The Bullhead City Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting/work session on November 2, 2023, at 3:30 PM in the Bullhead City Council Chambers. The sole agenda item was a discussion-only work session on architectural standards for commercial zoning districts, including architectural styles, design elements, colors, and materials. The discussion was prompted by a City Council member's request regarding storage facilities and was intended to provide direction for a future code amendment.
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