Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Oro Valley public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
7 topics in zoning
Marijuana dispensary code amendment
Data center zoning amendment
Data center code amendments
Hillside Grading Exception at 625 W. Atua Place
Zoning Interpretation of 'Sanatorium'
Appeal of P&Z Administrator's Rancho Vistoso PAD Decision
Zoning & land use
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Oro Valley from local and regional media.
Woman sues Oro Valley for automatic license plate reader data about her vehicles
Woman sues Oro Valley for automatic license plate reader data about her vehicles KJZZ
Nov 9, 2026TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back
Tucson Unified School District proposes closing five schools in 2027 to address declining enrollment, drawing pushback from parents.
Nov 4, 2026Ina/Oracle Oro Valley’s top priority
Annexation of properties along and near the Oracle / Ina intersection is Oro Valley’s highest priority for expansion, the Oro Valley Town Council determined on Oct. 21.
Nov 4, 2026Oro Valley prohibits stand-alone data centers
Stand-alone data centers are officially prohibited in Oro Valley commercial and technical park zoning districts, according to a code amendment adopted unanimously by the town council on Oct. 28.
Nov 4, 2026Oro Valley won’t annex Tangerine state lands
A month before three of its members leave office, the Oro Valley Town Council has decided to “pause work” on the long-considered annexation of 888 acres of Arizona State Trust Land on both sides of Tangerine Road near Thornydale Road.
Nov 4, 2026Propuesta 427 solicita a los votantes de Pima JTED la aprobación de una emisión de bonos por $250 millones
Los votantes del distrito de Pima JTED decidirán el 3 de noviembre si aprueban una emisión de bonos de $250 millones destinada a campus y programas de educación profesional y técnica.
Nov 2, 2026Marana approves tougher noise rules for data centers
The Marana Town Council approved zoning rules requiring data centers to meet new noise limits, including low-frequency sound, before they open.
Oct 29, 2026Oracle Road median maintenance starting Nov. 2
CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (October 27, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley will perform routine median maintenance on Oracle Road (SR 77) from...
Oct 28, 2026Next OV council getting a pay hike
For the first time since 2013, Oro Valley’s next mayor and town council are receiving pay increases when new members are seated Nov. 4.
Oct 28, 2026OV would ban ‘large-scale’ data centers
Oro Valley is prepared to adopt zoning code amendments regulating data centers, to include a prohibition of all “large-scale” data centers using 20MW of power or more.
Oct 28, 2026Citizens’ pay increase opinions run the gamut
On Oct. 21, three Oro Valley citizens expressed the full range of opinions regarding proposed pay increases for the town’s mayor and council.
Oct 28, 2026Oro Valley looks at raises for mayor, council
As three of its seven members prepare to leave office, the Oro Valley Town Council is considering raises that would nearly triple annual compensation paid to its mayor and town council members.
Oct 21, 2026