The Bullhead City Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 6 approved a 15‑year conditional use permit (U25‑002) to allow a temporary sand and gravel mining operation on a 78.49‑acre parcel at 81805 Bullhead Parkway.

Johnny (city staff) explained the 78‑acre parcel lies north of the former CMEX plant site, south of the city's wastewater treatment plant, and was rezoned to M‑1 (Industrial General Limited) after a 2023 general plan amendment and zoning change. "In 2023, the commission recommended approval of a general plan amendment and the zoning change," Johnny said, noting one of the conditions from that approval was applying for a CUP within two years to begin mining.

Dan Ehler, an applicant representative, described the property's mining history: "We have been mining, the area immediately south, of this property since somewhere in the late 1970s, I believe." He said the company owns adjacent land, and that the proposed operation would perform work during daylight hours, export material off site and not process material on location. Dan and staff said the formal stipulations governing hours, dust control, and reclamation are included in the staff report.

No substantive public opposition was recorded. After brief questions, the commission moved and seconded approval; the motion passed 5‑0.

The permit is described in the staff report and is subject to the listed stipulations, including limits on hours of operation, on‑site processing, and compliance with city engineering and environmental controls.