HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-084 Declaring as a Public Record Filed with the Town Clerk the Mandarina South Specific Plan Adopted by Ordinance No. 2023.026 MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-084
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD FILED WITH
THE TOWN CLERK THE MANDARINA SOUTH SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 2023.026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA that the Mandarina South Specific Plan adopted by Ordinance
No. 2023.026 and attached to and incorporated in this resolution as Exhibit A, one
electronic and one paper copy of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk, is
hereby declared to be a public record and ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 15th day of August, 2023.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPR* .D AS TO FORM:
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David L. Udall, Town Clerk Ja►- airall, Town Attorney
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MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
Resolution No.2023-084
Mandarina South
Specific Plan
162 Acres at Adonis Road & Tangerine Road
9100 W. Tangerine Rd.
Marana, Arizona
Town of Marana #PCZ2207-003 Submitted: June 2023
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Mandarina South Specific Plan
Submitted to:
Town of Marana
11555 W. Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85753
Prepared for:
Bela Flor Communities
1635 N. Greenfield Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
Prepared by:
Pew & Lake, PLC
1744 S. Val Vista Dr. #217
Mesa, AZ 85204
Contact: Reese Anderson & Jon Gillespie
Ph: 480-461-4670
EPS Group
1130 N. Alma School Rd. #120
Mesa, AZ 85201
Contact: Brian Nicholls
Ph: 480-503-2250
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Contents
Part 1 - Project Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 8
A.Specific Plan Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8
B.Specific Plan Authority and Scope .................................................................................................................... 8
C.Specific Plan Vision .......................................................................................................................................... 8
D.Location .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
E.Legal Description ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Part 2 - Development Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 12
A.Purpose and Intent .......................................................................................................................................... 12
B.Relationship to Adopted Plans ........................................................................................................................ 12
C.Development Plan Concept ............................................................................................................................ 12
D.Land Use Concept .......................................................................................................................................... 13
1. Mandarina South Land Use Planning Areas ............................................................................................... 13
2. Land Use Summary .................................................................................................................................... 14
E.Grading Concept ............................................................................................................................................. 14
F.Post Development Hydrology Concept ........................................................................................................... 15
1. PDP Response to Hydrologic Characteristics of Site ................................................................................. 15
2. Floodplain Encroachments ......................................................................................................................... 16
3. Impacts to Upstream and Downstream Properties ..................................................................................... 16
4. Engineering Design Features ..................................................................................................................... 16
5. Compliance with Regulations and Policies ................................................................................................. 16
G.Hydrology and Water Resources .................................................................................................................... 16
1.Pre-Developed On-Site Hydrology ............................................................................................................. 16
H. Views .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
I.Circulation Concept ......................................................................................................................................... 18
J.Public Right-of-Way ........................................................................................................................................ 18
K.Landscape Concept ........................................................................................................................................ 19
L. Native Plant Preservation Concept ................................................................................................................. 19
M.Open Space, Recreation, Parks and Trails Concept ...................................................................................... 19
1. Open Space ................................................................................................................................................ 19
2. Recreation .................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.Trails ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
N.Infrastructure and Public Facilities .................................................................................................................. 21
1. Sewer ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
2. Fire and Emergency Services..................................................................................................................... 21
3. Water .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
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4. Schools ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.Dry Utilities ................................................................................................................................................. 22
6. Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 22
7. Trash Removal and Recycling .................................................................................................................... 22
Part 3 - Development Standards .................................................................................................................................. 23
A.Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
B.General Provisions .......................................................................................................................................... 23
1. Applicability of Town of Marana Land Development Code ......................................................................... 23
2. Building Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 23
3. Additional Uses ........................................................................................................................................... 23
4. Maximum Number of Residential Units ...................................................................................................... 23
C.Community Development Standards .............................................................................................................. 23
1. Planning Area Uses .................................................................................................................................... 24
2. General Planning Area Standards applicable to all Planning Areas ........................................................... 29
Part 4 - Design Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 47
A.Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 47
B.Purpose and Intent .......................................................................................................................................... 47
C.Applicability of Town of Marana Land Development Code.............................................................................. 47
D.Design Review Committee .............................................................................................................................. 47
E.Community Design Standards ........................................................................................................................ 47
1. Community Character ................................................................................................................................. 47
2. Circulation / Streetscape Vision .................................................................................................................. 48
3. Monumentation and Signage ...................................................................................................................... 50
4. Open Space ................................................................................................................................................ 53
5. Landscape .................................................................................................................................................. 54
6. Wall and Fence Standards ......................................................................................................................... 59
7.Outdoor Lighting ......................................................................................................................................... 61
F.Mandarina South Commercial Planning Area Design Standards .................................................................... 64
1. General Site Planning Standard ................................................................................................................. 64
G.Residential Site Planning Standards ............................................................................................................... 68
1. Layout ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
2. Pedestrian Connectivity and Circulation ..................................................................................................... 69
3. Paseos, Open Space and Parks................................................................................................................. 69
H.Architectural Standards ................................................................................................................................... 74
1.Non-Residential Architectural Standards .................................................................................................... 74
2. Residential Standards ................................................................................................................................ 76
Part 5 – Implementation and Administration ................................................................................................................ 82
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A.Purpose and Intent .......................................................................................................................................... 82
B.Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance ........................................................................................................ 82
C.General Implementation Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 82
D.Development Review Procedure..................................................................................................................... 82
E.Design Review Process .................................................................................................................................. 83
F.Planning Area Uses ........................................................................................................................................ 83
G.Phasing ........................................................................................................................................................... 83
H.Specific Plan Administration ........................................................................................................................... 83
1. Enforcement ............................................................................................................................................... 83
2. Protected Development Rights/Vested Rights ............................................................................................ 83
3. Administrative Change ............................................................................................................................... 83
4. Interpretation .............................................................................................................................................. 84
5. Fees............................................................................................................................................................ 84
Appendix A—Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Appendix B—Development Capability Report ............................................................................................................. 88
A.Purpose and Intent .......................................................................................................................................... 88
B.Existing Land Uses and Zoning ...................................................................................................................... 88
1.Existing On-Site Land Uses ........................................................................................................................ 88
2.Existing On-Site Zoning .............................................................................................................................. 89
C.Adjacent Property Information within ¼ Mile ................................................................................................... 90
1. Existing Land Uses ..................................................................................................................................... 90
2. Existing Zoning Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 90
3. Existing Building Heights ............................................................................................................................ 90
4. Pending Rezonings and Specific Plans ...................................................................................................... 90
5. Subdivision Plats / Development Plans Approved ...................................................................................... 90
D.Topography and Slope .................................................................................................................................... 92
1. Hillside Conservation Area ......................................................................................................................... 92
2. Rock Outcroppings ..................................................................................................................................... 92
3.Slopes Greater than 15% ........................................................................................................................... 92
4. Significant Topographic Features ............................................................................................................... 92
5.Pre-Development Cross-Slope ................................................................................................................... 92
E.Hydrology and Water Resources .................................................................................................................... 92
F.Vegetation ....................................................................................................................................................... 94
1. Vegetative Communities and Associations on the Site............................................................................... 94
2. Vegetative Densities ................................................................................................................................... 94
3. Significant Vegetation and Federally-Listed Threatened or Endangered Species ...................................... 94
G. Wildlife ............................................................................................................................................................ 94
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1. Presence of State-Listed Threatened or Endangered Species................................................................... 94
H. Soils and Geology ........................................................................................................................................... 95
1. Soils ............................................................................................................................................................ 95
2. Geologic Features ...................................................................................................................................... 95
I. Views .............................................................................................................................................................. 95
1. Views from the Site ..................................................................................................................................... 95
2. Views into the Site ...................................................................................................................................... 95
J. Traffic Circulation and Road System............................................................................................................... 95
K. Recreation, Open Space, and Trails ............................................................................................................... 95
L. Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 96
M. Existing Infrastructure and Public Facilities ..................................................................................................... 96
1. Water .......................................................................................................................................................... 96
2. Sewer ......................................................................................................................................................... 96
3. Schools and Libraries ................................................................................................................................. 96
4. Police, Fire and Emergency Services ......................................................................................................... 96
5. Solid waste disposal and recycling ............................................................................................................. 96
6. Private Utilities ............................................................................................................................................ 96
Appendix C—Legal Description ................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix D – Street Classification Matrix .................................................................................................................... 98
Appendix E—Proposed Plant List .............................................................................................................................. 100
Appendix F—Traffic Impact Study ............................................................................................................................. 103
Figures
Figure 1 - Location and Vicinity Map ............................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2 - Aerial Context .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 3 - Land Use Concept ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 4 - Circulation Concept ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5 - Trails Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 6 - Development Standards Matrix - Residential Land Uses ............................................................................ 32
Figure 7 - Lot Standards .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 8 - Single family Attached Standards ................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 9 - Lot Options .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 10 - Development Standards Matrix - Non-Residential Land Uses ................................................................... 37
Figure 11 - Mandarina Village Center Development Standards ................................................................................... 38
Figure 12 - Land Use Buffering Examples ................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 13 - Land Use Transition Buffer ........................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 14 - Wall Standards-A ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 15 - Wall Standards-B ....................................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 16 - Neighborhood Character Typical Streetscape ........................................................................................... 70
Figure 17 - Neighborhood Character Alley Load Character ......................................................................................... 71
Figure 18 - Neighborhood Character Courtyard Home Character................................................................................ 72
Figure 19 - Neighborhood Character Single-family Attached Character ...................................................................... 73
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Tables
Table A - Land Use Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Table B - Minimum Buffering Between Land Uses ....................................................................................................... 40
Table C - Land Use Transition Buffering Planting Standards ....................................................................................... 41
Table D - Arterial and Collector Planting Standards ..................................................................................................... 56
Table E - Paseo Planting Standards ............................................................................................................................ 57
Table F - Primary Residential Entry Planting Standards .............................................................................................. 57
Table G - Secondary Residential Entry Planting Standards ......................................................................................... 58
Table H - Tertiary Residential Entry Planting Standards .............................................................................................. 58
Table I - Open Space Planting Standards .................................................................................................................... 59
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Part 1 - Project Introduction
A. Specific Plan Introduction
The Mandarina South Specific Plan defines a set of comprehensive planning guidelines and regulations
for the development of 162.4 acres located in the Town of Marana, Arizona. This Specific Plan intends
to establish standards for the development and improvement of the property through site analysis, land
use planning, development and design standard components. Various land uses will be integrated in a
manner consistent with the Mandarina South community character as defined by this document and the
Make Marana 2040 General Plan. Development regulations and standards guiding the implementation
of the Land Use Plan are established within this Specific Plan. The Mandarina South Specific Plan is a
regulatory plan that will be adopted by ordinance of the Town Council. In lieu of traditional zoning, the
Mandarina South Specific Plan will allow the implementation of a detailed and focused land use plan in
conformance with the Make Marana 2040 General Plan. Once adopted by Town Council, the Mandarina
South Specific Plan will supersede all existing zoning for the site and will be a regulatory instrument for
the Town of Marana.
Located generally to the east of Interstate 10 at the Tangerine Road interchange, the site is uniquely
situated to be developed as a gateway to the Town of Marana and a hub for the region. The Mandarina
South Specific Plan will provide for a multi-phased, mixed-use community consisting of retail, office, and
commercial uses, integrated with a myriad of residential opportunities and community recreation uses.
This variety of uses will afford a wide range of lifestyle opportunities to prospective Mandarina South
residents of various income levels. Thoughtful trail planning and integration into Marana’s proposed trails
and open space system will promote healthy living and community connectivity. Sensitive and
sustainable approaches to design and development may include innovative stormwater management
techniques, water harvesting and responsive site planning.
B. Specific Plan Authority and Scope
Authority for preparation of Specific Plans is set forth in the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 9-461.08.
State law allows for the preparation of Specific Plans based on the General Plan, as may be required for
the systematic execution of the General Plan and allows for approval and adoption of Specific Plans.
Marana Town Code Section 17-4-15 provides the uniform procedures and criteria for the preparation,
review, adoption and implementation of Specific Plans for the Town of Marana. Pursuant to these
statutes and ordinances, a public hearing will be conducted by the Town Planning Commission and the
Town Council after which the Specific Plan may be adopted by the Town Council and become effective.
This Specific Plan is consistent with the Make Marana 2040 General Plan, adopted August 2020, and is
in accordance with the Growing Smarter Plus Act of 2000. The Specific Plan, when adopted, will serve
as the zoning and development code for the Mandarina South property and all subsequent approvals
must be in conformance with this Specific Plan.
C. Specific Plan Vision
An innovative, integrated planned community is the vision for Mandarina South as outlined below in the
community objectives. By integrating a broad mix of uses that provide jobs and services for the
community, workers and residents will have access to conveniently located shopping, dining and
employment opportunities. The mix of shopping and entertainment will create an area destination, with
connections facilitating movement throughout the community. Mandarina South is a project that will
adapt to the future—as Marana’s needs change, this Specific Plan provides the ability to respond to the
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need for more intense commercial development, a variety of housing choices for households of all types
and the potential transportation systems between Phoenix and Tucson. Designed as a gateway between
development to the east and Marana, Mandarina South is ideally situated to offer residents an exciting
destination. This plan is based on principles of neighborhood design that will result in a great place to
live, work, play and shop, in the immediate and long-term future.
Mandarina South is planned as a significant and influential activity center that will evolve with
Marana. Located at the transportation nexus of the Northwest Area of Metropolitan Tucson, where
Interstate 10, Tangerine Road and Union Pacific Railway converge, Mandarina South is well-
positioned to become a gateway for the region. Mandarina South envisions the opportunity for
development that includes possible mass transit options to serve the growing Marana community.
The community will blend regional transit development options with appropriate supporting densities
that transition to commercial, business and office, and adjacent residential uses. Mandarina South
will integrate innovative planning strategies including residential over retail, increased building
heights, and higher residential densities supportive of mass transit.
Mandarina South will contribute to the Town of Marana’s image as an urban center that draws
employment and investment into the community. Integrating allowances for adaptive re-use and transit-
oriented development will create a community which evolves seamlessly with The Town of Marana.
Innovative strategies for timeless design set the framework for the Mandarina South Specific Plan’s
adaptability to the economy and demographics of the area.
Fundamental objectives of the Mandarina South Specific Plan:
Encourage INNOVATIONS in land use planning that result in the creation and availability of attractive
development opportunities and make use of the property’s natural features, views and adjacency to
regional modes of transportation.
Allow a variety of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS for community design.
Encourage a mixed-use, DIVERSE community that provides for commercial, retail, residential,
recreational and community services.
Promote ECO EFFICIENT design, development and construction practices.
Encourage FLEXIBILITY in site design with respect to design, building heights, orientation and
density, open space and parking.
Provide physical neighborhood CONNECTIVITY and SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE to stimulate the
interactivity of neighbors.
Promote ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY that will define the IMAGE and CHARACTER of Mandarina
South.
Maximize the UNIQUE features and views of the site and CHARACTER of the region.
Create development patterns and project designs that further the GOALS and POLICIES of local
government agencies.
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Provide appropriate TRANSITIONS between land uses while encouraging an overall community
character.
Provide a FRAMEWORK to evolve, responding to the needs of the consumer and changing market
conditions, while maintaining the Mandarina South community image and concept.
Promote EFFICIENT use of land, energy and natural resources resulting in low maintenance costs
for the developer and Town over the long-term through reasonable infrastructure requirements.
D. Location
Mandarina South lies within the Town of Marana in Pima County, Arizona. The site is approximately
162.4 acres and is located east of Interstate 10 and north of Tangerine Road in the East Growth Area of
the Town of Marana General Plan. The property lies in Section 31, Township 11 South, Range 12 East.
(See Figure 1 - Location and Vicinity Map, on this page, and Figure 2 - Aerial Context, on the next page)
FIGURE 1 - LOCATION AND VICINITY MAP
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FIGURE 2 - AERIAL CONTEXT
E. Legal Description
(See Appendix C – Legal Description)
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Part 2 - Development Plan
A. Purpose and Intent
This Development Plan establishes the overall parameters for the development of Mandarina South
consistent with the intent and vision of the Town of Marana by setting forth land use designations and
any special conditions and considerations related to the development of each parcel.
The Mandarina South Development Plan will serve as the overall framework by which the project is
approved and developed. This approach affords the Town of Marana control of the land use and general
layout over the course of build-out subject to the development standards of this document. It also
ensures the developer a basic use by right, avoiding confusion or misinterpretation in the future by other
parties.
This component of the Mandarina South Specific Plan integrates the project vision and the Make Marana
2040 General Plan vision with information gathered in the Development Capability Report (see
Appendix B) to provide a viable proposal for the future development of Mandarina South.
Provisions of this Specific Plan are activated by “shall” or “will” when required, “should” when
recommended, and “may” when optional.
B. Relationship to Adopted Plans
The Mandarina South Specific Plan is consistent with the Make Marana 2040 General Plan. The
standards and criteria outlined in these documents shall apply to this Project, except as modified in this
Specific Plan to improve the design and/or creativity of the Project.
Mandarina South is located in the East Growth Area of the Make Marana 2040 General Plan. A request
to designate the site as a Master Planned Area under the General Plan accompanies this Specific Plan.
The intent of the Make Marana 2040 General Plan for a Master Planned Area on the Mandarina South
site is in line with the proposed land uses as outlined in the Specific Plan.
C. Development Plan Concept
The Mandarina South Specific Plan provides the framework for a diverse project that responds to market
demands and the Town of Marana vision while maximizing development opportunities for the site. By
integrating a variety of well-planned land uses which may include and are not limited to retail, commercial,
and office uses, single-family and multi-family residences, a balanced community is envisioned.
Mandarina South is influenced by its proximity to strong transportation corridors. The strong retail and
commercial land use component shall provide employment and tax revenue opportunities for the Town
of Marana. The provision of a variety of housing options, appealing to all household types from families
to empty-nesters, shall create a diverse community. Integrated residential uses shall provide
opportunities for pedestrian friendly, walkable, live/work environments and a network of connections
between existing and future open space areas and among the various neighborhoods in the area. (See
Figure 3 - Land Use Concept, pg. 13.)
This plan envisions an area that can accommodate growth, create a destination and function as a
gateway, both to the east and to the north as transit plans and transportation alternatives evolve. The
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balance of uses, consistent with the economic vision for the area, shall be a catalyst and a partner in
Marana’s vision as a self-sustaining community that meets the needs of its citizens.
D. Land Use Concept
The four Planning Areas in Mandarina South represent a gradation of uses, with the most transportation
influenced uses planned for the area adjacent to Tangerine Road and Adonis Road. Uses that are less
dependent on direct access to the arterial road or the freeway interchange are intended for the areas to
the north and east.
FIGURE 3 - LAND USE CONCEPT
1. Mandarina South Land Use Planning Areas
The four Planning Areas, described in this section, shall guide the implementation of the Mandarina
South Specific Plan. Refer to Part 3 - Development Standards, of this document for proposed land
uses for each Planning Area. Land use transition and development standards shall create a project
in which the integrated mix of uses creates a place that people want to live, work, play and shop—
helping build a successful Marana for the future.
1.1 Mandarina South Village Center (MSVC)
The Mandarina South Village Center shall be located at the intersection of Adonis Road and Tangerine
Road. The location of the Mandarina South Village Center makes it a key gateway for the community
providing arterial access to the greater Marana transportation network, Oro Valley, Northwest Tucson
and all the communities east of the interstate. A broad range of retail and employment opportunities
shall create a vibrant regional destination. Its pedestrian orientation shall create an exciting walkable
hub with a vibrant sense of community. Residential uses may be integrated into this area, offering
residents myriad opportunities for work and play.
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1.2 Mandarina South Corridor (MSC)
The Mandarina South Corridor holds a prime position adjacent to Adonis Road and Tangerine Road.
The Mandarina South Corridor area shall support uses that benefit from the proximity to a major arterial.
Uses in this planning area may be related to those within the Mandarina South Village Center, taking
advantage of the vehicle traffic generated by the Mandarina South Village Center uses.
1.3 Tortolita Corridor (TC)
The Tortolita Corridor is uniquely situated to take advantage of both the natural beauty of the area and
the proximity to the shops, employment and services that are proposed in the other Planning Areas.
Nearby open space and trails, including the CAP Canal Trail, shall provide visitors and residents with
easy access to recreational opportunities and breathtaking views of the region’s mountains. Open space
areas will be central to the TC with exact locations for parks and open space to be determined with future
development plans. Uses proposed for this Planning Area are likely to be less intense, incorporating the
dramatic backdrop of the open space into its unique character.
