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Building Permit Definitions
 

The City of Mesa uses a number of permit type designations. Each permit designator contains the same basic elements: permit type, year permit was issued, and permit number.

For example, permit number BLD2001-00002 is a Building Permit which was issued in 2001 and was the second Building Permit issued for the year. The first three letters will change depending on the type of permit you're looking for.

The first three letters "BLD" tell you what type of permit you're dealing with. In this case, a Building permit.

The next four digits "2001" represent the year the permit application was received.

The remainder "-00002" is the actual number for that specific permit.

There are several Permit types. The following list identifies the types of permits and the department responsible for administering each permit type. In many cases a number of departments may be involved with the review of a permit. If you have a question or concern regarding a specific permit, please contact the department that you believe is most appropriate to answer your questions. If you're not certain which department to contact, then contact the department responsible for administering that permit type.

The following terms are used to identify where in the process a permit is. Most permits follow the sequence of events listed below:

Under Review: The status of a permit or license when plans have been received and are under Review.

Approved: Plans have been reviewed are are Approved for permit issuance.

Issued: The permit is Issued and work may begin.

Finaled: Permit is Finaled.  All inspections have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued.

Void: Permit has been voided and is not valid.

Hold: The permit is in a hold status due to a condition involving parcel restrictions, unpaid fees, stipulations or other factors determined by code officials. No further activity will occur on permit until condition has been resolved.