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Costa Mesa Loses Nearly 5,900 Housing Units From Sites Inventory as Property Owners Flee Court Ruling

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A California appeals court decision on residential overlays triggered a mass exodus of landowners from the city's housing element, forcing planners back to the drawing board with 180 days to find replacement capacity. Costa Mesa's housing element took a significant hit on March 17, 2026, when the City Council voted 7-0 to remove 17 properties […]

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