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the DRC expanded to include review of demolition permits in Old Towne, signs and sign
programs, landscaping, recommendations on tentative tract maps, variances, CUPs and
all site plan reviews. Simultaneous with the expansion of DRC responsibilities, there has
been an enormous expansion in the population of Orange, with its attendant
development. The quantity and complexity of projects falling within the responsibilities of
the DRC increased significantly. Concomitant with the increase in the number of projects
requiring DRC review, the length and number of meeti ngs needed to accomplish those
tasks has also increased significantly.
Earlier in 2020, the City Council requested a thorough review of the development approval
process requirements in the Orange Municipal Code with the goal of increasing the
efficiency while focusing the efforts of the DRC on one of this City’s most valuable
resources, namely the historic districts and buildings and structures of historical
significance.
6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Ordinance updates the following sections of the Orange Municipal Code:
OMC 12.18.080.O – Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places – Outdoor Dining on Public
Walkways – Outdoor Dining Permit Standards
Approval of outdoor dining signage will be by the Director of Community
Development in place of the DRC.
OMC 16.35.060 – Subdivisions – Vesting Tentative Maps – Filing
Subdividers will obtain plans and drawings approval from the Director in place of
the DRC.
OMC 17.08 – Zoning – General Administrative Procedures
All design review processes will be consolidated (administrative and other) and the
Director’s responsibilities will reflect this change.
DRC recommendations on CUPs and variances will be eliminated.
DRC site plan review will be limited to historic districts.
DRC review of other land use applications will be limited to those in historic districts
or involving a building or structure listed on the City’s Historical Resources Survey.
The DRC will make a recommendation, not a final decision, on temporary uses in
historic districts only.
The Director will be able to refer other projects to the DRC in the Director’s
discretion.
OMC 17.10 – Zoning – Specific Administrative Procedures
The DRC will review temporary use permits in historic districts only.
The DRC will review Minor and Major Site Plans for historic districts only.
For site plan review of projects in historic districts or involving historic buildings or
structures, the DRC may recommend conditions relating to architectural design
only.
Description of the types of projects subject to design review will be revised to be
more specific.
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Redundant language regarding CEQA review and findings in historic districts will
be deleted.
Provision for Administrative Design Review will be deleted.
OMC 17.12 – Zoning – General Regulations
References to the Old Towne Historic District will be updated to include all historic
districts.
OMC 17.13 – Zoning – Master Land Use Table
Mandatory DRC review of hot dog carts will eliminated.
OMC 17.08 – Zoning – Sign Regulations
The Director will approve sign programs for multitenant building sign programs and
mixed use/major commercial centers, in place of the DRC.
The Director will make recommendations to the Planning Commission for creative
signs and murals located outside of a historic district, in place of the DRC.
7. ANALYSIS AND STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES
The DRC will continue to review and recommend/approve development projects in
historic districts and involving buildings or structures identified as significant in the City’s
Historic Resources Survey. The Director of Community Development will have appro val
authority and/or make recommendations to the Planning Commission for projects outside
of a historic district. Reorienting the DRC’s focus onto historic districts and structures will
concentrate their expertise on historical resources. The resulting flow for processing
applications will be streamlined and result in shorter turnaround for applicants.
8. PUBLIC NOTICE
On August 6, 2020, the City published a Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice in
the Orange City News newspaper. Because of the citywide applicability of the proposed
Ordinance, no single property was posted. Noticing occurred on the City website and via
posting at City libraries and City Hall.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The subject Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the Cali fornia Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and
15061(b)(3), because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, because there is no possibili ty it will have a
significant effect on the environment, and because it is not a "project" as defined in
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. As such, no further analysis is warranted
or required.
10. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION
The Ordinance does not involve physical development and addresses only administrative
revisions to the Orange Municipal Code. Review by other staff departments or advisory
boards was not required.
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11. ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-20
2. Draft Ordinance Amendment (clean)
3. Draft Ordinance Amendment (redlined)
ORDINANCE
DRC
RESOLUTION NO. PC 23-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLES 12, 16 AND 17 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE TO FOCUS ON
PROJECTS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS OR OTHERWISE
INVOLVING HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
AND EFFECTING OTHER MINOR REVISIONS
APPLICANT: CITY OF ORANGE
Moved by Commissioner ________ and seconded by Commissioner ________ that the
following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of Orange Design Review Committee (formerly the Design Review
Board) was established in 1974 by Ordinance No. 4-74 for the purpose of upholding community
aesthetics by reviewing the architectural design of new buildings and structures; and
WHEREAS, the number and complexity of development projects in the City of Orange
have greatly increased since formation of the Design Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to increase the effectiveness of the Design Review
Committee by focusing its efforts on development projects in historic districts and involving
historic structures as defined; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s environmental
procedures, and has been found to be exempt, consistent with the findings in Sections 1 and 2 of
this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having considered the proposed changes to the
Orange Municipal Code contained herein at a public hearing held on August 17, 2020, including
review of the staff report and having received public testimony on the item, has determined that
the proposed Ordinance, as it relates to the Zoning Code, is justified and recommends approval
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the subject Ordinance, shown as Attachment A, attached hereto,
based on the following findings:
Resolution No. PC 23-20
Page 2 of 3
SECTION 1 - FINDINGS
The subject Ordinance supports the General Plan Vision for Orange, and goals and policies of the
Land Use and Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Elements by providing a framework and
regulation for protecting and enhancing land uses in historic districts or involving historic
structures or buildings so that they will exist in harmony with their surroundings, while
maintaining their historical significance.
SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The subject Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because
it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment,
because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment, and because it
is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. As such, no further
analysis is warranted or required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that Title 17
of the Orange Municipal Code be amended as shown in Attachment A.