1.4 Mandarina South Parks & Open Space (MSPOS)
The Mandarina South Parks & Open Space area is located primarily along the northern and eastern
bounds of the community to provide a visual buffer to surrounding development. Open space areas are
also central to the community with exact locations for parks and open space to be determined with future
development plans. Commercial and residential uses will be restricted in this area as it is intended to
provide the amenities which support the prevailing uses within the Mandarina South Specific Plan.
2. Land Use Summary
Parcels and their respective acreage are identified for each Planning Area in Table A.
TABLE A - LAND USE SUMMARY
Parcel Planning Area Area (Acres)
A MSVC 11.8
B MSVC 15.1
C MSC 21.7
D MSC 15.1
E MSC 16.9
F TC 69.9
Open Space MSPOS 12.2
R.O.W. Per Planning Area
TOTAL 162.4
E. Grading Concept
Due to the existing and predominantly flat topographic characteristics of the site, and previous agricultural
uses, the grading concept includes re-grading the entire site and the incorporation of a series of drainage
channels and paseos to convey all surface runoff into the drainage area adjacent to the western property
boundary where they will be conveyed into the regional drainage solution that is part of the Mandarina
project to the north.
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F. Post Development Hydrology Concept
1. PDP Response to Hydrologic Characteristics of Site
The primary design components for the project drainage system are the facilities to intercept and convey
offsite drainage around the project perimeter, onsite retention/detention basins, and limited storm drain
channels or pipes for conveying onsite drainage to the downstream project boundaries. The post-project
100- year floodplains will be removed from the property by the perimeter channels that collect and convey
flow to the downstream property boundary and into the regional drainage solution that is part of the
Mandarina project to the north. Specifically, concrete lined channels will be constructed along the north
and east property lines to collect unconfined flows that emanate from the Tortolita Mountain Piedmont.
The channel along the north property boundary will drain west to the northwest property corner, then
south along the west property line where it will cross Adonis Road, the CAP siphon and connect to the
north end of the Mandarina UPRR channel. The channel along the east property line will drain south
towards Tangerine Road then connect to a channel that will be built in conjunction with the Tangerine
Road widening. The Tangerine Road channel drains west to cross Adonis Road, the CAP siphon and
connect to the Mandarina UPRR channel just north of Mandarina Drive. Also note that a portion of the
channel along the east property boundary will cross through the TRICO facility. The applicant has been
coordinating with TRICO and the Tangerine Road design team to ensure that the perimeter channels will
function hydrologically and hydraulically with the Town’s Tangerine Road channel. In fact, the planning
and oversizing of these drainage channels has already occurred between the property owner and the
Town of Marana.
The proposed channels will have side slope lined with concrete, depths ranging from 5- to 8-feet, and
top widths ranging from 35- to 40-feet. A concept plan for the collector channels along the project
perimeter of the project can be provided as needed.
A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) may be required, and downstream drainage easements
for the project (if necessary) shall be addressed with the platting and improvement plans for the
Mandarina South Specific Plan area. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) will be processed if required to
revise the FEMA FIRM panel to remove Mandarina South from FEMA food hazard zones once the
required drainage structures are completed. The LOMR will be based on the proposed infrastructure
improvements discussed above.
A Pre- and Post-Development hydrologic analysis was performed for on-site area based on an average
land use density of 85% (for TR, PAD and Commercial). Total pre- and post-development discharge
rates (prior to retention) for the 100-year storms are 333 cfs and 1160 cfs, respectively. These discharge
rates were used to determine the total onsite retention requirements for the total project area using the
North Marana criteria, which is to contain the 100-year plus 10-year developed conditions storm water
runoff volume within onsite basins.
The retention volume is estimated to be about 50 acre-feet. This retention volume is anticipated to be
provided within one (1) or more basins across the property. Some of the retention is likely to be provided
in basins on each parcel and some may be provided in a sub-regional basin at the northwest corner of
the Mandarina property, if additional capacity is available. Retention facilities shall be designed to drain
within 36 hours, primarily by dry wells. The retention areas may use water harvesting techniques to
enhance vegetation to the maximum practicable extent. Onsite channels are proposed to be constructed
as necessary to convey storm water from development blocks to the retention basins, or to one (1) or
more of the perimeter channels.
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2. Floodplain Encroachments
Encroachment into the floodplains is necessary because the entire site is within a FEMA floodplain Zone
A01 with sheet flow depths of 0.5 to 1.5 feet. Onsite drainage features (as discussed in the first paragraph
of Section F.1) shall be used to control drainage entering the property and to mitigate impacts to adjoining
properties. It is anticipated that the proposed channel system shall, at some time in the future, become
an integral element of a regional drainage plan.
Channelization of the offsite flows is proposed because this is the only way to mitigate the existing sheet
flow conditions. The perimeter channels will connect to the Mandarina channel as previously described.
Peak discharge rates exiting the site will decrease since the project must comply with the North Marana
retention requirement. Compliance with the North Marana retention requirements means that the total
storm water runoff volume from the 10-year and 100-year one hour duration storms will be retained
onsite.
3. Impacts to Upstream and Downstream Properties
The proposed drainage systems shall not result in any adverse impacts to adjoining properties as
discussed in Section F.1, paragraphs 1-2. The channels shall be lined as necessary to control erosion
and have sufficient capacity to avoid a backwater condition on to upstream properties.
4. Engineering Design Features
Engineering design features include the channels and retention basins discussed above. These
structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Town of Marana standards. Riprap
aprons may also be used to control erosion at culvert and channel or basin outlets. Vegetation may be
used to enhance channel appearance but preservation of natural channels is not possible since none
exist on the site. A concept plan for the collector channels along the project perimeter of the project can
be provided as needed.
Some parking lots may require a water quality first flush device to help clean stormwater flows that leave
the site. For example, in multi-family residential parking lots, commercial fuel centers, etc.
5. Compliance with Regulations and Policies
Construction of the drainage facilities shall provide compliance with Town of Marana drainage standards
and policies as discussed above.
G. Hydrology and Water Resources
1. Pre-Developed On-Site Hydrology
There are no defined watersheds on the site. All onsite storm water runoff drains as overland flow toward
Tangerine Road and the CAP underground siphon. An on-site hydrologic analysis was performed based
on the PC Hydro Method V5, dated March 2007. Soil types were derived from the Soils Conservation
Service (SCS) soils study. Per this report, both Hydrologic Soil Type A and Soil Type B are present
within the project boundary. The methodology within the Pima County PC-Hydro software only
recognizes soil types B, C, and D. The area was, therefore, assumed to contain 100% B soil. The basin
factors for the watersheds, in conformance with the Pima County Hydrology Manual, range from 0.035
to 0.040. Vegetative type and cover were derived from site visits and recent aerial photography. The
rainfall depths were derived from the Upper Bound of the 90% Confidence Interval from the NOAA Atlas
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14 data available from the NOAA’s National Weather Service Hydrometeorological Design Studies
Center Precipitation Frequency Data Server based on the latitude and longitude of the project site. The
existing conditions 2-, 10-, and 100-year peak discharge rates for the site were computed to be 19, 101
and 333 cfs, respectively. Again, storm water runoff from the property occurs as sheet flow along the
west and south property boundaries; there are no well defined points of concentration.
The Mandarina South project lies within FEMA floodplains with Zone A01 which indicates dispersed flow
having an average depth of one foot. The project lies within FIRM panels 04019C1035L and
04019C1045L, effective June 16, 2011.
2. Off-site Watersheds
The primary offsite watersheds affecting the project site include Wild Burro, Ruelas and Prospect
Canyon. Storm water runoff from the watersheds comingles several miles to the north beginning at the
canyon apex. Downstream of that point, channels become ill-defined and flows disperse onto the
Tortolita alluvial fan.
3. Off-site Hydrology
Offsite peak discharges for the Project were obtained from the FEMA approved FIS study completed by CMG
for the Town of Marana and adopted by FEMA in 2011. These peak discharges were used for the purpose
of determining required channel and culvert capacities.
The FEMA approved Tortolita Alluvial Fan Study (TAFS) hydrologic and hydraulic model results were used
to determine the required channel capacities. The FLO-2D non-regional storm model was used to develop
peak flow rates and hydrographs along the upstream study boundary. The non-regional storm is based on
higher precipitation depths and storm intensities which yield higher peak flows. Use of the non-regional storm
is required by the Town for design of drainage structures, as it is more representative of peak flows to be
encountered along individual washes as opposed to the regional storm which is more representative of
broader risk associated with floodplain mapping.
The non-regional peak discharge rate for flow entering along the east property boundary and the TRICO
property is estimated to be 1,313 cubic feet per second (cfs). The non-regional peak discharge rate for flow
entering along the north property boundary is 1,018 cfs.
4. Existing Downstream Conditions
The land uses along the south downstream boundary is currently undeveloped agricultural areas south
of Tangerine Road. The Mandarina project (currently under development) is located along the west
boundary. Drainage channels being constructed as a part of that project will have capacity available for
existing and post-project flows from Mandarina South.
5. Section 404 Permit
The development of Mandarina South will be subject to the rules and regulations set forth by Section 404
of the Clean Water Act. The presence or lack thereof for Jurisdictional Waters of the United States within
the project boundaries is under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
H. Views
The existing site topography is flat with views to the region’s mountains in all directions. Where possible,
the development of Mandarina South shall maximize view corridors and vistas to the major mountain
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ranges. Alignments and locations of roads and trails shall take advantage of these abundant mountain
views, when possible.
I. Circulation Concept
The Mandarina South Circulation Plan establishes the general circulation layout for the community and
the area generally located north of the intersection of Adonis Road and Tangerine Road and to the
northeast therefrom. The property’s location next to Interstate 10, including the existing capacity
constraints at the I-10/Tangerine interchange, should guide transportation decisions in Mandarina South.
Future development plans will need to accommodate all modes of transportation—personal vehicles,
transit, future rapid transit stops, bicycles, and pedestrians. Specific transportation designs, such as turn
lane locations and traffic signal installations, will be determined by the Mandarina South Traffic Impact
Analysis, which will continue to be analyzed as development progresses.
All arterial and collector roads shall have detached sidewalks to accommodate pedestrians. The network
of trails shall provide connectivity to open space areas and community recreation facilities in the area.
Design Standards for streets and trails is provided in the Circulation/Streetscape Vision section in Part 4
– Design Standards Section E(2) (see pg. 48 herein). Appendix D provides additional detail on the right-
of-way sections to be implemented in Mandarina South. When implementing the circulation concepts
herein, reference should also be made to Circulation/Streetscape Vision section in Part 2 – Development
Plan Section M(3) (see pg. 20 herein). (See Figure 4 – Circulation Concept)
FIGURE 4 - CIRCULATION CONCEPT
J. Public Right-of-Way
Public Right-of-Way (R.O.W.) is permitted throughout the Mandarina South planning area. Landscaping,
berms, accent lighting, trails, monumentation, signage, drainage facilities, entry features and other
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landscape elements are permitted within the public right-of-way. Monumentation, signage, entry
features, pavers, and raised crossing surfaces shall require a right-of-way use permit and a license
agreement for maintenance. Sight visibility requirements, as specified by the Town of Marana standards,
shall be met. After dedication to the Town of Marana, the license agreement shall allow for the
maintenance of any landscaping, trails, drainage facilities, accent lighting, and entry features in the public
right-of-way, which shall be the responsibility of the Master Developer or its assigns.
K. Landscape Concept
Mandarina South’s landscape palette shall highlight the regional characteristics of the Sonoran Desert
and Southern Arizona. To achieve this, a myriad of colors and textures shall be applied through the
landscape design using a combination of native and non-native plant materials. A blend of accents,
trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses shall provide year-round interest throughout the community while
maintaining an indigenous appearance. Plant materials shall be used to create connectivity and
continuity within spaces, along roadways and pedestrian corridors, through parking lots, within open
space and common areas and serve as transitions across property lines. No design shall be completed
without assessing adjacent landscape areas already designed and/or installed. Turf areas may be
allowed in open space areas. The landscape shall be irrigated but shall have low water and low
maintenance requirements once the plant materials have been established. A mix of desert shrubs,
cacti, ornamental grasses and wildflowers shall be used to revegetate disturbed areas and minimize
erosion. These areas shall be maintained to appear as a naturalistic environment, where appropriate.
The landscape design for Mandarina South shall take into consideration Xeriscape principles and water-
wise landscape design that are promoted by the Town of Marana. Principles of sustainable storm water
management may be applied as appropriate to parking lots and drainage areas. See Appendix E for the
list of plants that shall help define the project.
L. Native Plant Preservation Concept
Native Plant Preservation Plans shall be prepared in accordance with Title 17 of the Town of Marana
Land Development Code.
M. Open Space, Recreation, Parks and Trails Concept
Mandarina South shall provide opportunities for the active lifestyle that draws people to Southern Arizona.
A goal of the open space concept is to assure that every employee and homeowner is within reasonable
walking distance of open space. A network of pedestrian connections shall connect Mandarina South to
the Town of Marana’s master planned trail system.
1. Open Space
Definition
All common areas (with the exception of streets, alleys, and concrete channel bottoms of drainageways),
parks and trail corridors in Mandarina South shall be considered open space. Integration of drainage
facilities and recreation areas are encouraged where practical to provide additional open space
opportunities.
2. Recreation
Where required by this document, recreation areas integrating elements such as play structures, turf
areas, picnic tables, benches and community gathering areas may be incorporated to provide active and
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passive recreation opportunities. Drainage facilities that do not interfere with the function of the parks
are permitted in recreation areas.
Requirements
On-site recreation areas shall be measured and credited on a project-wide basis to meet the intent of
this Specific Plan, thus allowing the Master Developer to create diverse recreational amenities for the
community that are appropriate for the neighborhoods being developed. The Marana Town Code Section
17-5-3 requirement for on-site recreational area will be followed including by providing at least 500 square
feet for each single-family residence with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet or less, 140 square
feet for each town home unit and 100 square feet for each apartment/ condominium unit. Any trail and
trail corridors in Mandarina South that are part of the Town of Marana regional trail system shall be
considered part of the community-wide recreation area calculations to meet the intent of this plan.
Assurances
Upon development, assurances will be provided as required under Marana Town Code Section 17-5-
3.B.12.f.
3. Trails
A trail system will be pursued to provide potential connectivity with the CAP Canal Trail and future trail
systems along Adonis Road and Tangerine Road (see Figure 5 – Trails Plan, pg. 21). The planned
Mandarina South trail system will, if possible, integrate into the regions trail system, connecting to the
trails located to the north of Mandarina South. Connections shall be made within the community by a
network of multi-use secondary and neighborhood connections, creating abundant walking and biking
opportunities. The developer shall coordinate with the Town to determine the best location for the trails.
The CAP Canal Trail has an existing, established trail head. A separate at-grade crossing of Tangerine
Road may be necessary if the Trail receives a National Recreation Trail designation. If the trail crosses
Mandarina South, care shall be taken for proper site planning and trail-community interface to enhance
the trail experience and create connectivity within the community. The portion of the trail passing through
Mandarina South shall be credited towards open space requirements for Mandarina South.
Trail systems in Adonis Road and Tangerine Road can be connected into to create opportunities for
regional trail connectivity to the Tortolita Mountains. The developer shall cooperate with the Town of
Marana to determine the appropriate trail connections.
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FIGURE 5 - TRAILS PLAN
N. Infrastructure and Public Facilities
1. Sewer
Mandarina South shall connect to the appropriate Town-owned system for wastewater services. A
wastewater service agreement shall be completed with the Town of Marana. Mandarina South shall
cooperate with the Town of Marana to develop a system that serves the project area and beyond if
necessary. Currently, it is planned for Mandarina South to connect underneath the CAP canal into West
Adonis Road and into the infrastructure being installed as part of the Mandarina project. Depending on
the wastewater master plan the Town develops at the time of construction, the cost of the sewer
connection may be shared with an adjacent development or implemented through an improvement
district (or other similar funding mechanism).
2. Fire and Emergency Services
Currently, this property is not located in the Northwest Fire District service area, but Mandarina South is
located within the service boundary. As distinct areas of Mandarina South are ready for development,
those areas will be annexed into the Northwest Fire District at the appropriate time(s).
3. Water
Mandarina South is located within the service boundary of the Town of Marana Water Department. The
Town of Marana has an assured water supply, as classified by the State of Arizona Department of Water
Resources. Since the project site is currently not served by the water utility, a water service agreement
shall be completed between the Town and the Developer to include this property in the Town’s water
service area.
The property is not located with the Cortaro Marana Irrigation District at this time. Thus, a two pipe
system cannot be installed to allow non-potable water to be used as an irrigation source.
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4. Schools
Mandarina South is located within the Marana Unified School District. Estes Elementary School, Gladden
Farms Elementary School, Marana Middle School, and Marana Plus Alternative Education are located
within approximately 5 miles of the project site.
It is projected that the residential areas of Mandarina South will not generate a sufficient population of
students to locate a school site within the community.
5. Dry Utilities
Natural Gas Southwest Gas shall provide natural gas service
and installation for the community.
Communications CenturyLink shall provide telephone service
and line installation for the community.
Electric TRICO Electric Cooperative shall provide electrical
service and facility installation for the community.
Cable Television Comcast shall provide cable television service for
the community.
6. Public Safety
Mandarina South is located within the incorporated limits of the Town of Marana and shall be served by
the Town of Marana Police Department.
7. Trash Removal and Recycling
Trash removal and recycling shall be provided by private contractors.
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Part 3 - Development Standards
A. Introduction
Mandarina South Development Standards are intended to encourage design innovation in land
development. The development standards permit the integration of commercial, flex space, retail, office,
residential, open space and recreational land uses in a manner that shall be consistent with the
Mandarina South community character and the Make Marana 2040 General Plan. As set forth in the
Development Plan section of this document, the land use designations (Planning Areas) within the
Mandarina South Specific Plan are: (1) Mandarina South Village Center, (2) Mandarina South Corridor,
(3) Tortolita Corridor, and (4) Mandarina South Parks & Open Space. Within each Planning Area, land
uses and appropriate standards shall be applied to assure quality development and transitions between
uses.
(See Figure 3 – Land Use Concept, p. 13)
B. General Provisions
1. Applicability of Town of Marana Land Development Code
Specific development standards outlined in this Specific Plan shall control development of Mandarina
South and where conflicts arise, this Specific Plan shall supersede standards in Chapter 17-6, General
and Miscellaneous Development Regulations. However, if an issue, condition or situation arises or
occurs that is not set addressed in this Specific Plan, the applicable portions of the Town of Marana Land
Development Code as adopted at time of approval of this Specific Plan shall apply.
2. Building Codes
All construction within the Mandarina South Specific Plan area shall comply with the current locally
adopted versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, the National Electric Code, the International Residential Code, the Town of Marana
Outdoor Lighting Code, and the local fire code as applicable for the specific project at the time of
permitting.
3. Additional Uses
Whenever a land use has not been listed as being a permitted use in the development standards within
this Specific Plan, it shall be the duty of the Town of Marana Zoning Administrator to determine if said
use is: (1) consistent with the intent of the planning area and (2) compatible with other listed permitted
uses and/or existing uses. If said use is deemed compatible it shall be approved as an administrative
change.
4. Maximum Number of Residential Units
Forms of residential development may occur throughout Mandarina South, and may include single family
detached, single family attached, and multi-family residential units. The maximum number of residential
units (single family detached, single family attached, and multi-family) will be 1,500.
C. Community Development Standards
Mandarina South’s Community Development Standards outline the Planning Area Uses and Planning
Area Standards for the community. The designated Planning Areas permit a variety of land uses,
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including commercial, office and retail uses of various scales, a mix of residential densities and housing
types, and open space. The intent is to design a community that responds to market demands by offering
a wide range of opportunities for residents and visitors. Comprehensive planning standards ensure
continuity of design and intent across Planning Areas. Sustainable energy conscious design is
encouraged in all Planning Areas.
1. Planning Area Uses
Each Planning Area, with its respective allowed uses, is outlined in this section. The intent is to provide
for a mix of uses which shall enliven the community.
