Sherrill v. City of Peoria

OPINION.

JONES, Vice Chief Justice.

This appeal raises the question whether a petition challenging a City of Peoria zoning ordinance adequately complied with the requirements of the Arizona Constitution and referendum statutes. Petitioner Lorna Thacker, who represents a Peoria citizens group (Citizens), seeks review of an adverse decision by the court of appeals. We have jurisdiction under Arizona Constitution article VI, section 5(3), and Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-120.24.

Factual and Procedural Background

In December 1994, the Peoria City Council rezoned approximately sixteen acres…