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Special Events Packet

Tourism Event Support
For questions regarding the Match Event Advertising Funding Program or Event Development support, please call the City of Scottsdale Economic Vitality Department at 480-312-7989.

Informational Resources

Serving Liquor at a Special Events 

Block Party Information

Special Events Questions?

Requested Special Events- Fact Sheets

ADA Compliance Resources 

It is the City’s goal to permit events that are safe and minimize adverse impacts to the quality of life for Scottsdale residents.
 
In order to help organizers of special events coordinate their plans with City requirements, we have compiled this user’s guide and application form that contains information related to the City’s review process.

 

What are Special Events? 

  • Events within the Rights-of-Way on streets and sidewalks 
  • Outdoor amplified sound 
  • Street Closures 
  • Events which may impact residents and/or businesses
  • Any event which is not typical to a certain type of business or spills outside of a venue

Permit Process

The Special Events Committee reviews and approves Special Event permits on a weekly basis. The Committee's goal is to permit events, which are safe and do not adversely impact area residents and businesses. The committee contains staff representatives from various departments including Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering. Process Flowchart (pdf/16kb/1p)

Things to consider if you are having a Special Event Special Event Process Information.

Complete the Special Event Application (PDF/311kb)
Print the application form and bring into Planning, Neighborhood and Transportation at 7447 E Indian School Rd, Ste 100.

 

Additional Applications

DOWNTOWN EVENTS:  

Initial SRP review/approval (prior to submittal of the city of Scottsdale special event application) is required for any Downtown events proposed for the following areas:
  • Marshall Way Bridge
  • Within 65' of the SRP canal (SRP owns this buffer area on either side of the canal)
  • Soleri Bridge

Contact: Matt Streeper

Email: Matt.streeper@srpnet.com

Phone: 602.236.3105

Refer to: SRP permit information

 

Downtown Staging Areas

5th Ave / Craftsman Court
(PDF/561kb/1p)

Canal Bank
(PDF/776kb/1p)

Main Street Plaza
(PDF/284kb/1p)  

 

Staff contacts:  

Nicole Curtis
ncurtis@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
480-312-7673
Cheryl Sumners
Special Event Committee Chair
csumners@scottsdaleaz.gov
480-312-7834


Need Help?

 

Planning, Neighborhood & Transportation
480-312-7800
PNT Online
PlanningInfo@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

 

Long Range Planning Department
480-312-7990
Long Range Planning

 

Current Planning Department
480-312-7000
Current Planning

 

Development Services Department / One Stop Shop
480-312-2500
One Stop Shop Online

 

Neighborhood Resources Department
480-312-3111
Neighorhood Resources

 

Transportation Department
480-312-7696
Transportation Department 

 

Plan Review
480-312-7080
Plan Review Info

 

Inspections
480-312-5750
Inspections Info

 

Records
480-312-2356
Records, Research & Reports