Costa Mesa Housing Plan and Zoning Update
March 17, 2026
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The Frame
This resolution changes the land-use designations for specific properties in Costa Mesa, which dictates what types of housing can be built on those sites and impacts the city's compliance with state-mandated housing targets.
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Costa Mesa Property Owners
Owners of the sites identified for rezoning may see changes in the development potential or land-use regulations for their properties.
Costa Mesa Residents
Residents may be affected by changes in housing density and land-use patterns in their neighborhoods.
Last recorded activity March 17, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City of Costa Mesa is amending its Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2021-2026) of the General Plan.
- The resolution includes rezoning specific sites identified for housing development.
- The project is proposed to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- The action is tracked under file number 26-170.
- The proposal is scheduled for the Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting on February 26, 2026.
Why It Matters
This resolution changes the land-use designations for specific properties in Costa Mesa, which dictates what types of housing can be built on those sites and impacts the city's compliance with state-mandated housing targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Housing Element?
What does it mean to rezone a site?
Why is the project exempt from environmental review?
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Discoveries
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Housing Element Compliance
The city is actively moving to finalize its Sixth Cycle Housing Element requirements through specific rezoning actions.
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Analysis Score
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