The Lake Havasu City Council voted Tuesday to adopt Ordinance 25‑1365, amending a plan development rezone at 700 Delta Drive to permit a 45‑unit townhouse project with a maximum density of 22 dwelling units per acre.

The change replaces a previously approved three‑story apartment plan that had authorized roughly 37 units per acre. City planning staff told the council the revised plan reduces density and will grade the site so building heights meet code; the developer will drop the finished grade about 12 feet at the high point on McCulloch Boulevard and step the buildings down the slope.

Why it matters: The amendment reduces residential density in the neighborhood compared with the prior approval and includes unit garages and required guest parking, but it also requests a modest density exception to move from a base 20 units per acre to 22 units per acre.

Key details: Planning staff described the subject property as a 2.16‑acre combined lot at 700 Delta Drive. The developer proposes 45 townhouse units, ground‑floor garages that satisfy two covered parking spaces per unit and nine additional guest spaces. Building height is proposed at about 42 feet (measured to parapet) and staff said grading is proposed to achieve compliance with the RM zoning district height limits.

Traffic and infrastructure: Staff said traffic impact comments and required public works conditions must be addressed before building permits are issued. Alley improvements would be required if unit access is moved to face the alley; those improvements would be paid by the developer.

Council action: Council member Jenny Coke moved to adopt Ordinance 25‑1365; Council member Jim Dolan seconded. The ordinance passed on a 7‑0 vote. Planning and Zoning had recommended the amendment 7‑0.

What's next: The ordinance adoption allows the project to proceed to permit review; staff said outstanding agency comments, design review and building permits must be satisfied before construction.