1. 7th Edition General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023 — Costa Mesa City Council, May 7, 2024

2023

ANNUAL REPORT
City of Costa Mesa
Devel
opment Services Department
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
An Annual Report of the Costa Mesa 2015-2035 General Plan -1-
Attachment 1
Annual Review for 2023 of Costa Mesa General Plan and Housing Element (7 th Edition)

Table of Contents

Background ……………………………………………………………… Page 1

An
alysis ………………………………………………………………….. Page 1

Conclusion ………………………………………………………………. Page 2

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Table 1 – Annual Progress Report Review …………………………… Page 3

Attachment 1 – Annual Progress Report Form 2023

Appendix A – General Plan Goals, Objectives, Policies (2023 Review)

Appendix B – Housing Successor Annual Report FY 22-23

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BACKGROUND

On June 29, 1953, the City of Costa Mesa was incorporated as a general law city led by a City Council-Manager form of government. The City of Costa Mesa originally consisted of an area of 3.5 square miles and general population of 16,840. The City’s current estimated population is 108,829 persons, and it consists of an overall land area of 16.8 square miles (US Census 2020).

The City adopted its first General Plan in 1957 and its second General Plan in 1970. The General Plan was comprehensively amended in 1981 and again in 1992. On January 22, 2002, the City Council adopted the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan. The 2000 General Plan recognized the community’s diverse evolution of residential neighborhoods, its regional commercial influence, and its recreational amenities.

The City completed its most recent comprehensive General Plan update (2015-2035 General Plan) that was approved on June 21, 2016. Many of the policies were carried over from the 2000 General Plan and new policies were added in compliance with the latest State mandates and in accordance with the economic growth of the City.

This report includes the 2023 annual review of the General Plan and Housing Element for Planning Commission and City Council review and approval as required by state law regarding the implementation of the programs and policies of the General Plan.

The purpose of this review is to provide the status of the City’s General Plan and progress in its implementation.

Table 1 provides a summary of the current status of various General Plan Elements, including the 6th Cycle Housing E
lement, adopted in November 2022.

ANALYSIS

Government Code Section 65400

State Government Code Section 65400 requires that an annual progress report (APR) be made to the City’s legislative body on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including progress toward meeting its Housing Element goals and its regional housing needs allocation. This 7 th Edition of the Annual P
rogress Report includes the annual review for 2023.

State Law requires the following:
• Provide by April of each year an annual report to the City Council, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes all of the following:
(A) The status of the plan and progress in its implementation. (B) The progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The housing element portion of the annual report shall include a section that describes the actions taken by the City of Costa Mesa towards completion of the programs and status of the local government's compliance with the deadlines in its housing element.

Annual Review and Housing Program Summary Report

Pursuant to State law, the Annual Progress Report of the Costa Mesa General Plan reports to the City Council the progress in implementing the General Plan. The report includes the following elements:

1. Table 1 (Annual Review Summary) describes the status of the 2015-2035 General Plan goals, objectives, and policies and progress in 2023 toward implementing the City’s long-range plan for land use and development. Table 1 includes a general statement on implementation and, where applicable, highlights specific implementation actions for 2023.

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2. Attachment 1 (Housing Program Status Report) provides the City’s progress in meeting its share of the regional housing needs assessment, pursuant to State Government Code Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.

3. The conclusion describes the effectiveness of the 2015-2035 General Plan.

2 015-2035 General Plan – Goals, Objectives, and Policies

The 2015-2035 General Plan goals, objectives, and policies are described in a comprehensive document (attached as Appendix A).

• A goal is defined as a broad vision of what the community wants to achieve or provide to residents, l
andowners, business owners and tourists. It is a statement of a desired condition based on community values. Goals are general in nature and usually timeless.

• A policy is a specific statement that guides decision-making and indicates a particular course of action. A p
olicy is based on and helps implement a goal.

General Plan Update

The State Office of Planning and Research recommends that Cities update their General Plan every 10 years. City Council approved the City’s 2015-2035 General Plan on June 21, 2016. The General Plan update is an extensive process that involves various public meetings with City commissions and Council and extensive community outreach.

As part of this update, the City was also complying with the requirements of Assembly Bill 1358 (enacted in 2008), The California Complete Streets Act that required integrating multimodal transportation network policies into the circulation elements of the general plans. The 6 th Cycle Housing Element was adopted in November 2 022 and, in May 2023, HCD has determined that the City Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Law.

CONCLUSION

The Costa Mesa 2015-2035 General Plan serves as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open space land and natural resources, and efficient expenditure of public funds.

As illustrated in Table 1, completed City projects such as such as, but not limited to, adopted ordinances, zoning code updates, completed street improvements, funding sources for park improvement, awarding contracts are in conformance with the General Plan’s goals, objectives, and policies for each respective element. Furthermore, significant progress on various public works projects or private developments are also in accordance with the 2015- 2035 General Plan. The City’s legislative bodies have used the 2015-2035 General Plan as the primary source of long-range planning and policy direction. All future development and activities will be consistent with these goals and policies that will continue to guide growth and preserve the quality of life within the community.

Note that to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element; specifically, to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation, future General Plan updates will be necessary to ensure that the City’s General Plan will remain internally consistent and remain an effective guiding document for orderly growth. The future updates will also address other topics that are prompted by various State statute, including “Environmental Justice”, in accordance to State’s OPR General Plan Guidelines.

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Table 1 – Annual Review

LAND USE ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Land Use Element Goal LU-1: A Balanced Community with a Mix of Land Uses to Meet Resident and Business Needs
Objective LU-1A: Establish and maintain a balance of land uses throughout the community to preserve the residential character of the City at a level no greater than can be supported by the infrastructure.

LU-1.1 Provide for the development of a mix and
balance of housing opportunities, commercial goods
and services, and employment opportunities in
consideration of the needs of the business and
residential segments of the community.

The Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC) is updated on a
regular bases to ensure that it is consistent and implements the policies of the General Plan and various State land use mandates. The General Plan Land Use Policy Map Figure LU-3 correlates with CMMC Zoning Map to ensure a variety of
commercial, residential, and industrial uses throughout the City.

All commercial development within the City which occurs near residential development requires additional scrutiny and, in many cases, requires a higher level of discretionary approval per the City’s Zoning Code to ensure that the use does not negatively impact the residential neighborhood. The Urban Plan Overlays and the Planned Development zoning allow mixed-use development. The City is a major center for employment in Orange County and is striving to add more units to the housing stock to allow employees to live and work in the City.

2023

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-03 (Code Amendment
CO-2022-01)

Amendment to the CMMC Title 13 to clarify Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) provisions and to modify standards
to conform to State legislation. The amendment satisfies Housing Element Program 3E which specifies that the
City will review and revise the ADU provisions as
necessary to comply with State law. The amendment
also clarifies provisions to improve permitting
processing. The City also post a user friendly FAQ on
the City’s website to assist the public:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-
and-divisions/economic-and-development-
services/planning/accessory-dwelling-units-adu

• The City approved 81 ADU building permits and 28
A
DUs completed constructions in 2023.

• Four Senate Bill (SB) 9 residential applications. The a
pproved SB 9 applications included one application for
the creation of one new parcel, one application that
allowed an additional residential unit, and two
applications that created two new parcels with a
residential unit on each parcel.

LU-1.2 Balance economic gains from new
development while preserving the character and
densities of residential neighborhoods.

LU-1.3 Strongly encourage the development of
residential uses and owner-occupied housing
(single-family detached residences, condominiums,
townhouses) where feasible to improve the balance
between rental and ownership housing
opportunities.

LU-1.4 Promote housing and employment
opportunities within planned development areas to
the extent feasible.

LU-1.5 Maintain a land use structure that strives to
balance jobs and housing with available
infrastructure and public and human services.

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• Housing Element Appendix B – Table B-6: Housing
O
pportunity Sites:

o The Hive – Table B-6 includes the football
tr
aining field that is located at 3333 Susan
Street of approximately 4 acres. This site was
projected to accommodate a total of 432
residential units. The property owner of the Hive
submitted a General Plan Screening Application
for this site and includes the existing Hive office
space campus. The proposed project
encompasses approximately 14.25 acres and
will include 1,050 residential units, 2,500 square
feet of retail space, and 5.05 acres of open
space. The project proponent will conduct
community outreach and complete a
comprehensive project-specific fiscal analysis to
identify both positive and negative fiscal
impacts.

o Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) – Table
B
-6 includes the FDC site that is located at
2476 Mark Street. The 109-acre site is one of
largest housing opportunity sites identified in
Table B-6 and was projected to accommodate
2,300 residential units. The City executed a
Professional Services Agreement with
PlaceWorks for community visioning and land
use planning services for the FDC project. The
Community Outreach phase was initiated in
October 2023 and created an informational
webpage www.fdchousingplan.com.

• Affordable Housing (Inclusionary) Ordinance – Housing E
lement Program 2A – The City kicked off the
affordable housing ordinance effort in 2021 and retained Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) to complete the
required Financial Evaluation and draft Ordinance. The City held two joint City Council/Planning Commission
Study Sessions and held 17 stakeholder meetings to
draft the Ordinance. Planning Commission considered
and recommended approval of the Ordinance in
December 2023. The Affordable Housing Ordinance
(
Ordinance No. 2024-02) was approved for first reading
by City Council on April 2, 2024.

• Reviewed and revised various sections of CMMC
O
utdoor Dining Provisions (Code Amendment PCTY-
23-0002) to allow temporary outdoor dining areas that
were approved during the pandemic to become
permanent. The outdoor dining areas are subject to
compliance with development standards and the
streamlined approval process for the installation of new outdoor dining areas.

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Land Use Element Goal LU-2: Preserve and Protect Residential Neighborhoods Objective LU-2A: Promote land use patterns and development that contribute to community and neighborhood identity.

LU-2.1 In the event of damage or destruction, allow
any legal conforming use in existence at the time of
adoption of the General Plan that is located in a
nonconforming development to be rebuilt to its original building intensity, as long as any such rebuilding would not increase the development's nonconformity, and the
damage or destruction was in no way brought about by
intentional acts of any owner of such use or property.

Costa Mesa Municipal Code Title 13 Chapter X establishes requirements for nonconforming uses, developments and
lots. City policy requires all projects proposing five dwelling units or more on a project site be conditioned to underground all utility poles within the frontage. Densities in excess of maximum density allowed for by the General Plan are
subject to approval of a General Plan Amendment unless the proposal includes a density bonus and provides affordable housing. All common roadways and access in common
interest developments are subject to recordation of an
easement. Several projects under construction in Westside Costa Mesa have replaced underutilized industrial and
commercial properties with new housing and live/work
developments that also resulted in major environmental
clean-up of a few sites. Commercial buildings over 30 feet are subject to Planning Commission approval and
considered on a case-by-case basis. Structures in urban overlay plans are typically over 30 feet and are evaluated with respect to privacy and shade and shadow impacts. All projects with three stories or more are required to submit a shade and shadow study during evaluation of the project.

Any new development is subject to compliance with the noise standards and installation of sound walls and upgraded
windows and wall assemblies to protect residents.

Pu
blic and private projects are reviewed, designed and
conditioned, as necessary, to be consistent with these
policies to preserve and protect residential neighborhoods.

LU-2.2 Pursue maximum use of utility company funds
and resources in undergrounding existing overhead
lines, and encourage undergrounding of utilities in the public right-of-way for residential development
consisting of five units or more, to the extent feasible and practical.

LU-2.3 Develop standards, policies, and other
methods to encourage the grouping of individual
parcels to eliminate obsolete subdivision patterns and
to provide improved living environments while being
consistent with the neighborhood character of the
surrounding community.

LU-2.4 Do not allow "rounding up" when calculating
the number of permitted residential units, except for
lots existing as of March 16, 1992, zoned R2-MD that
have less than 7,260 square feet in area, and no less
than 6,000 square feet, where density calculation
fractions of 1.65 or greater may be rounded up to two
units.

LU-2.5 Allow creation of parcels without street
frontage if sufficient easements are provided for
planned developments or common-interest
developments consistent with the neighborhood
character. This policy does not apply to small lot
subdivisions.

LU-2.6 Encourage increased private market
investment in declining or deteriorating neighborhoods.

LU-2.7 Permit the construction of buildings over two
stories or 30 feet only when it can be shown that the
construction of such structures will not adversely
impact surrounding developments and deprive existing
land uses of adequate light, air, privacy, and solar
access.
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-04

T
he City approved a Tenant Protection Program which
includes adoption of the Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-
04 amending various section of CMMC, allocation of
funds to support the program and create three full time staff positions to implement, monitor and enforce the
Ordinance, and conduct outreach to landlords.

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LU-2.8 Limit building height to four stories above
grade south of the I-405 Freeway, except for special
purpose housing such as elderly, affordable, or student housing, unless otherwise approved by a General Plan
amendment. (A four-story/five-level parking structure
with roof deck parking on the fifth level is considered a four-story structure.)
LU-2.9 Require appropriate building setbacks,
structure orientation, and placement windows to
consider the privacy of adjacent residential structures within the same project and on adjacent properties.

LU-2.10 Promote lot consolidation of residential
properties to the extent feasible and practical, including the creation of larger single-family residential lots that exceed the minimum 6,000-square-foot requirement in
neighborhoods where the prevailing residential
subdivision pattern features larger-sized residential
lots.

LU-2.11 Ensure adequate noise attenuation in urban
design, such as walls for sound attenuation,
development of landscaped greenbelts, provision of
landscape berms, etc.

Land Use Element Goal LU-3: Development that Maintains Neighborhood Integrity and Character Objective LU-3A: Establish policies, standards, and procedures to minimize blighting influences, and maintain the integrity of stable neighborhoods.

LU-3.1 Protect existing stabilized residential
neighborhoods, including mobile home parks (and
manufactured housing parks), from the encroachment
of incompatible or potentially disruptive land uses
and/or activities.

Ongoing through the implementation and enforcement of
Title 20 – Property Maintenance, of the Municipal Code. Title 20 establishes standards to ensure proper maintenance,
removal of hazardous and improper storage, and removal of weeds and other public nuisances. All development
applications are reviewed to ensure that they are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. When needed, projects are conditioned to operate in a manner that is not detrimental to the surrounding area (e.g. limited hours of operation, project design, parking management, on-site/off-site improvements).

All new development proposed beyond the allowable
densities is subject to submittal of a water/sewer assessment study (applicable to larger projects) and will serve letter from the utility companies or other infrastructure planning analysis.

Development of mixed-use projects are encouraged through planned development and overlay zones. Staff works with property owners, brokers, and agents to help find the right type of uses to be catalyst for revitalization. This includes conducting interviews with existing businesses, organizing meetings to facilitate an exchange of information and
guidance, and taking potential sites to an annual retail conference to assist in sites being redeveloped or tenant vacancies filled. Traffic impacts are evaluated with each development project with consideration to the City’s
circulation element and any potential impacts to residential neighborhoods. All two-story projects are required to submit privacy and view analysis with exhibits that show location of proposed and existing buildings. In addition, per the
Residential Design Guidelines, second story additions are subject to notification of neighboring properties prior to approval. Most projects in Urban Plan areas are proposed LU-3.2 Actively enforce existing regulations regarding derelict or abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, and
substandard or illegal buildings, and establish
regulations to abate weed-filled yards when any of the
above are deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard.

LU-3.3 Continue code enforcement as a high priority
with regard to the regulation of property maintenance
standards citywide.

LU-3.4 Ensure that residential densities can be
supported by the infrastructure and are compatible with existing residential neighborhoods in the surrounding
area.

LU-3.5 Provide opportunities for the development of
well-planned and designed projects which, through
vertical or horizontal integration, provide for the
development of compatible residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, or public uses within a single project or neighborhood.

LU-3.6 Facilitate revitalization of aging commercial
centers by working with property owners, developers,
local businesses, and other community organizations
to coordinate efforts.

LU-3.7 Promote development/design flexibility that
encourages older or poorly maintained high-density
residential uses to be rehabilitated.

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LU-3.8 Ensure that new development reflects existing
design standards, qualities, and features that are in
context with nearby development and surrounding
residential neighborhoods.
with lot consolidation. Lot consolidation is challenging for developers, but encouraged for all new developments. Small lot residential developments are currently allowed by Small Lot Ordinance and Common Interest Development. All two- and three-story residential development is required to meet the intent of the Residential Design Guidelines. FAA is notified and reviews all mid-rise and high-rise development.

The General Plan is consistent with the John Wayne Airport Environmental Land Use Plan by the Airport Land Use
Commission (ALUC). Filing with FAA and ALUC approval is required for all projects exceeding the established FAA thresholds.

2023

• Approved one small lot subdivision, two live/work
d
evelopment, four Urban Lot (SB-9) development,
and two design review that will result in at 31 new
residential units.

• Continue to utilize CBDG funding to fund capital
i
mprovement projects, public services programs that
benefit low- and moderate-income residents
(including programs that improves the quality of life
of seniors), housing rehabilitation programs, and
community improvement/code enforcement
programs.

• Continue to utilize HOME Funds from HUD for
H
ousing Rehabilitation Program, Affordable Rental
Housing and for Community Housing Development
Organization project
LU-3.9 Locate high-intensity developments or high-
traffic-generating uses away from low-density
residential in order to buffer the more sensitive land
uses from the potentially adverse impacts of the more
intense development or uses.

LU-3.10 Minimize effects of new development on the
privacy and character of surrounding neighborhoods.

LU-3.11 Promote small-lot residential development on
long, narrow, single parcels or combined residential
lots.

LU-3.12 Ensure that new development reflects
existing design standards, qualities, and features that are in context with nearby development.

LU-3.13 Prohibit construction of buildings which
would present a hazard to air navigation, as
determined by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).

LU-3.14 Certain development proposals which may
include the construction or alteration of structures more than 200 feet above ground level may require filing
with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) pursuant to
federal and State law. If a filing requirement is
determined to be necessary in accordance with the
procedures provided by State/federal agencies, the
filing of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1) shall be required prior to review
and consideration of the proposed development.” Land
Use Element (page LU-18) refers to the threshold
stated above. It shall be amended to refer to Filing
FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Construction and
Alteration, and not to Form 7480-1.

LU-3.15 The City will ensure that development
proposals, including the construction or operation of a heliport or helistop comply fully with permit procedures under State law, including referral of the project to the ALUC by the applicant, and with all conditions of
approval imposed or recommended by the Federal
Aviation Administration, ALUC, and Caltrans, including
the filing of Form 7480-1 (Notice of Landing Area
Proposed) with the FAA. This requirement shall be in
addition to all other City development requirements.

LU-3.16 The City shall refer certain projects to the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, as
required by Section 21676 of the California Public
Utilities Code to determine consistency of the project(s) with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for John
Wayne Airport.

LU 3.17 New residential developments within the 60
dB CNEL noise contour of the airport shall provide
designated outdoor signage informing the public of the
presence of operating aircraft.

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Land Use Element Goal LU-4: New Development that Is Sensitive to Costa Mesa’s Environmental Resources Objective LU-4A: Encourage new development and redevelopment that protects and improves the quality of Costa Mesa’s natural environment and resources.

LU-4.1 Ensure that appropriate protection activities
are applied to all new development and significant
redevelopment projects that are subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater
Permit during the planning, project review, and
permitting processes.

All development plans are required to submit the appropriate State required permits and water quality management plans per local ordinance. Erosion control plans are consistently required and reviewed prior to grading permits. Zoning Code also doesn’t allow a building or structure to be constructed closer than ten (10) feet from a bluff crest, unless permitted by a minor conditional use permit.

LU-4.2 Avoid conversion of areas particularly
susceptible to erosion and sediment loss (e.g., steep
slopes) and/or establish development guidelines that
identifies these areas and protects them from erosion
and sediment loss.

LU-4.3 Preserve or restore areas that provide water
quality benefits and/or are necessary to maintain
riparian and aquatic biota.

LU-4.4 Promote site development that limits impact on
and protects the natural integrity of topography,
drainage systems, and water bodies, and protect the
integrity of the bluff crest.

LU-4.5 Promote integration of stormwater quality
protection into construction and post-construction
activities, as required by the NPDES Stormwater
Permit and the City’s Local Implementation Plan.

LU-4.6 Incorporate the principles of sustainability into land use planning, infrastructure, and development
processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
consistent with State goals.

Land Use Element Goal LU-5: Adequate Community Services, Transportation System, and Infrastructure to Meet Growth
Objective LU-5A: Ensure availability of adequate community facilities and provision of the highest level of public services possible, taking into consideration budgetary constraints and effects on the surrounding area.

LU-5.1 Pursue annexation of certain areas within the
City's Sphere of Influence to provide land use
regulation and city services within its jurisdiction.

The City of Costa Mesa has approximately 0.3 square miles of land left within its sphere of influence. The City will continue to participate in the JUA between the City and NMUSD. Continue to lease the Balearic Community Center from the NMUSD for recreational and community service
use. Currently there are six fire stations operating in the City.

The City continues to monitor fire service needs as the population grows with new residential development projects.

The Economic Development staff attends industry functions and professional organizations to update businesses about projects and opportunities in Costa Mesa. No project specific General Plan Amendment exceeding the allowable Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) was approved in 2023. Any intensification of use or additions of floor area for non-conforming structures is subject to the zoning development standards and traffic generation rates. No applications to increase the FAR of a non-conforming structure has been approved in 2023. Each project application is reviewed for any potential impacts on the circulation system. Projects with impacts are subject to either traffic improvement requirements and or traffic
mitigation/impact fees. Will serve letters from utility companies are required for all projects that could potentially impact the service. Projects with more than 500 units are subject to the preparation of a Water Supply Assessment LU-5.2 Strongly encourage protection and
preservation of existing but underutilized school sites for future recreational, social, or educational uses.

LU-5.3 As appropriate and timely, consider the
establishment of development impact fee program(s) to
fund additional fire and police personnel, library
facilities, and related equipment to meet the demands
of additional growth in the City.

LU-5.4 Require appropriate site and environmental
analysis for future fire and police station site locations or for the relocation or closure of existing fire and
police facilities.

LU.5.5 Ensure that new development pays its fair
share of impact fees such as park fees and traffic
impact fees. This can also include impact fees related to community services (police protection services and
fire emergency response services) or library facilities, once adopted and applicable.

LU-5.6 Promote development of revenue-generating
land uses to help defray the costs of high-quality public services.

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LU-5.7 Encourage new development that is organized
around compact, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods
and districts to conserve open space resources,
minimize infrastructure costs, and reduce reliance on
the automobile.

Study. The Development Phasing and Performance
Monitoring Program (DPPMP) Report is no longer a
requirement for the Measure M Program. Staff continues to monitor major intersections for any significant issues and program improvements accordingly and reviews each project in terms of traffic impacts, in compliance with Growth
Management Element Policy GM-2.3.

2023

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-65

R
esolution of the City continuing the Traffic Impact
Fee for new development that incorporates
recommendations from the Traffic Impact Fee Ad
Hoc Committee, which includes:

o Continue a traffic impact fee of $235 per
A
verage Daily Trip (ADT) based on the
Capital Improvement Projects and Active
Transportation projects in the adopted Active
Transportation Plan (ATP).
o Approve allocation of up to ten percent
(
10%) of traffic impact fees towards traffic
signal synchronization projects.
o Approve a five percent (5%) reduction in
a
utomobile trips as a result of ATP
implementation and an additional (5%)
reduction in automobile trips for
developments proposing to implement active
transportation improvements beyond typical
development requirements.
o Approve the annual accounting of the
C
itywide Traffic Impact Fee Program.

• The City and Newport-Mesa Unified School District
(
NMUSD) worked together to open the Harper
School’s fields adjacent to Harper Park. Public
access to the fields is available after school hours,
which is 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and
weekends for families to recreate and enjoy the
outdoors.

LU-5.8 Include an evaluation of impacts on utility
systems and infrastructure in EIRs for all major general plan amendment, rezone, and development
applications.

LU-5.9 Phase or restrict future development in the City to that which can be accommodated by infrastructure
at the time of completion of each phase of a multi-
phased project.

LU-5.10 Building densities/intensities for proposed
new development projects shall not exceed the trip
budget for applicable land use classifications, as
identified in the Land Use Element. Building intensities for proposed new development projects shall not
exceed the applicable floor area standards, except for
the following conditions:

(a) Limited deviations from the graduated floor-area
ratio standards for the commercial and industrial
land use designations may be approved through a
discretionary review process. No deviation shall
exceed a 0.05 increase in the FAR in the moderate
traffic category, and no deviation shall be allowed
in the very low, low, and high traffic categories.

Deviations from the FAR standards shall not cause
the daily trip generation for the property to be
exceeded when compared to the existing daily trip
generation for the site without the proposed project
or maximum allowable traffic generation for the
Moderate Traffic FAR category, whichever is
greater.
(b) Additions to existing nonconforming nonresidential
developments may be allowed if the additions do
not affect the overall traffic generation
characteristics of the development and if the
additions do not substantially affect the existing
height and bulk of the development. Additions to
nonresidential developments shall be limited to
those land uses with traffic generation rates based
on variables other than building area square
footage. Examples of such additions include, but
are not limited to: 1) Hotels/motels: Increases in
the size of hotel rooms or lobbies where no
increase in the total number of rooms is proposed,
and 2) theaters: Increases to “back-stage” support
areas or lobbies where no increase in the total
number of seats is proposed.
(c) In the above conditions, the new development
shall be compatible with surrounding land uses.
(d) Additional criteria for approving deviations from the FAR standards may be established by policy of the
City Council.

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LU-5.11 Development plans shall be required for all
phased development and approvals and shall be
approved by the Planning and Transportation Services
Divisions prior to the issuance of building permits.

LU-5.12 Development plans shall include an overall
buildout plan, which can demonstrate the ability of the circulation system to support the proposed level of
development.

LU-5.13 The City shall continue its annual preparation of the Development Phasing and Performance
Monitoring Program. The annual review will specifically address major intersection operations in any mixed-
use overlay area.

Land Use Element Goal LU-6: Economically Viable and Productive Land Uses that Increase the City’s Tax Base Objective LU-6A: Ensure the long-term productivity and viability of the community's economic base.

LU-6.1 Encourage a mixed of land uses that maintain
and improve the City’s long-term fiscal health.

All development proposals are assigned to a planner who works as a liaison for that project from application submittal until final inspection of the development. Staff has supported the expedited review of multiple reinvestments of several commercial and office uses throughout the City.

2023

• Reviewed and revised various sections of CMMC
O
utdoor Dining Provisions (Code Amendment PCTY-
223-0002) to allow the temporary outdoor dining
areas approved during the pandemic to become
permanent subject to compliance with aesthetic
standards and establishes development standards
and streamlined approval process or the installation
of new outdoor dining areas.

• City launched the Totally Electronic Self Service
Application TESSA the new Land Management
System in August 2023. The online system is a one-
stop-shop electronic permitting and licensing
application system. TESSA allows an applicant to
submit permit and license applications electronically,
track progress, communicate with City staff, make
payments, submit community concerns through the
City’s “CostaMesa311” app.

• City initiated a review of City’s Cannabis regulations to address concerns regarding potential
amendments to address business displacement and
overconcentration of retail cannabis businesses.

The draft ordinance was considered by Planning
Commission in December 2023.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-24

LU-6.2 Continue to promote and support the vitality of commercial uses to meet the needs of local residents
and that support regional-serving commercial centers.

LU-6.3 Continue to prioritize commercial and industrial park use of properties north of I-405 and within the
Airport Industrial District.

LU-6.4 Support the continued presence of incubator
businesses in the action sports industry and jobs-
producing businesses in the Westside.

LU-6.5 Encourage revitalization of existing, older
commercial and industrial areas in the Westside with
new mixed-use development consisting of ownership
housing stock and live/work units.

LU-6.6 Continue to encourage and retain land uses
that generate sustainable sales and property tax
revenues, including regional commercial destinations
and automobile dealerships.

LU-6.7 Encourage new and retain existing businesses
that provide local shopping and services.

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LU-6.8 Provide efficient and timely review of
development proposals while maintaining quality
customer service standards for the business,
development, and residential community.

The City approved 2022-2023 Annual Report for the
Business Improvement Area (BIA) and adopted a
resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy an
annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for
BIA covering certain Costa Mesa hotels and motels
and setting the time and place for a public hearing on
the proposal.

LU-6.9 Support the retention and growth of Class A
office tenants, including corporate headquarters for the action sports industry, biotech, and high technology
companies within the City.

Objective LU-6B: Encourage and facilitate activities that expand the City’s revenue base.

LU-6.10 Encourage a broad range of business uses
that provide employment at all income levels and that
make a positive contribution to the City’s tax base.

Staff has been attending quarterly meetings which provide trends and forecasts for the industrial, retail, and office markets. This information is used to provide insight as staff continues to evaluate new business or potential
redevelopment projects within the City. Working closely with the Chamber of Commerce, Travel Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro Alliance, and/or local businesses to support each other’s activities and develop additional ones when needed.

Staff attends local and regional economic development
summits, workshops, and meetings; including the annual
International Council of Shopping Centers annual events.

LU-6.11 Provide opportunities for mixed-use, office,
manufacturing, and retail development that respond to
market and community needs in terms of size, location,
and cost.

LU-6.12 Track retail trends and tailor regulations to respond to market changes, maximize revenue, and
maintain the appropriate the business mix.

LU-6.13 Encourage new development along major
corridors that are pedestrian oriented and includes a
mixture of retail/service, residential, and office uses.

LU-6.14 Improve ease and accessibility to information to capture opportunities for businesses to establish in Costa Mesa and bring high-skill and professional jobs
and new revenue sources into the community.

LU-6.15 Promote unique and specialized commercial
and industrial districts within the City which allow for incubation of new or growing businesses and
industries.

LU-6.16 Examine options for the development of new
infrastructure for new technologies and businesses that use those technologies.

Objective LU-6C: Retain and expand the City’s diverse employment base, including office, retail/service, restaurants, high-tech, action sports, boutique and prototype manufacturing, and industrial businesses.

LU-6.17 Engage in activities that promote Costa
Mesa as a great place to live, work, and develop a
business.

Staff attends local and regional economic development
summits, workshops, and meetings; including the annual
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual events.

2023
• Staff and members of the City Council attended the
2023 Las Vegas ICSC event.

LU-6.18 Continue to work with surrounding cities to
strengthen regional economic development
LU-6.19 Provide flexibility and support for
development of residential, office, small retail centers, and similar uses that would serve local residents and
would also benefit from the high visibility along major corridors outside of significant commercial or industrial nodes.

Land Use Element Goal LU-7: A Sound Local Sustainable Economy that Attracts Investment, Creates Educational Opportunities, and Generates Employment Opportunities
LU-7.1 Endeavor to create mixture of employment
opportunities for all economic levels of residents and
businesses.
2023
• Planning Staff continue to meet with property
owners, applicants and developers to discuss
development opportunities and the
development/permitting review process and provide
LU-7.2 Support linkages between local educational
institutions and local industries and businesses. Foster training, collaboration with employers, and new
innovative programs that increase job opportunities for residents and students attending school locally.

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LU-7.3 Foster and provide useful and efficient
partnerships to implement economic opportunities with
private, non-profit, or other public agencies.
advisement based on the General Plan Policies and
Zoning Code.

LU-7.4 Cultivate an entrepreneurial and academic
environment that fosters innovation through non-
traditional housing developments, flexible office
spaces, experiential development, and ensuring the
diversity of retail/service throughout the urban districts.

LU-7.5 Support and provide flexibility for development projects and businesses which produce, care, and
maintain material goods or fixed assets meant to
support the production of market goods, especially for
niche industries within the City of Costa Mesa.

LU-7.6 Seek out opportunities to attract primary
businesses within stable industries and support
industries that already exist within the City.

LU-7.7 Explore economic and employment
opportunities to retain and strengthen the unique
industry niches along Bristol and Paularino, in the
Westside, on East 17th Street, and throughout North
Costa Mesa.

LU-7.8 Support the development of pedestrian plazas
and gathering places, and institutional spaces, as well as the more efficient use of existing spaces, to support economic growth and branding of existing industries
within the City.

Land Use Element Goal LU-8: Promote a range of multiple uses at the Fairview Developmental Center site LU-8.1 In anticipation of the potential closure or
repurposing of the Fairview Development Center site,
the City will work with appropriate State agencies or
private entity (if the property is sold) to plan for a
complementary mix of low-scale residential,
institutional, public facilities, open spaces, and
recreational uses within a campus setting.
2023
• City approved scope of work for an agreement
b
etween the State of California and the City of Costa
Mesa in 2022, providing for $3.5 million in state
funds to the City for Community outreach and land
use planning efforts for the Fairview Development
Center. The City retained PlaceWorks to assist the
City in the community visioning, specific plan and
environmental review process. The City kicked off
the community outreach phase in October 2023.

Land Use Element Goal LU-9: Ensure that Fairgrounds uses are consistent with the General Plan designation LU-9.1 Discourage changes in the allowable uses
specified in the Fairgrounds General Plan land use
designation for the Orange County Fair & Event Center
property. Ensure that amendments to this General
Plan designation are approved by the electorate.

All proposed changes will comply with this policy. To date, there have not been any proposed land use changes for the Fairgrounds.

Land Use Element Goal LU-10: Promote the growth of tourism Objective LU-10A: Promote structural improvements of visitor-oriented land uses.

LU-10.1 Engage with property owners, developers,
and business owners to encourage the revitalization of
the hotel/motels.

City Staff meets with hotel/motel owners to discuss site improvement upon request.

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LU-10.2 Provide incentives to motel development
projects seeking to improve existing motel facilities by increasing the hotel rating. These projects may
include:
• Updating building mechanical, electrical, or
plumbing to comply with current building standards
• Updating physical improvements to the site
• Adding hotel amenities to the site
• Updating or improving the landscaping on the site
• Updating or improving the façade of the building(s)
2023
• City approved a minor amendment to the Avenue of
th
e Arts Hotel Master Plan PA-16-50 to entitle minor
design changes to the parking structure, and
reconfiguration of ancillary spaces - including
additional rooms, rooftop terrace and conference
areas.

Objective LU-10B: Promote growth of visitor-oriented land uses.

LU-10.3 Motel and hotel land uses should be
encouraged to be located near major transportation
corridors and close to key tourist/visitor draws, other recreation venues, the airport, regional, and general
local shopping centers.

For 2023 there have not been any applications to establish a new Motel or hotel with the City. Any future request to establish visitor-oriented land uses such as motels and hotels will be encouraged to be located near major
transportation corridors.

20 23
• City approved a minor amendment to the Avenue of
the Arts Hotel Master Plan PA-16-50 to entitle minor
design changes to the parking structure, and
reconfiguration of ancillary spaces - including
additional rooms, rooftop terrace and conference
areas.

LU-10.4 Consider the interest of quality of stay for visitors when evaluating projects near visitor-oriented land uses by requiring on-site amenities and upscale
guest services.

Objective LU-10C: Promote uses and events that make visitor-oriented business more economically viable.

LU-10.5 Celebrate and promote the arts, culture, and
industries of Costa Mesa through special events, civic
gatherings, and City marketing and tourism promotion
efforts.

The Arts and Culture division is part of the Parks and
Community Services department for the City of Costa Mesa.

2023:
• The City held and promoted several community
events throughout the year, and includes the
following events:

LU-10.6 Promote the development of small-scale
manufacturing uses or other uses that generate
multiple secondary and tertiary markets that support
business travel tourism-related uses.

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LU-10.7 Maintain and enhance the City’s status and
image as a centrally located destination and cultural
center in Orange County.
- Costa Mesa Playhouse presents “Bruce Norris’
Clybourne Park”
- Free Train Rides by the Orange County Model
Engineers at Goat Hill Junction Railroad
- Costa Mesa Art Crawl
- Fairview Park Alliance – Vernal Pool Watershed
Restoration Events
- Fairview Park Nature Walk
- Organic County Organic Gardening Club –
Spring Bonanza Seedling Exchange
- The City promoted the Save Our Youth (SOY)
Bike Rodeo event – a community bike safety
clinic for children and youth K-12
- SOCO Farmers Market
- Spring Fest – Pirate Adventure at Lions Parks
- Earth Day Festival
- Spring Break Pet Event
- Costa Mesa Chamber Mixer
- Bike to School Day 2023
- Harbor Mesa Lions Club Fashion Show
- Eat to Support Community Fundraiser
- Love Costa Mesa Day
- Compost and Dump Days
- 2023 Cougar Cup
- Symphony on the Go!
- OCTA – Walk and Roll Festival
- Movies in the Park
- Luke Davis Field Extravaganza
- 76 th Annual Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Lions
C
lub Fish Fry
- July 3 rd Independence Day
-
Concerts in the Park
- Deigo Sepulveda Adobe 200 th Birthday
C
elebration
- Knowledge and Health Expo
- Legal Assistance Workshops for Residents and
Community
- Scarecrow Festival
- Fire and Rescue Annual Open House
- Barktoberfest
- Trunk or Treat
- Avocado Street Clean-up Day
- Halecrest Park Annual Chilli Cook Off
- Chat with [Police] Chief – Listening Tour
- Snoopy House

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CIRCULATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Circulation Element Goal C‐1: Implement “Complete Streets” Policies on Roadways in Costa Mesa Objective C‐1A: Create a transportation network that meets the mobility needs of all Costa Mesa residents, businesses, and visitors.

C‐1.1: Update the City’s engineering standards for public and private streets to provide for safe, comfortable, and attractive access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users of all ages, abilities, and modes of travel.

When streets are resurfaced or reconstructed, the
striping is modified to improve travel for all modes and meet the latest standards in the California Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). A review
of traffic levels of service at key intersections and review of traffic accidents at intersections and segments is
conducted annually and with public/private project
proposals. Continue to work with adjacent jurisdiction on road improvements, where necessary. The City has
been actively modifying street standards over the past
few years on several projects. Examples include Bristol Street, Randolph Street, Placentia Avenue, Newport
Boulevard Frontage Road, West 19th Street, Fairview
R
oad, etc. The City has reduced lane widths, widened
bike lanes, created bicycle lane buffers, etc. Streets that have been upgraded with multi-modal improvements
include, but are not limited to, Arlington Drive and Red Hill Avenue.

20 23

• The City held a Community Public Outreach
E
vents for the Bicycle Wayfinding Signage
Project, Fairview Road Active Transportation
Improvements, West 19th Active Transportation
Im
provements, and Mesa Del Mar Multimodal
Improvements Project. The designs for the
Bicycle Wayfinding Signage were completed in
December. Installation of the signs are
anticipated to be installed in 2024.

• The City promoted the Save Our Youth (SOY)
B
ike Rodeo event – a community bike safety
clinic for children and youth K-12.

• The City’s Active Transportation Committee
m
eetings are typically scheduled on the first
Wednesdays of the month. The Committee
helps plan and provide input for a robust Active
Transportation Network for the City by improving
bicycle and pedestrian connectivity throughout
the City. The meetings are open to the public.

C‐1.2: Allow for flexible use of public rights ‐of‐way to accommodate all users of the street system while
maintaining safety standards.

C‐1.3: Complete and annually maintain a needs
assessment for traffic service levels and traffic safety.

Develop and annually update a priority list of improvement projects, with priorities based on: 1) correcting identified hazards; 2) accommodating multimodal trips; 3) improving and/or maintaining peak‐hour traffic volumes at critical intersections; 4) improving efficiency of existing
infrastructure utilization; and 5) intergovernmental
coordination.

C‐1.4: Pursue downgrade of arterials that no longer have the demand requiring their buildout to planned capacity.

C‐1.5: Implement road diets on street segments with
excess capacity to enhance bicycle and pedestrian
facilities.

C‐1.6: Encourage the conversion of excess on ‐street
parking spaces for expanded sidewalk gathering places or landscaping.

C‐1.7: Encourage community participation in City
processes and programs focused on improving mobility
and transportation facilities.

C‐1.8: Pursue downgrade of 17th Street from 6-lane
Major Arterial to 4-lane Primary Arterial between Orange Ave and Tustin Avenue, through Master Plan of Arterial
Highways (MPAH) Amendment process with the Orange
County Transportation Authority.

Objective C‐1B: Preserve the character of our residential neighborhoods.

C‐1.9: Implement traffic calming measures that
discourage speeding and cut-through traffic on residential streets.

General Statement on Implementation:

Speed reduction striping installed on residential streets as needed. Speed limit pavement markings and signs
were installed along residential streets as needed. Traffic calming measures and warning signs are installed, as
C‐1.10: Encourage non-motorized transportation in
residential areas by providing sidewalks and implementing bicycle friendly design of local streets.

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C‐1.11: Reduce or eliminate intrusion of traffic related to non-residential development on local streets in residential neighborhoods.
necessary, on local streets to reduce cut through traffic.

Public works installed speed feedback signs in the
northbound direction of Meyer Place, and raised
crosswalk at West Bay Street near Mayer Place.

20 23:
• Implementation of the City’s revised Residential
P
arking Permit Program was completed.
• Traffic calming measures implemented on Meyer
P
lace, Pomona Avenue, Royal Palm Drive, and
College Avenue.
• Award a Professional Service Agreement to TDG
E
ngineering, Inc. for professional engineering
design services for Fairview Road Active
Transportation Improvements. Project will
improve bicycle and pedestrian access and
mobility along Fairview Road and Fair Drive to
Newport Boulevard. The Fairview Road Active
Transportation Improvements project will design
a Class IV bicycle facility on Fairview Road by
C‐1.12: Prioritize intersection improvements which improve through traffic flow on Major, Primary, and Secondary
Arterials, and reduce impacts on local neighborhood
streets with emphasis on pedestrian safety.

C‐1.13: Promote engineering improvements such as
physical measures constructed to lower speeds, improve
safety, and otherwise reduce the impacts of motor
vehicles.

C‐1.14: Design and Implement transportation projects to meet local and regional system capacity needs in
accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways.

C‐1.15: Implement neighborhood approved traffic-calming measures in residential neighborhoods and appropriate
commercial areas, such as street narrowing, curb
extensions, roundabouts, landscaped medians, and radar
speed feedback signs.

C‐1.16: Establish priority‐ranking system to evaluate traffic- calming requests for implementation throughout the City.

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C‐1.17: Pursue programs that reduce vehicle speeds and cut‐through traffic on local streets.
reducing the number of vehicle lands from six
lanes to four lanes from Fair Drive to Wilson
Street. From Wilson Street to Newport
Boulevard, the project will design bicycle facility
improvements including buffered bike lanes.

The pedestrian design improvements will include
high-visibility crosswalks, a midblock pedestrian
hybrid beacon between Wilson Street and Fair
Drive with a pedestrian refuge island, and bus
boarding islands to improve pedestrian
connectivity and safety.

• City approved plans, specifications, and working
d
etails for the Placentia Avenue, West 19th street
a
nd east 17th Street Pavement Rehabilitation,
B
icycle Facility and Striping Improvement
Project, City Project No. 22-08. Improvements
are consistent with City’s Active Transportation
Plan in achieving bicycle connectivity and
expanding the City’s continuing expansion of
bicycle networks. Street rehabilitation will
include removal and reconstruction of damaged
pavement section, milling and overlaying with
new asphalt; slurry sealing; adjustment of utility
and manhole covers to grade; and
implementation of traffic control.

