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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2022.006
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; ADOPTING REVISIONS TO TITLE 17 "LAND
DEVELOPMENT" OF THE MARANA TOWN CODE, INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS
REVISIONS TO SECTION 17-3-1 (AMENDMENT AND REZONING), CHAPTER 17-4
"ZONING," SECTION 17-11-7 (LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS), CHAPTER 17-15
"FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD MANAGEMENT CODE", AND CHAPTER
17-16 "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT"; REVISING CHAPTER 17-6 "GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" TO ADD NEW SECTION 17-6-10 (HEIGHT OF
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES); REVISING CHAPTER 17-14 "HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT" TO ADD NEW SECTION 17-14-5 (AVERAGE CROSS SLOPE
CALCULATIONS); AND MAKING OTHER VARIOUS REVISIONS TO TITLE 17 OF
THE MARANA TOWN CODE; AND DESIGNATING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, as follows:
SECTION 1. The revisions to Title 17 "Land Development" of the Marana Town
Code, including miscellaneous revisions to Section 17-3-1 (Amendment and rezoning),
Chapter 17-4 "Zoning," Section 17-11-7 (Landscape requirements), Chapter 17-15
"Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Management Code", and Chapter 17-16 "Stormwater
Management"; revisions to Chapter 17-6 "General Development Regulations" to add
new section 17-6-10 (Height of buildings and structures); revisions to Chapter 17-14
"Hillside Development" to add new section 17-14-5 (Average cross slope calculations);
and other various revisions to Title 17 of the Marana Town Code, one paper copy and
one electronic copy of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk,which were made
a public record by and attached as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-027 of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this ordinance as if
fully set out here.
SECTION 2. The following penalty clauses are included in Marana Town Code
Title 17 (Land Development) as adopted pursuant to this ordinance:
17-15-7 Abatement of violations
A. Within 30 days of discovery of a violation of this chapter, the floodplain
administrator shall submit a report to the floodplain board which shall
include all information available to the floodplain administrator which is
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pertinent to the violation. Within 30 days of receipt of this report, the
floodplain board shall do one of the following:
1. Take any necessary action to effect the abatement of such violation.
2. Issue a floodplain variance to this chapter in accordance with the
provisions of section 17-15-11.
3. Order the owner of the property upon which the violation exists to
provide whatever additional information may be required for their
determination. Such information must be provided to the floodplain
administrator within 30 days of such order and the floodplain
administrator shall submit an amended report to the floodplain board
within 20 days. At the next regularly scheduled public meeting, the
floodplain board shall either order the abatement of said violation or they
shall grant a floodplain variance in accordance with the provisions of
section 17-15-11.
4. For FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas, submit to FEMA a
declaration for denial of insurance, stating that the property is in violation
of a cited state or local law, regulation or ordinance, pursuant to section
1316 of the national flood insurance act of 1968 as amended.
B.The town may withhold the issuance of permits,including building permits,
native plant permits and grading permits, for the development or
improvement on the parcel or any contiguous parcel of land under the same
ownership.
17-16-3 Compliance monitoring
A. Inspections [no penalty clauses]
B. Enforcement and penalties
1. When inspections by town staff reveal deficiencies in the
implementation of the SWPPP,a written inspection report will be provided
to the owner and operator within 30 days of the inspection.
2. Charges or penalties levied pursuant to this chapter shall be collected
and utilized for public education and outreach in compliance with the
town's MS4 permit.
3. Operator and/or owner of record. The operator performing activities
and/or owner of record of the property upon which a violation of this
chapter occurs shall be presumed to be a person having lawful control over
the activity or premises unless it is demonstrated and documented that
another person has knowingly and in good faith accepted responsibility
for the activity at issue. If more than one person is identified as the owner,
such persons shall be presumed to be jointly and severally in lawful
possession and control of the activity or premises.
4. Notice to correct. The town may issue a written notice to correct to any
person who has violated or is in violation of this chapter.Failure to comply
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with any act required in the notice to correct may result in a notice of
violation and/or stop work order.
5. Notice of violation. The town may issue a written notice of violation to
any person who has violated or is in violation of this chapter. Failure to
comply with any act required in the notice of violation shall be a separate
violation for each day beyond the third calendar day following the notice
of violation. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the town to
take any action, including emergency actions or any other enforcement
action,without first issuing a notice of violation. In appropriate situations
the town may notify the person orally either in person or by telephone
prior to written notification.
6. Consent orders. The town may enter into consent orders,assurances of
voluntary compliance, negotiated settlement agreements, or other similar
documents establishing an agreement with any person responsible for
noncompliance.Such documents will include specific action to be taken by
the person to correct the noncompliance within a time period specified by
the document, including an identification and description of the best
management practices and measures to utilize in implementing the order.
Such documents shall have the same force and effect as any other orders
issued under this chapter and shall be judicially enforceable.
7. Stop work order. For projects under construction in the town, if the
town finds that a person has violated,or continues to violate,any provision
of this chapter or any related laws or regulations, or that the person's past
violations are likely to recur, the town may issue a stop work order to the
person directing them to cease and desist all such violations and direct the
person to immediately comply with all requirements; and take such
appropriate remedial or preventive action as may be needed to properly
address a continuing or threatened violation.Issuance of a stop work order
shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action
against the person. A person's failure to comply with an order issued
pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
8. Civil penalties. A person who violates any requirement of this chapter
shall be civilly liable to the town for a sum not to exceed$2,500 per day for
each violation.
9. Criminal penalties. A person who willfully or negligently violates any
provision of this chapter, or any related laws or regulations shall, upon
conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 per day for each violation
and/or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months.
10. Criminal prosecution. Some intentional violations may constitute
criminal violations of federal, state, and town law, and that under such
circumstances, the town may seek the assistance of the EPA, the state, or
the town prosecutor to commence civil and/or criminal action against any
person who violates any requirement of this chapter.
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11. The town may withhold the issuance of permits including but not
limited to building permits,native plant permits and grading permits, for
the development or improvement on the parcel or any contiguous parcel
of land under the ownership of a person or persons in violation of any
requirement of this chapter.
12. Liability for costs.The town may assess liability for costs to any person
in violation of this chapter for all actual costs incurred by the town in
surveillance,sampling and testing,abatement,and remediation associated
with a discharge. Additionally, the town may assess liability for costs to
any person whose discharge resulted in a violation of the town's AZPDES
stormwater permit.
SECTION 3. The various town officers and employees are authorized and directed
to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances,
resolutions, or motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed, effective as of the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. This ordinance is effective on the 31st day after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, this 15th day of March, 2022.
