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Sahuarita says site visits and real-estate steps are the longest part of landing new businesses
Summary
Town staff describe a multi-stage process after initial outreach — site visits, relationship-building with property owners and permitting — often taking 12–24 months before a business opens.
Sahuarita staff said the outreach process moves from data-driven outreach to site visits, then to real-estate negotiations and permitting — a sequence they described as both a sprint and a marathon. Victor said site visits and follow-up discussions with operators, landowners and developers typically make up the lengthiest phase.
"What happens next is site visits, the follow-up. It's, it's probably the longest phase of this process of attracting a company," Victor said. He estimated typical timelines for decisions or openings at about 12 to 24 months, particularly when new construction or permitting is required.
Staff also said they introduce prospective operators to property owners and explain the community development permitting steps. They suggested the town may invite the community development director to a future episode to explain permitting requirements for businesses in greater detail.