• City Project No. 22-07, City approved plans,
s
pecifications, and working details for the traffic
signal located at West 19th Street and Wallace
A
venue and HAWK Signal installations at Lions
Park and Wilson Creek. New traffic signal at
west 19th Street and Wallace Avenue will help
a
lleviate congestion, improve mobility, promote
safe pedestrian traffic crossing, and facilitate the
efficient flow of travel along West 19th Street.

N
ew concrete curb bulb-outs will be installed to
enhance visibility, shorten crossing distances,
and encourage motorists to drive at slower
speeds. The new HAWK signal installation at
Lions Park and Wilson Park will improve walk
and bike access to adjacent parks.

• The design for Adams/Pinecreek Intersection
Im
provements is complete. This project design
intersection improvements to provide improved
pedestrian and bicycle access to Orange Coast
College. The anticipated construction will begin
Fall 2024.

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Circulation Element Goal C‐2: Effectively Manage and Improve the Roadway System Objective C‐2A: Implement policies that encourage and accommodate all users while maintaining the efficiency of the circulation system.

C‐2.1: Establish a citywide crosswalk policy to address installation, maintenance, removal, and enhancements of crosswalks at intersections and mid‐block locations.

Crosswalk locations and treatment will be based on criteria including, but not limited to safety, traffic volume, and concentration of pedestrian activity. Potential
enhancements may include leading pedestrian intervals at signalized intersections, bulb
‐outs, and median refuges to
reduce crossing distances.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023- 53

The City adopted a resolution approving projects
for inclusion in the Orange County
Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Federal
Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) for
Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2029/30. The
FTIP only lists transportation projects that
received Federal and/or State funds, are
regionally significant or included in the
Transportation Control Measures (TCM)
category by SCAG, and are fully funded. The
City of Costa Mesa projects that meet the above
criteria for inclusion in the FTIP are listed below:

Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive Intersection
Project, Signal Modernization for Multi-Modal
Systemic Safety Improvements and Safe Routes
to School Action Plan

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34, for the Master
P
lan of Arterial Highways Conformance and
Mitigation Fee Program and adopted Resolution
No. 2023-34, for the Update of the Local Signal
Synchronization Plan.

The City approved renewed Measure M2
Eligibility, approved the City’s Maintenance of
Effort for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and approve M2
Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program which
comprise of the City’s Five-Year and future year
CIP for FY 2023-24 through FY 2029-30. City
also adopted the Update of the Local Signal
Synchronization Plan.

• Completion of the Baker, Placentia, Victoria, 19th
S
treet multi-modal Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (TSSP) including implementation leading
pedestrian intervals at 26 signalized
intersections.

C‐2.2: Avoid creation of frequent driveways for new
development access in active pedestrian areas that create conflict points between pedestrians and vehicles.

C‐2.3: Encourage commercial property owners to use
shared driveway access and interconnected roads within
blocks, where feasible. Require driveway access closures or consolidations, or both when a site is remodeled or
redeveloped.

C‐2.4: Collaborate with law enforcement and public safety organizations to coordinate policies and programs that
would reduce injuries and deaths on the roadways.

C‐2.5: Designate routes for truck traffic to minimize
potential conflicts between trucks and cars, pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicle access and circulation.

Establish by ordinance a truck map that depicts allowable truck routes within the City.

C‐2.6: Periodically review and update traffic signal timing at all signalized intersections to maintain traffic signal coordination and to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian
needs.

C‐2.7: Develop new traffic level of services criteria in accordance with SB 743 to meet the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

C‐2.8: Continue the use of the Intersection Capacity
Utilization (ICU) methodology to address local traffic level of service and impacts, with Level of Service “D” as the threshold for meeting the City’s significance criteria.

Objective C‐2B: Construct street improvements and apply congestion management tools to obtain efficient performance of the transportation system.

C‐2.9: Incorporate the street system improvements
identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) into the Capital Improvement Program.
2023
• Acceptance of the Wilson Street Improvement
Project, City Project No. 22-01. Scope of work
consisted of street rehabilitation, active
transportation improvements, parkway
improvements, and sidewalks, and utility cover.

The newly instead bicycle lanes are consistent
with the City’s Active Transportation Plan.

C‐2.10: Continue to deploy intelligent transportation
systems (ITS) strategies—such as adaptive signal controls, fiber optic communication equipment, closed circuit
television cameras, real‐time transit information, and real‐ time parking availability information—to reduce traffic delays, lower greenhouse gas emissions, improve travel
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times, and enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

• Accept the work performed by All American
Asphalt, Inc., 400 East Sixth Street, Corona,
California 92879 for the Citywide Parkway
Maintenance, Street Rehabilitation, and Slurry
Seal Project, City Project No. 21-03. The City
conducts an annual capital improvement
program repairing, improving, and installing new
concrete parkways and asphalt road surfacing.

The scope of work for the Citywide Parkway
Maintenance, Street Rehabilitation, and Slurry
Seal Project (“Project”) consists of concrete
parkway repair, general asphalt concrete (AC)
rehabilitation, slurry sealing of streets, and any
additional work needed to complete the Project
in accordance with the project specifications.

The street rehabilitation improvements are
citywide, but the project focused on the
northwest portion of the City, north of Gisler
Avenue.

C‐2.11: Investigate all operational measures, including the use of one‐way streets, to improve traffic circulation and to minimize congestion for all travel modes.

C‐2.12: Investigate and utilize state ‐of‐the‐art
transportation system management technology and
industry practices to address recurring and non ‐recurring traffic events (i.e., special events, incident/emergency management).

C‐2.13: Continue to evaluate and pursue design and
operational improvements (medians, driveway closures,
signal synchronization or phasing, parking or turn
restrictions, etc.) to improve the efficiency of intersections.

Circulation Element Goal C‐3: Enhance Regional Mobility and Coordination Objective C‐3A: Promote development of transportation projects along regional corridors.

C‐3.1: Maintain compliance with Orange County
Congestion Management Plan (CMP) requirements,
including consistency with CMP level of service standards, adoption of a seven‐year capital improvement program,
analysis of impacts of land use decisions on the CMP
highway system, and adoption and implementation of
deficiency plans when intersections do not meet adopted performance standards.
2023

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22

The City adopted a resolution adopting a list of
projects for fiscal year 2023-24 funded by
Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017. Included is the
Fairview Road Improvement Project (from
Adams Avenue to Fair Drive)

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023- 53

Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive Intersection
Project, Signal Modernization for Multi-Modal
Systemic Safety Improvements and Safe Routes
to School Action Plan

C‐3.2: Support the goals and objectives of the Orange
County Long Range Transportation Plan, including
expansion of transportation system choices, improvement of transportation system performance, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure.

C‐3.3: Support the goals and objectives of the SCAG
Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities
Strategy (RTP/SCS), including expansion of transportation system choices, improvement of transportation system
performance, and sustainability of transportation
infrastructure.

C‐3.4: Coordinate signal timing on all major arterials with a local signal synchronization program consistent with the Orange County Traffic Signal Synchronization Master Plan (TSSMP).

C‐3.5: Ensure Costa Mesa’s input, participation, and
discretionary review of applicable region ‐wide
transportation system policies, programs, and construction.

C‐3.6: Develop short-term and long-term improvements to the SR-55 corridor in coordination with Caltrans and OCTA to address regional mobility needs.

C‐3.7: Promote the City’s preferred alternative of
undergrounding the SR-55 freeway south of 19th Street
within the City limits.

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• Completion of the Baker, Placentia, Victoria, 19 th
S
treet multi-modal Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project (TSSP) including implementation leading
pedestrian intervals at 26 signalized
intersections.

Objective C‐3B: Coordinate and partner with local and regional agencies to promote projects and polices that improve regional mobility.

C‐3.8: Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to maintain or improve mobility within the City to achieve a standard Level of Service no worse than “D” at all intersections under State or joint control. Intersection Level of Service analyses for General Plan conditions for locations under State or joint control will be updated periodically and presented to the City Council.

Ongoing coordination with Cities of Santa Ana, Newport
Beach and Huntington Beach on traffic signal issues and development projects and with Caltrans on their
improvement projects. The current agreement and
designation were extended until 2025.

The City’s Police Department provides the 32nd District A
gricultural Association traffic management services for the Orange County Fair and Event Center for all
designated year-round events.

C‐3.9: Consult with Caltrans and OCTA regarding the I ‐ 405 widening project to minimize adverse impacts to Costa Mesa’s neighborhoods, businesses, and streets.

C‐3.10: Coordinate with OCTA and other jurisdictions to remove Gisler Avenue Bridge over the Santa Ana River
from the City’s Master Plan of Streets and Highways and County’s Master Plan of Arterial Highways.

C‐3.11: Collaborate with Caltrans and neighboring
jurisdiction to improve signal timing and coordination along major arterials across jurisdictional boundaries.

C‐3.12: Work closely with the State of California and other government agencies to control traffic–related impacts of uses on State- or other agency-owned land (i.e., Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast College, etc.).

C‐3.13: Coordinate with other responsible agencies the planning, funding, prioritization, and implementation of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit programs and supporting infrastructure.

Circulation Element Goal C‐4: Promote Transportation Demand Management, Transit, and Efficiency Objective C‐4A: Encourage greater utilization of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to reduce dependence on single‐occupancy vehicles.

C‐4.1: Support South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) trip reduction programs, including park and ride lots, transit subsidies, carpool and vanpool
programs, flexible working hours, bicycle facilities, and other traffic reduction strategies.

Large projects are required to provide Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) programs incorporating
various trip reduction strategies.

2023
• The City permits and encourages the use of bike
racks to account for one vehicle parking space with
discretionary and other permit approvals.

• Bicycle Racks Citywide – the City installed 9 bicycle racks throughout the city in commercial areas and
community centers.

• Neighborhood Traffic Improvement – this project
includes the implementation of neighborhood traffic
improvements including signs, approved speed
humps, crosswalk enhancements, and other
landscape improvements to enhance the
neighborhood character.

C‐4.2: Support local and multi ‐jurisdictional car‐sharing and bike‐sharing programs.

C‐4.3: Consider implementing park ‐once approaches for multiuse districts and regional destinations areas.

C‐4.4: Embrace innovative parking solutions that reduce the required spaced needed for parking, such as
automated parking lifts and elevators.

C‐4.5: Encourage and provide incentives for commercial, office, and industrial development to provide preferred parking for carpools, vanpools, electric vehicles, and flex cars.

C‐4.6: Encourage and support programs that increase
vehicle occupancy, including the provision of traveler
information, shuttles, preferential parking for
carpools/vanpools, transit pass subsidies, and other
methods.

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C‐4.7: Promote the combination of TDM measures as
much more effective than any single measure.

• The City permits and encourages the use of bike
racks to account for one vehicle parking space with
discretionary and other permit approvals.

C‐4.8: Require discussion of transportation system
management (TSM) and TDM measures in all EIRs
prepared for major projects.

C‐4.9: Encourage the integration of compatible land uses and housing into major development projects to reduce
vehicle use.

C‐4.10: Allow the application of transportation
management rideshare programs, integration of
complementary land uses, and other methods to reduce
project related average daily and peak hour vehicle trips to achieve consistency with allocated trip budgets.

Objective C‐4B: Promote regional and local transit services as an alternative to automobile travel.

C‐4.11: Ensure that roadways designated as transit routes can accommodate transit vehicle circulation and
convenient pedestrian access to and from transit stops.

All improvement projects incorporate ADA facility
improvements, bus stop improvements and sidewalk
enhancements, including modification of street, curb, and sidewalk configurations.

2023
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31

R
esolution of the City adopting operating and
capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2023-
2024

C‐4.12: Review all capital improvement projects to ensure improvements located on existing and planned transit
routes include modification of street, curb, and sidewalk configurations to allow for easier and more efficient transit operations and improved passenger access.

C‐4.13: Provide transit stop amenities that facilitate access to and from transit stops and transfer locations. These may include pedestrian pathways approaching stops, high-
quality benches and shelters, traveler information systems (real‐time transit arrival information), and bike storage and bicycle connections. Bus stops should accommodate timed transfers between buses and other transit services where necessary.

C‐4.14: Encourage new development along major transit
corridors to provide efficient and safe access to transit stops and public sidewalks.

C‐4.15: Support and participate with OCTA ACCESS
Service in providing transportation assistance to senior citizens and the disabled.

C‐4.16: Consult with OCTA for transit services, such as changes to bus routes, bus stops, and hours of operation.

Additionally, coordinate with OCTA for changes to transit services provided for seniors, the disabled, and transit dependent populations.

C‐4.17: Consult with the Newport‐Mesa Unified School
District to maintain school bus services provided for local schoolchildren.

C‐4.18: Coordinate with OCTA to improve transit services in the City, including strategies such as bus rapid transit, express services, community circulators, and other
strategies.

C‐4.19: Encourage new local transit programs in
coordination with OCTA, consisting of shuttle services to local and regional destinations.

C‐4.20: Coordinate with OCTA to construct bus turnouts at appropriate locations, with attractive shelters designed for safe and comfortable use.

C‐4.21: Require discussion of transit service needs and site design amenities for transit ridership in EIR for major projects.

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Circulation Element Goal C‐5: Ensure Coordination between the Land Use and Circulation Systems Objective C‐5A: Coordinate land use policies and development activities that support a sustainable transportation system.

C‐5.1: Ensure that new development projects are
consistent with the vehicular trip budgets, where adopted.

A traffic impact study is be required for all development projects estimated by the public services director to
generate one hundred (100) or more vehicle trip ends
during a peak hour.

C‐5.2: Require that large developments and
redevelopments provide short‐term and long‐term vehicular traffic impact studies.

C‐5.3: Encourage permitted General Plan land uses
which generate high traffic volumes to be located near
major transit and transportation corridors to minimize
vehicle use, congestion, and delay.

C‐5.4: Maintain balance between land use and circulation systems by phasing new developments to levels that can
be accommodated by roadways existing or planned to exist at the time of completion of each phase of the project.

C‐5.5: Promote development of mixed-use projects to
reduce number of vehicle trips.

C‐5.6: Coordinate the design and improvement of
pedestrian and bicycle ways in major residential, shopping and employment centers, parks, schools, other public
facilities, public transportation facilities, and bicycle networks with adjacent cities.

C‐5.7: Require dedication of right-of-way, in an equitable manner, for development that increases the intensity of land use.

C‐5.8: Minimize circulation improvements that will
necessitate the taking of private property on existing
developed properties.

C‐5.9: Require that circulation necessary to provide or attain the minimum traffic level of service standard at an intersection to which a development project contributes measurable traffic be completed within three years of
issuance of the first building permit for such development project, unless additional right-of-way or coordination with other government agencies is required to complete the
improvement. Improvements may be required sooner if,
because of extraordinary traffic generation characteristics of the project or extraordinary impacts to the surrounding circulation system, such improvements are necessary to
prevent significant adverse impacts.

C‐5.10: Allow for construction of circulation improvements for a phased development project to be constructed
commensurate with the project construction, based upon
the findings of a traffic study approved by the City of Costa Mesa.

C‐5.11: Maintain balance between land use and circulation systems by phasing new development to levels that can be accommodated by roadways existing or planned to exist at the time of completion of each phase of the project.

C‐5.12: Support consistency with the Orange County
Sustainable Communities Strategy (OC SCS) and SCAG
RTP/SCS by providing an integrated land use and
transportation plan to meet mandated emissions reduction targets consistent with SB 375.

Objective C‐5B: Establish strategies and processes that allow large developments to analyze and mitigate traffic impacts and infrastructure needs.

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C‐5.13: Require that new development projects improve
access to and accommodations for multimodal
transportation.
• A traffic impact study shall be required for all
development projects estimated by the public
services director to generate one hundred (100)
or more vehicle trip ends during a peak hour.
• The Municipal Code requires that any increase in
traffic generation by the change of use shall be
subject to review by the appropriate reviewing
authority who may impose additional conditions
on the development project for the mitigation of
the increased traffic generation, including fees
that will be used to contribute to implementation
of the Comprehensive Transportation System
Improvement Program and mitigate development
project's impacts.

C‐5.14: Require developers of new building and
redevelopment/reuse projects as part of the project
development review process that are located along bus
routes to pay a designated fair share of the cost of
providing improved bus stop facilities and related street furniture or, where appropriate, dedicate land for improved bus stop facilities.

C‐5.15: Consider the needs of the transportation and
infrastructure system early for large developments and
coordinate with developers to design projects that minimize traffic impacts and infrastructure demands, and implement complete streets wherever feasible. Alternatively, address transportation and infrastructure system impact through the implementation of development agreements.

Circulation Element Goal C‐6: Fund and Evaluate the City’s Transportation Network Objective C‐6A: Pursue funding sources to maintain and enhance the transportation and infrastructure system.

C‐6.1: Evaluate traffic collision data regularly, and identify top collision locations for automobiles, bicycles,
pedestrians, transit in Costa Mesa. Develop appropriate countermeasures and pursue funding from all available
sources to implement them.

City submits an annual report to OCTA for Measure M2
eligibility. Ongoing coordination with OCTA continuing.

Measure M2 requires that M2 funds do not supplant
developer fee requirements.

2023
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34, for the Master
P
lan of Arterial Highways Conformance and
Mitigation Fee Program and adopted Resolution
No. 2023-34, for the Update of the Local Signal
Synchronization Plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-55

T
he City adopted a resolution approving the
Measure M2 Expenditure Report and authorizing
staff to submit report to the Orange County
Transportation Authority.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-65

R
esolution of the City continuing the Traffic
Impact Fee for new development that
incorporates recommendations from the Traffic
Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee.

C‐6.2: Continue to develop and maintain long ‐range
capital improvement programs consistent with the General Plan and M2 eligibility requirements.

C‐6.3: Coordinate with OCTA to fund, develop, and
maintain a Master Plan of Streets and Highways consistent with the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH).

C‐6.4: Require a locally collected and administered traffic mitigation fee program to guarantee that new development pays for its fair share toward improvements resulting in reductions in air pollutant and GHG emissions and traffic impacts generated by the development.

C‐6.5: Actively pursue local, State, and federal funding to implement, maintain, and evaluate the transportation and infrastructure system.

C‐6.6: Supplement funding from annual fees or
assessments on existing and new development with grants and other nonlocal sources.

C‐6.7: Develop strategies to implement an infrastructure and transportation system to be consistent with State
policies on resiliency and sustainability.

C‐6.8: Amend the General Plan, if necessary, to be
responsive to evolving funding requirements and to comply with State and federal regulations affecting the goals and policies of the Circulation Element.

C‐6.9: Coordinate with OCTA and Caltrans to seek
funding and implementation solutions to improve Newport Boulevard at the terminus of the State Route 55 freeway to relieve congestion from regional traffic.

C‐6.10: Review the City’s transportation impact fee
program on a regular basis, and adjust fees as needed to ensure that funding is available for planned transportation improvements that will benefit all travel modes.

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C‐6.11: Prioritize funding and timing for implementing transportation improvements. Consider prioritizing
multimodal projects that provide the most benefit to all users.
• Bicycle Racks Citywide – the City installed 9
bicycle racks throughout the City in commercial
areas and community centers.

C‐6.12: Require that every new development project pay its share of costs associated with the mitigation of project generated impacts.

C‐6.13: Measure M2 sales tax revenues shall not be used to replace private funding which has been committed for any project.

C‐6.14: The City’s seven-year capital improvement
program shall be adopted and maintained in conformance
with the provisions of Measure M2 for the purpose of
maintaining the established level of service standard.

C‐6.15: Maintain a traffic impact fee for circulation system improvements to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways; review and update fees on a regular basis.

Objective C‐6B: Evaluate the transportation system to ensure that it meets the City’s circulation goals.

C‐6.16: Provide an annual Capital Improvement Program
General Plan consistency report.

The CIP is annually reviewed by the Planning
Commission prior to its adoption to ensure consistency
with General Plan. The CIP includes transportation
system project upgrades.

2023
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31

R
esolution of the City adopting operating and
capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2023-
2024

C‐6.17: Provide annual public review of implementation status reports of goals, policies, and objectives stated in the Circulation Element.

C‐6.18: Adopt and seek out methods and processes that
provide appropriate and accurate data for evaluating the performance of the transportation and infrastructure
system.

Circulation Element Goal C-7: Promote a Friendly Active Transportation System in Costa Mesa Bikeways and Pedestrian Paths
Objective C-7A: Expand, enhance, and protect the existing bicycle and pedestrian network to provide a comprehensive, system of Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV facilities to increase connectivity between homes, jobs, schools transit, and recreational resources in Costa Mesa.

Recommendation C-7.1: Develop an extensive bicycle and
pedestrian backbone network through the use of standard and appropriate innovative treatments.
2023
• Staff regularly investigates and pursues State
a
nd federal grant opportunities to assist in
funding local bike and pedestrian improvements.

• City approved the Rail Trails – Open Space
E
asement Deed between the City of Costa Mesa
and the Press Owner, LLC. Pursuant to
conditions of approval imposed as part of the
development process, the two owners (Press
Owner, LLC and The Hive Creative Office, Inc.)
have agreed to dedicate an easement to the City
over a 75-foot wide linear portion of their
properties to be restricted as open space and to
create a “Rail Trail” to allow the local community
to enjoy exercise facilities and provide a Class I
bicycle and multi-purpose trail connection
Recommendation C-7.2: Plan and install new bicycle lanes on Major Arterials, where feasible and appropriate.

Recommendation C-7.3: Plan and install shared lane
markings (“sharrows”) and signage on appropriate existing and planned bicycle routes where bicycle lane
implementation is demonstrated to be infeasible.

Recommendation C-7.4: Where feasible, Class I shared-
use paths should be a priority for future developments.

Recommendation C-7.5: Plan and install new shared-use
paths in utility corridors and/or along flood control
channels, and extend existing bicycle and shared-use
paths.

Recommendation C-7.6: Plan and complete north/south
multi-purpose and bicycle routes through the City to
augment the east/west route.

Recommendation C-7.7: Consider the identification and
feasibility of potential Class IV cycle tracks.

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Recommendation C-7.8: When feasible, implement the
completion through regional coordination of the Costa
Mesa roadway and trail segments of regional bikeway
plans.
between Sunflower Avenue and South Coast
Drive.

• City approved a Professional Services
A
greement to Walk ‘n Rollers for the
development of a Bicycle Safety Education
Program for Schools.

• The Fairview Road Active Transportation
Im
provements – the City contracted TDG
Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering
design services for Fairview Road Active
Transportation Improvements. The project will
improve bicycle and pedestrian access and
mobility along Fairview Road and Fair Drive to
Newport Boulevard. The Fairview Road Active
Transportation Improvements project will design
a Class IV bicycle facility on Fairview Road by
reducing the number of vehicle lands from six
lanes to four lanes from Fair Drive to Wilson
Street. From Wilson Street to Newport
Boulevard, the project will design bicycle facility
improvements including buffered bike lanes. The
pedestrian design improvements will include
high-visibility crosswalks, a midblock pedestrian
hybrid beacon between Wilson Street and Fair
Drive with a pedestrian refuge island, and bus
boarding islands to improve pedestrian
connectivity and safety.

• Adams/Pinecreek Intersection Improvements –
T
his project will design intersection
improvements to provide improve pedestrian and
bicycle access to Orange Coast College. The
design plans are now completed and Caltrans
issued Authorization to Proceed. Construction
will start in 2024.

• Adams Avenue Multipurpose Trail - This project
w
ill improve vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian
improvements with a raised center median and
Class I multi-use path with landscaped buffer
from the Santa Ana River to Royal Palm Drive.

The City is coordinating efforts with Southern
California Edison to underground utilities. A
street rehabilitation project that will precede the
utility undergrounding project is currently
underway. The resurfacing project will include
restriping the roadway with improved bicycle
facilities and green conflict striping.

Recommendation C-7.9: Encourage reallocation of
roadway rights-of-way where appropriate to accommodate
shared-use path and bicycle facilities, while preserving and respecting the character of each adjacent neighborhood.

Recommendation C-7.10: Support bicycle improvement
projects that close gaps in the regional bicycle network either by implementing specific projects recommended in the Plan or through other treatments.

Recommendation C-7.11: Encourage bicycle projects that
connect local facilities and neighborhoods to major bicycle corridors.

Recommendation C-7.12: Work cooperatively with
adjoining jurisdictions and local/regional agencies to
coordinate bicycle planning, and implementation activities.

Where required, develop consistent active transportation plans and policies with regional and adjacent agencies.

Recommendation C-7.13: Prioritize safe access to major
regional trails such as the OC Loop/Santa Ana River Trail and the Newport Back Bay Trail System. Where feasible, plan and provide a continuous low-stress Class I and/or Class IV facility from east to west across the city between these facilities.

Recommendation C-7.14: Explore favorable opportunities
to remove parking to accommodate bicycle lanes.

Recommendation C-7.15: Identify favorable opportunities to retain parallel parking adjacent to sidewalks to maintain pedestrian safety.

Recommendation C-7.16: Consider every street in Costa
Mesa as a street that cyclists could use.

Recommendation C-7.17: Link on-road and off-road bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Costa Mesa to existing and planned facilities in adjacent and regional jurisdictions.

Recommendation C-7.18: Low-stress design techniques
should be considered where necessary to attract a wide
variety of users.

Recommendation C-7.19: Establish designated safe routes to schools for biking and walking.

Recommendation C-7.20: Designate walkable districts in
the City.

Bike and Pedestrian Facilities
Objective C-7B: Provide end-of-trip facilities that support the bicycle network.

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Recommendation C-7.21: Provide bike parking and bike-
related amenities at public facilities and along public rights- of-way.

Bicycle racks have been installed at public parks, public facilities, and along public rights-of-way. Additional bicycle racks will continue to be installed at public
facilities. Encouraged provision of bicycle parking at OC Fair and Concerts in the Park summer series.

The City will install complementary bicycle racks in public right-of-way to help promote biking to and from local
businesses and services.

2023:
• Bicycle Racks Citywide – the City installed 9 bicycle r
acks throughout the city in commercial areas and
community centers.

Recommendation C-7.22: Pursue public-private
partnerships to furnish local businesses with secure bike parking and other related amenities.

Recommendation C-7.23: Develop and adopt bicycle
parking equipment standards for bicycle parking to be
installed within the public right-of-way and post on the City website.

Recommendation C-7.24: Work with local schools and
colleges to provide ample and secure bike parking and
other related amenities for students and employees.

Recommendation C-7.25: Work with OCTA to maximize
bicycle amenities, such as bus stop solar lighting and
bicycle lockers, at high-volume transit stops.

Recommendation C-7.26: Prioritize the installation of
bicycle-scale and/or pedestrian-scale lighting.

Recommendation C-7.27: Encourage and incentivize
providing attended bicycle parking services, such as a
bicycle valet, at major City events, OC Fair, Farmers’
Markets, holiday festivals, and other community events.

Recommendation C-7.28: Prioritize schools with the
highest auto traffic volume during peak hours and
insufficient parking for staff and parents. Plan and install bicycle facilities adjacent those schools.

Recommendation C-7.29: Provide bike parking and bike-
related amenities at public facilities and along public right- of-way.
“First and Last Mile” Programs
Objective C-7C: Encourage sustainable modes of transportation to fill gaps between the first and last miles of trips (walking, biking, ride sharing, transit, taxi and car-sharing).

Recommendation C-7.30: Identify citywide infrastructure needed to create the interconnected multi-trail system.

City is currently working on Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Program and future updates to the General Plan
Circulation Element will incorporate policies consistent with the Pedestrian Master Plan to improve pedestrian
mobility to fill gaps between the first and last miles of trips.

2023
• Public Works held a community outreach events
f
or the Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Program in
March and May and the designs were completed
in December.

• The City initiated General Plan Amendment to
th
e Circulation Element (PGPA-23-0001) to add
a reference to the Costa Mesa Pedestrian Plan
and revise policies under Goals C-1 to C-12.

Recommendation C-7.31: Improve the quality, aesthetics, and safety of high-use pedestrian corridors.

Recommendation C-7.32: Development and implement a
bicycle sharing system.

Recommendation C-7.33: Proposed new mode split goals:
• 50 percent motor vehicles
• 10 percent transit
• 10 percent bicycles
• 20 percent walking
• 10 percent carpools, taxi, transportation network
company services, and car sharing
Recommendation C-7.34: Establish a goal for all trips of less than three miles to be 30 percent by bicycle, and
establish a goal of less than 1 mile to be 30 percent by walking.

Recommendation C-7.35: Consider implementing a small-
scale transportation system to encourage mode shift to
popular destinations as defined by users.

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Circulation Element Goal C-8: Create a Safer Place to Walk and Ride a Bicycle Design and Way-finding
Objective C-8A: Develop bicycle and pedestrian facilities with approved uniform design standards, and implementation of way-finding signage providing information on various destinations.

Recommendation C-8.1: Require that all facilities be
designed in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local standards.

The City’s Public Works Department has installed high
visibility crosswalks and various bike lanes through the implementation of the 2023 CIP.

• Installation of New Pedestrian Signals- The City
c
ompleted constructions of new pedestrian
signals located at West 18th Street at Lions Park
Playground HAWK Signal, West 19th Street at
Wallace, and Wilson Street at Wilson Park to
facilitate pedestrian crossings. (Circulation
Element Goal C-8: “Create a Safer Place to Walk
and Ride a Bicycle”).
• Design of the City’s Bicycle Wayfinding Signage
P
rogram completed.

Recommendation C-8.2: Provide and maintain bicycle and
pedestrian signal detectors, informational signage, and lighting, along City bikeways.

Recommendation C-8.3: Develop, install and maintain a
bicycle and pedestrian way-finding signage program to
indicate route turns, the presence of intersecting bikeways, streets and distances to nearby local and major
destinations.

Recommendation C-8.4: Develop a list of acceptable plant materials for shared use paths that will not damage, create security problems or hazards for bicyclists. Incorporate canopy trees and native, drought-tolerant landscaping as a standard Class I facility (shared use path) feature.

Encourage the use of sustainable drainage designs, such as bio-swales.

Recommendation C-8.5: Utilize Complete Streets elements as demonstrated in most recent versions of National
Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide and Bikeway Design Guide.

Recommendation C-8.6: Crosswalks will include high
visibility crossing treatments.

Recommendation C-8.7: Paint direction arrows on all bike lanes and bike paths to reduce the risk of collisions.

Safety Enforcement and Reporting
Objective C-8B: Continue and expand enforcement activities that enhance safety of bicyclists on bike paths and roadways.

Recommendation C-8.8: Enforce laws that reduce
bicycle/pedestrian/motor vehicle incidents and conflicts.

Suggested Routes to School maps were provided to all
schools. City’s Police Department provides information
regarding Bicycle Safety and applicable laws on the
following website:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-
and-divisions/police/crime-prevention/traffic-
safety/bicycle-safety
Recommendation C-8.9: Train police officers on bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities and bicycle/pedestrian/vehicle collision evaluation.

Recommendation C-8.10: Utilize the City’s bicycle-
mounted patrol officer program to educate and enforce
pedestrian and bicycle user violations not necessarily to punish, but to correct.

Recommendation C-8.11: Promote efficient reporting
mechanisms for behaviors that endanger cyclists and
pedestrians.

Recommendation C-8.12: Develop a partnership with the
school community to establish and update suggested
routes to schools for biking and walking.

Safe Roadway Conditions
Objective C-8C: Maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are clear of debris and provide safe conditions for all users.

Recommendation C-8.13: Establish routine maintenance
schedule/standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as sweeping, litter removal, landscaping, repainting of striping, signage, and signal actuation devices.

Costa Mesa Connect includes provision to notify bicycle- related issues to the City. Weekly Public Works staff
meeting to discuss status of citizens requests. City will continue to contract street sweeping services to maintain 977 streets, which includes over 850 miles of curb and
gutter. City contracts with Sweeping Corp of America for Recommendation C-8.14: Encourage and empower
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and pedestrian safety including, but not limited to,
potholes, sidewalk lifting, and overgrown vegetation.
citywide street sweeping, contracts with West Coast
Arborists, Inc for tree maintenance services, and
contracts with BPR, Inc. for citywide sidewalk grinding and gutter flow maintenance.

Recommendation C-8.15: Establish procedures for
responding to citizen reports in a timely manner.

Recommendation C-8.16: Where feasible, reduce or
eliminate conflict points such as driveways that cross the sidewalk.

Safety Education
Objective C-8D: Increase education of bicycle and pedestrian safety through programs and training of school children and the public.

Recommendation C-8.17: Create, fund, and implement
bicycle-safety curricula and provide to the public, tourists, various ethnic groups, diverse ages and disadvantaged
communities.

Bicycle-safety maps and brochures provided in adult and children English versions. Bicycle Rodeo events
conducted by Costa Mesa Police Department.

City’s Bicycle Safety Education Program project was
initiated with contractor and is underway.

Recommendation C-8.18: Provide multilingual bicycle-
safety maps and brochures (print and electronic versions) in languages that are widely used in Costa Mesa.

Recommendation C-8.19: Encourage schools to develop
and provide bicycle-safety curricula for use in elementary, middle, and high schools, such as the Bicycle Rodeo
events.

Recommendation C-8.20: Support marketing and public
awareness campaigns aimed at improving bicycle and
pedestrian safety.

Recommendation C-8.21: Provide a user education
program developed and promoted to encourage proper trail use and etiquette.

Recommendation C-8.22: Work with local bicycle advocacy organizations to develop, promote and support a series of bicycle education classes. Include information on bicycle safety, maintenance, and security.

Recommendation C-8.23: Develop and distribute education material regarding bicycle and pedestrian responsibilities and laws.

Safety Data
Objective C-8E: Monitor and analyze bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Recommendation C-8.24: Request bicycle and pedestrian
collision reports from local law enforcement periodically and consider improvements to address problem areas.

2023
• The City initiated General Plan Amendment to the
Circulation Element (PGPA-23-0001) to add a
reference to the Costa Mesa Pedestrian Plan and
revise policies under Goals C-1 to C-12.

Recommendation C-8.25: Establish an expedited process
to report maintenance and safety concerns, e.g. pavement markings (sharrows, missing bike lane lines), ramps, curb cut-outs, broken walk/bike signal buttons, signage, minor maintenance of bike lanes/paths (street/path sweeping,
minor surface patching, inoperable traffic signal bicycle detection).

Recommendation C-8.26: Conduct Roadside Safety Audits
(RSAs) on a regular basis to provide periodic snapshots of roadway safety, including bicycle, pedestrian, equestrian, skateboard, and other non-motorized modes of travel.

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Circulation Element Goal C-9: Integrate Active Transportation Elements into Circulation System and Land Use Planning
Land Use Planning Decisions and Active Transportation
Objective C-9A: Consider bicycle and pedestrian facilities during land use planning process.

Recommendation C-9.1: Incorporate the Costa Mesa
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan into the City’s General Plan.

The City’s General Plan was updated with the adopted
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) in June 2018. The
Active Transportation Plan includes a Bicycle Master
Plan. The Active Transportation Plan with a Bicycle
Master Plan is part of overall City’s General Plan
Circulation Element. Custom Artistic City Bicycle racks have been installed at public parks, public facilities, and along public rights-of-way.

2023
• The draft PMP includes additional General Plan
p
olices and tools specific for improving the
pedestrian experience to support the following ATP
vision for active transportation in the City. The City
initiated General Plan Amendment to the Circulation
Element (PGPA-23-0001) to add a reference to the
Costa Mesa Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) and
revise policies under Goals C-1 to C-12.

• Bicycle Racks Citywide – the City installed 9 bicycle r
acks throughout the city in commercial areas and
community centers.

• The City permits and encourages the use of bike racks t
o account for one vehicle parking space with
discretionary and other permit approvals.

Recommendation C-9.2: Ensure that all current and
proposed land use planning is consistent with the Costa Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Recommendation C-9.3: Require new developments
provide adequate bicycle parking and pedestrian access.

Recommendation C-9.4: Collaborate with property owners
to increase bicycle parking over time.

Recommendation C-9.5: Encourage the integration of
compatible land uses and housing into major development projects to reduce vehicle use.

Recommendation C-9.6: Provide a fully integrated network of modern active transportation facilities to and from major activity centers and residential centers.

Recommendation C-9.7: Identify areas where an increase
in the need for active transportation can reasonably be anticipated due to housing/business growth.

Recommendation C-9.8: Make commercial and
recreational areas more enjoyable for pedestrians by
implementing measures such as providing shade, planting trees, eliminating visible parking lots and vacant land, and minimizing long stretches of building façade.

Recommendation C-9.9: Develop creative, artistic, and
functional bicycle parking solutions, and install them
throughout the City as a standard.

Active Transportation in Developments
Objective C-9B: Integrate bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements during planning, design and implementation of transportation projects.

Recommendation C-9.10: Promote the preservation of
bicycle access within all roadway rights-of-way, as well as the development of innovative, safety-enhanced on-street facilities, such as bicycle boulevards and cycle tracks.

Bicycle Boulevards have been identified and included in the adopted Active Transportation Plan. Traffic calming improvements are being implemented on neighborhood
streets.

Recommendation C-9.11: Establish bike boulevards on
streets with low traffic volumes and slow speeds to
encourage bicycling.

Recommendation C-9.12: Proactively seek new
opportunities for acquisition of abandoned rights-of-way and other lands for the development of new multi-use
pathways that integrate with the planned network.

Recommendation C-9.13: Improve the safety of all road
users through the implementation of neighborhood traffic- calming treatments.

Recommendation C-9.14 Detours through or around
construction zones should be designed for safety and
convenience, and with adequate signage for cyclists and pedestrians.

Recommendation C-9.15: Provide opportunity for public
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street improvement that would preclude these planned
facilities.

Circulation Element Goal C-10: Promote an Active Transportation Culture An Active Transportation Culture
Objective C-10A: Encourage more people to walk and bicycle by supporting programs that foster community support for bicycling and walking, and raise public awareness about active transportation.

Recommendation C-10.1: Support marketing and public
awareness campaigns through a variety of media aimed at promoting bicycling and walking as a safe, healthy, cost- e
ﬀective, environmentally friendly transportation choice. 2023

• The City hosts community bike clinics and rides,
such as the City promoted the Save Our Youth
(SOY) Bike Rodeo event – a community bike
safety clinic for children and youth K-12 and
supported the 2023 Bike to School Day.

• The City is currently working on Bicycle
Wayfinding Signage Program and held a
community outreach event in March and May and
the designs were completed in December.

• City also installed 9 bicycle racks throughout the
city in commercial areas and community centers.

Recommendation C-10.3: Promote bicycling and walking at City-sponsored and public events, such as Earth Day, Bike to Work Day/Month, farmers’ markets, public health fairs, art walks, craft fairs, and civic events.

Recommendation C-10.4: Encourage and promote bicycle
related businesses within Costa Mesa including, but not limited to, involvement of civic clubs and organizations.

Recommendation C-10.5: Promote active transportation
events in Costa Mesa to raise awareness and encourage
bicycling, including, but not limited to, those that may involve temporary road closures, bike to work/school,
senior walks, historic walks, and ciclovías.

Recommendation C-10.6: Encourage major employment
centers and employers to promote commuting by bicycle
including the use of flex-time work schedules to support non-rush bicycle commuting. Build a coalition with City, businesses, schools, and residents to promote active
transportation.

Recommendation C-10.7: Encourage participation in
bicycle and pedestrian promotion activities by education facilities, arts programs, active transportation clubs, and entertainment providers.

Recommendation C-10.8: Achieve “Silver Level Bicycle
Friendly Community” by League of American Bicyclists by 2025.

Recommendation C-10.9: Achieve “Walk Friendly
Community” status from WalkFriendly.org by 2025.

Recommendation C-10.10: Achieve “HEAL City”
designation by 2017.

Circulation Element Goal C-11: Promote the Positive Air Quality, Health, and Economic Benefits of Active Transportation
Improving the Environment with Active Transportation
Objective C-11A: Improve air quality and public health and reduce ambient noise by promoting Active Transportation programs.

Recommendation C-11.1: Determine baseline emissions
levels, then track and communicate changes in emissions as modes of transportation trips shift to encourage more walking and biking.

City’s Active Transportation Committee helps plan and
implement a robust Active Transportation network for the City by improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity
throughout the City.

Recommendation C-11.2: Improve the quality of life in
Costa Mesa by reducing neighborhood traffic and noise.

Recommendation C-11.3: Increase pedestrian and bicycle
trips, thereby reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles Traveled.

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Recommendation C-11.4: Coordinate with appropriate
federal, state, and county health agencies on active
transportation programs to achieve health benefits.

Economic and Other Incentives
Objective C-11B: Provide economic incentives for expanding and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Recommendation C-11.5: Incentivize the business
community to support pedestrians and bicycle users in
tangible ways.

The Traffic Impact Fee includes a five percent (5%)
reduction in automobile trips for developments proposing to implement active transportation improvements beyond
typical development requirements. Representative from
the Chamber of Commerce is a liaison on the Bikeway
and Walkability Committee.

Recommendation C-11.6: Partner with the business and
school communities to create a marketing strategy to
encourage individual businesses to market Costa Mesa as a bicycle-friendly City.

Recommendation C-11.7: Encourage developers to include
features, amenities and programs that are proven to
increase walking and/or bicycling.

Recommendation C-11.8: Offer incentives for businesses
whose employees walk or bike to work.

Recommendation C-11.9: Encourage the Chamber of
Commerce and the business community to promote active
transportation in commercial areas to stimulate economic vitality.

Circulation Element Goal C-12: Monitor, Evaluate, and Pursue Funding for Implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Objective 12A: Continuously monitor and evaluate Costa Mesa’s implementation progress on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan policies, programs, and projects.

Recommendation C-12.1: Establish a monitoring
program to measure the effectiveness and beneﬁts of the Costa Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

City’s Active Transportation Committee helps plan and
implement a robust Active Transportation network for the City by improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity
throughout the City.

Recommendation C-12.2: Track citywide trends in
active transportation through the use of Census data,
bicycle and pedestrian counts, travel surveys, and online surveys as part of annual reviews of the General Plan.

Recommendation C-12.3: Ensure that Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan programs and projects are
implemented in an equitable manner geographically,
socioeconomically, and serving disadvantaged
communities.

Fund the Plans
Objective C-12B: Pursue grants and other sources of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Recommendation C-12.4: Strategize use of resources on
developing effective and efficient grant application and program administration.

The City Council approved traffic impact fees to fund
active transportation plan projects.

Recommendation C-12.5: Pursue multiple sources of
funding and support efforts to maintain or increase federal, state and local funding for the implementation of the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Recommendation C-12.6: Consider designating a portion
of development traffic impact fees to fund bicycle and
pedestrian facilities.

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GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Growth Management Element Goal GM-1: Inter-jurisdictional Coordination Objective GM-1A: Coordinate land use and transportation planning policies with State, regional, and local growth management efforts.

GM-1.1: Cooperate with the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) and other jurisdictions on development, all future regional transportation plans, and land use planning on a countywide basis.

Ongoing and currently being implemented.

Annual reports are provided to CDR, SCAG, Dept. of
Finance and Newport Mesa Unified for potential growth in the City. Large scale projects either require a legislative act or are located in overlay districts that require a Master Plan and full environmental analysis. All impacts are
analyzed and included in the project report.

GM-1.2: Coordinate population, housing, and
employment projections with the State Department of
Finance, Southern California Association of Governments, Center for Demographic Research, Newport-Mesa Unified
School District, and County of Orange agencies in terms of infrastructure planning.

