# Sign Regulations in Marana, Arizona

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Marana, Arizona, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Marana, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/marana
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Marana, Arizona regulates 24 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Monument Sign (Single-Tenant Premises)s in the Non-residential area zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 40 sq ft, with a 5 ft min from road right-of-way, 30 ft min from residential property line, 50 ft from another monument sign setback (Sec. 17-10-22 A.1,3,5,6). Most commercial signs in Marana require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residential area (AG, RD-180, R-144, R-80, R-36, R-20, R-16, R-12, R-10, R-8, R-7, R-6, R-3.5, MR-2, MR-1, RV, MH, A, B, C [except non-residential portions], portions of D, E [with residential use], areas zoned F with residential land use designation) | 8 | 10 ft above finished grade | 100 sq ft (cumulative per entrance) | — |
| Non-residential area | 9 | 65 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Commercial zoning district, Industrial zoning district, Mixed-use zoning district | 2 | 65 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Downtown neighborhood (DN), Downtown (DT) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Multi-family complexes, Multi-family residential complex (12 units or more) | 3 | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Planned sign program areas | 1 | To be determined by approved sign program | To be determined by approved sign program | — |
| Specific plan area | 1 | — | — | — |
| Special sign districts | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Residential area (AG, RD-180, R-144, R-80, R-36, R-20, R-16, R-12, R-10, R-8, R-7, R-6, R-3.5, MR-2, MR-1, RV, MH, A, B, C [except non-residential portions], portions of D, E [with residential use], areas zoned F with residential land use designation)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single-family Residence) | 10 ft above finished grade | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the wall of the single-family residence | — | 17-10-28 B.1-2 |
| Address Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 | On the residence | — | 17-10-28 B.1 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-family Residence per Dwelling Unit) | — | 3 sq ft per dwelling unit | — | — | 1 per unit | — | — | 17-10-28 B.3 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-family Residential Complex, 12 units or more) | — | 32 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | 17-10-28 B.4-5 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Multi-family Residential Complex, 12 units or more) | 8 ft, may be increased by 25% for exceptional design | 40 sq ft, may be increased by 25% for exceptional design | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | 17-10-22 B |
| Subdivision Entry Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft (cumulative per entrance) | — | — | 2 per entrance (both sides of entrance allowed) | Mounted on a perimeter or landscape wall at entrance to subdivision/complex | — | 17-10-26 A |
| Subdivision Entry Freestanding Monument Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | Minimum 1 foot from any property line | 1 per entrance | One at each main entrance to a subdivision/complex | — | 17-10-26 B |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Area) | 6 ft (unless attached to wall/structure) | 6 sq ft cumulative per single-family lot; 5 sq ft cumulative per multi-family unit | — | — | No limit | On sign-property | — | 17-10-25 C, D, E, F |

### Non-residential area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 200 sq ft per elevation | — | — | Up to 3 elevations per building | On building elevation/tenant space frontage | — | 17-10-28 C |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Single-Tenant Premises) | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from road right-of-way, 30 ft min from residential property line, 50 ft from another monument sign | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage if frontage >= 100 ft | — | 17-10-22 A.1,3,5,6 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Multi-Tenant Premises) | 8 ft | 80 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from road right-of-way, 30 ft min from residential property line, 50 ft from another monument sign | See 17-10-22 A.2 for multiple entrances | One per street frontage if >=100 ft frontage (see also 17-10-22 for more allowed with more than 1 entrance or greater frontage) | — | 17-10-22 A.2,4,5,6 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Multi-Tenant, Large Premises w/ Exceptional Design) | 20 ft (exceptional design required) | 150 sq ft (exceptional design required) | — | 5 ft min from road right-of-way, 30 ft min from residential property line, 50 ft from another monument sign | One per 500 ft street frontage | — | — | 17-10-22 A.7 |
| Freestanding Interstate Sign | 65 ft | 300 sq ft | — | — | Minimum 500 ft separation | Within 250 ft of interstate/railroad and arterial | — | 17-10-21 |
| Directory Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 100 ft from street right-of-way (unless blocked) | 1 per entrance per street frontage | At each entrance on each street frontage; must be 100 ft from any abutting street right-of-way unless visibility is blocked | — | 17-10-17 |
| Shingle Sign | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant space frontage | Suspended from covered porch, walkway, etc. at public access to tenant space | — | 17-10-23 |
| Drive-through Sign | 10 ft | — | — | — | 2 per drive-through lane | Adjacent to drive-through lane | — | 17-10-18 |

