Development Services

Mesa's Development Services Department guides the orderly development of an attractive, healthy, and livable city through land use planning, plan review, permitting, and building inspection services. The department is committed to developing and implementing effective land use planning and development strategies that result in sustainable and diverse development and contribute to protecting, inspecting, maintaining, and revitalizing Mesa's existing communities.

DIMES Update April 9

We are implementing an update to the development review process. This change will be implemented in DIMES at 12:00 p.m. on April 9.

2024 I-Code Adoption Process

The 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) go into effect on January 8, 2026. Please visit the Mesa Building Code page to review the adoption process.

Building Permits Dashboard

Use the dasbhoard to look-up building permits by Council District, Status, Zip Code and Address. The dashboard also provides data on permit activity.

Planning

Forms & Applications

General Plan 2050

Zoning Ordinance

Historic Preservation

Building Permit & Plan Review

Residential and commercial construction processes

Forms and applications

Building codes

Sign permits

Development Codes, Ordinances, Regulations & Standards

Zoning Code, Regulating Plans, Building Code, Fire Code, and Engineering Standards.

Construction Inspections

Information about construction inspections and scheduling.

Small Business Assistance

Helping small businesses navigate requirements for occupancy and fire safety, as well as other permits and licenses.

Development Services Management Team

Development Services directors, deputy directors and managers.

Resources

Maps