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Planning commission recommends denial of proposed car wash near Havsu Regional Medical Center
Summary
Lake Havasu City planning commissioners unanimously recommended denial of a proposed Clean Freak car wash at 1871 Mosquite Avenue on April 15, 2026, citing compatibility and traffic concerns; the applicant said the car wash will use advanced water-reclamation technology and limited hours. The recommendation goes to city council for a final decision.
The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission on April 15 recommended denial, by a 7'to'0 vote, of application ID26-5177 to allow a car wash at 1871 Mosquite Avenue in the commercial-commercial health district.
Staff described the 0.98-acre site immediately west of the previously considered Circle K parcel and noted car washes are not a permitted use in the district. The general development plan shows queuing lanes, vacuum stations and temporary customer parking; staff also confirmed the project triggered a traffic-signal warrant that…
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