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

§ 13-254. Population density.

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

For the purposes of this article, population density shall be established by resolution of the city council, utilizing the following classifications:

  • (a) Single-family residential. Detached single-family homes where there is no more than one dwelling unit on a lot.

  • (b) Multiple-family residential. Apartments, common interest developments, townhouses and similar multiple-family residential developments, including detached single-family homes where there is more than one dwelling unit on a lot.

  • (c) Determination of the number of dwelling units. The total number of dwelling units shall be determined by the number of units proposed for construction. When the actual number of units is unknown, the number of the units shall be based on the maximum number of units which are permitted by the general plan for the property at the time the tentative or parcel map is filed with the city.

  • (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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