Resolution No. PC 23-20
Page 3 of 3
I hereby certify that the Planning Commission of the City of Orange adopt s the foregoing
resolution on ________, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
David Simpson, Planning Commission Chair
Date
ORDINANCE NO. XX-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 12, TITLE 16
AND TITLE 17 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO UPDATE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND EFFECT
OTHER MINOR REVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Orange Design Review Committee (formerly the Design Review
Board) was established in 1974 by Ordinance No. 4-74 for the purpose of upholding community
aesthetics by reviewing the architectural design of new buildings and structures; and
WHEREAS, the number and complexity of development projects in the City of Orange
have greatly increased over the past 46 years; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to increase the effectiveness of the Design Review
Committee by focusing its efforts on development projects in historic districts and involving
historic buildings and structures as defined.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
This Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, because it is an administrative activity
undertaken by a local government, involves general City policy and procedure, and its adoption
does not have the potential to result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment
SECTION II:
Section 12.18.080.O of the Orange Municipal Code, “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
- Outdoor Dining on Public Walkways - Outdoor Dining Permit Standards,” is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
O. No signs are permitted in the outdoor dining area with the exception of a menu sign.
Business names may be permitted on the valance of the awnings and/or umbrellas, as approved by
the Director; however, commercial and product logos are not permitted on the valance of awnings
and/or on umbrellas or in any other outdoor display.
SECTION III:
Section 16.35.060 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Subdivisions – Vesting Tentative Maps
- Filing,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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16.35.060 - Filing.
A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form and have the same contents,
accompanying data and reports as set forth in other provisions of Title 16 for a tentative map,
except as hereinafter provided:
A. Subdivider shall obtain Community Development Director preliminary approval of
development prior to filing a vesting tentative map. Processing and content shall be as detailed in
City's document entitled "Design Review Committee Submittal Procedure."
B. Subdivider shall obtain all necessary zone changes prior to or concurrent with filing
a vesting tentative map.
C. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on
its face the words: "Vesting Tentative Map."
D. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, a subdivider shall also supply the
following information:
1. Community Development Director approved plans and drawings;
2. Sewer, water, storm drain, and road details;
3. Geological studies;
4. Flood control information;
5. School impact analysis;
6. Traffic impact analysis;
7. Detailed grading plans;
8. Solar access, passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities analysis;
9. Signing program (advertising, locational, and safety signing systems);
10. Any other material considered essential to the proper evaluation of the
project (e.g. open space maintenance responsibilities, provisions made for trails
and/or parks and their maintenance responsibilities).
NOTE: All developments require compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Some of the above information may be included in reports prepared for that purpose. If so, the
information requested above need only a reference to the EIR.
SECTION IV:
Table 17.08.020, “Zoning – General Administrative Procedures – Reviewing Bodies,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Type of Procedure, Permit or
Hearing CDD DRC ZA PC CC
Zoning Ordinance Amendment A A X
Zone Change A A X
Conditional Use Permit A X(1) X(1) X(1)
Variance A X(1) X
Administrative Adjustment
Permit X
Temporary Use (Non-Recurring)
Permit A A(1) X
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Design Review A/X(1) A/X(1) X(1)
Historic District Demolition
Permit A X(1) X
Site Plan Review—Minor X A(1)
Site Plan Review—Major A A(1) X
Tentative Tract Map A A X
General Plan Amendment A A X
Environmental Documentation A X(1) X(1)
SECTION V:
Section 17.08.020.B.2.c of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Planning Commission – Powers and Duties,” is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
c. Authority to act upon an appeal of any order, requirement, permit, decision or
determination made by an administrative or appointed official or body in the administration or
enforcement of this chapter.
SECTION VI:
Section 17.08.020.D of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Design Review Committee,” is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows:
D. Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee (DRC) is established to
uphold community aesthetics by reviewing the architectural design of projects in historic districts
and any building or structure identified as a historic resource in the City’s Historic Resources
Survey.
1. Purpose.
a. To review development projects as provided herein, by considering the
elements of architectural design, massing and scale, color palette, and context to ensure that
projects are compatible with surrounding development and community aesthetics;
b. To interpret and apply adopted design guidelines and standards;
c. To assist in formulating design policy;
d. To encourage the preservation of cultural historic resources, while allowing
for orderly development.
2. Powers and Duties. The DRC shall have the authority to:
a. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and/or
make final determinations, as appropriate, on Design Review for development projects in historic
districts or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
b. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on
proposed demolitions in historic districts.
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c. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on Major
Site Plan Review for development projects in historic districts or involving a building or structure
identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
d. Review and make recommendations to the Community Development
Director on Non-Recurring Temporary Use Permits and Minor Site Plan Review matters in historic
districts or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
e. Review and make recommendations to the Community Development
Director on other matters referred by the Director.
3. Meetings.
a. The DRC shall meet in regular session on dates and at times to be determined
by resolution of the City Council. All meetings shall be open to the public, and provisions of the
Brown Act shall apply.
b. Three members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the quorum
present shall be required for all DRC actions. Failure to achieve a majority vote of members present
shall constitute a denial of the proposed action.
c. The DRC shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business
consistent with this chapter.
4. Membership and Compensation. Membership and compensation of the DRC shall be
as determined by resolution of the City Council.
5. Terms of Office/Officers.
a. The terms of office for each member of the DRC shall be four years and shall
continue to and include June 30th of the year in which the term expires, and thereafter until a
successor for the member whose term is expiring has been appointed.
b. At the first meeting after June 30th of every other year, the DRC shall select
a chairman and a vice-chairman to serve two-year terms.
SECTION VII:
Section 17.08.020.E of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Community Development Director – Powers and Duties,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
E. Community Development Director. The Community Development Director, in
conjunction with a staff review committee designated by the City Manager, shall review
development proposals in order to ensure that yards, open space, structures, parking, loading
facilities, landscaping, streets and similar uses and the development of the land remains compatible
with surrounding properties reflecting the highest quality of land planning and design.
1. Powers and Duties. The Community Development Director, after consultation with a
staff review committee designated by the City Manager, shall have the authority to:
a. Decide upon minor site plan applications.
b. Decide upon, or make recommendations to the Planning Commission, as
appropriate, on design review applications as specified in Chapter 17.10;
c. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on zoning
ordinance amendments, zone changes, conditional use permits, variances, major site plans,
tentative tract maps, general plan amendments and other discretionary applications as specified in
Chapter 17.10;
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d. Consider minor modifications to previously approved site plans and
determine whether such modifications are in substantial conformance with the approved plans;
e. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on
environmental documentation and all duties defined in City environmental review guidelines.
f. Refer matters to the Design Review Committee as appropriate.
SECTION VIII:
Section 17.08.050.A of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Appeals – Right of Appeal,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
A. Right of Appeal. Any final action taken by the Community Development Director,
Zoning Administrator or the Design Review Committee in the administration or enforcement of
the provisions of this chapter may be appealed by any person aggrieved, or by an officer,
commission or department of the City. Such appeals may be made to the Planning Commission.
