Scottsdale Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Scottsdale held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (50% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was up 110% compared to July (157 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

RV garage variances at 11783 East Barrel Avenue

Denied.

Applicant sought three variances to legalize a detached accessory RV garage built without permits in the SW corner of the property in the Montana Ranch subdivision (zoned R-143 PRD): (1) reduce accessory-structure side yard setback from 7 ft to 5 ft and rear yard from 9 ft to 6 ft; (2) reduce required separation between accessory structure and main building from 10 ft to 5 ft; (3) reduce side yard setback along western property line from 10 ft to 5 ft. Multiple members found the special circumstance self-imposed and cited an HOA letter in opposition. Board denied all three requests 5-0 with Board Member Rimmer abstaining. Applicant entitled to rehearing before a full board.

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Echols front-yard setback variance at Exeter Blvd & 68th Place

Denied.

Applicant requested a variance to reduce the required 30-foot front yard setback on the shorter (north) frontage to 16 feet to allow a 342 sq ft addition (170 sq ft in the setback) to an existing legal nonconforming single-family residence at the corner of East Exeter Boulevard and North 68th Place in the Whitwood subdivision, zoned R-110. A motion to deny failed (yes: West, Hayes, Kayim; no: Griffin, Moore, Rimmer). A subsequent motion to approve with a stipulation also failed (yes: Griffin, Moore, Rimmer; no: West, Hayes, Kayim). Due to the tie and lack of four votes, the applicant is entitled to a rehearing before a full board.

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Consent agenda: Concord GLO Abandonment and Cedar Room CUP

Approved.

Consent agenda recommendation of approval to City Council for case AB-0001-2026 (Concord GLO Abandonment) and UP-0006-2026 (Cedar Room), finding conditional use permit criteria met and consistent with the adopted general plan. Passed by unanimous roll call.

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Orangedale Lounge live entertainment CUP

Approved.

Recommendation of approval to City Council for a conditional use permit for live entertainment at the Orangedale Lounge, a 1,500-square-foot one-story commercial bar at the corner of Bell and Thompson Peak, zoned planned community center ESL. Live entertainment limited to a single guitar player indoors. Motion carried with Commissioner Urtel voting no.

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Top Keywords This Month

• setback: 85 instances
• variance: 84 instances
• zoning: 64 instances
• subdivision: 19 instances
• short term rental: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Setback mentions were up 166% from July.
• Zoning came up 156% more often than July.
• Short term rental is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in July.

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