HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-11662 APPROVE ENT25-0015 SUBDIVISION OF A VACANT SITE TO CONSTRUCT 15 DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AT 715 W. FLETCHER AVERESOLUTION NO. 11662
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING ENT25-0015
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, MAJOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN
REVIEW), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING 0.72-ACRE VACANT SITE TO
CONSTRUCT 15 DETACHED THREE-STORY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AT 715 W.
FLETCHER AVENUE
APPLICANT: HAMILTON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (MATT HAMILTON)
WHEREAS,the City Council of Orange has authority per Orange Municipal Code(OMC)
Section 17.08.020 to take action on ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan Review,
Administrative Design Review); and
WHEREAS, the application for ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan
Review, Administrative Design Review) was filed by Hamilton Land Development, Inc. (Matt
Hamilton) in accordance with the provisions of the OMC; and
WHEREAS, the application for ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan
Review,Administrative Design Review)was processed in the time and manner prescribed by state
and local law; and
WHEREAS, the application for ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan
Review, Administrative Design Review) is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class
32 — In-Fill Development Projects) because the project is consistent with the applicable general
plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning
designation and regulations; the proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site
of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses;the project site has no value as
habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any
significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be
adequately served by all required utilities and public services. There is no environmental public
review required for a CEQA categorically exempt project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing on April 28,
2026, at which time all interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or in
opposition to the project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves ENT25-0015
Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan Review, Administrative Design Review), a request to
subdivide an existing 0.72-acre vacant site to construct 15 detached three-story residential
dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher Avenue,based on the following findings:
SECTION 1 —FINDINGS
Tentative Tract Map
1. The proposed division of land complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act
and Title 16, Subdivisions, of the Orange Municipal Code, and all other resolutions and
ordinances of this City, including, but not limited to, requirements concerning area,
improvements and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public
roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, public safety facilities and
environmental protection.
The proposed Tentative Tract Map complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map
Act, Title 16, Subdivisions of the Orange Municipal Code, and all other resolutions and
ordinances of this City. The Tentative Tract Map proposes to subdivide an approximately
0.72-acre site into 15 single-family residential lots.Lot sizes will range from 1,370 to 1,760
square feet. The project will utilize the small lot subdivision development standards as
outlined in OMC Section 17.14.270, which is allowed in the Multiple-Family Residential
R3) zoning district. The R3 zoning is the same as the existing multi-family residential
developments to the north, east, and west. Vehicle access to the site will be provided from
a private driveway along the southern property line fronting onto W.Fletcher Avenue.Two
dwelling units (Units 1 and 15) will have frontage on W. Fletcher Avenue; however, all
private garages will be accessed from the common private driveway.
Major Site Plan Review
1. The project design is compatible with surrounding development and neighborhoods.
The project transforms a vacant and underutilized R3 zoned property into a new small lot
subdivision consisting of 15 detached residential dwelling units that incorporates a Spanish
Colonial Revival-inspired architectural style to create a uniform identity for the
development. New landscaping along the street frontage and trees planted throughout the
project site will soften the predominant paved areas of the site. The zoning designation of
the project site as well as the adjacent residential development to the north, east, and west
is R3.
2. The project conforms to City development standards and any applicable special design
guidelines or specific plan requirements.
The project utilizes the City's Small Lot Subdivision Development Standards as outlined
in OMC Section 17.14.270 to allow an alternate"detached"housing typology, as opposed
to the traditional multi-family development. Proposed lot sizes will range from 1,370 to
1,760 square feet. The project is also subject to the City of Orange Small Lot Subdivision
Guidelines which ensure that new small lot subdivisions fit into the existing neighborhood
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context,promote walkable urbanism through infill development, and achieve high-quality
new urban design. The Spanish Colonial Revival-inspired architecture with the variety of
landscaping types makes this a high-quality and visually appealing development along that
residential corridor(along the northside of W. Fletcher Avenue).
3. The project provides for safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both on-
and off-site.
