Some businesses are allowed without permits, some are allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and others are not allowed in a residential zoning district. Contact the Planning Department to obtain more information prior to commencing the operation of your home-based business.  However, all businesses require a city business license.

Yes, each residence is limited to 4 garage sales per calendar year and each lasting no more than two consecutive days.

No, A‐frame signs for any purpose are not permitted in the city.

Yes, a business license is required to operate a business from your home. You must comply with the performance standards outlined in the Mesquite Municipal Code prior to the issuance of the business license. The fee for a home occupation business license is $25.00; this fee is charged in addition to the business license fee and the $35.00 application fee.

If you suspect there is a code violation, you may contact  the Development Services staff and report a potential violation. A case will be opened and appropriately investigated. If a violation is found to exist, the property owner will be contacted and instructed to comply with code requirements. Report a violation

The source of a complaint must remain confidential because it may result in a criminal citation. We also want the general public to feel comfortable reporting a potential violation, without any fear of retaliation.

Municipal codes are written for everyone to follow, and not to judge ones character.  The codes equally apply to everyone.  We always appreciate anyone who is out to better the community, but length of residence, financial hardship or performing good deeds for the City does not excuse anyone from code requirements.  To be effective, codes must be equally and fairly enforced for all properties, residents and business owners.

Violations run with the property, not with the person who created the violation.  If you purchased a property that has violations, you are responsible for abating the problem.

The Code Enforcement officer will work with you to establish a time frame for compliance that meets the requirements of the code. Depending on the nature of the violation, property owners typically have 10-30 days to comply.

• Weeds create a safety and fire hazard.  In addition, weeds harbor unwanted pests
• Weeds on developed property cannot be in excess of 4 inches
• Weeds on undeveloped property cannot be in excess of 12 inches

Yes, front yards require landscaping extending across the full width of the lot and along the front property line.

As a property owner, you are responsible for the condition of your property.  You have the right to call a towing company and ask for a “removal tow”, to pull a vehicle that you do not own off your property.  Any cost for a “removal tow” is done at the vehicle owner’s expense

No, open storage is prohibited in front yards or porches of a residential property.

Yes, they may be displayed for 48 hours in a seven day period and they cannot exceed 4 square feet in area.  Signs cannot be placed on City property, street lights, utility poles and medians.  Signs placed on private property require permission of the property owner.

Yes, it must be placed on the property and cannot exceed 4 square feet in area.

No, it is unlawful for any person to throw, or cause to be thrown or deposited any garbage, rubbish or debris in the garbage receptacle of another property owner.