La Mesa, CA · San Diego County
Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a variance from development standards for a property in La Mesa.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance from development standards when special circumstances affecting a property may prevent it from enjoying development privileges available to nearby properties in the same zone. It asks for applicant and property owner details, project and site information, and written responses to required findings. A complete application includes the listed fee, supporting materials, and project drawings; the application is scheduled for a Planning Commission hearing after acceptance.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a variance from development standards for a La Mesa property need to 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 without a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and project information, answer the required findings, and have the property owner and applicant sign and date.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the application checklist to assemble the filing fee, supporting information, and required plans and drawings.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the La Mesa Variance Application for?
- It requests a variance from development standards and collects property, project, and site details, along with responses to the required findings.
- Who completes the variance application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking a variance for a La Mesa property completes the application. The form includes sections for both the property owner and applicant.
- Do I need a notary for the La Mesa Variance Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the property owner and applicant, but does not require notarization or list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the La Mesa Variance Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials, including the non-refundable filing fee, to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942.