On the agenda: Page Planning & Zoning Commission — Data Center (Oct 6)

Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
City Hall, 697 Vista Ave, Page AZ
October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AGENDA
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City of
Page Planning & Zoning Commission and the general public that the Page Planning & Zoning
Commission will hold a meeting open to the public in Page City Hall located at 697 Vista Avenue, Page,
Arizona.
Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission will attend either in person or virtually.

1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call
Rick Yanke, Vice Chair
Brian Carey, Chair
Chris Van Meenen

3.

Jim Walker
Shelley Johnstone
Victor Castillo

Kelly Pullins
City Council Liaison, Tom Preller

Chair's Remarks and Commission Procedures
Discussion regarding Planning & Zoning Commission meeting procedures and meeting conduct.

4.

5.

Minutes
A.

Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes— August 25, 2026

B.

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - September 1, 2026

C.

Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes — September 29, 2026

Hear from the Citizens
The public is invited to speak on any item or area of concern. Items presented during the Citizens
portion which are not on the agenda, cannot be acted upon by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Individual members are prohibited by the Open Meeting Law from discussing or considering the item
among themselves unless the item is officially on an agenda.

6.

Public Hearings
A.

7.

8.

TXT-2026-02 – Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment

New Business
A.

TXT-2026-02 – Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment

B.

Discussion and Review of Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws

C.

Discussion and Possible Action Pertaining to Rescheduling the November P&Z Commission
Meeting due to Elections.

Announcements
Brief announcements by Commission members or staff regarding conferences, seminars, community
events, or other matters of general interest. No discussion or action will be taken.

9.

Requests For Future Reports and Updates
Opportunity for Commission members to request future staff reports, updates, or information for
consideration at a later meeting.

10.

Adjourn

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: City Clerk

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes— August 25,
2026
Agenda Section: Minutes

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:

Background:

Attachments:
1.
P&Z Work Session Meeting Minutes - 8.25.2026

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Planning & Zoning Commission
Work Session Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2026
A Work Session Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was held at 5:30 p.m. on
the 25th of August 2026, in the Council Chambers at Page City Hall. Chair Rick Yanke
presided. Members Shelley Johnstone, Kelly Pullins, Brian Carey, and Chris Van Meenen
were present. Jim Walker and Victor Castillo were absent. City Council Liaison Tom
Preller was present.
Chair Rick Yanke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff members present: City Manager Frank Marbury, Development Services Director
Sylvia Shaffer, and Administrative Assistant Sheri Ptacek.
Work Session Items
TXT-2026-01 Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities Text Amendment Presentation
Technical difficulties affected the Zoom connection during the meeting.
Item 3B was moved up due to technical difficulties.
MGPA-2026-02 & ZON-2026-04-Colt Springs Phase 3 Minor General Plan Amendment
and Zoning Map Amendment.
Trout Land Development, Jacob Burton, discussed the Colt Springs Phase 3 conceptual
plan for the equestrian lots.
There was discussion about:
• The easements and who will maintain the area.
• Reinhold Lake
• Will there be any infrastructure upgrades due to expanding to 1-acre lots
• Possible Lift station due to the grades
• Access off Hwy 98
Still having technical difficulties.
We took a 25-minute break to get Zoom working.
The Commission continued to discuss the agenda.
TXT-2026-01 Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities Text Amendment Presentation
Tesla Sr. Technical Construction Project Manager David Ely gave a narrative on why the
Text Amendment is needed.
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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting – August 25, 2026

The Commission asked questions about:
• The charging station does not require a fueling canopy?
o The fueling canopy is a fire protection feature above the pump.
• Have we reached out to Page Utilities about power being available?
o Yes, the city has reached out to Page Utilities
• With KFC, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and now a charging station all using the same
driveway, we need to start thinking about traffic load for future projects.
• City Manager Frank Marbury asked what the city's revenue would be.
o 3% tax on electricity consumption
• Did the tourism calculation go into proceeding with this project along with the
federal free money? Or were you looking at residents?
o Long-distance travelers.
• Will any electric vehicle be able to use the Tesla charging station?
o Yes, we are required to install a universal connector like NACS.
ZON-2026-01-The Wesley Hotel Zoning Map Amendment
Development Services Director Sylvia Shaffer described the dually zoned property.
Comeback Hospitality LLC, Wesley Hotel: Micah Thomas joined the phone conference
while we worked through the Zoom difficulties.
Comeback Hospitality LLC, Micah Thomas, provided a brief update regarding the recent
purchase of the hotel property. He discussed the property’s current dual-zone designation
on the zoning map and expressed interest in having the property designated as a single
zoning district.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

Brian Carey, Chair

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting – August 25, 2026

the City Council Work Session Meeting, held on the 25th of August 2026. I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this October 6, 2026
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Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: City Manager

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - September 1, 2026
Agenda Section: Minutes

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:

Background:

Attachments:
1.
P&Z Reg Meeting Minutes - 9.1.2026

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Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was held at 5:30 p.m. on the
1st of September 2026, in the Council Chambers at Page City Hall. Chair Rick Yanke
presided. Members Kelly Pullins, Brian Carey, Jim Walker, Victor Castillo (virtual), and
Chris Van Meenen were present. Member Shelley Johnstone was absent. City Council
Liaison Tom Preller was present.
Chair Rick Yanke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff members present: City Manager Frank Marbury and Administrative Assistant Sheri
Ptacek.
MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting – August 25, 2026
Motion made by Commissioner Carey to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting on June 2, 2026, and the Planning and Zoning Commission Work
Session Meeting on August 25, 2026. Commissioner Pullins seconded the motion, and
the Commission passed it unanimously.
HEAR FROM THE CITIZENS
No citizens addressed the Commission
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Yanke opened the Public Hearing
TXT-2026-01 - Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities Text Amendment-Tesla Inc
Chair Yanke closed the Public Hearing.
MGPA-2026-01- Colt Springs Phase 3 Minor General Plan Amendment
Chair Yanke closed the Public Hearing
Zon-2026-04 Colt Springs Phase 3 Zoning Map Amendment
Chair Yanke closed the Public Hearing
Zon-2026-01 Wesley Hotel Zoning Map Amendment
Chair Yanke closed the Public Hearing

