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Scottsdale City Council defies Legislature with exemptions to state laws

The Scottsdale City Council passed exemptions to state law Nov. 25 that could put them into a test of wills with the Legislature.

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The Scottsdale City Council chose to butt heads with the Arizona Legislature over state law intended to create more affordable housing.

The council voted 7-0 Nov. 25 to pass text amendments to city ordinances that utilize what it deems are exemptions in House Bill 2297.

The bill was signed into law by the governor in April and requires the cities of 150,000 people or more to allow the reuse of financially unviable commercial property without a rezoning hearing.

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