Custom Home Architectural Review Fee Increases
Posted on Jan 13, 2022
The Custom Architectural Review Committee will be publishing revised Design Guidelines for Custom Homes in the next few months. While reviewing the guidelines, changes were made to the review process and design consultant's contract, necessitating changes to the fees as well.
Beginning February 15, the design review fees and security deposits for new home construction and remodels on custom lots that have not already submitted preliminary plans will be adjusted as follows. Please note that all fees are subject to change.
NEW HOME
The following fee schedule applies to all new homes built on custom lots.
| PAYMENT DUE |
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
| At preliminary plan submittal |
Initial design review fee (including two preliminary plan reviews and one final plan review) |
$4,750 |
| At plan submittal |
Subsequent or additional design review submissions |
$1,700 |
| Prior to inspection |
Additional site inspections, as needed |
$1,000 |
| At pre-construction meeting, after final plan approval |
Non-refundable construction access fee |
$5,000 |
| At pre-construction meeting, after final plan approval |
Security deposit |
$20,000 |
MAJOR REVIEWS
The following fee schedule applies to all major reviews, including rebuilds, pools, and other additions that affect the building envelope and/or require a City of Mesa permit.
| PAYMENT DUE |
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
| At application submittal |
Design review fee |
$1,700 |
| Upon receipt of building permit |
Security deposit |
Five percent (5%) of the City of Mesa valuation from the building permit application or $1,000 (whichever is greater) |
MINOR REVIEWS
The following fee schedule applies to minor reviews, such as minor additions, renovations, and remodels that do not affect the building envelope.
| PAYMENT DUE |
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
| Prior to plan review |
Design review fee |
$1,000 |
| Prior to plan review |
Security deposit |
None |