GM-1.3: Work with inter-jurisdictional forums such as the City-County Coordinating Committee to make sure that
the City's fees are consistent with minimally acceptable impact fees in the region.

GM-1.4: Participate in inter-jurisdictional planning forums to discuss implementation of traffic improvements,
cooperative land use planning, and appropriate mitigation measures for developments with multijurisdictional
impacts.

GM-1.5: Continue to require that any new large
developments prepare a master plan and environmental
impact analysis. This allows the City to anticipate the impacts of large projects prior to development of any
portion and permits more time to plan for public services and facilities needed to support the project.

Growth Management Element Goal GM-2: Integration of Land Use and Transportation Planning Objective GM-2A: Maintain the Level of Service standards by integration of land use and transportation planning GM-2.1: Ensure that land use designations are reflected in the sub-regional county model and SCAG’s model
through consistent assumptions and methodologies.

Provided comments/revisions for the City’s land use
information in the sub-regional and SCAG planning
scenario models and databases.

GM-2.2: Coordinate with State, county, and local
agencies for planning and construction of public utilities to minimize negative impacts on the circulation system.

GM-2.3: Use the Development Phasing and Performance
Monitoring Program to assess the impact of existing and new development on the circulation system.

GM-2.4: Support uses and development which create
synergistic relationships with neighboring uses and
development, especially those whose addition does not
create mutually exclusive additional vehicular trips but adds to the value of the destination by any potential
visitor.

GM-2.5: Support creative and flexible solutions that
provide for additional economic or physical growth within the City but does not place greater impact on the
circulation system. These would include shared parking
agreements, offset hours of operation, and clustering of harmonious and supportive uses.

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6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT [January 2023- December 2023] General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action 6th Cycle Housing Element Goal 1: Preserve and enhance the City’s existing housing supply.

HOU-1.1: Assist low and moderate‐income homeowners
and renters through housing assistance programs as long as funds are available.

2023
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-04

The City approved a Tenant Protection Program
which includes adoption of the Urgency
Ordinance No. 2023-04 amending various section
of CMMC, allocation of funds to support the
program and create three full time staff positions
to implement, monitor and enforce the Ordinance,
and conduct outreach to landlords.

• The Consolidated Annual Performance and
E
valuation Report (CAPER) covers a period from
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The CAPER
is the end of the year report for HUD funded
programs. The CAPER notes that the City
completed the following programs:

- Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 7
households
- Code enforcement cases closed: 218
households in CDBG areas
- HOME TBRA: 6 households assisted
- Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 277
individuals
- Homeless Person Public Services: 815
individuals
- Homeless Prevention/Rental Assistance: 108
households
- Public Services for low- moderate- income:
1123 persons
- Capital Improvement: completed the Wilson
Street rehabilitation project after June 2023 –
serves approximately 5,000 (based on the
residential area)

HOU-1.2: Minimize the displacement risk for existing
residents when considering approval of future
redevelopment and public projects.

HOU-1.3: Prioritize enforcement of City regulations
regarding derelict or abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, substandard or illegal construction and establish
regulations to abate blighted or substantially unmaintained properties, particularly when any of the above is deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard.

HOU-1.4: Establish housing programs and code
enforcement as a high priority and provide adequate
funding and staffing to support those programs.
6th Cycle Housing Element Goal # 2: Facilitate the creation and availability of housing for residents at all income levels and for those with special housing needs.

HOU-2.1: Facilitate the development of housing that
meets the needs of all segments of the population
including affordable housing and households with
specialized needs.

Applications for multiple family residential projects
requiring multiple approvals are generally processed
concurrently. All units under density bonus agreements
with the City are monitored on an annual basis. There are no current applications submitted under the State Density Bonus program. Property owners are encouraged to
redevelop the site bringing them into conformance with
keeping the same number of units. The Zoning Code
includes regulations that address reasonable
accommodation per State requirements. This section is
HOU-2.2: Promote the use of State density bonus
provisions to encourage the development of affordable
housing for lower and moderate‐income households, as
well as senior housing through the dissemination of
informational materials and discussions with project
applicants.

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6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT [January 2023- December 2023] General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action HOU-2.3: Monitor the implementation of the City’s
ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure
they comply with State requirements for “reasonable
accommodation” for disabled persons and all fair housing laws.
regularly updated to be consistent with State
requirements.

2023
• Project Homekey - Motel Conversion to
Permanent Supportive Housing - In 2022, the City
o
f Costa Mesa and County of Orange were
awarded over $10 million in State “Homekey”
funds to acquire and convert the Motel 6 located
at 2274 Newport Boulevard into permanent
supportive housing. The conversion of the motel
will occur in two phases. Phase 1 includes
converting 40 units to Homekey-assisted units
with wraparound services for individuals earning
30% or less than Area Median Income (30 of
which are permanent supportive housing units
serving homeless veterans and 10 of which are
set aside for homeless individuals who meet the
Mental Health Services Act eligibility criteria). The
leasing office and interior/exterior common area
spaces will be updated, as well as performing
necessary improvements as required by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A 2-
bedroom manager unit will be added. Phase 1
was completed in December 2023. Phase 2 will
convert the remaining 48 non-Homekey units into
permanent supportive housing with wraparound
services for seniors (62+) earning 50% or less of
the Area Median Income. The courtyard at the
south-end of the property will be updated and
additional design elements will be added. Phase
2 will commence once additional funding
resources are identified.

• City committed funds to American Family Housing
for the Travelodge North Housing Project as Part
of Homekey Round 3.

• In June, the City Council approved a capacity
increase of 16 beds bringing the Bridge Shelter’s
total capacity to 88 beds. In August, the City
Council approved the submission of a joint
application with the Orange County Health Care
Agency to the State Department of Health Care
Services for funding to add 15 behavioral health
beds and associated services at the Shelter. The
City has received an award of $4.2M to
implement the additional beds, which are
anticipated to be available for occupancy by April
2024. This increase will bring the Shelter’s total
capacity to 100 beds.

HOU-2.4: Encourage housing programs and future
actions that address the need for affordable housing
options as well as the housing needs of Costa Mesa’s
senior resident population and the large households
population.

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6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT [January 2023- December 2023] General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action 6th Cycle Housing Element Goal # 3: Identify adequate, suitable sites for residential use and development to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) at all income levels and promote a range of housing types to meet the needs of all segments of the Costa Mesa community.

HOU-3.1: Encourage the conversion of existing marginal, underutilized, or vacant motels, commercial, and/or
industrial land to residential, where feasible and consistent with environmental conditions that are suitable for new residential development.

In 2006, the City adopted three Urban Plans to encourage the conversion of existing marginal or vacant industrial land in the West Side to mixed-use and residential
developments. Ongoing consideration for all rezone
applications, specifically as it relates to impacts on
housing opportunity.

2023
•
City completed Phase 1 of the Motel 6 Project
Homekey Project and continue to seek funding to
complete Phase 2.

• City committed funds to American Family Housing
for the Travelodge North Housing Project as Part
of Homekey Round 3.

HOU-3.2: Encourage the development of well ‐planned
and designed residential or mixed ‐use projects which,
through vertical or horizontal integration, provide for the development of compatible residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, or public uses within a single project, neighborhood, or geographic area within the
City.

HOU-3.3: Actively engage and partner with large
employers, the Chamber of Commerce, and major
commercial and industrial developers to identify and
implement programs to balance employment growth with
the ability to provide housing opportunities affordable to the incomes of the newly created job opportunities.

HOU-3.4: Consider the potential impact of new housing opportunities and their impacts on existing residential neighborhoods when reviewing development applications
affecting residential properties.

HOU-3.5: Encourage residential and mixed ‐use
development along transportation routes and major
commercial/mixed use corridors.
6th Cycle Housing Element Goal # 4: Provide housing opportunities to residents of all social and economic segments of the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability/medical conditions, national origin or ancestry, marital status, age, household composition or size, source of income, or any other arbitrary factors
HOU-4.1: Support equal housing opportunities as
expressed in Federal and State fair housing laws.
2023
A. Address Housing Discrimination

1. Housing Information and Resources are posted on the City's Economic and Development Services - Housing
and Community Development webpage at:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-
HOU-4.2: Promote actions and programs that provide fair housing and counseling services and other housing
assistance programs for all Costa Mesa residents in an
effort to remove barriers and promote access to affordable housing in the City as funding is available.

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HOU-4.3: Encourage and support the construction,
maintenance and preservation of residential developments which will meet the needs of families and individuals with specialized housing requirements, including those with
developmental disabilities.
and-divisions/economic-and-development-
services/housing-and-community-development
* City continues to renew contract with Fair Housing
Foundation (FHF) to provide Fair Housing counseling
services to the City of Costa Mesa.
* City HCD staff continue to collaborate with Orange
County Housing Authority (OCHA) to implement the
Housing Choice Voucher Program and attend quarterly
OCHA Housing Advisory Committee Meetings. Link to
County of Orange - Affordable Housing Rental Housing
List is posted online

2. City's Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) continued to assist and advocate for voucher program participants as part of their day to day operations - in 2023 assisted 400 individuals.

3. City will work on identifying and adopt programs to
improve accessibility

4. City continue to work with non-profit and other
jurisdiction to advocate for affordable housing
development.

B. Racial Segregation: 1. The City will continue to
conduct affirmative marketing for housing development to inform the community by disseminating information at
local School District, local non-profit organizations and religious institutions, hand out flyers and utilize the City's website and various social media platforms.

D. Displacement Due to Economic Pressures: 1.

Inclusionary Housing: An inclusionary housing ordinance was heard by the Planning Commission in December of
2023. City Council passed the first reading April 2024. 2.

ADU website has been updated to include informational
materials and will be updated as necessary; List of
affordable housing unit is posted on the City's Housing and Community Development website, City will continue
to work with Orange County Community Resources to
update the list.

II. Place-Base Strategies - Conservation and
Revitalization

1. Investment in Specific Neighborhoods - City continue to utilize HOME Investment Partnership and CBDG funds for
community Improvement programs - including clean-up
events, waste-hauling events at local parks located
throughout the city. 2. City will work on hosting annual inter-governmental meetings to discuss partnerships. 3.

Future CIP list will note if areas of improvements in areas of low resources and high segregation and poverty. 4.

City is currently reviewing various sections of its General Plan to address SB 1000; Community outreach efforts will include information on disadvantage communities.

III. Protection from Displacement
A. Housing Discrimination/Unfair Lending: City continues to utilize FHF to provide Fair Housing Counseling services and will work to increase awareness in census tracts with greater than 40 percent renter - occupied units.

B. Housing Discrimination/Displacement Due to Economic
Pressure: City continues to utilize FHF to provide Fair Housing Counseling services

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6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT [January 2023- December 2023] General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action • Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-04
T
he City approved a Tenant Protection Program
which includes adoption of the Urgency Ordinance
No. 2023-04 amending various section of CMMC,
allocation of funds to support the program and
create three full time staff positions to implement,
monitor and enforce the Ordinance, and conduct
outreach to landlords.

CONSERVATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Conservation Element Goal CON-1: Preserved and Restored Natural Coastal Habitat and Landforms Objective CON-1.A: Evaluate existing biotic resources and preserve them in ecologically viable and natural conditions, where possible; and/or restore and integrate these resources into the urban environment, where feasible.

CON-1.A.1: Natural habitat is essential to ensuring
biodiversity and protecting sensitive biological resources.

Protect these areas and consult with the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Orange County Water
District, Orange County Parks, and other regional
agencies to identify areas for special protection, and
establish appropriate protection measures for these areas.

Staff has communicated with representatives from the
Department of USFW regarding areas of local biologically sensitive plant and animal species. Staff also
communicates with OC Parks, City of Torrance (Marsh
Project), Irvine Ranch Water District, Orange County
River Park group and the US Army Corps of Engineers
(ACOE). Staff also continues to dialogue and meet with local, state and federal agencies as is related to sensitive habitats and ecosystems. Coordinated on projects
including vernal pool restoration, protective fencing,
wetlands maintenance permitting and community events,
all at Fairview Park. Fairview Park Steering Committee to review all potential projects at Fairview Park. Erosion control plans are required with all grading permits. City Staff coordinates with the local, state and federal
agencies to ensure all improvements are consistent with the Parks Master Plan. The City’s Zoning Code includes a bluff setback requirement to protect the City’s natural hillsides and prevent erosion.

2023
• City approved a Professional Services Agreement
to Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc for
professional consulting and environmental
planning services for the Fairview Park Master
Plan Update project. City held community
workshops in August and November 2023.

Participants provided feedback on the visioning
for Fairview Park, focusing on key planning
elements of the site.

• City approved the Professional Services
Agreement with Wetlands Wildlife Care Center to
provide full-service trauma care, shelter services,
rehabilitation and release of rehabilitated wildlife.

CON-1.A.2: Contribute to regional biodiversity and the preservation of rare, unique, and sensitive biological
resources by maintaining functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkages.

CON-1.A.3: Coordinate with the United States Fish and Wildlife service, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other regulatory agencies to mitigate project impacts affecting open and natural spaces.

CON-1.A.4: Promote and protect native plant species
within Fairview Park, and remove and control the spread of invasive species, including plants, animals, and fungi.

CON-1.A.5: Ensure that all future development is
reviewed with regard to protecting natural topography and bluffs to preserve and enhance Costa Mesa’s natural
beauty.

CON-1.A.6: Minimize soil depletion and erosion in
development projects. Prevent erosion caused by
construction activities, and encourage preservation of
natural vegetation and topography.

CON-1.A.7: Improve access to large-scale natural areas in the City. These areas should be open for controlled
access to improve public enjoyment. Access should be
limited where natural habitat is extremely sensitive. Work with transit agencies to improve connections and access to open space and recreation facilities from all Costa
Mesa neighborhoods.

CON-1.A.8: Require the provision of adequate visitor- serving on-site parking facilities that do no impact
sensitive resources within the Coastal Zone.

CON-1.A.9: Coordinate the development of plans,
policies, and design standards for projects within the
Coastal Zone with appropriate local, regional, and federal agencies.

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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Conservation Element Goal CON-2: Conserved Natural Resources through Environmental Sustainability Objective CON-2.A: Work to conserve energy resources in existing and new buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.

CON-2.A.1: Promote efficient use of energy and
conservation of available resources in the design,
construction, maintenance, and operation of public and
private facilities, infrastructure, and equipment.

Promotion of efficient use of energy and conservation of available recourses is ongoing and currently being
implemented. Examples include the LEED certified Lions Park Projects, including library. EV Charging Stations now installed at City Hall. Ongoing promotion of
environmentally sustainable development principles as
development is submitted for review. The ongoing Lions Park Projects are proposed gold and silver LEED certified projects. The new library designed to achieve a U.S.

Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design (LEED) rating of Gold and
renovation of the existing 8,740 SF Donald Dungan
Library to achieve a USGBC LEED rating of Silver.

Currently implementing waste management programs and
are required with all building permits. For demolition, grading, or building permits involving projects with a
valuation of $10,000 or more, the contractor is required to use a City-Permitted Waste Hauler(s) to haul any debris or soiled waste from the jobsite. The City of Costa Mesa Gr
een Team provides recommendations on how to
effectively integrate sustainability in municipal operations.

Green Team includes representatives from Public Works,
Development Services and Parks & Community Services,
and Sustainability Working Group. The City currently has 10 fully electrical vehicles and 10 hybrid vehicles.

20 23
• City authorized the use of Sourcewells’ National
Cooperative Agreement with National Auto Fleet
Group for the purchase of new and replacement
City Vehicle and Equipment. While evaluating
the vehicles for purchase, staff will select electric
and hybrid vehicle options where available.

• City continue to implement the Green Business
Program to help businesses operate sustainably
and become Certified Green Business. This free
program incentivizes and assist local business to
conserve energy, water, minimize waste, prevent
pollution and shrink overall carbon footprint. The
program includes a free on-site assessment of
CON-2.A.2: Consult with regional agencies and utility companies to pursue energy efficiency goals. Expand
renewable energy strategies to reach zero net energy for both residential and commercial new construction.

CON-2.A.3: Continue to develop partnerships with
participating jurisdictions to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy resource
development by leveraging the abilities of local
governments to strengthen and reinforce the capacity of energy efficiency efforts.

CON-2.A.4: Encourage new development to take
advantage of Costa Mesa’s optimal climate in the warming and cooling of buildings, including use of heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

CON-2.A.5: Promote environmentally sustainable
development principles for buildings, master planned
communities, neighborhoods, and infrastructure.

CON-2.A.6: Encourage construction and building
development practices that reduce resource expenditures throughout the lifecycle of a structure.

CON-2.A.7: Continue to require all City facilities and services to incorporate energy and resource conservation standards and practices and require that new municipal
facilities be built within the LEED Gold standards or
equivalent.

CON-2.A.8: Continue City green initiatives in purchases of equipment, and agreements that favor sustainable
products and practices.

CON-2.A.9 Encourage waste management programs
that promote waste reduction and recycling to minimize
materials sent to landfills. Maintain robust programs
encourage residents and businesses to reduce, reuse,
recycle, and compost.

CON-2.A.10 Support waste management practices that
provide recycling programs. Promote organic recycling, landfill diversion, zero waste goals, proper hazardous
waste collections, composting, and the continuance of
recycling centers.

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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CON-2.A.11 Continue construction and demolition
programs that require recycling and minimize waste in
haul trips.
their business, a customized action plan, a step-
by-step guidance to meet certification criteria and
State standards, up to $500 Refund of any cost
incurred to meet criteria (State provided
approximately $200,000 for rebates), a
certification seal when action plan measures are
implemented. Local and State recognition is valid
for 3 years. By the end of 2023, the City has a
total of eight certified businesses.
https://www.costamesaca.gov/business/green-
business-program

Conservation Element Goal CON-3: Improved Water Supply and Quality Objective CON-3.A: Work towards the protection and conservation of existing and future water resources by recognizing water as a limited resource that requires conservation.

CON-3.A.1: Continue to consult with local water districts and the Orange County Water District to ensure reliable, adequate, and high-quality sources of water supply at a reasonable cost.

The City has adopted Water Efficient Landscape
Guidelines and provides public education materials that promote water-efficient practices and policies.

Compliance with the guidelines minimizes use of turf for commercial and residential projects and the City
encourages use of drought-tolerant landscaping for new
developments.

The City consults with local water districts and the Orange County Water District where applicable, to integrate
recycled water into Capital Improvement Projects and
development projects.

Project plans are reviewed for compliance with
development standards for water quality, including
implementation of low-impact development Best
Management Practices to the maximum extent
practicable. Water Quality Management Plans and
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans are reviewed and
inspected for compliance with respect to development
projects.

2023

• The City held the second Community Meeting
regarding the Storm Water Master Plan Update,
Spring of 2023

CON-3.A.2: Encourage residents, public facilities,
businesses, and industry to minimize water consumption, especially during drought years.

CON-3.A.3: Restrict use of turf in new construction and landscape reinstallation that requires high irrigation
demands, except for area parks and schools, and
encourage the use of drought-tolerant landscaping.

CON-3.A.4: Consult with local water districts and the Orange County Water District to advance water recycling program for new and existing developments, including the use of treated wastewater to irrigate parks, golf courses, roadway landscaping, and other intensive irrigation
consumers.

CON-3.A.5: Work with public and private property
owners to reduce stormwater runoff in urban areas to
protect water quality in storm drainage channels, the
Santa Ana River, and other local water courses that lead to the Pacific Ocean.

CON-3.A.6: Continue to develop strategies to promote
stormwater management techniques and storm drain
diversion programs that collectively and naturally filter urban runoff.

CON-3.A.7: Continue to comply with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program
(NPDES) by participating in the Countywide Drainage
Area Management Plan (DAMP), which stipulates water
quality requirements for minimizing urban runoff and
discharge from new development and requires the
provisions of applicable Best Management Practices
(BMP).

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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CON-3.A.8: Require that all applicable development
projects be reviewed with regards to requirements of both the on-site Water Quality Management Plan and State
requirements for runoff and obtaining a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) permit.

CON-3.A.9: Continue to consult with the Costa Mesa
Sanitation District and the Orange County Sanitation
District to modernize wastewater treatment facilities to avoid overflows of untreated sewage.

Conservation Element Goal CON-4: Improved Air Quality
Objective CON-4.A: Pursue the prevention of the significant deterioration of local and regional air quality.

CON-4.A.1: Support regional policies and efforts that improve air quality to protect human and environmental
health, and minimize disproportionate impacts on sensitive population groups.

As part of the City’s Urban Forest Management, City has implemented the Costa Mesa Parkway Tree Planting
Program that is free to residents. Residents can request a free 15-gallon size tree planted in front of their property if they do not already have one. Homeowners are
responsible for providing watering and the city will provide trimming and re-staking services as needed.

CON-4.A.2: Encourage businesses, industries and
residents to reduce the impact of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of stationary and non-stationary
pollution sources.

CON-4.A.3: Require that sensitive uses such as schools, childcare centers, parks and playgrounds, housing, and
community gathering places are protected from adverse
impacts of emissions.

CON-4.A.4: Continue to participate in regional planning efforts with the Southern California Association of
Governments, nearby jurisdictions, and the South Coast
Air Quality Management District to meet or exceed air
quality standards.

CON-4.A.5: Encourage compact development, infill
development, and a mix of uses that are in proximity to transit, pedestrian, and bicycling infrastructures.

CON-4.A.6: Enhance bicycling and walking
infrastructure, and support public bus service, pursuant to the Circulation Element’s goals, objectives, and policies.

CON-4.A.7: Encourage installation of renewable energy devices for businesses and facilities and strive to reduce community-wide energy consumption.

CON-4.A.8: Develop long-term, community-wide
strategies and programs that work at the local level to reduce greenhouse gases and Costa Mesa’s “carbon
footprint”.

NOISE ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Noise Element Goal N-1: Noise Hazards and Conditions
Objective N-1A: Control noise levels within the City for the protection of residential areas, park areas, and other sensitive land uses from excessive and unhealthful noise.

N-1.1: Enforce the maximum acceptable exterior noise
levels for residential areas at 65 CNEL.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action N-1.2: Give full consideration to the existing and
projected noise environment when considering alterations to the City's circulation system and Master Plan of
Highways.
for interior and exterior spaces is incorporated to projects when required by an acoustical study. Title 24 standards are applied to projects as applicable for all new residential projects. The City regularly monitors any new
development in the John Wayne Airport operations, such
as the recent General Aviation Program, to ensure that
the noise levels are not increased.

N-1.3: Encourage Caltrans to construct noise attenuation barriers along I-405, SR-55, and SR-73 where these
freeways adjoin residential and other noise-sensitive
areas.

N-1.4: Ensure that appropriate site design measures are incorporated into residential developments, when required by an acoustical study, to obtain appropriate exterior and interior noise levels.

When necessary, require field testing at the time of project completion to demonstrate compliance.

N-1.5: Apply the standards contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations as applicable to the
construction of all new dwelling units.

N-1.6: Discourage sensitive land uses from locating
within the 65 CNEL noise contour of John Wayne Airport.

Should it be deemed by the City as appropriate and/or
necessary for a sensitive land use to locate in the 65
CNEL noise contour, ensure that appropriate interior noise levels are met and that minimal outdoor activities are
allowed.

N-1.7: Support alternative methods for the reduction of noise impacts at John Wayne Airport while continuing to maintain safety and existing limitations on aircraft daily departures.

N-1.8: Monitor the noise levels at OC Fair and Event
Center and the Pacific Amphitheater, and continue to
monitor the status of legally binding noise levels on the OC Fair and the Event Center and the Pacific
Amphitheater.

Goal N-2: Noise and Land Use Compatibility
Objective N-2A: Plan for the reduction in noise impacts on sensitive receptors and land uses.

N-2.1: Require the use of sound walls, berms, interior noise insulation, double-paned windows, and other noise mitigation measures, as appropriate, in the design of new residential or other new noise sensitive land uses that are adjacent to arterials, freeways, or adjacent to industrial or commercial uses.

Potential opportunities for noise mitigation measures is part of staff’s review for all projects and appropriate environmental review processes are implemented when
required. Ongoing consideration of alternative noise level standards for mixed-use projects utilizing the City’s Urban Plans (19 West Urban Plan, Mesa West Bluffs Urban
Plan, Mesa West Residential Ownership Urban Plan and
SoBeca Urban Plan). All projects are reviewed for
compatibility with adopted noise and land use criteria, in addition to applicable interior and exterior noise
standards. New mixed-use developments are required to
have potential noise sources located away from the
residential portion of the development and adjacent
established residential developments.

2023

N-2.2: Require, as a part of the environmental review
process, that full consideration be given to the existing and projected noise environment.

N-2.3: Consider alternative noise level standards for
mixed-use projects that take into consideration the
interaction of industrial operation noise impacts and the mixed-use developments planned for the Westside and
SoBeca.

N-2.4: Require that all proposed projects are compatible with adopted noise/land use compatibility criteria.

N-2.5: Enforce applicable interior and exterior noise
standards.

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NOISE ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action N-2.6: Allow a higher exterior noise level standard for infill projects in existing residential areas adjacent to major arterials if it can be shown that there are no feasible mechanisms to meet the exterior noise levels. The interior standard of 45 dBA CNEL shall be enforced for any new
residential project.
• The Zoning Administrator and Planning
Commission continuously include noise reduction
conditions to sensitive receptors with
discretionary approvals.

N-2.7: Encourage effective site planning in mixed-use
areas that provides the optimal distance between source of excessive sound and residents.

N-2.8: Require new mixed-use developments to site
loading areas, parking lots, driveways, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, and other noise sources away
from the residential portion of the development and
adjacent established residential development.

N-2.9: Limit hours and/or require attenuation of
commercial/entertainment operations adjacent to
residential and other noise sensitive uses in order to
minimize excessive noise to these receptors.

SAFETY ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Safety Element Goal S-1: Risk Management of Natural and Human-Caused Disasters Objective S-1A: Work to mitigate and prevent potential adverse consequences of natural and human-caused disasters.

S-1.1: Continue to incorporate geotechnical hazard
data into future land use decision-making, site design, and construction standards.

Geotechnical reports and seismic standards are reviewed in detail for each project and building permit application process. The City maintains the most current flood hazard and floodplain information, with the latest improvements in the flood channels reflected in the 2009 Flood maps; there are no residential properties within flood hazard areas.

The Emergency Services Administrator is currently
participating in planning with multiple agencies, including the Orange County Operational Area, regarding dam
inundation on a regional level. The City currently
participates in the countywide mass notification system, Alert OC, which provides mass notifications to the citizens and businesses of Costa Mesa. In addition, the City has received authorization from the Department of Homeland
Security to disseminate Integrated Public Alert and
Warning (IPAWS) Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

The General Plan is consistent with the John Wayne
Airport Environmental Land Use Plan by the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). Filing with FAA and ALUC
approval is required for all projects exceeding the
established FAA thresholds.

2023

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18

S-1.2: Enforce standards, review criteria, and ensure
that structures on or adjacent to bluffs are set back
sufficiently to preserve the natural contours and aesthetic value of the bluff line and to provide sufficient access for fire protection.

S-1.3: Require geologic surveys of all new development
located on or adjacent to bluffs.

S-1.4: Encourage retrofitting of structures—particularly older buildings—to withstand earthquake shaking and
landslides consistent with State and historical building codes.

S-1.5: Enforce applicable building codes relating to the seismic design of structures to reduce the potential for loss of life and property damage.

S-1.6: Identify through a study the issue of unreinforced masonry buildings and soft stories and other structures not meeting earthquake standards in Costa Mesa.

Provide assistance if necessary to unreinforced masonry building owners once those buildings have been
identified.

S-1.7: Continue to implement the Seismic Hazard
Mapping Act, which requires sites within liquefaction
hazard areas to be investigated for liquefaction
susceptibility prior to building construction or human
occupancy.

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S-1.8: Consider site soils conditions when reviewing
projects in areas subject to liquefaction or slope
instability.

The City adopted a resolution to approve the City’s
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The LHMP
represents the City’s commitment to creating a
safer and more resilient community. The plan
reduces risk and commits resources to lessen the
impact to hazards on people and property of the
City. The LHMP addresses flood hazards and
related issues specific to Costa Mesa. As part of
the development of the Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan, it is required that the Office of Emergency
Management engage and share information with
the public regarding flood and other local hazards.

S-1.9: Continue to consult with appropriate local, State, and federal agencies to maintain the most current flood hazard and floodplain information; use the information as a basis for project review and to guide development in
accordance with federal, State, and local standards.

S-1.10: Regularly review and update Article 10 -
Floodway and Floodplain Districts of the City’s Municipal Code consistent with federal and State requirements.

S-1.11: Improve and maintain local storm drainage
infrastructure in a manner that reduces flood hazards.

S-1.12: Continue to develop hazard preparedness plans
to prepare for large storms that could bring flooding
hazards and other related issues.

S-1.13: Actively promote public education, research, and information dissemination on flooding hazards.

S-1.14: Minimize flood hazard risks to people, property, and the environment by addressing potential damage
tsunamis and sea level rise.

S-1.15: Consult with regional agencies and study
strategies that employ engineering defensive methods
along the Santa Ana River that limit potential flooding hazards from sea level rise.

S-1.16: Develop emergency response, early warning
notification, and evacuation plans for areas that are
within dam inundation areas, where feasible.

S-1.17: Utilize the John Wayne Airport Environs Land
Use Plan (AELUP) as a planning resource for evaluation
of land use compatibility and land use intensity in areas affected by airport operations. In particular, future land use decisions within the Safety/Runway Protection Zone
will be evaluated in light of the risk to life and property associated with aircraft operations.

S-1.18: Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
and the John Wayne AELUP requirements relative to
Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace.

S-1.19: Use the Federal Aviation Regulations as a
guideline to establish the ultimate height of structures as defined in FAR Part 77.

S-1.20: Minimize hazards to aeronautical operations by
ensuring land uses do not emit excessive glare, light,
steam, smoke, dust, or electronic interference in
compliance with FAR regulations and the John Wayne
AELUP.

Objective S-2A: Plan, promote, and demonstrate a readiness to respond and reduce threats to life and property through traditional and innovative emergency services and programs.

S-2.1: Promote crime prevention strategies and provide
a high level of response to incidents.

Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue (CFMR) participates in a
county-wide Automatic Aid response program for
emergency incidents. CMFR hosts a Community
Emergency Response Team Program and volunteer
Mutual Aid agreement with neighboring jurisdictions for the response to emergency incidents. Community Risk
Reduction staff continued to ensure adequate water supply through participation in the development and plan review processes. Projects are assessed in the development
S-2.2: Emphasize and prioritize crime prevention
strategies, such as pedestrian-scale lighting in targeted areas.

S-2.3: Timely response to incidents and monitoring
areas with high crime rates should be part of a
comprehensive strategy to reduce crime in the
community.

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S-2.4: Provide a high level of police and fire service in the community. Secure adequate facilities, equipment,
and personnel for police and fire.
review process for potential impacts that would require adjustments to fire and emergency medical response.

Projects in areas designated to the fire protection system development impact fees had them assessed. Fire
Development Impact and Cost Recovery fees continue to
be assessed. Community Risk Reduction staff continued to monitor fire activity. CMFR collaborated with NMUSD to
provide preparedness and safety resources, educational
materials, and outreach in all media formats to schools.

Preparedness materials and educational resources were
available and shared via the city website and social media.

CMFR continues to develop and support preparedness for
the community, including hosting Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training annually and hosting
seven virtual training meetings with current active
volunteers. CMFR continued to develop staff and outreach efforts to bring personal preparedness through the LISTOS (Ready in Spanish) program to the community. CMFR
continues to update preparedness and safety information on the city’s website and through social media. Promotions and succession planning activities were completed at all ranks of the Fire Department. CMFR staff conducted joint inspections of undocumented facilities with the Orange
County Environmental Health Department to ensure
compliance. Taskforce inspections and enforcement
actions were completed on facilities suspected of illegal use, production, transportation, and disposal. CMFR
conducted plan reviews and inspections of facilities that use and store hazardous materials through the CFC
Operational Permit Program. Taskforce inspections and
enforcement actions were completed on facilities
suspected of illegal use, production, transportation, and disposal.

The Police Department and Office of Emergency
Management continue to identify areas for improvement
regarding facility composition, size, security, equipment, and overall ability to support current and future public safety requirements. The Police Department and Office of Emergency Management continue to work with local,
regional, state, and federal partners to coordinate
information sharing, intelligence dissemination, and
emergency response. Coordinating organizations include
law enforcement, public health, communications, utilities, education, and business. The Office of Emergency
Management is leading training efforts for city staff to support planning, response and recovery efforts due to
emergencies or natural disasters on a local and regional level. The City also maintains an Emergency Operations
Center, which is currently being assessed for upgrades to support the response to emergencies and disasters. The
Office of Emergency Management continues to improve
upon the City’s emergency preparedness through active
engagement in all aspects and the continuous planning
and preparedness to respond to an event on a local and/or regional level. The Police Department continues to hire sworn and civilian staff to fill vacancies within the
Department. Current staffing is prioritized to provide S-2.5: Consult with neighboring jurisdictions and
partner agencies to respond appropriately to
emergencies and incidents in all parts of the City.

S-2.6: Require that water supply systems for
development are adequate to combat structural fires in
terms of location and minimum required fire-flow
pressures.

S-2.7: Require development to contribute its fair share toward funding the provision of appropriate fire and
emergency medical services as determined necessary to
adequately serve the project.

S-2.8: Regularly update regulations that will protect the community from fire hazards.

S-2.9: Emphasize prevention and awareness of fire
safety guidelines to minimize risk and potential damage to life, property, and the environment. In areas
designated by the Costa Mesa Fire Department as
having a high fire hazard, ensure adequate fire
equipment, personnel, firebreaks, facilities, water, and access for a quick and efficient response in any area.

S-2.10: Maintain staff and facilities that will continue to support a coordinated and effective response to
emergencies and natural disasters throughout the City.

S-2.11: Consult with neighboring jurisdictions, local
employers, and industries to ensure that emergency
preparedness and disaster response programs equitably
serve all parts of the City.

S-2.12: Continue to maintain adequate police and fire
staffing, facilities, equipment, and maintenance sufficient to protect the community.

S-2.13: Continue to consult with the County of Orange in the implementation of the Orange County Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.

S-2.14: Ensure that appropriate in-depth environmental
analysis is conducted for any proposed hazardous waste
materials treatment, transfer, and/or disposal facility.

S-2.15: Continue to consult with the County of Orange to identify and inventory all users of hazardous materials and all hazardous waste generators, and prepare clean-
up action plans for identified disposal sites.

S-2.16: Require the safe production, transportation,
handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials that may cause air, water, or soil contamination.

S-2.17: Encourage best practices in hazardous waste
management, and ensure consistency with City, County,
and federal guidelines, standards, and requirements.

S-2.18: Consult with federal, State, and local agencies and law enforcement to prevent the illegal transportation and disposal of hazardous waste.

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quality levels of service to the community, along with
equipment and facilities that promote top-tier law
enforcement within Orange County. Continue to
participate in the Integrated Law & Justice Agency for
Orange County, a Joint Power Authority (JPA). The
Member Agencies also include the Superior Court of
Orange County, the University of California at Irvine and California State University, Fullerton, on behalf of their Police Departments. The JPA was formed to allow Criminal Justice Agencies in Orange County to jointly address new technology projects on a regional basis, as well as improve business processes affecting the efficiency of the Criminal Justice System in Orange County. It has the authority to move the represented agencies forward collectively on
issues that would be virtually impractical to accomplish on an agency-by-agency basis.

2023

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23

The City adopted a resolution to accept the Senate
Bill 1205 Compliance Report as its report on the
status of all 2022 state-mandated annual fire
inspections in the City as required by California
Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.

• City authorized the use of Sourcewell’s National
Cooperative Agreement to purchase and install a
pre-fabricated training tower at Fire Station No. 4.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-02

The City accepted training funds form the
California Board of State and Community
Corrections in accordance with the Standards and
Training for Corrections, for custody officer
personnel training.

• The City Council received and file an overview of
City’s Fire and Rescue Department and the Police
Department in October 2023. The respective
reports are available online at:

Fire:
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID
=12334409&GUID=9555AFBF-8D48-4BC7-8940-
8616E900C105

Police:
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID
=12334408&GUID=7FAB1579-3A29-4D14-A3DD-
0628A8B2DCE8

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32

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The City adopted a resolution authorizing the
acceptance of 2022 Proposition 69, the “DNA
Fingerprint, Unsolved Crime and Innocence
Protection Act” Funds. The Prop 69 funding will
allow the Police Department to purchase the
equipment outlined, which will improve and
enhance CMPD’s ability to identify, collect,
process, and store DNA evidence.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-51

T
he City’s Police Department submitted
applications and received approval for the 2023-24
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant.

The program will provide a comprehensive
approach to reducing violations, which commonly
lead to collisions while maintaining a focus on
impaired and suspended/unlicensed drivers. Grant
funds will be used to staff sobriety/driver license
checkpoints and to staff targeted enforcement
operations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-50

T
he City adopted a resolution that authorizing
participation in the Organized Retail Theft (ORT)
Prevention Grant Program.

• The City replaced four police motorcycles,
r
eplaced the Police Departments surveillance
equipment, purchased a DCS 5 Digital Capture
System for the crime unit, and purchased a
License Plate Reader Camera Mobile System.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-52

A
cceptance of the 2023-2024 California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage (ABC) Grant.

The State of California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) distributes funding to
California law enforcement agencies through the
Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program. Grant
funds are used to fund educational and
enforcement operations that foster and protect the
health, safety, welfare, and economic well-being of
the members of our community. These operations
will be specific to laws pertaining to the unlawful
sale and distribution of alcohol, especially as it
pertains to minors.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-54

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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Community Design Element Goal CD-1: Vehicular and Pedestrian Corridors Objective CD-1A: Contribute to City beautification by enhancing the visual environment of Costa Mesa’s vehicular and pedestrian paths and corridors.

CD-1.1 Implement the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape
and Median Development Guidelines in all new
streetscape corridor and parkway projects. Coordinate
with new development adjacent to public rights-of-ways to integrate landscape features and design elements
consistent with the streetscape standards and
recommendations.

Through implementation of the City’s Streetscape and
Median Development Guidelines, new and consistent
landscape palette is required for all new developments
along Harbor Blvd., south of the I-405 Freeway. All new residential development projects are subject to a standard condition that requires decorative walls along the
perimeter of the development.

2023

• The City approved the Preliminary design and
Engineering Agreement between the City of
Costa Mesa and Southern California Edison
(SCE) Company authorizing an advance payment
to SCE for design of undergrounding utilities
along Adams Avenue.

CD-1.2 Coordinate street furniture elements (benches,
bus shelters, newspaper racks, trash receptacles, kiosks, etc.) whenever possible. Develop design standards and
guidelines for the street furniture within and adjacent to public rights-of-way to complement the specific
recommendations provided for streets in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines.

Newly constructed or reconstructed walls and fences
adjacent to sidewalks and roadways should incorporate
architectural treatments such as pilasters, masonry, or wrought iron, and should integrate tiered plantings to
soften their appearance.

CD-1.4 Promote a consistent landscape character along
City streets to reinforce the unique qualities of each
corridor and district, including the development of
landscaped medians. Support implementation of the
recommended street tree palette for each City street, as identified in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and
Median Development Guidelines.

Acceptance of the 2022, 2023 and 2024
Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG). The EMPG Program focuses on multi-
agency coordination in preparedness for City
employees and volunteers to support an
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation
during major emergencies and/or disasters. The
City has been awarded an amount not to exceed
$16,366 in 2022 EMPG funds for the 2023 fiscal
year. The 2022 grant funds will be used to
purchase technology equipment for the city’s
Emergency Operations Center and provide
employee emergency response training.

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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-1.5 Encourage electric and communication lines to be placed underground and electrical substations and
telephone facilities to be screened to minimize visual
impacts from sidewalks, streets, and adjacent properties.

Support utility undergrounding through conditions of
project approval, preparation of undergrounding plans,
and the formation of assessment districts.

Objective CD-1B: Encourage clear connections between districts within the City.

CD-1.6 Promote linkages between separate districts using bike trails, pedestrian paths, common medians or parkway landscaping, and other location-appropriate physical
improvements. Through conditions of approv
al, public improvement projects, and other measures,
support development of new connections and the
enhancement of existing connections between districts.

Ongoing efforts to encourage/promote linkages between
districts when applicable and appropriate.

Community Design Element Goal CD-2: Cohesive and Identifiable Districts Objective CD-2A: Encourage future development and redevelopment to reinforce district scale, identity, and urban form.

CD-2.1 Consider urban design guidelines for each
identified district in Costa Mesa that recognizes,
maintains, and enhances the character and identity of
each district; integrate existing specific plans’ policies and design guidelines as applicable.

Staff meets with developers to discuss project scope and expectations prior to submittal of applications. Project applications are reviewed and revised, when necessary,
to ensure that the proposed project is consistent with
urban plans, General Plan policies and zoning
development standards; as well as, to ensure
neighborhood compatibility.

CD-2.2 Support and seek land uses and development that
correspond or enrich our existing districts.

Community Design Element Goal CD-3: High Quality and Visually Interesting Nodes Objective CD-3A: Create a sense of arrival to Costa Mesa, and develop prominent community focal points at key nodes within the City.

CD-3.1 Introduce entry monument signs at key gateway
locations, as identified in Figure CD-4. Utilize the standard design specifications for entry signs included in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development
Guidelines.

CIP projects are being reviewed with monument sign
installation in mind, as identified in Figure CD-4. New and consistent landscape palette is required for new
development along Harbor Boulevard and major corridors
located within the City. The City also completed the
design phase of the Citywide Way Finding Signage
Program.

CD-3.2 Reinforce a sense of arrival into the City by
promoting architecturally significant development and
significant landscape plantings at key nodes. Undertake a visioning process to develop specific design guidelines that articulate the desired character for each node within Costa Mesa.

CD-3.3 Design and development of entry and internal
wayfinding signage to be located throughout the City in areas that correspond to the existing nodes and districts.

Community Design Element Goal CD-4: Identifiable and Protected City Landmarks.

Objective CD-4A: Promote the maintenance, use, and improvement of landmarks to enhance the visual image and identity of Costa Mesa.

CD-4.1 Support efforts to introduce new monuments and
landmarks, and preserve, maintain, and improve the
condition of Costa Mesa landmarks.

Lions Park construction calls for the new Library
landmarks, such as the Panther Jet at Lions Park, which are being preserved. In addition, Costa Mesa Historical Society is active in preserving City landmarks, such as the Diego Sepulveda Adobe house.

Community Design Element Goal CD-5: Edges
Objective CD-5A: Develop and implement programs that preserve and enhance City edges.

CD-5.1 Preserve and optimize natural views and open
spaces in Costa Mesa.

Ongoing preservation and optimization of natural views
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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-5.2 Control the visual impacts of new development on natural views of the coast and the wetlands.
development on natural views of the coast and the
wetlands. Ongoing efforts by the Public Works
department are implemented on open space corridors and
trails along the edges of Costa Mesa to connect these
trails to existing and potential future trails in addition to continued work with Caltrans to improve the design
quality of freeway edges.

The City promotes Talbert Park preservation events via
City resources, ongoing communications with OC Parks
staff, and OCRP. The City continues the protection of
Fairview Park as an open space and recreation area.

