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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 7, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
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Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Town Council, the Council may enter into
Executive Sessions pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on
matters listed on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager annual performance
review
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW
OF THE TOWN MANAGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council
Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to
criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised
during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when
completing the blue speaker card.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation - Drowning Impact Awareness Month
2.Presentation of Air Force project updates by DM50 and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base representatives
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - June 19, 2024
REGULAR AGENDA
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not
discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
1.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO THE MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 23, DEFINITIONS,
CHAPTER 31 AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor and Council may, at the discretion of the meeting chairperson, discuss any Agenda item.
POSTED: 7/31/24 at 5:00 p.m. by dt
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours
prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Council
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
The Town has modified its public comment procedures for its public bodies to allow for limited remote/virtual
comment via Zoom. The public may provide comments remotely only on items posted as required Public Hearings,
provided the speaker registers 24 hours prior to the meeting. For all other items, the public may complete a blue
speaker card to be recognized in person by the Mayor, according to all other rules and procedures. Written
comments can also be emailed to Town Clerk Michael Standish at mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov for distribution to
the Town Council prior to the meeting. Further instructions to speakers are noted below.
INSTRUCTIONS TO IN-PERSON SPEAKERS
Members of the public shall be allowed to speak on posted public hearings and during Call to Audience when
attending the meeting in person. The public may be allowed to speak on other posted items on the agenda at the
discretion of the Mayor.
If you wish to address the Town Council on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card
located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Town Clerk. Please indicate on the blue
speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or, if you wish to speak during Call to Audience,
please specify what you wish to discuss.
Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor calls on you to address the Council.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. You will only be allowed to
address the Council one time regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During Call to Audience, you may address the Council on any matter that is not on the agenda.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those
present.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VIRTUAL SPEAKERS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public may attend the meeting virtually and request to speak virtually on any agenda item that is
listed as a Public Hearing. If you wish to address the Town Council virtually during any listed Public Hearing,
please complete the online speaker form by clicking here https://forms.orovalleyaz.gov/forms/bluecard at least 24
hours prior to the start of the meeting. You must provide a valid email address in order to register. Town Staff will
email you a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the meeting. After being recognized by the Mayor, staff will
unmute your microphone access and you will have 3 minutes to address the Council. Further
instructions regarding remote participation will be included in the email.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager annual performance review
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to go into Executive Session.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 7. 1.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE TOWN
MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to...
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Proclamation - Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Subject
Proclamation - Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Summary
Attachments
Proclamation
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Presentation and update regarding DM50
Subject
Presentation of Air Force project updates by DM50 and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base representatives
Summary
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session A.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Minutes - June 19, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with the following changes), the June 19, 2024, minutes.
Attachments
6-19-24 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 19, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Tim Bohen, Councilmember
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Pursuant to ARS §38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4) for legal advice and litigation and settlement regarding the
Clifton matter, Pima County Superior Court Cause of Action No. C20215129
Motion by Councilmember Josh Nicolson, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to remove the
Executive Session item from the agenda.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and the Town Attorney regarding the motion to remove the
Executive Session item from the agenda.
The Town Attorney, David Hindman, suggested a motion to continue the item to an unspecified future
date.
Motion by Councilmember Josh Nicolson, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to continue the
Executive Session item to an unspecified future meeting date, to be selected by either the Agenda
Committee or during a future Council meeting.
Vote: 4 - 3 Carried
OPPOSED: Councilmember Harry Greene
Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey
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Councilmember Steve Solomon
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor (attended via Zoom)
Tim Bohen, Councilmember
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember (attended via Zoom)
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE ATTORNEYS, TOWN MANAGER AND STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING THE CLIFTON MATTER, PIMA COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE OF ACTION NO. C20215129
As a result of the Executive Session motion, this item was continued to an unspecified future meeting
date, to be selected by either the Agenda Committee or during a future Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town Meetings.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Greene provided information regarding monsoon preparedness, and
included information on how Oro Valley residents could receive free sandbags from the Town of Oro
Valley. Councilmember Greene also reported that the Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Department has
worked diligently to keep service costs down.
Councilmember Greene reported that the Oro Valley Historical Society held a celebration event in
honor of Henry Zipf's service to the Oro Valley Historical Society. A bench was installed to
commemorate his service.
Vice Mayor Barrett thanked Town Staff for their work and support with the expansion and grand
opening of Naranja Park.
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opening of Naranja Park.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following information:
Highlighted the CDO Wash Levee augmentation project
50 Businesses for 50 Years continues
Upcoming Town Events
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Charlie Hurt spoke regarding the need to expand current amenities in Oro Valley to
include performing arts.
Oro Valley resident Analai Walters spoke regarding the need for a performing and visual arts center in
Oro Valley.
Jennifer Holthaus spoke regarding Spotlight Youth Productions, and the need for a cultural and
performing arts Center in Oro Valley.
Brandon Howell spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center in Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Bill Rodman spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center in
Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Judi Rodman spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center in
Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Gene Abranaya spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center
in Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Joe Erceg spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center in
Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Dick Eggerding spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts center
in Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Madison Masland spoke regarding the need for a cultural and performing arts
center in Oro Valley.
Dexter Maslen spoke regarding the need for a Cultural and Performing Arts Center in Oro Valley.
Oro Valley resident Anthony Farrara voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of
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the Nazarene rezoning request.
Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the
Nazarene rezoning request.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the community's effort to create OV's Path
Forward, including the results from the Big Community Survey
Principal Planner Milini Simms presented the update on the community's effort to create OV's Path
Foward, including the results from the Big Community Survey:
Purpose
Tonight's Focus
Creating the 10-year plan
Invitations to participate
Inform
Engage
The BIG Community Survey
Jan Gordley of the Gordley Group, continued the presentation and included the following:
Consultants
Survey Methods
Elements Liked Best about OV
Biggest Challenges
Describing Oro Valley
Suggested Changes
Preferred Future of Oro Valley
Public Safety Priorities
Traffic and Mobility Priorities
Land Development Priorities
Water Related Priorities
Trail, Bike and Pedestrian Priorities
Environment and View Priorities
Town Revenue Generators
Economic Development Priorities
Energy & Sustainability Priorities
Patterns
Comparison to the 2013 Survey
Mrs. Simms continued the presentation and included the following:
Resident Working Groups' Toolkit
Summary & Next Steps
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and Ms. Gordley, regarding the update on the community's
effort to create OV's Path Forward, including the results from the Big Community Survey.
2.Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Winfield proclaimed July 2024, as Parks and Recreation Month in Oro Valley.
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Mayor Winfield proclaimed July 2024, as Parks and Recreation Month in Oro Valley.
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Barrett requested that Consent item (A) be removed from the Consent Agenda.
B.Final Plat approval for a 64-lot residential subdivision known as Naranja Trails, located south of Naranja
Drive, approximately 1/4-mile west of N. First Avenue
C.Final Plat amendment approval for Lot 10 of the Foothills Business Park subdivision, located near the
northeast corner of Oracle Road and Hanley Boulevard
D.Resolution No. (R)24-21, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County regarding payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners
E.Resolution No. (R)24-22, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
the Town of Oro Valley and the Pima County Jail to provide officer coverage for video proceedings
between the jail and the Court
F.*Resolution No. (R)24-28, authorizing and approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and the Pima County Recorder for election services,
modifying the date of the 2024 Primary Election from August 6, 2024 to July 30, 2024 due to HB2785
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent
agenda items (B) through (F).
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
G.*Resolution No. (R)24-29, authorizing and approving a Participation Form/Agreement concerning the
New National Opioids Settlement with Kroger
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent
agenda item (G).
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
A.Minutes - June 5, 2024
Vice Mayor Barrett clarified why she was abstaining from Consent agenda item (A).
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent
agenda item (A).
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSTAINING)
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
2.RESOLUTION NO. (R)24-23, PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT
REVISED FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY POLICIES, INCLUDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND
PSPRS PENSION FUNDING POLICY
Chief Financial Officer David Gephart presented item #2 and included the following:
FY24-25 Financial & Budgetary Policy Purpose
Notable Items
Questions
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-23, adopting revised financial and budgetary policies, including the investment
policy and PSPRS pension funding policy.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the possible action to adopt revised financial
and budgetary policies, including the investment policy and PSPRS Pension Funding Policy.