1.1 Planning Area Uses—Mandarina South Village Center (MSVC)
a. Permitted Uses
• Animal services, such as pet day care, small animal boarding and grooming,
small animal rescue facility, veterinary care, and similar uses
• Artisan uses, such as photo studios and galleries
• Assisted living facility / Adult daycare / Nursing home / Continuing care facility
• Attached or free-standing parking structures, publicly or privately managed
• Civic, cultural & educational facilities, such as amphitheater, art gallery, public and
private educational facilities, library, museum, performance theater, fire station,
police station, community meeting center and similar uses
• Clubs, such as health, fitness, sporting, lodge, fraternal organization, and similar
uses
• Food, beverage and merchandise kiosks
• Health care facilities, such as hospital, medical office, out-patient clinic,
ambulance services and similar uses
• Indoor entertainment facilities, such as movie theater, bowling alley, and similar
uses
• Lodging facilities, such as hotel / motel and similar uses
• Monumentation (major and minor), community signage and wayfinding
• Movie, TV and radio studios
• Office, such as financial services, governmental, professional, high tech, and
similar uses
• Open air markets, such as farmer’s markets, art shows, street fairs
• Parks / Open space / Recreation facilities
• Public and private education facilities
• Public spaces
• Public utilities facilities required for local service, such as a well site or pump
station
• Rehabilitation clinic with boarding facilities
• Religious facilities, such as church and other religious institution
• Research and Development / Technical / Flex Space / Light Industrial Uses /
Manufacturing. Excludes freestanding machine shops. All facilities and activities
shall be enclosed
• Residential - Single family attached (If located outside a 200-foot buffer from
Adonis Road and Tangerine Road)
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• Residential - Multi-family
• Residential – Mixed-Use
• Restaurant sales and services, such as coffee shop, fast-food restaurant, dine- in
restaurant, bar, tavern, night club and similar uses
• Retail sales, such as, home improvement center, specialty retail store, wholesale
and retail warehouse, department store, showroom, drug store, convenience
store, discount store, grocery store, supermarket, pharmacy, liquor store,
specialty retail store, and similar uses
• Retail showroom / Warehouse
• Sales and services with drive up and through facilities such as bank, coffee shop,
dry cleaner, fast-food, liquor store, pharmacy, restaurant, and similar uses
• Seasonal uses such as Christmas tree lots (subject to Town of Marana temporary
use permit requirements)
• Services, such as automobile services (service station, detailing, repair or
restoration, equipment and supplies, brake shop, tire shop, and similar uses), car
wash, gas pumps as primary or accessory use, bank, child care facility,
laundromat, salon, spa, and similar uses
• Special event shows (subject to Town of Marana special event permit
requirements)
• Sustainable energy conscious design and alternative power generation
appurtenances
• Temporary uses, such as construction office, sales office, welcome center and
similar uses
• Uses related to local and regional multi-modal transit and facilities
• Uses related to sports and or entertainment complexes and facilities
• Uses within the CAP water siphon easement area will be limited. However, the
CAP easement area can be used for parking, electrical vehicle charging,
circulation, recreations/trails, landscaping, and shade structures
• Other similar uses approved by the Zoning Administrator
b. Conditional Uses
• Outdoor entertainment facilities, such as amusement park, water park, mini-golf
course, go-kart track and similar uses
• Residential - Single family attached within 200-feet from Adonis Road or
Tangerine Road
• Sales, service and storage for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles,
motorcycles, ATVs, boats, trailers RVs and similar uses
• Wireless communications facilities. In conformance with Town of Marana Land
Development Code Chapter 17-18, Wireless Communication Facilities. Subject
to MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval
c. Not Permitted
• Reserved
1.2 Planning Area Uses—Mandarina South Corridor (MSC)
a. Permitted Uses
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• Animal services, such as pet day care, small animal boarding and grooming,
small animal rescue facility, veterinary care, and similar uses
• Artisan uses, such as photo studios and galleries
• Assisted living facility / Adult daycare / Nursing home / Continuing care facility
• Attached or free standing parking structures, publicly or privately managed
• Civic, cultural & educational facilities, such as amphitheater, art gallery, public
and private educational facilities, library, museum, performance theater, fire
station, police station, community meeting center and similar uses
• Clubs, such as health, fitness, sporting, lodge, fraternal organization, and similar
uses
• Food, beverage and merchandise kiosks
• Funeral home / Mortuary / Crematorium
• Health care facilities, such as hospital, medical office, out-patient clinic,
ambulance services and similar uses
• Heliport
• Indoor entertainment facilities, such as movie theater, bowling alley, and similar
uses
• Lodging facilities, such as hotel / motel and similar uses
• Monumentation (major and minor), community signage and wayfinding
• Movie, TV and radio studios
• Office, such as financial services, governmental, professional, high tech, and
similar uses
• Open air markets, such as farmer’s markets, art shows, street fairs
• Parks / Open space / Recreation facilities
• Personal storage warehouse facilities
• Public and private education facilities
• Public spaces
• Public utilities facilities required for local service, such as a well site or pump
station
• Rehabilitation clinic with boarding facilities
• Religious facilities, such as church and other religious institutions
• Research and Development / Technical / Flex Space / Light Industrial Uses /
Manufacturing. Excludes freestanding machine shops. All facilities and activities
shall be enclosed
• Residential - Single family attached
• Residential - Single family detached (If located outside a 200-foot buffer from
Adonis Road and Tangerine Road)
• Residential - Multi-family
• Restaurant sales and services, such as coffee shop, fast-food restaurant, dine- in
restaurant, bar, tavern, night club and similar uses
• Retail Sales, such as, home improvement center, specialty retail store, wholesale
and retail warehouse, department store, showroom, drug store, convenience
store, discount store, grocery store, supermarket, pharmacy, liquor store,
specialty retail store, and similar uses
• Retail showroom / Warehouse and similar uses
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• Sales, service and storage for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles,
motorcycles, ATVs, boats, trailers RVs and similar uses
• Sales and services with drive up and through facilities such as bank, coffee shop,
dry cleaner, fast-food, liquor store, pharmacy, restaurant, and similar uses
• Seasonal uses such as Christmas tree lots (subject to Town of Marana temporary
use permit requirements)
• Services, such as automobile services (service station, detailing, repair or
restoration, equipment and supplies, brake shop, tire shop, and similar uses), car
wash, gas pumps as primary or accessory use, bank, childcare facility,
laundromat, salon, spa, and similar uses
• Special event shows (subject to Town of Marana special event permit
requirements)
• Sustainable energy conscious design and alternative power generation
appurtenances
• Temporary uses, such as construction office, sales office, welcome center, and
similar uses
• Uses related to local and regional multi-modal transit and facilities
• Uses related to sports and or entertainment complexes and facilities
• Other similar uses approved by the Zoning Administrator
b. Conditional Uses
• Outdoor entertainment facilities, such as amusement park, water park, mini-golf
course, go-kart track and similar uses
• Residential - Single family detached within 200-feet from Adonis Road or
Tangerine Road
• Wireless communications facilities. In conformance with Town of Marana Land
Development Code Chapter 17-18, Wireless Communication Facilities. Subject
to MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval
c. Not Permitted
• Reserved
1.3 Planning Area Uses—Tortolita Corridor (TC)
a. Permitted Uses
• Animal services, such as pet day care, small animal boarding and grooming,
small animal rescue facility, veterinary care, and similar uses
• Artisan uses, such as photo studios and galleries
• Assisted living facility / Adult daycare / Nursing home / Continuing care facility
• Attached or freestanding parking structures, publicly or privately managed
• Civic, cultural & educational facilities, such as amphitheater, art gallery, public and
private educational facilities, library, museum, performance theater, fire station,
police station, community meeting center, and similar uses
• Clubs, such as, health, fitness, sporting, lodge, fraternal organization, and similar
uses
• Food, beverage and merchandise kiosks
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• Health care facilities, such as hospital, medical office, out-patient clinic,
ambulance services, and similar uses
• Heliport
• Indoor entertainment facilities, such as movie theater, bowling alley, and similar
uses
• Lodging facilities, such as hotel / motel, and similar uses
• Monumentation (major and minor), community signage and wayfinding
• Movie, TV and radio studios
• Office, such as financial services, governmental, professional, high tech, and
similar uses • Open air markets, such as farmer’s markets, art shows, street fairs
• Parks / Open space / Recreation facilities
• Personal storage warehouse facilities
• Public and private education facilities
• Public spaces
• Public utilities facilities required for local service, such as a well site or pump
station
• Rehabilitation clinic with boarding facilities
• Religious facilities, such as church and other religious institutions
• Research and Development / Technical / Flex Space / Light Industrial Uses /
Manufacturing. Excludes freestanding machine shops. All facilities and activities
shall be enclosed
• Residential - Single family attached
• Residential - Single family detached
• Restaurant sales and services, such as coffee shop, fast-food restaurant, dine- in
restaurant, bar, tavern, night club and similar uses
• Retail sales, such as, home improvement center, specialty retail store, wholesale
and retail warehouse, department store, showroom, drug store, convenience
store, discount store, grocery store, supermarket, pharmacy, liquor store,
specialty retail store, and similar uses
• Retail showroom / Warehouse and similar uses
• Sales and services with drive up and through facilities such as bank, coffee shop,
dry cleaner, fast-food, liquor store, pharmacy, restaurant, and similar uses
• Seasonal uses such as Christmas tree lots (subject to Town of Marana temporary
use permit requirements)
• Services, such as automobile services (service station, detailing, repair or
restoration, equipment and supplies, brake shop, tire shop, and similar uses), car
wash, gas pumps as primary or accessory use, bank, child care facility,
laundromat, salon, spa, and similar uses
• Special event shows (subject to Town of Marana special event permit
requirements)
• Sustainable energy conscious design and alternative power generation
appurtenances
• Temporary uses, such as construction office, sales office, welcome center, and
similar uses
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• Uses related to local and regional multi-modal transit and facilities
• Uses related to sports and or entertainment complexes and facilities
• Other similar uses approved by the Zoning Administrator
b. Conditional Uses
• Outdoor entertainment facilities, such as amusement park, water park, mini-golf
course, go-kart track, and similar uses
• Residential - Multi-family
• Sales, service and storage for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles
motorcycles, ATVs, boats, trailers, RVs, and similar uses
• Wireless communications facilities. In conformance with Town of Marana Land
Development Code Chapter 17-18, Wireless Communication Facilities. Subject
to MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval
c. Not Permitted
• Reserved
1.4 Planning Area Uses— Mandarina South Parks & Open Space (MSPOS)
a. Permitted Uses
• Parks / Open space / Recreation facilities
• Uses within the CAP water siphon easement area will be limited. However, the
CAP easement area can be used for parking, electrical vehicle charging,
circulation, recreations/trails, landscaping, and shade structures • Other similar uses approved by the Zoning Administrator
2. General Planning Area Standards applicable to all Planning Areas
The following standards apply to all Planning Areas. See C.1 for Planning Area uses.
2.1 Residential
Forms of residential development may occur throughout Mandarina South, and may include single family
detached, single family attached, and multi-family residential units.
a. Single Family Detached
The minimum lot size for each single-family detached unit is 3,500 square feet. The intent
is to encourage development that complements an employment center and transit
oriented development. Single-family detached residential development may utilize
conventional layouts and unique layouts to meet niche needs within the market.
Examples include patio homes, alley-loaded homes, green court homes, zero-lot-line
homes, and similar configurations. To encourage product diversity, 70% of the area
within a plat may be dedicated to the development of multi-story single family detached
lots. In cases where a plat contains only single family detached lots, then 70% of the
single family detached lots may be multi-story dwellings.
i) Development Standards
• Figure 6 - Development Standards Matrix - Residential, pg. 32.
• Figure 7 - Lot Standards, pg. 33.
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• Figure 8 - Single Family Attached Standards, pg. 34.
• Figure 9 - Lot Options, pg. 35.
ii) Accessory Uses
The following residential accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that the architectural style of the accessory
building is harmonious with the main building and, further provided, that all
residential uses are compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood:
• Swimming pools, spas and related structures
• Patios and children’s play structures
• Home occupations
• Guest home
• Garage, carport, or enclosed storage
• Sports courts
• Fences and walls
• Community recreation uses including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other facilities common to a
homeowners association, for a specific subdivision
• Community identification elements
• Model homes, within an approved subdivision
• Alternative power generation appurtenances
b. Single-Family Attached
Single-family attached residential development may utilize conventional layouts and unique layouts
to meet niche needs within the market. Examples include rowhomes, townhomes, and similar
configurations allowing for product diversity.
i) Development Standards
• Figure 6 - Development Standards Matrix - Residential, pg. 32.
ii) Accessory Uses
• Swimming pools, spas, and related structures
• Home occupations
• Guest home
• Garage or carport
• Sports courts
• Fences and walls
• Community recreation uses including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, children’s play structures, patio shelters, and other
facilities common to a homeowners association, for a specific subdivision
• Community identification elements
• Model homes, within an approved subdivision
• Alternative power generation appurtenances
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c. Multi-Family
Multi-family residential development may utilize conventional layouts and unique lay-outs to meet
niche needs within the market. Examples include stacked flats, condominiums, apartments, and
similar configurations allowing for product diversity.
i) Development Standards
• Figure 6 - Development Standards Matrix -Residential, pg. 32.
ii) Accessory Uses
• Swimming pools, spas and related structures
• Garage or carport
• Fences and walls
• Community recreation uses including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, children’s play structures patio shelters and other
facilities common to a homeowners association, for a specific subdivision
• Community identification elements
• Alternative power generation appurtenances
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'JHVSF - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MATRIX - RESIDENTIALPlanning Area Potential Uses Maximum Building HeightsMaximumLot Coverage (1)Min Lot Size (SF) Minimum Setbacks (2)(4)Arterial Street (5)StreetRear Side Building SeparationAccessory Structure (12)Structure (6)Street FacingGarage Face (7)Non-Street FacingGarage Face (8)Mandarina 6RXWK Corridor, Tortolita CorridorSingle Family Detached30’ (3) / 45’ (3)80% 3500 20’ 10’ 20’10’ 5’ (9) / 10’ 5’ (10)10’ 5’Applies to all planning areasSingle FamilyAttached45’85%N/A30’ 10’ 20’10’5’ 5’ (10)10’ (11)5’Applies to all planning areas Multi Family 150’90%N/A30’ 10’ 20’N/A 5’ 5’ (10)10’ (11)5’1 Lot coverage is defined as the area covered by the buildings and accessory buildings.2 Roof overhangs are permitted with a maximum encroachment of 2’ into the building setback.3 One-story or two-story maximum height is 30’; 45’ for three story, as calculated from the finished floor elevation to the highest point of the building, excluding architectural features (see Note 4). 4 Bay windows, cantilevers, chimneys, exterior posts/columns, parapets, roof mounted solar panels, mechanical equipment, light fixtures and other architectural features shall not be considered when calculating setbacks or building heights.5 Setback measured from arterial right-of-way to building.6 Setback measured from the right-of-way to the building plane of the livable space, commercial space or other non-garage face of a building. Covered porches and courtyards can encroach into setback provided the encroachment is not within the public right-of-way. No setback is required outside of the easement for urban streetscapes within the Mandarina Village Center.7 Setback measured from face of a street facing garage to back of sidewalk. 8 Setback measured from the right-of-way to the front elevation of a non-street facing garage.9 5’ rear setback applies to dwelling units with a street facing garage recessed 10’ from the front elevation of the dwelling unit, dwelling units with non-street facing garages (refer to Exhibit 3.C.2, p.36), and rear entry garages.10 A zero lot line or cross-use design may be utilized when a shared use maintenance easement or cross-use easement of at least 3’ is executed.11 A building may consist of multiple units. Building separation refers to distance between buildings, not between units.12 Accessory structure shall be located behind the primary structure.Development Standards Matrix—Residential Land UsesExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSsingle family detached| development standards 'JHVSF - LOTSTANDARDS10’Min.rear setbackside setback20’Min.10’Min.street facinggarage setbackstreet facing garage/building front setbackPLcourtyard wallalley (common area)15’ Min.rear entry garage face setbackalleyCLbuilding front setbackside setback10’Min.10’Note: For alley load scenarios, guest parking will be provided on streets or within clustered parking. Refer to Development Standards, Section 3.C.2.4.d.5’PL5’ Min.10’Min.non-street facing garage/building front setbackPLrear setbackside setback10’ Min.10’Min.building front setbackPLrear setbackside setback20’ Min.Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSsingle family attached | development standardsrear setback10’Min.10’Min.building separationbuilding front setback'JHVSF - SINGLE FAMILYATTACHEDSTANDARDSPL10’5’Min.alleyCL5’10’20’20’ street facinggarage setbackalley (common area)Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'JHVSF - LOT OPTIONSsingle family detached - lot option | zero lot line single family detached - lot option | cross-use easement PL10’Min.3’ shared use maintenance easement3’ Min.3’ Min.5’10’Min.optional privacy walloptional privacy wall5’ cross use easementPL5’5’Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
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2.2 Non-Residential
Non-residential development occurs throughout Mandarina South and shall be integrated with other uses
in all Planning Areas. Examples of non-residential uses include office, retail (stand alone and in-line),
flex space, mixed-use, civic, and institutional uses. See Part 3.C.1 for the list of allowed uses for each
Planning Area.
i. Development Standards
• Figure 10 - Development Standards Matrix - Non-Residential, pg. 37.
• Figure 11 - Mandarina South Village Center Development Standards, pg. 38.
• Section 3.C.2.3, Land Use Transition Buffers, for applicable landscape transition
standards
• Section 3.C.2.4, Parking, for applicable parking standards
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'JHVSF - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MATRIX - NON-RESIDENTIALLand Use CategoryPlanning Area Maximum Building HeightsMaximumLot Coverage (1)Minimum Setbacks (2)(3)Arterial Street (4)Street (5)SideRearBuilding Separation (6)Accessory Structure (10)Commercial, Retail, Office,Flex, Light IndustrialTortolita Corridor 60’ (8)80% 25’0’10’(9)10’10’10’Mandarina 6RXWKCorridor60’ (8)80%25’0’10’(9)10’10’10’Mandarina 6RXWK9illage Center150’ (8)80%10’0’10’(9)10’10’10’Special Intensity Uses (7)Applies to all planning areas250’ (8)80%25’25’10’(9)10’10’10’1 Lot coverage is defined as the area covered by the buildings and accessory buildings.2 Roof overhangs are permitted with a maximum encroachment of 2’ into the building setback.3 Bay windows, cantilevers, chimneys, exterior posts/columns, parapets, roof mounted solar panels, mechanical equipment, light fixtures and other architectural features shall not be considered when calculating setbacks or building heights. 4 Setback measured from arterial right-of-way to building.5 Setback measured from right-of-way to the building plane of the livable space, commercial space or other non-garage face of a building. Covered porches and courtyards can encroach into setback provided the encroachment is not within the public right-of-way. No setback is required outside of the easement for urban streetscapes within the Mandarina Village Center.6 A building may consist of multiple units. Building separation refers to distance between buildings, not between units.7 Special Intensity Uses such as Water or Amusement Park, RV Sales and Storage, Utility and Emergency Services, Regional Transit Facility uses, Sports and Entertainment Complex Uses.8 Building height is measured from the finished floor elevation to the highest point of the building, excluding architectural features (see Note 3). 9 0’ for attached user with a common wall, 10’ for single user.10 Accessory structure shall be located behind the primary structure.Note: See Part 3, Development Standards, for Potential Uses for each Planning AreaDevelopment Standards Matrix—Non-Residential Land UsesExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSshared parkingshared dumpster15’sidewalkbuilding ‘a’'JHVSF - MANDARINA 4PVUIVILLAGE CENTER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSproperty lineR.O.W.building ‘b’building ‘c’building ‘d’15’ sidewalkPedestrian and Public Utility EasementExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
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2.3 Land Use Transition Buffers
Transition buffers are integrated into the Mandarina South plan to define spaces and to facilitate a
transition between land uses. Differing land uses shall be buffered using landscaped areas and / or
screening. All land use transition buffering shall be approved by the MSDRC.
a. Buffer Yard Standards
i. Land use transition buffering consists of land area and vertical screening elements such
as plants, berms, fences or walls.
ii. Buffer yards shall be located adjacent to property lines, on the perimeter of a parcel.
b. Determination of Buffer Yard Requirements
i. Land use buffering shall be provided as shown in Tables B and C, respectively.
ii. For the purpose of Table B, Minimum Buffering Between Land Uses, Special Intensity
Uses include water or amusement park, RV sales and storage, utility and emergency
services, regional transit facility uses, and sports and entertainment complex uses. The
MSDRC may add additional uses under the Special Intensity Use category.
iii. Buffer yards may not be required between parcels or Planning Areas that have the same
land use, developed under the same or separate plats. Same land uses with different
residential product may require a land use transition buffer.
iv. Where a parcel abuts open space, the buffer yard requirement may be considered for
waiver by the MSDRC and Zoning Administrator.
v. Where a parcel abuts a public street, the minimum land use transition buffer shall be ten
(10) feet. All or part of the buffer may be in the R.O.W. or common area, subject to
MSDRC approval and a license agreement for maintenance.
vi. In the case where drainage facilities are located within the buffer yard, the buffer yard shall
be increased to include a three (3) foot flat area between the drainage facility and the
screen wall to allow for effective plant screening. The area of the drainage facility shall be
calculated as buffer area for planting purposes.
vii. The MSDRC and Zoning Administrator may modify or waive buffer yard requirements due
to conflicts with sight visibility, other code requirements, or where needed to accommodate
the Mandarina South design intent.
c. Responsibility for Buffer Yard
i. The initial land use shall provide a 10’ land use transition buffer. A subsequent land use
that develops on adjacent parcels shall provide the required minimum land use transition
buffer as shown in Table B, pg. 40.
