Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sahuarita public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
RV parking and storage rules rewrite
Council debated but didn't decide new RV rules — whether you can store an RV on a vacant lot, how many on big properties, and whether visiting family can park theirs. Staff will bring back a narrower version focused on screening and short-term staging.
Marijuana dispensary zoning rules
The council brought back six dispensary code amendments after August's 3-3 tie, splitting them into separate ordinances. The changes let the town's dispensary grow, stay open later, deliver, and add a drive-through window — with one member citing DUI concerns in dissent on three items.
2025 General Plan Update
The state-mandated, once-a-decade General Plan rewrite sets how Sahuarita grows for the next 10-20 years — land use, water, transportation, parks, and economic development. The commission's recommendation vote comes Feb. 4, the council adopts Feb. 23, and voters ratify it on the 2026 primary ballot.