CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KAYLA REASTER, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
RE: SELECTION OF THE 2026 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT
DATE: APRIL 7, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider the selection of a recipient for the 2026 Samuel J. Norris Award for Excellence.
DISCUSSION
The Samuel J. Norris Award for Excellence Program was created in 2002 to recognize the outstanding efforts and commitments of a local individual or group of individuals that have improved the quality of life in the City of Oroville, provided positive leadership to the community, and have had significant achievements in their life that have inspired others to improve the community as well.
The City has received nominations for 2026. The selected recipient of the 2026 Samuel J. Norris Award for Excellence will be presented with an award at the State of the City Address on April 28, 2026, at the Oroville State Theatre at 5:00 P.M.
FISCAL IMPACT
Award Plaque: $100.00
Council Budget – Special Department 1801-6430
ACTION REQUESTED -
SELECT A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2026 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE TO BE PRESENTED AT THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON APRIL 28, 2026, AT THE OROVILLE STATE THEATRE.
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PATRICK PIATT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
WES ERVIN, CITY PLANNER
RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1895 WITH AD HOC CITIZEN
BUSINESS ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING THE STREAMLINING OF CERTAIN BUSINESS
LICENSE AND PLANNING PERMITS TO REDUCE THE COST AND
PROCESSING TIME FOR APPLICANTS
DATE: APRIL 7, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and consider the Zoning Change recommendations of the Citizen Ad Hoc Business Advocacy Committee as approved by the Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION
The Council will review the latest code changes recommended by the Ad Hoc Citizen Business Advocacy Committee and approved by the Planning Commission at a Special Meeting on March 5, 2026.
The recommendations are outlined below in list form. Specific code changes in the tables and codes are in the attached draft ordinance.
Background
On February 18, 2025, at the request of a group of citizens, the City Council created the Ad Hoc Business Advocacy Committee to reduce potentially overly burdensome permit processes. The goals of the committee include improving the relationship between the City and the business community, ensuring an objective, clear and expeditious permit process, identifying permits and processes that could be made less onerous for applicants, and reducing the number of Use Permits.
The committee met several times and conducted several interviews with businesses and City staff to gather information. The committee’s recommendations for Zoning code changes and staff responses were presented to the Planning Commission on July 24 and again on September 25. The Commission approved their version on March 5, 198
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2026.This report presents the outcome of those discussions.
Note that the recommendations do not include a new entrepreneur-friendly fee structure, which Commissioners plan to recommend during the next Master Fee Schedule Update, usually in June or July. The Commissioners will recommend reducing use permit fees for youth, and for small businesses filling vacant commercial spaces in the city.
This Zone Change was posted in the Mercury Register on March 16, 2026, more than the requisite 20 days.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. The only costs have been staff time
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AD HOC COMMITTEE’S
RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1895, AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY; AND
ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9449 — FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.060,
17.16.120, 17.16.180, AND TABLES 17.34.020-1, 17.28.010-1, 17.32.010-1, AND
17.36.010-1.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary of Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations vetted by Planning Commission
2. Resolution No. 9449 with Draft Ordinance No. 1895 with Recommended Code changes
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SUMMARY OF AD HOC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS AS AGREED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
ON MARCH 5, 2026
1. TATTOO
Tattooing, “Body Art”, permanent makeup, micropigmentation, body art, body piercing, and micro-tattooing, etc. would all be classified as “Personal Services – Low Impact”. The definitions will be modified accordingly. The Council has already directed this change.
2. SHORT-TERM RENTALS (STR’S)
Solidify in code the category and definition for short-term rental business (e.g. AirBnB or VRBO) and require an administrative permit.
Note that all establishments that rent out rooms for a short time are required to submit TOT tax when renting out rooms. See draft application packet below.
STR’s are distinguished from B&B’s by the fact that the whole house is rented without breakfast and with a normally absent landlord. Owners of B&B’s typically live on the property and do offer breakfast. Both must be 5 rooms or less, otherwise they are classified as a hotel. The proposed new application form is attached.
B&B proposed changes are listed in the table below.
Zone Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial
STR Current Admin permit Admin permit Admin permit Not allowed STR proposed Admin Permit Admin permit Admin Permit Not allowed B&B current Use Permit Not listed Not allowed Not allowed B&B proposed Use permit Occupancy/Site
Plan Review
Occupancy/Site
plan review
Not allowed
3. Pet stores would be changed from Use permits to administrative permits, but with new standards for pet shops and kennels taken from Chico’s ordinance.
4. Animal grooming would be a home occupation in residential, but if more than three customers per day visited the home for services, a 200
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Use Permit would be triggered. Animal grooming would require a site plan review in Mixed Use and would be by right in Commercial zones.
5. Add ‘florist/garden shops’ to the General Retail definition to clarify that these stores conducts virtually all operations indoors. This category would be treated as a standard retailer and be subject to the same permit process for the applicable zone. This is distinct from the existing “Garden Supply” category (including plant nurseries) – typically with outdoor yard space -- which would be unchanged and would still require a use permit in Mixed use and Commercial zones.
6. Restaurants and al fresco dining would now be allowed in the Office Zone.—about 5 square blocks amid the MXD and downtown
Residential zones. The Commission agrees that nice neighborhood restaurants and cafes would be a nice amenity in the Office Zone.
7. Tier 2 and 3 solar permit requirements would remain unchanged but would no longer be allowed in CN or C-1 due to the limited lot sizes and number of lots so zoned.
