Pinal County will effectively coordinate land use (growth area), environmental planning (energy, water), open space, transportation, economic development and housing to guide growth in Pinal County for sustainable communities, as evidenced by:

• By 2011, people who want to develop and build in Pinal County will have access to understandable, predictable and clearly articulated land use policies (including the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code and the permitting process), and experience decisions that are timely and responsive.
• By 2010, 90% of Site Plan Reviews will be approved within 90 cumulative working days of staff review time.
• By 2010, 90% of Commercial Site Plan Reviews will be approved within 90 cumulative working days of staff review time.
• By 2011, Pinal County will issue permits in a time frame consistent with contiguous counties.
• By 2011, 70% of individuals requesting Plan Reviews and Permits will report that the County’s services are timely and responsive.
• During the current recession, the County will review department operations and inter-related systems, such as the justice system, land valuation and its healthcare delivery system to streamline processes, gain efficiencies and improve the County’s position for the next wave of growth.

Issues Addressed: Comprehensive Plan, Rural vs. Urban Balance, Infrastructure Concerns, Grid-Lock and “Cookie Cutter” Avoidance, Commercial Development, Land Use and Economic Development.