Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yuma public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning
Rezoning at County 13th/48th Street and Avenue 5½E
A rezoning ordinance was introduced for the northeast corner of County 13th Street/48th Street and Avenue 5½E — the first public step before a future adoption vote.
Old Town Parking Exemptions and Downtown Development
The council debated changing parking rules for downtown Old Town to require more parking for new construction or expansions under 5,000 square feet, ultimately deciding to delay the vote to avoid unfairly penalizing existing property owners who have no room to expand.
Yuma City Code Amendments Regarding Animals and Fowl
Residents voiced concerns over feral cat populations, public health risks, and local bird predation, prompting clarification from city staff that current amendments focus on civil enforcement rather than altering trap-neuter-return policies.