An administrative permit would be required for a Tier 2 ground mounted solar project in R-3, R-4 & RP zones, with sizes controlled by allowable lot coverages.
Lot coverage for stand-alone Tier 3 projects without an associated primary structure would be governed by the maximum lot coverage of the underlying zone (e.g. 0.4 FAR for C-2 zones). With a primary structure- 30% or 20 acres, whichever is less. .
Solar projects installed over parking lots are considered Tier 3 projects.
8. Drive Throughs would remain unchanged due to the regularly occurring issues with stacking capacities in drive-through lanes. OMC
17.16.080 applies.
9. Smoke shops would not be allowed in the Office Zone.
10.Family Day Care. Health and Safety Code 1597.45 et seq considers family day care to be a residential use, and prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing license fees, taxes or any other restrictions not also applied to residential properties. They are still subject to fire and safety standards, including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and fire extinguishers and exits, and must be inspected by the Fire Marshall.
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that new residential uses in commercial and industrial districts are not allowed. In Mixed use districts, any residential structure could legally become a family day care center.
11.Child Care Centers and Child Day Care (commercial day care) would not be allowed in industrial zones, with the exception of allowing captive in-house employer-operated day care.
12.Libraries and museums would be subject to administrative permits instead of use permits in MXD and MXN districts, and still requiring use permits in commercial and MXC districts.
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CITY OF OROVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 9449
ORDINANCE NO. 1895
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC25-01 WITH CERTAIN ZONING CODE CHANGES TO REDUCE THE COST AND PROCESSING TIME FOR APPLICANTS—INITIATED BY THE AD HOC
CITIZEN BUSINESS ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, The City Council has created the ad hoc Citizen Business Advocacy Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission met several times to research, conduct interviews and discuss potential improvements to the City’s zoning code; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the comments and concerns of public agencies, property owners, and members of the public who are potentially affected by the code changes described herein and also considered the City’s staff report regarding the request.
WHEREAS, the Commission determined that this action is exempt from CEQA; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council changes to the Master Fee Schedule, to Oroville Municipal Codes17.04.060, 17.16.120, and 17.16.180, and to Tables 17.34.020-1, 17.28.010-1, 17.32.010-1, and 17.36.010-1.
The City Council of the City of Oroville does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The following amendments to Oroville Municipal Code Ch. 17 are approved:
A) OMC 17.04.060 G. Definitions, “G.” General retail is amended to read as follows:
General retail. A retail establishment that sells a variety of merchandise and is not otherwise identified in this title as a unique retail use, including, but not limited to, antique stores, bookstores, drugstores, florists/garden shops, hobby shops, secondhand stores, retail bakeries, hardware stores, appliance and electronics stores and any use of like kind or character.
B) OMC 17.04.060 P. Definitions, “P.” Personal services-low-impact is amended to read as follows:
Personal services—low-impact. A personal services establishment that tends to create minimal adverse impacts for its surroundings, including, but not limited to, clothing rental, 207
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dry-cleaning services with no on-site dry-cleaning equipment, estheticians, permanent makeup artists, tattoo artists, micropigmentation, body piercing, certified massage therapists, laundromats, tailors, tanning salons and other uses of like kind or character.
C) OMC 17.04.060 P. Definitions, “P.” Personal services-moderate-impact is amended to read as follows:
Personal services-moderate-impact. A personal services establishment that may tend to attract criminal activity or reduce property values when found near similar establishments, and that may need to be dispersed in order to reduce these potential negative impacts. The term "moderate-impact personal services" includes, but is not limited to, check-cashing stores, pawnshops, psychics, spas and hot tubs for hourly rental, tattoo and body piercing parlors and other uses of like kind or character.
D) OMC 17.04.060 P. Definitions, “P.” Professional Office is amended to read as follows:
Professional office. An office used by persons who provide services that require a state license or certificate, including, but not limited to, accountants, architects, dentists, doctors, engineers, lawyers, medical estheticians, permanent makeup artists, certified massage therapist, and real estate agents. The term "professional office" shall not include any facility that provides intensive medical treatment or overnight lodging for persons, such as a hospital; any facility that provides permanent or temporary boarding of animals, such as a veterinary office or kennel; any use that is considered a "personal service," as defined in this title; or any adult-oriented business.
E) OMC 17.04.060 S. Definitions, “S.” Short-term rental is added to this Chapter as follows:
Short-term rental. A furnished residential structure, or a portion of one, rented out for a brief period, typically 30 consecutive days or less, and where meals are typically not provided.
A short-term rental with more than 5 guest rooms shall be considered a hotel or motel, as applicable. A Short-term rental is responsible to pay transient occupancy tax per Oroville Municipal Code Chapter 3.20.
F) Paragraph G. Standards of Care for Pet Shops and Kennels shall be added to OMC 17.16.120 Animal Keeping as follows:
G. Standards of Care for Pet Shops and Kennels
A. Primary enclosures.
1. In addition to those standards of care outlined in Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (California Health and Safety Code Section 122125 et seq.), the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act (California Health and Safety Code Section 122045 et seq.), the Pet Store Animal Care Act (California Health and Safety Code Section 122350 et seq.), and the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA") (7 U.S.C. Section 2131 et seq.), Pet Shop and Kennel must adhere to the following guidelines:
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a. A primary enclosure, as defined under § 7.24.020, must be structurally sound and maintained in a safe, working condition to properly confine animals, prevent injury, keep other animals out, and enable the animals to remain dry and clean. There must not be any sharp edges, gaps or other defects that could cause an injury or trap a limb or other body part. Secure latches or other closing devices must be present. Wire-mesh bottoms or slatted floors in cages are not acceptable for primary enclosures for cats, rabbits, or dogs.
b. The primary enclosure should protect animals from disease exposure, provide good air quality, and be readily cleaned and disinfected. Enclosures should facilitate the monitoring of health and behavior and permit efficient and low-stress daily care.
