Public Notices – Calendar Year 2025
The following public notices have been issued for open public review and comment periods, public hearings, ordinance introductions, ordinance adoptions, requests for proposals, and bid notices in Calendar Year 2025.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Lemon Grove Municipal Code Title 17 ZONING, Chapter 17.08 DEFINITIONS, Chapter 17.16 ZONING DISTRICTS, Chapter 17.20 SPECIAL OVERLAY DISTRICTS, and Chapter 17.28 PROCEDURE AND ADMINISTRATION implementing General Plan Housing Element Programs 14 and 22.
ANY INTERESTED PERSON may review the staff report and draft resolution for the proposed municipal code amendments and obtain additional information at the City of Lemon Grove Planning Department, located in City Hall at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, weekdays, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. City Hall is closed every Friday. Also by visiting the City’s website at www.lemongrove.ca.gov. If you wish to express concerns in favor or against the above, you may appear in person at the above described meeting or submit your concerns in writing to the City Clerk at jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov.
If you challenge the matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. If you have special needs requiring assistance at the meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 825-3841 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be arranged.
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk, City of Lemon Grove.
Published in the East County Californian on October 3, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. AA2-500-002 an appeal of the Community Development Manager’s decision to deny zoning clearance for a vehicle repair, major use located at 7815-7825 North Avenue (APNs: 475-472-01, 02, and 04-00) in the Village Commercial 3 (VC3) zone and Retail Manufacturing (ReM) Zone of the Downtown Village Specific Plan.
DATE OF MEETING: Monday, September 22, 2025
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
STAFF: Michael Fellows, Community Development Manager
EMAIL: mfellows@lemongrove.ca.gov
PHONE NUMBER: (619) 825-3812
ANY INTERESTED PERSON may review the staff report and appeal application for this project and obtain additional information at the City of Lemon Grove Planning Department, located in City Hall at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, weekdays, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. City Hall is closed every Friday. The meeting agenda will be posted in the case outside of City Hall at least 72 hours ahead of the Planning Commission meeting and on the City’s website at the following address: https://events.lemongrove.ca.gov/council/Index
Any and all persons interested in participating in the public hearing on the matter are encouraged to submit comments via e-mail to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov by noon on Monday, September 22, 2025 to the facilitate distribution of the comments to the Planning Commission. If you have special needs requiring assistance at the meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 825-3841 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be arranged.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE MATTER IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY CLERK AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk, City of Lemon Grove.
Published in the East County Californian on September 12, 2024
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AS-NEEDED PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove is accepting sealed proposals at Lemon Grove City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945 until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes, marked on the outside with the project title: As-Needed Pressure Washing Services, RFP No. 2026-07.
The City of Lemon Grove Public Works Department is seeking Pressure Washing Services for bus stops and public spaces (e.g., sidewalks). The City desires a license contractor to render power washing services, which shall also include all labor, material and equipment. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing power washing services to public clients, and that its employees have all necessary licenses to perform the Services in the State of California.
The RFP document can be downloaded free of charge through the City’s website: https://www.lemongrove.ca.gov/business-development/contracting-opportunities/ .
For further information, contact Atilano Moran, Senior Management Analyst, at 619-825-3811 or by email at amoran@lemongrove.ca.gov .
Published in the East Californian on September 12 & 19, 2025. Order No.
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove, California is accepting Statements of Qualifications at City Hall located at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday October 23, 2025. Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes, marked on the outside with the project title: On-Call Project Support Services, RFQ No. 2026-06.
The City of Lemon Grove is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms to provide on-call project support services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
The RFP document can be downloaded free of charge through the City’s website: https://www.lemongrove.ca.gov/business-development/contracting-opportunities/ .
For further information, contact Atilano Moran, Senior Management Analyst, at 619-825-3811 or by email at amoran@lemongrove.ca.gov.
Published in the East Californian on September 12 & 19, 2025.
City of Lemon Grove
Notice of Interested Parties (City Council Vacancy)
FINAL LIST AS OF 09-04-2025 at 5:10 PM
The following individuals have submitted timely applications for appointment to the vacant City Council seat. Names are listed in alphabetical order by last name and are registered voters in the City of Lemon Grove.