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d. Buffer Yard Uses
i. Permitted Uses
Buffer yards may be used for passive recreation, and may include recreational trails,
seating, and public art. All buffer requirements, including required plants and
screening, shall be met.
ii. Prohibited Uses
Buffer yards may not be used for playfields, courts, or other active/structured
recreational uses; dumpsters; or circulation drives (except at access points).
e. Required Screening
i. Screening is required as shown in Table B below.
ii. Screening devices may be walls, earthen berms, or a combination of these elements
providing a minimum five (5) foot high opaque screen (loading docks may require
additional screening height to reduce light, noise, and visual impact). Vegetation may be
considered as a screening device by special review and approval of the MSDRC and
Zoning Administrator. Where parking is adjacent to a public street a minimum forty-two
(42) inch high wall or berm shall be required unless a buffer of twenty (20) feet or greater
in width is provided.
iii. When earthen berms are used for screening, the slope shall not be greater than 3:1,
and the berm shall be constructed with smooth transitions into existing grade.
iv. The requirement for screening may be adjusted (requiring either additional screening
height or lowering the height requirement) or waived at the discretion of the MSDRC
and Zoning Administrator. The need for screening may be influenced by topography,
existing screening, and/or safety concerns.
v. If a wall is used for screening between land uses, the wall shall be placed on the
property line. Sections of walls may encroach up to three (3) feet into the buffer yard to
break visual monotony.
vi. Required screening shall complement the style and character of the building
architecture. Should unsuitable screening exist when the subsequent land use is
developed, screening shall be replaced or improved as determined by the MSDRC.
Duplication of screen walls shall be avoided.
TABLE B - MINIMUM BUFFERING BETWEEN LAND USES
Land Use (Land Use A / Land Use B) Buffer (1) Screening Required (2)
Initial Land Use with no adjacent existing buffer 10’ No
Residential (Single Family) / Residential (Single Family) 10’ No
Residential (Single Family) / Residential (Multi Family) 15’ No
Residential (Single & Multi Family) / Commercial, Office, Retail 25’ Yes
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Land Use (Land Use A / Land Use B) Buffer (1) Screening Required (2)
Residential (Single & Multi Family) / Special Intensity 40’ Yes
Commercial, Office, Retail / Residential (Single & Multi Family) 25’ Yes
Commercial, Office, Retail / Special Intensity 25’ No
Special Intensity / Residential (Single & Multi Family) 40’ Yes
Special Intensity / Commercial, Office, Retail 25’ No
(1) Refer to Section 3.C.2.3.b for buffer yard exceptions.
(2) Screening, if required, is the responsibility of the subsequent land use.
Example 1: Residential develops next to existing Commercial. Total buffer width between land uses
is 35’.
• Commercial, as the initial land use, shall provide a 10’ land use transition buffer as
required in 3.C.2.3.c.i.
• Residential, as the subsequent land use, shall provide a 25’ buffer to meet the
minimum land use buffer requirement as shown in Table B. Residential shall also
provide screening.
• Residential, as the subsequent land use, shall provide a 25’ buffer to meet the
minimum land use buffer requirement as shown in Table B. Residential shall also
provide screening.
Example 2: Special Intensity develops next to Residential. Total buffer width between land uses is
50’.
• Residential, as the initial land use, shall provide a 10’ land use transition buffer as
required in 3.C.2.3.c.i.
• Special Intensity, as the subsequent land use, shall provide a 40’ buffer to meet the
minimum land use buffer requirement as shown in Table B. Special Intensity shall
also provide screening.
Exceptions: For exceptions to Landscape Buffer Requirements, see section C.2.3.b.
TABLE C - LAND USE TRANSITION BUFFERING PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs, Accents and Groundcovers
Plants per 1,500 SF of buffer area 4 12
f. Development Standards
• Figure 12 - Land Use Buffering Examples, pg. 42
• Figure 13 - Land Use Transition Buffer, pg. 43.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
'JHVSF - LAND USE BUFFERING EXAMPLES
Multi Family Residential
(initial land use)
Special Intensity
(subsequent land use)
40’
required screeningPL
10’
Multi-Family Residential
(initial land use)
Retail
(subsequent land use)
25’
required screeningPL
10’
Commercial/Office
(initial land use)
Special Intensity
(subsequent land use)
25’
PL
10’
Single Family Residential
(initial land use)
Multi Family Residential
(subsequent land use)
15’
PL optional screening
10’
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSland use transition buffer| multi-family residential/commercial examplescreen wall'JHVSF - LAND USE TRANSITION BUFFERland use transition bufferscreen wall20’ parking buffer(no screen wall required)20’Min.land use transition buffer10’ buffer by initial land use25’ buffer by subsequent land use4 trees/1500 sf12 understory plants/1500 sfparking buffer20’ buffer (no screen wall required)10’ buffer (screen wall required)4 trees/1500 sf12 understory plants/1500 sf3½’ decorative screen wall (when required)3½’ parking screen wall10’ parking buffer(screen wall and landscape required)35’Min.25’ land use transition buffer(by subsequent land use)right of wayFor illustrative purposes only. This example assumes that commercial is the initial land use, providing the required 10’ land use transition buffer. The subsequent multi-family residential use shall provide a minimum 25’ buffer and required screening. The buffer area, screening and planting requirements may be increased or decreased according to the circumstances of each land use.PLPL10’ land use transition buffer(by initial land use)25’10’common area easement10’Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
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2.4 Parking
The overall parking ratios for Mandarina South shall meet or exceed Town of Marana Standards unless
otherwise stated herein.
a. Shared Parking
i. Shared parking may be incorporated into all Planning Areas with the approval of the MSDRC
ii. Where a use generates parking demand primarily during hours when an adjacent use or uses
are not in operation or generate shared trips, a reduction of the required parking may be
approved by the Zoning Administrator. Application for shared parking shall include:
• Submission of a parking study
• Proposed documents for recordation of cross-easements for parking
purposes
• Proposed documents to ensure maintenance of the shared parking spaces
iii. Conditions for approval of shared parking should include meeting three (3) or more of the
following:
• 50% more bicycle parking is provided than required by this Specific Plan
• Parking areas are located to the rear of the building
• There is a transit stop within ¼ mile of the property
• The entire project is integrated to provide pedestrian linkages between the
project components
• Direct pedestrian access is available to the project from adjoining residential
parcels
• Parking is decentralized and dispersed evenly as parking pockets
throughout the project
b. On-Street Parking: On-street parking may be counted toward parking requirements and visitor
parking requirements.
c. Clustered Parking: Clustered parking may be used to comply with parking requirements, such as in
cases where private streets do not allow for on-street parking. Clustered parking may be used to
meet visitor parking requirements for alley load scenarios.
d. Off-Site Parking: Where a non-residential use in the Village Center cannot provide all the required
parking spaces on site, off-site parking may be approved.
e. Reduction in Parking: The Zoning Administrator may approve a decrease in parking based on unique
circumstances of each parcel. A parking study shall be required.
f. Parking for Age Restricted Uses: a reduction in parking requirements for a multi-family age restricted
use may be approved where the project is restricted by covenant or deed restriction to an age
restricted use. Any such approval shall be based on a parking study or other acceptable evidence
that supports the requested parking reduction. In no event shall required parking be reduced below
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0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit. Parking requirements for the multi-family use shall revert to
those specified in the Land Use Code if age restrictions are no longer in effect.
g. Mixed-use Parking: For a residential use over a non-residential use, parking shall be provided at the
rate of 1 space per 1-bedroom apartment, 2 spaces per unit for each 2-bedroom apartment or larger
with no less than one space per unit being provided. In addition, 1 visitor space per three units shall
be provided. Parking may be provided off-site or by a shared parking agreement.
h. Research and Development, Technical, and Flex Space Parking: parking requirements shall be
based on the intensity of the proposed use as determined by a parking study and are subject to
approval by the Zoning Administrator.
i. Location: Parking is permitted in the required setback provided the landscape buffer planting
requirements are met to shield parking from the street and / or adjacent use.
j. Drive-through Lanes: All drive-through lanes shall be designed with adequate stacking and
screening.
k. Off-Street Loading
i. Truck loading and unloading facilities shall be arranged so that the loading and unloading
process does not obstruct any other private or public drive or street used for vehicular circulation.
ii. Loading and delivery zones shall be clearly marked.
iii. Joint-use loading, refuse collection, and delivery spaces for a shopping complex of several retail
stores or a ‘main-street’ configuration is allowed. Alternate loading and unloading locations may
be allowed with MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval.
l. In the event that a previously approved development is converted to a different use, the number of
existing and/or added parking spaces for the applicable use(s) shall meet the requirements.
m. When a building encompasses multiple users, parking should be calculated based on the floor area
covered by each use.
n. Site planning and design of parking structures shall be subject to MSDRC review and approval.
o. Vehicle / Automotive display parking for the promotion of vehicular sales, car shows, or public events
shall be allowed in the Mandarina South Transportation Corridor, the Mandarina South Corridor, and
the Mandarina South Village Center.
2.5 Mandarina South Parks & Open Space (MSPOS)
Parks, open space, trails and recreational uses shall be allowed in all Planning Areas. MSPOS areas
may include a welcome center, developed parks, recreational fields, trails and similar uses. If high-
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intensity MSPOS facilities are planned adjacent to existing or planned residential uses, sensitivity to the
residences and possible mitigation of some effects shall be considered when designing such facilities.
a. Permitted uses
• Landscaping
• Trails
• Retention and detention basins
• Drainage facilities
• Parks
• Recreation facilities
• Other uses and facilities typically associated with parks, open space, trails, and
recreational uses
• Kiosks, community signage and monumentation, and similar uses shall be
allowed
• Underground wet and dry utilities
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Part 4 - Design Standards
A. Introduction
Mandarina South Design Standards are a tool for the developer of Mandarina South and the Town of
Marana to ensure that the design of all buildings and public areas maintain a standard of quality. The
Design Standards are intended to implement a unified character for the community, and shall
complement and/or exceed the design standards as set forth by the existing Town of Marana standards.
B. Purpose and Intent
A successful planned community combines excellence in land planning, environmental sensitivity,
architecture, and landscape design. The purpose of these Design Standards is to create a framework
incorporating all aspects of a dynamic planned community. The creation of a unified community
character and promotion of regional architectural styles, forms and materials shall help meet this intent.
The design standards described herein shall provide a desirable environment for the community’s
occupants, the visiting public, and neighbors of Mandarina South. A vibrant mixed-use community shall
be promoted using materials, textures and color that have a timeless appeal and high level of design
quality.
All photos and illustrations contained in this section are illustrative of the level of design quality required
by these Design Standards. Final designs shall be submitted at a later, more appropriate stage of the
process, and are not required to specifically duplicate the illustrations herein, but shall remain generally
consistent to the established character.
C. Applicability of Town of Marana Land Development Code
These Design Standards have been created to establish guidelines for the planning and design of
commercial, residential, parks and open space, landscape, architecture, and all other uses included in
this Specific Plan. These guidelines shall supersede the Town of Marana’s Design Guidelines. Items
not specifically addressed herein shall refer back to the Residential Design Guidelines and the
Commercial Design Guidelines adopted by the Marana Town Council, as of the date of approval by the
Town Council of this Specific Plan.
D. Design Review Committee
The Mandarina South Design Review Committee (MSDRC) shall be established per Part 5 section E of
this Specific Plan document. The committee shall review and approve, in writing, all designed elements
of the community, including, but not limited to: building plans, site plans, elevations, colors, exterior
improvements, landscaping, fencing, lighting, parking and signage.
E. Community Design Standards
1. Community Character
Mandarina South builds on the best of the past while reaching forward to embrace the most promising
technologies and strategies for future growth and development. The historically southwestern, rustic
styles which are designed to adapt and respond to the environment, site, and climatic conditions are
embraced by the community. Architects and builders are encouraged to be sensitive to the traditions of
Southern Arizona architecture, where styles have blended with deep-rooted local building traditions and
native building materials. At the same time, innovations in energy efficiency and sustainability should be
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explored and incorporated. This adaptation should produce an indigenous architectural style reflective
of the rural heritage and forward-looking attitude appropriate for the Town of Marana.
1.1 Elements
The MSDRC shall ensure that all built elements adhere to the community character through the review
and approval process. A creative blend of regional building traditions and materials as well as innovative
use of new materials should be encouraged to enhance the traditional forms and materials that are found
in the regional architecture. Sustainable energy conscious design and alternative power generation
appurtenances are permitted within Mandarina South, subject to the future homeowners association
CC&Rs and/or MSDRC approval.
1.2 Materials
All monumentation, columns and walls planned throughout Mandarina South should use similar textures,
materials and colors. The suggested material list is as follows:
• Rammed Earth
• Stabilized Adobe Block
• Burnt Adobe Block
• Integral Color Slump Block with colored mortar joints
• Rusted Steel / Varied finishes
• Powder Coated Steel
• Integral Color, Pre-Cast Concrete Accents
• Natural and Artificial Stone Veneers that match native materials
• Stucco and Painted CMU Walls and Columns
• Tile Accents and Mosaics
• Mortar Washes
To allow for innovative use of materials and advancement in technology, materials other than those on
the approved list may be used, with MSDRC approval. When using CMU, slump block, or other
architectural accents, they shall be integrally colored. All elements shall be reviewed and approved by
the MSDRC before submittal of plans to the Town.
2. Circulation / Streetscape Vision
The circulation plan for Mandarina South integrates a variety of street types into the community. All
street sections have been designed to foster bicycle and pedestrian movement throughout the
community. The street sections (described here and included in Appendix D) proposed for use within
Mandarina South shall supersede Town of Marana Subdivision Street Standards.
(See Appendix D, Exhibit App.D:1 Street Classification Matrix, pg. 98)
2.1 Arterial Roads
Tangerine Road is currently a two-lane road. It is being designed to be widened to four lanes. Adonis
Road is planned to be a four-lane divided road with bike lanes, landscape buffers and pedestrian ways
on both sides. Adonis Road is an arterial roadway with a 150’ right-of-way that runs through the
community.
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Whenever possible, trail intersections may be emphasized along Adonis Road. Adonis Road will have
a side path on the east side that will connect to the CAP Canal Trail. Trailhead opportunities allow for
parking, ramadas, and enhanced landscape areas emphasizing nodes of recreational opportunities and
amenities.
Major pedestrian crosswalks should be designed to have decorative paving with contrasting color and
texture to the surrounding pavement and shall be signed and striped per Town of Marana Subdivision
Street Standards Manual (Section 11.0) signing and striping standards. Major, signalized intersections
are encouraged to have pedestrian plazas integrating decorative paving, seat walls, and shade trees to
increase pedestrian awareness, improve safety and enhance aesthetic appeal. All design elements shall
complement the community character and be approved by the MSDRC, before submittal of plats or
development plans to the Town of Marana. The use of decorative pavement will be permitted only with
a license agreement with the Town of Marana whereby the developer agrees to maintain the pavement.
2.2 Collector Roads
Collector roads shall use the approved rights-of-way shown in Appendix D. Collector roads may
substitute the required detached sidewalk with an eight (8) foot multi-use trail or include a four (4) foot
decomposed granite trail in addition to the sidewalk. This allows for an enhanced experience for
pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists.
Pedestrian crosswalks on collector roads may require the use of decorative paving that provides a
contrast with the color and texture of surrounding pavement to enhance pedestrian safety and aesthetic
appeal. Crosswalks shall be signed and striped per Town of Marana Subdivision Street Standards
Manual (Section 11.0) signing and striping standards. Sidewalks or trails along collector roads may
meander to allow landscape material to separate the road and the sidewalk.
(See Appendix D for Major and Minor Collector street sections)
2.3 Pedestrian Oriented Streets
To encourage a pedestrian oriented main-street character in Mandarina South, Village Center street
sections will be established. These pedestrian-oriented streets include travel lanes, on-street parking,
curb zone, planting and furnishing zone, throughway zone, and building frontage zone. Traffic calming
treatments, at locations approved by the Town, are suggested to assist in calming traffic and creating a
more pedestrian friendly environment. Street furniture and trees placed along a sidewalk are amenities
that encourage walking. Street furniture, such as seating, provides both a functional service to
pedestrians as well as visual detail and interest. Street furniture also helps to convey to other users of
the street that pedestrians are likely to be present. Pedestrian-oriented streets are planned for Mandarina
South to provide for flexibility of design and development.
2.4 Local Roads
Local roads in Mandarina South shall use the approved rights-of-way shown in Appendix D. A five (5)
foot wide sidewalk may be attached to the back of curb. If sidewalks are detached, they shall be a
minimum of six (6) feet from the back of curb to accommodate street trees and other landscape planting
in the curbway. Landscape Maintenance Easements shall be recorded at time of plat.
(See Appendix D, Street Section, Local Street)
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2.5 Private Streets
Private streets in Mandarina South shall use the approved cross sections shown in Appendix D.
2.6 Alleys / Shared Driveways
To account for emerging trends in residential site planning and design, alleys, or shared driveways, are
a design alternative available for use within Mandarina South. Many times, alley-loaded housing provides
some additional flexibility that may lead to a broader mix of housing within the community. Homes can
front greenways and open space areas, as well as the traditional streetscape. On-street parking is
prohibited within shared driveways.
(See Appendix D, Street Section, Shared Driveway)
2.7 Trail Corridors
Trails should be designed to meander and weave between landforms to create an interesting and
enjoyable trail experience. All trail corridors shall be landscaped according to Table E Planting
Standards, pg. 57.
Private trailheads and activity nodes should have enhanced landscape plantings to create shade for
pedestrians and to create habitat for birds and wildlife. Depending on the significance of the trailhead, it
may be programmed as a passive recreation area. Parking areas, ramadas, shade structures,
restrooms, water fountains and other program elements may be included at the developer’s discretion.
These elements shall be included in the open space calculation.
3. Monumentation and Signage
A Planned Sign Program shall be developed to establish and maintain a consistent design character over
the course of community build out. The Planned Sign Program shall include the Mandarina South Sign
Plan determining the signage and monumentation program relating to the overall framework of the
community. Examples include gateway monumentation, community monumentation and community
wayfinding. In addition, individual Planning Area Sign Plans shall be developed for each Planning Area
as a supplement to the Mandarina South Sign Plan.
For the purpose of this document, monumentation and signage are treated separately, but
monumentation may have a sign component. All monuments and signage shall conform to the
Mandarina South design standards. All monumentation should be placed in easements, common areas
and/ or the public right-of-way as dedicated by final plat or by separate legal instrument, and shall
conform to the sight visibility standards of the Town of Marana. The design and location of
monumentation in Mandarina South shall be reviewed and approved by the MSDRC before submittal of
plans to the Town. The Mandarina South Sign Plan and each Planning Area Sign Plan shall be reviewed
and approved by the MSDRC before being submitted to the Town of Marana. The Mandarina South
Sign Plan shall be submitted as a supplement to the Mandarina South Specific Plan, and shall be
approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to approval of the First Plat. The Planning Area Sign Plans
shall be submitted as a supplement to the Mandarina South Specific Plan subsequent to the Mandarina
South Sign Program. Mandarina South monumentation and signage standards shall supersede the
Town of Marana sign standards.
