Rules for ZIP Code 85266
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
134 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 85266 is governed by the city of Scottsdale, AZ, home to about 73% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Scottsdale's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 85266 also covers:
- city of Phoenix~28% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 85266 based on Scottsdale ordinances.
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Density Bonus LawSignificant
- Downtown Design GuideSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
8 rulesFire Regulations
6 rules- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
- Propane StorageSome
- FireworksHeavy
Public Health Rules
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleBuilding Safety
8 rulesShort-Term Rentals
7 rules- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Night CapsFew
- Short-Term Rental PermitsHeavy
- Noise RulesSignificant
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesParking Rules
9 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Public Conduct
7 rules- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- JaywalkingSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- E-Bike ClassesSome
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Water Use Rules
2 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleSpecial Events & Permits
4 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Defensible SpaceLight
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
Outdoor Cooking
3 rules- Smoker RulesSome
- BBQ & Propane RulesSignificant
- Outdoor Kitchen PermitsSome
Landscaping Rules
7 rules- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- CompostingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Freeway-Facing SignsLight
- Window SignsLight
- Political SignsFew
Accessory Structures
4 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
5 rules- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesLight
Home Business
2 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleRental Property Rules
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
- Home CultivationSome
Single-Use Items
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Filming & Production
1 rule- Location PermitsSignificant