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December 4, 2024
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December 4, 2024
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December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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December 17
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December 17
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December 19
Town Council Regular Session*
January 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (2nd Wednesday)
Council Chambers
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Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
December 4, 2024
Presentation of the community’s draft vision and guiding principles for the next 10-year action plan
Town Council
December 4, 2024
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Phase 1: Let’s Talk
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Extensive engagement conducted
between October and July
BIG Community Survey
Events and online discussions
Draft vision and guiding principles
based on the 8,900+ comments
Resident review and refinement
through the Wordsmith Challenge
Discussion and possible
endorsement
Resident Responses
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BIG Community Phone Survey used as a guide
Projectable to all OV adults
Event and online comments provide additional
context the survey did not capture
Percentages reflect responses to different
types of questions
Open-ended questions: Allow a variety of
responses resulting in low percentages
Rating questions: Residents were asked to rate a
statement for their level of agreement or priority
resulting in high percentages
Question Type Percentage # of OV
Adults
Rating 100%41,185
Rating 80%32,948
Rating 60%24,711
Rating 40%16,474
Rating or open 20%8,237
Open 10%4,185
Open Under 10%0-4,184
Vision Statement
Guiding Principles
Goals
Policies
Actions
Big
Picture
Details
Resident feedback provides the
building blocks for each part of the plan:
Phase 2:
Resident
Working
Groups
Phase 1:
Extensive
Resident
Engagement
Wordsmith Challenge
130
Residents took the challenge
Resident review and comment on the draft vision and guiding principles
Promotion:
23,000 postcards mailed to OV households
48 roadway signs
Social media campaigns and e-newsletters
15 events with all ages and geographic areas
Overall draft vision and guiding principles accurately reflect residents’ values and priorities provided in Phase 1. Refinement needed.
The top priority is making sure the draft vision and guiding principles
honor the direction provided by residents throughout the past year.
Roughly 3 out of 5 people who took the online challenge agreed
the vision accurately reflects what most residents valued in Phase 1
At events, 81 people agreed the
vision statement reflects what most residents valued in Phase 1
62%
38%
48 residents commented on the draft vision statement.
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Initial Draft Vision Statement Wordsmith
Challenge Overview of resident comments
Oro Valley is a community where
all residents have access to
valued amenities, activities,
services and opportunities to live,
work, shop, dine and play.
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38%
Commented
62%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
Refined Draft Vision Statement
55% think OV should be more self-sufficient with options to live, work, and play.
•More restaurants, stores, amenities, activities, things to do
18% disliked the distance to and lack of services and amenities
Replace “more” with valued
Explain self-sufficient
19% value OV’s sense of community.
85% value OV’s being safe.
80% value OV’s desert and mountain views. Natural beauty, scenic
74% think OV should be known as an outdoor/rec community.
53% think OV should be known for its arts and culture (add)
The Town maintains its….by prioritizing…
The Town maintains its strong
sense of community by
prioritizing public safety, natural
beauty, scenic views, outdoor
recreation, arts and culture.
Draft Guiding Principles Reviewed the 13 guiding principles Wordsmith
Challenge
DraftGuiding Principles
Reflect resident priorities for:
Community
Parks, Recreation, Trails
Safety
Housing
Growth and development
Roads and mobility
Economic development
Town Finances and Services
Climate and Sustainability
Water
Environment and views
Sets the foundation for resident working groups to forge goals, policies and implementation actions
Maintain the community’s unique
character:
•Promote a friendly, kind, and
neighborly feel
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16%
Commented
84%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
19% value OV’s strong sense of community: Friendly, kind, neighborly feel,
unique character
58% prefer the remaining land in OV be used for a central gathering area with
shopping, dining, and a performing visual arts center. Spaces
5% want more diversity: Welcoming
7% value OV being quiet and peaceful: atmosphere, strive
53% think OV should be known for its’ art and culture. Prioritize higher on the list
•Create and attract community
gathering opportunities and spaces
•Strive to keep a quiet and peaceful
atmosphere
•Support arts and culture
•Foster a community that welcomes
a diverse population.
