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SU250032 — Home-based cottage industry, septic and water tank sales in Maricopa County, AZ

Herman's Tank Sales seeks a Special Use Permit to formalize an existing home-based tank sales operation (septic, water, bulk containers) on 2.5 acres in Rural-43 zoning, requiring modifications to lot coverage, height, parking, screening, and vehicle weight limits. The property is a County Island within Phoenix's jurisdiction and has received 11 letters of support and 1 opposition, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. Developers should monitor this case if they are considering similar cottage industry operations or rural commercial uses in Maricopa County islands within Phoenix.

Case number	SU250032
Type	Specific Use Permit
Location	East of the northeast corner of 17th Ave and Yearling Rd. in the Desert Hills / north Phoenix area
County	Maricopa County
Acreage	2.5
Current zoning	Rural-43
Proposed use	Home-based cottage industry, septic and water tank sales
Petitioner	Michael Buschbacher II, Earl and Curley PC
Owner	Beverly S. and Michael J. Herman
Hearing	2026-01-22
Hearing body	Planning and Zoning Commission
Staff recommendation	approve with conditions
Status	new

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First seen — 2026-08-13: First seen on a Planning and Zoning Commission agenda · Planning and Zoning Commission
Staff recommendation — 2026-01-22: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning and Zoning Commission

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