APPLICABILITY
Mesa City Code § 11-41-2
in effect11-41-2: - APPLICABILITY
A. Subject of this Sign Ordinance. All signs are subject to the provisions of this Sign Ordinance as it pertains to:
1. The allowance of signs (principally the number, form, material, size, and structure of signs);
2. The review and consideration of sign plans and permits;
3. The entitlement and issuance of permits;
4. The location and placement of signs on all buildings, structures, and land;
5. The integration of the design of signs with associated building architecture; and
6. The maintenance of signs.
B. The provisions of this Sign Ordinance do not apply to the following:
1. Address numbers as required by the Mesa Fire Code;
2. Government Signs;
3. Traffic Control Signs, Markings, and Devices;
4. Signs authorized by Arizona Revised Statutes;
5. Public Transportation Signs; and
6. Signs specified as mandatory by any provision of the Mesa City Code.
C. Most Restrictive Provision Applies. Except when otherwise authorized by an approved Council Use Permit, Special Use Permit, Administrative Use Permit, or Variance, the most restrictive provision shall prevail in cases in which two or more provisions of this Sign Ordinance appear to conflict.
D. Controlling Document. This Sign Ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with other City provisions, allowances, or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this Sign Ordinance. Where this Sign Ordinance imposes a greater restriction on a sign than is imposed or required by other Mesa City Codes, provisions, allowances, ordinance, the provisions of this Sign Ordinance control.
E. Definitions Used. Definitions for specific terms used in this Sign Ordinance are principally found in Chapter 50 of this Sign Ordinance. Additional definitions are also provided in Chapters 86 and 87 of the Zoning Ordinance, and in the Mesa City Code. Definitions not included in this Sign Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, or the Mesa City Code are as defined in a widely circulated dictionary commonly considered to be accurate and noteworthy.
F. Effect on Previously Approved Sign Permits and Comprehensive Sign Plans. All sign permits and comprehensive sign plans approved after January 1 st , 1987, and in effect prior to the effective date of this Sign Ordinance, shall remain in effect. Signs authorized by such comprehensive sign plans shall be developed in accordance with the standards specified by that adopted sign plan, and any applicable conditions or stipulations associated with the approval of that sign plan. The development standards and requirements of this Sign Ordinance apply if not specifically modified by the applicable adopted sign plan. The Zoning Administrator may approve minor modifications to approved plans, regarding specific design, height, number, or sign area, that do not exceed the maximums allowed by this Sign Ordinance.
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_ART5SIOR_CH41INGEPR_11-41-2APFetched: 11/1/2026