1. Community
Keep OV a friendly community that
supports a diverse range of ages,
interests and backgrounds:
20%
Commented
80%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
19% value OV’s strong sense of community: Friendly
5% want more diversity. Add the word backgrounds.
79% think OV should be known as a family-friendly community: More family-
friendly.
64% prioritized workforce attraction and retention: Attract young workers
13% want more entertainment and activities
3% Acknowledge an aging population: Balance the needs of families and older
population, understand and support senior interests
•Be more family friendly
•Meet the needs and interests of an
aging population
•Attract and retain a young
workforce
•Foster more activities and
entertainment options
2. Community
79% think OV should be known for its quality schools: Best public schools,
educational opportunities, high-quality
•Support and promote high-quality
schools and educational
opportunities
Grow OV’s outdoor and
recreational opportunities:
19%
Commented
81%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
74% think OV should be known as an
outdoor/recreational community.
4% of suggestions were related to improving parks:
especially during the hot summer months,
accessibility, amenities for all ages
Roughly half of event and online comments were
ideas for amenities to support various sports and
activities.
68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian
connections
58% prioritized increasing the number of trails
56% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian routes
•Increase opportunities and
improve the user experience at
park and rec facilities, especially
during the hot summer months
•Expand bike, pedestrian, and trail
connectivity
•Provide accessible recreational
options for all ages and abilities
•Support a variety of sports and
activities
3. Parks, Recreation, Trails
Uphold community safety as the
top priority:
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18%
Commented
82%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
36% value OV’s safety. This was the top value.
85% think OV should be known as a low crime community.
49% are concerned about maintaining a low crime rate
46% suggested traffic improvements: Enforcement for speeders, red-light
runners, visibility of cops
74% prioritized pedestrian safety: Cyclist and pedestrian safety especially at
major intersections
53% prioritized maintaining a highly visible police force with quick response times,
community engaged, fully staffed
86% prioritized school safety: Youth and kid safety, school resource officers
•Maintain a low crime rate
•Maintain a highly visible,
community engaged, and fully
staffed police force with quick
response times
•Support and promote school safety
•Improve traffic, bicycle and
pedestrian safety, especially at
major intersections
4. Public Safety
•Develop and promote crime
prevention programs
•Prepare for natural disasters
74% prioritized maintaining crime prevention programs: Develop and promote
66% prioritized disaster preparedness for fires or flooding
Strive for a diverse mix of housing
options:
35%
Commented
65%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
37% prefer the remaining land be used to provide more housing options: Mix of
density, more housing options
60% are personally concerned with housing costs: Lower rent, affordable
housing, housing for families and workers.
47% agree there is a lack of financially attainable housing for teachers, police,
first responders, retail or service employees, or entry level professionals.
42% agree there is a lack of financially attainable housing for seniors, veterans,
or persons with disabilities. Affordable
63% think single-family homes are needed
40% think townhomes or duplexes are needed
37% prefer the remaining land be used for more housing options: Townhomes,
condos, mix of density, Mix of density, more housing options, variety, all housing
types
8% want more housing options, specifically for workers and families
•Increase affordable housing
options for workers, older adults,
and families
•Balance the desire for single-family
homes with the need for
townhomes, condos, patio homes
5. Housing
35%
Commented
65%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
60% agree high-density should be in areas with easy access to shops, services,
and facilities.
40% agree high-density should be along arterials or major roadways
24% think apartments are needed
28% want fewer apartments: Less high density, less apartments, no rentals, limit
new residential developments, limit the construction of high-density apartment
•Selectively target areas with access
to shops, services, facilities, and
major roadways for higher-density
residential
•Limit construction of new high-
density apartment communities
5. Housing (cont.)
Balance OV’s unique suburban environment
with thoughtful and limited development that
improves the community:
28%
Commented
72%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
55% think OV should be more self-sufficient with options to live, work, and play: More
restaurants, stores, amenities, things to do
42% think OV should remain a bedroom suburb
68% are concerned about managing growth: balance.
First bullet point seems vague. Not sure what "increase services" means.
