Ordinance adopted to enhance public safety during high-risk periods.
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- Newport Beach
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Review the Ordinance
Read the full text of Ordinance No. 2026-2 to understand its implications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ordinance No. 2026-2?
- It amends municipal code sections to improve safety during busy visitor periods.
- When does the ordinance take effect?
- The ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its adoption on February 24, 2026.
- Where can I find a copy of the ordinance?
- A copy is available at the City Clerk's Department or by calling (949) 644-3005.
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Full Notice Text
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, adopted the Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1.04.060 (SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ZONE) OF CHAPTER 1.04 (CODE ENFORCEMENT), SECTIONS 5.95.045 (CONDITIONS) AND 5.95.065 (SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS) OF CHAPTER 5.95 (SHORT TERM LODGING PERMIT), AND SECTION 11.08.020 (USE OF SHADE COVERINGS) OF CHAPTER 11.08 (CONDUCT ON BEACHES AND PIERS) OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL ACTIVITY DURING HIGH-RISK PERIODS
Ordinance No. 2026-2 is intended to enhance public safety during periods of heightened visitor activity-such as spring break and the Fourth of July holiday-which have historically been associated with an increase in municipal code violations and other unlawful conduct.
Ordinance No. 2026-2 was approved by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Barto, Blom, Grant,
Kleiman, Stapleton,
Weber and Weigand
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESCUSED: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption date. A copy of the above ordinance is available at the City Clerk's Department, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California or by calling (949) 644-3005.
Publication Date: February 28, 2026
s/s Lena Shumway, City Clerk