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Fountain Hills council pauses vote on downtown overlay after resident concerns about density
Summary
Council continued a public hearing on a new downtown overlay district after residents and several council members raised concerns about proposed residential density. The council voted 5–2 to continue the matter until after their retreat so staff and Planning & Zoning can consider amendments.
The Fountain Hills Town Council on Monday closed public comment and voted to continue action on a new downtown overlay district after residents raised concerns about proposed residential density.
Planning staff described the new Chapter 27 downtown overlay as a consolidation of two existing overlays and an expansion north of Palisades. The ordinance would prioritize active ground-floor retail, restaurants and entertainment, allow residential on upper floors and permit staff approval for certain outdoor entertainment. Staff clarified the ordinance uses a maximum of 35 units…
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