# City of Newport Beach Planning Commission November 5, 2026

The City of Newport Beach Planning Commission met on November 5, 2026. The commission unanimously approved Bamboo Bistro’s expansion and conditional use permit, including an increase to 76 seats, an upgrade to an on-sale general alcohol license, and a parking waiver. Approval conditions require the restaurant’s employees to park in designated lower-level garage spaces, require a parking management plan with valet using the on-site structure, and call for additional signage; staff will also explore a possible public-right-of-way valet pilot. The commission also unanimously approved the MacArthur Court Apartments project: 700 apartments in two buildings, a publicly accessible central plaza, and related site and parcel-map entitlements. The development agreement and related fees discussed included $17,000 per unit for units permitted after July 1, 2028, a $3.25 million MacArthur Boulevard revitalization fee, and approximately $6.8 million in development impact fees. No contract awards, vendor selections, or other procurement activity were identified.

The commission also discussed tandem-parking standards, including space dimensions, storage, and enforcement, but took no action on that item. It approved the October 22 meeting minutes, with Commissioner Reed abstaining, and received an update on upcoming agenda items and code amendments.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Newport Beach Planning Commission November 5, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLtu4AsYBY) - City of Newport Beach