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

Yavapai County Ordinance 2002-2 governs Courthouse Park, the plaza bounded by Cortez, Gurley, Montezuma and Goodwin Streets in Prescott around the county courthouse. B bars any Commercial Event, Non-Commercial Event or Activity, defined in Section 101 to include weddings, receptions, arts and crafts shows and concerts, without a written Park Use Permit from the Facilities Director. A of the Supplemental Rules and Regulations, an application must reach the county at least 30 days before the event and carries an Administrative Fee for every date requested; the Director accepts no application without that fee.

A caps most permits at one day, though Major Events under Section 105 can run longer, with additional set-up and take-down time available on written request. C requires Commercial Event sponsors to show IRS Section 501(c) non-profit status. Permits go to whoever applies first for a given date, cannot be sold, brokered or transferred to another entity, and issuance is conditioned on securing every other required city, state or county permit first. Section 106 requires indemnification, all-risk insurance at limits the Director sets, and a damage deposit filed no later than 10 working days before the event, refunded afterward less any repair costs.

Section 109 lets an aggrieved applicant demand administrative review within 5 working days of a denial, with a written decision due in 15 working days, and a further appeal to the Board of Supervisors within 5 days of that outcome. Section 110 lets the Director, with Board approval, set a full Courthouse Park Fee Schedule covering use, inspection, permit and damage-deposit charges.