CityMark Palm

CityMark Communities LLC proposes the construction of CityMark Palm, a five-story mixed-use development located on a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue in La Mesa, California. The project, identified by Assessor's Parcel Number 494-402-23-00, will feature 114 residential units, including 4 lofts, 17 studios, 49 one-bedroom units, and 44 two-bedroom units, with five units designated for very low-income households. The building will also include approximately 2,377 square feet of commercial lease area. The ground level will house a parking garage with 72 residential stalls and bike storage, commercial spaces, residential lofts, a lobby, and a gym, while the second through fifth floors will utilize a C-shaped design surrounding a second-level courtyard. The project is situated within the CD-D Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay zone and is managed by the City of La Mesa. According to the Notice of Exemption signed on August 25, 2026, the development is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review under Section 15332 for Infill Development, as it aligns with zoning and general plan criteria. The project is classified under NAICS code 236116, and primary coordination is handled by the City of La Mesa Senior Planner and the Managing Partner of CityMark Communities LLC.