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Mayor Ed Honea
ATTES : APPROVED AS TO FORM:
e�rryL. awson, Town Clerk Jane Fairall, Town Attorney
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MARANA
ESTABLISHED i97
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD FILED WITH
THE TOWN CLERK THE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2022.006,
REVISIONS TO TITLE 17"LAND DEVELOPMENT" OF THE MARANA TOWN CODE,
INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO SECTION 17-3-1 (AMENDMENT
AND REZONING), CHAPTER 17-4 "ZONING," SECTION 17-11-7 (LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS), CHAPTER 17-15 "FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD
MANAGEMENT CODE", AND CHAPTER 17-16 "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT";
REVISING CHAPTER 17-6 "GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" TO ADD
NEW SECTION 17-6-10 (HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES); REVISING
CHAPTER 17-14 "HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT" TO ADD NEW SECTION 17-14-5
(AVERAGE CROSS SLOPE CALCULATIONS); AND MAKING OTHER VARIOUS
REVISIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE MARANA TOWN CODE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, that the revisions to Title 17"Land Development" of the Marana
Town Code,including miscellaneous revisions to Section 17-3-1 (Amendment and rezon-
ing), Chapter 17-4 "Zoning," Section 17-11-7 (Landscape requirements), Chapter 17-15
"Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Management Code", and Chapter 17-16 "Stormwater
Management"; revisions to Chapter 17-6 "General Development Regulations" to add
new section 17-6-10 (Height of buildings and structures); revisions to Chapter 17-14
"Hillside Development" to add new section 17-14-5 (Average cross slope calculations);
and other various revisions to Title 17 of the Marana Town Code, a copy of which is at-
tached to and incorporated in this resolution as Exhibit A and one paper copy and one
electronic copy of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk, are hereby declared
to be a public record and ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 15th day of March, 2022.
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Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Vord. , ,..-4111:Mr �� ��_,
Cherry L. La,'son, Town Clerk Ja ,• ..irall, Town Attorney
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MAIZANA AZ
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027
Amendments to Marana Town Code, Title 17 "Land Development"pursuant to Marana
Ordinance No. 2022.006
SECTION 1. Section 17-3-1 (Amendment and rezoning) of the Marana Town Code
is hereby revised as follows (with additions shown with double underlining and
deletions shown with Gtrikeouts):
17-3-1 Amendment and rezoning
[No revisions to paragraph A]
B. Rezoning. The town has three broad rezoning categories:
1. Translational or non-site analysis rezoning: A simplified rezoning with
flexible application requirements for any a rezoning that does not require
a site analysis as described in subparagraph 2 below; primarily used to
rezone properties zoned in one of the legacy zones described in sections
2. Site analysis rezoning: A rezoning used in all of the following
circumstances:
a. When property is to be developed for more than one non-residential
use or on multiple lots Property greater than one acre in size to be
developed for nonresidential uses.
b. When property is to be developed with more than three lots for single-
family residential use Property greater than one acre in size to be
developed at a residential density of two or more residences per acre.
c. When property is to be developed for multi-family residential use
Property greater than five acres in size.
3. Specific plan: A specific plan, as defined in section 17-1-6(A), contains
unique development and design standards specific to a rezoning site on a
parcel of five acres or more, with either single-or multi-phased
development. See section 17-4-15 for further requirements regarding
specific plans.
[No revisions to paragraph C]
D. Approval criteria. The planning commission and town council shall consider
the following questions, at a minimum, in reviewing an application for a
rezoning:
[No revisions to subparagraphs 1 through 5]
6. That Whether the existing and proposed transportation infrastructure is
suitable and adequate to serve the traffic anticipated to be generated by the
proposed development.
[No revisions to subparagraphs 7 through 11]
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027
Amendments to Marana Town Code, Title 17 "Land Development"pursuant to Marana
Ordinance No. 2022.006
SECTION 2. Chapter 17-4 "Zoning" of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised
as follows (with additions shown with double underlining and deletions shown with
Gtrikcouts):
[No revisions to section 17-4-1]
17-4-2 Use matrix
[No revisions to paragraphs A through C]
Table 2. Use Matrix (only amendments to Table 2 are shown; the remainder of
Table 2 is unchanged)
Uses AG RA ER NR GR MR RR NC VC LI HI
Retail establishment,
under 30,000 sq.ft.,no X X X X X A A P P P P
open storage(except
stock-in-trade per 17-8-6)
Retail establishment,
30,000 sq.ft. and larger,no X X X X X X X X P P P
open storage(except
stock-in-trade per 17-8-6)
[No revisions to sections 17-4-3 through 17-4-16]
17-4-17 Zone A- small lot zone
A. Permitted uses. Within zone A, residential, commercial, industrial, and
quasi-public land uses shall be permitted so long as each such land use is
conducted on a lot no larger than 2.5 acres. Agricultural uses, as listed in
section 17-4-2,table 2(Use matrix),shall be permitted in zone A in the same
circumstances as the are .ermitted in the AG zone .er section 17-4-2 table
2, and subject to the same conditions per use as in the AG zone per section
17-4-3, table 3 (Conditions per use). Rezoning is not required to establish a
use permitted in the neighborhood commercial (NC) zone, within an
existing building or suite in a designated commercial area if the use can be
accommodated within the existing building or suite without requiring a
new retail commercial building permit. This is not, however, to be
construed to permit any land use that may be specifically prohibited within
the town by this or any other ordinance of the town or by state or federal
law.
[No revisions to paragraphs B through E]
17-4-18 Zone B -medium lot zone
A. Permitted uses. Within zone B, any residential, commercial, industrial, or
quasi-public land use is permitted so long as each separate land use is
conducted on a lot larger than 2.5 acres but no larger than 25 acres.
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Agricultural uses, as listed in section 17-4-2, table 2 (Use matrix), shall be
permitted in zone B in the same circumstances as they are permitted in the
AG zone per section 17-4-2, table 2, and subject to the same conditions per
use as in the AG zone per section 17-4-3, table 3 (Conditions per use). This
is not to be construed, however, to permit any land use that may be
expressly prohibited within the town by other ordinances of the town, by
other provisions of this code,or by state or federal law.
[No revisions to paragraphs B through D]
17-4-19 Zone C-large lot zone
A. Permitted uses. Within zone C, any residential, commercial, industrial, or
quasi-public land use shall be permitted,so long as each separate activity is
conducted on a lot no smaller than 25 acres. Agricultural uses, as listed in
section 17-4-2,table 2 (Use matrix),shall be permitted in zone C in the same
circumstances as the are •ermitted in the AG zone •er section 17-4-2 table
2, and subject to the same conditions per use as in the AG zone per section
17-4-3,table 3 (Conditions per use).This is not to be construed,however,to
permit any land use that may be expressly prohibited within the town by
other sections of this code other ordinances of the town, or state or federal
law.
[No revisions to paragraphs B through D]
[No revisions to sections 17-4-20 through 17-4-26]
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027
Amendments to Marana Town Code, Title 17 "Land Development"pursuant to Marana
Ordinance No. 2022.006
SECTION 3. Section 17-5-3 (Subdivision requirements) of the Marana Town Code
is hereby revised as follows (with additions shown with double underlining and
deletions shown with strikeouts):
17-5-3 Subdivision requirements
[No revisions to paragraphs A and B]
C. General requirements
[No revisions to subparagraphs 1 through 5]
6.Lot widths and depths.All lots shall conform to the lot standards for each
zone district as set forth in chapter 17-4 ccction 17 4 4 (lot standards).
