Updated July 22, 2010
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Upcoming CdMRA Board Meeting
CdM Residents are always welcome to attend

Thursday, August 19
7:30 a.m.
Agenda & Location

David Hunt, City Attorney
City Charter Amendments
PO Box 1500
Corona del Mar, CA  92625

Info@cdmra.org

           City Information

  • Council Member Newsletters



The Newport Beach Code Enforcement Office is geared to answer your questions and react to problems when
reported.  If you have a problem with noise, construction hours, water pollution, street drainage, run-off, or other
issues which may be in violation of city codes, report the problem by phone:

           Business Hours:           949.644.3215
            Nights & Weekends:    949.644.3717

For more information about how Code Enforcements works and the kinds of situations they monitor, click here.

Graffiti Hotline = 949.644.3333
Call this number to report any graffiti you find in or around CdM.

Traffic Signal Problem:  Traffic signal outages or problems can be reported by email.  Go to the City's website
(click here) or call George Bernard at 949.644.3348 or Bryan Loo at 949.644.3324.

Noise Abatement Code:  We get many questions about hours of operation for lawn, gardening and construction
equipment.  Noise of that nature is covered by the City's Municipal Code.  For approved hours of operation and a
status report from Council Member Nancy Gardner on this topic, click here.

City News & Events Delivered To Your Inbox
If you would like to receive information about a variety of City services and events, simply register for the City's News
Service.  Meetings, Events, Reports, Sports Field Conditions and more . . . You chose the items you want to see.  
Stay informed on topics that matter to you.  To register, click here.





July is Smart Irrigation Month.  The City has provided lots of tips on how to better manage your water consumption
and keep your water bill low.  New rebates became available June 1, 2010, to help offset the costs of Smart
Controllers, Sprinkler Heads, Artificial Turf, and more. Helpful links follow:

Water-saving tips & rebate information:  click here
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance:  click here
Water Efficient Design Standards:  click here
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    CdM's Historically Important Resident Profile

    From time to time we feature Corona del Mar residents who have had a significant positive impact
    on our community.  If you would like to nominate someone for our Profile, please send us an email
    with the candidate's name and a brief writeup for consideration.    

    To read about our past honorees, click here.

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CdM Residents Association - Who We Are

    The Corona del Mar Residents Association (CdMRA) was created in 1987 to provide a unified
    voice on issues which impact all residential neighborhoods located in Zip Code 92625 (over
    6600 households).  CdMRA utilizes a variety of communication tools, educational workshops
    and outreach programs to accomplish that goal.  We are NOT a "homeowner association".
    We ARE a "resident advocacy" association.

This volunteer organization works diligently to protect, preserve and improve our community's quality of life.  The
larger our membership, the more effective we can be.

Be informed.  Be involved.  Support CdMRA through your membership.  Over 90% of our dues go toward the printing
and mailing of our newsletters, and the balance is spent on our Town Meetings.  We recognize that our members
enjoy receiving our printed newsletters and attending our meetings.  But without your financial support, we won't be
able to continue our outreach efforts as they are today.

If you are already a member, please renew.  If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.  Membership is
$20 each calendar year.  If you need to check on your membership status, simply send us an email and we'll reply.  
Applications and Renewal Forms can be found on our website (click here).  Your privacy is protected and secure.  
We look forward to hearing from you.

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Volunteers working since 1987 to protect, preserve and improve our community's quality of life

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Zoning Code Changes
Zoning Code Discussion - Building Envelope v. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Thursday, July 29 @ 6:30pm - City Hall Council Chambers

  • Building Designs
  • Building Envelopes vs. Floor Area Ratio
  • Development on Bluffs and in Canyons     

For a Zoning-Code Basics Summary as it applies to Corona del Mar, click here.

The Planning Commission has scheduled another special  meeting covering the proposed zoning code changes
and how they will impact new construction and new additions in residential areas of the city.  At this meeting, the
Planning Commission will attempt to develop a consensus on what should be in the new zoning code that gets
submitted to City Council for final approval.  For example, should the "building envelope" concept be applied entirely
across all of Newport Beach?  Should all of Newport Beach stay under the existing "floor area ration" concept? Or
should there be a hybrid of these proposals giving certain neighborhoods like Corona del Mar and Balboa Island
some latitude given their unique geographic limitations.

Don't miss this important opportunity to participate in the decision-making process that impacts all residents of
Corona del Mar.  Encourage your neighbors to attend this meeting with you.  

  • Meeting Schedule & Printable Flier to distribute to your neighbors:  Click here
  • Zoning Code Basics for Corona del Mar:  Click here
  • Zoning Code Contacts:  Click here
  • Zoning Code History  for Corona del Mar & CdMRA Survey Results:  Click here
  • Development Standard Comparisons - CdM Flower Streets:  Click here
  • Summary of Zoning Code Changes:  Click here
  • Zoning Code Draft #4 and Planning Dept Contact Information:  Click here

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Suspicious Circumstances - Parental Alert

Suspect approaches child in Harbor View Area:  Click here for details
Child Safety Tips:  Click here.
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Street Sweeping Schedule - Proposed Changes for CdM

You may have noticed that your street sweeping trucks look different, and are showing up on a different day of the
week.  The City has recently outsourced this service, and General Services Department is in the process of
developing a new, more efficient, street sweeping schedule.  The current proposed schedule can be found by
clicking here.
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Telecommunications Equipment:  Antenna Permits Denied

The City Council upheld the Planning Department's recommendation to deny five of the seven permits required by
NextG Networks to install 32+ft wireless communications poles and utility boxes in the public right of way at Crystal
Cove, Cameo Highlands, Irvine Terrace and several other residential areas in Newport Beach.

A number of residents spoke in support of denying the permits, as did Park Superintendent Todd Lewis from
Crystal Cove State Park.  

For more information, see the article on the Corona del Mar Today website:  click here.  Or visit the City's website
and watch the meeting video:  click here.

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                                       Extra Extra Read All About It!

                                        Be sure to visit our News page for the latest on a wide range of topics,
                                       from Breaking News to going updates, including:
  • CdMRA Newsletters
  • Neighborhood Watch & Police Calls for Service
  • Fire Prevention
  • Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness
  • City Projects
  • Zoning Code Proposed Changes
  • And More!


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                           How Are We Doing?
                           Your comments and suggestions are a valuable resource to CdMRA.   We welcome feedback
                          on our member services and suggestions on topics or issues that we should investigate on
                          behalf of our residents.    Send us an email at Info@Cdmra.org today.

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July    

July Is Smart Irrigation Month (Click here for info & rebates!)

August
REMINDER:  If you have not yet paid your 2010 Membership Dues, please do so without further delay.  
You can drop your check in the mail, or if you prefer "green" options, simply add us as an annual payee to your
online banking system or use our new PayPal Option.  Dues expire each December 31 and are renewable
each January 1 for $20.
Select Member Dues or Contribution