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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS›Article 9 — Off-Site Hazardous Waste Facilities

§ 13-179. Conditional use permit required.

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

  • (a) It is unlawful to establish and operate an off-site hazardous waste facility without first obtaining a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit shall require approval of the city council.

  • (b) Off-site hazardous waste facilities may be allowed in the MP and MG industrial zones, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit and pursuant to the provisions of this article and Chapter III, Planning Applications. Other zoning districts where off-site hazardous waste facilities may be considered are C1, C2, C1-S, PDC, TC, PDI, and I & R, provided a finding is made by the city council that the proposed facility is of a purpose, scale, and operation that is compatible with the intent of the applicable zoning district and general plan designation; the issuance of a conditional use permit shall also be required. This requirement is in addition to other permits required by law. Where this article does not provide specific direction, the provisions of other applicable chapters and articles of this Zoning Code shall apply.

  • (c) A conditional use permit application for a proposed hazardous waste facility shall be accompanied by all processing fees as established by resolution of the city council.

  • (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
      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
        Overview
        1. § 13-176. Purpose.
        2. § 13-177. Definitions.
        3. § 13-178. Applicability.
        4. § 13-179. Conditional use permit required.
        5. § 13-180. Application requirements.
        6. § 13-181. Environmental review.
        7. § 13-182. Procedures.
        8. § 13-183. Public notices.
        9. § 13-184. Findings.
        10. § 13-185. Appeals.
      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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