Stanton City Council
July 14, 2026

SECTION 6: On July 1, 2027, and on each July 1 thereafter, the fees included in the City’s Master Fee Schedule shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of December. However, no CPI adjustment resulting in a decrease of any fee imposed by this subsection shall be made.

SECTION 7: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council of the City of Stanton hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 8: The approval of the Fees herein is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, sections 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) SECTION 9: All prior resolutions and other actions of the City Council in conflict with the contents of this Resolution are hereby superseded.

SECTION 10: This Resolution and the new fees shall go into full force and effect on September 12, 2026.

SECTION 11: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 14th day of July, 2026.

DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15

ATTEST:

I, Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk of the City of Stanton, California DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2026-15 has been duly signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of the Stanton City Council, held on July 14, 2026, and that the same was adopted, signed and approved by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT “A”
2026 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Administrative Services
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as
of 7/1/26
New/Moved Business License Appl Review $ 140 $ 144
New/Moved Business License Appl Review - Online $ 95 $ 98 Business Tax Renewal Processing $ 88 $ 91
Business Tax Renewal Processing - Online $ 59 $ 61
Returned Checks (NSF) Processing (2) $25/ $35 $25/ $35
Document Printing & Copying (per page) $ 0.10 $ 0.10
Electronic Media Copy Processing (per CD/USB) $ 20 $ 20 Council Agenda/Minute Mailing Service $ 165 $ 170
Initiative Petition Processing Fee (1) $ 206 $ 212
Document Certification (per page) $ 20 $ 20
Municipal Code Subscription Service (3) $ 165 $ 170
Credit Card Convenience Fee (4) 2.6% 2.6%
Chargeback Fee (each) $ 25 $ 26
Notes:

NA: Not available
(2) Civil Code Section 1719 allows for a $25 charge for the first returned check and $35 for subsequent returned cks (3) Plus Direct Costs of Code Book or supplements and postage (4) Percentage of Transaction Amount
(1) CA Elections Code Section 9202(b) caps fees at $200. If the election official certifies the sufficiency of the petition, the fee is to be refunded.
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Mechanical
Forced air furnace wall syst 90,000 BTU's or less $ 229 $ 236 Forced are furnace 91,000 BTU's or greater $ 229 $ 236
A/C Refrig unit over 2 1/2 tons and not greater than 5 tons $ 229 $ 236 A/C Refrig unit over 5 tons and not greater than 10 tons $ 229 $ 236 A/C Refrig unit over 10 tons $ 229 $ 236
Each Supply opening $ 229 $ 236
Each return opening $ 229 $ 236
Each air handling unit $ 229 $ 236
Bathroom exhaust fan and duct $ 229 $ 236
Residential Range Hood $ 229 $ 236
Commercial kitchen range hood $ 314 $ 323
Makeup air or evaporative cooling unit $ 229 $ 236
Boiler up to 100 BTU $ 229 $ 236
Over 100K and not greater than 500K BTU $ 406 $ 418
Over 501K and not greater than 1 million BTU $ 424 $ 436 Over 1 million and not greater than 1.75 million BTU $ 424 $ 436 1,750,000 BTU's and over $ 424 $ 436
Issuance Fee $ 144 $ 148
Supplemental Fee $ 144 $ 148
Plumbing
Plumbing fixtures or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefore) - one to four $ 229 $ 236 each additional $ 229 $ 236
Water heater, one to four $ 229 $ 236
Each additional water heater $ 229 $ 236
building sewer $ 229 $ 236
gas piping system one to four outlets $ 229 $ 236
each additional outlet $ 229 $ 236
Grease interceptor $ 229 $ 236
Installation, alteration or repair of water piping and or water treatment equipment $ 229 $ 236
Swimming pool piping $ 703 $ 724
Issuance Fee $ 36 $ 37
Supplemental Fee $ 36 $ 37
Electrical
First 10 outlets or less $ 229 $ 236
Additional outlets (each) $ 229 $ 236
First 20 fixtures $ 229 $ 236
Additional 21-100 fixtures $ 229 $ 236
Additional 101 and over fixtures $ 229 $ 236
Panel subfeed $ 229 $ 236
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Fractional HP motor $ 229 $ 236
1 HP through 5 HP motor $ 229 $ 236
Over 5 HP motor $ 229 $ 236
Temporary pole or pedestal $ 229 $ 236
Range $ 229 $ 236
Dryer $ 229 $ 236
Electrical hot water heater $ 229 $ 236
Private swimming pool $ 314 $ 323
Pole and platform mounted fixtures $ 321 $ 330
Services up to and including 200 amperes $ 229 $ 236
Service 201 to 1,000 amperes $ 229 $ 236
1-25 KVA transformers $ 229 $ 236
26-75 KVA transformers $ 229 $ 236
76-112 KVA transformers $ 229 $ 236
112.5 & over $ 229 $ 236
Outline & marquee (Signs) $ 229 $ 236
Additional Signs $ 229 $ 236
Miscellaneous fee $ 36 $ 37
Issuance fee $ 36 $ 37
Supplemental fee $ 36 $ 37
Hourly Rates - All Services
Standard Hourly Rate $ 229 $ 236
Accelerated Hourly Rate $ 339 $ 349
After Hours Inspection per hour (2 hour min) $ 423 $ 436 Change Permit holder/reissuance fee $ 144 $ 148
Misc Plan check per 1/2 hour $ 144 $ 148
Misc inspection per 1/2 $ 229 $ 236
Private Landscape R/W $ 120 $ 123
Minor project NPDES - non-grading $ 36 $ 37
NPDES Permit Building review only - Deposit $ 36 $ 37
Over the Counter Plan Check $ 254 $ 262
Third Party Review and Inspection Actual Cost Actual Cost Building Plan Check Fee only 46% of total fee 45% of total fee Energy Permit 41% of bldg permit 40% of bldg permit
Energy Plan Check Fee only 77% of energy permit 75% of energy permit Building Permit Issuance Fee $ 36 $ 37
Accessibility Compliance
Miscellaneous accessibility compliance inspection $ 339 $ 349 Parking Lot Restriping $ 339 $ 349
Ramp $ 339 $ 349
Antenna
Radio <30 ft. each $ 523 $ 539
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Radio >30 ft. each $ 523 $ 539
Dish> 2 ft. each $ 523 $ 539
Awning or Canopy (supported by building)
Awning Aluminum $ 406 $ 418
Awning Canvas $ 406 $ 418
Balcony
Balcony Addition $ 498 $ 512
Additional Balcony $ 498 $ 512
Deck (wood) with footings $ 498 $ 512
Additional Deck $ 498 $ 512
Carport
Carport $ 607 $ 625
Certificate of Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy $ 229 $ 236
Temporary Construction trailer with ramp $ 423 $ 436
Close Existing Openings
Interior wall $ 229 $ 236
Exterior wall $ 229 $ 236
Covered Porch
Covered Porch $ 498 $ 512
Demolition
Demolition up to $3,000 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236
Additional Demolition each add'l 3,000 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236 Door
Replacement $ 229 $ 236
Structural shear wall masonry $ 321 $ 330
New door non structural $ 229 $ 236
Each additional door 50% of first 1-5 $ 229 $ 236
Fencing
Fence or Freestanding Wall - Wood up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Fence or free standing wall additional wood fend each 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Chain Link up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
additional chain link each additional 100 l.f $ 229 $ 236 Stucco with wood frame up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Additional stucco fence each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Wire fence up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Wire fence each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Wrought iron fence up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Additional iron fence each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Masonry (Blockwall), 42" - 6' high up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Additional Masonry 42" - 6' high each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Masonry (Block wall), Special design over 6' high up to 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 * This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Additional Masonry over 6' high each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236 Flag pole
Flag pole $ 321 $ 330
Fireplace
Masonry or concrete $ 314 $ 323
Metal $ 314 $ 323
Factory Built $ 314 $ 323
Sprinkler Systems
Fire Sprinkler System up to 100 sprinklers $ 314 $ 323
Additional sprinklers (1 hour min.) $ 314 $ 323
Garage
Wood frame up to 500 sq ft $ 406 $ 418
Each additional 500 sq ft 35% of first 500 sq ft $ 321 $ 330 Masonry up to 500 sq ft $ 314 $ 323
Each additional 500 sq ft 35% of first 500 sq ft $ 229 $ 236 Wood frame up to 420 sq. ft $ 498 $ 512
Masonry up to 420 sq. ft. $ 406 $ 418
Grading (on-site)
Plan Review/Check $ 1,758 $ 1,811
Inspection $ 1,589 $ 1,636
Lighting Pole
Lighting pole each $ 406 $ 418
Each additional pole $ 321 $ 330
Partition
Partition - interior up to 30 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Partition additional 30 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Patio Cover
Wood frame $ 314 $ 323
Metal frame $ 406 $ 418
Other frame $ 406 $ 418
Additional patio $ 321 $ 330
Enclosed wood frame $ 515 $ 530
Enclosed metal frame $ 607 $ 625
Additional enclosed patio $ 607 $ 625
Pile Foundation
Pile foundation up to 50 l.f. of pile $ 1,010 $ 1,041
Concrete case in place $ 1,010 $ 1,041
Steel piles $ 1,010 $ 1,041
Additional pile foundation $ 1,010 $ 1,041
Plastering (Stucco)
Inside: per 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Outside: per 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Each additional 100 l.f. $ 229 $ 236
Retaining Wall
Concrete or masonry Standard 3-6' high up to 50 lf $ 523 $ 539 Additional retaining wall each 50 sq. ft. $ 286 $ 295
Concrete or masonry special design 7-9' high up to 50 lf $ 523 $ 539 Concrete or masonry - additional retaining wall each 50 sf $ 321 $ 330 Concrete or masonry special design 10'+ high up to 30 lf $ 523 $ 539 Concrete or masonry additional retaining wall each 30 sf $ 266 $ 274 Reroofing
Gravel, Built up to 1500 sq. ft. $ 314 $ 323
Composition shingles up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Fiberglass shingles up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Asbestos cement shingles up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Wood shingles to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Wood shakes up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Aluminum shingles up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Clay tiles up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Concrete tile up to 1500 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Each additional re-roof up to 1000 sq. ft $ 314 $ 323
Roof structure replacement
Roof structure replacement up to 100 s.f. $ 321 $ 330
Additional roof structure replacement each 100 s.f. $ 321 $ 330 Room Addition
Up to 100 sq. ft. $ 523 $ 539
101-300 sq. ft. $ 523 $ 539
301-500 sq. ft. $ 523 $ 539
501-700 sq. ft. $ 523 $ 539
Each additional 200 sq. ft. over 700 sq. ft. $ 413 $ 425 Remodel - Residential
Less than 500 sq. ft. $ 314 $ 323
Kitchen includes MEPS $ 314 $ 323
Additional remodel - each 500 sq. ft. $ 314 $ 323
Bathroom Remodel each $ 229 $ 236
Sauna
Sauna - steam $ 314 $ 323
Siding
Aluminum up to 100 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236
Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior) up to 100 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236 Other up to 100 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236
Additional siding 100 sq. ft. $ 174 $ 179
Sign
Monument signs - electrical not included $ 431 $ 444
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Channel letter signs - electrical not included $ 229 $ 236 Nonilluminated signs $ 229 $ 236
Sign Face Change $ 229 $ 236
Skylight
Less than 10 sq. ft. $ 229 $ 236
Greater than 10' or structural $ 229 $ 236
Solar
Residential Solar Panels - 10 Kw or less w/exp pln ck $ 339 $ 349 Residential Solar Panels - 15 Kw or less w/nrml pln ck $ 423 $ 436 Residential Solar Panels - Over 15 Kw $ 423 $ 436
Commercial Solar Panels - 50 Kw or less $ 996 $ 1,026
Commercial Solar Panels - 51 Kw-250 Kw $ 996 $ 1,026
Commercial Solar Panels - Over 250 Kw $ 996 $ 1,026
Stairs
One story $ 321 $ 330
Additional stairs per story $ 321 $ 330
Storage
Up to 100 linear feet $ 321 $ 330
Additional racks (same type) - per 100 linear feet $ 321 $ 330 Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub
Spa or Hot Tub - gunite only $ 593 $ 611
Vinyl Lined up to 500 sq. ft. $ 593 $ 611
Fiberglass up to 500 sq. ft. $ 593 $ 611
gunite up to 500 sq. ft. $ 593 $ 611
Additional pool over 500 sq. ft. $ 593 $ 611
Commercial pool $ 593 $ 611
pool/spa demo $ 593 $ 611
portable spa/ self-contained equipment $ 593 $ 611
portable spa - separate equipment $ 593 $ 611
Trash Enclosure
Trash enclosure $ 406 $ 418
Window or Sliding Glass Door
Replacement (1-5 items) $ 229 $ 236
New window non structural (1-5 items) $ 229 $ 236
New window structural shear wall masonry (1-5 items) $ 229 $ 236 Bay window $ 229 $ 236
Each Additional 50% of first 1-5 items $ 229 $ 236
Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Commercial (1) $ 812 $ 836 Each additional $ 314 $ 323
Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Residential each $ 229 $ 236 Change of Address $ 115 $ 119
Building Board of Appeal $ 1,585 $ 1,633
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Building Plan Review $ 210 $ 216
Building Plan Revision Review $ 105 $ 109
Building Inspection - Permit Issuance $ 105 $ 109
Plan Check Extension $ 167 $ 172
Building Permit Extension $ 167 $ 172
Special Inspection/Re-inspection $ 258 $ 266
Miscellaneous Plan Check Review $ 52 $ 53
Investigation for Compliance $ 1,157 $ 1,191
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $ 276 $ 285
Scanning of Building Plans/Permits (per sheet) $ 57 $ 58 Technology Fee 13% of bldg permit 13% of bldg permit
Notes:

