sent to:
Thomas Ritz, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Glendale Planning Department
5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 212
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Please call Thomas at (623) 930-2588 if you have additional questions.
 2010 Commercial & Industrial Design Guidelines
The current Design Guidelines need to be updated to address current development trends in Glendale and the shift in development that has occurred since it was last updated in 1988. Staff is looking to create a comprehensive guideline to better assist developers with submitting quality development which is compatible with the surrounding area. The entire update is available for review and feedback. Should you have specific comments, please email them to Tabitha Perry, Principal Planner, at tperry@glendaleaz.com.
Click here to download the
2010 Commercial & Industrial Design Guidelines information (pdf)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998, which has become an internationally recognized benchmark for environmentally friendly building construction, operation, and maintenance.
Goals for LEED buildings include the following:
- Lower operating costs and increase asset value.
- Reduce waste sent to landfills.
- Conserve energy and water.
- Be healthier and safer for occupants.
- Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
- Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities.
- Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Key components of the LEED program are rating systems for nine types of buildings, four levels of certification to recognize the incorporation of materials, principles, and technologies into a project; and a program for professional accreditation. More Info>>
Accelerated Entitlement & Design Review Application Process
The Planning Department is offering an Accelerated Application Process to facilitate timely review and application processing. All applications that meet certain criteria will be reviewed and scheduled for Planning Commission public hearing within ninety days. Entitlement process is a team effort and applicants/developers are part of this team. Timely submittals of revised plans and other material is expected to ensure Planning Department’s objective of completing entitlement process within ninety days. Please email
Tabitha Perry, Principal Planner, Current Planning, at tperry@glendaleaz.com. Click on the following links to get additional details and application procedure.
Glendale Avenue and Loop 101
Fast Facts
Get quick information about Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena, Marriott Renaissance, Conference & Media Center, Cable Studio & Parking Structure, Zanjero, Cabela’s, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale Municipal Airport and Glendale Airpark. Click here (pdf)
Planning Information Contact System
In an effort to provide citizens with optimal customer service, the Planning Department has created a dedicated telephone number and email address for planning related inquiries. Citizens who opt to leave a voice/email message can expect a staff response within a 24 hour period. Inquiries can be left at
623-930-3689 or via email at planninginfo@glendaleaz.com
Planning Department Newsletter
If you would like to subscribe and receive the Planning Department's quarterly newsletter by email, please send an email to Jessica Eastman. She can be reached at JEastman@glendaleaz.com. Please include 'Newsletter Subscription' in the subject line. You can view a copy of the Fall 2009 issue by clicking here (pdf) .
Glendale 2025 -
The Next Step
The City Council adopted on May 28, 2002, and the voters ratified the city’s General Plan, which is the City Council’s official policy statement to guide the physical development of the community. It is adopted by resolution and sets the vision of how the community should physically grow in the future. Any future rezoning request must be consistent with the General Plan. The City’s Capital Improvement Program must also be consistent with the General Plan.
Glendale Subdivision Regulations
The Subdivision Regulations are for the purpose of the division of property, urban design, and designating responsibility for various improvements. The process requires the submission of a preliminary plat for planning review, construction documents, and a final plat for City Council Approval.
Annexation & Population
The City of Glendale has grown from one square mile in 1910 to over 58 square miles in 2010. This has been done through annexation of property from unincorporated Maricopa County to the city. State statues sets forth a general procedure and the Planning Department helps to facilitate the process for property owners. The city has an adopted annexation policy to guide this process.The estimated population in Glendale as of
July 1, 2010 is
250,173.
Design Review
Design Review is critical to promote quality development that meets city’s goals and is compatible with surrounding areas. In general, any single-family, multi-residence, office, commercial, or industrial project would be subject to Design Review.
Historic Preservation Plan and Ordinance
The Plan sets forth the policy for historic preservation and the Ordinance establishes the Historic Preservation Commission, historic district, and administration.
Banner Display Program
New information on the city of Glendale's banner display program.
Click here for more information (PDF).
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