East Arizona News

Old Town Scottsdale is home to many special events and bustles with restaurants and entertainment, and the sound associated with these activities can sometimes cause issues for Scottsdale residents and businesses. 

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. 

Residents and business owners are invited to attend any of four interactive workshops where you can learn more and share personal experiences and ideas:

• 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5
• 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10
• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 
• 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12

The content of each workshop is the same – choose the one that works best with your schedule. Each workshop will be held at the Scottsdale Community Design Studio (7506 E. Indian School Road). 

• Please register for the workshop of your choice here

This is a step in the process to update the Special Noise Violations Ordinance, Scottsdale Revised Code §§ 19-24 through 19-31. The ordinance prohibits unreasonable noise created by businesses that serve alcohol or provide live entertainment. The purpose of the ordinance is to promote the health and general welfare of the citizen by protecting neighborhoods from unreasonable noise. 

For more information or to learn about other public involvement opportunities in Scottsdale, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “get involved.”

Original source can be found here.