Goal EE: Smart Growth

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Please come back on September 22 to read and comment on the draft plan.



Support diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density from existing developments.



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.



Ariel picture of Oro valley
Policy EE.1. Identify specific areas for targeted growth to support a variety of housing types, mixed use, or employment.
houses

Policy EE.2. Consider how development decisions may impact OV’s future state shared revenue.


orange pinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
259

Facilitate the development of a greater variety of multi-family and single-family housing types, mixed-use, and employment uses by:

  • Updating the zoning code, as necessary.
  • Working with private property owners to identify suitable locations.
Community and Economic Development (CED)
260Coordinate the review of new development projects or leads for major industries with utilities providers or other government entities to ensure sustainable water and energy capacity.CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:Departments
261Update standards for new Planned Area Developments and Planned Residential Districts to reflect resident priorities for mixed-use, a greater variety of multi-family and single-family housing, and employment areas.CED




Policy EE.3. Support annexations that are economically beneficial to the Town while considering impacts on residents and the social, aesthetic, and environmental quality of the Town.


orange pinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
262Continue to conduct a fiscal analysis on all potential annexations to identify the short and long-term revenues and costs.Town Manager’s Office, Finance, CED

263Incorporate a diverse range of housing types, mixed-use commercial areas, and employment uses in large master planned communities and annexations.

CED
264Map and prioritize environmental resources, such as native plants, washes, etc., to identify conservation areas and suitable locations for development with all annexations.

CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:Departments
265Update the Town’s Annexation Strategy to identify priority areas. Town Manager’s Office



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.

WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Please come back on September 22 to read and comment on the draft plan.



Support diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density from existing developments.



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.



Ariel picture of Oro valley
Policy EE.1. Identify specific areas for targeted growth to support a variety of housing types, mixed use, or employment.
houses

Policy EE.2. Consider how development decisions may impact OV’s future state shared revenue.


orange pinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
259

Facilitate the development of a greater variety of multi-family and single-family housing types, mixed-use, and employment uses by:

  • Updating the zoning code, as necessary.
  • Working with private property owners to identify suitable locations.
Community and Economic Development (CED)
260Coordinate the review of new development projects or leads for major industries with utilities providers or other government entities to ensure sustainable water and energy capacity.CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:Departments
261Update standards for new Planned Area Developments and Planned Residential Districts to reflect resident priorities for mixed-use, a greater variety of multi-family and single-family housing, and employment areas.CED




Policy EE.3. Support annexations that are economically beneficial to the Town while considering impacts on residents and the social, aesthetic, and environmental quality of the Town.


orange pinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
262Continue to conduct a fiscal analysis on all potential annexations to identify the short and long-term revenues and costs.Town Manager’s Office, Finance, CED

263Incorporate a diverse range of housing types, mixed-use commercial areas, and employment uses in large master planned communities and annexations.

CED
264Map and prioritize environmental resources, such as native plants, washes, etc., to identify conservation areas and suitable locations for development with all annexations.

CED
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:Departments
265Update the Town’s Annexation Strategy to identify priority areas. Town Manager’s Office



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.
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