Development Review Commission - Sept. 8, 2026

The Development Review Commission meeting held on September 8, 2026, in Tempe focused primarily on land use and zoning applications. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of use permits for accessory buildings and mixed-use residential developments. Notably, the commission approved a use permit for a detached accessory building with a second-story loft to be used as a home office, addressing privacy concerns and window treatments. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved a planned area development overlay and rezoning for the Emerald Center mixed-use project, proposing 376 residential units with associated parking and landscaping plans. The project incorporated elements of the International Green Construction Code, including drought-tolerant landscaping and electric vehicle charging stations. The commission passed motions approving these items, with some opposition noted on the mixed-use development. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the approvals set the stage for future development and procurement activities related to construction and infrastructure in Tempe.