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Please come back on September 22 to read and comment on the draft plan.
Reduce heat absorption through building design, landscaping, and unpaved surfaces.
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 N.1. Encourage new development and redevelopment projects to utilize energy-efficient, green, and sustainable building materials.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
121
Adopt the most up-to-date building codes (International Code Council) to accommodate gray water use and increase energy conservation in concert with regional jurisdictions and stakeholders.
CED
122
Identify and mitigate heat islands by reducing paving, increasing pervious surfaces, planting low-water-use native trees, or installing shade structures.
CED
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 1-2 years:
Departments
123
Update the Town’s design standards to mitigate heat by:
Allowing white roofs for commercial structures
Identifying building materials that are sustainable and eco-friendly
Incorporating overhangs and awnings, emphasizing the south and west elevations
Community and Economic Development (CED)
124
Review and possibly update building color standards to improve energy efficiency while maintaining low, reflective values that blend with the natural environment.
CED
Policy N.2. Reduce the amount of paved surfaces and uncovered parking.
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 1-2 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
125
Update parking standards to:
Support multimodal transportation, mixed, and shared uses.
Minimize asphalt coverage and allow more pervious surface treatments to increase groundwater infiltration.
Promote the shared use of parking lots to reduce the number of parking spaces needed.
Reduce the view of the parking areas.
Maintain landscaping and rainwater harvesting in parking areas.
CED
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
126
Explore opportunities that incentivize solar use, including solar-covered parking.
CED
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented every year.
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.
Reduce heat absorption through building design, landscaping, and unpaved surfaces.
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 N.1. Encourage new development and redevelopment projects to utilize energy-efficient, green, and sustainable building materials.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
121
Adopt the most up-to-date building codes (International Code Council) to accommodate gray water use and increase energy conservation in concert with regional jurisdictions and stakeholders.
CED
122
Identify and mitigate heat islands by reducing paving, increasing pervious surfaces, planting low-water-use native trees, or installing shade structures.
CED
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 1-2 years:
Departments
123
Update the Town’s design standards to mitigate heat by:
Allowing white roofs for commercial structures
Identifying building materials that are sustainable and eco-friendly
Incorporating overhangs and awnings, emphasizing the south and west elevations
Community and Economic Development (CED)
124
Review and possibly update building color standards to improve energy efficiency while maintaining low, reflective values that blend with the natural environment.
CED
Policy N.2. Reduce the amount of paved surfaces and uncovered parking.
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 1-2 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
125
Update parking standards to:
Support multimodal transportation, mixed, and shared uses.
Minimize asphalt coverage and allow more pervious surface treatments to increase groundwater infiltration.
Promote the shared use of parking lots to reduce the number of parking spaces needed.
Reduce the view of the parking areas.
Maintain landscaping and rainwater harvesting in parking areas.
CED
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
126
Explore opportunities that incentivize solar use, including solar-covered parking.
CED
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented every year.
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.
