At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Prescott City Council learned from City Administrator Matt Wolf that no residents spoke at the Sept. 2 public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance changes. With no public opposition on record, the council unanimously approved Ordinance 08-25 — an ordinance amending and adding to City Ordinance Chapter 635-13, Establishments of Districts — along with zoning map amendments to the City of Prescott Official Zoning Map.

Rather than delaying for a first reading, councilmembers voted to adopt the amendments immediately. The approved ordinance and amendments will reclassify current High-Density Residential areas in the southern and western parts of the city to Medium-Density Residential, while establishing the northeastern section as the new High-Density Residential district. In addition, the properties occupied by Prescott City Hall, the Police Department, and the Prescott Housing Authority will shift from C-2 Highway Commercial zoning to R-4 High-Density Residential.

In other business, the council voted to accept a concept plan from Capital Investment Partners for the construction of a senior living development on land owned by the Prescott Housing Authority. The plan had been previously approved by the Prescott Plan Commission at its Sept. 2 meeting and forwarded to the council for consideration.

Following the council’s approval, the project will include two housing developments of 12 units each. Although the developments are designed primarily for senior housing, Capital Investment Partners has requested the city to establish a policy allowing any units that remain unrented after a set period to be opened to residents of all ages while still maintaining affordability.

Councilmember Mike Gerke, who also serves on the Plan Commission, said the project calls for $250,000 from the city’s low-cost housing fund to help finance the development.

 “That’s going to get added into the package,” Gerke commented. Wolf explained that because the project is an affordable housing initiative, the city plans to utilize funds from the Affordable Housing Fund established in 2021 to assist the developer.

As the meeting concluded, Mayor Robert Daughtery took a moment to commend city staff on the success of the 2025 Prescott Daze celebration.

“I think it went off really well. Our support staff, the public works guys got everything set up. The police department did a wonderful job so thank you everybody for all the efforts that were put into Prescott Daze,” Daugherty said.

“Best parade ever,” added Alderperson Dar Hintz.

Alderperson Adam Granquist noted the efficiency of the Prescott Police Department during the event.

“Great work across the board for the whole city,” Granquist stated, praising their efforts to clear improperly parked vehicles so vendors could move in on time.

Looking ahead, the city will hold a Public Informational Meeting on the USH 10 & STH 29/35 Planning Study at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.