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3.1 Monumentation
Monumentation is an essential design element within the Mandarina South community. Uniform
monumentation design shall provide visual continuity throughout all phases of development and establish
the unique identity of the community. In addition to informing and directing, all monuments shall be
designed to remain generally consistent with the materials, color, size, and scale of adjacent community
elements.
a. Gateway monumentation shall be the primary community identifier from Interstate 10, and may
incorporate Town of Marana branding. Gateway monumentation is defined as 70’ tall (maximum
height) elements, installed per user or per group of users (multiple tenets) along the western and
southern boundary of the community. Due to the distance the community users shall be located
from the Interstate and other interfering billboard signage, the height of these monuments shall be
measured from highway grade (measured generally perpendicular to the adjacent Interstate at
Interstate pavement level) to ensure design continuity and project visibility. Each monument shall
incorporate elements of the community character and allow for easy identification of the businesses
located in Mandarina South. The monument design is intended to represent the community
character materials and colors.
b. Community Monumentation: A series of monumentation styles are planned to establish a hierarchy
of community entries. The height and width of the monumentation shall vary according to the
placement and use of the monument. Forms, colors, materials, and textures used in both primary
and secondary community monumentation shall complement the character elements used
throughout Mandarina South.
Each commercial entry may be unique. However, common elements, such as materials and forms,
shall conform to the overall community character. The name of the commercial center and its tenants
may be used on either (or both) primary and secondary monumentation. The height and width of
monumentation shall vary according to the placement and use of the monument.
c. Community Wayfinding: A series of wayfinding monuments shall be implemented within the
community to assist directing automobile and pedestrian traffic.
3.2 Signage
Signage is an essential design element within the Mandarina South community. Uniform sign design
shall provide visual continuity throughout all phases of development, as well as help to create the unique
identity of the community. In addition to informing and directing, all signs shall be designed to remain
consistent with the materials, color, size and scale of the immediately adjacent community elements. All
traffic-related signs, including street-name signs, shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices
(most recent edition) and Town of Marana standards.
a. General Signage Standards
The following sign standards shall effectively regulate the placement and maintenance of signs
within Mandarina South. These standards are intended to provide equitable requirements for the
protection of property values, visual aesthetics and the public health, safety, and general welfare.
i) All light sources, either internal or external, provided to illuminate signs shall be placed or
directed away from public streets, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises so as not to cause
glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
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ii) All signs shall be designed free of bracing, angle-iron, guy wires, cables, or similar devices.
iii) With the exception of two-sided signs, the exposed backs of all signs visible to the public shall
be suitably covered, finished to match surrounding color and properly maintained.
iv) All signs shall be maintained in good repair, including display surfaces, which shall be kept neatly
painted or posted.
v) Any sign that does not conform to the provisions contained herein shall be made to conform or
shall be removed.
vi) The height of all signs shall be measured from the highest point of the sign, exclusive of any part
of the sign not included in the area calculations.
vii) Any damaged signs shall be promptly repaired.
viii) LED and or video signs shall be allowed with MSDRC approval.
ix) All lighting shall adhere to the Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code.
b. Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall be prohibited in all areas of Mandarina South:
i) Inflatable signs, except temporary uses which may be posted for 48 hours maximum (Town of
Marana special event permit is required).
ii) Rooftop signs.
iii) Signs on trailers, except during construction.
iv) Painted sides of disabled or parked vehicles.
v) Signs advertising or displaying any unlawful act, business or purpose.
vi) Except for themed signage, as approved by the MSDRC, any sign, notice or advertisement
affixed to any street right-of-way, public sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamp post, hydrant, tree,
telephone pole, lighting system, or upon any fixture of the fire or police alarm system of the Town
of Marana.
vii) Any strings or pennants, banners or streamers, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers,
flares, sky dancers, balloons and similar attention-getting devices, including noise-emitting
devices, with the exception of the following:
⋅ Pennants, banners, balloons, or flags used in conjunction with subdivision sales offices,
parcel entry points or where specifically permitted.
⋅ National, state, local government, institutional or corporate flags properly displayed.
⋅ Holiday decoration, in season, used for an aggregate period of 90 days in any one calendar
year.
⋅ Signs identifying grand opening and special marketing events in commercial / retail / office
areas with prior approval from the MSDRC.
3.3 Design Standards
The following design standards shall be applied to assure that the signage reflects the vision of the
community:
a. Locate freestanding and wayfinding signs on monumentation or incorporate distinctive elements of
the community character into the design of freestanding signs. Since community character elements
may be incorporated into the design of the sign, only the area of the sign text is considered for the
total square footage of the sign.
b. Design and locate signage to be safely visible for pedestrians and vehicles.
c. Provide building signage that is proportional to the scale of the building façade. All building signage
should be designed to complement the architecture of the community and the overall community
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character. Building signage, including logos and signs conveying company name, shall be allowed
on all four (4) sides of a commercial or retail building, when all four sides are visible from I-10 and
arterial roadways, with approval from the MSDRC. Signage is permitted on up to two (2) sides of a
building under all other circumstances, subject to MSDRC review.
d. Illuminated letters and reverse channel lighting shall be allowed for freestanding signs and building
signage.
e. Sign backgrounds and sign cabinets shall be painted to complement neighborhood architecture and
community character.
f. Prominent color bands, painted accents and type on signs should complement, not dominate, the
architectural character of the building.
g. Maximum aggregate sign area for each building elevation (measured in square feet) shall be 1.5
times the length (measured in linear feet) of the elevation on which the sign shall be placed (i.e. 75’
long elevation on which sign shall be placed is permitted to have up to 108.5 square feet of aggregate
sign area: 75 + 37.5).
h. All traffic signs (including street name signs) to be installed in the public rights-of-way shall conform
to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or Town standards.
i. Wayfinding signage should conform to the community character and image.
j. Flag poles and temporary portable trailers at model centers shall be permitted as a temporary
wayfinding use, subject to MSDRC approval (Town of Marana permit required).
4. Open Space
Community open space includes a network of trails within Mandarina South as well as connections to
regional trails, paseos for recreational activities, and common areas that can include programmed
elements such as play and gathering areas. Mandarina South’s open space provides recreational
opportunities for residents, employees and visitors.
4.1 Trails
Multi-use trails should be provided throughout the community. Bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to
use these trails to access commercial, residential, park and open space areas of the community. Primary
trails shall be constructed as eight (8) foot wide, hard surfaced paths with two (2) foot shoulders on each
side constructed of stabilized decomposed granite or similar material. Additional multi-use trails shall be
created to facilitate non-motorized movement throughout the community. When the trail location is
located in the bottom of a drainage paseo, the finished level of the trail should be elevated above the
water elevation of nuisance flows. Stabilized decomposed granite trails should connect common areas
and sidewalks to secondary trails or multi-use trails. Any trails may be constructed of hard surface
materials at the discretion of the Developer. For safety, all shrubs shall be placed a minimum of three
(3) feet from the paved edge of the trail, and trees shall be placed a minimum of six (6) feet from the
paved edge of the trail.
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4.2 Paseos
Paseos may be used for stormwater conveyance, retention, water harvesting, open space and
recreational opportunities. Pedestrian access to paseos shall be from common areas and public streets
(no backyard or side yard paseo access shall be allowed). A one (1’) foot wide, no-access easement
shall be recorded along the inside of all lots that are located adjacent to paseos. Within each paseo, a
partially turf or ornamental grass lined drainage channel may be built. Incorporation of a sweeping,
curvilinear form shall give the turf edge a visually flowing and attractive shape to the paseo.
Improvements located within the paseo shall generally avoid “engineered” slopes. Grading
improvements within the paseo shall use smooth transitions and varying degrees of slope maintaining
the natural contour and character of the land. Any visible rip-rap that is used in the paseos shall be of
earth tone color to match the character of native stone found in the region. Large areas of rip-rap shall
have curves and breaks in the pattern for trees and shrubs to be planted. All paseo improvements are
subject to review and approval by the MSDRC before submittal to the Town.
4.3 Common Areas
Common areas include paseos, neighborhood parks, pocket parks, drainage and buffer areas, private
streets, alleys, sidewalks, and landscape areas adjacent to the right-of-way. Program elements may
include: ramadas and shade structures, play areas, tennis courts, BBQ areas, picnic tables, skate park,
benches, turf areas, and similar gathering areas. These areas may be located adjacent to or within
paseos and/or detention basins and should be connected by the trail system. All common areas owned
by the future homeowners association (MSPOA), except those areas maintained by the Town of Marana,
shall be maintained by the MSPOA. All areas shall be reviewed and approved by the MSDRC prior to
submitting a plat to the Town.
5. Landscape
A harmonious and unified landscape character is envisioned throughout Mandarina South. With a
regionally sensitive landscape approach and by using locally adapted plant materials, the following
guidelines shall provide direction to distinctively articulate the landscape character.
5.1 General Landscape Standards
a. All plant material shall conform to the proposed Plant List for Mandarina South (see Appendix E).
Additional plants may be acceptable at the discretion of the MSDRC and Master Developer. All plant
material shall be required to meet the Arizona Nurserymen’s Association standards for caliper, height
and width.
b. The Builder shall be responsible for tree planting and warranting all plant material for one year. All
dead and diseased plants are to be promptly replaced during the one-year warranty period.
Subsequently, the Property Owner shall be responsible for maintaining plant material and shall
replace any dead or diseased plant material in areas of required landscaping within thirty (30) days
and on an ongoing basis.
c. All street landscapes are to be maintained by the MSPOA. All dead and diseased plants are to be
promptly replaced.
d. All landscape plans prepared for Mandarina South are to be sealed and signed by a landscape
architect, registered by the State of Arizona, before submittal to the MSDRC for review and approval.
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e. All landscape areas, with the exception of any turf areas, are to receive a 2” layer of decomposed
granite and/or decorative rock, color and size to be selected by the Developer. Wildflower and/or
native revegetation hydroseed mix may be substituted as a suitable groundcover in any landscape
areas of the community.
f. Commercial entries and intersection landscaping improvements shall conform to Town of Marana
sight visibility requirements.
g. Landscape screening and buffering shall be provided by each property owner per Part 3.C.2.3, Land
Use Transition Buffers. Plans shall be submitted to the MSDRC for approval before submittal to the
Town of Marana. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to, service areas, roll-up doors,
loading docks, refuse collection areas and vehicle / outdoor storage areas. To mitigate any visual
impacts, additional screening standards may be required at the discretion of the MSDRC. The buffer
area, screening and planting requirements may be increased or decreased as determined by the
type of use, the adjacent land use, the building design and the existing site conditions, subject to
review and approval by the MSDRC.
h. Sustainable landscape practices, such as rainwater harvesting and the use of native or desert
adapted plants shall be encouraged throughout the community.
i. Barrier-free landscape practices shall be encouraged throughout the community.
j. Automatic irrigation shall be standard. See Part 4.E.5.7, Irrigation for specific irrigation standards.
k. Perimeter landscaping shall blend the site with surrounding land uses and existing landscape
character.
l. A wildflower and/or native revegetation hydroseed mix or decomposed granite shall be applied to all
disturbed areas during the construction process.
5.2 Commercial Landscape Design Standards
a. All landscape buffers shall meet the minimum requirements per Part 3.C.2.3, Land Use
Transition Buffers.
b. Commercial entries should include an enhanced landscape palette to distinguish and
articulate the entry while complementing the character of the adjacent landscape buffer.
c. Plant material should be utilized to emphasize individual building entries.
d. Large non-vegetated areas are not permitted. Planting densities of adjacent parcels
shall be studied and matched in subsequent landscape plans to provide a unified
character throughout the project. In the event of any confusion or plant density
inconsistency the MSDRC may require the applicant to refer to Table I Open Space
Planting Standards for minimum plant densities required.
e. Commercial entries and intersection landscaping improvements shall conform to Town
of Marana sight visibility requirements.
f. All service areas are to have a minimum five (5) foot high screen wall, or higher at the
discretion of the MSDRC. The design of the screen wall shall complement the
commercial buildings character. Additional screening and buffering shall be required
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when a service area is visible from a single-family detached residential neighborhood or
adjacent to a public roadway at the discretion of the MSDRC.
g. Trees shall be placed in parking lots to shade parked vehicles. There shall be one tree
required for every ten parking spaces. The location of the trees may be in curb islands,
or within 5’ of the parking lot. The maximum separation of parking islands is ten (10)
parking spaces.
h. Parking landscape islands shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide as measured from
back of curb to back of curb.
i. Parking landscape islands shall use a six (6) inch vertical curb to delineate the area and
protect the plants, where necessary.
j. The Town shall review and approve all landscape plans after they have been approved
by the MSDRC.
5.3 Arterial and Collector Road Landscape Design Standards
a. A minimum of 33% of all trees are to be 24-inch box or larger. The remainder of trees
along arterial and collector roads should be 15-gallon size or larger.
b. Shrubs and accents are to be a minimum of 5-gallon size and groundcovers are to be a
minimum 1-gallon size.
c. Plant material selection should establish a distinctive character for arterial and collector
roads.
d. The plants required in Table D, pg. 56, Arterial and Collector Road Planting Standards
(excludes intersections and aprons), shall be distributed on both sides and in the median
on arterial and collector roads.
e. All streetscape landscape areas are to receive a 2” layer of decomposed granite and/ or
decorative rock, color and size to be selected by the Developer. Wildflower and/or native
revegetation hydroseed mix may be substituted as a suitable groundcover in any
landscape areas of the community. Any visible rip-rap required in the public street
rights- of-way should complement the color of the decomposed granite and/or
decorative rock in the landscape areas.
f. Street trees located along local streets are to be planted per the residential landscape
section of this plan.
TABLE D - ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs Accents Groundcovers
Minimum plants required per 50
LF of Arterial and Collector roads 1 4 4 2
5.4 Paseo Landscape Design Standards
a. All trees located in Mandarina South paseos are to be, at minimum, 25%, 24-inch box,
or larger size with the remainder being a minimum 15-gallon size.
b. Shrubs and accents are to be a minimum of 5-gallon size and groundcovers are to be a
minimum 1-gallon size.
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c. Plant material used in paseos should complement adjacent streetscapes and developed
areas.
d. Turf areas are allowed in paseos. Masses of plant materials are encouraged to give
visual variety and texture to the paseo.
e. All paseo landscape areas, that are not turfgrass, are to receive a 2” layer of
decomposed granite and/or decorative rock, color, and size to be selected by the
Developer. Wildflower and/or native revegetation hydroseed mix may be substituted as
a suitable groundcover in any paseo areas of the community.
TABLE E - PASEO PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs Accents Groundcovers
Minimum plants required per
1,500 SF of Paseo Area 4 8 8 4
5.5 Residential Landscape Design Standards
a. All trees shall be a minimum 15-gallon size or larger. All shrubs and accents shall be a
minimum 5-gallon size, and groundcovers shall be a 1-gallon minimum size.
b. Residential Street Trees: Each lot shall have one tree planted in the curbway (the
landscape area located between the detached sidewalk and the curb) or behind an
attached sidewalk in a Landscape Maintenance Easement. On corner lots, one tree
shall be planted in the front and one tree shall be planted in the side yard (before the
rear yard begins), but all trees shall be located outside of vehicular sight visibility
triangles. Trees shall not be planted within ten (10) feet of the house connection sewer
service line.
c. Primary residential entries
i. Landscape: Entries are encouraged to have a landscape island - minimum 12’
wide, minimum length 50’. Refer to Table F, Primary Residential Entry Planting
Standards, this page, for required plant densities. Minimum tree size is 24” box.
Trees may be spaced irregularly in informal groupings or regularly spaced.
ii. Paving: Decorative pavement is encouraged at the entries. Decorative paving
(pattern and color to be selected by the Developer and approved by the MSDRC)
within the street surface should extend a minimum of fifty (50) linear feet at
residential entries. Placement of the decorative pavement should be located
directly behind the crosswalk.
TABLE F - PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL ENTRY PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs, Accents and/or Groundcovers
Minimum plants required for
each entry side and median 1 10
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d. Secondary residential entries
i. Landscape: Refer to Table G, Secondary Residential Entry Planting Standards,
this page, for required plant densities. Trees may be spaced irregularly in informal
groupings or regularly spaced.
ii. Paving: Decorative pavement is encouraged at the entries. Decorative paving
(pattern and color to be selected by the Developer and approved by the MSDRC)
within the street surface should extend a minimum of fifty (50) linear feet at
residential entries. Placement of the decorative pavement should be located
directly behind the crosswalk.
TABLE G - SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL ENTRY PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs, Accents and/or Groundcovers
Minimum plants required for
each entry side 1 10
e. Tertiary residential entries
i. Landscape: Refer to Table H, Tertiary Residential Entry Planting Standards, pg.
58, for required plant densities.
ii. Paving: Decorative pavement is encouraged at the entries. Decorative paving
(pattern and color to be selected by the Developer and approved by the MSDRC)
within the street surface should extend a minimum of ten (10) linear feet at
residential entries.
TABLE H - TERTIARY RESIDENTIAL ENTRY PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs, Accents and/or Groundcovers
Minimum plants required for
each entry side 1 8
f. When a residential land use is located adjacent to open space, park or paseo, buffering
is not required.
g. All landscape areas are to receive a 2” layer of decomposed granite and/or decorative
rock, color and size to be selected by the Developer and approved by the MSDRC.
Wildflower and/or native revegetation hydroseed mix may be substituted as a suitable
groundcover in any landscape areas of the community, at the discretion of the MSDRC.
5.6 Open Space Landscape Design Standards
a. All trees located in open space areas are to be, at minimum, 25% 24-inch box and the
remainder should be a minimum 15-gallon size.
b. Shrubs are to be a minimum of 5-gallon size and groundcovers are to be a minimum 1-
gallon size.
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c. Refer to Table I, this page, for minimum Open Space Planting Standards. To allow for
areas of open space for active and passive recreation, the Open Space Planting
Standards may be reduced at the discretion of the MSDRC to allow for recreation area.
d. Trees may be spaced irregularly in informal groupings or regularly spaced. Shade and
screening is a priority for park and open space areas—careful consideration should be
given to the design of the planting plan and organization of the tree canopies.
e. All open space area plantings shall be compatible with adjacent parcel and streetscape
plantings to provide continuation of existing landscape character for subsequent
landscape areas. Turf areas are allowed in Mandarina South open space and shall
primarily be used in active and accent areas.
TABLE I - OPEN SPACE PLANTING STANDARDS
Trees Shrubs Accents Groundcovers
Minimum plants required per
2,000 SF of Open Space Area 3 6 6 5
5.7 Irrigation
Mandarina South’s irrigation system shall allow for future use of non-potable water from the
Town of Marana for irrigation. All landscaped common areas, parks, buffers, and public
streetscape shall be irrigated with non-potable water, if available at the site from the Town
of Marana and as determined to be feasible. All irrigation equipment shall be specified to
meet non-potable irrigation standards, and the system shall be charged with potable water
until a non-potable water supply is available. The Master Developer and/or its assigns shall
be responsible for all common area and open space irrigation. Any subsequent development
areas (those not associated with the landscaped common areas) shall design and submit
irrigation system plans as a part of landscape plan review to the MSDRC. To account for
water management technological advances and the goal of water conservation for the
community, all irrigation systems shall meet or exceed the standards dictated by the MSDRC
at the time of submittal. Water conserving measures should be considered during the
irrigation design of these non-common space areas.
6. Wall and Fence Standards
Walls and fences are critical design elements within Mandarina South and shall complement the
overall community character. All walls and fences shall be designed to meet the standards of this
Plan. For the purposes of this portion of the design standards, “wall” and “fence” may be used
interchangeably. Walls and fences shall be constructed and maintained by the developer / builder
of each individual parcel.
6.1 Commercial Walls and Fences
a. Screen Walls
A screen wall is a decorative masonry wall that shields utilities or uses from view.
Materials used shall reflect the community character as defined by this plan. Examples
include screen walls between unlike uses, walls that screen utilities, and perimeter walls.
To avoid monotonous blank walls, runs longer than sixty (60) feet shall integrate either
a change in materials or plane. Residential screen walls shall be at least five (5) feet in
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height. Refuse and recycling containers shall be fully screened from public view with a
minimum six (6) foot high screen wall or enclosure in character with adjacent built
elements. Loading docks may require additional screening height to reduce light, noise,
and visual impact.
b. Parking Screen Walls
Where parking lots abut streets, a forty-two (42) inch high screen wall shall be required
(an earthen berm or combination of berm and screen wall of equivalent height may be
substituted). The requirement for a screen wall shall be waived if the provided
landscape buffer is equal to or greater than twenty (20) feet in width. To avoid
monotonous blank walls, runs longer than sixty (60) feet shall integrate either a change
in materials or plane.
c. Amenity Walls
An amenity wall is a decorative masonry wall that may vary in height. Amenity walls
may be used to highlight architectural elements or define spaces within commercial
areas. The materials shall reflect the community character as defined in this Specific
Plan or match the adjacent building walls in material, color and texture.
