Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paradise Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment
Storm Cleanup and Flood Response
Weekend storms dumped up to 4.7 inches of rain on Paradise Valley, flooding roads and leaving debris that town crews will be clearing for weeks. Don't drive through standing water, and report street cleanup needs to Public Works.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sustainability measures
A briefing on sustainability measures for the next fiscal year, tied to the town's General Plan. Could shape everything from energy use to conservation programs.
Leaf blower regulations
A 52-year resident asked the town to consider banning or limiting gas-powered leaf blowers, citing noise and air pollution, and shared municipal codes from California cities that have done so.
Draft Landscape Planting Guide
Commissioners flagged towering hedges along roadways that undermine the town's open, semi-rural streetscape. Staff noted landscape design guidelines date to 1996 and aren't enforceable code, making an update a candidate for future work.
Drainage and boulder risk fears below the Glenn Drive site
Neighbors downhill of a scraped Glenn Drive lot testified about past storms burying driveways in rock and water damaging homes uphill of them. Staff said geotechnical reviews found no boulder instability; the engineer agreed to an on-site walkthrough and the committee approved the home with extra LRV stipulations.