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 dodcuments 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.

City Attorney's Office City Charter 

 

Welcome to the City Charter Pages. Here you can view the City of Peoria City Charter using the links in the index below. At the top and bottom of each section is a link to take you back to the index, and another link to take you to the next section.

Many citizens are unaware of the purpose served by the City Charter. The City Charter acts as the ‘constitution’ of the City, and the framework for local laws that are passed within the City and then codified into the City Code. The City Charter also provides for the structure of the local government. The City Charter can only be amended by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the City of Peoria.

 

City Charter Table of Contents 

 

Article I. Incorporation, Form Of Government, Powers and Boundaries, Sections 1--4 

Article II. The Council, Sections 1--21 

Article III. The City Manager, Sections 1--6 

Article IV. Administrative Departments, Offices and Employees, Sections 1--4 

Article V. Appointive Boards and Commissions, Section 1 

Article VI. Finance and Taxation, Sections 1--8 

Article VII. Ordinances and Resolutions, Sections 1--16 

Article VIII. Contracts, Sections 1--4 

Article VIII.1. Ethics, Sections 1--6 

Article IX. Elections, Sections 1--9 

Article X. Initiative, Referendum and Recall, Sections 1--2 

Article XI. Municipal Court, Sections 1--7 

Article XII. Franchise and Public Utilities, Sections 1--2 

Article XIII. Publicity of Records, Section 1 

Article XIV. General Provisions, Sections 1--7 

Article XV. Gender, Section 1 

Article XVI. Succession in Government, Sections 1--9 

Article XVII. Amendments, Section 1 / Board of Freeholders 

 

Click here to download the entire City of Peoria Charter.