Inside CITY HALL
WHAT HAPPENED: The City Council gave final approval Monday to an
ordinance that would allow the staff of the city planning division to
handle minor additions in existing developments with master plans.
The council gave preliminary approval to the ordinance Feb. 20.
WHAT IT MEANS: “Minor additions” are defined as construction that
does not materially affect the open space, site coverage or parking of
the planned development.
VOTE: 5-0 to approve
WHAT HAPPENED: The council voted to have a youth art display in the
City Hall lobby.
WHAT IT MEANS: Recreation staff will work with city schools to set
up the displays.
The work will be displayed for four weeks at a time.
The display wall will cost an estimated $2,000.
VOTE: 5-0 to approve
WHAT HAPPENED: The council increased the amount of public
notification that is required before public hearings.
WHAT IT MEANS: The city will now notify all homes within at least
500 feet of a proposed project to inform residents of public hearings
scheduled to discuss the project.
Larger projects will require more notification, and notices will also
be posted on the proposed project site.
The city previously notified homes within 300 feet of proposed
projects.
The council gave preliminary approval to the revision Feb. 20.
NEXT MEETING:
WHAT: Regular City Council meeting
WHERE: Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. March 19
INFO: (714) 754-5223
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