Chandler’s existing General Plan, Chandler General Plan 2016; a vision refined, was first adopted in April of 2016 and was ratified by voters with 85.8% in favor on August 30, 2016. Arizona state law requires general plans to be reviewed and updated every 10 years to ensure continued relevance and service to the community as growth and change occur. This effort is focused on exploring and defining how the city has changed over the past eight years while looking to the future and creating a community-built vision that guides Chandler’s day-to-day decisions more accurately and holistically.
The update process will begin in early 2025 and continue through February 2026, with numerous opportunities to engage and share your thoughts on the future of Chandler.
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A general plan is a document that lays out a community's long-term aspirations, articulates its vision, and guides the physical, economic, and social development decisions of community leaders, residents, and businesses.
Arizona state law (ARS) § 9-461.06 requires cities and towns to revisit their general plans every 10 years. Certain topics must be addressed based on a community's population and growth rate.
Chandler’s General Plan will address these 17 required topics:
- Bicycle Mobility
- Circulation
- Transportation and Transit
- Conservation
- Conservation, Rehabilitation, and Redevelopment
- Cost of Development
- Energy
- Environmental Planning
- Growth Area
- Housing
- Land Use
- Neighborhood Preservation
- Open Space
- Public Buildings
- Public Services and Facilities
- Recreation
- Safety
- Water Resources
This effort to update the 2016 general plan will re-evaluate the community’s values and preferences for change in the future. The updated Plan will reflect the historic aspects of the city that the community wants to keep while adapting to new trends, industries, and ideas.
The development of the general plan is required by State Statute (Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) § 9-461.05) to be guided by input and direction from the community throughout the entire planning process. In addition to the 17 required topics listed in the first FAQ, the city will listen, ask questions, and integrate public feedback into the plan update that addresses the topics most important to the community.
Yes, the general plan is a “living” document, meaning it will continue to change as the city changes and grows. There will be opportunities to provide feedback in the future as well.
No, the general plan Update will not change the zoning of your property.
No, the general plan Update will not result in an increase in taxes.