Legislation Details

File #: 26-343    Version: 2
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/8/2026 In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 7/13/2026 Final action:
Title: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS NON-RESIDENTIAL USES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL SERVICES, ARTISAN STUDIO AND RETAIL USES, ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT USES, EVENT CENTERS AND ASSEMBLY USES, SPECIALIZED FITNESS STUDIOS, AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL USES AND STANDARDS- PCTY-26-0001 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 22, 2026)
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution, 3. 2. Strikethrough Amendments, 4. 3. PC Study Session Minutes 041326, 5. 4. Draft Minute Excerpt 062226
Related files: 26-324

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS NON-RESIDENTIAL USES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL SERVICES, ARTISAN STUDIO AND RETAIL USES, ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT USES, EVENT CENTERS AND ASSEMBLY USES, SPECIALIZED FITNESS STUDIOS, AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL USES AND STANDARDS- PCTY-26-0001 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 22, 2026)

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DEPARTMENT:                                                               ECONOMIC AND development services department/planning division 

PRESENTED BY:                                                                Amber Gregg, Contract PLanner, and Martina Caron, Planning Manager                     

CONTACT INFORMATION:                     MARTINA CARON MARTINA.CARON@costamesaca.gov

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Staff recommends the Planning Commission:

1.                     Find that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305; and

2.                     Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve amendments to Title 13 (Planning, Zoning and Development) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code  to update land use classifications for various non-residential uses include but not limited to, personal services, artisan studio and retail uses, active entertainment uses, event centers and assembly uses, specialized fitness studios, and other non-residential uses and standards.

 

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