Projects can qualify for a density bonus and other benefits prescribed by the DBL by meeting a number of different affordability criteria, including reserving a minimum percentage of base units at specified income levels, or by providing other categories of housing for underserved populations.
2 The specific requirements are delineated in Government Code section 65915(b)(1).
For the sake of clarity, this letter will refer to the income-based requirements as “DBL Affordability Requirements” and such qualifying projects as “DBL Qualifying Projects” or, a “DBL Qualifying Project”, as applicable. Affordable units reserved in DBL Qualifying Projects must be subject to a restrictive covenant which ensures that the units will remain affordable for fifty-five (55) years.3 The DBL defines the term “density bonus” as the “density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable gross residential density as of the date of the application by the applicant to the city, county, or city and county, or, if elected by the applicant, a lesser percentage of density increase, including, but not limited to, no increase in density.”4 Density bonus calculations are to be rounded up to the next whole number, and the grant of a density bonus cannot be interpreted to trigger a general plan amendment, local coastal plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.5 The DBL grants flexibility for local agencies willing to grant greater density bonuses than required by state law.6
The DBL provides that DBL Qualifying Projects are entitled to incentives, 7 and codifies the
only criteria under which a local jurisdiction can refuse to grant an applicant’s request for incentive:
• The incentive “does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions… to provide for affordable housing costs… or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified”;
• The incentive would “have a specific, adverse impact… upon public health and safety or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact without rendering the
2 Gov. Code § 65915(b)(1)(B).
3 Gov. Code § 65915(c).
4 Gov. Code § 65915(f).
5 Gov. Code § 65915(f)(5).
6 Gov. Code § 65915(n).
7 Technically, the DBL refers to “incentives or concessions.” We simplify by using the term incentives to refer to both.
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development unaffordable to low income and moderateincome households; or • The incentive would be contrary to state or federal law.8 An applicant may take legal action against a city or county if it denies a requested incentive, and the applicant is entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees if successful.9 The local jurisdiction carries the burden of proof if it decides to reject an incentive request.10 The DBL also provides for waivers of development standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a DBL Qualifying Project at the density or with incentives permitted by the DBL.11 Similar to incentives, an applicant is entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees if a court finds that a waiver request was improperly denied. As with incentives, local agencies are not required to grant a waiver request that would be illegal, have a specific adverse impact upon health, safety, or the physical environment where that impact cannot be mitigated, or have any adverse impact on a property on the California Register of Historical Resources, but written findings must be made and supported on one of those grounds.
The DBL also specifies the maximum vehicular parking ratios that can be required for DBL Qualifying Projects.
12 Finally, the DBL provides that it “shall be interpreted liberally in favor of producing the maximum number of total housing units.”13 The City also has a Density Bonus Ordinance (“DBO”), which implements the DBL and utilizes the DBL Affordability Requirements.14 Therefore, the DBO requires the City to grant waivers to DBL Qualifying Projects according to the same framework contained within the DBL.
PROJECT DETAILS
A. Project Background
The Low Medium Residential general plan designation permits up to 15 dwelling units per acre. Given the 0.72-acre site area, this equates to a base density of 10.8 units, which is rounded up to 11 units. The Project will restrict one unit for very low income households, which equates to just 8 Gov. Code § 65915(d)(1).
9 Gov. Code § 65915(d)(3).
10 Gov. Code § 65915(d)(4).
11 Gov. Code § 65915(e).
12 Gov. Code § 65915(p).
13 Gov. Code § 65915(r).
14 Orange Municipal Code (“OMC”) §17.15.010.
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over nine percent of the base units. This entitles the applicant to a density bonus of 30 percent, or
3.3 additional units, rounded up to four additional units. Therefore, the Project is entitled a total density of 15 units provided that one unit is reserved for very low income households.
The Project qualifies for one (1) incentive because it reserves nine percent of the base units for very low income households.15 The Applicant has not yet determined how to apply its incentive but nonetheless expressly reserves the right to utilize such incentive at a later date. The Applicant requests waivers for building standards relating to front yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks, private open space dimensions (width of yard area), drive aisle width, minimum back up distance for 90 degree parking stalls, and front door orientation, all of which regulations would physically preclude the construction of a DBL Qualifying Project. It is our understanding that the City agrees the Applicant is entitled to waivers for all of the building standards mentioned above, except for the standard relating to the orientation of front doors. As such, the following analysis will focus on the applicability of waivers to the front door orientation standard.
B. Waiver Requests
We understand there may be some confusion regarding requested waivers, as it is not uncommon for reviewers to seek to mold a project toward compliance with the otherwise applicable development standards. The idea of asking a project applicant to propose an alternative design in order to reduce or eliminate requested waivers for a DBL Qualifying Project was rejected by the California Court of Appeal in Wollmer v. City of Berkeley (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 1329, 1346-1347 (known as Wollmer II). In particular, the court flatly stated that "standards may be waived that physically preclude construction of a housing development meeting the requirements of a density bonus, period. The statute does not say that what must be precluded is a project with no amenities, or that amenities may not be the reason a waiver is needed." More recently, the decision in Bankers Hill 150 v. City of San Diego (2022) 74 Cal.App.5th 755, underscores that the City cannot and should not require an alternative design with fewer waiver requests: “the interpretation of section 65915 set forth by the court in Wollmer leads us to conclude that the City (or, by extension, the Association via this lawsuit) could not demand Greystar remove the courtyard or redesign its building to satisfy the Association’s subjective concerns.”16 Here, incorporating the extra units that come from the density bonus while creating a functional and efficient design to accommodate the affordable unit will require the waiver of certain development standards that would physically preclude the construction of the Project. Specifically, even though the Project arguably complies with the with the objective building orientation standards 15 Gov. Code § 65915(d)(2)(B).
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found in Section B.1. of the City’s Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines, the Applicant is requesting a waiver from Section B.1. to allow the Project to proceed as designed.
As explained above, this wavier must be granted unless the City can make the findings required by section 65915(d), and there is no evidence that such findings can be made here. Thus, the waiver should be granted.
HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT IMPLICATIONS
The HAA, also known as the anti-NIMBY law, was first implemented in 1982 and has been strengthened in recent years by pro-development housing legislation. To address the statewide housing shortage, the HAA promotes the approval of housing development projects, which include exclusively residential developments such as the Project, by limiting the discretion agencies have to deny or impose density-reducing conditions.17
Where a housing development project “complies with applicable, objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria, including design review standards,” an agency cannot deny the project or impose conditions that lower the project’s density unless the agency makes written findings based on a “preponderance of the evidence” that the project will have a specific, adverse, and unmitigable impact to public health and safety.18 The preponderance of the evidence evidentiary standard is a higher standard than the typical substantial evidence standard.
Senate Bill 330 can be used as a tool to prevent the City from applying subjective standards, even as part of design review, or applying objective design or development standards in a way that is overly restrictive or in an otherwise subjective manner.
When applying the HAA to the Project, it is important to understand that the HAA only requires compliance with “applicable” objective standards. For DBL Qualifying Projects, development standards that are the subject of waivers or incentives are not applicable. Therefore, development standards that are waived by the DBL do not prevent the Project from relying on the HAA’s protections. Specifically, the City may only evaluate the Project against its objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards, and it may not reject the Project simply due to an aversion to the Project or discomfort with its proposed density. Therefore, if the Project complies with the City’s objective general plan and zoning standards, including design review standards, the City must approve the Project unless it can make the requisite written findings. 17 Gov. Code § 65589.5(a)(2)(K), (h)(2), (j).
18 Gov. Code § 65589.5(j)(1).
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CONCLUSION
We hope that the information provided above proves useful to City staff as you continue with your evaluation of the Project. Our client is committed to helping the City to address its housing needs, including units for very low income households, while providing an outstanding product. While this letter provides a preliminary response to issues raised by City staff to date, the Applicant reserves its rights under state and local law, including the right to request additional incentives or waivers under the DBL.
If you have questions about any of the issues discussed herein, please feel free to contact me directly or work with the Applicant team to arrange a meeting.
Sincerely,
Timothy M. Hutter
TMH/bp
cc: Matt Hamilton, ADC Fletcher 15, LLC
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FLETCHER 15 PROJECT
CLASS 32 INFILL DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Lead Agency:
City of Orange
Community Development Department • Planning Division
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866-1591
(714) 744 7220
(714) 744 7222 (Fax)
www.cityoforange.org
Prepared by:
EPD Solutions, Inc
3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92612
Date:
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Sections Page #
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Purpose of Notice of Exemption .......................................................................................... 1
1.2. Document Organization ....................................................................................................... 1
2. Environmental Setting .................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Project Location ................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Existing Land Use ................................................................................................................ 2
2.3. Existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations ................................................. 2
2.4. Surrounding Land Uses ........................................................................................................ 2
3. Project Description ....................................................................................................................... 22
3.1. Project Overview ................................................................................................................ 22
3.2. Project Features .................................................................................................................. 22
3.3. Density Bonus Law ............................................................................................................ 24
3.4. Construction ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.5. Operations .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.6. Discretionary Action Checklist .......................................................................................... 25
4. Class 32 Infill Exemption Requirements ..................................................................................... 32
4.1. Proposed Project CEQA Exemption .................................................................................. 33
4.2. Exceptions for Exemptions ................................................................................................ 51
4.3. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 53
5. References .................................................................................................................................... 54 Figures
Figure 2-1: Regional Location ............................................................................................................. 4 Figure 2-2: Local Vicinity .................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 2-3: Project Aerial ..................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2-4a: Photo Locations ............................................................................................................. 10 Figure 2-4b: Existing Site Photos ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 2-4c: Existing Site Photos ....................................................................................................... 14 Figure 2-4d: Existing Site Photos ....................................................................................................... 16 Figure 2-5: Existing Land Use Designation ....................................................................................... 18 Figure 2-6: Existing Zoning ............................................................................................................... 20 Figure 3-1: Conceptual Site Plan ....................................................................................................... 26 Figure 3-2: Conceptual Elevations ..................................................................................................... 28 Figure 3-3: Conceptual Landscape Plan ............................................................................................. 30
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Table 2-1: Surrounding Existing Land Use and Zoning Designations ................................................ 3 Table 4-1: City of Orange Zoning Development Standards for Small Lot Subdivision (Municipal Code Chapter 17.14.270) ................................................................................................................... 34 Table 4-2: Low VMT Screening Assessment .................................................................................... 38 Table 4-3: Project Trip Generation .................................................................................................... 38 Table 4-4: Significance Criteria Summary ......................................................................................... 39 Table 4-5: Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels ................................................................ 40 Table 4-6: Construction Noise Level at the Nearest Sensitive Receptor ........................................... 41 Table 4-7: Construction Noise Level Increases at the Nearest Sensitive Receptor ........................... 42 Table 4-8: Existing Plus Project Traffic Noise Levels ....................................................................... 43 Table 4-9: Construction Equipment Vibration Levels ....................................................................... 44 Table 4-10: Regional Construction Emissions ................................................................................... 46 Table 4-11: Net Regional Operational Emissions .............................................................................. 47 Table 4-12: Localized Construction Emissions ................................................................................. 48 Appendices
Appendix A Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled Screening Analysis Appendix B Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis
Appendix C Air Quality Impact Analysis
Appendix D Hydrology Study
Appendix E Preliminary WQMP
Appendix F Phase I ESA
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CLASS 32 INFILL EXEMPTION NO. 25-0015
Project Title:
Fletcher 15 Project
Reference Application Numbers:
Administrative Design Review No. 25-
0015
Tentative Tract Map No. 25-0015
Environmental Review No. 25-0015
Lead Agency:
City of Orange
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Contact Person and Telephone No.:
Ryan Agbayani
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
(714) 744-7225
Project Proponent and Address:
ADC Fletcher 15, LLC
1635 Ohms Way, Suite A
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Contact Person and Telephone No.:
Matt Hamilton
(949) 791-8401
Project Location:
The Project site is located northeast of North Batavia Street and West Fletcher Avenue at 715 West Fletcher Avenue in the City of Orange, Orange County, California (Figure 2-1, Regional Location).
Existing General Plan Designation:
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
Existing Zoning Classification:
Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3)
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1 1. INTRODUCTION
The Applicant for the proposed Project is requesting approval from the City of Orange in order to subdivide and develop the proposed Project site with 15 single-family residential lots. The City of Orange is the Lead Agency for the proposed Project. The Lead Agency will utilize this document as evidence that the proposed Project qualifies for the Class 32 Infill Exemption, which is further described below.
1.1. Purpose of Notice of Exemption
Article 19 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines includes, as required by Public Resources Code Section 21084, a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment. This document demonstrates that the proposed Project qualifies for a CEQA Exemption as an Infill Development Project (Class 32 Exemption), consistent with the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 and 15300.2 and provides information for City decisionmakers to find that the proposed Project is exempt under CEQA.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, the Project qualifies for a Class 32 Exemption because it is: (1) consistent with the General Plan designation and policies and zoning regulations; (2) is located within the City limits, surrounded by urban uses and is less than 5 acres in size; (3) has no value for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality; and (5) can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Additionally, this document demonstrates that the Project and its circumstances would not result in any exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.
1.2. Document Organization
This Class 32 Exemption Justification includes the following sections:
Section 1. Introduction. Provides information about CEQA, its requirements for environmental review, and explains the exemption justification memo that evaluates the potential impacts of the proposed Project on the physical environment.
Section 2. Environmental Setting. Provides information about the proposed Project’s location, the Project site, and background.
Section 3. Project Description. Includes a description of the proposed Project’s physical features and construction and operational characteristics, as well as anticipated approvals and permits needed for implementation of the proposed Project.
Section 4. Class 32 Infill Exemption Requirements. Includes the Exemption Justification and evaluates the proposed Project’s potential to result in significant adverse effects to the physical environment against the Class 32 exemption requirements.
Section 5. References. Provides a list of sources used throughout the document supporting its conclusions.
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2.1. Project Location
The Project site is situated in the western portion of the City of Orange within Orange County. The Project site is located northeast of North Batavia Street and West Fletcher Avenue at 715 West Fletcher Avenue. Regional access to the site is provided via State Route 57 (SR-57), SR-55, SR-91, and Interstate 5 (I-5). Local access to the Project Site is provided via West Fletcher Avenue. The Project site and the surrounding area are shown in Figure 2-1, Regional Location, and Figure 2-2, Local Vicinity.
2.2. Existing Land Use
The Project site encompasses approximately 0.72 acres (gross and net), inclusive of two parcels identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 374-261-10 and -11. The Project site is vacant, undeveloped, and is heavily disturbed by previous development and grading activities. Vegetation on-site is limited to non-native grasses. An existing 12-foot-high concrete wall is located along the northern and eastern perimeter of the site, and a 6-foot-tall chain link fence is located along the western perimeter. Existing conditions of the Project site and adjacent uses are shown in Figure 2-3, Project Aerial, and Figure 2-4, Existing Site Photos.
2.3. Existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations The Project site is designated as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) by the City of Orange General Plan and is zoned as Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3), as shown on Figure 2-5, Existing Land Use Designation, and Figure 2-6, Existing Zoning. The LMDR land use designation is intended for residential development with a density range of 6.1 to 15 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
This designation accommodates small lot or zero lot line single-family subdivisions, duplexes and mobile home parks, as well as lower intensity apartments and condominium complexes. The R-3 zoning designation permits development of apartments, condominiums, and townhomes, with the intent of ensuring higher density residential projects incorporate minimum ground coverage and maximum open space. The R-3 zoning designation also allows Small Lot Subdivisions, as outlined in Section 17.14.270, Small Lot Subdivisions Development Standards. These provisions establish supplemental standards that accommodate alternative housing types within multiple-family residential zones and certain mixed-use zones. The Small Lot Subdivision allows for residential development with a density range of 6 to 15 du/ac.
2.4. Surrounding Land Uses
The surrounding land uses are described in Table 2-1 along with the General Plan land use and zoning designations.
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North Multi-family residential LMDR R-3
East Multi-family residential LMDR R-3
South West Fletcher Avenue
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3.1. Project Overview
The Project applicant proposes to develop the site for single family residential development. The
0.72-acre parcel would be subdivided and developed with 15 single-family residential lots. The proposed Project would also include associated improvements such as landscaping, parking, a private roadway, common and private open space areas, and utility and stormwater infrastructure. Figure 3- 1, Conceptual Site Plan, illustrates the Project as proposed. The proposed Project requires approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Administrative Design Review application from the City of Orange.
3.2. Project Features
Development Summary
The proposed Project would construct 15 single-family detached residential units on the 0.72-acre site, which would result in a density of 20.83 du/acre. The proposed 15 single-family residences would consist of 14 market-rate units, and one unit (9 percent of the base density) would be reserved for very low-income households, qualifying the proposed Project for benefits under California’s State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915). These benefits would include a 30 percent density bonus (equivalent to four bonus units), development standard waivers and/or reductions, one concession/incentive, and the use of State Density Bonus parking ratios as permitted under the City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 17.15.
The proposed single-family units would include four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, with approximately 1,750 square feet (SF) of internal living space. Each proposed unit would be designed according to one of two product types, described below under Architectural Summary. The proposed units would be three stories with a maximum height of approximately 35 feet, measured from finish grade to top of the highest roof ridges. In addition, each unit would include approximately 100 SF of balcony space, and an enclosed two-car garage. The proposed residential units would include a front setback of 8 feet and 6 inches from Fletcher Avenue, a side setback of 5 feet from the adjacent residential uses to the east and west, and a rear setback of 7 feet and 6 inches from the adjacent residential uses to the north.
Architectural Summary
The proposed product types are nearly identical and include the same color schemes. The proposed building elevations would reflect a Spanish-influenced architectural style, characterized by stucco exteriors, clay tile roofs, decorative shutters, and simple, clean building forms. The color palette would feature warm, earthy tones such as sand-finish stucco and tan-brown roof tiles, complemented by neutral gray accents and darker trim elements, including wood shutters and decorative metalwork.
These elements would create a cohesive design that blends traditional Spanish features with contemporary residential character. Detailed color boards illustrating the proposed architectural styles and color palettes are provided in Figures 3-2a-d, Conceptual Elevations.
Parking and Access
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As shown in Figure 3-1, Conceptual Site Plan, the proposed Project would provide a total of 39 parking spaces. The proposed Project would include a two-car enclosed garage for each of the proposed units, totaling 30 garage spaces, along with nine open parking spaces.
Fencing and Walls
The proposed Project would include the installation of a new 6-foot-tall block wall along the western perimeter of the Project site. The existing 12-foot-high concrete wall along the northern and eastern property line would remain. Private yards and residences would be enclosed by vinyl fences with gated access.
Landscaping and Open Space
The proposed Project would include approximately 3,497 SF of common open space landscaping, to be maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA). The landscaping would feature droughttolerant plantings throughout the site, incorporating a mix of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Tree plantings would consist of 24-inch box and 36-inch canopy trees strategically placed across the development. Trees would be distributed within the interior of the site along fences separating individual units as well as adjacent to West Fletcher Avenue. In addition, the proposed Project would include a common dog park area.
The proposed Project would provide approximately 300 SF of private open space per unit, for a total of approximately 4,455 SF across the Project site. The total open space area proposed is approximately 7,951 SF, or 31 percent of the total site area. Figure 3-3, Conceptual Landscape Plan, illustrates the site’s landscape plan as proposed.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar
Consistent with the 2022 Title 24 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, the proposed Project would include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the rooftops of each residence and meet all other Title 24 Part 6 (California Energy Code) requirements related to energy efficiency and low impact development (LID) standards.
Infrastructure Improvements
Lighting
Proposed outdoor lighting would be typical of single-family residential uses and would consist of wall-mounted lighting and pole mounted lighting. In total, the proposed Project would include two proposed pole-mounted lights and 48 wall-mounted lights (approximately three proposed per unit).
The proposed Project’s outdoor lighting would be directed downward and shielded to minimize offsite and would be designed in compliance with the provisions of Orange Municipal Code Section
17.12.030 (Lighting).
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The proposed Project would be serviced by Southern California Edison for electricity. The proposed Project is anticipated to be fully electric; however, if natural gas service is required, it would be provided by Southern California Gas. An existing 2-inch gas line is located within West Fletcher Avenue and existing overhead electric lines are located along the Fletcher Avenue right-of-way.
Water and Sewer
The proposed Project would install a new 3-inch water line on-site that would connect to the existing 12-inch water line in West Fletcher Avenue. In addition, the proposed Project would install a new 6- inch on-site sewer line that would connect to the existing 8-inch sewer line in West Fletcher Avenue.
Stormwater Drainage
The proposed Project would include the installation of a 4-inch and 8-inch storm drain line on-site, designed to convey stormwater runoff to an underground storm tank. Stormwater would be collected on-site through a series of grate inlets and catch basins, which would direct flows into the underground storm drain system. The underground storm tank would be located beneath the internal driveway.
Street, Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter
No street, sidewalk, curb, or gutter improvements are proposed along West Fletcher Avenue.
3.3. Density Bonus Law
The Density Bonus Law (DBL) (California Government Code Section 65915) encourages the development of affordable housing by allowing additional density on a property above the maximum density in a jurisdiction’s General Plan. The Project must reserve an allotted number of affordable dwelling units below market rate in exchange for the density increase. Reductions in required development standards such as setbacks may also be granted to qualifying applicants. Additional provisions under DBL include incentives or concessions providing cost reductions, waivers of development standards that would physically preclude the construction of a development with incentives granted, and reductions of parking requirements. Incentives are limited in number and granted on a sliding scale based on the percentage of affordable housing that is provided. Waivers are potentially unlimited in number. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(d), incentives or concessions shall be granted unless (a) “the concession or incentive does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions… to provide for affordable housing costs… or for rents for the targeted units to be set”; (b) “the concession or incentive would have a specific, adverse impact…upon public health and safety or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low-income and moderate-income households”; or (c) “the concession or incentive would be contrary to state or federal law.” Waiver requests must be similarly granted when a development standard would physically preclude construction of a DBL-qualified project, unless the waiver would have a specific adverse impact that cannot be mitigated or avoided, would have an adverse impact on a property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, or would be contrary to State or federal law.
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The Project site is designated as LMDR by the City of Orange General Plan and is zoned as R-3 by the City of Orange. As mentioned previously, the proposed Project would result in approximately
20.83 du/acre which is above the allowed maximum density for the site of 15 du/acre. However, the Applicant has requested a density bonus consistent with State law for affordable housing to allow for the development of additional units. Pursuant to the DBL, the Project would be allowed to exceed the maximum site density of 15 du/acre. State law allows the City to approve an increase in density for affordable housing projects without requiring approval of a general plan amendment or zone change.
3.4. Construction
Construction activities for the proposed Project would occur over one phase lasting approximately 12 months, beginning in the first quarter of 2027. Construction would occur in the following stages: (1) site preparation and grading; (2) building construction; (3) paving; and (4) architectural coatings.
Construction activities would be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day except for Sundays and federal holidays, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and federal holidays pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code Section 8.24.050(E).
The proposed Project grading would be balanced on-site, with no import or export of soil anticipated.
3.5. Operations
The proposed Project is anticipated to be operational the first quarter of 2028. The proposed Project would operate as a privately managed residential community consisting of 15 single-family detached homes. The residences would be individually owned, with ongoing maintenance of common areas, including private driveways, guest parking, shared landscaping, and stormwater facilities conducted by the HOA. Residential operations would be typical of medium-density urban housing and would include standard activities such as vehicle ingress/egress, waste collection, landscaping maintenance, and utility usage.
3.6. Discretionary Action Checklist
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15050 and 15367, the City is the designated Lead Agency for the Project and has principal authority and jurisdiction for CEQA actions and Project approval. The following discretionary approvals, permits, and studies are anticipated to be necessary for implementation of the proposed Project:
City of Orange
x Approval of Tentative Tract Map
x Approval of Administrative Design Review
x Approval of Density Bonus Request
x Approvals and permits necessary to execute the proposed Project, including but not limited to, grading permit, building permits, etc.
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Article 19 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300 to 15333), includes a list of classes of projects that have been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment and, as a result, are exempt from review under CEQA.
Class 32 Infill Exemption
One of the classes of projects exempt from CEQA review are projects that are specified as urban infill development. CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 defines the Class 32 Infill Exemption as a project that meets the following five requirements:
a) General Plan and Zoning Consistency: 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.
b) Project Location, Size, and Context: The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than 5 acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. c) Endangered, Rare, or Threatened Species: The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.
d) Significant Effects: Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
e) Utilities: The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Exceptions
In addition to meeting the five requirements stated above, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 provides specific instances where exceptions apply to a project that would otherwise meet the requirements for an exemption. These exceptions are:
a) Location: Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located. A project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, State, or local agencies.
b) Cumulative Impact: All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. c) Significant Effects: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
d) Scenic Highways: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a State scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.
e) Hazardous Waste Sites: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list complied pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. 1004
33 f) Historical Resources: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
4.1. Proposed Project CEQA Exemption
The analysis below provides substantial evidence that the proposed Project properly qualifies for an exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (i.e., Class 32) and, as a result, would not have a significant effect on the environment. Additionally, the analysis shows there are no applicable exceptions to qualifying for the Categorical Exemption, as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 and discussed in the following Section 4.2, Exceptions for Exemptions. a. Criterion Section 15332(a): General Plan and Zoning Consistency: 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.
As described above, the Project site is designated as LMDR by the City of Orange General Plan and is zoned R-3 by the City of Orange. The LMDR designation allows 6.1 to 15 du/ac and accommodates a range of residential types, including small-lot single-family homes, duplexes, and lower-intensity multifamily housing. The R-3 zoning designation permits apartments, condominiums, and townhomes, with development standards intended to balance higher-density residential use with minimum ground coverage and adequate open space. The R-3 zone also permits Small Lot Subdivisions pursuant to Section 17.14.270 of the City of Orange Municipal Code, which establishes development standards to accommodate alternative housing types within multifamily and certain mixed-use zones. Small Lot Subdivisions under the R-3 zone allow residential development at densities of 6 to 15 du/ac.
The proposed Project consists of a 15-lot subdivision, which includes 14 market-rate units, and one unit reserved for a very low-income household, as permitted under the State Density Bonus Law and the City’s implementing ordinance (City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 17.14). The provision of one unit reserved for a very low-income household (representing nine percent of the proposed Project) allows the applicant to receive a 30 percent density bonus, which increases the proposed Project from the base allowable 11 units (calculated under the R-3 designation at 15 du/acre) to a total of 15 units. The proposed Project’s density, including the additional units achieved through the application of a density bonus, is consistent with the City’s adopted housing policies and the density range identified in the General Plan.
While the Project proposes a series of waivers and reductions from the development standards outlined in the Zoning Code (City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 17.14), these modifications are authorized by the Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) and the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance (City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 17.15). Such waivers are not considered deviations that would render the proposed Project inconsistent with the General Plan or zoning regulations but rather are expressly permitted adjustments that facilitate the construction of affordable housing consistent with State housing policy. Therefore, despite the proposed Project’s request for relief from certain site development standards (such as minimum lot size, setbacks, lot dimensions, and open space requirements), the proposed Project remains fully consistent with the land use designation and zoning regulations as modified by applicable State and local affordable housing provisions.
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34 Table 4-1 shows the proposed Project’s consistency with the City of Orange Zoning Ordinance for the Small Lot Subdivision zoning development standards, as listed in Chapter 17.14.270 of the City of Orange Municipal Code. As shown, the proposed Project would meet all of the requisite development standards, including lot size, setback, landscaping, and parking requirements, with the modifications authorized by the Density Bonus Law and the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance.
Therefore, the proposed Project would be consistent with the applicable zoning regulations.
Table 4-1: City of Orange Zoning Development Standards for Small Lot Subdivision (Municipal Code Chapter 17.14.270)
Development
Feature
R-3 (Small Lot
Subdivision)
Zoning
Requirement
Incentive /
Waiver Proposed Project Consistency
Dwelling units per
acre
6-15 dwelling units
per acre
No Consistent. The proposed Project would
construct 15 single-family detached
residential units on the 0.72-acre site,
which would result in a density of 20.83
du/acre. The proposed Project would
consist of 14 market-rate units and one
very low-income affordable unit. The
inclusion of the affordable units qualifies
the proposed Project for a density bonus
under California’s Density Bonus Law
(Government Code Section 65915) and
awards the proposed Project a 30 percent
density bonus, equivalent to four bonus
units.
Lot Coverage Maximum: 75
percent
No Consistent. The maximum lot coverage
would be 60 percent, as shown in Figure
3-1, Conceptual Site Plan.
Dwelling unit per
lot
1 dwelling unit per
lot
No Consistent. The proposed Project would
develop a single unit per lot, as shown in
Figure 3-1, Conceptual Site Plan.
Minimum
Setbacks
Front yard: 15 ft
Side yard: 5 ft
Interior side yard: 0
ft
Rear yard: 10 ft
Yes Consistent. The proposed residential
units would include a minimum front
setback of 8 feet and 6 inches from
Fletcher Avenue, a side setback of 5 feet
from the adjacent residential uses, and a
rear setback of 7 feet and 6 inches from the
adjacent residential uses, as shown in
Figure 3-1, Conceptual Site Plan.
However, as described above, the City
shall not apply any development standard
that would have the effect of physically
precluding the construction of a housing
development that meets the eligibility
criteria of Chapter 17.15, Density Bonus,
at the densities and with the incentives or
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35 Development
Feature
R-3 (Small Lot
Subdivision)
Zoning
Requirement
Incentive /
Waiver Proposed Project Consistency
concessions permitted under this chapter
or as otherwise allowed under
Government Code Section 65915.
As such, the reduced minimum setbacks
are consistent with the provisions of the
State Density Bonus Law and the City’s
implementing regulations.
Building Height Maximum: 35 ft and
3 stories
No Consistent. The proposed residences
would be three stories with a maximum
height of approximately 35 feet, measured
from finish grade to top of the highest roof
ridges.
Minimum Open
Space
Private: 150 square
feet per dwelling
unit
No Consistent. The proposed Project would
provide approximately 4,455 square feet
of private yard open space, equating to
about 300 square feet per unit.
Parking 2 parking spaces per
unit, either enclosed
or covered (i.e.
garage or carport).
For units with 4 or
more bedrooms, 1
additional space
shall be provided on
the lot, which may
be enclosed or
unenclosed.
Required: 45 stalls
Yes Consistent. The proposed Project would
provide a total of 39 parking spaces. The
proposed Project would include a two-car
enclosed garage for each of the proposed
units, totaling 30 garage spaces, along
with nine open parking spaces.
California's State Density Bonus law
allows reduced parking ratios that
override local parking codes, and do not
require a waiver, concession, or
discretionary approval. These are
predefined, by-right reduced parking
standards that apply automatically when a
project qualifies under State Density
Bonus law.
As such, the proposed parking is
consistent with the provisions of the State
Density Bonus Law and the City’s
implementing regulations.
Source: (City of Orange, 2025)
Municipal Code Chapter 17.14.270, Small lot Subdivision Development Standards Municipal Code Chapter 17.14.270, Required Number of Parking Spaces 1007
36 b. Criterion Section 15332(b): Project Location, Size, and Context: The proposed development occurs within City limits on a Project site of no more than 5 acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
The proposed Project is within the limits of the City of Orange on a 0.72-acre site located northeast of the intersection of North Batavia Street and West Fletcher Avenue at 715 West Fletcher Avenue.
The Project site is bordered by West Fletcher Avenue followed by industrial uses to the south, and residential uses to the east, west, and north, as shown on Figure 2-2, Local Vicinity. As the Project site is less than 5 acres and substantially surrounded by urban uses, it meets the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(b).
c. Criterion Section 15332(c): Endangered, Rare, or Threatened Species: The Project site was determined to have no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
The Project site is vacant and undeveloped, with no active land uses. Vegetation is limited to scattered non-native grasses, and the site has been heavily disturbed by past development and grading activities, resulting in primarily bare ground with no native habitat. Existing features include a 12-foot concrete wall along the northern and eastern boundaries and a 6-foot chain link fence along the western boundary. The site is located within a fully urbanized area, surrounded by residential uses to the north, east, and west, and by West Fletcher Avenue followed by industrial development to the south. Given the disturbed condition of the site and lack of native vegetation, the Project site does not contain suitable habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. Furthermore, because the Project site does not contain any trees, implementation of the proposed Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances intended to protect biological resources, including trees.
For the reasons described above, the proposed Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species and meets the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(c). d. Criterion Section 15332(d): Significant Effects: Approval of the Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
Traffic
Senate Bill (SB) 743 was signed by Governor Brown in 2013 and required the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to amend the CEQA Guidelines to provide an alternative to level of service (LOS) for evaluating transportation impacts, aiming to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the development of multimodal transportation networks and a diversity of land uses.
In response, Section 15064.3, Determining the Significance of Transportation Impacts, was added to the CEQA Guidelines which states that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is the most appropriate measure of transportation impacts and shall apply statewide beginning on July 1, 2020.
VMT Screening Criteria
The City of Orange is the Lead Agency responsible for identifying potential impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project in accordance with CEQA requirements. According to the City of Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled and Level of Service Assessment (July 2025) (“City TIA Guidelines”), certain types of projects, because of their size, nature, or location, are presumed to be exempt from further analysis and result in a less than significant VMT impact. The City TIA Guidelines establish screening thresholds for certain types of 1008
37 projects that may be presumed to cause a less than significant VMT impact based on substantial evidence provided in the OPR Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA.
The City TIA Guidelines specify the following screening thresholds: Transit Priority Area (TPA) Screening; Low VMT Area Screening; and Project Type Screening. Specifically, residential and office projects located within a Low VMT Area Screening zone are presumed to result in a less than significant impact, unless substantial evidence demonstrates otherwise.
VMT Screening Analysis
A Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled Screening Analysis was prepared for the proposed Project to determine the applicability of the City of Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines (Appendix A). The purpose of the analysis is to determine whether a project would be considered to have a less-than significant impact based on VMT screening thresholds and therefore could be screened from further analysis.
The analysis determined that the proposed Project is not located within a transit priority area. As such, the Project does not meet Step 1: Transit Priority Area (TPA) Screening Criteria. In addition, the proposed Project is not a land use type identified for Step 3: Project Type Screening Criteria and, therefore, does not meet the screening. However, the analysis determined that the proposed Project’s Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) per service capita VMT does not exceed the City of Orange General Plan Buildout VMT per service population; therefore, the Project is located within a low VMT area.
To identify if the Project is located in a low VMT-generating area, the analysis utilizes Orange County Transportation Analysis Model (OCTAM) 5.0 to compare the appropriate baseline project TAZ VMT to the City’s adopted threshold of significance (i.e., City of Orange General Plan Buildout VMT per service population). The Project site is located within OCTAM TAZ 568. As summarized in Table 4- 2 below, TAZ 568 has an existing zonal VMT of 18.7 VMT per service population, which is below the City of Orange’s adopted threshold of 25.6 VMT per service population (based on the City’s General Plan Buildout VMT per service population). Because the Project’s TAZ VMT does not exceed the City’s threshold, the proposed Project is considered to be located within a low VMTgenerating area. Thus, the proposed Project is presumed to have a less-than-significant impact on VMT according to the City’s Guidelines for VMT analysis.
The proposed Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic; therefore, the proposed Project meets the traffic-related criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d). 1009
38 Table 4-2: Low VMT Screening Assessment
Project TAZ Year Total VMT (OD) Service Population VMT Per Service Population
568
2019 68,778.4 3,712 18.5
2050 68,369.8 3,475 19.7
2025 68,699.3 3,666 18.7
City of Orange VMT Threshold of Significance 25.6
Potentially Significant Impact? (Yes/No) No
Source: ITE Trip Gen Annual (11th Addition)
Source: Trip Generation and VMT Screening Analysis (Appendix A).
Trip Generation
The Project’s trip generation was calculated using trip rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition (2025). The Project’s proposed 14 market rate residential units were analyzed using the Single Family Detached Residential land use code (ITE Land Use Code 210), and the one affordable unit was analyzed using the Affordable Housing land use code (ITE Land Use Code 223).
As shown in Table 4-3 below, operation of the proposed Project would generate 132 daily trips including 10 trips during the AM peak hour and 13 trips during the PM peak hour.
