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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 2026-07-16 · 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

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Fee schedule

Base Sign PermitMesa 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.
$102.40 base + 3% of sign valuation + $0.30 per sq ft of sign area
Electrical for SignsMesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025), Sign Permits — Electrical for Signs.
$18.25 per electrical sign
Expedited Sign ReviewCity of Mesa Sign Regulations page.
100% of sign permit fee (5 business-day turnaround)

Review timeline

Plan reviewMesa’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Sign inspection after installation

    Schedule via DIMES, text to 480-644-2428, or phone after the sign is installed.

See the full Mesa inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

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

Mesa requires a sign permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 480-644-4273 before starting work.

$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).

Mesa's published plan-review target for a sign permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Sign Checklist (Attached and Freestanding Signs). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Mesa requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Sign inspection after installation. Schedule each through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services (480-644-4273).

Apply through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 55 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Phone: 480-644-4273, email: PermitServices@mesaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday (Essential Services Call Center only) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review.

Mesa, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Mesa City Council; effective January 8, 2026 (applies to permit applications submitted on or after that date); local amendments published in Mesa City Code Title 4 — Building Regulations (Municode); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; existing 2018 IRC standard plans valid for 6 months after adoption; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 NEC (Electrical) Checklist published by Development Services; ADA 2017 / ICC A117.1 — referenced for accessibility compliance; 2025 NFPA 13 (Sprinklers) and 2025 NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm) — referenced for fire protection systems. Local amendments apply — see the Mesa overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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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