[No revisions to subparagraphs 7 through 18]
[No revisions to paragraph D]
SECTION 4. Section 17-6-7 (Animal-keeping) of the Marana Town Code is hereby
revised as follows (with additions shown with double underlining and deletions shown
with strikeouts):
17-6-7 Animal-keeping
[No revisions to paragraph A]
B. Location of animal-keeping structures. See section 17-4-3 (use conditions
matrix),table 3 4(conditions per use).
[No revisions to paragraph C]
SECTION 5. Chapter 17-6 "General Development Regulations" of the Marana
Town Code is hereby revised by adding new section 17-6-10 (Height of buildings and
structures) as follows:
17-6-10 Height of buildings and structures
A. Additional height is allowed for ornamental elements of buildings and
structures such as belfries, clock towers, cupolas, domes, spires, and steeples,
subject to the following provisions:
1. The element is an integral part of the building's architecture.
2. The element is not for human occupancy.
3. The element is not used for signage.
4. The element shall be set back at least one foot from all property lines for
every foot of height above finished grade. Where the zoning setback
exceeds the height of the element,the zoning setback shall apply.
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5. Elements higher than 50% above the zoning height limit, or that do not
conform to the increased setbacks specified in section 17-6-10 A. 4,shall:
a. require a conditional use permit
b. require a viewshed and shadow analysis showing the impact on nearby
properties
c. have a combined footprint not exceeding 25% of the roof area of the
principal building
6. Lighting or direct illumination of any part of the element above the zoning
height limit shall require a conditional use permit.
B. Multiple architectural elements may be considered separately when
determining setbacks and the applicability of section 17-6-10 A. 5.
SECTION 6. Chapter 17-8 "Multi-Family, Commercial, and Industrial Design
Standards" of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised as follows,(with additions shown
with double underlining and deletions shown with strikeouts):
[No revisions to sections 17-8-1 through 17-8-4]
17-8-5 Off-street loading
A. Stores must have a rear or side entrance that is accessible to a loading area and
or a service driveway.
[No revisions to paragraphs B through E]
17-8-6 Storage
Open storage of equipment and materials is prohibited. Open storage of stock-in-
trade is permitted. For purposes of this section, "stock-in-trade" is defined as the
goods kept on hand by a business for the purposes of its trade.
[No revisions to sections 17-8-7 through 17-8-16]
SECTION 7.Section 17-10-3 (Definitions and sign types) of the Marana Town Code
is hereby revised as follows (with additions shown with double underlining):
17-10-3 Definitions and sign types
A. The following definitions supplement those found elsewhere in the town
code and land development code. In the event of conflicting definitions related
to signs,the definitions in this section prevail.
[No revisions to subparagraphs 1 through 28]
29. Portable directional sign: A portable sign directing the traveling public to
a real estate open house or to an event or a portable sign with any particular
non-commercial message.
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[No revisions to subparagraphs 30 through 50]
SECTION 8. Chapter 17-11 "Environmental Resource Preservation, Native Plant
Protection, and Landscape Requirements" of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised
as follows (with additions shown with double underlining and deletions shown with
strikeout;,):
[No revisions to sections 17-11-1 through 17-11-6]
17-11-7 Landscape requirements
[No revisions to paragraphs A through E]
F. Landscape buffer standards.
1. Purpose.
a. Landscape buffers provide the following four distinct functions:
i. Serve as landscape screens to mitigate visual impacts;
ii. Provide a landscape setback to reduce noise;
iii. Physically separate incompatible adjacent land uses; and
iv. Provide an aesthetic transition between adjacent compatible land
uses.
b. In addition, landscape buffers function to eliminate or minimize
potential nuisances such as dirt, litter,noise, glare of lights, and signs.
They also visually soften and screen unsightly buildings or parking
areas. Landscape buffers are also designed to ensure a desired
character along public streets and roads.
2. A landscape buffer may be used for passive recreation. It may contain
pedestrian,bike and equestrian trails.Where appropriate,linkages shall be
encouraged within or along a landscape buffer as long as the total width of
the buffer is maintained, and all other regulations of the code are met.
Swimming pools, tennis courts, sports fields, golf courses, parking lots, or
other uses requiring structures or removal of vegetation shall not be
permitted within a landscape buffer.
3. Landscape buffers shall be located on the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel,
extending to the property or boundary lines and shall be determined in
accordance with the landscape buffers matrix matrices set forth in
subparagraph 5 below.
4. Landscape buffers matrix. Landscape buffer plant requirements shall be
determined by application of a comparison of zone and/or existing land
- - - • - - - - • = e). Once the zones arc determined, the
appropriate formula to determine plant requirements must be applied per
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the following landscape buffers matrix matrices set forth in subparagraph
5 below.
5. Landscape buffers matrices. The numbers in table 1 (Landscape buffers
matrix-between zoning districts) and table 2 (Landscape buffers matrix-
street frontage) refer to the codes in table 3 (Landscape buffers matrix
codes).
Table 1. Landscape buffers matrix_between zoning districts
Subject zone or zoning Adjacent zone+ o_rzoning group
group AG RA ER NR ' MR RR C I
AG
n/a 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4
RA 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4
ER 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4
NR 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4
GR 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1* 14
MR 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1* 14
RR 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1* 14
C (NC or VC) 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 n/a 24
ULI or HI) __ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 n/a
*Use code 2 if adjacent parcel was developed prior to adoption of these
landscape buffer requirements.
\i Use code 3 if adjacent parcel was developed prior to adoption of these
landscape buffer requirements.
Table 2. Landscape_buffers matrix—street frontage
- eet ronfag
Subject zone or zoning group Front Side or Rear
AG 5 3
RA 5 3
ER5 3
NR 5 3
GR 5 3
MR5 3
RR __.__ 5 3
C NC or VC) 5 3
I (LI or HI) 4 4
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Table 3. Landscape buffers matrix codes
Code Depth of buffer ,Plant count
1 6' minimum 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
2 10' minimum 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
3 15' minimum 2.0 per 100 sq. ft.
4 25' minimum 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
5 10' minimum 1.0 per 100 sq. ft.
Proposed Existing Street frontage
development zoning/
development
Side
Symbol A B € P Front er Street
Reaf
AC, RA,ER, 4 2 3 4 5 3 3
NR
B CR, MR,RR 2 1 3h+ /3+ 5 3 a
E NC,VC 5 2 1 2/3+ 5 a 3
P LI, HI 4 4 8 2-4 4 4 4
._ . - .-_ _ . . -- - eccurred pfevietts to buffer requirements.
Code Depth of buffer Plant count
1 6' minimum 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
2 10' minimum* 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
3 15' minimum* 2.0 per 100 sq. ft.
4 25' minimum** 1.5 per 100 sq. ft.
5 10' minimum 1.0 per 100 sq. ft.
15' 0.8 per 100 sq. ft.
20' 0.6 per 100 sq. ft.
