Orange County, California — 2026
Orange County had 588 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 875 approved and 6 denied (99.3% approval). Laguna Beach led among cities with 109 projects, followed by Irvine (49).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
588
Projects YTD
875
Approved
6
Denied
99.3%
Approval rate
Cities in Orange County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach | 109 | 186 | 4 | 97.9% |
| Irvine | 49 | 65 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lake Forest | 41 | 64 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Mission Viejo | 39 | 55 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Aliso Viejo | 37 | 77 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Orange | 37 | 60 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 33 | 37 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Yorba Linda | 33 | 53 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Stanton | 32 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Laguna Hills | 30 | 35 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Garden Grove | 23 | 36 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Westminster | 22 | 31 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Santa Ana | 21 | 43 | 0 | 100.0% |
| San Clemente | 16 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Costa Mesa | 13 | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Tustin | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| La Palma | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Fullerton | 9 | 12 | 1 | 92.3% |
| Fountain Valley | 7 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Anaheim | 6 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dana Point | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newport Beach | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Placentia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Orange County YTD 2026?
- 588 projects with 875 approved and 6 denied actions (99.3% approval).
- Which cities in Orange County had the most activity?
- Laguna Beach (109 projects), Irvine (49 projects), Lake Forest (41 projects)