LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the City Council
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:
Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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Pages
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1 MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting.
If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION
1 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
The Mayor make the appointment to fill the vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointment.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.8)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.8.
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT
OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING, THE LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL
MEETING, AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
5 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.3 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
12 ACCEPT THE 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT -
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING
ELEMENT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO TRANSMIT THE REPORT
TO THE STATE OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY APRIL 1, 2026
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.4 RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
COMPENSATION PLAN
153
Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE
CREATION OF THE HOUSING NAVIGATOR
CLASSIFICATION
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE
CREATION OF THE RECORDS SUPERVISOR
CLASSIFICATION
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.5 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 163 Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
11.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT
WITH T-MOBILE WEST LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 3881
SHIRLENE PLACE
167
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD
POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY HYBRID VEHICLES AND TWO
FORD F-150 STXs FROM KEARNY MESA FORD, TWO FORD
MAVERICK HYBRID VEHICLES FROM SEDANO FORD, AND POLICE
INTERCEPTOR OUTFITTING SERVICES FROM AEP CALIFORNIA
191
Staff Reference: Mr. Munzenmaier
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (15.2) OF THE LA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING AN ALL WAY STOP AT
THE INTERSECTION OF LEMON AVENUE AND 3RD STREET
200
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12. STAFF REPORTS
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF A 50% COST RECOVERY REDUCTION
POLICY WITH A $40,000 ANNUAL CAP OR AN ALTERNATIVE
POLICY FOR A THREE-YEAR OKTOBERFEST SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT
229
Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:
Approve a 50% cost recovery reduction policy with a $40,000 annual cap or an alternative policy for a three-year Oktoberfest special event permit.
12.2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY SPEED HUMP PILOT
PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY
TEMPORARY SPEED HUMPS FROM TRAFFIC LOGIX
246
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
The Mobility Commission and staff recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
16. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: March 10, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED
VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
On February 24, the City Council interviewed an applicant interested in being appointed to fill the musical arts representative vacancy on the City’s Arts and Culture Commission. At the March 10 Council meeting, the Mayor will make the appointment with the approval of the Council.
Attached is a brief summary outlining the vacancy requirements, the number of openings, and the name of the applicant seeking appointment.
Staff recommends the Mayor make the appointment to fill the vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
Attachment: A. Resolution
B. List of Applicants
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING
A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the musical arts representative position on the City of La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission has been vacated; and
WHEREAS, the person below has been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following is hereby appointed as a member of the City of La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission, with their term to commence after the oath or affirmation of allegiance for public officers or employees is executed as required by Article XX, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of California, and to expire on the date stated below, or until their successor is appointed and qualified:
Arts and Culture Commission: 1 appointment
(Name) is appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy with term expiring June 30, 2026, and represents the musical arts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of March 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2026- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
Arts and Culture Commission: One (1) position – four-year term • One appointee will fill the vacancy with term expiring June 30, 2026 and represents the musical arts.
*Pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 2.87, Arts and Culture Commission: “If these particular appointments cannot be made and consequently vacancies occur, the remaining vacancies may be appointed at large.”
At-Large (A) Visual Arts (VA)
Performing Arts (PA) Musical Arts (MA)
The Commission shall consist of seven appointed members as follows:
• Two members to be art educators (one kindergarten through 8th grade, one 9th grade through college)
• One member to represent the visual arts; one member to represent the performing arts • One member to represent the musical arts
• Two members to be at large.
Members shall be either a La Mesa resident, employed at a place of business in La Mesa with a direct relationship to the Arts and Culture Commission membership categories, OR serve in a volunteer capacity at a non-profit organization in La Mesa with a direct relationship to the arts and Culture Commission membership categories
First Appointed Number of Terms
Guthre Leonard (MA)
THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
1 La Mesa City Council, La Mesa Public Financing Authority, and City of La Mesa Successor Agency
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Location:
February 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items may be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council, and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
2 4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PRESENTATION
Mayor Arapostathis presented Certificates of Recognition to the following employees in honor of their service milestones:
20 Years of Service:
Katy Lynch, Police Captain
Jason Ney, Park Maintenance Lead Worker
25 Years of Service:
Torrie Cable, Customer Service Specialist II
Greg Runge, Police Captain
Mayor Arapostathis also presented proclamations to the recipients of the Employee of the Year Award, the Excellence in Service Award, and the Leadership Award.
Employee of the Year Award: Leslie Rowe, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager's Office.
Leadership Award: Rogelio Baez, Building Inspector Supervisor, Community Development Department.
Excellence in Service Award: Madeline Rush, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department.
Vice Mayor Cazares presented Mayor Arapostathis with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of his 20 years of service.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Linda Ullah addressed safety concerns related to specific sections of Lemon Avenue.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
3 8.1 INTERVIEW OF AN APPLICANT FOR THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process.
Guthre Leonard spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in serving on the Arts and Culture Commission.
Council questions and comments ensued.
City Clerk Wiegelman noted that the appointment would be made at the March 10 City Council meeting.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no comments on Consent Calendar items.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.8)
Councilmember Lothian made comments on Item 10.3.
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.8.
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Approve.
10.3 2026 BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
4 PLANNING COMMISSION
Receive and file.
10.4 BUDGET MONITORING QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025)
Receive and file.
10.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MILITARY USE POLICY AND
CONTINUED USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE SERVICES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 7071 ET SEQ)
Resolution No. 2026-017
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025)
Receive and file.
10.7 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (6.7) OF THE LA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO EL PASO
STREET AT AMARILLO AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET
Resolution No. 2026-018
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2026 COMMUNITY CLEAN
ENERGY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2026
COMMUNITY CLEAN ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR THE LA MESA E-BIKE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND IF
AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
PROJECT
Resolution No. 2026-019
Adopt Resolution.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY -
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
(Items 11.1 through 11.3)
5 Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.3.
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
11.2 RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND (2) THE ANNUAL
ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Resolution No. 2026-020
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, using the growth factor for new Non-Residential Construction in the City of La Mesa, and the change in population in San Diego County, as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
11.3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND (2) THE ANNUAL
ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Resolution No. 2026-021
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, using the change in California’s per capita personal income and the change in population in San Diego County, as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED
12.1 ADVOCACY LETTERS REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION
6 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT ADVOCACY
LETTERS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES (CAL CITIES) REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO
STRENGTHEN STATEWIDE REGULATION, OVERSIGHT, AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR LICENSED AND UNLICENSED SOBER LIVING
FACILITIES AND RESIDENTIAL DETOX FACILITIES (2025-2026
LEGISLATIVE SESSION) – VICE MAYOR CAZARES AND
COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Lothian presented a request to direct staff to draft advocacy letters and explained their reasons for bringing it forward.
Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Councilmember Lothian
Direct staff to draft advocacy letters to state legislators and League of California Cities (Cal Cities) requesting legislative action to strengthen statewide regulation, oversight, and enforcement for licensed and unlicensed sober living facilities and residential detox facilities (2025-2026 Legislative Session).
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
12.2 REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE
CITY COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO THE CITY OF LA MESA
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS, INCLUDING SAFE COMMUNITY,
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, LIVABILITY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND
AMENITIES, AND HIGH-PERFORMING ORGANIZATION, WHICH
GUIDE CITY POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS – VICE MAYOR CAZARES AND COUNCILMEMBER
LOTHIAN
Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Lothian presented a resolution reaffirming the City Council’s commitment to the Strategic Plan goals and explained their reasons for bringing it forward for Council consideration.
7 Resolution No. 2026-022
Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Councilmember Lothian
Adopt Resolution reaffirming the City Council's commitment to the City of La Mesa Strategic Plan goals, including safe community, financial sustainability, livability, infrastructure and amenities, and high-performing organization, which guide City policies, programs, and legislative advocacy efforts.
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions, and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. in honor of long-time La Mesa resident Elaine Arapostathis, a teacher for over 30 years, and current musical director of Peter Pan Junior Theater.
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City Clerk
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: March 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT – IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL
PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issues:
California Government Code Section 65400 requires the legislative body of all general law cities to prepare an annual report on their General Plan’s implementation and transmit it to the State.
Recommendation:
Accept the 2025 Annual Progress Report - Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element (Attachment A) and authorize staff to transmit the report to the State Office of Land use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development on or before April 1, 2026.
Fiscal Impact: To date the total units (all years) is 1,084 units. For a full year by year breakdown of RHNA progress see Table B of Attachment 1.
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community. Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 10, 2026
Page: 2 of 8
Environmental Review: This action is considered a ministerial action and therefore is not classified as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no further environmental review is required.
BACKGROUND:
The General Plan is the City’s comprehensive planning document, and the City Council and Planning Commission are charged with ensuring that public and private development is consistent with the Plan’s goals and policies. Each General Plan is required by State law to address seven specific elements, in addition to which La Mesa has additional elements (See chart below).
General Plan Elements
Land Use & Urban Design Element Noise Element
Circulation Element Safety Element
Conservation & Sustainability
Element
Public Services & Facilities
Element
Recreation & Open Space Element Health & Wellness Element Historic Preservation Element Housing Element
All jurisdictions are required to provide the Governor’s Office of Land use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with separate General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) by April 1 each year. APR’s provide progress on implementation of the individual goals within the General Plan and information on the City’s progress in compliance with the Housing Element and meeting its fair share of regional housing needs. This staff report presents the 2025 Annual Progress Report - Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element or the 2025 APR.
DISCUSSION:
The 2025 APR covers the period from January 2025 to December 2025. The 2025 APR provides an overview of existing, on-going programs that implement General Plan policies, conveys information about current activities and programs in various stages of completion, background information about policies addressed in prior years, and detailed information on the City’s Housing Element Implementation Program.
All General Plan Elements are addressed in the 2025 APR (Attachment A) organized by goal, objective, and policy, followed by a brief explanation of recent progress made toward completion, with key highlights within the Conservation and Sustainability, Circulation and Public Services & Facilities (Transportation), Recreation and Open Space and Housing
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 10, 2026
Page: 3 of 8
Elements provided below and the Housing Element Implementation report provided as an attachment (Attachment 1) to the 2025 APR.
Conservation & Sustainability:
Furthering goals in the Conservation and Sustainability Element continued with implementation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP). A five-year update to the CAP was adopted on November 26, 2024. Work continued on two projects that will lead to transportation greenhouse gas emissions savings: the mode share study that analyzes how people drive, walk, bike, or take public transportation, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan. La Mesa offers the Do It Yourself (DIY) Energy and Sustainability Toolkit, which gives residents the tools and resources they need to complete an at-home DIY energy audit, with more than 210 residents participating in the program to date. The City’s first onsite renewable energy project was approved in 2025 at the Public Works Operations Yard and will be constructed in 2026.
Circulation and Public Services & Facilities:
Transportation and transportation planning projects addressed goals in the Circulation and Public Services & Facilities Elements. The City continued to support the Vision Zero Plan and Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) to improve roadway safety for all modes of transportation. The City has acquired grant funding for the design of bicycle and pedestrian improvements across Interstate 8 (I-8) at Lake Murray Blvd to fill in a network gap. Caltrans has approved the initial bike lane and street striping layouts.
Recreation & Open Space and Health & Wellness:
Furthering goals within the Recreation & Open Space and Health and Wellness Elements, ongoing improvements and planning activities continue to be underway in the City’s parks.
A comprehensive update to the 2012 Parks Master Plan was drafted to guide the strategic upgrade, replacement, and expansion of the City’s parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. In 2025, the Spring House Re-Use Plan at Collier Park was initiated to preserve historical assets while creating new functional community gathering spaces. The next step of the proposed park on Waite Drive progressed with the design phase.
Housing:
New housing development supports the goals of the Land Use and Urban Design Element, which supports preserved and enhanced neighborhoods and facilities and high-quality development. The 2021-2029 Housing Element is the sixth update to the Housing Element and is also referred to as the 6th Cycle Housing Element. In the Housing Element, the City must identify enough potentially developable land zoned for residential use to meet the City's new RHNA housing capacity/production target and must provide goals, objectives, policies, and programs to meet the housing needs of La Mesa's citizens.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 10, 2026
Page: 4 of 8
The 2025 APR demonstrates the progress the City has made towards meeting the City's 6th Cycle RHNA allocation of 3,797 units. In 2025, the City of La Mesa permitted 254 new housing units toward its RHNA target. During the same year, the City entitled 78 new units and issued certificates of occupancy for 239 completed units, as shown in the tables below.
Table 1: Housing Element Information
Jurisdiction La Mesa
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Housing Element Planning
Period 6th Cycle 04/30/2021 - 04/30/2029
Table 2 provides a full analysis of the affordable housing unit types that were entitled, permitted, or completed in 2025. To date the total units (all years) is 1,084 units. For a full year by year breakdown of RHNA progress see Table 3 below, and included in the Housing Element Report found in Attachment 1.
Table 2: Affordable Housing Unit Types
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 73 1 8
Single-family Detached 2 32 16
2 to 4 units per structure 0 4 0
5+ units per structure 0 136 147
Accessory Dwelling Unit 3 81 68
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 78 254 239
Table 3: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Permitted Units by Year Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1 Projection
Period 2 3 4
Income Level
RHNA
Allocation
by
Income
Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2020-
04/29/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total
Units
to
Date
(all
years)
Total
Remaining
RHNA by
Income
Level
Acutely
Low
Deed
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NonDeed
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Extremely
Low
Deed
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NonDeed
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
859
-
5 -
7 4
8 -
-
-
-
24 835 NonDeed
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Low
Deed
Restricted
487
-
-
115
-
-
10 -
-
-
-
167
320
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1 Projection
Period 2 3 4
Income Level
RHNA
Allocation
by
Income
Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2020-
04/29/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total
Units
to
Date
(all
years)
Total
Remaining
RHNA by
Income
Level
NonDeed
Restricted
-
-
-
14 16
12 -
-
-
-
Moderate
Deed
Restricted
577
-
-
30 4
-
-
-
-
-
-
439
138 NonDeed
Restricted
50 42
62 85
97 69
-
-
-
-
Above
Moderate
1,874
1 71
51 107
69 155
-
-
-
-
454
1,420
Total RHNA
3,797
Total Units
51 118
258
217
186
254
-
-
-
-
1,084
2,713
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category
Table 4 provides the number of building permits issued by affordability classification in 2025. Affordability classifications are as follows: acutely low, extremely low, very low, low, moderate, above moderate.
Table 4: Building Permits for Affordable Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level Current Year
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 8
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Low
Deed
Restricted 10
Non-Deed
Restricted 12
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 69
Above Moderate 155
Total Units Permitted 254
No Building Permits were issued for Acutely Low or Extremely Low Units To promote ADU construction, staff continues to assist applicants and prioritize ADU plan review. Following the launch of the new Pre-Approved ADU program in January 2025, four (4) pre-approved plans have been provided for public use. Eighty-one ADUs were permitted during the reporting period. A total of 420 ADUs have been constructed to date in the 6th cycle, surpassing the goal of 406 ADU’s between the Housing Element period of 2021 - 2029. To encourage residents to pursue ADU or JADU development and assist the City in meeting local and statewide housing goals, in July 1, 2022, pursuant Council Resolution 2022-034, the City implemented a program to waive up to the first $2,000 of permitting fees associated with ADU or JADU projects. In 2025, the City issued a total of 81 building fee waivers in the amount of $268,683.34.
Also in 2025, the City adopted Objective Design Standards (ODS) that establish clear, measurable, and verifiable requirements for the design of eligible (three-or-more unit) housing projects subject to the City’s Design Review Program, including townhomes, apartments, and condominiums. The adoption of the ODS also implements a program identified in the City’s Housing Element to ensure compliance with State Housing Law and
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facilitate streamlined housing production. The ODS incorporate principles of site design, building design, and landscape design, and seek to provide applicants with clear requirements at the earliest stages of project conception.
Furthering goals in the Housing Element, the City of La Mesa continues to participate in the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The goals are to increase affordable housing opportunities across the region for low-to-moderate-income and special needs residents, prevent and end homelessness through accessible housing and supportive services, and enhance community infrastructure and facilities to provide a suitable and sustainable living environment. The HOME Consortium and the City also participate in the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing, which actively works to promote and educate the community about fair housing.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the 2025 Annual Progress Report - Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element (Attachment A) and authorize staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. 2025 Annual Progress Report, Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element
1. 2025 Annual Element Progress Report: Housing Element Implementation
2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AND HOUSING ELEMENT
MARCH 10, 2026
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Table of Contents
Section I
Introduction and Summary 3
Section II
Land Use and Urban Design Element 5
Section III
Circulation Element 20
Section IV
Conservation & Sustainability Element 28
Section V
Recreation & Open Space Element 35
Section VI
Historic Preservation Element 38
Section VII
Noise Element 40
Section VIII
Safety Element 42
Section IX
Public Services & Facilities Element 49
Section X
Health & Wellness Element 63
Section XI
Housing Element 71
ATTACHMENT:
1. Annual Element Progress Report: Housing Element Implementation
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Section I
Introduction and Summary
Section 65400(a)(2) of the California Government Code (Government Code) requires an annual report on the General Plan be submitted to the City Council on the status of the Plan and progress on its implementation. The annual progress report is also submitted to the State Office of Land use and Climate Innovation (LCI)and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The information provided in this report is intended to assist the City Council in determining success in implementing policies in the General Plan. This 2025 Annual Progress Report – Implementation of the General Plan covers the period from January 2025 to December 2025 and addresses the goals of the individual elements of City of La Mesa General Plan listed below. The report was considered and accepted by the City Council on March 10, 2025.
General Plan Elements
Land Use & Urban Design
Circulation
Conservation & Sustainability
Recreation & Open Space
Historic Preservation
Noise
Safety
Public Services & Facilities
Health & Wellness
Housing
Provided in this document is an overview of existing, on-going programs that implement the General Plan’s policies. The report conveys information about current activities and programs in various stages of completion as well as background information about policies addressed in prior years where appropriate. Each section of the report is organized by Goal, Objective, and Policy, followed by a brief explanation of recent progress made toward completion, for each element.
Section 65302 of the Government Code mandates seven general plan elements:
1) Land Use Element
2) Circulation Element
3) Conservation Element
4) Open Space Element
5) Noise Element
6) Safety Element
7) Housing Element (6TH Cycle Housing Element)
The La Mesa General Plan contains all seven of the required elements listed above and also includes the following:
• Urban Design (within the Land Use Element)
• Sustainability (within the Conservation Element)
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• Historic Preservation Element
• Public Services & Facilities Element
• Health & Wellness Element
A comprehensive update to the La Mesa General Plan, including an update to the Housing Element, was adopted by the City Council on July 9, 2013. A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was also certified by the City Council on July 9, 2013. The General Plan will guide future growth and development in the City of La Mesa for a 20-year time frame.
The 2013 General Plan update included a mitigation measure to adopt a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The mitigation measure specifically required the City to develop and implement a plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to conform to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15183.5 and established a target to reduce emissions by 15% compared to baseline levels by the year 2020. The City’s CAP, which was adopted in 2018, provides a 2035 target, based on the State’s reduction goals of 40% of 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% by 2050, consistent with the City’s General Plan horizon year. The City is making progress towards meeting the targets. Community-wide GHG emissions have decreased 10.93% between 2010 and 2018 according to the San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG) Regional Climate Action Planning Framework.
An update to the Housing Element (the 6th Cycle Housing Element) was completed in 2023. The Housing Element incorporates goals to address State housing policies and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for 2021- 2029 of 3,797 units. A section on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) was incorporated to address the requirements of Assembly Bill 686. Also included is an inventory of land suitable and available for residential housing.
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Section II
Land Use and Urban Design Element
The Land Use and Urban Design Element serves as a guide for planners, decision makers and the general public about the ultimate pattern of development for the City of La Mesa. This Element’s policies provide the context for short-term actions involving development, public works, and zoning decisions, as well as the long-term vision. The City’s General Plan goal is to preserve the past while allowing a level of growth necessary to sustain a viable community. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2025 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal LU-1: A safe and healthy community.
Objective LU-1.1: Enforce land use regulations to promote the quality of life in the community.