Notes:
a. For every three shrubs planted, one 15 gallon tree shall be planted.
Example:using code 1: a 1000 square foot landscape buffer area would
need 15 plants: 12 one gallon shrubs and four 15 gallon trees. Earth
berms of a minimum size of two cubic yards (approximately 8'W x
4.5'L x 1.5'H) may be used in lieu of three shrubs not to exceed 25% of
shrubs.
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b. Ground cover plants are required in addition to above plants. Ground
cover equal to 20% of the total number of trees and shrubs will be
located in the landscape buffer area.
[No revisions to paragraphs G and H]
17-11-8 Landscaping standards for off street parking areas
All off-street parking areas are required to comply with the following regulations:
A. Minimum requirements. A minimum of 15% of the gross parking area
(includes all paved access and parking areas) shall be devoted to amenity
landscaping as follows:
[No revisions to subparagraph 1]
2. Any off-street parking area for five or more vehicles shall include a ten foot
minimum width landscape buffer between the parking area and the public
right-of-way. This area shall include screening as required by section 17-9-
2 - -- --
from the public right of way.
[No revisions to subparagraphs 3 through 12]
[No revisions to section 17-11-9]
17-11-10 Maintenance
A. Continuous maintenance provisions shall be provided on the landscape
plan. Maintenance shall include a plan,which accommodates the following:
[No revisions to subparagraphs 1 through 4]
5.Any plant material in areas of required landscaping that does not survive
shall be replaced with an equivalent size and species within 30 days on an
ongoing basis. Failure to replace dead plant material within the specified
time period shall constitute a zoning violation.
6. Irrigation shall be routinely tested and shall be repaired and replaced as
necessary to prevent excess spray or water to planted areas, curbs and
pavement,clogged emitters at each plant, and flooding of low lying areas.
Improper irrigation system maintenance which results in pooling or runoff
of excess water shall result in a warning. Failure to resolve the problem
within 30 days shall constitute a zoning violation.
[No revisions to subparagraph 7]
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Marana Ordinance No. 2022.006
[No revisions to sections 17-11-11 and 17-11-12]
17-11-13 Assurances
A. Native plant assurances. The town may require that(implementation and
compliance with the an approved native plant preservation plan shall be
guaranteed by assurances, such as performance bonds, a letter of credit from
a financial institution, or a third party trust acceptable to the town, as
determined by town policy and regulation.
B. Landscape maintenance assurances. An approved site plan, development
plan, or final plat shall require covenants or assurances which:
1. Ensure the continued maintenance of required landscaping, buffering
and associated irrigation systems;
2. Assign responsibility of maintenance to the property owner, lessee,
heirs,assigns, agent, a homeowner's association or other liable entity;and
3. Require future building pads within a phased development to be
maintained in a dust free cenditien by paving or applying mulch or native
groundcover materials; and
4. Ensure that any plant materials included in an approved landscape plan
that do not survive after installation are replaced with plant materials of
the same or like species of equal size within 30 days of the plant's demise.
Failure to replace dead plant material within the specified time period shall
constitute a zoning violation.
5. Improper irrigation system maintenance which results in pooling or
runoff of excess water shall result in a warning. Failure to resolve the
problem within 30 days shall constitute a zoning violation.
SECTION 9. Chapter 17-14 "Hillside Development" of the Marana Town Code is
hereby revised by adding new section 17-14-5 (Average cross slope calculations) as
follows:
17-14-5 Average cross slope calculations
A. Average cross slope of a lot or parcel will be determined by using the following
equation:
Ix Lx 0.0023
A
B. For purposes of the equation set forth in paragraph A above, the following
values are assigned:
1. I =Contour interval (maximum 10') in feet
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2. L = Combined length in feet of all contour lines measured on the lot or
parcel
3. 0.0023 =Conversion of square feet into acres x 100
4. A= Lot or parcel area in acres
C. The average cross slope shall be rounded off to the nearest whole number.
When .5 or higher is computed, the number shall be rounded off to the next
highest whole number.
D. The average cross slope of a lot or parcel proposed for residential purposes
only may be reduced by establishing a natural area on the lot or parcel and
revising the average cross slope calculation to delete the natural area from the
equation.
E. Natural areas set aside in any division of land shall not be included in the
average cross slope calculation, neither in the combined length of contour (L)
nor in the lot or parcel area (A). The total acreage of the lot or parcel may be
used to calculate the number of dwelling units based on allowable density,
provided that all other applicable provisions of this section are met.
F. The average cross slope is used for determining slope density requirements for
residential development only.
SECTION 10. Chapter 17-15"Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Management Code"
of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised as follows (with deletions shown with
strikeouts and additions shown with double underlining):
17-15-1 General information
[No changes to paragraph A]
B. Findings of fact.
[No changes to subparagraph 1]
2.Flood losses may be exacerbated by the cumulative effects of obstructions
to flow, inadequate anchoring of structures and encroachment into the
floodplain in special flood hazard areas, which increase flood depths and
velocities and,when inadequately anchored,cause damage in other areas.
Uses that are inadequately flood-proofed,elevated,or otherwise protected
from flood damage, also contribute to the flood
C. Statement of purpose.It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare, and to minimize public and private
losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 4]
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5. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and
gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located
in areas of special flood hazard areas;
[No changes to subparagraph 6]
7. To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of
a special flood hazard area;
8. To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard areas
assume responsibility for their actions; and
9.To artici ate in and maintain eligibility for flood insurance and disaster
relief.
[No changes to paragraph D]
17-15-2 Abbreviations and definitions
A. Abbreviations. The following common abbreviations are used throughout
this chapter:
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 7]
FIA: Federal insurance administration
9:8. FIS: Flood insurance study
10. 9. FIRM: Flood insurance rate map
10. LOMA: Letter of map amendment
11. LOMR: Letter of map revision
12. LOMR-F: Letter of map revision based on fill
12 13. NGVD: National geodetic vertical datum of 1929
13. 14. NAVD: North American vertical datum of 1988
15. NFIP: National flood insurance program
14. 16. SFHA: Special flood hazard area
B. Definitions. Unless specifically defined below,words or phrases used in this
chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in
common usage and to give this chapter its most reasonable application.
1. Accessory Structure. A structure on the same parcel of property as a
principal structure and the use of which is incidental to the use of the
principal structure. For floodplain management purposes, the term
includes only accessory structures used for parking and storage.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 1 through 4 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 2 through 5]
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5:6. Base flood elevation (BFE). The water surface elevation associated with
the base flood. The computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated
to rise during the base flood.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 6 through 11 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 7 through 12]
12. 13. Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved
real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures,
mining,dredging,filling,grading,paving,excavation or drilling operations,
and storage of materials and equipment located within the area of special
flood hazard area.
