Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 18 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 18.04 Official Elevations
La Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mesa
Cite as: La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 18.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
18.04.010 - Mean sea level as plane of reference.¶
The official city datum or plane of reference for elevations in the City of La Mesa is hereby fixed at mean sea level as determined by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
(Ord. 1149; May 24, 1960)
18.04.020 - Primal bench mark.¶
The bronze disk set in a concrete monument at the northwest corner of La Mesa Boulevard and Spring Street by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey is hereby declared to be the primal bench mark of the City of La Mesa.
(Ord. 1149; May 24, 1960)
18.04.030 - Method of stating elevations.¶
All official elevations hereafter established in the City of La Mesa shall be described with reference to their elevation as compared with the official base in feet and decimal parts of a foot.
(Ord. 8; March 22, 1912)
18.04.040 - Method of establishing elevations.¶
No grade nor official elevation shall be established other than by ordinance and in the manner described in this chapter.
(Ord. 8 § 3; March 22, 1912)
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