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Anaheim vs Costa Mesa

How do specific plans overview rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?

Anaheim, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Anaheim governs major districts through specific plans, including the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan, Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, which override base AMC Title 18 zoning with tailored development standards.

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Costa Mesa, CA

Orange County

No data available yet for Costa Mesa.

Key Facts Comparison

FactAnaheimCosta Mesa
AuthorityGov Code 65450-
Major plansARSP, DRSP, PTMLUP-
Base codeAMC Title 18-
ApprovalCouncil with CEQA-

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Anaheim FAQ

How do I tell if my property is in a specific plan?

Use the city's planning GIS or call Planning Services with your address; staff will identify the applicable specific plan and overlay zones.

Can a homeowner amend a specific plan?

Amendments are possible but require full council action, environmental review, and usually professional planning representation; minor variances are an alternative.

Costa Mesa FAQ

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