Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - October 8, 2025

The City of Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission met on October 8, 2025, to discuss amendments to the city's zoning code in response to Arizona House Bill 2721, which mandates municipalities with populations over 75,000 to authorize middle housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhouses. The meeting focused on the proposed code changes to incorporate these housing types citywide, including adjustments to land use tables, permitting processes, and design standards. Two versions of the amendment were presented, with staff recommending the removal of high occupancy housing units less than five units from the code. Key procurement-related discussions included streamlining permitting by allowing developments of four units or less to bypass concept and site plan reviews, and changes to parking requirements limiting one parking space per unit for these housing types. The commission also discussed potential impacts on public improvements and the importance of advising developers to check private covenants and restrictions. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed. The commission provided feedback on the amendments and planned further internal review before moving forward.