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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – September 1,
2026
Member Carey asked Chair Yanke to consider the order of New Business, since Mr.
Burton is here, and to do C and D first. Commissioner Carey felt like there would be a
lot of discussion on A. Chair Yanke decided to stay with the agenda order.
NEW BUSINESS
TXT-2026-01 – Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities Text Amendment
City Manager Frank Marbury presented TXT-2026-01 – Electric Vehicle Charging
Facilities.
Tesla spokesperson David Ely agreed with the staff’s recommendation.
Chair Yanke asked questions about last week's community meeting.
Commissioner Carey described C-2 along the highway. He does not recommend it in the
CBD. What are the benefits of having it in the downtown area?
Motion made by Commissioner Carey to recommend approval to City Council of Zoning
Code TEXT Amendment TXT-2026-01, with staff-recommended modifications to
establish Electric Vehicle Charging Facility as a principal use subject to a Conditional
Use Permit in the C-2 Community Commercial and SC Service Commercial zoning
districts, and to amend Section 152.137 to adopt the staff-recommended definition
distinguishing a standalone Electric Vehicle Charging Facility from electric vehicle
charging equipment accessory to another principal use, based upon the finding
contained in the staff report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Van-Meenen
and passed unanimously upon a vote.
ZON-2026-01 Wesley Hotel Zoning Map Amendment
City Manager Frank Marbury discussed the Zoning Map Amendment.
Motion made by Commissioner Van Meenen to recommend approval to City Council of
Zoning Map Amendment ZON 2026-01, rezoning the portion of the property located at
150 N. Lake Powell Boulevard currently zoned Service Commercial (SC) to Central
Business District (CBD), based on the findings contained in the staff report. The motion
was seconded by Member Walker and passed unanimously upon a vote.
Chair Yanke moved item 6-D up in the agenda, presided over by 6-C.
MPGA-2026-02 Colt Springs Phase 3 Minor General Plan Amendment
City Manager Frank Marbury presented the Minor General Plan Amendment.
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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – September 1,
2026
Motion made by Commissioner Carey to recommend approval to City Council of Minor
General Plan Amendment MGPA-2026-02, amending the City of Page General Plan
Future Land Use Map designation for approximately 24.68 acres associated with Colt
Springs Phase 3 from Neighborhood Residential to Rural Residential, based upon
findings contained in the staff report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Van
Meenen and passed unanimously upon a vote.
ZON-2026-04 Colt Springs Phase 3 Zoning Map Amendment
City Manager Frank Marbury discussed Zoning Map Amendment Phase 3, changing the
zoning from Small-Lot Residential 2 (R-2) to Residential Estates 1 Acre (RE-1A).
Motion made by Commissioner Walker to recommend approval to City Council of Zoning
Map Amendment ZON-2026-04, changing the zoning designation for approximately
24.86 acres associated with Colt Springs Phase from Small-Lot Residential 2 (R-2) to
Residential Estates 1 Acre (RE-1A), based upon the findings contained in the staff report.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pullins and passed unanimously upon a
vote.
Appointment of a New Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Van Meenen nominated Commissioner Carey for Chair and Chair Yanke
for Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Carey accepted the Chair nomination.
Chair Yanke accepted the Vice-Chair nomination.
Motion made by Commissioner Van Meenen to appoint Commissioner Carey as the
Chair and Chair Yanke as the Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Chair Yanke
and passed unanimously upon a vote.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – September 1,
2026
Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

Brian Carey, Chair

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the City Council Regular Meeting, held on the 1st of September 2026. I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this October 6, 2026
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Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: City Clerk

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes — September 29,
2026
Agenda Section: Minutes

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:

Background:

Attachments:
1.
P&Z Work Session Meeting Minutes - 9.29.2026 Draft

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Planning & Zoning Commission
Work Session Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2026
A Work Session Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was held at 5:30 p.m. on
the 29th of September 2026, in the Council Chambers at Page City Hall. Chair Brian
Carey presided. Vice-Chair Rick Yanke, Members Shelley Johnstone, Kelly Pullins, Chris
Van Meenen, Jim Walker, and Victor Castillo were present. City Council Liaison Tom
Preller was present.
Chair Brian Carey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff members present: City Manager Frank Marbury, Development Services Director
Sylvia Shaffer, Communication and Tourism Director Adam Geller, City Attorney Joshua
Smith, and Administrative Assistant Sheri Ptacek.
Work Session Items
TXT-2026-02 Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment Presentation
1. City Staff and Logan Simpson will present the proposed staff-initiated Zoning Code
Text Amendment
City Manager Frank Marbury provided an overview of the process and explained how the
project would move forward.
Jen Gardner from Logan Simpson gave a Data Center Overlay Presentation
Development Services, Sylvia Shaffer, gave a presentation on the process
There was discussion from Commissioners, Staff, and Citizens
TXT-2026-02 Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment – Questions
and Citizen Review
1. Open Discussion for Planning and Zoning Commission questions and public
comments regarding the proposed text amendment. No formal action will be taken.
There was discussion from Commissioners, Staff, and Citizens
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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City of Page Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Meeting – September 29, 2026

Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

Brian Carey, Chair

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the City Council Work Session Meeting, held on the 29th of September 2026. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this October 6, 2026
____________________________
Sylvia Shaffer, Staff Liaison

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: Planning and Zoning

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: TXT-2026-02 – Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment
Agenda Section: Public Hearings

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, receive public comment, and consider TXT-2026-02 Data Center
Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment
Background:
The City initiated TXT-2026-02 after identifying that the Zoning Code does not specifically
define or regulate data centers as a principal land use. The amendment would establish a Data
Center Overlay District and related standards for future data center proposals; it would not
approve a specific project or property.
Attachments:
1.
Staff Report
2.
Public Notice and Proposed Data Center Overlay District Text Amendment