Enclosures that permit care and cleaning without removal of the animal (e.g. double-sided or compartmentalized enclosures) should be provided for recently admitted or ill animals and those who are younger than twenty (20) weeks of age.
c. A primary enclosure shall permit the provision of clean water and food without contamination from urine, feces or litter and must allow animals to sit, sleep and eat away from areas of their enclosures where they defecate and urinate. Cats and rabbits should be provided with a litter box that will comfortably accommodate their entire body. Elevated resting places should be provided whenever possible, as long as this would not restrict animal movement within the enclosure. A soft resting place should be made available for all animals to provide comfort as well as prevent pressure sores from developing. Primary enclosures should allow animals to see out but should also provide at least some opportunity to avoid visual contact with other animals.
d. Primary enclosures must provide animals with the opportunity to express normal behavior, such as (depending on species and housing unit) hiding, perching, walking, running, jumping, scratching, playing, and interacting with or avoiding conspecifics and people. At minimum, primary enclosures shall provide sufficient space to allow each animal, regardless of species, to make normal postural adjustments e.g. to turn freely and to easily stand, sit, stretch, move their head, without touching the top of the enclosure, lie in a comfortable position with limbs extended, move about and assume a comfortable posture for feeding, drinking, urinating and defecating. In addition, cats and dogs should be able to hold their tails erect when in a normal standing position.
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e. Excreta shall be removed from primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to control disease hazards and odors. When water or cleaning and disinfecting products will be sprayed in or near the area of the primary enclosure, animals must be removed from the cage or kennel, or separated from the area being cleaned by a solid partition to prevent splatter or soaking of the animal. It is an unacceptable practice to spray down kennels or cages while animals are inside them. Animals shall not be placed in empty primary enclosures previously inhabited by other animals unless the enclosure has first been cleaned and disinfected.
f. Animals showing signs of contagious illness shall be removed from rooms and enclosures containing healthy animals and housed in a separate isolation room.
g. Animals shall not be tied to fences or cages in lieu of being housed in primary enclosures.
h. Vehicles used to transport animals must protect the animals from the elements, provide adequate ventilation and climate control, and be structurally sound to prevent injury to animals. Animals must be transported in compatible groups of the same species. In addition, the transport enclosure must be kept clean and must be of sufficient space to allow the animals to move freely (turn around, lie down, and stand up).
2. Unpermitted primary enclosures.
a. Cages or crates intended for short-term, temporary confinement or travel (e.g. airline crates, transport carriers, cages or crates designed to restrict mobility during a defined period for recovery or treatment including small stainless steel cages less than 2 ft x 2 ft), are unacceptable as primary enclosures. Crates or cages must not be stacked upon each other in a manner that increases animal stress or discomfort, compromises ventilation, or allows waste material to fall from the cage above into the cage below. b. Animals housed in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups, with all of the following additional restrictions:
1. Females shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with sexually intact males
2. Any animal exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be housed individually in a primary enclosure
3. Immature animals shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adults other than their mothers
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4. Animals of different species shall not be housed in the same primary enclosures.
G) Oroville Municipal Code 17.16.180 Solar Energy Systems is amended to read as follows:
§ 17.16.180. Solar energy systems.
A. Purpose. This section establishes standards for systems that convert solar energy into electricity. These standards allow for an efficient permit process while minimizing potential impacts on neighboring properties.
B. Types of Systems.
1. A "Tier 1" solar energy system means a system only used to power onsite uses. Tier 1 systems include roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems and photovoltaic systems integrated into building materials used in the construction of a structure.
2. A "Tier 2" solar energy system means a ground-mounted system used to power on-site and off-site uses, with less than 50% of the power generated used off-site.
3. A "Tier 3" solar energy system means a ground-mounted system used to power on-site and off-site uses, with 50% or more of the power generated used off-site. Solar systems that cover parking lots are Tier 3.
C. Permitted Locations—Permits Required. Table 17.16.180-1 identifies permits required to establish solar energy systems, and the districts where each type of system is permitted.
Table 17.16.180-1: Permits Required for Solar Energy Systems Permits Required
System Type Residential Districts All Other Districts
Tier 1 Zoning Clearance
Tier 2 Per Table 17.28.010-1
Not Allowed
Administrative Permit
Tier 3 Not Allowed Use Permit
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D. Maximum Size.
1. The maximum area that may be occupied by a ground-mounted solar energy system is as follows:
a. Tier 1 Systems: One-half acre.
b. Tier 2 Systems: 15% of the parcel size or 5 acres, whichever is less.
c. Tier 3 Systems: 30% of a parcel size or 20 acres, whichever is less.
If no other on-site uses, the maximum lot coverage must align with the maximum coverage for the applicable zone.
2. An applicant may request administrative approval to exceed these maximums on parcels otherwise unfit for conservation or development, as determined by the Community Development Director; e.g., a contaminated property that could most appropriately be used for solar energy generation.
