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Planning

Current Planning

Processes and procedures for the review and entitlement of new construction, redevelopment, subdivisions, and changes in land use.

Development Codes, Ordinances, Regulations & Standards

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

Long Range Planning

Plans, policies, and programs that guide the physical design and development of Mesa.

Historic Preservation

Plans, policies, and programs that protect and promote Mesa’s historic and cultural assets.


Maps

  • Planning & Zoning Map
  • Active Development
  • 2050 General Plan Map

 

  • Marijuana Facilities Map
  • Historic Properties

 


Advisory Boards

Planning & Zoning Board

Design Review Board

Board of Adjustment

Historic Preservation Board

Contact Us

Phone

480-644-2385

 

Planner of the Day
480-644-4726

 

Email

planning.info@mesaaz.gov

 

Hours

Monday - Thursday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

 

Location

55 N. Center St.
Mesa, AZ 85201

Calendars & Deadlines

  • City Calendar
  • Board of Adjustment Calendar(PDF, 353KB)
  • Design Review Board Calendar(PDF, 319KB)
  • Planning & Zoning Board Calendar(PDF, 359KB)
  • Process Timeframes(PDF, 326KB)

Resources

Apply for a Project

Fees & Charges(PDF, 956KB)

 

FAQs & Handouts

  • Legal Protest
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • DIMES How To Guides
  • Detached Accessory Structure Guide(PDF, 311KB)

 

Forms 

  • Community Residence Registration Application(PDF, 179KB)
  • Drive-Thru Council Use Permit Waiver(PDF, 179KB)
  • Legal Protest Resource Guide(PDF, 522KB)
  • Marijuana Facility Registration Form(PDF, 226KB)
  • Marijuana Facility Renewal Form(PDF, 159KB)
  • Occupancy Confirmation Worksheet(PDF, 1MB)
  • Property Owner Authorization Form(PDF, 162KB)
  • Proposition 207 Waiver(PDF, 142KB)
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