Overview
There are several districts established to accommodate business and industrial uses. These Commercial/Industrial zoning districts, arranged from least to most intensive, are as follows: NB (Neighborhood Business), GB (General Business), LI (Light Industry), and HI (Heavy Industry). Numerous Special Uses are also possible in these zoning districts. Special uses are considered on a case-by-case basis and require a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The commercial and industrial zoning districts are summarized as follows:
| Zoning District | Permitted Uses | Minimum Lot Size |
|---|
NB (Neighborhood Business) | Neighborhood-oriented commercial uses, e.g. small shops and offices (residential uses are also permitted) | 3,600 square feet |
GB (General Business) | General commercial uses, e.g. retail trade, offices, light repair, service establishments, limited warehousing | Generally None |
LI (Light Industrial) | General light industrial uses, e.g. wholesaling and warehousing operations, manufacturing, repair services |
|
| HI (Heavy Industrial) | General heavy industrial uses, e.g. manufacturing, recycling centers, junkyards
| None |
Zoning Regulations
The Cochise County Zoning Regulations have a complete list of permitted and special uses for each zoning district as well as definitions.