California Record
Lake Forest
ApprovedSite Plan

Costco Wholesale Retail Building

Description

Demolish the existing movie theater and build a 34-foot-tall, 165,068 sq. ft. Costco Wholesale store with alcohol sales, tire center, and sign program updates.

Impact summary

Replaces a vacant theater with a major retail anchor, bringing increased shopping options and economic activity to Foothill Ranch.

Applicant

Name
Michael Okuma, Costco Wholesale
Address
26602 Towne Centre DriveSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
2
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Approved4–0, unanimous

Last discussed Feb 5, 2026.

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