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Board reviews zoning ordinance amendment to allow remand of special-use appeal to P&Z
Summary
Supervisors heard staff explain an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would add remand to the board's options when it considers appeals of Planning and Zoning special-use authorizations; the change would be limited to a single remand cycle and require an appeal fee paid by the appellant.
Cochise County staff briefed the Board of Supervisors on a proposed amendment to the county zoning ordinance to expand the board’s options when hearing appeals of Planning and Zoning special‑use authorizations. Under the amendment discussed on Sept. 11, the board would retain its current powers to affirm, modify or reverse a special‑use authorization and would gain a limited ability to remand the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission if new information is presented.
Staff described the remand as a one‑time option limited to a single remand cycle. The board discussed the practical effect: remanding would send the case back to the commission to consider additional evidence or corrections before returning to the board. The board discussed who pays for appeal costs; staff said the property owner or any aggrieved party who files the appeal would be responsible for the appeal fee.
Supervisors asked that the ordinance language make clear the one‑cycle limit and the fee responsibility. No formal vote was taken during the work session; staff said the amendment will be brought forward through the regular ordinance process, including public hearings, before any final action.
Ending: Staff will return the proposed ordinance amendment language for formal consideration in the board’s public hearing process, with clarifications on the remand limit and fee language.