Policy LU-1.1.2: Maintain a Code Enforcement Program requiring properties to be wellmaintained with healthy landscaping and kept free of excess debris and storage in front yard areas.
Progress: In 2025, the Community Development Department responded to 178 property maintenance-related code compliance complaints. A second code compliance officer was hired in 2025. In collaboration with property owners, the City’s Code Compliance Program requires properties to be well-maintained with healthy landscaping and kept free of excess debris and storage in front yard areas.
Policy LU-1.1.5: The City will maintain its infrastructure through asset management programs and a Capital Improvement Program, such as sewer infrastructure, utilities, and drainage facilities.
Progress: The City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030 includes a comprehensive list of infrastructure needs associated with wastewater, transportation, storm drainage, and parks. Input from City departments, input from the community, strategic direction from the City Council and based on available funding was considered in developing the program.
Objective LU-1.2: Preserve community identity while promoting safety for residents, employees, and visitors to La Mesa.
Policy LU-1.2.1: Ensure public and private gathering places and activity centers are designed to provide safe and comfortable environment for users.
Progress:
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The Downtown Village Specific Plan (DVSP), adopted in 1990, is a long-range planning tool that establishes a community-driven vision and policy framework for the future of Downtown La Mesa. In alignment with General Plan Policy LU-3.1.3, an update of the DVSP is currently underway. The goal of the update is to create a more vibrant downtown through safe and accessible public and private gather spaces, strengthen local businesses, and expand housing and transportation choices for the community. 2025 efforts included public outreach through workshops, social media, attendance at farmer’s markets, and mailers and technical analyses to refine land use strategies, urban design standards, mobility improvements, and implementation actions that guide future public and private investment.
In 2025, the City also commenced updating policies for safer and more accessible outdoor dining opportunities both within the public right of way and on private property. Objectives are to activate major street frontages and commercial properties, to promote economic development, create a streamlined process, and improve accessibility for all users.
The La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park continues to thrive as a valuable public gathering space for residents by providing garden beds for lease. The La Mesa Municipal Pool and Spa, located at 5100 Memorial Drive, is a popular public facility for adults, seniors, and youth. In 2025, maintenance and upgrades included new windows, partitions in the restrooms, deck repairs, office furniture and flooring.
Policy LU-1.2.2: As part of the development review process, City departments will review all future development to ensure that safety requirements are met, including building and fire codes, accessibility standards and crime prevention techniques.
Progress: In 2025 the City processed 1,696 building permit applications and issued 1,633 permits. Of the 2025 building permits issued 81 were ADU’s. The City continues its commitment to streamlining the development process. The City offers a no cost Development Project Review meeting for all interested applicants. These meetings are an opportunity for applicants to present their project concept and coordinate key City departments, including Building, Engineering, Public Works and Fire, in an effort to provide customers with a clear understanding of what the requirements will be, how the review process works, and to identify any issues early on that may impact the project proposal.
Approximately seven Development Project Reviews were provided to project applicants in 2025. A total of 39 planning applications were submitted to Community Development.
All development projects continue to be reviewed for compliance with building and fire codes, accessibility standards, and crime prevention techniques.
Further, in 2025, eight development projects were approved under the administrative review process (not requiring any public meetings) including one affordable housing development and one commercial redevelopment.
Policy LU-1.2.3: Encourage the use of wider sidewalks where higher levels of pedestrian activity occur and the use of non-contiguous sidewalk design where appropriate to help separate pedestrians from auto traffic.
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Progress: An enhanced pedestrian realm, 12 feet wide, is required for new development along all major transportation corridors designated for mixed-use (University Avenue, El Cajon Boulevard, and portions of La Mesa Boulevard). Non-contiguous sidewalks are required citywide where compatible with existing street conditions. Two commercial developments were approved with various public infrastructure improvements, and one residential development was approved with pedestrian realm improvements.
Policy LU-1.2.4: Provide uniform, community identification and directional signage within the public right-of-way to identify the City’s neighborhoods and activity centers.
Progress: Wayfinding and regulatory signs are installed around the City to direct traffic to locations of interest, public facilities, and public parking. Construction plans were finalized for the La Mesa Village Downtown District Sign at La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue.
The Downtown District Sign will be a new focal point that clearly identifies the Downtown Village neighborhood. The sign will be located in the heart of the Downtown Village at La Mesa Blvd. and Palm Ave. and consists of two columns adorned with beautiful brass plaques and 1,512 hand-painted 4"x4” tiles.
Objective LU-1.3: Prioritize healthy lifestyle choices in land use decisions.
Policy LU-1.3.2: Encourage the creation of high-quality community plazas, squares, greens, commons, and community and neighborhood parks.
Progress: Formal engineering and construction documentation began in 2025 for the property at Waite Drive and Murray Hill.
In 2025, a comprehensive update to the 2012 Parks Master Plan was submitted for formal review to guide the strategic upgrade, replacement, and expansion of the City’s parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities.
In 2025, the Spring House Re-Use Plan at Collier Park was initiated to preserve historical assets while creating new functional community gathering spaces.
Goal LU-2: Residential neighborhoods with strong character and cohesion.
Objective LU-2.1: Maintain and preserve single-family neighborhoods while directing growth to mixed-use corridors.
Policy LU-2.1.1: Enhance single-family residential neighborhoods through programs such as Development Review, Code Enforcement, Historic Preservation, and Capital Improvement Programs.
Progress: The City continued each of these programs in 2025. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed two applications for an alteration to an historic resource in a singlefamily neighborhood and one request for landmark designation and Mills Act preservation agreement for a single-family residence. The Code Compliance Division continues to support public health and safety by ensuring that regulations and standards are upheld in
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regard to building codes and zoning. In 2025 Code Compliance responded to 178 property maintenance-related code compliance complaints, most of which were in single-family neighborhoods.
Capital Improvement Program undertakings underway by Public Works in 2024 benefitting single-family neighborhoods included slurry seal of residential streets primarily in the north and northwest areas of the City, installation of new pedestrian curb ramps, and various ongoing sidewalk installation and replacement efforts Citywide.
Policy LU-2.1.2: Support infill development and subdivision proposals that reinforce neighborhood strengths and benefit neighborhood identity.
Progress: The Design Review Board (DRB) reviews new development projects for consistency with the Urban Design Program, which includes an evaluation of neighborhood compatibility. In 2025, the DRB reviewed five applications for new development, of which three projects were residential and three were commercial.
To encourage the construction of ADU’s and in compliance with AB1332, on January 1, 2025, the City of La Mesa implemented a program for the preapproval of ADU plans. The City provides five preapproved plan options and will consider the preapproved plans of County of San Diego, as well. In January 2025 four pre-approved ADU designs were uploaded to the City website for homeowners to utilize. A total of 81 ADU permits were approved in 2025.
Policy LU-2.1.4: Protect the character of recognized scenic and unique neighborhoods identified by the City’s Overlay Zones, such as those areas that have a rural atmosphere or have been impacted by the SR-125.
Progress: Landscape plans are required for all new development and substantial improvements in the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone, which primarily lies along State Route (SR)-125. The Planning Commission reviews grading proposals for new development in the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone to ensure that scenic features are retained and incorporated into each proposed development to the extent feasible. One grading project for a new single-family residence approved by the Planning Commission in 2025 utilized pylons and landscaping to minimize impacts. One variance was approved by the Planning Commission in 2025 for a front yard deck. Two projects located within the Scenic Preservation Overlay were submitted for review.
Policy LU-2.1.5: Implement the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone by promoting the rehabilitation of properties and new development that fits into the context of the existing neighborhoods while meeting the City’s Urban Design Objectives for infill development.
Progress: The Design Review Board reviews projects in the Mixed-Use (MU) Overlay Zone for consistency with the City’s Urban Design Program and Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. City staff continued to work with current and prospective project applicants to understand and implement the MU Overlay Zone requirements. Businesses in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone continued to be eligible for the
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City’s façade improvement grant program. To align the Urban Design Program with State requirements for streamlined housing development review, in 2025 the City adopted Objective Design Standards that serve to achieve the City’s urban design goals using clear, measurable, and verifiable requirements. Two commercial developments were approved in the Mixed Use Overlay with various public infrastructure improvements, and one residential development was approved with pedestrian realm improvements. One new residential development was also submitted in 2025.
Objective LU-2.2: Promote the character of each La Mesa neighborhood as a unique place to live.
Policy LU-2.2.2: All new development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation within residential neighborhoods shall be constructed to fit within the context of its neighborhood.
Progress: Single-family residences are required to comply with development standards including building height, setbacks, and lot coverage. In addition to development standards, larger development projects are subject to Design Review, which considers neighborhood context and compatibility as described in the Urban Design Program. For the projects brought forward in 2025, neighborhood compatibility was considered through the use of architectural treatments, colors, and materials, pedestrian orientation, and landscaping. One residential project was approved in 2025 that required review by the Design Review Board.
Alterations to properties located within the Date Avenue Historic District are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for site and neighborhood compatibility. To grant a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission must find that the materials, features, size, scale, proportion, and massing protect the integrity of the property and its environment. In 2025, two applications for and attached ADU and detached ADU of a locally designated historic landmark obtained a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.
Policy LU-2.2.3: Home-based businesses shall be permitted subject to standards which will preserve the residential character of the neighborhoods.
Progress: The City continues to issue new and renewing home occupation business licenses. In 2025, a total of 545 home occupation business licenses were issued, of which 45 were new applications with 497 renewals. To ensure that residential character is preserved, business owners must agree to the following: no deliveries to the residence, no employees other than permanent residents, no signs or advertising, no storage of property or equipment other than that normally found at a residence, and no customer traffic.
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Goal LU-3: Revitalized Commercial and Industrial Districts.
Objective LU-3.1: Maximize the potential of commercial centers in order to attract an appealing mix of new businesses.
Policy LU-3.1.3: Update the Downtown Village Specific Plan to reinforce the Downtown area as the symbolic center of the City and address new land use and infrastructure needs.
Progress: An update to the Downtown Village Specific Plan is currently underway. The update will assist in facilitating commercial revitalization, retain and enhance residential uses, promote mixed use development, and improve the usability of the Specific Plan. In December 2025, the City applied for and was awarded grant funding from SANDAG to complete the project.
Policy LU-3.1.4: Parking and circulation shall be adequate to serve the use and location of new development.
Progress: The City continues to require that new development provide on-site parking and circulation in accordance with adopted local regulations and State laws. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.2 (AB 2097), a reduction in parking is allowed for projects located within one-half mile of public transit. A parking in-lieu program for the Downtown Village is in place, which is intended to encourage new development by providing alternatives to building on-site parking while funding public parking facilities.
Policy LU-3.1.6: Provide new site amenities, such as outdoor seating areas, bike racks, landscaping, and street trees as development occurs.
Progress: The City continues to require the planting of street trees for new commercial and mixed-use development, as well as pedestrian-oriented improvements along mixeduse transit corridors. All new development in the MU Overlay Zone is required to provide a “pedestrian realm” that includes street trees, street furniture, and widened sidewalks.
This work has contributed toward revitalizing the downtown business district. Three commercial developments were required to provide street trees as part of their project to maintain landscaping within the public right of way. Plus one residential project was Policy LU-3.1.7: Encourage mixed-use transit-oriented development near public transportation facilities; new construction should be compact in form to take advantage of these transit-rich locations.
Progress: A transit feasibility study for the Amaya Drive and Spring Street stations was completed in 2021. Funded by a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Communities Grant, the project assessed the feasibility of redeveloping two underutilized Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) owned transit stations with much needed affordable and market-rate transit-oriented development (TOD) housing. The study evaluated how to best integrate transit and housing while maintaining existing transit station operations. Parties involved included the City of La Mesa, Caltrans, MTS,
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SANDAG, and local stakeholders (through a robust community outreach plan). The City worked with AECOM to conduct community outreach, create an Affordable Housing Program, and complete site and massing concept, parking, and access studies.
A 100% affordable transit-oriented development at the Spring Street Trolley Station that has been in the planning stages since 2023 took a crucial step forward in 2025. Developer Affirmed Housing Group obtained a CDLAC 4% tax credit and began preparing construction documents. Construction of the five-story, 147-unit apartment building is expected to start in mid-2026. The project utilized streamlined administrative approval under SB 35, and will transform an underutilized parking lot to transit-centered living close to the Downtown Village. Also, in 2025, a 147-unit apartment building was completed next to the La Mesa Village Station and a 110-unit mixed-use development located one block from the La Mesa Village Station was in construction plan review. Eight additional development projects in the MU Overlay Zone are at varying stages of development.
Objective LU-3.2: An industrial employment center attractive to customers from both local neighborhoods and Regional communities.
Policy LU-3.2.1: Recognize La Mesa’s limited supply of industrial land and encourage clean industries that create a relatively high number of jobs.
Progress: Following the passage of Measure U in November 2016, the City received several conditional use permit applications for medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation, and manufacturing businesses in the M zone. In 2019, the City adopted an adult use ordinance to provide additional business opportunities for the cannabis industry. As of 2024, three retail storefronts, six cultivation sites, and six manufacturing sites have been approved in the Manufacturing (M) zone. One retail storefront with an expiring conditional use permit was renewed in 2025, and a total of 13 licenses were issued.
Policy LU-3.2.2: Encourage the improvement of the appearance of the Central Industrial Area.
Progress: Properties in the Industrial area are eligible for the City’s Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program, and in 2025, 1 businesses in the Industrial Area completed a façade grant application. This grant allowed the applicant to include new signage, update lighting, repair façades, along with other various improvements.
New development and remodeling of existing businesses in the Industrial Area are required to provide landscaping in accordance with the City’s landscape standards. Rightof-way parking and landscaping improvements have been completed along two project site frontages in the Central Industrial Area. One project approved in the Central Industrial area included public infrastructure improvements including sidewalk repairs and expansion.
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Goal LU-4: An equitable community that meets the needs of all residents.
Objective LU-4.1: Adequate and affordable housing available for all segments of the community.
Policy LU-4.1.1: Opportunities for affordable housing should exist in all residential areas to support the policies and programs for the City’s Housing Element.
Progress: In 2025, the City of La Mesa received three (3) density bonus applications for a total of 205 units. One of the three projects was permitted in the amount of 72 units, with 8 for sale moderate income units. Three additional affordable projects totaling 453 units were in various stages of development review or under construction in 2025.
In 2022, the City adopted regulations for two-unit development and urban lot splits in accordance with SB 9. The new regulations allow two residential units on a lot in a singlefamily zone that meets specified requirements and provides for additional opportunities to subdivide lots in single-family zones. In 2025, two requests for a two-unit development and one request for an urban lot split under SB 9 were approved.
In 2019, the City adopted regulations for ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)s in accordance with Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. An update was completed in 2020 to incorporate additional State requirements effective January 1, 2020. An ADU code update and ADU guidebook to help homeowners, design professionals, and contractors were completed in 2023. In 2025, construction permits were issued for 81 ADUs.
Policy LU-4.1.2: Ensure that development meets the needs of the aging and disabled population.
Progress: The Building Division continues to review new development for compliance with accessibility regulations. Building permits for alterations and new construction conform to California Access Specialist (CASP) and State code regulations.
Objective LU-4.2: A development review process that balances the needs of all stakeholders.
Policy LU-4.2.1: Changes in patterns of building intensity and population density will be reviewed relative to: the compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding uses and design objectives and the adequacy and proximity of public facilities given the scale of the proposed development.
Progress: A General Plan amendment to increase building intensity and population density from Urban Residential (7-10 dwelling units per acre) to Multiple Unit Residential (18-23 dwelling units per acre) was approved in conjunction with a proposed 73-unit condominium development on a 3.5-acre site. The requested change in planned land use was evaluated for appropriateness to surrounding uses and involves multiple public hearings.
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Policy LU-4.2.3: New development shall provide adequate parking. For projects located in the Downtown area or near transit, parking requirements may be reduced. Additionally, differing land uses on the same subject property may utilize shared parking provisions.
Progress: The City continues to ensure that new development provide parking in accordance with adopted parking regulations as well as state law. Parking near transit may be reduced as provided by State law, the Downtown Village Specific Plan, the MixedUse Overlay Zone, the Affordable Homes Bonus Program, and a parking modification as allowed by the zoning ordinance.
The City’s adopted ADU regulations include a provision that no off-street parking be required for ADUs, due to the close proximity to transit of the vast majority of residentially zoned property in the City.
In 2025, two development projects were approved utilizing reduced parking ratios for affordable housing.
Policy LU-4.2.5: Increased residential densities may be allowed by a Site Development Plan subject to a Density Bonus Program set forth in the Municipal Code. Development of senior or lower-income affordable housing may utilize the provisions of State Density Bonus Law as amended from time to time.
Progress: The City’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program implements State Density Bonus Law (Government Code 65915). These regulations help address the State’s growing problem of housing affordability. One density bonus project totaling 17 housing units was approved by the City in 2025. Six additional affordable projects with increased density were in various stages of development or development review in 2025.
Objective LU-4.3: Provide opportunities for community involvement and participation.
Policy LU-4.3.1: Promote citizen involvement and partnerships between residents, community organizations, and agencies, such as local school districts.
Progress: The City continues to implement the strategies set forth in the Community Engagement Plan. A goal of the plan is to provide clear, concise, proactive, transparent, and timely information to residents, businesses, employees, and media outlets to push information to residents, engage the community on important topics, and encourage citizen involvement in local government. The City’s website remains the most visible and widely used communication tool, with approximately 311,000 active users, which is a 9% increase from 2024. Information is kept easily navigable, up-to-date, and accessible to all residents and community members. The homepage highlights upcoming events, workshops, advisories, and other timely updates. The City’s website also utilizes community engagement apps such as Nixle and Notify Me to promote citizen involvement.
The “SeeClickFix” app continues to allow residents to report non-emergency related issues to the City. SeeClickFix can be used via the Web on a desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, or tablet. The City currently uses Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X as its
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primary social media platforms and continues to see increases in followers on each.
Currently, the City’s social media platforms include:
• 8,118 followers on Instagram (21% increase)
• 6,009 followers on Facebook (25% increase)
• 4,255 followers on X/Twitter (no significant change)
Additionally, the City continues to share information with the community through our biweekly newsletter and with the business community through our quarterly economic development newsletter. Together, these newsletters reach approximately 4,347 subscribers, which is a 7% increase from 2024.
To enhance citizen involvement and awareness, we distribute press releases to local media to help amplify our information.
The City of La Mesa provides Government Access Programming on Cox Cable channel 24 within City limits and on AT&T U-verse channel 99 within the San Diego County region.
Programming includes live City Council Meetings, an updated community bulletin board for 2024, and supplementary programming from the San Diego County Television Network. Currently, most City meeting rooms used by boards and commissions and for interaction with the public have been upgraded with new audio-visual equipment.
The City streams Council meetings on the City’s YouTube channel and on the City’s website. As a backup platform, live Council meetings are also streamed to the City’s website in case the City is experiencing technical difficulties with the YouTube channel or the public broadcast. Meetings are also archived on the City’s website for viewing anytime.
In 2025, the City continued to provide listening devices at Council meetings to those that are hearing impaired and will accommodate those with handicap accessibility needs upon request.
In 2025, the City continued to provide opportunities for involvement in local government by fostering relationships with businesses, community organizations, and residents through grant programs such as the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP) and Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program. Funded by The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), both programs benefitted from strong relationships with local organizations such as the East County Economic Development Council, Small Business Development Center, La Mesa Village Association, and La Mesa Chamber of Commerce to provide grant funding for business start-ups, business assistance, and façade improvements. In 2025, the La Mesita Skatepark Feasibility Study was completed with grassroots fundraising to begin in 2026.
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Goal LU-5: A strong local and regional economy.
Objective LU-5.1: Promote and maintain La Mesa as a business-friendly Regional employment center.
Policy LU-5.1.2: Develop Regional partnerships to strengthen business opportunities in LA Mesa and assist business owners and developers throughout the Permit Review Process.
