Commission backs rezone to allow RVs as temporary residences in Scenic after applicant addressed prior absence

The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezone and General Plan amendment to change several assessor parcels in the Scenic vicinity from commercial and high-density residential designations to agricultural-residential zoning to allow recreational vehicles as temporary residences.

Matthew, planning staff, presented the application and recalled the item had been heard in November 2024 and sent to the Board of Supervisors in December; the Board referred it back to the commission so the applicant could attend. Ron Ancus, the applicant, said he purchased the property about four years ago and had spent "probably close to $30,000 cleaning it up." Ancus said he has installed a 4-inch water line from an existing well and that each future lot owner would install septic systems before long-term occupancy.

Commissioners asked about dump stations and septic arrangements; Ancus said each lot owner "will put a septic system on each lot. They won't be able to stay out there without a septic system." Commissioners also confirmed the lots are about 1.01 acres each, and that there are eight lots, so up to eight lots could be occupied by RVs or houses as owners develop their parcels.

Commissioner Patillo asked why the Board of Supervisors had returned the item; Matthew explained the board wanted the applicant present to answer questions after the commission's earlier 4–3 recommendation for denial when the applicant had not attended. After those clarifications and applicant comments, Commissioner Gillette moved to approve the item; Commissioner Bradshaw seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Ending: The commission's approval allows the rezoning and General Plan amendment to move forward to the Board of Supervisors with the commission's recommendation; the record shows the applicant's presence and clarifications addressed the board's referral request.