29 Remaining tasks to evaluate or complete in the future
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Future items 14 Future Items 7
LAND USE AND DESIGN- REMAINING TASKS
NO. TASK TIMEFRAME DEPT. STATUS COMMENTS SLP
2019 2020
125 Maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating:
A. Site design standards.
Medium CED In
Progress
In Progress • Staff is currently updating the Design Principles and Standards but
recommends expanding the scope to include creating commercial nodes in strategic locations throughout the Town.
5A
B. Land use regulations that define and incorporate effective compatibility standards.
Medium CED In
Progress
In Progress 5A
C. Regulations that enable a variety of architectural colors and textures, especially for commercial, that integrate with the community and don’t emphasize sameness.
Medium CED In
Progress
In Progress
128 Develop detailed planning for designated neighborhood-scale growth areas at prominent intersections.
Long CED In
Progress
In Progress • Staff is currently updating the Design Principles and Standards but
recommends expanding the scope to include creating commercial nodes in strategic locations throughout the Town.
129 Create development standards, policies and provisions and make
Long CED In
Progress
In Progress
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for:
A. Form-based code.
• Staff is currently updating the Design Principles and Standards but
recommends expanding the scope to include using form-based code for commercial nodes, mixed use zoning and transit-oriented development.
B. Transit-oriented development.
Long CED Future
Item
Future Item
C. Mixed-use zoning. Long CED Future
Item
Future Item 130 Update development regulations
of Master Planned communities to:
A. Incorporate land uses consistent with surrounding development and residential acceptance.
Medium CED Future
Item
Future Item • This is recommended for a future strategic plan item.
132 Plan for the growth of the community through annexations by:
Creating an annexation strategy that reflects sound financial planning.
Complete • A comprehensive annexation policy was adopted by Town Council in July 2020.
1C
133 Investigate the annexation of county islands and peninsulas to facilitate infrastructure expansion and improve operational
efficiencies of municipal services.
Long TM,
I&T
In Progress
Complete • A comprehensive annexation policy was adopted by Town Council in July 2020.
1C
134 Hold periodic “energy summits”
by bringing together providers, key landowners, businesses and Town staff to identify and resolve issues and discuss plans for future growth.
Long CED,
TM
Future Item
Future Item • This is recommended for a future strategic plan item.
135 Respond to and plan for the present and future housing needs of the community, while
considering changes in
demographics and overall growth by:
Medium CED Future
Item
In Progress • A market study was completed in 2017, which included a housing component.
• Town staff began updating and adding more specific information for this item by commissioning a third-party
33 A. Developing a housing plan,
that addresses the needs of a diverse community.
consultant to complete an apartment study. The apartment study only
represents one component of the larger housing study, which include all housing types.
• Once the housing study is complete, a housing plan and zoning strategies will be developed.
B. Developing zoning strategies that implement the housing plan.
Medium CED Future
Item
In Progress
INFRASTRUCTURE- REMAINING TASKS 137 Develop a plan for new
development and infrastructure that:
A. Identifies funding methods and techniques.
Medium PW, F, I&T
In Progress
In Progress • New Impact Fees were adopted in 2020 that go into effect in July 2022.
• Regionally, work is being done to create a new iteration of the RTA – to be called RTA Next, a new 20-year regional transportation program to start in 2026.
141 Coordinate infrastructure expansion and future utility services in Innovation Park and other key employment and commerce sites.
Ongoing CED In
Progress
In Progress • This is an identified strategy in the CEDS plan to be implemented within the next 5 years.
1A
142 Increase opportunities for telecommunications and broadband services in the community by:
A. Identifying community needs and suitable providers.
Long CED,
I&T, TM
In Progress
In Progress • The Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) identified a need for telecommunications and broadband services.
• The Chief Information Officer is working on evaluating opportunities to increase broadband services that will be
presented to Town Council.
