Pima resident asks council to rezone two parcels to allow replacement manufactured home

Pam Jones, a Pima resident at 31 N Main St., told the Town Council on July 8 that she wants to replace an existing mobile home on two parcels she owns — parcel #105-12-008B and parcel #105-12-008C — but the lots are currently zoned commercial. Jones asked the council to rezone the parcels to multi-family, manufactured-home zoning so a new unit may be placed on the property.

Sherrill Teeter, a neighbor at 260 W 100 N, spoke in support of Jones and said she has known the Jones family for years and supports their request. Mayor Brian Paull opened the hearing under A.R.S. § 38-431.02 and provided the council an opportunity to hear public input before closing the hearing at 7:27 p.m.

After council discussion, members did not vote to rezone the parcels at the meeting. Instead, the council directed town staff to draft code language and a process to allow special or conditional permits for situations like Jones's so property owners could seek permission to replace older mobile homes on lots currently zoned for commercial use. No specific timetable for drafting or adopting the code change was provided at the meeting.

Why it matters: the council’s direction creates a pathway for property owners to seek relief without immediate rezoning but does not change zoning or create a permit until town code is amended. The discussion signals council willingness to consider limited exceptions for replacing aging manufactured housing in the town.

Next steps: staff will prepare draft code language and a proposed permit process for council consideration at a future meeting.