E. Development and Operation Standards.
1. Photovoltaic panel systems shall meet all applicable performance standards of the National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
2. Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel systems shall comply with the height and setback standards in Table 17.16.180-2.
Table 17.16.180-2: Ground-Mounted Systems, Height, and Setback Standards
Parcel Size Maximum Height Minimum Setback
Less than 2 acres 8 feet As required by district
2 to 10 acres 10 feet As required by district
plus 10 additional feet
in or adjacent to
residential district
Greater than 10 acres 15 feet As required by district
plus 15 additional feet
in or adjacent to
residential district
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3. Photovoltaic panel systems attached to a roof may not project more than 3 feet above the roof at its highest point. Projections greater than 3 feet but no more than 12 feet are permitted with the approval of a use permit.
4. If the city determines that a Tier 2 or Tier 3 system is abandoned, the property owner must remove all equipment and facilities from the site and return the site to its original condition. The city will consider a Tier 2 or Tier 3 system abandoned if the system stops producing electricity for 24 months, unless the property owner demonstrates to the city's satisfaction that there is no intent to abandon the facility.
H) Table 17.34.020-1, Allowed Uses in Mixed Use Districts, shall be amended to read as follows:
Table 17.34.020-1: Allowed Uses in Mixed-Use Districts
Key
P Permitted use, subject to zoning clearance
AP Administrative permit required
UP Use permit required
S See use-specific regulations for permit requirement
- Use not allowed
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§ 17.34.020 OROVILLE CODE § 17.34.020
Zoning Districts Use-Specific
Land Use MXD MXN MXC Regulations
Local Food Uses
Neighborhood
food and
beverage sales
AP AP AP 17.16.220
(Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales)
Urban agriculture S S S 17.16.230
(Urban
agriculture)
Public Assembly
Carnival, circus
or fair
AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Commercial
recreational
facility—indoor,
10,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross floor
area
UP UP P
Commercial
recreational
facility—indoor,
more than
10,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
UP UP UP
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Commercial
recreational
facility—outdoor
- - UP
Concert or
performance
AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Library or
museum
UP AP UP AP UP
Meeting
facility—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P
Meeting
facility—more
than 10,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
UP UP P
Park or
playground
UP UP UP
School, public UP UP UP
School, private UP UP UP
Training facility UP UP UP
Residential [1]
Caretaker
residence
UP UP -
Family day care,
large
S S S 17.16.050
(Family day
care homes)
Family day care,
small
P P P 17.16.050
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(Family day
care homes)
Home occupation,
low-impact
S S S 17.16.040
(Home
occupation)
Home occupation,
moderate-impact
S S S 17.16.040
(Home
occupation)
Mixed-use
development
P P P 17.16.030
(Mixed-use
development)
Multiple-family
dwellings [1]
- P P
Residential care
facility—6 units or
fewer
P P P
Residential care
facility—7 units or
more
UP UP -
Retail
Alcoholic
beverage sales
UP UP UP
Al fresco dining
areas
Al fresco seating
areas
S
S
S
S
S
S
17.12.120
(Al fresco
dining and
seating)
17.12.120
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(Al fresco
dining and
seating)
Building supply - - -
Equipment and
machinery
sales or rental
- - -
Drive-through
establishment—
pharmacy
-
- UP 17.16.080
(Drive-through
establishments)
Drive-through
establishment
all other uses
-
- UP 17.16.080
(Drive-through
establishments)
Farmers market AP AP AP
Food and
beverage
sales—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P
Food and
beverage
sales—10,001
to 40,000 sq. ft.
of gross floor
area
UP P P
Food and
beverage
sales—more
than 40,000 sq.
UP UP P
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ft. of gross floor
area
Funeral
merchandise
sales
UP UP UP
Gas station -
- UP 17.16.070
(Gas stations)
General
retail—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P
General
retail—10,001
to 40,000 feet of
gross floor area
UP P P
General
retail—more
than 40,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
- UP UP
Mobile food
vendor
AP AP AP 17.16.150
(Mobile food
vending)
Mobile food
vendor village
- UP UP 17.16.150
(Mobile food
vending)
Pet store UP AP UP AP UP AP 17.16.120.G
(Animal
keeping)
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Plant nursery or
garden supply
store
UP UP P
Restaurant or
café
P P P
Seasonal
holiday
agricultural
sales
AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Shopping
center, 1,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P
Shopping
center, 1,000
sq. ft. or greater
of gross floor
area
P UP P
Smoke shop UP UP UP 17.36.010
(Allowed uses
in industrial
districts)
Vehicle
sales—
automobile, new
-
- P
Vehicle sales—
all other
-
- UP
Services
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Animal
grooming
UP S UP S UP S 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Animal keeping,
noncommercial
P P P 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Bank or
financial service
P P P
Bed and
breakfast
P P P
Business
support service
P P P
Car wash - UP UP 17.16.090
(Car and
vehicle
washes)
Catering
service
P P P
Child day care
center
P P P
Gym P P P
Hospital -
- -
Hotel or motel UP - UP
Instructional or
production
studio
P - P
Kennel -
- UP 17.16.120
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keeping)
Mortuary UP - UP
Office—
professional
P P P
Office—all other P P P
Outpatient
Services
UP UP UP
Personal
services— lowimpact
P P P
Personal
services—
moderateimpact
UP UP UP
Temporary real
estate office
AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Temporary uses
not listed here
S S S 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Veterinarian UP UP P 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair, and Storage
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Food or
beverage
production
UP - UP
Landscape
material sales
-
- UP
Manufacturing—
20,00 sq. ft. or
less of
gross floor area
0 UP - UP
Metalwork—
10,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross floor
area
UP - UP
Mini-storage
facility
-
- - 17.44.060
(MS-O: ministorage
overlay)
Outdoor
storage—250 sq.
ft. or less
-
- P 17.16.140
(Outdoor
storage)
Outdoor
storage—more
than 250 sq. ft.