14. Elevation certificate. An administrative tool of the NFIP that is used to
provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with
communi flood.lain mana•ement ordinance, to determine the proper
insurance premium rate,and to support a request for a LOMA or LOMR-F.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 13 through 15 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 15 through 17]
46, Th. Existing manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured
home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for
servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed
(including,at a minimum,the installation of utilities,construction of streets
and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete slabs) is completed
before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted
by the community July 9, 1984, the date of the town's first floodplain
management ordinance.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 17 through 19 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 19 through 21]
20. Flood boundary and floodway map (FBFM). The official map on which
FEMA or FIA has delineated the areas of special flood hazards and the
floodway.
21Flood hazara boundary map (FHBM). T - . ' - . . .- .. - - -
or FIA has delineated the areas of flood hazards.
22. Flood insurance rate map (FIRM). The official map on which FEMA or
F44 has delineated both the special flood hazard areas and the risk premium
zones applicable to the community.
23. Flood insurance study (FIS). The official report provided by FIA FEMA
that includes flood profiles,FIRM,FBFM and the water surface elevation of
the base flood.
24. Flood zones (FEMA defined):
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a. Zone X. Area free from a base flood Area determined to be outside
the 0.2% annual chance floodplain.
[No changes to subparagraphs b through g]
[No changes to subparagraphs 25 through 27]
28. Floodplain management. The operation of an overall program of
corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and
preserving and enhancing where possible natural resources in the
floodplain, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans,
flood control works and floodplain management regulations.
29. Flood slain mana•ement re lations. This cha•ter and other cha•ters
f zoning, radin stormwater etc. subdivision re_ lations subdivision
street standards buildin: codes health re: lations s•ecial stir•ose
ordinances and other a• •lication of •olice •ower which control
development in flood-prone areas. This term describes federal, state, or
local regulations in any combination thereof which provide standards for
preventing and reducing flood loss and damage.
29. 30. Floodplain variance. A grant of relief from the requirements of this
chapter that permits construction which permits construction or other uses
of property in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this
chapter.
30. 31. Flood-proofing. Any combination of structural and non-structural
additions, changes or adjustments to non-residential structures which
reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property,
water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents by means other
than elevating.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 31 through 34 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 32 through 35]
36. Governing body. The council of the town of Marana,Arizona.
35. 37. Hardship. Related to section 17-15-11 (floodplain variances
procedure) of this chapter, means the exceptional hardship which would
result from a failure to grant the requested floodplain variance. The
floodplain board requires that the floodplain variance be exceptional,
unusual,and peculiar to the property involved. Mere economic or financial
hardship alone is not exceptional. Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations,
physical handicaps, personal preferences or the disapproval of one's
neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule, qualify as an exceptional hardship. All
of these problems can be resolved through other means without granting a
floodplain variance, even if the alternative is more expensive, or requires
the property owner to build elsewhere or put the parcel to a different use
than originally intended.
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[No changes to existing subparagraphs 36 through 40 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 38 through 42]
43. Manufactured home.See definition in section 17-1-6(A)(116).
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 41 through 53 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 44 through 56]
57. Riverine. Relating_ to, formed by, or resembling a river (including
tributaries),stream,brook, etc.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 54 through 59 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 58 through 63]
64.Variance. See "Floodplain variance."
[No changes to existing subparagraph 60 which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 65]
61. 66. Water surface elevation. The height, in relation to the NGVD, er
NAVD,or other datum of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in
the floodplains of riverine and ponding areas.See also base flood elevation.
[No changes to existing subparagraph 62 which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 67]
17-15-3 General provisions
lands within the corporate limits of the town This chapter shall apply to all
special flood hazard areas within the corporate limits of the town. In addition,
this chapter shall also apply to the following areas:
1. All special flood hazard areas as defined by FEMA.
1. 27 FEMA zone X-500, also known as shaded zone X, as it pertains to the
tortolita mountain alluvial fan or sheet flooding.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 3 through 6 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 2 through 5]
B. Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard areas.
1. The regulated areas of this chapter as outlined in subsection A of this section
are derived from a variety of sources,whose hydrologic and hydraulic data
and maps of delineation are kept on file by the town at 11555 West Civic
Center Drive,Marana,AZ 85653,Marana municipal complex,public works
department. This information includes or will include:
a. The area of special flood hazard areas identified by FEMA in a scientific
and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for
Pima County Arizona and incorporated areas,revised February 8,1999
June 16, 2011," with accompanying FIRMs dated February 8, 1999 and
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all subsequent amendments and/or revisions, are hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The FIS, FIRMs
FBFM and amendments and corrections to the maps are all kept on file.
[No changes to subparagraphs b through e]
[No changes to paragraphs C and D]
E. Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all
provisions shall be:
2. Considered as minimum requirements;
3. Liberally construed in favor of the town governing body; and
4. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state
statutes.
[No changes to paragraph F]
17-15-4 Statutory exemptions
A. In accordance with A.R.S. §48-3609(14I), unless expressly provided
otherwise, this and any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter do not
affect:
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 4]
B. Before any authorized construction begins for the exceptions listed below,
the responsible person shall submit plans for the construction to the floodplain
Before the following types of construction authorized by A.R.S. § 48-3613(B1
begin, the responsible person must submit plans for the construction to the
floodplain board for review and comment pursuant to A.R.S. §48-3613(C):
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 7]
C. In accordance with A.R.S. E 48-3613(D),in in addition to other penalties or
remedies otherwise provided by law, this state, a political subdivision or a
person who may be damaged or has been damaged as a result of the
unauthorized diversion, retardation or obstruction of a watercourse has the
right to commence, maintain and prosecute any appropriate action or pursue
any remedy to enjoin,abate or otherwise prevent any person from violating or
continuing to violate this section or regulations adopted pursuant to A.R.S.
48-3613 this article. If a person is found to be in violation of this section, the
court shall require the violator to either comply with this section if authorized
by the floodplain board or remove the obstruction and restore the watercourse
to its original state. The court may also award such monetary damages as are
appropriate to the injured parties resulting from the violation including
reasonable costs and attorney fees.
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[No changes to section 17-15-5]
17-15-6 Declaration of public nuisance
Every new structure, building, fill, excavation or All development located or
maintained within any special flood hazard area after August 8,1973,in violation
of this chapter, and without written authorization from the floodplain board, is a
public nuisance per se and may be abated,prevented or restrained by action of the
town.
17-15-7 Abatement of violations
A. Within 30 days of discovery of a violation of this chapter, the floodplain
administrator shall submit a report to the floodplain board which shall
include all information available to the floodplain administrator which is
pertinent to the violation. Within 30 days of receipt of this report, the
floodplain board shall do one of the following:
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 3]
4. For FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas, submit to the
administrator of FIA FEMA a declaration for denial of insurance,stating
that the property is in violation of a cited state or local law, regulation
or ordinance, pursuant to section 1316 of the F44 national flood
insurance act of 1968 as amended.
B.The town may withhold the issuance of permits,including building permits,
native plant permits and grading permits, for the development or
improvement on the parcel or a any contiguous parcel of land under the same
ownership.
