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Sedona council adopts Land Development Code updates to comply with HB2447, delays tighter wedding/event rules

City of Sedona City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Sedona City Council approved revisions to its Land Development Code to implement state House Bill 2447, expand notice mailings for certain projects, and defer more restrictive special-event language tied to short-term rentals for further study.

Sedona’s City Council on Nov. 13 approved a set of land development code revisions to conform with Arizona House Bill 2447 and to clarify notice and appeal procedures, while postponing final action on expanded special-event restrictions that drew council concern.

The ordinance (case PZ25-00009LDC) amends city code to reflect HB2447’s requirement that many site plans, design reviews and lot line adjustments be handled through administrative staff review rather than public hearings beginning Dec. 31. Carrie (Community Development staff) told the council that planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission vetted the changes; the commission recommended approval 4–3.

“The state is requiring cities authorize administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, design review plans, land divisions…

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