By Doug Rusk, Architect

The City of Mesa offers an accelerated process to obtain building permits for minor remodels.

If you haven’t already heard…  the City of Mesa offers a “shortcut” to obtain building permits for minor commercial remodel.   This special program, called “Permit By Inspection” (PBI), will significantly shorten the Plan Review and Permit Approval process – if your project qualifies.

City of Mesa

Minor Commercial Tenant Improvement

Permit By Inspection (PBI)

The permit by inspection program (PBI) is a voluntary alternative to the standard construction document plan review and building permit approval processes for special projects of certain building uses, occupancies and degree of complexity.   The PBI program is intended to provide a stream-lined approach to building permit plan review review and issuance in which senior building inspectors review construction documents in the field and approve the issuance of the building permit.  There is a 20% premium for the PBI process on top of the regular building permit fee and other fees.

Benefits of the “Permit By Inspection” (PBI) Process:

• – Typically the Permit By Inspection (PBI) is processed in a 5 day turnaround time  (instead of 18 days).
• – Cuts down on paperwork.
• – Much of process is done by email.
• – One contact person who is familiar with the project and special conditions.
• – Construction work can proceeds as the plan review is taking place.
• – Quick response time to changing field conditions.

There are currently no written criteria to determine if your project will qualify for the building permit by PBI process.  To learn more, call Clyde at (480) 644-4273.

If your project does NOT qualify for the PBI process, the regular Plan Review Turn-Around Times at this writing are:

Commercial

• – 5 business day PBI review.
• – 18 business days review.
• – 10 day expedite review (100% of building permit fee).
• – Super expedite review with negotiated turn-around time (200% of building permit fee).

Residential

• – 10 business day review (5 days for master plot plans).
• – 5 day expedite review (100% of building permit fee).

Signs

• – 10 business days.
• – Get Your Sign Permit Approved in One Review – 10 Steps!

Over-The-Counter Plan Review

The City of Mesa also offers same day over-the-counter plan reviews for the following projects types:

• – Emergency repairs (water, sewer, gas, electric).
• – “Like for Like” repair/replacement (gas, water, electric).
• – Banner Permits.

City of Mesa

For more Building Permit specific details related to cities that you live or work, click on one of the following links: Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale.

About the Author

A Mesa architect will help you avoid many common mistakes that are made with construction projects. No matter what kind of space you need today, we’ll make sure it’s designed for your needs in the future.  This will give you future function built into today’s home addition.  To discuss your Mesa building permit needs, contact Doug Rusk at 480-710-3861 or email us at drusk@designlinearchitects.com.

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