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GREER COALITION, INC.
The Greer Coalition is a non-profit 501(c)(3) civic organization dedicated to informing the public about issues affecting the quality of life in Greer, Arizona and the surrounding area.
Article 6 Amendment Update - April 26, 2026
Quick update on GCI’s efforts to amend Article 6, the zoning ordinance that governs land use in Greer, to limit condominium development in Greer:
· What Greer has always been is a home and seasonal respite for its residents devoted to the rural and quiet character of the area. Repeatedly, questionnaires and polling of Greer residents have reaffirmed this fact.
Greer also honors as neighbors a number of small businesses and hospitality establishments, but the community rejects multifamily and condo development using the back door of resort zoning.
Specifically, the people of Greer reject condominium development.
From this recognition, we advocate new language in Article 6, to clarify the intentions of the original framers of our governing documents and align them with the wishes of Greer residents.
· Purpose: GCI’s goal is to eliminate privately owned multifamily development in areas designated for resort development. We object to freestanding condominium projects such as the one on Main St.
· Community Input: Hundreds of property owners have provided feedback, including a petition signed by 150+ homeowners and many letters to Apache County officials.
· Legal Context: By law, resort development in Greer is limited to properties zoned Greer Commercial Resort (GCR).
· Proposed Amendment: With support from Supervisor Nelson Davis, GCI (with attorneys Darius Mahmoudi and Whitney Cunningham) drafted language to amend Article 6 to eliminate or limit private ownership of residential units within resort zones. Those proposals have not yet been accepted by County officials.
· County Preference: County staff prefer an approach that allows private ownership only as part of legitimate resort development on GCR properties but prevents collections of private condos from marketing themselves as short-term rental “resorts.”
· GCI Action: We will continue to apply pressure and provide professional input on your behalf to Apache County. We are exploring language for Article 6 that can accomplish our goals while accommodating Apache Co. preference to allow some sort of private ownership within resort zones.
Next step: We expect an amendment will be drafted and appear on a Planning & Zoning agenda early in the Summer to allow seasonal residents to take part in the hearings.
Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month — please save Wednesday, June 3 at 4:00 PM on your calendar.
We will update you further when definite language for the amendment is know.
Thank you for your support. If you have questions or additional input, use the ‘Contact Us’ link below or email us at Admin@greercoalition.org
Summertime in Greer
Please add to upcoming events to your calendars.
June 6, 2026 2-5pm: Greer FireWise Community Meeting at the Community Center
June 13, 2026 Greer Days Stop by the GCI booth at the Community Center
August 8, 2026 3-5pm Greer Coalition Annual Meeting at the Community Center
See you there!
GCI: OUR PURPOSE
Impacts to the environment and threats to the natural beauty, open-spaces and rusticity of the Greer community have recently become more pronounced.
The Greer Coalition’s overall objective is to work with federal, state and county officials and other individuals and organizations in dealing with these issues.
The Coalition goal is to give Greer property owners a voice in addressing such critical community issues as growth and development, land usage, planning and zoning, fire protection, taxes and local ordinances.
PROJECTS
Some of the current projects the Greer Coalition is working on are:
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Ongoing advocacy regarding Short Term Rental issues and enforcement of Article 24.
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Fact-finding, problem solving and outreach on issues related to Homeowners Insurance for Greer properties.
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Ongoing collaboration with Arizona Game & Fish regarding Greer wildlife management, conservation and public education.
GOALS of GCI
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To promote community spirit and pride, and to foster good will and friendship among the residents of Greer.
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To provide an open forum for exchange of ideas and discussion regarding local issues and concerns.
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To encourage and support participation in charitable activities that are beneficial to Greer.
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To help other organizations with similar purposes.
CONTACT US
Mailing Address:
Greer Coalition, Inc.
P.O. Box 265
Greer, AZ 85927-0265
JOIN US
Membership in the Greer Coalition, Inc. is free, and we welcome anyone who is interested in and supports the objectives of the Coalition.
If you'd rather mail us your information, a printable membership form is available here: GCI Renewal or Application for Membership
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MAKE A DONATION
Use the Donate Now section below or mail a check:
Greer Coalition
PO Box 265 Greer AZ 85927
All donations are tax-deductible. GCI is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization.