Pima County, AZ Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- before any street use
- Application deadline
- 90 days before event
- Reviewing office
- Traffic Engineering Division
- Fine per violation
- $300 per person
- Scope
- unincorporated county only
Summary
Unincorporated Pima County requires a permit before any block party or other special event closes or uses a public street or right-of-way.
A person shall not conduct, manage, or sponsor any organized special event within a public street or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of Pima County unless a permit has first been properly acquired for such special event. Furthermore, where a permit has been issued for an organized special event pursuant to this ordinance, a person shall not conduct, manage or participate in the permitted special event in violation of or in any manner contrary to the provisions of the permit. Any violation of any requirement or condition of the permit shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the permit by Pima County. (Ord. 2007-114 § 1 (part), 2007)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-64: Contains Supplement, with local legislation through Ordinance 2026-9, passed 7-28-2026, current through 7-28-2026).
Full Breakdown
County Code § 10.45.020 defines a covered special event to include block parties that could interfere with normal street use. Under § 10.45.040, no one may conduct, manage or sponsor such an event in a public street or right-of-way under county jurisdiction without first obtaining a permit from the Traffic Engineering Division. Applications must be filed at least 90 calendar days before the event under § 10.45.050. This applies only outside Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and South Tucson, which issue their own permits.
Violations & Fines
Violation of the ordinance or permit terms is a petty offense carrying a $300 fine per person per violation under A.R.S. § 13-802(D), and grounds for immediate permit revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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