Under reviewAnnexation

CCMC/ACNC Annexation (Pima Mine Road and Nogales Highway)

Description

The town held the required public hearing on annexing the zoo site; no one spoke and no action was taken. A Pima County IGA and a conditional use permit are the next steps.

Impact summary

A new zoo/nature facility on the town's northeast boundary would bring a regional attraction and development to the area.

Applicant

Name: Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (property owned by Cyprus Climax Metal Company, leased from Freeport-McMoRan)
Address: Near Pima Mine Road and Nogales Highway, Sahuarita, AZ

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Town Council

Discussed

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Nov 9, 2026

Town Council Meeting

The town held the required public hearing on annexing the zoo site; no one spoke and no action was taken. A Pima County IGA and a conditional use permit are the next steps.

Related issues (1)

Phoenix Zoo wildlife conservation facility annexation

The Phoenix Zoo's parent nonprofit wants to build a facility on town's northeast boundary; the annexation wheels are now turning with a Pima County land deal and a conditional use permit to follow.

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