Any decision wherein the Planning Commission is authorized to make a final determination may
be appealed to the City Council.
SECTION IX:
Section 17.10.035.C.6 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Temporary Use Permits – Temporary Use Permit for Uses of Limited, Specific
Duration (Nonrecurring) – Design Review,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
6. Design Review. Nonrecurring temporary uses on properties located within a historic
district shall require Design Review Committee review prior to Zoning Administrator approval of
the temporary use permit.
SECTION X:
Section 17.10.035.E.10 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Temporary Use Permits – Conditions of Approval,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION XI:
Section 17.10.060.D.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Minor Site Plan Review - Procedure,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
2. Procedure. The Community Development Director shall be responsible for minor site
plan review. Once an application for minor site plan review has been deemed complete, the
Director shall, in conjunction with a staff review committee designated by the C ity Manager, and
the Design Review Committee for projects in a historic district or involving a building or structure
identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey, consider and approve, approve with conditions,
deny, or refer the project to the Planning Commission for final action. A continuance may be
granted upon mutual consent of the applicant and the Director. Appeals from decisions by the
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Director shall be made in accordance with the City appeal procedures set forth in Section
17.08.050.
SECTION XII:
Section 17.10.060.E.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Major Site Plan Review - Procedure,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
2. Procedure. The Community Development Director shall serve as the preliminary
reviewing body for major site plan review. Once an application for major site plan review has been
deemed complete, the Director, and the DRC for projects in a historic district or involving a
building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey, shall independently
consider and make a recommendation to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the project. A
continuance may be granted upon mutual consent of the applicant and Director. The
recommendations shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission secretary for placement on the
Commission's consent calendar, and shall be noticed as provided in Section 17.08.040. The
Commission, in considering a site plan review application, shall review the recommendations of
the Director. The Commission shall act to approve, approve with conditions or deny the
application. A continuance may be granted upon mutual consent of the applicant and Commission.
Planning Commission action shall be deemed final unless appealed in accordance with Section
17.08.050.
SECTION XIII:
Section 17.10.060.G of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Conditions of Approval,” is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
G. Conditions of Approval. The Community Development Director may recommend or
require reasonable conditions of approval which may include, but not be limited to those items
listed below.
1. A revised site plan;
2. Modifications of building height, bulk, mass or scale;
3. Increased setbacks;
4. Division or sound walls;
5. Mitigation of potential project related environmental impacts;
6. Increased open space;
7. Screening of parking areas, trash receptacles, mechanical equipment, storage areas;
8. Increased landscaping;
9. Relocation of buildings;
10. Revised interior circulation or parking area design;
11. Off-site improvements;
12. Revised grading plan;
13. Any other changes or additions the Director feels are necessary to further the goals
of the site plan review process; and
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14. For a major site plan review of projects in a historic district or involving a building
or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey, the Design Review Committee may
recommend conditions of approval relating to architectural design in accordance with Section
17.08.020.D.
SECTION XIV:
Section 17.10.070.B of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – When Design Review is Required,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
B. When Design Review is Required. Design review is required for all projects listed
below:
1. Projects requiring major site plan review;
2. Signs as specified in Chapter 17.36;
3. Projects within a historic district or involving a building or structure identified in
the city’s Historic Resources Survey, except where otherwise exempted by adopted design
standards and/or adopted specific plan(s);
4. External remodeling of commercial, industrial, institutional and large scale
multiple family developments, except where otherwise exempted by City codes, including adopted
design standards and/or adopted specific plans(s) including:
a. Facade renovation of the majority of a multi-family residential complex,
multi-tenant commercial or industrial center, or institutional property.
b. Introduction of new structural architectural elements to the facade of
individual in-line or freestanding pad tenants within a multi-tenant commercial or industrial center.
c. Projects that involve exterior remodeling of an individual freestanding
commercial, industrial, or institutional building on an individual parcel that is not part of a larger
center or campus, including changes in exterior building material, roof form, and window or door
openings.
5. Projects requiring minor site plan review that also involve exterior remodeling of
residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development.
6. Infill residential development as specified in the Orange Infill Residential Design
Guidelines.
SECTION XV:
Section 17.10.070.C of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Initiation and Application,” is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
C. Initiation and Application. Design review applications shall be filed in accordance
with application and submittal requirements as determined by the City. Application materials may
include site, building and landscape plans, photographs, colored elevations and/or renderings and
color and material boards. Submittal materials shall also include information pertaining to scale,
massing, streetscape, landscaping and open space. This information must be of sufficient detail to
allow the reviewing body to determine the compatibility of the change to the existing structure,
area, or district and that the project meets established design standards and criteria.
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SECTION XVI:
Section 17.10.070.D of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Design Review Procedure and Criteria,” is hereby amended in part
to read as follows:
D. Design Review Procedure and Criteria. The reviewing body shall make a
recommendation or final determination as authorized by Section 17.08.020 to approve, approve
with conditions or deny a project. In making such recommendation or determination, the reviewing
body shall consider adopted design standards and guidelines (where applicable), the Secretary of
the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation (where applicable) and the following
general criteria in making a project determination:
SECTION XVII:
Section 17.10.070.E of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Administrative Design Review,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION XVIII:
Section 17.10.070.G of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Findings Required,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
F. Findings Required. The reviewing body shall make a finding that the project design
upholds community aesthetics through the use of an internally consistent, integrated design theme
and is consistent with all adopted specific plans, applicable design standards and their required
findings.
SECTION XIX:
Section 17.12.025.B.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in part to read as follows:
2. Building- or structure-mounted stealth antennas in A-1, RO, SG, PI, OP, CP, C1, C2,
C3, CR, M1 and M2 districts outside of a historic district and not on a building or structure
identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey with completely enclosed or screened support
equipment may be approved administratively by Planning Division staff under the following
circumstances:
SECTION XX:
Section 17.12.025.B.3 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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3. A recommendation from the Design Review Committee will be required for building-
or structure-mounted stealth antennas located within a historic district or involving a building or
structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
SECTION XXI:
Section 17.12.025.B.5 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
5. Any owner of a wireless communication facilit y and any person or entity leasing
property for a wireless communication facility shall provide written notification to the Community
Development Director of the discontinuance of the use of a wireless communication facility for
wireless communication purposes for any period longer than thirty (30) days. The notice shall state
the date the use was discontinued and shall be provided within thirty-one (31) days of such
discontinuance.
