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Jul 24, 2026

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Planning Commission approves small-lot subdivision

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Planning Commission approves restaurant alcohol permits

Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission approved two restaurant alcohol use permits, both with a condition removed, and postponed a broader zoning-code update after asking staff to revise parking rules for small fitness studios and floor-area-ratio definitions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Planning Commission approves event venue

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an event venue with live entertainment and dancing at 932 West 17th Street, along with outdoor event operations and on-site valet parking. The commission also adopted the General Plan conformity resolution for the city’s one-year and five-year Capital Improvement Program.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Planning Commission approves telecom and store permits

The Planning Commission approved a new wireless communication facility at 2065 Placentia Avenue and a permit to expand the alcohol license at the 7-Eleven at 675 Paularino Avenue, Unit 1, both by 6-0 votes.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Planning Commission approves housing projects

The Planning Commission approved an 18-month extension for an eight-unit live/work project on Pomona Avenue and approved design and map changes for two townhome condominiums at Cecil Place, with tree placement conditions added to improve the sidewalk area.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Planning Commission approves housing changes

The Planning Commission approved a cannabis storefront permit amendment, upheld a sober living home approval on review, and recommended major amendments to the Housing Element that would add 2 opportunity sites and remove 17 sites.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Planning Commission approves housing and hotel actions

The Planning Commission approved a church conversion at Red Hill Avenue, granted a three-year extension for the Avenue of the Arts Hotel Master Plan amendment, and advanced housing element zoning updates. It also heard resident concerns about ongoing noise from a gym on 17th Street.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Planning Commission meeting summary

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a cat lounge at 2981 Bristol Street, Suite B3, with limits on hours and a requirement that children under 12 be accompanied by an adult. It also received an update on the Housing Element implementation outreach effort and heard public concerns about noise from a gym at 140 E. 17th Street.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Planning Commission approves dog daycare permits

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits for dog daycare uses on Superior Avenue and amended several conditions, including noise and staffing requirements.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Planning Commission approves housing and alcohol permit changes

The Planning Commission approved a liquor license modification for the 7-Eleven at 2244 Fairview Road and recommended General Plan land use changes to align with the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element. The housing-related item passed 5-2, while the alcohol permit was approved 7-0 with a condition that distilled spirits be sold and displayed only behind the counter.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Planning Commission approves vehicle storage permit

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for outdoor storage of motor vehicles at 2648 Newport Boulevard, with added landscaping oversight and a change to one condition. It also upheld the denial of a reasonable accommodation request for Ohio House to operate a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Wireless tower proposal delayed

The Planning Commission continued review of a proposed wireless communications facility at 2065 Placentia Avenue to December 8, 2025, after commissioners said the applicant should provide more coverage data and explore options to better fit the site and address neighborhood concerns.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Planning Commission approves parking update

The Planning Commission approved updates to the city’s shared parking requirements and voted to move the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan environmental review forward with a study range of 2,300 to 4,000 housing units, 10,000 to 35,000 square feet of commercial space, and at least 12 acres of public open space.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 11, 2025

Planning Commission approves small-lot subdivision

The Planning Commission approved a two-parcel small-lot residential subdivision at 2308 Santa Ana Avenue, with a condition to work on replacing palm trees with more suitable screening and add more vegetation for privacy.

3 min readMunicipal coverage