Vehicle access to the site will be provided from a private two-way driveway along the
southern property line fronting onto W. Fletcher Avenue. Two dwelling units(Units 1 and
15) will have frontage on W. Fletcher Avenue; however, all private garages will be
accessed from the common private driveway. The sidewalk along the street frontage will
be maintained consistent with the adjacent properties to the east and west,thus maintaining
connectivity.
4. City services are available and adequate to serve the project.
The project incorporates design features and conditions of approval that address Code
requirements for building and infrastructure systems that maximize safety and ensure
adequate utility services to the site.The applicant will be subject to payment of impact fees
associated with schools, parks, libraries, sewer, and Sanitation District fees.
S. The project has been designed to fully mitigate or substantially minimize adverse
environmental impacts.
The proposed project includes project design features that minimize potential adverse
impacts to Transportation/Traffic, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Tribal Cultural
Resources, Geology/Soils, and Noise. The applicant prepared a CEQA (Class 32-In-Fill
Development Projects Categorical Exemption)Memo,which is included as Attachment 10
to the staff report. Per the memo, the project meets the criteria for a categorically exempt
project and would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Administrative Design Review
1. 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.
The project transforms a vacant and underutilized R3 zoned property into a new small lot
subdivision consisting of 15 detached residential dwelling units that incorporates a Spanish
Colonial Revival-inspired architectural style to create a uniform identity for the
development. New landscaping along the street frontage and trees planted throughout the
project site will soften the impervious areas of the site.
2. 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,
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orientation, and articulation of the surrounding development and will preserve or enhance
existing neighborhood character.
The project is developed to the City of Orange Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines which
ensure that new small lot subdivisions fit into the existing neighborhood context, promote
walkable urbanism through infill development,and achieve high-quality new urban design.
The Spanish Colonial Revival-inspired architecture with the variety of landscaping types
makes this a high-quality and visually appealing development along that residential
corridor(along the northside of W. Fletcher Avenue).
SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 — In-Fill
Development Projects) because the project is consistent with the applicable general plan
designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation
and regulations; the proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; the project site has no value as habitat for
endangered,rare,or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant
effects relating to traffic,noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served
by all required utilities and public services. There is no environmental public review required for
a CEQA categorically exempt project.
SECTION 3—CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed with the
approval:
General:
1. The final conditions of approval shall be reprinted on a dedicated sheet of the construction
documents when submitted to the Building Division for the plan check process.
2. The term "applicant" shall refer to the entity that requests approval of this action or any
successor in interest to this approval.
3. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Project is approved as a precise plan. After any
application has been approved, if subsequent changes or modifications are proposed
regarding the location or alteration of any use or structure, architecture, color scheme, etc.,
a changed plan may be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and
approval. If the Community Development Director or designee determines that the
proposed change complies with the provisions and the spirit and intent of the approval
action, and that the action would have been the same for the changed plan as for the
approved plot plan, the Community Development Director may approve the changed plan
administratively. Should the modifications be considered substantial, the modifications
shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a subsequent public meeting.
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4. The applicant agrees, as a condition of City's approval of ENT25-0015, to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless, at applicant's expense, the City, its officers, agents, and
employees ("City") from and against any claim, action or proceeding brought against the
City, including,but not limited to, any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the
time period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside,
void or annul the City's approval, to challenge the determination made by the City under
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") or to challenge the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify applicant
of any such claim, action or proceeding to which the City receives notice and to cooperate
fully with the applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any
and all costs and expenses, including,but not limited to, court costs and attorney fees that
the City may be required to pay, including any expenses ordered by a court or expenses
incurred through the Office of the City Attorney in connection with said claim, action or
proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion,participate in the defense of any claim, action
or proceeding but such participation shall not relieve applicant of the obligations of this
condition. In the event the applicant is required to defend City in connection with such
claim, action or proceeding, City shall have the right to approve counsel to so defend the
City, approve all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is
conducted and approve any all settlements, which approval(s) shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The obligations set forth herein remain in full force and effect throughout all
stages of litigation including any and all appeals of any lower court judgment rendered in
the proceeding. Further, applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City
for all costs and expenses incurred in enforcing this provision.
5. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including all City
regulations. Violation of any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for
revocation of this permit.
6. If no use or construction has occurred, the project approval expires 24 months from the
approval date. Extensions of time may be granted, if requested in writing in accordance
with OMC Section 17.080.060.
Planning Division:
7. The applicant/operator at all times shall provide the required number of parking spaces
based on the uses on site. Parking facilities shall be made permanently available and
permanently marked for parking purposes only. The storage of materials or other objects
on required off-street parking shall be prohibited, in accordance with OMC Section
17.34.030.
8. Prior to building permit issuance, all required parking spaces shall be shown on
construction documents as double striped to City standards at the time of approval.
9. Building permits shall be obtained for all construction work, as required by the City of
Orange, Community Development Department\'s Building and Safety Services. Failure to
obtain the required building permits may be cause for revocation of this entitlement.
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10. In conjunction with construction,all activity will be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No construction activity will be permitted on
Sundays and Federal holidays.
11. In conjunction with the operation of the residences,the property owner shall be responsible
to maintain the property to a level deemed adequate by the Community Development
Director, or designee. This includes,but is not limited to, the buildings, landscape on-site,
recreational facilities, trash areas, signage, utilities, property walls, and gates.
12. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director that all mechanical and air conditioning equipment
shall be shielded and screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. The
screening shall be integrated architecturally with the building.
13. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval for any exterior lighting of
common areas or parking areas. Lighting plan shall be designed to confine all direct
lighting to the property in a manner meeting the approval of the Community Development
Director, or designee. Lighting shall be included for any trail not adjoining a public street
that will be utilized in evening hours.
14. A final common area landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Division and Public Works. Plants and shrubbery chosen for
landscaping around common area fencing or public trails shall be such that when installed
is of a graduated height, from lower to higher away from the access area so as to prevent
blind corners and maintain maximum visibility of surrounding area for those using the
access.
15. Prior to building permit issuance, final landscaping plans for the Project shall be designed
to comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines as described in Section
IX et al of the City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications.
16. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy,all parking lot and landscaping improvements
shall be completed according to the approved plans and to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director, or designee.
17. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall prepare a final landscaping and
irrigation plan consistent with the grading plans, site plans,and the conceptual landscaping
plan as proposed for the project for the review and approval of the Community
Development Director, or designee.
18. Landscape maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to allow all trees to retain
their full canopy height for screening and full canopy breadth for shade at point of maturity,
except as required for public safety purposes.
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19. Any new lighting on the premise shall be installed in such a way to direct, control, and
screen the lighting to prevent off-site light spillage onto adjoining properties and shall not
be a nuisance to any point beyond the exterior boundaries of the property.
20. Any graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours from the time the City of Orange Notice of
Violation is received by the applicant/property owner.
21. Prior to building permit issuance,the applicant shall pay all of the applicable Development
Impact Fees in accordance with the most current fee schedule at the time of payment(e.g.,
TSIP fees).
22. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the applicant shall pay any outstanding monies due to
the City of Orange for Planning Division entitlement activities related to the Project.
Tentative Tract Map:
23. A Tentative Tract Map shall expire unless recorded within 24 months after tentative map
approval (April 28, 2026) and prior to the sale or lease of any parcel, unless the tentative
map is extended pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6.
24. This approval constitutes approval of the proposed subdivision only to the extent that the
project complies with the City of Orange's Subdivision Ordinance and any other applicable
zoning regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or
approval of the project regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or
requirement.