Table 4-3: Project Trip Generation
Land Use (ITE Code) Quantity
AM PM
Daily In Out Total In Out Total
Market Rate Dwelling
Units (210) 14 3 7 10 8 5 13 127
Very Low-Income
Dwelling Unit (223) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Total 3 7 10 8 5 13 132
Source: ITE Trip Gen Annual (11th Addition)
Source: Trip Generation and VMT Screening Analysis (Appendix A).
Noise
To support the Class 32 Categorical Exemption findings for the proposed Project, EPD Solutions, Inc. prepared a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis, dated November 2025 (Appendix B), that evaluates potential noise-related impacts to surrounding land uses as a result of the implementation of the Project.
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39 Noise Terminology
Various noise descriptors are utilized in this noise analysis, and are summarized as follows:
Leq: The equivalent sound level, which is used to describe noise over a specified period of time, typically 1 hour, in terms of a single numerical value. The Leq of a time-varying signal and that of a steady signal are the same if they deliver the same acoustic energy over a given time. The Leq may also be referred to as the average sound level.
Lmax: The instantaneous maximum noise level experienced during a given period of time.
Lmin: The instantaneous minimum noise level experienced during a given period of time.
CNEL: The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is the average A-weighted noise level during a 24-hour day that is obtained after an addition of 5 dBA to measured noise levels between the hours of 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and after an addition of 10 dBA to noise levels between the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am to account for noise sensitivity in the evening and nighttime, respectively.
Ambient Noise: The “ambient noise level” is the background noise level associated with a given environment at a specified time and is usually a composite of sound from many sources from many directions.
Significance Criteria
As described in more detail in Appendix B, the City’s General Plan guidelines and Municipal Code regulations identify noise compatibility and establish noise standards that are implemented as thresholds. However, the existing City regulations do not identify levels of ambient noise increases that are considered substantial or vibration criteria during construction. Thus, information gathered from Municipal Codes from various jurisdictions and the Transportation and Construction Vibration Manual were utilized (Appendix B). Table 4-4, Significance Criteria Summary, provides a summary of thresholds used in the noise analysis.
Table 4-4: Significance Criteria Summary
Analysis Conditions Significant Criteria
Daytime Nighttime
Off-Site
Traffic1
If ambient is < 60 dBA CNEL G%$&1(/3URMHFW,QFUHDVH If ambient is 60-65 dBA CNEL G%$&1(/3URMHFW,QFUHDVH If ambient is > 65 dBA CNEL G%$&1(/3URMHFW,QFUHDVH Operational2
Exterior Noise Level Standards
for Single Family Residence 60 dBA CNEL
Exterior Noise Level Standards
for Multi-Family Residence 65 dBA Ldn
Construction
Limit construction activities which impact adjacent residential uses to the hours of 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. during weekdays and Saturdays.2
Noise Level Threshold3 80 dBA Leq.equip(8hr) 70 dBA Leq.equip(8hr) 1011
40 Analysis Conditions Significant Criteria
Daytime Nighttime
Noise Level Increase4 20 dBA Leq
Construction Vibration Damage
Criteria5
0.5 PPV (inches/second)6
0.3 PPV (inches/second)7
1. City of Orange. (2010). City of Orange Noise Element.
2. City of Orange Municipal Code, Section 8.24.040. Exterior Standards.
3. City of Orange. (2010). City of Orange Noise Element.
4. City of Orange Municipal Code. 8.24.050. Exemptions from Chapter Provisions.
5. FTA. (2018). Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual.
6. Caltrans. (2020). Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual. For older residential structures.
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) Noise Impacts
Construction
Construction of the proposed Project is anticipated to occur over one phase lasting approximately 12 months and would involve site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coatings. These activities would require the use of heavy equipment that would increase noise levels in the immediate area. However, the noise from construction activity would fluctuate depending on the particular type, number, and duration of use of construction equipment. Additionally, noise associated with construction of the Project would be temporary in nature and would cease upon completion of the Project.
Table 4-5 below lists typical construction equipment noise levels recommended for noise impact assessments, based on a distance of 50 and 75 feet between the equipment and a noise receptor. As shown, noise levels generated by heavy construction equipment can range from approximately 75 dBA to 90 dBA when measured at 50 feet and 70.2 dBA to 80 dBA when measured at 75 feet.
Table 4-5: Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels
Activity Equipment1
Maximum Noise
Level @ 50
Feet2,3
Noise Level @
75 Feet2,3
dBA Lmax dBA Leq
Site Preparation
Rubber Tired Dozers 85
Grader 85 80.0
Crawler Tractors 84
Grading
Graders 85
Rubber Tired Dozers 85 80.0
Crawler Tractors 84
Building Construction
Cranes 81
79.5 Forklift 75
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41 Activity Equipment1
Maximum Noise
Level @ 50
Feet2,3
Noise Level @
75 Feet2,3
dBA Lmax dBA Leq
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoe 84
Paving
Pavers 85
Paving Equipment 90 77.3
Rollers 85
Architectural Coating Air Compressors 80 70.2
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) The nearest sensitive receptors to the Project site are residences located adjacent to the western Project site boundary (75 feet from the center of the site and 15 feet from the nearest construction activities).
Other noise sensitive land uses near the Project site are located at greater distances than those listed above and would experience lower noise levels due to the additional attenuation from distance and the shielding of intervening structures, such as the 12-foot-high concrete wall along the northern and eastern property line.
Construction noise was analyzed from the center of the Project site because construction equipment is mobile and operates throughout the site rather than at a fixed point. Using the center provides a conservative and standardized method that reasonably represents average noise conditions for nearby sensitive receptors. The construction noise analysis also assumes the two loudest pieces of equipment are operating together. Furthermore, there is a 6-foot-tall chain fence with vegetation located along the western perimeter of the Project site, which would reduce noise during construction by approximately 1.5 dBA, and the existing 12-foot-wall concrete wall along the northern and eastern boundaries of the site would reduce noise levels by at least 5 dBA (Appendix B). This shielding effect has been incorporated into the analysis. Therefore, noise generated during construction activities is estimated to range between 68.7 to 78.5 dBA at the nearest sensitive receptors, which would not exceed the 80 dBA threshold during daytime, as shown in Table 4-6 below. As such, constructionrelated noise impacts would be considered less than significant.
Table 4-6: Construction Noise Level at the Nearest Sensitive Receptor Sensitive Receptors
Distance
Between
Geographic
Center of
Project Site
(feet)
Noise Level Leq (dBA)
Exceed the
Highest Noise Thresholds?
Level Threshold
Residential to West 75 78.5 80 No
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) To identify the temporary Project construction noise level contributions to the existing ambient noise environment, the proposed Project construction noise levels were combined with the existing ambient noise level measurements as shown in Table 4-7 below. The difference between the combined Projectconstruction and ambient noise levels is used to describe the construction noise level contributions. 1013
42 Table 4-7: Construction Noise Level Increases at the Nearest Sensitive Receptor Sensitive Receptors
Noise Level Leq (dBA)
Exceed the
Highest Thresholds?
Noise Level
Ambient
Noise
Level
Construction
Increase Threshold
Residential to West 78.5 65.5 13 20 No
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) As shown in Table 4-6, proposed Project construction activities would not result in ambient noise level increases during the daytime hours at the nearest receiver locations, which would not exceed the 20 dBA Leq construction noise level increase threshold. Thus, temporary construction noise level increases from construction would be less than significant. Additionally, as described above, Project construction would be restricted to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day except for Sundays and federal holidays, or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and federal holidays, in compliance with the City’s Municipal Code.
Operation
The ongoing operation of the proposed Project is anticipated to generate nonhuman noise sources from automobiles traveling to and from the Project site and from on-site heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Based on the modeling results, the proposed Project would generate operational noise levels of approximately 45.4 dBA during the daytime and 44.5 dBA during the nighttime at the site boundary, which would not exceed the City’s thresholds of 55 dBA and 45 dBA due to stationary sources, respectively (Appendix B).
To identify operational ambient noise level increases from the Project, the Project’s operational noise levels are combined with the existing ambient noise levels measurements. The difference between the combined Project and ambient noise levels identifies the Project noise level increase. Based on the noise modeling results, operational noise generated by HVAC equipment and parking activities would be approximately 45.9 dBA during daytime hours and 44.7 dBA during nighttime hours at the Project boundary (Appendix B). These noise levels would not exceed the City’s exterior noise standards of 55 dBA during the daytime and 50 dBA during the nighttime for residential properties. Further, as ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity range from approximately 47.1 to 65.6 dBA Leq, Projectrelated operational noise would be below the existing ambient noise environment and would not result in a measurable increase in overall noise levels (Appendix B). The incremental Project operational noise level increase is considered less than significant at all receiver locations.
Traffic Noise
Traffic generated by the operation of the proposed Project has the potential to influence the traffic noise levels in surrounding off-site areas and at the Project site. Vehicle noise is a combination of the noise produced by the engine, exhaust and tires. The level of traffic noise depends on three primary factors: (1) the volume of traffic; (2) the speed of traffic; and (3) the number of trucks in the flow of traffic. The proposed Project does not propose any uses that would require truck trips and the proposed Project would not alter the speed limit on any existing roadway; so, the proposed Project’s potential off-site noise impacts have been focused on the noise impacts associated with the change of volume of traffic that would occur with development of the proposed Project. 1014
43 Roadway segment noise levels for the “Existing” and “Existing with Project” scenarios were compared to evaluate Project-related operational noise impacts. As shown in Table 4-8, the noise level under the “Existing” scenario at a distance of 100 feet from the roadway centerline is 51.2 dBA. With the addition of the proposed Project, the noise level would be 51.5 dBA. The increase due to the proposed Project would be 0.3 dBA, which would not exceed the 3 dB threshold along Fletcher Avenue. Furthermore, the traffic noise with the proposed Project would be less than the standard of 65 dBA. As such, impacts would be less than significant.
Table 4-8: Existing Plus Project Traffic Noise Levels
Roadway
Segment
Existing Existing Plus Project Increase
over
Existing
Scenario
(dBA)
Existing
ADT1
dBA @
100 feet
from
Roadway
Centerline
Existing
Plus
Project
ADT2
dBA @
100 feet
from
Roadway
Centerline
Centerline
to 60 dBA
CNEL
(feet)
Centerline
to 55 dBA
CNEL
(feet)
Fletcher
Avenue 1,695 51.2 1,827 51.5 - 59 0.3
Notes: ADT= average daily traffic; CNEL=Community Noise Equivalent Level; dBA=A-weighted decibels.
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) Aircraft Noise
The closest airport to the Project site is Fullerton Municipal Airport, located approximately 7.2 linear miles southwest of the Project site. However, the Project site lies well outside the Fullerton Municipal Airport 60 dBA CNEL noise contour (Airport Land Use Commission, 2019). Therefore, the proposed Project would not be exposed to excessive aircraft noise and impacts would be less than significant.
Ground-Borne Vibration
Construction activities can generate varying levels of ground vibration depending on the equipment used and the methods employed. These vibrations propagate through the ground and decrease in intensity with distance. Buildings in the vicinity of the construction site respond to these vibrations with varying results ranging from no perceptible effects at the low levels to slight damage at the highest levels. Table 4-9 provides vibration levels for particular construction activities at a distance of 25 and 15 feet.
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44 Table 4-9: Construction Equipment Vibration Levels
Equipment Reference Vibration Level at 25
Feet (PPV [inches/second])1
Vibration Level at 15 Feet (PPV
[inches/second])2
Large
Bulldozer
0.089 0.191
Loaded
Trucks
0.076 0.191
Small
Bulldozer
0.003 0.012
Source: Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (Appendix B) Based on the equipment list in Table 4-5 above, the proposed Project construction would use the following vibration-heavy equipment on-site: rubber tired dozers, loaded trucks, and graders (generates similar vibration as large bulldozer). The nearest residential structure would be located as close as 15 feet from the construction activities, which would generate a vibration level of 0.191 from a large bulldozer, which would be the most vibrating piece of equipment used by Project construction.
As shown in Table 4-8, the vibration level at the nearest residential structure would range from 0.012 to 0.191 PPV (inches per second), which would not exceed the threshold of 0.3 inches per second established by the FTA. As such, the vibration impacts during construction would be less than significant.
The Project proposes a 15-unit single-family residential development, which would not involve railroads or substantial heavy truck operations that are typically associated with significant operational vibration. Operation of the residences would include heavy trucks for residents moving in and out of the units and garbage trucks for solid waste disposal, which would not be frequent daily activities. Truck vibration levels are dependent on vehicle characteristics, load, speed, and pavement conditions. Garbage trucks and delivery trucks on-site would be travelling at very low speeds, so it is expected that garbage truck vibration at nearby sensitive receptors would not be noticeable. Therefore, operational vibration impacts would be less than significant.
Overall, the proposed Project would not result in any significant effects relating to noise or vibration; therefore, the proposed Project meets this criterion related to noise and vibration of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d).
Air Quality
To support the Class 32 Categorical Exemption findings for the proposed Project, EPD Solutions, Inc. prepared a report dated November 2025 that evaluates potential air quality-related impacts as a result of the implementation of the proposed Project (see Appendix C).
Air Quality Management Plan Consistency
The Project site is located in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is under the jurisdictional boundaries of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) are responsible for preparing the regional Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), which addresses federal and State Clean Air Act (CAA) 1016
45 requirements. The AQMP details goals, policies, and programs for achieving air quality standards and healthful air in the SCAB. In preparation of the AQMP, SCAQMD and SCAG use land use designations contained in General Plan documents from local agencies to forecast, inventory, and allocate regional emissions from land use and development-related sources.
As described in Chapter 12, in Section 12.2 and Section 12.3, of the SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993), for purposes of analyzing consistency with the AQMP, if a project would have a development density and vehicle trip generation that is substantially greater than what was anticipated in the General Plan, then the project would conflict with the AQMP. On the other hand, if a project’s density is consistent with the General Plan, its emissions would be consistent with the assumptions in the AQMP, and the project would not conflict with SCAQMD’s attainment plans. In addition, the SCAQMD considers projects consistent with the AQMP if the project would not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause a new violation.
As discussed previously, the proposed Project qualifies for concessions and increased density under California’s Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915). As such, the proposed Project is considered consistent with applicable land use policies, including for the purposes of evaluating air quality plan consistency. The AQMP relies on general plan and zoning assumptions for growth forecasts; however, projects that utilize state-mandated density bonuses are considered consistent with the AQMP so long as they do not exceed regional growth projections or conflict with the overarching goals of the Plan. As a result, the proposed Project would also be consistent with the assumptions in the AQMP and would not conflict with SCAQMD’s attainment plans.
In addition, emissions generated by construction and operation of the proposed Project would not exceed significance thresholds, as shown below in Tables 4-9 through 4-11. As described in the analysis below, the proposed Project would not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause a new violation. Therefore, the proposed Project is consistent with the AQMP, and impacts would be less than significant.
Regional Construction Emissions
Construction activities associated with the proposed Project would generate pollutant emissions from the following construction activities: site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. The quantity of emissions generated on a daily basis would vary, depending on the intensity and types of construction activities occurring. In addition, the proposed Project would generate a need for construction worker vehicle trips to and from the Project site during the estimated 12 months of construction.
It is mandatory for all construction projects to comply with several SCAQMD Rules, including Rule 402, which prohibits discharge of air contaminants that cause injury, nuisance, or annoyance to the public or damage to property. Rule 403 aims to control fugitive dust as well as particulate matter (particulate matter 10 microns in diameter [PM10] and particulate matter 2.5 microns in diameter [PM2.5]) emissions from construction activities and its requirements include, but are not limited to:
applying water in sufficient quantities to prevent the generation of visible dust plumes; applying soil binders to uncovered areas, reestablishing ground cover as quickly as possible; utilizing a wheel washing system to remove bulk material from tires and vehicle undercarriages before vehicles exit the Project site; covering all trucks hauling soil with a fabric cover and maintaining a freeboard height of 12 inches; and maintaining effective cover over exposed areas. In addition, implementation of 1017
46 SCAQMD Rule 1113 which governs the volatile organic compound (VOC) content in architectural coating, paint, thinners, and solvents, would be required.
Regional construction emissions associated with the proposed Project were modeled using the most recent version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) and are presented in Table 4-9. As shown in Table 4-10, CalEEMod results show that construction emissions generated by the proposed Project would not exceed SCAQMD regional thresholds for criteria pollutants. Therefore, construction emissions would result in a less-than-significant impact.
Table 4-10: Regional Construction Emissions
Construction Activity
Maximum Daily Regional Emissions
(pounds/day)
ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
2027 (Year 1)
Site Prep 1.47 12.65 13.28 0.02 2.71 1.51
Grading 1.47 12.65 13.28 0.02 2.71 1.51
Building Construction 0.71 6.57 9.24 0.02 0.33 0.25
2027 Maximum Daily
Emissions 1.47 12.65 13.28 0.02 2.71 1.51
2028 (Year 2)
Building Construction 0.68 6.16 9.19 0.02 0.31 0.23
Paving 0.63 4.92 6.95 0.01 0.41 0.22
Architectural Coating 8.43 1.08 1.53 <0.01 0.03 0.02
2028 Maximum Daily
Emissions 8.43 6.16 9.19 0.02 0.41 0.23
Maximum Daily Emission
2025-2026 8.43 12.65 13.28 0.02 2.71 1.51
SCAQMD Significance
Thresholds 75 100 550 150 150 55
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Notes: ROG = reactive organic gases, NOx = nitrogen oxides, CO = carbon monoxide, SO2 = sulfur dioxide, PM10 = particulate matter 10 microns in diameter, PM2.5 = particulate matter 2.5 microns in diameter Source: Air Quality Impact Analysis (Appendix C).
Regional Operational Emissions
Development and operation of the proposed Project would result in long-term regional emissions of criteria air pollutants and ozone precursors associated with mobile sources (emissions from vehicle trips) and area sources (landscaping, applications of architectural coatings, and consumer products).
Regional operational emissions associated with the proposed Project were modeled using CalEEMod and are presented in Table 4-11. As shown, the proposed Project would not result in long-term regional emissions of criteria pollutants that would exceed the SCAQMD’s applicable thresholds.
Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
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Operational Activity
Maximum Daily Regional Emissions
(pounds/day)
ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Mobile 0.46 0.40 4.90 0.01 1.40 0.36
Area 0.68 0.01 0.85 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Energy1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Operational Emissions 1.15 0.41 5.75 0.01 1.40 0.36 SCAQMD Significance
Thresholds 55 55 550 150 150 55
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Notes: ROG = reactive organic gases, NOx = nitrogen oxides, CO = carbon monoxide, SO2 = sulfur dioxide, PM10 = particulate matter 10 microns in diameter, PM2.5 = particulate matter 2.5 microns in diameter 1 Since the Project does not include natural gas, the estimated natural gas consumption is converted to electricityequivalent using a factor of 0.18 and added to the electricity consumption.
Source: Air Quality Impact Analysis (Appendix C).
Localized Significant Thresholds (LST)
The SCAQMD recommends the evaluation of localized nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), PM10, and PM2.5 construction-related impacts to sensitive receptors in the immediate vicinity of the Project site. Such an evaluation is referred to as a localized significance threshold (LST) analysis. These thresholds set the maximum rates of daily construction or operational emissions from a project site that would not exceed a national or State ambient air quality standard. The thresholds are determined by the Source Receptor Area (SRA), size of grading disturbance, and distance to nearest receptor. SCAQMD provides screening tables (Appendix C of the SCAQMD 2008 Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology) for projects that disturb less than or equal to 5 acres in a day.
Sensitive receptors can include uses such as long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and retirement homes. Residences, schools, playgrounds, childcare centers, and athletic facilities can also be considered sensitive receptors. The nearest LST sensitive receptor to the Project site is a residential home located immediately adjacent to the Project site's western boundary. Therefore, the construction emission thresholds for the lowest distance available (25 meters) were used.
Construction
Table 4-12 presents the results of the localized construction emissions for 2027 and 2028 compared against the SCAQMD localized thresholds. As shown, the proposed Project would not exceed SCAQMD’s localized significance thresholds. Therefore, localized construction air quality impacts would be less than significant.
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Construction Activity
Maximum Daily Regional Emissions
(pounds/day)
NOx CO PM10 PM2.5
2027 (Year 1)
Site Prep 12.63 12.96 2.61 1.48
Grading 12.63 12.96 2.61 1.48
Building Construction 6.51 8.94 0.25 0.23
2027 Maximum Daily Emissions 12.63 12.96 2.61 1.48
2028 (Year 2)
Building Construction 6.10 8.95 0.22 0.20
Paving 4.87 6.25 0.19 0.17
Architectural Coating 1.08 1.49 0.02 0.02
2028 Maximum Daily Emissions 6.10 8.95 0.22 0.20
Maximum Daily Emission 2027-
2028 12.63 12.96 2.61 1.48
SCAQMD Significance Thresholds 81.00 485.00 4.00 3.00
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No
Notes: NOx = nitrogen oxides, CO = carbon monoxide, PM10 = particulate matter 10 microns in diameter, PM2.5 = particulate matter 2.5 microns in diameter
Source: Air Quality Impact Analysis (Appendix C).
Operational
According to the SCAQMD LST methodology, LSTs apply to stationary and on-site mobile sources from a project. Projects that involve mobile sources that spend extended periods queuing and idling at a site, such as transfer facilities or warehousing and distribution buildings, have the potential to exceed the operational LSTs. Residential uses do not typically involve diesel vehicles regularly idling or queueing for long periods. Therefore, due to the lack of significant stationary source emissions or idling diesel-powered vehicles, impacts related to operational LSTs are presumed to be less than significant.
Water Quality
The Project site is located within the Lower Santa Ana River Watershed and is under the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB), which sets water quality standards for all ground and surface waters within its region. Water quality standards are defined under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to include both the beneficial uses of specific water bodies and the levels of water quality that must be met and maintained to protect those uses (water quality objectives). Water quality standards for all ground and surface waters overseen by the SARWQCB are documented in its Basin Plan (Santa Ana Basin Plan), and the regulatory program of the SARWQCB is designed to minimize and control discharges to surface and groundwater, largely through permitting, such that water quality standards are effectively attained. 1020
49 Construction
Construction of the proposed Project would require grading and excavation of soils, which would loosen sediment, and then have the potential to mix with surface water runoff and degrade water quality. Additionally, construction would use heavy equipment and construction-related chemicals, such as concrete, cement, asphalt, fuels, oils, antifreeze, transmission fluid, grease, solvents and paints. These potentially harmful materials could be accidentally spilled or improperly disposed of during construction and, if mixed with surface water runoff could wash into and pollute waters.
Construction of the proposed Project would not disturb more than one acre of soil; therefore, the proposed Project would not be required to obtain coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity. However, pursuant to the requirements of the City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 7.01, Water Quality and Stormwater Discharges, the Project Applicant would still be required to comply with local stormwater and water quality regulations. Construction activity subject to local regulations includes clearing, grading, and ground disturbances such as trenching, stockpiling, or excavation. For example, the proposed Project would be required to comply with the City’s grading and erosion control ordinances included in the City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 16.40, Grading Requirements, which would be ensured by the City’s plan check and permitting process.
Furthermore, the proposed Project would be required to implement best management practices (BMPs) for erosion and sediment control during construction such as:
x Prompt revegetation of proposed landscaped areas;
x Perimeter gravel bags or silt fences to prevent off-site transport of sediment; x Storm drain inlet protection (filter fabric gravel bags and straw wattles), with gravel bag check dams within paved roadways;
x Regular sprinkling of exposed soils to control dust during construction and soil binders for forecasted wind storms;
x Specifications for construction waste handling and disposal; x Contained equipment wash-out and vehicle maintenance areas; x Erosion control measures including soil binders, hydro mulch, geotextiles, and hydro seeding of disturbed areas ahead of forecasted storms;
x Construction of stabilized construction entry/exits to prevent trucks from tracking sediment on City roadways;
x Construction timing to minimize soil exposure to storm events; and x Training of subcontractors on general site housekeeping.
Adherence to existing requirements and implementation of appropriate BMPs, as ensured through the City’s permitting process, would minimize potential water quality degradation associated with construction activities, prevent violations of water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, and result in less-than-significant impacts.
Operation
The proposed Project would introduce pollutants such as trash and debris, oil and grease from vehicles, and pesticides and sediments from landscaping. These pollutants could potentially discharge into surface waters and result in degradation of water quality. Thus, the proposed Project would be required to comply with existing regulations that limit the potential for pollutants to discharge from 1021
50 the site. Pursuant to the NPDES and Orange Municipal Code Chapter 7.01, Water Quality and Stormwater Discharges, a project specific WQMP would be prepared prior to issuance of grading or building permits. The WQMP would specify low impact development (LID) practices and postconstruction BMPs that would be incorporated into the project design to capture and treat stormwater runoff to reduce pollutants of concern before conveying the stormwater to the City’s storm drain system, and ultimately to the Santa Ana River. The proposed Project would also be subject to other applicable requirements of the City of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 7.01, including regulations related to stormwater discharge, prohibited discharges, and requirements to implement and maintain BMPs. Adherence to these statutory requirements and long-term maintenance of BMPs would ensure that water quality and waste discharge requirements are not violated.
For the purposes of stormwater quality, the Project proposes a combination of on-site infiltration galleries and underground drainage infrastructure designed to comply with applicable municipal stormwater management standards. The proposed Project would include the installation of a four inch, and eight-inch storm drain line on-site, designed to convey stormwater runoff to an underground storm tank. Stormwater would be collected on-site through a series of grate inlets and catch basins, which would direct flows into the underground storm drain system. The underground storm tank would be located beneath the private internal roadway. The catch basins, located in the driveway, will have pre-treatment filters installed to capture large particulates and some oils and grease present in the runoff. The proposed drainage system would also remove coarse sediment, trash, and pollutants (i.e., sediments, nutrients, heavy metals, oxygen demanding substances, oil and grease, bacteria, and pesticides). Proposed stormwater facilities would be designed to manage runoff for both water quality treatment and the 2-year, 10-year, 25-year, and 100-year storm events for drainage and flood control.
Post-development runoff volumes (after infiltration) would be less than pre-development volumes for these storm events, demonstrating a beneficial effect on stormwater quantity (Appendix D).
Therefore, the proposed improvements would ensure that post-development runoff rates and volumes do not exceed pre-development conditions.
With implementation of the operational source and treatment control BMPs that are outlined in the preliminary WQMP (Appendix E) that would be reviewed and approved by the City during the permitting and approval process, potential pollutants would be reduced to the maximum extent feasible, and implementation of the proposed Project would not substantially degrade water quality.
Overall, the proposed Project would not result in any significant effects relating to water quality; therefore, the proposed Project meets the water quality related criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d).
e. Criterion Section 15332(e): Utilities: The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
The utilities necessary to construct and operate the proposed Project (electric, gas, trash, water, and sewer) would be adequately provided by existing utility service systems. The Project site is located in an urbanized and developed area. The proposed Project would connect to existing underground water, sewer, and drainage utility lines surrounding the Project site within West Fletcher Avenue. The proposed Project would install a new 3-inch water line on-site that would connect to the existing 12- inch water line in West Fletcher Avenue. In addition, the proposed Project would install a new 6-inch on-site sewer line on-site that would connect to the existing 8-inch sewer line in West Fletcher Avenue. The proposed Project would be serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE) for electricity. 1022
51 Given the size of the proposed Project and its location within an area that is currently served by utilities, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, the proposed Project meets the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(e).
4.2. Exceptions for Exemptions
In addition to investigating the applicability of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32), this CEQA document also assesses whether any of the exceptions to qualifying for the Class 32 Categorical Exemption for an infill project are present. The following analysis compares the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 (Exceptions) to the Project. a. Criterion 15300.2(a): Location: Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, State, or local agencies.
The proposed Project does not qualify for an exemption under Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, or 11. The proposed Project is located within an urban developed area and is not located within a sensitive environment.
In addition, the proposed Project would not result in any impacts on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. Therefore, the exception under criterion 15300.2(a) is not applicable. b. Criterion 15300.2(b): Cumulative Impact: All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects with similar uses over a similar geological area, over time is significant.
As discussed in Section 4.1, Proposed Project CEQA Exemption, the proposed Project meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The proposed Project would subdivide the site and develop 15 single-family residential lots. The Project site is already served by utilities and public services, as well as transportation. Any construction effects would be temporary, confined to the Project vicinity, and reduced to a less-than-significant level by implementing existing applicable regulatory requirements. Therefore, the proposed Project’s impact would be less than significant and not cumulatively considerable. No successive projects of the same or similar use within the vicinity of the proposed Project are known or expected to occur over time that would result in cumulatively considerable impacts. Furthermore, as discussed throughout this document, the proposed Project would not result in significant environmental impacts that would be capable of combining with impacts from other cumulative projects to result in a cumulative impact. Therefore, the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 (b) does not apply to the Project. c. Criterion 15300.2(c): Significant Effects: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
There are no known unusual circumstances that are applicable to the proposed Project, and which may result in a significant effect on the environment. The proposed Project consists of the development of 15 single-family residential lots within an urban developed area that is served by utilities and transportation. The Project site would be consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Municipal Code; thus, the provision of single-family residential buildings would not introduce a new 1023
52 activity to the area that could result in a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(c) does not apply to the proposed Project. d. Criterion 15300.2(d): Scenic Highways: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a State scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.
The Project site is not located within a State Scenic Highway corridor. The nearest Officially Designated State Scenic Highway to the Project site is the section of SR-91 that connects to SR-55 (California Department of Transportation, 2025). The officially designated portion of SR-91 is located approximately two linear miles northeast of the Project site and is not visible from the site.
Therefore, the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(d) does not apply to the proposed Project.
e. Criterion 15300.2(e): Hazardous Waste Sites: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list complied pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
Government Code Section 65962.5 requires various State and local agencies to compile and update lists of hazardous materials sites that may pose a threat to public health or the environment. These lists, collectively referred to as the “Cortese List”, are maintained by agencies such as the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and local enforcement agencies. The Cortese List includes hazardous waste sites, sites with known releases of hazardous substances, and other properties with potential contamination concerns.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was prepared for the Project site by Environmental Audit, Inc., in June 2025 (Appendix F). The Phase I ESA included a review of environmental regulatory databases, historical land use records, aerial imagery, and a physical site reconnaissance.
Specifically, the Phase I ESA included a comprehensive records search of federal, State, County, City, and tribal environmental databases, performed using Environmental Data Resources (EDR) to identify any potential hazardous materials concerns associated with the Project site and Project vicinity.
The Phase I ESA confirmed that the Project site is not listed on the Cortese List or any other federal or State databases identifying hazardous materials sites. Additionally, although several nearby properties were identified in environmental records, none were determined to pose a Recognized Environmental Condition, Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition, or Historical Recognized Environmental Condition for the Project site.
Therefore, based on the results of the Phase I ESA and the absence of hazardous material concerns or listing on the Cortese List, the Project site is not subject to the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(e). The exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(e) does not apply to the proposed Project.
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53 f. Criterion 15300.2(f): Historical Resources: A Categorical Exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resources.
According to the State CEQA Guidelines, a historical resource is defined as something that meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) listed in, or determined eligible for listing in, the California Register of Historical Resources; (2) listed in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5020.1(k); (3) identified as significant in a historical resources survey meeting the requirements of PRC Section 5024.1(g); or (4) determined to be a historical resource by the Project’s Lead Agency.
As previously mentioned, the Project site is vacant and undeveloped, with no existing active land uses. There are no existing buildings or structures on site. Therefore, the Project site is ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources. As such, the Project site does not contain a historical resource, nor would it result in impacts to historical resources. Therefore, the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(e) does not apply to the proposed Project.
4.3. Conclusion
On the basis of the evidence provided above, the proposed Project is eligible for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, of the CEQA Guidelines. Because the proposed Project meets the criteria for categorically exempt infill development projects listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 and it would not have a significant effect on the environment, this analysis finds that a Notice of Exemption may be prepared for the proposed Project.
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54 5. REFERENCES
Airport Land Use Commission. (2019). Airport Environs Land Use Plan for Fullerton Municipal Airport. Retrieved from https://files.ocair.com/media/2021- 02/AELUP%20for%20FMA%2005092019.pdf?VersionId=Pe0mNdYdt9RPkWpfPFbhCmk VI4zejGxs
California Department of Toxic Substances Control. (2025). Envirostor [map]. Retrieved from https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/map/
California Department of Transportation. (2025). Caltrans State Scenic Highway System Map.
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City of Orange. (2025). Municipal Code - City of Orange. Retrieved from https://ecode360.com/OR5214
Environmental Audit Inc. (June 2025). Phase I ESA. Appendix F.
EPD Solutions Inc. (November 2025). Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis. Appendix B.
EPD Solutions Inc. (November 2025). Air Quality Impact Analysis. Appendix C.
EPD Solutions, Inc. (November 2025). Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled Screening Analysis. Appendix A.
Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission. (2004). Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Plan. Retrieved from https://planning.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/LosAngeles-County-Airport-Land-Use-Plan.pdf MFKessler. (September 2025). Water Quality Management Plan. Appendix E.
MFKessler. (September 2025). Hydrology Study. Appendix D.
SCAQMD. (2008). Interim CEQA GHG Significance Threshold for Stationary Sources, Rules and Plans. Retrieved from https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/defaultsource/ceqa/handbook/greenhouse-gases-(ghg)-ceqa-significancethresholds/ghgboardsynopsis.pdf?sfvrsn=832cf961_2 State Water Resources Control Board. (2025). GeoTracker - Electronic Submittal of Information (ESI). Retrieved from
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/map/?CMD=runreport&myaddress=rancho+cucamon ga
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Agenda Item
Planning Commission
Item #: 5.2. 2/19/2026 File #: 26-0073
TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
THRU: Hayden Beckman, Planning Manager
FROM: Ryan Agbayani, Senior Planner
1. SUBJECT
Public Hearing to consider a request to subdivide an existing vacant site to construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher Avenue and finding of CEQA Exemption (ENT25- 0015).
2. SUMMARY
The applicant proposes to subdivide an existing vacant site and construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings each with private two-car garages, and nine additional off-street surface parking spaces. One of the proposed residential units will be restricted to a very low-income household, which under State Density Bonus Law, allows the project to exceed the baseline density by four units.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 07-26 recommending City Council approval of ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan Review, and Administrative Design Review).
3. Recommend that the City Council find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15332 (Class 32-In-Fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
4. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Applicant Hamilton Land Development, Inc. (Matt Hamilton) Property Owner ADC Fletcher 15, LLC
Property Location 715 W. Fletcher Avenue
Assessor’s Parcel Number 374-261-10 and -11
Existing General Plan Land
Us Element
Low Medium Density Residential 15.0 du/ac (LMDR)
Existing Zoning Classification Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Old Towne No
Specific Plan/PC None
Site Size 31,200 Square Feet (0.72 acres)
Circulation Access to the site is from an existing driveway along the southern property line fronting W. Fletcher Avenue
Existing Conditions The site is currently vacant with two temporary shipping containers along the western property line. The site secured with a temporary construction fence with mesh screening.
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Existing Zoning Classification Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Old Towne No
Specific Plan/PC None
Site Size 31,200 Square Feet (0.72 acres)
Circulation Access to the site is from an existing driveway along the southern property line fronting W. Fletcher Avenue
Existing Conditions The site is currently vacant with two temporary shipping containers along the western property line. The site secured with a temporary construction fence with mesh screening.
Surrounding Land Uses and
Zoning
North: Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Existing community pool, recreational facilities, and surface parking for the Fletcher Avenue Condominiums (complex)
South: Light Industrial (M1) Fletcher Retarding Basin owned by the Orange County Flood Control District
East: Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Existing two-story condominiums with private garages and surface parking
(Fletcher Avenue Condominiums)
West: Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Existing two-story townhomes with attached garages and surface parking (Fletcher Woods Townhomes)
Previous
Applications/Entitlements
None
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to subdivide an existing vacant site to construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings with private two-car garages per unit, and nine additional off-street surface parking spaces. Of the 15 total units, one will be restricted to a very low income household, which invokes State Density Bonus Law to exceed the baseline density by four units.