SECTION XXII:
Section 17.12.025.B.7 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
7. Ground-mounted stealth facilities outside of a historic district and not on a building
or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey are permitted in all A-1, RO, SG,
PC, residential, commercial, industrial, and public institutional zones subject to minor site plan
review provided that the installation conforms to the criteria specified in subsections C and D of
this section.
SECTION XXIII:
Section 17.12.025.B.9.b of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
b. Ground-mounted stealth and all nonstealth facilities located within a historic
district or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
SECTION XXIV:
The Wireless Communication Facility Review Matrix in Section 17.12.025.B of the
Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations Applicable to All Districts – Wireless
Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Wireless Communication Facility Review Matrix
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Zone
Stealth
(Building-
Mounted)
Stealth
(Ground-
Mounted)
Nonstealth Co-Located
(Stealth)
Co-Located
(Nonstealth)
Any Historic District or Historic
Building/Structure DRC 1 DRC/CUP DRC/CUP
3 SPR/DRC DRC/CUP
Residential Districts per Chapter
17.14 and Planned Community
District (residential use) per
Chapter 17.26
SPR 2 SPR 2 - SPR 2 SPR
Commercial Districts per Chapter
17.18 Staff 1 SPR CUP SPR SPR
Industrial Districts per Chapter
17.20 Staff 1 Staff 1 SPR Staff 1 SPR
Public Institution District per
Chapter 17.24 Staff 1 SPR CUP SPR SPR
A1, RO, SG, and PC
(nonresidential use) Staff 1 SPR CUP SPR SPR
1. Minor site plan review may be required depending on the location of any support
equipment.
2. CDD may approve facilities on institutional or quasi-institutional sites.
3. Nonstealth facilities are not permitted on residentially zoned property in a historic
district or on a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
CDD = Community Development Director
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
DRC = Design Review Committee
SPR = Minor Site Plan Review
- = Not Permitted
SECTION XXV:
Section 17.13.040.II.9 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Master Land Use Table
– Special Use Regulations – Homeless Shelter – Design Review Required,” is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
9. Design Review Required. Design review is required if the project meets the criteria
established in Section 17.10.070. The reviewing body's discretion in requiring conditions of
approval and approving homeless shelters is limited to ensuring compliance with applicable
design-related standards and guidelines.
SECTION XXVI:
Section 17.13.050.Z.12 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Master Land Use Table
– Conditional Use Regulations – Hot Dog Vending Carts,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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SECTION XXVII:
Section 17.36.060.A.1 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Signs
General – Sign Program – Multitenant Buildings,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
1. Multitenant Buildings. A sign program for all multitenant buildings shall be required
to ensure proper design of signage and adequate identification of building tenants. Such programs
shall provide for consistency in the size, color and placement of signs within a property and shall
be approved by the Community Development Director.
SECTION XXVIII:
Section 17.36.060.A.3 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Signs
General – Sign Program – Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers,” is hereby amended
in part to read as follows:
3. Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers. Sign programs for major
commercial centers on sites which are located in the C-TR, C-R, C-2 or C-3 zones and are larger
than twenty-five (25) acres, and for mixed use, multi-family residential, or multi-tenant
commercial uses in the OTMU, NMU and UMU zones, regardless of the size of the site may
include criteria that differ from the limitations contained in this chapter. Sign programs for major
commercial centers are subject to the review and approval of a conditional use permit by the
Planning Commission. Sign programs in mixed use zones are subject to review and approval by
the Community Development Director. Sign programs shall be reviewed based on the following
criteria:
SECTION XXIX:
Section 17.36.060.A.3.k of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations –
Signs General – Sign Program – Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers,” is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
k. Any sign program is subject to initial review and recommendation by the
Community Development Director. Sign applications for individual tenants will be subject to final
approval by the Director unless the sign program is specific in describing the height, width and
design components of signs for each tenant space.
SECTION XXX:
Section 17.36.150.I of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Special
Purpose Sign Regulations – Creative Signs,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
I. Creative Signs. Creative signs are allowed in the UMU zone. The intention of these
provisions is to encourage signs of unique design that exhibit a high degree of imagination,
inventiveness, spirit and thoughtfulness. Creatively designed signs should make a positive visual
contribution to the overall image of the City, while mitigating the impacts of large, obtrusive or
unusually designed signs. Creative signs may be allowed in addition to other project identification
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signs allowed by this chapter subject to approval of a sign program. Creative signs, either on their
own or as part of a sign program in combination with other project signage, shall be reviewed by
the Community Development Director and approved by the Planning Commission. Creative signs
located in a historic district shall also be reviewed by the Design Review Committee prior to
Planning Commission approval. Review shall be subject to the following criteria:
SECTION XXXI:
Section 17.36.150.J of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Special
Purpose Sign Regulations – Murals,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
J. Murals. Murals are allowed in the OTMU, NMU and UMU zones. Murals should
make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the City and may be allowed in addition
to other project identification signs allowed by this chapter. Murals, either on their own or as part
of a sign program in combination with other project signage, shall be reviewed by the Community
Development Director and approved by the Planning Commission. Murals located in a historic
district shall also be reviewed by the Design Review Committee prior to Planning Commission
approval. Review shall subject to the following criteria:
SECTION XXXII:
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this Ordinance, and each section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one (or more) section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION XXXIII:
The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause a
summary of the same to be published as required by law. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty
(30) days from the date of adoption.
ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
Mark A. Murphy, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the
___ day of _____________, 2020, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly
held on the ___ day of ____________, 2020 was duly passed and adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
ORDINANCE NO. XX-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 12, TITLE 16
AND TITLE 17 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO UPDATE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND EFFECT
OTHER MINOR REVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Orange Design Review Committee (formerly the Design Review
Board) was established in 1974 by Ordinance No. 4-74 for the purpose of upholding community
aesthetics by reviewing the architectural design of new buildings and structures; and
WHEREAS, the number and complexity of development projects in the City of Orange
have greatly increased over the past 46 years; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to increase the effectiveness of the Design Review
Committee by focusing its efforts on development projects in historic districts and involving
historic buildings and structures as defined.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
This Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, because it is an administrative activity
undertaken by a local government, involves general City policy and procedure, and its adoption
does not have the potential to result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment
SECTION II:
Section 12.18.080.O of the Orange Municipal Code, “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
- Outdoor Dining on Public Walkways - Outdoor Dining Permit Standards,” is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
O. No signs are permitted in the outdoor dining area with the exception of a menu sign.
Business names may be permitted on the valance of the awnings and/or umbrellas, as approved by
the Design Review BoardDirector; however, commercial and product logos are not permitted on
the valance of awnings and/or on umbrellas or in any other outdoor display.
