Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sahuarita public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with medium priority
Industrial zoning code overhaul
The town is rewriting its industrial code to address heavy industrial users like data centers, with a public open house November 17. One resident warned data centers could pose security risks given proximity to Raytheon and the Air Force base.
Sahuarita/Rosemont Right-of-Way Encroachment License
The council got private legal advice about a right-of-way license agreement — the kind of deal that can involve use of town roads or land. Nothing was decided publicly, so keep an eye on future agendas to see what comes of it.
Rewrite of nonconforming use regulations
This is the rulebook for 'grandfathered' land uses — things that were legal when built but don't match today's zoning. The rewrite clarifies how those uses can expand, rebuild after damage, and when they're considered abandoned. It heads to the Town Council next.