La Mesa, CA · San Diego County
Special Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a La Mesa special permit for a project that needs expanded development standards.
What this form is
The application requests a special permit to expand certain development standards when the expanded limits are reasonable and the proposal needs impact evaluation. Applicants provide property, owner, project, and contact details, explain how the proposal addresses the required findings, and submit supporting materials. The city schedules accepted complete applications for a public hearing before the Planning Commission, which may approve, deny, or approve the permit with conditions.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a La Mesa special permit for a project involving expanded development standards should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. The checklist says the non-refundable filing fee must accompany the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the property owner and applicant without a notary; the listed attachments do not call for notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Permit Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, contact, and project information, explain the required findings, and have the property owner and applicant sign and date it.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to prepare the filing fee, supporting information, deed or preliminary title report, and required drawing sets; include the environmental form when required.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Permit Application?
- No. The property owner and applicant sign and date the application without a notary; the listed attachments do not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Special Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. The non-refundable filing fee must accompany it.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The checklist includes a non-refundable filing fee, supporting information for the findings, a current deed or preliminary title report, and required drawing sets. An Environmental Assessment Initial Study form is required for grading and as otherwise determined.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The city will notify you whether the application is complete. Accepted complete applications are scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing; the Commission may approve, deny, or approve with conditions.