Prescott Valley, AZ Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Section 13-12-020(B) of the Prescott Valley Town Code carves seasonal decorations out of the outdoor lighting rules in Article 13-12. The window runs from November 15 through January 15 in every zoning district, and the lamps covered are unshielded low-wattage incandescent lamps. The nightly cutoff is the earlier of 11 p.m. or the close of business, so a commercial display on a business that closes before 11 p.m. goes dark at closing. The Article's stated purpose in section 13-12-010 is to minimize light pollution, reduce glare, promote public safety, and retain the enjoyment of Prescott Valley's night-time quality while allowing necessary commercial services.

The same section holds other exemptions. Subsection A exempts existing fixtures installed in conformance with the Town Code then in effect, though they must be brought into compliance on reconstruction or replacement and mercury vapor fixtures must be replaced. Subsection D covers temporary events such as parades, special civic or public events, special business events, construction, and business grand openings. On written application, a temporary exemption valid for not more than 30 consecutive calendar days is approved by the Zoning Administrator, and one valid longer than 30 consecutive calendar days, or for an extension beyond the original 30-day period, is approved by the Board of Adjustment.

The sign Article treats holiday displays separately: section 13-09-070(B) exempts temporary decorations or displays celebrating patriotic, religious, or local holidays or events from Article 13-09, while keeping the traffic-vision, hazardous-sign, and dangerous-or-defective-sign provisions in force. Section 13-12-020 was rewritten and re-codified by Ordinance No. 2024-947 on December 11, 2024, was previously section 13-26a-020, and was amended by Ordinance No. 894 on January 13, 2022.