Noise is generated at Florence Military Reservation.
Noise generated by activities at Florence Military Reservation, such as weapons
firing and explosives detonations, can be heard outside the installation, but is
not a routine concern for current nearby communities. If additional
development occurs closer to Florence Military Reservation, noise impacts may
become a bigger concern. Complaints are more likely to occur if future
residential and/or other noise‐sensitive developments occur.
Public Services
Public services include the assurance that adequate services such as police, fire,
emergency services, parks and recreation, schools, and water/wastewater/stormwater
infrastructure are of good quality and adequately available for use by the military and
surrounding communities. The supply and demand of these public services in the event
of emergency situations is an important consideration. One issue relating to Public
Services has been identified as part of this JLUS.
Emergency service coordination between the AZARNG and the Town of
Florence is not formalized.
The AZARNG currently has Memoranda of Agreement with Pinal County for
police and fire protection, but responders from the Town of Florence typically
have quicker response times due to their proximity. There are no Memoranda of
Agreement in place with the Town of Florence emergency service responders.
Public Trespassing
Public Trespassing addresses both purposeful and unintentional public trespassing on a
military installation. The potential for trespassing increases when public use areas such
as hiking, off‐roading trails, and camping areas are in close proximity. Two issues relating
to Public Trespassing have been identified as part of this JLUS.
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Public trespassing sometimes occurs on Florence Military Reservation.
Public trespassing occurs often on Florence Military Reservation, including by
off‐road recreationists, campers, homeless individuals, and illegal migrants from
Mexico.
Cottonwood Canyon Road may increase unintentional trespass on Florence
Military Reservation.
Cottonwood Canyon Road is located along the northern boundary of the Arizona
State Land Department holdings that are leased by the AZARNG through a
Special Land Use Permit. The road provides public access to the area north of
Florence Military Reservation and receives heavy use by OHV users,
Compatibility Assessment