Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Show Low public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues in development
Guest house at 1060 N. Fairway Circle
A family wants to turn their existing house into a guest house while building a bigger main home on S. 11th Ave. It's the kind of request that tests whether infill housing fits the neighborhood, which is surrounded by mobile home parks and apartments.
Additional Apartment Units at 700/760 North 4th Avenue
The Paradise Acres apartment project got approval to add eight more units (58 to 66) by merging two planned buildings into one 16-unit building. Councilmembers welcomed the extra one-bedroom housing stock.
Jarmco Concrete crushing operation on Penrod Road
Jarmco Concrete wants to add concrete crushing at its Light Industrial site on N. Penrod Rd. Industrial operations like this can mean noise and dust for nearby properties, but it's in a zone built for light industrial use.
WW Clyde rock processing operations under new ownership
The new owner of the gravel pit says it wants the racetrack to keep operating alongside mining, but couldn't promise the track's long-term future — phase four of mining could come in 10 to 20 years. Residents asked the city to actively support the racetrack and pressed for answers on parking access.
The Cottages at Torreon 11-lot subdivision
The former Golf Casitas at Torreon site gets new life as 11 single-family lots instead of 56 condo units. The council approved it unanimously, but the name must change before final plat to avoid confusion with an existing subdivision.
Maverik fueling station expansion on Penrod Road
A new 16-pump fuel station is coming to the gateway corner at the Deuce of Clubs, likely operating 24 hours. Existing tenants on the parcel say they'll be displaced, while a neighboring business owner sees it as a boost for the east end of town.
Maranatha Bible Church construction
A long-empty lot at 900 S. Central will soon host a 6,318-square-foot church with 71 parking spaces. Commissioners were supportive, and the church hopes to start building within two months.
Land Exchange with ANNSH LLC
Ordinance No. 2026-05 would authorize swapping city-owned parcels of substantially equal value with ANNSH LLC. Land swaps can affect future development sites.
Land exchange for Timothy McKay Memorial Park
The city swapped parcels with ANNSH LLC — giving 6,716 square feet and receiving about 4,262 square feet of roughly equal value — so the park's boundaries work better for everyone.
Senior Center Dining Room Acquisition
The city bought the dining room portion of the senior center building for $170,000, covered by a federal CDBG grant. Owning the whole building means the city can now chase grant money to fix it up — good news for Meals on Wheels and the seniors who use the facility.
Water's Edge subdivision preliminary plat
Council rezoned 6.5 acres of the Water's Edge subdivision on Show Low Lake to Planned Unit Development, clearing the way for site-built homes on lots averaging about half an acre, with gated private roads, a public access trail, and a 50-foot open space buffer.
T-Mobile cell tower at 200 West McNeil
An 85-foot monopine tower on the ADOT yard will fill 5G coverage gaps for T-Mobile and potentially Verizon. A neighbor worried about health risks and property values; staff explained federal law bars denial on health grounds when FCC limits are met.
Fate of the Historic Huning House
The century-old Huning House — Vice Mayor Kakavas's childhood home — faced demolition under floodplain rules, but the Council chose to save and move it to make room for a downtown plaza, ramada and restrooms. Relocation costs about $77,000 before remodeling, and the building's future use is still undecided.