[No changes to section 17-15-8]
17-15-9 Administration
[No changes to paragraph A]
B. Responsibilities of floodplain administrator. The floodplain administrator
shall:
[No changes to subparagraph 1]
2.Use of other base flood data.When base flood elevation data has not been
provided in accordance with paragraph 17-15-3B, the floodplain
administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood
elevation data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order to
administer section 17-15-10. Any such information shall be consistent with
the requirements of FEMA and the director of the Arizona department of
water resources and shall be submitted to the floodplain board for
adoption.
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3. Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available the
following:
[No changes to subparagraphs a through c]
d.The certified regulatory flood elevation required in subsection 17-15-
10B.3.d;
e. The certified opening elevation required in section 17-15-10B.3.f;
and
f. The certified regulatory flood elevation required in subsection 17-15-
10F.2.a.
4.e: Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:
a. i Notify adjacent communities and ADWR prior to such alteration
or relocation of a watercourse,and submit evidence of such notification
to ETA FEMA through appropriate notification means;and
b. Require that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated
portion of said watercourse be maintained.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 4 and 5 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 5 and 6]
e 7. Make interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the
boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards areas (for example,where
there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field
conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be
given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in
section 17-15-11.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 7 and 8 which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 8 and 9]
C. Within 120 days after completion of construction of any flood control
protective works which changes the rate of flow during the base flood or the
configuration of the floodplain upstream or downstream from or adjacent to
the project, the person or agency responsible for installation of the project
shall provide to the governing bodies of all jurisdictions affected by the project
a new delineation of all floodplains affected by the project. The new
delineation shall be done according to the criteria adopted by the Ddirector of
Wwater Rresources.
D. A community's base flood elevations may increase or decrease resulting
from physical changes affecting flooding conditions. As soon as practicable,
but not later than six months after the date such information becomes
available, a community the floodplain administrator shall notify the FEMA
administrator of the changes by submitting technical or scientific data in
accordance with volume 44 code of federal regulations, section 65.3 this part.
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Such a submission is necessary so that upon confirmation of those physical
changes affecting flooding conditions, risk premium rates and floodplain
management requirements will be based upon current data.
[No changes to paragraph E]
17-15-10 Provisions for flood hazard reduction
[No changes to paragraph A]
B. Standards of construction in floodprone areas
[No changes to subparagraph 1]
2. Construction Mmaterials and Mmethods
[No changes to subparagraphs a and b]
c. All new construction, substantial improvement and other proposed
new development shall be constructed with electrical, heating,
ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment, and other
service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent
water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding;
[No changes to subparagraphs d through f]
3. Elevation and flood-proofing
[No changes to subparagraph a]
b. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential
structure in zone AO shall have the lowest floor, including basement,
elevated at least one foot higher than the depth number shown on the
FIRM measured from the highest existing adjacent natural grade or one
foot higher than the BFE from a town approved drainage study,
whichever is greater.
[No changes to subparagraphs c through i]
[No changes to paragraph C]
D. Standards for water supply,waste disposal, and other utilities
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 and 2]
3. Waste disposal systems shall not be installed wholly or partially in a
regulatory floodway. Crossings are allowed if buried at least elle two feet
below the calculated scour depth as determined in a study/analysis
prepared by an Arizona registered professional civil engineer.
[No changes to subparagraph 4]
[No changes to paragraphs E through M]
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17-15-11 Floodplain variance procedure
[No changes to paragraph A]
B. Appeal board
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 through 4]
5. Any applicant to whom a floodplain variance is granted shall be given
written notice over the signature of a community official that:
[No changes to subparagraphs a and b]
c. The land upon which the floodplain variance is granted shall be
ineligible for exchange of state land pursuant to the flood relocation
and land exchange program provided for by A.R.S. §37-610 A.R.S.title
26, chapter 2, article 2. A copy of the notice shall be recorded in the
office of the Pima County Recorder and shall be recorded in a manner
so that it appears in the chain of title of the affected parcel of land.
6. The floodplain administrator shall maintain a record of all floodplain
variance actions, including justification for their issuance and report such
floodplain variances issued in its biennial report submitted to FEMA.
C. Conditions for floodplain variances,
[No changes to subparagraph 1]
2. Floodplain variances may be issued for accessory structures used solely
for limited storage that have a size of less than 150 square feet, provided
that the following requirements are met:
[No changes to subparagraphs a through c]
d. Any mechanical, utility or electrical equipment is elevated or flood-
proofed floodproofcd above the BFE;and
[No changes to subparagraph e]
3.Floodplain variances may be issued for agricultural structures whose use
is exclusively in connection with the production, harvesting, storage,
drying, or raising of agricultural commodities, including the raising of
livestock, such as pole and pre-fabricated metal structures, grain bins and
corn cribs provided that the following requirements are met:
[No changes to subparagraphs a through c]
d. Any mechanical, utility or electrical equipment is elevated or flood-
proofed floodproofcd above the BFE;and
[No changes to subparagraph e]
[No changes to subparagraphs 4 through 6]
[No changes to Appendix 1]
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SECTION 11. Chapter 17-16 "Stormwater Management" of the Marana Town
Code is hereby revised as follows (with deletions shown with strikeouts and additions
shown with double underlining):
17-16-1 General provisions
[No changes to paragraph A]
B. Definitions. Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, the following
terms and phrases,as used in this chapter,shall have the meanings set forth in
this paragraph. Where noted, the definitions shall correspond with the
applicable section of the Arizona revised statutes as amended.
[No changes to subparagraph 1 through 8]
9. Discharge:Any pollutant that leaves the site addition of any pollutant to
waters of the United States from any point source. A.R.S. §49 255 (2).
[No changes to subparagraphs 10 through 16]
17. Operator: In the context of stormwater associated with construction
activity, means any person associated with a construction project that
meets either of the following two criteria:
a. The person has operational control over construction plans and
specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans
and specifications;or
b. The person has day to day operational control of those activities at a
project which arc necessary to ensure compliance with a SWPPP for the
site or other permit conditions (c.g., they arc authorized to direct workers
at a site to carry out activities required by the SWPPP or comply with other
permit conditions). This definition is provided to inform operators of how
the regulatory definitions of"owner or operator" and"facility or activity"
are applied to discharges of Stormwater associated with construction
activity.
17.18.Owner or operator:The owner or operator of any"facility or activity
subject to regulation under this code the AZPDES program.
[No changes to existing subparagraph 19, which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 18]
19.20. Point source: Any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance,
including but not limited to,any pipe,ditch,channel,tunnel,conduit,well,
discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding
operation, vessel or other floating craft from which pollutants are or may
be discharged to an MS4 navigable waters. Point source does not include
return flows from irrigated agriculture. A.R.S. §49 201 (27).
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21. Pollutant:Fluids,contaminants,toxic wastes,toxic pollutants,dredged
spoil, solid waste, substances and chemicals, pesticides, herbicides,
biological materials, radieactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded
equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and mining, industrial, municipal and
substances. A.R.S. §49 201 (28).
20. Pollute:To alter the physical thermal,chemical,or biolo_ical quality of,
or the contamination of,any water of the state or water of the United States.
