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Fountain Hills council adopts ordinance moving community‑residence rules to business code amid fairness concerns, 5–1
Summary
The council approved ordinance 2609 to move registration, insurance and inspection rules for community residences into town business regulations; supporters said it protects neighborhoods, while one council member warned of constitutional and Fair Housing Act risks before a 5–1 vote.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted 5–1 to adopt ordinance 2609, creating a new Article 8‑8 in town code that establishes registration and reregistration requirements, inspection cooperation, insurance provisions and penalties for community residences.
Staff presented the ordinance as a recodification and refinement of existing rules currently located in zoning code section 5.13. "Section 8‑8‑3 covers registration and reregistration … with additions for inspection cooperation and insurance provisions," staff said, noting the Planning & Zoning Commission previously recommended the…
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