Pre-Submittal Conferences are intended to provide applicants with information as they prepare submittals for the Planning & Zoning Board, Design Review Board, Board of Adjustment, City Council, or the Planning Hearing Officer.
The Pre-Submittal Conference provides the applicant the opportunity to discuss planning and zoning issues related to conceptual development plans and obtain information on the following information:
- Potential challenges and/or planning issues.
- Required entitlement processes, such as rezoning, design review, site plan review, subdivision, etc.
- Information about public hearing and meeting processes.
- Information about required infrastructure improvements, including street improvements/ dedications, utility line extensions, retention requirements, solid waste requirements.
- Links to online information such as City Codes, guidelines, standard details, and process guides.
Please note that a Pre-Submittal does not constitute a complete review nor guarantee the identification of all issues.
The main steps in the process are:
1
Application Submittal
Request a Pre-Submittal Conference online and submit all necessary documents.
2
Staff Review
Receive review comments.
3
Pre-Submittal Conference
Meet with staff to discuss review comments.
Complete applications and fees must be submitted electronically via the City of Mesa’s DIMES portal. Pre-Submittal applications are due each Monday by 12:00 pm.
The applicant is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information submitted. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Required Documents:
- Application submitted through the DIMES portal
- Project Narrative - describing the proposed project and design intent
- Site Plan - fully dimensioned site plan showing the location and area of site development features building including but not limited to, buildings, structures, drive aisles, parking spaces, sidewalks, etc.
- *Additional product information for Small Lot Residential (RSL), cluster, and townhome development:
- Floor plans
- Plot plans
- Colored Elevations
Desired Documents:
- Landscape Plan - showing the location, type, and size of all proposed landscaping. Provide a plant list, which includes the quantities of all proposed landscape material, common botanical names, and their square foot equivalencies (Table 11-33-2-E)
- Building Elevations - fully dimensioned, colored elevations showing sufficient detail to convey the architectural content for all proposed building and structures including building height, pitch of roof, percentage of openings, building materials and colors, and architectural elements
- Photometric Plan - including cut sheet details
- Grading Drainage, and Utilities Plan - showing dimensions and locations of all easements, physical lines, and other equipment and apparatus for providing water, sanitary sewer, fire protection, electricity, natural gas and other utility services. Show grades and cross- sections of all streets, alleys and sidewalks
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey - showing the location of existing utilities including water mains, sanitary sewer mains, storm sewer, cable, electric, gas, and telephone; location of all existing structures on the subject lot; and any recorded easements or deed restrictions
- Three-dimensional renderings in color
- Preliminary Plat
Staff will review the Pre-Submittal application for compliance with all appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and requirements and provide written comments within 8 working days of the application acceptance.
Applicants will have the option to attend a Pre-Submittal Conference to discuss the provided comments. Pre-Submittal Conferences are typically a half hour and held each Tuesday morning. Conferences may be requested to be held in person or electronically.