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This section provides information about subjects
of community interest and efforts to preserve the
history and scenic beauty of
our community.
Topic |
Description |
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Scenic Corridor Design Guidelines |
In 2002, the City of
Scottsdale released these guidelines for those roads designated as "Scenic
Corridors." These guidelines, which apply to the northern part of Scottsdale
Road, cover right of way, setbacks, development "edges," and regional
intersections. For the latest information about the guidelines, visit the
City of Scottsdale Web site. [Read
More]
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Scottsdale's Scenic
Corridors and Preserve |
The Scenic Drive links past, current and future preservation
efforts. The northern part of Scottsdale Road, the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, is
one of several major thoroughfares that have been identified as "Scenic
Corridors" in the Scottsdale's General Plan, a guide for the future. Learn how
scenic roads in north Scottsdale relate to the City's Desert Open Space System Plan and
desert preservation plans. [Read More] |
| Scenic Corridor
Recommendations |
The City of Scottsdale is taking action to preserve desert character and
scenic vistas along its important highways which include the Desert Foothills Scenic
Drive. These recommendations, which were developed by the Desert SubCommittee are
being implemented. [Read More] |
| Desert Foothills Character Area |
For planning purposes the City of Scottsdale
has divided the City into 24 "Character Areas". Guidelines have
been established to preserve the unique qualities of the Desert Foothills
Character Area, which the Scenic Drive passes through. Now residents are
working to create a Foothills Overlay zoning district to further protect
the area's rural desert character. [Read More]. |
| Great Sonoran: Minimizing
Visual Impact |
How do you minimize visual impact of development? Review the ideas and
suggestions put forward by the Great Sonoran group. [Read
More] |
| Schoenau's Historical Nuggets |
Articles about the history of area landmarks including Reata Pass,
Greasewood Flats, Mac Donald's Ranch, Rawhide, the original D.C. Ranch and
the Carefree sundial. [Read More] |
| Black Mountain Conservancy |
Black Mountain is an important
scenic and historical landmark that is located at the northern end of the
Scenic Drive. This nonprofit, volunteer organization is working to
preserve the natural beauty and habitat of the mountain for present and
future generations. [Read More] |
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