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Hillside Building Committee
Overview
The Hillside Building Committee is governed by Article XXII (PDF) of the Zoning Ordinance. This Committee consists of 5 members – two citizens appointed by the Council and three rotating Planning Commissioners. It is a Code compliance review committee whose purpose is to review new construction applications for adherence to the Hillside Code. The Committee reviews land disturbance, heights, lighting, building materials, grading and drainage, and other issues in an effort to preserve the hillside.
Applications include:
- New homes
- Remodels/additions
- Solar panel installations
- Accessory structures (such as ramadas)
- New pools
Meetings
- Meetings are held as needed.
- Town Hall Complex
6401 E Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Agendas & Summaries
View current and archived agendas.
Citizen Members
Scott Jarson
Scott Tonn
Comments will be sent directly to the Committee’s staff representative and forwarded to all Committee Members. Note: your comments (including any contact information contained in the email) will be a public record subject to disclosure.
Staff Liaison: Hillside Planner Jose Mendez
Interactive Hillside Map (GIS)
Related Links
2020 Hillside Building Committee Rules of Procedure
2023 Update to Town Council (PDF)
Residential Guide to Hillside Development (PDF)
Hillside Suggested Plant List (PDF)
Hillside and Non-Hillside Review Guide (PDF)
Hillside Safety Improvement Measures and Process Manual (PDF)
View Community Conversation Presentation on Hillside Development (PDF)
Members
Name | Term Expires | |
---|---|---|
Scott Jarson, Citizen Member & Chair | SJarson@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2025 |
Scott Tonn, Citizen Member | STonn@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2024 |
Vacant, Rotating Planning Commissioner | April 2026 | |
Timothy Dickman, Rotating Planning Commissioner | TDickman@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2026 |
Charles Covington, Rotating Planning Commissioner | CCovington@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2025 |
Karen Liepmann, Rotating Planning Commissioner | KLiepmann@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2024 |
William Nassikas, Rotating Planning Commissioner | WNassikas@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2024 |
James Rose, Rotating Planning Commissioner | JRose@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2026 |
Pamela Georgelos, Rotating Planning Commissioner | PGeorgelos@paradisevalleyaz.gov | April 2024 |
Jose Mendez, Staff Liaison | JMendez@paradisevalleyaz.gov | N/A |