Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-499.13 (2026)

Sign walkers; regulation; exception; definition

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A. From and after December 31, 2008, notwithstanding the authority to regulate signs pursuant to section 9-462.01, and as a matter of statewide concern, all municipalities shall allow the posting, display and use of sign walkers. Except as provided by subsection B of this section, municipalities may adopt reasonable time, place and manner regulations relating to sign walkers.

B. A municipality that adopts reasonable time, place and manner regulations relating to sign walkers may not restrict a sign walker from using a public sidewalk, walkway or pedestrian thoroughfare.

C. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief, including an injunction, may be awarded against a municipality.  The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a party that prevails in an action against a municipality for a violation of this section.

D. For the purposes of this section, "sign walker" means a person who wears, holds or balances a sign.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2015–2015 · leading case: City of Scottsdale v. State, 352 P.3d 936 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015).
City of Scottsdale v. State, 352 P.3d 936 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 20× “”) § 16-353(c), which was enacted prior to A.R.S. § 9-499.13, imposes a ban on sign walkers: No person shall have, bear, wear or carry upon any street, any advertising banner, flag, board, sign, transparency, wearing apparel or other device advertising, publicly announcing or…”
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-499.13(A): 1 case
City of Scottsdale v. State, 352 P.3d 936 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015). “”) § 16-353(c), which was enacted prior to A.R.S. § 9-499.13, imposes a ban on sign walkers: No person shall have, bear, wear or carry upon any street, any advertising banner, flag, board, sign, transparency, wearing apparel or other device advertising, publicly announcing or…”
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