Conditions Affecting Area Surrounding Property

Every property is unique; therefore, important conditions vary.

Environmental Concerns

It is often very difficult to identify environmental hazards. For environmental information, search the ADEQ website at www.adeq.state.az.us. The ADEQ website contains information regarding the locations of open and closed landfills (Solid Waste Facilities) at www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/solid/map.html and wildfire information at www.azdeq.gov/function/programs/wildfire.html, as well as air quality information, water quality information and more.

Environmentally Sensitive Land Ordinance: Approximately two-thirds of the City of Scottsdale is affected by the Environmentally Sensitive Land Ordinance (ESLO), which requires some areas on private property be retained in their natural state and designated as National Area Open Space (NAOS). For more information about how the ESLO and NAOS may impact affected property, go to www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/ESLO.

Electromagnetic Fields

For information on electromagnetic fields, and whether they pose a health risk to you or your family, visit the following websites: www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf/

Superfund Sites

There are numerous sites in Arizona where the soil and groundwater have been contaminated by improper disposal of contaminants. To check if a property is in an area designated by the ADEQ as requiring cleanup, see www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/sps/phx.html for available maps to view. The EPA also has information on Federal sites at www.epa.gov/superfund/ and in Spanish at www.epa.gov/superfund/spanish/index.htm.

Freeway Construction and Traffic Conditions

Although the existence of a freeway near the property may provide highly desirable access, sometimes it contributes to undesirable noise. To search for roadway construction and planning, go to the Arizona Department of Transportation (“ADOT”) website at www.azdot.gov/Highways/. Check ADOT maps to find the nearest future freeway routes and roads in the area slated for widening. For traffic conditions, visit www.az511.com/.

Crime Statistics

Crime statistics, an imperfect measurement at best, provide some indication of the level of criminal activity in an area. To check the crime statistics for the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Peoria, go to www.faxnet1.org or the city of Phoenix website http://phoenix.gov/POLICE/crista1.html. A visit or phone call to other law enforcement agencies may be required.

Trulia’s crime map for Phoenix

Tucson: http://tpdinternet.tucsonaz.gov/Stats/.

For crime statistics in all Arizona cities go to www.azleague.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=about.cities click on the city/town and search for “crime statistics.”

Sex Offenders

Since June 1996, Arizona has had a registry and community notification program for convicted sex offenders. This information may be accessed at https://az.gov/webapp/offender/main.do. Prior to June 1996, registration was not required, and only the higher-risk sex offenders are on the website. The presence of a sex offender in the vicinity of the property is not a fact that the seller or real estate agent is required to disclose.

City of Glendale: For more information go to www.glendaleaz.com/police/sexoffenderinfocenter.cfm.

Forested Areas

Life in a forested area has unique benefits and concerns. For information on protecting your property from wildfire, go to www.azsf.az.gov/ or www.firewise.org/. See also, Arizona Firewise Communities, http://cals.arizona.edu/firewise/. Contact county/city fire authority for information on issues particular to your community.

Zoning/Planning/Neighborhood Services

Phoenix: www.phoenix.gov/PLANNING/index.html

Scottsdale: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Topics/Planning

Tucson: www.ci.tucson.az.us/planning.html

Other cities and towns: www.azleague.org

Military and Public Airports

The legislature has mandated the identification of areas in the immediate vicinity of military and public airports that are susceptible to a certain level of noise from aircraft. The boundaries of these areas have been plotted on maps that are useful in determining if a property falls within one of these areas.

The maps for military airports may be accessed at www.re.state.az.us/AirportMaps/MilitaryAirports.aspx ; view maps for many of the public airports at www.re.state.az.us/AirportMaps/PublicAirports.aspx. These maps are intended to show the areas subject to the preponderance of airport-related noise from a given airport. Periodic over-flights that may contribute to noise cannot usually be determined from these maps.

Schools

Although there is no substitute for an on-site visit to the school to talk with principals and teachers, there is a significant amount of information about Arizona’s schools on the Internet. Visit www.ade.state.az.us for more information. The ADRE advises: “Call the school district serving the subdivision to determine whether nearby schools are accepting new students. Some school districts, especially in the northwest part of the greater Phoenix area, have placed a cap on enrollment. You may find that your children cannot attend the school nearest you and may even be transported to another community.” www.azre.gov/PublicInfo/PropertyBuyerChecklist.aspx

City Profile Report

Information on demographics, finances and other factors drawn from an array of sources, such as U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. www.homefair.com/find_a_place/cityprofile/