Scottsdale stretches from Old Town north into the high desert under the McDowell Mountains. For excavation anywhere in the city, call (602) 584-1476 or send the form.
A city that grew north
Scottsdale incorporated on June 25, 1951 with about 2,000 residents and counted 241,361 in 2020. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is planned to cover 36,000 acres, nearly a third of the city's land.
Indian Bend Wash
After a major flood in 1972, the city pushed ahead with the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, finished in 1984: a 12-mile greenbelt of parks along the wash. It's a reminder that water management runs through Scottsdale's planning, down to the basins on individual lots.
Rules that apply
Grading and drainage plans, the Native Plant Ordinance and, in the north and east, the ESL overlay. See permits.
We also take requests from Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek. See every area.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Scottsdale city, Arizona
- Wikipedia: Scottsdale, Arizona
- City of Scottsdale: Native Plant program (City Code Chapter 46, Article V)
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
Does Scottsdale protect native plants on private lots?
Yes. The Native Plant Ordinance applies citywide, and protected plants need a native plant permit to remove, relocate or destroy.
Get it quoted
Call or use the form. A local excavation contractor gets back to you, and asking for a quote costs nothing.
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