Progress: In 2025, the City continued to foster relationships with businesses, community organizations, and residents through grant programs such as the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP) and Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program. The Façade and Property Improvement Grant program’s funding will expire in 2026 and city staff plan to bring the program to City Council for direction on whether to continue to fund the program. Funded by The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), both programs benefitted from strong relationships with local organizations such as the East County Economic Development Council, Small Business Development Center, La Mesa Village Association, and La Mesa Chamber of Commerce to provide grant funding for business start-ups, business assistance, and façade improvements Policy LU-5.1.4: Comprehensive site planning is encouraged as part of the redevelopment process for individual properties. These plans should address not only the architectural design of buildings and site amenities but also the upgrading of public infrastructure.
Progress: The City requires site development plan review and design review for certain types of projects proposed within the Urban Design Overlay Zone and Mixed Use Overlay Zone. All new development requires infrastructure improvements along the street frontage. In 2025, one residential development project was approved with various on-site amenities, public infrastructure improvements including sidewalks and street trees, and pedestrian realm improvements. Two commercial developments were approved with various public infrastructure improvements, and one residential development was approved with pedestrian realm improvements.
Objective LU-5.2: Preserve and enhance the Downtown Village area as the City’s symbolic center by providing a vibrant Commercial, Civic, and Residential District.
Policy LU-5.2.1: Continue communication with business owners to identify opportunities and constraints for developing business Downtown.
Progress: The Village Enhancement Fund Program (VEF) was adopted by City Council in 2019 to encourage ongoing investment in the downtown village, attract customers to businesses, and to create entertainment opportunities for residents. In 2025, two downtown village events took place that were approved for funding from the VEF Program.
Those events, Oktoberfest and Holiday in the Village, promoted the downtown village and brought business to restaurants and retail establishments. In addition, the “Taste of the Village” event took place for the second year to promote the village’s dining and retail establishments. In its third year, the San Diego Made “San Diego Made Spring Market”
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received funding again in 2025 to bring back 125 craft vendors and artists to the village for their one-day event. The event partners with local businesses in the village to provide opportunities for business promotions and synergy. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2025.
In 2022, the City Council approved use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to implement the La Mesa Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program. The program uses $750,000 of ARPA funding to provide matching grants to businesses and property owners that complete exterior improvements to their business-use properties. At the time of this update, 37 properties have completed projects with a remaining 6 properties currently under construction. The program’s funding will expire in 2026 and city staff plan to bring the program to City Council for direction on whether to continue to fund the program.
In 2024, City staff from the City Manager’s Office, Community Development Department, and Public Works Department collaborated with village businesses and the La Mesa Village Association by attending board and general membership meetings regarding several different topics, such as the MTS trolley grade separation project, complete streets project on University Ave., and various sustainability topics. The Community Development Department also held a workshop in 2025 to receive input on proposed outdoor dining regulations that will go into effect in 2026.
Policy LU-5.2.3: Utilize the framework of the Downtown Village Parking District and the La Mesa Parking Commission to locate and manage parking in Downtown and evaluate the feasibility of a parking structure when warranted by future parking demand.
Progress: Smart parking meters that allow for the ability to make payments through a smart phone or tablet using an app or by using near-field communications and Apple Pay or Android Pay are in place. In 2024, with the Community Parking Commission’s support, the City began replacing the remaining coin-only meters in Parking District One with smart meters. At the time of this report, 150 of the remaining coin-only meters have been replaced. Replacing the legacy coin-only meters with smart meters provides visitors to the district with multiple payment options, including the ability to pay remotely, which supports businesses and enhances the customer experience.
In 2025, the La Mesa Community Parking Commission began analysis of the expansion of Parking District One. As the downtown village continues to see new, higher density infill development, parking availability has become a concern for businesses and residents.
Implementing effective parking management best practices and creating new parking opportunities is a goal of the Parking Commission and this project.
In addition to the Downtown Village Specific Plan Update, the Community Development Department is overseeing a consultant study to determine the feasibility of a parking structure in the district. The study will factor in parking demand from recently built residential projects as well as projects currently under construction and projects currently under review. The City’s parking in-lieu fee program for the Downtown Village is intended to encourage new development by providing alternatives to building on-site parking and fund public parking facilities, including a parking structure.
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Policy LU-5.2.4: Preserve historic buildings in the Downtown Village, and other Commercial areas, through restoration and adaptive reuse, where feasible.
Progress: The Historic Preservation Commission continued work updating the Historic Resources Inventory, a record of properties that embody the City’s rich cultural, social, economic, and architectural history. City staff also provides support for historical research of permit records, discretionary review records, and Laserfiche.
Goal LU-6: A City where the environmental, social, and economic needs of the residents are met without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
Objective LU-6.1: Evaluate the short-term and long-term impact on valuable resources such as water, energy, and open space when making land use decisions.
Policy LU-6.1.1: Reduce the City’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions through energy efficient improvements, support for alternative modes of transportation, transportation demand management (TDM) practices and sound waste management practices.
Progress: The City’s implementation activities remain on track, with all CAP measures already in progress or complete. Key accomplishments through 2025 include:
• Collaboration with the seven other partner jurisdictions in the region for the community choice aggregation program, San Diego Community Power. This is a key initiative for the City as it to works towards it’s 100% renewable electricity goal by 2035 or sooner. All City facilities are powered by 100% renewable electricity. • Received funding from CivicSpark to host two AmeriCorps Civicspark Fellows to work on CAP implementation projects full time for eleven months in 2025. • Received funding from California Volunteers to host two College Corps Fellows from the University of San Diego to work on CAP implementation part time during the school year.
• Collaborated with Tree San Diego to conduct tree education and gave away 103 free trees to residents.
• Continued implementing the organics recycling services to divert additional waste from the landfill.
• Encouraged the use of alternative modes of transportation and hosted free bicycle education classes in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for the community to increase bicycle ridership.
• Piloted the La Mesa E-Bike Incentive Program and provided 44 e-bike vouchers to replace car trips with e-bikes.
• Replaced 1 gasoline powered vehicle with electric vehicles in the City’s fleet and now have 7 electric fleet vehicles.
• Hosted 6 Litter Free La Mesa Community Cleanups
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The City’s most up to date greenhouse gas emissions inventory is from 2016. The inventory represents the best available data of greenhouse gas emissions for on road transportation, electricity, natural gas, solid waste, water, and wastewater.
Policy LU-6.1.2: As new building methods and technologies become available, update Building Codes to meet State of California and local energy conservation objectives.
Progress: The City has adopted the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations). Part 6 of Title 24, the 2022 Energy Code, encourages the state’s clean energy goals with efficient electric heat pumps and electricready requirements for new homes. It expands on solar photovoltaic and battery storage standards, strengthens ventilation standards, and more. The 2022 California Green Code brings progressive changes related to electric vehicle (EV) charging that account for the Governor’s Executive Orders to achieve over 1.5 million zero emission vehicles (ZEV’s) on California roadways in 2025.
Policy LU-6.1.3: Collaborate with property owners and Helix Water District to promote the use of drought-tolerant landscaping and water efficient irrigation systems as new development and redevelopment occurs.
Progress: The City’s adopted regulations follow the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance adopted by the Department of Water Resources, which requires new development to utilize water resources as efficiently as possible.
Policy LU-6.1.5: Development of hillside and hilltop parcels will be evaluated relative to topographic features, scenic resources, sensitive, natural habitats and landscaping, including mature stands of trees, to determine if these features should be retained.
Progress: The Planning Commission continues to review site development plans for new development that includes site grading in the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone. One grading project for a new single-family residence approved by the Planning Commission in 2025 utilized pylons and landscaping to minimize impacts.
Policy LU-6.1.6: The parcels designated Open Space, located south of the I-8 corridor, shall be subject to the following development standards (Council Resolution No. 16197):
• A full range of residential densities shall be permitted based upon a site-by-site evaluation. • On parcels which contain more than 50% of the site area within the Open Space designation, encroachment of buildings and grading is allowed. • A maximum 50% encroachment of projects into the Open Space shall be permitted when found to be consistent with the City’s Design Review Program and the loss of Open Space is off-set by the project design.
• Plant materials shall be selected for consistency with surrounding native and ornamental landscaping schemes, and shall meet brush management and fire control objectives.
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Progress: The City continues to review applications for development in open space areas to ensure consistency with the City’s Design Review Program.
Goal LU-7: A City that maintains strong relationships across jurisdictions.
Objective LU-7.1: Open communication, cooperation, and collaboration with neighboring communities and relevant agencies.
Policy LU-7.1.3: Work with the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) when residents outside the City request annexation or connection to City sanitary sewer facilities.
Progress: The City continues to work with LAFCO through participation on the Cities Advisory Committee and on annexation, reorganizations, and sphere of influence amendments. One request for an out-of-city sewer service agreement was received and another was approved in 2025. Additionally one request for annexation was received and another was approved in 2025.
Policy LU-7.1.4: Continue to monitor and support the efforts of the California Air Resources Board and other agencies as they formulate global warming and climate change adaption and mitigation strategies and programs.
Progress: The City continues to monitor policy changes and continued collaboration with regional partners to stay informed on current policy trends and regulations.
Policy LU-7.1.7: The undergrounding of utilities will be required with the development and redevelopment of property. The City will coordinate with utility providers as needed.
Progress: The City continues to require undergrounding in accordance with the La Mesa Municipal Code.
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Section III
Circulation Element
The Circulation Element plans for the coordinated movement of people and goods within the City’s network of streets and transportation services. Location, design and modes of movement have a major impact on the City’s physical environment and appearance. The ability to move safely and efficiently around the City must be available to all people regardless of mode of travel. The City’s location at the crossroads of major regional transportation infrastructure is both an opportunity and a challenge. Maximizing the potential and minimizing the impacts of the transportation system is the purpose of the Circulation Element. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal CE-1: A comprehensive, flexible transportation system that is functional, safe, accessible and attractive.
Objective CE-1.1: Enhance and maintain City streets to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Policy CE-1.1.1: Consider a traffic and circulation analysis for any changes to Land Use Element designations or Circulation Element designations, including an evaluation which is consistent with regional congestion management programs for regionally significant projects.
Progress: The City has an ongoing program to monitor and review the operations of collector, major and arterial streets from an operations and safety perspective.
Policy CE-1.1.2: Streets will be configured and constructed according to the City’s standards.
Where the streets standards show flexible width and optional improvements, a determination shall be in made in accordance with the Street Design Manual, the Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan, the Sidewalk Master Plan, and the Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan.
Progress: The City of La Mesa completed street design standards that safely accommodate all modes of transportation under the Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual. These standards will be incorporated into a pilot project along La Mesa Blvd.
Policy CE-1.1.3: Require new developments to provide for on- and off-street improvements directly related to the project, found to be needed to meet the City’s policies regarding street function, design, and safety and that advance the City’s “Complete Streets” objectives.
Progress: The City has completed a Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual containing standards that can be applied to new development along mixed-use corridors or to capital projects constructed by the City.
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Policy CE-1.1.4: Provide street lights in all urbanized areas in accordance with standards and plans adopted by the City.
Progress: In addition to street lights being installed when projects are identified and funding is available, street lights are being retrofitted with Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures where failures of existing fixtures have occurred.
Policy CE-1.1.5: Maintain all streets on a schedule developed by the Public Works Department.
Progress: The Department of Public Works maintains a regular maintenance schedule by geographic zone. For 2025, approximately 3,300,000 square feet in Zone 7 & 1 was treated with slurry pavement rejuvenation material. Additionally, approximately 170,000 square feet in Zone 2 was rehabilitated using full-depth reclamation methods.
Policy CE-1.1.6: Where possible, use street landscaping. Tree selection will take into consideration the likelihood of a particular species to cause damage to sidewalks or other improvements. Drought tolerant, low maintenance landscape materials will be required based on the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Regulations.
Progress: Street trees were planted at several locations throughout the City as part of our Tree Replacement program. As part of a grant received from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the City completed the planting of 350 trees and updated its Urban Forestry Management Plan.
Policy CE-1.1.7: Optimize motor vehicle flow efficiency along arterial corridors through signal synchronization or other intersection improvements. Consider the travel needs and safety of all road users and functions in the optimization effort, including, transit access, pedestrians, bicycles and parking.
Progress: The City continues to upgrade traffic signal hardware, for better motor vehicle flow and pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Policy CE-1.1.8: When a traffic analysis indicates that the Level of Service (LOS) for a street reaches “E” or below, the City will determine what improvements or changes in operations are needed to maintain or improve the Level of Service. The City will prioritize improvement projects and identify potential funding sources, including developer contributions and the Capital Improvement Program.
Progress: The City actively reviews Traffic Impact Studies for all new and infill development. Additionally, the City evaluates potential impacts based on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as required by SB 743.
Policy CE-1.1.9: Implement the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to address resident complaints about speeding and cut through traffic.
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Progress: The City of La Mesa’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program has been in place since 2004. Citizen-initiated traffic calming requests are reviewed and processed through the program in a concerted effort to reduce speeding on residential streets. A matrix system has been developed to address the locations with the most urgent needs.
Policy CE-1.1.10: Utilize the Parking Commission to ensure a balanced approach to on-street parking regulation.
Progress: The Community Parking Commission’s goal is to manage public parking resources within the boundary of Parking District 1, including municipal parking lots and on-street parking areas. The Commission’s 2025 Work Plan consists of efforts to replace aging coin-only parking meters with smart meters, assessing the condition of all municipal parking lots in Parking District 1, exploring new parking technologies, and analyzing the feasibility of expanding the parking district. In 2025, approximately 100 coin-only meters were replaced with smart meters on 3rd St., 4th St., Palm Ave., and Allison Ave. There are approximately 150 remaining coin-only meters to replace in the district. Smart meters provide more payment options for visitors to the downtown village and support businesses by providing a convenient on-street parking management solution. In 2025, parking meter rates were increased from $0.75 per hour to $1.50 per hour. Parking meter rates were last adjusted in 2005. Parking permits, which are available to businesses and employees of businesses at a discounted rate from parking meter rates, were also increased. The increased revenue to the parking fund these adjustments will provide will help support much needed infrastructure improvements in the district.
To ensure a balanced approach to municipal parking lot regulation, the Community Parking Commission has supported implementing new parking technology in the district.
In 2025 the Parking Commission has solicited feedback from residents and businesses on their use of the QR code technology, to determine if it warrants further implementation in the district.
Policy CE-1.1.11: Use truck route designations to prevent unnecessary neighborhood impacts, to maintain public safety, and to limit street maintenance costs.
Progress: The Municipal Code contains a list of designated truck routes and requires commercial traffic to be limited to those areas. City staff actively responds to complaints regarding heavy truck traffic and parking of commercial vehicles on residential streets, and posts restrictions where necessary.
Policy CE-1.1.13: Work with San Diego Gas and Electric Company and other utilities, to place overhead utility lines underground along transportation corridors and in residential neighborhoods as funding becomes available.
Progress: Massachusetts Avenue is planned to be undergrounded in Fiscal Year 2027.
The design for this segment has been substantially completed by the utility companies.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has discontinued the undergrounding program, and there will be no future undergrounding funded by the CPUC program.
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Policy CE-1.1.14: The City’s Public Works Department will maintain a current record of traffic volumes and accidents to assist in the development review process and in selecting and prioritizing public improvement projects for the Capital Improvement Program.
Progress: Utilizing grant funding from Caltrans, the City has prepared a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) which is a data-driven analysis of collisions within the City, and which will provide specific corrective recommendations or countermeasures to reduce collisions and improve safety.
Policy CE-1.1.15: Provide a forum for public input for decisions regarding traffic safety and street improvements through the Traffic Commission and the Development Advisory Board.
Progress: At the request of City Council, the Traffic Commission was renamed the Mobility Commission and its duties expanded to include the Vision Zero Plan and certain items related to the Climate Action Plan. The Commission was expanded from 5 to 7 members as part of this request. Meetings for the Mobility Commission are held monthly and provide an open forum for public comment on transportation issues. The Development Advisory Board was dissolved in 2021 and its functions transferred to an administrative review process that includes posted public notice and opportunity for public input on traffic safety and street improvements associated with development activity.
Policy CE-1.1.17: Develop a set of standards and guidelines for the effective and equitable design and distribution of on-street and off-street parking.
Progress: The City maintains a Permit Parking Policy as well as a number of public parking facilities to provide an equitable distribution of on- and off-street parking.
Policy CE-1.1.18: Apply a “Complete Streets” approach to future transportation infrastructure projects.
Progress: The City has completed and adopted a Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual that includes development standards that can be applied to roads using active transportation concepts throughout the City. The standards were used to adopt the complete street design plan for La Mesa Boulevard, Segment 1 and Segment 2. The plan includes a safe, multi-modal, mixed-use corridor that emphasizes the use of walking, biking, and transit for transportation.
Policy CE-1.1.19: Utilize transportation demand management (TDM) techniques to increase the efficiency of the street network, reduce trips and improve the air quality impact of existing and future development.
Progress: The City has completed and adopted a Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual which will help integrate transportation with land uses to reduce the demand for transportation in general, and use of the automobile in particular. The City also completed a Complete Streets Plans for a specific corridor (i.e. La Mesa Boulevard), which will provide a road map for transformative mixed-use redevelopment of specific areas while
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integrating low impact modes of transportation such as microtransit, micromobility, walking, and biking.
Goal CE-2: Freeway right-of-way that is well designed and attractively landscaped.
Objective CE-2.1: Ensure that freeways in La Mesa, and all of the access and exits points, contribute to the urban design and community identity of the City of La Mesa.
Policy CE-2.1.1: Work with Caltrans to ensure that the environmental impact of future freeway construction projects is mitigated at the time of construction.
Progress: City staff is participating in Caltrans’s Project Development Team meetings for the SR 125 South/SR 94 East Direct Connector project, scheduled to start construction in Fall 2026. Staff has been actively engaged in identifying impacts during and after construction completion and coordinating mitigation measures with District 11.
Policy CE-2-1.2: Work with Caltrans to eliminate safety hazards and improve connectivity across freeways and adjacent on- and off-ramps for bicyclists and pedestrians in La Mesa consistent with the La Mesa Freeway Crossing Study.
Progress: The City has acquired grant funding for the design of bicycle and pedestrian improvements across Interstate 8 (I-8) at Lake Murray Blvd to fill in a network gap, Caltrans has approved the initial bike lane and street striping layouts.
City staff has also engaged Caltrans District 11 staff on the issue of improving bicycle and pedestrian access at freeway crossings and has provided conceptual plans for their review. Caltrans District 11 comments will be used to program the next steps of the project.
Policy CE-2-1.3: Work with Caltrans to enhance the appearance of the freeway infrastructure within the City limits.
Progress: The City works closely with Caltrans maintenance staff to control litter and debris, maintain fencing, lighting and control graffiti in areas within and directly adjacent to freeway rights of way.
Goal CE-3: A diverse transit system offering a safe, time-efficient, and costeffective transportation choice that reduces traffic congestion and improves air quality.
Objective CE-3.1: Maximize the utility of La Mesa’s transit services.
Policy CE-3.1.1: Advocate for a high level of security on the Trolley and at Trolley Stations through membership on the MTS Board of Directors.
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Progress: City staff work with MTS on a regular basis to maintain safe and secure access to trolley stations and transit stops.
Policy CE-3.1.2: Encourage MTS to include support facilities at Trolley Stations to enhance the travel experience.
Progress: MTS and City staff work in close coordination to control litter, clean up graffiti and maintain public facilities in the vicinity of trolley stations.
Policy CE-3.1.3: Work with MTS to provide an appropriate amount of landscaping with proper funding for maintenance to City standards along existing and future Trolley rights-of-way in La Mesa.
Progress: The City requests MTS to conduct bi-annual maintenance activities.
Policy CE-3.1.5: Develop and apply Design Standards applicable to future developments that improve access to public transit.
Progress: A Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual has been completed and adopted. The manual will consolidate the elements from various City Policies and outside sources to promote the use of Complete Streets goals in development review. The City is also studying transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities at two trolley stations within the City.
Policy CE-3.1.6: Consider designing transit preferential treatments on streets with high volume transit activity to enhance efficiency of the transit services.
Progress: The City completed a planning study funded by a Sustainable Communities grant for the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan, which includes a review of roadway improvements to enhance transit access. Results of that study will be presented to City Council in 2026. The City also partnered with SANDAG who is completing a planning study for the potential of grade-separating the Spring Street crossstreets from the Spring Street trolley station north to the I-8 Freeway including the La Mesa Boulevard trolley station.
Goal CE-4: Local and regional facilities that accommodate the unique needs of bicycle travelers.
Objective CE-4.1: Develop a comprehensive bikeway system serving destinations throughout the City.
Policy CE-4.1.1: Implement the bicycle-related policies and programs contained in the 2012 Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan.
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Progress: As part of the City’s Master Planning, future installation of Class 2 and potentially Class 4 bike lanes are planned along La Mesa Blvd from Grant Avenue to Jackson Drive.
Policy CE-4.1.3: Provide on-street and off-street parking for bicycles to support adjacent land uses.
Progress: Bike parking is slated to be included as part of the City’s upcoming Complete Streets Plan.
Objective CE-4.2: Improve safety for bicyclists and motorists alike.
Policy CE-4.2.1: Design bicycle facilities in accordance with Caltrans design criteria.
Progress: As part of a Caltrans Active Transportation Program grant, the City designed approximately 70,000 linear feet of new Class II and Class III bike lanes to complete gaps identified in the bicycle facility master plan. Staff has extensively included Caltrans District 11 staff on the issue of restriping roadways at freeway crossings to provide safer bike lanes
Goal CE-5: Provide opportunities that encourage safe pedestrian travel.
Objective CE-5.1: Improve the pedestrian network and walkability in La Mesa.
Policy CE-5.1.1: Implement the Sidewalk Master Plan; apply concepts from the Walkability Plan.
Progress: The City partnered with the Urban Corps of San Diego to identify and complete gaps in the pedestrian circulation system while providing job training for underserved young adults. Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2022, and Phase 2 was completed in 2023, with potential opportunities being looked at for 2026.
Policy CE-5.1.2: Build on the information in the “Safe Routes to Transit” section of the 2012 Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan to improve the transit passenger experience within the City.
Progress: As part of a Caltrans Active Transportation Program grant, the City has designed approximately 70,000 linear feet of new Class II and Class III bike lanes to complete gaps identified in the bicycle facility master plan. Additionally, the City completed a planning study funded by a Sustainable Communities grant for the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan, which includes a review of roadway improvements to enhance transit access. Results of that study will be presented to the City Council in 2026.
The City also partnered with SANDAG who is completing a planning study for the potential of grade-separating the Spring Street cross-streets from the Spring Street trolley station north to the I-8 Freeway including the La Mesa Boulevard trolley station.
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Policy CE-5.1.3: Within a quarter mile of transit services, the needs of pedestrians will be a priority for future capital investment.
Progress: Construction of North Spring Phase 2A/2B was completed in 2022. The project provides a path of travel for pedestrians and bicyclists from the commercial zone to the la Mesa Boulevard Transit Hub with a mid-block pedestrian crossing on University Avenue.
Policy CE-5.1.4: Include night lighting at bus stops to increase visibility and security for transit passengers.
Progress: The City continues to provide permit support for the installation of lighted bus shelters at local transit stops.
Objective CE-5.2: Focus on “Safe Routes to School” around school sites.
Policy CE-5.2.2: Encourage pedestrian and bicycle safety training for school students enrolled in La Mesa schools.
Progress: In 2025, the City partnered with the San Diego Bicycle Coalition to host free classes, including 3 All About E-bikes webinars, 3 City Cycling classes, and 2 bike safety skills drills at both the annual April Earth Day event at MacArthur Park and at the September Police Department Safety Fair. The classes, webinars, and events provided information on safe walking and cycling.
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Section IV
Conservation & Sustainability Element
Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. A sustainable community exhibits the following traits: development pattern that expands housing choice and economic opportunities for all, a healthy environment and social climate at functions in harmony with natural ecosystems, a resilient, diverse, and self-sufficient local economy, and a transportation network that provides residents with connectivity and commuting options. The Conservation & Sustainability Element addresses Resource Conservation, Environmental and Public Health, Economic Development, and Transportation.
Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal CS-1: The sustainable use of natural resources and land.
Objective CS-1.1: Create compact, mixed-use projects with amenities to enhance the City’s natural setting.
Policy CS-1.1.2: Promote the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone and related Design Guidelines to encourage infill along the City’s transit corridors.
Progress: Much of the new development in the City is in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone. In 2025, three development projects in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone were under construction and an additional six development projects in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone were under review or approved. Multiple projects in the pre-submittal stage are expected to be under review in the coming year. These projects enhance the City’s natural setting by improving the pedestrian experience through new landscaping, wider sidewalks, and development situated close to the street.
Policy CS-1.1.3: Preserve existing trees where appropriate and require planting of new trees in conjunction with public and private developments.
Progress: New private development is required, as a condition of approval, to provide trees in accordance with the City’s adopted Landscape Standards and with overlay zoning requirements.
Objective CS-1.2: Encourage the use of local, non-polluting, renewable, and recycled resources.
Progress: In July 2019, the cities of La Mesa, Chula Vista, and Santee completed a joint feasibility study to assess the viability of community choice energy for each city.
Community choice is a mechanism that allows cities to increase the amount of nonpolluting, renewable electricity by managing the procurement and sourcing of electricity.
The feasibility study found that community choice would be a cost effective and viable option to support La Mesa’s CAP goals and community electricity needs. In September
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2019, Council approved community choice aggregation and became a founding member of the regional community choice program, San Diego Community Power (SDCP). SDCP was formally launched in October 2019 in partnership with the cities of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. Throughout 2020, San Diego Community Power established operations and started serving customers in 2021. SDCP officially launched Phase 1 municipal accounts in March 2021 and Phase 2 commercial accounts in June 2021. The City affirmed their commitment to renewable electricity and upgraded all municipal accounts from the default, PowerOn, to Power100 which provides 100% renewable electricity. Phase 3 residential accounts began in March 2022. The participation rate in 2025 for La Mesa is 95.3 percent.
Objective CS-1.3: Achieve sustainable levels of water supply and quality in support of local and Regional needs.
Policy CS-1.3.1: Support Regional water conservation efforts, water reclamation, and prevention of water quality degradation.
Progress: The City is engaged in several regional efforts to achieve sustainable water levels and quality. Cal-Sense computer control systems are in use at 90% of the City’s facilities, parks, and landscaped medians to assist park maintenance staff in water management and maintenance of irrigation systems. Staff is working with the City of San Diego to increase water recycling and reuse of wastewater to reduce demands on imported water. The City of La Mesa supports the Pure Water San Diego program to convert 83 million gallons a day of wastewater to potable drinking water by 2035. The City is converting water intensive grass areas and landscaping along roadway medians and City facilities to drought tolerant plantings. Landscaping at Fire Station 12 has been converted to a drought tolerant planting layout. Also, eight Cal-Sense controllers have been upgraded to the newer 3000 controller models with 4G cell service compatibility.
Policy CS-1.3.3: Encourage the use of mulch and compost in lieu of chemical fertilizers to improve water quality.
Progress: The City offers discount vouchers for compost bins and provides information online about backyard composting. Free compost is made available to the public to selfhaul on a first-come, first-serve basis during the bi-annual paper shredding events. The City also offers free community self-serve compost to residents during the non-rainy months.
Objective CS-1.4: Collaborate with partner agencies, utilities, and businesses to support a range of energy efficiency and conservation measures.
Policy CS-1.4.1: Facilitate savings-by-design and address energy-efficient building and site design in the retrofit or renovation of new, and existing, developments.
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Progress: The City enforces the California Energy Efficiency Standards and the California Green Building Standards Code regulating energy conservation techniques, materials and appliances in the construction of both public and private buildings.
La Mesa offers the DIY Energy and Sustainability Toolkit, which gives residents the tools and resources they need to complete an at-home DIY energy audit. The toolkit contains free resources including showerheads, LED light bulbs, and weather stripping, and teaches the importance of energy, water, and waste efficiency. More than 210 residents have participated in the program to date.
Smart LED street lights continue to be installed throughout the City. The smart lights allow the City to remotely monitor, adjust and minimize energy usage of the lights in addition to the reduced energy needs of LED lighting. In areas where the City is not using smart LED street lights, the City is replacing older less efficient street lights with LED.
The City began working with an Energy Services Company (ESCO) to identify energy efficiency and renewable energy recommendations for municipal facilities that will include onsite renewable energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The City’s first onsite renewable energy project was approved in 2025 at the Public Works Operations Yard and will be constructed in 2026.
Policy CS-1.4.2: Encourage the use of local, non-polluting, renewable, and recycled resources.
Progress: In July 2019, the cities of La Mesa, Chula Vista, and Santee completed a joint feasibility study to assess the viability of community choice energy for each city.
Community choice is a mechanism that allows cities to increase the amount of nonpolluting, renewable electricity by managing the procurement and sourcing of electricity.
The feasibility study found that community choice would be a cost effective and viable option to support La Mesa’s CAP goals and community electricity needs. In September 2019, City Council approved community choice aggregation and became a founding member of the regional community choice program, San Diego Community Power. SDCP was formally launched in October 2019 in partnership with the cities of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. Throughout 2020, San Diego Community Power established operations and started serving customers in 2021. SDCP officially launched Phase 1 municipal accounts in March 2021 and Phase 2 commercial accounts in June 2021. The City affirmed their commitment to renewable electricity and upgraded all municipal accounts from the default, PowerOn, to Power100 which provides 100% renewable electricity. Phase 3 residential accounts began in March 2022. The participation rate in 2025 for La Mesa is 95.3 percent.
The City continues to share programs available for residents and businesses for energy efficiency with the DIY Energy Saving & Sustainability Toolkit, renewable energy programs through SDG&E and San Diego Community Power, and the San Diego Regional Green Business Certification Program.
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Goal CS-2: Improve environmental and public health in the City.
Objective CS-2.1: Facilitate solid waste reduction measures.
Policy CS-2.1.1: Encourage composting, recycling, and other appropriate techniques to reduce waste by the City and its residents.
Progress: The City continued implementing its waste and recycling programs, including the construction and demolition ordinance and yard waste recycling. The City continues to offer discounted compost bins for its backyard composting program to help reduce food waste. The program enables residents to purchase composting bins at Dixieline ProBuild in La Mesa at a discount by using coupons issued by the City. The City issued 12 discount coupons in 2025.
In 2019, the City Council approved comingled organic waste recycling to meet the statutory requirements of SB 1383 (Lara, 2016, Short Lived Climate Pollutants). EDCO began providing organic waste recycling service for single family residential customers in April 2021, in which residents can co-mingle food waste and food scraps with yard waste in their curbside green cart. Commercial business and multi-family customers started organics recycling in 2022. Also, in 2022, the City Council adopted a Mandatory Organics Recycling and Edible Food Recovery ordinance to comply with SB 1383. The City has 100% organics recycling compliance rate for residential, multifamily, and commercial customers.
Eight household hazardous waste collection events were held in 2025 to ensure hazardous materials are properly disposed. Two free paper shredding events were held for residents to give them a safe option for recycling unneeded personal and financial records. EDCO Station also issued biannual coupons to residents to provide a convenient opportunity to dispose of trash, yard waste, bulky items, recyclables and more, free of charge.
Policy CS-2.1.2.: Establish management policies and programs which will encourage recycling by the City, residences and businesses.
Progress: The City continues to enforce the mandatory commercial recycling ordinance which requires commercial businesses and multifamily complexes to recycle. Almost 100% of La Mesa businesses and multifamily complexes are currently participating in the mandatory recycling program. The City Council approved organic waste recycling in 2019, and the City has successfully worked with its franchise waste hauler, EDCO, to implement an organics recycling program for single family residential, commercial businesses, and multi-family residential properties to divert food waste from the landfill and meet the requirements of AB1826 and SB 1383. The organic waste recycling service began in April 2021 for single family residential customers and in 2022 for commercial businesses and multi-family residential customers. 100% of all commercial businesses are currently participating in the mandatory organics recycling program.
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The City continued implementation of its Construction and Demolition (C&D) ordinance, which requires new construction and major renovation projects to recycle 75% of the project’s construction waste.
La Mesa continues to take part in a regional used oil grant program that encourages oil and oil filter recycling. This includes operating an oil filter recycling exchange event at a local automotive parts store, providing updates on the location of certified used oil centers, and conducting quarterly site visits to ensure program requirements are being met.
Objective CS-2.2: Reduce the level of pollutants entering the air.
Policy CS-2.2.1: Establish local best management practices that improve air quality as mitigation measures in the environmental review of future development.
Progress: The City installed ten electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall in 2019 to encourage workplace charging and greater adoption of zero emissions vehicles. In 2022, the City installed four electric vehicle charging stations at MacArthur Park in partnership with SDG&E’s Power Your Drive program. These chargers will be available to the public and expand much needed charging infrastructure in the community. The City is a founding member of San Diego Community Power, which will facilitate the City-wide transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2035. SDCP was formally launched in October 2019 in partnership with Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. SDCP officially launched Phase 1 municipal accounts in March 2021 and Phase 2 commercial accounts in June 2021. The City affirmed their commitment to renewable electricity and upgraded all municipal accounts from the default, PowerOn, to Power100, which provides 100% renewable electricity. Phase 3 residential accounts began in March 2022. The participation rate in 2025 for La Mesa is 95.3 percent.
Policy CS-2.2.2: Encourage infrastructure, such as fueling stations, for alternative fuel vehicles.
Progress: The City continues to issue permits for commercial and residential electric vehicle charging stations. In 2019, the City received ten electric vehicle charging stations from SDG&E’s Power Your Drive program at City Hall to encourage workplace charging and greater adoption of zero emissions vehicles. In 2022, the City completed four electric vehicle charging stations at MacArthur Park, also part of SDG&E’s Power Your Drive program. There are currently 18 public charging stations in the City.
Policy CS-2.2.3: Collaborate with public, private, and Regional entities to develop and implement “clean energy fueled” fleet, bus, and train vehicles.
Progress: In 2025, the City continued to work on two projects that will lead to transportation greenhouse gas emissions savings: the mode share study that analyzes how people drive, walk, bike, or take public transportation, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan.
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The City currently has 22 hybrid vehicles, 7 electric vehicles, and as City vehicles are replaced, fuel efficiency and reduced emissions will be important criteria in selecting replacement vehicles and equipment in the future. The two Building Inspection vehicles have identifying decals to designate them as electric.
The City achieved 100% compliance with the Air Resources Board, Diesel Off-Road OnLine Reporting System by installing equipment identification numbers on all affected equipment. The City has also purchased newer diesel-powered trucks and equipment that meet the robust emissions standards. In addition to purchasing newer equipment, the City began using Renewable Diesel in January of 2019 instead of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the diesel fleet by approximately 65%. A Phase II, Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) emissions upgrade, was completed to the fueling facility. The fueling facility was upgraded to the Air Resources Board EVR2 specifications to reduce gasoline vapor emissions while fueling. AIMS Fuel master automatic fuel monitoring devices are currently used on all City-owned vehicles, including emergency medical service vehicles.
In 2015, EDCO Disposal Corporation opened a natural gas refueling station in La Mesa that is open to the public. EDCO has converted most of their fleet to natural gas and in 2021 started using the renewable natural gas created in their new state of the art anaerobic digester to power part of their fleet. Natural gas vehicles reduce carbon emissions into the environment. This helps the City meet statutory procurement requirements under SB 1383.
Goal CS-3: Safe mobility and access for all without compromising our ability to protect public health and safety.
Objective CS-3.1: Facilitate a reduction of automobile dependency in favor of affordable alternative, sustainable modes of travel.
Policy CS-3.1.1: Encourage businesses, organizations, and residents to participate in the implementation of Regional transportation demand management, including carpooling programs.
Progress: The City continued implementation of its CAP and Vision Zero programming.
To support increased safety and active transportation options, the City:
• In 2023, adopted a Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual (CSIDM), which includes standards applicable to various road typologies with certain average daily trips. The CSIDM will be used to configure streets to Active Transportation Program (ATP) concepts.
• In 2025, developed and adopted a grant-funded Local Roadway Safety Plan (LSRP) to identify and improve roadway safely for all modes of transportation. • Hosted educational events and virtual active transportation workshops including Bicycle Safety Checks, City Cycling classes, All About E-Bikes webinars, Bike Rodeos, and Bike Anywhere Day.
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• Promoted the SANDAG Youth Opportunity Pass, which provides free transit on the bus, trolley, and trains for anyone 18 and under.
• Invested more than $10.4 million in grant funding towards bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements across the City.
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Section V
Recreation & Open Space Element
This Element provides guidance for the comprehensive and long-range preservation and conservation of “open space land.” This Element also outlines the City’s intentions for recreational facilities to improve the quality of life for residents. It is important for the City to maintain a wide range of different types of parks to assure that outdoor recreational opportunities are accessible to everybody. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal RO-1: A network of public parks throughout the City that will be convenient and beneficial to all segments of the community.
Objective RO-1.1: Give priority to maintaining and improving the City’s public park lands.
Policy RO-1.1.1: Use standards established within the Parks Master Plan for improvements to existing and proposed park facilities.
Progress: In line with the goals of the Parks Master Plan, 2025 saw progress on several park improvement initiatives. These included formal engineering and construction documentation began for the property at Waite Drive and Murray Hill; a comprehensive update to the 2012 Parks Master Plan was submitted for formal review; the La Mesita Skatepark Feasibility Study was completed, and the Collier Park Spring House Re-Use Plan was initiated to preserve historical assets while creating new functional community gathering spaces.
Policy RO-1.1.2: Work collaboratively with school districts and other agencies to develop and share park facilities where feasible.
Progress: The City maintains its cooperative partnerships with school districts for the joint use of facilities, including athletic fields, parking lots and mutual use of city facilities.
Policy RO-1.1.3: Explore the use of parks for weekend public art exhibits.
Progress: Four Movies in the Parks and six Sundays at Six Summer Concert Series were held at parks. Events held in parks through other non-profit rentals included the annual Harp Fest and Juneteenth Celebration.
Policy RO-1.1.4: Continue to collect park in-lieu fees from developers to fund needed park improvements.
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Fees and Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees are an integral revenue source to maintaining and improving the City’s public parks.
Policy RO-1.1.5: Promote civic programs and involvement.
Progress: Events like Park Appreciation Day and an Earth Day Fair encourage residents to take an active role in enhancing the community and protecting the environment.
The City utilizes diverse communication channels (social media, website, newsletters) and collaborates with local partners to inform residents and provide opportunities for involvement in city activities, programs, and projects.
Objective RO-1.2: Improve accessibility to parks.
Policy RO-1.2.1: Situate park and recreation facilities and improve access to these facilities so that no resident is more than a 15-minute walk from an opportunity to engage in a recreational activity.
Progress: The City is exploring ways to improve paths of travel to existing parks. A Parks and Recreation Master Plan is being developed to guide future improvements and expansions to its parks and open spaces.
Policy RO-1.2.2: Explore opportunities to add urban walking trails and promote connectivity to public parks.
Progress: Staff continue to pursue grant funding to implement the Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan.
The La Mesa Walks program offered weekly guided walks in different urban and park settings.
Policy RO-1.2.3: Design and improve parks to accommodate a community varying in age, athletic ability, physical agility, and recreational interest.
Progress: Through the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City continues to prioritize inclusive design in park projects to ensure all residents have access to recreational opportunities that promote health, wellness, and community engagement.
Policy RO-1.2.4: Ensure park entrances are well marked with signage, well lighted, easily identifiable, and accessible for all ages and physical abilities.
Progress: Universal design principles are integrated into new developments and master plan documents. The City maintains wayfinding signage at all park entrances.
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Goal RO-2: A City that values areas of native vegetation for their open space and biological habitat.
Objective RO-2.1: Preserve and restore open space and natural features consistent with the City’s Habitat Conservation Plan.
Policy RO-2.1.1: The most sensitive open space and natural lands shall be preserved where feasible and include landscape features that are compatible with adjacent natural vegetation.
Progress: The City continues to oversee habitat management of the Eastridge Open Space Habitat Conservation area.