58% prefer the remaining land in OV be used for a central gathering area with shopping,
dining, and a performing visual arts center. Town center, place for people to gather,
community center
•Strategically manage growth and
redevelopment to increase opportunities
to live, work, shop, dine and play
•Increase community connections through
a central town gathering area
6. Growth and Development
•Diversify employment and housing options
•Attract and retain more restaurants and
retail
•Maintain a well-planned and cohesive
design of the built environment that
complements the natural environment and
OV’s unique character
41% prefer the remaining land in OV be used for employment options.
37% prefer the remaining land be used for more housing options: Housing for families and
workers.
61% want more restaurants and retail: Attract and keep retail.
2 - 3% of online and event comments were liked that OV is “well planned, design, cohesive,
and everything blends with the landscape.
Maintain good roads, manage traffic
flow, and encourage a variety of
transportation options:
23%
Commented
77%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
18% disliked OV’s traffic: manage traffic
91% prioritized maintaining roadways in a proactive manner
14% suggested better traffic lights, streetlights
Increase efficiency of all signalized intersections.
51% prioritized reducing dependency on vehicles by reducing the travel
distance between shopping, employment, and housing areas
18% disliked the distance to and lack of services and amenities
•Proactively keep roads in good
condition
•Increase public transportation
options
•Increase efficiency of all signalized
intersections.
•Reduce vehicle miles traveled
between housing, shopping and
employment areas
7. Roads and Mobility
•Improve the transportation network
to support all users
48% prioritized increasing public transportation options
55% prioritized supporting other modes of transportation
68% prioritized increasing pedestrian connections
Grow the number of high-quality
employment opportunities:
16%
Commented
84%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION &
WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
58% think OV should be described for its
employment opportunities: Higher paying
jobs, diversify workforce, industries of the
future
61% prioritized workforce attraction and
retention: Need more services and
entertainment, affordable housing options,
things to do
60% prioritized entrepreneurship
69% prioritized medical/health
59% prioritized research/tech parks
48% prioritized small office complexes
•Diversify the type of industries and
job opportunities
•Attract employers who offer high-
paying jobs
8. Economic Development and Workforce
•Attract and retain workers by
promoting quality schools,
housing, parks, and things to do
•Foster entrepreneurship
•Expand research and development,
bioscience, and emerging tech
industries
15%
Commented
85%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS
9. Economic Development and Businesses
Foster a broad range of shopping,
entertainment, events, and dining
options:
REFINED DRAFT
•Fill empty storefronts and
redevelop existing buildings
•Increase tourism to support OV’s
resorts, hotels and businesses
•Increase customer base to retain
and attract new businesses
•Attract and support more local
businesses
55% think OV should be more self-sufficient with options to live, work,
and play: More restaurants, stores, amenities, things to do
24% of economic development related suggestions were related to
keeping businesses open: Fill empty storefronts, use existing spaces,
more population to traffic businesses, lack of customers, redevelop
existing vacant retail space
61% want more restaurants and retail: Attract small and local businesses
51% prioritized visitor and tourist attractions
41% prioritized hotels and resorts
Maintain financial stability:
19%
Commented
81%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
•Manage and administer the Town’s budget
to meet the community’s needs
•Diversify and increase revenue sources
•Anticipate increasing service and
infrastructure needs and costs
•Plan for revenue impacts as land for
development becomes scarce
10. Town Finances and Services
42% prioritized issuing municipal bonds
29% prioritized pursing annexations
28% prioritized adding or increasing user fees
18% prioritized implementing a property tax
22% prioritized increasing sales tax with more retail
47% are concerned about maintaining financial stability:
Budget control, funding for services and facilities to meet
resident demand, maintenance and upgrade needs, revenue
sources as building slows
Incorporate strategies for sustainability:
16%
Commented
84%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
62% of climate related event and online comments were about
recycling/waste programs, cleanups, composting, etc. participation
67% prioritized exploring incentives to increase use of solar: Encourage
people to use solar
61% prioritized exploring incentives to increase use of energy efficient
appliances
65% prioritized reducing heat island effect with different building
materials
66% prioritized reducing heat island effect through landscape and design
•Promote waste reduction and recycling
programs and participation
•Encourage use of solar and energy
efficiency technology
11. Climate and Sustainability
•Reduce heat through landscaping,
building materials, and design
•Reduce carbon emissions by supporting
electric vehicles, public transit, & other
transportation options
50% prioritized reduce carbon emissions by supporting electric vehicles.
