Planning Commission

Meetings 

  • 7:00 pm
  • First and third Wednesdays of each month
  • City Council Chambers
    La Mesa City Hall
    8130 Allison Ave.
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Additional meetings may be held as required

Agendas & Minutes 

Agendas are available prior to meetings and minutes are available following approval.
Agendas and Minutes   

Members

NameTerm Expires
Jerry JonesJune 30, 2024
Andrew TorpeyJune 30, 2024
VACANTJune 30, 2021
Stosh PodeswikJune 30, 2021
Michele HottelJune 30, 2021
Jim NewlandJune 30, 2022
Christopher KellyJune 30, 2023


Overview

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council. Members must be resident electors of the City of La Mesa.

Members are appointed for four-year terms and are subject to the city’s Conflict of Interest Code. Members receive $50 as compensation for attendance at all duly held meetings.

Responsibilities

The commission:

  • Serves as an advisory body to the City Council on land use matters, including review of development plans for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Sign Ordinance
  • Review of Special Permits, Conditional Use Permits and Variances
  • Reviews appeals from staff and Development Advisory Board determinations
  • Other duties as required by state law