Planning -
Long Range Planning
 

Long Range Planning in the City of Mesa focuses on the "big picture" of how the City should look and function in the future. It builds upon people and events of the past that have shaped Mesa's present. It is the tool for making conscious decisions on how the City should take shape in the coming years. Implements, updates and maintains the Mesa 2025 General Plan and associated documents such as Sub-Area Plans, special projects, and census data. Provides demographic data for internal and external customers.

Sub Area Plans: The Long Range Planning Section takes the lead role in the City to work with citizens to prepare sub-area plans as designated in the General Plan and neighborhood plans.

Data Analysis: Provides statistical information and maintains demographic data for the Mesa Planning Area (MPA), including, zoning cases, zoning overlays, annexation information, general plan, and Census related data.

Mesa Growth Profile: Source: Maricopa Association of Governments

Mesa 2025 General Plan amendments: Applications (minor, major) - Procedures. Proposed amendments to the General Plan are considered first by the Planning and Zoning Board. Their recommendation is forwarded to the City council for formal action.

2008 Major General Plan Amendment Proposals

GP Major 2008-01: Mesa Proving Grounds, 3,600 acres
GP Major 2008-02: Pacific Proving, 1,700 acres

Both applications are scheduled for initial City Council input on February 14, 2008, 7:30 AM. This Memo provides general information.

2005 Census Survey, September 1, 2005