Marana Town Code Chapter 11-1 addresses property blight including junk accumulation, inoperable vehicles, dilapidated structures, and unsanitary conditions. Code enforcement responds to complaints and conducts periodic inspections.
Marana Town Code Chapter 11-1 establishes property maintenance standards to prevent blight conditions. Property owners must maintain their lots and structures free of junk, debris, inoperable vehicles, abandoned appliances, and unsanitary conditions. Structures must be maintained in a safe and habitable condition with no visible deterioration that creates a hazard or aesthetic nuisance. Graffiti must be removed promptly. Vacant properties must be secured against unauthorized entry. Code enforcement responds to citizen complaints through the Marana Report-a-Concern system and may conduct periodic inspections in areas with recurring issues. After notice, property owners typically have 10-30 days to correct violations depending on severity. Chronic problem properties may be subject to enhanced enforcement including liens for abatement costs.
Notice to cure with 10-30 day compliance period. Town abatement with cost recovery and potential lien. Repeat offenders subject to escalating penalties.
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