Newport Beach Approves 33 Townhomes in Cliff Haven (Dover Project Update)

Newport Beach is moving forward with the Dover Townhomes project in the Cliff Haven neighborhood, recently approved by the Planning Commission. The development will replace an existing medical office site at 601 Dover Drive (corner of Cliff Drive) and falls under the City’s Housing Opportunity Overlay zoning adopted to help meet state housing requirements.

✨ Project Highlights:

• Location: 601 Dover Drive, Newport Beach (Cliff Haven)

• Project Name: Dover Townhomes

• Homes: 33 for-sale townhomes

• Unit Mix: 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom layouts

• Size Range: Approx. 1,355 – 2,247 sq ft

• Design: 7 detached, three-story buildings

• Height: Up to ~38 feet

• Parking: 2-car garages per unit + guest parking (76 spaces total reported)

• Public Feature: Includes a publicly accessible plaza corner connection

• Status: Approved by Planning Commission (Feb 2026)

Bottom Line:

This is a notable infill housing project in a well-established Newport Beach neighborhood. It reflects how cities are using housing overlay zoning to convert underutilized commercial sites into residential opportunities. With Planning Commission approval in place, the next steps would typically involve any appeal period, followed by permitting and plan check before construction begins.

📲 📩 If you live in Newport Beach, own nearby property, or are considering buying in Cliff Haven, comment or DM “DOVER” and I’ll break down what this could mean for neighborhood inventory, pricing trends, and long-term impact.

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Realtor: Christian Gomez

Phone Number: (949)521-9423

Email: rechristiangomez@gmail.com

Website: re-cg.com

DRE 02242748

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