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Zoning Code Text Amendment Case: TXT-2026-02
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
A City-initiated Zoning Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter 152 of the City of Page Zoning Code to
establish a Data Center Overlay District (DCO) and related regulations and development standards applicable
to data centers.
TXT-2026-02 would establish where the overlay may be considered and create standards addressing
infrastructure and utility capacity, water supply, power, noise, vibration, emergency response, setbacks,
landscaping, screening, lighting, parking, site and building design, public notification, and other operational
considerations.
Approval of TXT-2026-02 would establish the regulatory framework for future data center proposals citywide
and would not approve a specific project, property, company, site plan, or development agreement.
BACKGROUND
A data center development proposal was previously presented to the City of Page and remains within its due
diligence period. During review of that proposal, staff identified that the existing Zoning Code does not
specifically define Data Centers as a principal land use or establish development standards tailored to this
type of development.
In response, City staff researched how other jurisdictions regulate data centers and worked with land use
attorneys and the City’s planning consultant, Logan Simpson, to evaluate regulatory approaches and prepare
draft standards.
The proposed amendment is intended to provide clear process and development standards for future data
center proposals. Any future proposal would remain subject to applicable General Plan, zoning, site-specific
review, public notification, and City Council approval processes.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING SCHEDULE
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September 17, 2026: Public notice published in the Lake Powell Chronicle regarding the proposed
Data Center Overlay District text amendment and the scheduled Citizen Review Meeting and public
hearings.
September 29, 2026: Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session/Citizen Review Meeting
conducted.
October 6, 2026: Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing scheduled.
October 28, 2026: City Council Public Hearing scheduled.

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CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING SUMMARY
A Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session/Citizen Review Meeting was held on September 29, 2026,
regarding TXT-2026-02, the proposed Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment.
City staff and the City’s planning consultant, Logan Simpson, presented the proposed amendment, explained
the purpose and structure of the proposed overlay district, and provided an opportunity for the Planning &
Zoning Commission and members of the public to ask questions and provide comments. No formal action
was taken during the work session.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The proposed text amendment relates to several of the City Council’s 2025 Strategic Priorities. The Economic
Development priority includes diversification of the local economy through attraction of new industries and
sustainable employment opportunities. Communication priority encourages public participation and
continued refinement of City plans and codes with public input.
TXT-2026-02 establishes a regulatory framework for considering emerging land use and provides additional
opportunities for public participation before any project-specific approval. The proposed regulations also
require future data center proposals to demonstrate the availability and adequacy of necessary utilities and
infrastructure
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING FRAMEWORK
The Page 2040 General Plan identifies Employment as the future land use designation associated with
Business Park (BP) and Industrial Park (IP) zoning. The Employment designation is intended for areas
dominated by employment opportunities and includes industrial uses and business parks. It also states that
industrial uses should be buffered or separated from residential uses and should have access to major arterials.
The proposed Data Center Overlay District would be limited to property with existing BP or IP zoning and
would therefore operate within the General Plan’s Employment land use framework. The proposed
amendment also includes standards addressing buffering, setbacks, infrastructure capacity, water supply, and
operational impacts, which relate to General Plan policies concerning compatibility, infrastructure, natural
resources, and employment use.
APPLICABLE CITY CODES AND REVIEW CRITERIA
Section 152.003 establishes the purpose of the Zoning Code, including promotion of public health, safety and
general welfare; orderly growth; adequate provision of transportation, water, sewer, electricity and other
public facilities; protection of community character and economic stability; and development consistent with
the City’s General Plan.
Section 152.004 requires that amendments to, and actions pursuant to, the Zoning Code be consistent with the
General Plan and other applicable adopted regulations.
Section 152.089 establishes the process for amendments to the Zoning Code text. The Planning & Zoning
Commission reviews the proposed amendment and makes a recommendation to the City Council, with final
action by the City Council.

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FINDINGS
1. The existing Zoning Code does not currently define Data Centers as a principal land use or establish
development standards specific to this type of development.
2. The proposed amendment establishes a regulatory framework for future data center proposals and does
not approve a specific project or property.
3. The proposed Data Center Overlay District is structured to operate within the General Plan’s Employment
land use framework and includes standards addressing compatibility, infrastructure, water, and operational
impacts.
4. The proposed amendment addresses emerging land use and provides standards and a public review process
for future project-specific proposals.
5. The proposed amendment relates to City Council strategic priorities concerning economic diversification
and public participation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends moving forward with Zoning Code Text Amendment TXT-2026-02 to establish a Data
Center Overlay District and related regulations applicable to future data center development.
The proposed amendment provides a regulatory framework for consideration of future data center proposals
and does not approve a specific project, property, operator, site plan, or development agreement.

MOTION – STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Move to recommend approval to the City Council of Zoning Code Text Amendment TXT-2026-02,
establishing a Data Center Overlay District and related regulations and development standards applicable to
data centers, subject to any modifications recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
EXHIBITS
1. Proposed Text Amendment

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CITY OF PAGE PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING & ZONING WORK SESSION/CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 9-462.03 and 9-462.04, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Page will hold a
Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session/Citizen Review Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission Public
Hearing, and City Council Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City of Page Zoning Ordinance
relating to Data Centers.
The Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session/Citizen Review Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30
p.m.
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

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All meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 697 Vista Avenue, Page, Arizona.
The purpose of the Citizen Review Meeting and Public Hearings is to consider proposed amendments to Chapter
152 of the City of Page Zoning Ordinance to establish a Data Center Overlay District (DCO) and regulations and
standards applicable to Data Centers.
The text of the proposed amendment is as follows:
ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 152.025 ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP ESTABLISHED
[Update Table 2.1-1: Zoning Districts Established]
Abbreviation

Table 2.1-1: Zoning Districts Established
Zoning District

UNDV
DCO

Undevelopable District
Data Center Overlay District

Legacy Zoning

§ 152.032 SPECIAL DISTRICTS
(B) Special Districts
[Insert a new Section (7) Data Center Overlay District]
(7)

Data Center Overlay District (DCO). The intent of this special district is to allow for the development of
data centers within areas of the city where there is existing infrastructure that could adequately support the
proposed use. This district continues the city’s efforts to attract and advance high-tech industrial
development while limiting negative impacts to the community.
a.

b.

A Data Center Overlay District may be established by the City Council on land in proximity to high
voltage transmission lines of 115 KV or more and planned or zoned for business park or industrial
uses.
A Data Center Overlay District shall be created and amended by ordinance upon resolution of the City
Council, the boundaries of which shall be established on the Zoning Map.

