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Residents discuss dark‑sky protections, rooftop reflectivity, solar and EV charging as Oro Valley updates its 10‑year plan
Summary
At a workshop for the Town of Oro Valley’s 10‑year plan, participants discussed LEED for Cities, dark‑sky lighting, reflective roofs and expanded solar and electric vehicle charging options as possible policies to reduce heat and emissions.
Malini Sims, principal planner, told the working group the town had reached out to the U.S. Green Building Council and other subject‑matter groups; the council’s LEED for Cities standard and dark‑sky advocates were among those offering guidance.
Dark‑sky and lighting: Participants supported updating Oro Valley’s lighting code. Malini Sims said the town’s lighting code is “very outdated” and staff is watching Pima County/Tucson and other nearby jurisdictions as they revise standards. Rose Piero asked whether the town enforces lighting requirements; Sims said new developments submit lighting…
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