Costa Mesa

On Tuesday, October 20, the Costa Mesa City Council will consider sweeping changes to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Measure K implementation that could reshape our city for generations. In an email message submitted to the City Council, Costa Mesa First argues that while Costa Mesa must comply with state housing laws, the City should not lose sight of neighborhood character, environmental protection, public participation, and local control in the process. Among the conce

One of the final public hearings on the agenda could affect residents citywide by rezoning properties throughout Costa Mesa.

Growth, Surveillance, and Local Control: The Issues Shaping Costa Mesa's Future We attended a bunch of meetings in September, some with surprises! We have already written about the September 14 Planning Commission meeting and the September 15 City Council meeting. Our special report can be found here. Here is a summary of the activity at City Hall in September: Council, Commission and Committee Meetings: City Council: Two additional meetings were held, including a Study Sessi

PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW: MEASURE K, 20 CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENTS, AND A LOST MOBILE HOME PARK

We only attended a handful of meetings in August, but there were some important decisions made. We have already written about the August 10 Planning Commission meeting. You can find that report here. Here is a summary of the activity at City Hall in August: Council, Commission and Committee Meetings: City Council: One meeting was held; Planning Commission: One more meeting (a Special Meeting) was held; Pension and Finance Committee: one meeting held Here’s our report: AUGUS

PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS BACK ON SENDING MEASURE K REZONING TO CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURES FDCSP BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE A PROJECT WITH REDUCED IMPACTS

🏢Costa Mesa Planning Commission Special Meeting – Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM 📍 City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive📄 View the Agenda here. Attend in person or by Zoom, watch on TV, or on YouTube. Instructions are in the Agenda. 🎤 PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time for YOU to comment for THREE FREE minutes on ANYTHING that is not on the agenda. There will also be a public comment period for each Agenda item. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CI