ORDINANCE NO. 26-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLBROOK, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF HOLBROOK, ARIZONA, CHAPTER 6 PLANNING AND ZONING, ARTICLE 6-1 ZONING ORDINANCE; DECLARING THE “CITY OF HOLBROOK CITY CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6 PLANNING AND ZONING, ARTICLE 6-1 ZONING ORDINANCE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026” A PUBLIC RECORD; ADOPTING THE “CITY OF HOLBROOK CITY CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6 PLANNING AND ZONING, ARTICLE 6-1 ZONING ORDINANCE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026” BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Holbrook desires to amend the City Code to amend Section 6-1-15 C-2 General Commercial Zone in Chapter 6 Planning and Zoning, Article 6-1 Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, reasonable regulations relating to C-2 General Commercial Zone within the City are in the best interests of residents to protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, that certain document entitled “City of Holbrook City Code Amendments to Chapter 6 Planning and Zoning, Article 6-1 Zoning Ordinance September 9, 2026,” one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file with the City Clerk, is hereby declared a public record and said copies are ordered to remain on file with the Clerk.
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with A.R.S. § 9-462.04, has provided the required public notices, held public hearings on the proposed zoning text amendment, and received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission following its review and consideration of the proposed amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Holbrook, Arizona, as follows:
Section 1. In General.
The Code of Holbrook, Arizona, Chapter 6: – Planning and Zoning, Article 6-1: – Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as set forth in “City of Holbrook City Code Amendments to Chapter 6 Planning and Zoning, Article 6-1 Zoning Ordinance September 9, 2026,” which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in this Ordinance.
Section 2. Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Providing for Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 4. Providing for Penalties.
Any use or development of property in violation of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, or any conditions lawfully imposed by the City in connection with approvals granted under this Ordinance, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. The City may enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance through any lawful means, including but not limited to civil or criminal penalties, injunctive relief, stop work orders, and abatement proceedings, as authorized by A.R.S. § 9-462.05 and other applicable laws.
Section 5. Zoning Considerations.
In according with Article II, Sections 1 and 2, Constitution of Arizona, and the laws of the State of Arizona, the City has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City and the probable impact of the proposed ordinance on the cost to construct housing for sale or rent before adopting this ordinance. The City has also considered a housing impact statement in accordance with A.R.S. § 9-462.0I(J)(1)-(3).
Section 6. Effective Date.
The effective date of this Ordinance shall be 30 days following adoption by the City Council.
APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Holbrook, Arizona, this 9th day of September, 2026.
By: Kathleen Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: Jacquelyn Dewyer, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: Allen Quist, City Attorney
Pierce Coleman, PLLC
Number of Councilmembers Present: 6
Number of Votes For: 6
Number of Votes Against: 0
Number of Abstentions: 0
CERTIFICATION
I, JACQUELYN DEWYER, CITY CLERK, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NUMBER 26-06 WAS DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLBROOK, ARIZONA, AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026, AND THAT A QUORUM WAS PRESENT AT THE MEETING, AND THAT A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 26-06 WAS POSTED IN THREE PLACES ON THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026.
Jacquelyn Dewyer
City Clerk
[Exhibits on File at City of Holbrook,
City Clerk’s Office, 465 North 1st Avenue, Holbrook, AZ 86025]
9914-T9/16,23
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