Costa Mesa Planning Commission Meeting June 22, 2026

The City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission held a meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of conditional use permits (CUPs) for two restaurants seeking to sell alcohol within 200 feet of residential zones, with one establishment requesting extended hours until midnight and the other until 1:30 a.m. Both applications were approved unanimously with conditions. Additionally, the commission reviewed a city-initiated zoning code amendment aimed at updating land use classifications to better accommodate emerging business models such as personal services, artisan studios, active entertainment, and ghost kitchens. The amendments also proposed streamlined permitting processes and clarified parking and development standards. Commissioners discussed concerns about parking requirements for small fitness studios and floor area ratio definitions, resulting in a motion to have staff refine these aspects before forwarding the amendments to the City Council. Public comments highlighted challenges in the permit process and called for more proactive commission oversight. The meeting concluded with departmental reports and no new business items.