Goal RO-3: Open space areas within private developments that supplement and complement the City’s public open spaces.
Objective RO-3.1: Provide recreational and open space areas in new developments.
Policy RO-3.1.1: Planned residential developments, mixed-use projects, and multiple-family residential projects shall provide usable onsite open space areas as a supplement to the public parks and open space system.
Progress: The City continues to review all multi-family and planned-development housing to ensure that adequate open space is provided.
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Section VI
Historic Preservation Element
The City of La Mesa strives to sustain and improve the quality of its cultural environment and to promote awareness and enthusiasm for its unique identity. The Historic Preservation Element provides a blueprint for the identification and treatment of historical and cultural resources in La Mesa and for the integration of preservation planning into the comprehensive planning and development process. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal HP-1: Broadened recognition by La Mesans that the spirit and direction of the City’s growth is substantially reflected in its historic past.
Objective HP-1.1: Broaden recognition and awareness of the processes and features of the La Mesa Historic Preservation Program.
Policy HP-1.1.1: Form partnerships and share information between the City and preservation advocacy organizations to foster and support local public history projects.
Progress: In 2025, the City continued its collaboration with San Diego State University faculty and La Mesa History Center volunteers to conduct background research and field investigation of potential historic resources.
Policy HP-1.1.2: Inform citizens and project applicants of preservation regulations as part of the development review process.
Progress: In 2025, two building permit applications for an alteration to a locally designated landmark was referred to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The projects were determined to meet preservation regulations and was approved.
Objective HP-1.2: Update and maintain the La Mesa Historic Resources Inventory to identify the potential eligibility of properties built in the historic-era.
Policy HP-1.2.1: Implement a phased Historical Resource Survey program that accounts for all locations in the City and all building stock that achieves the historic-era through time.
Progress: In 2025, volunteer work continued toward an update of the Historic Resources Inventory.
Goal HP-3: A strengthened local economic base with stabilized and improved property values through the identification and protection of individual properties and historic districts.
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Objective HP-3.2: Further preservation incentives and benefits for La Mesa property owners, residents, and businesses.
Policy HP-3.2.1: Continue the Mills Act Historic Preservation Property Tax Abatement Program and provide ongoing monitoring of property preservation agreement terms and conditions.
Progress: One new Mills Act agreement was established in 2025, bringing the total number of agreements in place within the City to 57.
Policy HP-3.2.2: Continue to provide land use incentives that encourage property owners to designate their historical properties as Registered Historic Landmarks.
Progress: Registered Historic Landmarks in all residential zones are allowed, by conditional use permit, to be used as professional offices, retail businesses, bed and breakfast inns, and restaurants. These uses are not generally allowed in most residential zones.
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Section VII
Noise Element
The purpose of the Noise Element is to limit the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels. The goals, objectives, and policies contained within the Noise Element serve to maintain areas deemed currently acceptable in terms of noise exposure and to mitigate undesirable levels of noise on existing sensitive land uses. The Noise Ordinance also quantifies the community noise environment to serve as a guideline to ensure that new development is protected from unwarranted noise and do not contribute to unacceptable levels of noise. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal NS-1: A community where noise and the effects of noise are minimized.
Objective NS-1.1: Require new projects to meet acceptable exterior noise level standards.
Policy NS-1.1.1: Review all development proposals, public and private, for consistency with the policies of this Element.
Progress: Potential noise impacts are evaluated during the development review process.
Where necessary, project applicants are required to modify the project to comply with the Noise Element and Noise Ordinance. A total of three commercial projects were required to submit a noise report as part of the review process in 2025. A mixed use development and residential development were also required to submit a noise report to confirm noise levels would comply with City regulations prior to approval.
Policy NS-1.1.3: Incorporate noise reduction features during site planning to ensure that areas intended for frequent outdoor use are subjected to 60 dBA CNEL or less for singlefamily land uses and 65 dBA CNEL or less for multi-family residential land uses and multifamily residential land uses within mixed-use developments.
Progress: Where necessary, the City requires that developers provide an acoustical analysis that includes recommendations for noise reduction features. In 2025, a mixed use development and residential development were also required to submit a noise report to confirm exterior noise levels would comply with City regulations.
Objective NS-1.2: Ensure that interior noise levels do not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for singlefamily and multi-family residential land uses.
Policy NS-1.2.1: Enforce the California Noise Insulation Standards (California Code of Regulations, Title 24). Title 24 requires that an acoustical analysis be performed for all new multi-family residences in areas where the exterior sound level exceeds 60 dBA CNEL. The
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analysis shall ensure that the building design limits the interior noise environment to 45 dBA CNEL or below.
Progress: During plan review, the Building Division ensures that all new multi-family development complies with the Title 24 noise requirements. In 2025, a mixed use development and residential development were also required to submit a noise report to confirm interior noise levels would comply with City regulations.
Objective NS-1.3: Achieve noise compatibility between industrial/commercial and surrounding land uses.
Policy NS-1.3.2: Ensure that the design and construction of commercial, industrial, office, and mixed-use structures includes noise attenuation methods to comply with Exhibit NS-1 and Municipal Code Chapter 10.80.
Progress: Project-specific conditions of approval imposed on new development as part of discretionary review process require compliance with City regulations pertaining to noise. During plan review, the Building Division ensures that all new multi-family development complies with the Title 24 noise requirements. Two commercial developments approved in 2025 were located in Commercial zones adjacent to residential zones.
Objective NS-1.4: Control undesirable or objectionable noise.
Policy NS-1.4.2: Limit truck traffic in noise-sensitive areas.
Progress: The Municipal Code contains a list of designated truck routes and requires commercial traffic to be limited to those areas.
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Section VIII
Safety Element
The purpose of the Safety Element is to minimize the impact on the community from hazardous conditions and emergency situations. Reducing the risk of death, injury, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and other hazards helps to ensure the overall health of La Mesa’s citizens. The Safety Element also acknowledges and reinforces the County of San Diego’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This county-wide plan, which is a comprehensive tool to enhance public awareness and promote compliance with State and Federal requirements, is one of the first in the State to tackle this planning effort on a regional basis. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal SE-1: Protection from the adverse effects of flooding.
Objective SE-1.1: Provide adequate flood control facilities.
Policy SE-1.1.1: Conduct City-wide storm drain master planning, to include mapping of existing storm drain infrastructure, assessing conditions, prioritizing drainage problems, and developing solutions.
Progress: In 2025, Public Works maintenance staff utilized CCTV to inspect segments of immediate concern.
Policy SE-1.1.2: Provide on-going replacement of corrugated metal pipe drainage infrastructure with upgraded reinforced concrete and high-density plastic materials.
Progress: Corrugated metal pipes in La Mesita Park will be rehabilitated or replaced as the budget allows. Lining and spot repairs are performed annually as needed.
Policy SE-1.1.3: Pursue grant funding for flood control projects as needed.
Progress: In 2025, the City completed a grant funded project designed to remediate extreme flooding at the intersection of 69th Street and Boulevard Drive. Total FEMA/CAL OES grant funding for this project was approximately $2,300,000.
Policy SE-1.1.4: Require that all proposed development be designed to minimize the volume and velocity of surface runoff and to prevent adverse downstream effects.
Progress: The City continues to require that any post-development increases in offsite discharge be minimized, justified, and mitigated in conjunction with review of new development.
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Objective SE-1.2: Minimize losses caused by flooding within the 100-year floodplain and potential dam inundation areas.
Policy SE-1.2.1: Continue to require that all new development in flood prone areas be elevated to or above the level of a 100-year flood.
Progress: The City is continuing to require that all development in the flood prone areas be elevated to or above the level of a 100-year flood.
Policy SE-1.2.2: Maintain and regularly clean out storm drains in low lying areas such as the Alvarado Creek drainage channel.
Progress: Storm drain facilities are cleaned and inspected prior to each year’s storm season. The City monitors key locations based on historical flooding issues and works to address issues based on ownership responsibility. Flood mitigation is an ongoing, yearround endeavor designed to minimize damage to public and private property.
Policy SE-1.2.3: Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Progress: The City continues to participate in this program.
Goal SE-2: Protection from risks associated with landslides and other geologic hazards.
Objective SE-2.1: Implement development standards that minimize safety hazards and potential property damage due to the effects of naturally occurring geologic formations.
Policy SE-2.1.2: Inform citizens and project applicants of geotechnical submittal requirements as part of the development review process.
Progress: The Public Works Department, Engineering Division, communicates with project applicants about geotechnical submittal requirements during development review.
Goal SE-3: Protection from adverse effects caused by earthquakes and other seismic hazards.
Objective SE-3.1: Promote ongoing efforts to improve the seismic safety of buildings and structures.
Policy SE-3.1.1: Apply and enforce seismic design standards and building construction codes for new development.
Progress: All new construction is reviewed for compliance with the California Building Code, which includes seismic design requirements.
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Objective SE-3.2: Implement programs to help reduce loss of life and injury and minimize property damage in the event of a major seismic event.
Policy SE-3.2.1: Support programs which raise public awareness about earthquake safety and provide procedures and staff support for effective community response to a major seismic event.
Progress: Staff participates and trains to serve in the City’s Emergency Operations Center, which is equipped to serve as a community command center for the city if there were a major disaster such as an earthquake. Staff supports and provides training to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Goal SE-4: Protection from risks associated with fire.
Objective SE-4.1: Minimize the risk from fire hazards in new development.
Policy SE-4.1.1: Continue to enforce fire codes involving new construction.
Progress:
Heartland Fire performs plan reviews for new construction and tenant improvements and completes construction inspections to ensure compliance with the adopted fire codes. In cooperation with business licensing, new businesses are inspected by Heartland Fire to ensure compliance with life and fire safety codes and standards. During 2025, the updated California Fire Code and California Building Code were adopted by the City.
Policy SE-4.1.2: Continue to ensure that street width and turn-around regulations are met.
Require upgrade of fire equipment as warranted by the height and location of future development.
Progress: Heartland Fire reviews new development plans for compliance with streetwidth and turn-around regulations.
Policy SE-4.1.3: Require the use of fire-resistive native plant species from the City-approved plant list.
Progress: All new development in the City is required to use fire resistive plantings and Heartland Fire maintains a fire-resistive tree list.
Objective SE-4.2: Minimize the risk of wildfires in developed areas of the City.
Policy SE-4.2.1: Continue current practice of weed abatement in brush areas that are vulnerable to wildfire.
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Progress: Heartland Fire performs the annual weed abatement and inspection program that requires property owners to clear their lots of overgrowth prior to fire season. In 2025, the updated California Fire Severity Maps were adopted by the City of La Mesa.
Policy SE-4.2.2: Actively participate in Zone, County, and State mutual and automatic aid agreements that support mitigation of wildfire hazards.
Progress: Heartland Fire continued participation in automatic and mutual aid to the region and state.
Goal SE-5: Protection from exposure to hazardous materials and waste.
Objective SE-5.1: Participate in the safe, efficient, and responsible management of hazardous waste materials.
Policy SE-5.1.1: Participate with the County of San Diego in the implementation of the San Diego County Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP).
Progress: The City continued implementation of the IWMP. City staff attends monthly Technical Advisory Committee meetings at the County of San Diego to coordinate with other jurisdictions on waste and recycling activities.
Policy SE-5.1.2: Implement the programs outlined in the Household Hazardous Waste Element of the City's Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Progress: The City hosted eight household hazardous waste events for La Mesa residents in 2025. Similarly, the City offered educational materials on its website to engage La Mesa residents on proper disposal of household hazardous waste materials.
Policy SE-5.1.3: Ensure that there is an accurate information system to monitor hazardous materials which are generated, handled, stored, treated, and transported within La Mesa.
Progress: The City hosted eight household hazardous waste events for La Mesa residents in 2025. Similarly, the City offered educational materials on its website to engage La Mesa residents on proper disposal of household hazardous waste materials.
Policy SE-5.1.7: Continue to maintain and enforce local ordinances which regulate smoking in public places as a means of protecting its citizens from adverse effects of secondary smoke.
Progress: In 2020, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in public places, including on streets, sidewalks, and in certain unenclosed places of employment. All 14 La Mesa parks have been designated smokefree environments since 2006.
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Policy SE-5.1.8: Participate in local and regional programs that facilitate the proper disposal of hazardous household waste.
Progress: The City hosted eight household hazardous waste collection days in 2025 at EDCO Station located in the City’s industrial area. Hazardous waste was collected from 1074 La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents in 2025. The City also offers door-to-door collection of hazardous waste for home-bound residents.
Policy SE-5.1.9: Support programs that encourage businesses to use alternatives to hazardous materials and reduce the creation of hazardous waste.
Progress: The City of La Mesa’s website includes information on the types of hazardous waste materials and how to dispose of the products properly. The City also provides links to regional hazardous waste reduction guides and resources on its website.
Goal SE-6: Safety services at levels necessary to protect the public.
Objective SE-6.1: The City will maintain public safety services at levels necessary to protect its citizens.
Policy SE-6.1.1: The La Mesa Police Department will continue to participate in cooperative activities with area law enforcement agencies as a means of combating Regional or Subregional crime activities.
Progress: The Police Department currently participates in three regional crime task forces: the Narcotics Task Force, the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, and the U.S.
Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Apprehension Team (part-time). The Narcotics Task Force Detective is assigned to the Regional Fentanyl Overdose Team. The Department participates with other San Diego County law enforcement agencies in grantfunded Stonegarden enforcement details targeting criminal activity with a nexus to borderrelated crimes (narcotics and human trafficking), as well as Regional Realignment Response Group (“R3G”) grant-funded enforcement details focused on AB 109-related criminal activity. The Department maintains its regional partnership with the Joint Terrorism Task Force through designated Terrorism Liaison Officers.
Additionally, the Police Department is an Associate Member of the Violent Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Task Force and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Goal SE-7: Effective emergency disaster response where citizens are prepared and disruptions to vital public and private services are minimized.
Progress: Fire Department partners with the Cities of El Cajon, Lemon Grove, and Santee in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for emergency preparedness. Through the Heartland Fire JPA with Lemon Grove and El Cajon, La Mesa has a full-time Emergency Preparedness Coordinator who creates plans and conducts preparedness training for the three cities. Special presentations have been provided to
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prepare citizens for predicted events. The Department also has an Emergency Operations Center at Fire Station 11, for use in the event of a disaster in La Mesa or the region. The City participates in regional emergency preparedness working groups, including Access & Functional Needs, Care and Shelter, Urban Area, Emergency Operations Plan, and the Unified Disaster Council that is made up of representatives of the County of San Diego and each of the 18 cities in the County.
Objective SE-7.1: Provide advance planning and disaster preparedness Policy SE-7.1.1: Establish and maintain programs to raise citizen awareness about the benefits of disaster preparedness.
Progress: The department typically provides presentations that train the public on survival techniques for natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, and wildfires, and man-made events such as bomb threats. The Fire Department also has a shared Emergency Preparedness Coordinator through the Heartland Fire JPA. This position provides disaster preparedness training, programs and policies for the Cities of La Mesa, El Cajon and Lemon Grove. The City is also the sponsoring agency for the Easy County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. CERT volunteers participate in community events throughout the year, promoting disaster preparedness. The Heartland JPA is the host agency for East County CERT and helps to provide training to its volunteers.
Policy SE-7.1.2: Regularly conduct emergency simulation exercises.
Progress: Heartland Fire conducts annual citywide disaster training exercises to prepare staff with fulfilling their roles in the Emergency Operations Center in the event of a disaster in La Mesa or the region. In addition, the Department participates in regular training to update and improve their skills, knowledge, and operating procedures so that they can better serve the community. This training includes, but is not limited to fire suppression, confined space rescue, heavy rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical, driver awareness, mass casualty response, and other in-service training. This training is a vital part of a program that achieves an ISO rating of 1 for the Department. This excellent rating signifies a well-equipped and well-trained fire department. In 2025, Heartland Fire was awarded a renewal of their ISO 1 rating for the next 5 years.
Policy SE-7.1.3: Present at least one public awareness program or emergency response exercise each year to keep the community alert to the most current programs and technology available for citizens to effectively respond to a major disaster.
Progress: Heartland Fire & Rescue Emergency Preparedness Coordinator refines and expands upon existing programs, including special presentations on ways to reduce the number of non-emergency 911 calls.
Heartland Fire & Rescue also works to promote the County’s reverse 911 program, Genasys Protect, and Alert San Diego. This allows area residents to register their cell
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phones to receive emergency alerts specific to their neighborhood, regardless of their location at the time of the incident.
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Section IX
Public Services & Facilities Element
Although a Public Services & Facilities Element is not required, planning for and providing public services and facilities for the entire community is an important responsibility of local government.
The City of La Mesa strives to provide a safe community that meets or exceeds public expectations while maintaining adequate public infrastructure. Public services and facilities are linked to the General Plan through the Capital Improvement Program. The Capital Improvement Program must be found consistent with and serve to further the goals and policies of the General Plan. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal PSF-1: A balance of city services that achieves public expectations.
Objective PSF-1.1: The City will identify supporting revenue when planning and providing City services.
Policy PSF-1.1.1: City Staff will continue to provide the expected administrative guidance to City operations, while constantly being alert for opportunities to improve City services within budgetary limits.
Progress: The City continues to actively apply for grant funding to improve City services.
The City used SB 2 Planning Grant funding to develop a comprehensive ADU guidebook that was completed in 2023. The guidebook provides helpful information for homeowners, design professionals, and contractors to facilitate ADU production as a form of infill development.
Many grant-funded projects the City applies for directly support the City’s Capital Improvement Program, including the following:
• Utilizing grant funding from Caltrans, the City is preparing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) to provide recommendations to reduce collisions and improve safety. • The City has been awarded numerous Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grants, in 2022, work was completed at eleven pedestrian crossing locations, which included the installation of flashing pedestrian beacons. • A Caltrans Sustainable Communities grant was obtained in 2020 for a La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan that will serve as a blueprint for transforming La Mesa Boulevard into a safe, multi-modal, mixed-use corridor that emphasizes walking, biking, and public transit.
• The City was awarded a Caltrans Active Transportation Program grant in 2020 to complete gaps identified in the bicycle facility master plan, and staff has engaged Caltrans District 11 staff on the issue of restriping roadways at freeway crossings to provide safer bike lanes.
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• The City received a nearly $4M grant for improvements of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with an emphasis on connections to transit including the La Mesa Rail Trail.
• The City submitted a Sustainable Communities grant request to Caltrans for development of the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan. • An Active Transportation Grant (ATP) for Project Approval and Environmental Documents for the La Mesa Blvd Complete Streets, Segment 1. • A Highway Bridge Program (HBP) Grant for Design Services for the Grossmont Center Bridge Widening Project.
Goal PSF-2: City facilities to safely and efficiently provide services Objective PSF-2.1: When considering budgetary items, the City will give priority to those items that are of community-wide benefit
Policy PSF-2.1.2: Public buildings shall be efficiently and effectively maintained.
Progress: The City continued to analyze energy data to identify energy efficiency opportunities in municipal facilities through a large-scale project with an Energy Services Company (ESCO). Once implemented the measures are expected to reduce operating costs and improve occupant comfort.
Goal PSF-3: Economic development to expand revenue sources to fund necessary infrastructure
Objective PSF-3.1: Facilitate economic development through redevelopment, especially along transit corridors in the Mixed-Use Urban areas.
Policy PSF-3.1.1: Encourage developers to take advantage of and meet the objectives of the Mixed-Use Urban Overlay Zone and Design Guidelines.
Progress: New development along transit corridors is required to comply with the Mixed Use Overlay Zone and is reviewed by the DRB for consistency with the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. One Mixed-Use Overlay Zone development projects were under review in 2025.
Policy PSF-3.1.2: Continue to implement redevelopment projects and explore expanding of existing redevelopment project areas or adopt new project areas, as allowed by changing State legislation.
Progress: The City is partnering with USA Properties Fund, Inc. to develop an affordable, multi-family residential project on the site of the former La Mesa Police Department
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headquarters at 8181 Allison Avenue, which is a former redevelopment site owned by the City. The 147-unit project was completed in 2025.
The City continues to track the dissolution of redevelopment and to monitor new legislation as it relates to this issue.