Councilmember Nicolson requested a friendly amendment to keep the CIP threshold at $50,000, and
to keep the funding threshold for the PSPRS at 100%, seconded by Vice Mayor Barrett.
Mayor Winfield accepted the friendly amendment, seconded by Councilmember Greene.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
Motion by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to call the
question.
Vote: 4 - 3 Carried
OPPOSED: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett
Councilmember Tim Bohen
Councilmember Josh Nicolson
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene FINAL MOTION AS
AMENDED, to approve Resolution No. (R)24-23, adopting revised financial and budgetary policies,
including the investment policy and PSPRS pension funding policy, and with the amendment that
the CIP threshold will be kept at $50,000, and the funding threshold for the PSPRS will be kept at
100%.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
3.RESOLUTION NO. (R)24-24, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVISE PERSONNEL
POLICY 14 OVERTIME
Human Resource Director Andy Votava provided a brief overview of the proposed revised Personnel
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Human Resource Director Andy Votava provided a brief overview of the proposed revised Personnel
Policy 14 Overtime.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-24, revising Personnel Policy 14, overtime.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding possible action to revise Personnel Policy 14 -
Overtime.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a friendly amendment that staff shall be able to cash out with the
approval of the department director. Mayor Winfield agreed to the friendly amendment, seconded by
Councilmember Greene.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene FINAL MOTION AS
AMENDED, to approve Resolution No (R)24-24, revising Personnel Policy 14, overtime, allowing staff
to cash out with the approval of the department director.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
4.RESOLUTION NO. (R)24-25, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVISE PERSONNEL
POLICY 19 TRAINING EMPLOYEES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
Human Resource Director Andy Votava provided a brief overview of the proposed Personnel Policy
19, Training Employees and Reimbursement for Educational Expenses.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-25, revising Personnel Policy 19, Training Employees and Reimbursement for
Educational Expenses.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-25, revising Personnel Policy 19, Training Employees and Reimbursement for
Educational Expenses.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
5.RESOLUTION NO. (R)24-26, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVISE PERSONNEL
POLICY 10 LEAVES
Human Resource Director Andy Votava provided a brief overview of the proposed revision to
Personnel Policy 10, Leaves.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-26, revising Personnel Policy 10, Leaves.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #5.
Mayor Winfield requested to amend the main motion to approve Resolution No. (R)24-26, revising
Personnel Policy 10, Leaves, with the change from three weeks to four weeks, seconded by
Councilmember Greene.
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Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene FINAL MOTION AS
AMENDED, to approve Resolution No. (R)24-26, revising Personnel Policy 10, Leaves, with the change
from three weeks to four weeks.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
6.PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)24-27, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL
BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25, INCLUDING APPROVAL
OF THE 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FROM FY 2024/25 THROUGH FY
2033/34 AND THE FY 2024/25 GENERAL PAY PLAN
Chief Financial Officer David Gephart presented item #6 and included the following:
FY 2024/25 Final Budget
Final Notes and Next Steps
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-27, adopting the Final Budget of the Town of Oro Valley for fiscal year 2024/25,
including the FY 2024/25 General Pay Plan under the same conditions authorized with the FY 2023/24
General Pay Plan Adoption, and further MOVE to approve the Town of Oro Valley 10-year Capital
Improvement Program for FY 2024/25 through FY 2033/34.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to amend the main
motion to change the general pay plan to an average of a 3% pay increase this year.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to amend the main
motion to change the general pay plan to 3% average raises, and to allow department directors to
provide performance-based pay increases.
Vote: 3 - 4 Failed
OPPOSED: Mayor Joseph C. Winfield
Councilmember Harry Greene
Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey
Councilmember Steve Solomon
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)24-27, adopting the Final Budget of the Town of Oro Valley for fiscal year 2024/25,
including the FY 2024/25 General Pay Plan under the same conditions authorized with the FY 2023/24
General Pay Plan Adoption, and further MOVE to approve the Town of Oro Valley 10-year Capital
Improvement Program for FY 2024/25 through FY 2033/34.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
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Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
Councilmember Solomon requested an amendment to the main motion to include; all available funds
for the 10-year capital improvement program, from FY 2024/25, to FY 2033/34, excluding the Water
Enterprise Fund, shall be prioritized and spent to meet the 10 year CIP needs as follows; 1. Police and
Public Safety, 2. Roads and Infrastructure, 3. Health and Safety, 4. Maintenance repairs required to
prevent serious deterioration, only after the above CIP needs are funded shall any remaining funds be
spent on other CIP needs. No second received.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested an amendment to move the Community Center Men's Jacuzzi to an
Outdoor Accessed Restroom to 2025/2026.
Mayor Winfield accepted the amendment, seconded by Councilmember Greene.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene FINAL MOTION AS
AMENDED, to approve Resolution No. (R)24-27, adopting the Final Budget of the Town of Oro Valley
for fiscal year 2024/25, including the FY 2024/25 General Pay Plan under the same conditions
authorized with the FY 2023/24 General Pay Plan Adoption, and further MOVE to approve the Town of
Oro Valley 10-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2024/25 through FY 2033/34, and to move the
Community Center Men's Jacuzzi to an Outdoor Accessed Restroom to 2025/2026.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items requested.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to adjourn the
meeting at 11:05 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
_______________________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 19th day of June 2024. I further certify that the
meeting was duly called an held and that a quorum was present.
________________________________________________
Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk
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Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:08/07/2024
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Milini Simms, Community and Economic Development
Case Number:2200629
SUBJECT:
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO THE MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 23, DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 31
AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for information and discussion purposes only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed code amendments (Attachment 1) were presented and continued by the Town Council on October
5, 2022 (Attachment 2). Key points about the proposed code amendment are provided below. A full list of
responses to Town Council's questions and comments is in the Discussion/Analysis section of this report.
The proposed code amendment has been significantly simplified and refined to comply with the Town
Council's motion for continuance. There are no longer any changes to the recreation requirements
proposed. These changes were discussed and addressed in a separate code amendment, approved by the
Town Council in October 2023.
1.
There are no reductions to open space or setbacks from adjacent
uses proposed.
The code amendment does not boost multifamily development. The code amendment does not increase
allowed uses or density and in some areas creates stricter requirements to address gaps (areas
where standards are unclear or inconsistent with other sections).
2.
Ensures consistent application and reduces or eliminates the need for staff interpretation. Since the current
code has not been significantly updated since the 90s, there is a high level of staff interpretation necessary
to apply it to the broad variety of permitted housing types. The proposed code amendment ensures
consistent application of code requirements by:
3.
A) Clearly and accurately defining various housing types
B) Addresses spacing between single-family homes in a high-density zoning district (R-6)
C) Aligning different code sections and standards to remove contradictions in current code
The proposed code amendments meet the goals and policies and in the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan. By
providing clarity to existing requirements and addressing inconsistencies and gaps, it primarily reflects sound code
administration. As a result, it indirectly aligns with supporting diverse housing types (Policy CC.7) and providing
effective transitions between differing land uses (Goal X). This item is for information and discussion purposes
only.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Upon receipt of several applications to develop neighborhood-scale, low-rise, high-density housing types (also
known as "missing middle" housing), it was apparent there are issues with the existing zoning code. For example,
the R-6 zoning district allows all housing types ranging from single-family homes to apartments yet applies a
"one-size fits all" approach to all of them. On March 1, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission initiated this
code amendment primarily based on the staff identified need to address gaps, inconsistent requirements and lack
of clarity.
The initial code amendment was presented to the Town Council on October 5, 2022 (for minutes, see Attachment
2 ). The main discussion points of the proposed code amendment are provided below.
1) The proposed code amendment has been simplified and refined - There are no longer any changes to open
space, recreation area requirements or setbacks from adjacent uses proposed. The recreation area
requirements were updated in a separate code amendment approved by the Town Council in October 2023.
2) Proposed code amendment does not boost multifamily development - The code amendment does not allow
additional uses or more density. Some of the code amendments create stricter standards by addressing gaps in
the current code. For instance, in an R-S zoning district there are currently no spacing requirements between
dwelling units. The proposed code adds a minimum of 10 feet depending on the housing type and height.
