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Title 9 — Licenses and Business Regulations›Chapter II — REGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES

Costa Mesa Municipal Code Art. 10 House Number Painters

Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa

Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code Article 10 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9-192. Approval from street department; bond; location of numbers; telephone…

(a) Approval must be obtained from the street department and secured with a one hundred dollar ($100.00) bond, refundable deposit or other funds to assume correction or alterations claimed by residents requiring remedial action by city forces. Bond may be cancelled or funds returned 30 days after statement of termination of work;

(b) House numbers may only be painted on the face of the curb after permission of the resident is obtained;

(c) Applicant must provide local or supply toll-free telephone contact to the resident along with receipt showing name, address and telephone number of business or organization. Quality of work must be accurate and to the satisfaction of the resident and city. Correction is to be made by the applicant, or, if made by the city, will be charged against bond, refundable deposit or other funds;

(d) The paint must be white masonry high-gloss enamel to completely cover previous number and background. Black masonry high-gloss enamel shall be used for letters. Letter shall be fourinch Gothic.

(Ord. No. 74-69, § 2, 1-7-75)

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