SECTION III:
Section 16.35.060 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Subdivisions – Vesting Tentative Maps
- Filing,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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16.35.060 - Filing.
A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form and have the same contents,
accompanying data and reports as set forth in other provisions of Title 16 for a tentative map,
except as hereinafter provided:
A. Subdivider shall obtain Design Review CommitteeCommunity Development
Director preliminary approval of development prior to filing a vesting tentative map. Processing
and content shall be as detailed in City's document entitled "Design Review Committee Submittal
Procedure."
B. Subdivider shall obtain all necessary zone changes prior to or concurrent with filing
a vesting tentative map.
C. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on
its face the words: "Vesting Tentative Map."
D. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, a subdivider shall also supply the
following information:
1. Design Review CommitteeCommunity Development Director approved
plans and drawings;
2. Sewer, water, storm drain, and road details;
3. Geological studies;
4. Flood control information;
5. School impact analysis;
6. Traffic impact analysis;
7. Detailed grading plans;
8. Solar access, passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities analysis;
9. Signing program (advertising, locational, and safety signing systems);
10. Any other material considered essential to the proper evaluation of the
project (i.e.e.g.; open space maintenance responsibilities, provisions made for trails
and/or parks and their maintenance responsibilities).
NOTE: All developments require compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Some of the above information may be included in reports prepared for that purpose. If so, the
information requested above the need only be a referenced to the E.I.REIR.
SECTION IV:
Table 17.08.020, “Zoning – General Administrative Procedures – Reviewing Bodies,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Type of Procedure, Permit or
Hearing CDD DRC ZA PC CC
Zoning Ordinance Amendment A A X
Zone Change A A X
Conditional Use Permit A A(1) X(1) X(1) X(1)
Variance A A(1) X(1) X
Administrative Adjustment
Permit X
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Temporary Use (Non-Recurring)
Permit A A(1) X
Design Review A/X(1) A/X(1) X(1)
Administrative Design Review X(1)
Old TowneHistoric District
Demolition Permit A X(1) X
Site Plan Review—Minor X A(1)
Site Plan Review—Major A A(1) X
Tentative Tract Map A A X
General Plan Amendment A A X
Environmental Documentation A X(1) X(1)
SECTION V:
Section 17.08.020.B.2.c of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Planning Commission – Powers and Duties,” is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
c. Authority to act upon an appeal of any order, requirement, permit, decision or
determination made by an administrative or appointed official or body such as the Community
Development Director, Zoning Administrator or Design Review Board in the administration or
enforcement of this chapter.
SECTION VI:
Section 17.08.020.D of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Design Review Committee,” is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows:
D. Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee (DRC) is established to
uphold community aesthetics by reviewing the architectural design of projects in historic districts
and any building or structure identified as a historic resource in the City’s Historic Resources
Survey. Recognizing that the inclusion of specific aesthetic development standards is
impracticable due to the variable nature of architectural concepts, construction materials and
aesthetic goals from one time period to another and from one neighborhood to another, it is in the
public interest to establish an authority for project review.
1. Purpose.
a. To review development projects as provided herein, by considering the
elements of architectural design, massing and scale, color palette, and context, landscaping and
signage to ensure that projects are compatible with surrounding development and community
aesthetics;
b. To interpret and apply adopted design guidelines and standards;
c. To assist in formulating design policy;
d. To encourage the preservation of cultural historic resources, while allowing
for orderly development.
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2. Powers and Duties. The Design Review CommitteeDRC shall have the authority to:
a. Make final determination on signs and sign programs in accordance with
Chapter 17.36 of this code;
b. Make final determination on architectural and landscaping design matters for
minor site plan review applications when referred by Community Development Director;
ca. Make Review and make final determinationrecommendations to the
Planning Commission and/or make final determinations, as appropriate, on architectural and
landscaping dDesign Review matters for external remodeling of commercial, industrial,
institutional and large scale multiple family developments projects in historic districts or involving
a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey., except for minor site
plan review projects acted upon by the Community Development Director;
db. Make Review and make final determination recommendations to the
Planning Commission on architectural and landscaping design matters proposed demolitions for
projects in the Old Towne Historic Districthistoric districts, when no Planning Commission review
is otherwise required; .
c. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on Major
Site Plan Review for development projects in historic districts or involving a building or structure
identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
d. Review and make recommendations to the Community Development
Director on Non-Recurring Temporary Use Permits and Minor Site Plan Review matters in historic
districts or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey.
e. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on architectural and
landscaping design matters for all development projects and proposed demolitions requiring
Planning Commission recommendation or approval.
e. Review and make recommendations to the Community Development
Director on other matters referred by the Director.
3. Meetings.
a. The Design Review CommitteeDRC shall meet in regular session on dates and
at times to be determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council. All meetings shall
be open to the public, and provisions of the Brown Act shall apply.
b. Committee members shall be compensated for each meeting as determined by
resolution of the City Council.
cb. Three members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the quorum
present shall be required for all Committee DRC actions. Failure to achieve a majority vote of
members present shall constitute a denial of the proposed action.
c. The DRC shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business
consistent with this chapter.
4. Membership and Compensation. Membership and compensation of the DRC shall be
as determined by resolution of the City Council.
a. The Design Review Committee shall consist of five members of the public.
Committee members shall be persons who, as a result of their training, knowledge and experience,
are qualified to analyze and interpret architectural and site planning information, including but not
limited to, licensed landscape architects and architects, urban planners, engineers, and licensed
general contractors. At least two of the members shall have professional experience in urban
planning, architectural history or historic preservation and shall have general knowledge of
architectural styles prevalent in Old Towne.
