POLISCOPE
Back to feed
Part ofzoning
COSTAMESA (ORANGE COUNTY)local legislationAgenda Ready

Review of Special Use Permit for 1601 Baker Street Sober Living Home

Original title: CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT (PGSH-24-0002) TO ALLOW A SOBER LIVING HOME WITH SIX OR FEWER RESIDENTS TO BE LOCATED AT 1601 BAKER STREET

February 23, 2026

Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.

The Frame

What this does

This review determines whether the permit for a sober living facility at 1601 Baker Street remains valid, directly impacting the property's permitted use and the availability of local recovery housing.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of 1601 Baker Street

The individuals living in the sober living home are subject to the outcome of the permit review regarding their housing location.

Property owner of 1601 Baker Street

The owner's ability to operate a sober living facility at this location is contingent upon the Planning Commission's review of the special use permit.

Nearby property owners

Local neighbors are affected by the land use designation and the operational status of the facility on their street.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 23, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Planning Commission is reviewing a previously approved (PGSH-24-0002) that allows for the operation of a at 1601 Baker Street. The facility is restricted to housing six or fewer residents.

Key Facts

  • The Planning Commission has initiated a formal review of Special Use Permit PGSH-24-0002.
  • The permit in question authorizes the operation of a sober living home at 1601 Baker Street.
  • The facility is limited to a maximum occupancy of six or fewer residents.
  • The file number associated with this legislative action is 26-156.
  • The document was introduced on February 18, 2026.

Why It Matters

This review determines whether the permit for a sober living facility at 1601 Baker Street remains valid, directly impacting the property's permitted use and the availability of local recovery housing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a special use permit?
A is a zoning tool that allows a property owner to use land in a way that is not automatically permitted by right, provided they meet specific conditions set by the local government.
Does this document close the sober living home?
No, this document initiates a review of the permit that was previously approved; it does not state that the home is currently closed or that the permit has been revoked.

News Coverage

No news coverage found yet. Articles are indexed twice daily.

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift70% confidence

Review of Existing Approvals

The initiation of a 'Call for Review' suggests a potential re-evaluation of previously granted land-use permissions for recovery housing.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance45
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy50
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz20
    Current news / social attention level

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record