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Sedona, AZ Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Reservation lead time
10 working days minimum
Reservations bookable
up to 6 months ahead
Special event letter of intent
60 days before the event
Reservation holder age
18 or older, non-transferable
Deposit return window
30 days after the event
Max penalty
$2,500 fine / 6 months jail

Summary

Anyone planning a special event at a Sedona park must send parks and recreation a letter of intent at least 60 days ahead, while a routine facility reservation only needs paperwork filed at least 10 working days before use under SCC 12.30.200 and 12.30.210.

A. All reservation forms must be received within 10 working days prior to anticipated use, at the city of Sedona parks and recreation office during normal business hours. Reservations may be obtained up to six months in advance. ... The event organizer must submit a letter of intent at least 60 days prior to the proposed event. Parks and recreation, in conjunction with the community development department, will review the letter and determine the proper permitting process, if applicable.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Initiative Ordinance 2026-01, approved by voters at the July 21, 2026 election).

Full Breakdown

200 governs ordinary facility reservations: the reservation form must reach the city's parks and recreation office at least 10 working days before the anticipated use, though reservations can be booked up to six months in advance. A reservation is not complete until required fees or deposits are paid and parks and recreation approves it, and, if required, a city temporary use permit or county health department permit is obtained. Reservations go only to people 18 or older, are non-transferable, and the holder must have the reservation in hand at the time of use.

210 layers a special-events track on top of that: the event organizer must submit a letter of intent at least 60 days before the proposed event, and parks and recreation, working with the community development department, reviews it to determine what permitting process applies. 220 adds the money side, requiring fees and deposits paid in advance, sorting reservations into fee categories such as Category I for city-sponsored or nonprofit activities, and returning any cleanup and damage deposit within 30 days of the event if the premises and equipment are left in the same or better condition, minus charges for cleaning, lost keys or damage. 200(F).

Violations & Fines

Using or reserving a city park facility for a group activity or special event without following the reservation and letter-of-intent process in SCC 12.30.200 and SCC 12.30.210 is unlawful, and unpaid damage or cleanup costs can be deducted from a required deposit under SCC 12.30.220(B). SCC 1.15.010 makes a code violation a class 1 misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $2,500, up to six months in jail, or both, with a civil citation available as an alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead do I need to request a Sedona park facility for an event?
At least 60 days for a special event. SCC 12.30.210 requires the event organizer to submit a letter of intent at least 60 days before the proposed event so parks and recreation, together with community development, can determine what permitting applies; a routine facility reservation only needs 10 working days' notice under SCC 12.30.200.
How early can I book a Sedona park facility?
Up to six months out. SCC 12.30.200(A) allows reservations to be obtained as much as six months in advance, but the reservation form must still reach the parks and recreation office at least 10 working days before the anticipated use.
Do I get my deposit back after a park event?
Yes, if nothing is damaged. SCC 12.30.220(B) returns any cleanup and damage deposit within 30 days of the reservation as long as city premises and equipment are left in the same or better condition, minus charges for cleaning, lost keys or damage to city property.
Does a reservation holder need to be an adult?
Yes. SCC 12.30.200(C) issues reservations only to people 18 years of age or older, and the reservation is non-transferable, meaning the named holder must have it in hand at the time the park or facility is used.

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