CD-5.3 Develop open space corridors and trails along the edges of Costa Mesa where feasible and connect these
trails to existing and potential future trails throughout the City.

CD-5.4 Continue to preserve natural open space,
including restoration of the natural areas of Talbert
Regional Park.

CD-5.5 Continue protection of Fairview Park as an open
space and recreation area.

CD-5.6 Continue to work with Caltrans to improve the
design quality of freeway edges.

Community Design Goal CD-6: Image
Objective CD-6A: Establish development policies and design guidelines that create an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment.

CD-6.1 Encourage the inclusion of public art and
attractive, functional architecture into new development that will have the effect of promoting Costa Mesa as the “City of the Arts”.

Arts and Culture Master Plan approved by the Parks, Arts, and Community (PACS) Commission, and additional
efforts are underway with potential for recommendations to formalize policies for artistic inclusion in development design. Cultural Arts Committee ongoing projects include gallery spaces, public art installations and sculpture
donations.

The Public Works Department currently implements and
encourages the use of creative and well-designed signs
that establish a distinctive image for the City.

Ongoing work through the Community Improvement
Division to ensure continued maintenance of properties
and compliance with adopted development standards.

2023
• Arts Commission received and approved Arts in
Public Places Report that will be used to prioritize
future art initiatives.

CD-6.2 Encourage the use of creative and well-designed
signs that establish a distinctive image for the City.

CD-6.3 Continue to work with Code Enforcement to
ensure continued maintenance of properties and
compliance with adopted development standards.

Community Design Element Goal CD-7: Quality Residential Objective CD-7A: Encourage excellence in architectural design.

CD-7.1 Ensure that new and remodeled structures are
designed in architectural styles that reflect the City’s eclectic quality, yet are compatible in scale and character with existing buildings and the natural surroundings within residential neighborhoods. Continue to update and
maintain the Costa Mesa Residential Guidelines.

Staff continues to work with applicants for all discretionary and non-discretionary residential projects to encourage excellence in architectural design and conformance with the City’s Residential Design Guidelines.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-7.2 Preserve the character and scale of Costa Mesa’s established residential neighborhoods where possible;
when new residential development is proposed,
encourage that the new structures are consistent with the prevailing character of existing development in the
immediate vicinity, and that new development does not
have a substantial adverse impact on adjacent areas.

Staff also meets with ADU applicants to provide
advisement on site design improvements that are
compatible with existing development and consistent with surrounding development.

Objective CD-7B: Encourage the use of native plant palettes in the creation of landscaping plans used to establish a sense of place in neighborhood identification efforts.

CD-7.3 Ensure that California native plants are used to support the local ecology and save water. Develop
landscaping guidelines that reflect the local community.

The City continues to adhere to the revisions of the
January 2016 Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines to
reflect Governor Brown’s April 1, 2015 Drought Executive Order (B-19-25) for public and private projects. Staff
implements the City’s landscape project requirements
which include amount, location and type of landscaping.

Community Design Element Goal CD-8: Quality Commercial Development Objective CD-8A: Encourage a high level of architectural and site design quality.

CD-8.1 Require that new and remodeled commercial
development be designed to reflect architectural diversity, yet be compatible with the scale and character of the
district.

Staff continues to insure through project review that
architectural diversity and varying architectural styles are compatible with the scale and character of the commercial district. The City also reviews commercial projects to
ensure pedestrian amenities are included, decorative
paving treatments are proposed when appropriate, and
that site access, parking, and circulation are designed in a logical, safe manner. Proposed areas for outside
equipment, trash receptacles, storage, and loading areas are required to be located in the least conspicuous part of the site. Furthermore, all commercial projects are subject to submittal of a lighting and photometric plan to ensure consistency in design, adequate lighting for safety and minimize light spillover onto adjacent properties.

CD-8.2 Use distinctive commercial architectural styles to reinforce a positive sense of place. Commercial
architectural design elements and materials must be of
high quality and style as well as suitable for long-term maintenance. Consistent architectural design should be considered in choosing materials, finishes, decorative
details, color, accent features and include the following elements and materials appropriate for their context (see Table CD-3: Elements and Materials)

CD-8.3 Encourage the use of entrance patios, courtyards, plazas, arcades, fountains, porches, tower elements,
covered walks, and other features in commercial areas.

Promote pedestrian amenities.

Landscaped areas generally should incorporate planting
utilizing a three-tiered system: 1) grasses and ground
covers, 2) shrubs and vines, and 3) trees.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-8.5 Ensure that site access, parking, and circulation for commercial uses are designed in a logical, safe
manner. Parking should not dominate the site in areas
adjacent to street, and should be well landscaped with a clear hierarchy of circulation. Wherever possible, parking lots should be divided into a series of connected smaller lots utilizing walkways and raised landscape strips.

Parking lots should also include landscaping that accents the importance of driveways from the street, frames the major circulation aisles, and highlights pedestrian
pathways.

CD-8.6 Require that areas for outside equipment, trash
receptacles, storage, and loading areas be located in the least conspicuous part of the site. Utility and mechanical equipment (e.g. electric and gas meters, electrical panels, and junction boxes) should be concealed from view from
public streets, neighboring properties, and nearby higher buildings. Trash enclosures should be architecturally
compatible with the project. Landscaping should be
incorporated into the design of trash enclosures to deter graffiti.

CD-8.7 Encourage decorative paving treatments to be
incorporated throughout commercial developments,
including driveway entries, pedestrian walkways, plazas, and other areas. The design, materials, and colors of
decorative paving treatments (e.g., stamped concrete,
stone, brick or granite pavers, exposed aggregate, or
colored concrete) should complement the architectural
style of the primary buildings and make a positive
contribution to the aesthetic and function of the site.

CD-8.8 Require that exterior lighting on commercial
properties be consistent with the architectural style of the commercial building. On each commercial site, all lighting fixtures should be from the same family of fixtures with respect to design, materials, color, fixture, and color of light. Lighting sources should be shielded, diffused or indirect to avoid spillover on adjacent properties, nighttime sky light pollution, and glare to pedestrians and motorists.

To minimize the total number of freestanding light
standards, wall-mounted and pathway lights should be
utilized to the greatest extent possible.

Objective CD-8B: Preserve the scale and character of established neighborhoods near commercial uses.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-8.9 Ensure that new commercial development utilize
site planning and design features that optimize
compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods. The following guidance should be considered:

When adjacent residential and nonresidential uses can
mutually benefit from connection, appropriate linkages
(e.g., walkways, common landscape areas, and building
orientation) are encouraged. Successful interaction
between commercial and residential uses may be
achieved through adequate setbacks, landscape buffers,
screening, decorative masonry walls, berms, building
orientation, and limitations of commercial activities.

Loading areas, access and circulation driveways, trash
and storage areas, and rooftop equipment should be
located as far as possible from adjacent residences.

Building orientation and landscaping of commercial
buildings should minimize direct lines of sight into adjacent residential private open space.

Development Services staff reviews commercial projects
in consideration of scale and character of established
neighborhoods near commercial uses. This includes
suggesting where appropriate site uses should be located to avoid impacts to adjacent residential development.

Community Design Element Goal CD-9: Mixed Use
Objective CD-9A: Design mixed use development projects to achieve a high-quality character.

CD-9.1 Require that mixed-use development projects be
designed to mitigate potential conflicts between uses.

Consider noise, lighting, and security.

Development Services staff reviews mixed-use
development projects with specific consideration related to potential noise, lighting and security conflicts.

CD-9.2 Provide adequate parking, open space and
recreational facilities to serve residents in mixed-use development projects. Design parking and other areas to acknowledge different users (residents versus shoppers) and to be compatible with the architectural character of the building(s).

Objective CD-9B: Provide for the development of projects that integrate housing with commercial uses and other compatible uses.

CD-9.3 Encourage mixed-use development along the east
side of Newport Boulevard between Mesa Drive and
Walnut Street. Establish incentives for the development of projects in planned development zones that integrate
housing with retail and office uses.

The City encourages mixed use developments through
the City’s approved Plans including: the 19 West Urban
Plan, the Mesa West Residential Ownership Urban Plan,
the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, which allow for mixed
used development along the main commercial corridors.

CD-9.4 Encourage the development of mixed-use urban
villages along specified areas of West 17th Street, West 19th Street, and Superior Avenue that integrates
residential with office, retail, business services, personal services, public spaces and uses, and other community
amenities in a single building (vertical mixed-use
development) or in proximity on the same site (horizontal mixed-use development).

CD-9.5 Promote new types of urban housing that could be target-marketed to people seeking alternative housing
choices in proximity to a major commercial area.

CD-9.6 Support efforts to mix compatible uses and
activities. Encourage the siting of community-oriented
services, businesses, and amenities in and near mixed-
use neighborhoods, including schools, libraries, open
space, and parks.

Community Design Element Goal CD-10: Industrial and Business Parks Objective CD-10A: Require that industrial and business park projects meet high-quality design standards.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-10.1 Require that industrial projects be
designed to convey visual interest and a positive image.

Architectural qualities and design elements encouraged
for industrial uses are:
• Building modulation indentations and architectural
details
• Building entry accentuation
• Screening of equipment and storage areas
• Landscaping to soften building exteriors and to serve as a buffer between uses
Staff works with applicants to encourage compatible
design, both visually and physically, and encourages the adaptive reuse of existing structures. In addition, standard conditions of approval for industrial projects ensure
sufficient landscaping for the size and scale of adjacent buildings as well as minimal visual impacts and light
spillover onto surrounding properties.

CD-10.2 Encourage that the design of industrial
buildings considers the visual and physical relationship to adjacent uses. An industrial structure which dominates its surrounding environment by its relative size shall generally be discouraged.

CD-10.3 Encourage adaptive reuse of existing
industrial structures which results in rehabilitated buildings with distinctive and attractive architecture.

CD-10.4 Promote the use of materials and colors
that produce diversity and visual interest in industrial buildings. The use of various siding materials (i.e.,
masonry, concrete texturing, cement, or plaster) can
produce effects of texture and relief that provide
architectural interest.

CD-10.5 Require that landscaping be used to
define areas such as entrances to industrial buildings and parking lots; define the edges of developments; provide transition between neighboring properties; and provide
screening for outdoor storage, loading, and equipment
areas. Landscaping should be in scale with adjacent
buildings and be of an appropriate size at maturity to
accomplish its intended purpose.

CD-10.6 Require that the design of lighting fixtures
and their structural support be of a scale and architectural design compatible with on-site industrial buildings. Large areas should be illuminated to minimize the visual impact and amount of spillover light onto surrounding projects.

Objective CD-10B: Ensure that the development of industrial projects are positive additions to the City’s community setting and do not result in adverse impacts with adjacent uses.

CD-10.7 Require industrial projects to incorporate
landscape setbacks, screening walls, and/or other
elements that mitigate negative impacts with adjacent
uses.

Development Services staff ensures through project
applicant meetings and site plan review that appropriate landscaping, screening and other elements are utilized to ensure compatibility.

CD-10.8 Protect transitional areas between
industrial and other uses.

CD-10.9 Storage yards, parking areas, and service
areas should be screened from public view.

Community Design Element Goal CD-11: Attractive Signs that Reflect Costa Mesa Objective CD-11A: Facilitate the installation of signs that contribute to a positive image of the public realm.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action CD-11.1 Encourage homeowners' associations
and neighborhoods to maintain housing tract entrance
signs in an attractive condition, and encourage the
placement of such signs at the entrance of major
developments which do not have such identification.

Development Services staff regularly meets with project sign applicants to ensure consistency in sign design, size and location of signs. The Planned Signing Program also promotes creativity and flexibility while upholding design quality.

The City continues to introduce distinctive entry signage for unique districts and neighborhoods as well as signage that helps with way-finding throughout the City.

CD-11.2 Encourage the use of common design
elements in signs for commercial and industrial centers through the development of planned sign programs to
improve center identity by publicizing the benefits of such programs to developers and local business operators.

CD-11.3 Encourage citywide sign design
guidelines that promote creativity and flexibility while upholding design quality. Design guidelines could include the design and placement of business signs, public street graphics, street signs, locational and directional signs, traffic signs, etc.

CD-11.4 Introduce distinctive entry signage within
the Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development
Guidelines which effectively announces arrival to unique districts and neighborhoods.

CD-11.5 Develop and design signage that helps
with way-finding throughout the City so visitors and
residents can easily access destination locations and
identify landmarks.

Community Design Element Goal CD-12: Public Safety through Design Objective CD-12A: Incorporate public safety considerations into community design.

CD-12.1 Decrease the opportunity for criminal
activity by addressing high-risk circumstances (e.g., dark alleys, enclosed stairwells, and dark entrances). Involve the Police and Fire Departments in reviewing and making design recommendations during the project review
process.

For all new projects, the Police and Fire Departments
review and makes design recommendations during the
project review process. The City also continues to
implement and refine development standards and
guidelines based on Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED).

City staff regularly meets with applicants to assist them in designing improvements that are both secure and high-
quality design.

CD-12.2 Continue to implement and refine
development standards and/or guidelines based on Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for
new development and redevelopment with emphasis on
site and building design to minimize vulnerability to
criminal activity.

CD-12.3 Continue to provide CPTED training to
City staff and local planning and design professionals to optimize public safety through community design.

OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action Open Space and Recreation Element Goal OSR-1: Balanced and Accessible System of Parks and Open Spaces Objective OSR-1A: Maintain and preserve existing parks, and strive to provide additional parks, public spaces, and recreation facilities that meet the community’s evolving needs.

OSR-1.1: Maintain a system of Neighborhood and
Community Parks that provide a variety of active and
passive recreational opportunities throughout the City.

The City conducts regular maintenance and oversite of all community parks through the Public Services and Parks
and Community Services Departments. New active
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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action OSR-1.2: Provide parks and recreation facilities
appropriate for the individual neighborhoods in which they are located and reflective of the needs and interests of the population they serve.
recreational opportunities arise through recreation class offerings and youth sports offerings. The City is in regular collaboration with Park Ranger staff in the Police
Department, maintenance staff in the Public Services
Department and Field ambassador staff and the Fairview
Park Administrator in the Parks and Community Services
Department. Interagency meeting with the Homeless Task
Force and other City departments occur as well. The City works to properly delineate sensitive and/or unsafe
habitats/areas of open space parks, including permanent or temporary fencing as well as appropriate signage. City has two community gardens, the Del Mar Community
Garden on Del Mar and the Hamilton Community Garden
on Hamilton Street. The community gardens have a total of 99 garden parcels that are 13 feet wide by 15 feet long.

20 23

• City awarded a Professional Services Agreement
to Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc for
professional consulting and environmental
planning services for the Fairview Park Master
Plan Update project. City held community
workshops in August and November 2023.

Participants provided feedback on the visioning
for Fairview Park, focusing on key planning
elements of the site.

• The City authorize the use of Sourcewell’s
Cooperative Agreement with Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC for the purchase of LED lighting
equipment and materials to retrofit and install
lighting at multiple City facilities.

• The City approved Top Seed Tennis Academy as
the operators of the Costa Mesa Tennis Court
and to include in the contract that outreach and
access be required to all of Costa Mesa
residents.

OSR-1.3: Pursue the acquisition and development of
pocket and neighborhood parks within park-deficient
areas, as identified in Figure OSR-3: Planning Areas and Underserved Park Areas.

OSR-1.4: Prioritize the acquisition of land for parks in underserved neighborhoods.

OSR-1.5: Maximize public space by requiring plazas and public gathering spaces in private developments that can serve multiple uses, including recreation and social needs.

OSR-1.6: Provide maximum visibility and accessibility for future public parks by locating facilities in close proximity to public streets.

OSR-1.7: Adjust and update development fee programs
to accumulate funds for the acquisition and improvement of parks and recreation facilities commensurate with
identified need and population growth.

OSR-1.8: Require that parks and recreation facilities reflect new trends and population changes, and are
developed with facilities appropriate to all ages, including athletic fields, active play areas, passive open space, tot lots, and picnic areas.

OSR-1.9: Conduct a sports facility study to review
current outdoor facility locations and resources and a
demographic study for future facility requirements as they relate to planned growth within the City.

OSR-1.10: Pursue additional community garden lots and spaces to meet demand and need by the community.

OSR-1.11: Perform regular maintenance of facilities to ensure proper working order of all recreation facilities and equipment.

OSR-1.12: Retrofit parks and recreation facilities to provide disability access as required by law.

OSR-1.13: Design and reform parks to reflect the latest recreational features that respond to demographic
changes and community needs.

OSR-1.14: Consult with law enforcement agencies,
surrounding cities, community policing groups, and OC
Parks to create a safe and healthy environment at Talbert Regional Park, Fairview Park, and along the Santa Ana
River.

OSR-1.15: Continue to pursue opportunities to create
joint-use community space at facilities owned by private organizations such as private schools, faith-based groups, service clubs, and hospitals.

OSR-1.16: Continue to coordinate with the Newport-
Mesa Unified School District to supplement City park
facilities through joint-use agreements.

OSR-1.17: Consult with Orange County Fairgrounds in
implementing OC Fair & Event Center Master Plan.

OSR-1.18: Provide a minimum of 4.26 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action OSR-1.19: Update the Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan every 10 years, as feasible.

OSR-1.20: Enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
linkages to meet the needs of residents and to provide
better access to parks, recreation, and public spaces.

OSR-1.21: Provide opportunities for public access to all open space areas, except where sensitive resources may
be threatened or damaged, public health and safety may
be compromised, or access would interfere with the
managed production of resources.

Open Space and Recreation Element GOAL OSR-2: Community Services Programs Meeting Community Needs Objective OSR-2A: Provide activities, classes, and a variety of programs to meet the year-round recreational needs of all residents: children, adult, seniors, and persons with special needs.

OSR-2.1: Provide high-quality community services
programs that are flexible and responsive to the
community’s changing needs.

The City offers over 1.5K classes/programs annually at a low to no cost. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City transitioned to provide virtual content and classes through the Virtual Community Center in addition to
special events, such as the virtual Scarecrow Contest,
Holiday Door Decoration, Drive-In Movies, etc. An annual calendar of special events is administered annually by
staff. City staff attends monthly Costa Mesa Youth Sports Council meetings. Regular building modifications and CIP projects have taken place at the Balearic Community
Center, the Downtown Recreation Center, the Downtown
Aquatics Center and the Costa Mesa Senior Center. The
City utilizes surveys to solicit feedback on programs and services to monitor and research the ever-changing
community services. Rental opportunities at community
facilities and parks are available at the new NHCC and
the DD Library Adams room. Outreach related to
recreation programming includes: quarterly surveys,
mailing the quarterly Recreation Guide to 45K+ rooftops, in addition to the publishing of the Senior Center Monthly News Letter. The City coordinates with multiple volunteer committees (Cultural Arts, Historical Preservation,
Fairview Park, Animal Services, Youth Sports), as well as the Costa Mesa Foundation and the Network for
Homeless Solutions. The City has identified innovative
funding and development opportunities through Prop 68,
HOAG Grant, NRPA Grant, CDBG Funding as well as
County Funding for homeless services. The City
continues to solicit further community sponsors and
partners, looking to build upon established relationships with NMUSD, City of Newport Beach, SOY, Segerstrom
Center for the Arts, etc. Related to community services programs and activities that meet the needs of specialized populations the City has partnered with SeniorServ, Meals on Wheels, Second Harvest Food Bank, Alzheimer’s OC,
Special Olympics, Regional Center of OC, and SCFTA
OSR-2.2: Plan and conduct citywide special events that bring residents together to create an enhanced quality of life and promote economic development.

OSR-2.3: Continue to consult with nonprofit sports
organizations and recreational groups to support their
offering of diverse recreational programs that complement and supplement those offered by the City.

OSR-2.4: Update existing facilities for senior citizens, youth, adults, and overall community use.

OSR-2.5: Monitor and research the ever-changing
community services needs of the community, and develop
action plans to address those needs through partnerships with service agencies.

OSR-2.6: Continue to provide rental opportunities at
community facilities and parks for residents, nonprofit groups, and businesses to meet their recreational and
professional needs.

OSR-2.7: Continue broad-based public outreach
activities that inform residents of all available community services programs, and obtain input from the community
regarding program and service needs.

OSR-2.8: Encourage resident input and utilize
demographic data, partnerships, volunteers, and existing resources to identify the needs of community.

OSR-2.9: Identify innovative funding and development
opportunities to support and sustain a responsive
community services network.

OSR-2.10: Continue and expand the development of
community partnerships to offer both standard and
innovative services to meet residents’ needs.

OSR-2.11: Develop and implement community services
programs and activities that meet the needs of specialized populations through the development of community
partnerships.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action OSR-2.12: Provide support for volunteer groups that
conduct special activities open to the entire community.

Inclusion programs. The City offers SMART Camp free of
change for more than 800 enrollments.

2023
• City’s Parks and Community Services
Department manages numerous agreements and
contracts to assist in facilitating recreational
programming and services and operational
needs. Staff consistently monitor and evaluate
agreements to ensure community needs are met,
such as:
- Age Well Senior Services of Orange
County
- Boys and Girls Club
- Childs Pace
- Costa Mesa Community Foundation
- Costa Mesa Historical Society
- Joint Use Agreement with NMUSD
- License Agreement with the Costa Mesa
Newport Harbor Lions Club
- Memorandum of Understanding with
Save Our Youth Center
- Orange County Fairgrounds partnership
agreements
- Various entertainment agreements
- Between 20-40 annual agreements for
contract instructional classes
- Agreements for contract services
(ActiveNet, CA Yellow Cab – Senior
Transportation, Glen Lukos and
Associates – Vernal Pool Restoration,
Lions Park Security, OC Vector Control,
etc.)
- Manage Grant Agreements for CDBG –
Senior Services, Habitat Conservation
Funds – Fairview Park Vernel Pool
Restoration, HOAG Grant for Senior
Transportation Services and OCTA M2
Grant – Senior Mobility Program.

Open Space and Recreation Element GOAL OSR-3: Conserved Open Space Objective OSR-3A: Preserve the City’s open space lands and provide additional community and neighborhood parkland in underserved areas.

OSR-3.1: Preserve open space areas along The Santa
Ana River, large open space parks, and along the mesa
formations to protect natural habitat and to maintain the integrity of the natural environment.

The City provides monthly/quarterly educational programs that are offered for low/no cost related to nature
programs, including Native American/Adobe history. The
City consults regularly with Native American
representatives regarding Fairview Park items. The City’s also meets regularly with Orange Coast River Park, Inc. (OCRP) to discuss long-term objectives and compatibility with City efforts at Fairview Park.

OSR-3.2: Encourage the preservation of coastal views
from City and County parkland and public streets within Costa Mesa.

OSR-3.3: Identify current open space areas for
protection, management, and potential enhancement to
maintain and, if possible, increase its value as wildlife habitat.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action OSR-3.4: Encourage the long-term maintenance and
management of open space lands through open space
easements, development rights transfers or acquisition, zoning regulations, and other incentives.
2023
• City awarded a Professional Services Agreement
to Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc for
professional consulting and environmental
planning services for the Fairview Park Master
Plan Update project. City held community
workshops in August and November 2023.

Participants provided feedback on the visioning
for Fairview Park, focusing on key planning
elements of the site.

OSR-3.5: Encourage the greening and beautifying of the Santa Ana River.

OSR-3.6: Encourage opportunities for recreation, history, education, interpretive materials, and art associated with the Santa Ana River open spaces.

OSR-3.7: Promote water quality strategies to improve
water quality along the Santa Ana River.

OSR-3.8: Consult with State and regional agencies and the California Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC), regarding open space planning efforts.

OSR-3.9: Consult with the Orange Coast River Park, Inc. and surrounding cities and other government agencies in maintaining and rehabilitating open space lands along the Santa Ana River.

OSR-3.10: Consult with OC Parks over the
enhancements and management of Talbert Regional Park
without adversely impacting surrounding residential
neighborhoods.

Open Space and Recreation Element GOAL OSR-4: Extensive Arts and Culture Programs and Services Objective OSR-4A: Support performing and visual arts programs, facilities, and activities that stimulate the minds and intellectual thinking of community members to increase awareness of the City’s motto, “The City of the Arts.” OSR-4.1: Continue to support the mission of the
Segerstrom Center for the Arts and associate venues and facilities.

The City supports the mission of the Segerstrom Center
for the Arts by collaborating on several events annually including ARTventure, Veterans Day event, Summer Jazz
series and Holiday events. The City also promotes school of dance inclusion programs. The City has supported the development and operations of an arts museum at the
Segerstrom Center for the Arts by participating in
afternoon team fundraiser event, hosted ARTventure on
site, bringing more awareness and tourism to the areas.

The City encourages financial support of the arts with the CAC grants program established. The Arts and Culture
Master Plan was approved by the City Council, 2021.

Extensive public outreach has been conducted for the
Arts and Culture Master Plan. An Artist Directory have
been established and are maintained. Several calls for artists released annually for varying artistic participation efforts. The City also conducts monthly artist showcase receptions, installation of sculpture donation and historical plaque dedication. The City support arts activities,
programs, events, and facilities such as the ARTventure event, Action Arts in the Park event and Concerts in the Park event. Increased arts, language and music class
offerings for all ages have been offered. The City works with the NMUSD for the summer SMART Camp (Sports,
Music and Arts Camps). A formal Public Art review
process is in process / being researched. In an attempt to pursue public art in prominent locations, the City’s utility box program has resulted in installations on varying travel OSR-4.2: Support the development and operations of an arts museum at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

OSR-4.3: Encourage additional indoor and outdoor
facility spaces citywide to display public art and host arts and culture special events.

OSR-4.4: Expand the City's role as a supporter of the arts.

OSR-4.5: Encourage financial support of the arts by
supporting non-profit groups and foundations.

OSR-4.6: Consider preparation of an arts and culture
master plan for the City.

OSR-4.7: Consult with local agencies and surrounding
cities to address the creation and implementation of arts- friendly policies.

OSR-4.8: Enhance Costa Mesa’s position as a leader in the arts in Southern California and its recognition
nationally as a city devoted to arts institutions of superior quality.

OSR-4.9: Engage community members in arts activities, and utilize the arts to provide educational and cultural awareness opportunities.

OSR-4.10: Continue the City’s commitment to its arts in cooperation with the private sector.

OSR-4.11: Provide opportunities for local artists to create and display their work.

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OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy Description of City Action OSR-4.12: Support arts activities, programs, events, and facilities for patrons to enjoy and share experiences, and that enhance the City’s economic vitality.
corridors. The Arts and Culture Master Plan has the
potential to include incentives and/or programs to
encourage art in new developments.

2023

• Current and New Capital Projects – The City’s
Capital Improvement Programs includes park
specific projects to provide updates to City’s
parks and facilities including the following:
- Construction of a Café at Lions Park
- Expansion of the Costa Mesa Skatepark
- Expansion and Enhancement of Shalimar
Park
- Installation of LED Lighting at Sports
Facilities
- Improvements to Fairview Park
- Renovation and expansion of Ketchum-
Libolt Park and the Victoria Corridor.

OSR-4.13: Designate Community Services Department
staff with the responsibility for expanding and
implementing activities related to recreational arts
programming.

OSR-4.14: Pursue cooperative educational cultural
programs enlisting the aid of public and private
institutions.

OSR-4.15: Continue to review adopting an Arts in Public Places Program.

OSR-4.16: Pursue the placement of public art in
prominent locations, particularly along major travel
corridors to enliven and beautify the public realm.

OSR-4.17: Develop incentives or programs that
encourage art in new developments.

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT

General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy

Description of City Action
Historical and Cultural Resources Element Goal HCR-1: Historical, Archeological, and Paleontological Resource Preservation
Objective HCR-1A: Encourage preservation and protection of the City’s archaeological, paleontological, and historical resources.

HCR-1.1: Encourage protection and enhancement of
the diverse range of historical sites and resources in the City for the benefit of current and future residents and visitors.

The City committed to a phase IV of the Historical Marker Project and began a 50 Years and Still recognition project for businesses that have been open for more than 50
years. The Mills Act website is maintained and is
advertised semi-annually. The City identified locations for six historical marker locations and purchased plaques to complete Phase III of the Historical Marker Project. HPC voted to explore opportunities for adding historical
signage around the City. Cultural resources studies are required for all applicable discretionary projects, in
accordance with CEQA regulations, which is also
mandatory for any grading given passage of Measure AA
in 2016. Compliance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as it relates to archaeological and paleontological resources is required as a standard condition of approval for projects with extensive grading.

Paleontological studies are required for all applicable discretionary projects, with the studies identifying
paleontological resources and providing mitigation
HCR-1.2: Encourage the preservation of significant
historical resources (as identified in Table HCR-1) by
developing and implementing incentives such as building and planning application permit fee waivers, Mills Act
contracts, grants and loans, and implementing other
incentives identified in the Historical Preservation
Ordinance.

HCR-1.3: Promote context-sensitive design that
respects and celebrates the history and historical
character of sites and resources while meeting
contemporary needs of the community.

HCR-1.4: Require, as part of the environmental review procedure, an evaluation of the significance of
paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources, and the impact of proposed development on those
resources.

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General Plan Goal, Objective, Policy

Description of City Action
HCR-1.5: Continue to identify local landmarks with
markers and way-finding signage. Include informational
signage about local history, utilizing maps to highlight locations of other historical resources at popular historical sites.
measures for any resources in the project area that
cannot be avoided.

The City maintains conformance with public and private
p
roject reviews in coordination with AB 52 (Tribal Cultural Resource consultations) during the CEQA process. HCR-1.6: Encourage development of an interpretive center for paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources at Fairview Park. The center may contain
resources found in the park area as well as resources
found throughout the City.

HCR-1.7: Require cultural resources studies (i.e,
archaeological and historical investigations) for all
applicable discretionary projects, in accordance with
CEQA regulations. The studies should identify cultural
resources (i.e., prehistorical sites, historical sites, and isolated artifacts and features) in the project area,
determine their eligibility for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources, and provide mitigation measures for any resources in the project area that cannot be avoided. Cultural resources studies shall be completed by a professional archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in prehistorical or historical archaeology.

HCR-1.8: Comply with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act regarding protection and
recovery of archaeological resources discovered during
development activities.

HCR-1.9: Require paleontological studies for all
applicable discretionary projects. The studies should
identify paleontological resources in the project area, and provide mitigation measures for any resources in the
project area that cannot be avoided.

HCR-1.10: Comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act regarding the protection and recovery of
paleontological resources during development activities.

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tachment 1

Annual Progress Report (APR) Forms
For 2023

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Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
v_2_15_24
Please Start Here
General Information
2023
Costa Mesa
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import from. Project and program data will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and must be updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.

Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to remove and type ctrl + d.
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa
92626
Caitlyn
Curley
Assistant Planner
[email protected]
7147545692
Mailing Address
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information.

The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.

Optional: Save before running. This copies data on Table A2, and creates another workbook with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing. Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.

Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year. RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.

Link to the online system: https://apr.hcd.ca.gov/APR/login.do Toggles formatting that turns cells green/yellow/red based on data validation rules.

Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2023 (no spaces). Example: the city of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:

1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected]
and HCD will send you the login information
for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].

2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa
Reporting Year 2023
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 7
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 61
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 13
10 91
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted
Completed
Single-family Attached 17 0 1
Single-family Detached 4 7 5
2 to 4 units per structure 9 3 0
5+ units per structure 0 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 81 28
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 30 91 34
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 0 0
92 91
Data is auto-populated based on data entered in Tables A, A2, C, and D Total Units
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Very Low
Low
Moderate
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152
1,222
30 0
0 0
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications
Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications Approved
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Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 1 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 35 (2017) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Applications Units Ministerial 146 152
Discretionary 6 1070
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 47 0
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
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Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6t h Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date
Ap
plication
Submitted
Total
Approved
Un
its by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Un
its by
Project
Streamlining Ap plication
Status Project Type Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Ve
ry Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Re
stricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by project
To
tal

DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Pl
ease select
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
We
re incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.

Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 1 3 0 87 0 18 1105 1223 30 0 422-403-09 2161 Raleigh
Ave PADU-23-0053 AD U R
12/30/2023
1 1 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
141-546-03 820 St Clair St PADU-23-0052 ADU R
12/30/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-152-01 695 Joann St PADU-23-0051 ADU R
12/26/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
43 9-201-12 2642
Westminster Pl BPCR-23-0179 SF D O
12/20/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-282-07 275 Walnut St BPCR-23-0178 SFD O
12/20/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-221-08 287 16th Pl PADU-23-0050 ADU R
12/18/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-221-08 287 16th Pl PADU-23-0049 ADU R
12/18/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-462-07 2116 Wallace
Ave BBSF-23-0015 AD U R
12/18/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-211-15 639 Victoria St BBSF-23-0014 SFD O
12/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-211-15 635 Victoria St BBSF-23-0013 SFD O
12/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-211-15 637 Victoria St BBSF-23-0012 SFD O
12/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-211-15 633 Victoria St BBSF-23-0011 SFD O
12/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-211-15 631 Victoria St BBSF-23-0010 SFD O
12/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-071-18 244 22nd St BBDM-23-0036 SFD O
12/14/2023
0 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-141-41 2134 Orange
Ave PADU-23-0048 AD U R
12/12/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
41 9-171-30 432 Hamilton St BBSF-23-0009 ADU R
12/11/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
41 9-171-30 432 Hamilton St BBSF-23-0008 ADU R
12/11/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
43 9-161-62 153 Del Mar
Ave PADU-23-0047 AD U R
12/08/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-032-54 1989 Orange
Ave PADU-23-0046 AD U R
12/07/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-451-26 136 Magnolia St PADU-23-0045 ADU R
12/07/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-062-17 178 Virginia Pl PADU-23-0044 ADU R
12/06/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
117-213-09
278 Broadway BPCR-23-0164
SFD O
12/06/2023
1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Pending Ministerial
11 7-213-09
278 Broadway BPCR-23-0163
SFD O
12/06/2023
1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-062-17 176 Virginia Pl BPCR-23-0162 ADU R
12/05/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-171-14 375 22nd St PADU-23-0043 ADU R
12/05/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
13 9-054-03 3253 Oregon
Ave PADU-23-0017 AD U R
12/05/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
43 9-333-14 274 Brentwood
St BBRA-23-0067 ADU R
12/05/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
14 1-682-02 2765 Mendoza
Dr PADU-23-0042 AD U R
12/04/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-502-02 854 Oak St BBSF-23-0007 ADU R
12/01/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 6-071-18 244 22nd St BPCR-23-0143 SFD O
11/22/2023
1 1 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-151-34 2147 Iris Pl PADU-23-0037 ADU R
11/22/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-161-05 270 E 15th St BBSF-23-0005 ADU R
11/21/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-144-11 243 22nd St PADU-23-0036 ADU R
11/20/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
424-202-12 738 Center St PADU-23-0034 ADU R
11/16/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
51 Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
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422-262-14 1940 Wallace
Ave BBRA-23-0059 AD U R
11/14/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-322-07 482 Costa Mesa
St BBSF-23-0004 SF D O
11/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-282-07 275 Walnut St BPCR-23-0130 SFD O
11/10/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
43 9-201-12 2642
Westminster Pl BPCR-23-0123 SF D O
11/03/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
14 1-373-36 389 Princeton
Dr PADU-23-0033 AD U R
11/01/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
11 7-372-45 474 Cabrillo St PADU-23-0032 ADU R
10/31/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-371-22 754 Joann St BBRA-23-0049 ADU R
10/30/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-281-06 277 Costa Mesa
St BBSF-23-0003 AD U R
10/25/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
422-503-30 2064
Continental Ave PADU-23-0031
ADU R
10/24/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-524-16 930 19th St PADU-23-0030 ADU R
10/23/2023
1 1 N ONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
141-546-09 840 St Clair St BBRA-23-0043 ADU R
10/18/2023
1 1 N ONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
117-372-35 470 Shady Dr BBRA-23-0042 ADU R
10/18/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 6-132-06 165 Tulip Ln PADU-23-0029 ADU R
10/17/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
418-081-11 959 Paularino
Ave PADU-23-0028 AD U R
10/17/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-494-34 2033 National
Ave BBDM-23-0018 SFD O
10/11/2023
0 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-494-34 2033 National
Ave BPCR-23-0093 SF D O
10/11/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 4-241-40 1822 Pomona
Ave PADU-23-0026 AD U R
10/10/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-282-07 275 Walnut St BBDM-23-0017 SFD O
10/09/2023
0 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-414-12 185 Rochester
St BBDM-23-0013 SF D O
10/03/2023
0 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
13 9-294-25 2900 Redwood
Ave BBRA-23-0032 AD U R
09/29/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
14 1-665-13 1040 El Camino
Dr PADU-23-0025 AD U R
09/28/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-132-19 604 Bay St PADU-23-0024 ADU R
09/27/2023
1 1 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 4-204-04 729 Center St PADU-23-0023 ADU R
09/26/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
14 1-022-04 1382
Garlingford St PADU-23-0022 AD U R
09/25/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-221-41 314 E 20th St PADU-23-0021 ADU R
09/19/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-403-11 2155 Raleigh
Ave PADU-23-0020 AD U R
09/18/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-364-07 2264 Federal
Ave PADU-23-0019 AD U R
09/18/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
117-213-09
278 Broadway BBDM-23-0008
SFD O
09/17/2023
0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 2-503-04 2069 Federal
Ave PADU-23-0018 AD U R
09/13/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-263-05 1924 Church St BBRA-23-0020 ADU R
09/12/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
424-204-04 729 Center St PADU-23-0016 ADU R
09/08/2023
1 1 N ONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
439-161-62 153 Del Mar
Ave BPCR-23-0053 SF D O
09/08/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-022-03 362 Rochester
St BBRA-23-0012 ADU R
09/08/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 2-142-37 1978 Meyer Pl BBDM-23-0006 2 to 4 O
09/07/2023
0 0 0 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
14 1-142-13 1150 Dorset Ln PADU-23-0012 ADU R
09/05/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-203-34 2158 Charle Dr BBRA-23-0011 ADU R
09/01/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-291-11 338 E 19th St BBRA-23-0009 ADU R
08/30/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
425-414-12 185 Rochester
St BPCR-23-0041 2 to 4 O
08/29/2023
2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-414-12 185 Rochester
St BPCR-23-0040 SF D O
08/29/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
41 9-172-40 376 Hamilton St BPCR-23-0037 2 to 4 R
08/29/2023
2 2 4 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
419-172-39 374 Hamilton St BPCR-23-0036 2 to 4 R
08/29/2023
2 2 4 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
422-511-17 1910 Federal
Ave PADU-23-0010 AD U R
08/29/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
424-263-25 1769 Anaheim
Ave BBRA-23-0007 ADU R
08/28/2023
1 1 1 N ONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
422-203-34 2158 Charle Dr BBRA-23-0006 ADU R
08/28/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-392-04 881 Capital St BPCR-23-0034 AD U R 08/28/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-202-14 2167 Miner St BPCR-23-0032 SFD O
08/25/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Withdrawn Ministerial
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424-181-20 80 6 Towne St PADU-23-0009 ADU R
08/25/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
141-023-18 3157 Limerick
Ln PADU-23-0008 AD U R
08/24/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
43 9-221-27 185 Mesa Dr BBSF-23-0002 AD U R 08/24/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
43 9-221-27 185 Mesa Dr BBSF-23-0001 AD U R 08/24/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 5-164-11 1589 Santa Ana
Ave PADU-23-0007 AD U R
08/24/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-192-20 2235 Miner St PADU-23-0006 ADU R
08/23/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-252-22 734 20th St BBDM-23-0002 SFD O
08/23/2023
0 0 0 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
42 5-163-08 284 Knox St PADU-23-0005 ADU R
08/23/2023
2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
419-071-20 283 Avocado St BC23-00484 ADU R
08/03/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-262-08 1993 Church St BC23-00471 ADU R
07/31/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
41 2-371-46 1030
Secretariat Cir BC23-00469 ADU R
07/28/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-084-18 270 Albert Pl BC23-00458 ADU R 07/26/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-503-01 853 Oak St BC23-00453 SFD O 07/25/2023 1 1 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 424-202-12 738 Center St BC23-00439 ADU R 07/18/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-503-01 853 Oak St BC23-00437 SFD O 07/17/2023 0 0 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 141-073-01 3125
Yellowstone Dr BC23-00413 SF D O
07/06/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
13 9-341-15 1814 Pitcairn Dr BC23-00407 ADU R
07/05/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-041-09
318 22nd St BC23-00390
SFD O
06/28/2023
1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 6-041-09
316 22nd St BC23-00389
SFD O
06/28/2023
1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Pending Ministerial
14 1-322-25 946 Junipero Dr BC23-00380 ADU R
06/26/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-121-29 2157 Rural Ln BC23-00369 ADU R 06/22/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 424-241-29 670 W 18th St BC23-00352 ADU R 06/15/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-201-02 2195 Maple St BC23-00345 ADU R 06/13/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-442-14 961 Union Ave BC23-00342 ADU R 06/13/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-201-02 2195 Maple St BC23-00344 ADU R 06/13/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 139-621-07 2784 Bluebird
Cir BC23-00348 SFD O
06/13/2023
0 0 0 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
13 9-621-07 2784 Bluebird
Cir BC23-00306 SFD O
05/31/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
14 1-424-03 2518 Carnegie
Ave BC23-00304 ADU R
05/31/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
41 8-211-02 555 Paularino
Av BC23-00301 ADU R
05/30/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
418-211-02 555 Paularino
Av BC23-00300 ADU R
05/30/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-251-02 2035 Pomona
Ave BC23-00262 AD U R
05/09/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-262-08 1993 Church St BC23-00251 ADU R
05/05/2023
2 2 2 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
426-272-17 228 Costa Mesa
St BC23-00239 SF D O
05/02/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
13 9-334-08 2822 Ellesmere
Ave BC23-00229 AD U R
04/25/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-031-13 1115 Valley Cir BC23-00223 ADU R
04/20/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
439-221-27 185 Mesa Dr BC23-00219 ADU R 04/19/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-505-21 2020 Monrovia
Ave BC23-00216 AD U R
04/17/2023
1 1 1 N ONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
419-172-36 362 Hamilton St BC23-00217 ADU R
04/17/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
43 9-332-10 2417 Santa Ana
Ave BC23-00211 ADU R
04/13/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-121-06 136 21st St BC23-00204 ADU R 04/10/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 139-321-05 28 58 Serang Pl BC23-00199 ADU R
04/07/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
41 9-181-19 381 Hamilton St BC23-00196 ADU R
04/06/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-311-69 1594 Redlands
Pl BC23-00198 SFD O
04/06/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-311-65 1592 Redlands
Pl BC23-00197 SF D O
04/06/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 2-132-01 2063 Maple Ave BC23-00188 SFD O
04/03/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
42 5-152-11 1637 Irvine Ave BC23-00192 ADU R
04/03/2023
2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-324-15 478 Esther St BC23-00182 ADU R 03/30/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 117-294-13 385 E 19th St BC23-00183 ADU R 03/30/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 139-086-06 3222 Colorado
Pl BC23-00170 AD U R
03/24/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
141-691-50 1165 Boise
Way BC23-00143 AD U R
03/15/2023
1 1 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-041-41 1104 Victoria St BC23-00136 ADU R
03/10/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
422-041-42 1106 Victoria St BC23-00137 ADU R
03/10/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
426-074-03 2298 Orange
Av BC23-00128 ADU R
03/07/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
-73-
424-202-11 734 Center St BC23-00125 ADU R 03/07/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 425-451-22 135 Broadway BC23-00114 ADU R 02/28/2023 2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 422-483-11 970 Linden Pl BC23-00111 SFD O 02/27/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 141-134-42 3013 Grant Ave BC23-00092 ADU R
02/14/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-403-20 209 Flower St BC23-00088 ADU R 02/10/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 141-326-01 891 Presidio Dr BC23-00086 ADU R
02/10/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
139-123-12 3122 Country
Club Dr BC23-00072 ADU R
02/07/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
412-371-30 1010 Damascus
Cir BC23-00073 ADU R
02/07/2023
1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
141-473-24 2356 Cornell Dr BC23-00068 ADU R
02/01/2023
1 1 2 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-332-09 234 Palmer St BC23-00040 ADU R 01/22/2023 1 1 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 426-322-07 482 Costa Mesa
St BC23-00030 SFD O
01/17/2023
0 0 0 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
938-190-02 2004 Meyer Pl BC23-00026 ADU R 01/16/2023 1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial 422-103-29 549 Bernard St BC23-00010 2 to 4 O 01/09/2023 4 4 NONE No N/A Pending Ministerial 140-041-81 3333 Susan St PGPA-23-0002 5+ R
12/21/2023
1050 1050 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
424-081-21 1711 Pomona
Ave PA-22-30 5+ O
08/14/2023
8 8 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
119-332-08 2308 Santa Ana
Ave PA-23-14 2 to 4 O
07/11/2023
2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
117-291-29
378 E 18Th St PM-23-04
2 to 4 R
06/14/2023
4 4 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Pending Ministerial
425-443-10 146 Rochester
St PDES-23-0001 2 to 4 O
09/14/2023
2 2 NONE No N/A Pending Discretionary
425-403-04
212 Broadway
2 to 4 O
06/06/2023
1 1 SB 9 (2021) -
Residential Lot
Split
No N/A Approved Ministerial
-74-
Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 20 23 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6t h Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name + Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Re
stricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Re
stricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Re
stricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Oc
cupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of
the units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
streamlining
provision the
project was
AP
PROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied
to the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 30 0 7 0 61 0 13 10 91 0 8 0 12 0 6 8 34 0 18 424-081-21 / 424-
081-22
1711-1719
Pomona Ave
PA-22-30 & TTM
19244 SFA O 8 0 9/11/2023 8 0 0 0 N ONE N
426-062-06 161 Cecil Pl DR-22-02 2 to 4 R 2 0 1/05/2023 2 0 0 0 NONE N 2 Demolished R 425-311-65 1592 Redlands Pl PA-22-32 & PM-22-
08 SFD O 2 01/23/2023 2 0 0 0 N ONE N 2 Demolished R
425-414-12 185 Rochester St PA-22-14 & PM-20-
04 SFD O 2 0 5/22/2023 2 0 0 0 N ONE N 1 Demolished O
425-351-06 1540 Superior
Avenue
PA-22-31 & PTTM-
23-0001 SFA O 9 1 0/09/2023 9 0 0 0 N ONE N
439-161-62 153 Del Mar Ave PADU-23-0047 ADU R 0 1 12/20/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
139-054-03 3253 Oregon Ave PADU-23-0017 ADU R 0 1 12/07/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
439-333-14 274 Brentwood St BBRA-23-0067 ADU R 0 1 12/11/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-502-02 854 Oak St BBSF-23-0007 ADU R 0 1 12/07/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
425-161-05 270 E 15th St BBSF-23-0005 ADU R 0 1 12/11/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-262-14 1940 Wallace Ave BBRA-23-0059 ADU R 0 1 11/15/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-371-22 754 Joann St BBRA-23-0049 ADU R 0 1 11/13/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-281-06 277 Costa Mesa
St BBSF-23-0003 ADU R 0 1 11/02/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-372-35 470 Shady Dr BBRA-23-0042 ADU R 0 1 10/18/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-213-09 278 Broadway BBDM-23-0008 SFD O 0 1 1/21/2023 0 0 12/14/2023 0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split N 1 D emolished O
426-263-05 1924 Church St BBRA-23-0020 ADU R 0 1 09/12/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
425-022-03 362 Rochester St BBRA-23-0012 ADU R 0 1 09/27/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-142-37 1978 Meyer Pl BBDM-23-0006 2 to 4 O 0 0 8/22/2023 0 0 10/17/2023 0 0 0 NONE N 3 Demolished R 426-291-11 338 E 19th St BBRA-23-0009 ADU R 0 1 08/30/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-263-25 1769 Anaheim Ave BBRA-23-0007 ADU R 0 1 09 /13/2023 1 0 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
439-221-27 185 Mesa Dr BBSF-23-0002 ADU R 0 1 08/24/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
439-221-27 185 Mesa Dr BBSF-23-0001 ADU R 0 1 08/24/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-252-22 734 20th St BBDM-23-0002 SFD O 0 0 0 9/28/2023 0 0 0 NONE N 1 Demolished O 141-073-01 3125 Yellowstone
Dr BC23-00413 SFD O 0 1 07/06/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N 0
139-341-15 1814 Pitcairn Dr BC23-00407 ADU R 0 1 07/05/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-201-02 2195 Maple St BC23-00344 ADU R 0 1 09/28/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
139-621-07 2784 Bluebird Cir BC23-00348 SFD O 0 0 1 1/30/2023 0 0 0 NONE N 1 Demolished O 141-424-03 2518 Carnegie Ave BC23-00304 ADU R 0 1 12/07/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-262-08 1993 Church St BC23-00251 ADU R 0 2 05/05/2023 2 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-505-21 2020 Monrovia Ave BC23-00216 ADU R 0 1 06 /12/2023 1 0 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-324-15 478 Esther St BC23-00182 ADU R 0 1 07/06/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-294-13 385 E 19th St BC23-00183 ADU R 0 1 07/06/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-074-03 2298 Orange Av BC23-00128 ADU R 0 1 07/20/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-202-11 734 Center St BC23-00125 ADU R 0 1 08/27/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
139-123-12 3122 Country Club
Dr BC23-00072 ADU R 0 1 06/15/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
938-190-02 2004 Meyer Pl BC23-00026 ADU R 0 1 01/24/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-063-03 159 Albert Pl BC22-00513 ADU R 0 1 01/12/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-041-35 306 Colleen Pl BC22-00537 ADU R 0 1 02/15/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
439-191-05 2521 Westminster
Ave BC22-00240 ADU R 0 1 01 /24/2023 1 0 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-202-11 734 Center St BC22-00472 ADU R 0 1 02 /23/2023 1 0 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-342-24 480 Broadway BC22-00938 ADU R 0 1 06/20/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
141-665-25 984 El Camino Dr BC22-00848 ADU R 0 1 07/10/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
425-311-21 354 La Perle Pl BC22-00767 ADU R 0 1 03/01/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-231-16 644 Seal St BC22-00728 ADU R 0 1 06/13/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-241-12 660 Beach St BC22-00329 ADU R 0 1 06/15/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-231-02 641 Cove St BC22-00378 ADU R 0 1 01/18/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-211-15 631 Victoria St BC20-00415 SFD O 0 0 1 2/20/2023 0 0 0 NONE N 1 Demolished O 426-062-13 2235 Orange
Avenue BC21-00872 ADU R 0 1 02/14/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-211-08 673 Victoria St BC22-00391 ADU R 0 2 01/18/2023 2 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-211-07 677 Victoria St BC22-00392 ADU R 0 2 01/18/2023 2 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-273-04 1992 Orange Ave BC22-00494 ADU R 0 1 03/20/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-062-13 2235 Orange Ave BC21-00873 ADU R 0 1 02/14/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-202-12 738 Center St BC22-00355 2 to 4 R 0 1 0 5/11/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 422-281-06 2083 Wallace Ave BC21-00804 ADU R 0 1 05/05/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-281-07 2077 Wallace Ave BC21-00803 ADU R 0 1 05/05/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-453-12 2109 Federal Ave BC22-00659 ADU R 0 1 02/08/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-215-03 259 21st St BC22-00628 ADU R 0 1 03/21/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-401-02 723 Wilson St BC22-00426 ADU R 0 1 1 04/06/2023 2 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-032-20 1954 Fullerton Ave BC22-00817 ADU R 0 1 05/04/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-062-06 161 Cecil Pl BC22-00929 SFD O 0 1 0 6/15/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 426-062-06 161 Cecil Pl BC22-00928 SFD O 0 1 0 6/15/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 426-302-15 382 Costa Mesa
St BC22-00205 SFD O 0 1 05/01/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N 0
422-202-14 2167 Miner Street BC21-00747 2 to 4 O 0 1 0 5/24/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 422-202-14 2167 Miner Street BC21-00746 2 to 4 O 0 1 0 5/24/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 422-051-07 2255 Canyon Dr BC21-00901 ADU R 0 1 06/30/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-051-07 2255 Canyon Drive BC21-00899 SFD O 0 1 0 6/30/2023 1 0 0 NONE N 0 422-051-07 2255 Canyon Dr BC21-00900 ADU R 0 1 06/30/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
422-051-07 1008 West Wilson
Street BC21-00898 SFD O 0 1 06/30/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N 0
425-402-19 219 Broadway BC22-00021 ADU R 0 1 01/25/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
139-214-01 1629 White Oak St BC22-00459 ADU R 0 1 07/31/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-204-04 729 Center St BC22-00955 ADU R 0 1 07/18/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-054-16 120 Albert Pl BC22-00077 ADU R 0 2 06/08/2023 2 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
419-021-15 326 Hamilton St BC22-00368 ADU R 0 1 01/09/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-283-21 264 Walnut St BC22-00890 ADU R 0 1 05/01/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
938-190-02 2004 Meyer Place BC21-00049 ADU R 0 1 01/24/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-193-12 2089 Orange Ave BC22-00663 ADU R 0 1 02/27/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
139-154-15 3097 Molokai Pl BC22-00823 ADU R 0 1 08/23/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-323-10 490 Walnut Pl BC22-00838 ADU R 0 1 05/04/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
426-232-07 2041 Tustin Ave BC22-00828 ADU R 0 1 08/16/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-372-52 486 Shady Dr BC22-00645 ADU R 0 1 03/16/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
117-253-22 305 Flower St BC22-00656 ADU R 0 1 08/03/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics 0
424-263-25 1769 Anaheim Ave BC22-00297 ADU R 0 1 09 /13/2023 1 0 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-383-07 2215 Republic Ave BC22-00789 ADU R 0 1 07/17/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
419-172-17 366 Ralcam Place,
Unit B BC21-00232 ADU R 0 1 05/03/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
141-073-01 3125 Yellowstone
Drive BC21-00082 SFD O 0 1 04/24/2023 1 0 0 N ONE N
141-545-08 811 Saint Clair St BC22-00190 ADU R 0 1 04/19/2022 1 1 0 2/16/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
119-134-17 2373 Santa Ana
Avenue, Unit B BC21-00827 ADU R 0 1 05/09/2022 1 1 0 8/29/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-242-07 1929 Arnold
Avenue, Unit B BC21-00778 ADU R 0 1 02/16/2022 1 1 05/30/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
119-102-46 2458 Norse
Avenue BC21-00626 SFD O 0 1 12/03/2021 1 1 0 4/18/2023 1 0 NONE N 425-211-06 319 16th Place,
Unit C BC21-00471 ADU R 0 1 03/16/2022 1 1 04/13/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
424-511-11 1040 Spinnaker
Run, Unit B BC21-00435 ADU R 0 1 09 /13/2022 1 1 01/13/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
425-341-22 1589 Orange
Avenue, Unit B BC21-00418 ADU R 0 1 08/01/2022 1 1 0 3/21/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-083-17 274 Cecil Place,
Unit B BC21-00423 ADU R 0 1 01 /05/2022 1 1 08/01/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-021-26 560 Hamilton
Street, Unit 15 BC21-00392 ADU R 0 1 03 /22/2022 1 1 07/11/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-021-26 560 Hamilton
Street, Unit 14 BC21-00380 ADU R 0 1 03/22/2022 1 1 07/11/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-042-26 320 Colleen Place,
Unit B BC21-00333 ADU R 0 1 11/05/2021 1 1 02/10/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-041-32 320 Colleen Place BC21-00334 SFD O 0 1 1 1/05/2021 1 1 02/10/2023 1 0 NONE N 426-073-16 246 Cecil Place BC21-00293 SFD O 0 1 1 1/16/2021 1 1 07/24/2023 1 0 NONE N 141-512-10 3078 Roanoke
Lane, Unit B BC21-00265 ADU R 0 1 11/05/2021 1 1 0 1/10/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-064-21 154 Albert Pl, Unit
B BC20-00419 ADU R 0 1 02/09/2021 1 1 0 5/15/2023 1 0 NONE N 119-133-26 282 E 23rd St BC20-00089 ADU R 0 1 03/20/2020 1 1 01/05/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
439-272-10 130 East Wilson
St BC18-00800 SFD O 0 1 10/11/2019 1 1 0 8/02/2023 1 0 NONE N 422-251-01 2039 Pomona Ave BC22-00152 ADU R 0 1 07/21/2022 1 1 07 /27/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-251-01 2039 Pomona Ave BC22-00154 ADU R 0 1 07 /21/2022 1 1 09/08/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
424-291-13 679 West 17th
Street BC19-00146 SFD O 0 1 02/25/2019 1 1 0 2/28/2023 1 0 NONE N 422-271-21 756 W 19th St,
Unit B BC19-00849 SFA O 0 1 12/16/2020 1 1 0 2/06/2023 1 0 NONE N 422-211-20 600 Hamilton St BC22-00500 ADU R 0 1 12/01/2022 1 1 06 /16/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-211-20 600 Hamilton St BC22-00501 ADU R 0 1 12 /01/2022 1 1 06/08/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-372-03 787 Joann Street,
Unit B BC22-00780 ADU R 0 1 0 0 1/23/2023 1 1 02/24/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-322-07 482 Costa Mesa
Street BC23-00030 SFR 0 0 03/07/2023 0 0 0 6/29/2023 0 0 NONE N 1 Demolished O 426-302-15 382 Costa Mesa
Street BC22-00854 SFR 0 0 12/14/2022 0 0 0 5/08/2023 0 0 NONE N 1 Demolished O 139-086-06 3222 Colorado
Place, Unit B BC23-00170 ADU R 0 1 05/03/2023 1 1 08/07/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-063-03 159 Albert Pl BC22-00513 ADU R 0 1 01/12/2023 1 1 08/23/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-231-02 641 Cove St BC22-00378 ADU R 0 1 01/18/2023 1 1 09/05/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
425-402-19 219 Broadway BC22-00021 ADU R 0 1 01/25/2023 1 1 0 9/25/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
426-074-03 2298 Orange
Avenue, Unit D BC23-00128 ADU R 0 1 07/20/2023 1 1 10/25/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-281-06 2083 Wallace
Avenue, Unit E BC21-00804 ADU R 0 1 05/05/2023 1 1 10/31/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-281-07 2077 Wallace
Avenue, Unit E BC21-00803 ADU R 0 1 05/05/2023 1 1 10/31/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
422-453-12 2109 Federal
Avenue, Unit B BC22-00659 ADU R 0 1 02/08/2023 1 1 1 1/06/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
425-403-20 209 Flower Street,
Unit C BC23-00088 ADU R 0 1 06/20/2023 1 1 12/04/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
141-665-25 984 El Camino
Drive, Unit F BC22-00848 ADU R 0 1 07/10/2023 1 1 1 2/06/2023 1 0 NONE N SCAG ADU Affordability Analysis & Project Specifics
439-211-03 212 Del Mar Ave DR-22-05 2 to 4 O 2 04/12/2023 2 0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split N 1 D emolished O
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed UnitsPr oject Identifier Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Constru ction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
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Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 20 23 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Pl
anning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
426-042-02 316 22nd St PM-23-02 2 to 4 O 2 0 6/15/2023 2 0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split N 1 D emolished O
425-403-04 212 Broadway 2 to 4 R 1 09/28/2023 1 0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone N
11 7-213-09 278 Broadwat PM-23-01 2 to 4 O 2 11/21/2023 2 0 0 0 SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split N 2 D emolished R
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 20 23 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 3 - 24 7 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 12 7 37 61 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 8 1 10 13 - - - - - - Above Moderate 4,959 6 6 4 10 - - - - - - 26 4,933 11,760
29 14 75 91 - - - - - - 209 11,551 5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date
Total Units
Remaining
1,460 - - - - - - - - - - 1,460 VLI Deed Restricted
VLI Non Deed Restricted
LI Deed Restricted
LI Non Deed Restricted
MI Deed Restricted
MI Non Deed Restricted
Above Mod Income
1,677
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
In
come Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are inclu ded in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as de termined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Please note: The APR form can only display data for one p lanning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
2,056
34 This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction na me and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
32 Moderate
2,919
1,794
2,088
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 117
2 Table B
Re
gional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
2,885
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Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 20 23 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date of Rezone Re zone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Pr oject Name+
Local
Ju
risdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Ve ry Low-
Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate-
Income
Re
zone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum
Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing
Uses
424-202-
02 719 W 19th St 12 1. 29 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating small strip mall 424-202-
03 707 W 19th St 13 2 G C 1 50 Non-Vacant Operating single-user commercial
424-211-
01 6 95 W 19th St 14 2.66 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating proposed senior center housing
project
424-281-
20 1710 Pomona Ave 16 1. 08 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
424-281-
21 6 70 W 17th St 17 1.06 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating 2-story office and commercial complex
424-281-
22 660 W 17th St 18 2. 22 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
425-431-
02 1680 Superior Ave 19 2. 11 G CL 50 Non-Vacant Operating hotel 425-431-
03 1666 Superior Ave 20 0. 29 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse and industrial
425-431-
04 116 E 16th St 21 0. 73 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse and industrial
425-431-
05 126 E 16th St 22 0. 42 LI MG 50 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair facility
425-431-
06 126 E 16Th St 23 0. 35 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse and industrial
425-431-
07 1601 Newport Blvd 24 0. 79 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse and industrial
420-012-
16 2476 Mark St 38 10 8.91 MUC I&R-
MLT
60 Non-Vacant Fairview development
center
141-361-
06 2700 Harbor Blvd 39 0. 68 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating mixed use (retail and offices)
141-361-
11 2666 Harbor Blvd 40 2. 41 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Vacant single-user commercial
141-361-
21 2790 Harbor Blvd 41 0. 75 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating mixed use (retail and offices)
141-361-
22 2750 Harbor Blvd 42 1. 71 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating commercial shopping center
141-361-
23 2730 Harbor Blvd 43 0. 68 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating commercial shopping center
141-361-
27 2710 Harbor Blvd 44 0. 67 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating commercial shopping center
141-361-
28 2706 Harbor Blvd 45 0. 97 G C1 50 Non-Vacant For-lease Single-user commercial
419-031-
08 2200 Harbor Blvd 52 0. 75 G C1-S 50 Non-Vacant Retail shopping center 419-031-
09 2200 Harbor Blvd 53 1. 17 G C1-S 50 Non-Vacant Vacant single-user commercial
419-031-
12 2200 Harbor Blvd 54 3. 16 G C1-S 50 Non-Vacant Vacant single-user commercial
419-171-
58 2150 Harbor Blvd 56 1. 17 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating restaurant 422-021-
09 2131 Harbor Blvd 57 0. 83 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating commercial shopping center
422-091-
11 2075 Harbor Blvd 58 0. 63 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating tools and equipment rental yard
422-091-
12 2069 Harbor Blvd 59 0. 54 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair facility
422-091-
14 2049 Harbor Blvd 61 0. 54 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair facility
422-091-
24 2015 Harbor Blvd 62 0. 62 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair fand car wash facility
422-091-
26 2007 Harbor Blvd 63 0. 83 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
422-101-
03 1989 Harbor Blvd 64 0. 56 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating car rental yard 422-101-
06 1974 Charle St 65 0. 53 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating light industrial and warehousing
422-193-
23 2215 Harbor Blvd 66 0. 58 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Operating single-user commercial
422-193-
24 2205 Harbor Blvd 67 0. 58 G C2 50 Non-Vacant Vacant motel 422-282-
11 2044 Placentia Ave 68 1. 18 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair facility
422-291-
04 2065 Placentia Ave 69 1. 85 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
422-291-
05 2065 Placentia Ave 70 0. 92 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Ce
lls in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
83 Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
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422-291-
06 2051 Placentia Ave 71 0. 92 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating office and light industrial
422-301-
01 1987 Placentia Ave 72 2. 31 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 422-454-
28 2101 Placentia Ave 74 0. 91 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating restaurant 424-061-
01 885 W 18th St 75 1. 25 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-061-
03 859 W 18th St 76 0.81 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-061-
04 851 W 18th St 77 1. 79 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating auto body shop
424-061-
05 1791 Placentia Ave 78 4. 27 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-061-
06 1751 Placentia Ave 79 4. 7 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-241-
11 610 W 18th St 96 0. 58 HDR R2-HD 40 Non-Vacant Operating Costa Mesa Women's Club
424-281-
01 1730 Pomona Ave 97 0. 99 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-281-
19 424 Pomona Ave 98 1. 19 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 424-281-
23 660 W 17th St 99 2.26 LI MG 40 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
424-321-
17 1882 Whittier Ave 100 1. 08 MDR R2-MD 40 Non-Vacant Operating self-storage facility
139-031-
39 3303 Harbor Blvd 131 10 I P PDI 90 Non-Vacant Operating light industrial and offices
139-031-
42 1575 Sunflower Ave 132 8. 03 IP MP 90 Non-Vacant Operating light industrial and offices
139-031-
67 3333 Harbor Blvd 133 10 I P MP 90 Non-Vacant Operating sofia University 140-041-
38 3390 Harbor Blvd 134 5. 78 IP MP 90 Non-Vacant Vacant National University
140-041-
63 3390 Harbor Blvd 136 1. 69 IP MP 90 Non-Vacant Vacant National University
140-041-
82 3315 Fairview Rd 137 7. 58 CC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Operating Home Ranch 140-041-
93 1201 South Coast Dr 138 30 .3 CC PDC 90 Vacant Vacant 410-051-
48 3400 Bristol St 139 0. 53 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Operating offices 410-051-
51 685 Sunflower Ave 140 0. 88 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Vacant portion of parking structure parcel
410-051-
52 3410 Bristol St 141 1. 35 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Operating offices 410-441-
17 14850 Sunflower Ave 142 30 .93 UCC PDC 90 Vacant Vacant 410-501-
31 N/A 144 3. 39 UCC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot 412-491-
07 3333 Bristol St 145 6.41 RC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot 412-491-
11 146 5. 37 RC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot
412-501-
06 3333 Bristol St 147 10 RC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot 418-161-
06 2957 Randolph Ave 176 0. 72 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating light industrial 418-162-
02 2968 Randolph Ave 177 0. 72 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating warehouses 418-163-
05 2064 Bristol St 178 1. 47 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating tire shop 418-171-
02 752 Saint Clair St 179 0. 26 G C2 60 Non-Vacant Operating school yard 418-191-
04 766 Saint Clair St 180 0. 67 G C2 60 Non-Vacant Operating fitness studio 418-202-
01 845 Baker St 181 0. 87 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating strip mall 418-202-
02 841 Baker St 182 0. 33 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating nightclub 418-202-
03 841 Baker St 183 0.6 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating nightclub 418-202-
04 801 Baker St 184 0.86 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating strip mall 418-202-
05 2969 Century Pl 185 0.09 LI C1 60 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot 418-202-
06 2969 Century Pl 186 0.68 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating gym 418-202-
07 2959 Century Pl 187 0.5 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating manufacturing 418-202-
10 2942 Century Pl 188 0.87 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating offices 418-202-
11 2952 Century Pl 189 0. 9 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse and storage yard
418-202-
12 2972 Century Pl 190 0. 94 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair shop
418-202-
13 2972 Century Pl 191 0. 91 LI MG 60 Non-Vacant Operating warehouse 418-202-
14 765 Baker St 193 0. 67 G C2 60 Non-Vacant Operating vehicle repair shop
419-041-
02 2180 Harbor Blvd 194 0. 77 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating strip mall 419-041-
06 2180 Harbor Blvd 195 2. 5 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating single-user commercial
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418-101-
05 1425 Baker St 197 1. 9 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating auto dealer 140-041-
83 N/A 198 0. 23 CC PDC 90 Vacant Vacant
418-101-
03 1491 Baker St 199 1. 27 G C1 60 Non-Vacant Operating restaurant and retail
424-202-
01 745 W 19th St 200 0. 63 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating strip mall 410-481-
05 3201 Park Center Dr 201 6.27 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Operating restaurants and offices
410-491-
07 601 Anton Blvd 202 12 .07 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Operating restaurants and offices
139-313-
21 1590 Adams Ave 203 0. 19 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating post office 139-313-
30 1590 Adams Ave 204 2. 4 G C1 50 Non-Vacant Operating post office 410-051-
46 3420 Bristol St 205 0. 75 CAC TC 90 Non-Vacant Operating offices 410-501-
25 545 Anton Blvd 206 0. 74 UCC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Operating commercial 410-501-
36 N/A 207 1. 82 UCC PDC 90 Non-Vacant Surface parking lot 418-171-
01 754 Saint Clair St 208 0. 27 G C2 60 Non-Vacant Operating learning center 140-041-
81 3333 Susan St 196 4 I P PDI 90 Non-Vacant Vacant professional football practice facility
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Na
me of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Owner-Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation
• Provide informational materials on the
Owner‐Occupied Housing
Re
habilitation program.
• Encourage the participation of seniors,
veterans, and disabled residents in this
pr
ogram.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of this
program and, if necessary, modify
program characteristics.

Annually market
in
formation and evaluate
the program’s
effectiveness. Any
program modifications to
be made by December
2023
City advertises the Rehabilitation Grant and Loan program on social media, the City website and flyers at City Hall. Flyers are also provided to property managers of mobile home parks. The City reviewed the policies and procedures of the Single Family Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Program. Policy changes were made to the income requirements that restricted senior residents from qualifying for the loan program.

Mobile Home
Rehabilitation
• Provide financial assistance as long as
funding from HOME funds remains
av
ailable.
• Market information on funding as
available.

Annually market
assistance available and
grant funding on a
case
‐by‐case basis
Information regarding HOME Grant funds for mobile h om e rehabilitation are made available online at
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and- divisions/economic-and-development-services/housing-and-community- development/residential-rehabilitation-programs
Monitoring and
Pr
eservation of At‐Ri sk
Housing Units
• Regularly monitor deed‐restricted
units that have the potential of
co
nverting to market‐ra te during the
planning period.
• Work with the property owners of Casa
Bella on potential extensions past the
cu
rrent 2025 agreement.
• Comply with noticing requirements
and coordinate with qualified entities to
preserve at‐risk units.

Coordinate with property
ow
ners of at‐ri sk units
through the end of
financial agreements.

Annually market tenant
education information and
available assistance.

City is utilizing its Land Management System - TESSA to monitor deed- restricted units and will reach out to appropriate property owners to extend agreements by December 2024; and annually thereafter.

Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance
Adopt an inclusionary housing
ordinance.

To be completed by
December 2023.

The Planning Commission approved an inclusionary housing ordinance on December 8th, 2023. The City Council approved the first reading of the Ordinance on April 2, 2024. A second and final adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled in may of 2024.

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 -81-
Affordable Housing
De
velopment
• Pursue State and regional funding for
affordable housing development.
• Pursue local partnerships and
annually meet with affordable housing
organizations to encourage the
development of housing affordable to
all segments of the population.
• Establish development incentives (i.e.
deferment of fees, priority processing,
modified development standards, etc.)
for affordable housing projects that
meet objective evaluation criteria similar
to the process for density bonus
co
ncessions.
• Develop clear instructional materials
for achieving incentives and make them
publicly available on the City’s website.

Establish incentives and
instructional materials by
December 2023. Pursue
funding and partnership
annually. Meet with
organizations annually.

City will evaluate programs and incentives to encourage the development of Affordable Housing, and will make it available by December 2024; and pursue funding and partnership on an annual basis.

Supportive Services for
Persons with Special
Needs
• Provide information regarding the
City’s Annual Action Plan findings
regarding special needs groups and the
availability and allocation of CDBG
funds on the City’s website.
• Outreach to local organizations
working with special needs populations
to receive feedback and provide
information on the availability of
funding.

Annually outreach to local
organizations and provide
information online
regarding the Annual
Action Plan findings
regarding special needs
populations and
availability and allocation
of CDBG funds.

The City reaches out to local organization and provide information on the Annual Action Plan on its webpage at
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and- divisions/economic-and-development-services/housing-and-community- development
Facilitate Development of
Senior Housing Options
• Identify potential opportunities for
Senior Housing developments within
Costa Mesa, including working with
developers who specialize in the
development of Senior Housing.
• Pursue opportunities for senior
housing on the Senior Center parcel
identified as part of the candidate
housing site analysis and/or other sites
within the City.

Annually meet with senior
housing developers to
receive feedback, market
housing sites adequate for
the development of senior
ho
using and pursue other
opportunities for senior
housing development.

City has identified the Costa Mesa Senior Center as a potential senior housing opportunity site; the City has completed the first step of project application review (Urban Master Plan screening) for the senior housing project application for a 60 unit senior housing development at the site with a portion of the housing units dedicated as supportive housing. The application is expected to be reviewed by the Planning Commission by Summer 2024.
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Encourage Development
of
Housing Options for
Large‐Fa mily Households
• Promote and work with applicants
who propose for ‐re nt residential
projects to encourage 4‐be droom units
as part of proposed developments.
• Review development standards to
determine if any pose an impediment to
the development of larger units. If it is
found that certain standards present an
impediment, the City will adopt
amendments to the Zoning Code to
alleviate those impediments.

Review development
standards for larger units
and, if necessary, amend
the Zoning Code by Winter
2025. Annually meet with
ho
using developers to
encourage the
development of larger
units.

City will review the development standards for large units and recommend amendments to the Zoning Code by Winter 2025.

Persons with Physical and
Developmental Disabilities
•
Take actions to accommodate ADA
retrofit efforts, ADA compliance and/or
other measures where appropriate
through the implementation of Title 24,
as well as reviewing and amending its
procedures to comply with State law.
• Review procedures and, as necessary,
provide more flexibility in housing
accommodations for persons with
physical and developmental disabilities.
• City will proactively reach out to
developers and other agencies annually
to take steps to improve and develop
housing for persons with disabilities.

Review procedures to
accommodate ADA retrofit
efforts, ADA compliance
and/or other measures
where appropriate, and, if
necessary, amend the
Zoning Code by Winter
2025
City will review procedures to accommodate ADA retrofit efforts and comply with ADA measures, where appropriate by Winter 2025
Safety Element Update
and adoption of
Environmental Justice
Policies
• Revise and amend the current Safety
Element.
• Amend portions of the General Plan to
include environmental justice policies in
compliance with SB 1000.

To
be completed by
December 2023.

Safety Element Update - City has a working draft that incorporates refences to Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan (SB 379) as well as to address other applicable State laws including - SB 1035, AB 747, SB 99. As part of this process, City is also evaluating other General Plan Elements to address SB 1000 Farmworker Housing
Amend the current Zoning Code to meet
requirement set forth in the California
He
alth and Safety Code Sections
17021.5 and 17021.6.

To be completed by
December 2023.

City is currently reviewing the Zoning Code to address Farmworker Housing; program will be completed by December 2024. In the meantime, the City will process any proposed farmworker housing by-right in single-family zones pursuant to State Law.

Promote State Density
Bo
nus Incentives
Evaluate and update the Density Bonus
Ordinance to comply with State Density
Bonus Law.

To be completed by
De
cember 2024.

City will review and update the Zoning Code to comply with the State Density Bonus Law by December 2024
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Transitional and
Supportive Housing
• Amend the Zoning Code to include
transitional and permanent supportive
housing within the City’s land use
matrix in compliance with Senate Bill 2
and Government Code Section 65651
• Monitor the inventory of sites
appropriate to accommodate
transitional and supportive housing.
• Proactively engage relevant
organizations to meet the needs of
persons experiencing homelessness
and extremely low
‐income residents.

To
be completed by
December 2024.

City will review and amend the Zoning code to address Transitional and Supportive Housing by December 2024
Planning Application Fees
Review planning application fees, with a
special focus on the density bonus fee,
and update the fee(s) to avoid creating a
constraint to the development of
affordable housing.

To be completed by
December 2024.

City will review planning application fees to avoid creating a constraint to the development of affordable housing by December 2024
Development of Housing
for Extremely Low and
Lower‐In
come
Households
• Subsidize up to 100 percent of the
City’s application processing fees for
qualifying developments where all units
are affordable to 80 percent AMI or
lower, as funding is available.
• Annually promote the benefits of this
program to the development community
by posting information on its webpage
and creating a handout to be distributed
with land development applications
re
garding development opportunities
and incentives.
• Proactively reach out to developers at
least once annually to identify and
promote development opportunities.
• Adopt priority processing and
streamlined review for developments
with units affordable to lower income
households.
• Support funding development
applications throughout the planning
period for projects proposing units
affordable to lower income households.

As funding is available,
promote the program and
outreach; adopt priority
processing and other
incentives by December
2024.

City will evaluate processing, funding resources, incentive, and fees associated with the development of Housing for extremely low and lower- income households by December 2024.
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Parking Standards for
Re
sidential Developments
Review and revise the Zoning Code’s
requirements for residential off‐street
pa
rking for multi‐fa mily projects to
facilitate the development of
multi
‐family housing, and specifically
affordable housing.

Review by December
2024; revise Code by
Winter 2025.

The City has contracted with a parking consultant who has started the parking analysis to consider reducing the parking requirements for residential development. The City will continue to evaluate parking standards for residential development and revise the code by Winter 2025 Reasonable
Accommodation
• Review and revise the Reasonable
Accommodation procedure to promote
access to housing for persons with
disabilities, address potential
constraints and establish potential
objective standards, and provide
guidance and amend as necessary to
promote greater certainty on how
approval findings will be implemented.
• Meet with local organizations and
developers to promote access to
housing for persons with disabilities
and address potential constraints.

Review and revise Code
by December 2024.

Annually review and, if
necessary, revise the
reasonable
accommodations
procedures. Annually
meet with local
organizations and
housing developers to
promote access to
housing for persons with
disabilities and address
potential constraints.

City will review and revise the Reasonable Accommodation procedures and Zoning Code by December 2024
Definition of Single
Housekeeping Unit
Review and revise the definition of
“single housekeeping unit” within the
zoning code to provide greater flexibility
in consideration of accommodating a
va
riety of household situations for
related and unrelated individuals living
together.

Review and revise Code
by December 2024.

City will review and revise the Zoning Code definition of Single Housekeeping Unit by December 2024
Group Homes
Review and revise the City’s zoning
code and application procedures
ap
plicable to group homes to
promote objectivity and greater
approval certainty similar to other
residential uses.

Review and revise Code
by
Winter 2024.

City will review and revise the Zoning Code application procedure, where necessary by Winter 2024
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Adequate Sites
• Maintain an inventory of vacant and
underutilized sites and provide this
in
ventory to interested developers.
• Monitor its status of meeting the
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) annually and ensure that the
City has adequate sites available to
accommodate its RHNA. If the City’s
inventory of adequate sites falls below
its remaining RHNA, the City will take
actions to identify additional capacity to
accommodate the shortfall.
• Promote the development of housing,
live/work, and mixed‐us
e development
on the sites identified within the
inventory through actions such as:
- Make information on candidate
housing sites readily available through
a database available to the public.
- Priority processing for candidate
housing sites which provide the amount
of affordable housing units at the
in
come levels identified within the
housing element for individual
candidate sites.
- If funding becomes available, the City
shall subsidize up to 100 percent of the
City’s application processing fees for
qualifying developments that provide
the amount of affordable housing units
at the income levels identified within the
Publish candidate
housing sites on the City
website by December
2023. Provide priority
processing for candidate
housing sites that meet
the outlined requirements
throughout the planning
period. Market available
funding, as available, for
projects on candidate
housing sites that meet
outlined requirements
A list of housing sites identified under the 2021-2029 Housing Element are available on the City's website.
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Fairview Development
Center – State Property
• Partner with the State to pursue
compatible development on the
Fa
irview Development Center site.
• Complete rezoning at Fairview
Developmental Center within three
years of an agreement with the State of
California. Development at the site will
be subject to the City’s Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance or equivalent
affordability requirements and will be
subject to development process
incentives such as expedited
processing including a dedicated staff
project manager to promote future
projects within the Fairview
Developmental Center property to
include affordable housing.
• If building permits/entitlements are not
issued by mid‐20
27, the City will identify
additional alternative sites within the
City that can accommodate a potential
shortfall in housing sites to
accommodate the remaining RHNA
within 180 days of determination of a
shortfall of adequate sites as required
by SB 166 (No Net Loss).
• The City will coordinate land use and
zoning efforts concurrent with the
city‐wi
de rezoning efforts to implement
the housing element. Fairview
Developmental Center will go through
Negotiate agreement to
develop housing at the
Fairview Developmental
Center site by Winter 2025,
or as modified by the
St
ate. If unsuccessful,
identify additional sites to
accommodate shortfall.

The City has begun the process to develop a specific plan and associated environmental documents for the re-use of the Fairview Development site as affordable and market rate housing (2,300 units). The City hosted a Workshop 1 series in November of 2023 to involve the public in the development of a draft vision statement and set of guiding principles. A City Council study session took place on December 12th, 2023, to update the Council on the progress made on the Fairview Development Center project. Further w orkshops are planned for Winter of 2024.
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Update the North Costa
Me
sa Specific Plan
Complete the required zoning
code/Specific Plan amendments to
update the North Costa Mesa Specific
Plan based on the sites analysis to
permit residential development at an
allowable density of up to 90 dwelling
units per acre. The City will update
standards which apply to the entirety of
the specific plan area, including the 16
sites totaling approximately 70.75 acres
that are identified within the sites
inventory list. 6,435 units identified
within the North Costa Mesa Specific
Plan across all income levels are
identified to meet the City’s shortfall in
units. As noted in the program,
development capacity is determined by
density so effectively there are no total
unit caps within the North Costa Mesa
Specific Plan. Rezoning will be
completed to meet all by right
requirements pursuant to California Gov
Code 65583(h & i)
To be completed by Winter
2025.

Ci
ty will evaluate and update the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan and Zoning code to permit up to 90 du/acre by Winter 2025.

Update the City’s Urban
Plans and Overlays
• Complete the required zoning code
amendments to update the existing
Urban Plans and Overlays based on the
candidate housing sites analysis to
permit residential development at the
identified allowable densities:
- 19 West Urban Plan (50 du/ac).
- SoBECA Urban Plan (60 du/ac).
- Mesa West Bluff Urban Plan (40 du/ac).
- Harbor Mixed‐Us e Overlay (50 du/ac).
• Remove the Mesa West Residential
Ownership Overlay.
• Rezoning will be completed to meet all
by right requirements pursuant to
California Gov Code 65583(h & i)
To be completed by Winter
2025.

Ci
ty will initiate Housing Element Visioning and rezoning program in Fall 2023 and will complete updates to the City's Urban Plans/Overlays, by Winter 2025 -88-
Promote the Development
of Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADUs)
• Review and revise the City’s ADU
ordinance as necessary to comply with
State law.
• Coordinating with the County on
implementation of a permit‐re
ady ADU
program.
• Post a user‐fr
iendly FAQ on the City’s
website to assist the public.
• Offer permitting fee waivers, as
funding is available.
• Creating an expedited plan check
review process to ease the process for
homeowners.
• Research potential State and Regional
funding sources for affordable ADUs
and make the information found
publicly available to homeowners.
• Engaging with residential development
applicants regarding ADU opportunities
th
at may not have been considered.

Program components
analyzed within by
December 2023, with
implementation by
December 2024. Review
and revise the ADU
ordinance within one year.

City updated ADU provisions to be consistent with State Housing Laws for ADUs. An information al Table is available on the City's webpage at:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and- divisions/economic-and-development-services/planning/accessory-dwelling- units-adu.

Website will continue to be updated, as necessary.

Motel Conversions,
Efficiency Units, and
Co‐li
ving Housing Types
• Establish definitions of co‐living and
ef
ficiency housing options within the
Costa Mesa Zoning Code
• Develop informational materials which
outline the City’s process for permitting
efficiency unit and co‐li
ving housing
types and distribute them to interested
members of the development
community.
• Explore opportunities to implement
motel conversions through Project
Homekey.
• Comply with State and Federal laws
related to displacement and relocation
of long‐te
rm residents when
considering motel conversion
opportunities.

To be completed by
December 2024.

City will update the Zoning Code and create informational materials regarding Motel Conversions, Efficiency Units, and Co-living Housing Types by December 2024
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Address City‐wi de Vote
Requirement in Relation to
Housing Element
Co
mpliance
Minimize the constraint of a city‐wide
vote requirement on creation of housing
including affordable housing through
th
e modification of existing City
overlays, urban plan areas, and specific
plans to rezone candidate housing sites
that can accommodate affordable
housing and a variety of mixed use/
housing options near jobs and transit.

By 2025, initiate a ballot measure, or
other alternative option, to provide City
Council greater discretion in approving
affordable housing and mixed
use/housing options in appropriate
locations.

To be completed by Winter
2025.

In
November of 2022, the Costa Mesa Voters approved amendment to CMMC to revitalize key commercial and industrial corridors to allow for housing opportunities as described in the Housing Element. Visioning and Community Outreach for rezoning will occur in Summer 2024
Analyze the Potential of
Establishing an Overlay to
Permit Residential Uses in
the Airport Industrial Area
• Evaluate the potential to add an
overlay to an area in the airport
in
dustrial area which would permit
residential development.
• Complete a market analysis to
determine the potential factors involved
with permitting residential uses in the
airport industrial area.

To be completed by Winter
2025.

City will evaluate the potential of establishing an land use overlay in the airport industrial area to allow for residential uses, to be completed by Winter 2025 Analyze the Potential of
Establishing an Overlay to
Permit Residential Uses in
the 17th Street Corridor
Area
• Evaluate the potential to add an
overlay to an area in the 17th Street
co
rridor area which would permit
residential development.
• Complete a market analysis to
determine the potential factors involved
with permitting residential uses in the
17th Street corridor area.

To be completed by Winter
2025.

Ci
ty will evaluate the potential of establishing and overlay to permit residential uses in the 17th Street Corridor area, to be completed by Winter 2025 Analyze the Potential of
Modifying the Newport
Boulevard Specific Plan to
Promote Residential Uses
along Newport Boulevard
Evaluate potential modifications to the
Newport Boulevard Specific Plan that
would promote quality residential
development.

To be completed by Winter
2025.

City will evaluate the potential of modifying the New port Boulevard Specific Plan to promote residential uses along Newport Boulevard , to be completed by Winter 2025
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Explore Potential Future
Ho
using Opportunities on
Church Sites
• Collaborate with members of the
faith‐ba sed community to discuss
housing and the unique opportunities
and challenges faced by faith‐ba
sed
organizations when considering
creating housing opportunities on
church properties with the potential for
wrap around services.
• Develop materials outlining the
development process and make them
available on the City’s website.

Develop online materials
on the development
process by December
2023 and update, as
necessary.