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c.

d.

The Data Center Overlay District shall only overlay an existing Business Park (BP) or Industrial Park
(IP) zoning district. The regulations and requirements of the underlying zoning district and the Data
Center Overlay District shall both apply and remain in effect, provided however, that when the
regulations applicable to the Data Center Overlay District conflict with the regulations of an
underlying zoning district, the Data Center Overlay District regulations shall apply.
Standards specific to data centers are established in § 152.048.

§ 152.048 Data Centers
A. Purpose. This section establishes the requirements for the permitting, site planning, and design of data centers
consistent with the city’s desire to attract high-tech industrial development while limiting negative impacts to
the community.
B. Applicability.
1. § 152.048 applies to data center uses which are not permitted to operate in the city unless explicitly
approved as part of a Data Center Overlay District (DCO).
2. Data centers that are ancillary to another primary use are allowed provided they:
a. Occupy no more than 10 percent of the building footprint;
b. Are used to serve the enterprise functions of the on-site property owner and are not used to lease data
storage and processing services to third parties; and
c. Are not housed in a separate stand-alone structure on the parcel.
3. In addition to any other applicable requirements of the Zoning Procedures in this Zoning Code, applicants
shall be required to attend a pre-application completeness review meeting as described in § 152.086 (E).
Applicants shall submit the information described in this section for review and approval at the time of
submission of an application for a Data Center Overlay District following the procedures established in §
152.090, as well as the requirements for Site Plan approval in § 152.095. All applications shall include
any information necessary to evaluate conformance with the standards in § 152.048. Conditional or final
Site Plan approval is contingent upon the applicant demonstrating conformance to all the requirements
provided in § 152.048 and other applicable standards of the Zoning Code.
4. All applications for data centers shall include a development agreement authorized by the City Council
and executed by recording the development agreement with the County Recorder's office, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 9-500.05.
5. Data centers shall meet the Site Design Standards in § 152.048.E and the Building Design Standards in §
152.048.F.
C. Additional Public Notification Requirements
1. In addition to the public notification and meeting requirements provided in § 152.086(K), an applicant for
a proposed data center shall notify all real property owners within a half-mile radius of the subject
property, including any affiliated homeowners' association operating within the half-mile radius, that the
applicant intends to build and operate a data center on the property. The notice required in this section
shall be mailed to all postal addresses and homeowners' association addresses contained within a halfmile radius extending from the property line where the proposed data center will be built. The Director
may expand the required notification area if it is determined that the potential impact of the data center
extends beyond the minimum required notification boundary.
2. In addition, the applicant shall schedule and attend two neighborhood meetings with adjoining property
owners and residents to describe the project and explain how any negative impacts of the data center will
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be mitigated. Notice of the neighborhood meetings shall be mailed to all residents and homeowners
associations within a half-mile radius of the subject property. A representative of the developer or owner
with decision-making authority on the design of the data center shall attend the neighborhood meetings.
The data center applicant shall also post a sign on the subject property, at least 15 days before each
neighborhood meeting. The sign shall be no less than six feet in width and four feet in height (excluding
supporting poles or posts). The sign shall be located along high-visibility streets as reasonably determined
by the Director. The content of the sign shall:
a. Be consistent with the city's generally applicable sign guidelines for posting signs for notification of
neighborhood meetings;
b. Include the applicant’s name and contact information;
c. Include a brief description of the data center project and a link or QR Code to the applicant’s website
providing additional detail on the project; and
d. Include the date, time, and location of the neighborhood meeting.
3. The design and contents of the sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Director before installation.
The applicant shall remove the sign at the conclusion of the citizen review process.
4. Upon request by the Director after issuance of a certificate of occupancy and commencement of the
operation of the data center, the data center operator shall provide an on-site neighborhood liaison between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. MST each day to respond to complaints about noise emanating from
the data center.
D. Health and Safety Mitigation Requirements. The applicant for a data center is required to comply with the
additional stipulations or study requirements established in this section to address health and safety concerns,
which may include, but are not limited to, fire protection, water consumption, power consumption, on-site
energy generation, noise, and hazardous materials, and to mitigate adverse impact to existing uses. Failure to
comply with these requirements may be grounds for revocation in accordance with §§ 152.109 and 152.110.
These requirements shall be submitted concurrently with the application for Data Center Overlay District
approval and may be required to be resubmitted with the application for site plan approval if the Director
determines that circumstances have changed. The Director may require third party technical review of all
required mitigation studies and information submitted with the application, the cost of which shall be paid by
the applicant.
1. Electrical Supply. If the applicant proposes to connect the data center to the electric grid, the applicant

shall provide documentation from the applicable electric service provider certifying that the necessary
capacity is available and that the electric service provider will serve the data center. Known impacts on
electric rates or availability for other uses directly attributable to the data center project shall be
documented.

2. Water Supply.
a. If the proposed data center will be served by a public water supply, the applicant shall submit

documentation from the public authority certifying that the public authority will supply the water
needed.
b. If the data center will rely upon nonpublic sources of water, the applicant shall provide a water
feasibility study. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is an adequate supply of water for
the proposed data center and to estimate the impact of the data center on existing wells, groundwater,
and surface waters in the vicinity. No data center shall be approved unless the water feasibility study
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demonstrates that the anticipated water supply yield is adequate for the project and that the proposed
water withdrawals and discharges will not endanger or adversely affect the quantity or quality of
groundwater supplies or surface waters in the vicinity of the data center.
c. The water feasibility study shall be prepared by an engineer licensed in the state of Arizona and shall
include the following information at a minimum:
i.
The projected water demands of the data center;
ii.
The source of water to be used;
iii. A description of how water will be used, including the amount or proportion of water to be used
for each purpose (e.g. cooling, humidity control, fire suppression, and domestic usage);
iv.
The long-term safe yield of the water source;
v.
A description of the amount or portion of water withdrawn that will be recycled or discharged and
by what means;
vi. A geologic map of the area with a radius of at least one mile from the subject property;
vii.
The location of all existing and proposed wells within 1,000 feet of the subject property boundary,
with a notation of the capacity of all high-yield wells;
viii. The location of all surface waters, including perennial and intermittent streams, rivers, lakes,
reservoirs, ponds, wetlands, springs, and natural seeps within 1,000 feet of the property boundary;
and
ix. A determination of the effects of the proposed water supply system on the quantity and quality of
water in nearby wells, surface waters, and the groundwater table;
3. Sound Mitigation.
a. Before the first neighborhood meeting is conducted as provided in § 152.048.C, the applicant shall

