Mesa banner and temporary sign rules: fabric signs, grand openings, undeveloped lots
Confirm with the city before you build or bid. This page is a plain-English summary for planning only. It is not legal advice and not the official code. Later amendments we did not read may have changed some of these rules. Questions: Mesa Development Services, 480-644-4273, permitservices@mesaaz.gov, Monday–Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, 55 N. Center St. [1]
Fabric signs and banners
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric signs | Fabric signs (§11-42-6): one fabric sign per occupancy in a non-residential development "if an Administrative Use Permit is approved," for a maximum of 30 days per calendar year. | [2] |
| Wall banners | Wall banners: all corners fastened, vents, 8 ft clearance above areas open to public use. | [2][3][4] |
| Handout | The handout lists detached banners 12 sq ft and 6 ft; wall banners 32 sq ft, below the roof or parapet; air-activated 12 ft; balloons 20 ft. | Fabric sign handout [2][3][4] |
Detached banners: distance from the right-of-way
The city documents conflict. Both are shown; ask the city which applies.
| Document | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City fabric sign handout | The city's fabric sign handout says: "Detached banners, air activated, and balloon signs must be secured to the ground in a manner that prevents high winds from removing it. It must also be located at least 50 feet from the right-of-way." | [4][3] |
| 2018 Sign Code §11-42-6 | The 2018 Sign Code §11-42-6 applies the fifty (50) foot rule only to air activated and balloon signs (§11-42-6(C)(2)); for detached banners (§11-42-6(B)) it requires that they "be secured to the ground in a manner that prevents high winds from removing the banner." | [4][3] |
Undeveloped lots
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undeveloped lots | Undeveloped lots (Table 11-42-4-A): 32 sq ft, 8 ft, 1 per street frontage (2 on lots more than 1 acre); removed within one week after the Certificate of Occupancy. | [2] |
Fees
Fees (DS Fee Schedule, "Updated for July 2026"): [5][6]
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Opening Banners | Grand Opening Banners $120.00 each | [5] |
| General Use Permit | General Use Permit (per Title 11) $120.00 | [5] |
Again: confirm with Mesa Development Services (480-644-4273, permitservices@mesaaz.gov) before you fabricate or submit. [1]
Section numbers (§) refer to the city's zoning ordinance unless noted. Each statement on this page is checked against a saved copy of an official city source, and where official sources disagree we show both. Spotted an error or an outdated fee? Report an error.