Coconino County, AZ Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

1 of the Coconino County Zoning Ordinance treats street fairs, carnivals, tent revivals, seasonal festivals, outdoor art and craft shows, and commercial gatherings such as weddings or retreats as Temporary Uses, capped at four events per calendar year and no more than seven consecutive days per event. A Temporary Use permit must be issued before the event: administratively by the Community Development Director for a single event, or by the Planning and Zoning Commission for multiple simultaneous uses on one parcel, since only one Temporary Use permit runs on a parcel at a time (Sec.

B). C performance standards apply on top of the duration cap: noise cannot disturb the peace of neighboring residences, all parking must be on the same property (public rights-of-way cannot be used), signage is limited to one freestanding or wall sign of 6 square feet and 6 feet in height, lighting must be shielded to the property line, and organizers must meet County Health Department and Environmental Quality sanitation requirements plus carry proof of liability insurance and a security/traffic safety plan. No work, including setup, may start before the permit issues (Sec. 4). A Community Development Director's decision can be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission within 30 days, whose ruling is final (Sec. A).