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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS›Article 5 — Park and Recreation Dedications

§ 13-253. Relation of land required to population density.

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

Consistent with the general plan, it is hereby found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that 5.76 acres of property for each 1,000 persons residing within the city be devoted to public park and recreational purposes. The requirement will be satisfied in part by arrangements between the city and the local school district to make available for park and recreation purposes, 1.5 acres of school sites adjacent to the proposed park for each 1,000 persons residing within the city. The remaining 4.26 acres of the required 5.76 acres shall be supplied as required by 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
    9. Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
    10. ▸ Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Tentative Maps
      2. Article 2 — Vesting Tentative Maps
      3. Article 3 — Final Maps
      4. Article 4 — Parcel Maps
      5. ▸ Article 5 — Park and Recreation Dedications
        Overview
        1. § 13-250. Purpose.
        2. § 13-251. Requirement.
        3. § 13-252. Application.
        4. § 13-253. Relation of land required to population density.
        5. § 13-254. Population density.
        6. § 13-255. Amount of land to be dedicated.
        7. § 13-256. Amount of fee in lieu of land dedication.
        8. § 13-257. Combination of land and fee.
        9. § 13-258. Action of city.
        10. § 13-259. Procedures, credits.
        11. § 13-260. Statement of city responsibility.
        12. § 13-261. Park and recreation fee in lieu of land dedication n…
      6. Article 6 — Lot Line Adjustments
    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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