COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
City Council Presentation
10-14-2025
Property Maintenance / Nuisances
Illegal Construction / Unsafe Structures
Business Regulation
City of Orange Code Enforcement - Overview
Substandard Housing / Unsafe Living Conditions
Land Use Issues
Historic Property Preservation Standards
City of Orange Code Enforcement - Overview
Interdepartmental Collaborations
Human Resources Department
City Attorney’s Office
Police Department
Housing Division
Building Division
Planning Division
City of Orange Code Enforcement - Overview
Tobacco Retailers Permit Program: Overview
Discussion Topics:
Ancillary vs. Significant Tobacco Retailing:
Clarifying the distinction between businesses that sell tobacco products incidentally (ancillary) versus those for whom tobacco sales are a primary revenue source (significant). Fee Structure Considerations:
Exploring the potential for a lower or tiered permitting fee for ancillary tobacco retailers to reflect their limited scope of tobacco sales.
Self-Certification for Franchise Operations:
Exploring a streamlined compliance option allowing qualifying franchise businesses to self-certify their ancillary tobacco retail status.
Thank you again for your continued support of the Code Enforcement Division.