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Building Official Larry Merrill presented the multi-jurisdictional review process that led to the recommendation. Merrill said the town is on a six-year code cycle and that local jurisdictions coordinated through a joint code committee with City of Tucson, Pima County and Marana. He recommended adopting the 2024 International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and others, and said the town should continue using the 2018 IECC because the industry software used for energy compliance (COMcheck) and training resources were not yet ready for 2024.

Merrill highlighted three key changes across codes: expanded GFCI and surge-protection provisions and new rules for energy storage and EV charging in the 2023 NEC; strengthened seismic, wind-load and fire-resistance standards in the 2024 IBC/IRC; and a new performance compliance path in the 2024 IEBC that the town had not previously adopted. Merrill said adopting the IEBC will give plan reviewers and contractors clearer, often less burdensome pathways for retrofits and adaptive reuse.

Jennifer Akins, Golder Ranch Fire District fire marshal, told council that the new fire code provisions add sprinkler and fire-suppression requirements for buildings with lithium-ion battery storage and extend code checks to single-family dwellings that have battery storage. She said smoke-control updates apply to buildings taller than 75 feet, a height Oro Valley presently does not contain.

Council discussed costs for builders and homeowners, the potential for insurance-rating benefits from modern codes, and coordination on implementation and training. The council accepted staff's recommendation to adopt the 2024 codes effective Jan. 1, 2026, and keep the 2018 IECC in place until regional tools and guidance are available. The vote was 7-0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oro Valley - Town Council Regular Session","oneSentenceSummary","Council voted 7-0 to adopt the 2024 family of International Codes (including the new International Existing Building Code) and the 2023 NEC while keeping the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in force until software and industry guidance for the 2024 energy code are available.","taxTitle","Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona","taxId",55016,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498577,"Oro Valley approves intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for regional middle-mile broadband",1318,2897000,4215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349&start=2897&end=4215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349/thumbnail_2897000.jpg","/articles/6498577/Oro-Valley/Pima-County/Arizona/Oro-Valley-approves-intergovernmental-agreement-with-Pima-County-for-regional-middle-mile-broadband","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498577-120cb5d86babbf904f65f70f2e4f926f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977393&Signature=QbwemtcHOeFK95xUzk7QJUg~8q4qRu-0diyuVy0zRRh4NkpWhCzKjMDYTmDomqfF0RqpCXjsGzmdNjIYWTMra2N2hCIlrhUvWcSpiWHf11gaAhJ7KadrC1glyla4EDq6-9BJHm75G8EzEbAxdqEwKOKcGBEgPmoCD6q0in0GPc-LoOfMQgyg2OEhvfHU7DTjQQBVi3AGjKlvN3ygBsCCEOdF7MK2qRmnvpd-dk2gdMTBP7j2U9Kgh8E3iz-9EO8LC4Lr5o10XlyV~KdUtAD50RX2O5WX1vXYa2UQ6NZSUzQ8VaF8fCS-6Y40tgWqGkW~kf7RSYGTAZffsU35VhKjIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oro Valley Town Council on Sept. 3 approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County to participate in the Pima County regional middle-mile broadband infrastructure project, voting 7-0 on Resolution R25-46.

Scott Zofeld, the town's IT director, told council the middle-mile project will construct roughly 142 miles of fiber-optic backbone through the metro area; Oro Valley's segment will traverse Tangerine, La Cañada, Magee, Oracle and Ina roads. The county's project design calls for two separate conduits populated initially with 432 strands of fiber each—one reserved for government and anchor institutions and the other for commercial use, Zofeld said.

Under the intergovernmental agreement, the town committed $200,000 payable in fiscal 2026–27 and will document in-kind services (plan review, permits, inspections) to match grant requirements. Zofeld said Pima County is responsible for a larger match and that the project is federally funded, with a total project value of about $33 million. He said funds have been released to the county and the project is in design.

Council members asked about impacts to roads and multi-use paths. Town Engineer Kiesler explained the project will use a mix of directional boring and open trenching in rights-of-way and that a pavement moratorium requires replacement of pavement where trenches cross 500 feet in either direction; staff said contractors will avoid cutting paths where possible and will document preexisting conditions with photo records. Zofeld said the ring will support NextGen 911 and provide redundant networks for public safety and government operations, and will reduce barriers of entry for fiber-to-the-home providers within 25 miles of the ring.

