Concrete Work in La Jolla, San Diego
Concrete work in La Jolla is 99 percent built out, on ocean bluffs, steep canyons and the slopes of Mount Soledad, so almost every job is infill and replacement on a tight or sloped lot.
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About La Jolla
La Jolla covers about 5,718 acres on the western edge of the north coastal city. The city describes ocean bluffs and beaches, steep canyons and hillsides rising to Mount Soledad.
The community is about 99 percent built out, so most new work is infill. The La Jolla Shores Planned District has its own advisory board.
The La Jolla community plan was adopted November 4, 2003. Read it on the City of San Diego community plan page.
Neighborhoods Inside La Jolla
The city names these parts of the La Jolla planning area.
- The Village
- La Jolla Shores
Bluffs, Canyons and Hillsides
Hillside and bluff lots bring walls, steps and drainage. Near the ocean, ask the city about coastal rules for your parcel.
Coastal hillside lots carry slope, view and coastal questions at once. Walls with a surcharge need a permit at any height. Ask the city about coastal rules before the design is final.
The County says Expansive clay soaks up water and swells, then shrinks as it dries. That movement can lift and crack slabs. is most common in the coastal plains, per its soils report. For walls and foundations, ask for a soils report.
Concrete Jobs That Fit La Jolla
- Retaining Walls. Walls on hillside lots, often with a surcharge from above.
- Driveways. Steep driveway replacement with a grip finish.
- Stamped Concrete. Decorative patios and entry walks.
Permits for La Jolla Projects
La Jolla is inside the City of San Diego, so permits go through Development Services. The customer service line is 619-446-5000. Driveways and walks 30 inches or less above grade are exempt from a building permit when they are not part of an accessible route. Walls over 3 feet, or with a A surcharge is extra weight above a wall, like a sloped yard, a driveway or a building., need one.
La Jolla Shores has a Planned District Ordinance with its own advisory board. Patio covers lose their permit exemption in the Coastal Overlay Zone.
Curb, approach and public sidewalk work is reviewed by the city. See the permit guide and the approach permit guide.
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