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Alarm Monitoring
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To cancel an alarm and avoid false alarm assessments of $100 per occurrence, please contact the Paradise Valley Police Department at (480) 948-7410 immediately upon accidental activation, day or night.
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A false alarm is defined by the Town Code as an activation of an alarm system that results in a public safety personnel dispatch to premises where the alarm system is activated, with no evidence at the premises of a crime or emergency, as emergency is determined by public safety personnel. An activation resulting in a criminal report will not be counted as a false alarm. |
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§4-3-18 of the Town Code requires all alarm systems operating within the Town limits be permitted, and renewed annually. Applications for Alarm User permits will be mailed to residents with known alarm systems no later than Mar 1st, 2010. |
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To register your alarm system, complete the Alarm User Permit application you received from your alarm installer or retrieved when you visit the Town Hall Complex. Submit the application with a check or money order to: Town of Paradise Valley
Alarm Division
6401 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 |
Building
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If scheduled before 3:00 pm, an inspection will occur the next business day. |
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Turnaround is 15 business days or less. |
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Yes, but not underslab unless sleeved. |
Code Enforcement
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Verify the mailing address is current and correct. |
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Use larvae-eating fish or oil-based chemicals. |
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The responsible party will need to be located for property maintenance. |
Engineering
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It usually varies, but the maximum height of a hillside building is 24 feet. |
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For a specific location, speak with Bill Mead (480 348-3529) or Richard Edwards (480 348-3528) at the Town Hall to find out where sewer is located. |
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No, outdoor lights are restricted. Minimal amounts are allowed for safety purposes. Contact Bill Mead (480 348-3529) to find out how this is determined. |
Fire Service
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Yes. Everything except a gazebo needs a fire sprinkler. |
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Inspections are done on Wednesdays. |
Mosquitoes & West Nile Virus
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- Tin cans
- Old tires
- Decorative ponds and fountains
- Bird baths
- Horse troughs
- Overgrown ditches
- Urban lakes
- Unmaintained swimming pools
- Open septic tanks
- Sewage and industrial waste ponds
- Irrigation or rainwater that ponds for more than three days
- Over-irrigated or poorly leveled yards and pastures
- Tail-water ponds
- Desert ponds
- Stock tanks
- Backed up washes and flood control drainage areas
Mosquitoes are active during the nighttime hours, indoors, and outdoors. |
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- Clear debris from property - wet leaves, yard waste, and other trash can be a breeding ground
- Eliminate pools of stagnant water
- Keep swimming pools treated and circulating
- Check and eliminate places that accumulate water
- Keep fountains operating or drain the water
- Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets
- Empty water from outdoor containers, old tires, tarps, and unused swimming pools
- Turn outdoor buckets and containers upside down to prevent water form accumulating
- Install yellow light bulbs in outdoor lamps - mosquitoes are not attracted to yellow light
- Limit outdoor activity after sunset - mosquitoes are most active at night
- Repair window screens - these are effective barriers against mosquitoes entering the home
- Keep doors closed
- Use insecticides sparingly and carefully - read label instructions carefully
- Wear insect repellents
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Municipal Court
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Call National Safety Council at (602) 222-3360 or sign up online. |
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No. Payments must be cash, check, or money order and paid in person at Paradise Valley Municipal Court (6401 E Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253) or via mail. |
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You can call the Redflex help desk at (480) 847-2338. |
Planning
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Minimum lot size and width is determined by the property's zoning. Depending on the number of lots you want to create, you may be required to apply for a Lot Split or Subdivision Plat. Contact the Planning staff at (480) 348-3693 for more information on this subject. |
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Property owners may apply for a variance from a certain development standard from the Board of Adjustment. Variances are granted based on property hardships such as topography, unusual lot size or configuration, or location. Contact the Planning staff at (480) 348-3693 for more information on this subject. |
Police
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For more information regarding employment and qualifications for becoming a police officer, contact Kevin Volpe at (480) 348-3577 or email At this time we are not hiring. To become certified as a police officer in the state of Arizona, you will need to visit the AZPost website. |
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The Police Department offers fingerprinting services to Town residents only. This service is provided on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm. A valid ID is required, and the cost is $5 per card. Official fingerprint cards must be provided.
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Fill out a Public Records Request form. Police Reports are $10 each (exact change - cash, check, or money order), and may be requested by phone (480 948-7418) or mail (6433 E Lincoln Dr Paradise Valley, AZ 85253). |
Public Works
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Contact the Public Works Director, Andrew Cooper at (480) 348-3573 or email. |
Town Attorney
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No. The Town Attorney’s Office does not represent individuals in private legal matters nor do they give legal advice to residents. Attorneys in the Office represent the Town’s elected officials and staff, Town departments, and the Town’s independent boards and commissions. Please seek legal advice from a private attorney. |
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No. CC&Rs are contracts between private third parties. The Town is not a party to the CC&Rs and has no enforcement authority. |
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The Town Attorney's Office does not handle civil traffic offenses. Please contact the Paradise Valley Municipal Court at (480) 948-7620 for information. |
Town Clerk
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Public records may be viewed at Town Hall (6401 E Lincoln Dr Paradise Valley, AZ 85253) during business hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
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The Town requires a business license if the primary business location is physically located within the Town of Paradise Valley. Business Licensing & Services |
Town Manager
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The Mayor and Council do not have offices at Town Hall. You may contact them directly using the contact information on the Mayor and Council web page. Mayor & Town Council |
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The Town Council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month except in November and December when they are held on the first and third Thursdays. Meeting agendas and the corresponding reports are posted on the website approximately one week before the meeting. Agendas are subject to change so please verify meeting start times and the order of items prior to the meeting date at (480) 948-7411 or view our Events Calendar. |
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There are a number of volunteer opportunities for Town residents. You may sign up to receive email notices when vacancies occur on Town committees by clicking on the Notify Me Signup button on the homepage. Notify Me |
Utility Billing
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No. The Town does not accept credit card payments at this time. However, you may pay using online bill pay through your banking institution or sign up for ACH direct debit. |
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Yes. Advance payments will be applied to future bills. |
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Every year the sewer user charge is recalculated based on 90% of the average monthly indoor and outdoor water consumption for the preceding consecutive months of December, January, February, and March (excluding the month of greatest consumption). Rates are set by the Town Council and may be found in the Master Fee Schedule. |
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