3) Ensure consistent application of code requirements to reduce or eliminate the need for staff interpretation. It
achieves this by:
A) Clearly and accurately define housing types - The definitions for apartments, patio homes, and town homes
overlap each other in the current code. This can make determining what is permitted in various multifamily
zoning districts difficult. To make sure each housing type is clearly differentiated, the plethora of different and
vague marketing terms ("casitas" etc.) used to describe various housing types has been addressed by creating
three different categories (see image below). The new definitions are based on building form rather than
marketing terms. Basing zoning requirements on form rather than use is common practice.
Detached - single, freestanding dwelling unit
Attached - independent dwelling units attached horizontally (side to side or front to back).
Multi-level - independent dwelling units attached vertically (on top of one another).
B). Creating right-sized building separations in-between single-family homes within a high-density zoning district
(R-6) - Currently, the distance between 2 townhomes in the R-6, high-density zoning district is 10 feet. Detached,
single-family units and multi-level apartments must be 10–20 feet apart, based on height. The proposed code
amendment would apply the existing townhome distance (10 feet) to all detached, single-family units.
C). Aligning different code sections to remove current contradictions - Most of the proposed code amendments are
housekeeping items to align different sections of code, improve formatting or grammar (Attachment 4 identifies
substantial changes verse housekeeping items). A few examples, related to the Table of Permitted Uses (Table
23-1) are provided below.
The table of permitted uses allows "dwelling units attached, including patio homes..." in R-4. However, patio
The table of permitted uses allows "dwelling units attached, including patio homes..." in R-4. However, patio
homes are defined in Chapter 31 as "an attached or detached single-family dwelling". The intent was to
allow a mix of both, with attached units being the primary use. The table of permitted uses was updated to
reflect the existing allowance and intent.
Similarly, the table of permitted uses does not allow attached dwelling units in C-N. However, in Section
23.8.B.8, residential uses include "condominiums, townhomes, and apartments..." The table was updated
to reflect that attached townhomes are allowed in C-N.
Home occupations are allowed in every zoning district that allows residential units, except C-N. The table of
permitted uses was updated to allow home occupations in that zoning district as well.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Town Council continued the proposed code amendment on October 5, 2022. The motion to continue stated,
"I move to continue this item to a date to be determined in the future and ask that what comes forward has no
reductions in open space or setbacks in the R-6 zoning district ." In response:
Open Space: No changes proposed.
Setbacks: No reductions to setbacks from adjacent uses proposed.
The following questions and comments were raised by the Town Council on October 5, 2022. Staff responses are
provided in italics.
A. Definitions:
Multi-level is marked as non-subdivided, but a condo is subdivided. There will be conflicts for condos, so
clarification may be needed.
1.
The definition for multi-level does not specify between subdivided or un-subdivided. It is based on building
form (units stacked vertically), not whether the units are rented or purchased. The existing definition of a
condo remains in the code. Depending on the building form, condos are subject to the same development
requirements as apartments or town homes.
B. Setbacks and distance between buildings:
Clarify setbacks on the road. Is it from the pavement edge at the end of the curb or road easement?2.
Per the existing code definition, a setback is measured from the property line. No changes are proposed to
the setbacks from adjace nt uses or roadways.
Did the Fire Dept sign off on the 10 feet between buildings? Can it be enclosed, or how would the fire
department get access?
3.
Yes. Golder Ranch Fire is aware of and fine with the proposed code
amendment. Fire code enables a 0' setback as long as common walls are
built to a higher protection standard.
The proposed code amendment to allow detached, single-family homes to be
10 feet apart (regardless of height) is the same as the existing allowance for
attached townhomes in the R-4 zoning district and several subdivisions in
Rancho Vistoso (Sun City, Center Pointe, etc.).
A wall could be built on the property line, but the area must remain
unobstructed by buildings.
The image to the right shows what a 10-foot distance between detached, single-family homes looks
like.
Regarding setback standards in R-6, are there other avenues available for applicants to change their
setbacks?
4.
Yes. An applicant may request a variance be approved by the Board of Adjustment. However, variances
are rare exceptions to allow property owners with special circumstances. They are not the proper tool for
addressing persistent issues in the zoning code. There is also an Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL)
flexible design option, that allows an applicant to request Town Council approval of reduced setbacks. ESL
does not apply to all projects.
We are taking the same buildings and changing the setbacks on them? The only difference is, people live
upstairs. Is there a limit to how many can be attached?
5.
No. The existing code allows attached townhomes to be 10 feet apart, even in an R-6 zoning district. The
proposed change would only extend this requirement to detached, single-family homes. For context, this is
the same setback requirement in Rancho Vistoso's Medium Density and Medium-High Density Residential
Districts (e.g., Sun City, Centerpointe, etc.).
C. Parking:
Regarding parking, how would that previous [parking] code amendment be impacted by this one?6.
This code amendment does not impact the previous parking code amendment. The parking code
amendment focused on parking requirements for non-residential uses. The proposed changes only update
the terms used to describe different housing types and remove associated redundancies.
If the Morning Vista subdivision were to come through this process with this code amendment, would it have
been non-compliant?
7.
No. The Morning Vista subdivision has 4 spaces per unit. The proposed code amendment clarifies that all
subdivisions must have 4 spaces per unit, regardless of housing type.
Per unit, can be made up throughout the development rather than on the driveway?8.
Yes. Typically, parking spaces are provided on driveways, but the current code does not prohibit them from
being provided throughout the site (as done with Morning Vista). The proposed code amendment does not
change this existing allowance.
Do I understand that there are 4 [parking] spaces per unit? And would this apply to all detached, attached
and a mix of units?
9.
Yes. The proposed code applies the current requirements for detached, single-family subdivisions to
subdivisions with townhomes or a mix of both.
D. Recreation and Open Space requirements
Why are we specifying tot lots? Many complexes are retirees or empty nesters, so why dictate a tot lot [is
required] even for 2 bedrooms [units]?
10.
I seldom see anyone using these small playgrounds. Do we have any utilization data to know what types of
amenities there should be in these areas to increase usefulness?
11.
If we had a development that was an acre, would it need 2 separate passive and 2 active amenities? Is that
scale appropriate if they needed 40 amenities?
12.
Do the rec and open space standards increase or decrease recreation and open space?13.
What does 50% of 35% mean?14.
I disagree that it doesn’t reduce open space. Go from 35% to 10% open space for attached units in R-6, is
that correct? Rather than rezoning to a zone that allows a less open space.
15.
What do we mean by passive and active amenities?16.
The issues above were addressed with the changes to the private recreation area code requirements,
approved by the Town Council in October 2023. No changes to recreation requirements or open space are
proposed by this amendment.
E. Other
What does housekeeping mean?17.
Housekeeping items address formatting issues and ensure different code sections are in alignment with one
another. They do not include any substantial changes to the standards. Attachment 1 identifies substantive
changes vs. housekeeping items.
Frustrated by a change like this – much more complicated for the Town Council. Why do we need to
change? Maintaining the code is complex, but developers can figure it out. The number of concerns raised
and simplification for simplification’s sake is more confusing. Deceptively difficult.
18.
The proposed code amendment has been simplified by removing the recreation amendments to
enable more focus.
The amendment is needed to ensure consistent application of code requirements. The clarifications
proposed reduce the need for staff interpretation and ensure consistent enforcement.
These housing types will continue to be proposed. The code amendment makes sure it is clear to
staff reviewers, developers, nearby residents and decision-makers what requirements must be met.
How did this initially come about? Did Planning and Zoning request an agenda item or was this a staff
presentation?
19.
The Planning and Zoning Commission initiated the code amendment based on staff's recommendation and
an identified need to address gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated definitions etc. The current code requires
a high level of staff interpretation to apply it to the various permitted housing types. The clarifications
provided in the proposed code amendment reduce or eliminate the need for staff interpretation and
ensure consistent enforcement.
Do we have any R-6 projects in the process that would be impacted by this code amendment if approved?20.
No.
Anything with 5 units per acre is commercial. When I think multifamily, I think 1–4 lots owned by individuals.
Why is this brought to us when we don’t support high density?
21.