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's):
25. CC&R's shall be designed and approved by the City for the entire site and address specific
responsibilities of the Homeowners Association(HOA). A few specific areas include,but
are not limited to:
a. Any aspect that is zoning in nature shall be structured so they cannot be rescinded
or modified without City concurrence.
b. Maintenance responsibilities for any private drainage or water quality features.
c. Maintenance responsibilities for fuel modification areas.
d. Maintenance responsibilities for landscape areas, including parkway median
roadway areas, arterial roadway landscaping, common slopes or native open space.
e. Identification of HOA community trail or bikeway systems that will be open to the
general public through public pedestrian easements, and maintenance of these
community trails and bikeways.
f. Detailing enforcement options available to the City to ensure that maintenance is
continuously undertaken for common slopes, drainage and water quality, fuel
modification zones,trails that are open to the public or other zoning aspects.
g. Maintenance of any applicable private streets.
h. Maintenance of any applicable private recreation facilities.
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i. Identification of common open space lots that will be owned or under the control
of the HOA and maintenance for open space lots.
j. Ensure, in perpetuity, that private trails and bikeways open to the general public
shall not be blocked through the construction of any fencing,gates or other devices
that would limit or restrict access to the general public.
k. A method to distribute the cost of required maintenance in an equitable manner
among the owners of eh dwelling units within the subdivision.
1. Ownership and maintenance of common slope areas, including down drain and
terrace drains.
m. The CC&R's shall contain a provision that the Fire Chief can, at his discretion,
require further street markings for fire lanes(including red curbing)if signage fails
to keep fire lanes clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
26. The CC&R's shall be recorded prior to or at the same time as the first final map.
27. The CC&R's shall be subject to a joint review by the Community Development Director,
Public Works Director, and City Attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay for the
review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney, Public Works Director and the Community
Development Director at City's hourly billing rate.
28. All lettered parcels not specifically assigned to and accepted by a governmental entity shall
remain under the common ownership, maintenance, and liability of the HOA. No lettered
lot may be sold separately. Private park facilities within a development area shall be
maintained as designed and approved by the City and shall not be altered or removed
without specific approval from the City of Orange. These provisions shall be reflected in
the CC&R's.
Density Bonus Agreement:
29. Prior to the building permit issuance, the applicant shall record a Density Bonus Housing
Agreement on the parcel(s) designated for the construction of the affordable units. The
Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be drafted by the applicant and reviewed by the
Community Development Director and the City Attorney with a recommendation made to
the Planning Commission and City Council. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall
provide for the following conditions governing the initial sale and use of affordable units
during the applicable use period:
a. Affordable units shall,upon initial sale,be sold to eligible very low or lower income
households at an affordable sales price and housing cost.
b. Affordable units shall be initially owner-occupied by eligible very low or lower
income households.
c. The initial purchaser of each affordable housing unit shall execute an instrument or
agreement approved by the City restricting the sale of the affordable housing unit
in accordance with this chapter during the applicable use restriction period. Such
instrument or agreement shall be recorded against the parcel containing the
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affordable housing unit and shall contain such provisions as the City may require
to ensure continued compliance with this chapter and the state Density Bonus Law.
d. Sale Clause. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall stipulate that,when the
terms of affordability have expired on an affordable unit, the City, its
redevelopment agency and/or a non-profit housing organization shall have a first
right of purchase option sixty(60)days prior to the affordable unit being advertised
on the market.
e. Rental of For-Sale Units. Rental of affordable units shall not be allowed unless the
proposed renter(s) qualifies as a very low or lower income household.
f. Monitoring of Compliance to Agreement. A monitoring program shall be required,
specifying the party responsible for certifying tenant incomes and rent levels or
sales price,maintaining the required number of affordable units and each affordable
unit's property, and marketing and filling unit vacancies.
30. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall record a Density Bonus
Housing Agreement on the parcel(s)designated for the construction of the affordable units.
