Architecture

As specified in the Oro Valley Zoning Code, all fees must be paid in full prior to approval of an application. Fees related to Model Home and Non-residential Architecture review are provided below.

All items must be submitted in PDF format. Please name PDF files in a self-explanatory manner such as “Document Type – Date.”

1. Narrative describing how architectural Design Principles (see Code Section 22.9.D.5) and Design Standards (see Addendum “A” of the zoning code, Chapter 3) have been met.
2. Color elevations of the models clearly depicting overall building composition, façade design elements, and dimensions. Ensure building height is shown.
   • On a case-by-case basis, 3-dimensional renderings may be required and are strongly encouraged.
3. Color and Materials Palette for all elevations of all principal and accessory structures and site walls; this shall include roof material, accents, wainscot, etc.
   • Note: Photographs of proposed building materials is required, actual materials (i.e., materials boards) will not be accepted. o Ensure the light reflectively values are identified and meet the Design Standards.
4. Site plan of the neighborhood where the proposed homes will be built.
5. Lot fit analysis.
6. Floor Plans with all proposed options.
7. Photographs of the adjacent properties illustrating the relationship between proposed development and adjacent development/properties.

A Model Home Verification map showing the compliance with the standards listed below will be required with each subsequent building plan permit submittal: 

• The same elevation and color scheme may not be repeated for the following conditions:
  • Homes immediately adjacent to one another.
  • Homes located directly across the street from one another.
• Two-story homes shall not be located on corner lots.
• No more than 2 two-story homes shall be located side by side on the same street.
• Two-story homes shall be limited to no more than 60% of the total lot count within the development.
• Please be aware that alternate approaches can be approved that include staggered front building setbacks in sufficient proportion to provide a varied street scape appearance. Alternative approaches shall establish substitute limitations on two-story homes to reduce the scale and massing along the streetscape.

All items must be submitted in PDF format. Please name PDF files in a self-explanatory manner such as “Document Type – Date.”

1. Narrative describing how architectural Design Principles (see Code Section 22.9.D.5) and Design Standards (see Addendum “A” of the zoning code) have been met.
2. Color elevations of all buildings, structures, clearly depicting overall building composition, and façade design elements, and dimensions.
3. Color renderings (3-dimensional) clearly depicting design elements may be required and are strongly encouraged. May include proposed landscaping to provide additional context unless blocking design (i.e., trees).
4. Color and Materials Palette for all elevations of all principal and accessory structures and site walls; this shall include roof material, accents, wainscot, etc.
   • Note: Photographs of proposed building materials is required, actual materials (i.e., materials boards) will not be accepted. o Ensure the light reflectively values are identified and meet the Design Standards.
5. Site Plan.
6. Floor Plan.
7. Photographs of the adjacent properties illustrating the relationship between proposed development and adjacent development/properties