This draft is the cornerstone document that will shape how our town grows and thrives over the next 10 to 20 years.

This plan charts the course for land use, housing, transportation, parks, open space, environmental planning, and water resources. Everything that influences how we live, work, and do business in Southern Arizona.

Why It Matters for Residents and Businesses

Every 10 years, Arizona communities are required to update their General Plans. For Sahuarita, this is more than a compliance exercise; it’s a chance to dream forward.

For residents, it’s about quality of life: safe, connected neighborhoods, vibrant parks and open spaces, sustainable water planning, and thoughtful growth that keeps Sahuarita’s small-town warmth intact.

For businesses, it’s about clarity and confidence: predictable zoning, well-planned infrastructure, accessible transportation routes, and the ability to grow alongside a thriving community. A well-executed General Plan helps attract new investment, retain talent, and strengthen the local economy. Benefits that ripple across both Sahuarita and Green Valley.

The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent both communities, each unique in its character and contribution, yet deeply connected in purpose. Together, they form a region defined by collaboration, resilience, and forward thinking.

What the General Plan Covers

The plan addresses the seven core elements required by Arizona law, each essential to building a strong foundation for the next decade:

• Land Use – Where and how growth happens
• Circulation – Roads, trails, and transportation networks
• Open Space – Preserving the beauty and natural assets of our region
• Growth Areas – Directing development to the right places
• Environmental Planning – Protecting our environment and resources
• Cost of Development – Ensuring growth remains financially sustainable
• Water Resources – Planning for long-term water availability and resilience

How to Get Involved

You can review and download the full General Plan Update Draft on the Town’s official page: 60-Day Review General Plan Update Draft

Once you’ve reviewed the draft, please take a few minutes to share your input:

• Complete the brief online survey, open now through November 30, 2025
• Download and submit the survey in person by December 1, 2025 to:
  Community Development Department, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Why Your Voice Counts

Plans like this only work when the people who live and invest here participate. By adding your voice, whether as a business owner, resident, or community partner, you help ensure Sahuarita’s next decade of growth reflects shared values: innovation, stewardship, and community connection.

The Chamber believes that strong communities and strong businesses grow together. The 2025 General Plan is our chance to shape a future that honors both, one that balances growth with beauty, progress with preservation, and opportunity with belonging.

Stay Informed

To stay updated as the General Plan process moves forward, you can register for notifications or reach the planning team directly at: sahuaritagp@sahuaritaaz.gov

Together, Green Valley and Sahuarita are building a future rooted in connection, guided by vision, and powered by community.