The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be drafted by the applicant and reviewed by
the Community Development Director and the City Attorney with a recommendation made
to the Planning Commission and City Council. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement
shall provide for the following conditions governing the use of the affordable housing units
during the use restriction period:
a. The rules and procedures for qualifying tenants, establishing affordable rent, filling
vacancies and maintaining the affordable units for qualified tenants.
b. Provisions requiring owners to verify tenant incomes and maintain books and
records to demonstrate compliance with this chapter.
c. Provisions requiring owners to submit an annual report to the city, which includes
the name, address and income of each person occupying each affordable unit, and
which identifies the bedroom size and monthly rent or cost of each affordable unit.
d. Determination of Rent. A maximum rent schedule shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development prior to the issuance of an occupancy
permit for the affordable units and updated annually on the anniversary date of
occupancy.
e. Deposit amount.Total move-in costs for eligible tenants occupying affordable units
shall be limited to first month's rent plus a security/cleaning deposit not to exceed
one month's rent.
f. Upward Mobility Allowance.When a tenant occupying an affordable unit no longer
qualifies under the income requirements, verified through the monitoring program
required as part of the Density Bonus Housing Agreement,that tenant may then be
charged market rate rent. If this occurs, any currently vacant unit of similar type to
the affordable unit in question shall then be designated as an affordable unit, and
the owner shall immediately attempt to secure tenants in accordance with this
chapter. The owner is required to maintain at all times during the use restriction
the minimum number of affordable units identifies in the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement.
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g. Subletting of Affordable Units. No subletting of designated affordable units shall
be allowed unless the following conditions are met:
i. Written permission is obtained from the Community Development Director.
ii. The sublessee qualifies as a very low or lower income household.
iii. The rent collected shall not exceed the maximum affordable rent.
Fire Department:
31. Automatic Fire Sprinklers required. Deferred submittal for plan and permit by licensed C-
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32. Plans submitted for Building Plan Review shall comply with the California Fire Code as
amended by the City and as frequently amended and in effect at the time of application for
Building Permit.
33. Onsite fire department access will require reciprocal easement recording prior to issuance
of Rough Grading Permit and shall be reviewed by Fire prior to approval. The easement
shall include reciprocal access amongst all properties. Recording shall include a
Declaration of Restrictions in perpetuity, to include impact and liability being created by
the shared obligation of all property owners and future individuals with interest to each
property. All maintenance of,including but not limited to roadways,utility mains,fire lane
signage, markings, fire lines, fire hydrants testing and service, and all equipment thereto
within the reciprocal easement.
Police Department—Crime Prevention Bureau:
34. Security and design measures that employ defensible space concepts shall be utilized in
development and construction plans. These measures incorporate the concepts of Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), which involves considerations such
as placement and orientation of structures, access and visibility of common areas,
placement of doors, windows, addressing, and landscaping. CPTED promotes public
safety, physical security and allows citizens the ability to monitor activity. It is based on
five concepts to provide non-invasive and permanent measures to prevent and reduce
crime: territoriality,natural surveillance,access control,activity support,and maintenance.
The project shall also comply with the requirements contained in the City of Orange
Municipal Code Chapter 15.52, Building Security Construction Standards reference
Ordinance#6-22.
Building and Safety Division:
35. Prior to building permit issuance, the construction documents shall provide the "Green
Code Checklist". And the green measures associated with the project shall be clearly
specified as to what sheet of plans are shown.
36. Prior to building permit issuance, a Soils Report is required.
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37. Prior to building permit issuance, the plans shall show that the climate zone is Zone 8.
38. Beginning on January 1,2026, each California City is required by State law to enforce the
2025 Edition of California Building Standards Codes (a.k.a., Title 24 of the California
Codes of Regulations). All projects submitted before or on December 22, 2025, are
permitted to comply with the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
39. Prior to building permit issuance, the plans shall provide the design data on the first sheet
of the construction documents:
a. Occupancy groups
b. Type of construction
c. Sprinkler building
d. Floor area
e. Height
f. Number of stories
g. Allowable floor area
h. APNs(assessor parcel numbers)
40. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide Energy Conservation—Title
24 energy forms and calculations:
a. Certificate of Compliance Documents
41. Projections of dwelling units and accessory buildings:
a. With an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection are not permitted less than 2
feet to the property line and are required to be 1 hour fire rated on the underside
with a fire separation distance between 2 feet and 3 feet. [CRC Table R302.1 (2)].
