Input sought on Citywide Parks Master Plan

Moving Forward

Residents can help shape the future of parks located throughout Sierra Vista by offering input that will inform the development of a Citywide Parks Master Plan.

To share your thoughts, head to engage.sierravistaaz.gov and take the brief online survey. Residents can also pin desired park amenities on a map showing Sierra Vista’s parks and share why that addition is important to them. Input is due by Friday, March 12.

“This master plan will provide the framework for future park projects throughout Sierra Vista, ensuring each project can be prioritized appropriately and move forward as efficiently as possible when the time is right,” Community Development Director Matt McLachlan says. “It’s important that the plan reflects what our residents value most in their local parks and what they would love to see added in the future.”

Once public input is gathered, staff will develop a proposed Citywide Parks Master Plan for the City Council’s consideration later this year.

The Citywide Parks Mater Plan encompasses all City parks, from small neighborhood spaces to large gathering places like Veterans Memorial Park, which is the subject of its own detailed master planning process. The public comment period on initial proposals for the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan ended on Friday, Feb. 12, after about 200 people offered input at engage.sierravistaaz.gov.

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Comment on development code amendments

The following proposed development code amendments are currently open for review and comment. The amendments can be reviewed and comments can be submitted at engage.sierravistaaz.gov or the City's Public Comment Items webpage.

Reasonable modifications

This proposed text amendment would create a process for the City to provide additional flexibility to a resident or homeowner to modify their home to accommodate a disability. The process would allow the modification to exceed certain dimensional standards (building setbacks and height) if it can be proven that the modification will provide the necessary accommodation.

Public hearing process

A separate proposed text amendment would revise the public hearing process for requested map amendments, text amendments, and conditional use permits. The proposed process would only require one public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission unless a public hearing is requested before the City Council. The issue would still go to the City Council for consideration as a resolution, but it would not require a public hearing before the council unless requested. Only requiring one public hearing would expedite the review process.

Extraordinary Vigilance

Progress in the fight against COVID-19 may seem slow at times, especially for those waiting to get vaccinated. But with case numbers falling and more people getting vaccinated each day, we're turning the tide.

We wouldn't be able to do this without the ongoing vigilance of our citizens. Please stay strong and continue distancing from people outside your household, washing your hands, and wearing face coverings when needed. It's making a difference!

Uncommon Community

There are still spots open for our next session of Youth Tennis Lessons, which starts on March 1. Lessons are open to youth ages 6 to 17 and cost $60 per person for each eight class session. To register or learn more call (520) 515-4999, email [email protected], or sign up online.

City Announcements

The Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating its Long-Range Transportation Plan and wants your input! Learn more.

The City of Sierra Vista is currently seeking the renewal of its designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. As part of this process, residents are invited to complete the Spring 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey by March 31. Take the survey .

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Work Session - Tuesday, Feb. 23, 3:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting - Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:00 p.m.

Watch Council Meetings

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Accommodations

For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.

City of Sierra Vista

(520) 458-3315

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635