Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in zoning
OVCN Twin Peaks Campus Rezone
The Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene won a 6-1 rezone to build a church, gym, and sports fields on 28 acres near Twin Peaks Road, raising the height limit from 30 to 40 feet. Neighbors fought it over traffic, noise, lighting, wildlife, and neighborhood character.
Proposed Joint Planning Commission/Council Meeting
Commissioners want their first joint meeting with the Town Council in years to align on big-picture issues: the sign code, farmland-to-housing transitions, and making common development conditions part of the code. Staff will gauge Council interest.
Legacy zones rezoning triggers
Marana's old Zone A-E designations are being phased out, but the 2021 code rewrite left a gap on when owners must rezone. This amendment restores the old triggers — doubling homes or business intensity, switching use types, or straining streets — but now requires a full rezoning instead of the old fast-track. Residents get full public review before big changes on legacy-zoned land.
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.