On January 12, 2010, the Sedona City Council approved an ordinance allowing for the long-term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  This ordinance became effective on February 11, 2010 and remains in effect until 88 new ADUs are created or until February 11, 2015, whichever comes first.  At that time the ADU ordinance will sunset until reviewed and the Planning and Zoning Commission and City... 

City of Sedona Public Notice Sedona AZ (January 11, 2011) – The City of Sedona received news that Standard & Poor’s reviewed the City’s Bond Rating on Excise Tax Revenue Bonds and has affirmed their prior rating of “A” and given the City a stable outlook. According to Tim Ernster, Sedona City Manager, “This was an unsolicited review of the City’s rating and we were not... 

Sedona AZ-The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission is seeking two members for the Art In Public Places Committee.  This Committee recommends policy on public art issues to the Commission. Its goal is to bring public art to the community through exhibits, donations, and art competitions.  The deadline to return applications is Friday, February 4, 2011, at 5 p.m. in the City Clerk’s office. Members... 

Sedona AZ (January 1, 2011) – Sedona resident J. Rick Normand submits the following share for readers and writes, “Dear SedonaEye.com Editor: Best New Year’s Predictions for 2011: If any of these come true, we’ll know it first in Sedona!”   The Only 2011 Forecast With A Bizarro Chance Of Getting It All Correct  by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2010 12:04... 

Sedona AZ (December 31, 2010) – A contract in the amount of $124,950 has been awarded to Sellers & Sons Inc. of Avondale, Arizona to install new lights on the existing poles for the two City of Sedona Posse Grounds softball fields. The lighting system construction project is anticipated to take about two weeks during mid to late January 2011. The City of Sedona Arizona received an Energy... 

City of Sedona Council members with Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton (far right) Sedona AZ (December 25, 2010) – Trying to assess what people think about an issue or the “will of the people” is an essential component in making good City Council decisions. However, figuring out how to both gather that opinion and how to evaluate it are not easy tasks. Gathering public opinion is usually a hit and... 

Sedona AZ (December 20, 2010)–The Sedona Fire District is looking for an individual to fill a position on its Governing Board. The resignation of one of the Board Members has created this opening. There are two years remaining on the term of this office. SFD Board Members receive no financial benefits, it is a public service role. Board Workshops will be held on the second Wednesday monthly... 

Since Arizona voters have passed Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has until the end of March 2011 to adopt and enforce a regulatory system for the distribution of marijuana for medical use. The Act places an initial limit of approximately 125 non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries statewide, corresponding to one per every 10 pharmacies. ... 

City of Sedona article submitted by staff Sedona AZ (December 16, 2010) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.   The term of service for this voluntary position is from time of appointment until December 31, 2012. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (December 6, 2010) – On November 4, 2010, at the Annual State Planning Conference in Phoenix, the City of Sedona was recognized with two state planning awards.  Sedona was the only city in the State to receive two awards and both awards were for Sedona’s affordable housing efforts.  Each year, the Arizona Planning Association recognizes...