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Protecting Tomorrow | Part 2
Where are #NewportBeach's Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones?

Understanding where these overlay zones are located can help you follow future proposals before they reach the final approval stage.  
Swipe through to learn more!
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Introducing Protecting Tomorrow, a new feature in the SPON Civic Series designed to make local government issues easier to understand.

Our first EXPLAINER breaks down Housing Opportunity Overlays — what they are, what they do, and why they matter for Newport Beach residents.

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📌 SPON Watchlist
This week's Watchlist includes:
🚓 The first Police HQ Advisory Committee meeting
🏘️ A key milestone for the Responsible Housing Initiative
🏗️ Continued discussion on the Dove Street development
These decisions will help shape #NewportBeach's future.

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📖 Read the Plan.
❓ Ask the Questions.
🗣️ Make Your Voice Heard.
📍 Newport Beach City Hall • 4:00 PM
#8174Promises #NewportBeach2050 #SPON #NewportBeach

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Tonight, June 23, the Newport Beach City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of the Newport Beach 2050 General Plan.

8,174 housing units of potential capacity through Newport Beach's Housing Opportunity Overlay Program.
🏘️ What could that mean for Newport Beach?
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"We have to do it."

How much of Newport Beach's future is Required by the State—and how much remains a local choice?

📖 Read the Plan.
❓ Ask the Questions.
🗣️ Make Your Voice Heard.
📅 Next Council Meeting: June 23

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#NewportBeach #GeneralPlan

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�� HAVE YOU SEEN THE NUMBERS? 🎵
5,927 housing units in the development pipeline.
8,174 housing units planned through the Housing Opportunity Overlay.
Next City Meeting: June 23rd

#NewportBeach #GeneralPlan #SPON

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18 consent calendar items.
One vote. Including:
💰 $1.5M for Police HQ relocation planning
🏗️ Coastal housing overlays
📈 Height increases up to 110 feet
���� How can residents participate if they don't know what's being considered?
#NewportBeach

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Jean Watt didn't build the ENC—but she spent decades helping protect the Newport Beach community, open spaces, and environmental values that made it possible.
This tribute honors her legacy.
🌿 For the ENC. For future generations.
#ProtectTheENC #SPON #NewportBeach #ENC

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Some residents have also questioned whether the ordinance is moving forward before the Airport Area visioning process is complete.
These decisions will shape Newport Beach's future. Stay informed and make your voice heard.
Support SPON:
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Coastal Housing Overlay Ordinance
Potential coastal housing overlays and higher height limits in the Airport Area. Critics argue the ordinance could have long-term implications that are not yet fully understood, including expanded development rights.

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In May, the City released a "Fast Facts” document about the proposed Police Headquarters project.

This song takes a look at the discrepancy between how the Fact Sheet compares with comments made at previous meetings regarding Civic Center Park, Dove Street, and Santa Barbara.

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As the conversation continues, residents can review the information, watch the meetings, and draw their own conclusions.

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#NewportBeach #SPON #Transparency #CommunityVoice #FactSheetFiction

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In May, the City released a "Fast Facts & FAQ" document about the proposed Police Headquarters project

This song takes a look at the discrepancy between how the Fact Sheet compares with comments made at previous meetings regarding Civic Center Park, Dove Street, & Santa Barbara

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Residents pointed to the 300+ people who attended the March 10 meeting on the park issue.

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#NewportBeach #SPON #CommunityVoice

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What happens when residents stop showing up?
At last week’s Newport Beach City Council meeting, a discussion about the City’s budget turned into a larger conversation about public participation, transparency, and the proposed Police HQ project in Civic Center Park.

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“Three Numbers” explores the growing debate over public assets & what could be lost through long-term land use decisions.
Residents are encouraged to apply for the new Advisory Committee by June 1 through the City of Newport Beach page at https://t.co/n72d9AvXsL.
#NewportBeach

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Stay informed. Stay Engaged. And follow SPON for timely updates on local issues.

📢Make your voice heard:
City Council comments can be submitted to:
[email protected]
🕐Before 4 PM Monday for agenda packet inclusion
⏰ By 2 PM the day of the meeting to be shared

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Here’s what to watch in Newport Beach this week 👇

The City Council meeting on May 26 will touch on themes of transparency and long-term land use decisions, including a massive $1.5M expenditure for studying the Civic Center Park site for Police HQ relocation.

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Hundreds turned out for the debate as Mayor Pro Tem Blom and former Mayor Curry faced off over the future of Civic Center Park — just one day after the City announced a new $1.5M study committee.

Want a say? Apply for a citizen seat by June 1 → https://t.co/n72d9AvXsL