Goal K: Environmental Resources

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

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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.




aerial photo with housing and open space
Policy K.1. Encourage development patterns that protect natural open spaces and environmental resources, like native plants and wildlife habitats.


Green PinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
105Support compact site designs to position development away from environmentally sensitive areas and provide more connected open spaces.

Community Economic Development (CED)
106Identify grading envelopes on individually graded lots during the platting process to protect native vegetation.

CED
107Continue 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
108Limit the amount of grading on individual residential lots by updating the zoning code to add site coverage requirements for all new developments.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.


WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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

Open space

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.




aerial photo with housing and open space
Policy K.1. Encourage development patterns that protect natural open spaces and environmental resources, like native plants and wildlife habitats.


Green PinThe following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:Departments
105Support compact site designs to position development away from environmentally sensitive areas and provide more connected open spaces.

Community Economic Development (CED)
106Identify grading envelopes on individually graded lots during the platting process to protect native vegetation.

CED
107Continue 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
108Limit the amount of grading on individual residential lots by updating the zoning code to add site coverage requirements for all new developments.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.


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