conduct a sound mitigation study performed by a third-party acoustic engineer licensed in the state of
Arizona to document baseline sound levels in the area of the proposed data center, including noise
levels measured at the property line of the nearest property or properties to the data center that is
planned or zoned for residential uses, or other noise-sensitive uses as reasonably determined by the
Director. The sound mitigation study shall include low frequencies as well as overall sound levels. The
applicant shall provide a copy of the results of the sound mitigation study to the Director with a
minimum of five working days before the first neighborhood meeting is held.
b. The sound mitigation study shall demonstrate that the data center, including all on-site mechanical
equipment and facilities, will not exceed a sound level of 55 dB(A) when measured at the property
line of the nearest residentially zoned property to the proposed data center property between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. MST and 45 dB(A) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. MST.
An alternative specific sound standard may be stipulated as a condition of approval. Design
specifications for sound mitigation shall be provided to the Director with the application for Data
Center Overlay District approval. Upon approval of the sound mitigation study, the methods proposed
to mitigate excess sound shall be stipulated as a condition of the Data Center Overlay District approval.
c. A final Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued if the noise levels exceed the sound levels
stipulated in the sound mitigation study or an alternative specific sound standard that was stipulated
as a condition of approval.
d. The maximum decibel levels requirements specified in this section shall not apply during times of
power outage; however, the sound studies shall also evaluate, and report anticipated decibel levels
when all emergency power generation equipment is running, including backup generators.

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4. Vibration Mitigation.
a. The applicant shall submit a vibration study prepared by a qualified professional licensed in the state

of Arizona that demonstrates that no vibration from the data center, data center accessory uses, or
associated equipment shall exceed a value of 0.12 inch/second beyond the property line.
b. The maximum vibration requirements specified in this section shall not apply during times of power
outage; however, the vibration studies shall also evaluate, and report anticipated vibration levels when
all emergency power generation equipment is running, including backup generators.

5. Fire Suppression and Containment. The applicant shall demonstrate that procedures for fire suppression,

containment, ventilation, and evacuation are sufficiently protective of public health, safety and welfare.
In order to satisfy this requirement, the applicant shall submit an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
prepared by a qualified professional. The ERP shall:
a. Be reviewed and accepted by the Page Fire Department and emergency management services;
b. Include detailed procedures for fire suppression, containment, ventilation, and evacuation;
c. Include an evaluation of the access roads and hydrant locations within the site to ensure suitable
access for emergency equipment within the site;
d. Ensure that all first responders receive adequate training specific to the installed system; and
e. Include provisions for annual fire safety inspections demonstrating compliance with fire safety
standards to be performed by a qualified professional on behalf of the data center.

6. Back-Up Energy Generation or Storage Systems.
a. If the data center operator intends to use backup power generators on the subject property, the operator

shall maintain a public website announcing the times when the generators will be in operation. Any
routine operation of the backup generators, including for testing purposes, shall be announced on the
website at least 24 hours in advance. The operator shall also notify the City Manager or designee at
least 24 hours in advance of a test. Upon request by the City Manager, the data center operator shall
provide the address of the website where the notices required by this section are published.
b. Unless the generators are supplying backup electrical supply during a power outage, backup generators
may operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
c. Any data center proposing to incorporate battery storage or any other device or group of devices
capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a later time, whether the energy is
stored for use on-site or off-site, shall demonstrate compliance with National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 855, Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, or similar
standards and shall include fire suppression systems designed specifically for battery storage.

7. Alternative Power Generation. Any alternative energy generation system designed or used to supply

power directly to a data center during normal operations, including solar, wind, fossil fuel, or nuclear
energy generating systems, shall not be considered part of the data center use. These alternative energy
generation systems shall be considered a separate use and shall be approved according to the zoning
regulations applicable to such use.

8. Decommission/Electronic Waste Disposal Plan.
a. The applicant shall submit a Decommission/Electronic Waste Plan which outlines procedures for the

recycling or disposal of server infrastructure, hazardous material, batteries, electronic waste and

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related products, in compliance with all federal and state requirements which will apply in cases where
the data center is updated or decommissioned.
b. The Decommission/Electronic Waste Plan shall also outline how the building and site may be
repurposed for alternative uses if the data center is decommissioned.
E. Site Design Standards.
1. Dimensional Requirements.
a. The following minimum setbacks shall apply to data center structures, including data center
accessory uses:
i.
Front setback and street side setback: 100 feet
ii.
Rear setback: 50 feet
b. The maximum height of a data center shall be 50 feet, inclusive of all roof-mounted equipment such
as cooling and ventilation systems.
c. The maximum height of data center accessory uses shall be no greater than the height of the principal
building, or 30 feet, whichever is less.
d. All mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, electrical transformers and generators, shall
be set back a minimum of 200 feet from abutting right-of-way or residentially zoned property.
e. Landscaping and buffer yard requirements. In addition to the otherwise applicable standards provided
in § 152.057, a minimum 30-foot wide perimeter landscape setback shall be provided between a data
center and data center accessory uses and any adjoining residential or mixed-use zoning district, place
of worship, park, open space, campground, or existing or proposed public roadway, subject to the
following planting requirements:
i.
Two staggered rows of large canopy shade trees minimum 24-inch box planted a minimum of 20
feet on center or in an equivalent grouping shall be provided, as approved by the Director.
ii.
A minimum of five, five-gallon shrubs per tree.
iii. Ground covers shall be provided to supplement the trees and shrubs so that a minimum 75 percent
ground coverage when the plants are mature is attained.
2. Location and Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
a. All ground level and roof top data center mechanical equipment, including electrical equipment,

pumps and similar utility equipment, shall meet the following standards:
i.
Data center mechanical equipment shall be identified on the proposed site plan and shall not
be placed within setback areas facing existing or proposed public roadways.
ii.
Mechanical equipment not screened by a principal building shall be screened by a visually
solid fence, screen wall or panel, parapet wall, or other visually solid screen that shall be
constructed of materials compatible with the design, materials, details, and treatments used in
the exterior construction of the nearest principal building;
iii. Perforation for ventilated screening. As determined by the Director, screening for Data Center
Mechanical Equipment may incorporate perforated surfaces on screening walls as necessary
to permit ventilation of data center mechanical equipment;
iv.
Separation from residential and other uses. Ground mounted data center mechanical equipment
shall be separated from adjacent property that has an existing residential or mixed-use zoning
district, place of worship, park, open space, campground, or existing or proposed public
roadway by a principal building; and

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v.

