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DIS- 9115
Items For Discussion   1.
Work Session Board of Supervisors - 11:30am
Development Services
Meeting Date:
02/05/2026
Work Session: Cochise County Anti-Blight / Public Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
Submitted By:
Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
Department:
Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Christine McLachlan/Bert Whitehead
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Development Services Director/Civil Deputy County Attorney
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

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Agenda Item Text:

Discussion and possible direction regarding the County Anti-Blight/Public Nuisance Ordinance.

Background:

The proposed Anti-Blight / Public Nuisance Abatement Ordinance is intended to provide a clearer, more consistent way to address nuisance conditions and blight issues in the unincorporated areas. It updates and consolidates how the County defines violations, provides notice and time to comply, and ensures there is a fair process for resolving disputes.The ordinance modernizes enforcement by using the Administrative Hearing Officer for appeals, allows County abatement only as a last resort, and provides cost recovery tools when County cleanup is required. It replaces hazardous waste ordinance 041-11 (Hazard Abatement Ordinance). Ordinance 032-03 Solid waste illegal dumping ordinance will remain in effect but will only apply to wildcat dumping.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

The Board is being asked to provides policy direction an feedback on the ordinance framework to inform any modifications or refinements prior to a public hearing for adoption consideration.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

n/a

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

n/a

Fiscal Impact

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