The proposed code amendment is not intended to boost multifamily development. Rather, it gives
residents, staff, and decision-makers a set of clear standards to evaluate applications. Regardless of
positive or negative political "support" for "high-density", the town must process all development
proposals received. The primary aim is ensure consistent review and enforcement.
The proposed code amendment does not change the density allowed in multifamily zoning districts.
The current code has not been substantially updated since the 90s. It does not include standards for
the broad range of housing types allowed, specifically low-rise, high-density products. The aim of this
code amendment is to eliminate the need for staff interpretation and ensure consistent enforcement
as these applications come in.
If an applicant wants different standards than R-6, then why can’t they rezone?22.
Yes, but requiring applicants to rezone does not address the issues. The R-6 zoning district allows the
broadest type of housing units, yet the standards are truly written only for apartments. Although a small
change was made in 2017 to address townhomes, a larger change is needed to create standards for
detached, single-family homes and a mix of detached and attached units (both already permitted).
When is multifamily zoned land ever going to be developed as single-family?23.
Several high-density zoned areas (equivalent to R-6) in Rancho Vistoso have developed with single-family
homes and less density than allowed. Specifically, the Horizons subdivision north of Safeway and the
subdivision north of Vistoso Highlands are single-family homes in a high-density zone. Development at
lower densities than permitted is a primary reason why Rancho Vistoso has roughly 67% fewer homes than
approved. Although there aren't any currently under review, the Town has received pre-applications in the
recent past to develop single-family in R-6 zoning districts.
GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE
The proposed code amendment was reviewed for compliance with the General Plan. By clarifying housing
definitions and applying standards to address a variety of housing products, the proposed code amendment
indirectly meets the following:
Goal D: A community with a wide range of services, amenities, shopping and dining opportunities and
housing types that meet the needs of current and future residents.
Goal X: Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community.
CC.7: Support the development of diverse housing types within the community.
LU.5: Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town's overall needs and effectively transition in scale and
density to adjacent neighborhoods.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice has been provided as stated below.
All HOAs in town were notified of this hearing.
Ad in the Daily Territorial Newspaper
Public hearing notices were posted at the Town Hall and on the town's websites.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Since the Town Council's October 5, 2022, meeting, the proposed code amendment has been refined. Key points
include:
The proposed code amendment has been refined to meet the Town Council's conditions for continuance. 1.
The proposed code amendment does not boost multifamily development. More specifically, it does not
increase allowances or density and in some areas creates stricter requirements to address gaps.
2.
It allows consistent application that eliminates the need for staff interpretation and ensures consistent
enforcement.
3.
The proposed code amendment helps ensure consistent application of standards and enforcement. Furthermore,
it helps meet several of the General Plan goals and policies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for information and discussion purposes only.
Attachments
ATTACHMENT 1 - DRAFT CODE AMENDMENT
ATTACHMENT 2 - TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 10.5.2022
Staff Presentation
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
1
Housekeeping:
Added the
existing process
for apartment
and townhome
architecture.
Change:
Terms used to
describe housing
types.
Housekeeping:
Updated
language for
consistency
amongst all R1
zoning districts.
Section 22.9 Development Review
Table 22-9C Approval Authorities
Section 23.1 Districts and Boundaries Thereof
Section 23.1.A – No Changes
B. Purpose of Districts
1. R1-300 Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote and preserve rural, DETACHED single-family residential
development. The district permits airparks and other uses that are compatible with the large
single-family lots predominated by open space.
2. R1-144 Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote and preserve suburban-rural, DETACHED single-family
residential development. The large lot size permits agricultural uses and promotes open space.
3. R1-72 Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote and preserve suburban-rural, DETACHED single-family
residential development, with lots large enough to accommodate on-site sewer systems.
4. R1-43 Single-Family Residential District
This district provides for low-density, DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY residential development with
lots large enough to accommodate on-site sewer systems.
Submittal Type Planning and Zoning
Administrator
Planning and Zoning
Commission
Town
Council
Additional
Regulations
Model Home
Architecture
FOR DETACHED OR
ATTACHED DWELLING
UNITS
Recommendation Decision Appeal Section 22.9.
E.7
MULTI-LEVEL
DWELLING UNITS RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION DECISION SECTION 22.9.
E.7
Non-residential
Architecture Recommendation Recommendation Decision Section 22.9.
E.7
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
2
Housekeeping:
Updated for
consistency with
other districts.
Improved
accuracy by
Including all
housing types
already
permitted in R-4.
Housekeeping:
Updated to
match the
format of the
other districts.
5. R1-36 Single-Family Residential District
This district provides for low-density, DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY residential development.
6. R1-20 Single-Family Residential District
This district provides for low-density detached single-family residential development.
7. R1-10 Single-Family Residential District
This district provides for medium density detached single-family residential development.
8. R1-7 Single-Family Residential District
This district provides for medium high-density detached single-family residential development.
9. SDH-6 Site Delivered Housing District
THIS DISTRICT PROVIDES FOR SITE-DELIVERED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. The purpose of this
zone is to provide for properly planned and orderly developed manufactured or site delivered
housing subdivisions. The principal land use is single-family dwellings and uses incidental or
accessory thereto.
10. R-4 Townhouse MIXED Residential District
This district is intended primarily for TWO-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS. DETACHED DWELLING UNITS ARE PERMITTED AS A COMPONENT OF A TWO-
FAMILY OR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. to provide for relatively low-density development
having individual ownership and built-in privacy, either in the form of party wall construction or
enclosed courtyards.
11. R-4R Resort District
The Resort District THIS DISTRICT is intended primarily to provide for accommodations for
seasonal visitors. The controlled access, deep setbacks, and landscaping requirements are
intended to enhance the value, safety, and aesthetic quality of both the highway ENTRY
frontage and the adjacent propertIESy.
12. R-S Residential Service District
This district is composed of certain land and structures used primarily to provide administrative,
clerical and professional offices of a residential scale and character to serve nearby residential
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Housekeeping:
Multi-family is
defined as a
residential use so
the word
residential isn’t
necessary.
and commercial areas as well as the Town as a whole. These uses are characterized by low
volume of direct daily customer contact. Secondarily, this district provides for medium density
residential uses.
This district is designed to be a transitional zone and should be used to buffer low density
residential uses from more intense land uses, districts and heavily traveled transportation
routes. The property development standards, while strict in order to protect adjacent low
density residential uses, are designed to be flexible enough to allow experimentation in office
and housing design and to allow housing constructed within this district to incorporate its own
protection from more intense adjacent uses.
13. R-6 Multi-Family Residential District
This district is intended to support multi-family residential development, to accommodate an
increased density of population and to provide recreational and aesthetic amenities, which
enhance the residential character of a multi-family project and produce a high-quality
environment.
This district also furnishes employment opportunities, by providing for business and
professional office complexes on a residential scale, with low silhouettes, a variety of separate
building masses and landscaped open space, to be compatible with surrounding residential
uses.
14. C-N Neighborhood Commercial District
This district provides small office and service centers within walking/biking distance or a short
drive from adjacent neighborhoods. The center shall be designed to fit into the adjacent
neighborhoods, serve as a neighborhood activity center, and provide a combination of uses that
offer basic goods and services that meet the needs of the nearby residents. A mixture of office,
retail, and residential is enabled in the C-N zone and is anticipated to provide a physically and
functionally integrated combination of uses.
Sites should be designed to accommodate multiple, smaller uses rather than a single, large use.
C-N zoning may be found along multi-use paths, near parks, immediately between or among
higher density residential developments and municipal service sites. It is most appropriate at
the intersection of collector streets or a collector street and an arterial road.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
The table of permitted uses was updated to reflect the terms proposed to describe
different housing types and existing allowances in R-4 (currently allows a mix of detached
and attached housing types) and C-N (currently allows attached townhomes in Section
23.7).
15. C-1 Commercial District
This district provides for large scale office complexes and medium sized retail centers, located
on a major arterial. Through buffering and other mitigation measures, C-1 centers must be
compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods, while satisfying commercial and service
business needs of nearby neighborhoods.
16. C-2 Commercial District
This district provides for commercial activities designed to serve a regional area with emphasis
on shopping centers and group commercial developments. Uses must incorporate extensive
mitigation measures to harmoniously co-exist with nearby neighborhoods. C-2 uses are
substantial traffic generators and should be located near the intersection of two principal
arterials.
