COMMERCIAL USES IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Mesa City Code § 11-31-9
in effect11-31-9: - COMMERCIAL USES IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Any Special Use Permit request for a commercial land use classifications in a residence district shall be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria:
A. Applicable Policies. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan, and with applicable Sub-Area Plans, Neighborhood Plans and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and
1. Development Plan. A finding that an acceptable Development Plan has been submitted for review and consideration.
2. Operational Plan. A finding that an acceptable operational plan in narrative form has been submitted for review and consideration, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses, Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and
3. Addresses Adverse Impacts. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use shall adequately provide paved parking and on-site circulation in a manner that minimizes impacts on adjacent sites; and existing or proposed improvements to the site shall 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_11-31-9COUSANREDIFetched: 11/1/2026