Rezone my property

 

 

Standard rezoning process

Step 1.Review the applicable rezoning information

  • Find out if the existing zoning rights for your property are regulated by the Oro Valley Zoning Code or a Planned Area Development HERE
  • Verify if the rezoning requires a concurrent General Plan Amendment by reviewing the land use map HERE. No application for a rezoning will be accepted if said use is not in full compliance with the adopted General Plan future land use map.
  • Review the requirements for a rezoning or PAD Amendment in  Section 22.3

Step 2.Submit a pre-application online to discuss your request with staff

  • All items must be submitted in PDF format.
  • Submit your pre-application with all required contents from Pre-application Process Guide(PDF, 145KB) through the customer portal HERE. You can find the application under "Planning and Zoning" - "Pre-application." If you are new to the Town's customer portal, you will need to sign-up first. A short video about the customer portal is available HERE.
  • Applications received by Wednesday at 5 PM will be scheduled for a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) the following Thursday. Applications received after the deadline will be scheduled 2 Thursdays from the date received.
  • There are no fees associated with a pre-application review.
  • Upon receipt of your pre-application, staff will contact you with a time and date to meet with the Development Review Committee (DRC). The purpose of the DRC meeting is to introduce your project to town staff.
  • After the meeting, staff will provide preliminary comments regarding process and code compliance.

Step 3.Conduct public outreach throughout the review process

  • Public outreach is required early and throughout the development review process. For more information about the public outreach process, please click here. 

Step 4.Submit the formal application online

  • All items must be provided in PDF format. 
  • Submit a formal application online through the customer portal with all required contents from the (PDF, 1001KB)Rezoning or PAD Amendment Guide(PDF, 729KB). You can find the application under "Planning and Zoning" - "Rezoning."
  • All fees must be paid upon submitting. Reviews will not begin until all fees are paid. Fees may be paid online. 

Step 5.Staff review

  • All applicable departments will review your submittal for code compliance.
  • Staff comments will be provided within 20 working days of a complete submittal.
  • A revised application addressing staff comments may be required and can be resubmitted online. Additional revised submittals may be necessary if code issues are not adequately addressed. 

Present and answer questions at a 2nd neighborhood meeting 

  • Please click HERE for more information about the public outreach process. 

Present and answer questions at the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing

  • Rezonings and PAD Amendments require consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Staff will provide a staff report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting.
  • The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public meeting.
  • Both staff and the applicant are required to present to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please click HERE for more information and to prepare for your presentation.

Present and answer questions at the Town Council Public Hearing

  • Following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council will consider the application.
  • Staff will provide a staff report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting.
  • The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public meeting.

  • Both staff and the applicant are required to present to the Town Council. Please click HERE for more information and to prepare for your presentation. 

Step 6.Next steps

  • Subsequent to Town Council approval, the applicant should proceed to development review. Development review plans in substantial conformance with a recently (within 5 years) approved Tentative Development Plan may be administratively approved. For more information about the development review process, please click HERE.

     

 

Rezoning to create a new Planned Area Development process

Step 1.Review the applicable information for creating a new PAD

Step 2.Submit a pre-application online to discuss your request with staff

  • All items must be submitted in PDF format.
  • Submit your pre-application with all required contents from Pre-application Process Guide(PDF, 145KB) through the customer portal HERE. You can find the application under "Planning and Zoning" - "Pre-application." If you are new to the Town's customer portal, you will need to sign-up first. A short video about the customer portal is available HERE.
  • Applications received by Wednesday at 5 PM will be scheduled for a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) the following Thursday. Applications received after the deadline will be scheduled 2 Thursdays from the date received.
  • There are no fees associated with a pre-application review.
  • Upon receipt of your pre-application, staff will contact you with a time and date to meet with the Development Review Committee (DRC). The purpose of the DRC meeting is to introduce your project to town staff.
  • After the meeting, staff will provide preliminary comments regarding process and code compliance.

Step 3.Conduct public outreach throughout the review process

  • Public outreach is required early and throughout the development review process. For more information about the public outreach process, please click here.

Step 4.Submit the formal application online

  • All items must be provided in PDF format. 
  • Submit a formal application online through the customer portal with all required contents from the New Planned Area Development Guide.(PDF, 1MB) You can find the application under "Planning and Zoning" - "Rezoning."
  • All fees must be paid upon submitting. Reviews will not begin until all fees are paid. Fees may be paid online. 

Step 5.Staff review

  • All applicable departments will review your submittal for code compliance.
  • Staff comments will be provided within 20 working days of a complete submittal.
  • A revised application addressing staff comments may be required and can be resubmitted online. Additional revised submittals may be necessary if code issues are not adequately addressed. 

Present and answer questions at a 2nd neighborhood meeting 

  • Please click HERE for more information about the public outreach process. 

Present and answer questions at the 1st Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing

  • Rezonings to create a new Planned Area Development (PAD) require consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A new PAD requires two Planning and Zoning Commission hearings. During the first hearing:
    • Staff will provide a staff report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting.
    • The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public meeting.
    • Both staff and the applicant are required to present to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please click HERE for more information and to prepare for your presentation.

    Present and answer questions at the 2nd Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing

    • Staff will provide a staff report regarding items discussed during the 1st Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing
    • A staff presentation will be provided addressing issues discussed during the first meeting, followed by staff’s recommendation
    • The applicant will be provided an opportunity to address issues discussed during the first meeting
    • The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public hearing.
    • This public hearing will be for action 

Present and answer questions at the Town Council Public Hearing

  • Following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council will consider the application.
  • Staff will provide a staff report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting.
  • A staff presentation will be provided outlining the proposed application followed by the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation.
  • The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public meeting.

  • Both staff and the applicant are required to present to the Town Council. Please click HERE for more information and to prepare for your presentation. 

Step 6.Next steps

  • Subsequent to Town Council approval, the applicant should proceed to development review. Development review plans in substantial conformance with a recently (within 5 years) approved Tentative Development Plan may be administratively approved. For more information about the development review process, please click HERE.

     

 

 

Contact Us

Phone

520-229-4800

Email

planning@orovalleyaz.gov

Location

Planning Department
11000 N. La Cañada Drive
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