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Maricopa County is asking residents to attend a Planning & Zoning Commission hearing on April 23 as part of the final steps in adopting an update to the county's Comprehensive Plan, according to a county announcement published April 10.

The update, branded Framework 2040, looks 10 to 20 years into the future and is the county's first comprehensive plan revision since the current plan was adopted in 2016. According to the county, the update addresses growth patterns, evolving industries, and Arizona legal requirements.

The county released a public review draft of the Framework 2040 plan on January 29, 2026, and opened a 60-day comment period allowing residents, stakeholders, and agencies to weigh in. A virtual public meeting was held that same evening from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to present key updates and gather input.

The Framework 2040 plan covers land use, transportation, parks, water resources, energy, economic growth, and environmental planning for unincorporated Maricopa County — the portions of the county that fall outside incorporated city and town limits, including areas adjacent to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.

The April 23 commission hearing is described by the county as part of the plan adoption process. The county's announcement did not specify a time or location for the hearing.

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