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Special Events & Permits in Coconino County, AZ (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Coconino County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Parade Permits

Coconino County treats parades, carnivals, festivals and other public gatherings as Temporary Uses: a single parcel may host no more than four special events per calendar year, and no event may run longer than seven days. Organizers must secure a Temporary Use permit before setting up, per the county Zoning Ordinance.

Coconino County Special Event Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.2.B.1

1. Special events shall be limited to a maximum of four times per calendar year not to exceed a maximum duration of 7 days per event, and shall include such outdoor activities as: A. Transient amusement activities (carnivals, circuses) B. Tent revivals, seasonal festivals C. Outdoor sales events (sidewalk, parking lot sales, excluding garage sales on residential properties) D. Outdoor art and c...

Street Fair Rules

In unincorporated Coconino County, street fairs, festivals, carnivals and craft shows are "Temporary Uses" capped at four events per calendar year and seven consecutive days each under Zoning Ordinance Section 3.2.B.1. Organizers need a Temporary Use permit from the Community Development Director or Planning and Zoning Commission before any setup begins.

Coconino County Special Event & Festival Permits

Some Restrictions

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.2.B.1

Special events shall be limited to a maximum of four times per calendar year not to exceed a maximum duration of 7 days per event, and shall include such outdoor activities as: A. Transient amusement activities (carnivals, circuses) B. Tent revivals, seasonal festivals C. Outdoor sales events (sidewalk, parking lot sales, excluding garage sales on residential properties) D. Outdoor art and craf...

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