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Council adopts minor general plan amendment to allow higher-density duplex subdivision at 2080 W. 27th St.
Summary
Yuma council on Jan. 7 adopted Resolution R2026-005 to change the land-use designation for a 2.49-acre property at 2080 W. 27th Street from low- to medium-density residential, increasing the maximum dwelling units on the site from 12 to 32; the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
The Yuma City Council on Jan. 7 voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R2026-005, approving a minor general plan amendment for a 2.49-acre site at 2080 West 27th Street that will change the land-use designation from low-density residential to medium-density residential.
Erica Peterson, senior planner with Community Planning, presented the request and told council the change would increase the maximum number of dwelling units allowed on the property from 12 to 32 and that the applicant intends to pursue a rezoning to medium-density residential for an 11-lot duplex subdivision. "This is a minor general plan amendment for approximately 2.49 acres for the property that's located at 2080 West 27th Street," Peterson said. She added that the expected population under the medium-density designation would be between 26 and 70 people and that property owners within 660 feet had been notified; she said several opposed the proposal at a neighborhood meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on Dec. 8, 2025.
Following the presentation, the council closed the public hearing and, on a motion by Councilmember Morris seconded by Councilmember Morales, adopted the resolution. A roll-call vote recorded 'Aye' from Council Members Martinez, Morris, McClendon, Deputy Mayor Smith, Morales, Watts and Mayor Nichols.
Why it matters: The amendment increases the site’s residential capacity and clears a path for rezoning and subsequent subdivision review. The change could allow construction of up to 11 duplexes on the parcel, altering density and potential traffic or infrastructure demands on the neighborhood.
What comes next: The applicant is expected to pursue rezoning of the site to medium-density residential and subsequent development approvals; city staff will process the adopted resolution according to standard procedures.
Vote: R2026-005 adopted (Roll call): Martinez — Aye; Morris — Aye; McClendon — Aye; Deputy Mayor Smith — Aye; Morales — Aye; Watts — Aye; Mayor Nichols — Aye.