The proposed units will be constructed along the western, northern, and eastern property lines configured around a private “T-shaped” driveway to allow for fire access and turnaround area. Sole access to the site will be from a two-way driveway along the southern property line fronting onto W.
Fletcher Avenue.
The design inspiration for the proposed units is “Spanish Colonial Revival” with architectural design elements such as sand finish stucco, concrete tile roof, decorative metal railing, shutters, gable accents, and metal grilles. The two units directly facing W. Fletcher Avenue (Units 1 and 15) will have enhanced treatment given their high visibility from the street. These include a faux window with decorative shutters and arched entryways at the first floor, and a 1-foot projection at the middle of the second floor with added decorative metal grilles.
6. PROJECT ANALYSIS
Staff believes that the project is compatible with the surrounding multi-family development and will contribute to the City’s Regional House Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.
R3 Zoning Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines
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allow an alternate “detached” housing typology, as opposed to the traditional multi-family development. The small lot subdivision ordinance allows for the development of smaller fee simple, single-family residential lots in the multi-family residential zones. As such, a tentative tract map is required for the creation of this small lot subdivision. Small lot subdivisions provide a space-efficient and economic alternative to traditional options for homeownership in the City of Orange. They reduce the amount of land required for new single-family residences which potentially creates opportunities for more affordable homeownership through lower land costs. In addition, small lot subdivisions allow a greater variety in lot sizes and flexibility in lot configuration, which promote urban infill, a diversity of housing types, and neighborhood stability.
State Density Bonus Law
The baseline density for the project under the City’s General Plan Land Use Designation of LMDR is 11 homes (0.72 net acres x 15 du/ac). Since the applicant is proposing to set aside one of the 11 homes for a very low income household (50% Area Median Income), the project qualifies for a density bonus of 30% (or four homes), in accordance with State Density Bonus Law.
Reductions and Waivers
Density Bonus Law incentivizes the development of affordable housing and other under-produced housing types by providing additional density as well as development standard reductions and/or waivers to qualifying projects. The proposed project qualifies for reductions and waivers to the OMC small lot subdivision development standards, which are specifically listed on the cover sheet of the project plans (Attachment 4). The applicant requests waivers for the following development standards:
Standard Required Proposed
Perimeter Front Yard Setback
(Along W. Fletcher Avenue)
15 Feet 8.5 Feet
Perimeter Rear Yard Setback
(Along Northern Property Line)
10 Feet 7.6 Feet
Minimum Private Usable Open
Space Dimensions
10 Feet (Width) 6.9 Feet (Width)
Trash Enclosure Per City
Standard
Required Proposing Private Trash
Bins Stored Within the
Private Garages
Minimum Width for Two-Way
Drive Aisle
25 Feet 20 Feet
Minimum Back-Up Space (90-
Degree Parking Spaces)
25 Feet 24 Feet
Minimum Depth for Drive Aisle
Accessing an Arterial Highway
30 Feet (Depth) 10 Feet (Depth)
7. AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
OMC Section 17.08.020 authorizes the Planning Commission to review and make a recommendation to the City Council on a Tentative Tract Map application. The other required entitlements include a Major Site Plan Review and Administrative Design Review. Footnote (b) on Table 17.08.020 of the City of Orange Page 3 of 5 Printed on 2/12/2026
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Major Site Plan Review and Administrative Design Review. Footnote (b) on Table 17.08.020 of the OMC - Reviewing Bodies states that, “When more than one type of application is filed for a single project, the application requiring the highest level of approval shall dictate the review process for the entire group of applications.” The City Council is the highest-level approving body for this application.
8. PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice was provided to property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the project and posted at the site on or before February 6, 2026. No comments have been received as of the agenda publication for the project’s public hearing before the Planning Commission.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project 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 zoning designation; 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 was a 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.
10. ADVISORY BOARD ACTION
Staff Review Committee:
The Staff Review Committee (SRC) reviewed the project on April 2, 2025; June 4, 2025; August 13, 2025; October 1, 2025, and November 12, 2025. On December 17, 2025, the SRC recommended approval of the project.
11. ATTACHMENTS · Attachment 1 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 07-26 · Attachment 2 Vicinity Map
· Attachment 3 Applicant Project Narrative Letter
· Attachment 4 Project Plans
· Attachment 5 Conceptual Landscape Plan
· Attachment 6 Tentative Tract Map 19429
· Attachment 7 Site Photos
· Attachment 8 Legal Memo for State Density Bonus Law
· Attachment 9 CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption Memo · Attachment 10 Appendix A VMT Screening Analysis
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· Attachment 12 Appendix C Air Quality Impact Analysis
· Attachment 13 Appendix D Hydrology Study
· Attachment 14 Appendix E Preliminary WQMP
· Attachment 15 Appendix F Phase I ESA
· Attachment 16 Geotechnical Report
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MINUTES
City of Orange
Planning Commission
February 19, 2026
1.1 OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vejar called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ruby Maldonado led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Leslie, Martinez, Yazquez, Maldonado, Tucker, Mccormack, and Veiar
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.2 All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Planning Commtssion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless members of the Planning Commission, staff or the public request specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
3.1. Approval of meeting minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on February 2, 2026.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.2. Request for a time extension for the Copic Orthodox Church located at 4gl N.
Hewes Street (Conditional Use Permit No. 3215-23, Major Site Plan Review No. 1054-21 , and Design Review No. '1799-15).
ACTION: Approved a two-year extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 3215-23, MajorSite Plan Review No. 1054-21, and Design Review No. 1799-15.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner McCormack, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion canied by the following vote:
Ayes: Leslie, Martinez, Y azquez, Maldonado, Tucker, ltilcCormack, and Veiar 2 3
The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p-m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
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4 Noes: None
Absent: None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1. Selection of Planning Commission Officers.
5 5.1. Public Hearing to consider recommendation of
Orange Municipal Code to update regulations for
Daycare Homes ensuring consistency with State
exemption.
an Ordinance amending the
Residential Care Facilities and
Law; and finding of CEQA
Associate Planner, Arlen Beck, presented a summary of the proposed project.
Chair Vejar opened the Public Hearing at 5:39 p.m.
There being no speakers, Chair Vejar closed the Public Hearing at 5:39 p.m.
A motion was made by Chair Vejar, seconded by Commissioner Maldonado to:
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 06-26 recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to bring the City's regulations regarding Residential Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes into compliance with State law, specifically the California Community Care Facilities Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 1500-1569.889) and Family Day Care Homes Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.40-1597.46), and updates to related deflnitions and land use tables for consistency.
2. Recommend that the City Council find the ordinance categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061 (bX3).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Leslie, Martinez, Vazquez, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Veiar Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Hearing to consider a request to subdivide an existing vacant site to construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher Avenue and finding of CEQA Exemption (ENT25-0015).
Senior Planner, Ryan Agbayani, presented a summary of the proposed project.
5.2.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker, seconded by Commissioner Martinez to nominate Vice Chair Leslie to serve as Chair for a one-year term effective February 20, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Leslie, Ivlartinez, Vazquez, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Veiar Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Commissioner Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Martinez to nominate Commissioner Tucker to serve as Vice Chair for a one-year term effective February 20,2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Leslie, Martinez, vazquez, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Veiar Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Chair Vejar opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.mApplicant Bart Hornstein spoke in favor of the project.
Chair Vejar closed the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Commissioners had further questions for the applicant and staff.
Chair Vejar re-opened the public hearing at 5:53 p.m.
Mr. Hornstein and staff members responded to questions regarding FAR, adjacent uses, ADA sidewalks, existing similar projects, and the affordable units.
Chair Vejar closed the public hearing at 5:59 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Vazquez, seconded by Chair McCormack to:
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 07-26 recommending City Council approval of ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan Review, and Administrative Design Review).
2. Recommend that the City Council find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEaA) in accordance with Section 15332 (Class 32-ln-Fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Leslie, Martinez, Y azquez, Maldonado, Tucker, Mccormack, and Veiar Noes: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday March 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Ha en ckman
Planning Manager
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Item #: 9.2. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0191
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Trang Nguyen, Finance Director
1. SUBJECT
Public Hearing to consider revision of the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges to adopt revised fees as a result of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study
2. SUMMARY
A Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study prepared by Matrix Consulting Group was presented to the City Council in September 2025. Based on the study results and Council direction, a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments was adopted in January 2026. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services, Public Works, and Community Development departments are included in this revision for Council consideration.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11665. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for various services and the rental of rooms and equipment.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fee updates are intended to recover the reasonable cost of providing services and are not expected to generate revenue in excess of service delivery costs. Adoption of the updated Master Schedule of Fees is expected to have a positive impact on the General Fund and applicable special revenues funds. Detailed fiscal impact varies by department and fee category.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability Objective 2.6: Reduce subsidy from general tax revenues
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
The City of Orange maintains a Master Schedule of Fees that establishes charges for services provided by various City departments. The Master Schedule of Fees is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in service delivery costs, operational requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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California law, including Government Code Sections 66016, 66018, and 66019, requires local agencies to periodically review fees and ensure that fees do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the associated service. In September 2024, the City Council approved a contract with Matrix Consulting Group to prepare a Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study. The study was completed and presented to the City Council in September 2025. The City Council reviewed the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study in September 2025 and discussed policy considerations related to user fees. Following discussion, the Council directed staff to conduct additional public outreach for certain fee categories. The report was received and filed.
Proposed Fee Updates
Based on the study results and Council direction, a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments was adopted in January 2026. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services Department, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department are included in this revision to the Master Schedule of Fees. Based on Council feedback, staff will continue to evaluate those fees, including potential alternatives and public outreach opportunities, and will return to the City Council with recommended updates at a later date. The proposed updates to the Master Schedule of Fees include:
· Adjustments to existing fees based on updated cost-of-service information:
· Addition of new fees where services are currently provided without an established fee; · Removal of obsolete or no-longer-applicable fees; and · Clarification of fee descriptions to improve transparency and consistency.
A detailed listing of proposed fee changes by department is included as an attachment to this report and summarized as follows.
Community Development
Community Development fees include the Building, Code Enforcement, and Planning divisions and are recommended at 100% cost recovery, as most fees are associated with user-specific services such as inspections, permits, and plan reviews. Overall, the adjustments represent an average increase of 137%, reflecting updated staffing costs and the implementation of more streamlined, inclusive fee structures that provide customers with a clearer understanding of full upfront costs.
Community & Library Services
Community & Library Services department staff developed fee recommendations using an objective, data-driven approach that balances full cost recovery analysis with recognized industry standards for subsidized community services. While the Matrix Consulting Group identified the full cost of service provision (100% cost recovery), it also noted that comparable agencies typically recover closer to 50% for community-based programs. In response, staff established category-based subsidy targets to guide consistent and equitable fee adjustment recommendations across all services. This approach replaces the City’s historical practice of setting fees at arbitrarily low levels, in some cases subsidizing nearly 100% of costs, with a structured methodology grounded in best practices and research. Currently, the City’s overall cost recovery for Community & Library Services is estimated at only 20-25%, meaning that up to 80% of program and service costs are subsidized by the City. The scale below is proposed to be applied broadly to all recommended Community & Library Services fee City of Orange Page 2 of 4 Printed on 4/23/2026
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Spectrum of Service Categories
Service Category Subsidy Range Service Example
Open Access 80-100% Park and Library Use
Community Events 50-70% City-led special events*
Beginner Activities 40-60% “Learn to” Programs
Enrichment Activities 30-60% Recreational Youth Sports Field Usage Drop-In Activities 20-40% Open Gym Basketball/Pickleball Rentals & Reservations 0-20% Park and Library Facility Rentals Private-Semi Private 0-10% Adult Basketball League
*May include one time events such as ribbon cuttings, etc.
Youth Approved User Groups
At the first presentation of the proposed fee schedule update, staff received Council feedback and public comment regarding fees specifically for Youth Approved User Group (User Groups) Athletic Field rentals (for lighted and non-lighted fields). User groups maintain a required residency rate, ensuring that all participants are allowed to play and focus on skill building, teamwork, and inclusion.
As such, Recreational Youth Sports groups fall under the “Enrichment Activities” category and was originally proposed to receive a 50% City subsidy. However, Council directed staff to re-evaluate the fee, including implementing a phased approach. In response, staff conducted further community outreach to groups, including meeting with the groups and collecting feedback. It was shared with the groups that the fees do not account for many significant expenses associated with field operations and park upkeep, such as maintenance staffing, most materials and supplies, irrigation water, contractor services (mowing, weeding, trash removal, skilled maintenance, etc.) for field care and repairs, and capital improvement. As such, staff is proposing a phased fee increase gradually adjusting rates over a three-year period to reach an eventual target subsidy level of 60% (at the request of the user groups).
For lighted fields, fees would increase from the current $10 per hour to $16.00 in Year 1, then to $22.00 in Year 2, and finally $27.00 in Year 3. This would be a 60% subsidy compared to full cost recovery amount of $67. For non-lighted fields, fees would rise from $2.00 to $7.00 in Year 1, then to $11.00 in Year 2, and finally $15.00 in Year 3. This would also be a 60% subsidy compared to full cost recovery amount of $38.00.
Because the current fee schedule is only focusing on the upcoming Fiscal Year’s fee update, only the first phase of increase would be adopted; however, staff would proceed with future years phasing increases as a part of the FY28 and FY29 update reports.
Public Works
Public Works fees are generally recommended at 100% full-cost recovery, based on the full cost or actual cost, with the exception of fees previously established by City Council. Fees that are not fully recovering costs include those related to the City’s neighborhood parking permit program and returned payment fees for water utility customers. Overall, these adjustments represent an average increase of 47% and are projected to recover approximately 95% of total program costs.
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Non-Departmental
Fees within the non-departmental category primarily consist of animal care and control-related charges. Animal care and control is provided by the County of Orange through a contract with Orange County Animal Care (OCAC). Since OCAC is a separate government entity, these fees were not evaluated as part of the Matrix fee study. However, OCAC has conducted fee studies in the past, helping cities adopt fees schedules that offset service costs. In relying on OCAC’s fee study and meeting with OCAC staff, City staff identified select animal care and control-related fees that may be increased pursuant to the Consumer Price Index without exceeding full cost recovery.
Conclusion
This proposed action advances implementation of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study by adopting revised fees that more accurately reflect the cost of providing services, consistent with State law and City policy. This update completes the remaining fee adjustments for the Community Services, Community Development, and Public Works Departments, consistent with the user fee study conducted in September 2025. Moving forward, comprehensive fee updates will be incorporated as part of the annual budget process.
7. ATTACHMENTS
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Orange City Council
Item #: 9.2. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0191
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Trang Nguyen, Finance Director
1. SUBJECT
Public Hearing to consider revision of the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges to adopt revised fees as a result of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study
2. SUMMARY
A Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study prepared by Matrix Consulting Group was presented to the City Council in September 2025. Based on the study results and Council direction, a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments was adopted in January 2026. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services, Public Works, and Community Development departments are included in this revision for Council consideration.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11665. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for various services and the rental of rooms and equipment.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fee updates are intended to recover the reasonable cost of providing services and are not expected to generate revenue in excess of service delivery costs. Adoption of the updated Master Schedule of Fees is expected to have a positive impact on the General Fund and applicable special revenues funds. Detailed fiscal impact varies by department and fee category.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability Objective 2.6: Reduce subsidy from general tax revenues
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
The City of Orange maintains a Master Schedule of Fees that establishes charges for services provided by various City departments. The Master Schedule of Fees is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in service delivery costs, operational requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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California law, including Government Code Sections 66016, 66018, and 66019, requires local agencies to periodically review fees and ensure that fees do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the associated service. In September 2024, the City Council approved a contract with Matrix Consulting Group to prepare a Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study. The study was completed and presented to the City Council in September 2025. The City Council reviewed the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study in September 2025 and discussed policy considerations related to user fees. Following discussion, the Council directed staff to conduct additional public outreach for certain fee categories. The report was received and filed.
Proposed Fee Updates
Based on the study results and Council direction, a limited update to the City of Orange Master Schedule of Fees to adopt revised fees within the Administration, Police, and Fire departments was adopted in January 2026. Fees related to services provided by the Community Services Department, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department are included in this revision to the Master Schedule of Fees. Based on Council feedback, staff will continue to evaluate those fees, including potential alternatives and public outreach opportunities, and will return to the City Council with recommended updates at a later date. The proposed updates to the Master Schedule of Fees include:
· Adjustments to existing fees based on updated cost-of-service information:
· Addition of new fees where services are currently provided without an established fee; · Removal of obsolete or no-longer-applicable fees; and · Clarification of fee descriptions to improve transparency and consistency.
A detailed listing of proposed fee changes by department is included as an attachment to this report and summarized as follows.
Community Development
Community Development fees include the Building, Code Enforcement, and Planning divisions and are recommended at 100% cost recovery, as most fees are associated with user-specific services such as inspections, permits, and plan reviews. Overall, the adjustments represent an average increase of 137%, reflecting updated staffing costs and the implementation of more streamlined, inclusive fee structures that provide customers with a clearer understanding of full upfront costs.
Community & Library Services
Community & Library Services department staff developed fee recommendations using an objective, data-driven approach that balances full cost recovery analysis with recognized industry standards for subsidized community services. While the Matrix Consulting Group identified the full cost of service provision (100% cost recovery), it also noted that comparable agencies typically recover closer to 50% for community-based programs. In response, staff established category-based subsidy targets to guide consistent and equitable fee adjustment recommendations across all services. This approach replaces the City’s historical practice of setting fees at arbitrarily low levels, in some cases subsidizing nearly 100% of costs, with a structured methodology grounded in best practices and research. Currently, the City’s overall cost recovery for Community & Library Services is estimated at only 20-25%, meaning that up to 80% of program and service costs are subsidized by the City. The scale below is proposed to be applied broadly to all recommended Community & Library Services fee City of Orange Page 2 of 4 Printed on 4/23/2026
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Spectrum of Service Categories
Service Category Subsidy Range Service Example
Open Access 80-100% Park and Library Use
Community Events 50-70% City-led special events*
Beginner Activities 40-60% “Learn to” Programs
Enrichment Activities 30-60% Recreational Youth Sports Field Usage Drop-In Activities 20-40% Open Gym Basketball/Pickleball Rentals & Reservations 0-20% Park and Library Facility Rentals Private-Semi Private 0-10% Adult Basketball League
*May include one time events such as ribbon cuttings, etc.
Youth Approved User Groups
At the first presentation of the proposed fee schedule update, staff received Council feedback and public comment regarding fees specifically for Youth Approved User Group (User Groups) Athletic Field rentals (for lighted and non-lighted fields). User groups maintain a required residency rate, ensuring that all participants are allowed to play and focus on skill building, teamwork, and inclusion.
As such, Recreational Youth Sports groups fall under the “Enrichment Activities” category and was originally proposed to receive a 50% City subsidy. However, Council directed staff to re-evaluate the fee, including implementing a phased approach. In response, staff conducted further community outreach to groups, including meeting with the groups and collecting feedback. It was shared with the groups that the fees do not account for many significant expenses associated with field operations and park upkeep, such as maintenance staffing, most materials and supplies, irrigation water, contractor services (mowing, weeding, trash removal, skilled maintenance, etc.) for field care and repairs, and capital improvement. As such, staff is proposing a phased fee increase gradually adjusting rates over a three-year period to reach an eventual target subsidy level of 60% (at the request of the user groups).
For lighted fields, fees would increase from the current $10 per hour to $16.00 in Year 1, then to $22.00 in Year 2, and finally $27.00 in Year 3. This would be a 60% subsidy compared to full cost recovery amount of $67. For non-lighted fields, fees would rise from $2.00 to $7.00 in Year 1, then to $11.00 in Year 2, and finally $15.00 in Year 3. This would also be a 60% subsidy compared to full cost recovery amount of $38.00.
Because the current fee schedule is only focusing on the upcoming Fiscal Year’s fee update, only the first phase of increase would be adopted; however, staff would proceed with future years phasing increases as a part of the FY28 and FY29 update reports.
Public Works
Public Works fees are generally recommended at 100% full-cost recovery, based on the full cost or actual cost, with the exception of fees previously established by City Council. Fees that are not fully recovering costs include those related to the City’s neighborhood parking permit program and returned payment fees for water utility customers. Overall, these adjustments represent an average increase of 47% and are projected to recover approximately 95% of total program costs.
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Non-Departmental
Fees within the non-departmental category primarily consist of animal care and control-related charges. Animal care and control is provided by the County of Orange through a contract with Orange County Animal Care (OCAC). Since OCAC is a separate government entity, these fees were not evaluated as part of the Matrix fee study. However, OCAC has conducted fee studies in the past, helping cities adopt fees schedules that offset service costs. In relying on OCAC’s fee study and meeting with OCAC staff, City staff identified select animal care and control-related fees that may be increased pursuant to the Consumer Price Index without exceeding full cost recovery.
Conclusion
This proposed action advances implementation of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study by adopting revised fees that more accurately reflect the cost of providing services, consistent with State law and City policy. This update completes the remaining fee adjustments for the Community Services, Community Development, and Public Works Departments, consistent with the user fee study conducted in September 2025. Moving forward, comprehensive fee updates will be incorporated as part of the annual budget process.
7. ATTACHMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. 11665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING THE
MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FOR VARIOUS SERVICES AND THE RENTAL
OF ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 3.10 of the Orange Municipal Code, the City Council has established and maintained a Master Schedule of Fees and Charges, consisting of fees and charges for services provided by the City to persons using such services; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 3.10 of the Orange Municipal Code, the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges has been periodically amended and revised from time to time by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges includes fees for various services provided by the City, as well as fees for the rental of City facilities and equipment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50076 the amount the City may charge for specified services cannot exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Matrix Consulting Group to complete a user fee study, to estimate the cost of providing services for which fees are charged and to provide recommendations on the updating of the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges; and
WHEREAS, fees charged for the rental of City facilities and equipment are not subject to Government Code Section 50076.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange as follows:
1. The Master Schedule of Fees and Charges is hereby amended and Attachment “A” to this Resolution is hereby adopted, modifying the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges to provide for the inclusion of the amounts of fees for those listed in Attachment “A”.
2. The City Council finds that the fees set forth in Attachment “A” do not exceed the reasonable cost of services provided by the City in connection with the services provided and that the fees for the rental of City facilities are set at a rate to reasonably insure that the cost of the facilities and equipment rental is borne by those seeking to utilize such facilities and equipment.
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2 3. The fees listed in Attachment “A” shall be effective June 1, 2026.
4. If the fees set forth in this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any other fee, charge, or rate, or application thereof, which can be implemented without the invalid fee, charge, or rate, or application thereof, and to this end the fees, charges and rates of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
ADOPTED this day of , 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian
City Attorney, 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 Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the ______ day of _______________ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026. [Behind this sheet.]
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Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
City Manager
FILMING FEES
Filming Fees:
Application Fees Each $ 40 TBD $ 40 TBD 0%
Citywide (Excludes Plaza District) Each $ 208 TBD $ 208 TBD 0% Plaza District Motion Each $ 444 TBD $ 444 TBD 0%
Plaza District Still Each $ 208 TBD $ 208 TBD 0%
Parks Each $ 218 TBD $ 218 TBD 0%
Preparation and Strike Days Daily Use Rate 50% TBD 50% TBD 0% Additional Staff Time Charged Hourly in Excess of Two Hours Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 100% 0% Police Officer Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 100% 0% Community Development - Building
Inspections:
Inspection outside of normal business hours Per Hour (Min 3) $ 137 $ 1,008 $ 1,008 100% 636% Inspection/Re-inspection fees during business hours Per Hour $ 137 $ 224 $ 224 100% 64% Inspection for which no fee is indicated Per Hour $ 137 $ 224 $ 224 100% 64% Plan review for changes, additions, and revisions to plan Per Hour $ 143 $ 212 $ 212 100% 48% Change of Occupancy, requiring new and temporary C. of O. Per Hour $ 152 $ 342 $ 342 100% 125% Alternate Materials or Methods Request Per Hour $ 152 $ 339 $ 339 100% 123% Appeal to CDD of Building Official Determination Per Hour New $ 342 $ 342 100% 0% Administrative Processing Each New $ 90 $ 90 100% 0%
Project Fee Returned % of Permit Fee New 10% 10% 100% 0% Project Fee Returned - % of permit work completed 0%
Plan Check Not Started % of Fee Refunded New 80% 0%
Plan Check Complete % of Fee Refunded New 0% 0%
Permit Issued with No Inspections Completed % of Fee Refunded New 80% 0% Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing
Electrical
Service or Panel:
Up to 1,000 amp Each $ 137 $ 426 $ 426 100% 211%
1,000+ amps Each $ 243 $ 650 $ 650 100% 167%
Outlets, Lights, and Switches - Per Item 0%
Up to 10 Base $ 14 $ 315 $ 315 100% 2150%
Over 10 Per 10 Units $ 14 $ 315 $ 315 100% 2150%
Square Footage Rate Per Sq. Ft. $ 0.05 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 100% 240% Power Equipment:
Up to 1 HP or to 1kva
Up to 5 Base $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Over 5 Per 5 Units $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Over 1 HP 0%
Up to 5 Base $ 137 $ 315 $ 315 100% 130%
Over 5 Per 10 Units $ 137 $ 315 $ 315 100% 130%
Sign & Circuit (Electrical Portion Only) (New Installations Only) Per 5 Signs $ 137 $ 203 $ 203 100% 48% Temporary Power - (Main Pole of Equipment) Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Temporary Power - Distance Poles Per Pole $ 69 $ 203 $ 203 100% 194% Busways (Each) Each $ 137 $ 203 $ 203 100% 48%
Private Street Light: 0%
Up to 5 Base $ 137 $ 315 $ 315 100% 130%
Over 5 Per 5 Units or Portion Thereof $ 137 $ 315 $ 315 100% 130% Battery Backup / Energy Storage System Per 5 Systems New $ 421 $ 421 100% 0% EV Charger 0%
Residential Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Commercial Per Charging Unit $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Plumbing
Water Closet, Urinal, Bathtub (including shower head), Shower Stall, Kitchen Sink, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Clothes Washer, Water Heater, Water Softener, Clothes Dryer, Gas Piping, Drinking Fountain: 0%
Up to 5 Base $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Over 5 Per 5 Units $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Miscellaneous or Single Fixtures (stand alone) Each New $ 202 $ 202 100% 0% Industrial Waste Receptors/Grease Trap Interceptors Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Sewer (new, add, alter, repair) Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Drainage Piping (alter, repair):
Up to 5 Base $ 69 $ 168 $ 168 100% 143%
Over 5 Per 5 Units $ 69 $ 112 $ 112 100% 62%
Drinking Fountain:
Up to 10 Connections Base $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Over 10 connections Per 10 Units $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Roof Drainage System Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Cesspool Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Septic Tank Each $ 140 $ 315 $ 315 100% 125%
Backflow Devices - per device Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357% Solar Systems (plumbing portion) Each $ 140 $ 315 $ 315 100% 125% Mechanical
Heater (Include Ducting and Electrical)
Less than 100,000 BTU Each $ 137 $ 427 $ 427 100% 212%
Greater than 100,000 BTU Each $ 206 $ 651 $ 651 100% 216% Air Conditioner (Includes Ducting and Electrical)
0-100,000 BTU Each $ 137 $ 427 $ 427 100% 212%
100,000-1,000,000 BTU Each $ 206 $ 651 $ 651 100% 216%
1,000,000+ BTU Each $ 274 $ 763 $ 763 100% 178%
Air Handler
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Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
10,000 CFM or less Each $ 137 $ 427 $ 427 100% 212%
Over 10,000 CFM Each $ 206 $ 651 $ 651 100% 216%
Evaporative Cooler Each $ 103 $ 315 $ 315 100% 206%
Fan Coil Each $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Ventilation Fan:
Up to 5 Base $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Over 5 Per 5 Units $ 69 $ 315 $ 315 100% 357%
Grease Hoods: 0%
Residential Each $ 274 $ 315 $ 315 100% 15%
Commercial Each $ 274 $ 539 $ 539 100% 97%
Mechanical Firebox (Metal Fireplace; Includes Ducting and Gas Line) Each $ 137 $ 315 $ 315 100% 130% Mini Split System (includees electrical and all zones) Each $ 197 $ 427 $ 427 100% 117% Registers (inlet or outlet):
Up to 10 Base $ 14 $ 315 $ 315 100% 2150%
Over 10 Per 10 Units $ 14 $ 427 $ 427 100% 2950%
Pool / Spa Equipment (Includes Heater) Each $ 274 $ 538 $ 538 100% 96% Miscellaneous Flat Fees (Includes 1 Plan Review and Inspection) Antenna—Telecom Facility 0%
Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing or attached to building Per 5 units $ 345 $ 527 $ 527 100% 53% Chimney Repair Each $ 219 $ 527 $ 527 100% 141%
Demolition (Includes Plumbing and Electrical) 0%
Residential and Commercial Each $ 546 $ 421 $ 421 100% -23% Disabled Access and Energy Compliance Review % of Permit Fee Modified 15% 10% 67% 0% Door, Window, or Sliding Glass Door 0%
New - non structural Per 5 units $ 238 $ 309 $ 309 100% 30% New - structural shear wall/masonry Per 5 units $ 238 $ 751 $ 751 100% 216% Replacement Per 5 units $ 168 $ 533 $ 533 100% 217%
Fences and Walls (Non-Retaining) 0%
Over 7 ft. in height (up to 500 lf) Each $ 238 $ 863 $ 863 100% 263% Each add'l 500 lf Each $ 115 $ 224 $ 224 100% 95%
Fireplace
Masonry Each $ 405 $ 757 $ 757 100% 87%
Pre-Fabricated/Metal Each $ 301 $ 533 $ 533 100% 77%
Flag pole (over 20 feet in height) Each $ 301 $ 421 $ 421 100% 40% Foundation Repair Each $ 417 $ 533 $ 533 100% 28%
Deck / Balcony / Arbor / Trellis / Patio Cover Per 2 Unit $ 415 $ 645 $ 645 100% 55% Photovoltaic System
Residential (includes electrical except for main service) Each $ 383 $ 650 $ 650 100% 70% Commercial (includes electrical except for main service) Each $ 664 $ 1,087 $ 1,087 100% 64% Pile Foundation
Cast in Place Concrete (first 10 piles) Each $ 706 $ 752 $ 752 100% 6% Additional Piles (increments of 10) Each $ 706 $ 224 $ 224 100% -68% Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete) Each $ 706 $ 528 $ 528 100% -25% Additional Piles (increments of 10) Each $ 706 $ 224 $ 224 100% -68% Product Review Each $ 143 $ 213 $ 213 100% 49%
Re-roof (Residential, Multi-Family, or Commercial) $ 269 $ 269 100% 0% Up to 5,000 sq ft Each Modified $ 538 $ 538 100% 0%
Over 5,000 sq ft Each Modified $ 763 $ 763 100% 0%
Phased Inspections (per phase) Hourly New $ 224 $ 224 100% 0% Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry)
Up to 500 lf Each New $ 976 $ 976 100% 0%
Each add'l 500 lf Each addl. 500 l.f. or portion thereof New $ 224 $ 224 100% 0% Sauna—steam Each $ 211 $ 315 $ 315 100% 49%
Siding Each $ 207 $ 427 $ 427 100% 106%
Signs (Including Electrical) Per 5 Units Modified $ 427 $ 427 100% 0% Skylight Per 5 Units Modified $ 427 $ 427 100% 0%
Stairs Per 2 Flights $ 211 $ 539 $ 539 100% 155%
Swimming Pool/Spa
All Others (Pool remodel/addition, other materials) Each New $ 427 $ 427 100% 0% Gunite Each $ 695 $ 1,099 $ 1,099 100% 58%
Pre-Fabricated Spa or Hot Tub (Includes Electrical) Each $ 283 $ 202 $ 202 100% -29% Community Development - Code Enforcement
Code Compliance Fees
Special Event Application/Permit (with structure) Each $ 110 $ 436 $ 436 100% 296% Special Event Application/Permit (without structure) Each New $ 269 $ 269 100% 0% Case Inspections:
1st Inspection Each $ 452 $ 233 $ 233 100% -48%
2nd and Subsequent Re-inspection(s) Each $ 452 $ 233 $ 233 100% -48% Sidewalk Vending Permits:
Per Applicant Each $ 645 $ 674 $ 674 100% 4%
Per Employee Each $ 169 $ 406 $ 406 100% 140%
Change Fee Each $ 169 $ 240 $ 240 100% 42%
Sidewalk Impoundment Fee (Other than Small Pushcarts) Each $ 710 $ 782 $ 782 100% 10% Sidewalk Impoundment Fee - Small Pushcart Each New $ 497 $ 497 100% 0% Mobile Vehicle Vending Permits:
Per Applicant Each $ 645 $ 674 $ 674 100% 4%
Per Employee Each $ 169 $ 674 $ 674 100% 299%
Change Fee Each $ 169 $ 337 $ 337 100% 99%
Rental Property Inspection Response Each New $ 374 $ 374 100% 0% Exterior Elevated Elements Assessment Each New $ 374 $ 374 100% 0% Shopping Cart Containment & Prevention Plan Application Each New $ 625 $ 625 100% 0% Work without a Permit Each 2x Permit Fee 2x Permit Fee 2x Permit Fee 0% Code Enforcement Hourly Fee Per Hour New $ 127 $ 127 100% 0% 1048
Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Abatement Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Code Enforcement Administrative Appeal Fee Each New $ 459 $ 459 100% 0% Code Enforcement Administrative Citation Appeal Fee - Hearing Officer
Each
$ 85 50 $ 85 $ 100% 70%
Independent Hearing Officer - Contract Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Fines for violations of General Code Violations:
1st Offense Each $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0% Fines for violations of Building and Safety Code Violations:
1st Offense Each $ 130 $ 130 $ 130 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each $ 700 $ 700 $ 700 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 1,300 100% 0% Commercial Property Violations - Visible Refuse or Prohibit Unauthorized Use
Each
$ 2,500 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 100% 0%
Administrative Citations Processing Fee Each $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 100% 0% Fines for violations of Sidewalk Vending Permit - Permit issued:
1st Offense Each $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0% Fines for violations of Sidewalk Vending Permit - Without Permit:
1st Offense Each $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0% Tobacco Retailer Permits:
Per applicant Each $ 880 $ 880 $ 880 100% 0%
Change Fee Each $ 337 $ 337 $ 337 100% 0%
Fine for violations of Unpermitted Tobacco Retailing:
1st Offense Each $ 750 $ 750 $ 750 100% 0%
Fines for violations of Tobacco Retailing Violation:
1st Offense Each $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0%
3rd Offense Each $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 100% 0%
4th Offense Each $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 100% 0%
5th Offense Each $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 100% 0%
Subsequent Offenses Each $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 100% 0% Fines for violation of Illegal Firework Social Host - O.M.C.
8.13.200.G.:
1st Offense Each New $ 2,000 $ 2,000 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each New $ 4,000 $ 4,000 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each New $ 6,000 $ 6,000 100% 0% Fines for violation of Illegal Firework Social Host - O.M.C.
8.13.200.H.:
1st Offense Each New $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each New $ 5,000 $ 5,000 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each New $ 7,000 $ 7,000 100% 0% Fines for violation of Illegal Firework Social Host - O.M.C.