UP UP UP 17.16.140
(Outdoor
storage)
Repair service,
large equipment—
20,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross floor
area
-
- UP
Repair service,
small appliances
P P P
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Parking garage or
lot as primary use
UP UP UP
Public safety facilityUP UP UP
Solar energy
system, Tier 1
P P P 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 2
AP AP AP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 3
UP UP UP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Utility building or
substation
P P P
Note:
[1] Residential uses in the downtown mixed-use district are permitted only on upper stories above ground floor commercial uses.
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I) Table 17.28.010-1, Allowed Uses in Residential Districts, shall be amended to read as follows:
Table 17.28.010-1
Allowed Uses in Residential Districts
Key
P Permitted use, subject to zoning clearance
A Administrative permit required
UP Use permit required
S See use-specific regulations for permit requirement
— Use not allowed
Zoning Districts
Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Public Assembly
Library
or
museum
— — P P P P P P P P P P —
Meeting
facility—
10,0 square
feet or less
of gross
floor area
U
P 00
UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
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Zoning Districts
Land Use UR10UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Meeting
facility—more
than 10,000
square feet of
gross floor
area
— — — — — — — UP UP UP UP UP —
Park or
playground
— — P P P P P P P P P P —
School,
private—
elementary,
middle or high
school
— — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
School,
public
— — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Residential
Animal
keeping,
noncommercial
P P P P P P P P P P P P 17.16.120
Boardinghouse — — — — — — — — — UP UP UP —
Duplex — — — — — — — — P P P P —
Emergency
shelter
— — — — — — — — — P P — 17.16.210
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Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Family day
care, large
S S S S S S S S S S S S 17.16.050
Family day
care, small
P P P P P P P P P P P P 17.16.050
Home
occupation,
low-impact
P P P P P P P P P P P P 17.16.040
Home
occupation,
moderateimpact
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.040
Mobile
home
park
UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Multiplefamily
dwellings
— — — — — — — — P P P P —
Residential
care
facility—6
units or
fewer
P P P P P P P P P P P P —
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Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Residential
care facility—
7 units or
more
— — — — — — — — — UP UP —
Second
dwelling unit
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.010
Single-family
dwelling,
attached
— — — — — — — — P P P P —
Single-family
dwelling,
detached
P P P P P P P P P — — — —
Single- family
manufactured
home not
on
permanent
foundation
P P — — — — — — — — — — —
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Zoning Districts
Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Singlefamily
manufactured
home on
permanent
foundation
P P P P P P P P P — — — —
Singleroom
occupancy
— — — — — — — — — UP UP — —
Temporary
use of
mobile
home or
recreational
vehicle as
singlefamily
dwelling unit
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.060
Transitional
housing
— — — — — — — — — UP UP — —
Animal
grooming
P/UP— P/UP— P/UP— P/UP— P/UP— P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP Note 1,
17.16.120
Bed and
breakfast
UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
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Zoning Districts
Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Child day
care center
— — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Mortuary — — — — — — — — — — — UP —
Office—
professional
— — — — — — — — — — — P —
Outpatient
services
— — — — — — — — — — — — —
Substance
abuse
counseling
— — — — — — — — — — — — —
Temporary
uses
S S S S S S S S S S S S 17.16.060
Local Food Uses
Agriculture P P P - - - - - - - - - 17.16.100
(Agricultural
uses)
Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales
AP - - - - - AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.220
(Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales)
Urban
agriculture
S S S S S S S S S S S 17.16.230
(Urban
agriculture)
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Land Use UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP UseSpecific
Regulations
Transportation and Infrastructure
Public
safety
facility
UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Solar
energy
system,
Tier 1
P P P P P P P P P P P P 17.16.180
(Solar
energy
systems)
Solar
energy
system,
Tier 2
- - - - - - - - - UP AP UP AP UP AP 17.16.180
(Solar
energy
systems)
Solar
energy
system,
Tier 3
- - - - - - - - - - - - 17.16.180
(Solar
energy
systems)
Utility
building or
substation
UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
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J) Table 17.32.010-1, Allowed Uses in Commercial districts, shall be amended to read as follows:
Table 17.32.010-1
Allowed Uses in Commercial Districts
Key
P Permitted use, subject to zoning
clearance
AP Administrative permit required
UP Use permit required
S See use-specific regulations for
permit requirement
- Use not allowed
Zoning Districts
Land Use CN C-1 C-2 CH CLM OF Use Specific
Regulations
Local Food Uses
Neighborhood
food and
beverage sales
AP S AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.220
(Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales)
Urban
agriculture
S S S S S S 17.16.230
(Urban
agriculture)
Public Assembly
Carnival, circus
or fair
AP AP AP AP AP UP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Commercial
recreational
facility-indoor,
10,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
UP P P P UP - -
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with anchors/sections from the source which need
to be removed and the text changed to Arial 12pt.
