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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter VIII — SIGNS›Article 1 — Purpose and Scope

§ 13-109. Purpose and intent.

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

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the type, size and placement of signs on properties in the city in such a way as to balance the identification and communication needs of businesses with traffic safety and the needs of the citizens for a pleasant, uncluttered environment in which to live, work and play. It is the intent of this chapter to implement the goals of the general plan to create and maintain an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment and to create an environment where business can succeed while being in harmony with other city goals.

(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
      Overview
      1. ▸ Article 1 — Purpose and Scope
        Overview
        1. § 13-109. Purpose and intent.
        2. § 13-110. Scope.
      2. Article 2 — General Provisions
      3. Article 3 — Sign Regulations
      4. Article 4 — Special Procedures
      5. Article 5 — Nonconforming Signs
      6. Article 6 — Portable Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way
      7. Article 7 — Administration and Enforcement
    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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