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AutoCamp, an outdoor lodging company from Santa Barbara, Calif., proposed to build a campground featuring 100 Airstream trailer or tent sites on 19 acres northwest of Sedona. Map courtesy of Yavapai County
A proposed high-end camping facility northwest of Sedona city limits has been withdrawn for consideration at least for now.
AutoCamp, an outdoor lodging company founded in Santa Barbara, Calif., was scheduled to appear before the Yavapai County Board of Adjustments on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
But about 90 minutes before the meeting was to begin, the county received an email stating that the applicant was withdrawing its application for consideration with the county.