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

Article 23 — Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs

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

§ 13-200.200. Definitions.

"Clean needle and syringe exchange program" or "needle exchange program" means any and all needle and syringe exchange programs or projects, whereby hypodermic needles and/or syringes are dispensed pursuant to the authority of Chapter 18 of Part 4 of Division 105 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor section or chapter thereof, such that persons participating in and/or operating such programs are exempted from criminal prosecution for acts related to the possession of needles and/or syringes. (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)

§ 13-200.201. Prohibition.

The operation of any and all clean needle and syringe exchange programs on any public and/or private property, including, but not limited to, a public street, ally, sidewalk or right-of-way, is prohibited in all locations, areas and/or zoning districts within the city. (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)

§ 13-200.202. Penalties.

A violation of this article shall constitute a public nuisance, and is subject to all civil and/or administrative penalties for violations of the provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, those non-criminal penalties set forth in Chapter I of Title I, Article 4 of Chapter I of Title 13 , and/or Chapter III of Title 20 . (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)

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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
      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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