Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Buildings and Structures›Chapter V — MOVING OR RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES›Article 3 — Relocation of Buildings or Structures Within the City
Costa Mesa Municipal Code § 5-110 Prerequisites to issuance of permit
Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa
Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code § 5-110 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Before the planning commission may approve an application for a relocation permit the planning commission shall make the following determinations:
(a) That the building is in reasonable conformity with the architectural style and meets or exceeds the quality of existing buildings within the area in which it is proposed to be moved;
(b) That the proposed building shall not be less in value when moved and remodeled than the fair market value of the highest one-third of the buildings within the immediate area. The immediate area shall be determined by the planning commission, but in no instance shall be less than 500 feet from the exterior boundary of the proposed site on which a building is to be moved;
(c) That the proposed relocation will in no way be detrimental to surrounding property or the living environment;
(d) That the proposed location will comply with lot area, required yard setbacks, and all other provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city, including fire zones;
(e) That all dedication and improvements required for streets and alleys including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, street trees, streetlights, emergency call boxes, and off-site water supply necessary for the property upon which the structure is to be located are provided in conformity with the standards of the city;
(f) Compliance with requirements set forth in section 5-107 and 5-107.1;
(g) Compliance with bond or insurance requirements as herein set forth.
| In order to determine any of the matters presented by the application for relocation permit, the planning commission may cause to be made any investigation it deems necessary. |
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(Ord. No. 75-45, § 2, 9-16-75)
§ 5-110.1. Requirements of building or structures.¶
No relocation permit shall be used to relocate any building or structure upon a building site within the city which does not comply with the following:
(a) The building or structure is structurally sound and conforms to applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted and amended.
(b) The building/structure is free of pests.
(c) The building/structure substantially conforms to like improvements within a radius of 1,000 feet from the proposed building site.
(d) The building/structure complies with the zoning laws applicable to the area of the proposed building site.
(e) The anticipated use of said building structure complies with the land use regulations applicable to the area of the proposed building site.
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| No relocation permit shall be issued by the planning commission until the owner causes an inspection of the building or structure to be made by a licensed structural pest control contractor and until the findings of such inspection are submitted to the director of development services. If the report requires extermination or structural repairs, the planning department shall not issue a relocation permit until the structural repairs or extermination necessitated by the findings of the inspection are made and a statement from the licensed pest control contractor attesting to such extermination or structural repairs is submitted to the director of development services. |
(Ord. No. 75-45, § 2, 9-16-75; Ord. No. 98-19, § 5, 7-6-98)
§ 5-110.2. Imposing conditions.¶
The planning commission may, in granting any relocation permit, impose thereon such terms and conditions as it may deem reasonable and proper, pursuant to the intent and purposes herein, including but not limited to, the requirement of changes, alterations, additions or repairs to be made to or upon the building or structure or offsite improvements to the end that relocation thereof will not be materially detrimental or injurious to the neighboring property or improvements when relocated and assure compliance with other applicable ordinance or Code provisions.
(Ord. No. 75-45, § 2, 9-16-75)
§ 5-110.3. Moved buildings.¶
Prior to occupancy, any building moved pursuant to this chapter shall be brought up to the standards of the building code of the city and other applicable ordinances for a new building and shall be painted, refurbished and maintained at that standard.
(Ord. No. 75-45, § 2, 9-16-75)
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