Fairway Three housing development agreement at Newport Beach Country Club
Newport Beach
Summary
The council approved a five-year development agreement for 78 housing units on the Newport Beach Country Club golf course area. One resident questioned whether the units could be scattered across 128 acres and noted the project is contingent on November's Responsible Housing Initiative vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $9.9 million in public benefit fees to the city, including roughly $3.3 million in negotiable benefits.
The developer gains locked-in entitlements, and the city gains 78 units of housing toward state requirements.
Neighbors worried the deal doesn't guarantee affordable units and questioned the legal description and density guarantees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Harbor Commission — October 14, 2026
The council approved a five-year development agreement for 78 housing units on the Newport Beach Country Club golf course area. One resident questioned whether the units could be scattered across 128 acres and noted the project is contingent on November's Responsible Housing Initiative vote.
Planning Commission — September 17, 2026
Up to 78 homes could be built on the northeast corner of the country club golf course property. The development agreement locks in rights for five years and delivers about $9.9 million in public benefit fees, with $3.3 million of that negotiable for city priorities. Final call belongs to the City Council.
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