Scottsdale City Rules: Report Potholes & Request Speed Bumps

Transportation Arizona 3 Minutes Read · published February 10, 2026 Flag of Arizona

In Scottsdale, Arizona, residents report potholes, request traffic calming and seek street repairs through the city’s street maintenance and transportation programs. This guide explains where to submit a report, how speed-bump or traffic-calming requests are handled, who enforces rules, and the practical steps homeowners and neighborhood groups should follow to get repairs or traffic-calming measures started.

Reporting potholes and street repairs

To report a pothole or request routine street repair, contact Scottsdale Public Works - Streets. Use the city’s online service request for street maintenance and include a clear location, photos, and contact information to speed response[1].

Provide the exact street address or nearest intersection and a clear photo.

Requesting speed bumps and traffic calming

Requests for speed bumps or other traffic-calming measures are reviewed by Scottsdale Transportation and Public Works through a formal traffic-calming or neighborhood program. Requests typically require a petition or study and are evaluated for safety, traffic volume, and impacts on emergency access[2].

Speed bumps on public streets require city approval to ensure emergency vehicle access is preserved.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement for blocked or damaged public streets and related violations is managed by the City of Scottsdale Public Works and Transportation departments. Where the city’s webpages list enforcement tools, specific monetary penalties and escalation amounts are often not listed directly on the informational pages and are therefore not specified on the cited page below. For ordinance-level penalties consult the city code or contact the departments listed in Help and Support / Resources.

  • Enforcer: City of Scottsdale Public Works and Transportation Departments; report via the public works service request system or transportation traffic-calming program[1]
  • Fines: specific fine amounts are not specified on the cited informational pages; see the city code for ordinance penalty schedules
  • Escalation: first, repeat, or continuing offence procedures and monetary escalation are not specified on the cited informational pages
  • Non-monetary sanctions: work orders to repair, orders to remove unauthorized installations, or civil action may be used where applicable; specific remedies are described in city rules or administrative orders
  • Inspection and complaint pathways: submit an online service request, call the Public Works/Transportation contact lines or use the traffic-calming intake process[1]

Applications & Forms

The city provides an online service request form for potholes and street repairs and a separate intake process for traffic-calming requests. Where a named printable form or fee is required, that detail is provided on the program page; if no form is published, that is noted on the program page[1][2].

Common violations and typical outcomes

  • Failure to repair a damaged curb or pavement when ordered: may result in a city-mandated repair or contractor work (penalty not specified on cited pages)
  • Unauthorized installation of traffic-calming devices: removal order and possible civil enforcement
  • Blocking a public street or sidewalk during private work without permit: citations or stop-work orders per city rules

FAQ

How do I report a pothole in Scottsdale?
Use the City of Scottsdale online Public Works service request for streets or call the Public Works contact line; include location and photos for faster response.
Can neighbors request a speed bump?
Yes. Neighbors can request traffic calming; the request enters a study and approval process and may require petitions and engineering evaluation.
Are there fees to request a traffic-calming study?
Fee information is provided on the traffic-calming program page if a fee applies; otherwise no fee is listed on the informational page.

How-To

  1. Document the problem: take photos, note the exact address or nearest intersection, and record dates and times of recurring issues.
  2. Submit an online service request to Public Works for potholes or street repair, or submit a traffic-calming request to Transportation for speed-bump consideration.
  3. Follow up: track the request number, answer inspection questions, and attend any neighborhood meetings required for traffic-calming petitions.
  4. If ordered to repair: comply with work orders or apply for required permits through the city’s permitting portal.

Key Takeaways

  • Report potholes directly to Public Works with location and photos for fastest service.
  • Requests for speed bumps follow a formal review and may require neighborhood petitioning and engineering study.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Scottsdale Public Works - Streets
  2. [2] City of Scottsdale Transportation - Traffic Calming

Categories

General Governance and Administration Public Safety Public Health and Welfare Land Use and Zoning Housing and Building Standards Transportation Environmental Protection Parks and Public Spaces Business and Consumer Protection Taxation and Finance Labor and Employment Education Civil Rights and Equity Elections and Campaign Finance Events and Special Uses Signs and Advertising Utilities and Infrastructure Technology and Data