At the direction of the Scottsdale City Council, the City Manager and City Attorney through a team of city staff – including police and code enforcement representatives –  developed a recommendation on how to update the city’s public nuisance ordinance to address unruly parties or gatherings and is recommending that a “Nuisance Parties and Unlawful Gatherings” ordinance be considered for adoption by the City Council. The proposed ordinance specifically addresses unruly parties or gatherings and make it easier to hold property owners accountable for repeated unruly gatherings or parties on their properties.  Review proposed ordinance We want your feedback on these proposed changes. There are several ways you can comment:  

  • Attend a public information meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, city’s Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Email: Planning and Development Area Director Raun Keagy at[email protected]
  • Write: Raun Keagy, Planning and Development Area director, City of Scottsdale, 7447 E. Indian School Road
  • Call: 480-312-2373

 The City Council is expected to consider adopting this ordinance at its Tuesday, Sept 24, meeting. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.