one property may adversely impact the use of another. For instance, industrial uses are
often separated from residential uses to avoid impacts from noise, odors, and lighting.
Six issues relating to Land Use have been identified as
part of this JLUS.
LU-1 Future development pressure may encroach upon Florence
Military Reservation.
LU-2 Current development is encroaching upon Rittenhouse Training
Site.
LU-3 Future development pressure may encroach upon Silverbell
Army Heliport.
LU-4 Future growth of Red Rock community may be impacted by
helicopter operations.
LU-5 Future development pressure may encroach Picacho Peak
Stagefield.
LU-6 Concern exists with the planned railroad classification /
switchyard construction near Silverbell Army Heliport.
Key Terms
Activity centers. Locations identified in the Pinal County Comprehensive Plan that serve
residents’ needs offering higher‐density housing, services, businesses and employment
opportunities.
Encroachment. In terms of compatibility, encroachment refers to the development of
conflicting uses of land, air, water, and other resources that may individually or
cumulatively impact the military’s ability to carry out its testing and training mission. This
may include private development being built near a military installation, whether or not it
is within a specific military operational footprint such as related to noise or safety.
Land use planning. Land use planning stems from the Supreme Court decision of Euclid
vs. Ambler, which enabled jurisdictions to regulate land use by zoning land to protect the
public’s health, safety, and welfare. Zoning is a land use regulation tool used by local
jurisdictions that generally controls use, density, intensity, building heights, and setbacks
on a parcel or lot. A comprehensive plan or general plan is a land use document that
establishes a broad vision, goals, policies, and implementation activities for a jurisdiction
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