What to expect, from submittal to Certificate of Occupancy
Mesa Development Services (DIMES) · 2024 I-Codes + 2023 NEC
Mesa runs its permitting entirely online through the City's DIMES portal — submittal, fees, plan-review comments, permit issuance, inspections, and your Certificate of Occupancy all live in one system. Most projects follow the standard path below, with expedited review and small-project options available. SOKO manages the whole process for you.
The Standard Process
Submit through DIMES
The application and plans are uploaded to Mesa's online portal and the intake deposit is paid.
Plan Review & Corrections
Plans are reviewed against Mesa's adopted codes. If anything's needed, the City sends a system email and posts all comments/markups in DIMES; we revise and re-upload. (Typical target windows: residential around 10 working days, commercial around 18 — expedited options are faster.)
Fees & Permit Issuance
On approval, DIMES sends a "fees due" notice; once paid in full, the permit is ready to issue.
Inspections
Inspections are scheduled in DIMES or by the City's automated line, using the permit number and inspection code. Each phase must be inspected before it's covered or concealed.
Final Inspection & Certificate of Occupancy
After all inspections pass — including on-site and off-site work — the certificate is generated automatically and retrieved right in DIMES.
Faster-Track Options (if your project qualifies)
Permit by Inspection
On-site plan review by the inspector in place of office review — for minor interior remodels / tenant improvements in eligible occupancy groups.
Self-Certification
For qualifying commercial projects, a registered design professional certifies code compliance for faster issuance.
Expedited Review
Paid faster-turnaround review tracks when a project needs to move ahead of the standard queue.
This guide is a general overview of the City of Mesa permitting process, provided for your convenience. Specific steps, timelines, program eligibility, and requirements are set by the City of Mesa and may change — always follow current City guidance. SOKO Designs manages this process for you from submittal to approval.
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