La Mesa, CA · San Diego County
Environmental Assessment / Initial Study Application
Project owners or authorized representatives complete this application to provide environmental information for the city’s initial evaluation of a proposed project.
What this form is
The city requires this Environmental Assessment for the initial evaluation of projects undertaken within La Mesa. The owner or authorized representative describes the project and its location, provides environmental information, and answers questions about topics such as grading, drainage, trees, traffic, and air quality. The application also requests supporting attachments and signatures so the Community Development Department can conduct an Initial Study.
Who needs it
The property owner or an authorized representative completes this application for a project undertaken within the city.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942, and lists its phone and fax numbers. It does not state a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date it, and the form requests attachments but no notarized or sworn document.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Environmental Assessment / Initial Study Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the applicant, owner, contact, and property details, then answer the project and environmental questions.
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Gather Attachments
Include appropriate attachments; the form specifically requests chain-of-title and assessor’s records for a historic evaluation.
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Sign and Submit
Have the property owner and applicant sign and date the application, then contact the department named on the form about submission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Environmental Assessment / Initial Study Application?
- It collects project details and environmental information for the city’s initial evaluation of a proposed project.
- Who completes this application?
- The form says the property owner or an authorized representative of the proposed project is required to complete it.
- Do I need a notary for the Environmental Assessment / Initial Study Application?
- No. The property owner and applicant sign and date this application; it requests attachments but does not identify any notarized or sworn document.
- How do I submit the Environmental Assessment application?
- The form names the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942, but does not specify a submission method.