There are also section breaks and orphan
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floor area
Commercial
recreational
facility-indoor,
more than
10,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
- UP P UP UP - -
Commercial
recreational
facility-outdoor
- UP P - UP - -
Concert or
performance
AP AP AP AP AP - 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Library or
museum
- UP UP UP UP UP -
Meeting
facility—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P UP UP P -
Meeting
facility—more
than 10,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
- UP P - UP UP -
Park or
playground
UP UP UP UP UP UP -
School, public - P P UP UP UP -
School, private - P P - - UP -
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Training facility - UP UP - - UP -
Residential
Caretaker
residence
UP UP UP UP UP - -
Family day
care, large
S S S S S - 17.16.050
(Family day
care homes)
Family day
care, small
P P P P P - 17.16.050
(Family day
care homes)
Home
occupation, lowimpact
P P P - - - 17.16.040
(Home
occupations)
Home
occupation,
moderateimpact
AP AP AP - - - 17.16.040
(Home
occupations)
Residential care
facility—6 units
or fewer
P P P P P - -
Residential care
facility—7 units
or more
- - - - - - -
Retail
Alcoholic
beverage sales
UP UP UP - - - -
Al fresco dining
areas
S S S S S S- 17.12.120
(Alfresco
dining and
seating)
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Al fresco
seating areas
S S S S S S- 17.12.120
(Al fresco
dining and
seating)
Building supply - - P - P - -
Cannabis retail - - - - - -
Equipment and
machinery sales
or rental
- - P - P - -
Drive-through
establishment—
pharmacy
P P P P P - 17.16.080
(Drive-through
establishmen
Drive-through
establishment—
all other uses
UP UP UP UP UP - 17.16.080
(Drive-through
establishment
Farmers' market AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Food and
beverage
sales—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P P P P - -
Food and
beverage
sales—10,001
to 40,000 sq. ft.
of gross floor
area
UP P P UP - - -
Food and
beverage sales—
more than 40,000
- P P UP - - -
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sq. ft. of gross
floor area
Funeral
merchandise
sales
- UP UP - - UP -
Gas station - UP P P P - 17.16.070
(Gas stations)
General retail—
10,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
floor area
P P P P P - -
General retail—
10,001 to
40,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
UP P P UP P - -
General retail—
more than
40,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
- UP P UP UP - -
Mobile food
vendor
AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.150
(Mobile food
vending)
Mobile food
vendor village
UP UP UP - UP - 17.16.150
(Mobile food
vending)
Pet store UP S S UP UP S - 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Plant nursery or
garden supply
store
UP P P P - - -
Restaurant or
café
P P P P P - AP -
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Seasonal
holiday
agricultural
sales
AP AP AP AP AP - 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Shopping center UP UP P UP UP - -
Smoke shop UP UP UP UP UP UP 17.16.190
(Smoke
shops)
Vehicle
sales—
automobile new
- UP P UP P -
Vehicle sales—
all other
- - UP UP UP - -
Services
Animal
grooming
UP P UP P UP P - - - 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Animal keeping,
noncommercial
P P P P P - 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Bank or
financial service
P P P - P P -
Bed and
breakfast
UP S P S P S P S - - -
Business
support service
P P P P P P -
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Cannabis
testing
- - - - - -
Car wash - UP P P P - 17.16.090
(Car and
vehicle
washes)
Catering service - P P - P - -
Child day care
center
P P P UP UP - -
Gym P P P - P - -
Hospital - UP UP - - - -
Hotel or motel - UP P UP UP - -
Instructional or
production
studio
P P P - P P -
Kennel - - UP - UP - 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Mortuary - UP UP UP P UP -
Office—
professional
P P P - P P -
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Office—all other P P P - P P -
Outpatient
services
UP P P - - - -
Personal
services—lowimpact
P P P P P - -
Personal
services—
moderate
impact
-
UP UP UP UP UP -
Recreational
vehicle (RV)
park
- - UP P UP - -
Substance
abuse
counseling
- - P - P - -
Temporary real
estate office
AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Temporary uses
not listed here
S S S S S S 17.16.060
(Temporary
uses and
buildings)
Veterinarian UP UP P - P - 17.16.120
(Animal
keeping)
Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair and Storage
Food or
beverage
production
- UP UP - UP - -
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Landscape
material sales
- UP UP - P - -
Manufacturing—
20,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
floor area
- UP P - P P - -
Manufacturing—
more than 20,000
sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
- - UP - UP UP - -
Metalwork—
20,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
floor area
- UP UP P P UP -
-
Metalwork—
more than
20,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
- - UP UP UP UP -
-
Mini-storage
facility
S S S - S - 17.16.060
17.44.060
(MS-O
Mini-storage
overlay)
Outdoor
storage—250
sq. ft. or less
P P P P P P 17.16.140
(Outdoor
storage)
Outdoor
storage—more
than 250 sq. ft.
