NEWPORTBEACH (ORANGE COUNTY)local legislationPublic Hearing

Zinc Café Patio and Operating Hours Expansion Permit

Original title: Zinc Café Temporary Patio and Hours Expansion Limited Term Permit (More Than 90 Days) (PA2026-0039) Site Location: 3222 East Coast Highway

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing determines whether the business at 3222 East Coast Highway is authorized to operate with a larger outdoor seating area and different business hours for a period exceeding 90 days.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Zinc Café

The business is the applicant seeking authorization for expanded patio space and extended hours.

Nearby residents and businesses

These parties may be impacted by changes in noise, traffic, or parking availability resulting from the expanded patio and hours.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The is holding a public hearing to consider a request for a long-term permit allowing Zinc Café to expand its outdoor patio and extend its operating hours. The request is filed under permit number PA2026-0039 for the property located at 3222 East Coast Highway.

Key Facts

The Zoning Administrator is reviewing a Limited Term Permit application (PA2026-0039) for Zinc Café.
The permit request covers both an expansion of the outdoor patio and an extension of operating hours.
The permit is classified as a 'Limited Term Permit' for a duration exceeding 90 days.
The subject property is located at 3222 East Coast Highway.
The status of the file is currently set for a public hearing.
The file was introduced on May 18, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Limited Term Permit?

It is a temporary authorization granted by the city for specific land use activities that last for a defined period, in this case, longer than 90 days.

How can I participate in this decision?

The document indicates the item is set for a public hearing, which is the formal process for residents to provide input to the .

Why It Matters

This hearing determines whether the business at 3222 East Coast Highway is authorized to operate with a larger outdoor seating area and different business hours for a period exceeding 90 days.

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Extended Temporary Permit Usage

The use of a 'Limited Term Permit' for a duration exceeding 90 days suggests a reliance on temporary mechanisms for what may be ongoing operational changes.

Zinc Café