Fairview Development Center Specific Plan Virtual Open House Presentation March 30, 2026

The City of Costa Mesa held a virtual open house on March 30, 2026, to present and gather public input on the Fairview Development Center Specific Plan. The meeting focused on the draft specific plan and environmental impact report, which are part of the ongoing public review process. Key procurement-related topics included the future selection of a master developer who will be responsible for implementing the plan, including constructing up to 4,000 housing units, public and private open spaces, and infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, storm drain systems, and transportation enhancements. The plan also addresses requirements for affordable and permanent supportive housing, with 200 units allocated for supportive housing within a 15-acre area reserved for the Department of Developmental Services. Discussions covered design guidelines, building height limits, parking provisions, and mobility plans including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The city anticipates planning commission and city council hearings in the fall of 2026 to consider adoption and certification of the plan, after which the developer selection and implementation phase will proceed. Public comments were encouraged through multiple channels until April 15, 2026.