Historic Preservation in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Scottsdale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Scottsdale designates its most significant historic resources as a Landmark under Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.118.I, a status that can attach to a property already inside a Historic Property (HP) District or in conjunction with HP District designation. City Council must adopt findings documenting the property's uniqueness and exceptional significance before Landmark status is recorded on the Scottsdale Historic Register.
Scottsdale Historic Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsScottsdale Code of Ordinances § 6.118.I
The following apply to designation of an historic resource as a Landmark:1.Scottsdale Landmark designation can occur for a property already within an HP District zoning overlay or in conjunction with HP District designation.2.As part of the recommendation to City Council for Landmark designation, the Historic Preservation Commission and/or the Planning Commission shall adopt findings documentin...
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