Orange County, California — 2026
Orange County had 582 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 823 approved and 1 denied (99.9% approval). Garden Grove led among cities with 61 projects, followed by Orange (57).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
582
Projects YTD
823
Approved
1
Denied
99.9%
Approval rate
Cities in Orange County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove | 61 | 81 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Orange | 57 | 87 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lake Forest | 44 | 61 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Santa Ana | 36 | 73 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Mission Viejo | 34 | 44 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newport Beach | 33 | 41 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Yorba Linda | 33 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Laguna Hills | 31 | 34 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Tustin | 27 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dana Point | 24 | 36 | 0 | 100.0% |
| La Palma | 23 | 23 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Laguna Beach | 20 | 48 | 1 | 98.0% |
| Placentia | 19 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Stanton | 19 | 23 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Fullerton | 18 | 32 | 0 | 100.0% |
| San Clemente | 16 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Aliso Viejo | 12 | 26 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Costa Mesa | 12 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Westminster | 10 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Laguna Niguel | 9 | 17 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Huntington Beach | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Anaheim | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Fountain Valley | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Irvine | 5 | 14 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Seal Beach | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Orange County YTD 2026?
- 582 projects with 823 approved and 1 denied actions (99.9% approval).
- Which cities in Orange County had the most activity?
- Garden Grove (61 projects), Orange (57 projects), Lake Forest (44 projects)