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Tempe proposes rewrite of parks and special-events code to clarify permits, tiers and park-use rules
Summary
City staff presented a conceptual overhaul of Tempes parks and special-events code, proposing event tiers, new park permit types (including a food-distribution permit), limits on some activities and clarified operating standards; staff said legal text and public hearings will follow the outreach period.
Craig Heaton, TempeCommunity Services Director, outlined proposed updates to the citys parks and special-events code on April 20, presenting a conceptual rewrite intended to make rules clearer and permit pathways more usable. Heaton said the rewrite separates special events into its own article, adds definitions and an application flow, and replaces a one-size-fits-all process with tiered permits scaled to event size and complexity.
Heaton told participants the city received nearly 350 survey responses during prior outreach and that open comments highlighted community demand for clearer language, affordable permits and consistent application. He cited proposed thresholds and tiers as an attempt…
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