General Plan September 30, 2016 Volume II – Elements and Plans City of Glendale General Plan Prepared for: City of Glendale Planning Division 5850 West Glendale Ave., Suite 212 Glendale, AZ 85301 September 30, 2016 Adopted by Glendale City Council on April 26, 2016 Ratified by Glendale voters on August 30, 2016 Prepared by: Please see the next page. Please see the next page. The City of Glendale would like to thank and recognize the efforts of those involved in the development of the Envision Glendale 2040 General Plan. City of Glendale Citizens of Glendale The residents of the City who participated in the development of the Envision Glendale 2040 General Plan. City Council . Jerry Weiers, Mayor . Ray Malnar (Sahuaro District) . Ian Hugh, Vice Mayor (Cactus District) . Lauren Tolmachoff (Cholla District) . Jamie Aldama (Ocotillo District) . Bart Turner (Barrel District) . Sammy Chavira (Yucca District) Planning Commission . Steve Johnston, Chairperson . Rick Harper . Al Lenox, Vice Chairperson . Gary Hirsch . Arthur Dobbelaere . David Moreno . Jack Gallegos General Plan Steering . Emmanuel Allen (Cactus District) . Elizabeth Medina (Barrel District) Committee . Mark Burdick (Sahuaro District) . Randy Miller (Barrel District) . Miles Charles (Cholla District) . Martin Nowakowski (Yucca District) . David Coble (Cholla District) . Edwin Nyberg (Cholla District) . Arthur G. Dobbelaere (Cholla District) . Rebecca Ontiveros (Ocotillo District) . Amanda Froes (Sahuaro District) . Thomas Orlikowski (Barrel District) . John Geurs (Ocotillo District) . Brian Pirooz (Cholla District) . Noel Griemsmann . Barbara Plante (Luke AFB) . James Grose (Cholla District) . Sharon Reeves (Barrel District) . Rick Harper (Sahuaro District) . Scott Richmond (Yucca District) . Robert Heidt (Glendale Chamber) . Alicia Rubio (Ocotillo District) . Gary Hirsch (Cactus District) . Tom Schmitt (Yucca District) . Chuck Jared (Cactus District) . Dr. Francis (Frank) Sisti (Cholla District) . Darrin Lacey (Sahuaro District) . Leslie Sheeler (Ocotillo District) . Bruce Larson (Cholla District) . Charles Whiffen (Barrel District) . Barbara Lentz (Sahuaro District) . Kenneth Wixon (Cactus District) . Danielle Martinez (Sahuaro District) . Jacoba M. Worsdell (Ocotillo District) . Reginald Martinez (Barrel District) . Erminie P. Zarra (Yucca District) Glendale City Staff . Kevin Phelps City Manager . Jennifer Campbell Assistant City Manager . Sam McAllen Development Services Director . Jon M. Froke, M.Ed., AICP Planning Director . Tabitha Perry Assistant Planning Director . Thomas Ritz, AICP Senior Planner . Megan Sheldon Environmental Program Manager . Doug Howard Planner . Martin Martell Planner . Mike Conlin GIS Coordinator . Diana Figueroa Senior Secretary . Patti King Recording Secretary General Plan Consulting Team . Celeste Werner, AICP Project Manager . Rick Rust, AICP, GISP Deputy Project Manager . Bren Cox, AICP Project Planner . Felipe Zubia, AICP Senior Planner . Kurt Waldier Planner 1. Introduction 1.1 Preface ..................................................................................................................................... 1‐1 1.2 What Is the General Plan? ....................................................................................................... 1‐3 1.3 Brief History / City Context ...................................................................................................... 1‐5 1.4 Glendale Today ........................................................................................................................ 1‐7 1.5 Glendale’s Values and Vision................................................................................................... 1‐8 1.6 Planning Assumptions ............................................................................................................. 1‐8 1.7 Planning Principles ................................................................................................................ 1‐10 1.8 General Plan Administration ................................................................................................. 1‐10 2. Growth and Development 2.1 Growth and Development Theme Overview .......................................................................... 2‐1 2.2 Land Use Element .................................................................................................................... 2‐3 2.3 Housing Element ................................................................................................................... 2‐17 2.4 Growth Areas Element .......................................................................................................... 2‐21 2.5 Urban Design Element ........................................................................................................... 2‐25 2.6 Military and Aviation Element ............................................................................................... 2‐29 3. Community Preservation and Revitalization 3.1 Community Preservation and Revitalization Theme Overview .............................................. 3‐1 3.2 Conservation, Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Element ................................................... 3‐3 3.3 Historic Preservation and Design Element .............................................................................. 3‐7 3.4 Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Element ...................................................... 3‐11 Glendale General Plan Page i 4. Economic Vitality 4.1 Economic Vitality Theme Overview ........................................................................................ 4‐1 4.2 Fiscal Element .......................................................................................................................... 4‐3 4.3 Economic Development Element ............................................................................................ 4‐5 4.4 Cost of Development Element .............................................................................................. 4‐11 5. Connectivity 5.1 Connectivity Theme Overview ................................................................................................ 5‐1 5.2 Circulation Element ................................................................................................................. 5‐3 5.3 Bicycling and Pedestrian Element ......................................................................................... 5‐13 6. Public Facilities and Services 6.1 Public Facilities and Services Theme Overview ....................................................................... 6‐1 6.2 Public Services, Facilities and Buildings Element .................................................................... 6‐3 6.3 Water Resources Element ....................................................................................................... 6‐7 6.4 Public Health and Safety Element ......................................................................................... 6‐13 6.5 Open Space Element ............................................................................................................. 6‐17 6.6 Recreation Element ............................................................................................................... 6‐19 7. Environmental Sustainability 7.1 Environmental Sustainability Theme Overview ...................................................................... 7‐1 7.2 Conservation of Resources Element ....................................................................................... 7‐3 7.3 Environmental Planning Element ............................................................................................ 7‐9 7.4 Energy Element ..................................................................................................................... 7‐17 Page ii Glendale General Plan List of Maps Figure 1 Glendale Regional Setting ................................................................................................ 1‐2 Figure 2 Glendale General Plan Land Use Diagram ....................................................................... 2‐5 Figure 3 Glendale Roadway Classifications .................................................................................... 5‐5 Figure 4 Glendale Transit Network ................................................................................................ 5‐7 Figure 5 Glendale Bicycle and Pedestrian Network ..................................................................... 5‐15 List of Tables Table 1. General Plan Map Amendment, Major/Minor .............................................................. 1‐13 Table 2. Urbanized Area Land Use Comparison ............................................................................ 2‐4 Table 3. Uses Allowed in Mixed Use Designations ...................................................................... 2‐10 Glendale General Plan Page iii Please see the next page. Page iv Glendale General Plan Introduction Introduction Please see the next page. The City of Glendale, Arizona was initially settled in the late 1800s, and while the City is a mature, full‐service community, it is also an exciting and evolving community. Built on its rich cultural heritage, beautiful neighborhoods, and superior public and post‐secondary education, the City of Glendale has grown and thrived. But more than a great place to live, it is a great place to work and visit. Glendale is the home to many national and regional firms and also to Luke