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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS›Article 1 — Residential Districts

§ 13-38. Additional property development standards for the multiple-family residential…

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

  • (a) If the proposed residential project is to be located in proximity to a freeway, major arterial, airport or any other source of significant noise, an acoustical evaluation of the working drawings may be required to be submitted by an acoustical engineer for approval by the city. The noise levels shall certify that the construction will reduce interior noise levels to 45 CNEL and exterior noise levels to 65 CNEL.

  • (b) (Reserved)

  • (c) Additional conditions or special requirements may be reasonably applied by other city departments (e.g., fire department) to ensure that the proposed residential development is compatible and harmoni-ous with existing developments in the vicinity, and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. If such conditions are applied, the conditions must be fulfilled or a security posted to ensure completion of the conditions to the satisfaction of the appropriate department prior to final occupancy.

  • (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 01-16, § 1h., 6-18-01; Ord. No. 02-9, § 1b, 7-1-02)

§ 13-38.1. Affordable housing requirements for new residential developments.

For any proposed residential or mixed-use project with 50 or more dwelling units, the affordable housing requirements set forth in Chapter XVII (Affordable Housing Ordinance) shall apply unless otherwise exempted. (Ord. No. 2024-02, 8/6/2024)

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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
      Overview
      1. ▸ Article 1 — Residential Districts
        Overview
        1. § 13-31. Purpose.
        2. § 13-32. Development standards.
        3. § 13-33. Accessory buildings and structures.
        4. § 13-34. Bluff-top development.
        5. § 13-35. Accessory dwelling units.
        6. § 13-36. Two-unit housing development.
        7. § 13-37. Large family day care homes.
        8. § 13-38. Additional property development standards for the mul…
      2. Article 2 — Residential Common Interest Developments
      3. Article 2.5 — Residential Small lot Subdivisions
      4. Article 3 — Commercial Districts
      5. Article 4 — Establishments Where Food or Beverages are Served
      6. Article 4.5 — Development Standards for Churches and Other Pla…
      7. Article 5 — Industrial Districts
      8. Article 5.5 — Non-Residential Common Interest Developments
      9. Article 6 — Planned Development
      10. Article 7 — Institutional and Recreational, Institutional and …
      11. Article 8 — Floor Area Ratios
      12. Article 9 — General Site Improvement Standards
      13. Article 10 — Floodway and Floodplain Districts
      14. Article 11 — Mixed-Use Overlay District
      15. Article 12 — Residential Incentive Overlay District
      16. Article 1 — Residential Districts
      17. Article 2 — Non-Residential Districts
      18. Article 3 — Development Standards
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
    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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