Mitigation required for removed native plants: on-site relocation first, then off-site salvage, then fee-in-lieu. Saguaros need one-for-one salvage when feasible.
When protected native plants cannot be preserved in place during development, Oro Valley Town Code Chapter 24 requires mitigation. The mitigation hierarchy prioritizes on-site relocation first, then off-site relocation, and finally contribution to the Towns native plant fund as a last resort. Replacement ratios vary: large saguaros typically require one-for-one replacement or salvage relocation. Protected trees (palo verde, ironwood, mesquite) may require replacement at a specified caliper-inch ratio. The Native Plant Salvage program coordinates with developers to tag, remove, and transplant salvageable plants to Town properties or make them available to residents. Plants that cannot be salvaged due to size, health, or logistics trigger a fee-in-lieu payment calculated based on the plant type and size. The Development Services department reviews salvage plans as part of the grading and building permit process. Post-construction landscape plans must demonstrate compliance with the approved mitigation requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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