17. PS Private Schools District
This district provides for religious facilities and private educational facilities.
18. T-P Technological Park District
This district is intended to provide high quality employment opportunities, such as research and
development, biotechnology, and other similar industries. Uses include a mix of light industrial,
professional office, warehouse, assembly and distribution, ancillary retail services and related
uses. These uses generally occur in a business park-type environment with clustered buildings
and inward focused activity intended to be compatible to adjacent residential areas.
19. Parks and Open Space District
This district is primarily for those areas of the Town where it is desirable and necessary to
provide permanent park, public open space, and in general, areas to be preserved in their
present or managed state.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code.
Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS shown in all CAPS.
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Single-Family TWO-FAMILY AND
Multi-Family Commercial Other
USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE
R1-
300
R1-
144
R1-
72
R1-
43
R1-
36
R1-
20
R1-
10
R1
-7
S
D
H
6
R-
4
R-4R R-S R-6 C-N C-1 C-2 PS T-P
P
O
S
NOTES
RESIDENTIAL USES
Residential Apartments
DWELLING UNITS,
MULTI-LEVEL
P P P 23.7
26.5
Assisted Living
Home
P P P P P P P P P P 25.1.B.1
Dwelling Units,
Single-Family
DETACHED
P P P P P P P P A P P 25.1.B.24
23.6
23.7
26.5
Dwelling Units, Site-
Delivered, Single-
Family
P
Dwelling Units,
Attached, Including
Condominium, Patio
Home or
Townhouse
P P P P P 26.5
23.7
Home Occupations P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 25.2.D
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
6
Improves
accuracy and
ensures
consistent
application of
existing
standards.
Section 23.7 Property Development Standards for TWO-FAMILY AND
Multi-Family Residential Districts
A. Common Regulations of TWO-FAMILY AND Multi-Family Districts
1. Alternative development standards in Section 27.10.B.3 (environmentally sensitive
lands) may be applied at the request of the property owner upon satisfaction of
applicable ESL review criteria.
2. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY WHEN DETACHED AND/OR ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS
ARE SUBDIVIDED ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS:
a. SECTION 23.5.C.2, RESIDENTIAL SETBACK USES
b. SECTION 23.6.A, COMMON REGULATIONS OF R-1 DISTRICTS, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF A.1., MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS
c. SECTION 25.2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A.4,
SETBACKS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
1. Walls and Fences
a. Section 23.6.A.3 shall apply to individual townhome lots or properties built with a
single-family home.
2. Setback Exceptions
a. Section 23.5.C.2 shall apply to single-family home properties built in a multi-family
residential district.
B. R-4 Townhouse MIXED Residential District
The provisions of Section 23.4 and the following additional requirements shall apply in this
district.
1. Density
The minimum gross land area per dwelling unit shall be five thousand four hundred fifty
(5,450) square feet.
2. Open Space and Recreation Requirements
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Housekeeping:
Maintains
existing
requirements.
Changes to make
it easier to read.
Housekeeping:
Maintains existing
requirements.
Changes to make it
easier to read.
Change:
Removes the
allowance for an
average setback.
Maintains
requirement of a
20’ setback for all
buildings from all
roadways.
A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the total gross land area of the development shall be
set aside as open space in the following proportions, unless the overall density of the
development is less than five (5) units per acre:
a. Recreational space shall be provided, subject to the requirements in
Section 26.5 and the following:
i. All accessory buildings for recreational purposes shall not occupy more
than fourteen percent (14%) of the total area reserved for
recreation uses and other common landscaped areas.
b. The remainder of the required open space shall be provided in common open
space.
3. Setbacks
i. Wherever an R-4 development abuts an R-1 District or an alley abutting R-1
Districts, the following shall apply:
i. FOR SINGLE STORY STRUCTURES, A setback of not less than thirty (30) feet shall be
maintained FROM ANY R-1 DISTRICT OR AN ALLEY ABUTTING A R-1 DISTRICT for
single-story structures. An additional depth of ten (10) feet shall be provided for
each additional story.
i. Wherever an R-4 development abuts any district other than R-1, or abuts an alley
adjacent to such other district, a A setback not less than ten (10) feet in depth
shall be maintained FROM ALL OTHER PROPERTY LINES.
ii. A SETBACK OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY (20) FEET SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM
ALL PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREETS SURROUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT.
d. No building or part thereof shall be erected or altered in this district that is nearer a
dedicated street or private street than twenty (20) feet, except that the average setback
from any dedicated street shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet.
iii. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet shall be provided between all
detached units.
D. R-S Residential Service District
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
Proposed term
used to describe
housing types.
Change:
Addresses a gap in
code by requiring
the existing
separation
requirements for
apartments in an
R-S district.
The provisions of Section 23.4 and the following additional requirements shall apply in this
district:
1. Standards for Townhouses ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS
i. THE STANDARDS IN SECTION 23.7.B SHALL APPLY TO Whenever
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS dwelling units are to
be built WITH as townhouses ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS, OR A
COMBINATION OF ATTACHED AND DETACHED UNITS., the
development standards in Section 23.7.B shall apply.
5. Yards and Setbacks
a. Wherever an R-S development abuts an R-1 or R-4 District, or an alley abutting any
of those districts, a building setback of not less than forty (40) feet shall be maintained,
except that covered parking may be constructed adjacent to the required bufferyard.
b. Wherever an R-S development abuts any district other than R-1 or R-4 or abuts an
alley adjacent to such other district, a building setback of not less than twenty (20) feet
shall be maintained except that covered parking may be constructed adjacent to the
required bufferyard.
c. Larger setbacks may be required if the existing or future development of the area
around the site warrants such larger setbacks.
d. A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF TEN (10) FEET SHALL BE PROVIDED BETWEEN ALL DETACHED
DWELLING UNITS ONLY, EXCEPT MULTI-LEVEL DWELLING UNITS ARE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING:
I. BETWEEN TWO (2) SINGLE-STORY STRUCTURES: TEN (10) FEET;
II. BETWEEN A SINGLE-STORY AND A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE: FIFTEEN (15) FEET;
III. BETWEEN TWO (2) TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURES: TWENTY (20) FEET.
E. R-6 Multi-Family Residential District
The provisions of Section 23.4 and the following additional requirements shall apply in this
district.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Housekeeping:
Requirement
maintained but
moved below.
Housekeeping:
This contradicts
the screening
requirement in
Chapter 27, which
requires 3.5’ tall
walls around all
parking areas.
Housekeeping:
Makes the
landscape area and
setback the same.
Housekeeping:
Moves existing
separation
requirements for
apartments.
Change:
Addresses gap by
applying existing
townhome
standards to
detached units.
Housekeeping:
Clarifies existing
perimeter
setbacks.
1. Standards for Townhouses
Whenever dwelling units are to be built as townhouses, the development standards in
Section 23.7.B shall apply with the exception of density (Section 23.7.E.2) and building
height (Section 23.7.E.4).
5. PERIMETER SETBACKS AND Minimum Distance Between Buildings
a. Between two (2) single-story structures: Ten (10) feet;
b. Between a single-story and a two (2) story structure: Fifteen (15) feet;
c. Between two (2) two (2) story structures: Twenty (20) feet.
A. A SETBACK OF NOT LESS THAN THIRTY (30) FEET SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM ALL
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREETS SURROUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT.
B. A SETBACK NOT LESS THAN TWENTY (20) FEET IN DEPTH SHALL BE MAINTAINED
FROM ALL OTHER PROPERTY LINES.
