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City of Mesa — Board of Adjustment Public Hearing (2026-02-04)

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Board of Adjustment Report 
Date 
February 4, 2026 
Case No.  
BOA25-00845 
Project Name 
Gateway Interchange CSP 
Request 
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) 
Project 
Location 
Located approximately 735 feet south of the southwest corner of East 
Warner Road and South Hawes Road 
Parcel No(s) 
304-30-024N 
 
Project Area 
47± acres 
Council District 
District 6 
Existing Zoning 
Light Industrial with a 
Planned Area 
Development Overlay 
(LI-PAD) 
General Plan 
Designation 
Industrial 
Applicant 
Ana Jones / Trademark Visual, Inc.  
Owner 
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES LP 
Staff Planner 
Sergio Solis, Planner I 
Recommendation 
Staff finds that the requested Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) 
meets the required findings outlined in MZO Section 11-46-3 and the required findings outlined 
in MZO Section 11-70-5. 
Staff recommends approval with conditions.

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Project Overview 
Request: 
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) 
for an industrial development located in the Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development 
Overlay (LI-PAD) District. The proposed CSP will establish standards for signage materials and 
will allow a deviation to the detached signage standards. 
Site Context 
General Plan:  
• 
The Placetype for the project site is Industrial and the Growth Strategy is Evolve. 
• 
Light Industrial is a principal land use. 
Zoning:  
• 
The project site is zoned Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-
PAD) District. 
Surrounding Zoning & Use Activity: 
Northwest 
LI-PAD 
Vacant 
North 
AG, RSL-2.5-PAD and GC-
PAD 
Vacant  
Northeast 
GC-PAD 
Vacant 
West 
LI-PAD 
Vacant 
Project Site 
LI-PAD 
Industrial Development 
 
East 
GC-PAD 
Vacant 
Southwest 
(Across Loop 202 Freeway) 
LI-PAD 
Industrial Development 
South 
(Across Loop 202 Freeway) 
LI-PAD 
Vacant 
Southeast 
(Across Loop 202 Freeway) 
PEP-BIZ 
Vacant 
Site History: 
• 
October 16, 2000: City Council approved the annexation of 1,571± acres, including the 
Project Site, into the City of Mesa (Ordinance No. 3885; Case No. Z00-087). 
• 
February 9, 2022: City Council approved a rezone on 24± acres, including the western 
portion of the Project Site, from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area 
Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review for the development of seven (7) 
industrial buildings (Ordinance No. 5681; Case No. ZON21-00930).   
• 
February 9, 2022: City Council approved a rezone on 25± acres, including the eastern 
portion of the Project Site, from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area

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Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review for the development of seven (7) 
industrial buildings (Ordinance No. 5680; Case No. ZON21-01133). 
• 
March 29, 2022: The Planning Director’s designee approved elevations and a landscape 
plan for an industrial development (Case No. DRB21-01057).  
• 
August 20, 2025: The Planning Director’s designee approved Minor Design Modifications 
to the approved building elevations (Case No. ADM25-00507).  
Project/Request Details 
Site Characteristics: 
• 
Location: The Project Site is located approximately 735 feet south of the southwest 
corner of East Warner Road and South Hawes Road. 
• 
Access: The Project Site is accessed by seven (7) ingress/egress drives adjacent to 
Sebring Avenue (Collector Street).   
• 
Street Frontage: The Project Site has a street frontage of 2,719 feet (adjacent to Sebring 
Avenue).   
• 
Building Design: The Project Site, which is currently under construction, is approved for 
seven (7) industrial buildings that will utilize aluminum storefronts and textured concrete 
materials. 
Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP): 
The applicant is requesting a CSP for the industrial development known as Gateway 
Interchange. The proposed CSP will establish the usage of aluminum cabinet frames and 
stamped 
concrete 
(wood 
grain 
form) 
as 
predominant 
construction 
materials 
for 
detached/freestanding signs.  
The proposed CSP will also allow for one (1) modification to the Sign Ordinance to allow a 
permanent freestanding sign structure to exceed the maximum horizontal-to-vertical ratio.  
Table 1 compares the Mesa Zoning Ordinance (MZO) design standards for permanent signs and 
sign structures and the proposed CSP modification:  
 
Development Standard 
MZO Allowance 
CSP Proposed 
Detached Permanent and 
Freestanding Signs: 
Horizontal-to-Vertical Ratio – 
MZO §11-43-2(C)(2)(a) 
 
 
Sign copy should not exceed a 
horizontal-to-vertical ratio of two 
to one (2:1). 
     
