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Gila Bend staff previews zoning ordinance changes on inoperable vehicles, backyard hens and fire marshal references
Summary
Community planner presented draft zoning updates including a 30-day temporary repair status for inoperable vehicles, limits to hens (roosters prohibited per A.R.S. §9-462.12), and replacement of Town Fire Marshal references with State Fire Marshal.
Community Planner Sandra Hoffman summarized major revisions to the Town of Gila Bend zoning ordinance intended to clarify enforcement and align local rules with state law. Key items discussed included a provision to limit inoperable vehicles in residential yards, a definition of "temporary repair status" that the draft sets at 30 calendar days, and updated language on backyard poultry that mirrors Arizona Revised Statutes §9-462.12 (limiting residential fowl to hens and excluding roosters).
Vice-Mayor Chris Riggs raised a practical concern that a 30-day window could be inadequate for vehicle restorations and suggested adding a permitting option to allow longer repairs. Hoffman pointed to the draft language allowing one temporary repair-status vehicle for up to 30 days; Town Attorney Allen Quist said a permit system would help code enforcement distinguish a broken-down car from an ongoing restoration.
No ordinance changes were adopted at the meeting. The discussion was framed as an opportunity for public input and Planning and Zoning feedback; staff will return to council after additional review and public comment.
