1. P&Z RPT: Rezoning of Property 831 S. 2nd Avenue

STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION
CASE TYPE – REZONE
CASE PLANNER: MEREDITH ROJAS
Hearing Date: January 12, 2026 Case Number: ZONE-44734-2025
Project Description/ This is a request by Javier Marquez to rezone approximately 0.16 acres
Location: from the Limited Commercial/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Overlay (B-
1/BB/IO) District to the Medium Density Residential/Bed & Breakfast
Overlay/Infill Overlay (R-2/BB/IO) District for the property located at 831
S. 2nd Avenue, Yuma, AZ.
Existing Zoning Use(s) on- General Plan
site Designation
Limited Commercial/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Single-Family Mixed Use
Site
Overlay (B-1/BB/IO) District Residence
General Commercial/Public Overlay/Bed & Breakfast Roxaboxen Mixed Use
North
Overlay/Infill Overlay (B-2/P/BB/IO) District Park
Limited Commercial/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Single-Family Mixed Use
South Overlay (B-1/BB/IO) District Residence
and Day Care
Low Density Residential/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Single-Family Mixed Use
East
Overlay (R-1-6/BB/IO) District Residence
General Commercial/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Single-Family Mixed Use
West
Overlay (B-2/BB/IO) District Residence
Location Map
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Prior site actions: Subdivision Speese Addition, Recorded January 20, 1925; Annexation, Ordinance
449, effective May 29, 1946; PDM-44647-2025 held November 18, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning from the Limited
Commercial/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Overlay (B-1/BB/IO) District
to the Medium Density Residential/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill
Overlay (R-2/BB/IO) District, subject to the conditions shown in
Attachment A.
Suggested Motion: Move to APPROVE Rezone ZONE-44734-2025 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
recommending approval to City Council for the request to rezone
approximately 0.16 acres from the Limited Commercial/Bed & Breakfast
Overlay/Infill Overlay (B-1/BB/IO) District to the Medium Density
Residential/Bed & Breakfast Overlay/Infill Overlay (R-2/BB/IO) District for
the property located at 831 S. 2nd Avenue, 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 subject property is located at 831 S. 2nd Avenue and is approximately 7,000 square
feet. There is currently a single-family dwelling on the property that was built in 1972
and is approximately 845 square feet.
With this request, the applicant is seeking to rezone the property from the Limited
Commercial (B-1) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District with the
intent to add a second dwelling unit on the property. Permitted uses in the R-2 District
include single-family dwellings, accessory dwellings units, and two-family dwellings.
The R-2 District also permits multi-family dwellings, but the property’s Mixed Use land
use designation limits the number of dwelling units to 10 per acre. Therefore, a
maximum of two dwelling units are permitted on the subject property.
The request to rezone the property from the Limited Commercial/Bed & Breakfast
Overlay/Infill Overlay (B-1/BB/IO) District to the Medium Density Residential/Bed &
Breakfast Overlay/Infill Overlay (R-2/BB/IO) District conforms with the General Plan.
1. Does the proposed zoning district conform to the Land Use Element? Yes
Land Use Element:
Land Use Designation: Mixed Use
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?
No
FACILITY PLANS
Transportation Master Plan Planned Existing Gateway Scenic Hazard Truck
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2nd Avenue – Local 29 FT HW 40 FT HW
8th Street – 2-Lane Collector 40 FT HW 33 FT HW X X
Bicycle Facilities Master Plan Orange Avenue – Existing bike lane; 8th Street – Proposed bike lane
YCAT Transit System 4th Avenue at 8th Street – Yellow Route 95
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: Marcus Park Future: Marcus Park
Community Park: Existing: Carver Park Complex Future: Carver Park Complex
Linear Park: Existing: Colorado River Levee Linear Park Future: Colorado River Levee Linear Park
Issues: None
Housing Element:
Special Need Household: N/A
Issues: None
Redevelopment Element:
Planned Redevelopment Area: 1st Avenue Study Area
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
Public Services Element:
Population Impacts Dwellings & Type Projected Police Water Wastewater
Population projection per 2023 5-year
American Community Survey Single Family Population Impact Consumption Generation
Police Impact Standard:
1 officer for every 530 citizens; Maximum Per Unit Officers GPD AF GPD
2020 Conservation Plan 2 2.8 6 0.01 1,159 1.3 392
Water demand: 207 gallons/day/person;
Wastewater generation: Minimum
70 gallons per day per person 1 2.8 3 0.01 580 0.6 196
Fire Facilities Plan: Existing: Fire Station 1 Future: Fire Station 1
Water Facility Plan: Source: City X Private Connection: 12’’ AC on 2nd Avenue
Sewer Facility Plan: Treatment: City X Septic Private Connection: 8’’ VCP in alley
Issues: None
Safety Element:
Flood Plain Designation: 500-Year Flood Liquefaction Hazard Area: Yes No X
Issues: None
Growth Area Element:
Growth Araby Rd & Interstate 8 Arizona Ave & 16th St Avenue B & 32nd St.
Area: North End X Pacific Ave & 8th St Estancia None
Issues: None
4. Does the proposed rezoning conform to the adopted facilities plan?
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Yes
5. Does the proposed rezoning conform to Council’s prior approval of rezonings, development
agreements or subdivisions for this site?
Yes
Public Comments Received: None
External Agency Comments: Attachment D
Neighborhood Meeting Comments: Attachment E
Proposed conditions delivered to applicant on: 12/15/25
Final staff report delivered to applicant on: 01/05/26
X Applicant agreed with all of the conditions of approval on: 12/18/25
Applicant did not agree with the following conditions of approval:
Planner contacted applicant and is awaiting response.
