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Private Property Signs

General information and requirements on commonly-requested private property compliance signage: No Illegal Dumping Signs, Dog Waste Disposal Signs, No Handbills Signs, No Trespassing Signs, Accessible Parking Signs for the Physically Disabled, and Restricted Parking & Towing Signs.

NO ILLEGAL DUMPING SIGNS

Ordinance Text:

Scottsdale Revised Code Section 19-36 (a) – Criminal Littering

The City of Scottsdale does not supply No Illegal Dumping Signs to the public. Property owners may purchase No Illegal Dumping Signs online, from a home improvement retail store, or from a sign shop. The sign must reference Scottsdale Revised Code Section 19-36 (a) and state Private Property so that it can be enforced by code enforcement.

No Illegal Dumping Sign Standards
Placement	On private property only Prohibited in the right-of-way and on city property (such as light poles) Owner or responsible party must install signs at all common or reasonable entrances to the property. It is recommended that all signs be installed with permanent screws to prevent easy removal and placed high enough on a building wall or fence from ground level to discourage removal or graffiti. Signs shall be placed in a manner that does not create a traffic hazard; or obstruct a public or private sidewalk, trail, or pedestrian pathway.
Construction	Metal or high density plastic.
Area	At least 18 inches by 24 inches, not to exceed 6 square feet.
Height	Mounted on a building, fence or block wall: not to exceed 6 feet from grade to the top of the sign. NO freestanding: on a metal post or stake.
Permit Requirement	No sign permit required for signs at or less than 6 square feet.
Parcel Information Map	To view property lines, easements and aerial imagery, visit the City of Scottsdale Online Parcel Information Map
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

DOG WASTE DISPOSAL SIGNS

Ordinance Text:

Scottsdale Revised Code Section 4-18 – Domestic Animal Sanitary Requirements

The City of Scottsdale does not supply ‘pick-up after your dog waste’ signs to the public. Property owners and homeowner associations may purchase dog waste disposal signs online, from a home improvement retail store, or from a sign shop. The dog waste disposal sign must reference Scottsdale Revised Code Section 4-18 so that it can be enforced by a police officer or code enforcement inspector.

Dog Waste Sign Standards
Placement	On private property only Prohibited in the right-of-way and on city property (such as light poles) Signs shall be placed in a manner that does not create a traffic hazard; or obstruct a public or private sidewalk, trail, or pedestrian pathway.
Construction	Metal or high density plastic.
Area	Not to exceed 6 square feet.
Height	If freestanding: up to 5 feet tall mounted on a metal post or stake. If mounted on a building, fence or block wall: not to exceed 6 feet from grade to the top of the sign.
Permit Requirement	No sign permit required for signs at or less than 6 square feet.
Parcel Information Map	To view property lines, easements and aerial imagery, visit the City of Scottsdale Online Parcel Information Map
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

NO HANDBILLS SIGNS

Ordinance Text:

Scottsdale Revised Code Section 19-9. Handbills

It is a violation to distribute printed materials including handbills, fliers and door hangers to a resident who has announced that they do not wish to receive them.
*For more information - visit Residential Handbills Program.

The City of Scottsdale does not supply “No Handbill” signs to the public. Property owners and homeowner associations may purchase No Handbill signs online, from a home improvement retail store, or from a sign shop. The Residential Handbill sign must reference Scottsdale Revised Code Section 19-9 in order to be enforced by a police officer or code enforcement inspector.

Handbills Sign Standards
Placement	On private property only Prohibited in the right-of-way and on city property (such as light poles) Signs shall be placed in a manner that does not create a traffic hazard; or obstruct a public or private sidewalk, trail, or pedestrian pathway.
Construction	Metal or high density plastic.
Area	Not to exceed 6 square feet.
Height	If freestanding: up to 5 feet tall mounted on a metal post or stake. If mounted on a building, fence or block wall: not to exceed 6 feet from grade to the top of the sign.
Permit Requirement	No sign permit required for signs at or less than 6 square feet.
Parcel Information Map	To view property lines, easements and aerial imagery, visit the City of Scottsdale Online Parcel Information Map
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

NO TRESPASSING SIGNS

Statutes Text:

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1502 – Criminal Trespass on Private Property

The City of Scottsdale does not supply No Trespassing Signs to the public. Property owners may purchase No Trespassing Signs online, from a home improvement retail store, or from a sign shop. The sign must reference Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1502 and state Private Property so that it can be enforced by a police officer.

No Trespassing Sign Standards
Placement	On private property only Prohibited in the right-of-way and on city property (such as light poles) Owner or responsible party must install signs at all common or reasonable entrances to the property. It is recommended that all signs be installed with permanent screws to prevent easy removal and placed high enough on a building wall or fence from ground level to discourage removal or graffiti. Signs shall be placed in a manner that does not create a traffic hazard; or obstruct a public or private sidewalk, trail, or pedestrian pathway.
Construction	Metal or high density plastic.
Area	At least 18 inches by 24 inches, not to exceed 6 square feet.
Height	If freestanding: up to 5 feet tall mounted on a metal post or stake. If mounted on a building, fence or block wall: not to exceed 6 feet from grade to the top of the sign.
Permit Requirement	No sign permit required for signs at or less than 6 square feet.
Parcel Information Map	To view property lines, easements and aerial imagery, visit the City of Scottsdale Online Parcel Information Map
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGNS

Ordinance Text:

Scottsdale Revised Code Section 17-124 – Accessible Parking for the Physically Disabled

Accessible Parking Sign Standards
Placement & Construction	Signs for accessible parking stalls for the physically disabled shall comply with City of Scottsdale Standard Detail Number 2124. The bottom of the sign shall be 60 inches minimum above the parking surface. One sign shall be installed at the head of each accessible parking stall beyond any vehicle overhang. Signs and posts shall not encroach into or reduce the accessible route width. Accessible van parking signs shall comply with the same standards.
Standard Detail Drawings	Accessible Signage – Standard Detail No. 2124 (PDF) Sign Post Installation – Standard Detail No. 2131 (PDF)
Design Standards and Policies Manual	DSPM Chapter 12, Section 12-1.206 – Accessible Parking Spaces
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

RESTRICTED PARKING & TOWING SIGNS

Ordinance Text:

Scottsdale Revised Code Section 17-360 through 17-372 – Towing & Restricted Parking

Restricted Parking & Towing Sign Standards
Sign Requirements	Scottsdale Revised Code Section 17-363 – Required Signs
City Webpage	https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police/towed-impounded-vehicles
Questions	If you have questions about signs, you may contact Planning at 480-312-2500. If you need to report a sign violation to Code Enforcement or a crime to the non-emergency police, you may Report a Problem online.

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NO ILLEGAL DUMPING SIGNS

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DOG WASTE DISPOSAL SIGNS

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NO HANDBILLS SIGNS

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NO TRESPASSING SIGNS

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ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGNS

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RESTRICTED PARKING & TOWING SIGNS

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