Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed to BNSF’s request to consider the project at its November 5, 2025 meeting. 

Requested Maricopa County Board of Supervisors move the vote on the Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the project from August 20, 2025, to November 5, 2025.

BNSF holds 2nd community meeting to share project updates and incorporated design changes based on valued feedback from local neighbors.

12/11/2024 — Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approves continuance for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment into 2025 to align with future hearings on the rezoning application

11/7/2024 — Maricopa County Planning & Zoning unanimously recommends approval for Comprehensive Plan Amendment

9/4/2024 — BNSF holds Community Open-House meeting to share project details with neighbors

5/31/2024 — Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications for the BNSF property filed with Maricopa County

3/7/2023 — City of Surprise City Council unanimously approves Major General Plan Amendment

2/2/2023 — 1st Planning Commission Hearing – City of Surprise General Plan Amendment 2/12/2023 — 2nd Planning Commission Hearing – City of Surprise General Plan Amendment

10/5/2022 — BNSF holds virtual community meeting for City of Surprise major general plan amendment 10/19/2022 — BNSF holds In-person community meeting for City of Surprise major general plan amendment