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Commission reviews draft housing-element rezonings and zoning code updates; commissioners debate parking, setbacks and public outreach
Summary
Staff presented 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong,' a two‑path approach to rezone housing element sites using a mixed‑use overlay (MOOD), apply SB 131 CEQA exemptions and update the zoning code; commissioners pressed staff on parking requirements, consistency with Measure K sites, public outreach and potential impacts; the commission voted 5‑1 to receive and file.
City staff and consultants presented a broad set of draft zoning map and code amendments on Jan. 26 intended to implement Costa Mesa's housing element and seek certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The "Neighborhoods Where We All Belong" package proposes two paths: Path 1 (expedited rezoning) would rezone identified housing‑element sites to a mixed‑use overlay district (MOOD) requiring at least 50% residential with a minimum density of 20 units per acre, streamlined review options and objective design standards; Path 2 would follow the original schedule for additional public outreach, objective design standards, an environmental impact report (EIR) and potential rezoning of Measure K sites.
Staff said HCD has urged timely rezoning for certification and…
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