RECORDS OF ACTIONS TAKEN

Mesa City Code § 11-67-7

in effect

11-67-7: - RECORDS OF ACTIONS TAKEN Unless otherwise specified in this Ordinance, the minutes of the meeting where a decision is made shall be the official record of any action taken or decision made to approve, approve with conditions, modify, revoke or deny any discretionary permit or discretionary approval (e.g., Development Plan Review, Certificate of Appropriateness) under this Ordinance. A. Date of Action. The responsible body shall decide to approve, modify, revoke, or deny any discretionary permit or discretionary approval following the close of the public hearing, or if no public hearing is required, at a public meeting within the time period required by this Ordinance. The date of action shall be the date of the meeting where a motion or other action is approved. B. Notice of Action. After the Zoning Administrator or other responsible body takes any action to approve, modify, or deny an application that is subject to appeal under the terms of this Ordinance, Notice of Action shall be sent to the Applicant. The Notice shall describe the action taken, including any applicable conditions, and shall list any required findings that were the basis for the decision. The Notice shall be mailed within seven calendar days from the date of taking the action, to the Applicant at the address (including electronic addresses) stated in the application and to any other person or entity who has filed a written request of such notification. C. Findings. Findings shall be required for any action of the Zoning Administrator acting as a Hearing Officer and for the Board of Adjustment, as required by A.R.S. § 9-462.06 or this Ordinance, and shall be based upon personal observations, consideration of the application, plans, testimony, reports, and other materials that constitute the administrative record and shall be stated in writing in the resolution by or meeting minutes of the decision-making authority. The findings shall be set forth in the notice that the City issues following an appealable decision by the Zoning Administrator or other responsible body and in the minutes of the meeting or other record where the decision making authority documents its decision. (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_11-67-7REACTAFetched: 11/1/2026