20260909 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, addressing multiple zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of rezoning requests such as RZ26-05 for a 26-acre property near Highway 80 to general business zoning, and CPA26-02 and RZ26-04 involving a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning near Bisby Junction to facilitate owner-builder residential development. The commission also reviewed special use permits, notably SU26-16 for agritourism on a 23-acre farm in St. David, which was approved with conditions despite significant public opposition concerning traffic, safety, and neighborhood impact. Another special use, SU26-17, was approved to allow small engine vehicle repair services at a site west of Benson, with a 12-month limitation and conditions addressing noise and hazardous materials. Additionally, the commission discussed and recommended amendments to impound yard regulations, including defining impoundment, establishing site development standards, and requiring special use permits for impound yards in general business zones. Motions to limit impoundment storage duration to one year and to require special use permits in general business zones passed. The meeting concluded with planning for future work sessions on battery energy storage systems and data centers, and discussions on commissioner training and advisory participation. Several motions passed with noted votes, and items will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final decisions.