Paradise Valley New Homes Too Big? Zoning Changes?

Paradise Valley planners will meet to consider size of new homes…

The Arizona Republic reports that the Paradise Valley Planning Commission will have a work-study session today to discuss limiting the size and impact of the large Paradise Valley luxury homes being built, especially in older neighborhoods. 

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Razing Old Homes In Paradise Valley Arizona

Many Paradise Valley residents fear the recent trend of razing old homes…

The Arizona Republic reports that some long-time residents of Paradise Valley are not happy with all the teardowns of older homes in favor or huge new houses that block views and take up more of the open desert. About 75 to 100 luxury homes in Paradise Valley are built each year, many of those tear-downs. 

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Giant PV Homes

Mansions are changing the character of Paradise Valley neighborhoods…

The Arizona Republic reports that Paradise Valley officials are hearing increasingly from residents who are upset with new office-sized houses built on rural lots once filled with low profile ranch-style houses. Residents are upset not only about losing their scenic views, but  from losing the character of their mature neighborhoods and the loss of natural desert vegetation which all of us who have lived here for awhile cherish to the fullest. 

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Original Paradise Valley Estate

The site of the former Herberger family home in Paradise Valley Arizona is slated for a 10-lot single family residential development. This is one of the larger subdivisions left in Paradise Valley and naturally will be in high demand. The development, which is slated to be called Invergorden Manor and is located on 12-acres of prime Paradise Valley real estate near Invergorden and Jackrabbit roads. 

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Teardowns Wrapped In Red Tape

The Phoenix Business Journal, reports that the teardown market involves a lot of paperwork, from the demolition permit to the building permit, and that there are high fees involved. Some areas have historic districts, which can be a barrier to contractors or buyers seeking property for tear downs.

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