ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1652 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE “CITY OF GOODYEAR ZONING ORDINANCE” DATED JULY 1, 2026 AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-655. WHEREAS, on May 24, 1999, the city of Goodyear, Arizona, adopted the “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated May 1999, by Ordinance No. 99-655, which was declared a public record by Resolution No. 99-677; WHEREAS, since the approval of the Zoning Ordinance, the Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear, Arizona have approved text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance from time to time; WHEREAS, the city of Goodyear desires to update the Zoning Ordinance to modernize the ordinance, refine development standards, expand housing options, clarify definitions and improve the user experience; WHEREAS, the “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated July 1, 2026, is consistent with Arizona state law by conserving and promoting public health, safety, and general welfare and is consistent with the “City of Goodyear General Plan 2035” as adopted, by creating a community that distinguishes itself through high-quality character and design; WHEREAS, the “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated July 1, 2026 will improve clarity and usability, protect residents’ health, safety, and welfare by establishing land use classifications, and imposing regulations on land use, building dimensions, open space and prescribe penalties for violations of said ordinance; WHEREAS, public notice of the adoption of the “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” appeared in the June 13, 2026 edition of the Arizona Business Gazette – Republic Edition; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before Planning and Zoning Commission on July 1, 2026, and at that meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (4-0) to recommend approval; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear, Arizona find the adoption of this Ordinance to be in the best interests of the health, comfort, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF PUBLIC RECORD That certain document titled “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated July 1, 2026 a copy of which is attached to this Ordinance 2026-1652 as Exhibit A, is hereby declared a public record, and incorporated herein by this reference. Either three (3) paper copies or one (1) paper copy and one (1) electronic copy, maintained in compliance with A.R.S. 44-7041, of the aforementioned documents being declared public records herein, is ordered to remain on file with the City Clerk of the city of Goodyear and to be available for public use and inspection during regular business hours. SECTION 2. ADOPTION That certain document titled “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated July 1, 2026, is referred to adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION 3. REPEAL Ordinance No. 99-655 and all ordinances or parts of ordinances adopted by the Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear, Arizona that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed by this Ordinance No. 2026-1652 but shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of Ordinance No. 2026-1652. The repeal of Ordinance No. 99-655 does not affect the rights and duties that matured or penalties that were incurred and proceedings that were begun before the effective date of the repeal. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. SECTION 5. CORRECTIONS The City Clerk, and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary clerical corrections to this Ordinance, including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. SECTION 6. PENALTIES Violations of any provision of the “City of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance” dated July 1, 2026, are subject to all criminal and civil penalties available as provided in Section 7.2, Violations and Penalties, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Goodyear. SECTION 7 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective at the time and in the manner prescribed by law. SECTION 8. RECORDATION This Ordinance shall be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona, by a 7-0 vote, this 6th day of July, 2026. /s/: Joe Pizzillo, Mayor Date: 7/6/2026 ATTEST: /s/: Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/: Roric Massey, City Attorney All exhibits are on file with the City Clerk’s Office online at https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/city-clerk-s-office/public-notices or at Goodyear City Hall, 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Published in the Arizona Business Gazette – Republic Edition on Wednesday, 7/15/2026, 7/22/2026. Goodyear Legal Ad# 27-0004.