Costa Mesa Municipal Code § 13-38 Additional property development standards for the multiple-family residential…

(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)

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)