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Council approves MacArthur Court development agreement; debate on off-site affordable units and density

Newport Beach City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously approved the MacArthur Court development agreement and an amended resolution that would allow Irvine Company to vest rights for up to 700 apartments (49 off-site affordable units at 7%); public commenters criticized the low on-site affordable share, potential in-lieu fees, and building density.

The City Council on Nov. 18 voted unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 2025-36 and Resolution No. 2025-80, authorizing a development agreement and voluntary Affordable Housing Implementation Plan for a proposed MacArthur Court mixed-use campus near the airport area.

Principal planner Liz Westmoreland told the council the proposal covers five parcels and would vest rights for 700 residential units and 10,000 square feet of retail or restaurant space over a 10-year…

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