Legislation Details

File #: 26-324    Version: 2
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/15/2026 In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 6/22/2026 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
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution, 3. 2. Strikethrough Amendments, 4. 3. PC Study Session Minutes 041326
Related files: 26-238

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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

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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 related to commercial land use classifications, emerging commercial uses, development standards, and implementation of Floor Area Ratio regulations.

 

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