Goal PSF-4: A safe community
Objective PSF-4.1: The City will maintain a Police Department that is adequately staffed and funded to ensure a safe community.
Policy PSF-4.1.1: The City will monitor and prepare assessments of Police services to identify the level of Police staffing necessary to achieve the goal of a safe community, within budgetary constraints.
Progress: The La Mesa Police Department continues to address recruitment and retention by expanding our pool of diverse applicants. At the end of 2025, the Police Department was down four police officer and one dispatcher position.
The Backgrounds Unit is actively recruiting entry-level and lateral police applicants and dispatchers.
Policy PSF-4.1.2: The City will identify the costs involved in providing the level of service desired and will explore revenue sources to fund such services.
Progress: The City continues to receive grant funding from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to address primary collision factor and alcohol related enforcement operations, including DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, distracted driving prevention, and pedestrian safety operations. The City has also sought grant funding from OTS to assist with the implementation of a new report management system for the reporting of traffic collisions. The City continues to use state funding related to AB109 for supplementing homeless outreach programs, crisis intervention training, youth programs, and programs that support the wellness of police officers. Fugitive apprehension efforts are funded in part by the US Marshals Service. State funding from the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) supports the enforcement of ABC laws. Federal funding through Operation Stonegarden covers overtime and equipment expenses related to the enforcement of crimes with a border nexus. The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team is supported by funds from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA).
Policy PSF-4.1.3: The City will continue to support Graffiti Abatement Programs through the public/private partnership currently working to overcome the problem.
Progress: The La Mesa Police Department uses Graffiti Tracker and SeeClickFix to photograph and document graffiti locations for protentional prosecution. The Department worked with Code Compliance for graffiti on private property.
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Objective PSF-4.2: The City will take steps to provide and improve the services and response time of the Police Department.
Policy PSF-4.2.1: The Police Department will provide services that will help prevent crime as well as respond to it.
Progress: The La Mesa Police Department has hired a full-time Community Engagement Specialist (CES) that will, among several other duties, be tasked with providing crime prevention strategies to residents and business owners. The CES will receive specialized training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies that can be utilized at site inspections (both residential and commercial) throughout the city. The La Mesa Police Department also educated the community on crime prevention strategies through the Citizens’ Academy, Safety Fair, and the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Improving response times was discussed and prioritized throughout the Department, and officers are regularly reminded about the goal of arriving on scenes as soon as possible.
Policy PSF-4.2.2: The Police Department will explore technologies that will aid response time and other services.
Progress: The Police Department has identified a modernized, paperless records management system that will integrate with the existing computer aided dispatch software for more efficient and timely crime reporting. Implementation of the records system will begin this year.
The Police Department has partnered with a new crime analytical tool, Peregrine, that helps improve the internal sharing of crime trend data and expedite record searches through a customized platform.
Police Dispatchers can currently monitor and communicate with park goers at La Mesita Park via a surveillance camera system. The Police Department is working to have additional surveillance cameras installed in a second park.
The Police Department continues to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team using commercially available platforms. The primary missions are preservation of life / public safety and crime scene preservation / evidence documentation. The UAS Team provides capabilities that are unique or cost prohibitive without the assistance of mutual aid. The program complies with AB 481 and FAA Part 107 regulations.
The Police Department continues to utilize mobile fingerprint scanners to help identify persons detained or arrested in the field, alleviating the need to transport them to a police facility for positive identification, as well as SPIDR Tech, a platform that allows citizens to provide direct feedback about their interactions with Police Department staff.
The Police Department has contracted with HyperYou Inc. to operationalize nonemergency call taking software, which uses AI powered voice recognition technology to connect callers with requested services. The goal is to improve the public’s access to information and to continue to reduce 9-1-1 answer times. The call taking platform takes a conversational approach to connecting callers with Department office staff and
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answering routine questions, while maintaining safety through prompt transfer to La Mesa staff out of caution or upon request.
Objective PSF-4.3: The Police Department will work with adjacent cities, the County of San Diego, the California Highway Patrol, and other applicable law enforcement agencies Policy PSF-.4.3.1: The Police Department will continue to cooperate and interact with other law enforcement agencies in the region to provide an effective network of information and assistance.
Progress: Through participation in regional task forces, networking opportunities, professional association membership, regional coordination meetings, and joint enforcement operations, the Police Department regularly works in cooperation with and interacts with other regional law enforcement agencies. Joint enforcement operations include illicit drug, auto theft, organized retail crime, drunk driving, probation compliance, threat management and human trafficking. Members of the management team regularly attend regional meetings where countywide crime trends and issues are addressed. The Police Department continues to work closely with the Law Enforcement Coordination Center (LECC) to assist with deconfliction and intelligence gathering for critical or preplanned events. The Department is also part of the countywide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid working group, to ensure emergency preparedness and operational readiness. In 2025, officers participated in regional agency training related to mobile field force, tactical operations, criminal investigations, and natural disaster and mass casualty response.
Goal PSF-5: A community where fire risk is minimal
Objective PSF-5.1: The City will provide fire suppression services and prevention information and services.
Policy PSF-5.1.1: The Department will continue to provide first response medical emergency services.
Progress: In 2025 Heartland Fire & Rescue received 9,418 calls for emergency services in La Mesa, of which 7,729 were for medical aid services.
Policy PSF-5.1.2: The Department will train and maintain personnel capable of dealing with incidents involving hazardous materials.
Progress: Heartland Fire participates in the regional Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT). HIRT is a San Diego County joint powers team that handles larger hazardous materials incidents beyond the mitigation capabilities of the first responders. HIRT is made up of two teams: one operated by the City of San Diego Fire - Rescue and the other operated by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health. Heartland Fire & Rescue also conducts annual hazardous materials response and recognition training for its members.
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Policy PSF-5.1.3: The Department will maintain a program that promotes disaster preparedness.
Progress: The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator provides information through training and presentations and through multiple social media outlets and community public education events.
Policy PSF-5.1.4: Heartland Fire will provide public information, education and services, which may help prevent fires.
Progress: Typically, the fire station hosts tours for school groups regularly throughout the school year and an open house during Fire Prevention Month. Fire extinguisher training, fire safety, and fire drills are conducted throughout the City on a regular basis, and juvenile fire setters participate in an intervention program as needed or required. The Department also typically conducts programs at local schools, businesses, and partners with LMPD at Neighborhood Watch presentations. Heartland Fire & Rescue also participates in the City of La Mesa Safety Fair and National Night Out events. Heartland Fire & Rescue conducts fire inspections throughout the City.
Policy PSF-5.1.6: The City will continue to include Heartland Fire in the Regional network of mutual aid fire response services.
Progress: In 2025, Heartland Fire & Rescue was an active participant in mutual aid responses through the local region and the State.
Objective PSF-5.2: The Department will continue to monitor its staffing model to maintain an effective and efficient suppression force.
Policy PSF-5.2.1: The City will strive to provide fire response services at the level necessary to maintain an (ISO) rating of 2.
Progress: In 2025, Heartland Fire was awarded a renewal of their ISO Class 1 rating for the next 5 years. This places Heartland Fire in the top 1.5% of all jurisdictions nationwide.
Objective PSF-5.3: Promote Regional cooperation in fire services Policy PSF-5.3.1: The City will continue to participate in the Regional and State Mutual Aid System.
Progress:
In 2025, Heartland Fire was an active participant in the Regional and State Mutual Aid response. In addition, Heartland Fire participates in a State program that provides the City with a State-owned fire engine. This engine is housed in a City fire station and is available for City use as a reserve apparatus. When called, this unit responds with La Mesa personnel throughout the State and is typically called upon to assist suppression efforts
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on large-scale incidents including wildfire, mudslides, and floodings. In 2025, this unit responded to major wildfires in the region and State.
Policy PSF-5.3.2: The Fire Department will continue to provide advanced life support first responder emergency medical services in partnership with American Medical Response (AMR).
Progress: Heartland Fire continues to provide advanced life support first responder emergency medical services in partnership with American Medical Response (AMR).
Policy PSF-5.3.3: The City will work to maintain Joint Exercise of Powers Agreements for management and delivery of fire protection and emergency medical services.
Progress: Heartland Fire & Rescue is participating in a Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of El Cajon and Lemon Grove. This agreement provides a single management team for all three fire departments. Through this agreement with the Cities of El Cajon and Lemon Grove, Heartland Fire is working as a sub-regional fire agency.
Heartland Fire also continues to participate in a regional communications facility (Heartland Communications Facility Authority – HCFA) and a regional training facility (Heartland Fire Training Authority – HFTA). This participation increases communication, operational effectiveness, and operational safety. HCFA and Heartland Fire are also partnering in the San Diego County - Regional Communication System (RCS).
Goal PSF-6: Infrastructure of streets, sewers, and storm drains that sustains a high quality of life
Objective PSF-6.1: Reduce Sewer Spills to limit environmental and property damage Policy PSF-6.1.1: The City will continue to update and use the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan for guidance in maintaining and improving the sewer system.
Progress: The City continues to follow the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.
The Sewer System Management Plan, and Emergency Response Plan which are included with the Master Plan, are updated as required by regulatory requirements.
Policy PSF-6.1.2: The Public Works Department will work to complete the collection system improvements as prioritized in the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.
Progress: The City continues to improve the collection system by replacing aging sewer pipeline as well as reducing inflow and infiltration.
The City completed rehabilitation of portions of the sewer adjacent to Keeney Street in 2024. The Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 6 Project is scheduled for construction
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completion in 2026. The Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 7 Project is scheduled for construction in 2027.
Policy PSF-6.1.3: The Public Works Department will continue to maintain the existing sewer lines in an effort to reduce sewer spills.
Progress: In 2025, all of the City’s sewer mains were cleaned at least once. In addition, Public Works maintenance staff continued videotaping pipes and rating their condition on the City’s infrastructure management system (Cartegraph). Using both data sources, Asset Management Plans for both Capital & Maintenance was created for sewer facilities.
These plans are used to guide replacement funds and maintenance activities.
The City’s Backflow Prevention Program reduces sanitary sewer backups by offering a reimbursement incentive of half the cost of installation of a sewer backwater valve. Since program inception, approximately 180 property owners, (residential and commercial) have received reimbursement for installing a sewer backwater valve.
Policy PSF-6.1.4: The City will continue to be a member of and advocate on behalf of its rate payers at the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority.
Progress: In 2025, the City continued its membership in the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority (Metro JPA). The City also reaffirmed its commitment to Metro JPA via the City Council ratification of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement (SARA).
Policy PSF-6.1.5: The City will cooperate with other agencies to determine the feasibility of using recycled water.
Progress: The City is a member of Metropolitan Point Powers, overseeing wastewater treatment and recycling. These efforts are coordinated through Metro JPA.
Policy PSF-6.1.6: The City will endorse Regional efforts in water recycling.
Progress: The Metro JPA has endorsed the City of San Diego’s plan to recycle 83 million gallons a day of wastewater into potable drinking water called Pure Water San Diego by 2035.
Policy PSF–6.1.7: The City will continue the FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) Control Program as a method to reduce maintenance effort and decrease sewer spills.
Progress: As part of the City’s Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program, which is designed to maintain wastewater system health and prevent overflows, the City permitted and inspected approximately 150 food service establishments in 2025.
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Objective PSF-6.2: Maintain, improve and monitor the City’s storm water drainage system.
Policy PSF-6.2.1: The City will maintain a Storm Drain Master Plan to help plan and coordinate necessary improvements to the Storm Water Drainage System.
Progress: The City continues to update and maintain the Storm Drain Master Plan. Public Works maintenance staff also continued videotaping pipes and rating their condition on the City’s infrastructure management system (Cartegraph). Using both data sources, Asset Management Plans for both Capital & Maintenance were created for storm drain facilities. These plans are used to guide replacement funds and maintenance activities.
Policy PSF-6.2.2: A condition of approval of future development will include construction of improvements to the Storm Water System as appropriate.
Progress: The City continues to require developer-installed storm water improvements where needed in conjunction with new development.
Policy PSF-6.2.3: Capital Improvement Projects to replace corrugated metal storm drain pipe and address storm water drainage capacity issues will be identified and programmed as resources allow.
Progress: Corrugated metal pipes within La Mesita Park, MTS easements, and Caltrans easement are prioritized for replacement or rehabilitation.
Policy PSF-6.2.4: The City will maintain a program to ensure compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
Progress: In 2025, the City conducted approximately 350 commercial/industrial storm water quality inspections and follow-ups, as required by the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and updated its inventory of approximately 350 businesses which are periodically monitored for compliance.
Policy PSF-6.2.5: The Public Works Department will develop a program to monitor storm drain water quality and identify the best management practices necessary to deal with contaminants.
Progress: The City continues to implement a storm water pollution prevention program to educate the public and to reduce pollution in the region’s surface waters. The City’s Environmental Manager and an Engineering Technician work directly with businesses and residents to foster compliance through inspections and education outreach. Over the past year, the City responded to approximately 50 storm water complaints received from citizens.
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Objective PSF-6.3: Streets and alleys will be maintained to provide safe vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access.
Policy PSF-6.3.1: The Sidewalk Master Plan and Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan shall be utilized for guidance in the design and construction of street improvements.
Progress: The City continues to pursue grant funding to implement active transportation concepts. The City currently has grants for freeway crossings, a Spring Street mutlimodal study, and bike lane projects.
Policy PSF-6.3.2: The street network shall be divided into maintenance zones for efficient planning and coordination of maintenance activities.
Progress: Street maintenance will be performed in one maintenance zone each fiscal year. In 2025 street maintenance was focused on Zone 1.
Policy PSF-6.3.3: Maintenance will be performed on street trees, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, signage, striping, and roadway surfaces.
Progress: To ensure maximum function and safety of the City’s streets, maintenance crews patched or replaced approximately 22,000 square feet of asphalt surfaces in 2025. The City also striped approximately 734,884 lineal feet of pavement, fabricated and installed 35 traffic and road signs, and replaced 414 signs.
Policy PSF-6.3.4: Pavement condition assessment will be utilized to program the maintenance type and location to ensure most cost-effective maintenance.
Progress: In 2025 the entire street network was surveyed and ranked for pavement condition. The City continues to use this information for making pavement maintenance decisions.
Policy PSF-6.3.5: Coordinate street improvements with other infrastructure improvements to achieve efficiencies.
Progress: Project managers meet bi-weekly to review planned improvements and coordinate efforts. Meetings with utility providers San Diego Gas & Electric, Helix Water District, AT&T, and Cox Communications are held bi-monthly to communicate and coordinate infrastructure improvements. A Road Moratorium interactive map, available on the City’s website, was updated to include upcoming programmed projects.
Objective PSF-6.4: The City will strive to maintain all existing park facilities at a level that is safe and appealing for the intended use.
Policy PSF-6.4.1: The City will maintain a Park Facilities Master Plan that will itemize and prioritize potential improvements for every park in the City.
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Progress: A comprehensive update to the 2012 Parks Master Plan was submitted for formal review to guide the strategic upgrade, replacement, and expansion of the City’s parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities.
Policy PSF-6.4.2: The City will search for new public and private funding sources that can be used to enhance existing park facilities, and to develop and maintain new park facilities.
Progress: The City actively pursues grant opportunities to support park improvements and facility upgrades. The City collaborates with the La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation (LMPRF), to raise funds for park enhancements and programs.
Objective PSF-6.5: The City will coordinate environmental programs for the purpose of improving long-term sustainability.
Policy PSF-6.5.1: The City will coordinate the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program with the solid waste reduction, recycling, household hazardous waste disposal, and other waste diversion mandates.
Progress: The City is in the process of evaluating crossover tasks related to storm water and waste diversion. Work will continue as regulations are phased in.
The City is implementing crossover tasks related to stormwater and waste diversion. In 2025, the City held 8 household hazardous waste drop-off events and 6 Litter Free La Mesa community cleanup events. The City hosted 2 Clothing Swap events and 1 Fixit Clinic to increase landfill diversion by supporting secondhand exchange and item repair services. The City continues to implement recycling and organics recycling programs in compliance with AB 32 and SB 1383.
Policy PSF-6.5.2: The City will provide enforcement activities to ensure recycling for singlefamily, multi-family and commercial properties, and construction and demolition sites to reduce the amount of solid waste diverted to local landfills.
Progress: The City worked in partnership with EDCO to educate and engage multi-family and commercial businesses in La Mesa on organics and recycling requirements and continues to conduct site visits. Similarly, the City integrated waste and recycling messaging into social media posts to further educate and engage the public. The City also continued implementation of the Construction and Demolition ordinance, which requires projects to divert 75% of construction and demolition materials from the landfill.
Policy PSF-6.5.3: New construction and remodeling projects are required to provide space for recycling containers.
Progress: The City continues to require that all new development and substantial remodeling projects provide a recycling container within an enclosure. The City created enclosure guidelines to ensure new developments are providing proper space for refuse
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enclosures. Project applicants are required to obtain a “Will Serve” letter from EDCO prior to project approval.
Policy PSF-6.5.4: The design of new City facilities shall incorporate space for recycling containers.
Progress: The City continues to require all new City facilities to provide a recycling container within an enclosure. Organics waste recycling began at all City facilities in 2022 in compliance with SB 1383 (2016, Lara, Short Lived Climate Pollutants).
Policy PSF-6.5.5: The City will adopt a program to reduce the stream of organic waste with the intent of reducing the landfill stream.
Progress: The City Council approved organics waste recycling in 2019. In 2024, the City continued worked with the local franchise waste hauler, EDCO, to implement an organics recycling program for single family homes, commercial businesses and multi-family properties to divert food waste from the landfill and meet the requirements of AB 1826 and SB 1383. Organics waste recycling began at all City facilities in 2022 in compliance with SB 1383 (2016, Lara, Short Lived Climate Pollutants). The City also provides discount vouchers to residents for composting bin equipment. A total of 12 vouchers were issued in 2025.
Policy PSF-6.5.6: The City shall strive to reduce the use of resources needed to maintain the quality of life in La Mesa.
Progress: The City of La Mesa’s Climate Action Plan has a measure that includes encouraging waste reduction by increasing education and outreach and drive behavior change focused on source reduction and materials reuse. The City’s website includes information on waste reduction. In 2023, the City launched the Litter Free La Mesa Community Cleanup series to host six events per year for the next five years. In 2025there 1,080 pounds of litter was removed through six events with 264 total volunteers.
Policy PSF-6.5.7: The City shall maximize the use of existing resources while minimizing their effects on the environment.
Progress: An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy to address source reduction by maximizing the use of existing resources was implemented in 2022.
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Goal PSF-7: A range of recreation services for the community Objective PSF-7.1: The City will strive to meet the recreational service needs of the public at a reasonable cost to the program participant.
Policy PSF-7.1.1: The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide programs that are responsive to community interests, are unduplicated when possible and provide a meaningful experience for attendees.
Progress: A diverse range of recreation programs for all ages from toddlers to older adults is offered year-round. Through a strategic partnership with the La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation (LMPRF), expanded opportunities are offered to the community including community events and geocaching. To ensure equitable access, scholarship opportunities are provided for recreation classes and summer day camps.
Policy PSF-7.1.2: The City and the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation (LMPRF) will seek funding to plan and provide Capital Improvements for parks and recreational facilities, which meet the needs and standards of the community.
Progress: The LMPRF hosts annual fundraisers to support park improvements, with a focus on playground renovations and shade structures.
Goal PSF-8: Program administration for the physical and economic development of the community
Objective PSF-8.1: The Community Development Department will continue to oversee the Building, Planning, and Housing activities for the City.
Policy PSF-8.1.1: Give careful attention to the building permit process, as well as Urban Design Standards related to building scale, architectural materials, landscaping, and other elements to emphasize attractive and safe building and site design in new development projects.
Progress: The DRB reviews new development projects for consistency with the design guidelines contained within the adopted Urban Design Program, Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone, Downtown Village Specific Plan, Grossmont Specific Plan, and other visually sensitive areas. In 2025, two design review applications associated with new development were reviewed and approved.
During plan review, the Building Division reviewed all proposed construction for building and fire safety in compliance with the California Building Code and the La Mesa Municipal Code.
