Oro Valley's ''CUP Runneth Over"

So----What's your definition of a CUP?

Most people would reply, "Are you kidding? A CUP is something you drink from, like coffee or tea."

If you're an athlete, and more likely a male, you'd probably reply: "A CUP is something you'd wear as a piece of "protective gear" during various athletic endeavors."

Some may think of a CUP as a chalice or a goblet.

However, if you're an Oro Valley citizen who keeps on eye on the government's actions, a CUP can be a really scary thing. You see, in Oro Valley, a CUP is a Conditional Use Permit.

Some recent examples where you might be hearing more about a CUP are:

Possibly as a means of allowing a 75' hotel at Innovation Park where the code limit is 36'.
Possibly as a means of allowing the house next to yours to become a "Religious Institution."
Possibly as a way to disregard a town ordinance to place all new power lines underground.

So---- If you hear the word "CUP" bantered around during Town Hall meetings, you might want to run and hide, as it could very well mean BIG trouble for the citizens.

You can't say you weren't warned.