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Costa Mesa has 33 active development records - building permits, land-use applications and environmental reviews - of which 5 are under review and 0 are open for public comment.
The most significant open items are Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan; Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Updates and Housing Element Implementation; Talbert Regional Park Master Plan.
From Costa Mesa’s official records (www.costamesaca.gov/); updated Aug 29, 2026. Nothing here is estimated.
Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed project is a specific plan that would guide the development of a mixed-income, mixed-use community on a 95-a…
Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Updates and Housing Element Implementation (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed Project is a comprehensive effort to address housing needs, comply w…
Under review for 2 months.
Talbert Regional Park Master Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed project is a Master Plan document intended to guide the future improvement and maintenance of existing Talbert Regiona…
Under review for 3 months.
Fairview Park Master Plan Update (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The City adopted the original Master Plan for the 208-acre Fairview Park in March 1998 to protect a number of important cultural and…
Under review for 1 month.
One Metro West (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. The Modified Project proposes to replace the previously approved 25,000-square foot "creative office building" with a 42,000-square foot "resident …
Orange County Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The Program would obtain regulatory approvals and environmental clearances in advance to allow for bea…
Under review for 2 months.
Fairview Park Master Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has determined that the project is a Qualifying Restoration Project pursuant to se…
John Wayne Airport General Aviation Improvement Program (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. Adoption of the Resolution and approval of the Third Amendment to the Northwest Full-Service Fixed Base Op…
An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to rezone Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element sites and implement Housing Element programs (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. The …
15-Unit Residential Common Interest Development (File No. PDVR-25-0013) (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. Development Review (PDVR-25-0013), Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, and Density Bonus for a 1…
An ordinance amending Article 23 of Title 9 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code for consistency with Housing Element-related amendments to Title 13 (Zoning Code). (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. The…
Phoenix MFG (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review complete (Dec 2025). The proposed project will operate a distribution license out of an existing facility located at 3505 Cadilliac Ave., Suite L-3, Costa Mesa, CA …
Housing Element General Plan Amendment (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. An amendment to the City of Costa Mesa Housing Element (2021-2029) of the General Plan Location: Costa Mesa. Application dat…
Santa Ana Delhi Channel Debris Boom Project (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review complete (Feb 2026). The proposed Project involves the installation of a new debris boom in the Sana Ana Delhi Channel (F01) at the …
North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. Notice of Exemption for the City of Costa Mesa's amendment to the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Location: Costa Mesa, CA …
Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Updates and Housing Element Implementation (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed Project is a comprehensive effort to address housing needs, comply w…
Under review for 2 months.
Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed project is a specific plan that would guide the development of a mixed-income, mixed-use community on a 95-a…
Talbert Regional Park Master Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The proposed project is a Master Plan document intended to guide the future improvement and maintenance of existing Talbert Regiona…
Under review for 3 months.
North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. Notice of Exemption for the City of Costa Mesa's amendment to the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Location: Costa Mesa, CA …
John Wayne Airport General Aviation Improvement Program (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. Adoption of the Resolution and approval of the Third Amendment to the Northwest Full-Service Fixed Base Op…
Phoenix MFG (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review complete (Dec 2025). The proposed project will operate a distribution license out of an existing facility located at 3505 Cadilliac Ave., Suite L-3, Costa Mesa, CA …
An ordinance amending Article 23 of Title 9 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code for consistency with Housing Element-related amendments to Title 13 (Zoning Code). (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. The…
Fairview Park Master Plan (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has determined that the project is a Qualifying Restoration Project pursuant to se…
An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to rezone Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element sites and implement Housing Element programs (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. The …
Housing Element General Plan Amendment (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. An amendment to the City of Costa Mesa Housing Element (2021-2029) of the General Plan Location: Costa Mesa. Application dat…
Santa Ana Delhi Channel Debris Boom Project (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review complete (Feb 2026). The proposed Project involves the installation of a new debris boom in the Sana Ana Delhi Channel (F01) at the …
Orange County Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The Program would obtain regulatory approvals and environmental clearances in advance to allow for bea…
Under review for 2 months.
Fairview Park Master Plan Update (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental review under way. The City adopted the original Master Plan for the 208-acre Fairview Park in March 1998 to protect a number of important cultural and…
Under review for 1 month.
One Metro West (City of Costa Mesa) — Environmental determination filed. The Modified Project proposes to replace the previously approved 25,000-square foot "creative office building" with a 42,000-square foot "resident …
15-Unit Residential Common Interest Development (File No. PDVR-25-0013) (City of Costa Mesa) — Exempt from environmental review. Development Review (PDVR-25-0013), Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, and Density Bonus for a 1…
The largest open records right now: Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan; Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Updates and Housing Element Implementation; Talbert Regional Park Master Plan; Fairview Park Master Plan Update; One Metro West.
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Under review: the city is still deciding. Open for comment: there is a deadline to be heard. Approved / issued: the permit or decision has been granted. Under construction and completed follow the city's own record.