Take Ten: Tell Us How You Want To Protect Oro Valley's Scenic Views

Let’s talk views
Reverence of Oro Valley’s natural beauty and scenic views has been declared as a top community value ever since the first 10-year plan was adopted in 1981. Conserving views continues to be a deeply valued characteristic important to Oro Valley residents.

What did residents say about views?
Through a series of surveys, meetings, and engaging online discussions, residents identified the following:

• Prioritized maintaining mountain views.
• Preference for 1-2 story buildings.
• Acceptance of 3 story buildings only on appropriate sites.
• Consideration of additional height requests should only be for unique, non-residential employment uses.

How are resident voices reflected in the community’s next 10-year action plan?
The draft plan reflects the voices of residents, establishing goals, policies, and actions to guide Oro Valley into the future.

Here are just some ways the Plan aims to conserve highly valued community views:

• Honor preferences for 1-2 story buildings and acceptance of 3-story buildings on appropriate sites.
• Limit 2-3 story apartment communities to targeted sites along major roads that are near commercial areas and significantly distant from single-family residential.
• Restrict rezoning requests for residential (apartments) and commercial uses (e.g., senior care or self-storage) to a maximum of 3 stories.
• Consider additional height requests for highly significant and unique non-residential, employment, or revenue-generating uses (like the hospital, primary employers, or hotels) in areas where topography mitigates view impacts.
• Create transitions between varying building heights by positioning taller buildings away from existing homes and on lower areas of a site.

Your voice is needed!
It’s time to ensure the draft plan captures the true values and priorities of our residents. Conservation of views is just one part of this important 10-year plan.

You are invited to read through the details and share your thoughts about all draft goals, policies, and actions by October 31, 2025. Visit OVPathForward.com/goal-ee-views today—let’s work together to make sure resident values are accurately represented and result in action.

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