C. A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF TEN (10) FEET SHALL BE PROVIDED BETWEEN ALL
DETACHED DWELLING UNITS ONLY, EXCEPT MULTI-LEVEL DWELLING UNITS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
I. BETWEEN TWO (2) SINGLE-STORY STRUCTURES: TEN (10) FEET
II. BETWEEN A SINGLE-STORY AND A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE: FIFTEEN
(15) FEET;
III. BETWEEN TWO (2) TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURES: TWENTY (20) FEET.
6. Walls, Fences and Required Screening
a. Walls and fences within the required front setback are limited to three (3) feet,
unless otherwise approved by the Building Official or Planning and Zoning
Administrator. Decisions may be appealed to the Town Council.
b. All areas between a building and a street frontage except for access drives and
walks shall be open space. Where parking occurs between a building and PERIMETER
street, an area thirty-five (35 30) feet in depth between the street and parking shall be
maintained in a landscaped setting. This depth may be decreased to a minimum of
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Removes example
of uses as all
residential uses
should meet this
requirement.
twenty (20) feet if special circumstances warrant approval by use permit or THE
Planning and Zoning Commission approval, such circumstances being:
i. Depressed parking;
ii. Wall and berming
Section 23.8 Property Development Standards for Nonresidential
Districts
A. Common Regulations of Nonresidential Districts
Alternative development standards in Section 27.10.B.3 (environmentally sensitive lands) may be
applied at the request of the property owner upon satisfaction of applicable ESL review criteria.
B. C-N Neighborhood Commercial District
8. Residential Site Design
a. Residential uses, which include condominiums, townhomes, and apartments, shall
be physically and functionally integrated with commercial uses by utilizing one (1) or
more of the following design strategies:
i. Attached Dwelling Units with First Floor Office or Retail
ii. Nonresidential uses shall provide pedestrian paths linking them with multi-
family THE residential uses on the property.
Section 24.4 Planned Area Development (PAD)
F. General Plan Compatibility
As a component of approval, all proposed PADs must be found to be consistent with the adopted
Oro Valley General Plan and any other applicable, adopted area, neighborhood or specific plans.
Compatibility is required for all applicable General Plan elements and shall be determined in
accordance with subsection G of this section.
Lack of compliance with the General Plan or its subsets may, solely, form the basis for PAD
denial. Any PAD applicant who recommends deviation from the General Plan or other adopted
plans shall concurrently apply for, and process, a plan amendment. Only upon approval of such
an amendment may a non-complying PAD be subsequently approved.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
Proposed term
used to describe
housing types.
Change:
Proposed term
used to describe
housing type.
G. General Plan Criteria
The following criteria are derived from the adopted Oro Valley General Plan. All PAD applications
shall be evaluated utilizing these criteria. In order to approve a PAD, the Town Council must find
eighty percent (80%) of the applicable criteria are adequately addressed in the PAD plan and text
documents. All absolute criteria (shown in bold typeface) must be met by the proposed PAD.
1. Land Use Element
a. Varied types and intensities of development have been incorporated.
b. Site analysis information completely supports the land use proposals contained in
the PAD.
c. A mix of housing types, such as DETACHED, ATTACHED OR MULTI-LEVEL DWELLING
UNITS single-family attached and detached, single-family cluster homes, patio homes,
townhouses and apartments, is incorporated in the PAD.
d. The PAD promotes clustered (average density) developments to protect
environmentally sensitive areas.
e. Higher density or intensity developments abutting lower density or intensity areas
include buffering and shall substantially mitigate any negative impacts.
f. Residential neighborhoods are afforded multi-modal access to, and are in close
proximity to, activity centers to minimize travel times.
g. Activity centers provide a wide range of appropriate services.
Section 26.5: Provision of Recreation Area
Housing Type Minimum Recreation
Requirements
Minimum Recreation
Requirements Applicable to
Rezoning Applications
Dwelling units, single-family 512 sf per unit 900 sf per unit
Dwelling units, attached,
including townhomes or patio
homes
512 sf per unit 900 sf per unit
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Proposed terms
used to describe
housing types.
Housing Type Minimum Recreation
Requirements
Minimum Recreation
Requirements Applicable to
Rezoning Applications
MULTI-LEVEL Apartments OR
CONDOMINIUMS
400 sf per unit 400 sf per unit
A tot lot is required for MULTI-LEVEL apartment
complexes that have 20 or more 2+ bedroom units,
unless the complex is age-restricted for seniors.
An indoor recreational facility is required for apartment
MULTI-LEVEL complexes with 50 units or more.
Section 27.7 Off-Street Parking
Section 27.7.A thru C. No Changes
D. Parking Lots – Required Number of Spaces for Type of Use
1. Residential Parking Requirements: Residential uses shall provide a minimum number of
parking spaces as defined by the standards below. Any increase or decrease in parking shall
be in accordance with subsection C.2 of this section.
a. DEVELOPMENTS WITH MULTI-LEVEL UNITS, Attached UNITS, OR A COMBINATION
OF DETACHED AND ATTACHED UNITS WITH EACH UNIT NOT ON AN INDIVIDUAL LOT
Dwellings: For each two (2) family and multifamily dwelling, there shall HAVE be
parking spaces provided as indicated by the following table:
Table 27-13. TWO-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY Attached Dwelling Parking
Unit Number of Bedrooms/Dwelling Unit Parking Spaces per Dwelling
One or less 1.5
Two 1.75
Three 2.0
Four 2.5
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Housekeeping:
Redundant of
tables 27-13 and
27-14.
Unit Number of Bedrooms/Dwelling Unit Parking Spaces per Dwelling
Plus one (1) space per every four (4) units for guest parking.
b. Guest Parking: Off-street guest parking spaces in multifamily developments shall be
distributed proportionally to effectively serve the dwelling units that they are intended
to serve. Such parking shall not be located more than two hundred (200) feet from any
dwelling unit that is intended to be served.
c. Single-Family: For each single-family dwelling, there shall be at least two (2) parking
spaces and two (2) guest spaces. Parking of any vehicle in the front yard of a lot shall
be prohibited unless parked on a surface of asphalt, concrete, rock, or other similar
inorganic material with a permanent border.
d. Mobile Homes: There shall be two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit and one (1)
space per four (4) units for guest parking.
2. Nonresidential Parking Requirements: The table below sets forth the number of required
parking spaces for nonresidential uses within the Town.
Table 27-14. Required Parking Spaces
Permitted Use Parking Spaces/Square Feet (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Accessory buildings and uses Not applicable
Commercial stables 0.75/employee and 0.75/horse stall
Farms and ranches 1 per 2 employees
Marketing of products raised on the premises 4/1,000
Plant nursery 4/1,000
Bars 20/1,000
Distillery 0.75/employee and 20/1,000 for bar
Entertainment at bars or restaurants Not applicable
Microbrewery 0.75/employee and 20/1,000 for bar
Mobile food units, including food trucks Not applicable
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Permitted Use Parking Spaces/Square Feet (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Restaurant 10/1,000
Restaurant with drive-in/drive-thru See Table 27-15
Food processing, artisanal 0.75/employee and 4/1,000 for public use areas
Food processing, large scale 0.75/employee and 4/1,000 for public use areas
Manufacturing services, heavy 0.75/employee
Manufacturing services, light 0.75/employee
Warehousing, heavy 0.75/employee
Warehousing, light 0.75/employee
Communication studios 3/1,000
Offices 3/1,000
Research and development 3/1,000
Convenience market 8/1,000
Drive-thru uses See Table 27-15
General retail 4/1,000
Grocery store 5/1,000
Marijuana establishment 4/1,000
Wholesaling 4/1,000
Animal services 4.5/1,000
Commercial or fine arts studio 3/1,000
Daycare 0.75/employee and 3/1,000
Drive-thru uses, not including banks See Table 27-15
Financial services 3.5/1,000
Funeral services 1 per 4 seats and 2 per 3 employees
Household services 0.75/employee and 4/1,000 for public use areas
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Permitted Use Parking Spaces/Square Feet (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Medical services 4.5/1,000
Personal services 0.75/employee and 4/1,000 for public use areas
Private clubs without entertainment 10/1,000
Private clubs with entertainment 10/1,000
Self storage 1 per 50 units
Senior care facility See Table 27-16
Sexually oriented businesses 4/1,000
Technical services 4/1,000
Theater 1/3 seats
Gas stations 8/1,000
Parts store 0.75/employee and 4/1,000 for public use areas
Rental establishments, less than 10 vehicles 0.75/employee and 1 per 10 vehicles stored on
premises
Rental establishments, over 10 vehicles 0.75/employee and 1 per 10 vehicles stored on
premises
Rental establishments, moving services 0.75/employee and 1 per 10 vehicles stored on
premises
Vehicle repair facilities 5/1,000
Vehicle sales 3/1,000
Vehicle storage facility, including parking garage 0.75/employee and 1 per 10 vehicles stored on
premises
Vehicle washes/detailing 0.75/employee
Boarding house or lodging house 1/unit
Guest ranches 1/unit
Hotels/motels 0.75/employee and 1/unit
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Permitted Use Parking Spaces/Square Feet (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Resorts 0.75/employee and 1/unit
Short-term rental properties Applicable residential standards apply
Arts and cultural use 3/1,000
Cemetery Offices: cemetery offices shall be parked as an office
use
Grounds: 0.75 spaces per nonoffice employee shall be
provided and internal roadways or access drives shall
accommodate parallel parking
Fire stations and rescue facilities, private 3/1,000 of office space
General aviation 0.75/employee and 1/1,000 for public use areas
Golf course Parking for golf courses shall be provided through a
shared parking analysis including all associated uses
Golf driving range or miniature golf, stand alone 2 per bay
Government services 1 per 4 seats and 2 per 3 employees
Religious institutions 1 per 4 seats and 2 per 3 employees
Schools, private 1 per 4 seats and 2 per 3 employees
Schools, public including charter schools None required
Utilities, privately owned 0.75/employee
Utility poles and above ground wires, new Not applicable
Buildings and facilities, not-for-profit community
service organizations, such as Boys & Girls Clubs or
YMCA
4/1,000
Buildings and facilities, private, including fitness
centers or health spas
4.5/1,000
Apartments, MULTI-LEVEL RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS
See Table 27-13
Assisted living home See Table 27-16
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Permitted Use Parking Spaces/Square Feet (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Dwelling units, single-family RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS WITH DETACHED OR ATTACHED UNITS,
OR A COMBINATION THEREOF.