42. Walls of dwelling units and accessory buildings:
a. With an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection with a fire separation
distance less than 3 feet are required to have a full one hour rating. [CRC Table
R302.1 (2)]
43. Openings are not permitted less than 3 feet to the property line. In without an automatic
residential fire sprinkler protection openings are limited to 25 percent the wall area when
fire.
44. See the link below, it may provide you the general info for residential permit applications.
https://www.cityoforange.org/home/showpublisheddocument/1670/63770755484347000
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45. Prior to building permit issuance, the construction documents shall include a Utility Plan
with dimensions demonstrating the locations for proposed utilities such as sewer.
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46. Periodic special inspection is required for wood shear walls, shear panels,and diaphragms,
including nailing, bolting, anchoring, and other fastening to components of the seismic/
wind force resisting system. Special inspection by a deputy inspector is required where the
fastener spacing of the sheathing is 4"o.c. or less. [CBC 1705.12.1 & CBC 1705.13.2]
47. Provide the following Electric-Ready requirements on plan: [150]
a. Heat Pump Space Heater Ready
b. Electric Cooktop Ready
c. Electric Clothes Dryer Ready
d. Energy Storage System(ESS) Ready
48. R327.1.4 Doorbell buttons. Doorbell buttons or controls, when installed, shall not exceed
48 inches (1219.2 mm) above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top of the
doorbell button assembly. Where doorbell buttons integrated with other features are
required to be installed above 48 inches (1219.2 mm) measured from the exterior floor or
landing, a standard doorbell button or control shall also be provided at a height not
exceeding 48 inches (1219.2 mm) above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top
of the doorbell button or control.
Public Works—Development Services:
49. Pavement restorations on streets under Moratorium or with a Pavement Condition Index of
75 or greater, shall be done per Std Plan 125, Note 17 of the Encroachment Permit. W.
Fletcher Ave. does currently have a PCI greater than 75.
50. Any soil imported or exported shall require a Transportation Permit from Public Works
Traffic Division.
51. An approval by the City Council is required prior to import or export of soil exceeding
30,000 cubic yards. A dirt haul route shall be approved by the City Council and the travel
path is subjected to pavement deterioration evaluation. (O.M.C. 10.67.030(B)).
52. Upon submittal of grading plan for plan check, the applicant shall make a deposit to cover
plan check and inspection services related to the grading activities.
53. The grading plan shall detail all of the locations where retaining walls will be constructed.
Geometric detail of retaining walls shall be shown on the grading plan, including material
type, dimensions,backfill, and subdrains. A building permit is also required for retaining
walls over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall
prior to construction. Structural details and design calculations shall be submitted as a
separate document and will be reviewed and permitted by City Building Division.
54. Show all sewer and storm drain lines on the Grading Plan. Other utility lines,such as water
lines,may also be shown on Grading Plan for reference.
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55. The applicant shall submit a grading plan in compliance with City standards for review and
approval by the Public Works Director. All grading and improvements on the subject
property shall be made in accordance with the Manual of Grading and Standard Plans and
Specifications to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. The applicant may be
required to include Phased Erosion and Sediment Control Plans,Site Demolition Plan, and
Utility Plan as parts of the grading plan.
56. Site grading shall conform to the latest California Building Code Section 1804.The ground
immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope
of 5%for pervious surfaces, and 2% for impervious surfaces, at a minimum distance of 10
feet.
57. The contractor shall obtain a Grading Permit from Public Works Department prior to start
of any site demolition, clearing and grubbing, and grading.
58. A sewer capacity analysis shall be required to ensure sufficient sewer service can be
provided.
59. Submit a hydrology report for 10- and 100-year rainstorms. Show that 100-year flood
elevation level to confirm there is a one-foot freeboard to the building finished floor level.
60. The final map and CC&R's shall be recorded(model homes excluded)prior to issuance of
building permits or sale or lease of any parcels.
