La Mesa, CA · San Diego County
Building Location Verification Survey
A licensed civil engineer or land surveyor completes this survey to verify a building’s location and rough grade elevations against City-approved plans.
What this form is
The survey records the job address, permit numbers, property owner, planned and measured elevations, and building distances from property lines. It is required before the first foundation inspection for a new building or for an addition located three feet or less from a property line. The signer certifies that the site was surveyed and is in substantial compliance with the approved plans.
Who needs it
A licensed civil engineer or land surveyor submits this statement before the applicable first foundation inspection.
How to submit it
Submit the written statement to the Chief Building Official through the Community Development Department at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941; the form also lists a fax number.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the statement under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Survey
Download the Building Location Verification Survey PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the job and permit details, survey elevations, building distances, and signer information.
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Sign And Date
The licensed signer certifies the statement under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates it.
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Submit To The City
Submit the written statement to the Chief Building Official through the Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Building Location Verification Survey verify?
- It records surveyed rough grade elevations and the building foundation location, comparing them with the City-approved plans.
- Who completes this survey?
- A registered civil engineer licensed to practice land surveying or a licensed land surveyor prepares and signs the written statement.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Location Verification Survey?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the statement under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Location Verification Survey?
- Submit the written statement to the Chief Building Official through the Community Development Department at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941.