Planning and Zoning Staff and Commission Study Session and Public Hearing - July 29, 2026

The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Staff and Commission held a study session and public hearing on July 29, 2026. The meeting included approval of minutes from previous meetings and consideration of consent agenda items, including a utility scale renewable energy project (CUP24-019). Commissioners discussed balancing renewable energy development with environmental protection, noting past issues with road construction standards leading to invasive plants. The consent agenda items were unanimously approved. Additionally, a conditional use permit (CUP 26-020) to use a recreational vehicle as a permanent residence was approved unanimously after no public comments were received. The meeting focused primarily on land use permits and environmental considerations, with no direct procurement or contracting decisions reported.