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Pinal County Seeks Public Input on Home Subdivision Rules April 9

Pinal County Seeks Public Input on Home Subdivision Rules April 9

Mar 25, 2026
Pinal County is seeking public input on its subdivision ordinance. A fact-finding meeting is scheduled for April 9 in Florence.
New Cell Tower Design, Residential Concerns in San Tan Valley

New Cell Tower Design, Residential Concerns in San Tan Valley

Mar 23, 2026
Pinal County commissioners voted 5–2 to recommend a San Tan Valley wireless tower, with Verizon as the first tenant. Eight residents opposed. The Board of Supervisors decides next.
222 San Tan Valley Structures at Flood Risk, County Drainage Study Finds

222 San Tan Valley Structures at Flood Risk, County Drainage Study Finds

Mar 5, 2026
Pinal County's San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan identifies 222 flood-risk structures. See which areas are affected and what happens next for residents.
Cell Tower Code Questioned at Monopine Hearing

Cell Tower Code Questioned at Monopine Hearing

Feb 26, 2026
Pinal County commissioners approved a 125-foot Verizon cell tower but questioned the county's 90-foot code limit. The tower heads to the Board of Supervisors.
San Tan Valley Zoning Ordinance: Council Approves Michael Baker International to Draft First Code

San Tan Valley Zoning Ordinance: Council Approves Michael Baker International to Draft First Code

Feb 21, 2026
San Tan Valley council approves Michael Baker International to draft the town's first zoning ordinance. Community workshops expected to begin in March.
San Tan Valley Town Code Drafts Cover Spending, Police and Courts

San Tan Valley Town Code Drafts Cover Spending, Police and Courts

Feb 6, 2026
San Tan Valley Town Council reviewed draft town code articles covering finance, police and courts. The full code must be adopted before July 1.
Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Dec 31, 2025
A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.
San Tan Valley Town Code: Council Reviews First Draft Articles

San Tan Valley Town Code: Council Reviews First Draft Articles

Dec 22, 2025
San Tan Valley council reviewed the first three articles of its new town code. The code will replace county regulations currently governing the area.
Maricopa Code Amendments Speed Approvals, Remove Public Hearings

Maricopa Code Amendments Speed Approvals, Remove Public Hearings

Nov 17, 2025
Maricopa code amendments won Planning Commission approval on Oct. 27. Changes address state laws, housing impacts, and development standards.
San Tan Valley Begins Municipal Code Development Process

San Tan Valley Begins Municipal Code Development Process

Nov 6, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council discussed municipal code formation on November 5. The newly incorporated town will likely begin code development in December 2025.
Arizona Law, Local Changes Shape Casa Grande Subdivision Code

Arizona Law, Local Changes Shape Casa Grande Subdivision Code

Nov 5, 2025
Casa Grande City Council unanimously approved subdivision code amendments on November 3. Changes comply with HB2447 state law requirements.
Pinal County Government: An Inside Look with Deputy County Manager Himanshu Patel

Pinal County Government: An Inside Look with Deputy County Manager Himanshu Patel

May 14, 2025
Explore an inside look at Pinal County with Shane Doughty and Deputy Manager Himanshu Patel. Discover county operations today.
Balancing Urban and Rural: Pinal Deputy County Manager Discusses Land Management Challenges

Balancing Urban and Rural: Pinal Deputy County Manager Discusses Land Management Challenges

May 5, 2025
Explore the challenges of balancing urban and rural land use in Pinal County with insights from Shane Doughty and Himanshu Patel.
Pinal County Reboots Zoning Code Update Process

Pinal County Reboots Zoning Code Update Process

May 1, 2025

During a recent Pinal Unlocked podcast episode, host Shane Doughty…

New Podcast “Pinal Unlocked” Brings County Government to the People—With Help from a Rescue Chiweenie

New Podcast “Pinal Unlocked” Brings County Government to the People—With Help from a Rescue Chiweenie

Apr 29, 2025
Join Shane Doughty and Eirini Pajak on 'Pinal Unlocked,' where county government is made relatable—with a rescue Chiweenie sidekick.
Town of Florence Considers Expanding Notification Radius for Development Projects

Town of Florence Considers Expanding Notification Radius for Development Projects

Apr 24, 2025
The Town of Florence considers expanding the notification radius for development projects. Stay informed about new developments.
zoning philosophy in pinal county

The zoning philosophy debate in Pinal County

Mar 13, 2025
Explore The zoning philosophy debate in Pinal County as it navigates individual property rights and community interests.
Pinal County Scraps Zoning Update, Eyes Apache County Code as Potential Model

Pinal County Scraps Zoning Update, Eyes Apache County Code as Potential Model

Feb 7, 2025
Learn about the drama surrounding the Pinal County zoning code update. Find out why residents protested and how it could affect future regulations.
Public Outcry Leads to Withdrawal of Pinal County Zoning Update

Public Outcry Leads to Withdrawal of Pinal County Zoning Update

Feb 1, 2025
Witness the impact of grassroots activism on local government decisions. Read how concerned citizens successfully halted the Pinal County zoning update through public outcry.
Casa Grande to Allow Homes Closer to Streets on Corner Lots

Casa Grande to Allow Homes Closer to Streets on Corner Lots

Dec 23, 2024
New rules in Casa Grande allow homeowners on corner lots to build closer to the street, creating more usable backyard space. Learn more.
Pinal County Announces First Major Zoning Code Update Since 2012

Pinal County Announces First Major Zoning Code Update Since 2012

Dec 19, 2024
Pinal County unveils first major zoning code update since 2012. Learn how this comprehensive revision will modernize regulations and manage rapid growth.