8.13.200.I.:
1st Offense Each New $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 0%
2nd Offense Each New $ 5,000 $ 5,000 100% 0%
3rd and Subsequent Offenses Each New $ 7,000 $ 7,000 100% 0% Community Development - Planning
Special Promotion (Banner) Permit Each $110 $ 257 $ 257 100% 134% Sober Living Permit Fee Each $ 2,134 $ 2,621 $ 2,621 100% 23% Reasonable Accommodation Each New $ 1,369 $ 1,369 100% 0% Alcohol Production Facility Each $ 1,049 $ 2,121 $ 2,121 100% 102% Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Application
With Historic Assessment Each $ 1,037 $ 3,121 $ 3,121 100% 201% Without Historic Assessment Each $ 1,037 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 100% 99% SB9 Application Each $ 1,747 $ 6,462 $ 6,462 100% 270%
Mills Act Program:
Original Application Fee Each $ 1,050 $ 2,861 $ 2,861 100% 172% Inspection / Annual Report Each $ 100 $ 782 $ 782 100% 682% Zone Clearance, Over the Counter Review Each $ 42 $ 96 $ 96 100% 129% Temporary Use Permit (Re-application, Recurring no change) Each $ 387 $ 396 $ 396 100% 2% Temporary Use Permit (New Application) Each $ 1,000 $ 2,748 $ 2,748 100% 175% Zoning Verification Letter Each $ 332 $ 595 $ 595 100% 79% Staff research, information requests - per hour Per Hour $ 122 $ 219 $ 219 100% 80% General Plan Update % of valuation 0.1% 0.3% 0.3% 100% 453% Minor Design Review, Historic Property Each New $ 413 $ 413 100% 0% Misc. Planning Hourly Review Per Hour New $ 219 $ 219 100% 0% Administrative Alcohol Permit Each New $ 659 $ 659 100% 0% Community Development Director Determination Per Hour New $ 213 $ 213 100% 0% Business License Use Review Each New $ 109 $ 109 100% 0% Landscape & Irrigation Permit & Plan Check
Projects 20,000 SF or less Each $ 154 $ 381 $ 381 100% 147% Projects 20,000-70,000 SF Each $ 463 $ 763 $ 763 100% 65% Projects 70,000 SF and above Each $ 771 $ 1,144 $ 1,144 100% 48% Deposit-Based Fees
Administrative Design Review Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0% Design Review, Historic Districts
Commercial Deposit $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 100% 0%
Residential Deposit $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 100% 0%
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Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Signs and Sign Programs Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0% Design Review, Outside Historic Districts Deposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0% CUP / Variance - Zoning Deposit $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 0% CUP / Variance - Planning Commission Deposit $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 0% Major Site Plan Review Deposit $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 100% 0% Tentative Tract / Parcel Map Deposit $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 100% 0% Zone Change Applications Deposit $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 100% 0% Negative Declaration Deposit $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 100% 0% Mitigation Monitoring Deposit $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 0% General Plan Amendment Deposit $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 100% 0% Environmental Impact Report Deposit $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 100% 0% Appeals to City Council, Planning Commission or Appeals Board (Pursuant to Title 15)
Deposit
$ 1,000 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 100% 0%
Planning Commission Modification to CUP, Major Site Plan or Variance
Deposit
$ 3,000 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 100% 0%
Minor Site Plan Review - Staff Deposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0% Pre-Application Review Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0% Pre-Application Review - Statutory Projects Deposit $ 500 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 100% 500% Administrative Adjustments Deposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0% Time Extension Deposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 100% 0%
Development Agreement Deposit New $ 10,000 $ 10,000 100% 0% Transfer of Development Rights Deposit New $ 20,000 $ 20,000 100% 0%
SURCHARGES
Technology Fee % of Permit Fee Modified 10% 10% 100% 0% Community Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES
City Special Events - 3rd of July
3rd of July Celebration, general public pre-sale Each $ 7 $ 38 $ 12 32% 71% 3rd of July Celebration, children under 2 Each $ - $ 38 $ - 0% 0% Basketball League
Basketball League Per Season $ 246 $ 410 $ 410 100% 67% Basketball League - Deposit deposit $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 100% 0% Open Gym Per Session $ 2 $ 9 $ 5 56% 150%
Moon Bounce Permit Each $ 30 $ 55 $ 55 100% 83%
Special Event Permit Each $ 60 $ 300 $ 240 80% 300%
Refund Processing Fee Each 10 $ $ 25 25 $ 100% 150%
FACILITY RENTALS
Pool Rentals
Groups 1-100 People
Deposit Deposit $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 435 $ 955 $ 1,051 110% 142% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 375 $ 955 $ 955 100% 155% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 185 $ 955 $ 955 100% 416% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 165 $ 955 $ 764 80% 363% Groups 101-200 People
Deposit Deposit $ 225 $ 225 $ 225 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 765 $ 1,549 $ 1,704 110% 123% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 705 $ 1,549 $ 1,549 100% 120% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 255 $ 1,549 $ 1,549 100% 507% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 235 $ 1,549 $ 1,239 80% 427% Green / Open Space Fee:
Groups 1-50 People
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Use $ 120 $ 114 $ 143 125% 19% Orange Based Business Per Use $ 90 $ 114 $ 114 100% 27% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Use $ 40 $ 114 $ 114 100% 185% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Use $ 30 $ 114 $ 91 80% 203% Groups 51-200 People
Deposit Deposit $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 130 $ 163 125% 0% Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 130 $ 130 100% 0% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 130 $ 130 100% 0% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 130 $ 104 80% 0% Groups 201-400 People
Deposit Deposit $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 253 $ 316 125% 0% Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 253 $ 253 100% 0% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 253 $ 253 100% 0% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 253 $ 202 80% 0% Groups 401 or More People
Deposit Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 364 $ 455 125% 0% Orange Based Business Per Use Modified $ 364 $ 364 100% 0% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 364 $ 364 100% 0% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 364 $ 291 80% 0% Band Shells
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non Orange-Based Business Per Use $ 110 $ 183 $ 229 125% 108% Orange-Based Business Per Use $ 70 $ 183 $ 183 100% 161% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 183 $ 183 100% 0% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Use Modified $ 183 $ 146 80% 0% Community Garden
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Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Deposit Deposit $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 100% 0%
Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Year $ 75 $ 155 $ 155 100% 107% Facilities Tier I - Hart, Killefer, and Grijalva Building A Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 150 $ 55 $ 69 125% -54% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 90 $ 55 $ 55 100% -39% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 50 $ 55 $ 55 100% 10% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 30 $ 55 $ 44 80% 47% Facilities Tier II - Olive, El Camino, Ambriz, and Handy Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Facility Kitchen Cleaning Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 180 $ 77 $ 96 125% -47% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 120 $ 77 $ 77 100% -36% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 60 $ 77 $ 77 100% 28% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 40 $ 77 $ 62 81% 55% Facilities Tier III - Shaffer
Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Facility Kitchen Cleaning Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 180 $ 89 $ 111 125% -38% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 120 $ 89 $ 89 100% -26% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 60 $ 89 $ 89 100% 48% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 40 $ 89 $ 71 80% 78% Picnic Areas:
Groups 1-50 People
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each $ 240 $ 119 $ 149 125% -38%
Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each $ 180 $ 119 $ 119 100% -34%
Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each $ 80 $ 119 $ 119 100% 49%
Resident, Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each $ 60 $ 119 $ 95 80% 58%
Groups 51-200 People
Deposit Deposit $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 128 $ 160 125% 0%
Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 128 $ 128 100% 0%
Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 128 $ 128 100% 0%
Resident, Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 128 $ 102 80% 0%
Groups 201-400 People
Deposit Deposit $ 350 $ 350 $ 350 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 144 $ 180 125% 0%
Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 144 $ 144 100% 0%
Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 144 $ 144 100% 0%
Resident, Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 144 $ 115 80% 0%
Groups 401 or More People
Deposit Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 167 $ 209 125% 0%
Orange Based Business
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 167 $ 167 100% 0%
Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 167 $ 167 100% 0%
Resident, Resident Non-Profit
Up to 5 hours Each Modified $ 167 $ 134 80% 0%
All Purpose Courts:
Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Resident - per hour Per Hour $ 15 $ 29 $ 29 100% 93% Resident - per hour Per Hour $ 10 $ 29 $ 23 79% 130%
Approved City of Orange Youth Sports Non-Profit OrganizationsPer Hour $ 4 $ 29 $ 15 52% 275% Non-Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Resident Per Hour $ 15 $ 26 $ 26 100% 73%
Resident Per Hour $ 10 $ 26 $ 21 81% 110%
Approved City of Orange Youth Sports Non-Profit OrganizationsPer Hour $ 2 $ 26 $ 13 50% 550% Athletic Fields:
Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 135 $ 67 $ 84 125% -38% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 75 $ 67 $ 67 100% -11% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 45 $ 67 $ 67 100% 49% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 25 $ 67 $ 54 81% 116% Approved City of Orange Youth Sports Non-Profit OrganizationsDeposit $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 100% 0% Approved City of Orange Youth Sports Non-Profit OrganizationsPer Hour $ 10 $ 67 $ 16 24% 68% 1051
Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Non-Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 105 $ 38 $ 48 126% -54% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 45 $ 38 $ 38 100% -16% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 35 $ 38 $ 38 100% 9% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 20 $ 38 $ 30 79% 50% Approved City of Orange Youth Sports Non-ProfitOrganizationsPer Hour $ 2 $ 38 $ 7 18% 250% Premier - Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 70 $ 70 $ 70 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 145 $ 71 $ 89 125% -39% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 85 $ 71 $ 71 100% -16% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 55 $ 71 $ 71 100% 29% Resident, Resident Non-Profit - per hour Per Hour $ 35 $ 71 $ 57 80% 63% Premier Non-Lighted
Deposit Deposit $ 70 $ 70 $ 70 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business - per hour Per Hour $ 115 $ 42 $ 53 126% -54% Orange Based Business - per hour Per Hour $ 55 $ 42 $ 42 100% -24% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 45 $ 42 $ 42 100% -7% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 30 $ 42 $ 34 81% 13% Maintenance Fee for High Impact and/or Repetitive Use Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Sports Center at Grijalva Park:
Gymnasium
Deposit Deposit $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 175 $ 179 $ 224 125% 28% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 150 $ 179 $ 179 100% 19% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 95 $ 179 $ 179 100% 88% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 65 $ 179 $ 143 80% 120% Approved City of Orange Recreation Based Youth Sports
Non-Profit
Per Hour $ 45 $ 90 179 $ 50% 100%
Classroom AB
Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 100 $ 154 $ 193 125% 93% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 80 $ 154 $ 154 100% 93% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 60 $ 154 $ 154 100% 157% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 40 $ 154 $ 123 80% 208% Dance Room
Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 100 $ 128 $ 160 125% 60% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 80 $ 128 $ 128 100% 60% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 60 $ 128 $ 128 100% 113% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 40 $ 128 $ 102 80% 155% AV Equipment
Deposit Deposit $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 100% 0%
All Users Per Use Modified $ 60 $ 60 100% 0%
Senior Citizen Center:
Large Banquet Room
Deposit Deposit $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 100% 0%
Facility Cleaning Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Non-Orange Based Business
First 5 hours Base $ 600 $ 1,590 $ 1,988 125% 231%
Each add'l hr. Each add'l hr. $ 120 $ 139 $ 199 143% 66% Orange Based Business
first 5 hours Base $ 600 $ 1,590 $ 1,590 100% 165%
each add'l hr. Each add'l hr. $ 120 $ 139 $ 159 114% 33% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit
first 5 hours Base $ 600 $ 1,590 $ 1,590 100% 165%
each add'l hr. Each add'l hr. $ 120 $ 139 $ 159 114% 33% Resident, Resident Non-Profit
first 5 hours Base $ 500 $ 1,590 $ 1,272 80% 154%
each add'l hr. Each add'l hr. $ 100 $ 139 $ 127 91% 27% Meeting Rooms:
Deposit Deposit $ 75 $ 75 $ 75 100% 0%
Non-Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 50 $ 162 $ 203 125% 306% Orange Based Business Per Hour $ 50 $ 162 $ 162 100% 224% Non-Resident, Non-Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 50 $ 162 $ 162 100% 224% Resident, Resident Non-Profit Per Hour $ 30 $ 162 $ 130 80% 333% Cancellations (excluding Senior Center large banquet room):
30 Days Prior to Event Each Full refund less $10.00 Full refund less $25.00 0% 29 to 14 Days Prior to Event Each Full refund less $50.00 Full refund less $50.00 0% 13 Days Prior to Event or Fewer Each Forfeit Rental Fee Forfeit Rental Fee 0% Cancellations (Senior Center large banquet room):
Written, 60 Days Prior to Event Each Full refund less $10.00 Full refund less $25.00 0% Written, 59 to 45 Days Prior to Event Each Full refund less $100.00 Full refund less $100.00 0% 44 Days Prior to Event or Fewer Each Forfeit Rental Fee Forfeit Rental Fee 0% Library
Lost Library Card Each $ 2 $ 14 $ 2 14% 0%
Inter-Library Loan Each $ 2 $ 47 $ 5 11% 150%
Processing Fees Damaged & Lost Materials Each $ 5 $ 25 $ 5 20% 0% Local History Reproduction
Commercial Use Digital Image Fee Each $ 35 $ 59 $ 40 68% 14% Personal Use Digital Image File Each $ - $ 59 $ 5 8% 0% Local History Research
Obituary Request Per Request $ 25 $ 132 $ 25 19% 0%
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Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Extensive Research Request Per Hour $ 35 $ 176 $ 50 28% 43% Printing & Photocopying
Black & White Per Copy $ 0.15 $ 13.39 $ 0.20 1% 33%
Color Per Copy $ 0.35 $ 13.39 $ 0.50 4% 43%
Holds not picked up Per Item $ 0.50 $ 51.45 $ 1.00 2% 100% Deactivation Fee Each New $ 99 $ 11 11% 0%
Earbuds Each New $ 15 $ 1 7% 0%
Facility Rentals
Rotary Room
Non-Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 40 $ 53 $ 40 76% 0%
Non-Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 45 $ 53 $ 45 85% 0% For Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 55 $ 53 $ 55 104% 0%
For Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 65 $ 53 $ 65 123% 0% El Modena Community Room
Non-Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 40 $ 59 $ 45 76% 13%
Non-Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 45 $ 59 $ 50 85% 11% For Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 55 $ 59 $ 55 93% 0%
For Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 65 $ 59 $ 65 110% 0% Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room
Non-Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 65 $ 80 $ 65 81% 0%
Non-Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 70 $ 80 $ 70 88% 0% For Profit in Orange Per Hour $ 75 $ 80 $ 75 94% 0%
For Profit outside of Orange Per Hour $ 80 $ 80 $ 80 100% 0% Cancellation Fee Each $ 45 $ 42 $ 42 100% -7%
Overtime Fee Each $ 45 $ 45 $ 45 100% 0%
Room Cleaning Fee Each $ 45 $ 84 $ 75 89% 67%
Equipment Rental
TV/DVD/Microphone
All Users Per Rental Modified $ 44 $ 30 68% 0%
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Lot Line Adjustment Each $ 2,393 $ 2,828 $ 2,828 100% 18% Certificate of Compliance Each $ 2,393 $ 2,828 $ 2,828 100% 18% Certificate of Correction / Amended Map Each $ 2,392 $ 2,828 $ 2,828 100% 18% Process Grading Application Each $ 345 $ 688 $ 688 100% 99% Encroachment Permits:
Process Encroachment Application Each $ 327 $ 535 $ 535 100% 64% Storage Bins Application Each $ 228 $ 265 $ 265 100% 16% Traffic Control Plan Review 0%
Minor Each New $ 308 $ 308 100% 0%
Major Each New $ 721 $ 721 100% 0%
Driveways
Non-arterial Residential Each $ 638 $ 755 $ 755 100% 18% Arterial Commercial Each $ 1,147 $ 1,209 $ 1,209 100% 5% Grease Interceptor Installed in City ROW Each $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 100% 0% Sidewalk Each $ 567 $ 755 $ 755 100% 33%
Streetwork / Trench Repair:
0-100 feet Each $ 928 $ 1,510 $ 1,510 100% 63%
101 to 500 feet Each Modified $ 1,969 $ 1,969 100% 0%
501-1000 feet each $ 2,887 $ 2,874 $ 2,874 100% 0%
1,001 to 2,000 feet Each Modified $ 4,642 $ 4,642 100% 0% Minor Encroachment Permit Each $ 426 $ 604 $ 604 100% 42% Utility Lateral for house connection on residential streets Sewer Lateral Replacement / Upgrade
Each $ 1,005 $ 1,510 1,510 $ 100% 50%
Fire Service Connection Each $ 1,854 $ 2,110 $ 2,110 100% 14% Outdoor Dining Permits
New Application Each $ 385 $ 841 $ 841 100% 118%
Renewal Each $ 205 $ 383 $ 383 100% 87%
Initial Inspection & Application - Mail Carriers, Newspaper Racks, Drop Off Boxes, Recycling Bins, etc. Each $ 100 $ 478 478 $ 100% 378% Renewal Inspection - All Boxes Each $ 50 $ 328 $ 328 100% 556%
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Flood Zone Written Notice Each $ 392 $ 275 $ 275 100% -30% Street Addressing Each $ 789 $ 787 $ 787 100% 0%
Summary Abandonment Each $ 1,642 $ 1,603 $ 1,603 100% -2% Full Abandonment Each $ 1,642 $ 1,603 $ 1,603 100% -2%
Quit Claims Each $ 1,642 $ 1,603 $ 1,603 100% -2%
Granting Easement on City Property Each New $ 1,603 $ 1,603 100% 0% Grease Interceptor License Each $ 7,500 $ 2,464 $ 2,464 100% -67% Map Sheets Each $ 208 $ 280 $ 280 100% 35%
Sewer Frontage Charges - per linear foot Per Linear Foot $ 155 $ 155 $ 155 100% 0%
DEPOSIT-BASED FEES
Tract Development Deposit $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Actual Cost 0% Tract or Parcel Map (Map Only) Deposit $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Actual Cost 0% Non-Priority Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) / Inspection Review Each 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 100% 0%
Priority Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Review / InspectionDeposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Actual Cost 0% Grading Plan Review & Inspection Deposit $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Actual Cost 0% Large Encroachment Projects or Streetwork / Trenchwork 2,001 ft. or greater Deposit $ 5,000 $ Actual Cost 5,000 0%
Annual Blanket Encroachment Permit Deposit $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Actual Cost 0%
SURCHARGES
1053
Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Technology Fee % of Permit Fee Modified 10% 10% 100% 0%
PUBLIC WORKS - FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Removal of Abandoned Shopping Cart Each $ 56 $ 60 $ 60 100% 7% Graffiti Removal:
0-50 sq. ft. Up to 50 sq ft. $ 146 $ 155 $ 155 100% 6%
Each addl sq. ft. Add'l sq. ft. $ 0.75 $ 0.80 $ 0.80 100% 7% Old Towne Plaza Outdoor Dining Sidewalk Cleaning
City Processing Per sq. ft. Modified $ 0.65 $ 0.65 100% 0% Contract Cost Per sq. ft. Modified Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Tree Removal
City Processing Each Modified $ 120 $ 120 100% 0%
Contract Cost Each Modified Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Tree Planting - 24 in Box Tree
City Processing Each Modified $ 180 $ 180 100% 0%
Contract Cost Each Modified Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Tree Planting - 36 in Box Tree
City Processing Each New $ 180 $ 180 100% 0%
Contract Cost Each New Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Bulky Item Pickup Each Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Self-Hauling Permit
City Processing Each New $ 689 $ 689 100% 0%
Contract Cost Each New Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Waste Management Plan Each $ 148 $ 374 $ 374 100% 153%
PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC DIVISION
Neighborhood Permit Parking Program
Application Each $ 500 $ 5,008 $ 500 10% 0%
Processing Fee Each $ 500 $ 1,508 $ 500 33% 0%
Transportation Permit
Per Trip Per Trip $ 16 $ 116 $ 16 14% 0%
Annual Per Year $ 90 $ 148 $ 90 61% 0%
Streetlight Banner Each New $ 459 $ 459 100% 0%
Streetlight Banner Renewal/Extension Each New $ 229 $ 229 100% 0% Plaza Banners (City events exempt) Each $ 200 $ 410 $ 410 100% 105%
DEPOSIT-BASED FEES
Transportation Demand Management Review and Development Fee Deposit $ 500 $ 500 Actual Cost 0% Traffic Commission Appeal Deposit $ 500 $ 500 Actual Cost 0% TSIP Appeal Fee Deposit $ 500 $ 500 Actual Cost 0%
Street Name Change Deposit $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Actual Cost 0%
PUBLIC WORKS - WATER DIVISION
FLAT FEES
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
Water Service, no on-site water facilities Each $ 595 $ 600 $ 600 100% 1% Metered Services (complete installation by city)
3/4" Each $ 3,500 $ 8,050 $ 8,050 100% 130%
1" Each $ 4,000 $ 9,134 $ 9,134 100% 128%
1.5" Each $ 4,500 $ 11,474 $ 11,474 100% 155%
2" Each $ 5,000 $ 13,706 $ 13,706 100% 174%
Hot Taps by City (Trench Excavation by contractor)
4" Laterals Each $ 2,600 $ 4,486 $ 4,486 100% 73%
6" Laterals Each $ 3,200 $ 5,560 $ 5,560 100% 74%
8" Laterals Each $ 4,200 $ 7,038 $ 7,038 100% 68%
10" Laterals Each $ 5,000 $ 8,325 $ 8,325 100% 67%
12" Laterals Each $ 5,800 $ 9,610 $ 9,610 100% 66%
Broken Curb Stop Each $ 225 $ 279 $ 279 100% 24%
Pull Water Meter Each $ 175 $ 183 $ 183 100% 5%
Utility Account Establishment Per account $ 50 $ 66 $ 66 100% 32% As of Last Read Establishment Fee Per account $ 25 $ 27 $ 27 100% 8% Reconnection Fee - during business hours Each $ 70 $ 111 $ 111 100% 59% After Hours Reconnection Surcharge Each $ 100 $ 151 $ 151 100% 51% Meter Testing Deposit $ 239 $ 239 $ 239 100% 0%
Research Fee Each $ 25 $ 100 $ 100 100% 300%
Monitoring Well Permit Per application $ 151 $ 304 $ 304 100% 101% Returned Payment Processing Charge
First Returned Payment Each $ 25 $ 68 $ 25 37% 0%
Second & Subsequent Returned Payments Each $ 25 $ 68 $ 35 51% 40% Service Call / Door Hanger Each $ 35 $ 112 $ 112 100% 220% Delinquent Surcharge Each $ 30 $ 165 $ 165 100% 450%
Backflow Prevention Inspection Each $ 342 $ 339 $ 339 100% -1% Fire Hydrant Flow Test Each New $ 169 $ 169 100% 0%
Water Main Connection Charge
Below Elevation 400
Residential Per acre $ 1,500 $ 1,500 0%
Commercial Per acre $ 1,760 $ 1,760 0%
Industrial Per acre $ 2,020 $ 2,020 0%
Above Elevation 400
All Uses Per acre $ 2,290 $ 2,290 0%
Commercial and Industrial Developments with Multi- Story Structures
Per sq. foot of total
building area $ 0 0 $ 0%
Water Collection Delinquent Penalty (After 25 Days) Outstanding Balance $ 0 $ 0 0% City Sanitation Services Delinquent Penalty (After 25 Days) Outstanding Balance $ 0 $ 0 0%
DEPOSIT-BASED FEES
Plan Check & Inspection Fees:
Small Development, no on-site water pipeline Deposit $ 2,000 $ 2,000 0% 1054
Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
New development with on-site pipeline Deposit $ 4,000 $ 4,000 0% Construction Meter Charges
Daily Rental Fee Deposit $ 3 $ 3 0%
2 1/2" Meter Installation Charge Deposit $ 1,500 $ 2,500 67% 4" Meter Installation Charge Deposit $ 3,000 $ 3,000 0% 6" Meter Installation Charge Deposit $ 5,000 $ 5,000 0%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES (pass through for OC Animal Care)
Fees for Animal Licenses - Dog (12 months)
Non-neutered Each $ 159 $ 159 0%
Neutered Each $ 42 $ 43 2%
Neutered, Senior Discouunt Each $ 21 $ 22 5%
Puppy, 6 months or younger Each $ 42 $ 43 2%
Fees for Animal Licenses - Cat (12 months)
Non-neutered Each $ 9 $ 9 0%
Neutered Each $ 9 $ 9 0%
Reissue of lost dog or cat license tag Each $ 9 $ 9 0%
Transfer of dog or cat license Each $ 9 $ 9 0%
Asssitance dog license Each $ 11 $ 11 0%
Police/law enforecment Each $ 11 $ 11 0%
Exotic Animal Permit
Per Aviary Each $ 500 $ 516 3%
Per Species Each $ 500 $ 516 3%
Animal Permit (per household per year)
more than three (3) animals Each $ 627 $ 627 0%
more than three (3) animals - nonprofit Each $ 627 $ 627 0% Late Fee Each $ 48 $ 48 0%
Non-Compliance Fee - Collections Each $ 58 $ 58 0%
Non-Compliance Fee Each $ 150 $ 150 0%
Rabies Vaccination Exemption Fee - New Each $ 65 $ 65 0% 4-1-95 Declared Dog Permit Each $ 692 $ 692 0%
FEES FOR ANIMAL BUSINESS LICENSES
Application Fee Each $ 138 $ 138
Penalty Fee Each 25% 25%
Re-inspection Fee Each $ 466 $ 466
Commercial Kennels
under 30 animals Per facility $ 650 $ 671 3%
over 30 animals Per facility $ 750 $ 775 3%
Pet Shop 0%
Aquatic Each $ 1,000 $ 1,033 3%
Non-aquatic Each $ 1,000 $ 1,033 3%
Fixed Location Groomer Each $ 525 $ 542 3%
Mobile Groomers
Field Inspection Each $ 500 $ 516 3%
OCAC Inspection Each $ 400 $ 413 3%
Animal Rental Establishment (per year) Each $ 500 $ 500 0% Permanent Animal Exhibitoin (per year) Each $ 707 $ 707 0% Temporary Animal Exhibition
First day Each $ 150 $ 150 0%
Additional day (not to exceed per year max) Each $ 75 $ 75 0% Commercial Stables
1-49 Horses Per facility $ 750 $ 775 3%
50-99 Horses Per facility $ 900 $ 930 3%
100 or more Horses Per facility $ 1,500 $ 1,549 3%
Circus
Business License Hourly Rate $ 145 $ 145 0%
Vet Services Hourly Rate $ 123 $ 123 0%
Rodeo Hourly Rate $ 145 $ 145 0%
FEES FOR ANIMALS IMPOUNDED
Daily Feed and Care
Large animal Daily Rate $ 155 $ 155 0%
Medium animal Daily Rate $ 101 $ 101 0%
Dog or cat Daily Rate $ 68 $ 68 0%
All other animals Daily Rate $ 50 $ 50 0%
Veterinary Services
Rabies vaccination $ 10 $ 10 0%
Services performed by County staff Per Quarter Hour Actual Cost Actual Cost 0% Emergency services performed by other than County staff Per Treatment $ 100 $ 100 0% Other procedure Each N/A N/A 0%
Owner requested euthanasia Each $ 132 $ 132 0%
Health Related Grooming
Minor Each $ 21 $ 21 0%
Major Each $ 90 $ 90 0%
Health Related Bath
Small Each $ 24 $ 24 0%
Medium Each $ 33 $ 33 0%
Large Each $ 50 $ 50 0%
Disposal Options - Rendering Each $ 19 $ 19 0%
Impound Fees - by Citizens/Over-the-Counter
Dog or Cat Each $ 68 $ 70 3%
All other animals Each $ 50 $ 52 4%
Impound Fees - by OCAC Officer
All non-large (horse, cow, etc.) animals Each $ 175 $ 181 3% 1055
Master Fee Schedule
Fee Name Unit Current Fee Total Cost Recommended Fee
%
Recovery % Increase
Large animal (horse, cow, etc.) Each $ 171 $ 171 0%
Owner Requested Disposal from Field
Large animal (horse, cow, etc.) Each $ 232 $ 232 0%
Medium animal (pig, sheep, etc.) Each $ 138 $ 138 0%
Dog, cat, or other small animal Each $ 32 $ 32 0%
Placement Fees - Dog
Days 1-5 after being made avaialble Each $ 53 $ 53 0%
Days 6-30 after being made available Each $ 20 $ 20 0%
Day 31 and over after being made available Each $ - $ - 0% Placement Fees - Cat
Days 1 after being made avaialble Each $ 53 $ 53 0%
Days 2 after being made available Each $ - $ - 0%
Placement Fees - Other
Exotic Animals, including birds and reptiles Each $ 51 $ 51 0% Other animals (except livestock) Each N/A N/A 0%
Livestock Each Actual Cost Actual Cost 0%
Senior Animal for Senior Citizen - Dog Each $ - $ - 0%
Senior Animal for Senior Citizen - Cat Each $ - $ - 0%
Microchip
Implant & Registration Fee Each $ 14 $ 14 0%
Home Again Re-Registration Only Fee Each $ - $ - 0%
Home Again New Regitration Only Fee Each $ - $ - 0%
Avid Registration Fee Each $ 1 $ 1 0%
Canine Spay/Neuter Fee Each $ 75 $ 75 0%
Feline/ Rabit Spay/Neuter Feee Each $ 75 $ 75 0%
Relinquishment Fee (Owner Surrender) Each $ 34 $ 34 0%
Deceased Animal Disposal (at shelter) Fee Each $ 13 $ 13 0% Quarantine Fee Each $ 145 $ 145 0%
Animal Delivery Fee Each $ 54 $ 54 0%
Vicious Declaration Fee Each $ 1,571 $ 1,571 0%
4-1-95 Non-Compliance Fee $ 899 $ 899 0%
Taxable Sales
Cat carrier fee Each $ 4 $ 4 0%
Animal leash fee Each $ 1 $ 1 0%
Pet ID tag (unlicensed) Each $ 2 $ 2 0%
Sedation Fee Each $ 15 $ 15 0%
1056
100%
Building Division
Construction Plan Check and Inspection Fees
Construction
Type
IA, IB
Construction
Type
IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB,
IV
Construction
Type
VA, VB
Construction
Type
IA, IB
Construction
Type
IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB,
IV
Construction
Type
VA, VB
Construction
Type
IA, IB
Construction
Type
IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB,
IV
Construction
Type
VA, VB
IBC
Class
IBC Occupancy
Type
Project Size
Threshold
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Each Additional
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Each Additional
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Base Cost
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Base Cost
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Base Cost
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A-1 Assembly—Fixed
Seating
$4,322 $216.10 $3,602 $180.08 $2,881 $144.06 $9,271 $463.56 $7,726 $386.30 $6,181 $309.04 $9,271 $463.56 $7,726 $386.30 $6,181 $309.04 500 - Theater, Concert
Hall