NA - Not available
(1) Plus deposit for plan check
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Building & Safety
CBC Occupancy Sq. Footage Prior Fee
Adopted
Fee as of
7/1/26 Total Cost New Construction Fee Schedule
Commercial 1 $ 3,198 $ 3,294 $3294 plus $28 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,000 s.f.

Commercial 1,000 $ 3,757 $ 3,868 $3868 plus $14 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 5,000 s.f.

Commercial 5,000 $ 4,908 $ 5,055 $5055 plus $20 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 10,000 s.f.

Commercial 10,000 $ 6,902 $ 7,108 $7108 plus $13 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 20,000 s.f.

Commercial 20,000 $ 9,583 $ 9,871 $9871 plus $4 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 50,000 s.f.

Commercial 50,000 $ 12,362 $ 12,733 $12733 plus $3 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Tenant Improvements 1 $ 1,941 $ 1,998 $1998 plus $22 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 800 s.f.

Tenant Improvements 800 $ 2,279 $ 2,346 $2346 plus $20 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,200 s.f.

Tenant Improvements 1,250 $ 2,456 $ 2,529 $2529 plus $27 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 2,500 s.f.

Tenant Improvements 2,500 $ 3,123 $ 3,216 $3216 plus $21 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 5,000 s.f.

Tenant Improvements 5,000 $ 4,137 $ 4,261 $4261 plus $5 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 12,500 s.f.

Tenant Improvements 12,500 $ 4,981 $ 5,131 $5131 plus $4 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Residential - New 1 $ 1,890 $ 1,946 $1946 plus $30 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 800 s.f.

Residential - New 800 $ 2,354 $ 2,425 $2425 plus $58 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,200 s.f.

Residential - New 1,200 $ 2,802 $ 2,885 $2885 plus $12 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 2,000 s.f.

Residential - New 2,000 $ 2,997 $ 3,086 $3086 plus $9 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 3,000 s.f.

Residential - New 3,000 $ 3,192 $ 3,287 $3287 plus $23 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 4,000 s.f.

Residential - New 4,000 $ 3,641 $ 3,751 $3751 plus $31 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 6,000 s.f.

Residential - New 6,000 $ 4,849 $ 4,993 $4993 plus $10 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 10,000 s.f.

Residential - New 10,000 $ 5,720 $ 5,890 $5890 plus $10 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Residential - Addition 1 $ 1,847 $ 1,903 $1903 plus $72 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 300 s.f.

Residential - Addition 300 $ 2,269 $ 2,336 $2336 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 500 s.f.

Residential - Addition 500 $ 2,269 $ 2,336 $2336 plus $19 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 800 s.f.

Residential - Addition 800 $ 2,380 $ 2,452 $2452 plus $7 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,500 s.f.

Residential - Addition 1,500 $ 2,490 $ 2,564 $2564 plus $16 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 2,000 s.f.

Residential - Addition 2,000 $ 2,660 $ 2,740 $2740 plus $14 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Residential - Remodel 1 $ 1,266 $ 1,304 $1304 plus $65 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 300 s.f.

Residential - Remodel 300 $ 1,646 $ 1,696 $1696 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 500 s.f.

Residential - Remodel 500 $ 1,646 $ 1,696 $1696 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 800 s.f.

Residential - Remodel 800 $ 1,646 $ 1,696 $1696 plus $28 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,500 s.f.

Residential - Remodel 1,500 $ 2,026 $ 2,087 $2087 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 2,000 s.f.

Residential - Remodel 2,000 $ 2,026 $ 2,087 $2087 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Industrial 1 $ 3,250 $ 3,347 $3347 plus $27 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,000 s.f.

Industrial 1,000 $ 3,784 $ 3,897 $3897 plus $19 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 5,000 s.f.

Industrial 5,000 $ 5,298 $ 5,457 $5457 plus $16 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 10,000 s.f.

Industrial 10,000 $ 6,955 $ 7,164 $7164 plus $14 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 20,000 s.f.

Industrial 20,000 $ 9,773 $ 10,066 $10066 plus $5 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 50,000 s.f.

Industrial 50,000 $ 12,787 $ 13,169 $13169 plus $4 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Shell Building 1 $ 3,166 $ 3,260 $3260 plus $27 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,000 s.f.

Shell Building 1,000 $ 3,699 $ 3,809 $3809 plus $15 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 5,000 s.f.

Shell Building 5,000 $ 4,961 $ 5,109 $5109 plus $20 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 10,000 s.f.

Shell Building 10,000 $ 6,870 $ 7,075 $7075 plus $14 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 20,000 s.f.

Shell Building 20,000 $ 9,688 $ 9,977 $9977 plus $5 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 50,000 s.f.