Cit will explore potential future housing opportunity on Church sites, to be completed by December 2024
Annual Progress Reports
Annually complete the required housing
status reporting through the City’s
Annual Progress Report.

Annually complete and
submit an Annual
Progress Report to HCD.

City will complete and submit an Annual Progress Report to HCD ADU and JADU Monitoring
Program
• Create a monitoring program to track
ADU and JADU development and
affordability levels throughout the
planning period.
• Conduct a review of ADU development
and affordability every two years and
make adjustments to accommodate a
potential shortfall if determined
necessary (i.e. additional incentives for
ADU development or identification of
adequate sites to meet the City’s
identified unaccommodated need).

Monitoring program
created by Winter 2025.

Reviews conducted every
two years throughout the
planning period, and
potential adjustments
made within six months.

City currently monitors ADU development and launched a new land management system (LMS) - TESSA in August of 2023 that will improve monitoring of all land use development. City uses TESSA to monitor the affordability levels throughout the planning period, and make adjustment as necessary.

Candidate Sites Used in
Previous Housing
Elements
Place a housing overlay zone over all
nonvacant sites included in a prior
Housing Element and all vacant sites
included in two or more consecutive
planning periods that permits by right
housing development for projects that
meet the requirements of State housing
law (Gov Code Section 65583.2(c).

To be completed by Winter
2025.

City will evaluate the use of a housing overlay zone over candidate sites used in previous housing elements that were included in two or more consecutive planning permits to permit housing development by right as required by State housing law; to be completed by Winter 2025
Water and Sewer
Resources
Submit the General Plan amendment
and rezone sites to local water and
sewer providers for their review and
consideration when reviewing new
residential projects.

To be completed by July
2023.

City coordinates with the Water and Sewer providers as part of the development review process for all planning applications including new residential projects; This is an ongoing process.
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Federal/State Housing
Programs
• Provide technical assistance to
developers, nonprofit organizations, or
other qualified private sector interests
in the application and development of
projects using Federal and State
housing programs/grants.
• Continue to partner with the OC
Housing Finance Trust to identify
potential funding sources.

Annually market available
Federal and State housing
programs and grants.

Meet with qualified
interested parties annually
to provide technical
assistance. Partner with
the OC Housing Finance
Trust throughout the
planning period to identify
additional potential
funding sources.

City will continue to market available Federal and State Housing Programs and grants on its Housing and Community Development website.

Lot Consolidation
• Promote consolidation of residential
properties to the development
community and property owners to
facilitate and promote the development
of housing on smaller sites.
• Maintain information on the lot
consolidation process and fees online
and at City Hall.
• Continue to provide streamlined
measures to facilitate consolidation and
establish a menu of incentives by 2025
• Evaluate the effectiveness of
streamlining measures by midpoint and
make adjustments within 6 months
To be completed by
December 2023, outreach
and promote lot
consolidation to the
development
community/property
owners, and publish and
maintain updated
information on the City’s
lot consolidation
processes and fees online
and at City Hall.

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Development of Large
Sites
• Evaluate the development status of the
five identified large candidate sites
wi
thin three years of the applicable
zoning amendments being completed. If
the sites show no indication of
development progress including the
assumed density and affordability, the
City will review current RHNA progress
and identify additional candidate sites
within one‐ye
ar if necessary.
• Continue outreach to property owners
through annual meetings. Provide
technical assistance, incentives, and
strategies as appropriate to facilitate the
development of affordable housing,
in
cluding parceling at appropriate sizes
or other tools.
• Promote development of large sites at
the densities and affordability levels
identified within the housing element.
• Promote the potential subdivision of
large sites into multiple parcels for
future development through technical
assistance, incentives, and strategies
during the initial development phases
and when applications come into the
City for the identified parcels.

Direct outreach to
property owners two
times per year throughout
the planning period.

Review of development
progress and potential
identification of additional
candidate housing sites
following the schedule
within the objectives.

Planning Division keeps a record of properties where the property owners have expressed interest in housing development. Staff provides initial comments and discuss development review process with potential developers.

City will continue to reach out to property owners of candidate sites as part of the Housing Element Visioning effort and rezoning project - and track status of implementation after completion of the rezoning effort.

Review and Revise
Findings
Review all approval findings for
Conditional Use Permits, Design
Review, and Master Plans and revise
findings which are capable of being
interpreted broadly, with the goal of
improving housing cost, supply, timing
of approvals, and approval certainty.

To be completed by
December 2023.

City is currently reviewing CMMC Findings Section for listed applications - to be completed by December 2024.
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Fair Housing
Ac
hieve the Metrics outlined in Table
outlined in Program 4A: Fair Housing to
address factors as contributing to fair
housing issues in Costa Mesa.

Annually outreach to local
organizations and lower
income communities to
discuss fair housing
issues and promote
actions to mitigate local
contributing factors.

Promote available funds,
ownership information,
and details on affordable
housing units on the
City’s webpage by Winter
2025.
"I. Housing Mobility
A. Address Housing Discrimination

1. * Housing Information and Resources are posted on the City's Economic and Development Services - Housing and Community Development webpage at:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and- divisions/economic-and-development-services/housing-and-community- development
* City continues to renew contract with Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to provide Fair Housing counseling services to the City of Costa Mesa. * City HCD staff continue to collaborate with Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) to implement the Housing Choice Voucher Progra m and attend quarterly OCHA Housing Advisory Committee Meetings. Link to Co unty of Orange - Affordable Housing Rental Housing List is posted online

2. City's Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) continued to assist and advocate for voucher program participants as part of their day to day operations - in 2023 assisted 400 individuals.

3. City will work on identifying and adopt programs to improve accessibility

4. City continue to work with non-profit and other jurisdiction to advocate for affordable housing development.

B. Racial Segregation: 1. The City will continue to conduct affirmative marketing for housing development to inform the community by di sseminating information at local School District, local non-profit organizations and religious institutions, hand out flyers and utilize the City's website and various social media platforms.

D. Displacement Due to Economic Pressures: 1. Inclusionary Housing: An inclusionary housing ordinance was heard by the Planning Commission in December of 2023. 2. ADU website has been updated to include informational materials and will be updated as necessary; List of affordable housing unit is posted on the City's Housing and Community Development website, City will continue to work with Orange County Community Resources to update the list.

II. Place-Base Strategies - Conservation and Revitalization

1. Investment in Specific Neighborhoods - City contin ue to utilize HOME Rental Housing
Assistance
• Participate in the Orange County
Housing Authority’s Housing Choice
Vo
uchers program to provide rent
subsidies to very low‐in come
households provided funding is
available.
• Evaluate and offer rental housing
assistance programs based on the
availability of funding.

Promote OCHA Housing
Ch
oice Voucher
information and rental
housing assistance
programs, as available, on
the City’s website.

City promotes the Rental Assistance Program on the following website:
https://www.costamesaca.gov/trending/rental-assistance-asistencia-de-alquiler and various housing programs on its Housing and Community Development Website: https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and- divisions/economic-and-development-services/housing-and-community- development
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Ownership Housing
As
sistance
• Evaluate and adopt ownership
housing assistance programs, such as
a First‐Ti
me Home Buyer Program,
based on the availability of funding.
• Provide informational materials, online
and at City Hall, on potential paths to
home ownership and on assistance and
resources available for first‐ti
me home
buyers.

Annually evaluate and, as
funding is available, offer
ownership housing
assistance programs.

Promote informational
materials online and at
City hall on potential paths
to home ownership and
on assistance and
resources available by
Winter 2025.

The City is currently evaluating program for ownership housing assistance; to be completed by Winter 2025
Fair Housing Assistance
Continue to contract with the Fair
Housing Foundation and promote
available services on the City’s
webpage.

Contract with the Fair
Housing Foundation
throughout the planning
period and promote
updated information on
available services online
by Winter 2025.

City continues to renew contract with Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to provide Fair Housing counseling services to the City of Costa Mesa. Contact information for FHF is available on the City's website.

Low Barrier Navigation
Centers
Update the Zoning Code to permit Low
Barrier Navigation Center development
as
a matter of right in appropriate
zoning districts, subject to
requirements of state law.

To be completed by
December 2024.

The City will update applicable sections of its Zoning Code to permit Low Barrier Navigation Center Development and complete it by December 2024.

Homeless Shelter
• Continue to operate and maintain the
Bridge Shelter throughout the planning
period.
• Promote information on services and
assistance available to residents online
on the City’s website.

Annually review and, if
necessary, revise services
and assistance programs
available based on
funding
availability. Annually meet
with homeless services
providers to respond to
the needs of persons
experiencing
homelessness and
identify potential
opportunities.

The City continues to operate the Bridge Shelter and has obtained additional funding along with increasing Shelter capacity. The City will continue the Shelter operations and seek resources to expand services to support assistance programs.

Assembly Bill 139
Review and update, as necessary, the
Zoning Code to comply with parking
re
quirements of AB 139 for emergency
shelters.

To be completed by Winter
2025.

City will update applicable sections of its Zoning Code to address AB 139, by Winter 2025
Housing Education and
Outreach Program
Develop an outreach program providing
educational materials about the
purpose and benefits of affordable
housing options in the City.

Develop program by
December 2023 and
distribute materials by
December 2024.

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Partnerships with Local
Or
ganizations and
Community Groups
Partner with local community‐based
or
ganizations, stakeholders and groups
who provide supportive resources and
programs to further identify specific
needs of this community and connect
community members with appropriate
resources.

Initiate program by
December 2024.

City will reach out to local community‐ba
sed organizations, stakeholders and
groups who provide supportive resources and programs to further identify specific needs of this community and connect community members with appropriate resources. The City will complete the program by December 2024 -96-
General Comments
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Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 20 23 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6t h Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Description of Commercial
De
velopment Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
In
come
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Pr
oject Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Re
porting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Pl
anning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how
ea
ch unit complies with subsection (c) of Government
Code Section 65583.1+.

Fo
r detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely Low-
Income+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely Low-
In
come+
Very Low-
In
come+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-
development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf
Rehabilitation Activity
Pr
eservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Un
its that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely li mit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates
an optional field
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Orange County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-99 -102-
Jurisdiction Co sta Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Ca
pacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
2 3 5 6
AP
N Street Address Pr oject Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tr
acking ID+
Unit Category
(S
H - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Additional Beds
Created Due to Density
Bonus
Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
No
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese).

Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.

Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes
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Jurisdiction Costa Mesa
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Housing Element Update $55,000.00 $0.00 Other Used funds along with SB2 Grant funding sources to complete the Housing Element Update
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance $70,000.00 $69,964.38 None Used funds to meet with staff, stakeholders, create
prototypes and contract with consultants for data
analysis reports, surveys and prototype
development.

General Plan Amendment and
Zoning Actions necessary to
implement the Housing Element
$375,000.00 $0.00 None Currently drafting the RFP to complete the housing programs
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
23 23
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 7
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 61
Deed Restricted 0Moderate
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Other (Please Specify in Notes)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
500,000.00$
Task Status
In Progress
In Progress
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Non-Deed Restricted 13
10 91
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 8
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 12
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 6
8 34
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
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Ap
pendix A

2015-2035 General Plan
Goals, Objectives, Policies
(2023)

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2015–2035 Costa Mesa General Plan
G
oals, Objectives, and Policies

- 2023 Annual Review -
(Housing Element updated per
adopted 2021-2029 Ho using Element)
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2015-2035 GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES

Each element of the General Plan contains goals and policies based upon the needs and desires of the community, as derived from the previously adopted 2015-2035 General Plan, background research, planning staff, and members of the City Council.

A goal is defined as a broad vision of what the community wants to achieve or provide to residents, landowners, business owners and tourists. It is a statement of a desired condition based on community values. Goals are general in nature and usually timeless. A policy is a specific statement that guides decision -making. It indicates a commitment of the City to a particular course of action. A policy is based on and helps implement a goal.

One of the objectives for the 2015-2035 General Plan and General Plan EIR was to review the 2000 General Plan goals, objectives, and policies for relevancy, completion and applicability for the long-term development in the City. City staff reviewed the goals, objectives, and policies in the 2000 General Plan and determined if the goals, objectives, and policies had been completed, and if not, determined their relevancy and applicability for the 20 15-2035 General Plan. The following are the goals and associated objectives and policies that have been set for the Costa Mesa 2015-2035 General Plan.

At the conclusion of each goal, objective or policy is a statement within [brackets] that indicates one of four possible scenarios: 1) the goal, objective, or policy remains the same as the 2000 General Plan, 2) the goal, objective or policy has been modified from the 2000 General Plan statement for the 2015-2035 General Plan, 3) the goal, objective or policy is a new statement for the 2000 General Plan, or 4) in the case of the Housing Element, the 2021 -2029 adopted Housing Element goals, objectives or policies are listed . Examples of the wording for the aforementioned scenarios are as follows:
1) [ 2000 GP Goal LU-1],
2) [ 2000 GP Policy LU-1A.4 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP], 3) [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP], and
4) [2021-2029 Housing Element].

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Land Use Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address land use are as follows:

Goal LU-1:

A Balanced Community with a Mix of Land Uses to Meet Resident and Business Needs [2000 GP Goal LU-1]

Objective LU-1A: Establish and maintain a balance of land uses throughout the community to preserve the residential character of the City at a level no greater than can be supported by the infrastructure. [2000 GP Objective LU-1A]

LU-1.1 Provide for the development of a mix and balance of housing opportunities, commercial goods and services, and employment opportunities in consideration of the needs of the business and residential segments of the community. [ 2000 GP Policy LU-1A.1]

LU-1.2 Balance economic gains from new development while preserving the character and densities of residential neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-1.3 Strongly encourage the development of residential uses and owner -occupied housing (single-family detached residences, condominiums, townhouses) where feasible to improve the balance between rental and ownership housing opportunities. [2000 GP Policy LU-1A.4]

LU-1.4 Promote housing and employment opportunities within planned development areas to the extent feasible. [2000 GP Policy LU-1A.5]

LU-1.5 Maintain a land use structure that strives to balance jobs and housing with available infrastructure and public and human services. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-2:

Preserve and Protect Residential Neighborhoods [2000 GP Goal LU-1]

Objective LU-2A: Promote land use patterns and development that contribute to community and neighborhood identity. [2000 GP Objective LU-1C]

LU-2.1 In the event of damage or destruction, allow any legal conforming use in existence at the time of adoption of the General Plan that is located in a nonconforming development to be rebuilt to its original building intensity, as long as any such rebuilding would not increase the development's nonconformity, and the damage or destruction was in no way brought about by intentional acts of any owner of such use or property. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.4]

LU-2.2 Pursue maximum use of utility company funds and resources in underg rounding existing overhead lines, and encourage undergrounding of utilities in the public right-of-way for residential development consisting of five units or more, to the extent feasible and practical. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.9 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-2.3 Develop standards, policies, and other methods to encourage the grouping of individual parcels to eliminate obsolete subdivision patterns and to provide improved living environments while being consistent with the neighborhood character of the surrounding community. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.5 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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than 7,260 square feet in area, and no less than 6,000 square feet, where density calculation fractions of 1.65 or greater may be rounded up to two units. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.6]

LU-2.5 Allow creation of parcels without street frontage if sufficient easements are provided for planned developments or common -interest developments consistent with the neighborhood character. This policy does not apply to small lot subdivisions. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.7]

LU-2.6 Encourage increased private market investment in declining or deteriorating neighborhoods. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.8]

LU-2.7 Permit the construction of buildings over two stories or 30 feet only when it can be shown that the construction of such structures will not adversely impact surrounding developments and deprive existing land uses of adequate light, air, privacy, and solar access. [2000 GP Policy LU-1C.1]

LU-2.8 Limit building height to four stories above grade south of the I-405 Freeway, except for special purpose housing such as elderly, affordable, or student housing, unless otherwise approved by a General Plan amendment. (A four-story/five-level parking structure with roof deck parking on the fifth level is considered a four -story structure.) [2000 GP Policy LU-1C.2]

LU-2.9 Require appropriate building setbacks, structure orientation, and placement windows to consider the privacy of adjacent residential structures within the same project and on adjacent properties. [2000 GP Policy LU-1C.4]

LU-2.10 Promote lot consolidation of residential properties to the extent feasible and practical, including the creation of larger single -family residential lots that exce ed the minimum 6,000 -square-foot requirement in neighborhoods where the prevailing residential subdivision pattern features larger -sized residential lots. [2000 GP Policy LU-1C.5 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-2.11 Ensure adequate noise attenuation in u rban design, such as walls for sound attenuation, development of landscaped greenbelts, provision of landscape berms, etc. [2000 GP Policy LU-1C.6 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-3:

Development that Maintains Neighborhood Integrity and Character [2000 GP Goal LU-1]

Objective LU-3A: Establish policies, standards, and procedures to minimize blighting influences, and maintain the integrity of stable neighborhoods. [2000 GP Objective LU-1F]

LU-3.1 Protect existing stabilized residential neighborhoods, including mobile home parks (and manufactured housing parks), from the encroachment of incompatible or potentially disruptive land uses and/or activities. [2000 GP Policy LU-1F.1]

LU-3.2 Actively enforce existing regulations regarding derelict or abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, and substandard or illegal buildings, and establish regulations to abate weed-filled yards when any of the above are deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard. [2000 GP Policy LU-1F.2]

LU-3.3 Continue code enforcement as a high priority with regard to the regulation of property maintenance standards citywide. [2000 GP Policy LU-1F.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.4 Ensure that residential densities can be supported by the infrastructure and are compatible with existing residential neighborhoods in the surrounding area. [2000 GP Policy LU-1F.4 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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LU-3.5 Provide opportunities for the development of well -planned and designed projects which, through vertical or horizontal integration, provide for the development of compatible residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or public uses within a single project or neighborhood. [2000 GP Policy LU-1F.5]

LU-3.6 Facilitate revitalization of aging commercial centers by working with property owners, developers, local businesses, and other community organizations to coordinate efforts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.7 Promote development/design flexibility that encourages older or poorly maintained high-density residential uses to be rehabilitated. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.8 Ensure that new development reflects existing design standards, qualities, and features that are in context with nearby development and surrounding residential neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.9 Locate high-intensity developments or high-traffic-generating uses away from low- density residential in order to buffer the more sensitive land uses from the potentially adverse impacts of the more intense development or uses. [2000 GP Policy LU-1A.3]

LU-3.10 Minimize effects of new development on the privacy and character of surrounding neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.11 Promote small -lot residential development on long, narrow, single parcels or combined residential lots. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.12 Ensure that new development reflects existing design standards, qualities, and features that are in context with nearby development. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

LU-3.13 Prohibit construction of buildings which would present a hazard to air navigation, as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). [2000 GP Policy LU- 1C.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.14 Certain development proposals which may include the construction or alteration of structures more than 200 feet above ground level may require filing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport Land Use Commission (A LUC) pursuant to federal and State law. If a filing requirement is determined to be necessary in accordance with the procedures provided by State/federal agencies, the filing of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460 -1) shall be required prior to review and consideration of the proposed development.” Land Use Element (page LU -18) refers to the threshold stated above. It shall be amended to refer to Filing FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Construction and Alteration, and not to Form 7480-1. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.15 The City will ensure that development proposals, including the construction or operation of a heliport or helistop comply fully with permit procedures under State law, including referral of the project to the ALUC by the applicant, and with all conditions of approval imposed or recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration, ALUC, and Caltrans, including the filing of Form 7480-1 (Notice of Landing Area Proposed) with the FAA. This requirement shall be in addition to all other City development requirements. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-3.16 The City shall refer certain projects to the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, as required by Section 21676 of the California Public Utilities Code to determine consistency of the project(s) with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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LU 3.17 New residential developments within the 60 dB CNEL noise contour of the airport shall provide designated outdoor signage informing the public of the presence of operating aircraft. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-4:

New Development that Is Sensitive to Costa Mesa’s Environmental Resources [2000 GP Goal LU-2]

Objective LU-4A: Encourage new development and redevelopment that protects and improves the quality of Costa Mesa’s natural environment and resources. [2000 GP Objective LU-2A]

LU-4.1 Ensure that appropriate watershed protection activities are applied to all new development and significant redevelopment projects that are subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit during the planning, project review, and permitting processes. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.10]

LU-4.2 Avoid conversion of areas particularly susceptible to erosion and sediment loss (e.g., steep slopes) and/or establish development guidelines that identifies these areas and protects them from erosion and sediment loss. [2000 GP Policy LU- 2A.11]

LU-4.3 Preserve or restore areas that provide water quality benefits and/or are necessary to maintain riparian and aquatic biota. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.12]

LU-4.4 Promote site development that limits impact on and protects the natural integrity of topography, drainage systems, and water bodies, and protect the integrity of the bluff crest. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.13]

LU-4.5 Promote integration of stormwater quality protection into construction and post - construction activities, as required by the NPDES Stormwater Permit and the City’s Local Implementation Plan. [2000 GP Policy LU-2A.14]

LU-4.6 Incorporate the principles of sustainability into land use planning, infrastructure, and development processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions consistent with State goals. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-5:

Adequate Community Services, Transportation System, and Infrastructure to Meet Growth [2000 GP Goal LU-1 and Goal LU-3]

Objective LU-5A: Ensure availability of adequate community facilities and provision of the highest level of public services possible, taking into consideration budgetary constraints and effects on the surrounding area. [ 2000 GP Objective LU-3A]

LU-5.1 Pursue annexation of certain areas within the City's Sphere of Influence to provide land use regulation and city services within its jurisdiction. [2000 GP Policy LU- 3A.1]

LU-5.2 Strongly encourage protection and preservation of existing but underutilized school sites for future recreational, social, or educationa l uses. [2000 GP Policy LU-3A.2]

LU-5.3 As appropriate and timely, consider the establishment of development impact fee program(s) to fund additional fire and police personnel, library facilities, and related equipment to meet the demands of additional growth in the City. [2000 GP Policy LU-3A.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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LU-5.4 Require appropriate site and environmental analysis for future fire and police station site locations or for the relocation or closure of existing fire and police facilities. [2000 GP Policy LU-3A.4]

LU.5.5 Ensure that new development pays its fair share of impact fees such as park fees and traffic impact fees. This can also include impact fees related to community services (police protection services and fire emergency response services) or library facilities, once adopted and applicable. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-5.6 Promote development of revenue-generating land uses to help defray the costs of high quality public services. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-5.7 Encourage new development that is organized around compact, walkable, mixed- use neighborhoods and districts to conserve open space resources, minimize infrastructure costs, and reduce reliance on the automobile. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

LU-5.8 Include an evaluation of impacts on utility systems and infrastructure in EIRs for all major general plan amendment, rezone, and development applications. [2000 GP Policy LU-1D.1]

LU-5.9 Phase or restrict future development in the City to that which can be accommodated by infrastructure at the time of completion of each phase of a multi- phased project. [2000 GP Policy LU-1D.2]

LU-5.10 Building densities/intensities for proposed new development projects shall not exceed the trip budget for applicable land use classifications, as identified in the Land Use Element. Building intensities for proposed new development projects shall not exceed the applicable floor area standards, except for the following conditions:

(a) Limited deviations from the graduated floor- area ratio standards for the commercial and industrial land use designations may be approved through a discretionary review process. No deviation shall exceed a 0.05 increase in the FAR in the moderate traffic category, and no deviation shall be allowed in the very low, low, and high traffic categories.

(b) Additions to existing nonconforming nonresidential developments may be allowed if the additions do not affect the overall traffic generation characteristics of the development and if the additions do not substantially affect the existing height and bulk of the development. Additions to nonresidential developments shall be limited to those land uses with traffic generation rates based on variables other than building area square footage. Examples of such additions include, but are not limited to: 1) Hotels/motels: Increases in the size of hotel rooms or lobbies where no increase in the total number of rooms is proposed, and 2) theaters:

Increases to “back-stage” support areas or lobbies where no increase in the total number of seats is proposed.

(d) Additional criteria for approving deviations from the FAR standards may be established by policy of the City Council. [2000 GP Policy LU-1E.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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LU-5.11 Development plans shall be required for all phased development and approvals and shall be approved by the Planning and Transportation Services Divisions prior to the issuance of building permits. [2000 GP Policy LU-1E.2]

LU-5.12 Development plans shall include an overall buildout plan, which can demonstrate the ability of the circulation system to support the proposed level of development. [2000 GP Policy LU-1E.3]

LU-5.13 The City shall continue its annual preparation of the Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program. The annual review will specifically address major intersection operations in any mixed-use overlay area. [2000 GP Policy LU- 1E.4]

Goal LU-6:

Economically Viable and Productive Land Uses that Increase the City’s Tax Base [2000 GP Goal LU-1]

Objective LU-6A: Ensure the long -term productivity and viability of the community's economic base. [2000 GP Objective LU-1B]

LU-6.1 Encourage a mixed of land uses that maintain and improve the City’s long -term fiscal health. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.2 Continue to promote and support the vitality of commercial uses to meet the needs of local residents and that support region al-serving commercial centers. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.3 Continue to prioritize commercial and industrial park use of properties north of I - 405 and within the Airport Industrial District. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.4 Support the continued presence of incubator businesses in the action sports industry and jobs -producing businesses in the Westside. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

LU-6.5 Encourage revitalization of existing, older commercial and industrial areas in the Westside with new mixed-use development consisting of ownership housing stock and live/work units. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.6 Continue to encourage and retain land uses that generate sustainable sales and property tax revenues, including regional commercial destinations and automobile dealerships. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.7 Encourage new and retain existing businesses that provide local shopping and services. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.8 Provide efficient and timely review of development pro posals while maintaining quality customer service standards for the business, development, and residential community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.9 Support the retention and growth of Class A office tenants, including corporate headquarters for th e action sports industry, biotech, and high technology companies within the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Objective LU-6B: Encourage and facilitate activities that expand the City’s revenue base. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.10 Encourage a broad range of business uses that provide employment at all income levels and that make a positive contribution to the City’s tax base. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.11 Provide opportunities for mixed-use, office, manufacturing, and retail development that respond to market and community needs in terms of size, location, and cost. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.12 Track retail trends and tailor regulations to respond to market changes, maximize revenue, and maintain the appropriate the business mix. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

LU-6.13 Encourage new development along major corridors that are pedestrian oriented and includes a mixture of retail/service, residential, and office uses. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.14 Improve ease and accessibility to information to capture opportunities for businesses to establish in Costa Mesa and bring high -skill and professional jobs and new revenue sources into the community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.15 Promote unique and specialized commercial and industrial districts within the City which allow for incubation of new or growing businesses and industries. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.16 Examine options for the development of new infrastructure for new technologies and businesses that use those technologies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective LU-6C: Retain and expand the City’s diverse employment base, including office, retail/service, restaurants, high -tech, action sports, boutique and prototype manufacturing, and industrial businesses. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.17 Engage in activities that promote Costa Mesa as a great place to live, work, and develop a business. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.18 Continue to work with surrounding cities to strengthen regional economic development. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-6.19 Provide flexibility and support for development of residential, office, small retail centers, and similar uses that would serve local residents and would also benefit from the high visibility along major corridors outside of significant commercial or industrial nodes. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-7:

A Sound Local Sustainable Economy that Attracts Investment, Creates Educational Opportunities, and Generates Employment Opportunities [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.1 Endeavor to create mixture of employment opportunities for all economic levels of residents and businesses. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.2 Support linkages between local educational institutions and local industries and businesses. Foster training, collaboration with employers, and new innovative programs that increase job opportunities for residents and students attending school locally. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.3 Foster and provide u seful and efficient partnerships to implement economic opportunities with private, non -profit, or other public agencies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]
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LU-7.4 Cultivate an entrepreneurial and academic environment that fosters innovation through non-traditional housing developments, flexible office spaces, experiential development, and ensuring the diversity of retail/service throughout the urban districts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.5 Support and provide flexibility for development projects and b usinesses which produce, care, and maintain material goods or fixed assets meant to support the production of market goods, especially for niche industries within the City of Costa Mesa. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.6 Seek out opportunities to attract primary businesses within stable industries and support industries that already exist within the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.7 Explore economic and employment opportunities to retain and strengthen the unique industry niches along Bristol and Paularino, in the Westside, on East 17th Street, and throughout North Costa Mesa. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-7.8 Support the development of pedestrian plazas and gathering places, and institutional spaces, as well as the more efficient use of existing spaces, to support economic growth and branding of existing industries within the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-8:

Promote a range of multiple uses at the Fairview Developmental Center site [New Goal for 2015 -2035 GP]

LU-8.1 In anticipation of the potential closure or repurposing of the Fairview Development Center site, the City will work with appropriate State agencies or private entity (if the property is sold) to plan for a complementary mix of low -scale residential, institutional, public facilities, open spaces, and recreational uses within a campus setting. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-9:

Ensure that Fairgrounds uses are consistent with the General Plan designation [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-9.1 Discourage changes in the allowable uses specified in the Fairgrounds General Plan land use designation for the Orange County Fair & Event Center property.

Ensure that amendments to this General Plan designation are approved by the electorate. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal LU-10:

Promote the growth of tourism [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective LU-10A: Promote structural improvements of visitor -oriented land uses. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-10.1 Engage with property owners, developers, and business owners to encourage the revitalization of the hotel/motels. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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LU-10.2 Provide incentives to motel development projects seeking to improve existing motel facilities by increasing the hotel rating. These projects may include:
a. Updating building mechanical, electrical, or plumbing to comply with current building standards
b. Updating physical improvements to the site
c. Adding hotel amenities to the site
d. Updating or improving the landscaping on the site
e. Updating or improving the façade of the building(s) [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective LU-10B: Promote growth of visitor -oriented land uses. [New Objective for 2015 - 2035 GP]

LU-10.3 Motel and hotel land uses should be encouraged to be located near major transportation corridors and close to key tourist/visitor draws, other recreation venues, the airport, regional, and general local shopping centers. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-10.4 Consider the interest of quality of stay for visitors when evaluating projects near visitor-oriented land uses by requiring on -site amenities and upscale guest services. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective LU-10C: Promote uses and events that make visitor-oriented business more economically viable. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-10.5 Celebrate and promote the arts, culture, and industries of Costa Mesa through special events, civic gatherings, and City marketing and tourism promotion efforts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-10.6 Promote the developmen t of small -scale manufacturing uses or other uses that generate multiple secondary and tertiary markets that support business travel tourism-related uses. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

LU-10.7 Maintain and enhance the City’s status and image as a centrall y located destination and cultural center in Orange County. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Circulation Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address circulation are as follows:

Goal C‐1:

Implement “Complete Streets” Policies on Roadways in Costa Mesa

Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive transportation system that serves all users and modes of travel. [2000 GP Goal CIR-1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐1A: Create a transportation network that meets the mobility needs of all Costa Mesa residents, businesses, and visitors. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.2: Allow for flexible use of public rights‐of‐way to accommodate all users of the street system while maintaining safety standards. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.3: Complete and annually maintain a needs assessment for traffic service levels and traffic safety. Develop and annually update a priority list of improvement projects, with priorities based on: 1) correcting identified hazards; 2) accommodating multimodal trips; 3) improving and/or maintaining peak ‐hour traffic volumes at critical intersections; 4) improving efficiency of existing infrastructure utilization; and 5) intergovernmental coordination. [2000 GP Policy CIR-2C.2]

C‐1.4: Pursue downgrade of arterials that no longer have the demand requiring their buildout to planned capacity. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.5: Implement road diets on street segments with excess capacity to enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.6: Encourage the conversion of excess on ‐street parking spaces for expanded sidewalk gathering places or landscaping. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.7: Encourage community participation in City processes and programs focused on improving mobility and transportation facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.8: Pursue downgrade of 17th Street from 6 -lane Major Arterial to 4 -lane Primary Arterial between Orange Ave and Tustin Avenue, through Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) Amendment process with the Orange County Transportation Authority. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐1B: Preserve the character of our residential neighborhoods. [ 2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.9: Implement traffic calming measures that discourage speeding and cut -through traffic on residential streets. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.14]

C‐1.10: Encourage non -motorized transportation in residential areas by pr oviding sidewalks and implementing bicycle friendly design of local streets. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.11: Reduce or eliminate intrusion of traffic related to non -residential development on local streets in residential neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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C‐1.12: Prioritize intersection improvements which improve through traffic flow on Major, Primary, and Secondary Arterials, and reduce impacts on local neighborhood streets with emphasis on pedestrian safety. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.14]

C‐1.13: Promote engineering improvements such as physical measures constructed to lower speeds, improve safety, and otherwise reduce the impacts of motor vehicles. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.14: Design and Implement transportation projects to meet local and regional system capacity needs in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.15: Implement neighborhood approved traffic -calming measures in residential neighborhoods and appropriate commercial areas, such as street narrowing, curb extensions, roundabouts, landscaped medians, and radar speed feedback signs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.16: Establish priority ‐ranking system to evaluate traffic -calming requests for implementation throughout the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐1.17: Pursue programs that reduce vehicle speeds and cut ‐through traffic on local streets. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal C‐2:

Effectively Manage and Improve the Roadway System

Develop and maintain a robust and efficient vehicular circulation network. [2000 GP Goal CIR-1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐2A: Implement policies that encourage and accommodate all users while maintaining the efficiency of the circulation sy stem. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.1: Establish a citywide crosswalk policy to address installation, maintenance, removal, and enhancements of crosswalks at intersections and mid ‐block locations. Crosswalk locations and treatment will be based on criteria including, but not limited to safety, traffic volume, and concentration of pedestrian activity.

Potential enhancements may include leading pedestrian intervals at signalized intersections, bulb‐outs, and median refuges to reduce crossing distances. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.2: Avoid creation of frequent driveways for new development access in active pedestrian areas that create conflict points between pedestrians and vehicles. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.3: Encourage commercial property owners to use shared driveway access and interconnected roads within blocks, where feasible. Require driveway access closures or consolidations, or both when a site is remodeled or redeveloped. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.4: Collaborate with law enforcement and public safety organizations to coordinate policies and programs that would reduce injuries and deaths on the roadways. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.5: Designate routes for truck traffic to minimize potential conflicts between trucks and cars, pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicle access and circulation. Establish by ordinance a truck map that depicts allowable truck routes within the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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C‐2.6: Periodically review and update traffic signal timing at all signalized intersections to maintain traffic signal coordination and to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.7: Develop new traffic level of services criteria in accordance with SB 743 to meet the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.8: Continue the use of the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology to address local traffic level of service and impacts, with Level of Service “D” as the threshold for meeting the City’s significance criteria. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Objective C‐2B: Construct street improvements and apply congestion management tools to obtain efficient performance of the transportation system. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.9: Incorporate the street system improvements identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) into the Capital Improvement Program. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.10: Continue to deploy intelligent transportation systems (ITS) strategies —such as adaptive signal controls, fiber optic communication equipment, closed circuit television cameras, real‐time transit information, and real‐ time parking availability information—to reduce traffic delays, lower greenhouse gas emissions, improve travel times, and enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.11: Investigate all operational measures, inc luding the use of one ‐way streets, to improve traffic circulation and to minimize congestion for all travel modes. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.12: Investigate and utilize state ‐of‐the‐art transportation system management technology and industry practices to address recurring and non ‐recurring traffic events (i.e., special events, incident/emergency management). [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐2.13: Continue to evaluate and pursue design and operational improvements (medians, driveway closures, signal synchronization or phasing, parking or turn restrictions, etc.) to improve the efficiency of intersections. [2000 GP Policy CIR-2A.4]

Goal C‐3:

Enhance Regional Mobility and Coordination

Encourage development of a regional transportation network that addresses regional mobility needs for all modes of travel. [2000 GP Goal CIR-1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐3A: Promote development of transportation projects along regional corridors. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.1: Maintain compliance with Orange County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) requirements, including consistency with CMP level of service standards, adoption of a seven ‐year capital improvement program, analysis of impacts of land use decisions on the CMP highway system, and adoption and implementation of deficiency plans when intersections do not meet adopted performance standards. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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C‐3.2: Support the goals and objectives of the Orange County Long Range Transportation Plan, including expansion of transportation system choices, improvement of transportation system performance, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.3: Support the goals and objectives of the SCAG Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), including expansion of transportation system choices, improvement of transportation system performance, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.4: Coordinate signal timing on all major arterials with a local signal synchronization program consistent with the Orange County Traffic Signal Synchronization Master Plan (TSSMP). [2000 GP Policy CIR-2A.2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.5: Ensure Costa Mesa’s input, participation, and discretionary review of applicable region‐wide transportation system policies, programs, and construction. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.6: Develop short -term and long -term improvements to the SR -55 corridor in coordination with Caltrans and OCTA to address regional mobility needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.7: Promote the City’s preferred alternative of undergrounding the SR -55 freeway south of 19th Street within the City limits. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐3B: Coordinate and partner with local and regional agencies to promote projects and polices that improve regional mobility. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.9: Consult with Caltrans and OCTA regarding the I‐405 widening project to minimize adverse impacts to Costa Mesa’s neighborhoods, businesses, and streets. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.10: Coordinate with OCTA and other jurisdictions to remove Gisler Avenue Bridge over the Santa Ana River from the City’s Master Plan of Streets and Highways and County’s Master Plan of Arterial Highways. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.18]

C‐3.11: Collaborate with Caltrans and neighboring jurisdiction to improve signal timing and coordination along major arterials across jurisdictional boundaries. [ 2000 GP Policy CIR-2A.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐3.13: Coordinate with other responsible agencies the planning, funding, prioritization, and implementation of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit programs and supporting infrastructure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Goal C‐4:

Promote Transportation Demand Management, Transit, and Efficiency

Utilize Transportation Demand Management strategies to manage demand and maximize available capacity. [2000 GP Goal CIR-2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐4A: Encourage greater uti lization of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to reduce dependence on single ‐occupancy vehicles. [2000 GP Objective CIR-2A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.1: Support South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) trip reduction programs, including park and ride lots, transit subsidies, carpool and vanpool programs, flexible working hours, bicycle facilities, and other traffic reduction strategies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.2: Support local and multi‐jurisdictional car‐sharing and bike‐sharing programs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.3: Consider implementing park ‐once approaches for multiuse districts and regional destinations areas. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.4: Embrace innovative parking solutions that reduce the required spaced needed for parking, such as automated parking lifts and elevators. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.5: Encourage and provide incentives for commercial, office, and industrial development to provide preferred parking for carpools, vanpools, electric vehicles, and flex cars. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.6: Encourage and support programs that increase vehicle occupancy, including the provision of traveler information, shuttles, preferential parking for carpools/vanpools, transit pass subsidies, and other methods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.7: Promote the combination of TDM measures as much more effective than any single measure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.8: Require discussion of transportation system management (TSM) and TDM measures in all EIRs prepared for major projects. [2000 GP Policy Policy CIR- 2D.5]

C‐4.9: Encourage the integration of compatible land uses and housing into major development projects to reduce vehicle use. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.8]

C‐4.10: Allow the application of transportation management rideshare programs, integration of complementary land uses, and other methods to reduce project related average daily and peak hour vehicle trips to achieve consistency with allocated trip budgets. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.10]

Objective C‐4B: Promote regional and local transit services as an alternative to automobile travel. [2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.11: Ensure that roadways designated as transit routes can accommodate transit vehicle circulation and convenient pedestrian access to and from transit stops. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.11 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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C‐4.13: Provide transit stop amenities that facilitate access to and from transit stops and transfer locations. These may include pedestrian pathways approaching stops, high-quality benches and shelters, traveler information systems (real ‐time transit arrival information), and bike storage and bicycle con nections. Bus stops should accommodate timed transfers between buses and other transit services where necessary. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.14: Encourage new development along major transit corridors to provide efficient and safe access to transit stops and public sidewalks. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.15: Support and participate with OCTA ACCESS Service in providing transportation assistance to senior citizens and the disabled. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.16: Consult with OCTA for transit services, such as changes to bus routes, bus stops, and hours of operation. Additionally, coordinate with OCTA for changes to transit services provided for seniors, the disabled, and transit dependent populations. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.17: Consult with the Newport‐ Mesa Unified School District to maintain school bus services provided for local schoolchildren. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.18: Coordinate with OCTA to improve transit services in the City, including strategies such as bus rapid transit, express services, community circulators, and other strategies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.19: Encourage new local transit programs in coordination with OCTA, consisting of shuttle services to local and regional destinations. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐4.20: Coordinate with OCTA to construct bus turnouts at appropriate locations, with attractive shelters designed for safe and comfortable use. [2000 GP Policy CIR- 2B.1]

C‐4.21: Require discussion of transit service needs and site design amenities for transit ridership in EIR for major projects. [2000 GP Policy CIR-2D.4]

Goal C‐5:

Ensure Coordination between the Land Use and Circulation Systems

Facilitate close coordination between development of land use and circulation system. [2000 GP Goal CIR-2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐5A: Coordinate land use policies and development activities that support a sustainable transportation system. [ 2000 GP Objective CIR-1A – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.1: Ensure that new development projects are consistent with the vehicular trip budgets, where adopted. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.2: Require that large developments and redevelop ments provide short ‐term and long‐term vehicular traffic impact studies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.3: Encourage permitted General Plan land uses which generate high traffic volumes to be located near major transit and transportation corridors to m inimize vehicle use, congestion, and delay. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.9]

C‐5.4: Maintain balance between land use and circulation systems by phasing new developments to levels that can be accommodated by roadways existing or planned to exist at the time of completion of each phase of the project. [2000 GP Policy GM-1A.2 and Policy CIR-1A.16]

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C‐5.5: Promote development of mixed -use projects to reduce number of vehicle trips. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.6: Coordinate the design and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle ways in major residential, shopping and employment centers, parks, schools, other public facilities, public transportation facilities, and bicycle networks with adjacent cities. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.3]

C‐5.7: Require dedication of ri ght-of-way, in an equitable manner, for development that increases the intensity of land use. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.6]

C‐5.8: Minimize circulation improvements that will necessitate the taking of private property on existing developed properties. [2000 GP Policy CIR-1A.19]

Improvements may be required sooner if, because of extraordinary traffic generation characteristics of the project or extraordinary impacts to the surrounding circulation system, such improvements are necessary to prevent significant adverse impacts. [2000 GP Policy CIR-2D.1]

C‐5.10: Allow for construction of circulation improvements for a phased development project to be constructed commensurate with the project construction, based upon the findings of a traffic study approved by the City of Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Policy CIR-2D.2]

C‐5.12: Support consistency with the Orange County Sustainable Communities Strategy (OC SCS) and SCAG RTP/SCS by providing an integrated land use and transportation plan to meet mandated emissions reduction targets consistent with SB 375. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐5B: Establish strategies and processes that allow large developments to analyze and mitigate traffic impacts and infrastructure needs. [2000 GP Objective CIR-2D – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.13: Require that new development projects improve access to and accommodations for multimodal transportation. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.14: Require developers of new building and redevelopment/reuse projects as part of the project development review process that are located along bus routes to pay a designated fair share of the cost of providing improved bus stop facilities and related street furniture or, where appropriate, dedicate land for improved bus stop facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐5.15: Consider the needs of the transportation and infrastructure system early for large developments and coordinate with developers to design projects that minimize traffic impacts and infrastructure demands, and implement complete streets wherever feasible. Alternatively, address transportation and infrastructure system impacts through the implementation of development agreements. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Goal C‐6:

Fund and Evaluate the City’s Transportation Network

Explore opportunities to secure funding for enhancing the circulation system. [New Goal for 2015 -2035 GP]

Objective C‐6A: Pursue funding sources to maintain and enhance the transportation and infrastructure system. [2000 GP Objective CIR-2C – Modified for 2015 - 2035 GP]

C‐6.1: Evaluate traffic collision data regularly, and identify top collision locations for automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians, transit in Costa Mesa. Develop appropriate countermeasures and pursue funding from all available sources to implement them. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.2: Continue to develop and maintain long ‐range capital improvement programs consistent with the General Plan and M2 eligibility requirements. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.3: Coordinate with OCTA to fund, develop, and maintain a Master Plan of Streets and Highways consistent with the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH). [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.5: Actively pursue local, State, and federal funding to implement, maintain, and evaluate the transportation and infrastructure system. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.6: Supplement funding from annual fees or assessments on existing and new development with grants and other nonlocal sources. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

C‐6.7: Develop strategies to implement an infrastructure and transportation system to be consistent with State policies on resiliency and sustainability. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

C‐6.8: Amend the General Plan, if necessary, to be responsive to evolving funding requirements and to comply with State and federal regulations affecting the goals and policies of the Circulation Element. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.9: Coordinate with OCTA and Caltrans to seek funding and implementation solutions to improve Newport Boulevard at the terminus of the State Route 55 freeway to relieve congestion from regional traffic. [ 2000 GP Policy CIR-2A.1 Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.10: Review the City’s transportation impact fee program on a regular basis, and adjust fees as needed to ensure that funding is available for planned transportation improvements that will benefit all travel modes. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.11: Prioritize funding and timing for implementing transportation improvements.