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
Prepared By: Date: 12/17/25
Meredith Rojas
Meredith Rojas
Associate Planner (928) 373-5000x3047
Meredith.Rojas@YumaAZ.gov
Reviewed By: Jennifer L. Albers Date: 12/17/25
Jennifer L. Albers
Assistant Director of Planning
Approved By: Alyssa Linville Date: 12/31/25
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.
Community Planning, Meredith Rojas, Associate Planner, (928) 373-5000 x3047
3. 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 12/19/25 o Neighborhood Meeting: 12/03/25
o 300’ Vicinity Mailing: 11/24/25 o Hearing Date: 01/12/25
o 34 Commenting/Reviewing Agencies noticed: 11/20/25 o Comments due: 12/08/25
o Site Posted on: 12/26/25
External List (Comments) Response Date “No Written Comments
Received Received Comment” Comments Attached
Yuma County Airport Authority YES 11/21/25 X
Yuma County Engineering NR
Yuma County Public Works NR
Yuma County Water Users’ Assoc. YES 11/21/25 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 11/21/25 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 12/11/25 X
Fire YES 11/24/25 X
Building Safety NR
City Engineer NR
Traffic Engineer NR
MCAS / C P & L Office NR
Utilities NR
Public Works NR
Streets NR
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ATTACHMENT D
AGENCY COMMENTS
DATE: 12/11/25 NAME: Andrew McGarvie TITLE: Development Engineering Manager
AGENCY: City of Yuma PHONE: 928-373-5000 ext. 3044
Enter comments below:
If parking is provided in the rear from the alley, then owner/Developer shall design and pave the alley
across the property frontage, then to the closest street per City of Yuma standard 3-030, due to
particulate matter 10 microns or less (PM-10) concerns. Since this is an infill area, road millings can
be used in lieu of pavement. There are elevation changes within the alley, which could make the
paving harder, thus the City of Yuma Engineering will work with the applicant to the best of our ability
to make the design and construction affordable.
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ATTACHMENT E
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING COMMENTS
Date Held: 12/03/25 Location: On Site
Attendees: Staff: Meredith Rojas; Applicants: Javier Marquez, Lourdes Marquez, Javier
Marquez Jr.
SUMMARY OF ATTENDEE(S’) COMMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT:
• No neighbors in attendance.
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ATTACHMENT F
NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION LIST
Property Owner Mailing Address City/State/Zip Code
ABITONG ALFONSO & PO BOX 5236 SAN LUIS, AZ 85349
ADULT LITERACY PLUS OF SW AZ INC 825 S ORANGE AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
AMADOR OMAR GAMEZ 825 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
SOUTH GATE, CA
ANGELES OLGA 10109 SAN ANTONIO AVE APT B 90280
AVILA MARIA D PO BOX 2396 SAN LUIS, AZ 85349
BIG BOY ICE CREAM AZ LLC 1620 W GRANT ST PHOENIX, AZ 85007
BOCIO BRIAN 4184 S AVE 5 1/2 E YUMA, AZ 85365
BOCIO BRIAN RICHARD 820 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
BOCIO JOEL 2914 W 24TH PL YUMA, AZ 85364
CARRILLO FERMIN & ELVIA JT 812 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
EL PAISA AUTO MECHANIC LLC 229 W 8TH STREET YUMA, AZ 85364
EVERETT FAMILY TRUST 11-25-2019 837 S 3RD AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
FIERRO JUAN F & GABRIELA JT 814 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
GAONA ANTONIO D & MARIA JT 871 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
LAS VEGAS, NV
GOOD BIRD ON 2ND LLC 3225 MCLEOD DR STE 777 89121
HERRERA VICENTE & GLORIA Y JT 839 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
HORN JOHN PATRICK & MARGARET VISTA, CA 92085
ALICE AB LIVING TRUST 7-16-2004 PO BOX 214
LAREDO MARINA VAZQUEZ 786 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
MARQUEZ JAVIER M & LOURDES JT 831 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
PRESCOTT, AZ
MIER ROSA LINDA RUIZ 1860 SHERWOOD DR 86303
MOLINA EVELIA GONZALEZ 835 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
MOZQUEDA JOSE H 853 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
OLEA JT TRUST 2465 S 29TH DR YUMA, AZ 85364
PALMA GUSTAVO & CELINDA JT 850 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
PATINO ABRAHAM & 842 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
RENDON RUTH 813 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
RUSH TIMOTHY 792 S 2ND AVENUE YUMA, AZ 85364
SANCHEZ GUILLERMO 843 S 3RD AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
SANTINI AMADOR & PETRA 1075 E 4050 S OGDEN, UT 84403
APPLE VALLEY, CA
SMITH DONALD & TERESA JT 21817 OCOTILLO WAY 92308
SW LTN AM DIST CHURCH OF TUCSON, AZ 85746
NAZARENE 1780 W MTN OAK LN
VALENZUELA MARIA & LEANDRO 833 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
WILLIAMS DALE 844 S 1ST AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
YANCEY CAMERON 2929 W 14TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
YUMA CITY OF ONE CITY PLAZA YUMA, AZ 85364
YUMA SCIENCE OF MIND CENTER INC 781 S 2ND AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
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ATTACHMENT G
NEIGHBOR MAILING
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ATTACHMENT H
AERIAL PHOTO
Subject Property
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