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For the Week Ending
March 4, 2022
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Town of Paradise Valley Reaffirms Its Mission to Protect Neighbors
Urges AG to Dismiss 1487 Complaint
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In late January, the Paradise Valley Town Council unanimously passed a series of amendments to the Town’s code to better protect the health and safety of the community from disruptions caused by short-term rental properties (STRs).
The amendments fall into three general areas:
- Minimize nuisance complaints for all residents
- Protect the public health and safety
- Prohibit the use of STRs for inappropriate purposes
On February 26, 2022, State Senator Warren Petersen filed a 1487 request that the Office of Arizona Attorney General investigate whether these code amendments violate state law or the Arizona constitution.
Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner: “We have consistently been told by Airbnb, and by certain state lawmakers, that we already have all the tools we need to deal with disruptive and destructive STRs in our community – and so, abiding by State law, we recently strengthened our local laws to help safeguard our town.
It is telling that a State Senator, who hasn’t consulted with local government and isn’t from our community, is taking issue with our Town’s good-faith efforts to respond to legitimate citizen concerns and problems with STRs. This is a perfect illustration of the disconnect between what happens in our communities, and the bubble in which some State lawmakers live.
Our code updates were crafted to abide by all state law and the state constitution. We look forward to the process, starting with the Attorney General, that will clarify the issues as we continue to do all we can to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens, visitors, and first responders.”
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Get the Facts about Short-Term Rentals
The Town of Paradise Valley's number one legislative goal is to return regulation of short-term rentals to local control. As part of our efforts, we've developed this Myth vs Fact flyer to illustrate some common misconceptions. You can click on the images above or here to view the entire flyer. |
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Paradise Valley 2022 General Plan - Public Hearings |
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For the past 16 months the Town of Paradise Valley has been reaching out, listening, and engaging with residents as it works to update its General Plan as mandated by State Law. Throughout this process resident input has been key to creating the “Public Hearing” draft General Plan that continues to emphasize the Town’s vision for a primarily one-acre residential community.
On March 10th at 6:00 pm and March 17th at 4:00 pm, the Town Council will hold virtual public hearings on the General Plan in preparation for the August 2nd voter ratification. During both public hearings, the Council will take public comments. Additionally, at the March 17th meeting, the Town Council will take formal action on a resolution to adopt the General Plan and call for the August 2nd election.
The “Public Hearing” draft is available on the project website at www.pvtogether2022.com. The Zoom information is the same for both meetings:
JOIN THE MEETING USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW
Option 2. Join by smart phone: +16699006833,,6678902153#
Option 3. Join by telephone: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 667 890 2153
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Learn More about PV's Hillside Regulations |
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All building in our Town is subject to regulation, but in the case of Hillside residences, there are additrequirements. The reason for this? Our mountains provide us with valuable scenic resources and contribute to the Town's identity. They help shape our sense of place, add an intrinsic value to the Town. That's worth preserving.
We are here to help you understand these regulations. As part of our educational efforts, we recently sent our Residential Guide to Hillside Regulations brochure to everyone in the Hillside Development Area. Further, you can visit the Hillside page on our website. There is a wealth of information on the page including an interactive Hillside map. Jan Ross, a Town resident, said, "What a phenomenal change to the new hillside site on the Town's revised website. I found what I needed within about 15 seconds of opening the site!"
If you have any questions about this material, feel free to contact our Hillside Development Administrator Hugo Vasquez at hvasquez@paradisevalleyaz.gov. |
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Maricopa County's Mowing Down Pollution Program |
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Have you been wanting to replace your high pollution gas garden equipment with something more environmentally-friendly? Then the Mowing Down Pollution program is for you.
This program, part of Maricopa County's Clean Air Make More initiative, allows you to turn in gas-powered garden equipment for vouchers to buy electric equipment. You can read more on the Clean Air Make More website. |
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Paradise Valley Police Annual Report
The 2021 Paradise Valley Police report will be released on Monday, March 7, 2022 on social media.
The report highlights some of the stellar work completed by the police staff, including award winners and annual case highlights. As an example, for the year, the dispatch team, led by Supervisor Heather Beckwith scored over 97% on their quality assurance audits for the year! In crime numbers for 2021, Paradise Valley saw a 25% decrease in thefts and a significant decrease in violent crimes.
Get notified on the release of the annual report, and other police department happenings by signing up for Alert PV and following us on Twitter and Facebook.
Photo below right: Left to right: Bill Harris, Chris Pistorio, Vanessa Stedman, Heather Beckwith, Kelci Crounse, Rebecca Knauer, Megan Cyphers
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Joe Frost Retires and Wins the Game Ball!
Officer Joe Frost, who has been a police officer with the Town for eight years and was most recently our motorcycle officer has retired. Photo Enforcement Tech Becky Tomaszewski passed the ball to Joe before his retirement.
In the nomination, Becky says, “Ofc. Frost has done nothing but a fantastic job at whatever has been asked of him around the PD. He is always kind and helpful. I know that retirement is looming and I know that this surely isn’t how Ofc. Frost wanted to leave PVPD, but, he has had a great career and accomplished so much. He is deserving of this award and I hope it lets him know that he was appreciated at PVPD. Here’s to a long pass and catch and hope for future success in whatever he chooses to do.”
Congratulations, Joe! We will miss you!
Below left to right: Becky Tomaszewski presents the game ball to Joe Frost; Chief Peter Wingert congratulates Joe Frost on his retirement.
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March 2022 Coffee with a Cop
At the March 2nd Coffee with a Cop, Alarm Analyst from the Paradise Valley Police Department, Kevin Albert, discussed ways to enhance home security systems. He discussed the impact of false alarms on public safety and solutions to help ensure security technologies are properly working.
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Omni Montelucia is Hiring! |
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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March 10th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting (including General Plan) via Zoom
March 16th - Hillside Building Committee, 8:00 am via Zoom
March 17th - Special Town Council Meeting - Final General Plan Public Hearing, and Vote and Call for Election via Zoom
March 24th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting, in person at Town Hall
April 5th - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm (location: Town Hall)
April 6th - Board of Adjustment, 5:30 pm (location: Town Hall)
April 13th - Hillside Building Committee, 8:00 am (location: Town Hall)
April 14th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting, in person at Town Hall
August 2nd - Election Day for Mayor and Council, and General Plan Ratification
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Remember to check the Town's website for meeting updates, changes, and agendas.
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Downloadable/Printable Town Information |
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Quick Links to Useful Resources |
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