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TITLE:
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Rezone of Property: Vision Assets
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Rezone approximately 2.42 acres, from the Residence Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District. (Community Development/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Approval of this rezone supports residential development in the City that will be responsibly constructed, meeting all codes and requirements. This rezone assists in furthering the City Council’s strategic outcomes of Safe and Prosperous and Respected and Responsible.
REPORT:
The property is located on the northwest corner of 27th Street and 20th Avenue and is approximately 2.42 acres in size. The property was annexed into the City of Yuma on August 15, 2025, and was recently the subject of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.
With this request the applicant is seeking to rezone the property from the Residence-Manufactured Housing (RMH-20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District for the development of a duplex subdivision. The applicant intends to subdivide the parcel into 11 lots following the successful rezoning request and construct duplexes on each lot.
Permitted principal uses in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District include one single-family dwelling, one two-family dwelling, multi-family dwellings, public and private schools, public parks, and community gardens.
All development will be required to meet the City of Yuma development standards for the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District. Discussed in further detail in §154-07.01, the following are some of the main development standards required of development within the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District:
1. The minimum lot size in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 4,500 square feet.
2. The minimum lot width in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 50 feet.
3. A minimum front yard setback of twenty feet.
4. The minimum side yard setbacks of five feet.
5. A minimum rear yard setback of ten feet.
6. A minimum street side yard setback of ten feet.
7. The maximum lot coverage in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 55% of the lot area.
8. The maximum building height in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 40 feet.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 20 of this chapter.
The request to rezone the property from the Residence-Manufactured Housing (RMH-20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District is in conformance with the General Plan.
EXCERPT FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 2/23/26:
Erika Peterson, Senior Planner, summarized the staff report and recommended APPROVAL.
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF
“Commissioner Malouff-Craig asked whether the Commission would review the subdivision plat if the rezoning was approved. Peterson replied due to recent changes in state law the subdivision plat does not need to be reviewed by the Commission.
Commissioner Chelsea Malouff-Craig asked whether the City or a HOA would be responsible for maintaining the roads within the development. Andrew McGarvie, Engineering Manager stated that the roads will be public. Commissioner Malouff-Craig asked whether the roads would be sufficiently wide to accommodate parking, traffic, and city maintenance vehicles. McGarvie answered that the road will be constructed at half width with an easement on the east side and noted that there will be limited space for on-street parking.
Peterson then stated that each developed parcel will need to ensure adequate on-site parking is provided as part of the development standard. Commissioner Malouff-Craig asked whether there would be space to accommodate four cars for each duplex. Peterson replied yes and that the developer would be required to provide parking on site for each parcel. Commissioner Malouff-Craig asked will each unit have a two car garage. Peterson stated that covered parking is not required, but legal parking must be located outside the front setback and that staff will ensure that each unit meets the standard two-car parking requirement.
Vice Chairman Mahon asked for confirmation that the R-2 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 4,500 square feet and that a duplex can be placed on each of the proposed lots. Peterson answered yes.
Chairman Chris Hamel asked whether the trees located on the east side of the property would be removed once development begins. Peterson replied yes, stating that the east side of the property will be dedicated for the proposed road.
Vice Chairman Mahon referred to the site plan and asked whether there is already a dedication for 20th Avenue. McGarvie replied that there is an easement for right-of-way, but not a full dedication.
APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
Alejandro Carlos, 1057 West Mustang Avenue, Yuma, AZ was available for questions.
Chairman Hamel thanked the applicant for developing the area and for providing more housing for the community.
Vice Chairman Mahon agreed with Chairman Hamel.
PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
“Motion by Commissioner Lorraine Arney, second by Vice Chairman John Mahon, to APPROVE ZONE-44797-2025 as presented.
“Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) with one absent and one vacancy.’
Planning and Zoning Staff Report - Attached
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
03/20/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
03/20/2026 |