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Gila County adopts ordinance to clarify custom-home-site wording for 20-acre parcel
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 2026-01 to amend a condition so it reads that a parcel may contain "not more than 5 4-acre custom home sites," clarifying that up to five 4-acre homes (or a single large home) are allowed and that deed restrictions prevent further splitting.
The Gila County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Ordinance 2026-01 after a public hearing to revise condition number 2 in a prior ordinance so it reads "not more than 5 4 acre custom home sites." Planner Randy explained the change applies to a 20-acre parcel across from a brewery and is intended to allow up to five 4-acre homes but not require five individual lots; the wording therefore permits one large (20-acre) home or up to five 4-acre homes while a deed restriction prevents subsequent splitting.
Supervisor Humphrey moved to adopt the ordinance; the chair seconded the motion and the board called for the question. No members of the public in Payson or Globe spoke on the item during the hearing. The motion carried with the board voting in favor.
The change does not alter the underlying zoning, Randy said, and staff confirmed the applicant met application requirements and had recorded deed restrictions to prevent further subdivision. The amendment is procedural in effect: it clarifies how the previously authorized site configuration may be implemented on the specific 20-acre site referenced in the hearing.
The board did not identify additional conditions or require further study at this meeting. The ordinance was adopted as presented, and staff will record the amendment and associated deed-restriction documentation in county records.
