Oro Valley planning commission backs removal of copper-patina sign-color restriction at Linda Vista Plaza
July 07, 2026 | Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona
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On July 7, 2026, the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve removing a decades-old rezoning condition that limited sign colors at the Linda Vista Plaza.
Staff planner Patty Hayes told the commission the restriction, added when the site was rezoned to commercial in 2000, requires signage to use a copper-patina finish and is now out of step with the town’s current zoning code. "Staff recommends approval of removing the rezoning condition that limits signage for this site and allow them to use colors as allowed in the zoning code," Hayes said.
The 14-acre property, originally called the Oracle Vista Center, sits on the west side of Oracle Road between Linda Vista Boulevard and Desert Sky Road and includes the Golden Ranch Fire Station, Catalina Springs Memory Care and Linda Vista Luxury Rentals. An applicant representative identified by the chair as Dr. Schutte said the Payne Institute of Southern Arizona purchased a parcel there and expects to open a clinic next month; he said all five property owners support removing the copper-patina requirement. "We're very excited to be coming out here to Oro Valley soon," Dr. Schutte said, adding the owners also plan to update the site's monument sign to list tenants.
Commissioners asked whether future sign permits will require additional review; Hayes said individual sign permits will be processed through the town's normal staff review. Commissioner Zelensky said he personally prefers the copper look but would defer to code alignment, and other commissioners noted the change would improve visibility for businesses.
Commissioner Stegman moved to approve the signage-change request; Commissioner Wilson seconded. The chair declared the vote unanimous. Under town procedure, the commission's approval serves as a recommendation that will be forwarded to the Town Council for final action.
The commission had no public speakers on the item and closed the public comment period after staff and the applicant presented their information.
Staff planner Patty Hayes told the commission the restriction, added when the site was rezoned to commercial in 2000, requires signage to use a copper-patina finish and is now out of step with the town’s current zoning code. "Staff recommends approval of removing the rezoning condition that limits signage for this site and allow them to use colors as allowed in the zoning code," Hayes said.
The 14-acre property, originally called the Oracle Vista Center, sits on the west side of Oracle Road between Linda Vista Boulevard and Desert Sky Road and includes the Golden Ranch Fire Station, Catalina Springs Memory Care and Linda Vista Luxury Rentals. An applicant representative identified by the chair as Dr. Schutte said the Payne Institute of Southern Arizona purchased a parcel there and expects to open a clinic next month; he said all five property owners support removing the copper-patina requirement. "We're very excited to be coming out here to Oro Valley soon," Dr. Schutte said, adding the owners also plan to update the site's monument sign to list tenants.
Commissioners asked whether future sign permits will require additional review; Hayes said individual sign permits will be processed through the town's normal staff review. Commissioner Zelensky said he personally prefers the copper look but would defer to code alignment, and other commissioners noted the change would improve visibility for businesses.
Commissioner Stegman moved to approve the signage-change request; Commissioner Wilson seconded. The chair declared the vote unanimous. Under town procedure, the commission's approval serves as a recommendation that will be forwarded to the Town Council for final action.
The commission had no public speakers on the item and closed the public comment period after staff and the applicant presented their information.
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