Public requests for fountain lighting will be accepted on an extremely limited basis. These requests may not be for personal or professional use, and must adhere to the following process:

• Requests for Special Color Displays must be submitted in writing to the Community Services Department, no less than four weeks and no more than one year in advance of the date requested.
• Upon review by Town staff, applicants will be notified of the approval or denial of the request within 10 days of submission.
• Approved applications must meet one of the following criteria:
  • The lighting request is intended to educate or enlighten the public about a significant health or safety issue or emphasize a recognized awareness campaign. (Examples include: Domestic Violence Awareness, Cancer Awareness, etc.)
  • The lighting request is intended to draw public attention to an activity or event held by or partnered with the Town of Fountain Hills.
  • The lighting promotes a local, state, or national holiday or day of remembrance not already recognized.

Other Standard Guidelines:

The following guidelines will also be in effect for any approved public lighting requests:

• No more than four (4), Fountain Color Displays will be allowed within any calendar month.
• Each fountain lighting request will be permitted to last up to four nights, with the exception of national holidays and national health observations, which may be extended at the discretion of the Community Services Director. A weekday block, (Monday through Thursday) or weekend block (Friday through Sunday) will be used.
• Approvals will not be granted for multiple years, nor will they be automatically approved for successive years.
• Every attempt will be made to meet the color choice request, however, the Town cannot guarantee all colors will be precise. Color choices or combinations thereof include Red, Blue, Teal, Yellow, White, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple.
• The fountain operates daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and is subject to wind and other natural factors. Lighting requests will not be rescheduled or amended if the fountain operations are altered due to wind.
• All display approvals are contingent upon equipment operation and maintenance. No lighting request approval is guaranteed for any reason