Shell Building 50,000 $ 12,703 $ 13,084 $13084 plus $4 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof.

Garage, Workshop, Storage 200 $ 1,383 $ 1,425 $1425 plus $40 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 200 s.f.

Garage, Workshop, Storage 1,000 $ 2,016 $ 2,077 $2077 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,000 s.f.

Garage, Workshop, Storage 1,500 $ 2,016 $ 2,077 $2077 plus $0 for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof > half of 100 s.f., to and including 1,500 s.f. * This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Community Development
Fee Description Prior Fee Adopted Fee as of 7/1/26 Adopted Fee as of 8/21/26 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit Fee - - $500
Administrative Review - Minor SPDR, Minor CUP, Minor Variance $ 1,706 $ 1,757 Annexation Processing $ 17,118 $ 17,632
Appeal to City Council $ 4,566 $ 4,703
Appeal to Planning Commission $ 2,986 $ 3,076
Conditional Use Permit $ 2,885 $ 2,972
Conditional Use Permit - Major/Amendment $ 3,061 $ 3,153 Condominium Conversion $ 4,553 $ 4,690
Development Agreement (DA) (1) Deposit; $5,000 initial Deposit; $5,000 initial General Plan Amendment $ 9,934 $ 10,232
General Plan Map Amendment $ 9,934 $ 10,232
Planned Development Permit $ 9,934 $ 10,232
Planning Commission Hearing $ 1,405 $ 1,447
Preliminary Plan Review $ 1,297 $ 1,336
Site Plan and Design Review - Major/Modification $ 3,738 $ 3,850 Specific Plan $ 9,934 $ 10,232
Specific Plan Amendment (1) Deposit; $5,000 initial Deposit; $5,000 initial Time Extension Review $ 421 $ 434
Variance $ 2,435 $ 2,508
Zone Change $ 9,932 $ 10,230
Zoning Code Amendment $ 6,674 $ 6,874
Zoning Map Amendment $ 9,934 $ 10,232
Lot Line Adjustment $ 1,620 $ 1,669
Lot Merger $ 2,860 $ 2,946
Tentative Parcel Map $ 2,860 $ 2,946
Tentative Tract Map $ 3,665 $ 3,775
Planning Commission Agenda/Minute Mailing Service (postage fees, preparing notifications, publication costs) $ 1,301 $ 1,340
California Environmental Quality Act Class 32 $ 281 $ 289 Environmental - Categorical Exempt Notice (NOE) $298 + County filing fees $307 + County filing fees Environmental Impact Report Review (6) $ 7,010 $ 7,220
Fish & Game Fee Admin $105 + County filing fees $108 + County filing fees Mitigated Negative Declaration Review (6) $ 3,563 $ 3,670 Mitigation Monitoring $ 3,827 $ 3,942
Annual Advertising Permit $ 421 $ 434
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (1) Actual Cost Actual Cost Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity $ 210 $ 216 Fence Permit $ 105 $ 108
General Plan & Implementation Maintenance Fee (Surcharge) 3% of fees 3% of fees Home Occupation Permit $ 316 $ 325
Innovative Sign Permit $ 983 $ 1,012
Interpretation or Similar Use Determination $ 597 $ 615 Landscape Inspection $ 210 $ 216
Planning Inspection $ 210 $ 216
Reasonable Accommodations $ 210 $ 216
Sign Face Change Fee $ 105 $ 108
Sign Permit $ 210 $ 216
Sign Program $ 1,568 $ 1,615
Special Events Permit $ 193 $ 199
Temporary Use Permit $ 1,146 $ 1,180
Temporary Sign $ 105 $ 108
Zoning Clearance $ 210 $ 216
Cannabis Appeal Fee (1) (4) $7,375 + actual costs $7,596 + actual costs Cannabis Background and Verification Fee Ownership (1) (2) $5,687 + actual costs $5,858 + actual costs Cannabis Employee Verification (1) (2) $104 + actual costs $107 + actual costs Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Fee (New Application) $ 2,889 $ 2,976 Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Fee (Renewal) $ 1,817 $ 1,872 Commerical Cannabis Assignment Fee 22,567 $ 22,567
Adult-Oriented Live Entertainer (1) (2) $104 + actual costs $107 + actual costs * This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Community Development
Fee Description Prior Fee Adopted Fee as of 7/1/26 Adopted Fee as of 8/21/26 Adult-Oriented Live Entertainer Renewal (1) (3) $51 + actual costs $52 + actual costs Special License - Adult Entertainment $ 1,932 $ 1,990
City Attorney Review (1) Deposit; $1,000 initial Deposit; $1,000 initial Concurrent Processing (7) Sum of Fees Sum of Fees
Zoning Confirmation Letter $ 316 $ 325
Precise Grading Plan Check (includes private property improvements) Building $ 2,719 $ 2,801 Public Property Improvement (Street Improvement) Public Works $ 2,878 $ 2,964 Geotechnical Report Review Fee Building $ 2,434 $ 2,507 Rough Grading Plan Review Building $ 1,720 $ 1,772
Single Family Residential Lot Grading Plan Check Bldg. (5) $ 1,391 $ 1,433 Film Permit Fee $ 445 $ 458
Film Location Fee (per day) $ 398 $ 410
Film-Additional Fees (1) Actual Cost Actual Cost
Notes:

NA: Not available
(1) 100% of City staff time and consultant costs + 20% overhead rate (2) Plus cost of approved live scan vendor & DOJ background check (3) Plus cost of DOJ background check if required due to changed circumstances (4) Third party hearing officer cost
(5) For single-family home projects and ADUs that require a grading permit (6) Base fee + consultant fees
(7) All fees for each application are required
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Hourly Rates:

CITY HALL - Activity Room A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 50 $ 52 CITY HALL - Activity Room B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 60 $ 62 CITY HALL - Banquet Hall A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 150 $ 155 CITY HALL - Banquet Hall B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 300 $ 309 CITY HALL - 1/3 Banquet Hall or Meeting Room A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses NC NC CITY HALL - 1/3 Banquet Hall or Meeting Room B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton NC NC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - Multi-purpose Meeting Room A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 50 $ 52 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - Multi-purpose Meeting Room B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 60 $ 62 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sports Field (unlined, unmarked) - with Lights A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 55 $ 57 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sports Field (unlined, unmarked) - with Lights B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 55 $ 57 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sports Field (unlined, unmarked) -without Lights A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 30 $ 31 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sports Field (unlined, unmarked) -without Lights B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 45 $ 46 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Stanton Central Park Multi-Purpose Room A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 50 $ 52 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Stanton Central Park Multi-Purpose Room B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 60 $ 62 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sport Court (Pickleball, Tennis, Basketball) A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 10 $ 10 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Sport Court (Pickleball, Tennis, Basketball) B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 15 $ 15 Security - Security Guard
Established by
Contract
Established by
Contract
Security - Event Supervisor
Established by
Contract
Established by
Contract
Staffing Fee - Recreation Leader (1) FBHR FBHR
Staffing Fee - Sr. Recreation Leader (1) FBHR FBHR
Flat Rates:

STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Stanton Central Park Picnic Shelters A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 100 $ 103 STANTON CENTRAL PARK - Stanton Central Park Picnic Shelters B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 120 $ 124 Dotson and Stanton Park Picnic Shelters A: Stanton Resident/ Stanton Non-Profit/ Stanton Businesses $ 50 $ 52 Dotson and Stanton Park Picnic Shelters B: Individual/ Non-Profit/ Business Residing Outside of Stanton $ 60 $ 62 Event Booths - Event Booths (Non-Profit Groups) 15% of Gross Sales 15% of Gross Sales Event Booths - Event Booths (For-Profit Groups) 20% of Gross Sales 20% of Gross Sales Facility Rental Cancellation Fee (upon approval by the Department) - 30 days or more in advance $ 35 $ 36 Facility Rental Cancellation Fee (upon approval by the Department) - less than 30 days in advance Forfeit Deposit Forfeit Deposit Facility Rental Deposits - Indoor (no alcohol) $ 300 $ 309 Facility Rental Deposits - Indoor (with alcohol) $ 400 $ 412 Facility Rental Deposits - Outdoor $ 100 $ 103
Group Liability Insurance Fee - Group Liability Insurance Fee Established by JPIA Established by JPIA Insurance - Special Event Insurance
Established by
Contract
Established by
Contract
Recreation Programs - Recreation Programs
Up to 75% of
Operation Costs
Up to 75% of
Operation Costs
Contract Classes - Contract Classes
Established by
Contract
Established by
Contract
Notes:

NC: No charge, scheduling based on approval by Community Services Department NA: Not available
(1) Fully burdened hourly rate includes the hourly wage (per Step C of the City's salary schedule), benefits, and 20% overhead rate. * This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Parking Bail Schedule
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Bounced Check Charge Per Check $ 25 $ 25
Expired Reg - 4000-A CVC $ 33 $ 33
No Parking/Commercial Vehicles - 10.04.060 C SMC $ 57 $ 57 Park Within Space Provided - 10.08.010 C SMC $ 57 $ 57
No Pkg/Standing in Alley Pstd - 10.08.010 F SMC $ 57 $ 57 No Pkg Comm Veh Bwt 2A-6A - 10.08.020 E SMC $ 57 $ 57
No Pkg - Sign Pstd or Red Curb - 10.08.020 SMC $ 57 $ 57 Pkg Restricted/St Sweeping - 10.08.020 SMC $ 41 $ 41
Pkg By Permit/No Permit Shown - 10.08.060 SMC $ 57 $ 57 No Pkg Private Property/Posted - 10.16.040 SMC $ 57 $ 57 Parking Vehicles for Sale - 10.16.050 A SMC $ 57 $ 57
Obstruct Sidewalk, Street, Alley - 12.16.020 SMC $ 42 $ 42 Parking in Fire Lane - 17.08.010 SMC, 503.4 $ 52 $ 52
Off Str/Unpaved Srfce - 20.10.060 B 2 SMC $ 57 $ 57
Comm Veh in Residential Area - 20.28.020 D 4 b SMC $ 122 $ 122 Parking on Unpaved Surface - 20.56.140 SMC $ 57 $ 57
Parking in Intersection - 22500 (A) CVC $ 43 $ 43
Improper Parking Prohibited - 22500A - H, J, K, CVC $ 43 $ 43 Parking in Crosswalk - 22500B CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parking in Safety Zones - 22500C CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parking in Fire Station - 22500D CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parking in Driveway - 22500E CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parking in Sidewalk - 22500F CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parked Obstructing Traffic - 22500G CVC $ 43 $ 43
Double Parked - 22500H CVC $ 43 $ 43
Improper Parking Bus Zone - 22500I CVC $ 268 $ 268
Parking in Tunnel - 22500J CVC $ 43 $ 43
Parking on Bridge - 22500K CVC $ 43 $ 43
Improper Pkg Wheelchair Access - 22500L CVC $ 268 $ 268 PK Excess of 18" From Rt Curb - 22502 CVC $ 42 $ 42
Physically Handicapped Prkg - 22507.8(A)(B) CVC $ 293 $ 293 Park W/in 15' of Fire Hydrant - 22514 CVC $ 43 $ 43
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances.
**Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Parking Bail Schedule
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Prk W/in 3' of Handi Access Rmp - 22522 CVC $ 293 $ 293 Note:

NA: Not available
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances.
**Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Public Safety
Fee Description Prior Fee
Adopted
Fee as of
7/1/26
Adopted
Fee as of
8/21/26
Vehicle Abatement $ 237 $ 244
Vehicle Abandonment $ 237 $ 244
Parking Scofflaws/Auto Release Charge (1) $ 237 $ 244
Garage Sale and Inspection $ 10 $ 11
Nuisance Abatement $ 2,078 $ 2,141
Administrative Hearing $ 149 $ 153
Fireworks Stand Permit $ 437 $ 451
Commercial Abatement $ 183 $ 189
Property Board-Up Fee $ 391 $ 403
Massage Establishment Amortization Fee $ 454 $ 468
Massage Establishment User Fee $ 1,576 $ 1,623
Vacant Property Application Processing Fee (one-time) - - $45 Vacant Property Annual Registration Fee - Stable - - $300 Vacant Property Annual Registration Fee - At-Risk - - $5,000 Vacant Property Annual Registration Fee - Failed - - $9,600 Notes:

NA: Not available
(1) Plus payment of all outstanding citations
* This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances.
**Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

City of Stanton
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
Public Works
Fee Description Prior Fee CPI Increase
Adopted Fee as of
7/1/26
Adopted Fee as of
8/21/26
After Hours Public Improvement Inspection (minimum 4 hours) (1) $1,226 + actual cost $ 36.78 $1,263 + actual cost Annual FOG Inspection Fee (6) $ 198 $ 5.93 $ 203
Annual Monitoring Well Permit (Inspection) $ 1,552 $ 46.56 $ 1,599 Annual Sewer Mitigation Fee (5) $ 374 $ 11.23 $ 386
Biannual Permit Parking Fee $ 25 $ - $ - $ 30
Damage to City Property (1) Actual Cost NA Actual Cost
Easement/Dedications and Quitclaim Deeds (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $2,963 + actual cost $ 88.89 $3,052 + actual cost Encroachment Permit (up to 3 plan checks and 1 inspection) (1) $982 + actual cost $ 29.46 $1,011 + actual cost Final Parcel Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $2,963 + actual cost $ 88.89 $3,052 + actual cost Final Tract Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $3,703 + actual cost $ 111.09 $3,814 + actual cost Final WQMP (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $2,430 + actual cost $ 72.90 $2,503 + actual cost FOG Follow-Up Inspections/Violation FOG Follow-up Inspection (per inspection) $ 426 $ 12.78 $ 439 FOG Plan Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) (4) $756 + actual cost $ 22.68 $779 + actual cost Hazardous Material Clean-up (1) Actual Cost NA Actual Cost Hydrology, Geotechnical Report & Sewer Study Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,440 + actual cost $ 43.20 $1,483 + actual cost Lot Line Adjustment (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $2,637 + actual cost $ 79.11 $2,716 + actual cost Non-Priority WQMP (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,750 + actual cost $ 52.50 $1,803 + actual cost Penalties for Doing Work Without Permit 2 X permit fee NA 2 X permit fee Permit Parking District Application Review Fee $ 682 $ 20.47 $ 703 Plans and Specs (1) Actual Cost NA Actual Cost
Preliminary WQMP (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,878 + actual cost $ 56.34 $1,934 + actual cost Public (Street, Sewer & Storm Drain) Improvement Plan Check (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $2,081 + actual cost $ 62.43 $2,143 + actual cost Public Right-Of-Way Improvement Agreement $ 308 $ 9.24 $ 317 Public Street Obstruction Permit (Dumpster/Container) $ 226 $ 6.79 $ 233 Safeguard Private Property (1) Actual Cost NA Actual Cost SB9 Parcel Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $3,066 + actual cost $ 91.98 $3,158 + actual cost SB9 Tract Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $4,324 + actual cost $ 129.72 $4,454 + actual cost Sewer Connection - City $ 773 $ 23.20 $ 797
Sewer Capacity Charge per ERU $ 487 NA $ 487
Single Family Residential Grading & WQMP Inspection (2) $ 1,579 $ 47.37 $ 1,626 Small Wireless Application Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,734 + actual cost $ 52.02 $1,786 + actual cost Spilled Load Clean-up (1) Actual Cost NA Actual Cost
Street Vacation $ 6,498 $ 194.93 $ 6,693
Tentative Parcel Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,440 + actual cost $ 43.20 $1,483 + actual cost Tentative Tract Map Review (up to 3 plan checks) (1) $1,929 + actual cost $ 57.87 $1,987 + actual cost Tracts/Commercial/Industrial Grading Inspection (3) $ 2,448 $ 73.43 $ 2,521 Tracts/Commercial/Industrial Improvement Inspection (Street, Sewer & Storm Drain) $ 2,081 $ 62.44 $ 2,144 Traffic Control Encroachment Permit (Minor plan check & Inspection) (per Inspection) $ 635 $ 19.05 $ 654 Wide, Overweight, Overlong Load Review - Annual (State rate) $ 93 $ - $ 90 Wide, Overweight, Overlong Load Review - Single (State rate) $ 16 $ - $ 16 WQMP Exemption $ 198 $ 5.93 $ 203
WQMP Tracts/Commercial/Industrial Inspection $ 2,167 $ 65.02 $ 2,232 Notes:

NA: Not available
(1) 100% of City staff time and consultant costs + 20% overhead rate (2) For Single-Family Home projects and ADUs that require a grading permit (3) Includes private property improvements
(6) Yearly inspection fee paid by food service establishments. Billed in conjunction with business license tax (4) For food service establishments where a grease control device is required in accordance with the Building Code (5) Yearly fee paid by food service establishments that do not have a grease control device. Billed in conjunction with business license tax * This fee schedule is not comprehensive of all City fees and charges. There may be other fees established by other City Council approved resolutions or ordinances. **Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index. 1 CITY OF STANTON

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER

20.250 AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE

STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED
REPORT IN BRIEF:

The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing before considering adoption of Ordinance No. 1174 which proposes to establish Chapter 20.250 and amend various sections of the Stanton Municipal Code (“SMC”) allowing group homes for the benefit of the disabled. The Ordinance helps establish new regulations and refine other code sections related to group homes to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. City Council conduct the public hearing, waive the full reading, and introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1174, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 20.250 AND
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE STANTON

MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE DISABLED”; and

2. Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense exemption”) applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and

3. Set said Ordinance No. 1174 for second reading at the regular City Council meeting of August 11, 2026.

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2 BACKGROUND:

Orange County has seen a significant increase in the number of residential homes being utilized as alcohol and drug recovery facilities for large numbers of individuals (“sober-living homes”). Sober-living homes are considered residential facilities, or “group homes,” for the disabled, which are protected under state and federal law.

Certain group homes that provide medical and mental health care and supervision are also regulated by the state; however, group homes that do not provide such care to their residents are largely unregulated.

Anti-Discrimination Protections for the Disabled
Under the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7, the City has been granted broad police powers to preserve the residential character of residential neighborhoods, which powers have been recognized by both the California Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, the latter of which has stated that, “It is within the power of the legislature to determine that the community should be beautiful as well as healthy, spacious as well as clean, well-balanced as well as carefully patrolled.”1 Courts have held that cities have the right to regulate both the number of people who may reside in a residence and the manner in which the residence is used as long as such regulations do not unfairly discriminate or impair an individual’s rights of privacy and association.
2 Additionally, the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 (“FHAA”) and the California Fair Employment Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibit enforcement of zoning ordinances that would on their face or otherwise have the effect of discriminating against equal housing opportunities for the disabled.

