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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Costa Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Surplus Land Declaration at 695 West 19th Street
A proposal to designate a parcel functioning as part of the Senior Center parking lot as exempt surplus land under state law.
Real Property Negotiations for 695 W. 19th Street
The city is negotiating terms and pricing with Jamboree Housing for a property located at 695 W. 19th Street.
Surplus land declaration at senior center parking lot
The council was asked to declare a newly created parcel carved from the senior center parking lot at 695 West 19th Street as exempt surplus land under state law. How the city uses or disposes of this land could matter for the senior center and future development.
Dick's House of Sport Retail Expansion
Dick's Sporting Goods is bringing its experiential 'House of Sport' concept to Harbor Boulevard, featuring a climbing wall, golf simulators, and updated retail space that requires a height variance.
Indoor Trampoline Park Approval
A new family-friendly indoor trampoline park called Jumpstart is moving into a vacant storefront at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, bringing new recreation options and breathing life into an underutilized shopping center.
Business Development Program
Dreaming of opening your own restaurant in Costa Mesa? The city's new EATS program is here to help aspiring chefs and entrepreneurs navigate everything from kitchen skills to running the business side of things, all for free!
Cecil Place Townhome Condominiums and Pedestrian Improvements
A single-family home on Cecil Place will be replaced by two two-story townhomes, adding ownership housing and a new sidewalk to the neighborhood.
Pomona Avenue Live/Work Master Plan Extension
The developer of an eight-unit live/work project on Pomona Avenue received an 18-month extension to finalize permits while coordinating utility undergrounding with Southern California Edison.
Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan Residential Loft Development
The council reviewed a screening request for a 34-unit live/work and residential loft development on Placentia Avenue, shaping future housing density in the area.
Wildfire Hazard Zones
Heads up, Costa Mesa! Parts of our city are now officially in updated wildfire hazard zones. This means homeowners in these areas might face new regulations or need to take extra precautions.