The Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene's request to increase the height of its proposed new sanctuary was unanimously denied by the town's Planning and Zoning Commission. Residents had raised concerns about increased traffic, noise, and light pollution, leading to years of opposition against the church's expansion plans.
The Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene is going back to the drawing board after the town's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied its request to increase the height of its proposed new sanctuary.The commission's decision came during a nearly two-hour meeting on Tuesday night, during which close to two dozen nearby residents spoke out against the proposal. Many of those residents have been vocal in their opposition to the church's expansion plans for years.
The church initially planned to build a sports complex on its property, but after significant pushback from neighbors, they pivoted to plans for a new sanctuary. Despite the change, opposition from residents remained strong, with concerns about increased traffic, noise, and light pollution continuing to drive their resistance.Pastor Chris Collins of OVCN says the church is disappointed but remains committed to finding a solution to accommodate its growing congregation.
CHURCH EXPANSION ZONING RESIDENTS TRAFFIC NOISE POLLUTION
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