Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sahuarita public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with low priority
Planning commission vacancy
Commissioner Aaron Escamilla declined reappointment after his term expired in June, citing work travel. A fifth member will be appointed by Council Member Diana Priolo.
Nelson Sawyer Funerary Site Preservation
A historic grave sits on private land slated for a Quail Creek subdivision. The Historical Society wants preservation coordination and a stakeholder role in future development.
Possible sign code update
Board members noticed several existing signs along Duval Mine Road already sit closer than 165 feet apart, and asked whether the code should be updated instead of granting case-by-case variances. Staff said the older signs are grandfathered and the town will revisit the code if variances keep coming.
Monument sign spacing variance near Safeway
The suites west of the Safeway on Duval Mine Road wanted their own monument sign, but the code requires signs to be 165 feet apart and the closest spot is only 88 feet from the Safeway gas station sign. The Board approved the variance after finding the parcel's narrow frontage made the hardship unavoidable.