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Council moves to allow ministerial processing for two‑unit small‑lot projects, lowers fee
City Council and Housing Authority of the City of Costa Mesa · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Council introduced an amendment to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to allow ministerial processing for two‑unit small‑lot projects (to mirror SB 9) and approved a fee reduction for ministerial subdivision applications; first reading passed 5–1.
The City Council on Jan. 20 held the first reading of an ordinance to amend Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to provide a ministerial pathway for two‑unit small‑lot projects, aligning local procedures with California Senate Bill 9.
Senior planner Chris Yeager told the council the change would allow ministerial processing…
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