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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS›Article 2 — Antennas

§ 13-144. Minor conditional use permit requirements.

Costa Mesa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Costa Mesa

All requests for installation of antennas not satisfying the criteria identified in section 13-142 , Development standards, may be approved by minor conditional use permit consistent with the requirements of this section and Chapter III, Planning Applications.

  • (a) Requirements. An application for a minor conditional use permit shall be made and processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter III, Planning Applications, with the following exceptions:

    • (1) The application fee shall not be applicable for amateur radio antennas.

    • (2) Applications for a minor conditional use permit where the proposed antenna(s) will not conform with applicable development standards shall include statements of the reasons why strict conformance with the development standards specified will:

      • a. Unreasonably limit, or prevent, reception or transmission of signals;

      • b. Result in excessive expense in light of the cost of purchase, installation and operation of the antenna(s).

    • (3) When a proposed FCC-regulated transmitting facility will expose the public or workers to levels that exceed ANSI/IEEE RF radiation standards, the FCC-required environmental evaluation must be submitted with the minor conditional use permit application.

  • (b) Findings. In addition to the findings specified in section 13-29(g)(2), Conditional use permit and minor conditional use permit findings, the following findings shall be made:

    • (1) Strict conformance with the development standards specified will unreasonably limit, or prevent, reception or transmission of signals, or result in excessive expense in light of the cost of purchase, installation and operation of the antenna(s).

    • (2) The deviation from applicable development standards represents the minimum adjustment necessary to prevent unreasonable limitations on the reception or transmission of signals.

  • (c) Conditions. In approving a minor conditional use permit, the final review authority may impose reasonable conditions necessary to minimize the impact of the installation or operation of the antenna(s) on the public or other properties or improvements within the immediate vicinity of the antenna(s), consistent with this article.

  • (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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▸ Contents — Costa Mesa Zoning Code
Costa Mesa Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter I — IN GENERAL
    2. Chapter II — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    3. Chapter III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    4. Chapter IV — CITYWIDE LAND USE MATRIX
    5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. ▸ Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Sexually-Oriented Businesses
      2. ▸ Article 2 — Antennas
        Overview
        1. § 13-139. Purpose.
        2. § 13-140. Applicability.
        3. § 13-141. Permit requirements.
        4. § 13-142. Development standards.
        5. § 13-143. Nonconforming antennas.
        6. § 13-144. Minor conditional use permit requirements.
        7. § 13-145. Compatibility of regulations.
      3. Article 3 — Concurrent Sale of Alcoholic Beverages and Motor V…
      4. Article 4 — Density Bonuses and other Incentives
      5. Article 5 — Electronic Game Machines
      6. Article 6 — Home Occupations
      7. Article 7 — Mini-Warehouses
      8. Article 8 — Motels
      9. Article 9 — Off-Site Hazardous Waste Facilities
      10. Article 10 — Temporary Trailers
      11. Article 11 — Transitional Areas
      12. Article 12 — Transportation Demand Management
      13. Article 13 — Water Quality
      14. Article 14 — Historic Preservation
      15. Article 15 — Reasonable Accommodations
      16. Article 16 — Liquor Stores, Convenience Stores, and Mini-Markets
      17. Article 17 — Orange County Fair and Event Center
      18. Article 18 — Emergency Shelters
      19. Article 19 — Smoking and Vaping Uses
      20. Article 20 — Marijuana and/or Medical Marijuana uses and Activ…
      21. Article 21 — Location of Cannabis Distributing, Manufacturing,…
      22. Article 22 — An Ordinance to give the People of Costa Mesa Con…
      23. Article 23 — Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs
    9. Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
    10. Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
    11. Chapter XII — SPECIAL FEE ASSESSMENTS
    12. Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL
    13. Chapter XIV — OIL DRILLING
    14. Chapter XV — GROUP HOMES
    15. Chapter XVII — AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE

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