Buffer Zones: Marana vs Tucson
How do buffer zones rules compare between Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ?
Marana, AZ
Pima County
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Tucson, AZ
Pima County
Tucson UDC §4.9.13 requires marijuana retail and cultivation establishments to maintain a minimum 200-foot buffer from public and private schools, measured property line to property line, in addition to state-mandated separations.
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| Fact | Marana | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| School buffer | - | 200 feet minimum |
| Allowed zones | - | Commercial and industrial |
| State authority | - | ADHS under ARS 36 Ch. 28.2 |
| Measurement | - | Property line to property line |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Marana FAQ
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Tucson FAQ
Does the buffer apply to existing dispensaries?
Existing licensed dispensaries are generally grandfathered. New schools opening near them do not automatically force relocation under the UDC.
Are daycares included in the 200-foot rule?
Tucson UDC §4.9.13 lists schools specifically. Some daycares may be regulated under separate state buffer rules through ADHS licensing.
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