The Prescott Valley Town Council on Aug. 28 adopted Ordinance No. 2025-953 adding section 13-7-75 to the town code to prohibit certain fence-screening materials and clarify acceptable alternatives; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended including a condition that alternate materials may be considered if material specs and installation are acceptable to the zoning administrator.

Why it matters: The amendment is intended to reduce public-nuisance risks from deteriorating screening materials (for example, chain-link with non-UV fabric) and give staff clearer enforcement language.

Ordinance details and P&Z condition: Tracy Lira, director of neighborhood services, told the council that code compliance found the adopted language easier to interpret and enforce; she said staff can revisit the code if future materials demonstrate acceptable long-term durability. Council approved a final motion that included P&Z’s recommended language about alternate materials being acceptable when spec sheets and installation meet zoning-administrator review.

Yavapai County Flood Control IGA: The council also unanimously authorized the mayor to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the Yavapai County Flood Control District for fiscal year 2025–2026 for listed stormwater management improvements in the total amount of $488,054.57. County representatives told the council the funds support drainage improvement projects in partnership with the town; the county speaker thanked Prescott Valley staff and highlighted the partnership.

Discussion vs. action: Both items were action items and passed by unanimous electronic vote. The fencing ordinance will take effect 30 days after passage per the ordinance language; the IGA covers specific stormwater projects and includes reporting and implementation steps overseen by flood-control and town staff.

Next steps: Staff will implement enforcement of the fence-materials provisions and coordinate with Yavapai County Flood Control District on the listed stormwater projects and required reporting.