2 parking and 2 guest spaces
Dwelling units, site-delivered single- family
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
2 parking and 2 guest spaces; or in SDH-6: 2 parking
spaces per dwelling unit and 1 space per 4 dwelling
units for guest parking
Dwelling units, attached, including condominium,
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH DETACHED OR
ATTACHED WITH EACH UNIT NOT ON AN INDIVIDUAL
LOT patio home or townhouse
See Table 27-13
Home occupations Existing parking provided on property shall be used to
accommodate vehicles related to the home business.
Additional regulations provided in Section 25.2.E.3.e.
Model homes, including temporary real estate office Applicable residential standards apply
Antennas None required
Recreation area (100 or fewer homes) 1 parking space for every 20 dwelling units or portion
thereof
Recreation area (greater than 100 homes) 1 additional parking space for every 40 dwelling units
or portion thereof over 100
Communication facilities, major 1 space per facility
Communication facilities, minor None required
Section 27.7.E Thru G – No Changes
CHAPTER 31 – DEFINITIONS
Apartments - A dwelling designed for the occupancy by three (3) or more families living
independently of each other in units stacked on top of one another.
Dwelling - A building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for residential purposes.
Multiple – A building, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three (3) or more
families.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Single-Family - A building designed for occupancy by one (1) family.
Two-Family (Duplex) - A building designed for occupancy by two (2) families.
Family - A person living alone, up to but no more than ten (10) persons unrelated to each
other by blood, marriage or legal adoption, living together in a dwelling unit
existing solely as a single housekeeping unit, with common access to all living,
eating, kitchen and storage areas within the dwelling unit.
Dwelling Unit - A building, or portion of a building, arranged, designed or used as living quarters,
including bathroom and kitchen facilities, sleeping and living areas, for a family.
ATTACHED – A BUILDING DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY BY TWO (2) OR MORE FAMILIES
LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OF EACHOTHER IN UNITS JOINED SIDE BY SIDE OR FRONT TO
BACK BY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS INCLUDE PARTY WALLS,
ROOFS OR OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS. ELEMENTS LIKE TRUSSES, BEAMS, AND PATIO WALLS
ARE NOT INCLUDED. THIS TERM INCLUDES DUPLEXES, PATIO HOMES, TOWNHOMES,
CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER SIMILAR HOUSING TYPES.
DETACHED – A BUILDING DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY BY ONE (1) FAMILY. THIS TERM
INCLUDES FREESTANDING HOMES.
SITE DELIVERED – A BUILDING THAT IS NOT CONSTRUCTED ON THE SITE ON WHICH IT IS
LOCATED. THIS TERM APPLIES TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES BUT
DOES NOT INCLUDE RECREATION VEHICLES.
MULTI-LEVEL – A BUILDING DESIGNED FOR THE OCCUPANCY BY TWO (2) OR MORE
FAMILIES LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OF EACHOTHER IN UNITS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE
ANOTHER. NON-RESIDENTIAL USES MAY BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AS
PERMITTED BY THE ZONING DISTRICT. THIS TERM INCLUDES APARTMENTS, MIXED-USE
BUILDINGS, CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER SIMILAR HOUSING TYPES.
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
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used to describe
housing types.
Change:
Proposed terms
used to describe
housing types.
Patio Home - An attached or detached single-family dwelling constructed with no side yard on
one (1) side of the lot.
Townhouse - A dwelling designed for occupancy by two (2) or more families living independently
of each other in units joined side by side or front to back by party walls, structural roof
components or similar elements.
Site-Delivered Dwelling - A dwelling that is not constructed on the site on which it is located.
Site-delivered homes include prefabricated housing, manufactured housing, and mobile homes.
Site-delivered homes do not include recreation vehicles.
ADDENDUM A – DESIGN STANDARDS
Chapter 3: Single-Family Residential Development Design Standards DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR DETACHED AND ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Applicability: These development design standards shall apply to all single-family
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS WITH attached and AND/OR detached residential projects
and housing types within the Town of Oro Valley, DWELLING UNITS, EXCLUDING
CUSTOM HOMES including production home subdivisions and custom homes, unless
specific Planned Area Development design guidelines apply.
Chapter 4: Multi-Family DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-LEVEL Residential
Development Design Standards UNITS
Applicability: These Multi-Family Residential Development D design S standards shall
apply to all multi-family MULTI-LEVEL attached and detached residential projects and
housing types within the Town of Oro Valley, including townhomes, apartments,
condominiums and attached single-family residential development unless specific Planned
Area Development design guidelines apply.
Addendum H: Scenic Resource Area Design Guidelines
3. Design Guidelines
Section A – No changes.
b. Architectural Design
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Improved
accuracy:
These
requirements
are intended for
subdivisions not
individual
custom home
lots.
i. General Design
a. Buildings constructed in scenic corridors and park viewsheds should be low and of
colors, materials and textures, which blend with natural desert vegetation, leaving
large areas of open space between developments. Buildings that are visible from
scenic corridors should seem to be a part of, or in, the landscape rather than appearing
to be an imposition on the site. The buildings should follow the natural contours of the
existing topography.
b. Building Colors
a) Building colors should relate to one another and the natural environment on
the basis of pigment, color value, and/or intensity. In scenic corridors, earth tones
and pastels are encouraged, especially in areas of high visibility. Desert/mountain
colors that blend with the natural background are encouraged.
b) In areas upslope from scenic corridors, darker, geologic colors to blend with
mountain slopes.
c) In locations upslope from the ultimate scenic corridor roadway right-of-way,
richer, earth tone or geologic colors and rougher textures are preferred,
especially those which complement background views, downslopes, darker earth
colors with more dense landscaping clusters.
d) Color schemes should avoid jarring juxtapositions with primary colors.
e) In more private area, away from scenic corridors, homeowners and business
owners are permitted more freedom in color selections.
f) Bright colors should not be visible from scenic corridors or other public rights-
of-way.
g) Foreground colors should harmonize and blend with existing vegetation,
natural rock/earth forms or built background.
c. Include architectural detailing on all structure facades.
ii. Residential
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Review of all residential developments other than CUSTOM HOME individual, detached,
single-family home construction shall consider the following criteria to assure design
consistency with Scenic Resource intent and character:
a. Building heights should be varied, preferably mixing one and two-story homes to
enable views across the site from the scenic corridor right-of-
way.
b. Consistent, finished rooftop treatments, without visible roof-mounted
equipment.
c. Noise Mitigation should be addressed by masonry construction, double-
paned windows, and limited window openings and recreational yard uses
facing scenic corridors.
d. Structural screening of access or frontage roads and parking visible from
scenic corridors, and structural integration with terrain, such as building
lower floors into slopes.
e. Thematic architectural detailing should be included.