$8,644 $140.91 $7,203 $117.43 $5,762 $93.94 $18,542 $344.69 $15,452 $287.24 $12,362 $229.79 $18,542 $344.69 $15,452 $287.24 $12,362 $229.79 2,500 - - 5,000 $12,167 $171.45 $10,139 $142.88 $8,111 $114.30 $27,159 $484.33 $22,633 $403.61 $18,106 $322.89 $27,159 $484.33 $22,633 $403.61 $18,106 $322.89 - - 10,000 $20,739 $39.01 $17,283 $32.51 $13,826 $26.00 $51,376 $108.36 $42,813 $90.30 $34,251 $72.24 $51,376 $108.36 $42,813 $90.30 $34,251 $72.24 - - 25,000 $26,591 $34.84 $22,158 $29.03 $17,727 $23.23 $67,629 $51.47 $56,358 $42.89 $45,086 $34.31 $67,629 $51.47 $56,358 $42.89 $45,086 $34.31 - - 50,000 $35,300 $70.60 $29,417 $58.83 $23,533 $47.07 $80,497 $160.99 $67,081 $134.16 $53,665 $107.33 $80,497 $160.99 $67,081 $134.16 $53,665 $107.33 A-2 Assembly—Food
& Drink
$5,713 $285.64 $4,761 $238.03 $3,808 $190.43 $14,642 $732.12 $12,202 $610.10 $9,762 $488.08 $14,642 $732.12 $12,202 $610.10 $9,762 $488.08 500 - Restaurant, Night
Club, Bar
$11,426 $192.90 $9,521 $160.75 $7,618 $128.60 $29,285 $534.69 $24,404 $445.57 $19,523 $356.46 $29,285 $534.69 $24,404 $445.57 $19,523 $356.46 2,500 - - 5,000 $16,248 $244.86 $13,540 $204.05 $10,833 $163.24 $42,652 $738.27 $35,543 $615.22 $28,435 $492.18 $42,652 $738.27 $35,543 $615.22 $28,435 $492.18 - - 10,000 $28,492 $55.41 $23,743 $46.18 $18,994 $36.94 $79,565 $165.48 $66,304 $137.90 $53,044 $110.32 $79,565 $165.48 $66,304 $137.90 $53,044 $110.32 - - 25,000 $36,803 $42.42 $30,669 $35.35 $24,536 $28.28 $104,387 $86.63 $86,989 $72.19 $69,591 $57.75 $104,387 $86.63 $86,989 $72.19 $69,591 $57.75 - - 50,000 $47,408 $94.82 $39,506 $79.01 $31,605 $63.21 $126,043 $252.09 $105,036 $210.07 $84,029 $168.06 $126,043 $252.09 $105,036 $210.07 $84,029 $168.06 A-3 Assembly—Wors
hip, Amusement
$6,055 $302.75 $5,046 $252.29 $4,036 $201.83 $15,133 $756.65 $12,611 $630.54 $10,089 $504.43 $15,133 $756.65 $12,611 $630.54 $10,089 $504.43 500 - Arcade, Church,
Community Hall
$12,110 $201.11 $10,091 $167.59 $8,074 $134.07 $30,266 $546.46 $25,222 $455.38 $20,177 $364.31 $30,266 $546.46 $25,222 $455.38 $20,177 $364.31 2,500 - - 5,000 $17,137 $250.35 $14,281 $208.63 $11,426 $166.90 $43,927 $746.11 $36,606 $621.76 $29,285 $497.41 $43,927 $746.11 $36,606 $621.76 $29,285 $497.41 - - 10,000 $29,656 $56.78 $24,713 $47.31 $19,770 $37.85 $81,233 $167.44 $67,694 $139.53 $54,155 $111.63 $81,233 $167.44 $67,694 $139.53 $54,155 $111.63 - - 25,000 $38,172 $46.79 $31,809 $38.99 $25,448 $31.19 $106,349 $92.90 $88,624 $77.42 $70,899 $61.94 $106,349 $92.90 $88,624 $77.42 $70,899 $61.94 - - 50,000 $49,868 $99.74 $41,556 $83.11 $33,245 $66.49 $129,575 $259.15 $107,979 $215.96 $86,383 $172.77 $129,575 $259.15 $107,979 $215.96 $86,383 $172.77 A-4 Assembly—Indoo
r Sport Viewing
$4,844 $242.20 $4,036 $201.83 $3,229 $161.46 $12,106 $605.32 $10,089 $504.43 $8,071 $403.54 $12,106 $605.32 $10,089 $504.43 $8,071 $403.54 500 - Arena, Skating
Rink, Tennis
$9,688 $160.88 $8,074 $134.07 $6,458 $107.26 $24,213 $437.17 $20,177 $364.31 $16,142 $291.44 $24,213 $437.17 $20,177 $364.31 $16,142 $291.44 2,500 - - 5,000 $13,710 $200.28 $11,426 $166.90 $9,140 $133.52 $35,142 $596.89 $29,285 $497.41 $23,428 $397.93 $35,142 $596.89 $29,285 $497.41 $23,428 $397.93 - - 10,000 $23,724 $45.42 $19,770 $37.85 $15,816 $30.28 $64,986 $133.95 $54,155 $111.63 $43,324 $89.30 $64,986 $133.95 $54,155 $111.63 $43,324 $89.30 - - 25,000 $30,537 $37.43 $25,448 $31.19 $20,358 $24.95 $85,079 $74.32 $70,899 $61.94 $56,719 $49.55 $85,079 $74.32 $70,899 $61.94 $56,719 $49.55 - - 50,000 $39,894 $79.79 $33,245 $66.49 $26,596 $53.19 $103,660 $207.32 $86,383 $172.77 $69,107 $138.21 $103,660 $207.32 $86,383 $172.77 $69,107 $138.21 A-5 Assembly—Outdo
or Activities
$3,291 $82.29 $2,742 $68.57 $2,194 $54.86 $16,035 $400.86 $13,362 $334.05 $10,690 $267.24 $16,035 $400.86 $13,362 $334.05 $10,690 $267.24 1,000 - Amusement
Park, Bleacher,
$6,582 $56.19 $5,485 $46.83 $4,389 $37.46 $32,069 $306.96 $26,724 $255.80 $21,379 $204.64 $32,069 $306.96 $26,724 $255.80 $21,379 $204.64 5,000 - - 10,000 $9,392 $72.38 $7,826 $60.31 $6,261 $48.25 $47,417 $443.27 $39,514 $369.39 $31,611 $295.51 $47,417 $443.27 $39,514 $369.39 $31,611 $295.51 - - 20,000 $16,629 $16.35 $13,858 $13.62 $11,086 $10.90 $91,744 $98.89 $76,453 $82.40 $61,162 $65.92 $91,744 $98.89 $76,453 $82.40 $61,162 $65.92 - - 50,000 $21,533 $11.87 $17,944 $9.89 $14,355 $7.91 $121,409 $39.62 $101,174 $33.02 $80,939 $26.42 $121,409 $39.62 $101,174 $33.02 $80,939 $26.42 - - 100,000 $27,465 $27.47 $22,888 $22.89 $18,310 $18.31 $141,221 $141.22 $117,684 $117.68 $94,147 $94.15 $141,221 $141.22 $117,684 $117.68 $94,147 $94.15 B Business—Profes
sional Office
$7,457 $186.41 $6,214 $155.34 $4,971 $124.27 $11,779 $294.47 $9,816 $245.39 $7,853 $196.31 $11,779 $294.47 $9,816 $245.39 $7,853 $196.31 1,000 - - 5,000 $14,913 $131.34 $12,427 $109.45 $9,943 $87.56 $23,558 $210.07 $19,631 $175.06 $15,705 $140.05 $23,558 $210.07 $19,631 $175.06 $15,705 $140.05 - - 10,000 $21,480 $174.75 $17,900 $145.63 $14,320 $116.50 $34,061 $283.23 $28,384 $236.02 $22,708 $188.82 $34,061 $283.23 $28,384 $236.02 $22,708 $188.82 - - 20,000 $38,955 $39.35 $32,463 $32.79 $25,970 $26.23 $62,384 $63.65 $51,987 $53.04 $41,589 $42.43 $62,384 $63.65 $51,987 $53.04 $41,589 $42.43 - - 50,000 $50,761 $24.69 $42,300 $20.58 $33,840 $16.46 $81,478 $37.59 $67,899 $31.32 $54,319 $25.06 $81,478 $37.59 $67,899 $31.32 $54,319 $25.06 - - 100,000 $63,105 $63.11 $52,588 $52.59 $42,070 $42.07 $100,271 $100.27 $83,559 $83.56 $66,847 $66.85 $100,271 $100.27 $83,559 $83.56 $66,847 $66.85 E Educational—Gro
up Occupancy
$7,510 $187.75 $6,259 $156.46 $5,006 $125.17 $11,368 $284.19 $9,473 $236.83 $7,579 $189.46 $11,368 $284.19 $9,473 $236.83 $7,579 $189.46 1,000 - 6+ persons, up to
the 12th Grade
$15,020 $118.02 $12,516 $98.35 $10,014 $78.68 $22,736 $182.23 $18,946 $151.86 $15,157 $121.49 $22,736 $182.23 $18,946 $151.86 $15,157 $121.49 5,000 - - 10,000 $20,921 $136.82 $17,434 $114.01 $13,947 $91.21 $31,847 $216.94 $26,539 $180.78 $21,231 $144.63 $31,847 $216.94 $26,539 $180.78 $21,231 $144.63 - - 20,000 $34,602 $31.29 $28,835 $26.07 $23,068 $20.86 $53,541 $49.46 $44,618 $41.22 $35,694 $32.97 $53,541 $49.46 $44,618 $41.22 $35,694 $32.97 - - 50,000 $43,988 $32.72 $36,656 $27.26 $29,325 $21.81 $68,380 $47.55 $56,983 $39.63 $45,586 $31.70 $68,380 $47.55 $56,983 $39.63 $45,586 $31.70 100,000 $60,345 $60.35 $50,288 $50.29 $40,230 $40.23 $92,157 $92.16 $76,797 $76.80 $61,438 $61.44 $92,157 $92.16 $76,797 $76.80 $61,438 $61.44 F-1 Factory
Industrial—Moder
ate Hazard
$3,830 $7.22 $3,192 $6.02 $2,553 $4.81 $5,861 $10.93 $4,884 $9.11 $3,907 $7.29 $5,861 $10.93 $4,884 $9.11 $3,907 $7.29 4,000 - - 20,000 $4,985 $6.66 $4,154 $5.55 $3,323 $4.44 $7,610 $10.19 $6,341 $8.49 $5,073 $6.79 $7,610 $10.19 $6,341 $8.49 $5,073 $6.79 - - 40,000 $6,316 $2.50 $5,264 $2.08 $4,212 $1.66 $9,647 $3.89 $8,039 $3.24 $6,431 $2.59 $9,647 $3.89 $8,039 $3.24 $6,431 $2.59 - - 80,000 $7,315 $2.08 $6,096 $1.74 $4,877 $1.39 $11,202 $3.16 $9,335 $2.63 $7,468 $2.11 $11,202 $3.16 $9,335 $2.63 $7,468 $2.11 - - 200,000 $9,816 $1.40 $8,180 $1.17 $6,544 $0.94 $14,995 $2.16 $12,496 $1.80 $9,997 $1.44 $14,995 $2.16 $12,496 $1.80 $9,997 $1.44 400,000 $12,624 $3.16 $10,520 $2.63 $8,416 $2.10 $19,324 $4.83 $16,103 $4.03 $12,882 $3.22 $19,324 $4.83 $16,103 $4.03 $12,882 $3.22 F-2 Factory
Industrial—Low
Hazard
$2,735 $22.79 $2,279 $18.99 $1,823 $15.20 $3,187 $26.56 $2,656 $22.13 $2,124 $17.70 $3,187 $26.56 $2,656 $22.13 $2,124 $17.70 3,000 - - 15,000 $5,470 $13.34 $4,559 $11.11 $3,647 $8.89 $6,373 $15.88 $5,311 $13.23 $4,249 $10.59 $6,373 $15.88 $5,311 $13.23 $4,249 $10.59 - - 30,000 $7,471 $13.86 $6,225 $11.55 $4,980 $9.24 $8,756 $17.12 $7,296 $14.27 $5,837 $11.41 $8,756 $17.12 $7,296 $14.27 $5,837 $11.41 - - 60,000 $11,628 $3.21 $9,691 $2.67 $7,752 $2.14 $13,891 $3.95 $11,576 $3.29 $9,261 $2.64 $13,891 $3.95 $11,576 $3.29 $9,261 $2.64 - - 150,000 $14,513 $4.52 $12,094 $3.76 $9,675 $3.01 $17,449 $5.07 $14,541 $4.23 $11,633 $3.38 $17,449 $5.07 $14,541 $4.23 $11,633 $3.38 - - 300,000 $21,285 $7.10 $17,738 $5.91 $14,190 $4.73 $25,060 $8.35 $20,884 $6.96 $16,707 $5.57 $25,060 $8.35 $20,884 $6.96 $16,707 $5.57 H-1 High Hazard
Group H-1
$2,383 $59.56 $1,986 $49.64 $1,588 $39.71 $3,373 $84.32 $2,811 $70.27 $2,249 $56.22 $3,373 $84.32 $2,811 $70.27 $2,249 $56.22 1,000 - Pose a
detonation
$4,765 $33.26 $3,971 $27.72 $3,177 $22.17 $6,746 $48.17 $5,622 $40.14 $4,497 $32.11 $6,746 $48.17 $5,622 $40.14 $4,497 $32.11 5,000 Current Total Cost Calculated Recommended Fee
1057
- - 10,000 $6,428 $31.94 $5,356 $26.62 $4,286 $21.29 $9,154 $48.13 $7,629 $40.11 $6,103 $32.09 $9,154 $48.13 $7,629 $40.11 $6,103 $32.09 - - 20,000 $9,622 $7.51 $8,019 $6.26 $6,414 $5.01 $13,968 $11.23 $11,640 $9.36 $9,312 $7.49 $13,968 $11.23 $11,640 $9.36 $9,312 $7.49 - - 50,000 $11,875 $12.67 $9,896 $10.56 $7,916 $8.45 $17,338 $17.36 $14,448 $14.46 $11,558 $11.57 $17,338 $17.36 $14,448 $14.46 $11,558 $11.57 - - 100,000 $18,210 $18.21 $15,175 $15.18 $12,140 $12.14 $26,016 $26.02 $21,680 $21.68 $17,344 $17.34 $26,016 $26.02 $21,680 $21.68 $17,344 $17.34 H-2 High Hazard
Group H-2
$2,516 $31.45 $2,097 $26.21 $1,677 $20.97 $3,557 $44.46 $2,964 $37.05 $2,371 $29.64 $3,557 $44.46 $2,964 $37.05 $2,371 $29.64 2,000 - Pose a
deflagration
hazard
$5,033 $17.90 $4,194 $14.92 $3,355 $11.94 $7,114 $25.96 $5,928 $21.63 $4,743 $17.30 $7,114 $25.96 $5,928 $21.63 $4,743 $17.30 10,000 - - 20,000 $6,823 $17.80 $5,686 $14.83 $4,549 $11.86 $9,710 $26.92 $8,092 $22.43 $6,473 $17.95 $9,710 $26.92 $8,092 $22.43 $6,473 $17.95 - - 40,000 $10,382 $4.16 $8,652 $3.46 $6,922 $2.77 $15,094 $6.25 $12,578 $5.21 $10,062 $4.17 $15,094 $6.25 $12,578 $5.21 $10,062 $4.17 - - 100,000 $12,876 $6.49 $10,730 $5.41 $8,584 $4.33 $18,843 $8.84 $15,703 $7.37 $12,562 $5.90 $18,843 $8.84 $15,703 $7.37 $12,562 $5.90 - - 200,000 $19,368 $9.68 $16,140 $8.07 $12,912 $6.46 $27,688 $13.84 $23,073 $11.54 $18,458 $9.23 $27,688 $13.84 $23,073 $11.54 $18,458 $9.23 H-3 High Hazard
Group H-3
$2,611 $65.28 $2,176 $54.40 $1,741 $43.52 $3,091 $77.28 $2,576 $64.40 $2,061 $51.52 $3,091 $77.28 $2,576 $64.40 $2,061 $51.52 1,000 - Readily support
combustion
$5,223 $38.33 $4,352 $31.94 $3,482 $25.55 $6,182 $46.32 $5,152 $38.60 $4,121 $30.88 $6,182 $46.32 $5,152 $38.60 $4,121 $30.88 5,000 - - 10,000 $7,139 $40.22 $5,949 $33.51 $4,759 $26.81 $8,498 $50.11 $7,082 $41.76 $5,666 $33.41 $8,498 $50.11 $7,082 $41.76 $5,666 $33.41 - - 20,000 $11,160 $9.33 $9,300 $7.77 $7,440 $6.22 $13,509 $11.57 $11,258 $9.64 $9,006 $7.71 $13,509 $11.57 $11,258 $9.64 $9,006 $7.71 - - 50,000 $13,958 $12.86 $11,631 $10.71 $9,305 $8.57 $16,979 $14.71 $14,149 $12.26 $11,319 $9.80 $16,979 $14.71 $14,149 $12.26 $11,319 $9.80 - - 100,000 $20,385 $20.39 $16,988 $16.99 $13,590 $13.59 $24,333 $24.33 $20,277 $20.28 $16,222 $16.22 $24,333 $24.33 $20,277 $20.28 $16,222 $16.22 H-4 High Hazard
Group H-4
$2,859 $71.48 $2,383 $59.56 $1,906 $47.65 $4,048 $101.19 $3,373 $84.32 $2,698 $67.46 $4,048 $101.19 $3,373 $84.32 $2,698 $67.46 1,000 - Pose health
hazards
$5,718 $39.91 $4,765 $33.26 $3,812 $26.61 $8,095 $57.80 $6,746 $48.17 $5,397 $38.53 $8,095 $57.80 $6,746 $48.17 $5,397 $38.53 5,000 - - 10,000 $7,713 $38.33 $6,428 $31.94 $5,143 $25.55 $10,985 $57.76 $9,154 $48.13 $7,323 $38.51 $10,985 $57.76 $9,154 $48.13 $7,323 $38.51 - - 20,000 $11,546 $9.01 $9,622 $7.51 $7,698 $6.01 $16,761 $13.48 $13,968 $11.23 $11,174 $8.99 $16,761 $13.48 $13,968 $11.23 $11,174 $8.99 - - 50,000 $14,250 $15.20 $11,875 $12.67 $9,500 $10.14 $20,805 $20.83 $17,338 $17.36 $13,870 $13.89 $20,805 $20.83 $17,338 $17.36 $13,870 $13.89 - - 100,000 $21,852 $21.85 $18,210 $18.21 $14,568 $14.57 $31,219 $31.22 $26,016 $26.02 $20,813 $20.81 $31,219 $31.22 $26,016 $26.02 $20,813 $20.81 H-5 High Hazard
Group H-5
$2,859 $71.48 $2,383 $59.56 $1,906 $47.65 $4,048 $101.19 $3,373 $84.32 $2,698 $67.46 $4,048 $101.19 $3,373 $84.32 $2,698 $67.46 1,000 - Semiconductor
Fabrication, R&D
$5,718 $39.91 $4,765 $33.26 $3,812 $26.61 $8,095 $57.80 $6,746 $48.17 $5,397 $38.53 $8,095 $57.80 $6,746 $48.17 $5,397 $38.53 5,000 - - 10,000 $7,713 $38.33 $6,428 $31.94 $5,143 $25.55 $10,985 $57.76 $9,154 $48.13 $7,323 $38.51 $10,985 $57.76 $9,154 $48.13 $7,323 $38.51 - - 20,000 $11,546 $9.01 $9,622 $7.51 $7,698 $6.01 $16,761 $13.48 $13,968 $11.23 $11,174 $8.99 $16,761 $13.48 $13,968 $11.23 $11,174 $8.99 - - 50,000 $14,250 $15.20 $11,875 $12.67 $9,500 $10.14 $20,805 $20.83 $17,338 $17.36 $13,870 $13.89 $20,805 $20.83 $17,338 $17.36 $13,870 $13.89 - - 100,000 $21,852 $21.85 $18,210 $18.21 $14,568 $14.57 $31,219 $31.22 $26,016 $26.02 $20,813 $20.81 $31,219 $31.22 $26,016 $26.02 $20,813 $20.81 I-1 Institutional—7+
persons,
ambulatory
$3,720 $93.00 $3,100 $77.50 $2,480 $62.00 $6,648 $166.19 $5,540 $138.49 $4,432 $110.79 $6,648 $166.19 $5,540 $138.49 $4,432 $110.79 1,000 - - 5,000 $7,440 $51.65 $6,200 $43.04 $4,960 $34.43 $13,295 $94.20 $11,079 $78.50 $8,864 $62.80 $13,295 $94.20 $11,079 $78.50 $8,864 $62.80 - - 10,000 $10,022 $49.10 $8,352 $40.92 $6,682 $32.74 $18,006 $92.87 $15,005 $77.39 $12,004 $61.91 $18,006 $92.87 $15,005 $77.39 $12,004 $61.91 - - 20,000 $14,933 $11.54 $12,444 $9.62 $9,955 $7.70 $27,293 $21.71 $22,744 $18.10 $18,195 $14.48 $27,293 $21.71 $22,744 $18.10 $18,195 $14.48 - - 50,000 $18,396 $19.94 $15,330 $16.62 $12,264 $13.30 $33,807 $34.61 $28,172 $28.84 $22,538 $23.07 $33,807 $34.61 $28,172 $28.84 $22,538 $23.07 - - 100,000 $28,368 $28.37 $23,640 $23.64 $18,912 $18.91 $51,111 $51.11 $42,592 $42.59 $34,074 $34.07 $51,111 $51.11 $42,592 $42.59 $34,074 $34.07 I-2 Institutional—6+
persons, nonambulatory
$4,650 $116.25 $3,875 $96.88 $3,100 $77.50 $6,648 $166.19 $5,540 $138.49 $4,432 $110.79 $6,648 $166.19 $5,540 $138.49 $4,432 $110.79 1,000 - - 5,000 $9,301 $64.56 $7,750 $53.80 $6,200 $43.04 $13,295 $94.20 $11,079 $78.50 $8,864 $62.80 $13,295 $94.20 $11,079 $78.50 $8,864 $62.80 - - 10,000 $12,529 $61.38 $10,440 $51.15 $8,352 $40.92 $18,006 $92.87 $15,005 $77.39 $12,004 $61.91 $18,006 $92.87 $15,005 $77.39 $12,004 $61.91 - - 20,000 $18,666 $14.43 $15,556 $12.03 $12,444 $9.62 $27,293 $21.71 $22,744 $18.10 $18,195 $14.48 $27,293 $21.71 $22,744 $18.10 $18,195 $14.48 - - 50,000 $22,995 $24.93 $19,163 $20.78 $15,330 $16.62 $33,807 $34.61 $28,172 $28.84 $22,538 $23.07 $33,807 $34.61 $28,172 $28.84 $22,538 $23.07 - - 100,000 $35,460 $35.46 $29,551 $29.55 $23,640 $23.64 $51,111 $51.11 $42,592 $42.59 $34,074 $34.07 $51,111 $51.11 $42,592 $42.59 $34,074 $34.07 I-3 Institutional—6+
persons,
restrained
$4,565 $114.10 $3,804 $95.08 $3,043 $76.07 $6,525 $163.13 $5,438 $135.94 $4,350 $108.75 $6,525 $163.13 $5,438 $135.94 $4,350 $108.75 1,000 - - 5,000 $9,129 $63.56 $7,607 $52.96 $6,086 $42.37 $13,050 $92.73 $10,875 $77.28 $8,700 $61.82 $13,050 $92.73 $10,875 $77.28 $8,700 $61.82 - - 10,000 $12,307 $60.69 $10,255 $50.58 $8,204 $40.46 $17,687 $91.89 $14,739 $76.57 $11,791 $61.26 $17,687 $91.89 $14,739 $76.57 $11,791 $61.26 - - 20,000 $18,375 $14.25 $15,313 $11.88 $12,250 $9.50 $26,876 $21.47 $22,396 $17.89 $17,917 $14.31 $26,876 $21.47 $22,396 $17.89 $17,917 $14.31 - - 50,000 $22,650 $24.36 $18,875 $20.30 $15,100 $16.24 $33,316 $33.82 $27,764 $28.19 $22,211 $22.55 $33,316 $33.82 $27,764 $28.19 $22,211 $22.55 100,000 $34,830 $34.83 $29,026 $29.03 $23,220 $23.22 $50,228 $50.23 $41,856 $41.86 $33,485 $33.49 $50,228 $50.23 $41,856 $41.86 $33,485 $33.49 I-4 Institutional—6+
persons, day care
$3,709 $92.72 $3,091 $77.27 $2,473 $61.82 $5,421 $135.54 $4,518 $112.95 $3,614 $90.36 $5,421 $135.54 $4,518 $112.95 $3,614 $90.36 1,000 - - 5,000 $7,418 $53.28 $6,181 $44.40 $4,945 $35.52 $10,843 $79.49 $9,036 $66.24 $7,229 $52.99 $10,843 $79.49 $9,036 $66.24 $7,229 $52.99 - - 10,000 $10,082 $53.84 $8,401 $44.86 $6,721 $35.89 $14,817 $83.06 $12,348 $69.22 $9,878 $55.37 $14,817 $83.06 $12,348 $69.22 $9,878 $55.37 - - 20,000 $15,465 $12.55 $12,888 $10.46 $10,310 $8.37 $23,123 $19.26 $19,269 $16.05 $15,416 $12.84 $23,123 $19.26 $19,269 $16.05 $15,416 $12.84 - - 50,000 $19,230 $18.90 $16,025 $15.75 $12,820 $12.60 $28,902 $26.76 $24,085 $22.30 $19,268 $17.84 $28,902 $26.76 $24,085 $22.30 $19,268 $17.84 100,000 $28,680 $28.68 $23,901 $23.90 $19,120 $19.12 $42,282 $42.28 $35,235 $35.23 $28,188 $28.19 $42,282 $42.28 $35,235 $35.23 $28,188 $28.19 L Labs (California
ONLY)
$8,729 $109.12 $7,274 $90.93 $5,819 $72.74 $17,095 $213.69 $14,246 $178.07 $11,397 $142.46 $17,095 $213.69 $14,246 $178.07 $11,397 $142.46 2,000 - - 10,000 $17,459 $74.70 $14,549 $62.25 $11,639 $49.80 $34,190 $148.39 $28,492 $123.66 $22,793 $98.92 $34,190 $148.39 $28,492 $123.66 $22,793 $98.92 - - 20,000 $24,928 $96.32 $20,774 $80.27 $16,620 $64.22 $49,028 $194.38 $40,857 $161.98 $32,686 $129.58 $49,028 $194.38 $40,857 $161.98 $32,686 $129.58 - - 40,000 $44,194 $21.74 $36,828 $18.12 $29,462 $14.50 $87,904 $43.82 $73,253 $36.52 $58,602 $29.21 $87,904 $43.82 $73,253 $36.52 $58,602 $29.21 - - 100,000 $57,240 $15.67 $47,700 $13.06 $38,160 $10.45 $114,197 $29.50 $95,164 $24.59 $76,131 $19.67 $114,197 $29.50 $95,164 $24.59 $76,131 $19.67 200,000 $72,912 $36.46 $60,760 $30.38 $48,608 $24.30 $143,701 $71.85 $119,751 $59.88 $95,801 $47.90 $143,701 $71.85 $119,751 $59.88 $95,801 $47.90 M Mercantile—Retai
l or wholesale
$2,251 $375.14 $1,876 $312.62 $1,500 $250.09 $1,583 $263.78 $1,319 $219.82 $1,055 $175.85 $1,583 $263.78 $1,319 $219.82 $1,055 $175.85 150 - - 750 $4,501 $254.48 $3,751 $212.06 $3,001 $169.65 $3,165 $181.60 $2,638 $151.33 $2,110 $121.06 $3,165 $181.60 $2,638 $151.33 $2,110 $121.06 - - 1,500 $6,410 $324.66 $5,342 $270.55 $4,273 $216.44 $4,527 $235.61 $3,773 $196.34 $3,018 $157.07 $4,527 $235.61 $3,773 $196.34 $3,018 $157.07 - - 3,000 $11,280 $73.41 $9,400 $61.17 $7,521 $48.94 $8,061 $53.17 $6,718 $44.31 $5,374 $35.45 $8,061 $53.17 $6,718 $44.31 $5,374 $35.45 - - 7,500 $14,583 $55.13 $12,153 $45.94 $9,723 $36.75 $10,454 $37.29 $8,712 $31.07 $6,970 $24.86 $10,454 $37.29 $8,712 $31.07 $6,970 $24.86 - - 15,000 $18,718 $124.79 $15,598 $103.99 $12,479 $83.19 $13,251 $88.34 $11,042 $73.62 $8,834 $58.89 $13,251 $88.34 $11,042 $73.62 $8,834 $58.89 R-1 Residential—Tran
sient
$21,580 $53.94 $17,983 $44.95 $14,386 $35.96 $17,340 $216.75 $14,450 $180.63 $11,560 $144.50 $17,340 $216.75 $14,450 $180.63 $11,560 $144.50 2,000 1058
- Boarding Houses,
Hotels, Motels
$25,895 $57.14 $21,579 $47.61 $17,263 $38.09 $34,680 $149.86 $28,900 $124.88 $23,120 $99.91 $34,680 $149.86 $28,900 $124.88 $23,120 $99.91 10,000 - - 20,000 $31,608 $28.53 $26,340 $23.78 $21,072 $19.02 $49,666 $195.36 $41,388 $162.80 $33,111 $130.24 $49,666 $195.36 $41,388 $162.80 $33,111 $130.24 - - 40,000 $37,314 $15.66 $31,095 $13.05 $24,876 $10.44 $88,738 $44.07 $73,948 $36.72 $59,158 $29.38 $88,738 $44.07 $73,948 $36.72 $59,158 $29.38 - - 100,000 $46,710 $18.03 $38,925 $15.03 $31,140 $12.02 $115,178 $30.29 $95,981 $25.24 $76,785 $20.19 $115,178 $30.29 $95,981 $25.24 $76,785 $20.19 - - 200,000 $64,740 $32.37 $53,950 $26.98 $43,160 $21.58 $145,467 $72.73 $121,222 $60.61 $96,978 $48.49 $145,467 $72.73 $121,222 $60.61 $96,978 $48.49 R-2 Residential—Per
manent, 2+
Dwellings
$21,580 $71.93 $17,983 $59.94 $14,386 $47.95 $17,340 $289.00 $14,450 $240.84 $11,560 $192.67 $17,340 $289.00 $14,450 $240.84 $11,560 $192.67 1,500 - Apartment,
Dormitory,
Timeshare
$25,895 $76.14 $21,580 $63.45 $17,264 $50.76 $34,680 $199.81 $28,900 $166.51 $23,120 $133.21 $34,680 $199.81 $28,900 $166.51 $23,120 $133.21 7,500 - - 15,000 $31,606 $38.09 $26,338 $31.74 $21,071 $25.39 $49,666 $260.48 $41,388 $217.06 $33,111 $173.65 $49,666 $260.48 $41,388 $217.06 $33,111 $173.65 - - 30,000 $37,319 $20.87 $31,099 $17.39 $24,879 $13.91 $88,738 $58.76 $73,948 $48.96 $59,158 $39.17 $88,738 $58.76 $73,948 $48.96 $59,158 $39.17 - - 75,000 $46,710 $24.03 $38,925 $20.03 $31,140 $16.02 $115,178 $40.39 $95,981 $33.65 $76,785 $26.92 $115,178 $40.39 $95,981 $33.65 $76,785 $26.92 - - 150,000 $64,733 $43.16 $53,944 $35.96 $43,155 $28.77 $145,467 $96.98 $121,222 $80.81 $96,978 $64.65 $145,467 $96.98 $121,222 $80.81 $96,978 $64.65 R-3 Dwellings—Custo
m Homes
$4,318 $86.35 $3,598 $71.96 $2,878 $57.57 $5,429 $188.28 $4,524 $156.90 $3,619 $125.52 $5,429 $188.28 $4,524 $156.90 $3,619 $125.52 1,500 - - 2,500 $5,181 $107.28 $4,318 $89.40 $3,454 $71.52 $7,312 $235.58 $6,093 $196.31 $4,874 $157.05 $7,312 $235.58 $6,093 $196.31 $4,874 $157.05 - - 3,500 $6,254 $107.33 $5,212 $89.44 $4,170 $71.56 $9,668 $166.85 $8,056 $139.04 $6,445 $111.23 $9,668 $166.85 $8,056 $139.04 $6,445 $111.23 - - 4,500 $7,327 $97.45 $6,106 $81.21 $4,884 $64.97 $11,336 $164.37 $9,447 $136.98 $7,557 $109.58 $11,336 $164.37 $9,447 $136.98 $7,557 $109.58 - - 6,500 $9,276 $105.04 $7,731 $87.53 $6,184 $70.03 $14,623 $131.78 $12,186 $109.82 $9,749 $87.85 $14,623 $131.78 $12,186 $109.82 $9,749 $87.85 - - 10,000 $12,953 $129.53 $10,794 $107.94 $8,635 $86.35 $19,236 $192.36 $16,030 $160.30 $12,824 $128.24 $19,236 $192.36 $16,030 $160.30 $12,824 $128.24 R-3 Residential- 1,500 New New New New New New $3,435 $343.49 $2,862 $286.24 $2,290 $228.99 $3,435 $343.49 $2,862 $286.24 $2,290 $228.99 DwellingsModels, New New New New New New $6,870 $274.82 $5,725 $229.01 $4,580 $183.21 $6,870 $274.82 $5,725 $229.01 $4,580 $183.21 2,500 First Master Plan 3,500 New New New New New New $9,618 $652.78 $8,015 $543.98 $6,412 $435.19 $9,618 $652.78 $8,015 $543.98 $6,412 $435.19 4,500 New New New New New New $16,146 $223.32 $13,455 $186.10 $10,764 $148.88 $16,146 $223.32 $13,455 $186.10 $10,764 $148.88 6,500 New New New New New New $20,612 $206.05 $17,177 $171.71 $13,741 $137.37 $20,612 $206.05 $17,177 $171.71 $13,741 $137.37 10,000 New New New New New New $27,824 $278.24 $23,186 $231.86 $18,549 $185.49 $27,824 $278.24 $23,186 $231.86 $18,549 $185.49 R-3 Dwellings—Produ
ction Phase
$3,205 $64.13 $2,671 $53.44 $2,137 $42.75 $2,576 $257.65 $2,147 $214.71 $1,718 $171.77 $2,576 $257.65 $2,147 $214.71 $1,718 $171.77 1,500 - of Master Plan
(repeats)
$3,846 $84.98 $3,206 $70.81 $2,564 $56.65 $5,153 $223.32 $4,294 $186.10 $3,435 $148.88 $5,153 $223.32 $4,294 $186.10 $3,435 $148.88 2,500 - - 3,500 $4,696 $85.10 $3,914 $70.92 $3,131 $56.74 $7,386 $584.11 $6,155 $486.76 $4,924 $389.41 $7,386 $584.11 $6,155 $486.76 $4,924 $389.41 - - 4,500 $5,547 $69.65 $4,622 $58.04 $3,698 $46.43 $13,227 $197.56 $11,023 $164.64 $8,818 $131.71 $13,227 $197.56 $11,023 $164.64 $8,818 $131.71 - - 6,500 $6,940 $76.43 $5,784 $63.69 $4,626 $50.95 $17,179 $127.57 $14,315 $106.31 $11,452 $85.05 $17,179 $127.57 $14,315 $106.31 $11,452 $85.05 - - 10,000 $9,616 $96.15 $8,012 $80.13 $6,410 $64.10 $21,643 $216.43 $18,036 $180.36 $14,429 $144.29 $21,643 $216.43 $18,036 $180.36 $14,429 $144.29 R-3 Residential Room
Addition
$1,632 $54.38 $1,360 $45.32 $1,088 $36.26 $3,901 $650.19 $3,251 $541.82 $2,601 $433.46 $3,901 $650.19 $3,251 $541.82 $2,601 $433.46 150 - - 750 $1,958 $54.69 $1,632 $45.58 $1,306 $36.46 $7,802 $422.05 $6,502 $351.71 $5,201 $281.37 $7,802 $422.05 $6,502 $351.71 $5,201 $281.37 - - 1,500 $2,368 $27.32 $1,973 $22.76 $1,579 $18.21 $10,968 $510.45 $9,140 $425.38 $7,312 $340.30 $10,968 $510.45 $9,140 $425.38 $7,312 $340.30 - - 3,000 $2,778 $16.27 $2,315 $13.56 $1,852 $10.85 $18,624 $116.16 $15,520 $96.80 $12,416 $77.44 $18,624 $116.16 $15,520 $96.80 $12,416 $77.44 - - 7,500 $3,510 $18.45 $2,925 $15.38 $2,340 $12.30 $23,852 $105.97 $19,876 $88.31 $15,901 $70.65 $23,852 $105.97 $19,876 $88.31 $15,901 $70.65 - - 15,000 $4,894 $32.63 $4,079 $27.19 $3,263 $21.75 $31,799 $211.99 $26,499 $176.66 $21,199 $141.33 $31,799 $211.99 $26,499 $176.66 $21,199 $141.33 R-4 Residential—Assi
sted Living (6-16
persons)
$18,720 $62.40 $15,599 $52.00 $12,479 $41.60 $11,206 $186.77 $9,338 $155.64 $7,471 $124.51 $11,206 $186.77 $9,338 $155.64 $7,471 $124.51 1,500 - - 7,500 $22,463 $68.51 $18,719 $57.09 $14,976 $45.67 $22,412 $132.41 $18,677 $110.34 $14,942 $88.27 $22,412 $132.41 $18,677 $110.34 $14,942 $88.27 - - 15,000 $27,601 $34.28 $23,000 $28.56 $18,401 $22.85 $32,343 $177.36 $26,953 $147.80 $21,562 $118.24 $32,343 $177.36 $26,953 $147.80 $21,562 $118.24 - - 30,000 $32,743 $17.69 $27,285 $14.74 $21,828 $11.79 $58,948 $39.89 $49,123 $33.24 $39,298 $26.59 $58,948 $39.89 $49,123 $33.24 $39,298 $26.59 - - 75,000 $40,703 $20.61 $33,919 $17.18 $27,135 $13.74 $76,897 $24.29 $64,080 $20.24 $51,264 $16.20 $76,897 $24.29 $64,080 $20.24 $51,264 $16.20 150,000 $56,160 $37.44 $46,800 $31.20 $37,440 $24.96 $95,117 $63.41 $79,264 $52.84 $63,411 $42.27 $95,117 $63.41 $79,264 $52.84 $63,411 $42.27 R R Occupancy
Remodel
$2,190 $72.99 $1,825 $60.83 $1,460 $48.66 $528 $87.93 $440 $73.27 $352 $58.62 $528 $87.93 $440 $73.27 $352 $58.62 150 - - 750 $2,627 $77.00 $2,190 $64.16 $1,752 $51.33 $1,055 $60.53 $879 $50.44 $703 $40.35 $1,055 $60.53 $879 $50.44 $703 $40.35 - - 1,500 $3,205 $38.51 $2,671 $32.09 $2,137 $25.67 $1,509 $78.54 $1,258 $65.45 $1,006 $52.36 $1,509 $78.54 $1,258 $65.45 $1,006 $52.36 - - 3,000 $3,782 $21.22 $3,152 $17.68 $2,522 $14.14 $2,687 $17.72 $2,239 $14.77 $1,791 $11.82 $2,687 $17.72 $2,239 $14.77 $1,791 $11.82 - - 7,500 $4,737 $24.41 $3,948 $20.34 $3,158 $16.27 $3,485 $12.43 $2,904 $10.36 $2,323 $8.29 $3,485 $12.43 $2,904 $10.36 $2,323 $8.29 - - 15,000 $6,568 $43.79 $5,474 $36.49 $4,379 $29.19 $4,417 $29.45 $3,681 $24.54 $2,945 $19.63 $4,417 $29.45 $3,681 $24.54 $2,945 $19.63 S-1 Storage—Modera
te Hazard, Repair
Garage
$3,038 $151.91 $2,532 $126.59 $2,025 $101.27 $5,807 $290.33 $4,839 $241.94 $3,871 $193.55 $5,807 $290.33 $4,839 $241.94 $3,871 $193.55 500 - Motor Vehicles
(not High
$6,076 $95.23 $5,063 $79.36 $4,051 $63.49 $11,613 $185.17 $9,678 $154.31 $7,742 $123.45 $11,613 $185.17 $9,678 $154.31 $7,742 $123.45 2,500 - - 5,000 $8,457 $110.00 $7,048 $91.67 $5,638 $73.34 $16,242 $218.90 $13,535 $182.42 $10,828 $145.93 $16,242 $218.90 $13,535 $182.42 $10,828 $145.93 - - 10,000 $13,957 $25.17 $11,631 $20.98 $9,305 $16.78 $27,187 $49.95 $22,656 $41.63 $18,125 $33.30 $27,187 $49.95 $22,656 $41.63 $18,125 $33.30 - - 25,000 $17,733 $26.63 $14,778 $22.19 $11,822 $17.75 $34,680 $49.12 $28,900 $40.94 $23,120 $32.75 $34,680 $49.12 $28,900 $40.94 $23,120 $32.75 - - 50,000 $24,390 $48.78 $20,325 $40.65 $16,260 $32.52 $46,961 $93.92 $39,134 $78.27 $31,308 $62.62 $46,961 $93.92 $39,134 $78.27 $31,308 $62.62 S-2 Storage—Low
Hazard, Parking
Garages
$9,161 $229.03 $7,635 $190.86 $6,107 $152.68 $18,160 $453.99 $15,133 $378.32 $12,106 $302.66 $18,160 $453.99 $15,133 $378.32 $12,106 $302.66 1,000 - Open or Enclosed 5,000 $18,322 $163.52 $15,269 $136.27 $12,215 $109.02 $36,319 $327.87 $30,266 $273.23 $24,213 $218.58 $36,319 $327.87 $30,266 $273.23 $24,213 $218.58 - - 10,000 $26,498 $220.61 $22,082 $183.84 $17,666 $147.07 $52,713 $447.67 $43,927 $373.06 $35,142 $298.45 $52,713 $447.67 $43,927 $373.06 $35,142 $298.45 - - 20,000 $48,559 $49.58 $40,466 $41.31 $32,373 $33.05 $97,480 $100.46 $81,233 $83.72 $64,986 $66.98 $97,480 $100.46 $81,233 $83.72 $64,986 $66.98 - - 50,000 $63,432 $29.18 $52,860 $24.32 $42,288 $19.46 $127,618 $55.74 $106,349 $46.45 $85,079 $37.16 $127,618 $55.74 $106,349 $46.45 $85,079 $37.16 - - 100,000 $78,024 $78.02 $65,020 $65.02 $52,016 $52.02 $155,490 $155.49 $129,575 $129.57 $103,660 $103.66 $155,490 $155.49 $129,575 $129.57 $103,660 $103.66 U Accessory—Priva
te Garage
$1,024 $127.93 $853 $106.61 $682 $85.29 $1,627 $203.34 $1,356 $169.45 $1,084 $135.56 $1,627 $203.34 $1,356 $169.45 $1,084 $135.56 200 - - 1,000 $2,046 $92.06 $1,706 $76.71 $1,364 $61.37 $3,253 $147.95 $2,711 $123.30 $2,169 $98.64 $3,253 $147.95 $2,711 $123.30 $2,169 $98.64 - - 2,000 $2,968 $125.27 $2,473 $104.39 $1,978 $83.51 $4,733 $203.54 $3,944 $169.61 $3,155 $135.69 $4,733 $203.54 $3,944 $169.61 $3,155 $135.69 - - 4,000 $5,473 $28.14 $4,561 $23.45 $3,648 $18.76 $8,804 $45.64 $7,336 $38.03 $5,869 $30.43 $8,804 $45.64 $7,336 $38.03 $5,869 $30.43 - - 10,000 $7,162 $15.87 $5,967 $13.23 $4,774 $10.58 $11,542 $24.36 $9,618 $20.30 $7,695 $16.24 $11,542 $24.36 $9,618 $20.30 $7,695 $16.24 - - 20,000 $8,748 $43.74 $7,290 $36.45 $5,832 $29.16 $13,978 $69.89 $11,648 $58.24 $9,319 $46.59 $13,978 $69.89 $11,648 $58.24 $9,319 $46.59 All Commercial 150 Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $1,407 $234.47 $1,172 $195.39 $938 $156.31 $1,407 $234.47 $1,172 $195.39 $938 $156.31 1059
Tenant
Improvements
Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $2,814 $161.42 $2,345 $134.51 $1,876 $107.61 $2,814 $161.42 $2,345 $134.51 $1,876 $107.61 750 1,500 Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $4,024 $209.43 $3,354 $174.52 $2,683 $139.62 $4,024 $209.43 $3,354 $174.52 $2,683 $139.62 3,000 Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $7,166 $47.27 $5,971 $39.39 $4,777 $31.51 $7,166 $47.27 $5,971 $39.39 $4,777 $31.51 7,500 Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $9,293 $33.15 $7,744 $27.62 $6,195 $22.10 $9,293 $33.15 $7,744 $27.62 $6,195 $22.10 15,000 Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified Modified $11,779 $78.52 $9,816 $65.44 $7,852 $52.35 $11,779 $78.52 $9,816 $65.44 $7,852 $52.35 - All Shell Buildings 1,000 $1,522 $38.04 $1,269 $31.70 $1,014 $25.36 $2,355 $58.89 $1,963 $49.07 $1,570 $39.26 $2,355 $58.89 $1,963 $49.07 $1,570 $39.26 - - 5,000 $3,043 $24.96 $2,536 $20.80 $2,029 $16.64 $4,711 $39.26 $3,926 $32.72 $3,141 $26.17 $4,711 $39.26 $3,926 $32.72 $3,141 $26.17 - - 10,000 $4,292 $30.60 $3,576 $25.50 $2,860 $20.40 $6,674 $49.08 $5,562 $40.90 $4,449 $32.72 $6,674 $49.08 $5,562 $40.90 $4,449 $32.72 - - 20,000 $7,351 $6.94 $6,126 $5.78 $4,901 $4.62 $11,582 $11.13 $9,652 $9.27 $7,722 $7.42 $11,582 $11.13 $9,652 $9.27 $7,722 $7.42 - - 50,000 $9,432 $6.07 $7,860 $5.06 $6,288 $4.05 $14,920 $9.03 $12,433 $7.52 $9,947 $6.02 $14,920 $9.03 $12,433 $7.52 $9,947 $6.02 - - 100,000 $12,468 $12.47 $10,390 $10.39 $8,312 $8.31 $19,434 $19.43 $16,195 $16.19 $12,956 $12.96 $19,434 $19.43 $16,195 $16.19 $12,956 $12.96 1060
Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 10.1. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0193
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community and Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
Agreements with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony Events
2. SUMMARY
The City of Orange has worked with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair for several decades, and more recently has also worked with them to produce the Treats in the Streets and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Annually, Orange International Street Fair will provide updates on the prior year’s programs and staff coordinates administrative updates to applicable program agreements as needed.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file a report from the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. regarding the 2025 Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and the Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2. Provide direction regarding administrative updates to the agreements with Orange International Street Fair for production of the Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and the Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Orange International Street Fair (Street Fair) is an annual event produced by the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. (OISF), and held in the Old Towne Orange Plaza (Plaza) area over Labor Day weekend. This popular event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors over the three-day period requiring months of planning and coordination. Per the agreement, OISF reimburses the City for costs and expenses incurred to produce the event, which is primarily staff time.