6.2 Residential Walls and Fences
For residential uses, all rear yards may be enclosed with a wall or fence as approved by
the MSDRC. All walls and fencing shall have a minimum height of four (4) feet with a
maximum of six (6) feet and meet local pool codes for yard enclosure, with the exception
of courtyard walls. Privacy fences constructed of a composite of materials may be
considered by the MSDRC on a case-by-case basis. Wire fencing shall be allowed
subject to approval by the MSDRC. Wooden fencing shall not be permitted due to
maintenance and longevity concerns in the desert environment.
Decorative vehicular gates at driveways or porte-cocheres may be encouraged when
appropriate to the style of the home. Vehicular gates are subject to approval by the
MSDRC. In single-family residential areas, one (1) foot no-access easements shall be
recorded on final plats to prohibit undesired vehicular access into areas such as side
and rear yards (no-access easements shall not apply to garages, driveways, sidewalks,
or trails). Recreational vehicle parking in residential areas shall not be allowed.
a. Decorative Perimeter or Screen Walls
Where homes back or side to an arterial or collector road, a decorative wall shall be
provided. A decorative wall is a masonry wall that is at least five (5) feet in height and
the materials shall reflect the community character as defined in this Plan. The design
of decorative walls shall be approved by the MSDRC.
b. View Fence
View fencing is encouraged at rear and side yards that face onto open space areas or
paseos to provide enclosure, while preserving views. View fencing should reflect the
character of the community or neighborhood, rather than that of an individual house. All
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view fences shall have decorative columns using community character elements and
materials spaced at regular intervals not to exceed 125 linear feet and should
correspond with locations that mark property corners of residential lots where feasible.
c. Character Walls
Character walls shall be four (4) feet to six (6) feet high and match the character of the
adjacent home. Character walls are encouraged between homes to enclose the side
yards. Character walls, when viewed from the street, should be recessed a minimum of
eight (8) feet behind the face of adjacent garages, porches or livable portions of the
home. The eight (8) foot setback should allow sufficient space to access any utility
meters. Where two different wall styles meet between homes, one wall shall be
staggered two (2) feet behind the other wall allowing for a clean termination of the
individual styles and colors on an inside corner.
d. Courtyard Walls
Courtyard walls are optional and are similar to character walls in design (in the respect
that the design matches the character of the house). Courtyard walls may be used to
mitigate the visual impact of garage forward designs on the street scene. Courtyard
walls should be a minimum of 36” high with a maximum height of 60”. Courtyard walls
may extend to the adjacent setback, and may be located on any side of the unit. A
courtyard wall and gate may be encouraged, for instance, on a house plan where the
front door is not visible from the street to articulate the entrance. Adjacent courtyard
walls shall also be staggered by a minimum of two (2) feet to allow for clean material
and color transitions between neighboring properties on an inside corner. A garage
adjacent to a courtyard wall that extends a minimum of five (5) feet in front of the garage
face shall be considered a recessed garage (see Figure 14 - Wall Standards-A, pg. 62).
e. Privacy Walls
Walls on property lines that are not visible from the street or open space areas within
the community would be considered privacy walls. A privacy wall is a masonry wall that
is at least five (5) feet in height and the materials shall reflect the community character
as defined in this Plan. Design and integration of privacy walls is at the discretion of the
builder or landowner. Integrally colored materials should be used; no gray (unfinished)
CMU blocks shall be allowed. The design shall be approved by the MSDRC.
(See Figure 14 - Wall Standards-A, pg. 62, and Figure 15 - Wall Standards-B, pg. 63)
7. Outdoor Lighting
All proposed lighting within Mandarina South shall adhere to the Marana Outdoor Lighting Code. All
proposed street, public, common area, sign, and landscape lighting shall be full cutoff light fixtures, as
certified by photometric test reports, and shall conform to any applicable provisions of the Town of
Marana Outdoor Lighting Code. Low voltage lighting should be encouraged for accent use.
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'JHVSF - WALL STANDARDS-A
decorative screen wall
privacy wall
(optional)
character wall
(optional)
courtyard wall
(optional)
sidewalk
arterial/collector roadway
street
Garage may be considered recessed
with a 5’ minimum extension of
adjacent courtyard wall.
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street
'JHVSF - WALL STANDARDS-B
view fence
open space
privacy wall
(optional)
character wall
(optional)
courtyard wall
(optional)
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F. Mandarina South Commercial Planning Area Design Standards
The purpose of these standards is to establish design and development criteria for the Planning Areas
that reflect the identity and quality of the Mandarina South character. The Mandarina South Commercial
Design Standards have been drafted to supersede the Commercial Design Standards of the Town of
Marana Land Development Code.
1. General Site Planning Standard
The following Site Planning Standards apply to all Mandarina South Planning Areas.
1.1 Layout
a. Commercial areas shall be designed to be pedestrian friendly and include pedestrian
use areas with amenities that are simple in design and function, and located in a manner
that they do not interfere with pedestrian circulation or building entries and exits.
b. Plazas, courtyard spaces and pedestrian walkways that are central elements of the
overall concept should be incorporated.
c. Buildings should be oriented to allow views through the site and to provide pedestrian
connections into plazas, courtyards, trails and open space areas.
d. Buildings should be oriented to maximize surrounding mountain and open space views.
e. Buildings should be oriented to minimize the negative visual impact of parking areas.
f. When a commercial parking area faces a public street, a forty-two (42) inch screen wall
shall be required on the commercial side of the street, integrated in the minimum buffer
per the requirements of Section C.2.3, Land Use Transition Buffers. The requirement
for a screen wall shall be waived if the provided landscape buffer is equal to or greater
than twenty (20) feet in width.
g. For utility screen walls that are near buildings, materials and colors that complement the
design character of the adjacent architecture shall be used.
h. Outside storage of materials shall be screened by a masonry wall with a minimum height
of five (5) feet. The screening of outside storage does not apply to the retail sale of
items that are customarily sold outside, such as, automobiles, plant nursery, or the sale
of seasonal items customary in a retail setting.
i. The maximum cul-de-sac length allowed in Mandarina South is 600’.
j. Live / Work units shall be permitted
k. Vertical mixed-use (e.g. residential over retail) may be incorporated.
1.2 Building Orientation and Massing
a. Locate buildings closer to arterial intersections to provide strong visual and pedestrian
connections to the street. When practical, locate employee parking and service
functions behind buildings or away from residential areas or public streets.
b. Emphasize major project entries with monumentation, decorative pavement, and
enhanced landscaping.
c. In large, multi-building projects, organize the site design to provide functional pedestrian
spaces, plazas, and amenities between or in front of buildings.
d. Provide elements that provide weather and sun protection for pedestrians, such as
overhangs, awnings, canopies, and shade structures.
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e. Orient canopies covering fuel pumps, drive-through lanes, service functions, and
accessory structures away from the intersection of arterial roadways.
f. All buildings should consider energy conservation when determining the orientation of
the building on its site.
1.3 Pedestrian Amenities and Hardscape
a. Design convenient pedestrian and bicyclist access from all adjacent streets to enhance
connectivity to the site.
b. Design sites to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts. Where major pedestrian
circulation paths intersect with a vehicular route, provide decorative crosswalks that
have contrasting color and texture to surrounding pavement. If approved by the Town,
emphasizing the crossings may be achieved with decorative bollards to increase
visibility, improve safety, and enhance aesthetic appeal, and elevated pavement at
pedestrian crosswalks may also be considered.
c. All commercial site plans should have pedestrian connectivity to adjacent commercial
and residential uses and/or trails that exist, or are planned.
d. All commercial sites larger than ten (10) acres shall have pedestrian amenities that allow
for the use and enjoyment of outdoor areas as a focal point or central amenity. These
areas should include a mix of pedestrian-scaled features such as lighting, tables,
drinking fountains, benches, seat walls, shade trees, raised landscape planters, properly
scaled water features, specimen trees, plants in pots, information kiosks or public art.
e. Pedestrian access from parking areas is required on all sites larger than ten (10) acres.
Access shall be integrated into a landscaped island that has trees, shrubs, and
decorative rock to mitigate heat and reflected glare.
f. All commercial sites shall have convenient bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be
separate from pedestrian circulation and have convenient access to entries. On sites
larger than ten (10) acres, multiple bicycle parking areas shall be located in convenient
and visible areas. Three percent (3%) of total car spaces should be provided for bicycle
parking.
g. Design courtyards, plazas, and restaurants to allow for outdoor dining opportunities to
enliven the public spaces. Outdoor dining areas and courtyards shall be separated and
screened from vehicular traffic and parking areas.
h. Use architectural features, such as arcades and colonnades in commercial areas to
provide shade and shelter for outdoor dining and pedestrian circulation.
i. Pedestrian use areas should have ample design elements to mitigate the sun and
reflective heat. Arcades, colonnades, canopies, trellis or tensile shade structures shall
be used in combination with canopy shade trees to enhance pedestrian circulation
areas.
j. A system of walkways and sidewalks shall connect the buildings and provide access to
the primary entrances.
k. West and south exposure of buildings that have plazas, patios and pedestrian use areas
should have architectural and landscape features as design elements to provide shade.
l. Barrier free design is encouraged throughout the project to increase accessibility.
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m. Developer provided sidewalks shall remain as installed unless replaced for driveway
entrances.
1.4 Vehicular Circulation and Parking
a. All major entries to commercial sites shall have decorative paving in the street surface
to emphasize the entry. If the decorative paving falls within the Town’s right-of-way, a
license agreement for maintenance shall be received from the Town of Marana.
b. Vehicular connectivity should be considered as adjacent sites are planned.
c. On major parking area access lanes, traffic calming devices should be encouraged to
promote and enhance pedestrian safety.
d. All parking screen walls should be designed to complement the community character.
e. Canopy trees shall be planted in parking landscape islands to break expanses of parking
and provide shade.
f. For commercial sites larger than fifteen (15) acres, an outer parking access lane shall
be used to move vehicular traffic away from the parking aisles.
g. To promote a variable of uses, parking stalls may be set at 90°, 70°, 60° or parallel.
Two-way traffic flow is preferred in parking areas. All sizes of stalls and cross lanes
shall conform to Town of Marana Title 22 Off-street Parking Standards.
h. Delivery vehicles ingress/ egress, etc. shall not interfere with traffic flow.
i. There shall be no product or goods storage in customer parking areas.
j. Parking quantities shall meet Town of Marana standards, except where otherwise noted
in this Specific Plan.
1.5 Cart Storage Areas
a. Provide long-term storage of shopping carts either within the tenant space or adjacent
to it, behind a decorative screen wall exceeding the height of the carts. The decorative
screen walls shall match the building architecture. Shopping cart storage may not
encroach upon vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns.
b. For establishments that use parking lot shopping cart corrals, the design of the corrals
shall incorporate durable materials that shall withstand the regional climatic conditions
and use. The materials and colors should complement the buildings architectural
character.
c. Parking spaces used for shopping cart corrals shall not be counted toward required
parking spaces.
1.6 Lighting
a. In pedestrian use areas, such as sidewalks, seating areas, courtyards, and plazas,
pedestrian-scale lighting fixtures shall be provided. Lighting fixtures are to complement
the architectural character of the site.
b. Building entries should be illuminated with soffit, bollard, step, or other lighting fixtures
to enhance pedestrian safety and articulation of the building.
c. Highlighting of unique or special features of the site, such as architectural features,
specimen plants, and public art with lighting is encouraged to create identity and sense
of place.
d. Ornamental, wall-mounted sconces, or light fixtures shall be used to complement the
character of the architecture and to light pedestrian use areas that are near or adjacent
to buildings.
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e. All pedestrian use areas that have public art should have a variety of lighting to add
interest and safety.
f. All lighting shall adhere to the Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code.
1.7 Public Art
a. Commercial buildings greater than 50,000 square feet may provide public art. For
commercial sites with more than one (1) building larger than 50,000 square feet, a Public
Art Master Plan may be developed to coordinate the artwork and placement to enhance
the site and create opportunities for synergy and shared artwork within the community.
b. All public art should generally reflect the character, heritage and traditions found in
Southern Arizona and the southwest.
1.8 Service Areas and Refuse Containers
a. Refuse areas should be retained in central locations with convenient access for refuse
vehicles. These locations shall be completely enclosed by a solid minimum six foot (6)
tall screen wall. The wall and solid doors should be designed to complement the
character of the main building.
b. Trash and recycling containers shall be screened from public view with a wall in
character with the building landscaping, green screen, or the building itself.
c. Additional landscape materials may be planted adjacent to the refuse area screen wall
to enhance visual buffering from parking and pedestrian areas.
d. Exterior components of electrical or irrigation purposes, and exterior components of
plumbing, processing, heating, cooling and ventilations systems (including, but not
limited to, piping, tanks, stacks, collectors, heating cooling and ventilation equipment
fans, blowers, duct-work, vents, louvers, meters, compressors, motors, incinerators,
ovens, etc.) shall not be visible to an individual standing on the ground or ground-floor
elevation from an adjacent property.
e. All operations involving loading and unloading of goods on private property should be
conducted outside of the public right-of-way.
f. All loading, service and delivery areas should be located on the side or rear of a building.
Additional screening and buffering may be required when a site is located adjacent to
single-family residential. All screening shall be reviewed and approved by the MSDRC
before submittal of development plans to the Town of Marana.
g. All loading and unloading shall occur in designated loading areas only. Loading areas
shall be designed as integral to the building/facility/site. Alternate loading and unloading
locations may be allowed with MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval.
h. Service doors shall be screened by amenity walls, using materials consistent with the
building.
i. Service and storage areas shall be adequately screened from view by building walls or
screen walls. Service vehicles, supplies and equipment should be stored in areas least
visible by visitors.
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2. Specific Planning Area Site Standards
The following Planning Area Site Standards apply to specific Planning Areas.
2.1 Mandarina South Village Center Site Planning
a. Layout
i. Residential units, such as attached townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and
residential over retail shall be encouraged in pedestrian oriented areas of the
Village Center.
ii. Wider sidewalks shall be encouraged to allow for outdoor restaurant seating.
iii. Street furniture and site amenities that reflect the community character shall be
encouraged.
iv. Limited curb cuts shall be encouraged to maximize the pedestrian streetscape.
b. Building Orientation and Massing
i. To promote a pedestrian friendly environment, buildings of four (4) or more stories
should be stepped back or shall provide mass breaks to decrease the apparent
mass of the building.
ii. Articulated building facades shall be encouraged.
c. Vehicular Circulation and Parking
i. On-street parking is strongly encouraged (where appropriate).
ii. On-street parking in front of buildings on the Village Center may be counted toward
the overall parking requirements for the building or use.
iii. Where possible, parking lots shall be sited behind the buildings. Access to rear
parking lots shall be by alleys, when possible.
iv. Shared parking is encouraged, subject to approval by the MSDRC and the Zoning
Administrator.
G. Residential Site Planning Standards
The purpose of these guidelines is to establish design and development standards that reflect the
identity and quality of the Mandarina South community design character. The Residential Site Planning
Standards have been drafted in accordance with the Residential Design Standards of the Town of
Marana Land Development Code.
1. Layout
a. Variations in architectural style, setbacks and street layout shall be incorporated into the
neighborhood design to create a desirable character.
b. Roads and open space corridors shall align with mountain views and vistas, when possible.
c. There should be diversity in lot sizes and dimensions, where appropriate.
d. Variety in the side-yard setback shall be encouraged to limit the massing domination of multi-
story units with adjacent one-story units. Increasing the side yard setback creates more space
and lessens the visual impact of a multi-story unit adjacent to a one-story unit.
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e. The maximum cul-de-sac length allowed in Mandarina South is 600’. Hammerhead cul-de-
sacs are permitted.
f. Shared parking and clustered parking are allowed with the approval of the MSDRC and the
Zoning Administrator.
1.1 Site Planning Vignettes
The following design vignettes are included to express the intent of the Residential Design
Standards.
• Exhibit 4.G.1 - Typical Streetscape, pg. 70.
• Exhibit 4.G.2 – Shared Driveway / Alley Load Character, pg. 71.
• Exhibit 4.G.3 - Courtyard Home Character, pg. 72.
• Exhibit 4.G.4 - Single-Family Attached Character, pg. 73.
2. Pedestrian Connectivity and Circulation
a. Care shall be taken in neighborhood planning to provide adequate neighborhood trail
connection opportunities for visitors and residents to the community trail network.
b. All drainage areas, where appropriate, should have a neighborhood trail connection to the
community trail network.
3. Paseos, Open Space and Parks
a. Open space areas should be designed as an integral element of neighborhood design in
Mandarina South.
b. Opportunities to increase open space frontage should be encouraged to integrate the parks
into the neighborhood.
c. Open space areas should be designed as a community amenity and should contain prominent
design elements.
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DESIGN STANDARDS'JHVSF - TYPICALSTREETSCAPEneighborhood character | typical streetscapefront porchalternative non-street facing garage3 car street facing recessed garage3 car street facing tandem load garage3 car non-street facing garageExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DESIGN STANDARDSneighborhood character | alley load characteralley (common area)landscape andpedestrian easementlandscaped common area with pedestrian pathlandscaped common area with pedestrian pathlot linelot linelot line'JHVSF - ALLEYLOAD CHARACTERalley (common area)Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
neighborhood character | courtyard home characterprivate driveprivate driveprivate driveprivate driveright of waypublic streetpublic streetright of waylot linelot linelot linelot linelandscaped common area with pedestrian pathlandscaped common area with pedestrian pathlandscaped common area with pedestrian pathlandscaped common area with pedestrian pathDESIGN STANDARDS'JHVSF - COURTYARDHOME CHARACTERExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
DESIGN STANDARDSneighborhood character | single-family attached character'JHVSF - SINGLE-FAMILYATTACHED CHARACTERpublic streetpublic streetright of waylot linelandscaped common area with pedestrian pathcommon area easementpublic streetalley (common area)public streetpublic streetalley (common area)landscaped common area with pedestrian pathExhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-084
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H. Architectural Standards
Architectural Standards have been drafted to complement traditional regional styles. These standards
shall supersede the Town of Marana standards unless otherwise noted. They shall assist architects and
builders in developing architecture in which the building mass, roof form, façade, architectural elements,
materials and color are consistent with the Marana community character. Sustainable practices such as
solar orientation, cisterns and water harvesting shall be encouraged.
1. Non-Residential Architectural Standards
1.1 Design
a. Commercial buildings shall be designed with a variety of surfaces, textures, shapes, multi-
planed roofs, materials, and wall articulation.
b. Long, unarticulated building walls, or facades of more than one hundred (100) feet shall be
avoided by segmenting through the use of window panels, reveals, recesses, projections
and other architectural elements, such as mass breaks, molding, columns and arches,
decorative columns, varying texture and/or materials, offsets, landscapes or similar features.
In the Village Center, unarticulated wall lengths or facades shall not exceed sixty feet (60’).
c. Design building mass and fenestration in proper proportion and scale within the site,
adjacent streets, adjacent buildings, and developments.
d. Architectural styles shall fit the Mandarina South community character and shall be approved
by MSDRC before submittal of plans to the Town of Marana.
e. Primary building entries shall be positioned and articulated so they are immediately
identifiable from the interior pedestrian areas or parking areas.
f. Exposed ducts, pipes, downspouts, and similar equipment are discouraged but where
installed shall be painted to match the surface of the building.
g. When mechanical equipment is located on the roof of a commercial building, an
appropriately sized parapet style roof shall be used to screen equipment from view from
property line at ground level.
h. All multi-story buildings should incorporate a recognizable base, middle and cap using
changes in material, architectural accents, or other features, as appropriate.
i. Roof decks and patios are encouraged exclusive of building height.
j. Vegetated green roofs and solar panels are encouraged.
1.2 Color
a. Building colors shall reflect the natural desert tones found in the Sonoran Desert. Suggested
colors include:
• Earthy browns, sepias, and tans
• Dark reds and maroons
• Dark oranges to pinks
• Dark greens
• Deep sky blues to gray-blues
• Deep purples
• Ochres, yellow-browns
• Variations of the above colors that result from natural weathering or oxidation
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b. Accent colors shall be used to add interest at focal areas and entries. Variations in wall color
to avoid monotonous facade are encouraged.
