Marana, AZ Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

Marana Town Code Section 11-5-3 establishes quantified decibel limits exclusively for the Resort and Recreation (RR) zone, with dBA measurements taken at the property boundary as set forth in Table 1. For all other residential, commercial, and industrial zones, the town relies on a subjective disturbance-of-peace standard rather than measured decibel thresholds. This means enforcement in most of Marana depends on whether noise unreasonably disturbs the comfort or repose of a person of normal sensibilities, rather than exceeding a specific dBA reading. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-2916 supplements local enforcement by making unreasonable noise a Class 1 misdemeanor under the disorderly conduct statute. The Marana Police Department responds to noise complaints and officers make subjective determinations at the scene. Sound level meter readings are not required for enforcement in residential zones outside the RR district. Construction noise is regulated separately under Section 11-5-4 with time-based restrictions rather than decibel limits.