UP UP P UP P UP 17.16.140
(Outdoor
storage)
Recycling
facility or center
- UP P - P - -
Repair service,
large
equipment—
20,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
floor area
UP UP P P P -
-
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Repair service,
large equipment—
more than 20,000
sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
- - UP UP UP - -
Repair service,
small
appliances
P P P - P - -
Research
laboratories
- - UP - UP UP -
Scrap or
dismantling yard
- - - - UP - -
Vehicle service
or repair
- UP P P P - -
Warehousing - - - - P - -
Transportation and Infrastructure
Parking garage
or lot as primary
use
UP UP P - UP UP -
Public safety
facility
UP UP UP UP UP UP -
Solar energy
system, Tier 1
P P P P P P 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 2
AP - AP - AP AP AP AP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
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K) Table 17.36.010-1, Allowed Uses in Industrial districts, shall be amended to read as follows:
Table 17.36.010-1
Allowed Uses in Industrial Districts
Zoning Districts
Use
Specific
Land Use ABP M-1 M-2 Regulations
Public Assembly
Carnival, circus or
fair
AP AP AP 17.16.060
Commercial
recreational facility
— UP UP
Concert or
performance
AP AP AP 17.16.060
Library or
museum
— UP UP
Meeting facility — UP UP
Park or playground — UP UP
Training facility UP P P
Residential
Solar energy
system, Tier 3
UP - UP - UP UP UP UP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Utility building
or substation
P P P P P P -
Vehicle depot -
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Caretaker
dwelling unit
P P P
Retail
Adult-oriented
business
— S S 17.16.110
Building supply — UP UP
Cannabis retail — — —
Drive-through
establishment
— UP UP 17.16.080
Equipment and
machinery
sales or rental
— UP P
Farmers market AP AP AP 17.16.060
Food and
beverage
sales—10,000
sq. ft. or less of
gross floor
area
P P P
Food and
beverage
sales—more
than 10,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor
area
— — —
Gas station — UP UP 17.16.070
General retail—
10,000 sq. ft. or
less of gross
floor area
UP UP UP
General retail—more
than 10,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
— UP UP
Mobile food vendor — S S 17.16.150
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Mobile food vendor
village
UP UP UP 17.16.150
Plant nursery or
garden supply store
— UP UP
Restaurant or café UP UP UP
Seasonal holiday
agricultural sales
AP AP AP 17.16.060
Smoke shop — UP UP 17.36.010
Vehicle sales — UP UP
Services
Business support
service
P P P
Car wash — UP UP
Catering
service
— UP UP
Child day care UP - UP - UP -
Instructional or
production studio
— P P
Kennel — UP UP 17.16.120
Marijuana dispensary — — —
Office—professional P UP UP
Office—all other P UP UP
Outpatient
services
— — —
Substance
abuse
counseling
— — —
Temporary real
estate office
AP AP AP 17.16.060
Temporary
uses not listed
here
S S S 17.16.060
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Veterinarian — P P 17.16.120
Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair and Storage
Cannabis
cultivation
— — —
Cannabis
distribution
— — —
Cannabis
manufacturing
— — —
Cannabis
microbusiness
— — —
Cannabis
nursery
— — —
Cannabis
testing
— — —
Food or
beverage
production
— UP P
Landscape
material sales
— UP P
Manufacturing—
40,000 sq. ft. or less of
gross floor area
P P
Manufacturing— more
than 40,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
UP UP P
Metalwork—40,000 sq.
ft. or less of gross floor
area
P P P
Metalwork—more than
40,000 sq. ft. of gross
floor area
UP UP P
Mini-storage
facility
— S S 17.44.060
Outdoor
storage—500
sq. ft. or less
P P P 17.16.140
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Outdoor
storage—more
than 500 sq. ft.
UP P P 17.16.140
Recycling
facility or center
— P P
Repair service,
large
equipment
P P P
Repair service,
small
appliances
P P P
Research
laboratory
UP P P
Scrap or
dismantling
yard
— — UP
Vehicle
services and
repair
— P P
Warehousing P P P
Wholesaling
and distribution
UP P P
Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses
Surface mining — — UP Chapter 15.92
Transportation and Infrastructure
Parking garage
or lot as
primary use
— UP UP
Public safety
facility
P P P
Solar energy
system, Tier 1
P P P 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 2
AP AP AP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 3
UP UP UP 17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
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Utility building
or substation
P P P
Vehicle depot — P P
END OF ZONING CODE CHANGES
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SECTION 2. Unless explicitly amended in Section 1, above, all other sections of the Oroville Municipal Code remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective on the 30th day after its adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oroville at a regular meeting on xxxxxxxxx, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DAVID PITTMAN, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
DAVID RITCHIE, Asst. City Attorney KAYLA REASTER, Assistant City Clerk 248
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OPEN LETTER FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Subject: Interference with Representation, Due Process, and Citywide Zoning Impacts To:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Oroville
Introduction
This letter is submitted for the public record to address serious concerns involving interference with my right of representation, the integrity of the City’s decision-making process, and the broad impacts of zoning changes affecting C-1 and C-2 properties throughout Oroville.
These issues extend beyond my individual property and affect a substantial number of property owners who have relied on longstanding commercial zoning.
1. Interference with Right of Representation
During multiple City Council meetings, and through subsequent communications, statements attributed to Councilmember Chuck Reynolds have characterized my engagement with elected officials as involving 'political favors.' I clearly state for the record that my actions represent lawful and appropriate civic engagement. I have exercised my constitutional right to meet with elected officials to discuss zoning impacts affecting my property and others.
Such characterizations create a chilling effect, discourage participation, and interfere with the right to petition government. If this conduct continues, I will seek remedies outside of the City.
2. Use of Constituent-Provided Materials
I have reason to believe that documents I provided in good faith have been circulated or referenced outside their intended context. Some materials appear to be associated with matters involving Councilmember Shawn Webber, despite the fact that certain documents 249
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were created after my meetings and were not part of those discussions.
