A. 
In accordance with ARS 9-461, this chapter provides for a general plan, which is described in greater detail by a land use plan and strategic action plan.
B. 
The land use element of the town of Sahuarita general plan establishes, and the general plan makes specific, the goals of the town regarding future development in the town, reflecting as much as possible public consensus on land use issues.
C. 
The general plan is the official document for the planning and zoning commission, town council, and all town officials and agencies for accomplishing coordinated physical development consistent with the current and anticipated needs of the town.
D. 
The land use plan shall guide the planning and zoning commission and town council in rezoning and specific plan proceedings. An amendment to the land use plan shall be processed, in accordance with amendment requirements of this chapter and department policies prior to the filing of all rezoning or specific plan applications that do not comply with the land use plan. However, compliance with the land use plan shall not in itself warrant approval of the rezoning or specific plan. The final determination of the merits of the rezoning request or specific plan application shall be made during the rezoning or specific plan review process.
(Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)
A. 
Certain terms used in this chapter shall be defined, for purposes of this chapter only, as follows:
1. 
"Land use element"
means the land use element of the town of Sahuarita general plan, adopted by the town of Sahuarita town council on December 9, 2002, and as ratified by the voters on May 20, 2003, as may be amended.
2. 
"Major amendment"
means a substantial alteration of the municipality's land use mixture or balance as established in the general plan.
3. 
"Plan policy"
means a written statement in the general plan which provides a:
a. 
Procedural recommendation; or
b. 
Development recommendation, which may be imposed as a special condition of rezoning.
4. 
"Special area"
means a designation appearing on the land use plan identifying areas having unique characteristics or qualities.
(Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)