Upcoming Land Cases of Community Interest

Land Cases of Community Interest

Axon
(Case 6-PP-2022)

Details: Rezone Project including  425 key hotel and 1975 Apartment units on purchased AZ State Land with “no residential allowed” at time of purchase. Stonebrook HOA adopted a “neutral” position after changes to the plans were made.
Approved by City Council 5-2 on November 19, 2024
Update:  Scottsdale City Clerk verified signatures. That process ensures sheets are complete, notarized, and compliant. If at least 15,353 valid signatures remain after reviewed, a random 5% sample was  sent to the Maricopa County Recorder for voter verification by Feb. 12, 2025. The requirements were met, the ordinance can appear on the November 2026 General Election ballot, though the 2025 City Council could opt for a taxpayer-funded Special Election. The cost of a 2025 special election is estimated to be $650,000 for which the Scottsdale City Council has indicted informally they will not approve.  For more details, contact [email protected] funded.

An AZ Senate bill has been introduced to potentially change a city council decision from legislative to administrative and that would disallow Referendums by the public. Part of bill, if approved, would be retroactive to July 1, 2024.

March 2025 Update;  The bill is stalled in the Arizona Legislature.

Banner Health Medical Campus
(Case 5-ZN-2023 )

– Location: 18400 N Hayden Rd, south of Loop 101.
– Details: If approved, this new development will feature a full-service hospital and a helipad, aiming to enhance medical services in the area.

Adaptive Reuse Law
Scottsdale (Case 3-TA-2024)
Arizona House Bill 2297

– Details: Text amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance to comply with new state laws. The Adaptive Use Law is for re-purposing differently zoned properties: commercial, office, and multi-use. Scottsdale is proposing two 10-mile square  “No Zones” citing the SkyHarbor and Scottsdale Airports.
-Watch video to learn more about adaptive reuse zoning code amendment
-Status: Approved by City Council 7-0 on November 24, 2024

Accessory Dwelling Units/Casitas
Scottsdale (Case 4-TA-2024)
Arizona House Bill 2720

-Details: Text amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance to comply with new state laws. In residential zones, ADUs (attached or detached) are permitted, each with a sleeping area, kitchen, and bathroom. Fire sprinklers are not required in new ADUs/Casitas. ADUs are limited to 75% of the main house size or a maximum of 1,000 sq ft. State law permits reduced lot separation of 5 feet from side and rear property lines, which may differ from current subdivision rules.
–Watch video to learn more about the ADU/casita zoning code amendment.
-Status: Approved by City Council 7-0 on November 25, 2024