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Casa Grande Homeless Ordinance: Resident Urges Help

Casa Grande Homeless Ordinance: Resident Urges Help

Nov 18, 2025
Barbara Sundust asks Casa Grande to support homeless residents after urban camping ordinance enforcement began October 1. Mayor outlines city response efforts.
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.
Casa Grande Plans Pass-Through Fees for Customers Delinquent on Sewer Payments

Casa Grande Plans Pass-Through Fees for Customers Delinquent on Sewer Payments

Nov 14, 2025
Casa Grande is proposing new pass-through fees for delinquent wastewater customers to recover the direct costs charged by Arizona Water Company for disconnection and reconnection services.
San Tan Valley Secures $250K, Cuts Election Signatures

San Tan Valley Secures $250K, Cuts Election Signatures

Nov 6, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council approved a $250,000 monthly financial agreement with Queen Creek and reduced election signature requirements to 1,000.
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.
San Tan Valley Council Puts Staggered Terms, Mayor Election to Voters

San Tan Valley Council Puts Staggered Terms, Mayor Election to Voters

Oct 16, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council adopted election ordinances and approved ballot questions on staggered terms and direct mayoral elections for August 2026.
Pinal County Approves Weight Limits on Five County Highways

Pinal County Approves Weight Limits on Five County Highways

Oct 4, 2025
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved new vehicle weight restrictions on five county highways during its October 1, 2025 meeting. The measure aims to protect local roads from heavy truck damage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve roadway safety across multiple districts.
Casa Grande to Enforce Urban Camping Ordinance on October 1st

Casa Grande to Enforce Urban Camping Ordinance on October 1st

Sep 26, 2025
Casa Grande will begin enforcing Urban Camping Ordinance No. 1397.19 on October 1, 2025. The ordinance prohibits camping and homeless encampments in public areas including parks, sidewalks, and rights-of-way.
State Law Forces Florence to Allow Earlier Construction Hours

State Law Forces Florence to Allow Earlier Construction Hours

Sep 6, 2025
Florence, along with all Arizona municipalities and counties, must comply with a new statewide law setting earlier construction hours. The Town Council approved Ordinance No. 764-25 to align with the law, applying the updated start times year-round for concrete and general building work
Casa Grande Shifts from Council-Required to Manager-Led Land Acquisition Process

Casa Grande Shifts from Council-Required to Manager-Led Land Acquisition Process

Jul 29, 2025
Casa Grande City Council approved first reading of an ordinance granting the City Manager authority to negotiate property acquisitions for 34 infrastructure projects without requiring individual council approval for each transaction. The streamlined process excludes condemnation authority and aims to speed up road, water, and wastewater projects by eliminating repeated council reviews for voluntary property deals.
New Casa Grande Law Restricts Where Homeless Can Sleep Starting October

New Casa Grande Law Restricts Where Homeless Can Sleep Starting October

Jul 26, 2025
Casa Grande has introduced a law limiting camping on public property for the homeless. Discover the key changes effective October.
Casa Grande City Council Passes Camping Ordinances Affecting Homeless Population

Casa Grande City Council Passes Camping Ordinances Affecting Homeless Population

Jun 20, 2025
Casa Grande City Council passes camping ordinances affecting the homeless population and regulating park usage starting October 2025.
Maricopa City Council Approves Seventh Consecutive Property Tax Rate Reduction

Maricopa City Council Approves Seventh Consecutive Property Tax Rate Reduction

Jun 7, 2025
City of Maricopa property owners get property tax relief as city council approves another rate cut. Seven-year streak continues with focus on fiscal responsibility.
Casa Grande Council Considers Camping Ordinance as Homelessness Crisis Grows

Casa Grande Council Considers Camping Ordinance as Homelessness Crisis Grows

May 27, 2025
As homelessness escalates, Casa Grande Council considers a camping ordinance. Learn about the implications for the community.
Pinal County Proposes New Parking Ordinance: Deadline Looms for HOAs

Pinal County Proposes New Parking Ordinance: Deadline Looms for HOAs

Apr 18, 2025
Discover the details of Pinal County's new parking ordinance proposal and the looming deadline for homeowners associations.
Homeless Camping Ordinance Options Explored by Casa Grande City Council

Homeless Camping Ordinance Options Explored by Casa Grande City Council

Feb 19, 2025
Casa Grande City Council explores solutions for homeless camping ordinances, balancing compassion with public space access.
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