Shaping Bullhead City's Future—Together

General Plan Update (2026)

Shaping Bullhead City's Future—Together

General Plan Update (2026)

The City of Bullhead City is updating its General Plan—our community’s long-range vision for growth, development, and quality of life over the next 10 years.

This process is guided by a Public Participation Plan adopted by the City Council to ensure residents, businesses, and stakeholders have meaningful opportunities to provide input every step of the way.

What is the General Plan

The General Plan is the City’s primary policy document that guides decisions related to:

  • Land use and development

  • Transportation and infrastructure

  • Parks, recreation, and open space

  • Economic development

  • Housing and community services

  • Environmental resources

It serves as a blueprint for how Bullhead City will grow and evolve while maintaining the community’s character and quality of life.

2026 General Plan

Why Update the General Plan?

Arizona law requires cities to update and voter-ratify their General Plan every 10 years. Bullhead City’s current plan was approved in 2016 and must be updated and approved by voters in November 2026.

This update provides an opportunity to:

  • Reflect current community priorities

  • Plan for future growth and development

  • Address infrastructure and service needs

  • Ensure continued economic vitality

  • Preserve the quality of life residents value

Get Involved

Public Participation Plan

The Public Participation Plan outlines how the City will engage the community throughout the update process. It ensures:

  • Early and ongoing public involvement

  • Multiple opportunities to provide input

  • Transparent communication

  • Consideration of community feedback in decision-making

 

Public Participation Plan

Attend a Public Meeting

Public meetings will be held throughout the process to provide updates and gather feedback.

Agendas and Meetings

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Provide Comments

Residents may submit comments or questions at any time.

Submit your comments/questions

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*Coming Soon*

Online Survey

we're creating a survey that will help the public provide valuable feedback on the City's General Plan. When the survey is live, you'll find it here. 

Project Timeline

The General Plan Update will follow a structured timeline leading to voter ratification:

  • Spring 2026: Public outreach and draft plan development

  • June 2026: City Council consideration and adoption

  • November 3, 2026: Voter ratification

The City will provide updates throughout each phase of the process.

General Plan 2026 Draft

Public Participation Plan

Council Communication

Understanding the process

General Plan Schedule

March 17, 2026

City Council Meeting

Start the process with approval of Public Participation Plan

March 18, 2026

BHCMPO Meeting

Discuss regional transportation planning 

April 2, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

Initial discussion and public hearing

May 4, 2026

Bullhead Area Transit System Commission

Discuss transit aspects of general plan

May 20, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

Discuss recreation aspects of general plan

May 21, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

Remote meeting with detailed draft review and public hearing

June 4, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

Formal public hearing and recommendation of approval to City Council

June 16, 2026

City Council

Consideration & potential action to place General Plan on the ballot

November, 2026

General Election

Voter ratification of the general plan