Current Planning

Current Planning manages and evaluates development projects in accordance with existing land use policies, zoning ordinances, and regulations. This essential function involves the review, approval, and oversight of applications for new construction, redevelopment, subdivisions, and changes in land use.

Our focus is on promoting orderly growth while preserving the unique character of our community. We achieve this by ensuring that projects align with Mesa’s Zoning Code, design standards, environmental protections, and infrastructure capacities. Through careful assessment and collaboration, we aim to support sustainable development that enhances the quality of life for all Mesa residents.

Request for Public Input
In 2021, Mesa received funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning to develop the MesaCONNECTED TOD Plan. The Plan guides future land use decisions and growth along a 5-mile transit corridor in West Mesa (the Corridor), aligning transit investments with economic growth and community needs while strengthening Mesa’s ability to secure future federal funding. View the draft plan(PDF, 10MB) and provide your feedback.

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Processes & Procedures

• Adaptive Reuse
• Administrative Review
  
• Administrative Use Permit
• Affidavit of Change / Correction
• Annexation 
• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Citizen Participation
• Community Residence Registration
• Council Use Permit
• Design Review
• Development Incentive Permit
• Final Plat and Replat
• General Plan Amendment
• Land Split
• Legal Protest
  
• Marijuana Facility Registration
• Minor Plat
• Preliminary Plat
• Pre-Submittal Conference
• Rezone
• Section 106 Review
• Site Plan Review
• Special Use Permit
• Substantial Conformance Improvement Permit
• Variance