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Goodyear resident raises safety and covenant concerns over assisted‑living homes in gated community

5865901 · August 26, 2025
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Residents of the Vortalis community told council they believe two assisted‑living homes operating inside their gated subdivision predate city zoning and violate CC&Rs; they reported police, fire and adult protective service responses and asked city staff and the attorney to review enforcement options.

Goodyear — A pair of residents told the City Council on Aug. 25 they are concerned about two assisted‑living homes operating inside their gated Vortalis subdivision and asked the city to review whether the homes comply with homeowners‑association covenants and with city zoning.

Lisa Oster said she and other residents had corresponded with planning and zoning staff about “two assisted living homes” established in February 2019 and 2021 that she said predate Goodyear’s current zoning requirements for such facilities. Oster said Vortalis’…

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