Cottonfields Community

Help Bring New Dining Options and Investment to Cottonfields

A proposed amendment to the Cottonfields Community Association Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement would remove an existing private restriction prohibiting fast-food carry-out restaurant uses on designated commercial property.

Removing this restriction is an important step toward allowing a proposed Chick-fil-A to move forward while remaining subject to all existing zoning, development standards, and City of Phoenix review requirements.

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The Proposal

What Is Being Proposed?

The Fifth Amendment to the Cottonfields Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement, commonly referred to as the REMA, would remove the existing restriction on fast-food carry-out restaurant uses from designated commercial parcels.

This amendment would provide the commercial property with greater flexibility to attract quality businesses that reflect current community needs and market conditions.

The proposed amendment is intended to help make a Chick-fil-A possible at the property.

The amendment removes a private use restriction. It does not change the property’s zoning or approve a specific site plan.
Community Benefits

Why Support the Amendment?

Removing the outdated restriction would create new possibilities for dining, jobs, investment, and long-term commercial vitality.

01

Revitalize Commercial Property

Removing the restriction would encourage reinvestment and productive use of underutilized commercial property.

02

Expand Dining Options

A proposed Chick-fil-A would provide Cottonfields residents and visitors with an additional convenient dining option close to the community.

03

Create Jobs and Investment

New commercial development can generate construction activity, permanent jobs, and additional investment in the surrounding area.

04

Support a Stronger Commercial Corridor

Quality businesses can help attract additional investment and improve the overall appearance and long-term viability of the commercial corridor.

05

Respond to Today’s Market

The existing restriction was created more than two decades ago. The amendment would provide property owners with greater flexibility to respond to current business and consumer demand.

Clear and Limited

What the Amendment Would and Would Not Do

The amendment is limited to removing one private use restriction. Existing government review and development requirements remain in place.

What It Would Do

  • Remove the private REMA restriction prohibiting fast-food carry-out restaurant uses.
  • Allow the proposed Chick-fil-A to proceed through the normal review process.
  • Encourage reinvestment in designated commercial property.
  • Expand the types of businesses that may be considered for the property.
  • Preserve the remaining restrictions, protections, and obligations contained in the REMA.

What It Would Not Do

  • Change the property’s existing zoning.
  • Approve a specific site plan or building.
  • Eliminate City of Phoenix review requirements.
  • Waive applicable traffic, design, development, or permitting standards.
  • Remove the other protections and obligations contained in the REMA.
  • Automatically authorize construction of the proposed Chick-fil-A.
The amendment simply removes the private use restriction so the proposed restaurant may proceed through the applicable review and approval process.
Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chick-fil-A already approved?
No. The amendment would remove the private restriction currently preventing fast-food carry-out restaurant uses. The proposed Chick-fil-A would remain subject to the applicable City of Phoenix review, permitting, and development requirements.
Would this amendment change the property’s zoning?
No. The proposed amendment does not change existing zoning or municipal development standards.
Does the amendment remove all REMA restrictions?
No. The Fifth Amendment would remove only the restriction involving fast-food carry-out restaurant uses. The remaining restrictions, protections, and obligations contained in the REMA would remain in place.
Why is an amendment necessary?
The current REMA contains a private restriction prohibiting fast-food carry-out restaurant uses on designated commercial parcels. That restriction must be removed before the proposed Chick-fil-A can move forward.
Is this amendment only for Chick-fil-A?
The immediate purpose of the amendment is to facilitate the proposed Chick-fil-A. Legally, however, the amendment removes the fast-food carry-out restriction from the designated commercial property rather than approving only one specific restaurant.
Will the project still receive public review?
The amendment does not eliminate or replace any applicable City of Phoenix review, permitting, development, or zoning requirements.
Signed Support

Community and Business Leaders Support the Amendment

Formal letters of support highlight the amendment’s potential to encourage investment, expand dining options, create jobs, and strengthen the local commercial corridor.

Local Community Support

CrossWalk Church

“We Love Laveen and we want to see our community thrive.”

Senior Pastor Tim Glende submitted a signed letter supporting the amendment on behalf of CrossWalk Church’s Board of Directors and 750 members.

  • Encourage reinvestment in underutilized commercial property
  • Expand dining and service options for residents
  • Generate jobs and strengthen the local economy
Signed June 17, 2026 View Signed Letter
Prospective Stakeholder Support

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

“The amendment would allow commercial properties to better serve today’s community.”

Chick-fil-A, Inc. submitted a signed letter supporting removal of the fast-food carry-out restriction from the designated commercial parcels.

  • Support commercial revitalization and quality businesses
  • Create jobs and strengthen the surrounding economy
  • Preserve existing zoning and municipal review requirements
Signed July 14, 2026 by James Spitzer, Director, Real Estate View Signed Letter
Both letters state that the amendment does not change existing zoning, development standards, or municipal review requirements.
Take Action

Show Your Support

Add your name to support removing the outdated restriction and allowing the proposal to proceed through the normal review process.

I am a resident and/or stakeholder in the Cottonfields community and support the proposed amendment to the Cottonfields Community Association Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement that would remove the existing restriction prohibiting fast-food carry-out restaurant uses on designated commercial parcels.

I support providing the commercial property with the flexibility needed to attract new investment, expand dining options, generate jobs, and better serve the Cottonfields community.

For these reasons, I respectfully support the proposed amendment and encourage its approval.

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Help Bring Chick-fil-A to Cottonfields

Your support can help remove an outdated restriction and create an opportunity for new dining, jobs, investment, and greater convenience in the Cottonfields community.

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Cottonfields Community

Information about the proposed Fifth Amendment to the Cottonfields Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement.