1. PZ RPT Rezoning of Property: Vision Assets

STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION
CASE TYPE – REZONE
CASE PLANNER: ERIKA PETERSON
Hearing Date: February 23, 2026 Case Number: ZONE-44797-2025
Project Description/ This is a request by Dahl, Robins & Associates, Inc., on behalf of Vision
Location: Assets, LLC, to rezone approximately 2.49 acres from the Residence
Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density
Residential (R-2) District, for the property located at 2080 W. 27th Street,
Yuma, AZ.
Existing Zoning Use(s) on-site General Plan Designation
City Residence-Manufactured Housing
Site Undeveloped Medium Density Residential
(RMH-20)
County Manufactured Home Subdivision
North Undeveloped Mixed Use
(MHS-20)
City Low Density Residential Yuma Catholic High
South Public/Quasi Public
(R-1-6) School
County Manufactured Home Subdivision Mobile home park &
East Low Density Residential
(MHS-4.5/MHS-10/MHS-20) single-family homes
City Residence-Manufactured Housing
Single-family homes
West (RMH-20) and Low Density Residential
and vacant
County Suburban Ranch (SR-1)
Location Map
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Prior site actions: Annexation, Ord. 2025-025, effective 8/15/2025; General Plan Amendment, Low
Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, effective 2/8/2026.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning from the Residence
Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density
Residential (R-2) District, subject to the conditions shown in Attachment
A.
Suggested Motion: Move to APPROVE Rezone ZONE- 44797-2025 as presented, subject
to the staff report, information provided during this hearing, and the
conditions in Attachment A.
Effect of the Approval: By approving the rezone, the Planning and Zoning Commission is
recommended approval to City Council for the request to rezone
approximately 2.49 acres from the Residence Manufactured Housing (R-
MH-20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District for the
property located at 2080 W. 27th Street, subject to the conditions outlined
in Attachment A, and affirmatively finds that the request is in
conformance with the City of Yuma General Plan.
Staff Analysis: The property is located on the northwest corner of 27th Street and 20th Avenue and is
approximately 2.49 acres in size. The property was annexed into the City of Yuma on
August 15, 2025, and was recently 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.
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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.
1. Does the proposed zoning district conform to the Land Use Element? Yes.
Land Use Element:
Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential
Issues: None
Historic District: Brinley Avenue Century Heights Main Street None X
Historic Buildings on Site: Yes No X
2. Are there any dedications or property easements identified by the Transportation Element?
Yes.
FACILITY PLANS
Transportation Master Plan Planned Existing Gateway Scenic Hazard Truck
27th Street – Local Street 29’ HW Varies
21st Drive – 2 Lane Collector 40’ HW Varies
20th Avenue- Local Street 29’ HW 0’
Bicycle Facilities Master Plan 27th Street - Bike Route
YCAT Transit System 21st Drive - Purple & Yellow Routes
Issues: None
3. Does the proposed rezoning of the property conform to the remaining elements of the
general plan? Yes.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element:
Parks and Recreation Facility Plan
Neighborhood Park: Existing: Ponderosa Park Future: Ponderosa Park
Community Park: Existing: Yuma Valley Park Future: Yuma Valley Park
Linear Park: Existing: East Main Canal Linear Park Future: East Main Canal Linear Park
Issues: None
Housing Element:
Special Need Household: N/A
Issues: None
Redevelopment Element:
Planned Redevelopment Area: N/A
Adopted Redevelopment Plan: North End: Carver Park: None: X
Conforms: Yes No N/A
Conservation, Energy & Environmental Element:
Impact on Air or Water Resources Yes No X
Renewable Energy Source Yes No X
Issues: None
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Public Services Element:
Population Impacts Dwellings & Type Projected Police Water Wastewater
Population projection per 2023 5-year
American Community Survey 2-4 Units Population Impact Consumption Generation
Police Impact Standard: Maximum Per Unit Officers GPD AF GPD
1 officer for every 530 citizens;
2020 Conservation Plan 32 2.2 70 0.13 14,573 16.3 4,928
Water demand: 207 gallons/day/person; Minimum
Wastewater generation:
70 gallons per day per person 12 2.2 26 0.05 5,465 6.1 1,848
Fire Facilities Plan: Existing: Fire Station No. 6 Future: Fire Station No. 6
6” PVC on 20th Ave & 8” PVC on 27th
Water Facility Plan: Source: City X Private Connection:
St.
Sewer Facility Plan: Connection: Manhole & stub out
Treatment: City X Septic Private on 27th St. between 20th Ave &
19th Ave.
Issues: None
Safety Element:
Flood Plain Designation: 500 Year Flood Liquefaction Hazard Area: Yes X No
Issues: None
Growth Area Element:
Growth Araby Rd & Interstate 8 Arizona Ave & 16th St Avenue B & 32nd St. X
Area: North End Pacific Ave & 8th St Estancia None
Issues: None
4. Does the proposed rezoning conform to the adopted facilities plan?
Yes.
5. Does the proposed rezoning conform to Council’s prior approval of rezonings, development
agreements or subdivisions for this site?
Yes.
External Agency Comments: See Attachment D
Neighborhood Meeting Comments: See Attachment E
Proposed conditions delivered to applicant on: 1/9/2026
Final staff report delivered to applicant on: 1/29/2026
X Applicant agreed with all of the conditions of approval on 1/9/2026
Applicant did not agree with the following conditions of approval: (list #’s)
Conditions emailed to applicant on 1/9/2026.
Attachments
A B C D E F G H
Neighborhood Neighbor
Conditions Conceptual Agency Agency Neighbor Aerial
Meeting Notification
of Approval Site Plan Notifications Comments Postcard Photo
Comments List
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Prepared By: Date: 1/12/2026
Erika Peterson
Erika Peterson
Senior Planner (928) 373-5000, x3071
Eriika.Peterson@YumaAZ.Gov
Reviewed By: Jennifer L. Albers Date: 1/13/26
Jennifer L. Albers
Assistant Director of Planning
Approved By: Alyssa Linville Date: 01/28/2026
Alyssa Linville
Director, Community Development
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ATTACHMENT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions have been found to have a reasonable nexus and are roughly proportionate to
the impact of the proposed rezone for the site:
Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services Comments: Alyssa Linville, Director (928)
373-5000, x 3037:
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 a waiver of any
claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134.
Department of Engineering, Jerry Anaya, Engineering Manager, (928) 373-5000 x 5182:
3. Owner/Developer shall dedicate a 25-foot by 25-foot corner sight visibility triangle at the
intersection of 27th Street and 20th Avenue, in accordance with City of Yuma Roadways Plan.
4. 20th Avenue is classified as a Local Road per the City of Yuma Roadways Plan. Owner/
developer shall dedicate right-of-way, such that the City of Yuma obtains 29 feet to meet the
required right-of-way half width.
5. 27th Street is classified as a Local Road per the City of Yuma Roadways Plan. The existing right-
of-way half width is 20 feet; therefore, the owner/developer shall dedicate an additional 9 feet of
right-of-way to meet the required 29-foot right-of-way half width.
Community Planning, Erika Peterson, Senior Planner, (928) 373-5000 x 3071:
6. 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.
Any questions or comments regarding the Conditions of Approval as stated above should be
directed to the staff member who provided the comment. Name and phone numbers are
provided.
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ATTACHMENT B
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
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ATTACHMENT C
AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
o Legal Ad Published: The Sun 01/16/2026 o Neighborhood Meeting: 01/05/2026
o 300’ Vicinity Mailing: 12/22/2025 o Hearing Date: 02/09/2026
o 34 Commenting/Reviewing Agencies noticed: 12/24/2025 o Comments due: 01/05/2026
o Site Posted on: 12/29/2025
External List (Comments) Response Date “No Written Comments
Received Received Comment” Comments Attached
Yuma County Airport Authority NR
Yuma County Engineering NR
Yuma County Public Works NR
Yuma County Water Users’ Assoc. YES 1/5/2026 X
Yuma County Planning & Zoning NR
Yuma County Assessor NR
Arizona Public Service NR
Charter Cable NR
Southwest Gas NR
CenturyLink Communications NR
Quechan Tribe NR
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) NR
Bureau Land Management (BLM) NR
YUHS District #70 NR
Yuma Elem. School District #1 NR
Crane School District #13 NR
A.D.O.T. NR
Yuma Irrigation District NR
Yuma Mesa Irrigation (YMIDD) NR
Unit B Irrigation District NR
Arizona Game and Fish NR
United States Postal Service NR
Yuma Metropolitan Planning Org. NR
Yuma Proving Ground NR
El Paso Natural Gas Co. NR
Western Area Power (WAPA) YES 12/29/2025 X
City of Yuma Internal List Response Date “No Written Comments
(Conditions) Received Received Conditions” Conditions Attached
Police NR
Parks & Recreation NR
Development Engineer YES 1/7/2026 X
Fire YES 1/5/2026 X
Building Safety NR
City Engineer NR
Traffic Engineer NR
MCAS / C P & L Office YES 1/5/2026 X
Utilities NR
Public Works NR
Streets NR
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ATTACHMENT D
AGENCY COMMENTS
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ATTACHMENT E
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING COMMENTS
Date Held: 01/05/2026 Location: 2080 W. 27th Street
Attendees:
Staff: Erika Peterson;
Applicant: Alejandro Carlos;
Neighbors: Alexis Covarrubias, Grabriela Covarrubias
SUMMARY OF ATTENDEE(S’) COMMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT:
• Staff explained the request.
• Applicant also explained the request.
• Neighbor asked about the access to the proposed development.
- Applicant explained that the homes will be accessed off of 20th Avenue.
• Neighbor asked about the sewer line where it is and where it will go.
- Applicant stated the sewer line is by the Yuma Catholic side fence on 27th
Street and will be dragged/extended to the proposed development up on 20th
Avenue.
• Neighbor also asked if all the improvements were only on the subject property of if
they extended to other properties.
- Applicant stated new road and streetlights will be on subject parcel, within the
ROW that will be dedicated for improvements.
• Neighbor commented that the area is quiet.
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ATTACHMENT F
NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION LIST
Property Owner Mailing Address City State Zip Code
AWARS LTD AZ LLC 3205 S PINTO WAY YUMA AZ 85365
AWARS LTD LLC AND 3205 S PINTO WAY YUMA AZ 85365
CABRERA ROSALINDA
LEPE AND 202 S 15TH AVE YUMA AZ 85364
COVARRUBIAS ADRIAN 2130 W 27TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
COVARRUBIAS IGNACIO R 2130 W 27TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
DANIELS REVOCABLE
LIVING TRUST 2101 W 26TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
DANIELS REVOCABLE
LIVING TRUST 2101 W 26TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
FAMILIA AGUIRRE TRUST
4-7-2017 3760 W 20TH LN YUMA AZ 85364
GONZALEZ CARLOS ABEL
ACOSTA & 2602 S 19TH AVE YUMA AZ 85364
JMF FAMILY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP 1445 W 18TH STREET YUMA AZ 85364
MARTINEZ MARCELINA 2893 W JULIE LN YUMA AZ 85365
MCGINNIS MICHAEL R
LIVING TRUST 8-15-2013 3465 S SIESTA RD YUMA AZ 85365
ORTEGA JOSEFINA F 2622 S 19TH AVE YUMA AZ 85364
PASQUE PARTNERS AZ LP 2144 W 24TH ST STE 1 YUMA AZ 85364
RAY CYNTHIA ANN SUB-
TRUST 23 OXFORD DR LATHAM NY 12110
RAY CYNTHIA ANN SUB-
TRUST 23 OXFORD DR LATHAM NY 12110
RAY CYNTHIA ANN SUB-
TRUST 23 OXFORD DR LATHAM NY 12110
RVCBD AZ LLC PO BOX 330 YUMA AZ 85366
RVCBD AZ LLC PO BOX 330 YUMA AZ 85366
TMD25 LLC 2093 W 25TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
UBLA PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 6531 YUMA AZ 85366
VALDEZ JORGE L 37671 W SMITH ENKE RD MARICOPA AZ 85138
VILLARREAL HECTOR &
CIRA C JT PO BOX 1215 YUMA AZ 85366
VISION ASSETS LLC 1036 S MUSTANG AVE YUMA AZ 85364
VISION ASSETS LLC 1036 S MUSTANG AVE YUMA AZ 85364
YCHS PROPERTY
HOLDINGS LLC 2100 W 28TH ST YUMA AZ 85364
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ATTACHMENT G
NEIGHBOR MAILING
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ATTACHMENT H
AERIAL PHOTO
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