Council approved the resolution 7-0 and asked staff for periodic updates during the design and construction phases. Staff said the federal funding is committed and the county has begun releasing some funds; the project must expend funds by the end of calendar year 2027.","The council unanimously approved a $200,000 town commitment and in-kind contributions to join Pima County's 142-mile regional middle-mile broadband ring, a federally funded build intended to improve government connectivity and enable private fiber-to-home providers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498582,"Oro Valley council bans parking on Moore Road west of La Cañada to curb truck stop behavior",306,2560000,2866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349&start=2560&end=2866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349/thumbnail_2560000.jpg","/articles/6498582/Oro-Valley/Pima-County/Arizona/Oro-Valley-council-bans-parking-on-Moore-Road-west-of-La-Cañada-to-curb-truck-stop-behavior","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498582-798727c696f492d4dfbf5f67513cf6e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977393&Signature=eU~-RTIpMHl4AVWZeGoGXQluH-LoTcvDuJlc80qE9mwfwVe2PVufI0Wp46G50W4LUZEWr2xpgnzBvOk5ns7MN~SlTNBnVyyL0PXyH8SAQwOOT3TVe3h2rD94eVEPwuWieV2ePOBv6EC7XZMYNZksa5BxVhAPS638pGHRSjzgfAzp-yL1Y8kFXdy7u60xvpz7vpJX~~1C393k5L7jaZghbKKXE9Z15g3t8RHMIOsA8h5ajUdbstqp0RWkm7R8YI7C6DEYHTstkSZnpTXaTOflBIoTbKxRtCHu8ClQAQP3ZHsohqVCMWy-mrFfsygQRka4bt2kRGzhWLYupdBND5of7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oro Valley Town Council on Sept. 3 voted 7-0 to post a no-parking zone on Moore Road west of La Cañada Drive, a measure residents and homeowners associations said is needed to stop large trucks and vehicles using the right-of-way as an informal parking area.

Vice Mayor Barrett said the issue grew after the construction of a roundabout and grading created a wide soft shoulder that attracted long-term parking. “This location has really escalated to the point that it's constant,” Barrett said during council discussion. Rancho Vistoso HOA board member Matt Wood told the council he often hears complaints about 18-wheelers parked on Moore Road and urged approval. “This is continuing and we really have heard from a lot of our members that really wish something could be done,” Wood said.

Town staff and council discussed the long-term solution of curb and sidewalk installation that will come with future development; in the meantime, Barrett said the town could remove the informal parking by posting no-parking on the south side for roughly 1,250 feet west toward King Air. The motion as moved limited the restriction to the south side; Council Member Green seconded and the council approved the change 7-0.

Council and staff characterized the action as a near-term safety and neighborhood character measure; staff said the long-term plan includes sidewalks and curbing that will remove space used for informal parking once development occurs. The council asked staff to install signage and enforce the restriction.","Citing frequent large-truck and vehicle parking that residents said has grown over time, the council unanimously approved a no-parking zone on Moore Road west of La Cañada, limited to the south side for 1,250 feet.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498588,"Oro Valley council bars parking on Calle Buena Vista and part of Calle Concordia near church, citing safety",1582,942000,2524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349&start=942&end=2524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349/thumbnail_942000.jpg","/articles/6498588/Oro-Valley/Pima-County/Arizona/Oro-Valley-council-bars-parking-on-Calle-Buena-Vista-and-part-of-Calle-Concordia-near-church-citing-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498588-a67b51636576cb9ced99a9672de28ff0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977393&Signature=M1pta1G58ovDQqWjD6A33vNM9l2yLrHurMMEnPJOBMg2csaUUTzrEGn~2UkJ~nN3jzKPcMKciw1Bwi8BjlJs1hMHYyhVL8F0YWbZa~6gkiPSgfx7~T-WIrc~EodBRsmDGn5OVKxR0wcgo1LzYbcnsZ6y0ZloD~LZMt3S2w51hlIaWzZlgOaCthnIYPYyTnk7hLPB3HEYzB6b2tElIEKSojXM6lqmQZzR1SwK-w22o~FPn26mPuRMoBqBkFmG9gxdBrnNpSP~m6O9B14Y4ladI-pgL8k0JbdViGsOJ~paryGFYGjefvyupeFdnB8krcTRf8XoYS7bIZQ4PVeHP24biQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oro Valley Town Council on Sept. 3 voted unanimously to post no-parking on Calle Buena Vista and portions of Calle Concordia after residents described frequent unsafe parking near Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene.

