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Planning commission studies expedited rezoning and zoning‑code amendments to meet state housing requirements; commissioners press for outreach and consistency
Summary
Commissioners reviewed draft rezoning and zoning‑code amendments to implement the housing element (the 'MOOD' overlay, SB131 CEQA pathway and objective standards). Staff seeks March City Council action; commissioners and public raised concerns about parking, consistency with Measure K/Y protections, open space, walkability and transparency.
At a lengthy Jan. 26 study session, Costa Mesa planning staff and consultants presented 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong,' a two‑path strategy to implement the City’s housing element: Path 1 would expedite rezoning housing element sites to a Mixed‑Use Overlay District (MOOD) with base standards requiring at least 50% residential use and a minimum density of 20 units per acre; Path 2 would follow the original schedule with additional outreach, objective design standards and an environmental impact report (EIR) covering non‑housing element Measure K sites.
Staff said they are working closely with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), referenced SB131…
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