An adopted plan covering the town of Sahuarita and its environs shall be prepared by the town in compliance with the procedures outlined in state statutes.
(Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)
The land use plan shall further the purpose defined in STC § 18.89.010 by:
A. 
Establishing boundaries for land use categories;
B. 
Establishing planned land use to guide planning and coordinate the timing and implementation of capital improvement activities, such as transportation, flood control, water delivery or wastewater management facilities;
C. 
Determining the relative suitability of individual geographic sectors for various land use types and development intensities;
D. 
Designating permitted zoning districts within each land use intensity category and gross density limitations for land use categories in order to determine whether proposed rezonings or specific plans conform to the general plan.
(Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)
A. 
The general character and location of major transportation corridors and transit systems;
B. 
The general location and recognition of need for community facilities, such as schools, water delivery and sewerage systems, and airports;
C. 
Land use classifications as established in the general plan;
D. 
Identification of recreational opportunities, such as hiking and riding trails, developed or undeveloped parks, and open space systems;
E. 
The general location and recognition of need for wildlife and natural resources conservation areas;
F. 
Identification of areas of natural constraints, such as hillsides and floodplain;
G. 
Recommendations relative to archaeological and historic resources, and community character and aesthetic issues;
H. 
Delineation of special areas;
I. 
Delineation of existing airport facilities; and
J. 
Delineation of the following base map information:
1. 
Public land survey system;
2. 
Jurisdictional boundaries;
3. 
Rivers and major washes.
(Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)
A. 
The plan shall include the following plan elements:
1. 
Land use; and
2. 
Transportation, including transit and bicycle systems.
B. 
The general plan may include the following plan elements:
1. 
Open space;
2. 
Growth area;
3. 
Environmental planning;
4. 
Cost of development;
5. 
Water resources;
6. 
Natural resources conservation;
7. 
Recreation;
8. 
Public services and facilities;
9. 
Housing;
10. 
Public safety;
11. 
Energy;
12. 
Neighborhood preservation;
13. 
Conservation and redevelop.
(Formerly 18.89.100; Ord. 1995-06 § 2; Ord. 2011-048 § 1)