MENU What are you looking for? Submit Search Home Page / Scottsdale General Plan 2035 Scottsdale General Plan 2035 OVERVIEW The General Plan is the primary tool for guiding the future of the city. It contains the community’s goals and policies on character and design, land use, open space and the natural environment, business and economics, neighborhood vitality, transportation and growth. It shapes the physical form of the city, yet it also addresses other aspects, such as community services, protection of desert and mountain lands, and the character of neighborhoods. The General Plan provides a guide for day-to-day, short- and long-term decision making. Scottsdale’s General Plan has three interrelated roles: It is an expression of the community vision, aspirations, values, and goals; It is a decision-making guide; and It fulfills State and City Charter legal requirements. The General Plan (Scottsdale General Plan 2035) was adopted by City Council on June 8, 2021 and ratified by the Scottsdale voters in November 2021, per state statute requirements. SCOTTSDALE GENERAL PLAN 2035 Download Scottsdale General Plan 2035 PDF 20mb The General Plan varies from the structure outlined in state law. Some of the state mandated elements have been combined and some have been expanded beyond what is required by the state. The Scottsdale General Plan also includes seven community created elements: Character & Design, Arts, Culture & Creative Community, Healthy Community, Tourism, Education, Economic Vitality, and Community Involvement. As such, City of Scottsdale General Plan 2035 is divided into twenty-four elements which contain the city's goals and policies on each of the various subjects covered within the plan. General Plan goals and policies are implemented through ordinances, regulations, ongoing procedures, recommendations from City boards and commissions, and decisions made by the City Council. The General Plan is also carried out by private actions and initiatives in the community. Scottsdale General Plan 2035 Vision, Values, and Introduction Character & Design Element Land Use Element General Plan Amendment Criteria Arts, Culture & Creative Community Element Open Space Element Environmental Planning Element Conservation Element Water Resources Element Energy Element Community Involvement Element Healthy Community Element Housing Element Recreation Element Safety Element Circulation Element Bicycling Element Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Element Conservation, Rehabilitation & Redevelopment Element Growth Areas Element Cost of Development Element Public Services & Facilities Element Public Buildings Element Economic Vitality Element Tourism Element Education Element Implementation Chapter Appendix GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS The General Plan is designed to be a broad, flexible, living document that is legally amendable. There are many decisions and events that compel it to respond to the changing conditions, needs, and desires of the community. It can be revised through city-initiated amendments, through citizen/property owner requests, or through referenda (citizen petition and vote). Ultimately, the decision to amend the General Plan is in the hands of the City Council. General Plan Amendments GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORTS 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 - 2010 2001-2008 Contact Information City of Scottsdale - General Plan P: 480-312-3111 Email: generalplan@scottsdaleaz.gov Erin Perreault, AICP Long Range Planning Director P: 480-312-7093 Email: eperreault@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Adam Yaron Principal Planner P: 480-312-2761 Email: ayaron@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Taylor Reynolds Project Coordination Liaison P: 480-312-7924 Email: treynolds@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Additional Information General Plan Amendments General Plan 2035 Executive Summary General Plan Resources Long Range Planning CONNECT WITH US Watch Scottsdale Video Network Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin View all social media NEED HELP? 480-312-3111 General City Information/Speak to a Citizen Service Specialist STAY UP TO DATE Enter email address Manage Manage Newsletter Subscriptions (Subscribe / Unsubscribe) 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 P: 480-312-3111 TTY: 1-800-367-8939 (Arizona Relay Service) F: 480-312-2888 Ask a question Copyright © 2021 City of Scottsdale. All Rights Reserved. Legal Policies · Site Map · Staff Login · Google Translate Disclaimer Translate