Marana, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- STR Code
- Section 9-14-9
- Events Prohibited
- No events requiring town permits
- Suspension Trigger
- 3 violations in 12 months
- Owner Liability
- Not relieved by designee failure
Summary
STR guests in Marana must comply with the same noise standards as all residents under Chapter 11-5. Section 9-14-9 prohibits using STRs for events requiring town permits. STR operators are responsible for guest compliance with noise ordinances.
2. To adopt and enforce use and zoning ordinances, including ordinances related to noise, protection of welfare, property maintenance and other nuisance issues, if the ordinance is applied in the same manner as other property classified under sections 42-12003 and 42-12004.
3. To limit or prohibit the use of a vacation rental or short-term rental for the purposes of housing sex offenders, operating or maintaining a sober living home, selling illegal drugs, liquor control or pornography, obscenity, nude or topless dancing and other adult-oriented businesses.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under Marana Town Code Section 9-14-9, short-term rental operators must ensure guests comply with all applicable town codes including noise ordinances in Chapter 11-5. STRs may not be used to hold events that would require a town permit, which effectively prohibits large parties with amplified sound. Property owners remain liable even if they designate a local contact person to manage the property. Three verified violations within 12 months can trigger administrative permit suspension for up to 12 months under ARS 9-500.39. HOAs in communities like Dove Mountain, Continental Ranch, and Gladden Farms may impose additional noise restrictions on STR properties.
Violations & Fines
Three verified violations in 12 months: permit suspension up to 12 months per ARS 9-500.39. Individual noise violations: town code enforcement civil penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens if my STR gets repeated noise complaints?
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