61. The CC&R's shall be subject to a joint review by the Community Development Director,
Public Works Director, and City Attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay for the
review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney, Public Works Director and the Community
Development Director at City's hourly billing rate.
62. All works within public right-of-way and public utility easements will require
Encroachment Permits, including sidewalk and driveway constructions and utility main
and lateral constructions.
63. All public infrastructures,including street sections, sidewalk,driveway apron, and utilities
shall comply with City of Orange Standard Plans and Specifications.
64. Utilities serving the development, such as electric, cable television, street lighting and
communication shall be installed underground,completed and approved by the appropriate
utility provider.
65. Driveway aprons shall conform to Public Works Standard Plan 115 for commercial
driveway with ADA accessibility.
66. Repair any cracked, uneven, or damaged public sidewalk, curb and gutter along property
frontage.
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67. The applicant shall extend the sewer main with a manhole at the upstream end, with an
additional 4 feet stub out prepared for any future extension. The extended sewer main shall
be dedicated to City of Orange.
68. Sanitary sewer system connecting from the buildings to public mainline shall be private
and maintained by the property owner.
69. Show all structural BMPs for water quality purpose on Grading Plan. Water quality
features shown on the Grading Plan must match WQMP.
70. Prior to building foundation construction, a Certificate Letter of Line and Grade shall be
submitted to Public Works Construction Inspector demonstrating that the site grading and
pad elevation are completed according to the grading plan.
71. Arborist report and tree removal permit will be required prior to any tree removal.
72. Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall submit an address number request,
including an addressing plan, to Public Works Department for review and approval.
73. A sewer capacity analysis report, stamped and signed by a registered Civil Engineer, shall
be required to ensure sufficient sewer service downstream of the project site.
74. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit to the Public Works
Department an address number request, including an addressing plan for the buildings
within the property for review and approval by the Addressing Committee.
75. Additional comments will be provided during the plan check process.
Water Division:
76. Plans submitted during plan check must show that the minimum separation requirements
are met and that each of the various designer's plan sets match. The applicant's consultant
preparing the improvement and utility plans must coordinate their plans with the
consultants preparing the landscape, architectural, surface water quality management, fire
master and/or fire suppression plans so that all designs are consistent.
77. Prior to issuance of encroachment permit, the applicant must prepare and provide product
material submittals consistent with the water improvement plans for all proposed public
water system facilities to the Water Division per the City of Orange Standard Specifications
and Plans For the Construction of Water System for review and approval.
78. Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building permit, the applicant must submit
improvement plans to the Water Division for review and approval for any new fire
hydrants, domestic water services, fire services, landscape services, backflow prevention
devices, and any other proposed improvements or relocations affecting the public water
system facilities.
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79. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, the applicant must construct all public and/or
private improvements to the satisfaction of the Water Division. The applicant may be
required to enter into an agreement with the City of Orange, and post security in a form
and amount acceptable to the City Engineer and/or Water Division to ensure construction
of said improvements.
80. Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building permit,the applicant will be responsible
for the installation and/or relocation of the proposed or existing public water system
facilities to a location and of a design per the improvement plans approved by the Water
Division.
81. Prior to issuance of building permit,the Water Division will approve the type and location
of landscaping services, fire services, and backflow prevention devices for proposed City
services.
82. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant must submit construction documents
must show that the installation of sewer mains in the vicinity of water mains is done per
the Department of Public Works Water Division Standard No. 113 and will be approved
by the Water Division.
83. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant must submit construction documents
must show that a six foot minimum horizontal clearance and a one foot minimum vertical
clearance would be maintained between City water mains, laterals, services, meters, fire
hydrants and all other utilities except sewer. The Water Division will review and approve
the construction documents.
84. Prior to issuance of building permit,the applicant must submit construction documents that
show that an eight-foot minimum clearance is provided between City water mains,laterals,
services, meters, fire hydrants, signs, or trees or other substantial shrubs and plants as
required by the Water Division. The Water Division will review and approve the
construction documents.
