Scottsdale Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Scottsdale held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 27% compared to September (126 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

MAC Industrial amended standards at 1771 and 1785 North Pima Road

Approved.

Recommendation to City Council for approval of a zoning district map amendment to development standards for the required landscape setback adjacent to streets on a ~95-acre portion of a 124-acre site; zoning stays I-1 ESL HD PCD. Applies landscape buffer only on Bell, 91st, Trailview, Pima Road and Pima frontage; internal private drives converted to tracts. 317,000 sq ft of internal landscaping vs 127,000 required. Pulled from consent by Commissioner Joyner. Vote.

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Recess to executive session re: Northside Apartments adaptive reuse project

Approved.

Council voted to recess into executive session for legal advice regarding the proposed Northside Apartments multifamily conversion/adaptive reuse project at 13875 North Northside Boulevard. The discussion covered application of ARS 9-462.10 and the potential filing of a 1487 complaint under ARS 41-194.01.

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Shea Homes rezoning at SE corner Happy Valley Rd & Pima Rd

Approved.

Recommendation to City Council for approval of a zoning district map amendment from R1-190 ESL to R1-35 ESL with amended development standards for a 77-lot single-family subdivision on 94.8 gross acres (0.81 du/ac). One-story homes, 24-ft height cap, 23.89 acres NAOS, two of three Pima Road culverted crossings used plus a new Happy Valley access with median and turn-lane improvements funded by the applicant. Solitude HOA and La Mirada Shopping Center support; one resident opposed. Vote roll call.

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GLO easement abandonment AB-0003-2026, Dixileta & Scottsdale Rd

Approved.

Adopted Resolution 13772 authorizing abandonment of GLO easements within a 17.5-acre site (seven parcels) at the northwest corner of Dixileta and Scottsdale Road to enable a 14-lot single-family subdivision with an internal street. Applicant pays $49,744 based on city valuation policy of $1/sq ft. Mayor requested future agenda discussion of the city's practice of charging for GLO abandonments.

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Data center zoning ordinance work study postponed

Deferred.

Council voted to move the work study sessions on the employee memorial program and the data center zoning ordinance to a future meeting. The mayor suggested the data center zoning ordinance be combined with the water discussion scheduled for October 20.

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Direction to City Attorney on data center regulations

Approved.

Following staff presentation that data centers fall under 'data processing, hosting, and related services', permitted by right in I-1 and I-G (mostly Scottsdale Airpark), two existing co-location centers since 1999/2000 and no pending applications, Council approved Mayor's motion directing the City Attorney to return with options to enhance regulatory oversight (water recirculation, noise mitigation, safety). Councilman Quasman called it a non-issue.

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Zoning Changes

• R1-190 ESL → R1-35 ESL, 94.8 acres at Southeast corner of East Happy Valley Road and North Pima Road
• Zoning change, 95 acres at 1771 and 1785 North Pima Road

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 39 instances
• commercial: 20 instances
• residential: 17 instances
• subdivision: 13 instances
• industrial: 12 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 70% from September.
• Residential came up 55% more often than September.
• Subdivision is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in September.
• Industrial increased 50% compared to September.

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