22. Pollution: The alteration of the physical, thermal, chemical, or
water of the United States,that renders the water harmful, detrimental;--er
injurious to humans, animal life, vegetation, or property, or to the public
town engineer.
21. Pollution: Contaminants introduced into the natural environment that
cause adverse change,including but not limited to,mechanical fluids,toxic
wastes, toxic pollutants, dredged spoil, solid waste,household chemicals,
•esticides herbicides fertilizers and other a'ricultural chemicals
incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions and
munitions casin•s .etroleum •roducts chemical wastes biolo•ical
materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment,
yard waste, rock, sand, cellar dirt and minin:, industrial, municipal and
a•ricultural wastes or an other li.uid solid •aseous or hazardous
substances.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 23 and 24, which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 22 and 23,repectively]
2425. SWPPP, stormwater pollution prevention plan: A plan that shows
and describes the best management practices that will be used to control
the discharge of pollutants from a site includes site map(s), an
identification of owner/operator activities that could cause pollutants in
pollutants.
reservoirs, marshes, watercourses, waterways, wells, aquifers, springs,
surface, underground, natural, artificial, public or private water situated
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[No changes to existing subparagraph 27, which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 25]
[No changes to paragraphs C through F]
17-16-2 Prohibitions and controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants in
stormwater
A. General Requirements
1. Any person engaged in activities which will or may result in pollutants
entering a storm sewer system shall undertake appropriate measures to
reduce the potential to discharge such pollutants. - . - - - - -
activities include, but arc not limited to, reduction of use and proper
disposal of household chemicals,such as cleaners,disinfectants,pesticides,
fertilizers, carpet cleaning waste water and other pollutants associated
from the ownership and use of facilities which may be a source of
pollutants such as parking lots, gasoline stations, industrial facilities,
construction sites,residential properties, and retail establishments.
1. No person shall throw, deposit, leave, maintain, keep, or permit to be
thrown,deposited,placed,left or maintained,any pollutant that may enter
the MS4 • . -, . :.• -, - :-, . -:- . .- - - - -- -• . -
- . - , .. : . .. . . . •
. . - : . . • - - -.
-- -- •:- : -- . .. . , except where such pollutant is
being temporarily stored in properly contained waste receptacles or is part
of a well-defined compost system or pursuant to another recycling system.
[No changes to subparagraph 3]
F. Prohibition of non-stormwater discharge to the municipal storm sewer system;
exemptions
[No changes to subparagraphs 1 or 2]
3. Exemptions. The following discharges are exempt from the prohibitions
set forth in subsections 1 and 2 of this subsection:
[No changes to subparagraphs a through j]
reclaimed water or process waters ar- -- _ . _ . .. : ,
solvents, detergents,oils,grease,or glues arc present in the rinsate;
[No changes to existing subparagraphs m through p which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs k through n,respectively]
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o.q. Water used for drilling and coring for evaluation of foundation
materials where flows are not contaminated with additives;and
p,r, Discharges from emergency firefighting activities;;
q. Diverted stream flows;
r. Water from crawl s•ace 'um.s• and
s. Discharges from riparian habitats and wetlands.
4. No person shall discharge to a publicly owned right of way or the
municipal storm sewer system any exempted discharge under subsection
3 if the town engineer or assigned designee identifies and provides written
notice to the person that the discharge has the potential to be a source of
pollutants to receiving waters,waterways, or groundwater.
5. No person shall discharge to the municipal storm sewer system where
such discharge would result in or contribute to a violation of the AZPDES
stormwater permit issued to the town, either separately considered or
when combined with other discharges. Liability for any such discharge
shall be the responsibility of the person causing or responsible for the
discharge and will be addressed as outline in the enforcement response
plan(ERP).
G. Operating facilities or activities
1. All persons owning or operating premises or engaged in activities who
are required by federal or state law to submit to EPA and/or ADEQ a notice
of intent(NOI)to comply with an AZPDES stormwater permit shall provide
a copy of the authorization certificate to the town upon request. Facilities
required to apply for a stormwater permit are identified in 40 CFR 122.23(B)
(14).
2. All persons engaged in activities which will or may reasonably be
expected to result in pollutants entering the municipal storm sewer system
shall submit a SWPPP for review and acceptance by the town,shall provide
.rotection from accidental dischar•e of •ollutants to the munici sal storm
sewer system shall comply with the spill notification requirements of this
chapter, and shall undertake best management (BMPs) to minimize such
pollutants, shall provide protection from accidental discharge of pollutants
to the municipal storm sewer system and further comply with the cleanup
and notification requirements of this chapter. Such measures shall include
any additional requirements imposed by federal, state, county, or local
authorities.
[No changes to subparagraphs 3 and 4]
5. If durin the course of activi a deficienc in the acce.ted SWPPP is
identified, the owner/operator must modify the SWPPP to include
additional or modified BMPs desi• ed to correct .roblems identified.
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Requirements for corrections to the SWPPP are outlined in the town's
enforcement response plan.
6.Operations or activities that have been granted a waiver from developing
a SWPPP by ADEQ may still need to submit a SWPPP to the town for
review and acceptance.
7. Basins with a retention component may be used as temporary sediment
basins durin• construction .rovided the followin' conditions are met:
a. Prior to acceptance, the basin shall be retested for percolation;and
b. Additional measures must be put in place to collect sediment prior to
entr into the basin i.e. the basin must be .art of a cascadin• sediment
trapping system.
D. Construction sites
1. All persons engaged in construction activities whe arc required by federal
or state law to submit to EPA-and/or ADEQ a notice of intent(NOI)to comply
with an AZPDES stormwater permit,shall provide the town with copies of the
approved NOI, the site specific stermwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP),and the AZPDES individual stormwater permit,if applicable,i rued
by ADEQ.
2. Any person performing construction that has submitted a copy of an
• - - - : e . - - hall not cause or contribute to a violation of the
AZPDES stormwater permit issued to the town. Liability for any such
- - ' - - - - • •- - • - . :c of other pollutants to the municipal storm
' --, - --- -' - .-e cleanup and notification requirements of
- . .. _ _: . -• .. - :f wastes, such as discarded building materials,
concrete truck washout material, chemica , ' - , . - . -. --
quality. Such measures shall include the requirements imposed by federal,
state,county and/or local authorities.
3. Stormwater pollution prevention - . . - : -. _ . _ .
accordance with the Arizona pollutant discharge elimination system
construction general permit issued by the Arizona department of
issuance of a grading permit. The town shall-net certify or defend that the
. - - • .. • --- - - -' - ---- - --e federal Clean Water Act.
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person receiving the notice of such a requirement may petition the town to
reconsider the application of the BMP to the premises or activity. The written
petition must be received within ten calendar days setting forth any reasons
the petition.
5. Basins with a ret-en cempenent may-be used as temporary sediment
basins during construction provided the following conditions arc met:
a. Prior to acceptance,the basin shall be retested for percolation; and
b. Additional measures must be put in place to collect sediment prior to
entry into the basin, i.e. the basin must be part of a cascading sediment
trapping system.
