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Seeking community input: the impact of sound in Scottsdale
The city is evaluating potential ordinance changes and other mitigation methods that could ease the impacts of sound and noise while maintaining a vibrant and successful event and business environment - and community feedback is a key part of this process.
Different projects, different funding sources for improvements at Scottsdale's Paiute Neighborhood Center
The Scottsdale City Council took a substantial step toward strengthening the city's ability to serve its most vulnerable residents when it approved two separate projects at the Paiute Neighborhood Center campus. With distinct and separate funding sources, efforts are being focused simultaneously toward improving aging facilities at Paiute while also addressing the growing need for affordable housing in Scottsdale.
Netflix documentary series explores Blue Zones
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, a four-part Netflix documentary series launched in August, just ahead of a Blue Zones Project Scottsdale community kickoff.
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Minimum Permits

Minimum Permits are required for most single-family residential electrical, mechanical and plumbing work (excludes gas piping). These types of improvements are classified as "minimum" permits and can be obtained online with a credit card. The inspection process is used to ensure a correct installation per the building codes.

Some common examples are:

  • Replace gas water heater
  • Replace pool pump
  • Plumbing for a water softener
  • Replace electric/gas water heater
  • Relocate panel box
  • Sewer line repair
  • Repair broken water lines
  • Electrical re-wire
  • Replace main breaker
  • Air conditioner change out

Scottsdale EZ

Whether it's a broken streetlight, a fresh pothole or a missing trash can, a new online service is making it easier for residents to report problems with city facilities or services.

Scottsdale EZ is a single, mobile-optimized system that lets you quickly report issues and provides the city with a consolidated tracking and reporting system.

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