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The trapping of wild animals is regulated by State law. Before setting any trap(s) for wild animals citizens should consult the local office of the State Department of Fish & Game.
If any wild animals are inadvertently trapped, they may be released at or within a two mile radius of the location where they were trapped.
The Animal Control Officer is available to advise you on ways to address nuisance cat issues in and around your home or neighborhood which may eliminate the need for trapping. The Police Department encourages you to discuss these options with the Animal Control Officer before setting traps.”
Cats that are captured in traps must be treated humanely and delivered to the animal shelter or the La Mesa Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer will provide you with specific information on where you may take cats that have been trapped.
125 N. Marshall AvenueEl Cajon, CA 92020Phone: 619.441.1580
All plans should be reviewed by the Planning Division before submittal for a building permit. Call the Planning Division at 619.667.1158 for information.
Plan review applications for which no permit is issued within one year following the date of application shall expire by limitation. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
Please call 619.667.1177 to request a Planning Division inspection, or 619.667.1154 to request an Engineering Division inspection, or 619.667.1355 to request a Fire Department inspection. Inspections can generally be scheduled for the next business day, if requested. Please note that City offices are closed on alternate Fridays, and no inspections are scheduled on dark Fridays. Please check the City Calendar before you call the inspection line. For additional assistance, please contact the Building Division at 619.667.1176.
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For renewal applications: Most licenses typically take 2-4 weeks to process.
Current processing times for In-City business license applications are 4-8 weeks. The list below shows the application status for the current business week. Business License Status List
City of La Mesa 8130 Allison Ave.La Mesa, CA 91942
At this time we are not able to accommodate online or over the phone credit card payment requests.
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Phone: 619.667.1118
Mail: 8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
While the City of La Mesa wishes to make contact with every unlicensed solicitor we need your help! If you would like to complain about an unlicensed solicitor please follow the reporting process outlined above. Remember - while soliciting is allowed in residential areas, door-to-door, it is up to you to request "no soliciting".
The Council meetings are also broadcast live on Cox Cable Channel 24.
The staff at the Registrar of Voters will be happy to check the records to find out if you are registered to vote. You can contact the Registrar of Voters at 858.565.5800. Registrar of Voters
For additional information please see the Building Division page.
Zoning Complaints may be submittted in person to:
We will dispatch a maintenance crew to your address to find out if the stoppage is in the City’s main or your private line (sewer lateral). If the sewer main is found to be clear, it is the responsibility of the property owner to call a licensed plumber or drain service cleaning to correct the problem. The property owner is responsible for maintaining adequate flow to and through the sewer lateral from the property structure to and into the City’s sewer main.
If the stoppage is in the City’s main, we’ll fix it as quickly as possible and keep you informed about what is being done.
If there is a bee problem on City property, please call the Public Works Department at 619.667.1450. The La Mesa Police Department and La Mesa Fire Department will only respond to medical emergencies.
There is additional information about bees available from the County of San Diego. Call the Bee Info Hotline at 1.800.200.2337 or visit the County's website at the following link: County of San Diego - Bee Info
- Is this a police, fire or medical emergency?
- Where is the emergency?
- What is occurring?
- When did this occur?
- Do you have any suspect and/or suspect vehicle descriptions?
- Are there now or were weapons involved? (gun, knife, stick, etc.)
You will be asked to give your name, address and telephone number (anonymous calls are accepted). If you are safely able to do so, please remain on the telephone to provide additional information as requested.
If you dial 9-1-1 in error, please remain on the line and advise the dispatcher that you have made a mistake.
What is Wireless 9-1-1?
Wireless 9-1-1 is the term used to refer to emergency calls made to 9-1-1 for wireless cellular phones.
A cellular (cell) phone is actually a radio transmitter and a receiver that uses radio frequencies or channels, instead of a traditional telephone wire, to connect callers. Because cell phones are very portable, they are not associated with one fixed location or address. The cell tower (cell site) used to transmit a cellular 9-1-1 call provides only a general location of the cellular caller. This location information is not specific enough for public safety personnel to respond in a timely manner.