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b. Appointed members of the Committee shall live or work in the City and shall
be appointed for four-year terms.
c. Staff expertise in historic preservation and landscaping shall be available as a
resource to the Committee;
5. Officers Terms of Office/OfficersTerms of Office.
a. The terms of office for each member of the DRC shall be four years and shall
continue to and include June 30th of the year in which the term expires, and thereafter until a
successor for the member whose term is expiring has been appointed.
b. At the first meeting after June 30th of every other year, the DRC shall select
a chairman and a vice-chairman to serve two-year terms.Officers shall consist of a Chairman and
Vice-chairman, both of whom shall be selected by the members of the Committee.
b. The terms of office for each member of the Committee shall continue to and
include June 30th of the year in which the term shall expire, and thereafter until a successor for
the member whose term is expiring has been appointed.
6. Rules and Regulations. The Design Review Committee shall adopt and amend, by the
affirmative vote of three members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the Committee's
business consistent with this chapter subject to approval by the City Council.
SECTION VII:
Section 17.08.020.E of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Reviewing Bodies – Community Development Director – Powers and Duties,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
E. Community Development Director. The Community Development Director, in
conjunction with a staff review committee designated by the City Manager, shall review
development proposals in order to ensure that yards, open space, structures, parking, loading
facilities, landscaping, streets and similar uses and the development of the land remains compatible
with surrounding properties reflecting the highest quality of land planning and design.
1. Powers and Duties. The Community Development Director, after consultation with a
staff review committee designated by the City Manager, shall have the authority to:
a. Decide upon minor site plan applications.
b. Decide upon, or make recommendations to the Planning Commission, as
appropriate, on administrative design review applications as specified in Chapter 17.10;
c. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on zoning
ordinance amendments, zone changes, conditional use permits, variances, major site plans,
tentative tract maps, general plan amendments and other discretionary applications as specified in
Chapter 17.10;
d. Consider minor modifications to previously approved site plans and
determine whether such modifications are in substantial conformance with the approved plans;
e. Review and make recommendations to the City Planning Commission on
environmental documentation and all duties defined in City environmental review guidelines.
f. Refer matters to the Design Review Committee as appropriate.
SECTION VIII:
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Section 17.08.050.A of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Administrative
Procedures – Appeals – Right of Appeal,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
A. Right of Appeal. Any final action taken by the Community Development Director,
Zoning Administrator or the Design Review Committee in the administration or enforcement of
the provisions of this chapter may be appealed by any person aggrieved, or by an officer,
commission or department of the City. Such appeals may be made to the Planning Commission.
Any decision wherein the Planning Commission is authorized to make a final determination may
be appealed to the City Council.
SECTION IX:
Section 17.10.035.C.6 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Temporary Use Permits – Temporary Use Permit for Uses of Limited, Specific
Duration (Nonrecurring) – Design Review,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
6. Design Review. Nonrecurring temporary uses on properties located within the Old
Towne Historic Districta historic district shall require the approval of the Design Review
Committee review prior to Zoning Administrator approval the establishment of the temporary use
permit.
SECTION X:
Section 17.10.035.E.10 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Temporary Use Permits – Conditions of Approval,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
10. Referral to the Design Review Committee; and
SECTION XI:
Section 17.10.060.D.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Minor Site Plan Review - Procedure,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
2. Procedure. The Community Development Director, pursuant to Section 17.08.020E,
shall be responsible for minor site plan review. Once an application for minor site plan review has
been deemed complete, the Community Development Director shall, in conjunction with a staff
review committee designated by the City Manager, and the Design Review Committee for projects
in a historic district or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources
Survey, consider and approve, approve with conditions, deny, or refer the project to the Design
Review Committee and/or the Planning Commission for final action. A continuance may be
granted upon mutual consent of the applicant and the Community Development Director. Appeals
from decisions by the Community Development Director shall be made in accordance with the
City appeal procedures set forth in Section 17.08.050.
SECTION XII:
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Section 17.10.060.E.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Major Site Plan Review - Procedure,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
2. Procedure. The Community Development Director and Design Review Committee
shall serve as the preliminary reviewing bodies body for major site plan review. Once an
application for major site plan review has been deemed complete, both the Community
Development Director, and the DRC for projects in a historic district or involving a building or
structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey, and Design Review Committee shall
independently consider and make a recommendation to approve, approve with conditions, or deny
the project. A continuance may be granted upon mutual consent of the applicant and Community
Development Director. The recommendations shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission
secretary for placement on the Commission's consent calendar, and shall be noticed as provided
for in Section 17.08.040. Procedures for acting on consent calendar items shall be established by
the Planning Commission and shall be adopted by resolution. The Commission, in considering a
site plan review application, shall review the recommendations of the Community Development
Director and Design Review Committee. The Commission shall act to approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application. A continuance may be granted upon mutual consent of the
applicant and Planning Commission. Planning Commission action shall be deemed final unless an
appeal to the City Council is filed within fifteen (15) days of the decision appealed in accordance
with Section 17.08.050.
SECTION XIII:
Section 17.10.060.G of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Site Plan Review – Conditions of Approval,” is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
G. Conditions of Approval. The Community Development Director may recommend or
require reasonable conditions of approval which may include, but not be limited to those items
listed below. The Design Review Committee may recommend conditions of approval for major
site plan review in accordance with Section 17.10.070(E).
1. A revised site plan;
2. Modifications of building height, bulk, mass or scale;
3. Increased setbacks;
4. Division or sound walls;
5. Mitigation of potential project related environmental impacts;
6. Increased open space;
7. Screening of parking areas, trash receptacles, mechanical equipment, storage areas;
8. Increased landscaping;
9. Relocation of buildings;
10. Revised interior circulation or parking area design;
11. Off-site improvements: ;
12. Revised grading plan; or
13. Any other changes or additions the Committee Director feels are necessary to
further the goals of the site plan review process; and
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14. For a major site plan review of projects in a historic district or involving a building
or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey, the Design Review Committee may
recommend conditions of approval relating to architectural design in accordance with Section
17.08.020.D.