In addition to being a popular community event, Street Fair is also a fundraising opportunity for local nonprofits. All food and beverage booths are operated by nonprofits, with priority given to Orangebased groups. The production of this event and the responsibilities of the City and OISF are City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/23/2026
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based groups. The production of this event and the responsibilities of the City and OISF are governed by a mutual agreement which was approved in 2025, and is active through 2030 with extension options through 2032.
OISF also has an agreement with the City (since 2025) to produce the annal Treats in the Streets (Treats) event and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Tree Lighting) that had previously been produced by the City (known as the Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Procession event). This agreement has a similar structure and scope to the Street Fair event production, wherein OISF produces the events and City is reimbursed for actual costs borne in support of the events. The terms for this agreement are active through 2028 for Treats and 2026 for Tree Lighting.
At least annually, City staff reviews requests for updates to the agreement(s) based upon feedback from OISF. While both agreements specifically authorize the City Manager to execute amendments, staff are providing a summarized listing of requested modifications to the agreements for more substantive items. Proposed modifications to the agreements include:
· Updating the currently listed entity name for OISF from “Orange International Street Fair, Inc.” to “Orange Plaza Traditions, Inc.” to reflect OISF’s updated Articles of Incorporation Corporation name and 501(c)(3) status (for both agreements). · Extension for an additional two occurrences of the Tree Lighting Ceremony for dates in 2027 and 2028.
· Extension of all vendor sales and activities to 6:00p.m. for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event, providing that the Chief of Police determines this extension is allowable annually in advance of the event.
· Including the “Grand Street” parking lot (Lot #1) as part of the approved public parking lots to be closed for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event for the purposes of supporting parking for the Master Chorale.
Additional administrative edits to the agreement and operational approvals for OISF requests will be incorporated alongside any of the changes listed above, should the listed items be approved via Council’s direction.
Lastly, per the most recent agreement, a representative from OISF shall provide a summary report to the City Council regarding the Street Fair held the previous year. As the City Council reviews the new agreement, OISF President, Adam Feliz, has prepared a presentation on the 2025 Street Fair for the City Council’s consideration. A brief update on the 2025 Treats in the Streets and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony events will also be provided.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· None
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Orange City Council
Item #: 10.1. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0193
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community and Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
Agreements with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets and Christmas Market Tree Lighting Ceremony Events
2. SUMMARY
The City of Orange has worked with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair for several decades, and more recently has also worked with them to produce the Treats in the Streets and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Annually, Orange International Street Fair will provide updates on the prior year’s programs and staff coordinates administrative updates to applicable program agreements as needed.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file a report from the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. regarding the 2025 Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Street, and the Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2. Provide direction regarding administrative updates to the agreements with Orange International Street Fair for production of the Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets and the Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Orange International Street Fair (Street Fair) is an annual event produced by the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. (OISF), and held in the Old Towne Orange Plaza (Plaza) area over Labor Day weekend. This popular event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors over the three-day period requiring months of planning and coordination. Per the agreement, OISF reimburses the City for costs and expenses incurred to produce the event, which is primarily staff time.
In addition to being a popular community event, Street Fair is also a fundraising opportunity for local nonprofits. All food and beverage booths are operated by nonprofits, with priority given to Orangebased groups. The production of this event and the responsibilities of the City and OISF are City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/23/2026
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based groups. The production of this event and the responsibilities of the City and OISF are governed by a mutual agreement which was approved in 2025, and is active through 2030 with extension options through 2032.
OISF also has an agreement with the City (since 2025) to produce the annal Treats in the Streets (Treats) event and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Tree Lighting) that had previously been produced by the City (known as the Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Procession event). This agreement has a similar structure and scope to the Street Fair event production, wherein OISF produces the events and City is reimbursed for actual costs borne in support of the events. The terms for this agreement are active through 2028 for Treats and 2026 for Tree Lighting.
At least annually, City staff reviews requests for updates to the agreement(s) based upon feedback from OISF. While both agreements specifically authorize the City Manager to execute amendments, staff are providing a summarized listing of requested modifications to the agreements for more substantive items. Proposed modifications to the agreements include:
· Updating the currently listed entity name for OISF from “Orange International Street Fair, Inc.” to “Orange Plaza Traditions, Inc.” to reflect OISF’s updated Articles of Incorporation Corporation name and 501(c)(3) status (for both agreements). · Extension for an additional two occurrences of the Tree Lighting Ceremony for dates in 2027 and 2028.
· Extension of all vendor sales and activities to 6:00p.m. for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event, providing that the Chief of Police determines this extension is allowable annually in advance of the event.
· Including the “Grand Street” parking lot (Lot #1) as part of the approved public parking lots to be closed for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event for the purposes of supporting parking for the Master Chorale.
Additional administrative edits to the agreement and operational approvals for OISF requests will be incorporated alongside any of the changes listed above, should the listed items be approved via Council’s direction.
Lastly, per the most recent agreement, a representative from OISF shall provide a summary report to the City Council regarding the Street Fair held the previous year. As the City Council reviews the new agreement, OISF President, Adam Feliz, has prepared a presentation on the 2025 Street Fair for the City Council’s consideration. A brief update on the 2025 Treats in the Streets and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony events will also be provided.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· None
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Orange City Council
Item #: 10.2. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0215
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Establishment of Permit Parking on both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue
2. SUMMARY
Staff received a request for permit parking on Olive Street in Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6. The request was processed in accordance with the City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program, adequately supported by the affected property owners, and approved by the City Traffic Commission.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution 11667. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program (NPPP) provides a mechanism for protecting residential streets from external parking overflow when certain criteria are satisfied. To streamline the permit parking application process in certain highly parked areas, the City Council established seven Permit Parking Opportunity Areas (PPOA’s). PPOA’s are subject to different criteria and procedures.
Specifically, the application fee and parking occupancy study are waived, and the required neighborhood support level is reduced from 75% to 55%.
Opportunity Area #6, in which Olive Street is contained, was created in conjunction with the Old Towne Paid Parking Program, to address the potential of parking demand spillover.
Permit Parking on Olive Street
Staff received a written request to implement permit parking on Olive Street. After reviewing the street and neighborhood, staff confirmed that Olive Street meets the objectives and criteria of the City’s NPPP for permit parking consideration and mailed petitions to affected property owners. The results of the petition process for Olive Street indicate that 76% of property owners are in favor of City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/23/2026
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results of the petition process for Olive Street indicate that 76% of property owners are in favor of permit parking, 6% are opposed, and 18% did not respond. Because the property owner support on the street met the 55% stipulated in the NPPP, staff supports, and the City Traffic Commission recommends implementation of permit parking.
If approved, permit parking does not supersede other parking restrictions such as street sweeping.
Participation in the permit parking program is voluntary. However, once implemented, any vehicle parking on the street without a permit is subject to citation.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11667
· Attachment 2 Neighborhood Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6 · Attachment 3 Activation Map Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6 · Attachment 4 City Traffic Commission Staff Report April 8, 2026 · Attachment 5 Excerpt of Draft City Traffic Commission Minutes April 8, 2026 · Attachment 6 Notification Letter Olive Street
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Orange City Council
Item #: 10.2. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0215
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Establishment of Permit Parking on both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue
2. SUMMARY
Staff received a request for permit parking on Olive Street in Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6. The request was processed in accordance with the City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program, adequately supported by the affected property owners, and approved by the City Traffic Commission.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution 11667. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program (NPPP) provides a mechanism for protecting residential streets from external parking overflow when certain criteria are satisfied. To streamline the permit parking application process in certain highly parked areas, the City Council established seven Permit Parking Opportunity Areas (PPOA’s). PPOA’s are subject to different criteria and procedures.
Specifically, the application fee and parking occupancy study are waived, and the required neighborhood support level is reduced from 75% to 55%.
Opportunity Area #6, in which Olive Street is contained, was created in conjunction with the Old Towne Paid Parking Program, to address the potential of parking demand spillover.
Permit Parking on Olive Street
Staff received a written request to implement permit parking on Olive Street. After reviewing the street and neighborhood, staff confirmed that Olive Street meets the objectives and criteria of the City’s NPPP for permit parking consideration and mailed petitions to affected property owners. The results of the petition process for Olive Street indicate that 76% of property owners are in favor of City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/23/2026
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results of the petition process for Olive Street indicate that 76% of property owners are in favor of permit parking, 6% are opposed, and 18% did not respond. Because the property owner support on the street met the 55% stipulated in the NPPP, staff supports, and the City Traffic Commission recommends implementation of permit parking.
If approved, permit parking does not supersede other parking restrictions such as street sweeping.
Participation in the permit parking program is voluntary. However, once implemented, any vehicle parking on the street without a permit is subject to citation.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11667
· Attachment 2 Neighborhood Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6 · Attachment 3 Activation Map Permit Parking Opportunity Area #6 · Attachment 4 City Traffic Commission Staff Report April 8, 2026 · Attachment 5 Excerpt of Draft City Traffic Commission Minutes April 8, 2026 · Attachment 6 Notification Letter Olive Street
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RESOLUTION NO. 11667
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER
RESOLUTION OF DESIGNATED PERMIT PARKING
AREAS AND ESTABLISHED PERMIT PARKING
OPPORTUNITY AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
ORANGE
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507, local authorities may generally prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day; and WHEREAS, local authorities may also include a designation of certain streets upon which preferential parking privileges are established with a permit or permits that exempt them from the prohibition or restriction of the ordinance or resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided by the California Vehicle Code, the City Council of the City of Orange codified Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code generally establishing parking requirements for the City of Orange; and WHEREAS, Sections 10.30.010 and 10.30.020 specifically establishes the Neighborhood Parking Permit Program designating portions of certain public streets for permit-parking and explicitly authorizes the City Council of the City of Orange to add, remove or modify designated areas within the Neighborhood Parking Permit Program by resolution; and WHEREAS, the creation of a “Master Resolution” containing all the permit parking areas in a single document eliminates the need to potentially revise multiple resolutions when an area is added, deleted, or modified within the Neighborhood Parking Permit Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orange most recently adopted said Master Resolution on March 10, 2026 (Resolution No. 11658), containing a list of all permit parking areas within the City; and
WHEREAS, staff now recommends activating additional streets in the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program Opportunity Area “6”; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the City Council desires to rescind Resolution No. 11658 and replace it with a revised Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Orange does resolve as follows:
SECTION I:
That Resolution No. 11658, adopted March 10, 2026, is hereby rescinded, effective immediately upon the date of the adoption of Resolution No. 11667.
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2 SECTION II:
The following streets be activated in the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program Opportunity Area “6”:
Both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue.
SECTION III:
That the Master Resolution of Permit Parking Area for the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program attached hereto as Exhibits “A”, Exhibit “B”, Exhibit “C”, Exhibit “D”, Exhibit “E”, Exhibit “F”, Exhibit “G”, Exhibit “H” and Exhibit “I” are hereby adopted.
ADOPTED this day of , 2026
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of , 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A
The following areas are all areas that have been designated by the City Council for inclusion in the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program and are subject to Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code. Any additions or deletions to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program shall be made by amending this Master Resolution.
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING AREA “A”
1. Both sides of Center St. from Walnut Ave. to the southern terminus of Center St. adjacent to residential land uses.
2. Both sides of Cleveland St. from Palm Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
3. East side of Cypress St. from Maple Ave. to the southern property line of 171 North Cypress St.
4. Both sides of Cypress St. from Walnut Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
5. Both sides of Everett Pl. from Shaffer St. to Glassell St.
6. Both sides of Glassell St. from Walnut Ave. to Rose Ave.
7. East side of Grand St. from the southern property line of 127 N Grand Street to the northern property line of 147 North Grand St.
8. Both sides of Grand St. from Palm Ave. to the southern property line of 183 N Grand St. adjacent to residential land uses.
9. Both sides of Grand St. from Mayfair Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.
10. Both sides of Harwood St. from Palm Ave. to the northern terminus of Harwood St.
11. Both sides of Jefferson Ave. from Harwood St. to Shaffer St.
12. East side of Lemon St. from Maple Ave. to the southern property line of 149 North Lemon St.
13. Both sides of Lemon St. from Palm Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.
14. Both sides of Maple Ave. from Cleveland St. to Orange St. adjacent to residential land uses.
15. North side of Maple Ave. from Olive St. to the eastern property line of 115 East Maple Ave.
16. Both sides of Mayfair Ave. from Shaffer St. to Glassell St.
17. Both sides of Olive St. from Maple Ave. to the northern terminus of Olive St. adjacent to residential land uses.
18. Both sides of Olive St. from Sycamore Ave. to Walnut Ave.
19. Both sides of Orange St. from Maple Ave. to Palm Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.
20. Both sides of Orange St. from Walnut Ave. to the northern terminus of Orange St.
21. Both sides of Palm Ave. from Harwood St. to Glassell St. adjacent to residential land uses.
22. North side of Palm Ave. from Pine St. to Harwood St.
23. Both sides of Rose Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.
24. Both sides of Shaffer St. from Chapman Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.
25. West side of Shaffer St. from Walnut Ave. to the northern property line of 516 North Shaffer St.
26. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Cambridge St. to Center St.
27. North side of Sycamore Ave. from Glassell St. to the western property line of 317 West Sycamore Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.
28. South side of Sycamore Ave. from the western property line of 314 West Sycamore Ave. to Lemon St.
29. Both sides of Walnut Ave. from Cambridge St. to Center St. adjacent to residential land uses. 1071
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AREA “B”
1. Both sides of Adams Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.
2. Both sides of Hoover Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.
3. Both sides of Quincy Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.
4. Both sides of Wilson Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.
AREA “C”
1. Both sides of Compton Ave. from Manchester Ave. to Lewis St.
2. East side of Lewis St. from the northerly property line at 4035 Compton Ave. to the southern property line of 119 N. Lewis St.
3. West side of Manchester Ave. from Sheringham Ave. to Compton Ave.
4. North side of Sheringham Ave. from Manchester Ave. to Windgap Dr.
5. South sides of Sheringham Ave. from Woodridge Cr. to Windgap Dr.
6. Both sides of Sunningdale Cr. from Compton Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.
7. Both sides of Windgap Dr. from Compton Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.
8. West side of Woodridge Cr. from Sheringham Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.
9. East side of Woodridge Cr. from the northerly property line of 119 N. Woodridge Cr. south to include the cul-de-sac.
AREA “D”
1. Both sides of Dunas St. from Maple Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.
2. Both sides of Maple Ave. from Prospect St. to Olympia Way.
3. Both sides of Olympia Way from Maple Ave. to Spring St.
4. Both sides of Shasta St. from Maple Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.
5. Both sides of Vine Ave. from Olympia Way to its western terminus.
6. Both sides of First St. from Chapman Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.
7. Both sides of Pearl Ave. from First St. to McPherson Rd.
8. East side of McPherson Rd. from 131 to 133 N. McPherson Rd.
AREA “E”
1. West side of Elm St. south of Sycamore Ave. to include the cul-de-sac.
AREA “F”
Permit Parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
1. Both sides of Almond Ave. from Prospect St. to Violet Ln.
2. Both sides of Kathleen St. from Chapman Ave. to Palmyra Ave.
3. Both sides of Palmyra Ave. from Craig Dr. to Prospect St.
4. East side of Prospect St. from Almond Ave. to Palmyra Ave.
5. Both sides of Violet Ln. from Almond Ave. to Palmyra Ave. 1072
Exhibit A
AREA “G”
Permit Parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
1. Both sides of Euclid Ave. from James St. to Seranado St.
2. Both sides of James St. from Sycamore Ave. to Euclid Ave.
3. Both sides of Palm Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.
4. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.
5. Both sides of Seranado St. from Spring St. to Walnut Ave.
6. Both sides of Silverleaf Ave. from Thomas St. to Seranado St.
7. Both sides of Spring St. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.
8. Both sides of Swidler St. from Spring St. to Walnut Ave.
9. Both sides of Thomas St. from Sycamore Ave. to Silverleaf Ave.
10. Both sides of Walnut Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.
AREA “H”
1. Both sides of Shaffer St. beginning 390 feet north of Katella Ave. and ending at Trenton Ave. (R-1 zoned single-family residences only.)
AREA “I”
1. Both sides of Almond Ave. from Prospect St. to Dunas St.
2. Both sides of Century Ave. from James St. to Thomas St.
3. Both sides of Craig Dr. 100 feet south of Roberta Dr. to Prospect St.
4. Both sides of Dunas St. from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.
5. Both sides of James St. from Century Dr. to La Veta Ave.
6. North side of La Veta Ave. from Prospect St. to Dunas St.
7. Both sides of Merelet Ln. from Craig Dr. to include the cul-de-sac.
8. Both sides of Olympia Way from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.
9. North side of Palmyra Ave. from Prospect St. to Thomas St.
10. Both sides of Ruth Pl. easterly of James St.
11. Both sides of Ruth Pl. from Prospect St. to Olympia Way.
12. Both sides of Shasta St. from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.
13. Both sides of Thomas St. from Century Dr. to Palmyra Ave.
AREA “J”
1. Both sides of Binnacle Ave. from Jetty Dr. to its easterly terminus.
2. North side of Chapman Ave. from Jetty Dr. to 4537 W. Chapman Ave.
3. North side of Chapman Ave. frontage road from Jetty Dr. to cul-de-sac.
4. Both sides of Grant Pl. from Chapman Ave. northerly to include the cul-de-sac.
5. Both sides of Jetty Dr. from Chapman Ave. to Sirius Ave.
6. West side of Lewis St. from Sirius Ave. to Simmons Ave.
7. South side of Simmons Ave. from Lewis St. to Spinnaker St.
8. Both sides of Sirius Ave. from Lewis St. to Jetty Dr.
9. Both sides of Spinnaker St. from Binnacle Ave. to Simmons Ave. 1073
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10. Both sides of Stay Court easterly of Jetty Dr.
11. Both sides of Tiller Ave. from Lewis St. to Spinnaker St.
AREA “K”
1. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Bennett Ave.
2. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Killingsworth Ave.
3. Both sides of the 100-200 blocks of N. Malena Dr.
4. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Sherman Ave.
5. Both sides of the 100-200 blocks of N. Wheeler St.
AREA “L”
1. Both sides of Jacaranda Ave. from Morgan St. to Mallard St.
2. Both sides of Juniper Ave. from Morgan St. to Mallard St.
3. Both sides of Mallard St. from Collins Ave. northerly to 985 N. Mallard St.
4. Both sides of Morgan St. from Collins Ave. northerly to 986 N. Morgan St.
AREA “M”
1. Both sides of Citrus St. from Almond Ave. to the southerly commercial property lines south of Chapman Ave.
AREA “N”
1. West side of Bedford Rd. from La Veta Ave. to Bronson Ave.
AREA “O”
1. North side of Spring St. from Hewes St. to Earlham St.
AREA “P”
1. Both sides of the 1000 block of Gardner Dr.
2. Both sides of the 1000 block of Greengrove St.
3. Both sides of Monroe Ave. from California St. to Lincoln St.
4. Both sides of Quincy Ave. from California St. to Lincoln St.
5. Both sides of Lincoln St. between Adams Ave. and Wilson Ave. including the cul-de-sac.
6. West side of Lincoln St. from 990 N. Lincoln St. to Adams Ave.
7. East side of Lincoln St. from 1073 N. Lincoln St. to Adams Ave.
8. Both sides of Adams Ave. between Lincoln St. and California St.
AREA “Q”
1. Both sides of the 8500 block of Biscayne Way.
2. Both sides of the 8500 block of Deershire Ct.
3. Both sides of the 200 block of Fairfield Ln.
4. Both sides of the 200 block of Firenza Way.
5. Both sides of the 8500 block of Heatherview Ln.
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AREA “R”
1. Both sides of San Luis Dr. from 7821 (north side) to Santa Cruz Ave., and from 7816 (south side) to the beginning of 8132.
2. 8102 and 8110 Santa Cruz Ave. (south side).
3. Both sides of Santa Maria St. between San Luis Dr. and Santa Cruz Ave.
AREA “S”
1. Both sides of Poplar St. between Maple Ave. and the cul-de-sac.
2. North side of Maple Ave. between Stevens St. and 1949 W. Maple Ave.
3. South side of Maple Ave. from Stevens St. to 2010 W. Maple Ave.
4. Both sides of Eckhoff St. between 130-283 N. Eckhoff St.
AREA “T”
1. Both sides of Cully Dr. from the westerly property lines of 861 and 864 W. Cully Dr. to the cul-de-sac.
2. Four spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from the southerly limit to W. Arbor Way (approximately 110 feet).
3. Five spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from 45 feet north of W. Arbor Way end of curb return to Maple Ave. (approximately 140 feet. It allows one parking space to remain in the permit parking program just north of the driveway at 2037 W. Arbor Way for visibility).
4. Three spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. north of Willow Ave. to the northerly limit (approximately 70 feet).
5. Two spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from the existing red curb north of Maple Ave. to the driveway south of 206 N. Eckhoff St.
AREA “U”
1. Both sides of Waverly St. from the northerly property lines of 133 and 138 S. Waverly St. to Almond Ave.
AREA “V”
1. The south side of E. Rose Ave. from 1932/1934 to N. Highland St.
2. Both sides of N. Highland St. from E. Rose Ave. to E. Barkley Ave.
3. Both sides of E. Mayfair Ave. from 1740 E. Mayfair Ave. to N. Highland St.
4. The south side of E. Lomita Ave. from 1734/1736 to N. Highland St.
5. The north side of E. Lomita Ave. from 1901 to N. Highland St.
6. Both sides of E. Barkley Ave. from the cul-de-sac to N. Highland St.
7. Both sides of the cul-de-sacs of N. Victoria Dr., N. Russell Dr., and N. Shirley Dr., north of E.
Mayfair Ave.
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AREA “W”
1. Both sides of Madison Ave. from Wayfield St. to the cul-de-sac.
2. Both sides of Orange Grove Ave. from Wayfield St. to the westerly property lines of 1743/1744
3. E. Orange Grove Ave.
4. East side Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and the southerly property lines of 550/555 Wayfield St.
5. West side of Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and Madison Ave.
AREA “X”
1. South side of Collins Ave. from Hart St. to 2842 E. Collins Ave.
AREA “Y”
1. Both sides N. Citrus St. from Walnut Ave. to W. Sycamore Ave.
AREA “Z”
1. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.
2. Both sides Rancho Santiago Blvd. from the south city limits to Silverleaf Ave.
3. Both sides of Silverleaf Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.
4. Both sides of Christine St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
5. Both sides of Richard St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
AREA “AA”
1. Both sides of Ryals Ln. from the West City limit to Bob White Way.
2. East side of Bob White Way between Ryals and Partridge Ln.
3. Both sides of the 200 Block of Renee St.
4. Both sides of Avenida Palmar, from west City limits to N. Thora St.
5. Both sides of Sandpiper Circle.
AREA “AB”
1. Both sides of Mallard Street, from 985 N. Mallard St. to Jackson Ave.
AREA “AC”
1. Both sides of Via Lardo Avenue from Hewes Street to easterly terminus.
AREA “AD”
1. East side of Swidler Place from Chapman Avenue to Almond Avenue.
2. Both sides of Almond Avenue from Swidler Place to Olympia Way. 1076
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AREA “AE”
1. The east side of Parker Street from the southerly property line of 125 N. Parker Street to Maple Avenue.
2. The west side of Paker Street from the southerly property line of 122 N. Parker Street to Maple Avenue.
3. The west side of Pixley Street from the southerly property line of 128 N. Pixley Street to Maple Avenue.
AREA “AF”
1. Both sides of Fairmont Way from La Veta Avenue to Delia Lane.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”
1. Both sides of Lilac Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.
2. Both sides of Plum Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.
3. Both sides of Orchard Ave. from Flower St. to the easterly terminus of the street.
4. Both sides of Bedford Rd. between Culver Ave. and La Veta Ave.
5. Both sides of Devon Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave. (permit parking between the hours 4:00p.m. and 9:00a.m.)
6. Both sides of Crest Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”
1. Both sides of Fairway Dr. from Cambridge St. to Tustin St.
2. Both sides of Young Cir. south of Fairway Dr.
3. Both sides of Greenview Dr. south of Fairway Dr.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”
1. Wayfield St. between Palm Ave. and Walnut Ave.
2. Palm Ave. between Park Ln. and Wayfield St.
3. Park Ln. between Dana Pl. and Palm Ave.
4. Wayfield Cr. south of Palm Ave.
5. Both sides of Mount Vernon Ave. between Wayfield St. and Le May Ct.
6. Both sides of Park Ln. between Mount Vernon Ave. and Sycamore Ave.
7. Both sides of Martha Ave. east of Park Ln.
8. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. between Wayfield St. and Highland St.
9. Both sides of Highland St. between Sycamore Ave. and south terminus.
10. Both sides of Wayfield St. from Chapman Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”
1. Both sides of Trenton Ave. from the westerly property lines of 331 E. Trenton Ave. and 1482 N.
Grant St. to Shaffer St.
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2. Both sides of Trenton Ave., from Shaffer St to Cleveland St.
3. Both sides of Grant St. from Trenton Ave. to the cul-de sac.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”
1. Both sides of Greengrove St. from Meats Ave. to the southern terminus.
2. Both sides of Del Mar Ave. from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St.
3. South side of Meats Ave., from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “6”
1. Both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue. 1078
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
The following are descriptions of preemptively established permit parking opportunity areas approved by the City Council and are subject to Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code. Any additions or deletions to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program shall be made by amending this Master Resolution.
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING OPPORTUNITY AREA “A”
Generally bounded by Lomita Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Chapman Avenue to the south, and Cambridge Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit C.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”
To the north, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by Sycamore Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 57 Freeway.
To the south, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway from the 57 Freeway to Bedford Road, and La Veta Avenue from Bedford Road to Main Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the east side of Bedford Road from the 22 Freeway to La Veta Avenue; and bounded by, but does not include, Main Street from La Veta Avenue to Sycamore Avenue.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”
To the north, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Santiago Creek Bike Trail. To the west, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Tustin Street.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”
To the north, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Walnut Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Wayfield Street from Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue and Wayfield Street from Chapman Avenue to the northern terminus of Wayfield Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Chapman Avenue. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 55 Freeway and Le May Court.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”
To the north, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Trenton Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the western property line of 331 East Trenton Avenue. To the south, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the prolongation of the southern property line of 1411 North Shaffer Street and 1412 North Shaffer Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street.
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OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”
To the north, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the south side of Meats Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Del Mar Avenue and the southern terminus of Greengrove Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Greengrove Street.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “6”
Opportunity Area “6” is generally bounded by Almond Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Palmyra Avenue to the south, and Shaffer Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit I. 1080
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N Grand St
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4/15/2026
Source: City of Orange (2025)
ALMOND AVE
PALMYRA AVE OLIVE ST
GLASSELL ST
LEMON ST
Legend Permit Parking Olive St
CITY OF ORANGE
ACTIVATION MAP
Petition Area
Proposed Permit Parking Area
Not Eligible for Permits (Non-residential)
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Agenda Item
City Traffic Commission
Item #: 4.1. 4/8/2026 File #: 26-0137
TO: Chair and Members of the City Traffic Commission
THRU: Larry Tay, Deputy Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer FROM: Jose A La Torre, Transportation Analyst
1. SUBJECT
Request for permit parking on both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue.
2. SUMMARY
A request for permit parking on Olive Street, which is located within Opportunity Area "6", was made and evaluated in accordance with the City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program. The request meets the intent and minimum requirements of the Permit Parking Program.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the implementation of permit parking along the residential frontages on both sides of Olive Street from Almond Avenue to Palmyra Avenue.
2. Forward to the City Council for final action.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. Implementation involves minimal staff time and minimal expenditures that have already been approved in the City’s operating budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background:
A property owner on the affected block of Olive Street submitted a request to implement permit parking. The subject street is outlined and shown on the attached Area Map. In accordance with the City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program (NPPP), staff performed an initial screening of the study area to determine the following:
1. Whether the street is eligible for permit parking; and
2. If so, does said street lie within a City-defined permit parking opportunity area with a streamlined implementation procedure.
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when certain criteria are satisfied. To streamline the permit parking application process in certain highly parked areas, the City Council established seven Permit Parking Opportunity Areas (PPOA’s).
PPOA’s are subject to different criteria and procedures. Specifically, the application fee and parking occupancy study are waived, and the required neighborhood support level is reduced from 75% to 55%.
Since Olive Street qualifies for permit parking and is in a designated PPOA, it does not need to meet a minimum parking occupancy level, but must receive sufficient support from property owners before a permit parking recommendation can be made. The details of the petition results are outlined below.
Petition Results:
Because a minimum parking occupancy level was not required on Olive Street, petitions were circulated for the property owners on the street. The petition letter and a list of permit parking advantages and disadvantages were provided by the Traffic Division to each property owner on the street. The table below shows the results of the neighborhood polling.
Affected Street Household in Favor Household
Opposed
Unreturned
Olive Street 13 76% 1 6% 3 18%
The results of the petition process indicated that Olive Street exceeds the required minimum 55% of property owners in favor of the permit parking program.
Findings:
Since the level of stakeholder support meets the minimum requirements under the City’s NPPP, permit parking is recommended.
It should be kept in mind that any vehicle parking in a designated parking-by-permit area without a permit is subject to citation. Parking permits do not supersede the street sweeping restrictions in the neighborhood.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Letter of Request
· Area Map
· Site Sketch & Petition Area Map
· Notification Letter
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EXCERPT OF DRAFT MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ORANGE TRAFFIC COMMISSION HELD ON APRIL 8, 2026
This document was created prior to minutes approval by the Commission, for the purpose of enabling staff to execute recommended actions.
The minutes will be considered at the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on June 10, 2026.
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Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 10.3. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0221
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
Consideration of Resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election including a one-cent Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) Measure
2. SUMMARY
For several years, the City of Orange has grappled with significant financial constraints. In response, for the past several years, the City has reduced services to balance the budget. After making considerable reductions, continued cost increases coupled with lagging revenues have resulted in a roughly $20 million operating deficit for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. To address this deficit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the City eliminated or froze over 50 full-time equivalent positions, reduced its operating expenditures even further, and intends to transfer $17 million from the City’s Emergency Medical Transfer Fund, Capital Improvement Plan Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund. This is a shortterm solution to an ongoing structural budget deficit. Consistent and ongoing revenue is necessary to not only balance the City’s budget, but fund and restore community programs and services. Per City Council direction at the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting, staff is proposing resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election including a draft 1¢ Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) ballot measure for the City Council’s consideration.
Over the past two budget cycles, the City has already implemented significant efficiency measures, including the elimination or freezing of over 50 full-time positions, reductions in service levels, and the deferral of capital investments. These actions reflect a comprehensive, multi-year effort to identify operational efficiencies and reduce expenditures wherever feasible. As a result, the City’s current staffing levels are at or near a 20-year low, and General Fund operating expenditures have remained nearly flat despite rising costs. At this stage, additional reductions would not represent efficiency gains, but rather further reductions in core City services.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11670. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities and for the submission to the voters a question relating to a local general transactions and use tax (Sales Tax).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11671. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11673. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the City of Orange Page 1 of 10 Printed on 4/23/2026
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be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403.
4. Identify Members of the City Council to file arguments for and/or against the measure and adopt Resolution No. 11672. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for the measure to be submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 11674. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal elections.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated expense to hold the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election including one ballot measure is $218,500 and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund (100) budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Calling of November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election The proposed resolutions initiate the process for conducting the City’s General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor; one Councilmember each from Districts 1, 4, and 6; and potentially placing a one-cent sales tax measure on the ballot, as discussed below.
Proposed One-Cent Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange (City) has been grappling with significant budget challenges for the past several years. In preparation for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25) Annual Operating Budget, the City projected a $19 million operating deficit. To address the projected FY25 deficit, the City held multiple meetings and ultimately made several service reductions. Despite these reductions, the City continued to face a nearly $8 million projected operating deficit when the budget was adopted on June 25, 2024.
Through 2024, the City continued to discuss and implement additional service reductions to lessen the operating deficit, some of which, are still in place today. Some of the reductions included:
· Reducing the Orange Public Library’s operating hours
· Eliminating ongoing maintenance of the Santiago Creek · Eliminating Lyons Security at the Old Towne parking garage · Eliminating sidewalk steam cleaning
· Eliminating City-sponsored events (e.g., 3rd of July), and instead, contracting with non-profit organizations willing to produce the event(s)
· Holding five firefighter positions vacant
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· Holding six police officer positions vacant
As FY25 ended, actual expenditure and revenues reflected a minimal operating surplus. Although an improvement from where the City began, it is important to note that this small operating surplus was only achieved through significant service reductions and one-time revenue the City received that year. Absent the one-time revenue, the City would have still realized an operating deficit.
In less than two years since the FY25 budget adoption, the City is projected to close Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 (FY26) with a net $2 million deficit despite operating expenditures projected to come under budget. Additionally, even when eliminating or freezing over 50 full-time equivalent positions (including police officer positions), the City began Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) budget discussions with a projected $20 million operating deficit, seemingly starting right back in the same financial position as the City did during FY25 discussions.
Despite these reductions, the City continues to face structural budget challenges driven primarily by revenue growth that has not kept pace with inflation and the rising cost of providing municipal services. This structural imbalance is not unique to Orange, but reflects broader trends affecting municipal governments statewide, where revenues grow incrementally while costs, particularly in public safety, pensions, and infrastructure, continue to rise at a faster and more volatile pace.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reported consumer price index for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area (CPI), since 2023 to 2025, prices have increased nearly seven percent. From March 2023 to March 2026 (the most recent data available for 2026), prices have increased 10%.
Despite these increases, the City has remained disciplined in its spending. Setting aside debt service and transfers out, the City General Fund Operating expenditures, on average, has increased roughly 2% since FY24 (see Table I - General Fund Expenditures). The larger increase from FY24 to FY25 was mostly due to cost allocation and does not reflect true expenditure increases. This is further demonstrated with the minimal increases from FY25 to the proposed FY27 budget which shows, on average, a less than 1% increase in spending.
Table I - General Fund Expenditures
Category FY24 (Actual) FY25 (Actual) FY26 (Year End
Estimate)
FY27
(Proposed)
Operating $134,409,363 $141,542,790 $141,403,713 $143,221,000 Debt Service $17,385,681 $17,377,333 $17,515,954 $17,905,400 Transfer Out $0 $487,680 $1,455,252 $9,554,500
Total (With
Transfer)
$151,795,317 $159,407,803 $160,374,919 $170,680,900
While economic development remains a key priority, it is not an immediate fiscal solution. Revenuegenerating projects typically take several years from entitlement to construction to full revenue realization. As such, economic development is a long-term strategy and cannot address the City’s near-term structural deficit within the timeframe necessary to maintain current service levels.
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Delaying action in anticipation of future economic development will not maintain the City’s current service levels; rather, it will require additional reductions in the near term while those longer-term strategies are still being realized.
The City is also actively evaluating opportunities to better utilize underperforming and surplus assets.
However, repositioning or monetizing these assets requires careful planning, market analysis, and, in many cases, multi-year implementation timelines. While these strategies may contribute to long-term fiscal stability, they are not sufficient to address the City’s near-term structural deficit.
On the General Fund revenue side (See Table II - General Fund Revenues), the average increase since FY24 is less than 1%. This is well below CPI, and far from keeping pace with cost-of-service increases.
Table II - General Fund Revenues
Category FY24 (Actual) FY25 (Actual) FY26 (Year End
Estimate)
FY27
(Proposed)
Revenues
(Without
Transfer)
$152,055,317 $155,388,022 $153,826,935 $153,686,300
Assuming 1% annual growth, the City will need to draw on available fund balances in future fiscal years to balance its budget. Staff projects that this approach can only continue until Fiscal Year 2030 (FY30), at which point available fund balances will be depleted, leaving the City with no option but to implement significant and immediate service reductions to balance future budgets. 1¢ Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax Measure)
On March 24, 2026, the Orange City Council evaluated different revenue options for the City Council’s consideration. As a part of that direction, the City Council directed staff to bring back a 1¢ sales tax ballot measure. Provided below is an overview of the draft measure.
Sales Tax Projections
With a 1¢ sales tax, the City is projecting $37 million in additional revenue to invest back into the Orange community.
In drawing from FY27 projected General Fund revenues (operating revenues only - no transfers from other City funds or one-time revenues) and expenditures (with debt service and transfers) and applying a 3% increase year-after-year (but only applying a 1% increase year-after-year to the onecent sales tax revenue), the City is slated to realize ongoing surpluses with a 1¢ increase (see Chart I - Projected Revenues with a 1¢ Sales Tax Increase).
Absent the 1¢ increase, the City will realize ongoing deficits.
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Sales Tax Mechanics
Sales tax in Orange is currently 7.75%. Of this amount, the City receives 1%. The remaining amount is collected and received by the County of Orange and the State of California.
State law authorizes cities and counties to adopt local sales taxes in addition to the base amount the City already receives (e.g., 1% share). The local portion of the sales that a city and county can levy together is capped at 2%.
With voters having approved Measure M (0.5% Orange County Transportation Authority Sales Tax Measure), 1.5% is available for other local sales tax increases. In other words, if the County of Orange or other local districts passed additional local sales tax measures, those would apply to the available cap.
Locally Controlled Revenue
Any revenue generated from a sales tax increase would be locally controlled and retained by the City, meaning it would stay in Orange and cannot be taken by the State of California or County for other uses.
For example, at a 1¢ sales tax rate increase, if someone made a $100 purchase, Orange would receive $2.00 as opposed to the current $1.00 with the County and State of California share remaining the same. All increased revenue would stay in the Orange community.
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What is Not Taxed
If Orange voters approved a 1¢ sales tax increase, it would cost an additional 1¢ per $1.00 spent on taxable goods. Taxable goods excludes everyday items like unprepared groceries (roughly 70% - 80% of grocery store sales are not taxable), personal services, and rent.
Additionally, it is anticipated that a little over a 1/3 of the increased revenue will derive from nonOrange residents.
Sales Tax in Orange County
In November 2024 election, over 100 ballot measures across the State of California related to sales tax measures. Of those, 25 measures applied to cities in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange County agencies. Specific to Orange County, voters 11 cities have enacted sales tax increases.
These agencies include:
1. Buena Park - 8.75%
2. Fountain Valley - 8.75%
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3. Garden Grove - 8.75%
4. La Habra - 8.75%
5. La Palma - 8.75%
6. Placentia - 8.75%
7. Stanton - 8.75%
8. Los Alamitos - 9.25%
9. Santa Ana - 9.25%
10.Seal Beach - 9.25%
11.Westminster - 9.25%
Accountability and Transparency
The proposed measure includes fiscal accountability/transparency controls including an Independent Oversight Committee (Committee). As drafted, this Committee would be comprised of 11 individuals including:
· One residing member from each City Council Voting District. · One at-large residing member selected by the Mayor.
· One member active in a business organization representing the City’s business community.
· One member active in a bona fide taxpayers’ association. · One member active in a bona fide non-profit located within the City. · One resident member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a public, private, or charter school located within the City.
The Committee will be a public Brown Act body, meet quarterly, review audit reports related to the sales tax measure against the Citywide fiscal policy and Orange Community Investment Plan, and make recommendations to the City Council.
Next Steps
In simple terms, the City has already reduced staffing, cut services, and deferred infrastructure investment. Without a new ongoing revenue source, additional reductions to public safety, parks, libraries, infrastructure, and other services will be required. This measure provides the community with a choice: maintain current service levels and reinvest in Orange, or accept further service reductions over time.
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Council, provided below is the ballot question that will be presented to the Orange community:
City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services
Measure To maintain City of Orange’s quality
of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining
police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts;
retaining/attracting well-trained police
officers/firefighters; keeping public parks
safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire
protection/prevention; repairing
streets/potholes; critical infrastructure
improvements; shall a measure establishing a
1¢ sales tax, providing approximately
$37,000,000 annually for general
revenue/government purposes, until ended by
voters, with independent oversight committee,
all funds benefiting Orange residents, be
adopted?
Yes
No
Conclusion
In December 2023 and May-June 2024, the City conducted two separate community surveys. The surveys’ results made clear that the Orange community values public safety (i.e., 911 response times, fire protection, property crime prevention, etc.), addressing homelessness, repairing streets and potholes, and ensuring our community’s children have safe places to play.
Additionally, as a part of the FY27 budget process, staff engaged the Orange community through the Our Orange Conversation outreach initiative. Recognizing that public safety is critical to our community, the survey focused on that aspect of City operations. However, the survey also included an open-ended question, giving respondents the opportunity to provide any feedback to the City. The responses were clear - Orange residents cherish this community; they value the work of the Orange Police Department and the Orange City Fire Department, and they want Orange to be a place where residents can enjoy the community and/or raise a family (e.g., parks, roads, and other public areas are clean, safe, and maintained).
Lastly, respondents highlighted that they are concerned about protecting the City’s long-term financial stability. In fact, many respondents placed this as the number one priority in recognition that the City’s finances must be stable before these valued services can be adequately maintained.
Currently, nearly 70% of the City’s General Fund budget is dedicated to the police and fire departments. From this perspective, the City is meeting the demands of the community by allocating the lion share of its resources to public safety. However, with competitive wages offered elsewhere, the City continuously loses police officers to neighboring agencies. Moreover, in FY27 alone, the City is deferring $7 million in capital projects while transferring an additional $10 million out of the capital project fund just to make ends meet. This will result in further deterioration of City facilities and public spaces. Likewise, the City is unable to budget the full amount called for in the City’s pavement management plan. While the City’s pavement management index is strong today, continued City of Orange Page 8 of 10 Printed on 4/23/2026
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deferment will lead to costly road maintenance and/or resurfacing projects in the future.
Overall, the City is relying on short-term strategies to balance the City’s budget. The City made significant service reductions two years ago only to find that cost increases and lagging revenues have placed the City in the same position going into FY27, and this is despite the City’s full-time equivalent workforce being near a 20-year low. This year-to-year approach is not sustainable and can only continue into FY30 without depleting the City’s remaining available fund balances.
Absent a new ongoing revenue source, the City will be required to implement additional service reductions, including further impacts to public safety staffing, park maintenance, library services, and infrastructure investment. These reductions would occur incrementally over the next several years as available fund balances are depleted. The City Council is not being asked to choose between efficiency and new revenue. The City has already implemented significant efficiency measures over multiple years. The decision before the Council is whether to maintain current service levels or proceed with additional reductions to core City services.
Should Orange voters approve a 1¢ sales tax measure, staff are developing an Orange Community Investment Plan (OCIP). The OCIP will be a living document serving as a commitment to the Orange community that their additional contributions will be prioritized to stabilize the City’s finances, bolster public safety services, maintain and improve the City’s roads and infrastructure, ensure that City parks are safe and clean, and restore the events and services that have defined the Orange community. Some of the OCIP priorities may include:
· Continue to fund the Orange Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center - Estimated at over $1 million to provide Orange Police Officers with real-time information so they may respond to calls more efficiently and with improved operational intelligence. · Fund an additional $3 million annually in street maintenance to ensure our City streets are deemed to be in “good condition” as evaluated by a third-party pavement management consultant.
· Commit over $2 million annually for beautification efforts like improvements to City medians, landscaping, lighting, neighborhood trash and shopping cart pick-up, graffiti removal, and weekly steam cleaning in Old Towne Orange.
· Reinstate police officer positions and adequately fund the City’s North Service Planning Area contract or other future services for those experiencing homelessness. In total, this is expected to cost over $3 million annually and will provide the City with the resources necessary to connect those experiencing homelessness with critical services. · Commit $1 million annually to help implement the City’s safe routes to school plan. · Commit $3 million annually for vehicle replacement including public safety vehicles. · Commit $5 million annually to address deferred facility maintenance, ensuring the City’s facilities and the overall beautification of the community is enhanced and preserved.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11670
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· Resolution No. 11671
· Resolution No. 11673
· Resolution No. 11672
· Resolution No. 11674
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Orange City Council
Item #: 10.3. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0221
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
Consideration of Resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election including a one-cent Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) Measure
2. SUMMARY
For several years, the City of Orange has grappled with significant financial constraints. In response, for the past several years, the City has reduced services to balance the budget. After making considerable reductions, continued cost increases coupled with lagging revenues have resulted in a roughly $20 million operating deficit for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. To address this deficit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the City eliminated or froze over 50 full-time equivalent positions, reduced its operating expenditures even further, and intends to transfer $17 million from the City’s Emergency Medical Transfer Fund, Capital Improvement Plan Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund. This is a shortterm solution to an ongoing structural budget deficit. Consistent and ongoing revenue is necessary to not only balance the City’s budget, but fund and restore community programs and services. Per City Council direction at the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting, staff is proposing resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election including a draft 1¢ Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) ballot measure for the City Council’s consideration.
Over the past two budget cycles, the City has already implemented significant efficiency measures, including the elimination or freezing of over 50 full-time positions, reductions in service levels, and the deferral of capital investments. These actions reflect a comprehensive, multi-year effort to identify operational efficiencies and reduce expenditures wherever feasible. As a result, the City’s current staffing levels are at or near a 20-year low, and General Fund operating expenditures have remained nearly flat despite rising costs. At this stage, additional reductions would not represent efficiency gains, but rather further reductions in core City services.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11670. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities and for the submission to the voters a question relating to a local general transactions and use tax (Sales Tax)
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11671. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11673. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the City of Orange Page 1 of 10 Printed on 4/23/2026
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be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403.
4. Identify Members of the City Council to file arguments for or against the measure and adopt Resolution No. 11672. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for the measure to be submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 11674. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal elections.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated expense to hold the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election including one ballot measure is $218,500 and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund (100) budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Calling of November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election The proposed resolutions initiate the process for conducting the City’s General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor; one Councilmember each from Districts 1, 4, and 6; and potentially placing a one-cent sales tax measure on the ballot, as discussed below.
Proposed One-Cent Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange (City) has been grappling with significant budget challenges for the past several years. In preparation for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25) Annual Operating Budget, the City projected a $19 million operating deficit. To address the projected FY25 deficit, the City held multiple meetings and ultimately made several service reductions. Despite these reductions, the City continued to face a nearly $8 million projected operating deficit when the budget was adopted on June 25, 2024.
Through 2024, the City continued to discuss and implement additional service reductions to lessen the operating deficit, some of which, are still in place today. Some of the reductions included:
· Reducing the Orange Public Library’s operating hours
· Eliminating ongoing maintenance of the Santiago Creek · Eliminating Lyons Security at the Old Towne parking garage · Eliminating sidewalk steam cleaning
· Eliminating City-sponsored events (e.g., 3rd of July), and instead, contracting with non-profit organizations willing to produce the event(s)
· Holding five firefighter positions vacant
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· Holding six police officer positions vacant
As FY25 ended, actual expenditure and revenues reflected a minimal operating surplus. Although an improvement from where the City began, it is important to note that this small operating surplus was only achieved through significant service reductions and one-time revenue the City received that year. Absent the one-time revenue, the City would have still realized an operating deficit.
In less than two years since the FY25 budget adoption, the City is projected to close Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 (FY26) with a net $2 million deficit despite operating expenditures projected to come under budget. Additionally, even when eliminating or freezing over 50 full-time equivalent positions (including police officer positions), the City began Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) budget discussions with a projected $20 million operating deficit, seemingly starting right back in the same financial position as the City did during FY25 discussions.
Despite these reductions, the City continues to face structural budget challenges driven primarily by revenue growth that has not kept pace with inflation and the rising cost of providing municipal services. This structural imbalance is not unique to Orange, but reflects broader trends affecting municipal governments statewide, where revenues grow incrementally while costs, particularly in public safety, pensions, and infrastructure, continue to rise at a faster and more volatile pace.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reported consumer price index for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area (CPI), since 2023 to 2025, prices have increased nearly seven percent. From March 2023 to March 2026 (the most recent data available for 2026), prices have increased 10%.
Despite these increases, the City has remained disciplined in its spending. Setting aside debt service and transfers out, the City General Fund Operating expenditures, on average, has increased roughly 2% since FY24 (see Table I - General Fund Expenditures). The larger increase from FY24 to FY25 was mostly due to cost allocation and does not reflect true expenditure increases. This is further demonstrated with the minimal increases from FY25 to the proposed FY27 budget which shows, on average, a less than 1% increase in spending.
Table I - General Fund Expenditures
Category FY24 (Actual) FY25 (Actual) FY26 (Year End
Estimate)
FY27
(Proposed)
Operating $134,409,363 $141,542,790 $141,403,713 $143,221,000 Debt Service $17,385,681 $17,377,333 $17,515,954 $17,905,400 Transfer Out $0 $487,680 $1,455,252 $9,554,500
Total (With
Transfer)
$151,795,317 $159,407,803 $160,374,919 $170,680,900
While economic development remains a key priority, it is not an immediate fiscal solution. Revenuegenerating projects typically take several years from entitlement to construction to full revenue realization. As such, economic development is a long-term strategy and cannot address the City’s near-term structural deficit within the timeframe necessary to maintain current service levels.
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Delaying action in anticipation of future economic development will not maintain the City’s current service levels; rather, it will require additional reductions in the near term while those longer-term strategies are still being realized.
The City is also actively evaluating opportunities to better utilize underperforming and surplus assets.
However, repositioning or monetizing these assets requires careful planning, market analysis, and, in many cases, multi-year implementation timelines. While these strategies may contribute to long-term fiscal stability, they are not sufficient to address the City’s near-term structural deficit.
On the General Fund revenue side (See Table II - General Fund Revenues), the average increase since FY24 is less than 1%. This is well below CPI, and far from keeping pace with cost-of-service increases.
Table II - General Fund Revenues
Category FY24 (Actual) FY25 (Actual) FY26 (Year End
Estimate)
FY27
(Proposed)
Revenues
(Without
Transfer)
$152,055,317 $155,388,022 $153,826,935 $153,686,300
Assuming 1% annual growth, the City will need to draw on available fund balances in future fiscal years to balance its budget. Staff projects that this approach can only continue until Fiscal Year 2030 (FY30), at which point available fund balances will be depleted, leaving the City with no option but to implement significant and immediate service reductions to balance future budgets. 1¢ Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax Measure)
On March 24, 2026, the Orange City Council evaluated different revenue options for the City Council’s consideration. As a part of that direction, the City Council directed staff to bring back a 1¢ sales tax ballot measure. Provided below is an overview of the draft measure.
Sales Tax Projections
With a 1¢ sales tax, the City is projecting $37 million in additional revenue to invest back into the Orange community.
In drawing from FY27 projected General Fund revenues (operating revenues only - no transfers from other City funds or one-time revenues) and expenditures (with debt service and transfers) and applying a 3% increase year-after-year (but only applying a 1% increase year-after-year to the onecent sales tax revenue), the City is slated to realize ongoing surpluses with a 1¢ increase (see Chart I - Projected Revenues with a 1¢ Sales Tax Increase).
Absent the 1¢ increase, the City will realize ongoing deficits.
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Sales Tax Mechanics
Sales tax in Orange is currently 7.75%. Of this amount, the City receives 1%. The remaining amount is collected and received by the County of Orange and the State of California.
State law authorizes cities and counties to adopt local sales taxes in addition to the base amount the City already receives (e.g., 1% share). The local portion of the sales that a city and county can levy together is capped at 2%.
With voters having approved Measure M (0.5% Orange County Transportation Authority Sales Tax Measure), 1.5% is available for other local sales tax increases. In other words, if the County of Orange or other local districts passed additional local sales tax measures, those would apply to the available cap.
Locally Controlled Revenue
Any revenue generated from a sales tax increase would be locally controlled and retained by the City, meaning it would stay in Orange and cannot be taken by the State of California or County for other uses.
For example, at a 1¢ sales tax rate increase, if someone made a $100 purchase, Orange would receive $2.00 as opposed to the current $1.00 with the County and State of California share remaining the same. All increased revenue would stay in the Orange community.
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What is Not Taxed
If Orange voters approved a 1¢ sales tax increase, it would cost an additional 1¢ per $1.00 spent on taxable goods. Taxable goods excludes everyday items like unprepared groceries (roughly 70% - 80% of grocery store sales are not taxable), personal services, and rent.
Additionally, it is anticipated that a little over a 1/3 of the increased revenue will derive from nonOrange residents.
Sales Tax in Orange County
In November 2024 election, over 100 ballot measures across the State of California related to sales tax measures. Of those, 25 measures applied to cities in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange County agencies. Specific to Orange County, voters 11 cities have enacted sales tax increases.
These agencies include:
1. Buena Park - 8.75%
2. Fountain Valley - 8.75%
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3. Garden Grove - 8.75%
4. La Habra - 8.75%
5. La Palma - 8.75%
6. Placentia - 8.75%
7. Stanton - 8.75%
8. Los Alamitos - 9.25%
9. Santa Ana - 9.25%
10.Seal Beach - 9.25%
11.Westminster - 9.25%
Accountability and Transparency
The proposed measure includes fiscal accountability/transparency controls including an Independent Oversight Committee (Committee). As drafted, this Committee would be comprised of 11 individuals including:
· One residing member from each City Council Voting District. · One at-large residing member selected by the Mayor.
· One member active in a business organization representing the City’s business community.
· One member active in a bona fide taxpayers’ association. · One member active in a bona fide non-profit located within the City. · One resident member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a public, private, or charter school located within the City.
The Committee will be a public Brown Act body, meet quarterly, review audit reports related to the sales tax measure against the Citywide fiscal policy and Orange Community Investment Plan, and make recommendations to the City Council.
Next Steps
In simple terms, the City has already reduced staffing, cut services, and deferred infrastructure investment. Without a new ongoing revenue source, additional reductions to public safety, parks, libraries, infrastructure, and other services will be required. This measure provides the community with a choice: maintain current service levels and reinvest in Orange, or accept further service reductions over time.
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Council, provided below is the ballot question that will be presented to the Orange community:
City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services
Measure To maintain City of Orange’s quality
of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining
police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts;
retaining/attracting well-trained police
officers/firefighters; keeping public parks
safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire
protection/prevention; repairing
streets/potholes; critical infrastructure
improvements; shall a measure establishing a
1¢ sales tax, providing approximately
$37,000,000 annually for general
revenue/government purposes, until ended by
voters, with independent oversight committee,
all funds benefiting Orange residents, be
adopted?
Yes
No
Conclusion
In December 2023 and May-June 2024, the City conducted two separate community surveys. The surveys’ results made clear that the Orange community values public safety (i.e., 911 response times, fire protection, property crime prevention, etc.), addressing homelessness, repairing streets and potholes, and ensuring our community’s children have safe places to play.
Additionally, as a part of the FY27 budget process, staff engaged the Orange community through the Our Orange Conversation outreach initiative. Recognizing that public safety is critical to our community, the survey focused on that aspect of City operations. However, the survey also included an open-ended question, giving respondents the opportunity to provide any feedback to the City. The responses were clear - Orange residents cherish this community; they value the work of the Orange Police Department and the Orange City Fire Department, and they want Orange to be a place where residents can enjoy the community and/or raise a family (e.g., parks, roads, and other public areas are clean, safe, and maintained).
Lastly, respondents highlighted that they are concerned about protecting the City’s long-term financial stability. In fact, many respondents placed this as the number one priority in recognition that the City’s finances must be stable before these valued services can be adequately maintained.
Currently, nearly 70% of the City’s General Fund budget is dedicated to the police and fire departments. From this perspective, the City is meeting the demands of the community by allocating the lion share of its resources to public safety. However, with competitive wages offered elsewhere, the City continuously loses police officers to neighboring agencies. Moreover, in FY27 alone, the City is deferring $7 million in capital projects while transferring an additional $10 million out of the capital project fund just to make ends meet. This will result in further deterioration of City facilities and public spaces. Likewise, the City is unable to budget the full amount called for in the City’s pavement management plan. While the City’s pavement management index is strong today, continued City of Orange Page 8 of 10 Printed on 4/23/2026
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deferment will lead to costly road maintenance and/or resurfacing projects in the future.
Overall, the City is relying on short-term strategies to balance the City’s budget. The City made significant service reductions two years ago only to find that cost increases and lagging revenues have placed the City in the same position going into FY27, and this is despite the City’s full-time equivalent workforce being near a 20-year low. This year-to-year approach is not sustainable and can only continue into FY30 without depleting the City’s remaining available fund balances.
Absent a new ongoing revenue source, the City will be required to implement additional service reductions, including further impacts to public safety staffing, park maintenance, library services, and infrastructure investment. These reductions would occur incrementally over the next several years as available fund balances are depleted. The City Council is not being asked to choose between efficiency and new revenue. The City has already implemented significant efficiency measures over multiple years. The decision before the Council is whether to maintain current service levels or proceed with additional reductions to core City services.
Should Orange voters approve a 1¢ sales tax measure, staff are developing an Orange Community Investment Plan (OCIP). The OCIP will be a living document serving as a commitment to the Orange community that their additional contributions will be prioritized to stabilize the City’s finances, bolster public safety services, maintain and improve the City’s roads and infrastructure, ensure that City parks are safe and clean, and restore the events and services that have defined the Orange community. Some of the OCIP priorities may include:
· Continue to fund the Orange Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center - Estimated at over $1 million to provide Orange Police Officers with real-time information so they may respond to calls more efficiently and with improved operational intelligence. · Fund an additional $3 million annually in street maintenance to ensure our City streets are deemed to be in “good condition” as evaluated by a third-party pavement management consultant.
· Commit over $2 million annually for beautification efforts like improvements to City medians, landscaping, lighting, neighborhood trash and shopping cart pick-up, graffiti removal, and weekly steam cleaning in Old Towne Orange.
· Reinstate police officer positions and adequately fund the City’s North Service Planning Area contract or other future services for those experiencing homelessness. In total, this is expected to cost over $3 million annually and will provide the City with the resources necessary to connect those experiencing homelessness with critical services. · Commit $1 million annually to help implement the City’s safe routes to school plan. · Commit $3 million annually for vehicle replacement including public safety vehicles. · Commit $5 million annually to address deferred facility maintenance, ensuring the City’s facilities and the overall beautification of the community is enhanced and preserved.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11670
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· Resolution No. 11671
· Resolution No. 11673
· Resolution No. 11672
· Resolution No. 11674
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RESOLUTION NO. 11670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026,
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE
SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION
RELATING TO A LOCAL GENERAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX)
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to General Law Cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 3, 2026, for the election of Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 authorizes the City to levy a general transactions and use tax (sales tax); and WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to submit to the voters at the election a question relating to the adoption of a proposed sales tax, the proceeds of which would be available for general governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange provides a full range of municipal services, including police, fire, emergency response, infrastructure maintenance, community and library services, which support the public health, safety, and welfare of residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City faces ongoing fiscal demands, including significant unfunded infrastructure and capital improvement needs, as well as increasing costs to maintain existing service levels; and
WHEREAS, maintaining reliable funding for essential City services, including public safety, emergency response, infrastructure, and community programs, is necessary to preserve the quality of life in the City and support continued economic stability; and WHEREAS, the proposed measure would increase the sales tax rate within the City by one percent (1.00%), which is equivalent to one cent ($0.01) for every one dollar ($1.00) spent on taxable goods; and
WHEREAS, the proposed tax would apply to the sale of tangible personal property subject to taxation under state law and would not apply to items that are exempt from sales tax under California law, including groceries and prescription medicine. 1114
2 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION l. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Orange, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full term of two (2) years; one (1) Member of the City Council from District 1 for the full term of four (4) years; one (1) Member of the City Council from District 4 for a full term of four (4) years; and one (1) Member of the City Council from District 6 for the full term of four (4) years.
SECTION 2. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services Measure To maintain City of Orange’s quality of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts; retaining/attracting well-trained police officers/firefighters; keeping public parks safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire protection/prevention; repairing streets/potholes; critical infrastructure improvements; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $37,000,000 annually for general revenue/government purposes, until ended by voters, with independent oversight committee, all funds benefiting Orange residents, be adopted?
YES
NO
SECTION 3. That the proposed complete text of the ordinance submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority (50%+1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 5. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 7. That the vote center locations and hours of operations, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, the election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those utilized by the County of Orange and in compliance with the Elections Code of the State of California. In addition, the vote centers for the election shall be open at seven o’clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o’clock p.m. of the same day when the vote centers shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in §§ 14212, 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California. 1115
3 SECTION 8. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 9. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in the time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 10. In the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of Orange Registrar of Voters, the City Council, in accordance with Election Code § 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 12. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and the City shall pay all reasonable and actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
ADOPTED this ______ day of ________________________ 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
Attachment: Exhibit A
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4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of , 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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[PROPOSED] ORDINANCE NO. 03-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY
OF ORANGE, ADDING CHAPTER 3.23 TO TITLE
3 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
IMPOSING 1 CENT GENERAL TRANSACTIONS
AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) FOR GENERAL
GOVERNMENTAL USE TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX
AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, Article XIII C, section 2(b) of the California Constitution provides that any general tax imposed, extended, or increased by the City Council shall not take effect until it is submitted to the electorate and approved by a majority of voters in a regularly scheduled general election in which members of the City Council are also up for election or reelection; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance shall only take effect following its approval by a majority of City voters in the election to be held on November 3, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
Chapter 3.23 is hereby added to Title 3 of the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 3.23 – Transactions and Use Tax
3.23.010 – Title
This ordinance shall be known as the “Orange Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance.” The City of Orange shall be hereinafter referred to as the “City.” This ordinance shall apply in the incorporated territory of the City.
3.23.020 – Operative Date
“Operative Date” means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance.
3.23.030 – Purpose
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
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2 A. To impose a general transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2, which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
3.23.040 – Contract with State
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
3.23.050 – Transactions Tax Rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 1% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance.
3.23.060 – Place of Sale
For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an outof-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state 1119
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3.23.070 – Use Tax Rate
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 1% of the sales price of the property.
The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
3.23.080 – Adoption of Provisions of State Law
Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
3.23.090 – Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California.
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
(a) Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or;
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4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.
3.23.100 – Permit Not Required
If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this ordinance.
3.23.110 – Exemptions and Exclusions
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his or her agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point.
For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
(a) With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle 1121
5 Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and (b) With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-ofCity and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance. 1122
6 5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for, a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
3.23.120 – Term
The tax imposed by this ordinance shall be effective until terminated or otherwise altered by a majority of the City’s voters.
3.23.130 – Amendments
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part
1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance.
3.23.140 – Independent Oversight
A. An Independent Oversight Committee will be created to provide oversight and review of the expenditure of revenues generated by the tax imposed by this chapter and to make 1123
7 recommendations to the City Council regarding those expenditures. The Independent Oversight Committee shall meet publicly on a quarterly basis to:
1. Review all revenues and expenditures of the transactions and use tax imposed by this chapter.
2. Review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding plans for expenditures of the transactions and use tax imposed by this chapter
3. Review annual audit reports related to the tax
4. Make determinations as necessary and appropriate regarding City compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
5. Make at least one written annual report regarding findings to the City Council at a public meeting.
B. The Brown Act shall apply to meetings of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
C. Members of the committee will be appointed by the City Council to four-year terms, consisting of each of the following:
1. One residing member from each City Council voting district.
2. One at-large residing member selected by the Mayor.
3. One member active in a business organization representing the City’s business community.
4. One member active in a bona fide taxpayers’ association.
5. One member active in a bona fide non-profit located within the City.
6. One resident member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a public, private, or charter school located within the City.
3.23.150 – Audit and Review
The proceeds of the tax imposed by this ordinance, as well as the expenditure thereof, shall be audited annually by an independent accounting firm. The City Council shall discuss the results of such audit at a meeting of the City Council that is open to the public. The report of such audit shall be posted on the City’s website.
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8 3.23.160 – Enjoining Collection Forbidden
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
3.23.170 – Severability
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION II:
The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines). The general transactions and use tax this Ordinance adopts is a government funding mechanism that does not “involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment,” and thus it is not a project under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
SECTION III:
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 IV:
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9222, this ordinance shall take effect only if approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the City of Orange voting at a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026. It shall be deemed adopted when the City Council has certified the results of that election by resolution and shall take effect ten (10) days thereafter.
SECTION V:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to attest to the adoption of this Ordinance by the People voting thereon on November 3, 2026, by signing where indicated below.
The foregoing ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the People of the City of Orange voting on November 3, 2026, which vote was certified by the City Council on this ____ day of ___________________, 2026.
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9 ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________________, 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
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RESOLUTION NO. 11671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE ADOPTING REGULATIONS
FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidate statement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION l. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an election to be held in the City of Orange on November 3, 2026, may prepare a candidate’s statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form and electronic format (as specified by the City Clerk) in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidates’ statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Orange.
The County will mail separate voter information guides and candidates’ statements in the required languages to only those voters who are on the County voter file as having requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The County will make the voter information guides and candidates’ statements in the required languages available at all vote centers, on the County’s website, and in the Election Official’s office.
SECTION 3. PAYMENT. The candidate shall pay the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate’s statement filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Federal Voting Rights Act (as amended). The City Clerk shall require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the local agency their pro rata share, as determined by the County of Orange Registrar of Voters, as a condition of having their statement included in the voter information guide.
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS. The City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections. 1127
2 SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information guide.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 7. All previous Resolutions establishing Council policy on payment for candidates statements are repealed.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 3, 2026, and shall thereafter be repealed by its own terms.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
ADOPTED this _____ day of __________________________ 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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RESOLUTION NO. 11673
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orange called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of a Mayor and three (3) Members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is submitting to the voters a question relating to a local general transactions and use tax (sales tax); and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that within the City, the precincts, polling places (vote centers) and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange (“County”) canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election, and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the County is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full term of two (2) years; one (1) Member of the City Council from District 1 for the full term of four (4) years; one (1) Member of the City Council from District 4 for a full term of four (4) years; and one (1) Member of the City Council from District 6 for the full term of four (4) years.
SECTION 2. A measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services Measure To maintain City of Orange’s quality of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts; retaining/attracting well-trained police officers/firefighters; keeping public parks safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire protection/prevention; repairing streets/potholes; critical infrastructure improvements; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $37,000,000 annually for general revenue/government purposes, until ended by voters, with independent oversight committee, all funds benefiting Orange residents, be adopted?
YES
NO
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2 SECTION 3. The proposed complete text of the ordinance submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. The vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority (50%+1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 5. The County is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election.
SECTION 6. The Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
SECTION 7. The City of Orange recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any such costs.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
ADOPTED this ______ day of ______________________ 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
Attachment: Exhibit A
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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[PROPOSED] ORDINANCE NO. 03-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY
OF ORANGE, ADDING CHAPTER 3.23 TO TITLE
3 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
IMPOSING 1 CENT GENERAL TRANSACTIONS
AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) FOR GENERAL
GOVERNMENTAL USE TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX
AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, Article XIII C, section 2(b) of the California Constitution provides that any general tax imposed, extended, or increased by the City Council shall not take effect until it is submitted to the electorate and approved by a majority of voters in a regularly scheduled general election in which members of the City Council are also up for election or reelection; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance shall only take effect following its approval by a majority of City voters in the election to be held on November 3, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
Chapter 3.23 is hereby added to Title 3 of the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 3.23 – Transactions and Use Tax
3.23.010 – Title
This ordinance shall be known as the “Orange Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance.” The City of Orange shall be hereinafter referred to as the “City.” This ordinance shall apply in the incorporated territory of the City.
3.23.020 – Operative Date
“Operative Date” means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance.
3.23.030 – Purpose
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
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2 A. To impose a general transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2, which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a general transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
3.23.040 – Contract with State
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
3.23.050 – Transactions Tax Rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 1% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance.
3.23.060 – Place of Sale
For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an outof-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state 1134
3 sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
3.23.070 – Use Tax Rate
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 1% of the sales price of the property.
The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
3.23.080 – Adoption of Provisions of State Law
Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
3.23.090 – Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California.
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
(a) Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or;
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4 (b) Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.
3.23.100 – Permit Not Required
If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this ordinance.
3.23.110 – Exemptions and Exclusions
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his or her agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point.
For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
(a) With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle 1136
5 Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and (b) With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-ofCity and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance. 1137
6 5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for, a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
3.23.120 – Term
The tax imposed by this ordinance shall be effective until terminated or otherwise altered by a majority of the City’s voters.
3.23.130 – Amendments
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part
1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance.
3.23.140 – Independent Oversight
A. An Independent Oversight Committee will be created to provide oversight and review of the expenditure of revenues generated by the tax imposed by this chapter and to make 1138
7 recommendations to the City Council regarding those expenditures. The Independent Oversight Committee shall meet publicly on a quarterly basis to:
1. Review all revenues and expenditures of the transactions and use tax imposed by this chapter.
2. Review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding plans for expenditures of the transactions and use tax imposed by this chapter
3. Review annual audit reports related to the tax
4. Make determinations as necessary and appropriate regarding City compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
5. Make at least one written annual report regarding findings to the City Council at a public meeting.
B. The Brown Act shall apply to meetings of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
C. Members of the committee will be appointed by the City Council to four-year terms, consisting of each of the following:
1. One residing member from each City Council voting district.
2. One at-large residing member selected by the Mayor.
3. One member active in a business organization representing the City’s business community.
4. One member active in a bona fide taxpayers’ association.
5. One member active in a bona fide non-profit located within the City.
6. One resident member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a public, private, or charter school located within the City.
3.23.150 – Audit and Review
The proceeds of the tax imposed by this ordinance, as well as the expenditure thereof, shall be audited annually by an independent accounting firm. The City Council shall discuss the results of such audit at a meeting of the City Council that is open to the public. The report of such audit shall be posted on the City’s website.
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No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
3.23.170 – Severability
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION II:
The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines). The general transactions and use tax this Ordinance adopts is a government funding mechanism that does not “involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment,” and thus it is not a project under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
SECTION III:
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 IV:
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9222, this ordinance shall take effect only if approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the City of Orange voting at a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026. It shall be deemed adopted when the City Council has certified the results of that election by resolution and shall take effect ten (10) days thereafter.
SECTION V:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to attest to the adoption of this Ordinance by the People voting thereon on November 3, 2026, by signing where indicated below.
The foregoing ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the People of the City of Orange voting on November 3, 2026, which vote was certified by the City Council on this ____ day of ___________________, 2026.
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Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
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RESOLUTION NO. 11672
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE SETTING PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A
CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARITAL
ANALYSIS FOR THE MEASURE TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Orange, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at which there will be submitted to the voters the following measure (hereafter, the “Measure”):
City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services Measure To maintain City of Orange’s quality of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts; retaining/attracting well-trained police officers/firefighters; keeping public parks safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire protection/prevention; repairing streets/potholes; critical infrastructure improvements; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $37,000,000 annually for general revenue/government purposes, until ended by voters, with independent oversight committee, all funds benefiting Orange residents, be adopted?
YES
NO
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the following member(s) of its body (Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
(Councilmember In Favor) or (Councilmember Against)
to file written arguments not exceeding 300 words regarding the City Measure as specified above, accompanied by the printed names and signatures of the authors submitting it, in accordance with 1142
2 Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the City Measure may be submitted to the City Clerk.
SECTION 2. The argument(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. The arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement to be Filed by Author(s) of Argument as provided for in California Elections Code Section 9600.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the Measure to the City Attorney unless the organization or salaries of the office of the City Attorney are affected. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9280, the City Attorney is hereby directed as follows:
a. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure not exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. If the measure affects the organization or salaries of the office of the City Attorney, the City Clerk shall prepare the impartial analysis. b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the governing body of the City.
c. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the voter information guide, there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-point type, the following: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure ____. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call the election official’s office at (714) 744-5500 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________________ 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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RESOLUTION NO. 11674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY
MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 9282 provides for written arguments to be filed in favor of or against city measures not to exceed 300 words in length; and WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 9285 authorizes the City Council, by majority vote, to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures submitted at municipal elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9285, when the elections official has selected the arguments for and against the measure (not exceeding 300 words each) which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the election official shall send a copy of an argument in favor of the proposition to the authors of any argument against the measure and a copy of an argument against the measure to the authors of any argument in favor of the measure immediately upon receiving the arguments.
SECTION 2. The author or a majority of the authors of an argument relating to a city measure may prepare and submit a rebuttal argument not exceeding 250 words or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare, submit, or sign the rebuttal argument.
SECTION 3. A rebuttal argument shall not be signed by more than five authors.
SECTION 4. The rebuttal arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, not more than 10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments. The rebuttal arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Author(s) of Argument.
SECTION 5. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
SECTION 6. This resolution repeals previous resolutions providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures.
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SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
ADOPTED this ______ day of _______________________ 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney,
City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
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 day of 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 11.1. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russel Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-26 amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks, and establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines
2. SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance would establish strict liability for social hosts who allow, facilitate, or fail to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks on public or private property. The Ordinance would also establish a progressive administrative citation schedule for each and every violation. In conjunction with the Ordinance, consideration for law enforcement and code enforcement personnel to utilize drone technology to support enforcement of this Ordinance and enhance ongoing efforts to deter and address other illegal fireworks activity within the City is needed.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks, and establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of enforcing the proposed Ordinance, if approved, will include personnel, administrative, outreach, equipment, and overtime costs associated with identifying, investigating, documenting, and enforcing violations, as well as reviewing evidence, issuing administrative citations, processing billing, and collecting fines. Additional costs may include public education and marketing efforts to inform residents of the new regulations and penalties. These costs are anticipated to be partially or fully offset by revenues generated from administrative fines imposed for violations of this proposed Ordinance.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
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Summary of Need for Enhanced Enforcement Against Illegal Fireworks Illegal fireworks remain a persistent problem throughout California, including in the City of Orange and surrounding jurisdictions. Despite extensive prevention and enforcement efforts such as public education campaigns, digital message boards along major corridors, high visibility patrols, unmarked enforcement units, and increased fines as permitted by state law, illegal fireworks continue to be discharged at significant levels. These activities pose serious risks to public health and safety, including injuries, property damage, and wildfire ignition, particularly in hillside and high-fire severity areas. Additional regulatory tools are needed to strengthen deterrence, improve accountability, and better protect the community.
Background on Safe and Sane Fireworks
On May 14, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11545 placing Measure AA on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot. Voters approved Measure AA, thereby adopting Ordinance No. 10-24, which authorizes the limited sale, possession, and use of Stateapproved “safe and sane” fireworks.
July 4, 2025, marked the first Independence Day on which individuals were legally permitted to ignite, discharge, project, or otherwise use State-approved safe and sane fireworks within the City. This use was allowed only between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and only within the designated area established under Orange Municipal Code Section 8.13.130(A), subject to all other applicable restrictions and limitations.
Despite this limited use authorization, the illegal discharge of commercial-grade fireworks, including aerial mortars, skyrockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, and other dangerous fireworks remain widespread.
Current Enforcement Challenges
Orange Municipal Code Section 8.13.040 prohibits the possession, sale, use, or discharge of all fireworks, including dangerous fireworks and altered safe and sane fireworks. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail.
However, enforcement is often limited because:
· Police Officers must generally witness the possession or discharge of illegal fireworks to initiate criminal action.
· Illegal fireworks are frequently launched from residential backyards or within groups of spectators, making it difficult to identify the responsible individual. · Current regulations do not impose liability on property owners or social hosts for illegal fireworks activity occurring on property under their control or on immediately adjacent public areas such as sidewalks or streets.
Illegal fireworks are frequently discharged during parties, gatherings, and informal displays. The proximity of multiple individuals to explosive and dangerous devices significantly increases the risk of serious bodily injury or death and elevates the overall threat to public health and safety.
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As a result, enforcement focuses on identifying individual offenders rather than addressing the broader environment that enables violations.
Social Host Liability Ordinances in Orange County
Several Orange County cities, including Stanton, La Habra, Brea, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park, have adopted Social Host Liability Ordinances to close this enforcement gap. These ordinances impose strict liability on property owners, tenants, or other responsible persons when illegal fireworks are possessed, sold, used, or discharged on property they control or on immediately adjacent public areas. A property owner who rents their property to tenants or other occupants would have an affirmative duty to prevent the illegal use and discharge of dangerous fireworks on the premises and would be subject to strict liability for failing to do so.
This social host liability approach:
· Shifts accountability to individuals who possess or control the premises. · Promotes responsible oversight of gatherings or private settings where fireworks may be used or discharged.
· Strengthens deterrence and improves the enforceability of illegal fireworks regulations.
The City of Orange proposes adopting a similar ordinance.
Progressive Administrative Fines
Under California Government Code Section 53069.4 and California Health and Safety Code Section 12557, cities are authorized to impose administrative fines for illegal fireworks violations.
Using this authority, the City proposes adopting a schedule of progressive administrative fines for any social host, property owner, block party or special event permit holder, or other responsible person who illegally possesses, sells, uses, or discharges illegal fireworks. The following fine schedule would apply to each and every violation occurring within a thirty-six-month period:
· First violation: $3,000
· Second violation: $5,000
· Third and subsequent violations: $7,000
In addition, the City proposes adopting a separate schedule of progressive administrative fines for any person found in violation of Sections 8.13.040, 8.13.050, 8.13.070, and/or 8.13.130 of the Orange Municipal Code related to the illegal possession, sale, use, or discharge of any fireworks.
The following fine schedule would apply to each and every violation occurring within a thirty-sixmonth period:
· First violation: $2,000
· Second violation: $4,000
· Third and subsequent violations: $6,000
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The combined implementation of a Social Host Liability Ordinance, and progressive administrative fines will strengthen the City’s enforcement framework, enhance deterrence, and improve accountability, thereby reducing the harmful impacts associated with illegal and dangerous fireworks activity in the City of Orange.
Proposed Ordinance and Enforcement Strategies
If adopted, the proposed Social Host Ordinance would include the following key provisions:
· Prohibit a host from permitting or failing to prevent the sale, possession, use, or discharge of illegal fireworks on their property or on an immediately adjacent public area through strict liability.
· Establish an affirmative duty for property owners, landlords, and property managers to prevent tenants from using or discharging illegal fireworks.
· Implement progressive administrative fines for each instance in which a host allows the use or discharge of illegal fireworks.
· Create a mechanism for recovering response costs.
The City’s proposed enforcement strategies include:
· Implementation of public education campaigns through:
o The City website
o Social media platforms
o Press releases
o Direct notification to rental property owners
o Water billing inserts
· Use of digital message boards along major corridors
· High visibility and unmarked vehicle enforcement
Use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
In conjunction with the proposed Ordinance staff proposes deploying drones to strengthen illegal fireworks enforcement. This technology provides aerial observation that improves situational awareness and allows law enforcement and code enforcement personnel to identify the precise location of illegal fireworks activity, particularly in residential backyard settings where ground level visibility is limited. Drones enable enforcement personnel to:
· Identify precise ignition locations in real time.
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fleeing offender and large groups of spectators.
· Capture photographic and/or video evidence to support the imposition of administrative citations which carry escalating fines and provides for cost recovery.
When deployed in full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, State privacy laws, and established departmental policies, this technology provides a focused and proportional enforcement tool to address ongoing public safety concerns. City staff would participate in FAA training to become certified drone pilots and designated safety officers who are authorized for night operations. The Police Department maintains an existing fleet of drones and has several FAA ‑
certified pilots available to support this enforcement effort. This technology has been used successfully for many years by the cities of Brea, Fullerton, Riverside, Hemet, Sacramento, El Centro, Elk Grove, and most recently by the City of Stanton.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Ordinance No. 02-26
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Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 11.1. 4/28/2026 File #: 26-0021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russel Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-26 amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks, and establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines
2. SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance would establish strict liability for social hosts who allow, facilitate, or fail to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks on public or private property. The Ordinance would also establish a progressive administrative citation schedule for each and every violation. In conjunction with the Ordinance, consideration for law enforcement and code enforcement personnel to utilize drone technology to support enforcement of this Ordinance and enhance ongoing efforts to deter and address other illegal fireworks activity within the City is needed.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 to the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks and establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of enforcing the proposed Ordinance, if approved, will include personnel, administrative, outreach, equipment, and overtime costs associated with identifying, investigating, documenting, and enforcing violations, as well as reviewing evidence, issuing administrative citations, processing billing, and collecting fines. Additional costs may include public education and marketing efforts to inform residents of the new regulations and penalties. These costs are anticipated to be partially or fully offset by revenues generated from administrative fines imposed for violations of this proposed Ordinance.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
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Summary of Need for Enhanced Enforcement Against Illegal Fireworks Illegal fireworks remain a persistent problem throughout California, including in the City of Orange and surrounding jurisdictions. Despite extensive prevention and enforcement efforts such as public education campaigns, digital message boards along major corridors, high visibility patrols, unmarked enforcement units, and increased fines as permitted by state law, illegal fireworks continue to be discharged at significant levels. These activities pose serious risks to public health and safety, including injuries, property damage, and wildfire ignition, particularly in hillside and high-fire severity areas. Additional regulatory tools are needed to strengthen deterrence, improve accountability, and better protect the community.
Background on Safe and Sane Fireworks
On May 14, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11545 placing Measure AA on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot. Voters approved Measure AA, thereby adopting Ordinance No. 10-24, which authorizes the limited sale, possession, and use of Stateapproved “safe and sane” fireworks.
July 4, 2025, marked the first Independence Day on which individuals were legally permitted to ignite, discharge, project, or otherwise use State-approved safe and sane fireworks within the City. This use was allowed only between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and only within the designated area established under Orange Municipal Code Section 8.13.130(A), subject to all other applicable restrictions and limitations.
Despite this limited use authorization, the illegal discharge of commercial-grade fireworks, including aerial mortars, skyrockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, and other dangerous fireworks remain widespread.
Current Enforcement Challenges
Orange Municipal Code Section 8.13.040 prohibits the possession, sale, use, or discharge of all fireworks, including dangerous fireworks and altered safe and sane fireworks. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail.
However, enforcement is often limited because:
· Police Officers must generally witness the possession or discharge of illegal fireworks to initiate criminal action.
· Illegal fireworks are frequently launched from residential backyards or within groups of spectators, making it difficult to identify the responsible individual. · Current regulations do not impose liability on property owners or social hosts for illegal fireworks activity occurring on property under their control or on immediately adjacent public areas such as sidewalks or streets.
Illegal fireworks are frequently discharged during parties, gatherings, and informal displays. The proximity of multiple individuals to explosive and dangerous devices significantly increases the risk of serious bodily injury or death and elevates the overall threat to public health and safety.
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As a result, enforcement focuses on identifying individual offenders rather than addressing the broader environment that enables violations.
Social Host Liability Ordinances in Orange County
Several Orange County cities, including Stanton, La Habra, Brea, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park, have adopted Social Host Liability Ordinances to close this enforcement gap. These ordinances impose strict liability on property owners, tenants, or other responsible persons when illegal fireworks are possessed, sold, used, or discharged on property they control or on immediately adjacent public areas. A property owner who rents their property to tenants or other occupants would have an affirmative duty to prevent the illegal use and discharge of dangerous fireworks on the premises and would be subject to strict liability for failing to do so.
This social host liability approach:
· Shifts accountability to individuals who possess or control the premises. · Promotes responsible oversight of gatherings or private settings where fireworks may be used or discharged.
· Strengthens deterrence and improves the enforceability of illegal fireworks regulations.
The City of Orange proposes adopting a similar ordinance.
Progressive Administrative Fines
Under California Government Code Section 53069.4 and California Health and Safety Code Section 12557, cities are authorized to impose administrative fines for illegal fireworks violations.
Using this authority, the City proposes adopting a schedule of progressive administrative fines for any social host, property owner, block party or special event permit holder, or other responsible person who illegally possesses, sells, uses, or discharges illegal fireworks. The following fine schedule would apply to each and every violation occurring within a thirty-six-month period:
· First violation: $3,000
· Second violation: $5,000
· Third and subsequent violations: $7,000
In addition, the City proposes adopting a separate schedule of progressive administrative fines for any person found in violation of Sections 8.13.040, 8.13.050, 8.13.070, and/or 8.13.130 of the Orange Municipal Code related to the illegal possession, sale, use, or discharge of any fireworks.
The following fine schedule would apply to each and every violation occurring within a thirty-sixmonth period:
· First violation: $2,000
· Second violation: $4,000
· Third and subsequent violations: $6,000
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The combined implementation of a Social Host Liability Ordinance, and progressive administrative fines will strengthen the City’s enforcement framework, enhance deterrence, and improve accountability, thereby reducing the harmful impacts associated with illegal and dangerous fireworks activity in the City of Orange.
Proposed Ordinance and Enforcement Strategies
If adopted, the proposed Social Host Ordinance would include the following key provisions:
· Prohibit a host from permitting or failing to prevent the sale, possession, use, or discharge of illegal fireworks on their property or on an immediately adjacent public area through strict liability.
· Establish an affirmative duty for property owners, landlords, and property managers to prevent tenants from using or discharging illegal fireworks.
· Implement progressive administrative fines for each instance in which a host allows the use or discharge of illegal fireworks.
· Create a mechanism for recovering response costs.
The City’s proposed enforcement strategies include:
· Implementation of public education campaigns through:
o The City website
o Social media platforms
o Press releases
o Direct notification to rental property owners
o Water billing inserts
· Use of digital message boards along major corridors
· High visibility and unmarked vehicle enforcement
Use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
In conjunction with the proposed Ordinance staff proposes deploying drones to strengthen illegal fireworks enforcement. This technology provides aerial observation that improves situational awareness and allows law enforcement and code enforcement personnel to identify the precise location of illegal fireworks activity, particularly in residential backyard settings where ground level visibility is limited. Drones enable enforcement personnel to:
· Identify precise ignition locations in real time.
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fleeing offender and large groups of spectators.
· Capture photographic and/or video evidence to support the imposition of administrative citations which carry escalating fines and provides for cost recovery.
When deployed in full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, State privacy laws, and established departmental policies, this technology provides a focused and proportional enforcement tool to address ongoing public safety concerns. City staff would participate in FAA training to become certified drone pilots and designated safety officers who are authorized for night operations. The Police Department maintains an existing fleet of drones and has several FAA ‑
certified pilots available to support this enforcement effort. This technology has been used successfully for many years by the cities of Brea, Fullerton, Riverside, Hemet, Sacramento, El Centro, Elk Grove, and most recently by the City of Stanton.
7. ATTACHMENTS
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING CHAPTER
8.13 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPOSE STRICT LIABILITY ON SOCIAL
HOSTS FOR ALLOWING, FACILITATING, OR
FAILING TO PREVENT THE USE OR
DISCHARGE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS AND
ESTABLISHING ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES
AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
WHEREAS, California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7, authorizes the City of Orange (“City”) to adopt and enforce local police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations that are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code section 101450 empowers the City Council to take measures necessary to preserve and protect public health, including adopting ordinances, regulations, and orders that are not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, the discharge of illegal fireworks is a common problem faced by many jurisdictions in California, including the City of Orange (“City”) and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the upcoming holiday season, particularly Independence Day, and other celebrations such as New Year's Eve, present an immediate and recurring threat of catastrophic wildfires caused by illegal fireworks, especially given California’s extended fire season and climate conditions that create extreme fire danger; and WHEREAS, the City of Orange currently regulates fireworks pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code and is compatible with the State Firework Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 12500 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange only permits the use of safe and sane fireworks as defined by State law on July 4th of each year between the hours of noon and 10:00 p.m. in approved areas within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Police Department responds to numerous firework complaint calls during holiday periods; and
WHEREAS, the City’s existing fireworks prohibition lacks adequate enforcement mechanisms to hold social hosts accountable, resulting in continued illegal fireworks activity that poses an immediate threat to life and property; and
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WHEREAS, the City’s Police Department has encountered operational difficulties in accurately identifying and citing responsible parties for violations of Chapter 8.13 when illegal fireworks are discharged or used at private residences or neighborhood block parties, particularly during large, crowded gatherings. To expand the enforcement tools available to both law enforcement and code enforcement, the City seeks to adopt “social host liability” regulations.
These regulations would impose strict liability on the property owner, host, or any person in possession or control of the property for permitting any individual to sell, possess, ignite, explode, project, discharge, or otherwise use illegal fireworks on property owned or controlled by that person in violation of this chapter, regardless of the owner’s, host’s or responsible person’s intent, knowledge, or negligence; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt this Social Host Liability Ordinance to help deter illegal fireworks activity and provide enhanced enforcement mechanisms during the upcoming holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified the discharge of illegal fireworks as a public nuisance, and finds that there should be an increase in enforcement and penalties for the discharge of illegal fireworks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that illegal fireworks also pose significant year-round risks to public health, safety, and welfare, including fire hazards, property damage, and disturbances of the peace to residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
The subject Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines) Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because review and evaluation of potential impact of the Ordinance demonstrate that it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and it is not a "project" as defined in Guideline 15378 and the Ordinance regulates conduct and enforcement procedures and does not authorize or result in any physical development or change to the environment; any resulting enforcement activity is indirect, speculative, and not a reasonably foreseeable physical change.
SECTION II:
Section 8.13.020 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Definitions,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
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The following words and phrases, as used in this chapter, are defined as follows:
“Adjacent” means any public or private street, sidewalk, alley, parkway, park area, or other rightof-way that directly abuts the property where the activity occurs or is located within two hundred (200) feet of the host’s private property.
“City Manager” means the City Manager or his or her designee. “Code Enforcement Personnel” has the same meaning as defined in Orange Municipal Code Section 2.80.010, as may be amended.
“Dangerous fireworks” means "dangerous fireworks" as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 12505 and 12561 and the relevant Sections of Title 19, Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 6 as may be amended.
“Fire Chief” means the Fire Chief or his or her designee. “Fireworks” has the same meaning as California Health and Safety Code Section 12511, as may be amended.
“Fireworks stand” means any building, counter, or other structure of a temporary nature used in the sale, offering for sale or display for sale of safe and sane fireworks. “Fireworks wholesaler” means any person, other than an importer, exporter or manufacturer selling directly to wholesalers, who sells fireworks to a retailer or any other person for resale. “Gathering” is a party, gathering, event, or other social function where a group of three or more persons have assembled or are assembling for a social occasion or social activity. “Illegal fireworks” means any of the following:
1. Dangerous fireworks of twenty-five (25) pounds or less.
2. Safe and sane fireworks.
3. Any other combustible device or explosive substance the use, possession, or discharge of which is prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. “Permit application” means a form provided by the City used to determine eligibility to participate in the safe and sane fireworks lottery.
“Permit” means a certificate issued by the Fire Chief that allows a qualified organization chosen by way of a lottery to sell safe and sane fireworks for the dates and times listed on the permit. 1159
4 Issuance of a permit does not confer to permittee ANY PROPERTY RIGHT and the City may at its sole discretion, without notice or opportunity for hearing, revoke the permit. “Permittee” means a qualified organization that has received a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks.
“Property” means any of the following:
1. Any private property, including but not limited to any home, residence, yard, courtyard, grounds, balcony, porch, roof, parking lot, vacant lot, park, playground, field, apartment, condominium, townhouse, hotel, motel, other dwelling unit, hall, meeting facility, or any types of commercial or industrial premises, whether occupied temporarily or permanently; whether used as a dwelling or not, or for a private display, or gathering; and whether owned, leased, rented, or otherwise used, with or without compensation.
2. Public property, including but not limited to any publicly owned or controlled facility, area, right-of-way, sidewalk, street, alley, parking lot or grounds that are rented, reserved, permitted, or otherwise used for private display, or gathering, including space within a public park or other governmental facility, with or without compensation. “Public display of fireworks” means any event where the public is admitted or allowed to view the display or discharge of safe and sane fireworks, including private, theatrical or civic performances.
“Qualified organization” means any nonprofit, including, but not limited to, 501(c)(3) or other charity as defined by federal or state law, or a group which is an integral part of or recognized by a nonprofit or charity and in existence for at least one year prior to submitting a permit application or an elementary, junior high and/or high school and/or school district and recognized affiliates or public and/or private community college, college and/or university that serves, in whole or in part, the residents of the City and is located within the boundaries of the City. An organization either administratively or criminally guilty of violating any local, state or federal law or that had a permit revoked within 24 calendar months prior to the organization's submittal of a permit application shall not be a qualified organization.
“Response costs” means those reasonable and necessary costs directly incurred by Code Enforcement Personnel for a response to a violation of this chapter or other applicable provisions of this Code, and include the cost of providing law enforcement, firefighting, public work services and/or other emergency services at the scene of the violation, including, without limitation, the following:
1. Salaries and benefits of any Code Enforcement Personnel and/or other City Officials for the time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with the violation, and the administrative costs attributable to the response(s); and 1160
5 2. The cost of any medical treatment to or for any Code Enforcement Personnel and/or other City Officials injured responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the violation; and
3. The cost of repairing any equipment or material used by Code Enforcement Personnel, other City Officials or damage to City property, and the cost of the use of any such equipment and/or material, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the violation; and
4. The costs associated with the handling, processing, photography, storage, transportation, and disposal of any illegal fireworks, including any reimbursement to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for fireworks seized pursuant to this chapter or applicable law. “Safe and sane fireworks” means safe and sane fireworks as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 12529 and 12562 and Title 19, Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 6 as may be amended.
“Social host” or “Host” means any of the following:
1. Any person responsible for private property in the City of Orange, including but not limited to an owner, landlord, lessee, trustee, tenant, property manager, or anyone lawfully in possession or control; and/or
2. Any person with the right to use, possess, or occupy public or private property by ownership, lease, permit, license, rental agreement, or contract or anyone lawfully in possession or control; and/or
3. Any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, controls, manages, permits, allows, promotes, sponsors, aids, abets, accepts responsibility, or is otherwise responsible for any spectators, private display, or gathering on private or public property, or on any adjacent public or private street.
“Spectator” means any person who is present at the time illegal fireworks are ignited, exploded, projected, discharged, possessed, sold, or otherwise used, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, gathering, participating in, engaging in, or otherwise witnessing such activity, whether occurring on private or public property, or on any adjacent public or private street. “Strictly liable” means legally responsible for a violation or wrongful act regardless of intent, knowledge, negligence, fault, or participation, and regardless of whether the person knew, reasonably should have known of, authorized, or failed to prevent the conduct giving rise to the violation or wrongful act.
SECTION III:
Section 8.13.030 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Administrative Regulations,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Unless specifically provided for in the Orange Municipal Code, the City Manager may from time to time adopt reasonable administrative policies, procedures, enforcement measures, rules, and regulations consistent with this chapter as necessary to implement, administer, and enforce its provisions. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law, and failure to comply shall constitute a violation of this chapter. All rules and regulations shall be published in advance and filed with the City Clerk for public inspection.
SECTION IV:
Section 8.13.140 of the Orange Municipal Code “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Seizure of Fireworks,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.13.140 Seizure of Fireworks.
The Fire Chief or any designated Code Enforcement Personnel may seize, take, remove, abate or cause to be removed, at the expense of the permittee, fireworks wholesaler, or any person, whichever is applicable, all stocks of fireworks offered, possessed, stored, or exposed for sale, or held in violation of this chapter or applicable law.
SECTION V:
Section 8.13.180 “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Host, Minor, and Spectator; Strict Liability,” is hereby added to the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:
8.13.180 Host, Minor, and Spectator; Strict Liability.
A. A host is strictly liable for any violation involving the ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, use, possession, sale, or display of illegal fireworks, occurring on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise under the control of the host, or on any adjacent public or private street as defined in this chapter.
B. A host has an affirmative duty to take any and all reasonable steps to prevent the ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, use, possession, sale, or display of illegal fireworks, on private or public property, or on any adjacent public or private street.
C. This section shall not apply to:
1. The possession, manufacture, storage, display, sale, use, or discharge of fireworks authorized by applicable City, State, or Federal law.
2. Public displays or theatrical performances of fireworks activities conducted by pyrotechnic operators licensed by the State Fire Marshal operating pursuant to that 1162
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3. A host, property owner, or responsible person in possession or control of the property who, before any other person reports a violation, promptly contacts law enforcement or Code Enforcement Personnel to request assistance in removing any involved person, illegal fireworks, from the property or any adjoining public or private street, or in terminating the unlawful activity to achieve compliance with this chapter.
D. Any parent, guardian, or person with care, custody, or control of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age is strictly liable for any violation arising from the minor’s ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, use, possession, sale, or display of illegal fireworks, on private or public property, or on any adjacent public or private street. Presence at the time of the violation is not required to impose liability. Any such violation may also be separately attributed to the minor to the extent permitted by law.
E. Any person present as a spectator during the ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, use, possession, sale, or display of illegal fireworks, on private or public property, or on any adjacent public or private street, may be deemed a responsible person under this chapter when substantial evidence demonstrates active participation in, direction of, or material assistance in the violation.
F. Upon identifying the ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, use, possession, sale, or display of illegal fireworks, a law enforcement or other Code Enforcement Personnel may issue a written notice to any person, host, minor, spectator, or other responsible person stating that a violation of this chapter or other applicable provisions of this Code has occurred and that subsequent violations may result in enforcement action and/or the assessment of response costs.
SECTION VI:
Section 8.13.190 “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Block Party Permit or Special Event Permit Restrictions,” is hereby added to the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:
8.13.190 Block Party Permit or Special Event Permit Restrictions.
A. Any person, firm, host, or corporation that applies for and receives a Block Party Permit, Special Event Permit, or other City-required permit, license, or approval pursuant to the City Code to reserve, use, close, or restrict access to a private or public property, or any adjacent public or private street, shall comply with all imposed conditions. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, taking any and all reasonable measures to prevent the ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, possession, sale, display, or other use of any illegal fireworks.
B. Any violation of a permit, license, or approved condition shall result in strict liability and constitute violation under this chapter.
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8 C. Any person, firm, host, or corporation required to obtain, but failing to obtain, a Block Party Permit, Special Event Permit, or other City-required permit, license, or approval pursuant to the Code shall likewise constitute a violation under this chapter.
SECTION VII:
Section 8.13.200 “Health and Safety – Fireworks – Enforcement,” is hereby added to the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:
8.13.200 Enforcement.
A. No limitation on other remedies. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
B. This Chapter provides a nonexclusive and cumulative method of enforcement. The City may pursue any and all other remedies authorized by this Code and applicable law, whether concurrently, separately, or consecutively, including but not limited to administrative and criminal enforcement under Chapter 1.08 and/or 1.10, civil actions (including injunctive relief), and nuisance abatement procedures. This Chapter supplements all other remedies available under the Orange Municipal Code, state law, and other applicable regulations.
C. Strict liability offense. A violation of this chapter is expressly declared as a strict liability offense against any person, host, minor, spectator, or other responsible person including any and all response costs resulting from such violation or act.
D. Responsible persons; joint liability. For enforcement purposes, any person, host, minor, spectator, or other responsible person may be deemed a responsible person and cited separately and cumulatively. The City may issue citations to any and all responsible persons, including the individual who ignited, exploded, projected, discharged, possessed, sold, displayed, or otherwise used illegal fireworks, as well as the host.
E. Rebuttable presumption of notice. The record owner of the property, as shown on the County’s latest equalized assessment roll, and any person, host, or other responsible person in lawful possession or control of the property, shall be rebuttably presumed to have notice of any activity involving illegal fireworks, occurring or discharging on private property, or on any adjacent public or private street.
F. Any violation of this chapter or other applicable provisions of this Code may be remedied by a civil action brought by the City Attorney. The City may recover any response costs and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit in any civil action brought by the City Attorney to remedy any violation of this chapter or other applicable provisions of this Code.
G. Any person found in violation of any applicable Sections 8.13.040, 8.13.050, 8.13.070, and/or
8.13.130 of the Orange Municipal Code may be subject to an administrative citation and/or misdemeanor in accordance with Chapter 1.08 and/or 1.10 of the Orange Municipal Code. 1164
9 Each and every act of ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, possession, sale, display, permit, or other use of any fireworks shall constitute a separate violation and may be cited against any person, host, minor, or other responsible party.
1. Progressive fines as established by resolution of the City Council shall be as follows:
a. 1st Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. b. 2nd Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. c. 3rd and subsequent Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period.
H. Any violation of this chapter as it relates to any host, minor or spectator under Section
8.13.180, may be subject to administrative citation and/or misdemeanor pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 1.08 and/or 1.10. Each and every act of ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, possession, display, sale, or other use of any illegal fireworks, constitutes a separate violation.
1. Progressive fines as established by resolution of the City Council shall be as follows:
a. 1st Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. b. 2nd Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. c. 3rd and subsequent Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period.
I. Any person, firm, host, or corporation that violates this chapter in connection with a Block Party Permit, Special Event Permit, or any other City required permit or license under Section
8.13.190, including applying for and receiving such permit or failing to obtain such permit or license, may be subject to an administrative citation and/or misdemeanor pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 1.08 and/or 1.10. Each and every act of ignition, explosion, projection, discharge, possession, display, sale, or other use of illegal fireworks constitutes a separate violation.
1. Progressive fines as established by resolution of the City Council shall be as follows:
a. 1st Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. b. 2nd Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period. c. 3rd and subsequent Violation within a thirty-six (36) month period.
J. Appeals of Fines. Administrative fines issued under this chapter may be appealed in accordance with Chapter 1.10 upon payment of an administrative appeal fee as established by resolution of the City Council. The appeal fee is intended to offset City costs associated with report preparation, evidence compilation, and hearing officer services. 1165
10 K. Response Costs. In addition to any fines or penalties which may otherwise be levied by the City pursuant to this chapter, the City shall be entitled to recover from any person, host, minor, spectator, or other responsible person found to be in violation of this chapter or other applicable provisions of this Code, the City’s full response costs. Payment for response costs shall be remitted to the City of Orange within 30 calendar days of the date of the notice The amount of any response costs imposed shall be deemed a civil debt due and owing to the City that is collectible in any manner allowed by law.
1. Appeal of Response Costs. A challenge of the response costs may be made to the City Manager or designee. Such notice of appeal must be submitted in writing within 14 calendar days of receipt of the City's Notice of Response Costs and filed with the City Clerk's Office along with payment of an appeal fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. The notice of appeal shall briefly state the grounds of appeal and be signed by the appealing party. Said appeal shall be heard by the City Manager or designee as soon as practical. The appellant and any Code Enforcement Personnel shall be allowed to introduce evidence and call witnesses at the hearing. The decision by the City Manager or designee shall be in writing and shall be final.
L. State Fines. To the extent required by State law, any applicable fines collected pursuant to this chapter shall be administered in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 12726, as may be amended from time to time. As provided therein, a specified percentage of all administrative fines or penalties collected by the City shall be remitted to the Controller of the State of California for deposit into the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 12728, as may be amended from time to time.
SECTION VIII:
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 IX:
The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________________, 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange
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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 , 2026, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the day of , 2026 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
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