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Goldwater Institute estimates ‘desert rural’ idea could cost Scottsdale billions

In an April 22 letter to city officials, Goldwater Institute officials estimate Scottsdale may be liable for billions of dollars to affected property owners if the desert rural neighborhoods zoning designation becomes a reality.

The Goldwater Institute is the fourth entity to write to Scottsdale city officials in opposition of its proposed desert rural neighborhoods land-use designation.

In an April 22 letter, Christina Sandefur writes the proposed land use designation would “expose Scottsdale to serious legal liabilities.”

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