- Bass, Jay Andrew
- Clark Manson, Minola
- Faiai, Lauren
- Felix, Sophia Elena
- Hopper, Jennifer Renee
- Morrissey, Jennifer
- Smith, Joseph
- Smith, Seth
Dated: September 4, 2025
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AS-NEEDED PLUMBING SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove is accepting sealed proposals at Lemon Grove City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes, marked on the outside with the project title: As-Needed Plumbing Services, RFP No. 2026-05. The City desires a license contractor (C-36) to render as-needed plumbing services, which shall also include all labor, material and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair services at City facilities. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing plumbing repair services to public clients, that it and its employees have all necessary licenses to perform the Services in the State of California. The RFP document can be downloaded free of charge through the City’s website, https://www.lemongrove.ca.gov/business-development/contracting-opportunities/. For further information, contact Atilano Moran, Senior Management Analyst, at 619-825-3811 or by email at amoran@lemongrove.ca.gov.
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AS-NEEDED ELECTRICAL SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove is accepting sealed proposals at Lemon Grove City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes, marked on the outside with the project title: As-Needed Electrical Services, RFP No. 2026-04. The City desires a license contractor (C-10) to render as needed electrical repair services, which shall also include all labor, material and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair services at City facilities. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing electrical repair services to public clients, that it and its employees have all necessary licenses to perform the Services in the State of California. The RFP document can be downloaded free of charge through the City’s website, https://www.lemongrove.ca.gov/business-development/contracting-opportunities/. For further information, contact Atilano Moran, Senior Management Analyst, at 619-825-3811 or by email at amoran@lemongrove.ca.gov.
CITY OF LEMON GROVE - PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-250-0001 for a preschool with an accessory daycare use proposed to be operated inside of and behind an existing 5,108 square-foot commercial building on a 17,588 square foot lot located at 1805 Englewood Drive (APNs: 577-120-26-00) in the Residential Low Medium (RLM) zone.
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
STAFF: Adrian Zamora, Assistant Planner
EMAIL: azamora@lemongrove.ca.gov
PHONE NUMBER: (619) 825-3807
ANY INTERESTED PERSON may review the staff report and the plans for this project and obtain additional information at the City of Lemon Grove Planning Department, located in City Hall at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, weekdays, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. City Hall is closed every Friday. The meeting agenda will be posted in the case outside of City Hall at least 72 hours ahead of the Planning Commission meeting and on the City’s website at the following address: https://events.lemongrove.ca.gov/council
Any and all persons interested in participating in the public hearing on the matter are encouraged to submit comments via e-mail to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov by noon on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 to the facilitate distribution of the comments to the Commission. If you have special needs requiring assistance at the meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 825-3841 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be arranged.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE MATTER IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY CLERK AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Published in the East County Californian on August 29, 2025
Planning Commission – August 25, 2025
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-250-0001 (Preschool)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-250-0001 for the proposed use of a 5,108 square-foot preschool on a 17,588 square-foot site located at 1508 Englewood Drive (APN: 577-120-26-00) in the Residential Low Medium (RLM) Zone.
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Staff: Adrian Zamora, Assistant Planner
Email: azamora@lemongrove.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 825-3807
The staff report and project plans are available at City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, weekdays 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (City Hall closed Fridays). The agenda will also be posted outside City Hall and at https://events.lemongrove.ca.gov/council at least 72 hours in advance.
Comments may be submitted by email to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov by noon on August 25, 2025, for distribution to the Commission. Special accommodations can be arranged by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 825-3841 at least 24 hours in advance.
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Published in the East County Californian on August 15, 2025.
Planning Commission – August 25, 2025
Planned Development Permit No. PDP-250-0001 (Self-Storage Facility)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider Planned Development Permit No. PDP-250-0001 for the proposed development of a 44,460 square-foot self-storage building on a 2.26-acre site located at 6420 Federal Boulevard (APN: 478-190-43-00) in the Light Industrial (LI) Zone.
