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Promote land use development practices and programs that conserve and minimize impacts on natural and cultural resources.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy K.1. Encourage development patterns that protect natural open spaces, cultural and environmental resources.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
120
Support compact site designs to position development away from environmentally sensitive areas and provide more connected open spaces.
Community Economic Development (CED)
121
Identify grading envelopes on individually graded lots during the platting process to protect native vegetation.
CED
122
Continue to require the identification and preservation of significant cultural resources with all new development.
CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Departments
123
Limit the amount of grading on individual, large residential lots by adding site coverage requirements to the zoning code.
CED
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
If you are viewing this website on a mobile device, please use full-screen mode (landscape).
Promote land use development practices and programs that conserve and minimize impacts on natural and cultural resources.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy K.1. Encourage development patterns that protect natural open spaces, cultural and environmental resources.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
120
Support compact site designs to position development away from environmentally sensitive areas and provide more connected open spaces.
Community Economic Development (CED)
121
Identify grading envelopes on individually graded lots during the platting process to protect native vegetation.
CED
122
Continue to require the identification and preservation of significant cultural resources with all new development.
CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Departments
123
Limit the amount of grading on individual, large residential lots by adding site coverage requirements to the zoning code.
CED
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
