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Advisory group keeps First & Tangerine as Tier 2 after extended debate over regional designation

Oro Valley Land Use and Development Advisory Group · April 29, 2025
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Summary

After lengthy debate about traffic, vacant parcels and potential commercial intensity, the advisory group agreed to keep the First and Tangerine intersection classified as a Tier 2 (neighborhood-serving) growth area for now, while accepting other tier adjustments.

The Oro Valley advisory group spent the second half of its May 1 meeting debating whether to reclassify the First and Tangerine intersection from Tier 2 (neighborhood-serving) to Tier 1 (regional commercial). After extended discussion about traffic constraints, existing zoning, vacant corner parcels and community sentiment, the group opted to retain Tier 2 for the intersection at this time.

Staff opened the discussion by summarizing the state-required growth-area map and the distinction between Tier 1…

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