Consider prioritizing multimodal projects that provide the most benefit to all users. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.12: Require that every new development project pay its share of costs associated with the mitigation of project generated impacts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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C‐6.13: Measure M2 sales tax revenues shall not be used to replace private funding which has been committed for any project. [2000 GP Policy GM-1A.5 – Modified for 2015- 2035 GP]

C‐6.14: The City’s seven -year capital improvement program shall be adopted and maintained in conformance with the provisions of Measure M2 for the purpose of maintaining the established level of service standard. [2000 GP Policy GM-1A.6 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.15: Maintain a traffic impact fee for circulation system improvements to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways; review and update fees on a regular basis. [2000 GP Policy GM-1A.4 AND Policy CIR-2D.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C‐6B: Evaluate the transportation system to ensure that it meets the City’s circulation goals. [2000 GP Objective CIR-2A – Modified for 2015 -2035 GP]

C‐6.16: Provide an annual Capital Improvement Program General Plan consistency report. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.17: Provide annual public review of implementation status reports of goals, policies, and objectives stated in the Circulation Element. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

C‐6.18: Adopt and seek out methods and processes that provide appropriate and accurate data for evaluating the performance of the transportation and infrastructure system. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal C-7:

Promote a Friendly Active Transportation System in Costa Mesa

Create a bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment throughout Costa Mesa for all types of users and all trip purposes in accordance with the five “Es:” Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

The following recommendations are aimed at providing the maximum flexibility in meeting the goals and policies in this Circulation Element.

Bikeways and Pedestrian Paths

Objective C-7A: Expand, enhance, and protect the existing bicycle and pedestrian network to provide a comprehensive, system of Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV facilities to increase connectivity between homes, jobs, schools transit, and recreational resources in Costa Mesa. [ New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.1: Develop an extensive bicycle and pedestrian backbone network through the use of standard and appropriate
innovative treatments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.2: Plan and install new bicycle lanes on Major Arterials, where feasible and appropriate. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.3: Plan and install shared lane markings (“sharrows”) and signage on appropriate existing and planned bicycle routes where bicycle lane implementation is demonstrated to be infeasible. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.4: Where feasible, Class I shared -use paths should be a priority for future developments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-7.5: Plan and install new shared -use paths in utility corridors and/or along flood control channels, and extend existing bicycle and shared -use paths. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.6: Plan and complete north/south multi -purpose and bicycle routes through the City to augmen t the east/west route. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.7: Consider the identification and feasibility of potential Class IV cycle tracks. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.8: When feasible, implement the completion through regional coordination of the Costa Mesa roadway and trail segments of regional bikeway plans. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.9: Encourage reallocation of roadway rights -of-way where appropriate to accommodate shared -use path and bicycle facilities, while preserving and respecting the character of each adjacent neighborhood. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.10: Support bicycle improvement projects that close gaps in the regional bicycle network either by implementing spec ific projects recommended in the Plan or through other
treatments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.11: Encourage bicycle projects that connect local facilities and neighborhoods to major bicycle corridors. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.12: Work cooperatively with adjoining jurisdictions and local/regional agencies to coordinate bicycle planning, and implementation activities. Where required, develop
consistent active transportation plans and policies with regional and adjacent agencies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.13: Prioritize safe access to major regional trails such as the OC Loop/Santa Ana River Trail and the Newport Back Bay
Trail System. Where feasible, plan and provide a
continuous low-stress Class I and/or Class IV facility from east to west across the city between these facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.14: Explore favorable opportunities to remove parking to accommodate bicycle lanes. [New Policy for 2015 -2035
GP]

Recommendation C-7.15: Identify favorable opportunities to retain parallel parking adjacent to sidewalks to maintain pedestrian safety. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.16: Consider every street in Costa Mesa as a street that cyclists could use. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.17: Link on-road and off -road bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Costa Mesa to existing and planned facilities in adjacent and regional jurisdictions. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-7.18: Low-stress design techniques should be considered where necessary to attract a wide variety of users. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.19: Establish designated safe routes to schools for biking and walking. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.20: Designate walkable districts in the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Bike and Pedestrian Facilities

Objective C-7B: Provide end -of-trip facilities that support the bicycle network. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.21: Provide bike parking and bike -related amenities at public facilities and along public rights -of-way. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.22: Pursue public -private partnerships to furnish local businesses with secure bike parking and other related
amenities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.23: Develop and adopt bicycle parking equipment standards for bicycle parking to be installed within the public right-of-way and post on the City website. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.24: Work with local schools and colleges to provide ample and secure bike parking and other related amenities for
students and employees. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.25: Work with OCTA to maximize bicycle amenities, such as bus stop solar lighting and bicycle lockers, at high -volume transit stops. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.26: Prioritize the installation of bicycle-scale and/or pedestrian- scale lighting. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.27: Encourage and incentivize providing attended bicycle parking services, such as a bicycle valet, at major City events, OC Fair, Farmers’ Markets, holiday festivals, and other community events. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.28: Prioritize schools with the highest auto traffic volume during peak hours and insufficient parking for staff and parents.

Plan and install bicycle facilities adjacent those schools. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.29: Provide bike parking and bike-related amenities at public facilities and along public right -of-way. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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“First and Last Mile” Programs

Objective C-7C: Encourage sustainable modes of transportation to fill gaps between the first and last miles of trips (walking, biking, ride sharing, transit, taxi and car-sharing). [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.30: Identify citywide infrastructure needed to create the interconnected multi -trail system. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.31: Improve the quality, aesthetics, and safety of high -use pedestrian corridors. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.32: Development and implement a bicycle sharing system. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.34: Establish a goal for all trips of less than three miles to be 30 percent by bicycle, and establish a goal of less than 1 mile to be 30 percent by walking. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-7.35: Consider implementing a small-scale transportation system to encourage mode shift to popular destinations as defined by users. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal C-8:

Create a Safer Place to Walk and Ride a Bicycle

Provide a safe, convenient, and attractive bicycling and pedestrian environment. Apply design standards, enforcement of traffic laws, maintenance practices, and safety awareness campaigns to encourage and increate the use of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Design and Way-finding

Objective C-8A: Develop bicycle and pedestrian facilities with approved uniform design standards, and implementation of way -finding signage providing information on various destinations. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.1: Require that all facilities be designed in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local standards. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.2: Provide and maintain bicycle and pedestrian signal detectors, informational signage, and lighting, along City bikeways. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-8.3: Develop, install and maintain a bicycle and pedestrian way- finding signage program to indicate route t urns, the
presence of intersecting bikeways, streets and distances to nearby local and major destinations. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.5: Utilize Complete Streets elements as demonstrated in most recent versions of National Association of City
Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design
Guide and Bikeway Design Guide. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.6: Crosswalks will include high visibility crossing treatments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.7: Paint direction arrows on all bike lanes and bike paths to reduce the risk of collisions. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Safety Enforcement and Reporting

Objective C-8B: Continue and expand enforcement activities that enhance safety of bicyclists on bike paths and roadways. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.8: Enforce laws that reduce bicycle/pedestrian/motor vehicle incidents and conflicts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.9: Train police officers on bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities and bicycle/pedestrian/vehicle collision evaluation. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.10: Utilize the City’s bicycle -mounted patrol officer program to educate and enforce pedestrian and bicycle user violations not necessarily to punish, but to correct. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.11: Promote efficient reporting mechanisms for behaviors that endanger cyclists and pedestrians. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.12: Develop a partnership with the school community to establish and update suggested routes to schools for biking and walking. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Safe Roadway Conditions

Objective C-8C: Maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are clear of debris and provide safe conditions for all users. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.13: Establish ro utine maintenance schedule/standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as sweeping, litter removal, landscaping, repainting of striping, signage, and signal actuation devices. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-8.14: Encourage and emp ower citizens to report maintenance issues that impact bicyclist and pedestrian safety including, but not limited to, potholes, sidewalk lifting, and overgrown vegetation. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.15: Establish procedures for responding to citizen reports in a timely manner. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.16: Where feasible, reduce or eliminate conflict points such as driveways that cross the sidewalk. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Safety Education

Objective C-8D: Increase education of bicycle and pedestrian safety through programs and training of school children and the public. [New Objective for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.17: Create, fund, and implement bicycle -safety curricula and provide to the public, tourists, various ethnic groups, diverse ages and disadvantaged communities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.18: Provide multilingual bicycle -safety maps and brochures (print and electronic versions) in languages that are wi dely used in Costa Mesa. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.19: Encourage schools to develop and provide bicycle -safety curricula for use in elementary, middle, and high schools, such as the Bicycle Rodeo events. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.20: Support marketing and public awareness campaigns aimed at improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.21: Provide a user education program developed and promoted to encourage proper trail use and etiquette. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.22: Work with local bicycle advocacy organizations to develop, promote and support a series of bicycle education classes.

Include information on bicycle safety, maintenance, and security. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.23: Develop and distribute education material regarding bicycle and pedestrian responsibilities and laws. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Safety Data

Objective C-8E: Monitor and analyze bicycle and pedestrian safety. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.24: Request bicycle and pedestrian collision reports from local law enforcement periodically and consider improvements to address problem areas. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-8.25: Establish an expedited process to report maintenance and safety concerns, e.g. pavement markings (sharrows,
missing bike lane lines), ramps, curb cut -outs, broken walk/bike signal buttons, signage, minor maintenance of bike lanes/paths (street/path sweeping, minor surface
patching, inoperable traffic signal bicycle detection). [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-8.26: Conduct Roadside Safety Audits (RSAs) on a regular basis to provide periodic snapshots of roadway safety, including bicycle, pedestrian, equestrian, skateboard, and other non- motorized modes of travel. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal C-9:

Integrate Active Transportation Elements into Circulation System and Land Use Planning

Provide bikeway and walkway facilities that are integrated with other transportation systems and land use planning decisions. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Land Use Planning Decisions and Active Transportation

Objective C-9A: Consider bicycle and pedestrian facilities during land use planning process. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.1: Incorporate the Costa Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan into the City’s General Plan. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.2: Ensure that all current and proposed land use planning is consistent with the Costa Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.3: Require new developments provide adequate bicycle parking and pedestrian access. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.4: Collaborate with property owners to increase bicycle parking over time. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.5: Encourage the integration of compatible land uses and housing into major development projects to reduce vehicle use. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.6: Provide a fully integrated network of modern active transportation facilities to and from major activity centers and residential centers. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.7: Identify areas where an increase in the need for active transportation can reasonably be anticipated due to
housing/business growth. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.8: Make commercial and recreational areas more enjoyable for pedestrians by implementing measures such as
providing shade, planting trees, eliminating visible parking lots and vacant land, and minimizing long stretches of
building façade. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.9: Develop creative, artistic, and functional bicycle parking solutions, and install them throughout the City as a
standard. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Active Transportation in Developments

Objective C-9B: Integrate bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements during planning, design and implementation of transportation projects. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.10: Promote the preservation of bicycle access within all roadway rights -of-way, as well as the development of
innovative, safety -enhanced on -street facilities, such as bicycle boulevards and cycle tracks. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.11: Establish bike boulevards on streets with low traffic volumes and slow speeds to encourage bicycling. [New
Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.12: Proactively seek new opportunities for acquisition of abandoned rights -of-way and other lands for the
development of new multi-use pathways that integrate with the planned network. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.13: Improve the safety of all road users through the implementation of neighborhood traffic-calming treatments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.14 Detours through or around construction zone s should be designed for safety and convenience, and with adequate
signage for cyclists and pedestrians. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-9.15: Provide opportunity for public input prior to the removal of an existing bicycle or pedestrian facility or the approval of any development or street improvement that would
preclude these planned facilities. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Goal C-10:

Promote an Active Transportation Culture

Develop educational and promotional programs to increase bicycle and pedestrian usage that respects and accommodates all users to foster a more balanced transportation system. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

An Active Transportation Culture

Objective C-10A: Encourage more people to walk and bicycle by supporting programs that foster community support for bicycling and walking, and raise public awareness about active transportation. [New Objective for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.1: Support marketing and public awareness campaigns through a variety of media aimed at promoting bicycling and walking as a safe, healthy, cost -eﬀective, environmentally friendly transportation choice. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.2: Support programs aimed at increasing bicycle and walk trips by providing incentives, recognition, or services that make bicycling and walking a more convenient
transportation mode. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]
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Recommendation C-10.3: Promote bicycling and walking at City-sponsored and public events, such as Earth Day, Bike to Work Da y/Month,
farmers’ markets, public health fairs, art walks, craft fairs, and civic events. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.4: Encourage and promote bicycle related businesses within Costa Mesa including, but not limited to, involvement of civic clubs and organizations. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.5: Promote active transportation events in Costa Mesa to raise awareness and encourage bicycling, including, but not
limited to, those that may involve temporary road closur es, bike to work/school, senior walks, historic walks, and
ciclovías. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.6: Encourage major employment centers and employers to promote commuting by bicycle including the use of flex-time work schedules to support non -rush bicycle commuting.

Build a coalition with City, businesses, schools, and
residents to promote active transportation. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.7: Encourage participation in bicycle and pedestrian promotion activities by education facilities, arts programs, active transportation clubs, and entertainment providers. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.8: Achieve “Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community” by League of American Bicyclists by 2025. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.9: Achieve “Walk Friendly Community” status from WalkFriendly.org by 2025. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-10.10: Achieve “HEAL City” designation by 2017. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal C-11:

Promote the Positive Air Quality, Health, and Economic Benefits of Active Transportation

Encourage active transportation by promoting air quality, health, and economic benefits, and by pursuing multiple sources of funding for active transportation programs and facilities. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Improving the Environment with Active Transportation

Objective C-11A: Improve air quality and public health and reduce ambient noise by promoting Active Transportation programs. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.1: Determine baseline emissions levels, then track and communicate changes in emissions as modes of
transportation trips shift to encourage more walking and biking. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.2: Improve the quality of life in Costa Mesa by reducing neighborhood traffic and noise. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

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Recommendation C-11.3: Increase pedestrian and bicycle trips, thereby reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles Traveled. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.4: Coordinate with appropriate federal, state, and county health agencies on active transportation programs to
achieve health benefits. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Economic and Other Incentives

Objective C-11B: Provide economic incentives for expanding and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.5: Incentivize the business community to support pedestrians and bicycle users in tangible ways. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.6: Partner with the business and school communities to create a marketing strategy to encourage individual businesses to market Costa Mesa as a bicycle -friendly City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.7: Encourage developers to include features, amenities and programs that are proven to increase walking and/or
bicycling. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.8: Offer incentives for businesses whose employees walk or bike to work. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-11.9: Encourage the Chamber of Commerce and the business community to promote active transportation in commercial areas to stimulate economic vitality. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Goal C-12:

Monitor, Evaluate, and Pursue Funding for Implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan . [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective C-12A: Continuously monitor and evaluate Costa Mesa’s implementation progress on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan policies, programs, and projects. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.1: Establish a monitoring program to measure the effectiveness and beneﬁts of the Costa Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.2: Track cit ywide trends in active transportation through the use of Census data, bicycle and pedestrian counts, travel surveys, and online surveys as part of annual reviews of the General Plan. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.3: Ensure that Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan programs and projects are implemented in an equitable manner
geographically, socioeconomically, and serving
disadvantaged communities. [New Policy for 2015 -2035
GP]

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Fund the Plans

Objective C-12B: Pursue grants and other sources of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.4: Strategize use of resources on developing effective and efficient grant application and program administration. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.5: Pursue multiple sources of funding and support efforts to maintain or increase federal, state and local funding for the implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Recommendation C-12.6: C onsider designating a portion of development traffic impact fees to fund bicycle and pedestrian facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Growth Management Elements

The goals, objectives, and policies that address growth management are as follows:

Goal GM-1:

Inter-jurisdictional Coordination [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective GM-1A: Coordinate land use and transportation planning policies with State, regional, and local growth management efforts. [New Objective for 2015- 2035 GP]

GM-1.1: Cooperate with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and other jurisdictions on development, all future regional transportation plans, and land use planning on a countywide basis. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-1.2: Coordinate population, housing, and employment projections with the State Department of Finance, Southern California Association of Governments, Center for Demographic Research, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, and County of Orange agencies in terms of infrastructure planning. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

GM-1.3: Work with inter -jurisdictional forums such as the City -County Coordinating Committee to make sure that the City's fees are consistent with minimally acceptable impact fees in the region. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-1.4: Participate in inter -jurisdictional planning forums to discuss implementation of traffic improvements, cooperative land use planning, and appropriate mitigation measures for developments with multijurisdictional impacts. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

GM-1.5: Continue to require that any new large developments prepare a master plan and environmental impact analysis. This allows the City to anticipate the impacts of large projects prior to development of any portion and permits more time to plan for public services and facilities needed to support the project. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]
Goal GM-2:

Integration of Land Use and Transportation Planning [2000 GP Goal GM-1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective GM-2A: Maintain the Level of Service standards by integration of land use and transportation planning. [2000 GP Objective GM-1A – Modified for 2015- 2035 GP]

GM-2.1: Ensure that land use designations are reflected in the sub-regional county model and SCAG’s model through consistent assumptions and methodologies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-2.2: Coordinate with State, county, and local agencies for planning and construction of public utilities to minimize negative impacts on the circulation system. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-2.3: Use the Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program to assess the impact of existing and new development on the circulation system. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-2.4: Support uses and development which create synergistic relationships with neighboring uses and development, especially those whose addition does not create mutually exclusive additional vehicular trips but adds to the value of the destination by any potential visitor. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GM-2.5: Support creative and flexible solutions that provide for additional economic or physical growth within the City but does not place greater impact on the circulation system. These would include shared parking agreements, offset hours of operation, and clustering of harmonious and supportive uses. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]
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Housing Element

The goals and policies, from the adopted 20 21-2029 Housing Element, that address housing are as follows:

Goal HOU-1:

Preserve and enhance the City’s existing housing supply. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-1.1: Assist low and moderate ‐income homeowners and renters through housing assistance programs as long as funds are available. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-1.2: M inimize the displacement risk for existing residents when considering approval of future redevelopment and public projects. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-1.3: Prioritize enforcement of City regulations regarding derelict or abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, substandard or illegal construction and establish regulations to abate blighted or substantially unmaintained properties, particularly when any of the above is deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-1.4: Establish housing programs and code enforcement as a high priority and provide adequate funding and staffing to support those programs. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

Goal HOU-2:

Facilitate the creation and availability of housing for residents at all income levels and for those with special housing needs.

HOU-2.1: Facilitate the development of housing that meets the needs of all segments of the population including affordable housing and households with specialized needs. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-2.2: Promote the use of State density bonus provisions to encourage the development of affordable housing for lower and moderate ‐income households, as well as senior housing through the dissemination of informational materials and discussions with project applicants. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-2.3: Monitor the implementation of the City’s ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure they comply with State requirements for “reasonable accommodation” for disabled persons and all fair ho using laws. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-2.4: Encourage housing programs and future actions that address the need for affordable housing options as well as the housing needs of Costa Mesa’s senior resident population and the large households population . [2021-2029 Housing Element]

Goal HOU-3:

Identify adequate, suitable sites for residential use and development to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) at all income levels and promote a range of housing types to meet the needs of all segments of the Costa Mesa community. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-3.1: Encourage the conversion of existing marginal, underutilized, or vacant motels, commercial, and/or industrial land to residential, where feasible and consistent with environmental conditions that are suitable for new residential development. [2021- 2029 Housing Element]

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HOU-3.2: Encourage the development of well ‐planned and designed residential or mixed ‐ use projects which, through vertical or horizontal integration, provide for the development of compatible residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or public uses within a single project, neighborhood, or geographic area within the City. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-3.3: Actively engage and partner with large employers, the Chamber of Commerce, and major commercial and industrial developers to identify and implement programs to balance employment growth with the ability to provide housing opportunities affordable to the incomes of the newly created job opportun ities. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-3.4: Consider the potential impact of new housing opportunities and their impacts on existing residential neighborhoods when reviewing development applications affecting residential properties. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-3.5: Encourage residential and mixed ‐use development along transportation routes and major commercial/mixed use corridors. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

Goal HOU-4:

Provide housing opportunities to residents of all social and economic segments of the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability/medical conditions, national origin or ancestry, marital status, age, household composition or size, source of income, or any other arbitrary factors. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-4.1: Support equal housing opportunities as expressed in Federal and State fair housing laws. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-4.2: Promote actions and programs that provide fair housing and counseling services and other housing assistance programs for all Costa Mesa residents in an effort to remove barriers and promote access to affordable housing in the City as funding is available. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

HOU-4.3: Encourage and support the construction, maintenance and preservation of residential developments which will meet the needs of families and individuals with specialized housing requirements, including those with developmental disabilities. [2021-2029 Housing Element]

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Conservation Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address conservation are as follows:

Goal CON-1:

Preserved and Restored Natural Coastal Habitat and Landforms

It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide residents with a high -quality environment through the conservation of resources, including land, water, wildlife, and vegetation; and the protection of areas of unique natural beauty. [2000 GP Goal CON-1]

Objective CON-1.A: Evaluate existing biotic resources and preserve them in ecologically viable and natural conditions, where possible; and/or restore and integrate these resources into the urban environment, where feasible. [2000 GP Objective CON-1A]

Habitat and Biological Resources Protection and Restoration

CON-1.A.1: Natural habitat is essential to ensuring biodiversity and protecting sensitive biological resources. Protect these areas and consult with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Orange County Water District, Orange County Parks, and other regional agencies to identify areas for special protection, and establish appropriate protection measures for these areas. [2000 GP Policy CON-1A.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-1.A.2: Contribute to regional biodiversity and the preservation of rare, unique, and sensitive biological resources by maintaining functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkages. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-1.A.4: Promote and protect native plant species within Fairview Park, and remove and control the spread of invasive species, including plants, animals, and fungi. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-1.A.5: Ensure that all future development is reviewed with regard to protecting natural topography and bluffs to preserve and enhance Costa Mesa’s natural beauty. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-1.A.6: Minimize soil depletion and erosion in development projects. Prevent erosion caused by construction activities, and encourage preservation of natural vegetation and topography. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Access to Large-Scale Natural Areas

CON-1.A.7: Improve access to large -scale natural areas in the City. These areas should be open for controlled access to improve public enjoyment. Access should be limited where natural habitat is extremely sensitive. Work with transit agencies to improve connections and access to open space and recreation facilities from all Costa Mesa neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-1.A.8: Require the provision of adequate visitor-serving on-site parking facilities that do no impact sensitive resources within the Coastal Zone. [2000 GP Policy CON-1D.4]

CON-1.A.9: Coordinate the development of plans, policies, and design standards for projects within the Coastal Zone with appropriate local, regional, and federal agencies. [2000 GP Policy CON-1D.5]
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Goal CON-2:

Conserved Natural Resources through Environmental Sustainability

Reduce the City’s carbon footprints and manage resources wisely to meet the needs of a growing population and economy. Base community planning decisions on sustainable practices that reduce environmental pollutants, conserve resources, and minimize waste. Encourage the design of energy - efficient buildings, use renewable energy, and promote alternative methods of transportation. [2000 GP Goal CON-1]

Objective CON-2.A: Work to conserve energy resources in existing and new buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. [2000 GP Objective CON-1C]

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

CON-2.A.1: Promote efficient use of energy and conservation of available resources in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public and private facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.2: Consult with regional agencies and utility companies to pursue energy efficiency goals. Expand renewable energy strategies to reach zero net energy for both residential and commercial new construction. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.3: Continue to develop partnerships with participating jurisdictions to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy resource development by leveraging the abilities of local governments to strengthen and reinforce the capacity of energy efficiency efforts. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

CON-2.A.4: Encourage new development to take advantage of Costa Mesa’s optimal climate in the warming and cooling of buildings, including use of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

Green Building Sustainable Development Practices

CON-2.A.5: Promote environmentally sustainable development principles for buildings, master planned communities, neighborhoods, and infrastructure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.6: Encourage construction and building development practices that reduce resource expenditures throughout the lifecycle of a structure. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.7: Continue to require all City facilities and services to incorporate energy and resource conservation st andards and practices and require that new municipal facilities be built within the LEED Gold standards or equivalent. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.8: Continue City green initiatives in purchases of equipment, and agreements that favor sustainable products and practices. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling

CON-2.A.9 Encourage waste management programs that promote waste reduction and recycling to minimize materials sent to landfills. Maintain robust programs encourage residents and businesses to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.10 Support waste management practices that provide recycling programs.

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hazardous waste collections, composting, and the continuance of recycling centers. [2000 GP Policy CON-1B.4 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-2.A.11 Continue construction and demolition programs that require recycling and minimize waste in haul trips. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CON-3:

Improved Water Supply and Quality

Pursue a multijurisdictional approach to protecting, maintaining, and improving water quality and the overall health of the watershed. A comprehensive, integrated approach will ensure compliance with federal and State standards, and will address a range of interconnected priorities, including water quality and runoff; stormwater capture, storage, and flood management techniques that focus on natural drainage; natural filtration and groundwater recharge through green infrastructure and habitat restoration; and water recycling and conservation. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective CON-3.A: Work towards the protection and conservation of existing and future water resources by recog nizing water as a limited resource that requires conservation. [2000 GP Objective CON-1B]
Water Supply

CON-3.A.1: Continue to consult with local water districts and the Orange County Water District to ensure reliable, adequate, and high-quality sources of water supply at a reasonable cost. [ 2000 GP Policy CON-1B.3 – Modified for 2015 -2035 GP]

Water Conservation

CON-3.A.2: Encourage residents, public facilities, businesses, and industry to minimize water consumption, especially during drought years. [2000 GP Policy CON- 1B.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-3.A.3: Restrict use of turf in new construction and landscape reinstallation that requires high irrigation demands, except for area parks and schools, and encourage the use of drought -tolerant landscaping. [2000 GP Policy 1A.2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Water Recycling

Water Quality and Urban Runoff

CON-3.A.5: Work with public and private property owners to reduce stormwater runoff in urban areas to protect water quality in storm drainage channels, the Santa Ana River, and other local water courses that lead to the Pacific Ocean. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-3.A.6: Continue to develop strategies to promote stormwater management techniques and storm drain diversion programs that collectively and naturally filter urban runoff. [2000 GP Policy CON-1E.5 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-3.A.7: Continue to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES) by participating in the Countywide Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP), which stipulates water quality requirements for minimizing urban runoff and discharge from new development and requires the provisions of applicable Best Management Practices (BMP). [ 2000 GP Policy CON-1A.3]
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CON-3.A.8: Require that all applicable development projects be reviewed with regards to requirements of both the on -site Water Quality Management Plan and State requirements for runoff and obtaining a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) permit. [2000 GP Policy CON-1E.6 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Municipal Sewer System

CON-3.A.9: Continue to consult with the Costa Mesa Sanitation District and the Orange County Sanitation District to modernize wastewater treatment facilities to avoid overflows of untreated sewage. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CON-4:

Improved Air Quality

Take steps to improve and maintain air quality for the benefit of the health and vitality of residents and the local economy. In alignment with State emissions reduction goals and in cooperation with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, pursue regional collaboration to reduce emissions from all sources. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective CON-4.A: Pursue the prevention of the significant deterioration of local and regional air quality. [2000 GP Objective CON-1E]

Air Quality

CON-4.A.1: Support regional policies and efforts that improve air quality to protect human and environmental health, and minimize disproportionate impacts on sensitive population groups. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.2: Encourage businesses, industries and residents to reduce the impact of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of stationary and non -stationary pollution sources. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.3: Require that sensitive uses such as schools, childcare centers, parks and playgrounds, housing, and community gathering places are protected from adverse impacts of emissions. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.4: Continue to participate in regional planning efforts with the Southern California Association of Governments, nearby jurisdictions, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to meet or exceed air quality standards. [2000 GP Policy CON-1E.1]

Climate Change

CON-4.A.5: Encourage compact development, infill development, and a mix of uses that are in proximity to transit, pedestrian, and bicycling infrastructures. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.6: Enhance bicycling and walking infrastructure, and support public bus service, pursuant to the Circulation Element’s goals, objectives, and policies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.7: Encourage installation of renewable energy devices for businesses and facilities and strive to reduce community-wide energy consumption. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CON-4.A.8: Develop long-term, community-wide strategies and programs that work at the local level to reduce greenhouse gases and Costa Mesa’s “carbon footprint”. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Noise Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address noise are as follows:

Goal N-1:

Noise Hazards and Conditions

The City of Costa Mesa aims to protect residents, local workers, and property from injury, damage, or destruction from noise hazards and to work toward improved noise abatement. [2000 GP Goal N-1]

Objective N-1A: Control noise levels within the City for the protection of residential areas, park areas, and other sensitive land uses from excessive and unhealthful noise. [2000 GP Objective N-1A]

N-1.1: Enforce the maximum acceptable exterior noise levels for residential areas at 65 CNEL. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.2]

N-1.2: Give full consideration to the existing and projected noise environment when considering alterations to the City's circulation system and Master Plan of Highways. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.3]

N-1.3: Encourage Caltrans to construct noise attenuation barriers along I -405, SR-55, and SR -73 where these freeways adjoin residential and other noise -sensitive areas. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.4]

N-1.4: Ensure that appropriate site design measures are incorporated into residential developments, when required by an acoustical study, to obtain appropriate exterior and interior noise levels.

When necessary, require field testing at the time of project comp letion to demonstrate compliance. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.5]

N-1.5: Apply the standards contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations as applicable to the construction of all new dwelling units. [2000 GP Policy CON-1C.2 and Policy N-1A.6]

N-1.6: Discourage sensitive land uses from locating within the 65 CNEL noise contour of John Wayne Airport. Should it be deemed by the City as appropriate and/or necessary for a sensitive land use to locate in the 65 CNEL noise contour, ensure that appropriate interior noise levels are met and that minimal outdoor activities are allowed. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.7]

N-1.7: Support alternative methods for the reduction of noise impacts at John Wayne Airport while continuing to maintain safety and existing limitations on aircraft daily departures. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.8]

N-1.8: Monitor the noise levels at OC Fair and Event Center and the Pacific Amphitheater, and continue to monitor the status of legally binding noise levels on the OC Fair and the Event Center and the Pacific Amphitheater. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

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Goal N-2:

Noise and Land Use Compatibility

Integrate the known impacts of excessive noise on aspects of land use planning and siting of residential and non-residential projects. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective N-2A: Plan for the reduction in noise impacts on sensitive receptors and land uses. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

N-2.1: Require the use of sound walls, berms, interior noise insulation, double -paned windows, and other noise mitigation measures, as appropriate, in the design of new residential or other new noise sensitive land uses that are adjacent to arterials, freeways, or adjacent to industrial or commercial uses. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

N-2.2: Require, as a part of the environmental review process, that full consideration be given to the existing and projected noise environment. [2000 GP Policy N-1A.1]

N-2.3: Consider alternative noise level standards for mixed -use projects that take into consideration the interaction of industrial operation noise impacts and the mixed - use developments planned for the Westside and SoBeca. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

N-2.4: Require that all proposed projects are compatible with adopted noise/land use compatibility criteria. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

N-2.5: Enforce applicable interior and exterior noise standards. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

N-2.6: Allow a higher exterior noise level standard for infill projects in existing residential areas adjacent to major arteri als if it can be shown that there are no feasible mechanisms to meet the exterior noise levels. The interior standard of 45 dBA CNEL shall be enforced for any new residential project. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

N-2.7: Encourage effective site planning in mixed -use areas that provides the optimal distance between source of excessive sound and residents. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

N-2.8: Require new mixed -use developments to site loading areas, parking lots, driveways, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, and other noise sources away from the residential portion of the development and adjacent established residential development. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

N-2.9: Limit hours and/or require attenuation of commercial/entertainment operations adjacent to residential and other noise sensitive uses in order to minimize excessive noise to these receptors. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Safety Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address safety are as follows:

Goal S-1:

Risk Management of Natural and Human-Caused Disasters

Minimize the risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and environmental degradation from seismic activity, geologic hazards, flooding, fire, and hazardous materials. Promote a sustainable approach to reduce impacts of natural disasters, such as flooding and fire. [2000 GP Goal SAF-1]

Objective S-1A: Work to mitigate and prevent potential adverse consequences of natural and human-caused disasters. [2000 GP Objective SAF-1A]

Geologic and Seismic Safety

S-1.1: Continue to incorporate geotechnical hazard data into future land use decision - making, site design, and construction standards. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.1]

S-1.2: Enforce standards, review criteria, and ensure that structures on or adjacent to bluffs are set back sufficiently to preserve the natural contours and aesthetic value of the bluff line and to provide sufficient access for fire protection. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.2]

S-1.3: Require geologic surveys of all new development located on or adjacent to bluffs. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.3]

S-1.4: Encourage retrofitting of structures —particularly older buildings —to withstand earthquake shaking and landslides consistent with State and historical building codes. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.6 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.5: Enforce applicable building codes relating to the seismic design of structures to reduce the potential for loss of life and property damage. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

S-1.6: Identify through a study the issue of unreinforced masonry buildings and soft stories and other structures not meeting earthquake standards in Costa Mesa.

Provide assistance if necessary to unreinforced masonry building owners once those buildings have been identified. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Liquefaction and Landslides

S-1.7: Continue to implement the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act, which requires sites within liquefaction hazard areas to be investigated for liquefaction susceptibility prior to building construction or human occupancy. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.5 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.8: Consider site soils conditions when reviewing projects in areas subject to liquefaction or slope instability. [ 2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.4 – Modified for 2015 - 2035 GP]

Localized Flooding

S-1.9: Continue to consult with appropriate local, State, and federal agencies to maintain the most current flood hazard and floodplain information; use the information as a basis for project review and to guide development in accordance with federal, State, and local standards. [ 2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.8 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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S-1.10: Regularly review and update Article 10 - Floodway and Floodplain Districts of the City’s Municipal Code consistent with federal and State requirements. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.11: Improve and maintain local storm drainage infrastructure in a manner that reduces flood hazards. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.12: Continue to develop hazard preparedness plans to prepare for large storms that could bring flooding hazards and other related issues. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.8 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.13: Actively promote public education, research, and information dissemination on flooding hazards. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1A.8 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Tsunami and Sea Level Rise

S-1.14: Minimize flood hazard risks to people, property, and the environment by addressing potential damage tsunamis and sea level rise. [New Policy for 2015 - 2035 GP]

S-1.15: Consult with regional agencies and study strategies that employ engineering defensive methods along the Santa Ana River that limit potential flooding hazards from sea level rise. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Dam Inundation

S-1.16: Develop emergency response, early warning notification, and evacuation plans for areas that are within dam inundation areas, where feasible. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

Aviation Safety and Protection

S-1.17: Utilize the John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) as a planning resource for evaluation of land use compatibility and land use intensity in areas affected by airport operations. In particular, future land use decisions within the Safety/Runway Protection Zone will be evaluated in light of the risk to life a nd property associated with aircraft operations. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.18: Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the John Wayne AELUP requirements relative to Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.19: Use the Federal Aviation Regulations as a guideline to establish the ultimate height of structures as defined in FAR Part 77. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-1.20: Minimize hazards to aeronautical operations by ensuring land uses do not emit excessive glare, light, steam, smoke, dust, or electronic interference in compliance with FAR regulations and the John Wayne AELUP. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Goal S-2:

High Level of Police and Fire Services and Emergency Preparedness

Provide a high level of security in the community to prevent and reduce crime, and to minimize risks of fire to people, property, and the environment. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective S-2A: Plan, promote, and demonstrate a readiness to respond and reduce threats to life and property through traditional and innovative emergency services and programs. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Crime Prevention and Response

S-2.1: Promote crime prevention strategies and provide a high level of response to incidents. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.2: Emphasize and prioritize crime prevention strategies, such as pedestrian -scale lighting in targeted areas. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.3: Timely response to incidents and monitoring areas with high crime rates should be part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce crime in the community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Police and Fire Level of Service

S-2.4: Provide a high level of police and fire service in the community. Secure adequate facilities, equipment, and personnel for police and fire. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.5: Consult with neighboring jurisdictions and partner agencies to respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents in all parts of the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.6: Require that water supply systems for development are adequate to combat structural fires in terms of location and minimum required fire-flow pressures. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.7: Require development to contribute its fair share toward funding the provision of appropriate fire and emergency medical services as determined necessary to adequately serve the project. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Fire and Medical Servicers

S-2.8: Regularly update regulations that will protect the community from fire hazards. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.9: Emphasize prevention and awareness of fire safety guidelines to minimize risk and potential damage to life, property, and the environment. In areas designated by the Costa Mesa Fire Department as having a high fire hazard, ensure adequate fire equipment, personnel, firebreaks, facilities, water, and access for a quick and efficient response in any area. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

S-2.10: Maintain staff and facilities that will continue to support a coordinated and effective response to emergencies and natural disasters throughout the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.11: Consult with neighboring jurisdictions, local employers, and industries to ensure that emergency preparedness and disaster response programs equitably serve all parts of the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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S-2.12: Continue to maintain adequate police and fire staffing, facilities, equipment, and maintenance sufficient to protect the community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Hazardous Materials Operations

S-2.13: Continue to consult with the County of Orange in the implementation of the Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1B.1]

S-2.14: Ensure that appropriate in -depth environmental analysis is conducted for any proposed hazardous waste materials treatment, transfer, and/or disposal facility. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1B.2]

S-2.16: Require the safe production, transportation, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials that may cause air, water, or soil contamination. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.17: Encourage best practices in hazardous waste management, and ensure consistency with City, County, and federal guidelines, standards, and requirements. [2000 GP Policy SAF-1B.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

S-2.18: Consult with federal, State, and local agencies and law enforcement to prevent the illegal transportation and disposal of hazardous waste. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Community Design Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address community design are as follows:

PUBLIC REALM FOCUS

Goal CD-1:

Vehicular and Pedestrian Corridors

Strengthen the image of the City as experienced from sidewalks and roadways. [2000 GP Goal CD-1]

Objective CD-1A: Contribute to City beautification by enhancing the visual environment of Costa Mesa’s vehicular and pedestrian paths and corridors. [2000 GP Objective CD-1A]

CD-1.1 Implement the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines in all new streetscape corridor and parkway projects. Coordinate with new development adjacent to public rights-of-ways to integrate landscape features and design elements consistent with the streetscape standards and recommendations. [2000 GP Policy CD-1A.1]

CD-1.2 Coordinate street furniture elements (benches, bus shelters, newspaper racks, trash receptacles, kiosks, etc.) whenever possible. Develop design standards and guidelines for the street furniture within and adjacent to public rights -of-way to complement the specific recommendations provided for streets in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

CD-1.3 Promote treatments for walls and fences and utility cabinets along public rights-of- way that contribute to an attractive street and sidewalk environment. Require that new walls and fences complement the style and character of the local district an d adjacent buildings. Newly constructed or reconstructed walls and fences adjacent to sidewalks and roadways should incorporate architectural treatments such as pilasters, masonry, or wrought iron, and should integrate tiered plantings to soften their appearance. [2000 GP Policy CD-1A.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-1.4 Promote a consistent landscape character along City streets to reinforce the unique qualities of each corridor and district, including the development of landscaped medians. Support implementation of the recommended street tree palette for each City street, as identified in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines. [2000 GP Policy CD-1A.4]

CD-1.5 Encourage electric and communication lines to be placed underground and electrical substations and telephone facilities to be screened to minimize visual impacts from sidewalks, streets, and adjacent properties. Support utility undergrounding through conditions of project approval, preparation of undergrounding plans, and the formation of assessment districts. [2000 GP Policy CD-1A.5]

Objective CD-1B: Encourage clear connections between districts within the City. [2000 GP Objective CD-1B]

CD-1.6 Promote linkages between separate districts using bike trails, pedestrian paths, common medians or parkway landscaping, and other location-appropriate physical improvements. Through conditions of approval, public improvement projects, and other measures, support development of new connections and the enhancement of existing connections between districts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CD-2:

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Cohesive and Identifiable Districts

Enhance the existing character and strengthen the identity of Costa Mesa’s districts. [2000 GP Goal CD- 2]

Objective CD-2A: Encourage future development and redevelopment to reinforce district scale, identity, and urban form. [2000 GP Objective CD-2]

CD-2.1 Consider urban design guidelines for each identified district in Costa Mesa that recognizes, maintains, and enhances the character and identity of each district; integrate existing specific plans’ policies and design guidelines as applicable. [2000 GP Policy CD-2.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-2.2 Support and seek land uses and development that correspond or enrich our existing districts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CD-3:

High Quality and Visually Interesting Nodes

Heighten the design quality and visual interest of nodes within Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Goal CD-3]

Objective CD-3A: Create a sense of arrival to Costa Mesa, and develop prominent community focal points at key nodes within the City. [2000 GP Objective CD-3]

CD-3.1 Introduce entry monument signs at key gateway locations, as identified in Figure CD-4. Utilize the standard design specifications for entry signs included in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines. [2000 GP Policy CD-3.1]

CD-3.2 Reinforce a sense of arrival into the City by promoting architecturally significant development and significant landscape plantings at key nodes. Undertake a visioning process to develop specific design guidelines that articulate the desired character for each node within Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Policy CD-3.2]

CD-3.3 Design and development of entry and internal wayfinding signage to be located throughout the City in areas that correspond to the existing nodes and districts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CD-4:

Identifiable and Protected City Landmarks. [2000 GP Goal CD-4]

Objective CD-4A: Promote the maintenance, use, and improvement of landmarks to enhance the visual image and identity of Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Objective CD-4]

CD-4.1 Support efforts to introduce new monuments and landmarks, and preserve, maintain, and improve the condition of Costa Mesa landmarks. [2000 GP Policy CD-4.1]

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Goal CD-5:

Edges

Utilize Costa Mesa’s edges as opportunities to enhance the City’s image along its boundaries. [2000 GP Goal CD-5]

Objective CD-5A: Develop and implement programs that preserve and enhance City edges. [2000 GP Objective CD-5]

CD-5.1 Preserve and optimize natural views and open spaces in Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.1]

CD-5.2 Control the visual impacts of new development on natural views of the coast and the wetlands. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.2]

CD-5.3 Develop open space corridors and trails along the edges of Costa Mesa where feasible and connect these trails to existing and potential future trails throughout the City. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.3]

CD-5.4 Continue to preserve natural open space, including restoration of the natural areas of Talbert Regional Park. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.4]

CD-5.5 Continue protection of Fairview Park as an open space and recreation area. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.5]

CD-5.6 Continue to work with Caltrans to improve the design quality of freeway edges. [2000 GP Policy CD-5.6]

PRIVATE PROPERTY FOCUS

Goal CD-6:

Image

Enhance opportunities for new development and redevelopment to contribute to a positive visual image for the City of Costa Mesa that is consistent with the district image. [2000 GP Goal CD-6]

Objective CD-6A: Establish development policies and design guidelines that create an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment. [ 2000 GP Objective CD-6]

CD-6.1 Encourage the inclusion of public art and attractive, functional architecture into new development that will have the effect of promoting Costa Mesa as the “City of the Arts”. [2000 GP Policy CD-6.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-6.2 Encourage the use of creative and well-designed signs that establish a distinctive image for the City. [2000 GP Policy CD-6.2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-6.3 Continue to work with Code Enforcement to ensure continued maintenance of properties and compliance with adopted development standards. [2000 GP Policy CD-6.3]

Goal CD-7:

Quality Residential

Promote and protect the unique identity of Costa Mesa’s residential neighborhoods. [2000 GP Goal CD-7]

Objective CD-7A: Encourage excellence in architectural design. [ 2000 GP Objective CD- 7A]

CD-7.1 Ensure that new and remodeled structures are designed in architectural styles that reflect the City’s eclectic quality, yet are compatible in scale and character with existing buildings and the natural surroundings within residential neighborhoods.