1A
B. Assessing suitable locations and the impact on current infrastructure.
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION- REMINAING TASKS 146 Re-examine Zoning Code parking
ratios as part of overall
transportation planning in areas where transportation options
Medium CED,
PW
In Progress
In Progress • Updating the parking code requirements is on the Planning Work Plan for
FY19/21. Research is currently underway.
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available.
147 Create a complete streets design manual that considers means to calm traffic, traffic safety, neighborhood aesthetics,
stormwater management, access management, public health, safety and community vitality.
Short CED,
PW
In Progress
Future Item • Preliminary work to update the Town’s Subdivision Street Standards has been conducted. It is recommended for a future strategic plan item to direct further resources needed to complete this task.
148 Complete long-range planning for the roadway network that
addresses:
A. Proper capacity (20-year traffic volume projection) to serve traffic generated by the land uses depicted on the General Plan Land Use Map.
Medium CED,
PW
Future Item
In Progress • This is being addressed by several efforts. First it was reviewed as a 5yr window with the latest update of the Impact Fees. Then it is being constantly monitored by the Town Engineering staff and PAG as a part of the federally mandated R-MAP process.
• Lastly it is being addressed within the RTA Next efforts. Within the proposed projects is the extension of La Cholla Blvd. north to Oracle Junction.
B. Future transportation needs, access and development on major roadways.
Medium CED,
PW
Future Item
In Progress
C. Fostering alternative routes to Oracle Road in order to alleviate congestion.
Medium CED,
PW
Future Item
In Progress
150 Coordinate with the state to develop detailed planning for Oracle Road that identifies partnerships, funding options and agreements in order to allow for:
A. Diverse development.
Medium CED,
PW
In Progress
In Progress • The Town is currently working with the new owners of the Oro Valley Village Center (previously known as the Oro Valley Marketplace) to revitalize the center.
• A code amendment was approved allowing more employment uses in commercial zones, including those along Oracle and updating the scenic corridor standards to utilize the same standards for both commercial and employment centers.
4A
35 B. An upgraded visual quality. Medium CED,
PW
In Progress
In Progress • Through Street Operations, The Town has a landscaping IGA and subsequent license agreement with ADOT to maintain the vegetation on the Oracle Rd. shoulders.
• The IGA could be extended to include maintenance and lane closure permits, as well as identify the resources needed to conduct this body of work.
4A
151 Re-evaluate roadway design standards, especially for arterial and collector roads, to include methods for:
A. Reducing fuel consumption, congestion and the number of vehicles starts and stops.
Medium PW,
OVPD In Progress
Future Item • Preliminary work to update the Town’s Subdivision Street Standards has been conducted. It is recommended for a future strategic plan item to direct further resources needed to complete this task.
B. Improving the attractiveness of roadways, including public art, landscaping and
decorative light poles.
Medium CED,
PW
In Progress
Maintained • All public roadway projects include art and landscaping as standard elements.
159 Encourage walkability and safe routes to destinations through the community by:
A. Identifying locations where pedestrian facilities and connections need to be upgraded along major roadways.
Short PW,
OVPD In Progress
Maintained
B. Developing an assessment process for walkability standards to be used during development review.
Short CED,
OVPD
Future Item
Future Item • Walkability and ADA standards are part of development review. However, a protocol to assess walkability has not been created yet.
160 Develop a plan for future transit needs that includes:
A. Safe, attractive, efficient transit shelters that enhance the community's character.
Medium PW Future
Item
Maintained • In conjunction with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), shelters are updated as finding becomes available.
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B. Pullouts for buses. Medium PW Future
Item
Maintained • All new road construction projects include this item.
C. Efficient transit routes which allow for coordination of trips to common destinations and regional connections.
Medium PW Future
Item
Maintained • The Transit Division (Public Works) provides constant updates, which have become more effective with the new Trip Spark scheduling software.
Department abbreviations:
CED- Community and Economic Development Department F- Finance
GRFD- Golder Ranch Fire District I&T- Innovation and Technology OVPD- Oro Valley Police Department P&R- Parks and Recreation
PW- Public Works
TM- Town Manager’s Office WU- Water Utility