### Multi-family complexes, Multi-family residential complex (12 units or more)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directory Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 100 ft from street right-of-way unless building/structure blocks visibility | 1 per entrance per street frontage | At each entrance on each street frontage; must be 100 ft from any abutting street right-of-way unless visibility is blocked | — | 17-10-17 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-family Residential Complex, 12 units or more) | — | 32 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | 17-10-28 B.4-5 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Multi-family Residential Complex, 12 units or more) | 8 ft (may be increased by 25% for exceptional design [i.e., up to 10 ft]) | 40 sq ft (may be increased by 25% for exceptional design [i.e., up to 50 sq ft]) | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | 17-10-22 B |

## Prohibited signs in Marana

- All signs not expressly allowed under this chapter are prohibited.
- Billboards.
- Flashing, blinking, reflective, inflatable or animated signs, including signs with an intermittent or varying color or intensity of artificial illumination, whether deliberate or as a consequence of a defect in the sign or illumination source, except as expressly allowed by provisions regarding electronic message displays or inflatable and air activated signs.
- Projected-image signs.
- Ribbons, streamers, balloons, or pin flags, except as expressly allowed by provisions for inflatable and air activated signs.
- Searchlights.
- Signs projecting sound, except as expressly allowed by provisions for drive-through signs.
- Signs that obstruct free and clear vision of motor vehicle operators.
- Signs located in a sight visibility triangle, unless approved by the planning manager.
- Signs placed in any location where by reason of position, shape, or color may interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Signs placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property or over or across any street or public thoroughfare, or in the public right-of-way, except as expressly allowed by this chapter.
- Signs projecting above the top of the wall parapet, or roofline, or mounted on a roof.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marana

- Flags that comply with requirements for flags and flag poles.
- Fuel service pump topper signs.
- Government signs.
- Grave markers, headstones, statues, historical markers, and cornerstones.
- Hazard warning and parking signs measuring three square feet or less.
- Portable signs that comply with requirements for portable signs.
- Portable directional signs that comply with requirements for portable directional signs.
- Roadway construction business identification banners that comply with requirements for such banners.
- Signs carried or displayed by a sign walker in compliance with requirements for sign walkers.
- Signs integrated into the design of an automated bank teller machine.
- Signs relocated as the result of town construction projects.
- Vehicle signs that comply with requirements for vehicle signs.
- Window signs that comply with requirements for window signs.
- Temporary signs in residential areas that comply with requirements for such signs.
- Any sign authorized by this chapter that is six square feet or smaller, unless an application and permit are expressly required by this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be installed, placed, or maintained within the town except in conformance with this chapter or as allowed by a state or federal law preemption.
- A planned sign program is available for development projects consisting of multi-tenant buildings, non-residential developments with multiple buildings, or mixed-use developments. The program must be submitted for staff review and consideration and approval by the planning commission.
- Planned sign programs shall establish design standards for sign types, placement, size, design, colors, materials, textures, and method of illumination.
- Freestanding interstate signs are allowed only upon approval by the planning commission of a conditional use permit or a planned sign program.
- Residential subdivisions with a sales office and offering new homes for sale may submit a proposed residential subdivision sign program, which must be approved by the planning manager and meet all program submittal and design requirements.
- An application for a planned sign program must be accompanied by all items required by the application checklist and all applicable fees.
- A sign permit is required prior to constructing, installing, placing, altering, or relocating any sign within the town, except for changes of sign copy, exempt signs, maintenance, or signs required by state/federal law.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 9 zoning districts in Marana — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Marana+AZ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-marana

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