3.

No screening requirements adjacent to industrially zoned property. As determined by the
Director, data center mechanical equipment located in a manner found to have no adverse
impact on adjacent properties zoned IP and BP is not required to be screened pursuant to this
section, except that the data center mechanical equipment shall be screened from any existing
or planned public road.

Fencing Requirements.
a. The subject property may be enclosed with a fence or wall no more than six feet in height. Fences
installed along public and private roadways shall consist of wrought iron, tubular steel, or similar
material and shall not be chain-link, with or without slatted inserts, and shall not include barbed wire
or other similar deterrence devices.
b. Landscape materials as required in accordance with § 152.057 may complement the requirements
for screening, but landscaping without a screen wall or fence does not meet the minimum screening
requirement of this section.

4. Parking.
a. The parking requirements for data centers are included in § 152.056, Table 4.2-1: Table of

Parking Spaces Required.
b. Surface parking stalls for employees and guests may incorporate shade structures that can support
solar/photovoltaic array systems with a minimum clearance height of 12 feet. The shade structures
shall not encroach into required access lanes. The applicable tree and landscape standards in §
152.057 are not required in the portions of the parking areas where solar array systems are located.

5. Refuse and Loading Bay Area Screening.

a. Refuse collection and loading bay areas shall be identified on the proposed site plan and shall not
be placed within setback areas facing existing or proposed public roadways.
b. Refuse collection areas shall be fully screened on all sides with solid walls or fences a minimum
of six feet in height so that they are not visible from view at the ground level from all adjacent
parcels and existing or planned public roadways.
c. Loading dock areas shall be located and designed so that they do not face toward (and are not
visible from) any adjacent existing or proposed public roadway.

6. Outdoor Lighting Requirements.
a. In addition to the requirements of § 152.059, an application for a proposed data center shall include

a photometric plan that shows all proposed exterior lighting, including any security lighting.

b. The maximum outdoor light output for a data center shall be limited to a maximum of 17,500

lumens per acre.

F.

Building Design Standards
1. Principal Building Façade Standards.
a. The requirements for principal building façades apply to all building facades that exceed 100 feet
in length and that face an existing residential or mixed-use zoning district, place of worship, park,
open space, campground, or existing or proposed public roadway. When a building has more than
one principal façade, each principal building façade shall be consistent in terms of design,
materials, details, and treatment.
b. Principal building façades shall avoid the use of undifferentiated surfaces by including at least two
of the following design elements;
i. A change in building height of at least 5 feet;
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ii.
Building step-backs or recesses of at least 10 feet in depth;
iii. Fenestration comprising at least 30 percent of the surface area of the principal façade;
iv.
Changes in building materials, pattern, texture, or color;
v.
Use of accent materials.
c. The front and office portions of buildings shall be constructed of high-quality materials, including,
but not limited to, brick, stone, textured cast stone, tinted masonry units, concrete, glass, and metal
siding. The following materials are prohibited along the front and office portions of the building,
including unadorned, plain or painted concrete block or panels; reflective glass; and vinyl,
fiberglass, asphalt, or fiberboard siding.
2. Main Entrance Feature Design.
a. The primary entrance to the office/administration portion of the building shall face the corner or
an adjacent existing or proposed roadway.
b. Primary building entries shall be readily identifiable and well-defined using projections, recesses,
columns, canopies, awnings, roof structures, or other design elements.
§ 152.056 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
[Update Table 4.2-1: Table of Parking Spaces Required]
Use Category
Industrial Use
Categories

Table 4.2-1: Table of Parking Spaces Required
Specific Use Type
Minimum Vehicle Spaces Required
Building Materials;
One space per 500 SF of sales related area
Wholesale
+ 1 space per employee
Data Center
One space per employee + 10 visitor
parking spaces based on the maximum
number of employees on-site during the
largest shift; plus one parking space for
each company vehicle kept on site
Distribution Warehouse/Yard One space per 2,000 SF of warehouse
and/or 5,000 SF of yard related area + 1
space per employee

Section 152.137 DEFINITIONS
[Insert the following new definitions]
DATA CENTER: A building or buildings which are occupied primarily by computers and/or telecommunications
and related equipment where digital information is processed, transferred and/or stored, primarily to and from
offsite locations. This use shall also include cryptocurrency mining, blockchain transaction processing, cloudbased processing/storage, and server farms. A data center may include data center accessory uses. This use does
not include computers or telecommunications related equipment that is secondary and customarily incidental to
an otherwise permitted use on the property, such as servers associated with an office building.
DATA CENTER ACCESSORY USE: Ancillary uses or structures secondary and incidental to a data center use,
including but not limited to: administrative, logistical, fiber optic, storage, and security buildings or structures;
sources of electrical power such as generators used to provide temporary power when the main source of power
is interrupted; electrical substations; utility lines; domestic and non-contact cooling water and wastewater
treatment facilities; water holding facilities; pump stations; water towers; environmental controls (air conditioning
or cooling towers, fire suppression, and related equipment); security features, provided such data center accessory
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uses/structures are located on the same tract or assemblage of adjacent parcels developed as a unified development
with a data center. The use shall not include energy generation systems, other than solar energy systems, used or
intended to be used to supply power to the data center during normal operations.
LUMEN: The unit used to measure the actual amount of light which is produced by a lamp.
A copy of the proposed text amendment is available for public review at the Development Services Department,
City Hall, 697 Vista Avenue, Page, Arizona, during regular business hours.
Interested persons may attend the Citizen Review Meeting or Public Hearings, or submit written comments to:
Sylvia Shaffer, Development Services Director
City of Page
697 Vista Avenue
PO Box 1108
Page, AZ 86040
Phone: (928) 645-4261
Email: [email protected]
Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodation may contact the City Clerk's Office at (928) 645-4205
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Please publish the above Public Notice one (1) time in the September 16, 2026 edition of the Lake Powell
Chronicle.