ADDENDUM I. Hillside Development Zone in Effect Prior to Implementation of the
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance on 7/19/11 (formerly codified in Section
24.2)
Sections A-E. No Changes
F. Development Criteria
Amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 26, Chapter 27, Chapter 31 and
Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
Proposed terms
used to describe
housing types.
The following development criteria apply to all parcels that are affected by this zone.
Any parcel created must meet slope/size requirements of Table 24-1. All
development is subject to the Oro Valley Grading Ordinance.
1. Single-Family Residential Development RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS WITH
DETACHED AND/OR ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS
a. This paragraph applies to an existing parcel where no land division has
occurred, nor is land division proposed, since the adoption of this ordinance.
The average cross slope (ACS) is calculated for the entire parcel. If the ACS is
15 percent or greater, Columns A and D of Table 24-1 apply.
b. This paragraph applies to any parcel of property or lot where land division
is proposed or has occurred since the adoption of this ordinance. The
average cross slope is calculated for the parcel prior to land division. If the
ACS is 15 percent or greater, columns A and C of Table 24-1 apply. Natural
open space may be designated on the parcel in accordance with
Section24.2.G, to reduce the ACS percentage. Such natural open space will
be excluded from the ACS calculation but will be included in the land area for
the parcel.
i) If a subdivision plat is required, all 25 percent or greater slopes (as
defined in24.2. C.1.b) within the proposed lots, except for those
within natural open space areas, are delineated. These sloped areas
then determine the design of the development according to the
following criteria.
a) Where the areas of 25 percent or greater slope are located
outside the buildable area, the minimum lot size requirements
of the underlying zone apply. The buildable area may be
redefined by the applicant to exclude areas of steeper slope in
order to comply with this requirement. Grading may occur
only within the buildable area and access to the buildable
area. Grading for roadway or driveway access shall not cross a
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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Change:
Proposed terms
used to describe
housing types.
25 percent or greater sloped area unless no alternative routes
exist. Driveway clearing and grading may be no wider than 30
feet.
b) Where the buildable area contains areas of 25 percent or
greater slope, the minimum size required for that proposed
lot is 43,560 square feet unless a greater size is required by
the underlying zone. The amount of grading permitted is the
amount indicated in Column D of Table 24-1, based on the
area of the lot, Column B.
ii) If a subdivision plat is not required, the land area of each parcel
created must comply with Columns A, B and D of Table 24 -1.
2. Multi-Family Residential Development RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH
MULTI-LEVEL OR ATTACHED UNITS, OR A COMBINATION OF ATTACHED AND
DETACHED UNITS WITH EACH UNIT NOT ON AN INDIVIDUAL LOT.
a. All grading is subject to the provisions of the Oro Valley Grading
Ordinance.
b. The ACS is calculated for the entire parcel. If the ACS is 15 percent or
greater, columns A, B, C, and D of Table 24-1 apply.
c. Natural open space may be designated on the parcel, in accordance with
Section24.2.G to reduce the ACS percentage. Such natural open space will be
excluded from the ACS calculation, but will be included for density
calculation. If the ACS of the remaining portion of the parcel, after natural
open space designation is:
i) Less than 15 percent and contains no areas of 25 percent or
greater slope, 100 percent of that portion may be graded.
ii) Less than 15 percent, but contains areas of 25 percent or greater
slopes, no more than 80 percent of that remaining portion may be
graded.
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Addendums A, H and I of the Zoning Code. Deletions shown with strikethrough and ADDITIONS
shown in all CAPS.
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iii) Fifteen percent or greater, columns B, C, and D of Table 24-1
apply, based on the entire area of the parcel.
Study Session:
Proposed code amendment to align and clarify
standards for a variety of permitted housing types
Town Council
August 7, 2024
Proposed Code Amendment
•Parking and recreation area requirements
•Up next: Lighting and design standards
One of several code amendments to update old standards
•Does not increase density, permit more housing types, or reduce standards for apartments
•Not a result of the OV Housing Study
Does not boost or encourage multi-family development
•No changes to open space or R-6 setbacks to meet motion of continuance
Simplified and refined
Ensure consistent application of code to reduce or eliminate need for staff determinations
Purpose
1. Clearly and accurately define housing types
2. Address spacing in-between single-family homes in R-6 by matching similar districts
3. Align different code sections and standards
Focus on multi-family and mixed-use zoning districts
No changes to apartment standards or requirements
Ensure consistent application of code to reduce or eliminate need for staff determinations
Zoning District Purpose
R-4 Townhomes and patio homes – no apartments
R-4R Resorts and accommodations for visitors – no apartments
R-S Neighborhood-scale commercial and medium-density housing – allows apartments
R-6 Neighborhood-scale commercial and higher-density housing – allows apartments
C-N Mix of office, retail and residential – allows apartments
1. Clearly and accurately define housing types
Finding: Current definitions overlap
each other and exclude newer
marketing terms like casitas
Proposed: Simplify and combine a
variety of marketing terms by defining
housing types based on building form
Development standards align with
building form not ownership
Ownership only determines if a plat is required
Ownership does not determine height, buffer
yards, setbacks, etc.
Multi-family or
apartments
Stacked duplexes,
fourplexes or
townhomes
Live-workSingle-Family attached
or semi-detached
Two-family or
townhomes
Patio homes or casitasSingle-family home
Casita
Cottage or bungalow
Overlapping Marketing Terms
PROPOSED
Dwelling Unit
(D.U.)
D.U.D.U.
D.U.D.U.
D.U.D.U.
Detached Attached Multi-level
2. Address spacing in-between single-family homes in R-6
No changes to setbacks from adjacent
developments. Only addressing spacing in-
between single-family homes
Finding: Spacing in-between townhomes
and apartments provided in R-6. No specific
spacing in-between single-family homes
Proposed: Require 10-feet in-between all
single-family homes
Same as Rancho Vistoso medium density and
medium-high density residential districts
•R6 is equivalent to Rancho Vistoso high-density
residential but conservative approach proposed
Same spacing required in-between townhomes
10 feet
10 feet
Center Pointe in Rancho Vistoso
3. Address gaps and inconsistencies in current code
Type Finding Proposed
Gap C-N Zoning District: Only district that allows homes
but not home occupations.
Allow home occupations in C-N.
Gap R-S Zoning District: No requirements for spacing in-
between units.
Add same requirements for spacing in-
between units as R-6
Gap Parking Requirements: Includes outdated housing
definitions.
Updates definitions to ensure accuracy and
alignment with all housing types.
No changes to parking ratios.
Gap Design Standards: Includes outdated housing
definitions.
Updates definitions to ensure accuracy and
alignment with all housing types.
No changes to design standards.
Inconsistency C-N Zoning District: Attached homes allowed in C-N
per Section 23.8 but not shown on permitted use
table.
Update the Table of Permitted Uses to
reflect existing allowance in Section 23.7.
Inconsistency R-4 Zoning District: Currently allows patio homes,
defined as a mix of detached and attached units.
Update the Table of Permitted Uses to
reflect existing allowances.
Align Table of Permitted Uses with existing code allowances below:
R-4
Chapter 31, Patio Homes: “An attached or detached single-family dwelling constructed with no side yard on one
(1) side of the lot.”
C-N
Section 23.8: “Residential uses, which include condominiums, townhomes, and apartments, shall be physically
and functionally integrated with commercial uses by utilizing one (1) or more of the following design
strategies….”
3. Address gaps and inconsistencies in current code
General Plan Compliance
Indirectly meets the following goals and policies:
Goal D: A community with a wide range of services, amenities, shopping and
dining opportunities and housing types that meet the needs of current and
future residents.
Goal X: Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the
community.
CC.7: Support the development of diverse housing types within the community.
LU.5: Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town's overall needs and
effectively transition in scale and density to adjacent neighborhoods
Summary
Ensure consistent application to eliminate need for staff determination
Provide accurate definitions and addresses gaps and inconsistencies
One of many updates to old code sections
Parking, recreation areas, lighting, and design standards
Does not boost or encourage multi-family development
Does not increase density, permit more uses, or reduce standards for apartments
Simplified and refined
No changes to open space or R-6 setbacks from adjacent developments