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Staff: Adrian Zamora, Assistant Planner
Email: azamora@lemongrove.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 825-3807
The staff report and project plans are available at City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, weekdays 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (City Hall closed Fridays). The agenda will also be posted outside City Hall and at https://events.lemongrove.ca.gov/council at least 72 hours in advance.
Comments may be submitted by email to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov by noon on August 25, 2025. Special accommodations may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 825-3841 at least 24 hours in advance.
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Published in the East County Californian on August 15, 2025.
Notice Inviting Bids – Posted July 29, 2025
Westview Place Storm Drain Improvements (Contract No. 2025-35)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes marked with the project title: Westview Place Storm Drain Improvements (Contract No. 2025-35).
A Bid Security of 10% of the Lump Sum Base Bid is required. The successful bidder must provide a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond before contract execution.
For more information, please click here.
City Council – July 1, 2025
Adoption of Sanitation District Ordinance No. 35
Ordinance No. 35 amends Sanitation District Ordinance No. 34, Article III, Sewer Service Charges, adopted on June 18, 2024. Ordinance No. 33 established a 3.0% annual maximum rate increase for FY 2023–24 through 2027–28. Ordinance No. 34 set sewer service charges for FY 2024–25. Ordinance No. 35 implements the 3.0% increase for FY 2025–26 and updates methods for calculating residential and commercial charges.
City Council – June 17, 2025
Public Hearing – Sewer Service Charges (FY 2025–26)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Government Code section 6066 that the Lemon Grove Sanitation District Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider authorizing Sewer Service Charges to be collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025–26.
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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City Council – June 17, 2025
Lemon Grove Roadway Lighting District – Resolution No. 2025-185
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held to approve the Engineer’s Report and levy assessments for FY 2025–26 for the Lemon Grove Roadway Lighting District, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-185.
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
For more information, click here.
City Council – June 3, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-4103 – Wildflower LMAD 97-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 2025-4103 regarding work, annexations, or levy of assessments within Wildflower Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-1.
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City Council – June 3, 2025
Amendment of Master Fee Schedule
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to revise fees and/or deposits for Fire, Public Works – Engineering, and Community Services (Facilities and Programs), as well as hourly rates for employee and contract staff time. The proposed revisions comply with Article XIII C of the California Constitution.
For more information, click here.
City Council – May 20, 2025
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 468
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 468 at its May 6, 2025 meeting. The Ordinance adopts a Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map as required by the State of California.
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Request for Proposals – May 27, 2025
As-Needed Pressure Washing Services (RFP No. 2025-34)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed proposals until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Proposals must be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes marked with the project title.
For more information, click here.
As-Needed Electrical Services (RFP No. 2025-32)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed proposals until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
For more information, click here.
As-Needed Plumbing Services (RFP No. 2025-33)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed proposals until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
For more information, click here.
Request for Proposals – May 20, 2025
On-Call GIS Services (RFP No. 2025-31)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed proposals until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the project title.
For more information, click here.
City Council – April 15, 2025
Summary and Adoption of Ordinance No. 467
Ordinance No. 467 amends LGMC sections 12.10.050 and 12.10.060, increasing the valuation threshold and establishing additional exemptions for public street dedications and improvements.
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Notice Inviting Bids – May 7, 2025
FY 19/20 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Contract No. 2025-30)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed bids at the Public Works Department until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Bids must be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes marked with the project title.
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City Council – April 1, 2025
Public Hearing – Amendment to LGMC Sections 12.10.050 and 12.10.060
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove will hold a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending LGMC Sections 12.10.050 and 12.10.060, increasing the valuation threshold and establishing exemptions for public street dedications and improvements.
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Public Hearing – Five-Year TransNet Local Street & Road Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will consider amending the Five-Year TransNet Program of Projects (FY 2024–2029).
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Notice Inviting Bids – Posted January 7, 2024 (Bid Due January 28, 2025)
Edding Drive Storm Drain Improvements (Contract No. 2025-08)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lemon Grove will accept sealed bids at the Public Works Department until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Bids must be submitted in plain, sealed envelopes marked with the project title.
For more information, click here.