Policy PSF-8.1.2: The Community Development Department will continue to provide Code Compliance services as a means of implementing community appearance and public safety
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goals and policies of the General Plan, and as a means of responding to citizen concerns about their community.
Progress: In 2025, the Community Development Department investigated 178 zoning code enforcement cases. The City’s code enforcement program requires properties to be well-maintained with healthy landscaping and kept free of excess debris and storage in front yard areas.
Goal PSF-9: Strong working relationships with all special districts operating within the City Limits for the provision of needed services.
Objective PSF-9.1: Explore ways to work with other agencies to share facilities and expand infrastructure and technology in the public realm.
Policy PSF-9.1.1: The City will continue to sponsor and support efforts involving the joint use of public properties especially for active recreation purposes.
Progress: Staff continues to explore opportunities for joint use, shared resources and cross promotion with school districts, Oasis, the Challenge Center, the County of San Diego, YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club.
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Section X
Health & Wellness Element
The overarching goal of the Health & Wellness Element is to improve community health and wellbeing of La Mesa’s residents by encouraging and supporting healthful behaviors and choices.
The Health & Wellness Element demonstrates La Mesa’s commitment to taking a communitybased approach to improving public health and sets the stage for evaluating and monitoring improvement over time. Several projects and activities completed or ongoing in 2023 are in alignment with Element goals and objectives as listed below.
Goal HW-1: A community where residents are healthy and feel safe and secure.
Objective HW-1.1: Ensure that public and private development and infrastructure is designed, constructed, and maintained to maximize safety and security and reduce opportunities for criminal activity.
Policy HW-1.1.1: Encourage developers to incorporate building and site design techniques that reduce crime, such as utilizing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) design strategies.
Progress: The city requires site development and design reviews for all commercial and multi-unit redevelopment projects. As part of the site development plan review, the Police Department requires, as a condition of approval, the incorporation of CPTED measures into the development. These strategies include residential and commercial safety assessments that examine property design, lighting, landscaping, and access points to reduce opportunities for crime. We provide tailored recommendations to help property owners improve safety, visibility, and overall security.
Policy HW-1.1.2: Increase safety and security in public places—such as parks, recreation facilities, sidewalks, transit stops and facilities, and trails—by providing adequate lighting, maintaining landscaping to maximize visibility and reduce hiding places, removing graffiti immediately; removing trash, debris, weeds, etc. from public areas with ongoing maintenance of those public areas; and conducting regular police and volunteer (crime watch) patrols.
Progress: Park lighting has been installed as part of ongoing park improvement projects.
Surveillance cameras are operating at all trolley stations to enhance passenger security.
The Police Department—along with the Retired Volunteer Service Patrol (RSVP)— conducts daily patrols throughout the City, while the Public Works Department provides routine maintenance services. Surveillance cameras at La Mesita Park continue to provide video coverage monitored through the police dispatch center.
The City is also developing a Communication Master Plan that includes a fiber-optic network to support smart city features such as security cameras, traffic safety enhancements, and public notification capabilities.
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In addition, MacArthur Park and Harry Griffen Park have assigned park rangers/caretakers who regularly patrol the grounds during operating hours and after closing. The Public Works and Community Services Department collaborate with the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Specialist to identify areas for improvement, and temporary cameras have been installed in identified problem locations. The City also works with facility users and volunteers who assist with trash and debris removal.
Policy HW-1.1.3: Design for seniors, children, and those with disabilities by incorporating amenities such as shaded benches at frequent intervals, wheelchair accessible street corners, audible street crossing signals, and adjusting traffic signal timing to ensure adequate time for them to cross streets.
Progress: ADA accessible ramps and bulb-outs continue to be installed at street corner locations as part of various capital improvement projects.
Objective HW-1.2: Improve community health through the reduction of unintentional injuries and violence.
Policy HW-1.2.1: Identify and take actions to reduce the rate and severity of unintentional injuries, such as from falls; vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents; drowning; poisoning; and suffocation.
Progress: The Parks and Recreation Department provided educational events throughout the year, including La Mesa Walks. Educational resources are provided at City facilities, events on the website, and on social media. The La Mesa Municipal Pool offered swim lessons and a social media campaign to promote water safety and reduce the risk of drowning.
The City Council has adopted a Vision Zero Plan to reduce traffic fatalities to zero and formally joined the Vision Zero Network which recognizes the City’s efforts to implement Vision Zero goals and strategies to reduce traffic fatalities through a combination of safe engineering measures, education and outreach, and enforcement practices. The City has also adopted numerous studies and plans that support Vision Zero goals such as the City’s Sidewalk Master Plan, Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan, Parks Master Plan, Walkability Plan, and the Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan.
In 2025, the City partnered with the San Diego Bicycle Coalition to host free classes, including 3 All About E-bikes webinars, 3 City Cycling classes, and 2 bike safety skills drills, at both the annual April Earth Day event at MacArthur Park and the September Police Department Safety Fair. The City also offered 2 bike tune-up opportunities for City staff. In addition, City staff purchased and distributed reflective gear to event attendees to enhance visibility for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2025, the City hosted Bike Rodeos at La Mesa Earth Day Fair and La Mesa Police Department Safety Fair to promote bicycle safety.
The Police Department will continue to issue Naloxone (Narcan) to each officer to be carried in the field, so they may immediately render aid to those suffering an opiate overdose.
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Policy HW-1.2.2: Continue to develop and implement Safe Routes to Schools and Safe Routes to Transit.
Progress: The Safe Routes to Schools and Safe Routes to Transit programs have been combined into the Active Transportation Projects Grant program by the State. The City continues to pursue grant opportunities to support infrastructure improvements that enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
Policy HW-1.2.3: Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety through implementation of La Mesa’s Walkability Plan and Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan, and evaluate and implement other plans and programs, as appropriate.
Progress:
The City’s Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan calls for development of a Complete Streets framework that encourages all modes of transportation, reduces traffic congestion, and increases connectivity. The Plan was incorporated into the 2012 General Plan Circulation Element as mandated by AB 1358. The City’s Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan is aimed at identifying the most effective approaches to connect La Mesa residents with key community destinations. The City uses these as guiding documents to identify capital needs and review development projects.
In 2025, the City partnered with the San Diego Bicycle Coalition to host free classes, including 3 All About E-bikes webinars, 3 City Cycling classes, and 2 bike safety skills drills, at both the annual April Earth Day event at MacArthur Park and the September Police Department Safety Fair.
The City-sponsored weekly La Mesa Walks! Program encourages active transportation and improved health and wellness. Goals from the Livable La Mesa Age Friendly Action Plan support walkability and routes for residents to walk to transit, parks and shopping.
The City finished construction of its first protected bike lane along Murray Drive, between Healthcare Center Circle and Wakarusa Street, adding about 60 parking spaces in addition to the protected bike lane.
Policy HW-1.2.4: Work with community partners to increase awareness of, and reduce crimes against persons, such as elder, domestic, and child abuse.
Progress: The Police Department has detectives with specialized training in elder abuse, domestic violence, and child abuse, and works closely with the District Attorney’s Office to investigate these cases.
The Department also partners with multiple social service organizations and faith-based groups to provide victim resources, including counseling, emergency shelter, and longerterm housing options for victims of abuse.
Additionally, through participation in the La Mesa Collaborative, Department staff coordinate with other agencies and share information to help reduce crime. Policy HW-1.2.5: Enhance
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communications between law enforcement and La Mesa’s youth and support programs that deter youth-related crimes.
Progress: The Police Department participated in several community engagement events and hosted youth-focused programs. The department held a Youth Leadership Camp in June 2025 for high school students and interreacted with middle school students at the La Mesa Arts Academy first-responder lunch. The Department also partnered with the La Mesa Spring Valley School District to deliver presentations to students and parents on online security and social media safety.
Policy HW-1.2.6: Encourage opportunities for residents, groups, agencies, businesses, La Mesa Police and Fire Departments, and other safety-related agencies work together to improve safety and security.
Progress: Each year, the Department hosts the KidsWatch Academy, a safety-focused program for elementary students that teaches them how to call 911, practice personal safety, understand fire and pool safety, and develop nature awareness. The academy builds confidence, preparedness, and early positive interactions with law enforcement.
The Department hosted a Youth Leadership Camp for high school students, where participants spent a week working alongside officers, taking field trips, and hearing from motivational guest speakers. This immersive experience fosters leadership, mentorship, and mutual understanding between law enforcement and local teens.
The Department is currently researching an implementation strategy for a Cadet or Explorer program for young adults aged 16-21. This program would be a voluntary, nonenforcement entry-level position. Participants may choose to participate in patrol ridealongs, assist with security and traffic control, staff community events, or assist in other supervised environments. This program would provide law enforcement experience and, therefore, is beneficial to those interested in a career in law enforcement (pipeline to sworn positions with LMPD). Participants would receive ongoing law enforcement training, develop their potential for a career in public safety, and connect with peers their age who share similar interests.
Goal HW-2: Access to fresh produce and other safe, nutritionally sound food.
Objective HW-2.1: Increase accessibility, availability, affordability and identification of fresh, locally grown food for La Mesa’s residents.
Policy HW-2.1.1: Encourage outlets that offer fresh locally grown food such as La Mesa Farmer’s Market.
Progress: The La Mesa Farmers’ Market is held weekly every Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on La Mesa Boulevard. In 2022, the Farmers’ Market began under new management and expanded the market to include over 60 vendors with farm fresh fruits
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and vegetables, cheese, fresh fish, meats, dips and sauces, baked goods, bread, fresh flowers, and hot foods. In 2024, the market expanded into the Walkway of the Stars area to provide more vendor space and to highlight the recently completed public art projects in the walkway.
Policy HW-2.1.2: Consider creating a Community Gardening Program to support existing and create additional community gardens. Identify existing and potential community garden sites on public property, such as parks, senior and community centers, public easements and rights-of-way, and surplus property, and allow for their use.
Progress: The La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park provides La Mesa residents the opportunity to grow fresh produce. Its central location ensures equitable access to residents of all socio-economic backgrounds.
Policy HW-2.1.5: Allow residents to raise poultry (excluding roosters) in all residential zones, subject to appropriate health, safety, and nuisance regulations.
Progress: The Zoning Ordinance allows the keeping of chickens in all residential zones.
Policy HW-2.1.6: Encourage nutritional programs and food services for vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and low-income residents.
Progress: In partnership with Serving Seniors, the congregate meal program at the Adult Enrichment Center continued with increased participation. The program provides a daily hot, nutritious lunch addressing food insecurity while fostering social connectivity and wellness.
Goal HW-3: Active living and healthy eating in La Mesa, with progress tracked to measure success.
Objective HW-3.1: Employ a range of methods to communicate and track community health and wellness information.
Policy HW-3.1.1: Use the City’s website, printed materials, social media and other means to encourage residents to be physically active through publicity about opportunities in the community for physical activity.
Progress: The City utilizes diverse communication channels (social media, website, newsletters) to promote weekly walks, health and wellness workshops, and outdoor fitness equipment, recreational programs, and the County’s Live Well program. The Livable La Mesa Age Friendly Action Plan includes goals focused on improving livability, particularly for older adults, which contributes to overall health and well-being.
Policy HW-3.1.2: Promote opportunities to participate in coordinated walks, runs, bike rides, dance nights and other sponsored events involving physical activity.
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Progress: The City promoted physical activity through weekly walks and recreation classes for all ages.
Policy HW-3.1.3: Work with various community organizations and local agencies to provide health information, classes and events.
Progress: The City promoted health, wellness and water safety education through social media and classes offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. Partner agencies such as County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Sharp Health Care, Oasis, and Alzheimer’s Foundation, provided content for workshops and classes.
Local charter/home schools work with the Community Services Department to hold physical education classes and camps at the recreation center, parks and the La Mesa Municipal Pool. Commercial Vendor Permits to provide fitness in parks are issued to small businesses.
Policy HW-3.1.4: Develop benchmarks and indicators to track success of the Health and Wellness Program.
Progress: Performance Measures track participation in recreation classes.
Objective HW-3.2: Adopt a wayfinding program to direct those who live and work in La Mesa to the City’s sites that provide opportunities for health and wellness programs and activities, such as designated routes for walking and biking, stairs, and parks and recreational facilities.
Policy HW-3.2.1: Enhance the City’s urban walking trails including the City stairways.
Progress: Staff is actively researching grant opportunities to install wayfinding throughout the City.
The City continues to maintain trail markers along the three designated walking trails and closely monitors the marked trails for any hazards.
Policy HW-3.2.2: Ensure bike routes are clearly designated.
Progress: The City continues to implement signage and striping as required for all classes of bike lanes.
Policy HW-3.2.3: Ensure that all City park and recreational facilities are well-marked and visible from streets, sidewalks and bike paths.
Progress: In 2026, new park signs will be installed at Aztec Park. Future sign installations are scheduled for Sunset Park and Jackson Park.
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report page 69
Goal HW-4: Children’s physical activity and nutrition to benefit their shortand long-term health and improve their ability to learn.
Objective HW-4.1: Provide children with safe and appealing opportunities for walking and bicycling to school in order to encourage exercise and healthy living habits.
Policy HW-4.1.1: Support the completion of infrastructure upgrades that improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety to and from school (e.g., implementation of Safe Routes to Schools recommendations, etc.).
Progress: The Safe Routes to Schools and Safe Routes to Transit programs have been combined into the Active Transportation Projects Grant program by the State. When available, the City continues to apply for ATP grants.
Policy HW-4.1.4: Continue to pursue joint use agreements with local schools to allow school property to be available for public use outside of school hours.
Progress: A long-standing Community Recreation Agreement (CRA) with the La MesaSpring Valley School District allows community use of school grounds during hours when school is not in session. Under the agreement, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for scheduling use of all athletic fields on school grounds with youth sports leagues. The draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides recommendations for expanding community access and joint use opportunities.
Objective HW-4.2: Partner with local schools to improve the nutritional quality of foods and beverages served or available in schools, and to encourage healthy eating.
Policy HW-4.2.1: Support programs that encourage youth to consume healthy foods that they are involved in producing, such as through edible schoolyards, school gardening programs and food preparation classes.
Progress: Various camps are offered with healthy food components including specialized cooking camps.
Goal HW-5: Programs and services that support the health and well-being of residents through community-based collaboration with a range of partners.
Objective HW-5.1: Build on local collaboration to promote and sustain community wellness.
Policy HW-5.1.1: Continue opportunities for inclusive and meaningful community involvement and leadership throughout La Mesa, in support of community wellness.
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Progress: The City fosters community involvement through the La Mesa Collaborative, a partnership of agencies dedicated to supporting community wellness, the Livable La Mesa Age-Friendly Action Plan, commissions, workshops, and events.
Policy HW-5.1.2: Participate in Regional and/or County collaborative health and wellness initiatives.
Progress: The City continues to participate as a partner in the County of San Diego’s Live Well and Age-Well programs, AARP Age-Friendly Communities, and the La Mesa Collaborative.
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report page 71
Section XI
Housing Element
The Housing Element is intended to guide residential development and preservation in a way that coincides with the overall economic and social values of the community. The residential character of a city is largely dependent on the type and quality of its dwelling units, their location, and such factors as maintenance and neighborhood amenities. The Housing Element is an official municipal response to a growing awareness of the need to provide housing for all economic segments of the community, as well as a legal requirement that housing policy is part of the planning process. As such, the Element establishes polices that will guide City officials in daily decision making and sets forth an action program designed to enable the City to realize its housing goals.
In 2023, the 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by the City and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Attachment 1, Annual Element Progress Report: Housing Element Implementation, provided below summarizes the current implementation status of all the programs described in the Housing Element.