A core purpose of the FHAA, FEHA, and California’s Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (“Lanterman Act”) is to provide a broader range of housing opportunities to the disabled; to free the disabled, to the extent possible, from institutional style living; and to ensure that disabled persons have the opportunity to live in normal residential surroundings and use and enjoy a dwelling in a manner similar to the way a dwelling is enjoyed by the non-disabled. To fulfill this core purpose, the FHAA and FEHA require that the City grant an exception to its zoning ordinances if the exception is both reasonable and necessary to accommodate a person’s legal disability to afford the disabled person an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.

Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, who are not currently using alcohol or drugs, are considered disabled under both the FHAA and FEHA. The purpose of sober-living homes is to provide a comfortable living environment for persons with drug or alcohol addictions in which they remain clean and sober and can participate in a recovery program in a residential, community environment, and so that they have the opportunity 1 Berman v. Parker (1954) 348 U.S. 26, 33.
2 See, e.g., City of Santa Barbara v. Adamson (1980) 27 Cal.3d 123, 131–34; Ewing v. City of Carmel-ByThe-Sea (1991) 234 Cal.App.3d 1579, 1595–98. 3 to reside in the neighborhood of their choice. The proposed Ordinance and the balance of the City’s zoning would provide a benefit to group homes by allowing these facilities to locate in residential neighborhoods, whereas a similarly situated and functioning home with non-disabled tenants would be defined and prohibited as a boarding house.

State Licensing and Requirements
The state has established a licensing system for certain group homes that provide certain type of care and supervision. These state-licensed facilities are designed to accommodate individuals who may require 24-hour supervision, but who do not need extensive medical care. These facilities provide services to a diverse group of individuals and vary in size and capacity. Such facilities include intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled, community care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, residential care facilities for the chronically ill, alcoholism and drug abuse facilities, pediatric day health and respite care facilities, residential health care facilities (including congregate living health facilities), family care homes, foster homes, and group homes for the mentally disordered or otherwise disabled persons or dependent and neglected children. These types of licensed facilities are regulated by the Department of Social Services (DSS), Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), or Department of Public Health (DPH), which fall under the supervision of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) of the State of California. Each department has its own review and application process and such facilities are inspected annually.

State law makes it clear that cities cannot regulate state licensed group homes that provide care and services to six (6) or fewer individuals. In addition, cities cannot regulate living arrangements in which the occupants operate as a “single housekeeping unit.” Pursuant to state law, licensed group homes serving six or fewer persons and single housekeeping units shall be considered a residential use of property for zoning purposes. Licensed group homes and single housekeeping units must be treated like single-family residences for zoning purposes. Therefore, these types of facilities must be permitted in all residential zones in which single-family residences are allowed, with the same development and parking standards of a single-family residence. However, local jurisdictions do have the ability to regulate (subject to some state and federal limitations) unlicensed group homes of any occupant size and licensed group homes that care for seven (7) or more individuals.

On May 12, 2026, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1173, allowing group homes for the benefit of the disabled under specific regulations set forth under the Urgency Ordinance. The adoption of the urgency ordinance established interim regulations to address group homes. The proposed ordinance is the next step in the legislative process and would permanently codify those regulations through amendments to the City’s Zoning Code.
4 The City’s Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 3, 2026, to consider the proposed Ordinance and amendments related to Group Homes. The Planning Commission voted to continue the item to the regular meeting of June 17, 2026.

On June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission heard a presentation by staff. During deliberation, the Planning Commission recommended that the proposed ordinance incorporate qualification standards and background checks for all “On-Site House Managers”. As such, staff added language under proposed Section 20.250.050(C)(4) requiring such information to be submitted and reviewed by the City. The Commission also recommended that all group homes/facilities must install and maintain a dedicated landline telephone for emergency use. This was incorporated as Section

20.250.050(C)(7). The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1174, with said recommendations, to the City Council.

ANALYSIS/JUSTIFICATION:

The City’s ability to limit the impacts of group homes on the community are regulated by state and federal legislation. However, the City has the ability to regulate (subject to some state and federal limitations) unlicensed group homes of any occupant size and licensed group homes that care for seven (7) or more individuals. The City additionally has the ability to regulate group homes if such regulations demonstrably benefit individuals with disabilities by fostering appropriate living environments, rather than solely imposing restrictions, and are not based on discriminatory intent.

The City’s Zoning Code currently permits group homes, supportive housing, and transitional housing in the Medium Density Residential (RM) Zone and the High Density Residential (RH) Zone. Adult Day Care Homes, Residential Care Homes, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly with 6 or fewer residents are permitted in all residential zones. Adult Day Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly with 7 or more residents are permitted in the RM and RH Zones with a Conditional Use Permit. Residential Care Homes with 7 or more residents are permitted in all zones with a Minor Use Permit. Currently, boarding houses are included in the definition of group home, and group homes are not limited to disabled individuals in a supportive living environment.

The proposed Ordinance separately defines boarding houses and group homes. Group homes would be specifically defined as supportive living environments for persons considered disabled under state or federal law. Boarding houses would be defined as a residence or dwelling (other than a hotel or motel) where rooms are rented under separate rental agreements. Boarding houses would explicitly exclude (1) group homes, (2) residential care facilities, (3) sober-living homes, or (4) transitional or supportive housing, providing clarity across the City’s definitions and regulations of “boarding houses” versus “group homes.”
5 The Ordinance would require unlicensed group homes with six or fewer occupants to obtain a newly established Group Home Special Use Permit (SUP). In addition, the Ordinance would require group homes with seven or more occupants to obtain a newly established Group Home Operator’s Permit (OP). Group homes would be permitted across all zoning districts where residential uses are permitted as a primary use of property, aligning with the intent of state and federal law to provide equal opportunity and resources to disabled individuals. Boarding houses would be prohibited in all zoning districts. The City’s goal is to free the disabled, to the extent possible, from institutional style living to provide the opportunity to live in normal residential surroundings and use and enjoy a dwelling in a manner similar to the way a dwelling is enjoyed by the nondisabled.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The Code Amendment is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense exemption”) applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Specifically, this ordinance will not result in any construction or any other physical change to the environment because it involves creating regulations and an administrative process for group homes. Thus, there is no possibility that this Code Amendment would have a significant effect on the environment.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney’s office provided guidance and oversight in the preparation of the proposed Ordinance to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

STRATEGIC GOAL:

Goal 1: Provide a safe community.

Goal 5: Maintain and promote a responsive, high-quality and transparent government. 6 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Orange County News on June 19, 2026, and posted at three public places and made public through the agenda-posting process on July 9, 2026.

Prepared by: Irving Anaya, Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Crystal Landavazo, Director of Community & Economic Development Approved by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 1174
B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2590
ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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ORDINANCE NO. 1174

