PCTY-26-0001, Zoning Code Amendments, Economic Development
Summary
SCH Number
2026090292
Public Agency
City of Costa Mesa
Document Title
PCTY-26-0001, Zoning Code Amendments, Economic Development
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/8/2026
Document Description
Amendment to the Zoning Code to update land use classifications for various non-residential uses include but not limited to, personal services, artisan studio and retail uses, active entertainment uses, event centers and assembly uses, specialized fitness studios, and other non-residential uses and standards.
Contact Information
Name
Martina Caron
Agency Name
City of Costa Mesa
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Costa Mesa
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
City Wide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15305
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed amendments have been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed amendments are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there ls no possibility that adoption of the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments primarily involve updates to land use classifications, definitions, and administrative development standards. Additionally, portions of the amendment may be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Minor Alterations In Land Use Limitations).
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed amendments have been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed amendments are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there ls no possibility that adoption of the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments primarily involve updates to land use classifications, definitions, and administrative development standards. Additionally, portions of the amendment may be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Minor Alterations In Land Use Limitations).
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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