Perkins Ranch Airfield
Description
Rezone of approximately 390 acres from SR-2 to AR-36 and a conditional use permit for a private airfield.
Impact summary
Generates major debate over noise, safety, lead fuel emissions, and compatibility with the town's rural character and general plan.
Applicant
- Name
- Heidi Short / Perkins Ranch Inc.
- Address
- East Perkinsville Road and Forest Service Road 318a, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 47
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Town Council
Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Town Council Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
A rezone of approximately 390 acres from single-family residential (2-acre minimum) to agricultural/residential (36-acre minimum) to facilitate a multi-phase private airfield.
Town Council Public Hearing - Feb 23, 2026
Rezoning 390 acres from SR-2 to AR-36 and a conditional use permit to construct and operate a private airfield and related aviation facilities.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
Rezone of approximately 390 acres from SR-2 to AR-36 and a conditional use permit for a private airfield.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Jan 6, 2026
A request to rezone approximately 390 acres from SR-2 to AR-36 and approve a conditional use permit for a multi-phase private airfield and associated aviation uses.
Related issues (1)
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