Administrative Use Permit Process

Overview

An Administrative Use Permit is a discretionary written authorization issued by the Planning Director for uses that require special consideration to ensure that they can be designed, located, and operated in a manner that will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties.

The main steps in the process are:

Step 1: Application Submittal

The Administrative Review applications must be submitted electronically via Mesa’s DIMES portal.

Complete applications and fees are due each Monday by the end of the business day. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information submitted. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted

Required Documents Per Request Type:

• Application - submitted through the DIMES portal
• Property Owner Authorization(PDF, 162KB)
• Project Narrative - describing the proposed project and design intent, and how the projects meets the following approval criteria:  
  • The proposed project will advance the goals and objectives of, and is consistent with, the purposes and policies of the General Plan and any other applicable City plan or policies; 
  • The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed project are consistent with the purposes of the district where it is located and conforms with the General Plan and with any other applicable City plans or policies; 
  • The proposed project will not be injurious or detrimental to the adjacent or surrounding properties in the area, nor will the proposed project or improvements be injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City; and 
  • Adequate public services, public facilities and public infrastructure are available to serve the proposed project. 
• Site Plan - fully dimensioned site plan showing the location and area of site development features including but not limited to, buildings, structures, drive aisles, parking spaces, sidewalks, etc. 
• Landscape Plan (If Applicable) - 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 according to Table 11-33-2.E

Step 2: Staff Review 

Staff will review the Administrative Use Permit application for compliance with all appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and requirements and provide written comments within 16 working days. This comment letter will identify requirements that need to be resolved before the Administrative Use Permit is considered for approval.  

The applicant will revise pertinent documents to address review comments and provide a written comment response letter stating how each review comment was addressed.  

This process repeats until all requirements are met.  

Step 3: Entitlement 

Administrative Use Permits are not required to go through the public hearing process.  

Once all applicable City standards, codes, specifications, and requirements have been met, the Planning Director will review and sign an Administrative Review Approval Document.  

The approval document, along with the final plans, will be uploaded to the case file within the DIMES system.