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Oro Valley board approves variance allowing existing wall to remain in open space at 11730 N. Diamond Cholla Place
Summary
The Town of Oro Valley Board of Adjustment approved a variance to permit the location of an existing private wall within open space at 11730 N. Diamond Cholla Place, finding staff error contributed to the placement; the vote was 4–0 with one member abstaining. The variance covers location only and does not legalize wall height.
The Town of Oro Valley Board of Adjustment on Nov. 17, 2025, approved a variance allowing the location of an existing private wall to remain within open space at 11730 North Diamond Cholla Place by a vote of four ayes and one abstention. Member Afenadi moved to approve the variance and Member Gribb seconded.
Planning manager Mr. Vela told the board the central issue was placement, not design or structural questions, and said the property owner did not create the situation. "The town staff made a mistake," he said, describing prior town advice that led the owners to place the wall on the property line. Staff recommended approval on the basis that the five required variance findings had…
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