# Planned developments in Costa Mesa, CA

Boardwalk found 53 planned projects in Costa Mesa, CA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly commercial and residential. The latest is on the Costa Mesa Planning Commission agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/costa-mesa/

## Costa Mesa at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 53 |
| New in the last 30 days | 16 |
| Most common type | Commercial |
| Latest filing | Sep 28, 2026, Costa Mesa Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 28 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Costa Mesa

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 14 | 26% |
| Residential | 13 | 25% |
| Development decisions | 9 | 17% |
| Mixed use | 6 | 11% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 11% |
| Infrastructure | 5 | 9% |

## Recent projects in Costa Mesa

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Park Conceptual Renovation | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Shalimar Park Expansion Conceptual Design Review | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and Zoning Amendments | Not stated | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 6, 2026 |
| $863K Fair Drive Circulation Improvements | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 21-Unit Residential Development on 1.49 Acres | Modern Mobile Ventures I | Single-family | 21 homes · 1.49 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 4,000-Unit Residential Development on 110 Acres | Not stated | Residential | 4,000 units · 110 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Shalimar Park Expansion Conceptual Design | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Avon River Apartments Development | Vivienda Familiar Americana | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Animal Shelter Renovation and Operations Update | Priceless Pets | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 22, 2026 |
| North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment for Housing Opportunity Sites | Not stated | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 70-Unit Senior Residential Development | Jamboree Housing Corporation | Residential | 70 units | Early planning | Mar 17, 2026 |
| $260K Sewer Pipe Reconstruction Project | Pipe Restoration Solutions | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Nov 18, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

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- [Tustin, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/tustin/) · 27 projects

All places in California: [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/)

## Questions about Costa Mesa

### What's planned in Costa Mesa, CA?

Boardwalk found 53 planned projects in Costa Mesa, CA in the last 12 months, mostly commercial and residential. The latest is on the Costa Mesa Planning Commission agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Costa Mesa projects come from public meeting records, such as Costa Mesa Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Costa Mesa's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Costa Mesa, CA", boardwalkai.com/development/california/costa-mesa/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count