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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit — Marana, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Need-a-Permit
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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit in Marana, Arizona
Fences and retaining walls in the Town of Marana are regulated with a height-based no-permit exception; taller fences and retaining walls require a Miscellaneous Building Permit and applicable structural review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
When you need this permit
- Masonry walls, wood fencing, or chain-link fencing not exceeding 7 feet high do NOT require a permit
- Retaining walls not exceeding 4 feet high (measured from footing to top of wall) do NOT require a permit
- All other fences and retaining walls (taller than the above thresholds) require a Permit Application and the Miscellaneous Application Checklist (rev. 2018.12.11)
- Submit via Permit Tracker (eTRAKiT) or in person at the Development Services Counter
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Fee schedule
Plan review fee for miscellaneous permits or occupancy complianceOne-time all-inclusive fee including inspections and revisions. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$50.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (BOV), for fence/wall scope not separately itemizedTown of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026), Development Services: Building
Calculated per Marana Ordinance 2011.15 / Resolution 2011-65 (ICC/Building Valuation Data-based fee table)
Review timeline
Plan reviewMarana’s published plan-review target
60–180 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Required for retaining walls exceeding the 4-foot exemption threshold, before backfill
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
See the full Marana inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Marana's fence exemption threshold (7 feet for masonry/wood/chain-link) is the same height commonly seen in other AZ jurisdictions, but its retaining-wall exemption (4 feet, footing to top of wall) is a specific local threshold — confirm your wall height against this measurement method before assuming exemption.
- Retaining walls above 4 feet require plan review with the Miscellaneous Application Checklist and are typically billed on a valuation basis if not otherwise itemized.
- Fence/wall permits are not one of the itemized Licensing Time Frames rows, so they fall under the Town's general 'Building permit (not listed elsewhere)' maximum time frame of 60/120/180 calendar days; simple miscellaneous permits with the flat $50 review fee typically process faster in practice.
Frequently asked questions
Not if it is masonry, wood, or chain-link fencing at 7 feet or under. Taller fences require a Permit Application and the Miscellaneous Application Checklist.
In Marana, the published Plan review fee for miscellaneous permits or occupancy compliance is: $50.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (BOV), for fence/wall scope not separately itemized — Calculated per Marana Ordinance 2011.15 / Resolution 2011-65 (ICC/Building Valuation Data-based fee table). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Marana's published plan-review target for a fence and retaining wall permit is 60–180 business days.
You'll need: Permit Application; Miscellaneous Application Checklist (rev. 2018.12.11). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Marana requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence and retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Final. Schedule each through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety (520-382-2600).
Apply through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety at Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Development Services Counter, 2nd Floor, Bldg. A2, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653. Phone: 520-382-2600, email: maranaplanning@maranaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walk-in customers welcome at the Development Services Counter (One-Stop Shop) on the 2nd floor of the Marana Municipal Complex. Applications and plans are submitted via the Permit Tracker (eTRAKiT) online portal at maranaegov.com/etrakit or in person at the Development Services Counter. Inspections are scheduled through Permit Tracker (contractors) or by calling the inspection line at 520-382-2637 and leaving a voicemail (homeowners); inspections are performed Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and can be scheduled as early as the next business day if requested before 3:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services.
Marana, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/town/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Marana independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Safety division and does not defer permitting to Pima County or Pinal County. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page (maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Code-Amendments) and Marana Town Code Chapter 7-1 (Building Codes).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Marana Town Code Section 7-1-2). The Marana Town Council adopted this code cycle via Ordinance 2025.013 on June 17, 2025; all new applications received after July 18, 2025 must comply, while plans already in review or approved before that date may remain on the prior (2018) code cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Exhibit D to Ordinance 2025.013), effective for new applications after July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Exhibit D — Amendments to 2024 IRC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit B), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit C), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit E), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit I), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit H) as the Town's uniform fire code, effective July 18, 2025; the Town issues the permit but inspections for fire-code compliance are completed by the serving fire district. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Development Services Forms page (Fire Permits section).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G), effective July 18, 2025 — one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the national NEC 3-year cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit F), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit J), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G to Ordinance 2019.011) — the Town has NOT moved to a newer IECC cycle alongside the 2024 ICC suite; the 2018 edition remains in force. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2019.011.; 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code, adopted by reference (Ordinance 2021.007), governing dark-sky/lighting-area requirements Town-wide with an accompanying Lighting Area Map. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2021.007.; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings follow a dedicated Manufactured Homes Procedural Guide (rev. 2019.01.18) for site placement, foundation, and zoning compliance, administered by Development Services Planning in coordination with Building Safety. Source: Town of Marana Development Services Forms page (Manufactured Home section).. Local amendments apply — see the Marana overview page for the full list.
Only if it exceeds 4 feet, measured from the footing to the top of the wall. Retaining walls at or under that height are exempt; taller walls require a permit and plan review.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Marana building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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