Marana allows livestock on agriculturally zoned parcels and on residential lots meeting minimum acreage thresholds under the town Land Development Code. The town retains strong agricultural heritage with cotton farms and cattle ranching operations in the Santa Cruz River valley.
The Marana Land Development Code permits livestock keeping on parcels zoned AG (Agricultural) without density restrictions. Residential zones R-144, R-72, and R-36 may allow horses and other livestock if the lot meets minimum size requirements, typically one acre or larger, as established in Table 22.120 of the Land Development Code. The town code Chapter 6-1 addresses animal nuisance standards applicable to livestock, including requirements for sanitary enclosures and prevention of odor or pest complaints. Pima County Health Department standards for manure management and fly control also apply. Cattle operations in the unincorporated areas recently annexed by Marana may retain existing agricultural use rights under grandfathering provisions. ARS 3-1451 governs livestock at large, making it a petty offense for owners to allow livestock to roam on public roads within town limits.
Livestock at large on public roads: petty offense under ARS 3-1451. Animal nuisance: civil penalty under Town Code Chapter 6-1. Unsanitary conditions: Pima County Health Department citation.
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