Vice Mayor Barrett, who brought the item forward, said the request stemmed from safety concerns and frequent parking that blocks sight lines for drivers, cyclists and people on horseback. “When there is a lot of parking there, I think it is a safety issue because it's an area for walking,” resident Karen Steinbraun told council during public comment.

Several neighbors described regular overflow parking during church events and holiday services. Trisha Tozier, a 25-year resident who said she rode a horse near the corridor, recounted a close call involving a child who darted between parked vehicles at dusk. “I almost didn't hit them. I was going slow,” she said. Resident David Divert described vehicles parked on corners and blocking sight lines at the intersection opposite the church.

Council discussion referenced existing arrangements for overflow parking: the town and the church have used CDO High School parking for overflow on Sundays and the town can bag no-parking signs to allow temporary on-street parking during large town events when traffic control is provided. Council Member Murphy asked staff to coordinate with the church if interim on-site parking (graded/dirt area) were needed before the church completes a permanent lot; Town Engineer Keith Kiesler said the town could tie completion of a parking lot to future development approvals as needed.

After the public comments, Vice Mayor Barrett moved to post no parking on Calle Buena Vista from Linda Vista to Hardy Road and on both sides of the segment of Calle Concordia up to Calle El Milagro; the motion was seconded and approved by a 7-0 vote. Council and staff noted enforcement and the potential for parking displacement to nearby streets as issues to monitor.

Council minutes record the motion and an instruction for staff to work with stakeholders on implementation and enforcement details.","After residents reported near misses, the council voted 7-0 to post no-parking on both sides of Calle Buena Vista from Linda Vista to Hardy Road and on Calle Concordia to Calle El Milagro to address pedestrian, equestrian and cyclist safety near Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498593,"Oro Valley council approves Class A bingo license for Vistoso Village",87,838000,925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349&start=838&end=925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713098-e0af48627e99dffd7938dbcb101ba349/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6498593/Oro-Valley/Pima-County/Arizona/Oro-Valley-council-approves-Class-A-bingo-license-for-Vistoso-Village","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498593-c5dcc615c341333fbc46474e9aec332a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977393&Signature=B1lqLucIVBLH6ZRD50zsjx3G0JwdCky7WlkL~3O-DbcCFnGv8zcHObCHwIWpbW~0SMr5-Wx5QOa~n2tTyFiae57jvjROlD8jjKiUVlf9o0z6Ddy0DADntpe1UvPz-y6LTswl34Cg6~KcRiH-1ssmzuQvYYagenzj0mv4OaI~6sn~MRidgbAOxXt2CZqFKyAk8fTzHWIE08ASyJChHqS3M7qYaSv512sihYXAzMb2-RzN1SLdkWUFBYWwe5ml2XaGXetAec4kcEWOhZiXIG2KISxxht1sSL66xRhQ6M7vxw9IrOagHNNPxo6XEapKo9BnLfHTNZviRMTXhZJeBm2Jcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oro Valley Town Council on Sept. 3 voted 7-0 to recommend issuance of a Class A bingo license for Vistoso Village, a facility proposed at 13401 North Rancho Vistoso Boulevard.

Clerk's staff told council that Janice Landon, the applicant for Vistoso Village, submitted the required paperwork, paid applicable fees and cleared the town's review. The Oro Valley Police Department completed a background investigation and reported no objections, according to the clerk's presentation. Vice Mayor Barrett moved to recommend approval; Council Member Green seconded the motion and the council adopted it by voice vote, 7-0.

A Class A license permits recreational and social bingo where gross receipts do not exceed $75,000 per year, town staff said. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing opened for the item.

The license will be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Revenue, per the motion recorded in council action notes. No other conditions or restrictions were announced at the meeting.

Council records show this action was taken during the council's regular session on Sept. 3, 2025.","The Oro Valley Town Council voted unanimously to recommend issuance of a Class A bingo license for Vistoso Village at 13401 N. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard after staff reported all paperwork and background checks were complete.","actionData","errors"]

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