Ensure water availability:
16%
Commented
84%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
65% think OV’s biggest challenge will be maintaining water availability:
Maintaining water supply, use of water resources, growth and water
capacity
82% prioritized increasing community resources about water
conservation
•Continue planning for a reliable
water future
•Increase community awareness of
the importance of water
conservation
12. Water
•Expand water conservation
programs, opportunities, and
requirements
•Reduce the use of drinking water for
irrigation
•Expand the use of reclaimed water
66% prioritized expanding water conservation programs
57% - 63% prioritized reducing the consumption of drinking water for
irrigation: Use of potable water, drinking water going to the wrong areas
55% prioritized expanding use of reclaimed water:
Reclaimed water for irrigation, new ways to use
reclaimed water
Uphold the scenic beauty and natural
environment as a top priority:
13%
Commented
87%
Agreed
Wordsmith
Challenge
RESIDENT DIRECTION & WORDSMITH COMMENTS REFINED DRAFT
80% think OV should be known for its desert and
mountain views: Scenic, natural beauty, views
82% prioritized maintain views of the mountain
77% prioritized protecting native plants such as
saguaros and Ironwood trees
•Conserve the natural desert and
mountain views
•Expand open space conservation
areas
•Protect significant, native
vegetation
•Maintain wildlife corridors
13. Environment and Views
69% prioritized maintain wildlife corridors with
new development and roadways
•Prioritize environmental resource
conservation when considering
development
65% prioritized expanding OV conservation
areas through bonds or other funding sources
54% are concerned about protecting the environment:
Open space, limit development, prevent loss of habitat,
connected pathways for wildlife
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Phase 2: Let’s Think
Vision and guiding principles remain in draft form
until the plan is complete
Resident working groups will continue to build the
plan throughout Phase 2
139 residents currently signed up
52 – Development, housing, transportation
45 – Community, parks, recreation, arts, safety
24 – Employment, tourism, businesses, Town finances
18 – Water conservation, environment, climate
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Typical Resident Working Group
Meeting Plan
Info Session
Meeting 1 - Orientation and existing conditions
Non-resident stakeholder meetings
(e.g., OV Historical Society, OV Chamber of
Commerce, etc.)
Meeting 2 - Discuss resident direction &
stakeholder feedback
Meeting 3- Ideas to address resident priorities
Meeting 4 - Review goals, policies and actions
Review all goals, policies and actions
Review plan before 60-day public review
Attend as many meetings as possible
Come prepared
Respect all views
Drive towards consensus
Collaborate with other members and staff
Create a plan that stays true to the direction
provided by residents in Phase 1
Resident Working Groups
•OV residents only, especially youth
•Begin in January
•Most meetings will be online with in-person, as needed
•Number of meetings will vary
•Commit to roughly 4-6 hours a month throughout May
Tools for working group members
Focus groups with
business owners,
recreational groups,
and more.
Non-resident
Stakeholders
Background Reports
Videos and podcasts
Community Academy
Background DataPhase 1 Report:
−BIG Community
Survey
−Event comments
−Online
discussions
Draft vision and
guiding principles
Resident Direction
Forge goals,
policies and
implementation
actions that honor
residents’ voices.
Resident Working
Groups’ Foundation
Topic experts and structured facilitation throughout the process.
Summary and Recommendation
Draft vision and guiding principles based on the 8,900+ comments
Resident review and refinement through the Wordsmith Challenge
Imperative that any proposed changes be supported by the direction from residents
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended endorsement
Suggested motions:
I MOVE to endorse OV's Path Forward draft vision and guiding principles as true to Phase 1 resident participation for Working Groups to consider, as written in Attachment 1.
I MOVE to endorse OV's Path Forward draft vision and guiding principles, as written in Attachment 1, as true to Phase 1 resident participation with the following modifications for Working Groups to consider.
The top priority is making sure the draft vision and guiding principles
honor the direction provided by residents throughout the past year.
Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
December 4, 2024
Public Hearing: Proposed Code Amendment to reflect
State Law changes regarding rezoning applications
Town Council
December 4, 2024
Purpose
State Law code amendment
1.Timeframes associated with residential rezoning applications
(required by State Law)
2.Legal Protest Areas (required by State Law)
3.Expiration of inactive development review applications (not
required by State Law)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation
Discussion and possible action
1. Timeframes for residential rezoning applications
CHANGE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
None
Existing review timeframes for ALL applications are established through town policy
Town MUST “approve or deny” a RESIDENTIAL rezoning application within 180-days of being Administratively Complete
Administratively Complete means:
1.All required documents, studies, exhibits have been submitted and meet Town requirements. List published on Town website.
2.Code compliant
3.The applicant has satisfied all neighborhood meeting requirements
Planning and Zoning Commission: 90 days
Extensions:
One time for Extenuating Circumstances by Town
Issue resolution, Notification requirements, Scheduling conflict, etc.
Up to 12 extensions at the applicant's request
Council request for more information; New information requested; additional time to work with neighbors, Outside Agency delay
Existing Code
Proposed Code
180 days90 days
2. Legal Protest
CHANGE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
Petition requirements for ¾ vote:
Owners of 20% or more of the property by area and number of
lots, tracts and condominium units within the zoning area of
the affected property
Zoning Area means BOTH of the following:
Area within 150 feet, including all rights -of-way, of the affected
property subject to the proposed amendment or change
The area of the proposed amendment or change
Area within 150 feet, including all rights -of-way, of the
affected property, EXCLUDING GOVERNMENT OWNED
PROPERTY, subject to the proposed amendment or change
The area of the proposed amendment or change
150-foot buffer areaSubject Property
Existing Code
Government Owned Property
Vistoso Trails
Nature
PreserveProposed Code
3. Expiration of Development Review applications
None
All applications will expire after 12 months of inactivity
without Substantive Progress
Substantive Progress may include the following actions:
Issue resolution with adjacent property owners
Productive meetings with the Town to address unresolved requirements
Resubmittal of revised plans or studies to address staff comments
Awaiting outside agency review or comments
Proceeding to public meetings or hearings
One 6-month extension if requested by applicant prior to
expiration
After expiration, applicant may refile a submittal with
associated fees.
Existing Code
Proposed Code
Commission Recommendation and Summary
Planning and Zoning Commission
State Law code amendment
1.Timeframes associated with Residential rezoning applications
(required by State Law)
2. Legal Protest Areas (required by State Law)
3. Expiration of inactive development review applications
Discussion and possible action
Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
December 4, 2024
Proposed Code Amendment
Accessory Dwelling Units
Public Hearing
Town Council
December 4, 2024
Purpose
State Law Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Requirements
"Accessory dwelling unit means a self-contained living unit that is on the same lot or parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage than the accessory dwelling unit, that includes its own sleeping and sanitation facilities and that may include its own kitchen"
House Bill Section A = Not Oro Valley
Applicability: Jurisdictions over 75K
House Bill Section B = Applies to Oro Valley
I. Zoning Code: Definitions and Standards
II. Town Code: Rental of ADU
Process
Align with State law
Deadline: “If a municipality fails to adopt
development regulations as required by this
section on or before January 1, 2025,
accessory dwelling units shall be allowed on
all lots or parcels zoned for residential use
in the municipality without limits.”
Schedule:
Oct 1 PZC Initiation and Study Session
Oct 16 TC Study Session
Nov 12 PZC Recommended Approval
Dec 4 TC Decision
Jan 1 State’s deadline
Accessory Dwelling Unit Definitions
•House Bill 2720
State: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): “means a self-contained living unit that is on the same lot or parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage than the accessory dwelling unit, that includes its own sleeping and sanitation facilities and that may include its own kitchen”
OV: Guest House: An attached or detached accessory building used to house guests of the occupants of the principal building. A guest house providing kitchen facilities shall be considered a dwelling unit.