85. Prior to issuance of building permit, construction documents must show that permanent
signs, awning, surface water quality management features or other structures are not built
over water mains, laterals, services, meters, or fire hydrants as required by the Water
Division.
86. Prior to approval of a water improvement plan, the applicant must satisfy all water main
connection,plan check, and inspections charges as determined by the Water Division.
Surface Water Quality:
87. Prior to recordation of the final map, a copy of the project's CC&Rs shall be provided to
the Public Works Department for review and approval that includes requirements for
maintenance and funding of the project's structural and treatment water quality best
management practices as approved by the City in the project's Water Quality Management
Plan(WQMP).
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88. The project applicant shall maintain all structural, treatment and low impact development
best management practices (BMPs) at the frequency specified in the approved WQMP.
Upon transfer of ownership or management responsibilities for the project site, the
applicant shall notify the City of Orange Public Works Department of the new person(s)
or entity responsible for maintenance of the BMPs.
89. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall review the approved WQMP and
grading plan to ensure the structure's downspouts or drainage outlet locations are
consistent with those documents. Copies of the building or architectural plans specifically
showing the downspouts and drainage outlets shall be submitted to the Public Works
Department for review.
90. Prior to issuance of certificates for use of occupancy or final signoff by the Public Works
Department, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of Public Works, that the
preparer of the WQMP has reviewed the BMP maintenance requirements in Section V of
the WQMP with the responsible person and that a copy of the WQMP has been provided
to that person. A certification letter from the WQMP preparer may be used to satisfy this
condition.
91. Prior to issuance of certificates for use and occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate the
following to the Public Works Department:
a. That all structural and treatment control BMPs described in the Project WQMP
have been constructed and installed in conformance with the approved plans and
specifications.
b. That the applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMPs described in
the Project WQMP.
c. That an adequate number of copies of the project's approved final Project WQMP
are available for the future occupiers.
92. Prior to issuance of grading permits the applicant shall submit a Priority Project WQMP
for review and approval to the Public Works Department that:
a. Prioritizes the use of Low Impact Development principles as follows: preserves
natural features; minimizes runoff and reduces impervious surfaces; and utilizes
infiltration of runoff as the method of pollutant treatment. Infiltration BMPs to be
considered include the use of permeable materials such as concrete and concrete
pavers, infiltration trenches, infiltration planters, and other infiltration BMPs as
applicable.
b. Incorporates the applicable Site Design, Routine Source, Structural Control and
Low Impact BMPs as defined in the Model Water Quality Management Plan and
Technical Guidance Document.
c. Maintains the hydrologic characteristics of the site by matching time of
concentration,runoff, velocity, volume and hydrograph for a 2-year storm event.
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d. Minimizes the potential increase in downstream erosion and avoids downstream
impacts to physical structures, aquatic and riparian habitat.
e. Generally describes the long-term operation and maintenance requirements for
structural and Treatment Control BMPs.
f. Identifies the entity or employees that will be responsible for long-term operation,
maintenance, repair and or replacement of the structural and Treatment Control
BMPs and the training that qualifies them to operate and maintain the BMPs.
g. Describes the mechanism for funding the long-term operation and maintenance of
all structural and Treatment Control BMPs.
h. Includes a copy of the forms to be used in conducting maintenance and inspection
activities.
i. Meets recordkeeping requirements(forms to be kept for 5 years).
j. Includes a copy of the form to be submitted annually by the project owner to the
Public Works Department that certifies that the project's structural and treatment
BMPs are being inspected and maintained in accordance with the project's WQMP.
Traffic Division:
93. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant will be responsible for
paying Transportation Systems Improvement Program (TSIP) fees based on the proposed
net change in land use. Final TSIP fees will be calculated using the final approved building
plans and current rates at the time of building permit issuance. TSIP fees can be found on
the City's website.
ADOPTED this 28th day of April 2026
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela oleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, 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 Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of April 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bilodeau,Barrios,Dumitru,Tavoularis, Gutierrez,
Gyllenhammer, Slater
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMB .
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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