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: Planning and Zoning

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: TXT-2026-02 – Data Center Overlay District Zoning Code Text Amendment
Agenda Section: New Business

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:
Recommend approval of TXT-2026-02 to the City Council, subject to possible modifications
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Background:
The City initiated TXT-2026-02 after identifying that the Zoning Code does not specifically
define or regulate data centers as a principal land use. The amendment would establish a Data
Center Overlay District and related standards for future data center proposals; it would not
approve a specific project or property.
Attachments:
None

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: Planning and Zoning

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: Discussion and Review of Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws
Agenda Section: New Business

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:
Review the proposed Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws update, provide comments or
recommended changes, and determine whether additional review should occur at a future
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting and/or a Planning & Zoning Work Session.
Background:
The P&Z Bylaws were last approved on March 13, 2019. Staff has transferred them into the
City’s standardized bylaws template and updated references to City Code for Commission
review and comment.
Attachments:
1.
03 13 2019 Bylaws
2.
PZ Bylaws Draft Updated Template

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

BYLAWS
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1

Establishment: The Planning and Zoning Commission is established by Section.
§31.24 Planning & Zoning Commission of the Page Code of Ordinances.

1.2

Purpose: To formulate, create and administer any lawful plan duly adopted by
the governing body for the present and future growth of the city pertaining to the
use of land and buildings for any purpose, together with all incidental activities
usually associated therewith and commonly known as "Planning and Zoning"; to
make or cause to be made a continuous study of the best present and future use
to which land and buildings shall be put within the town and in cooperation with
adjacent areas; to recommend to the governing body revisions in such plans
which, in the opinion of the Commission, are for the best interest of the citizens of
the town; to promulgate rules of procedure and to supervise the enforcement of
rules so promulgated by the commission and approved by the governing body.

1.3

Parliamentary Procedure: Meetings of the Commission shall be governed to
Robert's Rules of Order (the pertinent edition of which may be designated by the
Chairperson).

SECTION 2: MEETINGS
2.1

Regular Meetings: The Regular meeting shall be held the first Tuesday of each
month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. at city hall. Meetings may be moved by a vote of
the Commission to avoid conflicts and holidays.

2.2

Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or in his
absence the vice-chairperson.
In addition, any three members of the
commission may make written request to the chairperson for a special meeting
and in the event such meeting is not called, such members may call such special
meeting. No special meeting may be set beyond the next regular meeting.

2.3

Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be the first regular meeting in July.

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2/12/2018

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Revised 3-13-2019

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2.4

Notice of Meetings: Notice of all meetings will be posted at least 24 hours in
advance and, whenever possible, notices and agenda will be mailed to
Commission members at least four days in advance.

2.5

Place of Meeting: The place of meeting shall be City Hall unless otherwise
stated in the call.

2.6

Order of Business: The following shall be the order of business of the
Commission, but the rules may be suspended and any matters considered or
postponed by action of the Commission.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

2.7

Call to Order
Roll Call
Priority List. Commission may consider items on the priority list.
Commission may add or remove items.
Approval of Minutes
Communications
Hear from the Citizens
Public Hearing
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment

Voting: Four members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present shall be required for passage of any matter
before the Commission. The minutes of the meetings shall reflect the "ayes" and
"nays" cast on a particular measure and shall reflect the vote of each member
present. A member may abstain from voting only upon a declaration that he has
a conflict of interest, in which case such member shall take no part in the
deliberations on the matter in question.

SECTION 3: MEMBERSHIP
3.1

Appointment: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be composed of a
total of seven members who shall be residents of the city. The members of the
Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor from nominations by the council
members, subject to the approval of the Council.

3.2

Term of Appointment: Appointments shall be for a period of three years each,
with the terms of members so staggered that the terms of no more than three
members shall expire in any one year. The initial appointments shall be for two
members with terms beginning upon adoption of the code, and expiring on June
30, 2006; for two members with terms beginning upon adoption of the code, and
expiring on June 30, 2007. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for full
three year terms except that in the event of death or resignation of a member the
vacancy may be filled for the unexpired term.

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Revised 3-13-2019

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3.3

Termination: The term of all members shall extend until their successors are
qualified; except that attendance at meetings that amounts to less than 75% per
annum of the total of all regular and special meetings shall be grounds for
termination at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority without the
necessity of a hearing or notice and such action shall be final. Attendance shall
be evaluated at each annual meeting.

3.4

Compensation: All members shall serve without pay. Members of the
commission may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with
their duties upon authorization or ratification by the commission and approval of
such expenditures by the Council.

SECTION 4: OFFICERS
4.1

Election of Officers: At the annual meeting, the commission shall elect a
chairman and vice-chairman, from among its own members, who shall serve for
one year or until their successors are elected and qualified. An individual shall
not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as chairman.

4.2

Special Election: Vacancies created by any cause shall be filled for the
unexpired term by a new election, a notice of such election being given in the
notice of the call of the meeting.

4.3

Chairperson: The chairperson shall preside at all meetings and exercise all the
usual rights, duties and prerogatives of the head of any similar organization. The
chairperson shall have the power to administer oaths and to take evidence.

4.4

Vice-Chairperson: The vice-chairperson shall perform the duties of the
chairperson in the absence or disability of the chairperson. In the absence of
both the chairperson and vice-chairperson, the Commission shall elect a
chairperson pro tempore who shall perform the duties of the chairperson.

SECTION 5: FEES
5.1

Fees: The Commission shall be authorized to establish a uniform schedule of
fees for service with all receipts to be paid into the general fund of the town.
Such fee schedules shall become effective upon approval by the Council

.SECTION 6: AMENDMENTS
6.1

Amendments: These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the
Commission by a majority vote of the entire commission, provided notice shall
have been given in the call of the meeting, and with the approval of the City
Council.

