PUBLIC NOTICE
Mesa City Code § 11-67-5
in effect11-67-5: - PUBLIC NOTICE
A. Notice of Public Hearing.
1. City Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and Planning Hearing Officer. Any applications to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Board or the Planning Hearing Officer shall:
a. Provide the same notice of Public Hearing as required by A.R.S. § 9-462.04; and
b. Post the subject property no less than 15 days prior to the first scheduled hearing; and
c. Provide additional notice by first class mail a minimum of 15-days prior to the first scheduled hearing date to all owners of property located within 500-feet of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment.
2. Board of Adjustment and Zoning Administrator. Any applications to the Board of Adjustment or Zoning Administrator acting as the Hearing Officer shall provide:
a. The same notice of Public Hearing as required by A.R.S. § 9-462.06(F); and
b. Additional notice by first class mail a minimum of 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing date to all owners of property located within the following distances of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment:
i. For any single residence, duplex, or single lot RV or manufactured home: 150 feet.
ii. For any other request: 500 feet.
3. Design Review Board. Any application to the Design Review Board shall send notice by first class mail a minimum of 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting or work session date to all owners of property located within 500 feet of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment.
B. Administrative Development Plan. Each initial development plan or minor development plan modification that is eligible for administrative approval shall:
1. Provide notice by first class mail, to all owners of property located within 500 feet of the exterior boundary of the property that is the subject of the application, based on the last assessment. Notice must be within 15 days after the date the planning division determines the application is complete (i.e., eligible for administrative approval).
2. The public has 10 days from the postmark on the notice to submit comments on the proposed request to the Planning Division.
C. Contents of Public Notice. Any public notice shall include the following information:
1. A general description of the proposed project or action and the location of the real property, if any, that is the subject of the application;
2. The date, time, location, and purpose of the public hearing or the date of action when no public hearing is required;
3. The identity of the hearing body or officer;
4. The names of the applicant or the owner of the property that is the subject of the application; and
5. In addition to the items listed above, mailed notice shall include the following:
a. A copy of the proposed plans;
b. A statement that any interested person or authorized agent may appear, and be heard at a public hearing, if a public hearing is required; and
c. A statement describing how to submit written comments.
6. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to maintain the posting once erected until after the last hearing.
D. Notwithstanding the notice requirements of this section, the failure of any person or entity to receive notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the City of Mesa for which the notice was given.
(Ord. No. 5591, § 1, 12-1-20; Ord. No. 5996, § 3, 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_ART7AD_CH67COPR_11-67-5PUNOFetched: 11/1/2026