Outdoor Cooking in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

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

Smoker Rules

Grills, ovens and smokers used exclusively for cooking are exempt from Maricopa County's residential burning ban, but any solid-fuel cooking fire must still follow Air Quality Rule 314, including a 2-square-foot fire size cap during restricted-burn periods.

Maricopa County Outdoor Smoker & Grill Rules

Some Restrictions

Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations, Rule 314, § 314

314 FIRES FOR COOKING: The owner or operator of an open outdoor fire that is used for cooking, and the owner or operator of an appliance that burns solid fuel and is used for the cooking, smoking, or flavoring of food, shall comply with all of the following requirements: 314.1 Comply with general requirements in Section 302 of this rule; 314.2 Only ignite seasoned wood; 314.3 During a restricte...

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Outdoor Cooking by City in Maricopa County

5 cities in Maricopa County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PhoenixPop. 1,608,139

1 verified rule • Smoker Rules

ScottsdalePop. 241,361

3 verified rules • BBQ & Propane Rules, Outdoor Kitchen Permits

PeoriaPop. 190,985

1 verified rule • Smoker Rules

TempePop. 180,587

2 verified rules • BBQ & Propane Rules, Smoker Rules

GoodyearPop. 95,294

1 verified rule • Smoker Rules

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