6. No waivers allowable under the AZPDES construction general permit shall
be accepted by the town for any development over one acre in size or that i;,
part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
[No changes to existing paragraph E,which is hereby renumbered as paragraph
D]
EF Cleanup and notification requirements
1. In the event of a spill or release in reportable quantities as defined in 40
CFR 302, 40 CFR 110 and 40 CFR 117, the owner, operator, or the person
who has control of the source or location of any spill or release,which may
result in a discharge that is not in compliance with this chapter, shall
immediately take all reasonable safety precautions including, if
appropriate, calling 911. Within five calendar days, a written notification
will be submitted to the town engineer indicatingthe type, volume, and
cause of the discharge along with details of the corrective actions taken to
clean up the spill. and completing the following steps:
a. Proceed with containment and clean up in accordance with:
orders have been issued,then:
ii. The orders of an authorized representative,or if no such orders
have been issued, then
iii. The stormwatcr pollution prevention plan or approved
corrective action plan utilizing best management practices for the
involved facility.
b. Report any violations of the northwest fire department fire code
by such code;
by telephone within 24 hours of knowledge of the release;
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development services department of the type, volume, cause of the
discharge, corrective actiens taken, and measures to be taken to
prevent future occurrences.
2. Compliance with the requirement in subsection 17-16-2 E G.1 shall not
relieve the discharger from the reporting requirements of 40 CFR 110, 40
CFR 117, and 40 CFR 302.
17-16-3 Compliance monitoring
A. Inspections
1. Authority to inspect. Upon presentation of credentials and at all
reasonable or necessary hours, all authorized employees of the town shall
have access to all premises and to all records pertaining to those premises
for purposes of ensuring compliance with this chapter. Inspection,
interviewing, copying, sampling, photographing, and other activities
conducted on the premises shall be limited to those which are reasonably
needed by the town in determining compliance with the requirements of
this chapter. All persons shall allow such activities under safe and non-
hazardous conditions with a minimum of delay. Inspections of active
construction sites will follow the guidelines and schedules of the AZPDES
Phase II MS4 permit issued to the town.
2. Monitoring activities. The town may order any person engaged in any
activity or owning or operating on any premises which is causing or
contributing to discharges of pollutants to the municipal storm sewer
system in violation of this chapter or any applicable AZPDES stormwater
permit condition or that is posing a risk to public health,safety,and welfare
to undertake such monitoring activities and analyses and furnish such
reports as the town reasonably may specify. The costs of such activities,
analyses, and reports shall be borne in the recipient of the order.
3. When inspections by town staff reveal deficiencies in the
implementation of the best management practices, a written inspection
report will be provided to the owner and operator within 30 days of the
inspection.
[No changes to existing subparagraph 4, which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 3]
B. Enforcement and penalties
1.When inspections by town staff reveal deficiencies in the implementation
of the SWPPP, a written inspection report will be provided to the owner
and operator within 30 days of the inspection.
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2.Char:es or .enalties levied •ursuant to this cha•ter shall be collected and
utilized for public education and outreach in compliance with the town's
MS4 permit.
3.1, Operator and/or owner of record. The operator performing activities
and/or owner of record of the property upon which a violation of this
chapter occurs shall be presumed to be a person having lawful control over
the activity or premises unless it is demonstrated and documented that
another person has knowingly and in good faith accepted responsibility
for the activity at issue. If more than one person is identified as the owner,
such persons shall be presumed to be jointly and severally in lawful
possession and control of the activity or premises.
4.2 Notice to correct. The town may issue a written notice to correct to any
person who has violated or is in violation of this chapter.Failure to comply
with any act required in the notice to correct may result in a notice of
violation and/or stop work order as described in subsections 3 and 5 of
this section.
5.37 Notice of violation. The town may issue a written notice of violation to
any person who has violated or is in violation of this chapter. Failure to
comply with any act required in the notice of violation shall be a separate
violation for each day beyond the thirtieth third calendar day following the
notice of violation. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the
town to take any action, including emergency actions or any other
enforcement action, without first issuing a notice of violation. In
appropriate situations the town may notify the person orally either in
person or by telephone prior to written notification.
[No changes to existing subparagraphs 4 and 5, which are hereby
renumbered as subparagraphs 6 and 7,respectively]
8.67 Civil penalties. A person who violates any requirement of this chapter
or any applicable stormwatcr permit condition shall be civilly liable to the
town for a sum not to exceed$2,500 per day for each violation.
9.7, Criminal penalties.A person who willfully or negligently violates any
provision of this chapter, or any related laws or regulations shall, upon
conviction,be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 per day for each violation
and/or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months.
10.8: Criminal prosecution. Some intentional violations may constitute
criminal violations of federal, state, and town law, and that under such
circumstances, the town may seek the assistance of the EPA, the state, or
the town prosecutor to commence civil and/or criminal action against any
person who violates any requirement of this chapter or any applicable
ctormwater permit condition.
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11.97 The town may withhold the issuance of permits including but not
limited to building permits,native plant permits and grading permits,for
the development or improvement on the parcel or any contiguous parcel
of land under the ownership of a person or persons in violation of any
requirement of this chapter or any applicable AZPDES stormwater permit
condition.
[No changes to existing subparagraph 10, which is hereby renumbered as
subparagraph 12]
C. Enforcement response plan adopted
The Marana stormwater management enforcement response plan CERP)
attached as exhibit A to ordinance no.2022.006 and approved and adopted by
that ordinance, as it may be amended from time to time,is hereby adopted by
reference as if fully set out herein.
SECTION 12. Chapter 17-18 "Wireless Communication Facilities" of the Marana
Town Code is hereby revised by replacing the reference to 47 CFR § 1.40001 in all
instances,with a reference to 47 CFR§1.6100 in the following Town Code sections: 17-18-
2 (E), (F), (H), (I), (J), (U), (V), (X), (Y), and (Z). All margin notes in Chapter 17-18 shall
also be updated to reflect current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provisions.
SECTION 13.Section 17-18-4 (Permits required;approval authority) of the Marana
Town Code is hereby revised as follows (with additions shown with double underlining
and deletions shown with strikeouts):
17-18-4 Permits required;approval authority
[No revisions to paragraphs A and B]
C. Administrative wireless facilities permit. A new facility, collocation or
modification to an existing facility is subject to the planning manager's
approval of an administrative wireless facilities permit, and not subject to a
conditional use permit,when all the following criteria are met:
[No revisions to subparagraph 1]
2. The proposed project qualifies as a design listed in section 17-18-6 A. 21
through 17-18-6 A. 3 below;specifically,
a. A collocation on an existing base station outside the right-of-way,
b. A collocation on a tower outside the right-of-way,or
c. A collocation on an eligible support structure or utility pole in the right-
of-way that is not exempt from zoning(see paragraph 17-18-4 B above).
[No revisions to subparagraph 3]
[No revisions to paragraph D]
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