June 8, 2010 – Measure C Passed!  

Thank you to all the volunteers who promoted Measure C. 

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What is Measure C? 

 Measure C is a ballot measure that would require that Costa Mesa voters approve any future change in the Costa Mesa General Plan regulations for the Orange County Fairgrounds.  You can see the whole measure and read the ballot argument at http://www.ocvote.com/election/pri2010/measurec.htm . 

What is allowed at the fairgrounds under current City rules? 

 The land must be used as a fairgrounds. Total square footage of all buildings may not exceed ten percent of the total land area.   

What activities are allowed? 

Exhibitions and conferences, equestrian uses, agriculture and livestock activities, an outdoor marketplace, temporary retail sales, concerts and entertainment uses.  In addition, botanic gardens, animal exhibits, museums, art/historic artifacts galleries, live theater, and ancillary office uses are permitted if they are supportive of the primary fairgrounds use. 

What activities are prohibited? 

Any use not supportive of the fairgrounds and events center use is prohibited.  Casinos/gambling venues, hotels, shopping centers, housing developments, self storage facilities and medical center uses are expressly prohibited.  Dedicated athletic sports facilities unrelated to the fairgrounds use are also prohibited.  That means that no professional sports stadium could be built on the site. 

When is the election? 

June 8.   

Who can vote? 

All registered voters in the City of Costa Mesa.  If you are a citizen of Costa Mesa and are not yet registered, you have until May 24 to register to vote for the June 8 election.  You can get a registration form and more information at https://www.sos.ca.gov/nvrc/fedform/.

Where do I vote? 

Polling locations have not yet been identified, but when they are you can get more information at http://www.ocvote.com/election/electioninfo.htm

YES ON C 

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