New Development in Lake Forest, California
282 development projects are moving through Lake Forest, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (16), civic actions (2), institutional/public (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionLake Forest projects (YTD 2026)
282
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Lake Forest development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 16 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Lake Forest right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry Seal Project for Residential Streets and Civic Center Parking Lot | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | recommended for approval | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Rancho Parkway, Jeronimo Road, and Los Alisos Boulevard Improvements | Approximate location - Rancho Parkway at Lake Forest Drive, Jeronimo Road at Lake Forest Drive, and Los Alisos Boulevard at Rockfield Boulevard | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Parcel Map No. 2025-121 | 21098 Bake Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Cavanaugh Park Improvements | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Conduit Occupancy Agreement with Cityside Networks, LLC | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-07 | — |
| IPT Enterprise Business Center LLC | 26200 Enterprise Way, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Whispering Hills Park Site Abandonment | Lake Forest, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Capital Improvement Plan Update | 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| Capital Improvement Plan Update | 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| Capital Improvement Plan Update | 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
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Recent Lake Forest projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 10 |
| Under review | 5 |
Lake Forest development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Lake Forest, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 282 development projects in Lake Forest, California year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (16). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Lake Forest projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Lake Forest in?
- Lake Forest is in Orange County, California.