SECTION 7: EFFECTIVE DATE
Planning & Zoning Commission By-Laws
2/12/2018

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Revised 08/12/2015 – Revised
Revised 3-13-2019

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7.1

Effective Date: These by-laws shall become effective immediately upon the
adoption of same by the Commission and upon approval of the Council.

Planning & Zoning Commission By-Laws
2/12/2018

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Revised 08/12/2015 – Revised
Revised 3-13-2019

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Planning & Zoning Commission
Bylaws
Section 1: General
A. Establishment: The Planning & Zoning Commission was established by §31.24 of the
City Code. The Planning & Zoning Commission holds an advisory role to the City Council
and shall not assume the role of an administrative or legislative body, except as otherwise
provided for in City Code or ordinances.
B. Purpose: The purpose, powers, and duties of the Planning & Zoning Commission are set
forth in §31.24 of the City Code.
Section 2: Membership and Officers
A. Membership
1. Appointments and Terms: The Planning & Zoning Commission is comprised of seven
members. Membership qualifications are governed by §31.03, and appointments and
terms are pursuant to §§31.05 and 31.24 of the City Code.
2. Removal: Attendance and removal of members are governed by §31.06 of the City
Code.
3. Conflict of Interest: Members are governed by §31.06 of the City Code and applicable
Arizona conflict-of-interest laws, including A.R.S. §38-502 et seq. A member with a
substantial interest in a matter shall make that interest known and refrain from
participating as required by law.
4. Remuneration: Members shall serve without remuneration and may be reimbursed for
authorized out-of-pocket expenses in accordance with §31.07 of the City Code.
B. Officers
1. Election of Officers: At the annual meeting in July, the Planning & Zoning Commission
will elect from among its members a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson in accordance
with §31.06 of the City Code.
a. Chairperson: The Chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Planning &
Zoning Commission and exercise the duties of the office. The Chairperson may
administer oaths and take evidence as authorized by law.
b. Vice Chairperson: In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson will
preside at meetings of the Planning & Zoning Commission. In the absence of
both the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, an acting Chairperson will be
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2. Special Election: A vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall be
filled for the unexpired term by election of the Commission, with notice of the election
included in the meeting agenda.
3. Council Liaison: A Council representative shall serve as Liaison to the Planning &
Zoning Commission pursuant to §§31.03 and 31.05 of the City Code. The Council
Liaison shall perform the duties set forth by City Council as outlined in the City of
Page Boards and Commissions Handbook.
4. Staff Liaison: A Staff Liaison will be assigned by the City Manager to provide
administrative support for meetings of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Staff
Liaison will perform the duties set forth by the City Manager as outlined in the City of
Page Boards and Commissions Handbook.
Section 3: Meetings
A. Schedule
1. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month
at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, in accordance with the schedule approved by the Commission.
Meetings may be moved to avoid conflicts or holidays. Changes to the schedule shall
be requested through the Staff Liaison for verification from the City Clerk that the
change does not create a conflict with other Board and Commission meetings.
2. Special Meetings: Subject to proper notice, special meetings may be called by the
Chairperson or, in the Chairperson’s absence, the Vice Chairperson. Any three members
of the Commission may make a written request to the Chairperson for a special meeting
and, if the meeting is not called, those members may call the special meeting. No
special meeting may be set beyond the next regular meeting. Only matters listed on the
posted agenda may be discussed or acted upon.
3. Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission shall be
the first regular meeting in July.
4. Cancellation of Meetings: Meetings may be cancelled if it is determined by the Staff
Liaison that a quorum will not be present or as otherwise necessary in accordance with
applicable notice requirements.
5. Notice of Meetings: Meeting notice shall be provided in accordance with §31.06 of the
City Code and Arizona Open Meeting Law. Whenever possible, agendas and meeting
materials will be provided to Commission members at least four days in advance.
6. Place of Meeting: The regular meeting place shall be City Hall unless otherwise stated
in the posted meeting notice.

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B. Attendance Requirements: Virtual or telephonic participation is permitted if members
can participate fully in the discussion and any actions. Attendance requirements are
governed by §31.06 of the City Code.
C. Quorum: A majority of the appointed members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
shall constitute a quorum. Voting requirements are governed by §31.06 of the City Code.
D. Conduct: Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order insofar
as practical and shall comply with Arizona Open Meeting Law, A.R.S. §38-431 et seq., and
applicable City Code requirements.
E. Agenda Items: Agenda items are added at the request of the Planning & Zoning
Commission Chairperson, City Manager, or Council Liaison. Agenda items must be in
accordance with the Planning & Zoning Commission’s purpose.
F. Order of Business: The order of business shall be established by the posted agenda. The
Commission may adjust the order of agenda items as permitted by law.
G. Public Comment: Commission meetings shall include scheduled time for public comment
in accordance with §31.06 of the City Code.
H. Voting: Voting shall be conducted in accordance with §31.06 of the City Code. The minutes
shall reflect the votes cast on each action item. Members shall comply with applicable
conflict-of-interest requirements when participating or abstaining.
Section 4: Miscellaneous
A. Fees: The Planning & Zoning Commission’s authority regarding a uniform schedule of
fees is governed by §31.24 of the City Code.
B. Amending Bylaws: These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members of
the Commission and with approval of the City Council. The amended bylaws are effective
immediately upon approval of the City Council.
C. Effective Date: These bylaws shall become effective upon approval by the City Council.

The bylaws are established in accordance with the City Code. In the event of a conflict, the City
Code shall take precedence.

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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Department: City Clerk

Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Presented by:

Brief Title: Discussion and Possible Action Pertaining to Rescheduling the November P&Z
Commission Meeting due to Elections.
Agenda Section: New Business

Agenda Sub-category: Board Item

Recommended Action:
Discuss and take possible action to reschedule the November Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting to an alternate date.
Background:
The Planning and Zoning Commission’s regular November meeting is currently scheduled to
occur on Election Day. Staff recommends that the Commission consider rescheduling the
November meeting to an alternate date to avoid voting conflicts and ensure that Commissioners
and staff can participate.
Attachments:
1.
November Calendar

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