Sign Permit in Mesa, Arizona
Sign permits are required in Mesa for permanent and certain temporary signage. Sign permits are reviewed within 10 business days. Expedited review (5 business days) is available for 100% of the sign permit fee. Sign permits are charged in addition to applicable building and civil engineering permits. Mesa publishes a Sign Checklist for permanent signs, a '10 Steps to Get Your Sign Permit Approved in One Review' guide, and separate guides for temporary signage (banners/balloons, A-frame/T-frame signs).
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Sign permit required for permanent signage; see Sign Checklist (PDF) and Article 5 — Sign Ordinance (Mesa Zoning Ordinance) for regulations
- Temporary signage rules: portable fabric signs (banners/balloons) and portable signs (A-frame/T-frame) have separate requirements per Mesa Development Services guides
- Sign permits are in addition to any applicable building permits
- Apply through the DIMES online permit system
Required documents
- Req
Sign Checklist (Attached and Freestanding Signs)
Mesa checklist for permanent sign permit applications; available on the Construction Forms, Guides & Checklists page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Sign Permit | $102.40 base + 3% of sign valuation + $0.30 per sq ft of sign area | Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025), Miscellaneous Permits, Services and Fees — Sign Permits. Sign permits are charged in addition to applicable Building and Civil Engineering Permits. |
| Electrical for Signs | $18.25 per electrical sign | Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025), Sign Permits — Electrical for Signs. |
| Expedited Sign Review | 100% of sign permit fee (5 business-day turnaround) | City of Mesa Sign Regulations page. |
Review timeline
10–10 business days
Mesa’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Sign inspection after installation
Schedule via DIMES, text to 480-644-2428, or phone after the sign is installed.
Tips
- Mesa reviews sign permits within 10 business days; expedited review in 5 business days costs 100% of the sign permit fee.
- Sign permits are charged IN ADDITION to any applicable building permits.
- Review the '10 Steps to Get Your Sign Permit Approved in One Review' guide before submitting to avoid correction delays.
- Temporary signage (banners, balloons, A-frame/T-frame signs) has separate requirements — see the portable sign guides on the Sign Regulations page.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a sign permit cost in Mesa?
- $102.40 base fee plus 3% of sign valuation plus $0.30 per square foot of sign area. Electrical signs add $18.25. Sign permits are charged in addition to any applicable building permits. Source: Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (December 2025).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services — official building department
- Sign Regulations | City of Mesa Development Services
- Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025) — PDF
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Mesa building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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