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Cochise County commission approves setback variance for two fiber‑optic equipment buildings

3586126 · May 29, 2025
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Summary

The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance reducing the north‑property-line setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for two existing fiber‑optic equipment buildings on a ~20‑acre parcel at North Rocky Road. Staff recommended approval after finding limited impact; the approval applies only to the two existing structures.

The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance during its meeting to reduce the minimum setback along the north property line from 20 feet to 10 feet for two existing fiber‑optic equipment buildings on Tax Parcel 407‑53‑021, a roughly 20‑acre property near the intersection of Glen and Rocky roads.

Planning staff told the commission the request sought relief from Cochise County zoning regulations (staff referenced section 2.1804 and the variance evaluation factors in section 2.60.010). Staff said the two existing utility buildings are a permitted use in the R‑36 residential zoning district, the nearest residence is about 1,000 feet to the southwest, and that public…

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