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☒ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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Community Development |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☒ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
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☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Community Planning |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Rezoning of Property: Northeast Corner of 40th Street and Avenue 5¼E
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Rezone approximately 36.24 acres located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and Avenue 5¼E from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District (Community Development/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Consistent with the City Council’s strategic outcome of Respected and Responsible, and Safe and Prosperous, the proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area and supports residential development within the City.
REPORT:
The subject property is located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and Avenue 5¼E and is approximately 36.24 acres in size.
The applicant is seeking to rezone the north portion of the property (approximately 29.8 acres) from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the south portion of the property (approximately 4 acres of the 8.4 acre area) to the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District. The applicant intends to subdivide the north portion of the property into 8 lots and the south portion of the property into 24 lots for a total of 32 single-family parcels.
On March 9, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request to rezone approximately 36.24 acres from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District for the property located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and Avenue 5¼E, Yuma, AZ, subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions listed below are in addition to City codes, rules, fees and regulations that are applicable to this action.
2. The Owner’s signature on the application for this land use action shall constitute waiver of any claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134.
3. Owner acknowledges the following conditions to be completed in accordance with the approved Determination of Compatibility:
• Avigation Easement
• Noise Mitigation Standards
• Disclosure Requirements
• Parcel Restrictions
4. Each of the conditions listed above shall be completed within two (2) years of the effective date of the rezoning ordinance or prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy or City of Yuma Business License for this site, whichever occurs first. If the conditions of approval are not completed within the above timeframe, then the rezone shall be subject to ARS § 9-462.01.
EXCERPT FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
Joshua Darrow, Assistant Planner summarized the staff report and recommended APPROVAL.
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF
“Chairman Chris Hamel referred to the site plan and asked for confirmation that the two parcels of land located north of the Low Density Residential area were designated as retention basins. Darrow replied yes.
APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
“Bob Woodman, 13388 S. Avenue 5E, Yuma, AZ was available for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
“Vice Chairman John Mahon asked whether the letter from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) regarding the sound requirement was included as part of the rezone request. Darrow replied that it was included as a requirement within the Conditions of Approval.
“Motion by Commissioner Lorraine Arney second by Vice Chairman John Mahon to APPROVE ZONE-44874-2026 as presented. Motion carried unanimously, (6-0) with one absent.”
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 |
04/05/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
04/03/2026 |