For many, the ability to call 9-1-1 for help in an emergency is one of the main reasons they own a cellular phone. Other cellular 9-1-1 calls come from "good Samaritans" reporting traffic collisions, criminal activity or other emergencies.
While cell phones can be an important public safety tool, they also create unique challenges for public safety, emergency response personnel and wireless service providers because of their mobility.
To expedite the processing of cellular 9-1-1 calls by public safety dispatchers, you should remember the following:
* Immediately advise the dispatcher of the location of the emergency, including the city-if known. If you are not sure of the location, look for helpful markers such as street signs, local landmarks, or freeway exits that will help the dispatcher pinpoint your location.
* Provide the dispatcher with your cell phone number so that if the call is disconnected, the dispatcher can call you back. If you do not know your cell phone number, memorize it.
* Remain calm and be prepared to provide specific answers to questions asked by the dispatcher related to the emergency you are reporting (i.e., where, what, when, who, weapons, injuries, medical history). DO NOT HANG UP until the dispatcher instructs you to do so.
* If your cell phone is not "initialized" (i.e., you do not currently have a contract for service with a wireless service provider) and your call is disconnected, you must call the dispatcher back because they will not have your phone number to call you back.
* Become familiar with features of your cell phone, especially the "keypad lock" feature, which prevents accidental dialing. Many 9-1-1 calls made to the La Mesa Police Department are the result of accidental dialing. The processing of accidental calls may delay help for those callers with true emergencies.
* The accidental calling of cell phones can occur when a cell phone is carried carelessly in pockets, purses, strollers, waistbands and gym bags without activating the "keypad lock" feature.
* Refrain from programming your cell phone to automatically dial 9-1-1 to prevent accidental dialing. Please consult your cell phone's user manual for further information on this and other phone features.
* Using your phone while driving can be very dangerous. Whenever possible and it is safe to do so, pull over and park your vehicle before using your cell phone.
* Cellular calls made to 9-1-1 have helped to save many lives. In part, this is due to callers taking the time to get involved and report emergencies. However, the La Mesa Police Department cautions you not to place yourself in harms way when reporting crimes in progress and other dangerous situations.
* Tips for Cell Phone Users
When calling 9-1-1 from your cell phone, be prepared to state the location of your emergency, your cell phone number and the nature of your emergency. This information is essential to providing emergency help and is vital in the event of phone signal interference or premature disconnection.
Wireless 9-1-1 is an important safety tool. However, if you do not know your location, public safety personnel will be delayed in providing assistance. Every second counts in an emergency.
The following instances are examples of when it is most appropriate to call 9-1-1 from your cell phone:
* Life threatening medical emergency * Crimes in progress * Reckless or suspected drunk driver * Traffic collision with injuries * Any type of fire (vehicle, structure, etc.) * Traffic hazard blocking the roadway
The La Mesa Police Department encourages the use of non-emergency phone numbers to contact the fire and police departments for general information and routine requests.
Cell Phone Users Brochure
United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Section 175(f) - When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag's right.
Per the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia PA. - “Looking from the street to the building, the US flag should be on the viewer's left.” In other words, from the flag’s perspective, it is facing the street and away from the front of the building.
A serious crime in progress or just occurred, such as:
- robbery- burglary- shooting- assault - domestic violence- vehicle theft
A fire, medical or mental health emergency; or a traffic accident that has just occurred.
Please do not call 9-1-1 for non-emergency calls such as:
- a loud party or music- parking violations- barking dogs- road information- minor injuries- time-delayed crime reports - general questions
NOTE: Calls to 9-1-1 for non-emergencies require the dispatcher to divert his or her attention away from real emergencies and may create a delay in responding officers to the scene of a serious crime.
The La Mesa Police Department can provide individuals with information on their local criminal history, but this would only include records of incidents which occurred in the City of La Mesa. Individuals wishing to review their entire criminal history record from any jurisdiction in California should contact the Department of Justice or visit the Attorney General's website at http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security.php regarding fingerprinting.
The La Mesa Police Department is a Department of Justice authorized Live Scan site and can assist in obtaining the fingerprints required for a criminal records check.
If requesting a criminal history record, you can download the form, print it out and bring to the live scan site. Request for Live Scan Service form