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

Email Committee Members

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)

Direct Link to Map

Related Links

2020 Hillside Building Committee Rules of Procedure

2023 Update to Town Council (PDF)

Hillside Building Code (PDF)

Hillside Application (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)

Land Use Training