Scottsdale OKs new tool to crack down on illegal party houses, unsafe short-term rental events

After a month that saw a shooting linked to a short-term rental party, multiple incidents involving underage drinking and alcohol-related medical emergencies — and dozens of enforcement actions — Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky led the charge last night for City Council to approve a new ordinance aimed at curbing the use of short-term rentals as commercial event venues.

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