Parking Meter Replacements and Acacia Avenue QR Code Permits
La Mesa
Summary
Staff reported 43 old coin-only meters are still left to replace with newer equipment downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Metered parking would generate revenue but means drivers pay to park on that stretch of Acacia Avenue.
Downtown drivers get modern meters that accept more payment options.
Drivers who currently park free on Acacia Avenue would have to pay once meters are installed.
Mentions & discussions (5)
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
The Parking Commission reviewed Fund 206 revenues and discussed whether to use the healthy fund balance to purchase smart meters to replace older coin-only meters in Parking District One.
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
The city is swapping out old coin-only meters, but ADA rules on Acacia Ave mean physical meters won't fit. Instead, drivers there will use a digital QR code permit system similar to the Lemon Avenue lot.
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Staff reported 43 old coin-only meters are still left to replace with newer equipment downtown.
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
La Mesa is swapping out old coin-only meters for 50 smart meters, with Lemon Avenue installations expected by mid-March. The Allison Avenue Municipal Parking Lot is slated for the next round, and a QR-code payment option is on the table.
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Staff reported recent tampering with coin-only parking meters on the west end of Parking District One. Drivers using those meters should be alert and report any problems.
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