20261028 Board of Adjustments Meeting

The Cochise County Board of Adjustments meeting, held October 29, 2026 (the meeting title lists October 28), opened with approval of the previous minutes. In docket B26-13, the board approved a variance allowing an existing 2,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit where the zoning maximum is 1,000 square feet. The approval was subject to bringing all existing structures into compliance with applicable zoning and building requirements before any sale, transfer, or change in ownership. No procurement or spending activity was identified.

The board also considered an appeal of the zoning inspector’s interpretation that a proposed 540-square-foot dwelling with a much larger attached garage qualified for a residential building permit. Following public comments and discussion, the board voted to reverse the inspector’s interpretation; the transcript indicates a majority vote, but the tally is unclear. The requested stop-work order and separate permit disposition are not clearly resolved in the transcript. Board members said the zoning rules need clarification, and staff noted that Planning and Zoning may address the issue. No contracts, vendor selections, or budget allocations were discussed.