I. Zoning Code; Definitions
I. Where can an ADU/Guest House be built?
Affected Zoning Districts where Guest
Houses already allowed
R1-300, R1-144, R1-72, R1-43, R1-36, R1-
20, R1-10, R1-7, RS, R6
Planned Area Development (PAD) and
other single-family lots
Homeowner’s Associations (HOA)
HOA may regulate
85% of homes in HOA
3197 (15.4%) affected parcels not in an HOA
17566 (84.5%) affected parcels in an HOA
I. State and Oro Valley ADU Standards
Subject State Oro Valley
Height Zoning district limit Not taller than main house
Location •Front yard: zoning district limit
•Side 5’ setback
•Rear 5’ setback
•Front yard: Not in front of
main house
•Side: Per zoning district
•Rear: 5’ setback
Size Not larger than main house 10% of side and rear yard area
Living Space Living, Sleeping, Sanitation & may
contain Kitchen
Living, Sleeping, Sanitation &
often excludes kitchens
Design
(Exterior)
Cannot regulate Not regulated
Streetscape State does not mandate •Quantity = 1 (one) per lot
•Front yard ADU limits:
Driveway location
No garage/carport
Town Council Study Session
Subject Actionable concerns Response
A Public Notice to citizens and HOA 18,440 households notified of PZC and TC meetings
122 Homeowners Associations received letters explaining State legislature
changes
B Building height regulation State mandates height of zoning district only, not height of primary house
Proposed mitigation:
•Not allow garages attached to front yard ADU
C Location; specifically front yard State mandates only zoning district front yard setback applies.
Proposed solution:
•Limit driveway access on front yard ADU
D ADUs on a “corporately owned” lot with
multiple dwellings
Mitigation
•Limit of 1 ADU per lot on single-family home lot only
E Type of ADUs on wheels Proposed solution
•Not allow moveable home
F Short-term rental and owner residency Proposed solution:
•Use Pima County tax records to confirm “Class 3” primary residency
Subject B & C: Height and location of front yard ADU
ADU
ADU
20’ front yard setback20’ front yard setback
Main
House
Main
House
Subject B & C: Height and location of front yard ADU
Allowed
Not allowed
Driveway
Not allow separate street access to front yard
ADU
Share a driveway with the primary house
Separate driveway allowed to access an ADU
located only in the side or rear yard
Garage
Not allow garage or carport on front yard ADU
Garage/Carport allowed on side and rear yard
ADUs
Proposed mitigation (OVZC Chap 25)
Main
House
ADU
Subject D: Quantity of ADUs
Concern; Sites with multiple homes
Solution:
•Limit one (1) ADU per lot
Subject E: Type of ADU
Not allow moveable ADUs
Only allow site-built ADUs
League of Cities and Towns:
“Movable habitable space: A mobile
home, recreational vehicle or other
moveable habitable space shall not be
used as an accessory dwelling unit ”
II. Subject F: Rental of ADU
Minor edits of existing State law
“THE name, address, phone TELEPHONE number and email
address for the owner or owner's agent.”
Rental
Short-term rental: Less than 30 days
Primary change: “To require the owner of a vacation rental
or short-term rental to reside on the property if the
property contains an accessory dwelling unit that was
constructed on or after the effective date of this
amendment to this section and that is being used as a
vacation rental or short-term rental”
II. Short-Term Rental of ADU
Short-term rental
30 days or less
Pima County Assessor
records
Class 3 = Primary Residence
Pima County Assessor
“Primary Residence is your one and only main
residence where you or a qualified family
member resides. You can have only one
primary residence no matter how many homes
you own. If the property listed is used as a
vacation home, leased, or rented to a
non‐qualified family member or if you claim a
home in another state as your primary
residence, the listed home cannot qualify as a
primary residence.”
Summary & Recommendation
State Law: House Bill 2720
I. Zoning Code
Definitions
Guest house = ADU
Standards
Height
Location (setback, placement on lot)
Kitchen (optional)
Quantity, driveway and garage limits
II. Town Code = Town Council
Short-term rental and owner residency
Schedule:
Oct 1 Initiation and Study Session PZC
Oct 16 Study Session TC
Nov 12 Recommendation PZC
Dec 4 Decision TC
Jan 1 State’s deadline
PZC recommends approval
Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
December 4, 2024
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