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Title 24 — ZONING

La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 24.17 Bowling Green Overlay Zone

La Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mesa

Cite as: La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 24.17 · Text as of 2026-10-04

24.17.010 - Effect of chapter.

This chapter establishes developmental standards and regulations for the Bowling Green Drive area. In the future access to this neighborhood will be impacted by the proposed widening of I-125. This overlay zone allows development and subdivisions to proceed in accordance with the extension of Bowling Green Drive. This area includes all lots which take access from Bowling Green Drive west of Merritt Boulevard to its terminus at I-125 as shown in documentations on file with the City Clerk.

(Ord. 2415 § 1; December 17, 1985)

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24.17.020 - Permitted uses.

All uses and accessory uses of the underlying zone shall be permitted.

(Ord. 2415 § 1; December 17, 1985)

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24.17.030 - Development standards.

The following standards shall apply to all development in the Bowling Green Overlay Zone. Unless otherwise stated in this section, the development standards of the underlying zone shall apply.

A. Streets. Bowling Green Drive shall meet the following standards:

1. Right-of-way width: 40 feet
2. Paved width: 28 feet
3. Curb and gutter: San Diego Regional Standards
4. Sidewalk: None required

B. Dedication and Improvement. Subdivision and development of land shall require the dedication of frontage from Bowling Green Drive as shown in documentation on file with the City Clerk. Improvement of the public right-of-way for Bowling Green Drive shall conform to the requirements of the City Engineer, and may be secured by a lien contract in lieu of immediate installation.

C. Lots. Subdivision shall substantially conform to the subdivision map on file as document no. on file with the City Clerk.

D. Landscaping. A minimum of three 36 inch boxed trees shall be planted on a lot prior to occupancy of any single family home constructed after December 1, 1985.

(Ord. 2415 § 1; December 17, 1985)

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