Planning, Zoning, and Design Review

All developments within Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport must comply with applicable codes and regulations of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, and Federal Aviation Administration. Our design guidelines outline the basic standards and aesthetic controls for airport property. These guidelines are available for review here. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) appointed a Design Review Committee to govern and streamline the development and approval process for future development and redevelopment on airport property.

The Development and Approval Process

Steps	Who	Description
Ground lease Application and design	Company Airport staff	Company submits application to airport to begin negotiations on a ground lease. Company may be working with an architect on design or have design ready for development.
Ground lease Negotiation	Company Airport staff	Company and PMGAA agree to length of term, rate, and other conditions of ground lease.
Board approval	Airport staff PMGAA Board of Directors	Completed ground lease negotiation is placed on the PMGAA Board agenda.
FAA environmental review	Company Airport staff FAA	PMGAA provides project overview to FAA to determine the level of environmental review needed. FAA will cross-check the project against FAA regulations and grant assurances.
Design review	Company Airport staff City of Mesa	Company's architect submits plans and drawings for design review. Buildings larger than 100,000 SF must go before the Mesa Planning and Zoning Commission.
Plan review and permit	Company City of Mesa Airport staff	Company's architect submits all necessary building and civil plans for review and approval.
Construction	Company City of Mesa Airport staff	Mesa inspection staff will review construction of the building on an ongoing basis. PMGAA staff will be involved as needed.
Occupancy	Company City of Mesa Airport staff	Final inspections for occupancy are approved by City of Mesa staff. PMGAA manages badging of personnel as needed. Company secures a Certificate of Occupancy and begins moving into the building.

Resources

Policies, Documents and Forms