A Resident's Guide to Marana's Local Ordinances

Marana, Arizona may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 14 tracked ordinances across 6 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Sign Regulations

Political Signs: Arizona ARS 16-1019 protects the right to display political signs on private property. Marana may regulate size and placement but cannot ban political signs.

Landscaping Rules

Native Plants: Arizona Native Plant Law (ARS 3-904) protects saguaro cacti and other native plants. Removing, destroying, or transplanting protected native plants without a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture is a criminal offense.

Also covered: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (strict). See the full landscaping rules guide for Marana for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Permits: Marana requires STR operators to hold a valid Arizona TPT license, which must appear in all rental advertising per ARS 9-500.39. ADUs built after September 14, 2024 may only operate as STRs while the owner resides on the property under Ordinance 2024.023.

Also covered: Insurance Requirements (permissive), Noise Rules (moderate), Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (permissive). See the full short-term rentals guide for Marana for details.

Cannabis Regulations

Home Cultivation: Arizona Proposition 207 (Smart and Safe Arizona Act, ARS 36-2852) allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 marijuana plants per person (12 per household) in an enclosed, locked area not visible from public. Marana cannot prohibit home cultivation but may enforce nuisance standards..

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing & Safety Requirements: Arizona law ARS 36-1681 requires pool barriers at least 5 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Marana enforces this through adopted building codes and inspection at time of pool permit.

Also covered: Pool Permits (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Marana for details.

Parking Rules

Abandoned Vehicles: Marana code enforcement addresses abandoned and inoperable vehicles on public streets and private property per §15-5-12. State 72-hour threshold on highways (ARS §28-871) also applies..

Also covered: Street Parking Limits (permissive). See the full parking rules guide for Marana for details.

What to Do With This Information

If you are moving to Marana, buying a home, or starting a project, use this as a starting point. Each category links to detailed pages with the full text, penalties, and FAQs. Verify anything time-sensitive with Marana's city hall or code enforcement office.