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Coconino County, AZ Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Size limit
4 square feet maximum
Height limit
3 feet maximum
Frequency
No more than 2 days per week
Off-premise signs allowed
Up to 3 plus 1 on-site sign
Placement window
30 minutes before and after the open house
Sidewalk rule
Cannot obstruct sidewalks or multi-purpose paths

Summary

Real estate open house signs in unincorporated Coconino County cannot block a sidewalk or multi-purpose path. Section 4.2.C.2.B.ii caps them at 4 square feet and 3 feet tall, limits them to two days a week, and requires placement and removal within 30 minutes of the showing.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

ii. Open house Signs. Open house Signs shall be limited to 4 square feet and shall not exceed 3 feet in height. They shall be limited to no more than two days per week for any given property. One on-site and no more than three Off-Premise Signs are permitted. The Signs shall be placed no more than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the open house and shall be removed within 30 minutes of the end of the open house. Off-Premise Signs placed in public Rights-of-Way or Easements shall be placed such that they do not obstruct traffic or visibility at the intersection. They shall not obstruct multi-purpose paths or sidewalks. When placed on private Easements, they shall be placed with the property owner's permission.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Coconino County's Zoning Ordinance permits temporary open house signage, but only within tight physical and time limits designed to keep pedestrian routes clear. ii states: 'Open house Signs shall be limited to 4 square feet and shall not exceed 3 feet in height. They shall be limited to no more than two days per week for any given property. One on-site and no more than three Off-Premise Signs are permitted. The Signs shall be placed no more than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the open house and shall be removed within 30 minutes of the end of the open house.

Off-Premise Signs placed in public Rights-of-Way or Easements shall be placed such that they do not obstruct traffic or visibility at the intersection. They shall not obstruct multi-purpose paths or sidewalks. ' An agent can stake up to three directional off-premise signs plus one on-site sign for a showing, but every one of them has to come down within half an hour of the open house ending, and none can sit where it blocks foot traffic on a sidewalk or multi-purpose path or obscures a driver's view at an intersection.

Placing a directional sign on someone else's private easement additionally requires that owner's permission. C, which separately bars any sign from obstructing an official traffic sign, signal, or a driver's sight triangle at intersections and driveways.

Violations & Fines

An open house sign left up past the two-day weekly limit, oversized beyond 4 square feet, or blocking a sidewalk is a zoning violation under Section 5.14.B. The Zoning Inspector can order it removed on the spot, and repeat or ongoing violations carry civil or criminal fines of up to $750 per day for an individual, escalating to County Attorney referral above $1,500 in accumulated penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I leave an open house sign out in Coconino County?
No more than two days a week for any given property, and only from 30 minutes before the open house starts until 30 minutes after it ends, under Section 4.2.C.2.B.ii of the Zoning Ordinance.
Can I place a directional open house sign on the sidewalk?
No. Section 4.2.C.2.B.ii specifically bars open house signs, including off-premise directional signs, from obstructing multi-purpose paths or sidewalks, and from blocking traffic visibility at intersections.
How many open house signs can I put out for one showing?
Up to one on-site sign and three off-premise directional signs, each capped at 4 square feet and 3 feet tall, under Section 4.2.C.2.B.ii. Signs on someone else's private easement additionally need that property owner's permission.

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