News

• City Welcomes Former Harbor Commissioner Paul Blank as New Harbormaster

  Blank, an avid boater with deep roots in the local maritime community, joined Newport Beach May 3 as the new City Harbormaster. | May 4, 2021

• Newport Beach Waives City Permit Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units Through 2022

  The temporary fee waiver is designed to encourage additional development of new ADUs, and prompt homeowners to seek permits for existing ADUs that are currently unauthorized but meet City codes. | April 30, 2021

• Notice of Availability and Study Session - Residences at Newport Center – 150 Newport Center Drive (PA2020-020)

  On Thursday, April 29, 2021, the Community Development Department released a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Residences at Newport Center Project (PA2020-020). | April 29, 2021

• Agencies Working Quickly to Address Invasive Algae Species Found in Newport Harbor

  The City is working with multiple federal, state and local agencies to identify the extent of a newly discovered invasive algae species in Newport Harbor and to develop an eradication plan. | April 23, 2021