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 20.250 AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED
WHEREAS, the City of Stanton, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, under the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7, the City has been granted broad police powers to preserve the residential character of residential neighborhoods, which powers have been recognized by both the California Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, the latter of which has stated that, “It is within the power of the legislature to determine that the community should be beautiful as well as healthy, spacious as well as clean, well-balanced as well as carefully patrolled” (Berman v. Parker (1954) 348 U.S. 26, 33); and
WHEREAS, courts have held that cities have the right to regulate both the number of people who may reside in a residence and the manner in which the residence is used as long as such regulations do not unfairly discriminate or impair an individual’s rights of privacy and association (see, e.g., City of Santa Barbara v. Adamson (1980) 27 Cal.3d 123, 131–34; Ewing v. City of Carmel-By-The-Sea (1991) 234 Cal.App.3d 1579, 1595– 98); and
WHEREAS, the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 (“FHAA”) and the California Fair Employment Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibit enforcement of zoning ordinances that would on their face or otherwise have the effect of discriminating against equal housing opportunities for the disabled; and
WHEREAS, a core purpose of the FHAA, FEHA, and California’s Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (“Lanterman Act”) is to provide a broader range of housing opportunities to the disabled; to free the disabled, to the extent possible, from institutional style living; and to ensure that disabled persons have the opportunity to live in normal residential surroundings and use and enjoy a dwelling in a manner similar to the way a dwelling is enjoyed by the non-disabled; and
WHEREAS, to fulfill this core purpose, the FHAA and FEHA require that the City grant an exception to its zoning ordinances if the exception is both reasonable and necessary to accommodate a person’s legal disability to afford the disabled person an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and
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ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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WHEREAS, Several state laws require the City to treat state licensed residential care facilities serving six or fewer as a residential use, such that it is permitted in residential zoning districts (see, e.g., Health and Safety Code, §§ 1267.8, 1566.3, 1568.0831, and 11834.23) A report conducted by the 2022–2023 Grand Jury for the County of Orange found that the resulting deinstitutionalization of group living arrangements for the disabled has had a positive effect upon the disabled; and
WHEREAS, the City’s goal in enacting this Ordinance is to preserve the residential characteristics of residential neighborhoods, to provide opportunities for the disabled to reside in residential zones that are enjoyed by the non-disabled; and WHEREAS, over the past several years the region has seen a significant increase in the number of residential homes being utilized as alcohol and drug recovery facilities for large numbers of individuals (“sober-living homes”); and
WHEREAS, the increase appears to be driven in part by the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 adopted by California voters, which provides that specified firsttime drug and alcohol offenders are to be afforded the opportunity to receive substance abuse treatment rather than incarceration; and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Care Act has also significantly expanded the availability of health care coverage for substance abuse treatment; and WHEREAS, the region has seen a sharp increase of sober-living homes, which has generated community outcry and complaints including, but not limited to overcrowding, inordinate amounts of second-hand smoke, and noise; and the clustering of sober-living facilities in close proximity to each other creating near neighborhoods of sober-living homes (see Ohio House LLC v. City of Costa Mesa (9th Cir. 2024) 122 F.4th 1097, 1127); and
WHEREAS, this increase in sober-living homes has become a rising concern for cities statewide as local officials are in some cases being bombarded with complaints from residents about the proliferation of sober-living homes; conferences drawing local officials from around the state are being held discussing what to do about challenges associated with sober-living homes; and the appropriate regulation of sober-living homes has been the topic of several League of California Cities meetings; and WHEREAS, the state Legislature has recognized the need to prevent overconcentration of residential facilities that impairs the integrity of residential neighborhoods and leads to the institutionalization of such neighborhoods, which undermines the benefits of deinstitutionalization (Cal. Health & Saf. Code §§ 1520.5 & 1267.9). To that end, state ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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law allows applications for new residential facility licenses to be denied if the facility’s location is near an existing residential facility, thereby resulting in overconcentration; and WHEREAS, overconcentration of other group homes for the disabled, including soberliving homes, impairs the integrity of residential neighborhoods and undermines the benefits of deinstitutionalization. The number of sober-living homes in the region is rapidly increasing, leading to an overconcentration of sober-living homes in many cities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of sober-living homes is to provide a comfortable living environment for persons with drug or alcohol addictions in which they remain clean and sober and can participate in a recovery program in a residential, community environment, and so that they have the opportunity to reside in the neighborhood of their choice; and WHEREAS, recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, who are not currently using alcohol or drugs, are considered disabled under both the FHAA and FEHA; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance and the balance of the City’s zoning provide a benefit to group homes by allowing these facilities to locate in residential neighborhoods, whereas a similarly situated and functioning home with non-disabled tenants would be defined and prohibited as a boarding house; and
WHEREAS, group homes (including sober-living homes) typically do not function as a single housekeeping unit for the following reasons: (1) they house transient populations (programs are generally about 90 days and, a 2005 UCLA study found that 65–70 percent of recovering addicts leave even earlier ); (2) the residents generally have no established ties to each other when they move in and typically do not mingle with other neighbors; (3) neighbors generally do not know those who reside in the home, nor do the residents know the neighbors; (4) the residents have little to no say about who lives or doesn’t live in the home; (5) the residents do not generally share expenses; (6) the residents are often responsible for their own food, laundry and phone;
1 “Welcome to the Neighborhood: Are cities responsibly managing the integration of group homes?”, County of Orange Grand Jury Investigation, 2022-2023, https://www.ocgrandjury.org/sites/jury/files/2023-06/Welcome_to_the_NeighborhoodAre_cities_responsibly_managing_the_integration_of_group_homes.pdf.” (7) when residents disobey house rules they are often just kicked out of the house; (8) the residents generally do not share the same acquaintances; and (9) residents often pay significantly above-market rate rents. The lack of single-housekeeping-unit characteristics contributes to institutional living conditions; and ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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WHEREAS, the size and makeup of the households in group homes, even those allowed as a matter of right under the Code, can create institutional living conditions because they tend to be larger than average single housekeeping units, creating impacts on water, sewer, roads, parking and other City services that are far greater than the average household, in that the average number of persons per California household is 2.86. A sober-living facility allowed as a matter of right can house six residents plus a resident manager, which is more than twice the average California household size; and WHEREAS, all individuals residing in a sober-living facility are generally over the age of 18, while the average household in the United States has just 1.96 individuals over the age of 18 according to federal census data; and
WHEREAS, because of their transient populations and above-average numbers of adults residing in a single home, group homes (including sober-living facilities) present impacts to residential neighborhoods not typically associated with more traditional single-family uses, which contributes to the institutionalization of residential neighborhoods and residential care environments, which in turn reduces the benefits of residential environments for disabled residents in group living arrangements. These impacts include:
the housing of large numbers of unrelated adult who may or may not be supervised; excessive noise and outdoor smoking, which interferes with the use and enjoyment of residential neighborhoods; little to no interaction with the neighborhood; irresponsible operators with a history of opening facilities in complete disregard of the Code and with little disregard for impacts to the residential environment; disproportional impacts from the average dwelling unit to nearly all City services including sewer, water, parks, libraries, transportation infrastructure, fire and police; a history of congregating in the same general area; and
WHEREAS, among other things, this Ordinance establishes a 50-foot distance requirement between group homes, which provides many opportunities for the operation of group homes within the City and still results in preferential treatment for group homes that serve non-disabled individuals in a similar living situation (i.e., in boardinghouse-style residences) which cannot operate in residential zones; and 2 David Deberry and Jeff Ballinger, Group Homes in the Neighborhood, Western City Magazine, September 1, 2006.

WHEREAS, housing inordinately large numbers of unrelated adults in a single-residence or congregating group homes in close proximity to each other does not provide the disabled with an opportunity to “live in normal residential surroundings,” but rather subjects them to living environments that resemble the types of institutional living that the FEHA and FHAA were designed to provide relief from for the disabled, and which no ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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reasonable person could contend provides a life in a normal residential surrounding (see Ohio House LLC v. City of Costa Mesa (9th Cir. 2024) 122 F.4th 1097, 1127); and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the above, the City Council recognizes that, when operated responsibly, group homes (including sober-living homes) provide a societal benefit by providing the disabled the opportunity to live in residential neighborhoods, as well as providing recovery programs for individuals attempting to overcome their drug and alcohol addictions. Providing greater access to residential zones to group homes, including sober-living homes, than to boardinghouses provides a benefit to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, without sufficient, appropriate regulation, there is no way to ensure that the individuals entering into a group home are disabled individuals and entitled to the protections under local and state law; that a group home is operated professionally to minimize impacts to the character of residential neighborhoods; and that the secondary impacts which cause the institutionalization of group homes due to concentration of both group homes in a neighborhood and large numbers of unrelated adults residing in a single facility in a single home are lessened; and
WHEREAS, in addition to group homes locating in residential neighborhoods, other statelicensed residential care facilities are also taking up residence in residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of group homes for the disabled is to provide the disabled an equal opportunity to comfortably reside in residential neighborhoods of their choice; and 3 United States Census Bureau, 2019-2023,
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/CA/HSD310223. 4 United States Census Bureau, Table AVG 1. “Average Number of People per Household, by Race and Hispanic Origin, Marital Status, Age, and Education of Householder: 2023,” https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2023/demo/families/cps2023.html.

WHEREAS, the purpose of group homes for the disabled is to provide the disabled an equal opportunity to comfortably reside in residential neighborhoods of their choice; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Cal. Const. Art. XI, Sec. 7 and under the City of Stanton’s (“City”) general police powers, the City is empowered and charged with responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
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WHEREAS, the City protects the health, safety, and welfare of the community through numerous avenues, including by establishing and enforcing zoning, licensing and health, and safety regulations on specified commercial activities; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance. The Planning Commission continued the item to a date certain, on June 17, 2026, to allow further organization of the proposed Code amendments; and WHEREAS, on June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing to take comments and consider the Ordinance, staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding this proposed Ordinance. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Ordinance to the City Council with a recommendation in favor of its adoption; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration and recommendation by the City’s Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: Incorporation. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

SECTION 2: CEQA. The City Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for the following reason:
(1) The Code Amendment is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense exemption”) applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Specifically, and as noted above, this ordinance will not result in any construction or any other physical change to the environment because it involves creating regulations and an administrative process for group homes. Thus, there is no possibility that this Code Amendment would have a significant effect on the environment.

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SECTION 3: General Plan. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Government Code section 66314(c). Based on all evidence in the record for the Ordinance and all other applicable information presented, the City Council finds, in compliance with SMC §20.610.060.B, that the proposed Ordinance is appropriate for the following reasons:

1. Consistency with City’s General Plan: Strategy LU-1.1.2: Ensure adjacent land uses are compatible with one another. This strategy proposes implementation of the overarching LU-1: Balanced Land Use issue which states the General Plan intends to provide a balance of residential, commercial, industrial, educational, service, and recreational needs to ensure a strong and viable community. The Ordinance introduces clear definitions and standards to ensure that residential characteristics are preserved in order to allow opportunities for the disabled to reside in residential zones that are enjoyed by the non-disabled.

Goal LU-3.1: A range and balance of residential densities which are supported by adequate city services. The ordinance introduces provisions to standardize and facilitate the establishment of boarding houses in residential zones. The Ordinance focuses on ensuring that residential neighborhood characteristics are maintained and that various housing opportunities are available for the disabled.

Goal LU-6.1: Ensure compliance with the city’s land use code to improve the overall character of Stanton’s neighborhoods. The proposed ordinance seeks to preserve the residential characteristics of residential neighborhoods to provide opportunities for the disabled to reside in the same residential neighborhoods that are enjoyed by the non-disabled.

