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PS25-0578 — Storage and distribution of hay in accessory to a single-family home in Maricopa County, AZ

Applicant seeks a Special Use Permit to operate a hay storage and distribution business accessory to a single-family home on a 1.175-acre rural residential parcel currently zoned Rural-43 in unincorporated Maricopa County, though the property lies within the City of Surprise's planning area. Neighboring property owners object to the proposal, citing excessive hay storage (400-600 bales stacked above the 6-foot fence), heavy truck traffic at all hours of the day and night, equipment noise, fumes, dust, and safety concerns; they argue the operation violates stated business hours (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM) and substantially exceeds what is permitted under rural residential zoning ordinances. The staff notes that while single-family residential use aligns with the City of Surprise's Neighborhood designation, the proposed home occupation would not comply with City standards if the property were annexed in the future.

Case numberPS25-0578
TypeSpecific Use Permit
LocationNorth of northwest corner of Patton Road and 224th Avenue, Wittmann, AZ (APN: 503-34-223A)
CountyMaricopa County
Parcel / legalAPN: 503-34-223A
Acreage1.175
Current zoningRural-43
Proposed useStorage and distribution of hay in accessory to a single-family home
PetitionerJani Wertin
Hearing2026-01-28
Hearing bodyMaricopa County Planning and Zoning
Statusnew

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