1.3 Materials
a. Permitted exterior finish materials shall conform to materials that are listed in the Mandarina
South community character materials list and the following commercial architectural material
list. To allow for architectural creativity and technological advances, materials that are not
listed in this document shall be permitted, if approved by the MSDRC on a case-by-case
basis.
• Textured tilt-up concrete panels
• Standing seam metal roofs
• Concrete and clay tile roofs
• Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Architectural metal
• Clear / tinted glass
• Brick
• Stone
• Integrally colored CMU
• Stucco
• Manufactured Stone
• Materials listed in section E1.2
b. Four-sided architectural treatment should apply to all buildings, subject to MSDRC approval.
c. All architectural details should be appropriate to the style of the building. The use of
composite and integrally colored materials is encouraged where possible for durability
purposes. Changes of materials should always be terminated at an inside corner, for smooth
material transitions.
d. The use of prefabricated, all-metal steel for sheathing of buildings is prohibited. This is not
to preclude the use of finished metal details within architecturally designed structures.
e. Building materials and landscaping shall be consistent with adjacent, non-residential
buildings to complement the community character.
f. Windows shall consist of tinted bronze, blue or green glass or transparent glass.
g. Reflective glass may be used to limit heat transfer while maximizing available sunlight for
interior illumination, subject to MSDRC approval.
1.4 Roofs
a. Variation and articulation in rooflines or parapets should be used and roof types mixed to
reduce the scale of commercial buildings. Roof size, scale, material, color, and slope should
be coordinated with the character of the building.
b. Parapet walls for the concealing of flat roofs should feature three (3) dimensional cornice
treatments when at the ends or corners of the building. Where not used in conjunction with
other roof elements, parapets should vary in height and have a finished depth at all building
corners.
c. The size of all roof design elements should be appropriate to the size and scale of the roof
materials used.
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d. Buildings with sloped roofs should include multiple rooflines and multiple facets of planes.
e. Visible roofs shall be made of tile, slate, concrete shingles, metal, or other similar materials
as approved by the MSDRC.
f. Mechanical equipment on roofs is permitted and shall be screened and/or camouflaged.
1.5 Loading and Service Areas
a. Outdoor service and storage areas shall be screened with solid masonry walls that
complement the architectural character of the building. Outdoor storage is subject to
MSDRC and Zoning Administrator approval.
b. Major exterior trash and recycling receptacles shall remain within service and storage areas
and be painted to match the primary or secondary color used on the main building.
c. Where applicable, green screens with evergreen vines are encouraged to screen utility and
service areas. Their shape can be integrated into the architectural character of the building.
Green screens are to be used in addition to the required screen wall (they are not a
replacement for the required wall).
1.6 Recreational Structures
All structures found within Mandarina South common spaces and paseos shall conform to the
architectural standards contained herein and their design shall complement the overall
community character by the use of similar colors, textures and materials. For example, on
prefabricated structures such as a park ramada, the exposed posts can be clad in exterior
masonry veneer to enhance the quality of the structure and a standing-seam steel roof may be
used to emulate a tile roof.
a. All recreational structures should use compatible architectural character and blend into the
community in a harmonious manner.
b. The scale of recreational structures should blend with the surrounding community.
c. A creative mix of architectural styles is encouraged for recreational structures to give a
unique look and identity to each recreational area.
2. Residential Standards
2.1 Architecture that Responds to the Climate
All residential buildings constructed in Mandarina South should respond to the climate in which they are
located. In this region, dwellings were historically characterized by extensive roof overhangs, covered
porches and patios, arcades, low horizontal roof lines, thick walls, and natural building materials.
The generous roof overhangs and covered porches and patios shade interior rooms while allowing
windows and doors to be opened during the hot summers, promoting cross ventilation. While roof
overhangs provide shade in the summer months, the low sun angles associated with the winter season
allow the sun to enter and warm interior spaces.
Integrated covered porches, patios, and arcades provide shade in the summer-time and protection from
the elements during cold winter months while providing open outdoor living and activity spaces as an
extension of interior rooms. All of these architectural features are intended to make the Desert Southwest
more comfortable in a varied climate characterized by hot summers and cool winters.
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2.2 Architecture that Responds to Regional Traditions
Architectural design should consider the historic context of the region; therefore, southwest themes are
consistent with the character of Mandarina South. Although a single style or combination of styles is not
required or endorsed, the use of contemporary interpretation and materials to emulate the regional
traditions is strongly encouraged.
a. Pueblo / Southwest
The Pueblo style has historical precedent dating back to the Native American Indians.
Adapted from the harsh climatic conditions of the region and functional uses of available
materials, the Pueblo style is unique to the Southwest. Characterized by flat roofs, the
sculptural, box-like organic forms of the style were influenced by the early Spanish colonists.
The Southwest style grew out of the multi-cultural influences of Pueblo architecture with the
introduction of pitched barrel tile roofs and Spanish motifs.
b. Spanish Mission
The Spanish Mission style dates back to the original missionary settlements of Southwest
America. Mission style is heavily inspired by Spanish and Mexican architecture for the
missionaries that brought their culture to the Native Americans of this region. Influenced by
climate, materials and available labor, the Mission style adapted its own character. The style
is characterized by strong, decorative, formal massing and, traditionally, has sculptural
parapet roof lines and barrel tile roofs.
c. Spanish Colonial / Territorial
Spanish Colonial style has its origins in Mediterranean Architecture with eclectic inspirations
that range from Moorish to Byzantine. This architectural style became popular in the
Southwestern United States as an adaptation of the region’s earlier mission style along with
the rich culture of Latin American influences on the region. It is most characterized by strong,
simple, informal massing and is traditionally unified by courtyards, arches and tiled roofs.
A sub-variety of Spanish Colonial style is known as the Territorial Style. This style was
developed in New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona, and is characterized by one and two
story structures with flat roofs of varying heights; parapet coping (typically brick or masonry
to protect the adobe); portals and loggias; smooth finish stucco or brick or masonry; delicate
wood moldings and accents; doors and windows flush with the wall surface; divided pane
windows and wood trim defining major openings.
d. Monterey Revival
The Monterey Revival movement occurred during the 1920’s and 30’s. It blended American
Colonial and Spanish adobe architecture. These homes were typically two story rectangular,
asymmetrical plans with wood detailing.
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2.3 Detached Residential Architecture
Mandarina South shall adhere to residential design standards found in Town of Marana Residential
Design Ordinance. In addition to Town of Marana standards, the following design standards shall apply:
a. Authentic Architecture
In keeping with the rustic regional character and the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert,
residences at Mandarina South are encouraged to follow the regional architecture traditions
of Southern Arizona. Successful neighborhoods should be inspired by the historical
reference, with attention to authentic detailing. Recognizable styles following historical,
traditional forms reinforce ‘timeless’ gracefully aged character which provide charming,
sustainable neighborhoods.
i. In creating authentic architectural styles, floor plans should be designed with
architectural character in mind. Homes with floor plans designed with a predetermined
set of compatible character styles have a stronger appearance than a home that has a
style applied to it after a floor plan has been designed.
ii. When designing plans, simple forms and masses lend themselves to ease of
construction as well as authentic architectural expression. Special care should be
taken to integrate covered porches, balconies, arcades, porte-cocheres and courtyards
into floor plans where possible to create a more dynamic street scene.
iii. Roof pitches, massings, and materials should vary between plans and elevations and
be stylistically consistent with the character of the house.
iv. To complete a historic character, building details shall be interpreted with authenticity.
Details should retain a simple and appropriate appearance for its architectural style.
b. Varied Architectural Character
To create diverse neighborhoods and avoid monotony, careful planning and plotting of
neighborhoods shall be done to develop a quality appearance and avoid repetitive
architectural styles, elements, details and color.
c. Architectural Site Design
In an attempt to reduce garage dominated neighborhoods, a variety of residential designs
are encouraged. Homes should emphasize connections to the street and neighborhood by
placing porches or livable portions of the house in front of the garage. Setbacks on all lots
have been carefully selected to encourage design with allowances for porches (porches
shall be a minimum of fifty (50) square feet on lots greater than 4500 square feet, and a
minimum of twenty four (24) square feet on lots equal to or less than 4500 square feet),
livable spaces and non-street facing garages to avoid a garage dominated neighborhood.
On all homes, the prominent use of porches, balconies, portals, porte-cocheres and
courtyards are encouraged to create a lively and pleasant streetscape. To encourage and
create a livelier street scene in Mandarina South, street facing garages that have a livable
space, courtyard wall or patio that extends a minimum of five (5) feet in front of the garage
face shall be considered a recessed garage.
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d. Architectural Elements and Projections
Porches, arcades, portals, and covered patios provide welcome relief from the desert sun
as well as connection to the street, and are encouraged in Mandarina South residential
villages. Most southwestern architecture includes one or more of these features. Porches
and covered terraces are important architectural elements and often play a key role in
defining a specific style and contribute to streetscape character.
e. Roofs
Varied materials and forms in roofs are essential to providing diversity in neighborhoods.
Roofs should retain simple massings but vary in pitch, heights, materials, and orientation
depending upon the desired character. Roofs should be consistent throughout a house, but
pitch may occasionally vary on a porch or projecting wing depending on character.
i. All roof penetrations and venting shall be behind ridgelines and away from roadways
and front elevations, whenever possible. Exposed flashing, venting and piping at roofs
are to be painted to match the dominant color.
ii. Mechanical equipment on roofs is permitted and shall be screened and/or camouflaged.
iii. Flat / low pitch roofs shall be provided with parapets, including rear patios. All flat / low
pitch roof materials shall be integral color with the building exterior.
iv. The use of skylights, solar tubes and solar panels are restricted to rear elevations or
behind parapets not visible from the roadway and elevations, where possible.
v. Chimneys shall be rock, stone, brick, or of a finish material identical to the accompanying
structure, and shall include a chimney cap.
f. Garage Design and Driveways
The architecture forward concept is encouraged to minimize the visual impact of the garage
dominated neighborhood. Garages are encouraged to be set back behind the front face of
the house by using alternative garage orientation and varying front yard setback
requirements for livable areas and porches. Tuck under garages (a garage ‘tucked’ under
the main floor of the building or accessory building) are allowed.
i. Minimum two-car garage shall be four hundred (400) square feet [for example, a
standard garage shall be twenty by twenty (20 x 20) feet; a tandem garage shall be ten
by forty (10 x 40) feet]. The driveway shall provide a twenty (20) foot space to
accommodate a parked vehicle without blocking the sidewalk. Garage size
requirements do not apply to single-car garages conforming to the residential parking
requirements.
ii. Garage doors are limited to nine (9) feet in height and shall be recessed six (6) inches
minimum behind garage walls.
iii. All garage doors should be chosen with a style appropriate to the house character.
Garage door windows are encouraged and should be limited to the top panel of the door.
iv. Garage doors shall be painted the color of the building or an accent color.
v. Driveways shall be limited in width of the adjacent garage door. Although most
driveways should be concrete, pavers may be employed in keeping with the architectural
style of the house. To reduce overall paving within the development, builders are
encouraged to propose alternatives to traditional driveways, including “Hollywood”
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driveways, grass pave, gravel pave, stabilized decomposed granite, etc. However, all
non-standard driveway layouts or paving options shall be approved by the MSDRC and
Zoning Administrator.
vi. Street facing 3-car garages shall have one (1) bay offset two (2) feet minimum behind
the other two (2) garage bays.
vii. Tandem garage configurations shall be calculated the same way as a standard garage
for setbacks, area, and residential parking requirements.
g. Architectural Articulation
Architectural treatment is the use of details and massing elements that comprise each
architectural style of a home. Details may include, but are not limited to, window shape, size
and grid configuration, decorative door patterns, decorative gable vents, eve and rake
details, decorative tile and ironwork, balconies etc. which correspond to the architectural
style. Full architectural treatment is required on all front elevations of houses and as listed
below:
i. Four-side architectural treatment is required when a house is visible from arterial or
collector roads, open spaces, common area or paseos.
ii. Side elevations on the street side of corner lots, or adjacent to paseos, open space or
trailheads shall receive full architectural treatment.
iii. Courtyards, while often not visible from the street, should be considered as extensions
of the front of the house, and shall be detailed accordingly.
iv. In general, side elevations facing another side elevation do not require full architectural
treatment. The sides of the house should substantially match the character of the front,
using similar materials, window sizes and details.
v. In general, smaller product types, single-family attached and multi-family housing shall
require four-side architectural treatment.
vi. Some architectural styles may allow the introduction of amounts of stone, composite
siding or brick to complement stucco.
2.4 Attached and Multi-Family Product Standards
Single-family attached and multi-family buildings shall be designed to meet the Residential Detached
Architecture standards in Section H.2.3. In addition, the following design standards shall apply:
a. Buildings should be designed with a variety of surfaces, textures, shapes, multi-planed roofs,
materials, and wall articulation.
b. The scale, details and materials shall be compatible with surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
c. A variety of heights, colors, setbacks, and step-backs are encouraged to avoid long,
unarticulated building facades.
d. Buildings should be designed in clusters of small buildings or the appearance of a series of
smaller buildings.
e. Variations in exterior walls in depth and direction. Use pop-outs, arches and balconies to
break up massing.
f. Minimize the bulk and appearance of structures using sloping rooflines consisting of varying
roof heights, directions, and shapes.
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g. Massive straight rooflines with flat appearances shall be avoided.
h. Building placement and orientation shall vary for design interest and visual relief.
i. Multiple design solutions shall be integrated into the building to provide visual interest and
variation.
j. Garages shall be architecturally integrated into the established design character.
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Part 5 – Implementation and Administration
A. Purpose and Intent
This section of the Mandarina South Specific Plan outlines the implementation of the plan during the
development of the community. It identifies the responsible party to ensure the community is built in
coordination with infrastructure improvements, providing logical growth and continuity of the community
design and character. General administration and specific plan amendment procedures shall be defined
in this section of this Specific Plan.
B. Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance
If an issue, condition or situation arises that is not covered or provided for in this Specific Plan, those
regulations in the Town of Marana Land Development Code that are applicable for the most similar issue,
condition or situation shall be applied by the Zoning Administrator as the guidelines to resolve the unclear
issue, condition or situation.
C. General Implementation Responsibilities
The implementation of the Mandarina South Specific Plan is the responsibility of the Master Developer,
the Builders / Developers, any quasi-government community facilities or improvement district that is
created, the future homeowners association (which may include any design review committees) and the
Town of Marana.
The Town of Marana Development Services shall be responsible for ensuring all policies and standards
in the Specific Plan are adhered to during the review, development and construction of Mandarina South.
Upon request of Developer, the Town staff shall process any request for a Community Facilities District
(CFD) pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-701, et seq. and the Town’s Guidelines for Establishment of Community
Facilities Districts, and the Town Council shall reasonably consider such request for a Community
Facilities District.
D. Development Review Procedure
All development plans and subdivision plats within Mandarina South shall be subject to and implemented
through the review and approval process in conformance with this Specific Plan. In addition, all
development within Mandarina South is subject to the building permit and review process as defined by
the Town of Marana and this Specific Plan.
Prior to submitting preliminary and final subdivision plats and/or development plans to the Town of
Marana, applicants shall submit all plans to the MSDRC for approval. The Master Developer, MSPOA
and MSDRC reserve the rights to review, comment, approve or deny any design or architectural aspect
of the development that affects the exterior appearance of any structure or area of land. This includes,
but is not limited to, the review of site plans, signage, landscaping, entry features, street standards, and
architecture for conformance to the Development Standards and Design Standards outlined in this
Specific Plan.
All Development / Site Plan, Sign Program and Design Guideline applications shall be processed by the
Development Services Department as an administrative review and approval according to the Town’s
internal administrative processes. Administrative approval can be with or without conditions.
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Preliminary and final plats shall be processed according to the Town of Marana plat review process per
the Land Development Code.
E. Design Review Process
It shall be a requirement of this Specific Plan that, subsequent to its approval and prior to the submittal
of any preliminary subdivision plat or development / site plan within the Specific Plan, a standing
Mandarina South Design Review Committee (the MSDRC) shall be established. Thereafter, the MSDRC
shall review and approve individual development / site plan filings (for commercial development) and
subdivision plat submittals (for residential development) for conformance to the Specific Plan and the
CC&R’s prior to submittal to the Town for its review and approval.
F. Planning Area Uses
Conditional Planning Area uses require review and approval by the Mandarina South Design Review
Committee (MSDRC) and the Planning Commission and/or Town Council to ensure compatibility with
surrounding uses. Approval of these uses may be conditioned upon proactive mitigation measures being
implemented in association with the approved conditional use. All conditional uses shall be approved by
the MSDRC prior to submittal for review / approval by the Town.
G. Phasing
Phasing shall occur in a logical and cost-effective manner based on infrastructure extension, availability
of utility services and market conditions. The project shall be built in several phases, as future conditions
dictate.
The spine infrastructure needed to serve the community shall be constructed and extended as needed
for the development. Current estimates of build-out are six (6) to fifteen (15) years.
The purpose of planning the phasing is to ensure adequate infrastructure is available for the planned
development. The phases of development may occur in a different order, or concurrently, at the
discretion of the Master Developer.
H. Specific Plan Administration
1. Enforcement
The Mandarina South Specific Plan shall be administered and enforced by the Town of Marana
Development Services Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Specific Plan and any
applicable provisions of the Town of Marana Development Code.
2. Protected Development Rights/Vested Rights
Developer and the Town agree that the zoning designation, uses, and densities shall apply to the
Property upon the effective date of the Specific Plan.
3. Administrative Change
Amendments to the approved Specific Plan may be deemed necessary to respond to changes in site
conditions, market conditions, and financing to meet requirements or preferences of users and
developers in Mandarina South. Changes to the provisions of the Mandarina South Specific Plan may
be made administratively by the Town of Marana Zoning Administrator, provided the changes are
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determined to by minor under Section 17-4-15.D of the Marana Town Code. Any changes shall conform
to the goals, objectives and policies of the Mandarina South Specific Plan.
The planning manager shall determine whether a proposed specific plan amendment is administrative or
substantial. Such amendments and changes shall, upon approval, be attached to the Specific Plan as
an addendum and become part thereof. Minor changes do not require public notification or public
hearings.
Categories of administrative amendments include, but are not limited to:
a. The addition of new information to the specific plan maps or text that does not change the effect of
any regulations or guidelines.
b. Changes to infrastructure, such as drainage and utilities, which do not change the overall intent of
the specific plan or increase the development capacity in the specific plan area.
c. Changes in the land use designation boundary, division of plan areas or combinations of areas.
d. Minor modifications or adjustments to intrusions, encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, or open
spaces, so long as the modifications do not conflict with the overall intent of the specific plan.
e. The addition of a use that is materially similar to a listed use, as determined by the planning manager
pursuant to the process set forth in Section 17-4-2(C).
A substantial amendment is an amendment that would result in a substantial change to the specific plan's
regulations or the overall intent of the specific plan, and that is not an amendment listed in subparagraph
2 above or a materially similar amendment.
4. Interpretation
The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for interpreting the provisions of the Mandarina South
Specific Plan. Any applicant aggrieved by the Zoning Administrator’s interpretation may request an
appeal to the Board of Adjustment within fifteen (15) days from the date of the interpretation.
If any provision of the Design Standards is considered ambiguous or unclear, the Zoning Administrator
shall be responsible for interpreting the intent of the Specific Plan.
5. Fees
Fees shall be assessed as indicated by the Town of Marana’s adopted fee schedule that is in place at
the time of development.
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Appendix A—Definitions
Accessory Structure
A structure that is incidental to the principal use on the lot, such as a play structure. An accessory
structure shall be located behind the primary structure.
Accessory Building
A subordinate building or portion of a main building on the same lot or building site, incidental to that
permitted in the main building, or to the land upon which the main building is located.
Alley Loaded
A residential product that provides the primary vehicular access from public streets through a private
alley/shared driveway at the rear of the residence (rear yard), while the primary pedestrian entrance is
located at the front of the residence (front yard).
Builder / Developer
The Builder / Developer is the purchaser of development areas of Mandarina South, and is responsible
for the building or development within the areas of their ownership.
Clustered Parking
Designated grouped parking spaces or a parking lot accessed from an alley, private street, or public
street. For example, ninety (90) degree parking bays accessed from an alley, private street, or public
street; parking bays in the center island of an enlarged cul-de-sac.