2. Adoption of Ordinance Will Not be Detrimental to the Public interest, Health, Safety, Convenience, or Welfare: The Ordinance includes regulations for group homes in compliance with State Mandates. The Ordinance ensures legal consistency and preventing housing discrimination while also protecting nearby uses and the community.

3. Consistency with Zoning Code: The Ordinance is internally consistent with other provisions of the City’s Zoning Code, where group homes maintains a single-family residential appearance and environment. Group homes operate as a single housekeeping unit and replicate a traditional family environment. The Ordinance provides clear definitions and objective standards.

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SECTION 4: Code Amendment – Repeals. The following provisions of the Code are hereby repealed and replaced with “[Reserved]”:
(1) 20.400.290 Residential Care Facilities
(2) 20.400.310 Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly SECTION 5: Code Amendment – Repeals. The following provisions of the Code are hereby repealed:
(1) The following definitions in Title 20, Article 7:
(a) Boarding or Rooming House
(b) Fair Housing Laws
(c) Group Home (Land Use)
(d) Residential Care (Land Use)
(e) Single Housekeeping Unit
(2) The following entries in Table 2-2, in Section 20.210.020:
(a) Group Home
(b) Residential Care Home – 6 or fewer
(c) Residential Care Home – 7 or more
(d) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly – 6 or fewer (e) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly – 7 or more (f) Supportive Housing
(g) Transitional Housing
(3) The following entries in Table 2-11, in Section 20.230.040:
(a) Residential Care Home – Small (up to 6)
(b) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
(c) Supportive Housing
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(d) Transitional Housing
(4) The following entries in Table 3-6, in Section 20.320.030:
(a) Boarding House
(b) Residential Care Home (up to 6)
(c) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
(d) Supportive Housing
(e) Transitional Housing
SECTION 6: Code Amendment. The following provisions of the Code are hereby amended as follows:
(1) Subsection C of Section 20.210.010 is hereby amended to remove the last sentence, starting with “Quasi-residential uses…”
(2) Subsection D of Section 20.210.010 is hereby amended to remove the sentence starting with “Quasi-residential uses…”
(3) The last sentence of the first paragraph of the definition of Dwelling Unit (Land Use) in Title 20, Article 7, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Does not include hotels/motels (“Lodging Facilities”) or garages.” SECTION 7: Code Amendment. The following provisions of the Code are hereby added:
(1) The following entry in Table 2-2, under “Residential Uses,” in section

20.210.020:

Group Home. See Chapter 20.250.
(2) The following entry in Table 2-11, under “Residential Uses,” in Section

20.230.040:

Group Home. See Chapter 20.250
SECTION 8: Code Amendment. Chapter 20.250 (Group Homes) is hereby added to Title 20 Zoning of the Stanton Municipal Code to read as follows:

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“CHAPTER 20.250 - GROUP HOMES.

20.250.010 Purpose. This section is intended to preserve the residential character of residential neighborhoods, avoid institutionalization of the disabled, and further the purposes of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, and the California Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act by, among other things:
(1) prohibiting boardinghouses within the City; (2) allowing group homes in the City, subject to streamlined administrative approval; (3) limiting the secondary boardinghouse-like impacts of group homes by reducing noise and traffic, preserving safety and providing adequate on street parking; (4) providing opportunities afforded to non-disabled individuals to use and enjoy a dwelling unit in a residential neighborhood; and (5) providing comfortable residential living environments that will enhance the opportunity for the disabled and for recovering addicts to be successful in their programs.

20.250.020 Definitions. The terms below have the following meaning for purpose of this Code.

Boardinghouse means a residence or dwelling, other than a hotel or motel, wherein rooms are rented under multiple separate written or oral rental agreements, leases or subleases or combination thereof, whether or not the owner, agent or rental manager resides within the residence.

Disabled is more specifically defined under the fair housing laws, a person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities, a person who is regarded as having that type of impairment, or a person who has a record of that type of impairment, not including current, illegal use of a controlled substance.

Fair housing laws means the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as each statute may be amended from time to time, and each statute’s implementing regulations.

Group home means a facility that is being used as a supportive living environment for persons who are considered disabled under state or federal law. A group home operated by a single operator or service provider (whether licensed or unlicensed) constitutes a single facility, whether the facility occupies one or more dwelling units. Group homes include residential care facilities and sober-living homes but do not include any dwelling that operates as a single housekeeping unit.

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Household means all the people occupying a dwelling unit, and includes people who live in different units governed by the same operator.

Integral facilities means any combination of two or more group homes, regardless of whether they are located on the same or contiguous parcels of land, that are under the control and management of the same owner, operator, management company or licensee or any affiliate of any of them, and that are integrated components of one operation.

Integral facilities are considered one facility for purposes of applying federal, state, and local laws to its use and operation. Examples of such integral facilities include, but are not limited to, the provision of housing in one facility and recovery programming, treatment, meals, or any other service or services to program participants in another facility or facilities or by assigning staff or a consultant or consultants to provide services to the same program participants in more than one licensed or unlicensed facility.

Integral uses means any two or more residential care programs that are administered by the same owner, operator, management company or licensee, or any affiliate of any of them, in a manner in which participants in two different care programs participate simultaneously in any commonly administered care or recovery activity. Any such integral use will be considered one use for purposes of applying federal, state, and local laws to its operation.

Operator means a company, business or individual that provides residential services, e.g., the placement of individuals in a residence, setting of house rules, or governing behavior of the residents as residents. Operator does not include a property owner or property manager who exclusively handles real-estate contracting or property management and leasing of the property as a whole, and who does not otherwise meet the definition of operator.

Residential care facility means a residential facility licensed by the state where care, services, or treatment is provided to persons living in a supportive community residential setting. Residential care facilities include, but are not limited to, the following: An intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled-habilitative or an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled-nursing, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1250; a congregate living health facility, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1250; a community care facility, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1502; a residential care facility for the elderly, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2; a residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1568.01; an alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 11834.02; a pediatric day health and respite care facility, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1760.2; or a family ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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care home, foster home, or group home serving persons with mental health disorders or other disabilities or dependent and neglected children under California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5116. A residential care facility is a type of group home.

Single housekeeping unit means that use of a dwelling unit in a way that satisfies each of the following criteria:

A. The residents have established ties and familiarity and interact with each other.

B. Membership in the single housekeeping unit is fairly stable as opposed to transient or temporary.

C. Residents share meals, household activities, expenses, or responsibilities.

D. All adult residents have chosen to jointly occupy the entire premises of the dwelling unit and they each have access to all common areas.

E. If the dwelling unit is rented, each adult resident is named on and is a party to a single written lease that gives each resident joint use and responsibility for the premises.

F. Membership of the household is determined by the residents not by a landlord, property manager or other third party.

G. The residential activities of the household are conducted on a nonprofit basis.

H. Residents generally do not have separate entrances or separate secured food-storage facilities such as cabinets or refrigerators.

I. The household is strictly resident-run; there is no care or supervision provided by a third-party or a paid resident manager at the dwelling unit or on the property.

Sober-living home means a group home for persons who are recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction and who are considered disabled under state or federal law, where no service is offered that requires a state license and where the occupants do not use the property as a single-housekeeping unit. The term sober living home therefore does not include residential care facilities or single housekeeping units.

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20.250.030 Exemption. When required by state or federal law, a group home operating as a residential care facility serving six or fewer persons is:
(A) Exempt from this section, except that such facilities must comply with subsection 20.250.050(C)(10) below; and
(B) Considered a residential use of property and a single family for purposes of Title 20 of this Code.

20.250.040 Boardinghouses Prohibited. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the establishment or operation of a boardinghouse is a prohibited use in all zoning districts.

20.250.050 Group Homes – Streamlined Administrative Approval. (A) Administrative Permit Required. Unless exempt under section

20.250.030, no group home may be established or operated in the City without a permit issued in accordance with this section. (B) Allowable Zones. A group home with a permit issued in accordance with this section may be established and operated in any zoning district where residential uses are permitted as a primary use of property.
(C) Operational and Development Standards. An application for an group home permit is subject to streamlined administrative review and will be approved if it satisfies each of the following requirements:
(1) Property Owner Consent. No group home may be established or operated on a lot without written approval from the owner of the lot.
(2) Separation. No group home may be established or operated on any lot that is within 750 feet, as measured from the closest property lines, from another group home.
(3) Maximum Occupancy. No more than two residents may reside in each bedroom, not including the room or apartment
designated for an on-site house manager.

On-Site House Manager. The group home must have a house manager who resides at the group home or any multiple of persons acting as a house manager who are present at the ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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group home on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, and who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the group home.

Prior to hiring a new or additional house manager, the operator of the facility must conduct a comprehensive background check on the manager and verify the manager’s qualifications. All onsite house managers must meet any applicable license or certification requirements of any state agency or agencies responsible to license the facility, operator, and/or on-site house manager. The results of the background check and the house manager’s certification must be submitted to and verified by the City.

