Queen Creek makes economic development, small business focus at council meeting
Town Center in Queen Creek encompasses nearly 900 acres offering commercial, entertainment and housing options. (Submitted photo)
Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney presented two proclamations about economic development and small business week and the Town Council approved several ordinances regarding the subjects at the town’s May 1 council meeting.
Updates to conditional use permits and the site plan review size requirements makes it easier and faster for businesses to navigate the town process, a press release claims.
The CUP amendment allows select businesses in commercially zoned areas to be handled administratively, potentially reducing the timeline by two to three months. Similarly, the site plan review amendment increases administrative authority for non-residential site plans from five to 10 acres.