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8130 Allison Ave
La Mesa
91942
Myra
Pina
Senior Management Analyst
[email protected]
6196671159
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Annual Progress Report Page 91 of 252 January 2020
Jurisdiction La Mesa
Reporting Year 2025
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
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Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
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Single-family Detached 2 32 16
2 to 4 units per structure 0 4 0
5+ units per structure 0 136 147
Accessory Dwelling Unit 3 81 68
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 78 254 239
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 125 254
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Total Units
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Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
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04/30/2021 - 04/30/2029
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Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 141 224
Discretionary 7 229
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 11 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 205 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 8
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 131 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 55 0
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Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
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Programs Implemented
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Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Jurisdiction La Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 04/30/2021 - 04/30/2029
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Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Ministerial
4745512000 6927 Waite Dr 2024-1879 SFA O 2/17/2025 1 1 1 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Ministerial
4745512000 6927 Waite Dr 2024-1881 ADU R 2/17/2025 1 1 1 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Ministerial
4904033600 9201 Briercrest Dr, Unit 2 2025-0269 ADU R 2/18/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4704110600 4453 Parks Ave 2025-0309 SFA O 2/25/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4704110600 4455 Parks Ave 2025-0310 ADU R 2/25/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4704110600 4457 Parks Ave 2025-0311 ADU R 2/25/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4703000600 7840 Carter Pl 2025-0357 ADU R 3/5/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4952420200 9140 Fletcher Dr 2025-0403 ADU O 3/13/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE Yes - Local No N/A Approved Ministerial 4946622000 8540 Fresno Ave 2025-0402 ADU R 3/13/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4684921200 4513 Judson Way 2025-0410 ADU R 3/17/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4753011600 0 Costa Bella Dr 2025-0398 SFD O 3/17/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4741811800 7285 University 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Normandie Pl 2025-0775 ADU O 5/16/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4643310300 5610 Morro Way 2025-0777 ADU R 5/20/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4743010400 4062 Charles St 2025-0853 ADU R 5/28/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4692902700 7570 Ohio Pl 2025-0841 ADU R 5/28/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4692002100 7290 Colony Rd 2025-0863 ADU O 5/29/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4695920700 4413 Lowell St 2025-0884 ADU R 6/4/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4991720200 3915 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1433 SFD O 6/10/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4991720700 3890 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1437 SFD O 6/10/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4991720600 3880 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1436 SFD O 6/24/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4991913700 3856 American Ave 2024-1438 SFD O 6/24/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4991913700 3900 Rojo Tierra Rd 2025-0975 SFD O 6/24/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4703721200 4630 Lee Ave 2025-1055 ADU R 6/30/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4695721500 7374 Stanford Ave 2025-1059 ADU R 6/30/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4741500900 7147 Purdue Ave 2025-1056 ADU O 6/30/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1028 SFA O 7/2/2025 8 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1029 SFA O 7/2/2025 8 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1030 SFA O 7/2/2025 8 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1031 SFA O 7/2/2025 1 7 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1032 SFA O 7/2/2025 1 7 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1033 SFA O 7/2/2025 1 7 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1034 SFA O 7/2/2025 2 7 9 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1035 SFA O 7/2/2025 2 6 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1036 SFA O 7/2/2025 1 7 8 0 0 NONE No Yes Yes Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4743530300 6977 Hoffman Ave 2025-0985 ADU R 7/3/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4948712600 9030 Johnson Dr 2025-1083 SFD O 7/7/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 6750902400 5955 Samuel St 2025-1089 ADU O 7/7/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Withdrawn Ministerial 4948712600 9034 Johnson Dr 2025-1084 ADU R 7/7/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4741440700 4214 Lois St 2025-1092 ADU O 7/10/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4741440700 4216 Lois St 2025-1091 ADU R 7/12/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4940510500 8532 Tio Diego Pl 2025-1131 ADU R 7/14/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4751210400 7823 Normal Ave 2025-1143 ADU R 7/16/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4741151000 7222 Purdue Ave 2025-1149 ADU R 7/21/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4645701000 5370 Swarthmore St 2025-1178 ADU R 7/23/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4706130900 4564 Date Ave 2025-1169 ADU R 7/25/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE Yes - Local No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 1 2025-1202 ADU R 7/28/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 2 2025-1203 ADU R 7/28/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4683400800 6852 Rosefield Dr 2025-1245 ADU R 7/31/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4995004200 4363 Woodland Dr 2025-1320 ADU R 8/15/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4685103100 6935 Alamo Way 2025-1333 ADU O 8/18/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4685820500 4421 68Th St 2025-1335 ADU O 8/18/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4700114600 5077 Comanche Dr 2025-1231 2 to 4 R 8/19/2025 2 2 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700114400 5087 Comanche Dr 2025-1234 2 to 4 R 8/19/2025 2 2 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700114600 5073 Comanche Dr 2025-1232 ADU R 8/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700114600 5075 Comanche Dr 2025-1233 ADU R 8/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700114400 5083 Comanche Dr 2025-1235 ADU R 8/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700114400 5085 Comanche Dr 2025-1236 ADU R 8/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4951730700 9417 Lemon Ave 2025-1348 ADU R 8/26/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4952420700 9170 Fletcher Dr 2025-1336 ADU R 8/29/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4643101200 5325 Wheaton St 2025-1438 ADU R 9/3/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 6750902400 5953 Samuel St 2025-1437 ADU R 9/3/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4684330800 4627 68Th St 2025-1439 ADU R 9/3/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4951730700 9419 Lemon Ave 2025-1347 SFD O 9/8/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4693702600 7522 Eucalyptus Hill 2025-1475 ADU R 9/8/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial Pre-approved ADU plans 4750410600 4072 Yale Ave 2025-1476 ADU R 9/9/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4864121100 9394 Manor Dr 2025-1482 ADU R 9/10/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bonus Law
Applications
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
4700311200 5096 Guava Ave 2025-1518 ADU R 9/15/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4867611700 5948 Joel Ln 2025-1473 ADU R 9/19/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4741000200 4251 Harbinson Ave 2025-1531 ADU R 9/20/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4685400500 6789 Alamo Way 2025-1560 ADU R 9/22/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4948410400 5110 Harmony Ln 2025-1591 ADU O 9/25/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866520400 9590 Gregory St 2025-1521 ADU R 9/28/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4951730800 9437 Lemon Ave 2025-1640 SFD O 10/3/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4864210100 9396 De Camp Dr 2025-1549 ADU R 10/8/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4741151000 7220 Purdue Ave 2025-1150 ADU O 10/13/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4743621500 3977 Charles St 2025-1663 ADU R 10/13/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4864923300 6163 Primrose Dr 2025-1733 ADU R 10/20/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4746500700 7396 Lime St 2025-1724 ADU R 10/21/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4746500700 7396 Lime St 2025-1725 ADU R 10/21/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863711300 6110 Howell Dr 2025-1712 ADU R 10/22/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4692210400 4802 Jessie Ave, Unit 2 2025-1737 ADU R 10/22/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4756203200 7500 Chicago Dr 2025-1736 ADU R 10/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4866901400 9690 Wayfarer Dr 2025-1785 ADU R 10/29/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4701410200 7615 El Cajon Blvd 2025-1774 2 to 4 R 10/29/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4900510500 8082 Binney Pl 2025-1792 ADU R 10/29/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan
review. Pre-approved
ADU plans
4683404600 6831 Century St 2025-1791 ADU R 11/5/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4706112200 4660 Date Ave 2025-1799 ADU R 11/10/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE Yes - Local No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4948110100 8493 Sunrise Ave 2025-1849 ADU R 11/13/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4864110200 6381 Severin Dr 2025-1889 ADU O 11/14/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial 4946211900 4476 Palm Ave, Unit 1 2025-1852 ADU R 11/17/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4946211900 4476 Palm Ave, Unit 2 2025-1853 ADU R 11/17/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4854401400 6000 Winfield Ave, Unit 2 2025-1856 ADU R 11/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700911900 5022 Thorne Dr 2025-1915 ADU O 11/19/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4700911900 5022 Thorne Dr, Unit 2 2025-1914 ADU R 11/24/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4705100900 7867 Orien Ave 2025-1932 ADU R 11/26/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4952501600 4850 Marguerita Ln 2025-1967 ADU R 11/26/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4642000900 6961 Colorado Ave 2025-1962 ADU R 11/26/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863711300 6110 Howell Dr 2025-1976 ADU O 12/3/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4918101500 9103 Mollywoods Ave, Unit 2 2025-2013 ADU R 12/9/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan
review. Pre-approved
ADU plans
4745510400 3766 King St 2025-1921 ADU O 12/10/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4642001600 6934 Ohio Ave 2025-2031 ADU O 12/11/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863132700 6234 Dixie Dr 2025-1918 SFD O 12/15/2025 1 1 0 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4694511000 7282 Vassar Ave 2025-2046 ADU R 12/15/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4941923000 4989 Randlett Dr 2025-2023 ADU R 12/16/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4994924500 8869 Echo Dr 2025-2063 ADU R 12/17/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4901710600 8342 Zeta St 2025-2059 ADU R 12/17/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4704922400 4356 Dale Ave 2025-2081 ADU R 12/22/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863132700 6232 Dixie Dr 2025-1919 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863540900 9293 Earl St 2025-2090 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4701411800 4807 Parks Ave 2025-2071 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4701411800 4807 Parks Ave 2025-2072 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4702101800 4873 Clearview Way 2025-2087 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4863540900 9293 Earl St 2025-2091 ADU R 12/23/2025 1 1 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Ministerial Project still in plan review 4944022300 Vacant 2025-0404 5+ R 3/26/2025 5 109 114 0 0 NONE No Yes N/A Pending Discretionary Project still under review 4863132700 6230 Dixie Dr 2025-1377 SFD O 8/26/2025 1 1 1 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Discretionary SFD and ADU
4863132700 6230 Dixie Dr 2025-1377 ADU R 8/26/2025 1 1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Discretionary SFD and ADU
4991910600 3886 American Ave 2025-1696 SFD O 10/15/2025 1 1 1 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Duplex in SF
Zone
No No N/A Approved Discretionary
4700401000 7928 El Cajon Blvd 2025-1230 5+ R 7/31/2025 110 110 0 0 NONE No No N/A Pending Discretionary Project still under review 4706130900 4566 Date Ave 2025-0867 ADU R 5/30/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE Yes - Local No N/A Approved Discretionary 4706112200 4658 Date Ave 2025-1676 ADU R 10/14/2025 1 1 1 0 NONE Yes - Local No N/A Approved Discretionary 0
Table A2
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select multiple
- see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined the
units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum Allowable
Residential Gross Floor
Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction or
waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! 0 4990300400 4211 Black Mtn 2024-0984 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702610500 7640 Marie Ave 2024-1621 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4945230800 8833 Alpine Ave 2024-1092 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 2 2024-0942 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701640400 7733 Loma Vista Dr 2024-0971 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863540900 9295 Earl St 2024-1901 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4865830600 9243 Southern Rd 2024-1426 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693021700 4629 70Th St 2024-1145 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4943310900 8863 Jefferson Ave 2024-2055 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801800 4376 Rosebud Ln, Unit 6 2024-1167 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4948730100 4805 Garfield St 2024-1285 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4645600800 5341 Wellesley St 2023-2668 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692502900 7206 Bonita Pl 2024-0281 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4703910700 7903 Lemon Cir 2024-1727 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694802500 7448 Lowell Ct 2024-1903 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0151 5+ R
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0147 5+ R Other DB 14.0% 2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
Project did not receive
state of local fiannce
assistance.
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0148 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0149 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0150 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0152 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0153 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 2023-0154 5+ R DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
Demolished/Destroyed Units Density Bonus
1 4
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Housing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions
4695310400 4370 71St St 2024-1978 ADU
R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702703000 4606 Denwood Rd 2025-0118 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4864810700 6288 Broadmoor Dr, Unit 2 2024-1833 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4706623300 4447 Date Ave 2024-1620 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693020600 4618 71St St 2024-0985 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4742210900 4140 Lois St 2024-0574 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683902500 4713 68Th St 2024-0328 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704800900 4341 Parks Ave, Unit 1 2024-1905 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704800900 4341 Parks Ave, Unit 2 2024-1906 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702820500 4752 Maple Ave 2023-2846 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946211900 4478 Palm Ave 2024-1159 2 to 4R
4742401300 4117 Blackton Dr 2024-2069 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991720400 3865 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1435 SFDO
4991720300 3895 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1434 SFDO
4991720500 3870 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1641 SFDO
4904033600 9201 Briercrest Dr, Unit 2 2025-0269 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4696200500 7535 University Ave 2024-0869 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4705100300 4362 Maple Ave 2024-1180 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4902240200 5687 Wendi 2025-0186 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4335 Parks Ave, Unit 1 2024-2104 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4335 Parks Ave, Unit 2 2024-2105 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4337 Parks Ave, Unit 1 2024-2106 2 to 4R
4704801000 4339 Parks Ave 2024-2107 SFDO
4991720100 3925 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1432 SFDO
4695022900 4541 Culbertson Ave 2025-0123 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704914100 4407 Dale Ave 2024-2192 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704914100 4409 Dale Ave 2024-2191 SFDO
4743712000 3975 Violet St 2025-0490 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4994926700 4249 Panorama Dr 2025-0653 ADU
R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4994926700 4251 Panorama Dr 2025-0652 SFD
O
4944102400 4757 Palm Ave 2023-1487 5+R Other DB 9.0%
3 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
Project did not receive
state of local fiannce
assistance.
4901510600 5770 Tex St 2025-0574 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4696020100 4493 Olive Ave 2025-0082 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4696020100 4491 Olive Ave 2025-0083 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4950900800 9182 Shirley Dr 2024-1300 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701900200 7847 La Mesa Blvd 2024-0978 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701900200 7849 La Mesa Blvd 2024-0979 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4952420200 9140 Fletcher Dr 2025-0403 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991720200 3915 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1433 SFD
O
4991913700 3900 Rojo Tierra Rd 2025-0975 SFDO
4991720600 3880 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1436 SFDO
4991720700 3890 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-1437 SFDO
4683505500 6968 Adams Ave 2024-0283 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693821100 7574 Seneca Pl, Unit 2 2024-1289 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702820900 4713 Troy Ln 2024-0496 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692421700 4710 Normandie Pl 2025-0775 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4865000800 6307 Primrose Dr 2024-1900 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694510100 4563 Harbinson Ave 2025-0079 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991913700 3856 American Ave 2024-1438 SFDO
4903701300 9130 Wakarusa St 2024-1466 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4903701300 9130 Wakarusa St 2024-1465 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695911300 4431 Pomona Ave 2024-1144 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695920700 4413 Lowell St 2025-0884 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694004300 4565 70Th St 2024-1922 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704110600 4453 Parks Ave 2025-0309 SFAO
4704110600 4455 Parks Ave 2025-0310 ADU
R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704110600 4457 Parks Ave 2025-0311 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4944520400 4669 4Th St 2025-0682 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4643310300 5610 Morro Way 2025-0777 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701640200 7711 Loma Vista Dr 2025-0504 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692002100 7290 Colony Rd 2025-0863 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695721500 7374 Stanford Ave 2025-1059 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4942201600 8888 Jefferson Ave 2024-0375 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692902700 7570 Ohio Pl 2025-0841 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4940510500 8532 Tio Diego Pl 2025-1131 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4947303600 4535 Glen St 2025-0724 SFDO
4744910100 3897 Carancho St 2023-2365 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4741821200 4223 Blackton Dr 2025-0211 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4684921200 4513 Judson Way 2025-0410 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752804500 7770 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2791 SFDO
4752804400 7760 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2790 SFDO
4752803200 7755 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2770 SFDO
4752803100 7765 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2769 SFDO
4752803000 7775 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2768 SFDO
4752802900 7785 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2794 SFDO
4692121800 7332 Colony Rd 2024-1784 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692121800 7330 Colony Rd 2024-1785 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693702600 7522 Eucalyptus Hill 2025-1475 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683400800 6852 Rosefield Dr 2025-1245 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4751210400 7823 Normal Ave 2025-1143 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4703721200 4630 Lee Ave 2025-1055 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4750703700 4244 Olive Ave 2024-1763 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 2 2025-1203 ADU
R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 1 2025-1202 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4685820500 4421 68Th St 2025-1335 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4995233500 4205 Woodland Dr 2025-0485 SFDO
4995233500 4207 Woodland Dr 2025-0486 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4741500900 7147 Purdue Ave 2025-1056 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4990304900 4126 Gateside Rd 2023-1530 SFDO
4752803300 7745 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2771 SFDO
4752803400 7735 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2772 SFDO
4752803500 7725 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2773 SFDO
4752803600 7715 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2774 SFDO
4752803700 7705 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2780 SFDO
4752803800 7700 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2782 SFDO
4752803900 7710 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2783 SFDO
4752804000 7720 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2784 SFDO
4752804100 7730 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2785 SFDO
4752804200 7740 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2786 SFDO
4752804300 7750 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2789 SFDO
4867611700 5948 Joel Ln 2025-1473 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 1 2024-0941 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1028 SFAO Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1029 SFAO Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1030 SFAO Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1031 SFAO1 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1032 SFAO1 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1033 SFAO1 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1034 SFAO2 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1035 SFAO2 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4866701800 9407 Jericho Rd 2025-1036 SFAO1 Other DB 0.0% 4 Development
Standards
Modification
No
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4704220500 4466 Dale Ave, Unit 2 2023-1143 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701500601 7735 El Cajon Blvd 2023-1604 5+R
4994822700 8580 Echo Dr 2024-0464 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4990101000 8282 High St 2022-1169 SFDO DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4990101000 8276 High St 2022-1166 SFDO DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4990101000 8280 High St 2022-1168 SFDO DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4740901400 4342 Harbinson Ave 2023-2354 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863132800 6240 Dixie Dr 2022-1208 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863132800 6240 Dixie Dr 2022-1206 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752802000 7820 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2758 SFDO
4701120200 5067 Guava Ave 2023-2707 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693610100 4659 Jessie Ave 2024-0452 ADU
O
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4691420100 5025 Williams Ave 2022-0870 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4750130500 4327 Harvard Ave 2024-0867 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4943100900 8652 Larsen Way 2024-0009 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946712100 4516 Upland St 2025-0134 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4866641400 6072 Amaya Dr 2023-2800 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4866641400 6070 Amaya Dr, Unit 2 2023-2801 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4990100200 8286 High St 2022-1171 SFDO Other DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4990100200 8288 High St 2022-1172 SFDO Other DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4990101000 8290 High St 2022-1173 SFDO Other DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4990100200 8294 High St 2022-1175 SFDO Other DB 0.0%
4 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
The project did not
receive state or local
finance assistance.
4742921100 4016 Marian St 2024-0964 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4684921600 4547 Judson Way 2024-0049 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694003900 4467 70Th St 2023-2326 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695310400 4370 71St St 2024-1978 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863520400 6031 Howell Dr 2023-2865 SFD
O
4863520400 6029 Howell Dr 2023-2866 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704911500 7808 Normal Ave 2024-0808 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4942810800 8426 Lemon Ave 2024-0405 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4684310700 4640 Judson Way 2022-2798 SFDO
4953203800 9163 Spice St 2024-0133 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991912200 3878 Quarry Rd 2024-1105 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4691430200 4983 Williams Ave 2024-0669 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4645904200 5639 Aztec Dr 2024-0280 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695930900 4363 Pomona Ave 2023-2825 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4943211800 8784 Jefferson Ave 2024-0751 ADU
R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4644500100 5385 Kiowa Dr 2023-2913 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946221900 4542 3Rd St 2022-2545 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704110500 4465 Parks Ave 2024-0980 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4853410700 8778 Dallas St 2024-1177 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4994924800 8875 Echo Dr 2024-0249 SFDO
4743011000 4028 Charles St 2024-0609 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4700322200 5125 Guava 2022-0417 SFDO
4694802500 7448 Lowell Ct 2024-1903 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752802600 7815 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2765 SFDO
4692606200 4740 Dauer Ave 2022-1211 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4743720400 3992 Massachusetts Ave 2023-0291 SFDO
4693430400 4615 Katherine Pl 2023-2204 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4864810700 6288 Broadmoor Dr, Unit 2 2024-1833 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4705722200 8181 Allison Ave 2022-0462 5+R LIHTC DB 0.0% 3 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4683901200 6838 Tower St, Unit 2 2024-0208 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683901200 6838 Tower St, Unit 1 2024-0207 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4864220700 6333 Falmouth Dr 2022-1366 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683901300 6832 Tower St 2024-0046 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683901300 6834 Tower St 2024-0047 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704222200 7691 University Ave B20-1090 SFAO
Final inspection and
Occupancy granted on
12/21/22. Permit was
not closed out until
7/15/25.
4946510900 4435 Upland St 2023-1778 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4684921000 4522 68Th St 2023-1451 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4947002800 4520 Glen St B14-648 SFDO
4694202000 7120 Stanford Ave 2023-2810 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4645600800 5341 Wellesley St 2023-2668 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692421700 4710 Normandie Pl 2025-0775 ADU
O
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4995006400 4299 Merritt Blvd 2024-1106 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692502800 4714 Harbinson Ave 2024-0577 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692420700 4777 71St St 2024-0829 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863420500 6005 Horton Dr 2023-2554 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4867730900 9547 Janfred Way 2023-2266 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4943310900 8863 Jefferson Ave 2024-2055 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752301500 4301 Sheldon Dr 2025-0712 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752210600 7956 Lava Ct 2023-1733 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4865830600 9243 Southern Rd 2024-1426 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991620500 3819 Rojo Tierra Rd 2024-0670 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694520100 4549 Harbinson Ave 2024-0130 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693021700 4629 70Th St 2024-1145 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4696301100 4307 Olive Ave 2024-1507 ADUO
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4904033600 9201 Briercrest Dr, Unit 2 2025-0269 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
6740904300 7617 Torrem St 2024-1286 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4695602900 7203 Berkeley Dr B20-658 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4752804800 7800 La Mesa Summit Dr 2022-2795 SFDO
4692502900 7206 Bonita Pl 2024-0281 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4753401000 7440 Waite Dr 2024-0079 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4743712000 3975 Violet St 2025-0490 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4744810700 3864 Bass St 2024-1290 ADUR
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991910600 3886 American Ave 2025-1696 SFDO
4706130900 4566 Date Ave 2025-0867 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4706112200 4658 Date Ave 2025-1676 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863132700 6230 Dixie Dr 2025-1377 SFD O
4863132700 6230 Dixie Dr 2025-1377 ADU R
An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
Table A2
- New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
5 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined the
units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction or
waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
3 67 70 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! 0
4990300400 4211 Black Mtn
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702610500 7640 Marie Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4945230800 8833 Alpine Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946611000 4630 Edenvale Ave, Unit 2
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4701640400 7733 Loma Vista Dr
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4863540900 9295 Earl St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4865830600 9243 Southern Rd
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693021700 4629 70Th St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4943310900 8863 Jefferson Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801800 4376 Rosebud Ln, Unit 6
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4948730100 4805 Garfield St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4645600800 5341 Wellesley St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4692502900 7206 Bonita Pl
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4703910700 7903 Lemon Cir
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4694802500 7448 Lowell Ct
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd 0
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 Other DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
Project did not receive
state of local fiannce
assistance.
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
Project Identifier Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Housing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density Bonus 7
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4948402500 8875 La Mesa Blvd
0 DB 14.0%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
Yes
4695310400 4370 71St St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702703000 4606 Denwood Rd
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4864810700 6288 Broadmoor Dr, Unit 2
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4706623300 4447 Date Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4693020600 4618 71St St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4742210900 4140 Lois St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4683902500 4713 68Th St
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704800900 4341 Parks Ave, Unit 1
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704800900 4341 Parks Ave, Unit 2
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4702820500 4752 Maple Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4946211900 4478 Palm Ave
0 4742401300 4117 Blackton Dr
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4991720400 3865 Rojo Tierra Rd
0 4991720300 3895 Rojo Tierra Rd
0 4991720500 3870 Rojo Tierra Rd
0 4904033600 9201 Briercrest Dr, Unit 2
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4696200500 7535 University Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4705100300 4362 Maple Ave
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4902240200 5687 Wendi
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4335 Parks Ave, Unit 1
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4335 Parks Ave, Unit 2
0 An analysis of comparable units in
the area was conducted to
establish that the proposed rents
align with market conditions for low-
, and moderate-income households
as defined by Health and Safety
Code section 50053.
4704801000 4337 Parks Ave, Unit 1
0 4704801000 4339 Parks Ave
0