Summary
A public hearing was scheduled on the city's user fee study and consolidated master fee schedule, which sets charges for city services. Changes could affect what residents and businesses pay for permits and services.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Updated user fees could change the cost of city permits and services for residents and businesses.
Anyone applying for city permits or using city services, depending on how fees change.
Residents and businesses paying higher fees, notably tennis center users and some permit applicants.
Mentions & discussions (4)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Special) SPECIAL MEETING — October 29, 2026
A public hearing was scheduled on the city's user fee study and consolidated master fee schedule, which sets charges for city services. Changes could affect what residents and businesses pay for permits and services.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Special) — October 29, 2026
First full fee study in two decades: most city service fees rise, 22 new fees appear, and recreation fees go up about 30% in some cases. Tennis players say higher fees are already driving residents to other cities' courts.
Mailbag: Mismanagement is behind Costa Mesa’s interest in seeking tax increases
Mailbag: Mismanagement is behind Costa Mesa’s interest in seeking tax increases Los Angeles Times
Costa Mesa will explore ballot measures that would increase hotel tax, business license fees
Costa Mesa will explore ballot measures that would increase hotel tax, business license fees Los Angeles Times
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