This raises concerns regarding mischaracterization, improper use of constituent communications, and the integrity of the process.
3. Zoning Implementation Concerns
The transition from C-1 and C-2 zoning to MXC and MXD overlays represents a fundamental shift in how commercial properties can function.
These are not vacant parcels—they are longstanding, income-producing properties. The new regulations impose limitations on expansion, intensity, and redevelopment, effectively reducing the functional use rights of property owners.
'Grandfathering' does not preserve full rights when future use, expansion, and business evolution are restricted.
4. Individual Parcel Impact and Reliance
I strongly assert that impacts must be evaluated on an individual parcel basis. Many properties have decades of continuous commercial use, creating economic reliance and long-term planning dependencies.
A blanket zoning change fails to account for these realities and imposes disproportionate burdens without proper analysis.
5. Notice and Regulatory Burden
Where zoning changes materially alter property rights, there is a heightened obligation for meaningful and individualized notice.
The shift from C-2 to MXD introduces regulatory structures that directly impact redevelopment and economic viability. These impacts approach recognized principles of regulatory takings, where property rights are diminished without compensation.
Generalized notice alone is insufficient for actions of this magnitude.
6. Lack of Economic Impact Analysis
I requested documentation supporting the economic impact of these zoning changes. None has been provided.
It is my understanding that some materials may exist within RDA-related storage, which 250
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raises additional concerns regarding the scope and appropriateness of the mechanism used for this citywide action.
7. Staff Inconsistencies and Enforcement Concerns
There have been inconsistencies in how zoning has been applied, including denial of use followed by approval through use permits and fees. These inconsistencies highlight unclear implementation and enforcement practices.
8. Request for Action
I respectfully request:
1. Formal review of interference with representation
2. Clarification of council conduct standards
3. Comprehensive review of MXC/MXD zoning impacts
4. Production of all supporting documentation
5. Immediate action rather than deferral to future planning updates Closing Statement
This issue affects hundreds of property owners. It involves economic impact, due process, and the integrity of City governance.
I expect these concerns to be addressed directly and transparently.
Submitted for the Public Record,
Donald D Dirks Jr (known as Doug)
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Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am following up regarding my March 17, 2026 public comment submission. To date, the specific questions raised regarding the evaluation of potential conflicts of interest, disclosures, and recusals have not been addressed. Following the March 19, 2026 City Council meeting, additional concerns remain, including:
· The absence of a clearly articulated process for evaluating conflicts of interest prior to Council action
· Public disagreement regarding factual matters without a defined mechanism for clarification
· Ongoing discussion of transparency policies without clear application to previously raised situations
These issues raise broader questions regarding the consistent application of the City’s Code of Ethics and transparency standards. I respectfully request clarification as to how these matters are being addressed, or whether the City intends to provide guidance or direction on these issues. These standards are not discretionary guidelines, but adopted provisions intended to ensure both actual and perceived conflicts are addressed in practice.
Let me ask the question this way:
Hypothetically………
Jordan’s Crossing rents a building from Doug Dirks under the assumption that Jordan’s Crossing can obtain a business license to open a business in said building. They sign a lease agreement. Jordan’s Crossing emails the city and is told that the type of business is not allowed. In the following few days, Doug Dirks meets with City Council Member Shawn Webber, that is allegedly a self-proclaimed member and paid employee of Jordan’s Crossing, to discuss the zoning issue. Allegedly, City Council Member Shawn Webber said that he would make the issue go away or something to that fact, to Doug Dirks. This was conveyed to City Council Member Chuck Reynolds via text by Doug Dirks. At the next City Council meeting, City Council Member Shawn Webber brings up the zoning issue that Doug Dirks is having and how he would like to have the issue added to the next agenda so the City Council can discuss it in Open Session. City Council Member Shawn Webber asks for another member of the Council to second his motion to add it as an agenda item. City Council Member Tracy Johnstone seconds the motion. City Council Member Tracy Johnstone is allegedly a pastor, a secretary and paid employee of Jordan’s Crossing.
We won’t even discuss what we found out at the City Council meeting on March 19, 2026 and how this item should have gone to the planning commission first and never should have even been an agenda item in the first place. 252
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Just take into consideration the hypothetical scenario I just laid out. Could there be an appearance of a conflict of interest since City Council Member Shawn Webber & City Council Member Tracy Johnstone have direct ties to Jordan’s Crossing? Based on Government Code 87100, shouldn’t they recuse themselves from any discussion? Some might argue that City Council Member Shawn Webber & City Council Member Tracy Johnstone should not have even brought it up in the first place based on the potential financial gain for Jordan’s Crossing. Based on the City Code of Ethics, especially sections 2.16.050 & 2.16.090, City Council Member Shawn Webber & City Council Member Tracy Johnstone should not act in this behavior and their conduct should be above reproach. Would you consider their behavior above reproach and keeping to the standards set forth by the City’s own Code of Ethics? This is a very valid question that needs to be addressed. The City Council needs to have THIS as an agenda item. There needs to be real discussion about truly holding the City Council members accountable for their actions. Why is this behavior not being addressed? It seems that their actions are being ignored. What can be done? When will something be done? Lastly, where is the city attorney in all of this and what is their opinion? As I stated in my public comment submission, these are no longer just questions being raised by members of the public, they are questions that are now being reviewed outside of this forum as well. I sincerely hope someone responds to me on this matter.
Respectfully,
Jeff McClure
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