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The City of Surprise is undergoing an update of the community General Plan to guide the future of the city.


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Community Fast Facts

22%

Population Change
2010-2020

6th

Safest City in Arizona

10th

Largest City in Arizona

36%

of Planning Area Annexed

#1

Spring Training Stadium in Arizona 2018

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About

Learn more about the General Plan, its components, and the project process below:

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What is the
General Plan?

The General Plan is the long-range planning document that outlines the next 10-20 years of future growth and development for the City. The General Plan is bounded by a community vision and various goals, policies, and maps to support the plan's ultimate implementation. In application, the General Plan acts as a guide for future social, economic, and development decisions.

Why update the General Plan now?

Arizona Revised Statutes requires every community in the state to have a General Plan that is updated every 10 years. The existing General Plan was adopted and ratified by voters in 2013. As we approach 2023, the City of Surprise is due for a General Plan update to comply with state law.

What topics does
the General Plan address?

Arizona Revised Statutes require certain topics or "elements" be covered based on a community's population. The following elements are required based on the population of Surprise:

Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, Growth Areas, Environmental Planning, Cost of Development, Water Resources, Conservation & Recreation, Housing, Transit, Public Services & Facilities, Safety, Cycling, Energy, and Neighborhood Preservation.

Optional/additional General Plan topics:

Additional elements may be included as desired by a community. The City of Surprise may address the following optional topics:

Economic Development, Smart Cities, Health & Wellness

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What is the Schedule & Process?

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Phase I: Recognize

Spring 2022 - Summer 2022


The initial phase of the General Plan process focuses on the immersion of the project team in the existing conditions of the City as it stands today. This phase culminates in the creation of the Existing Conditions Assessment which can be downloaded in the Documents section.

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Participate

Learn about opportunities to get engaged in the project and give your input today!

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Upcoming Events

  • Election for 2040 General Plan Ratification
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Public Meeting Parking Instructions

Please download the parking map for all General Plan Public Meetings below:

Click Here for the City Hall Parking Map


Click Here for the Mountainside High School Parking Map

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Documents

Review and download project documents below:

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Existing 2035
General Plan

Download the existing General Plan that was adopted and ratified by voters in 2013.

2035 Land Use Plan

Download the existing Land Use Plan that was adopted with the General Plan in 2013.

Community Outreach & Participation Plan

Download this document for an in-depth overview of public engagement strategy and outreach initiatives that was adopted by City Council on June 7, 2022.

Community Assessment

Download this document for an overview of existing plans, reports, and demographics relevant to the City today.

Council Adopted Draft

Download this document to read and review the Surprise 2040 General Plan that was adopted by the City Council on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Informational Pamphlet for the Surprise 2040 General Plan

The purpose of this publicity/informational pamphlet is to provide detailed information regarding the City of Surprise upcoming election for the Surprise 2040 General Plan. This ballot measure will be on the Primary Election ballot in addition to other state and local offices up for election.

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GPAG Documents

For all documents presented at General Plan Advisory Group (GPAG) meetings, please click below:

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Public Outreach Summaries & Documents

For all summaries and materials used in public outreach, please click below:

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Supporting Documents

For other recent city documents, plans, and publications, please click below:

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Youth Advisory Council Documents

For Youth Advisory Council Documents please click below:

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Connect

Stay up to date with project updates by signing up below:

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Subscribe:

Receive General Plan 2040 updates by signing up for email or text notifications.


STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1 - Head to surpriseaz.gov/subscribe or click on "Subscribe Now" below.

2 - Click "Sign in to Manage New Subscriptions" to log in or create a new account (If you don’t already get City notifications, select "Create an Account."

Only those who are currently signed up for  notifications will have an existing account and can sign in.)

3- Scroll through the list to find "General Plan”

4- You can select text notifications, email or both


Of course, feel free to subscribe to any other notifications you want, like Surprise City News, Special Events, Parks & Recreation, newsletters from your district and more!


Reach out to the City Contact below with any questions.

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City Contact

Please reach out to Jason Moquin with any questions or comments:

Jason Moquin
Planning Manager
City of Surprise  |  Community Development

16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA

(623) 222-3045

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