40th Street & El Cajon Boulevard right-of-way vacation
San Diego
Summary
Vacating a dead-end stub of 40th Street and part of an alley in Normal Heights clears the way for development on adjacent vacant lots, but neighbors worried about fire access and drainage in an area that already floods. Conditions require a new fire turnaround and improved pedestrian connection.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will later sell the vacated Parcel A, with proceeds and future development adding to the tax base.
The adjacent property owners and future residents gain developable land and a better pedestrian link to El Cajon Boulevard.
Nearby residents raised concerns about drainage capacity and fire access in a flood-prone area.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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