Continue to update and maintain the Costa Mesa Residential Guidelines. [ 2000 GP Policy CD-7.1]
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CD-7.2 Preserve the character and scale of Costa Mesa’s established residential neighborhoods where possible; when new residential development is proposed, encourage that the new structures are consistent with the prevailing character of existing development in the immediate vicinity, and that new development does not have a substantial adverse impact on adjacent areas. [2000 GP Policy CD-7.2]

Objective CD-7B: Encourage the use of native plant palettes in the creation of landscaping plans used to establish a sense of place in neighborhood identification efforts. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-7.3 Ensure that California native plants are used to support the local ecology and save water. Develop landscaping guidelines that reflect the local community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CD-8:

Quality Commercial Development

Achieve a high level of design quality for commercial development. [2000 GP Goal CD-8]

Objective CD-8A: Encourage a high level of architectural and site design quality. [2000 GP Objective CD-8A]

CD-8.1 Require that new and remodeled commercial development be designed to reflect architectural diversity, yet be compatible with the scale and character of the district. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.1 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-8.2 Use distinctive commercial architectural styles to reinforce a positive sense of place. Commercial architectural design elements and materials must be of high quality and style as well as suitable for long -term maintenance. Consistent architectural design should be considered in choo sing materials, finishes, decorative details, color, accent features and include the following elements and materials appropriate for their context (see Table CD-3: Elements and Materials):
[2000 GP Policy CD-8A.2 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Table CD-3: Elements and Materials
Design Elements Design Materials
• Simple, multi-planed pitched roofs
• Open rafters/tails with large overhangs
• Appearance of “thick” walls
• Courtyards, arcades, and intimate spaces
• Tile details
• Deep-set window and door openings
• Offset wall planes
• Fountains and other unique details
• Building masses with the incorporation of
one and two story architecture
• Sequencing of enclosed space/arches
• Stucco, smooth, sand or light lace
finish
• Wood, as an exposed structural
material
• Clay or concrete roof tiles
• Native fieldstone
• Wood window casements
• Wood, as an accent material
• Brick, as an accent material
• Wrought iron (rust proof; anodized
aluminum)
• Tile, as an accent material
• Slumpstone garden walls

CD-8.3 Encourage the use of entrance patios, courtyards, plazas, arcades, fountains, porches, tower elements, covered walks, and other features in commercial areas.

Promote pedestrian amenities. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.3]

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CD-8.4 Ensure that common areas, walkways, driveways, and parking spaces be landscaped consistent with landscaping standards contained in the Planning, Zoning, and Development Code. Utilize landscaping to provide project amenities for new and remodeled commercial uses, and to screen parking and equipment areas. Landscaped areas generally should incorporate planting utilizing a three - tiered system: 1) grasses and ground covers, 2) shrubs and vines, and 3) trees. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.4 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-8.5 Ensure that site access, parking, and circulation for commercial uses are designed in a logical, safe manner. Parking should not dominate the site in areas adjacent to street, and should be well landscaped with a clear hierarchy of circulation.

Wherever possible, parking lots should be divided into a series of connected smaller lots utilizing walkways and raised landscape strips. Parking lots should also include landscaping that accents the importance of driveways from the street, frames the major circulation aisles, and highlights pedestrian pathways. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.5 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-8.6 Require that areas for outside equipment, trash receptacles, storage, and loading areas be located in the least conspicuous part of the site. Utility and mechanical equipment (e.g. electric and gas meters, electrical panels, and junction boxes) should be concealed from view from public streets, neighboring properties, and nearby higher buildings. Trash enclosures should be architecturally compatible with the project. Landscaping should be incorporated into the design of trash enclosures to deter graffiti. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.6 – Modified for 2015 -2035 GP]

CD-8.7 Encourage decorative paving treatments to be incorporated throughout commercial developments, including driveway entries, pedestrian walkways , plazas, and other areas. The design, materials, and colors of decorative paving treatments (e.g., stamped concrete, stone, brick or granite pavers, exposed aggregate, or colored concrete) should complement the architectural style of the primary buildings and make a positive contribution to the aesthetic and function of the site. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.7 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-8.8 Require that exterior lighting on commercial properties be consistent with the architectural style of the commercial building. On each commercial site, all lighting fixtures should be from the same family of fixtures with respect to design, materials, color, fixture, and color of light. Lighting sources should be shielded, diffused or indirect to avoid spillover on adjacent properties, nighttime sky light pollution, and glare to pedestrians and motorists. To minimize the total number of freestanding light standards, wall-mounted and pathway lights should be utilized to the greatest extent possible. [2000 GP Policy CD-8A.8]

Objective CD-8B: Preserve the scale and character of established neighborhoods near commercial uses. [2000 GP Objective CD-8B]

CD-8.9 Ensure that new commercial development utilize site planning and design features that optimize compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods. The following guidance should be considered:
• When adjacent residential and nonresidential uses can mutually benefit from connection, appropriate linkages (e.g., walkways, common landscape areas, and building orientation) are encouraged. Successful interaction between commercial and residential uses may be achieved through adequate setbacks, landscape buffers, screening, decorative masonry walls, berms, building orientation, and limitations of commercial activities. • Loading areas, access and circulation driveways, trash and storage areas, and rooftop equipment should be located as far as possible from adjacent residences.
• Building orientation and landscaping of commercial buildings should minimize direct lines of sight into adjacent residential private open space. [2000 GP Policy CD-8B.1]
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Goal CD-9:

Mixed Use

Promote development of mixed-use projects that seamlessly integrate multiple uses both functionally and aesthetically. [2000 GP Goal CD-9]

Objective CD-9A: Design mixed use development projects to achieve a high quality character. [2000 GP Objective CD-9A]

CD-9.1 Require that mixed -use development projects be designed to mitigate potential conflicts between uses. Consider noise, lighting, and security. [2000 GP Policy CD-9A.1]

CD-9.2 Provide adequate parking, open space and recreational facilities to serve residents in mixed -use development projects. Design parking and other areas to acknowledge different users (residents versus shoppers) and to be compatible with the architectural character of the building(s). [2000 GP Policy CD-9A.2]

Objective CD-9B: Provide for the development of projects that integrate housing with commercial uses and other compatible uses. [2000 GP Objective CD-9B]

CD-9.3 Encourage mixed-use development along the east side of Newport Boulevard between Mesa Drive and Walnut Street. Establish incentives for the development of projects in planned development zones that integrate housing with retail and office uses. [2000 GP Policy CD-9B.1]

CD-9.4 Encourage the development of mixed-use urban villages along specified areas of West 17th Street, West 19th Street, and Superior Avenue that integrates residential with office, retail, business services, personal services, public spaces and uses, and other community amenities in a single building (vertical mixed -use development) or in proximity on the same site (horizontal mixed-use development). [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-9.5 Promote new types of urban housing that could be target -marketed to people seeking alternative housing choices in proximity to a major commercial area. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-9.6 Support efforts to mix compatible uses and activities. Encourage the siting of community-oriented services, businesses, and amenities in and near mixed -use neighborhoods, including schools, libraries, open space, and parks. [ 2000 GP Policy CD-9B.2]

Goal CD-10:

Industrial and Business Parks

Promote quality design approaches for the redevelopment of existing industrial buildings, encourage the design to incorporate or provide flexibility for the needs of emerging types of industrial uses, and strive to match design with overall character of nodes, corridors, or districts if applicable. [2000 GP Goal CD-10 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective CD-10A: Require that industrial and business park projects meet high -quality design standards. [2000 GP Policy CD-10A]

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CD-10.1 Require that industrial projects be designed to convey visual interest and a positive image. Architectural qualities and design elements encouraged for industrial uses are:
• Building modulation indentations and architectural details • Building entry accentuation
• Screening of equipment and storage areas
• Landscaping to soften building exteriors and to serve as a buffer between uses [2000 GP Policy CD-10A.1]
CD-10.2 Encourage that the design of industrial buildings considers the visual and physical relationship to adjacent uses. An industrial structure which dominates its surrounding environment by its relative size shall generally be discouraged. [2000 GP Policy CD-10A.2]

CD-10.3 Encourage adaptive reuse of existing industrial structures which results in rehabilitated buildings with distinctive and attractive architecture. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-10.4 Promote the use of materials and colors that produce diversity and visual interest in industrial buildings. The use of various siding materials (i.e., masonry, concrete texturing, cement, or plaster) can produce effects of texture and relief that provide architectural interest. [2000 GP Policy CD-10A.3]

CD-10.5 Require that landscaping be used to define areas such as entrances to industrial buildings and parking lots; define the edges of developments; provide transition between neighboring properties; and provide screening for outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas. Landscaping should be in scale with adjacent buildings and be of an appropriate size at maturity to accomplish its intended purpose. [2000 GP Policy CD-10A.4]

CD-10.6 Require that the design of lighting fixtures and their structural support be of a scale and architectural design compatible with on -site industrial buildings. Large areas should be illuminated to minimize the visual impact and amount of spillover light onto surrounding projects. [2000 GP Policy CD-10A.5]

Objective CD-10B: Ensure that the development of industrial projects are positive additions to the City’s community setting and do not result in adverse impacts with adjacent uses. [2000 GP Objective CD-10B]

CD-10.7 Require industrial projects to incorporate landscape setbacks, screening walls, and/or other elements that mitigate negative impacts with adjacent uses. [2000 GP Policy CD-10B.1]

CD-10.8 Protect transitional areas between industrial and other uses. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

CD-10.9 Storage yards, parking areas, and service areas should be screened from public view. [2000 GP Policy CD-10B.2]

Goal CD-11:

Attractive Signs that Reflect Costa Mesa

Ensure that signs contribute positively to Costa Mesa’s image and overall economic development. [2000 GP Goal CD-13]

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Objective CD-11A: Facilitate the installation of signs that contribute to a positive image of the public realm. [2000 GP Objective CD-13]

CD-11.1 Encourage homeowners' associations and neighborhoods to maintain housing tract entrance signs in an attractive condition, and encourage the placement of such signs at the entrance of major developments which do not have such identification. [2000 GP Policy CD-13.1]

CD-11.2 Encourage the use of common design elements in signs for commercial and industrial centers through the development of planned sign programs to improve center identity by publicizing the benefits of such programs to developers and local business operators. [2000 GP Policy CD-13.2]

CD-11.3 Encourage citywide sign design guidelines that promote creativity and flexibility while upholding design quality. Design guidelines could include the design and placement of business signs, public street graphics, street signs, locational and directional signs, traffic signs, etc. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-11.4 Introduce distinctive entry signage within the Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines which effectively announces arrival to unique districts and neighborhoods. [2000 GP Policy CD-13.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

CD-11.5 Develop and design signage that helps with way -finding throughout the City so visitors and residents can easily access destination locations and identify landmarks. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Goal CD-12:

Public Safety through Design

Use design approaches to enhance public safety. [2000 GP Goal CD-14 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective CD-12A: Incorporate public safety considerations into community design. [ 2000 GP Objective CD-14]

CD-12.1 Decrease the opportunity for criminal activity by addressing high -risk circumstances (e.g., dark alleys, enclosed stairwells, and dark entrances). Involve the Police and Fire Departments in reviewing and making design recommendations during the project review process. [2000 GP Policy CD-14.1]

CD-12.2 Continue to implement and refine development standards and/or guidelines based on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for new development and redevelopment with emphasis on site and building design to minimize vulnerability to criminal activity. [2000 GP Policy CD-14.2]

CD-12.3 Continue to provide CPTED training to City staff and local planni ng and design professionals to optimize public safety through community design. [2000 GP Policy CD-14.3]

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Open Space and Recreation Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address open space and recreation are as follows:

Goal OSR-1:

Balanced and Accessible System of Parks and Open Spaces

Provide a high-quality environment through the development of recreation resources and preservation of open space that meets community needs in Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Goal OSR-1]

Objective OSR-1A: Maintain and preserve existing parks, and strive to provide additional parks, public spaces, and recreation facilities that meet the community’s evolving needs. [2000 GP Objective OSR-1A]

Adequate Neighborhood and Community Park Recreational Facilities

OSR-1.1: Maintain a system of Neighborhood and Community Parks that provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities throughout the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.2: Provide parks and recreation facilities appropriate for the individual neighborhoods in which they are located and reflective of the needs and interests of the population they serve. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Acquisition of New Parkland

OSR-1.3: Pursue the acquisition and development of pocket and neighborhood parks within park-deficient areas, as identified in Figure OSR -3: Planning Areas and Underserved Park Areas. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.3 – Modified for 2105 -2035 GP]

OSR-1.4: Prioritize the acquisition of land for parks in underserved neighborhoods. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.14 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.5: Maximize public space by requiring plazas and public gathering spaces in private developments that can serve multiple uses, including recreation and social needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.6: Provide maximum visibility and accessibility for future public parks by locating facilities in close proximity to public streets. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.2]

OSR-1.7: Adjust and update development fee programs to accumulate funds for the acquisition and improvement of parks and recreation facilities commensurate with identified need and population growth. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Balance of Passive and Active Recreation

OSR-1.8: Require that parks and recreation facilities reflect new trends and population changes, and are developed with facilities appropriate to all ages, including athletic fields, active play areas, passive open space, tot lots, and picnic areas. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.15]

OSR-1.9: Conduct a sports facility study to review current outdoor facility locations and resources and a demographic study for future facility requirements as they relate to planned growth within the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.10: Pursue additional community garden lots and spaces to meet demand and need by the community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Park Maintenance and Retrofit

OSR-1.11: Perform regular maintenance of facilities to ensure proper working order of all recreation facilities and equipment. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.12: Retrofit parks and recreation facilities to provide disability access as required by law. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.13: Design and reform parks to reflect the latest recreational features that respond to demographic changes and community needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.14: Consult with law enforcement agencies, surrounding cities, community policing groups, and OC Parks to create a safe and healthy environment at Talbert Regional Park, Fairview Park, and along the Santa Ana River. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Long-Term Planning of Institutional Uses

OSR-1.15: Continue to pursue opportunities to create joint -use community space at facilities owned by private organizations such as private schools, faith -based groups, service clubs, and hospitals. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.10]

OSR-1.16: Continue to coordinate with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District to supplement City park facilities through joint -use agreements. [ 2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.10]

OSR-1.17: Consult with Orange County Fairgrounds in implementing OC Fair & Event Center Master Plan. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Level of Service and Access

OSR-1.18: Provide a minimum of 4.26 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.1]

OSR-1.19: Update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan every 10 years, as feasible. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.15]

OSR-1.20: Enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and transit linkages to meet the needs of residents and to provide better access to parks, recreation, and public spaces. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-1.21: Provide opportunities for public access to all open space areas, except where sensitive resources may be threatened or damaged, public health and safety may be compromised, or access would interfere with the managed production of resources. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GOAL OSR-2:

Community Services Programs Meeting Community Needs

Enhancing the community through the delivery of innovative recreational programs, quality parks and facilities and services that promote social, physical, and emotional well-being. High-quality community services programs demonstrate the City’s commitment to providing opportunities for recreational, physical, and educational activities for residents of all ages. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective OSR-2A: Provide activities, classes, and a variety of programs to meet the year - round recreational needs of all residents: children, adult, seniors, and persons with special needs. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

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High-quality Community Services

OSR-2.1: Prov ide high-quality community services programs that are flexible and responsive to the community’s changing needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.2: Plan and conduct citywide special events that bring residents together to create an enhanced quality of life and promote economic development. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

OSR-2.3: Continue to consult with nonprofit sports organizations and recreational groups to support their offering of diverse recreational programs that complement and supplement those offered by the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.4: Update existing facilities for senior citizens, youth, adults, and overall community use. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Community Services to Support Community Needs

OSR-2.5: Monitor and research the ever -changing community services needs of the community, and develop action plans to address those needs through partnerships with service agencies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.6: Continue to provide rental opportunities at commu nity facilities and parks for residents, nonprofit groups, and businesses to meet their recreational and professional needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.7: Continue broad -based public outreach activities that inform residents of all available community services programs, and obtain input from the community regarding program and service needs. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.8: Encourage resident input and utilize demographic data, partnerships, volunteers, and existing resources to identify the needs of community. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

OSR-2.9: Identify innovative funding and development opportunities to support and sustain a responsive community services network. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.10: Continue and expand the development of community partnerships to offer both standard and innovative services to meet residents’ needs. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

OSR-2.11: Develop and implement community services programs and activities that meet the needs of specialized populations through the development of community partnerships. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-2.12: Provide support for volunteer groups that conduct special activities open to the entire community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GOAL OSR-3:

Conserved Open Space

Costa Mesa is committed to open space conservation to ensure that the network of parklands, trails, hillsides, and undeveloped natural areas remain viable for supporting biological communities and providing sanctuary for future generations. This commitment includes expanding public access to open space, where appropriate, and acquiring additional lands where feasible. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective OSR-3A: Preserve the City’s open space lands and provide additional community and neighborhood parkland in underserved areas. [New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

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Open Space Preservation and Stewardship

OSR-3.1: Preserve open space areas along The Santa Ana River, large open space parks, and along the mesa formations to protect natural habitat and to maintain the integrity of the natural environment. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-3.2: Encourage the preservation of coastal views from City and County parkland and public streets within Costa Mesa. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.13]

OSR-3.3: Identify current open space areas for protection, management, and potential enhancement to maintain and, if possible, increase its value as wildlife habitat. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Management and Maintenance of Open Space

OSR-3.4: Encourage the long -term maintenance and management of open space lands through open space easements, development rights transfers or acquisition, zoning regulations, and other incentives. [2000 GP Policy OSR-1A.6]

OSR-3.5: Encourage the greening and beautifying of the Santa Ana River. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-3.6: Encourage opportunities for recreation, history, education, interpretive materials, and art associated with the Santa Ana River open spaces. [New Policy for 2015- 2035 GP]

OSR-3.7: Promote water quality strategies to improve water quality along the Santa Ana River. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Coordination and Organization Development

OSR-3.8: Consult with State and regional agencies and the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), regarding open space planning efforts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-3.9: Consult with the Orange Coast River Park, Inc. and surrounding cities and other government agencies in maintaining and rehabilitating open space lands along the Santa Ana River. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-3.10: Consult with OC Parks over the enhancements and management of Talbert Regional Park without adversely impacting surrounding residential neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

GOAL OSR-4:

Extensive Arts and Culture Programs and Services

Provide comprehensive and multifaceted arts and culture programs and services that provide education and entertainment to the community and a broader audience. [New Goal for 2015-2035 GP]

Objective OSR-4A: Support performing and visual arts programs, facilities, and activities that stimulate the minds and intellectual thinking of community members to increase awareness of the City’s motto, “The City of the Arts.” [ New Objective for 2015-2035 GP]

Cultural Arts Venues

OSR-4.1: Continue to support the mission of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and associate venues and facilities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.2: Support the development and operations of an arts museum at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]
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OSR-4.3: Encourage additional indoor and outdoor facility spaces citywide to display public art and host arts and culture special events. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Leader in the Arts

OSR-4.4: Expand the City's role as a supporter of the arts. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.5: Encourage financial support of the arts by supporting non -profit groups and foundations. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.6: Consider preparation of an arts and culture master plan for the City. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.7: Consult with local agencies and surrounding cities to address the creation and implementation of arts-friendly policies. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.8: Enhance Costa Mesa’s position as a leader in the arts in Southern California and its recognition nationally as a city devoted to arts institutions of superior quality. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.9: Engage community members in arts activities, and utilize the arts to provide educational and cultural awareness opportunities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.10: Continue the City’s commitment to its arts in cooperation with the private sector. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.11: Provide opportunities for local artists to create and display their work. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Arts Programs and Events

OSR-4.12: Support arts activities, programs, events, and facilities for patrons to enjoy and share experiences, and that enhance the City’s economic vitality. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.13: Designate Community Services Department staff with the responsibi lity for expanding and implementing activities related to recreational arts programming. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.14: Pursue cooperative educational cultural programs enlisting the aid of public and private institutions. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Arts in Public Places and in Private Development

OSR-4.15: Continue to review adopting an Arts in Public Places Program. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.16: Pursue the placement of public art in prominent locations, particularly along major travel corridors to enliven and beautify the public realm. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

OSR-4.17: Develop incentives or programs that encourage art in new developments. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Historical and Cultural Resources Element

The goals, objectives, and policies that address historical and cultural resources are as follows:

Goal HCR-1:

Historical, Archeological, and Paleontological Resource Preservation

The City of Costa Mesa supports focused efforts to provide residents with a sense of community and history through the protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources. [2000 GP Goal HCR- 1]

Objective HCR-1A: Encourage preservation and protection of the City’s archaeological, paleontological, and historical resources. [2000 GP Objective HCR-1A]

Preserving Historical Resources

HCR-1.1: Encourage protection and enhancement of the diverse range of historical sites and resources in the City for the benefit of current and future residents and visitors. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

HCR-1.2: Encourage the preservation of significant historical resources (as identified in Table HCR-1) by developing and implementing incentives such as building and planning application permit fee waivers, Mills Act contracts, grants and loans, and implementing other incentives identified in the Historical Preservation Ordinance. [2000 GP Policy HCR-1A.4]

HCR-1.3: Promote context -sensitive design that respects and celebrates the history and historical character of sites and resources while meeting contemporary needs of the community. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

HCR-1.4: Require, as part of the environmental review procedure, an evaluation of the significance of paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources, and the impact of proposed development on those resources. [2000 GP Policy HCR-1A.1]

HCR-1.5: Continue to identify local landmarks with markers and way-finding signage. Include informational signage about local history, utilizing maps to highlight locations of other historical resources at popular historical sites. [New Policy for 2015 -2035 GP]

HCR-1.6: Encourage development of an interpretive center for paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources at Fairview Park. The center may contain resources found in the park area as well as resources found throughout the City. [2000 GP Policy HCR-1A.6]

Preserving Archaeological Resources

HCR-1.7: Require cultural resources studies (i.e, archaeological and historical investigations) for all applicable discretionary projects, in accordance with CEQA regulations. The studies should identify cultural resources (i.e., prehistorical sites, historical sites, and isolated artifacts and features) in the project area, determine their eligibility for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources, and provide mitigation measures for any resources in the project area that cannot be avoided. Cultural resources studies shall be completed by a professional archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in prehistorical or historical archaeology. [2000 GP Policy HCR-1A.2 and HCR-1A.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

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HCR-1.8: Comply with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act regarding protection and recovery of archaeological resources discovered during development activities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

Preserving Paleontological Resources

HCR-1.9: Require paleontological studies for all applicable discretionary projects. The studies should identify paleontological resources in the project area, and provide mitigation measures for any resources in the project area that cannot be avoided. [2000 GP Policy HCR-1A.2 and HCR-1A.3 – Modified for 2015-2035 GP]

HCR-1.10: Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act regarding the protection and recovery of paleontological resources during development activities. [New Policy for 2015-2035 GP]

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Ap
pendix B

Housing Successor Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2022-2023

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COSTA MESA

FINANCING AUTHORITY

(A Component Unit of the
City of Costa Mesa)
Financial Statements
Year Ended June 30, 2023
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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Table of Contents

Year Ended June 30, 2023

Page
Number

Independent Auditor’s Report 1 - 3

Basic Financial Statements:

Government-wide Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position 4

Statement of Activities 5

Fund Financial Statements:

Balance Sheet - Governmental Fund 6

Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Balance
Sheet to the Statement of Net Position 7

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances - Governmental Fund 8

Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
to the Statement of Activities 9

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements 10 - 17

Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over
Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Board of Directors
Costa Mesa Financing Authority
Costa Mesa, California

Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Costa Mesa Financing Authority (the Authority), a component unit of the City of Costa Mesa, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 202 3, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Authority, as of June 30, 2023, and the respective changes in financial position thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards , issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Authority and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Emphasis of a Matter

As described more fully in Note 1A, the basic component unit financial statements present only the Authority and are not intended to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the City of Costa Mesa, California in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

The Authority’s management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a h igh level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, i ndividually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.

Required Supplementary Information

Management has not presented the management’s d iscussion and analysis that accounting principles gener ally accepted in the United States of America require to be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such missing information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. Our opinions on the basic financial statements are not affected by this missing information.

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Report on Summarized Comparative Information

We have previously audited the Authority’s 202 2 financial statements, and we expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those audited financial statements in our report dated December 30, 2022. In our opinion, the summarized comparative information presented herein as of and for the year ended June 30, 2022 is consistent, in all material respects, with the audited financial statements from which it has been derived.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated December 21, 2023, on our consideration of the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

Irvine, California
December 21, 2023

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2023 2022
ASSETS:

Cash and investments with fiscal agent (Note 2) 7,278$ 4$ Lease interest receivable 254,763 254,763
Leases receivable (Note 3) 21,280,000 23,110,000
TOTAL ASSETS 21,542,041 23,364,767
LIABILITIES:

Interest payable 254,763 254,763
Noncurrent liabilities:

Due within one year (Note 3) 2,067,767 1,977,767
Due in more than one year (Note 3) 22,056,745 24,124,512 TOTAL LIABILITIES 24,379,275 26,357,042
NET POSITION:

Restricted for debt service 7,278 4
Unrestricted (2,844,512) (2,992,279)
TOTAL NET POSITION (2,837,234)$ (2,992,275)$
Governmental Activities

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals for June 30, 2022)
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Charges Operating Capital
for Grants and Grants and
Expenses Services Contributions Contributions 2023 2022 Governmental Activities:

Interest on long-term debt 825,533$ - - - (825,533)$ (914,783) Total governmental
activities 825,533$ - - - (825,533) (914,783) General revenues:

Investment income 980,574 1,062,553
Total general revenues 980,574 1,062,553
Changes in net position 155,041 147,770

NET POSITION AT
BEGINNING OF YEAR (2,992,275) (3,140,045)
NET POSITION AT END OF YEAR (2,837,234)$ (2,992,275) Program Revenues
Functions/Programs
Net (Expenses) Revenues

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Statement of Activities
Year Ended June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2022) See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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2023 2022
ASSETS:

Cash and investments with fiscal agent 7,278$ 4$ Leases receivable 21,280,000 23,110,000
TOTAL ASSETS 21,287,278$ 23,110,004$
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCE:

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES:

Unavailable lease revenue 21,280,000$ 23,110,000$
TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOW OF RESOURCES 21,280,000 23,110,000 FUND BALANCE:

Restricted for debt service 7,278 4
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 7,278 4

TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
AND FUND BALANCE 21,287,278$ 23,110,004$
Government Fund
Total

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Balance Sheet
Governmental Fund
June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals for June 30, 2022)
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Fund balances for governmental fund 7,278$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are different because:

Accrued interest receivable for the current portion of interest due on lease payments has not been reported in the governmental funds.

Interest receivable 254,763
Long-term liabilities applicable to the Authority's governmental activities are not due and payable in the current period and, accordingly, are not reported as governmental fund liabilities. All liabilities (both current and long-term) are reported in the Statement of Net Position.

Revenue bonds (21,280,000)
Premium on bonds (2,844,512)
Accrued interest payable for the current portion of interest due on long-term debt has not been reported in the governmental funds.

Interest payable - revenue bonds (254,763)
Revenues relating to leases receivable are measurable but not available and, accordingly, are recorded as unavailable revenue in the governmental funds under the modified accrual basis of accounting. 21,280,000 Net position of governmental activities (2,837,234)$

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet
to the Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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2023 2022
REVENUES:

Other interest 7,274$ 4$
Lease payments 2,803,300 2,802,549
TOTAL REVENUES 2,810,574 2,802,553
EXPENDITURES:

Debt service:

Principal 1,830,000 1,740,000
Interest 973,300 1,062,550
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,803,300 2,802,550

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 7,274 3
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 7,274 3
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 4 1 FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR 7,278$ 4$
Total
Governmental Fund

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Fund
Year Ended June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2022) See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Net change in fund balances - total governmental fund 7,274$ Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:

The Statement of Net Position includes accrued interest on leases receivable.

The net change in accrued interest for the current period is reported on the Statement of Activities. 254,763
Repayment of long-term principal is an expenditures in the governmental and, thus, has the effect of reducing the fund balances because current funds resources have been used. For the Authority as a whole, however, the principal financial payments reduce the liabilities in the Statement of Net Position and do not result in an expense in the Statement of Activities.

Debt service principal 1,830,000
Amortization of bond premium 147,767
The Statement of Net Position includes accrued interest on long-term debt. The net change in accrued interest for the current period is reported on the Statement of Activities. (254,763)
Revenues relating to leases receivable that do not meet the "availability" criteria for revenue recognition and therefore are not reported as revenue in the funds. (1,830,000)
Change in net position of governmental activities 155,041$

COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY
Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
to the Statement of Activities
Year Ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

Year Ended June 30, 2023

1. Reporting Entity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies A. Description of the Reporting Entity:

The Costa Mesa Financing Authority (the Authority) was created by a joint powers agreement between the City of Costa Mesa (the City) and the Costa Mesa Housing Authority (the Housing Authority), dated August 1, 2017. It was created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title of the Government Code of the State of California (the “JPA Act”).

The Authority is an integral part of the reporting entity of the City. The financial activity of the Authority has been included within the scope of the basic financial statements of the City because the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa is the governing board over the operations of the Authority. Only the financial activity of the Authority is included herein, therefore, these financial statements do not purport to represent the financial position or results of operations of the City.

B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus:

The basic financial statements of the Authority are composed of the following:

• Government-wide financial statements
• Fund financial statements
• Notes to the basic financial statements

Government-wide financial statements display information about the reporting government as a whole, except for its fiduciary activities. These statements include separate columns for the govern mental and business-type activities of the primary gover nment (including its blended component units), as well as its discretely presented component units. The Authority has no business-type activities or discretely presented component units.

Government-wide financial statements are presen ted us ing the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Measurement focus indicates the type of resources being measured. Under the economic resources measurement focus, all (both current and long -term) economic resources and obligations of t he reporting government are reported in the government-wide financial statements. Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial state ments. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues, e xpenses, gains, losses, assets, and lia bilities resulting from exchange and exchange-like transactions are recognized when the exchange takes place. Revenues, expenses, gains, losses, assets, and liabilities resulting from nonexchan ge transactions are recog nized in acc ordance with the requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 33.

Program revenues include charges for services and payments made by parties outside of the reporting government’s citizenry if that money is restricted to a particular program.

Program revenues are netted with program expenses in the statement of activities to present the net cost of each program.
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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

1. Reporting Entity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

Amounts paid to acquire capital assets are capitalized as assets in the government-wide financial statements, rather than reported as expenditures. Proceeds of long-term debt are recorded as liabilities in the govern ment-wide financial state ments, rather than as other financing sources. Amounts paid to reduce long-term indebtedness of the reporting government are reported as reductions of the related liabilities, rather than as expenditures.

When both restricted and unrestricted resources are combined, expenses are considered to be paid first from restricted resources, and then from unrestricted resources.

Fund Financial Statements

The underlying accounting system of the Authority is organized and operated on the basis of separate funds, each of which is considered to be a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, fund equity, revenues and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. Governmental resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purposes for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled.

Fund financial statements for the primary government’s governmental funds are presented after the government-wide financial statements. These statements display information about major funds individually and other govern mental funds in the aggregate for governmental funds. Fiduciary state ments include financial information for fiduciary funds and similar component units. Fiduciary funds pri marily represent assets he ld by the Authority in a custodial capacity for other individuals or organizations. The Authority has no fiduciary funds.

Governmental Funds

In the fund financial statements, governmental funds are presented usi ng the modified- accrual basis of accounting. Their revenues are recognized when they become measurable and available as fund balances. Measurable means that the amounts can be estimated, or otherwise deter mined. Available means that the amounts were collected during the reporting period or soon enough thereafter to be available to finance the expendit ures accrued for the reporting period. The Authority uses a sixty-day availability period.

Unavailable revenues are reported as deferred inflows of resources in the governmental funds.

Revenue recognition is subject to the measurable and availability criteria for the governmental funds in the fund financial statements. Exchange transactions are recognized as revenues in the period in which they are earned (i.e., the related goods or services are provided). Imposed non-exchange transactions are recognized as revenues in the period for which they were imposed. If the period of use is not specified, they are recognized as revenues when an enforceable legal claim to the revenues arises or when they are received, whichever occurs first. Government-mandated and voluntary non-exchange transactions are recognized as revenues when all applicable eligibility requirements have been met.

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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

1. Reporting Entity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

In the fund financial statements, governmental funds are presented usi ng the current financial resources measurement focus. This means that only current assets, current liabilities and deferred inflows of resources are generally included on their balance sheets.

The reported fund balance is considered to be a measure of “available spendable resources.” Governmental fund operating statements present increases (revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in fund balances.

Accordingly, they are said to present a summary of sources and uses of “available spendable resources” during a period.

Noncurrent portions of long-term receivables due to governmental funds are reported on the balance sheets in spite of their spending measurement focus. Special reporting treatments are used to indicate, however, that they should not be considered “available spendable resources,” since they do not represent available fund balance. Recognition of governmental fund type revenues represented by noncurrent receivables are reported as unavailable revenues. Noncurrent portions of other long-term receivables are offset by deferred inflows of resources - unavailable revenue.

Because of the spending measurement focus, expenditure recognition for governmental fund types excludes amounts represented by noncurrent liabilities. Since they do not affect net current assets, such long-term amounts are not recognized as governmental fund type expenditures or fund liabilities.

Amounts expended to acquire capital assets are recorded as expenditures in the year that resources were expended, rather than as fund assets. The proceeds of long-term debt are recorded as an other financing sources rather than as fund liabilities. Amounts paid to reduce long-term indebtedness are reported as fund expenditures.

C. Activities in Major Fund:

The following debt service fund is presented as a major fund in the acco mpanying basic financial statements:

2017 Lease Revenue Bonds Fund - To account for the accumulation of resources for the payments of debt service for lease revenue bond principal and interest relating to the 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds.

D. Cash and Investments:

Investments are reported in the accompanying financial statements at fair value.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly tran saction between market participants at the measurement date. Changes in fair value that occur during a fiscal year are recognized as invest ment income reported for that fiscal year. Investment income includes interest earnings, changes in fair value, and any gains or losses realized upon the liquidation, maturity, or sale of investments.

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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

1. Reporting Entity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

E. Net Position:

Restricted net position consists of constraints placed on net position use through external constraints imposed by creditors (such as through debt covenants), grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or constraints i mposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. Unrestricted net position is the remaining balance of net position.

F. Deferred Outflow/Inflows of Resources:

In addition to assets, the statement of net position and the governmental funds balance sheet will sometimes report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net position that applies to future periods and so will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until that. The Authority does not have any applicable deferred outflows of resources.

In addition to liabilit ies, the statement of net position and the govern mental funds balance sheet will sometimes report a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position th at applies to future periods and will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (reven ue) until that time. The Authority reports unavailable lease revenue as deferred inflows of resources in the governmental fund.

G. Budgetary Reporting:

Formal budgetary integration is not employed for the Authority because effective control is alternatively achieved through the debt indenture provisions.

H. Fund Equity:

The fund balances are reported in the fund statements in the following classification:

Restricted Fund Balance - this includes amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes stipulated by constitution, external resource providers, or through enabling legislation. If the Board action limiting the use of funds is included in the same action (legislation) that created (enables) the funding source, then it is restricted.

I. Long Term Obligations:

In the government-wide financial statements, long term debt and other long term obligations are reported as liabilities in the statement of net position. Bond premiums and discounts, as well as prepaid insurance costs related to bond issuance costs, are d eferred and amortized over the life of the bonds. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount.

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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

1. Reporting Entity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued):

J. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of A merica requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

K. Fair Value Measurements:

Certain assets and liabilities are required to be reported at fair value. The fair value framework provides a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described as follows:

Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies including:
• Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; • Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are inactive; • Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; • Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. These unobservable inputs reflect the Authority’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (inclu ding assumptions about risk). These unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances and may include the Authority’s own data.

L. Prior Year Data:

Selected information regarding the prior year has been included in the accompanying financial statements. This information has been included for comparison purposes only and does not represent a complete presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, such information should be read in conjunction with the Authority’s prior year financial statements, from which this selected financial data was derived.

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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

2. Cash and Investments:

Cash and investments at June 30, 2023 are classified in the accompanying Statement of Net Position as follows:

Cash and investments with fiscal agent $ 7,278

Cash and investments held at June 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

Investments:

Money market mutual funds $ 7,278

Investments Authorized by Debt Agreements

Investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustee are governed by provisions of the debt agreements, rather than the general provisions of the California Government code or the City’s investment policy. The table on the following page identifies the investment types that are generally authorized for invest ments held by bond trustee. The table also identifies certain provisions of these debt agreements that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk.

Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. One of the ways that the Authority manages its exposure to interest rate risk is by purchasing a combination of shorter term and longer term invest ments and by timing cash flows from maturities so that a portion of the portfolio is maturing or coming close to maturity evenly over time as necessary to provide the cash flow and liquidity needed for operations.

Maximum Maximum
Maximum Percentage Investment
Authorized Investments Maturity Allowed in One Issuer
United States Treasury Securities None None None
Federal Agency Securities 1 year None None
Banker’s Acceptances 30 days None
None
None
Commercial Paper 270 days None None
Money Market Mutual Funds None None None
Investment Agreements None None None
Interest-Bearing Time Deposits 30 days None None
Repurchase Agreements 270 days None None
Local Agency Investment Fund None None None
State Obligations None None None
Pre-refunded Municipal Obligations None None None
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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

2. Cash and Investments (Continued):

Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the Authority’s investments (including investments held by bond trustee) to market interest rate fluctuations is provided by the following table that shows the distribution of the Authority’s investments by maturity:

Remaining Maturity (in Months)
12 Months 13 Months
Investment Type or Less or More Total

Money market mutual funds $ 7,278 $ - $ 7,278

Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk

Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Presented below is the minimum rating required by (where appli cable) the Cali fornia Gover nment Code, the City’s investment policy, or debt agreements, and the Standard & Poor’s actual rating as of year end for each investment type:

Minimum Legal Rating
Investment Type Rating Total AAA
Money market mutual funds AAA $ 7,278 $ 7,278

Concentration of Credit Risk

The investment policy of the City contains no limitations on the amount that can be invested in anyone issuer beyond that stipulated by the California Govern ment Code. No investments in anyone issuer (other than mutual funds and external investment pools) represent 5% or more of total investments by reporting unit (governmental activities or major fund).

Custodial Credit Risk

Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g., broker- dealer) to a transaction, a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits or investments, other than the following provision for deposits: The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made by the state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the governmental unit). The market value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure Authority deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits.

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COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

(Continued)

3. Long-Term Liabilities:

The following is a summary of changes in long-term liabilities of the Authority for the year ended June 30, 2023:
2017 Lease Revenue Bonds:

On October 1, 2017, the Authority issued $29,735,000 in 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain capital improvements of the City of Costa Mesa and to advance refund $16,765,000 of outstanding Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority 2007 Certificates of P articipation (2007 Certificates). The bond issue also included a bond premium of $3,694,172. The bonds mature from October 1, 2018 through October 1, 2042 in annual installments ranging from $570,000 to $2,220,000. Interest is payable se mi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on April 1, 2018 at a rate ranging from 2.0% to 5.0%. As of June 30, 20 23, the principal outstanding is $21,280,000 and the unamortized bond premium balance is $2,844,512.

The lease agreement requires the City to make lease payments to the Authority on each April 1 and October 1 preceding the debt service payment date, commencing April 1, 20 18. Lease payments are paid by the City directly to the Trustee.

The Authority’s source of payment on the certificates will be from lease payments received from its lease with the City. This lease receivable has been recorded on the balance sheet of the related debt service fund. Unavailable revenue has been recorded in an equal amount in the fund financial statements because this lease revenue, although measurable, is not considered available to finance expenditures of the fiscal year reported upon. Lease revenues are pledged toward payment of these bonds. The amount of anticipated future lease payments is equal to the amount of future principal and interest installments due on the debt.

Future debt requirements for the 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds are as follows:

Amount Amount Due
Balance at Balance at Due Within Beyond
July 1, 2022 Additions Reductions June 30, 2023 One Year One Year 2017 Lease Revenue
Bonds 23,110,000$ -$ (1,830,000)$ 21,280,000$ 1,920,000$ 19,360,000$ 2017 Bond Premium 2,992,279 - (147,767) 2,844,512 147,767 2,696,745 Total 26,102,279$ - $ (1,977,767)$ 24,124,512$ 2,067,767$ 22,056,745$ Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2024 1,920,000$ 879,550$ 2,799,550$
2025 2,015,000 781,175 2,796,175
2026 2,115,000 677,925 2,792,925
2027 2,220,000 569,550 2,789,550
2028 570,000 499,800 1,069,800
2029-2033 3,320,000 2,029,000 5,349,000
2034-2038 4,185,000 1,166,531 5,351,531
2039-2043 4,935,000 411,206 5,346,206
Total 21,280,000$ 7,014,737$ 28,294,737$
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Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards

Board of Directors
Costa Mesa Financing Authority
Costa Mesa, California

We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of A merica and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, financial statements of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Costa Mesa Financing Authority (the Authority), as of and for the year ended June 30, 20 23, and the related notes to the basic financial statements, which collectively comprise of the Authority’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 21, 2023.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressi ng an opinion on the effectiveness of Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the e ffectiveness of Authority’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or, significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal contr ol that we consi der to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified.

Compliance and Other Matters

As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Authority’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

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The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

Purpose of this Report

The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

Irvine, California
December 21, 2023
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Costa Mesa City Council
May 7, 2024