| ITEM #: 6. DATE: 10/05/2026 AI #:3435 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | GENERAL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS REPORT UPDATE |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christian Williams, Deputy Director of Development Services - Planning |
SUMMARY
Staff will brief the Council on themes and early findings from a forthcoming report that examines Goodyear’s development trends and progress toward the 2035 General Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Council will receive an update on the General Plan and Development Trends Report. This is for information and discussion purposes only and no action will be taken. (Christian M. Williams, Deputy Director Development Services - Planning)
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the development trends and General Plan update.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
At the February 9, 2026 Work Session, Council received an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 strategic plan item for Common Visioning. The goal of the Common Visioning project is to continue to improve Council and staff alignment on the future vision for development in the city. There had already been significant progress on this goal, with a large part being the adoption of the city's General Plan, multiple master plans, and updates to development-related city codes, ordinances, and guidelines.
A deliverable that resulted from that discussion was the General Plan and Development Trends report. This report will provide Council and the community with updates on development trends in Goodyear, as well as a progress report on the city's implementation of the General Plan 2035.
The General Plan was ratified by voters on May 21, 2024, and reflects the long-range vision of the community. Established as a requirement of cities by Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) section 9-461.05, the General Plan is a long-term planning document that outlines guiding policies to manage growth with a series of required elements or topics. State statutes also require an annual report on Plan status and progress.
A deliverable that resulted from that discussion was the General Plan and Development Trends report. This report will provide Council and the community with updates on development trends in Goodyear, as well as a progress report on the city's implementation of the General Plan 2035.
The General Plan was ratified by voters on May 21, 2024, and reflects the long-range vision of the community. Established as a requirement of cities by Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) section 9-461.05, the General Plan is a long-term planning document that outlines guiding policies to manage growth with a series of required elements or topics. State statutes also require an annual report on Plan status and progress.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The General Plan and Development Trends Report will provide data dating back to 2024 with an emphasis on calendar year 2025. The publishing of this report will establish an annual cycle for providing updates to Council and the community on key metrics that tell the story of development in Goodyear. Updates will be provided for key growth areas as identified in the General Plan, as well as other areas of interest. The report will also provide information on the development process itself, covering the entire life-cycle of a project from site selection to certificate of occupancy.