SERVICE STATIONS
Mesa City Code § 11-31-25
in effect11-31-25: - SERVICE STATIONS
Service Stations, as described in Section 11-86-4, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards:
A. Location. Maximum number of service stations permitted at an arterial intersection is total of 2.
B. Minimum Frontage. 100 feet on each Street.
C. Pump Canopy. Pump islands shall be covered by a canopy that matches or complements the design of the main structure.
D. Landscaping. Landscaping shall comprise a minimum 10 percent of the site area, exclusive of required setbacks, and include an irrigation system that is permanent, below-grade, and activated by automatic timing controls.
E. Fencing. Masonry only.
F. Lighting. All exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood, shall be stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. No lens of any lighting fixture may extend below the shielding device. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties.
G. Litter. A minimum of 1 permanent, non-flammable trash receptacle shall be installed at each pump island.
H. Criteria for Review of Special Use Permit. When a Special Use Permit is required, the approving body shall find that the project conforms to all of the following:
1. The project complies with the General Plan and any other applicable Plans and/or policies.
2. A Plan of Operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations.
3. A "Good Neighbor Policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, including sound attenuation, lighting control measures, and vehicular access and traffic control. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to:
a. The name and telephone number of the position, manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility;
b. Complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and
c. Litter control measures.
4. Evidence that the building or site is in, or will be brought into substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and project-specific design guidelines.
5. Evidence that the project is designed to:
a. Provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and
b. Minimize dust, fugitive light, glare, noise, offensive smells, and traffic impacts on neighboring residential sites.
(Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)
Source: City of Mesa, Arizona, Mesa City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11ZOOR_ART4DERE_CH31STSPUSAC_11-31-25SESTFetched: 11/1/2026