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Supervisors approve zoning text changes to adopt ADU rules and ease restrictions on cargo containers
Summary
The board approved two text amendments: one to bring accessory dwelling unit rules into compliance with state law, and another to allow cargo containers as accessory uses in many residential zones — with size limits, painting and building‑permit requirements and continued building‑code review for human occupancy.
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 1 approved two planning and zoning text amendments that change how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and cargo containers are regulated in county residential zones.
Planner Javier Baraza told the board that text amendment case 25‑02 updates the county zoning ordinance to adopt ADU regulations consistent with recent state law changes (citing ARS 11‑18O1). Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. The board opened the public hearing, heard no public opposition and voted…
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