COSTAMESA (ORANGE COUNTY)local legislationAgenda Ready

Proposed Changes to Costa Mesa Drainage Regulations

Original title: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS - DRAINAGE

April 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This updates the legal requirements for drainage infrastructure, which dictates the standards property owners and developers must meet for water management and public works projects in Costa Mesa.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners and developers

These groups must comply with the updated drainage and public works standards established in the amended municipal code.

Costa Mesa Public Works Department

The department is responsible for enforcing the updated drainage regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Costa Mesa City Council is considering an to update Chapter III of Title 15 of the , which governs public works and drainage systems.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter III of Title 15 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
The subject matter of the amendment is public works, specifically drainage.
The file identifier for this legislative action is 26-228.
The ordinance was introduced on March 30, 2026.
The item is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' for the City Council and Housing Authority.

Why It Matters

This updates the legal requirements for drainage infrastructure, which dictates the standards property owners and developers must meet for water management and public works projects in Costa Mesa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It amends the existing regarding public works and drainage requirements.

Who is responsible for this change?

The Costa Mesa City Council and the Housing Authority are the bodies overseeing this legislative action.

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Infrastructure Code Update

The city is actively updating its Title 15 public works regulations, suggesting a potential shift in drainage management standards.

Costa Mesa City Council

Connected Entities

organizationCosta Mesa City Council“The governing body responsible for adopting the ordinance.”Map →

organizationHousing Authority“Joint body meeting with the City Council.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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