Legacy Ranch Project / Northwest Open Space
Description
The council approved a package allowing events, equestrian activities, a chapel, and farm uses across the city-owned Northwest Open Space, certified the EIR, and authorized a 30-year lease at $300,000 a year.
Impact summary
Would transform underused open space into an event and equestrian destination — with the big unresolved questions being Camino Capistrano traffic, event parking, and free public access.
Applicant
- Name
- Legacy Ranch Partners LLC
- Address
- 30291 Camino CapistranoSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
The council approved a package allowing events, equestrian activities, a chapel, and farm uses across the city-owned Northwest Open Space, certified the EIR, and authorized a 30-year lease at $300,000 a year.
Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
Amendment to the Northwest Open Space Specific Plan plus a CUP to let Legacy Ranch host community events up to 499 people, eight large equestrian events a year (up to 2,500 attendees, 16 days), food and alcohol service, farm stands, a chapel, and caretaker residences on 65 city-owned acres. Recommended to the City Council, which decides Nov. 4.
Related issues (3)
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