5. November 17, 2025 Appeal Schedule

November 17, 2025
Bob Wiles – Whitey Wiles Construction, Agent for Appellant
1690 E. 20th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
Re: Appeal of Denial Variance Request
Case No.: VAR-44509-2025 – 1220 S. 8th Avenue, Yuma AZ
Dear Mr. Wiles,
The City of Yuma’s Department of Community Development has received the 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 the request for a
variance.
The appeal is scheduled to be heard before the City Council on Wednesday, January 21, 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:
• The Appellant or you as their agent may submit any additional material to Lynda Bushong, City Clerk for the City
of Yuma, at clerk@yumaaz.gov on or before 4:00 PM on December 8, 2025.
• Appellee City of Yuma may submit a Reply to any additional material submitted by the Appellant on or before 4:00
PM on December 18, 2025.
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 January 21, 2026. Each side will be allotted seven (7) minutes to present their case. The
Appellant will present first, followed by Appellee City of Yuma. Because the Appellant has the burden of persuasion, the
Appellant may opt to reserve two (2) to three (3) minutes of Appellant’s allotted seven (7) minutes for final reply.
The Appellant has the right to be represented by an attorney. If the Appellant will be represented by an attorney in this
appeal, please instruct the 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 the Appellant wishes to withdraw the 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,
Amelia Domby
Amelia Domby,
Principal Planner
CC: Raul & Esmeralda Estrada