20260810 Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Cochise County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily to review and vote on zoning variance requests. Two key variances were approved: one allowing a 6-foot setback for a residential addition at 2136 North Coronado Frontage Road, where 20 feet is normally required, and another permitting a 10-foot setback for a 400 sq ft carport at 2712 East St. Xavier Road, also where 20 feet is required. Both variances included conditions to minimize neighborhood impact, such as restrictions on noise and vehicle idling. The board also discussed potential amendments to the findings of fact used in variance evaluations to streamline and clarify the criteria, with plans for joint work sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the Planning Director reported on recent adoptions of building codes, an anti-blight ordinance, and a housing strategy plan. Upcoming variance applications were previewed, including requests related to construction yard site development and signage.