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Mohave County denies special‑use permit for proposed White Hills private cemetery after neighbors raise groundwater, notice and use concerns
Summary
After extensive public comment and legal review, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted to deny a special‑use permit for a proposed private cemetery in White Hills. Neighbors cited lack of notification, groundwater risk, and uncertainty about the applicant’s status; the applicant said the site would follow Arizona Department of Health Services setbacks.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted to deny a request for a special‑use permit to allow a private cemetery on a 9.55‑acre parcel near White Hills.
Supervisor Borelli opened the board’s review of item 32 by flagging procedural and jurisdictional questions about the applicant, which is listed on county records as “Las Vegas Muslims.” Borelli said his staff could not locate a valid IRS employer identification number for the group and urged more state‑level review before the county acted.
During the public hearing, dozens of nearby residents told the board they had not received personal notice of prior meetings and raised repeated concerns about groundwater contamination, property values and the potential for expansion beyond a…
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