Watch the Latest Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (5-20-26)

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 20, 2026, primarily focused on the second public hearing for the draft 2026 General Plan update. The plan, which is a long-range policy document guiding growth, land use, infrastructure, and services, was presented with emphasis on community engagement and revisions from the previous 2016 plan. Key procurement-related discussions included the planning for future land use designations, especially concerning state-owned land adjacent to residential areas that may be auctioned for development. Public concerns were raised about transparency, notification processes, and potential impacts of development on local neighborhoods and the environment. The commission discussed the necessity of zoning and rezoning processes that would follow any state land sales, with assurances that any development would require public hearings and approvals. Additionally, a general development plan amendment related to a previously approved apartment complex was reviewed and approved unanimously. The updated General Plan is scheduled for a city council hearing and will be placed on the November ballot for voter approval. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the plan's adoption will influence future development and capital improvement projects in the city.