Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with medium priority
Sign code ordinance amendments
Staff may bring changes to the town's sign code to a future meeting. Anyone who cares about sign rules around town should watch next month's agenda.
Community activity banners and rental signage in residential areas
Marana's sign code currently bans banners in residential areas and only lets subdivision sign programs advertise homes for sale. The proposed amendment allows HOA banners for events like yard sales and expands sign programs to homes for rent. It now goes to the Town Council for a final decision.
Accessory dwelling unit regulations
State law tweaks from 2025 forced Marana to revise its ADU rules, including how 'restricted-affordable dwelling units' are defined and when ADUs can be used as short-term rentals. Municipalities lost the fight to ban short-term rentals in ADUs, but newer ADUs used as short-term rentals must be owner-occupied. The rules take effect once Marana hits 75,000 residents.
Marana Towne Center Specific Plan condition amendments
The council updated 2013 rezoning conditions for 462 acres west of Sandario Road — the town now handles Tangerine Farms Road itself, and the developer will pay the standard impact fee instead of a piecemeal contribution formula.