What is a Joint Land Use Study?
A Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a planning tool that is developed through the
collaborative efforts of a set of stakeholders from a defined project area in order to
identify incompatible uses, operations and activities on the land, in the airspace, and on
bodies of water within and adjacent to active military installations. This helps facilitate a
mutual effort to protect and preserve military readiness and defense capabilities while
supporting continued community growth and economic development. The goal is to
develop a set of strategies for mitigating identified incompatibilities that can be
implemented by the appropriate stakeholders. Stakeholders include:
Local, state, and federal government officials;
Tribal government representatives;
Government and non‐governmental agencies and organizations;
Local property and business owners; and
The military.
The general public also plays a vital role in the development and review of a JLUS.
JLUS Goal
The primary goal of the Pinal County JLUS is to protect the viability of current and future
military operations, while simultaneously guiding compatible community development,
supporting regional economic viability and environmental health, and protecting the
health, safety, and welfare of local residents and military personnel around Arizona Army
National Guard sites and operational areas.
JLUS Objectives
Three objectives are instrumental in achieving these goals.
Understanding. Bring together community and military representatives to
identify, confirm, and understand compatibility issues in an open forum that
considers both community and military perspectives and needs. Understanding
is facilitated through a cohesive education and outreach program that increases
public awareness regarding land use planning and provides opportunities for
input.
Pinal County Joint Land Use Study
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