5. SCHEDULE Variance Appeal: 1921 S. 6th Avenue
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June 8, 2026 Leonard Manos, Appellant 1921 S. 6th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 Re: Appeal of Denial of Request for Variance Case No.: VAR-045199-2026 Dear Mr. Manos, The City of Yuma’s Department of Community Development has received your notice of appeal in the above-referenced matter. Appeals of variance requests are regulated by Yuma City Code (Y.C.C.) § 154-02.02(C) and Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 9-462.06(A). Please review that code and statute and the applicable laws cited in the denial of your request for a variance. Your appeal is scheduled to be heard before the City Council on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The City Council will receive the written materials that were presented to the Hearing Officer in this case. The parties may supplement those materials as follows: • Appellant Manos may submit any additional material to Janet Pierson, City Clerk for the City of Yuma, at clerk@yumaaz.gov on or before 4:00 PM on June 23, 2026. • Appellee City of Yuma may submit a Reply to any additional material submitted by Appellant Manos on or before 4:00 PM on July 7, 2026. Any additional material will be shared with both parties and made part of the record submitted to the City Council. During the appeal hearing on August 5, 2026. Each side will be allotted five (5) minutes to present their case. Appellant Manos will present first, followed by Appellee City of Yuma. Because Appellant Manos has the burden of persuasion, Appellant Manos may request an additional two (2) minutes for a final reply. You have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you will be represented by an attorney in this appeal, please instruct your attorney to enter his or her appearance as counsel of record without delay. The City of Yuma prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability in its programs and activities. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the City of Yuma’s ADA Coordinator at (928) 373-5125 or TTY (928) 373-5149. Finally, if you wish to withdraw your appeal of the Hearing Officer decision, please inform the Department of Community Development in writing so the matter may be removed from the agenda. Sincerely, Joshua Darrow Joshua Darrow, Assistant Planner