Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan

The City of Costa Mesa is implementing the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan to develop a mixed-income, mixed-use community on a 95-acre site located at 2501 Harbor Boulevard. The project aims to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations and State Government Code Section 14670.31, featuring a residential development of at least 2,300 dwelling units, with a potential maximum of 4,000 units, including 200 units of permanent supportive housing. Additionally, the plan includes 15 acres dedicated to the State Department of Developmental Services, up to 35,000 square feet of commercial space for retail and childcare, and at least 14 acres of public open space consisting of parks, trails, and recreation centers. Off-site improvements involve the construction of a multi-use trail and a secondary access roadway that requires the reconfiguration of at least six holes at an adjacent golf course. The project has undergone extensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, culminating in a Final Environmental Impact Report in August 2026. This process included coordination with the Native American Heritage Commission regarding tribal cultural resources, the Department of Toxic Substances Control concerning hazardous waste remediation, and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board for stormwater management. Technical analyses have also been completed, including an engineering report by Southern California Edison identifying the need for distribution system upgrades to support a projected load of 40,668 kVA by 2030. The project is managed by the City of Costa Mesa's Economic and Development Services Department, with Principal Planner Melinda Dacey serving as a primary point of contact.