Guest Home
A secondary residence which may be an attached or detached structure from the primary residence. A
guest home may provide limited kitchen facilities, including no more than a two burner stove, a reduced
size refrigerator, sink, and microwave oven. Guest homes are subject to MSDRC review and approval.
These units may not be for rent. Also known as a Granny Flat.
Home Occupation
As defined by the Town of Marana Land Development Code.
Live / Work Unit
A building or space within a building used jointly for commercial and residential purposes where the
residential use of the space is secondary or accessory to the primary use as a place of work.
Lot Coverage
The area covered by the buildings and accessory building.
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Mandarina South Design Review Committee (MSDRC)
A committee, appointed by the Master Developer or MSPOA, whose function is to review and approve
all designed elements of the community, including, but not limited to: building plans, site plans, elevations,
colors, exterior improvements, landscaping, fencing, lighting, parking and signage.
Mandarina South Property Owners Association (MSPOA)
The property owners association that will be established by the Master Developer to oversee the
development of Mandarina South. Prior to relinquishing control of all Planning areas to non-builder
owners, the Master Developer, or its designee, has the power to appoint and remove board members.
The Property Owners Association shall administer property, prepare the budget, assign and collect fees,
and review any designed elements for the community. The Master Developer may delegate these rights
and duties to individual property owner associations.
Master Developer
The Master Developer for Mandarina South and/or its assigns of all or certain phases of the project will
be the entity responsible for providing the spine infrastructure, including roads, sewer, and water for the
project. The Master Developer shall form any required quasi-government community facilities district,
the Property Owners Association and design review committees. The Master CC&R’s will be recorded
by the Master Developer.
Open Space
All common areas (with the exception of streets, alleys, and concrete channel bottoms of drainageways),
parks and trail corridors in Mandarina South shall be considered open space. Integration of drainage
facilities and recreation areas are encouraged where practical to provide additional open space
opportunities.
Planning Area
Unique areas of Mandarina South that are regulated by land use and buffer standards.
Zoning Administrator
The individual who is acting or appointed director of the Town of Marana Development Services
Department, or any administrator who is acting on behalf of the Town of Marana Development Services
Department.
Project
The Mandarina South Specific Plan development project.
Residential Over Retail
Residential use over a non-commercial use. Separate access is required to the residential use.
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Residential - Multi-Family
Two or more dwelling units in any configuration, semi-attached, attached or grouped for permanent
residency on a rental, lease, or are individually owned, which are all located on a single lot (such as
stacked flats, condominiums, apartments, and similar configurations).
Residential - Single Family Attached
A dwelling unit attached to one or more dwelling units by structural elements common to the attached
units with each dwelling unit located on its own individual lot (such as duplexes and triplexes). The
structural elements include common wall construction, roof, or other similar improvement. Elements like
trusses, beams, and patio walls are not included.
Residential - Single Family Detached
One residential dwelling unit per lot. May include a guest home.
Special Intensity Uses
Special Intensity Uses include water or amusement park, RV sales and storage, utility and emergency
services, regional transit facility uses, and sports and entertainment complex uses.
Specific Plan
The Mandarina South Specific Plan.
The Town
The Town of Marana.
Transit Stop
A transit stop (for example a bus stop, shuttle stop, or transit facility) for public transportation. Light rail
is included under this definition should service become available.
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Appendix B—Development Capability Report
A. Purpose and Intent
This component of the Mandarina South Specific Plan identifies the natural and existing conditions on
and around the site, and analyzes the suitability of the Mandarina South site for development. Site
Inventory and Analysis is the primary design tool guiding how development will integrate the natural and
existing features of the site into a harmonious community design. This Development Capability Report
follows the Town of Marana requirements provided in Section 17-4-15 of the Town of Marana Land
Development Code.
The following natural and existing features were analyzed to assure future development of the site is
feasible and the site design takes advantage of all existing opportunities to enhance the character of the
Mandarina South community.
• Existing Land Uses and Zoning
• Adjacent Property Information
• Topography and Slope
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• Existing Vegetation
• Wildlife
• Soils and Geology
• Views
• Traffic Circulation and Road System
• Recreation, Open Space and Trails
• Cultural Resources
• Existing Infrastructure and Public Facilities
• Project Constraints
B. Existing Land Uses and Zoning
This section of the Site Analysis identifies existing land uses and zoning on the project site and adjacent
properties.
1. Existing On-Site Land Uses
According to the Town of Marana Geographical Information System (GIS) Department the existing site
is vacant. The land is generally characterized as former agriculture and ranch land that has remained
undeveloped. The Make Marana 2040 General Plan Future Land Use Map proposes commercial uses
for the site.
(See Exhibit 1 - Existing 2040 General Plan Map, pg. 89)
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EXHIBIT 1 - 2040 GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP
2. Existing On-Site Zoning
According to the Town of Marana GIS Department, the existing zoning on the Mandarina South site is
Zone E - Transportation Corridor Zone.
(See Exhibit 2 - Existing On-Site Zoning, pg. 89)
EXHIBIT 2 - EXISTING ON-SITE ZONING
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C. Adjacent Property Information within ¼ Mile
1. Existing Land Uses
According to the Town of Marana GIS Department, the Mandarina South site is surrounded by the
following existing land uses: State of Arizona Trust and vacant land. Southeast of the site is the Trico
Electric Cooperative headquarters. The CAP Canal lies west of the site boundary. The Canal is open
on the northern portion of the property and transitions into an underground pipeline towards the south.
Existing land uses:
• North: State of AZ Trust and vacant land, CAP Canal Trailhead
• East: State of AZ Trust and vacant land, Trico Electric Cooperative, CAP canal and agricultural
land
• South: Tangerine Road, Vacant Land, A-A RV Park & Storage, Trico Electric Cooperative
• West: CAP canal and vacant land
2. Existing Zoning Conditions
According to the Pima County Land Information System, the existing zoning conditions within one-quarter
(¼ ) mile of the property consist of the following:
• F - Specific Plan
• AG - Agriculture
• E -Transportation Corridor
• C - Large Lot
3. Existing Building Heights
There are no existing structures.
4. Pending Rezonings and Specific Plans
There are four Specific Plans that address nearby properties: Mandarina Specific Plan, Tortolita
Shadows Specific Plan, Tangerine Commerce Park Specific Plan, Crossroads at Gladden Specific Plan,
and the Stone Gate pending rezoning.
5. Subdivision Plats / Development Plans Approved
None Approved. Nearby final plats include the Mandarina Block Plat which is currently under review with
the Town of Marana.
(See Exhibit 3 - Development Context, pg. 91)
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D. Topography and Slope
Historically, the Mandarina South site was used for agriculture and ranching, and was previously graded
and impacted by these uses. No significant natural topographic features can be found on the property.
1. Hillside Conservation Area
No Hillside Conservation Areas exist on the site.
2. Rock Outcroppings
No rock outcroppings exist on the site.
3. Slopes Greater than 15%
No slopes greater than 15% exist on the site.
4. Significant Topographic Features
No significant topographic features exist on the site.
5. Pre-Development Cross-Slope
An analysis of the average cross-slope of the site calculates the existing slopes less than 1%; the existing
topography and cross-slope are not constraints for developing the property.
E. Hydrology and Water Resources
Additional detail to follow regarding the Pre-Developed On-Site Hydrology, off-site watersheds, off-site
hydrology, and Existing Downstream Conditions. Please see FEMA FIRM Map on next page.
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F. Vegetation
1. Vegetative Communities and Associations on the Site
The Mandarina South site consists of previously graded and disturbed lands. Historically, this property
was used for agriculture and ranching. Due to previous site disturbance, there is minimal existing native
vegetation. The ground plane consists of non-native grasses and invasive weeds. Pima County Land
Information System classifies the land as “Warm, Temperate Grasslands.” Native vegetation is of the
Creosote-Cruxifiction Thorn Series of the Arizona Upland Subdivision of the Sonoran Desert (Brown,
1994).
Vegetation found on the project site includes the following:
Trees Shrubs Cacti
Mesquite (Prosopis velutina) White Thorn Acacia (Acacia Prickly Pear (Opuntia
Mexican Palo Verde constricta) englewannii)
(Parkinsonia aculeata) Creosote (Larrea tridentata) Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus
Salt Cedar (Tamarix spp.) Desert Broom (Baccharis wislezenii)
sarothroides) Cholla (Opuntia spp.)
2. Vegetative Densities
Existing vegetative densities found on the project site are relatively sparse when compared to
undisturbed Sonoran Desert vegetation found in the region. No washes are located on the site, nor the
typical vegetative densities associated with them. The northern two-thirds of the site have Creosote,
Barrel Cactus, and Cholla as light vegetative cover, but they are not found on the southern one-third of
the site, due to more historically intensive agricultural patterns.
3. Significant Vegetation and Federally-Listed Threatened or Endangered Species
No significant vegetation or endangered species occur on the site, but the Arizona Game and Fish
Department (AGFD) has recorded that the Thornber Fishhook Cactus occurs within a three mile radius.
Considering that the microhabitat preferred by Mamalaria thornberi is the area beneath the overhanging
side branches of Ambrosia dumosa (Rutman 1995), and that no undisturbed Sonoran desert vegetation
exists on the site, it is unlikely that Mandarina South has the vegetation patterns to support the habitat
for Thornber Fishhook Cactus or any other significant and/or endangered species.
References:
Brown, D.E. (Ed.). (1994). Biotic Communities: Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Salt Lake City, UT:
University of Utah Press.
Rutman, S. (1995). The distribution of Mamillaria thornberi on Saguaro National Monument, Tucson Mountain Unit, Arizona.
Tucson, Arizona: Saguaro National Monument.
G. Wildlife
1. Presence of State-Listed Threatened or Endangered Species
Although there are no Federally-Listed Threatened or Endangered Species found on the site, the AGFD
has defined other five Special Status Species that occur within 3 miles of the site by using the Heritage
Data Management System: Tucson Shovel-nose Snake, Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cactus
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl, Sonoran Desert Tortoise and the Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat.
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A survey to determine the presence or absence of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl was conducted in
1999 by Thomas Olsen and Associates. The conclusion of the survey was that the site contained no
suitable pygmy owl habitat. The CFPO bird has since been delisted.
H. Soils and Geology
1. Soils
According to soil survey data obtained from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the soil
associations found on the project site are a variety of silty, clayey and sandy loams. The soil types would
not present a constraint in developing the site. Geotechnical testing will need to be conducted, prior to
development, to study their weight bearing capacity.
2. Geologic Features
Since the project site lies in the Santa Cruz River Basin, at the base of the Tortolita Alluvial Fan, the
geology of the site consists of alluvial materials that have been deposited over time. There are no
distinctive geologic features found on the project site.
I. Views
1. Views from the Site
Mandarina South consists of flat topography sloping gently downward from east to west. The entire site
has an expanse of mountain views; including the Picacho Mountains and Picacho Peak to the northwest,
Baboquivari Peak and Kitt Peak to the southwest, the Tucson Mountains to the south and the Silverbell
Mountains to the west. Views to the east are a mosaic of layered mountain views dominated by the
Tortolita Mountains, with the San Maniego Ridge, Mount Lemmon and Pusch Ridge (in the Santa
Catalinas) visible in the distance. Views to the south include distant features of Mt. Wrightson and
Elephant Head in the Santa Rita Mountains.
2. Views into the Site
Mandarina South is highly visible from Interstate 10 and Tangerine Road due to the relatively flat
topography found on the site and its adjacency to both roads. The site is generally screened to the
northeast due to grading from the CAP canal.
J. Traffic Circulation and Road System
The major roadways in the project area are Tangerine Road, Adonis Road and Interstate 10. Tangerine
Road is the south boundary of the project site. The soon-to-be constructed Adonis Road creates a
corridor through the Mandarina South site. A Traffic Impact Study is being completed for the Mandarina
South Specific Plan and will further detail the traffic capacity of the proposed plan when the study is
completed.
K. Recreation, Open Space, and Trails
Mandarina South abuts the CAP trailhead. The CAP Trail is a beautiful trail that follows the CAP canal’s
elevated maintenance road. It is a non-technical dirt road which is elevated and gives fantastic 360-
degree views of the surrounding area. The existing CAP parking area will be relocated to the east side
of the CAP canal after Adonis Road is extended to Tangerine Road. Currently, there are two additional
planned trails in the Town of Marana - Park, Trail and Open Space System Master Plan located near the
site; the Wild Burro Wash Trail is located to the north side of Tangerine Road, extending east of the
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property; and the Santa Cruz River Trail is planned to the southwest along the Santa Cruz River.
According to the Town of Marana Northwest Area Plan Open Space, Parks and Trail System, an
undeveloped special purpose park lies to the east of the CAP Canal. A bike trail is to run along the
railroad tracks. The Tangerine Trail is planned on the northern edge of the Tangerine Road R.O.W.,
which includes a greenway with a divided urban trail along the entire Tangerine Road Corridor.
L. Cultural Resources
The Mandarina South project area has been the subject of a number of cultural resources investigation
projects since the early 1980s. Initially the larger area was surveyed as part of the Northern Tucson
Basin Survey and several sites were identified on the Mandarina South property. One site, AZ AA:12:118
was subsequently tested and recommended for further archaeological investigations to be conducted on
this site. This site is located in the northeast corner of the subject property.
The Mandarina South property was re-surveyed in 2007 by WestLand Resources. During this survey
the above-mentioned site was determined to have been occupied during the early Classic period and
that it is a significant cultural resource. The study recommended that if the site cannot be avoided and
protected, it should be subjected to thorough data recovery prior to the development of the project area.
Careful coordination will be undertaken with the Arizona State Museum and any other regulatory agency
in the removal of the items.
All work within the project area will comply with Chapter 17-12 of the Town’s Land Development Code.
M. Existing Infrastructure and Public Facilities
1. Water
There are no existing facilities on the project site. The Town of Marana will provide water for this site.
2. Sewer
The Town of Marana will provide sewer service for this site.
3. Schools and Libraries
There are no schools or libraries within a one-mile radius of the project boundary.
4. Police, Fire and Emergency Services
The specific plan area falls within the Northwest Fire District boundary. There are no police or emergency
services within one mile of the specific plan boundary. Police and Fire Stations are located at the Town
of Marana Municipal Complex to the northwest of Mandarina South; a Fire Station is located within Dove
Mountain, to the east of Mandarina South.
5. Solid waste disposal and recycling
Waste disposal and recycling will be provided by private companies.
6. Private Utilities
An active Trico Electric line runs through the site. Currently no services are provided. Electricity,
telecommunications, and cable television services will be extended into this project area when it is
necessary though agreements with the specific private utility companies.
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Appendix C—Legal Description
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Appendix D – Street Classification Matrix
Table D.1: Street Classification Matrix
Street Name
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Tangerine Road Arterial Yes 250’ (1) 4(2) 40 Yes Yes Yes Paved
Adonis Road Arterial Yes 150’ 4 45 Yes Yes Yes Paved
Major Collector ‘A’ Collector No 79’ 2 35 Yes Yes Yes Paved
Major Collector ‘B’ Collector Yes 85’ 2 35 Yes Yes Yes Paved
Minor Collector Collector No 67’ 2 30 No Yes Yes Paved
Local Local No 44’ 2 25 No Yes No Paved
Private Local Local No 26’ 2 25 No Yes No Paved
Shared Driveway Local No 20’ (3) 2 15 No No No Paved
(1) Tangerine Road: 250’ R.O.W. width corresponds with the Major Streets and Routes Plan.
(2) Tangerine Road is currently a two-lane road. It is being designed to be widened to four lanes. The four-lane cross section is a future cross section provided by the Town who is constructing the Tangerine Road improvements.
(3) Shared Driveway / Alley / Private drive will use common area easement in lieu of right-of-way
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Appendix E—Proposed Plant List
The following plants are proposed for use in Mandarina South landscapes:
Trees
Acacia anuera Mulga
Acacia berlandieri Fern Acacia
Acacia salacina Willow Acacia
Acacia shaffneri Twisted Acacia
Acacia smallii Sweet Acacia
Celtis reticulata Western Hackberry
Cercidium floridum Blue Palo Verde
Cercidium microphyllum Foothills Palo Verde
Cercidium x ‘Desert Museum’ Desert Museum Palo Verde
Cercidium praecox Palo Brea
Chilopsis linearis ‘Lois Adams’ Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis ‘Warren Jones’ Desert Willow
Fraxinus greggii Little Leaf Ash
Fraxinus velutina ‘Rio Grande’ Fan Tex Ash
Lysiloma thornberi Fern Tree Olneya tesota Ironwood Pithecellobium flexicaule Texas Ebony Prosopis glandulosa Honey Mesquite Prosopis velutina Velvet Mesquite
Quercus buckleyi Red Rock Oak
Quercus virginiana Live Oak
Palm Trees
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm
Chamaerops humilis Mediterranean Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Abutilon palmeri Superstition Mallow
Acacia constricta Whitethorn Acacia Acacia greggii Catclaw Acacia Aloysia wrightii Wright’s Bee Bush
Ambrosia dumosa White Bursage
Anisacanthus quadrifidus wrightii Mexican Flame Bush
Buddleia marrubifolia Woolly Butterfly Bush Caesalpinia pulcherrima Red Bird of Paradise Calliandra californica Baja Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla Pink Fairy Duster
Calliandra hybrid ‘Sierra Star’ Sierra Star Cassia nemophila Desert Cassia Cassia wislezenii Shrubby Cassia Celtis pallida Desert Hackberry
Chrysactinia mexicana Damianita Daisy
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Condalia globosa Bitter Condalia
Condalia warnockii Mexican Crucillo
Cordia boissieri Texas Olive
Dalea bicolor Silver Dalea
Dalea frutescens Black Dalea
Dalea pulchra Bush Dalea
Dodonea viscosa Hopbush
Encelia farinosa Brittlebush
Eremophila spp. Emu Bush Ericameria larcifolia Turpentine Bush Hyptis emoryi Desert Lavender Justicia californica Chuparosa Justicia candicans Red Justicia Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle Larrea tridentata Creosote Bush Leucophyllum spp. Texas Ranger Prosopis pubescens Screwbean Mesquite Rhus ovata Sugar Bush Salvia spp. Sage Santolina spp. Santolina Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba Sophora secundiflora Mountain Laurel
Tecoma spp. Yellow Bells
Vauquelinia californica Arizona Rosewood
Viguiera stenoloba Golden Eye
Vitex agnus-castus Chaste Tree
Wedelia texana Devil’s River
Accents
Agave spp. Agave
Aloe spp. Aloe
Asclepias linaria Pine Leaf Milkweed
Asclepias subulata Desert Milkweed Carnegia gigantea Saguaro Dasylirion acrotriche Green Desert Spoon Dasylirion longissimum Toothless Desert Spoon Dasylirion wheeleri Desert Spoon Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily Euphorbia rigida Gopher Plant Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo Hesperaloe funifera Giant Hesperaloe Hesperaloe parviflora Red Yucca Nolina microcarpa Bear Grass Pedialanthus macrocarpus Lady Slipper Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear
Yucca spp. Yucca
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Perennials
Hymenoxys acaulis Angelita Daisy
Baileya multiradiata Desert Marigold
Berlandiera lyrata Chocolate Flower
Melampodium leucanthum Blackfoot Daisy
Penstemon spp. Penstemon
Psilostrophe cooperi Paper Flower
Ruellia brittonia Purple Ruellia
Sphaeralcea ambigua Globemallow Tagetes lemmonii Mt. Lemmon Marigold Verbena spp. Verbena
Zinna acerosa Desert Zinnia
Ornamental Grasses Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly Muhlenbergia dumosa Bamboo Muhly Muhlenbergia emerslyi El Toro Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Lindheimer’s Muhly
Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass
Groundcovers / Vines
Acacia redolans Prostrate Acacia
Bignonia capreolata Tangerine Cross Vine
Calylophus hartwegii Sundrops
Dalea capitata Green Dalea
Dalea greggii Trailing Indigo Bush
Ficus pumila Creeping Fig
Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat’s Claw Vine
Mascagnia lilacina Blue Orchid Vine
Mascagnia macroptera Yellow Orchid Vine
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Appendix F—Traffic Impact Study
A Traffic Impact Study is being completed for the Mandarina South Specific Plan under TRA2209-001.
Traffic patterns, information, and conclusions from the final Traffic Impact Study will guide development
within the Mandarina South Specific Plan.
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