By Brian Fultz, Kathy Kinsella, Holli Ploog, the City Council Tourism Work Group
If there is one area I know well, it is zoning and land use. I’ve reviewed hundreds of zoning ordinances, maps and “comp plans.” A “comp plan” is short for Comprehensive Plan and includes all areas of
There is so much misinformation and confusion on Sedona City-Bed-taxes. Data driven information guides us to understand Arizona regulations and the types of taxes imposed on businesses. State, County and Municipality are the three designated taxing areas.
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Understanding Arizona Tourism policy is the purpose for understanding County Tourism Authorities. Reviewing the state law that controls County Tourism Districts and reviewing Maricopa County’s “AZ Sports & Tourism Authority” A.R.S. § 5-802 Formation of authority is
Just because your hear a something is it true? What is the difference between fact and fiction? If you hear the same narrative over and over does it make it true? For many it does make it
Arizona Office of Tourism is the state’s expert for Tourism. DESTINATION ARIZONA Arizona Office of Tourism Research Tracker AOT Policy for Business listings AOT Rural Marketing Program
Arizona Tourism Authority Sedona has no County Transient Bed District (TBID), a Business Improvement District (BID) or County Authority for Tourism in Sedona, Yavapai County or Coconino County. Base under the current state laws Sedona Area Communities don’t qualify to
When we talk in tourism language, and government language the definitions need to be apples to apples. These definitions need to be clear to ensure that the benchmark, accountability, legal aspects or method of tracking is correctly and
Understanding City Economic Development Advisory Boards What type of policy do other Cities and Towns in Arizona for Economic Development Advisory Boards? Are there any laws in Arizona for Cities & Town Economic Development? State Law: Economic