Peoria's history, population, vision/mission statements, sustainability efforts, redistricting, and construction projects.  Info on schools, the Peoria Leadership Institute seminar, and the Sister Cities program.

Information on the City Council including agendas , the Mayor, the Municipal Court, City Manager and ADA along with the city's various initiatives.

News from the city of Peoria, press releases from the Office of Commnications, links to RSS feeds and E-News signup. View programming on Channel 11, PeoriaTV.

Information on the employment process, a listing of current open jobs, how to apply on-line and a list af all jobs and salaries at the city.

 A listing of links to directories of city services, including all online e-services.

The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

City of Peoria Budget is managed by the Management and Budget Department. Find copies of the FY13 Program Buget and the CIP here.

The City Code and  Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.

How to pay bills you may have with the city, including water, sewer and trash collection fees, recreation program and class fees, traffic fines and more. Setup water and sewer service.

Home and Property Resources includes information on trash pickup,water conservation, swimming  pool issues and recycling, along with other relevant information for homeowners.

Neighborhood Resources includes information on dealing with graffiti removal, block parties, animal control, street repairs, odors and other neighborhood related quality of life issues.

Helpful services provided by the fire and police departments. Report criminal activity, locate crime information, register alarms, and learn about crime prevention.

Search for scheduled events and meetings in the city including documents relating to city council meetings and other meetings.

This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations. 

Information on recreation programs and classes, afterschool and preschool programs, sports leagues and locations and amenities of city parks.

Information on bus routes, park and ride, dial a ride and bicycle paths. Also, road closures and lane restrictions.

Use this page to find information on the city of Peoria website of interest to builders and developers.Included are inspections, zoning and zoning ordinance, the city code, general plan, permitting, and impact fees.

How to get a business license, tax license, sales tax schedules/forms, register to use the online eTax system, pay taxes and fees. Bidding on contracts with the city and auctions, trash collection, recycling, traffic counts.

Business and Real EstateDevelopment, and other assistance for businesses and developers finding sites, understanding the area, and growing their businesses. Links to the Building Development Division and PeoriaED.Com.

Information on Building Permits. Find out about permits for signs, temporary use of property, filming, and alarms. Download forms and track applications for development, building, planning and engineering permits.

The city's main document portal for development related documents including planning and zoning, building, engineering and fire prevention.

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.

A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.

Links to Items of interest to tourists, including VisitPeoriaaz.com, our official tourism website.

The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria. 

Detailed information on hiking trails in Peoria. Discover locations, routes, parking, and other useful infomation.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.

The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.

Registration is currently closed. 

Look for our next session of classes coming up in June 2013 at the Sunrise Mountain Branch Library. 

 

Past topics have included:

Xeriscape: Desert Fusion Garden Lecture and Walking Tour

Kirti Mathura – Master Horticulturist

Learn about the seven Xeriscape principles, which if used properly, ensure that landscapes are water efficient, yet creative and colorful.  Lecture and walking tour of the Desert Fusion Garden will conclude with a question and answer session.

Vegetable Gardening in the Sonoran Desert

Kirti Mathura – Master Horticulturist

This workshop will get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation, planting seasons, and strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment.  

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:  The Art of Reusable Materials 

Beckie Borquez  – City of Peoria Recycling Coordinator

The use of items made from recycled materials is becoming increasingly important for sustainably-minded individuals.  In this interactive class participants will learn about the wide variety of goods available today made from recycled materials.  The first half of the class will be devoted to the use of recycled materials for inside the home.  The second half of the class will be devoted to the use of recycle materials outside the home and in the landscape.

Compost Happens:  Complete Guide to Backyard Composting

Kirti Mathura – Master Horticulturist

Did you know that approximately 21% of all municipal solid waste is food waste?  In this interactive class participants will learn how to reduce the amount of food waste sent to the landfill by creating rich soil amendments.  Peoria residents will receive a free food waste container for their kitchen.

Landscape Watering 101 

Mike Buettner – City of Peoria Environmental Resources Supervisor

Improper watering can lead to stress, disease, or even death of some plants, not to mention high water bills. In this interactive class Mike Buettner teaches participants how much water plants need, different types of irrigation systems, and how to set your irrigation controller for maximum efficiency.

Landscaping for Color 

Kirti Mathura – Master Horticulturist

Need some color in your landscape?  This course is designed to teach class participants which low water landscape plants work best for seasonal color splashes in a desert landscape.

Water Efficiency Inside the Home 

John Smith – The Arizona Green Plumber

Learn how to reduce the amount of water consumption in your home from the first Green Certified Plumber in Arizona.  Class participants will learn about high efficiency toilets, low flow showerheads and faucets, hot water recirculators, and many more new technologies that can reduce your water bill while conserving our most precious resource – water.

HOA Irrigation Management 101 

Chris Husband – Liquid Technologies LLC

This course is geared specifically toward those individuals that oversee larger irrigation systems such as those of homeowners associations.  Class participants will learn about the basic components involved in large irrigation installations, how to properly manage large volumes of irrigation water, what to look for in an irrigation maintenance contractor, and what new technologies are being implemented in the irrigation industry.

 Sustainable Water Supplies:  The Life Cycle of Urban Water

Robin Bain – City of Peoria Environmental Resources Manager

This NEW class is designed to explain where the City's water comes from, and how it is treated and distributed to our customers who simply turn on their taps. Then once it is washed or flushed down the drain, where does it go? Does it get back into the water supply? What about storm water, is it treated? Learn why there's a finite amount of water and how we can all be better stewards of its use and reuse.

Homeowner’s Tree Care Workshop

Erik Wilson – City of Peoria Certified Arborist

Learn the fundamentals of proper tree installation, initial care, growth, development and the benefit of trees for the homeowner and the community. At the completion of the class you will receive a free desert-adapted tree to take home.

Edible Landscapes & Design

Jeff Sargent – City of Peoria Landscape Architect

More homeowners are replacing ornamental plants for those that have a dual function of beauty and food production.  Learn about the history of edible landscapes, design concepts, and ideas for front yard and back yard landscapes using ornamental edible plants. 

 

All classes are free and open to everyone...not just Peoria citizens.  Classes are held between the hours of 5:30pm and 7:30pm each day and held at the City of Peoria Development and Community Services Building located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345.  Please contact the City of Peoria Public Works - Utilities Department at 623-773-7286 with any questions.