SECTION XIV:
Section 17.10.070.B of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – When Design Review is Required,” is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
B. When Design Review is Required. Design review is required for all projects listed
below:
1. Development projects requiring any Planning Commission or City Council
approval;
21. Any pProjects requiring major site plan review;
32. Signs as specified in Chapter 17.36;
43. All pProjects within Old Towne or othera historic districts or involving a building
or structure identified in the city’s Historic Resources Survey as established, except where
otherwise exempted by adopted design standards and/or adopted specific plan(s);
54. External remodeling of commercial, industrial, institutional and large scale
multiple family developments, except where otherwise exempted by City codes, including adopted
design standards and/or adopted specific plans(s) including:
a. Facade renovation of the majority of a multi-family residential complex,
multi-tenant commercial or industrial center, or institutional property.
b. Introduction of new structural architectural elements to the facade of
individual in-line or freestanding pad tenants within a multi-tenant commercial or industrial center
where such elements project more than twelve (12) inches from any exterior wall plane.
c. Projects that involve exterior remodeling of an individual freestanding
commercial, industrial, or institutional building on an individual parcel that is not part of a larger
center or campus, including changes in exterior building material, roof form, and window or door
openings.
65. Projects subject torequiring Minor minor Site site Plan plan Review review that
also involve exterior remodeling of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional
development that is visible from the public right-of-way.
6. Infill residential development as specified in the Orange Infill Residential Design
Guidelines.
SECTION XV:
Section 17.10.070.C of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Initiation and Application,” is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
C. Initiation and Application. Design review applications shall be filed in accordance
with application and submittal requirements as determined by the Design Review CommitteeCity.
Application materials may include site, building and landscape plans, photographs, colored
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elevations and/or renderings and color and material boards. Submittal materials shall also include
information pertaining to scale, massing, streetscape, landscaping and open space. This
information must be of sufficient detail to allow the reviewing body to determine the compatibility
of the change to the existing structure, area, or district and that the project meets established design
standards and criteria. In addition, to comply with provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, most projects in historic districts will require an application for environmental review
in accordance with Section 17.08.0Submittal materials shall also include information pertaining to
scale, massing, streetscape, landscaping and open space.
SECTION XVI:
Section 17.10.070.D of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Design Review Procedure and Criteria,” is hereby amended in part
to read as follows:
D. Design Review Procedure and Criteria. The Design Review Committeereviewing
body shall make a recommendation or final determination as authorized by Section 17.08.020(D)
to approve, approve with conditions or deny a project at a public meeting. In making such
recommendation or determination, the Committee reviewing body shall consider adopted design
standards and guidelines (where applicable), the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and
Guidelines for Rehabilitation (where applicable) and the following general criteria in making a
project determination:
SECTION XVII:
Section 17.10.070.E of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Administrative Design Review,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
E. Administrative Design Review.
1. Purpose and Intent. The administrative design review process is established to
allow for a simplified review process for specific types of new development, exterior building
alterations, and sign modifications which the City anticipates will not adversely affect surrounding
properties.
2. Actions Eligible for Administrative Design Review. The following types of
projects are eligible for Administrative Design Review:
a. Projects subject to Minor Site Plan Review that also involve exterior
remodeling of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development that is not visible
from the public right-of-way.
b. Projects that involve exterior remodeling of an individual free-standing
commercial, industrial, or institutional building on an individual parcel that is not part of a larger
center or campus, including changes in exterior building material, roof form, and window or door
openings.
c. Infill residential development as specified in the City of Orange Infill
Residential Design Guidelines.
d. Modifications to existing sign programs that involve changes in color, font
style, height, width, method of illumination or sign area that are otherwise in compliance with the
provisions of Section 17.36.
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3. Initiation and Application. Applications for administrative design review shall be
filed in accordance with submittal requirements as determined by the Community Development
Director. Additional information may be requested from an applicant to allow for thorough design
review of a project.
4. Procedure and Criteria. The Community Development Director, pursuant
to Section 17.08.020, shall be responsible for administrative design review. Once an application
for administrative design review has been deemed complete, the Community Development
Director shall consider and approve, deny or refer the project to the Design Review Committee. In
making such determination, the Community Development Director shall consider adopted design
standards and guidelines where applicable, the general criteria set forth in Section 17.10.070.D,
and the findings required in subsections 17.10.070.G.3 and 4. Appeals of decisions by the
Community Development Director shall be made in accordance with the City appeal procedures
set forth in Section 17.08.050. Notification of administrative design review action shall be posted
at the property in a location clearly visible from the public right-of-way for the duration of the
appeal period.
SECTION XVIII:
Section 17.10.070.G of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Specific Administrative
Procedures – Design Review – Findings Required,” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
GF. Findings Required. The reviewing body shall make a findings that the for all projects
based upon design criteria stated above. A specific finding shall be made for projects as follows:
1. In the Old Town Historic District, the proposed work conforms to the prescriptive
standards and design criteria referenced and/or recommended by the Design Review Committee
or other reviewing body for the project.
2. In any National Register Historic District, the proposed work complies with the
Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines.
3. The project design upholds community aesthetics through the use of an internally
consistent, integrated design theme and is consistent with all adopted specific plans, applicable
design standards and their required findings.
4. For infill residential development, as specified in the City of Orange infill residential
design guidelines, the new structure(s) or addition are compatible with the scale, massing,
orientation, and articulation of the surrounding development and will preserve or enhance existing
neighborhood character.
SECTION XIX:
Section 17.12.025.B.2 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in part to read as follows:
2. Building- or structure-mounted stealth antennas in A-1, RO, SG, PI, OP, CP, C1, C2,
C3, CR, M1 and M2 districts outside of the Old Towne Historic Districta historic district and not
on a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey with completely
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enclosed or screened support equipment may be approved administratively by Planning Division
staff under the following circumstances:
SECTION XX:
Section 17.12.025.B.3 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
3. A recommendation from the Design Review Committee will be required for
Buildingbuilding- or structure-mounted stealth antennas located within the Old Towne Historic
Districta historic district or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic
Resources Survey, or those in nonresidential districts outside of the Historic District determined
by Planning Division staff not to be adequately integrated or architecturally compatible with the
existing structure, must obtain approval from the Design Review Committee.
SECTION XXI:
Section 17.12.025.B.5 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
5. Any owner of a wireless communication facility and any person or entity leasing
property for a wireless communication facility shall provide written notification to the City
Community Development Director of the discontinuance of the use of a wireless communication
facility for wireless communication purposes for any period longer than thirty (30) days. The
notice shall state the date the use was discontinued and shall be addressed to City of Orange,
Community Development Director, 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 and shall be
placed in the United States mailprovided within thirty-one (31) days of such discontinuance. This
requirement applies to all wireless communication facilities and shall appear as a condition in any
conditional use permits granted for a wireless communication facility.
SECTION XXII:
Section 17.12.025.B.7 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
7. Ground-mounted stealth facilities outside of the Old Towne Historic Districta historic
district and not on a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic Resources Survey are
permitted in all A-1, RO, SG, PC, residential, commercial, industrial, and public institutional zones
subject to minor site plan review provided that the installation conforms to the criteria specified in
subsections C and D of this section.
SECTION XXIII:
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Section 17.12.025.B.9.b of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations
Applicable to All Districts – Wireless Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
b. Ground-mounted stealth and all nonstealth facilities located within the Old
Towne Historic Districta historic district or involving a building or structure identified in the City’s
Historic Resources Survey.
SECTION XXIV:
The Wireless Communication Facility Review Matrix in Section 17.12.025.B of the
Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – General Regulations Applicable to All Districts – Wireless
Communications Facilities – Application Procedure,” is hereby amended in its entiret y to read as
follows:
Wireless Communication Facility Review Matrix
Zone
Stealth
(Building-
Mounted)
Stealth
(Ground-
Mounted)
Nonstealth Co-Located
(Stealth)
Co-Located
(Nonstealth)
Old Towne Historic
DistrictAny Historic District or
Historic Building/Structure
DRC 1 DRC/CUP DRC/CUP
3 SPR/DRC DRC/CUP
Residential Districts per Chapter
17.14 and Planned Community
District (residential use) per
Chapter 17.26
SPR 2 SPR 2 - SPR 2 SPR/DRC
Commercial Districts per Chapter
17.18 Staff 1 SPR DRC/CUP SPR SPR/DRC
Industrial Districts per Chapter
17.20 Staff 1 Staff 1 SPR/DRC Staff 1 SPR
Public Institution District per
Chapter 17.24 Staff 1 SPR DRC/CUP SPR SPR
A1, RO, SG, and PC
(nonresidential use) Staff 1 SPR DRC/CUP SPR SPR
1. Minor site plan review may be required depending on the location of any support
equipment.
2. CDD may approve facilities on institutional or quasi-institutional sites.
3. Nonstealth facilities are not permitted on residentially zoned property in the Old Towne
Historic Districta historic district or on a building or structure identified in the City’s Historic
Resources Survey.
CDD = Community Development Director
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
DRC = Design Review Committee
SPR = Minor Site Plan Review
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- = Not Permitted
SECTION XXV:
Section 17.13.040.II.9 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Master Land Use Table
– Special Use Regulations – Homeless Shelter – Design Review Required,” is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
9. Design Review Required. Design review is required if the project meets the criteria
established in Section 17.10.070. DRC's The reviewing body's discretion in requiring conditions
of approval and approving homeless shelters is limited to ensuring compliance with applicable
design-related standards and guidelines.
SECTION XXVI:
Section 17.13.050.Z.12 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Master Land Use Table
– Conditional Use Regulations – Hot Dog Vending Carts,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.
12. Decision of the Design Review Committee shall be received prior to public hearing
for the conditional use permit.
SECTION XXVII:
Section 17.36.060.A.1 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Signs
General – Sign Program – Multitenant Buildings,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
1. Multitenant Buildings. A sign program for all multitenant buildings shall be required
to ensure proper design of signage and adequate identification of building tenants. Such programs
shall provide for consistency in the size, color and placement of signs within a property and shall
be approved by the Design Review CommitteeCommunity Development Director.
SECTION XXVIII:
Section 17.36.060.A.3 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Signs
General – Sign Program – Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers,” is hereby amended
in part to read as follows:
3. Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers. Sign programs for major
commercial centers on sites which are located in the C-TR, C-R, C-2 or C-3 zones and are larger
than twenty-five (25) acres, and for mixed use, multi-family residential, or multi-tenant
commercial uses in the OTMU, NMU and UMU zones, regardless of the size of the site may
include criteria that differ from the limitations contained in this chapter. Sign programs for major
commercial centers are subject to the review and approval of a conditional use permit by the
Planning Commission. Sign programs in mixed use zones are subject to review and approval by
the Design Review CommitteeCommunity Development Director. Sign programs shall be
reviewed based on the following criteria:
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SECTION XXIX:
Section 17.36.060.A.3.k of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations –
Signs General – Sign Program – Mixed Use Zones and Major Commercial Centers,” is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
k. Any sign program is subject to initial review and recommendation by Design
Review Committee (DRC)the Community Development Director. Sign applications for individual
tenants will be subject to final approval by DRC the Director unless the sign program is specific
in describing the height, width and design components of signs for each tenant space.
SECTION XXX:
Section 17.36.150.I of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Special
Purpose Sign Regulations – Creative Signs,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
I. Creative Signs. Creative signs are allowed in the UMU zone. The intention of these
provisions is to encourage signs of unique design that exhibit a high degree of imagination,
inventiveness, spirit and thoughtfulness. Creatively designed signs should make a positive visual
contribution to the overall image of the City, while mitigating the impacts of large, obtrusive or
unusually designed signs. Creative signs may be allowed in addition to other project identification
signs allowed by this Chapter chapter subject to approval of a sign program. Creative signs, either
on their own or as part of a sign program in combination with other project signage, shall be
reviewed by the Design Review Committee Community Development Director and approved by
the Planning Commission. Creative signs located in a historic district shall also be reviewed by
the Design Review Committee prior to Planning Commission approval. Review shall be subject
to the following criteria:
SECTION XXXI:
Section 17.36.150.J of the Orange Municipal Code, “Zoning – Sign Regulations – Special
Purpose Sign Regulations – Murals,” is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
J. Murals. Murals are allowed in the OTMU, NMU and UMU zones. Murals should
make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the City and may be allowed in addition
to other project identification signs allowed by this Chapterchapter. Murals, either on their own or
as part of a sign program in combination with other project signage, shall be reviewed by the
Design Review CommitteeCommunity Development Director and approved by the Planning
Commission. Murals located in a historic district shall also be reviewed by the Design Review
Committee prior to Planning Commission approval. Review shall subject to the following criteria:
SECTION XXXII:
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this Ordinance, and each section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof,
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irrespective of the fact that any one (or more) section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION XXXIII:
The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause a
summary of the same to be published as required by law. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty
(30) days from the date of adoption.
ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
Mark A. Murphy, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the
___ day of _____________, 2020, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly
held on the ___ day of ____________, 2020 was duly passed and adopted by the following vo te,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange