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31-004 — Reopening of historic Sacaton Mine copper mining operation in Casa Grande, AZ
This comprehensive plan amendment proposes to redesignate approximately 6,000+ acres from Commerce/Business and Neighborhoods to Manufacturing/Industry to accommodate reopening of the historic Sacaton Mine copper mining operation. The project is anticipated to create high-paying skilled jobs with minimal impacts on water, traffic, and the environment through strict reclamation plans and buffer zones. A regional bike path will be developed on the property, enhancing public recreation access.
| Case number | 31-004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Comp Plan Amendment |
| Location | Cactus City Properties, Casa Grande, AZ (contiguous to historic Sacaton Mine) |
| County | Pinal County |
| Current zoning | Commerce/Business and Neighborhoods |
| Requested zoning | Manufacturing/Industry |
| Proposed use | Reopening of historic Sacaton Mine copper mining operation |
| Hearing | 2026-05-07 |
| Staff recommendation | approve |
| Status | continued |
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- First seen — 2026-07-26: First seen on an agenda (backfilled from our archive)
Also on the 2026-05-07 Casa Grande agenda
- DSA-22-00136 — Industrial development (Bluestem project)
- 31-004B — Manufacturing/Industry
- DSA-26-000 — General industrial uses/manufacturing
- DSA-10-00175 — Concrete batch plant
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