Sign 
copy 
should 
not
exceed 
a 
horizontal-to-
vertical ratio of 3.55:1 
 
The proposed horizontal-to-vertical ratio is appropriate for the scale and configuration of the site 
and facilitates clear visibility and wayfinding throughout the industrial development.

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The proposed CSP does not request any modifications to the Sign Code for attached signage; 
all attached signs will comply with the MZO. 
 
Special Use Permit: 
Per MZO Section 11-46-3(A), a CSP must be approved in conjunction with an SUP. Per MZO 
Section 11-70-5(E), the Board of Adjustment shall also find the following criteria are met for 
approval of a SUP: 
1. Consistency with the General Plan and other Plan/Policies: The proposed CSP is 
consistent with the Industrial Placetype, and furthers the implementation of, and is not 
contrary to, the Vision, Guiding Principles, Strategies, and applicable elements of the 
Mesa 2050 General Plan. 
2. Zoning District Intent: The proposed CSP is consistent with the location, design and 
operating characteristics and conforms to the goals and purposes of the LI District 
designation on the Project Site. 
3. Project Impact: There will be no injurious or detrimental impact to surrounding properties 
with the proposed signage and will only encourage harmonious growth for the surrounding 
area. The proposed signs will not be overbearing in size, and will not flash, blink, animate 
or emit any noise. 
4. Adequate Public Facilities: The City of Mesa utilities and public infrastructure are 
available to serve the proposed project. 
 
CSP Review Criteria – MZO Section 11-46-3: 
The Board of Adjustment may approve a CSP containing elements which exceed the permitted 
height, area, and number of signs specified in the Sign Ordinance if the comprehensive sign plan 
conforms to the required findings in 11-70-5 of the Zoning Ordinance and upon a finding  of at 
least one of three required criteria.  For the requested CSP, of the three possible required 
findings, the following were met: 
• 
The proposed or existing development exhibits unique characteristics of land use, 
architectural style, site location, physical scale, historical interest, or other 
distinguishing features that represent a clear variation from conventional 
development. 
The proposed Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) is designed to provide visually appealing 
detached signage for a 47±-acre industrial development currently under construction. The 
CSP utilizes high-quality materials consistent with the approved building elevations, 
which will result in an integrated industrial development with a singular, cohesive design. 
• 
The proposed signage incorporates special design features such as lighting, 
materials and craftsmanship, murals, or statuaries that reinforce or are integrated 
with the building architecture. 
The proposed signage uses quality materials, finishes, and craftsmanship to complement 
the industrial development.

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Required Notification 
The applicant provided letters to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the project site, 
notifying them of the public hearing.  
Staff has not received any public comments regarding the proposed project.  
Conditions of Approval 
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit for a Comprehensive Sign Plan, subject 
to the following conditions: 
1. Compliance with the final documents as submitted with this application. 
2. Compliance with all requirements of Planning and Zoning Case No. ZON21-00930. 
3. Compliance with all requirements of Planning and Zoning Case No. ZON21-01133. 
4. Compliance with all requirements of Design Review Case No. DRB21-01057, and 
subsequent approvals. 
5. Compliance with all applicable City development codes and regulations. 
6. Compliance with all requirements of the Development Services Department regarding the 
issuance of building permits.  
 
Section 11-70-5 of the MZO allows for a revocation process if any condition, stipulation, or term 
of the approval of the SUP has been violated.  In addition to the conditions of approval above, 
approval of the SUP is conditioned on the information provided by the applicant at the public 
hearing and in the application (including any accompanying narrative and other supplemental 
materials) not being false or materially misleading at the time of approval. 
Exhibits 
Exhibit 1 – Vicinity Map 
Exhibit 2 – Project Narrative 
Exhibit 3 – Site Plan 
Exhibit 4 – Comprehensive Sign Plan 
Exhibit 5 – Power Point Presentation