An individual is disqualified from serving as an on-site house manager if any of the following circumstances exist:
(A) The individual was terminated from any employment
during the past two years because of physical assault, sexual harassment, embezzlement or theft; falsifying a drug test; or selling or furnishing illegal drugs or alcohol.
(B) The individual has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere, within the last seven to 10 years (as indicated below), to any of the following offenses:
i. Any sex offense for which the person is required to
register as a sex offender under California Penal Code
section 290 (last 10 years);
ii. Arson offenses—Violations of Penal Code Sections
451—455 (last seven years);
iii. Violent felonies, as defined in Penal Code section 667.5, which involve doing bodily harm to another
person (last 10 years); or
iv. The unlawful sale or furnishing of any controlled
substances (last seven years).
(C) The individual is on parole or formal probation
supervision on the date of the submittal of the employment application, background check, or at any time thereafter.

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(4) Accessory Dwelling Unit. No group home may be located in an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit unless the primary dwelling unit is used for the same purpose. (5) Management Plan. Each group home must have a Cityapproved property management plan for the facility that addresses each of the following: on-site management,
maximum occupancy, quiet hours and permitted guest visitation hours and procedures (including a prohibition on guests under the influence of any drug or alcohol), loitering, littering, disturbing the peace, nuisance reduction, trash collection, smoking, resident pick-up and drop-off procedures, discharge, and a good neighbor policy, including protocols that will be followed if a neighbor complaint is received. City approval is required for any modifications to the plan.
(6) Emergency and Security Plan. Each group home must have a City-approved emergency and security plan that addresses each of the following: security and management contact
information, authority and responsibility of security staff, a map of the property, and overview of the property's security features, security feature testing schedule, overnight parking policies and vehicle violation abatement procedures, emergency medical response protocols, emergency law enforcement response
protocols, and daytime and nighttime security monitoring procedures. The group home operator must install and maintain a dedicated landline telephone at the facility. The landline telephone must be continuously active, operational, and readily accessible to residents and staff at all times for emergency use.

City approval is required for any modifications to the plan. (7) Parking. Each garage and driveway space associated with dwelling unit or units on the property must be available for the parking of vehicles. Residents and the house manager may each only store or park a single vehicle on the property or on any street within 500 feet of the property. Vehicles must be operable and currently used as a primary form of transportation for a resident or house manager of the group home.
(8) Integral Uses and Facilities. Integral group home facilities are not permitted. Each applicant must declare, under penalty of ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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perjury, that the group home does not operate as an integral use or facility.
(9) Penal Code. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3003.5(c), the number of group-home residents subject to the sex offender registration requirements of Penal Code Section 290 may not exceed one resident in any group home or violate the distance provisions provided in Penal Code Section 3003.
(10) Supplemental Sober-living Home Requirements. In addition to the requirements provided in subsections 20.250.050(C)(1)– (10) above, a group home operating as a sober-living home is subject to the following:
(a) Each resident, other than the house manager, must be actively participating in a certified or licensed recovery program, which may include, but is not limited to,
Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, and the
sober-living home operator must maintain current records of meeting attendance. Under the sober-living home’s
management plan, refusal to actively participate in such a program must be cause for eviction.
(b) The sober-living home’s management plan must prohibit the use of any alcohol or any non-prescription drugs at the sober-living home or by any recovering addict either on or off site. The sober-living home must also have a
written policy regarding the possession, use and storage of prescription medications. The facility cannot dispense medications but must make them available to the
residents. The possession or use of prescription
medications is prohibited except for the person to whom they are prescribed, and in the amounts or dosages
prescribed. These rules and regulations must be posted
on site in a common area inside the dwelling unit. Any
violation of this rule must be cause for eviction under the sober-living home’s rules for residency and the violator cannot be re-admitted for at least 90 days. Any second
violation of this rule will result in permanent eviction.

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in place to remove the violator from contact with the other residents until the violation is resolved.
(D) Streamlined Administrative Application Review.
(1) Application. The Director will develop and adopt a standardized group-home permit application. Each group-home permit
application must be submitted using the City’s application. (2) Administrative Review. The Director or the Director’s designee will review and process group-home applications
administratively, without discretionary review or a hearing. The Director will notify an applicant whether the application is complete within 30 days. The Director will render a decision on the application within 60 days of when the application was determined to be complete.
(E) Revocation.
(1) Revocation. A group-home permit may be revoked when the application contained incorrect, false or misleading information, the operator violates this section, the operator violates the management plan or the emergency security plan, or if three or more Code violations occur at the property within a 30-day period.
(2) Meet and Confer. Before revoking a group-home permit, the City will meet and confer with the operator to resolve any of the issues identified in subsection 20.250.050(E)(1) above. (3) Notice; Appeal. The operator will be notified of any revocation by first-class mail with return receipt requested. The operator may appeal the revocation to a hearing officer in accordance with this Code.
(F) Existing Group Homes.
(1) Permit Required. The operator of an existing group home must apply for a group-home permit within 90 days of the effective date of this section.
(2) Deadline; Grace Period. Any group home that is in existence upon the effective date of this section will have one year from ORDINANCE NO. 1174
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the effective date of this section to comply with its provisions.

Any existing group home obligated by a written lease exceeding one year from the effective date of the section, or whose activity involves investment of money in leasehold or improvements such that a longer period is necessary to prevent undue financial hardship, is eligible for an up to one additional year grace period with Director approval.

20.250.060 Conflict. If this section conflicts with any other provision of this Code, this section prevails.

20.250.070 Severability. Should any subsection, clause, or provision of this section for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality does not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this section. The City Council hereby expressly declares that this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.”
SECTION 9: Code Amendment – Standards for Specific Land Uses. Section

20.400.280 (Group Homes) is hereby added to Title 20 Zoning, Article 4 Standards for Specific Land Uses, of the Stanton Municipal Code to read as follows:

20.400.380 Transitional and Supportive Housing.
(A) Definitions.
(1) Transitional Housing. As defined by California Government Code Section 65582.
(2) Supportive Housing. As defined by California Government Code Section 65650.
(B) Transitional Housing. In accordance with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), transitional housing is considered a residential use of property and is subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (C) Supportive Housing.

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(1) Generally. In accordance with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), supportive housing is considered a residential use of property and is subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
(2) In Zones Allowing Multifamily. Supportive housing that complies with the requirements of California Government Code Section 65650 et seq. is considered a use by right in all zones where multifamily uses are permitted, including mixeduse zones. In accordance with Government Code Section 65651(b)(1), a supportive housing development must comply with all objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily developments within the same zone.

SECTION 10: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.

SECTION 11: Effective Date. This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after its adoption.

SECTION 12: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.

SECTION 13: Custodian of Records. The custodian of records for this Ordinance is the City Clerk and the records comprising the administrative record are located at 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2026.

DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
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ATTEST:

PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF STANTON )
I, Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk of the City of Stanton, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1174 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stanton, California, held on the 14th day of July, 2026, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 11th day of August, 2026, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
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1 CITY OF STANTON

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1171 AMENDING ARTICLE 3,

VACANT PROPERTY AND FORECLOSED PROPERTY
REGISTRATION, OF CHAPTER 9.16 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL
CODE
REPORT IN BRIEF:

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 1171, which, if adopted, would amend Article 3 Chapter 9.16 of Stanton’s Municipal Code, updating the regulation of vacant properties in the City of Stanton. The goals of the amendment are to strengthen the City's vacant property registration program through updated registration requirements, enhanced maintenance and security standards, risk-based property classifications, and improved enforcement tools.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. City Council find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and

2. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1171, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 3 (VACANT AND FORECLOSED
PROPERTY REGISTRATION) OF CHAPTER 9.16 (PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE, GENERAL) OF TITLE 9 (PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS)

OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO PROVIDING

ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING OF VACANT AND FORECLOSED
PROPERTIES”; and

3. Set said ordinance for adoption at the August 11, 2026, regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

Item: 12A
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2 BACKGROUND:

The City of Stanton regulates vacant and foreclosed properties throughout the City through Article 3 of Chapter 9.16 of the Stanton Municipal Code (“Vacant Property Ordinance”). The City’s Vacant Property Ordinance was last updated in 2021 to broaden the City’s regulations governing vacant properties so that they apply to all vacant properties, regardless of whether a foreclosure has occurred. Since that time, staff has continued to encounter vacant properties that require repeated inspections, enforcement actions, and coordination with property owners, highlighting opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the City's existing ordinance.

Now, staff is recommending a more robust update to the Vacant Property Ordinance (“Amendment”). Most notably, the Amendment consists of creating three different categories of vacant properties and characteristics of each category to aid staff in enforcement of the Vacant Property Ordinance. The three categories are:

1. “Stable vacant property” or “stable property”;

2. “At-risk vacant property” or “at-risk property”; and

3. “Failed vacant property” or “failed property”.

In addition to establishing the new property classifications, the Amendment includes several operational changes intended to improve compliance and streamline enforcement, including:

1. Modification of the application requirements that are part of registering vacant properties, including registration fees;

2. Additional requirements for active maintenance and monitoring of vacant properties; and

3. Additional requirements for securing vacant properties; and

4. A local property management requirement for failed properties or any property in which the owner is located more than 40 miles by road from the vacant property.

Based on staff's current inventory and field observations, the City estimates there are approximately 40 to 50 vacant commercial and industrial properties within City limits that would be subject to the proposed registration program. While not every vacant property presents the same level of concern, staff has observed recurring issues including trespassing, vandalism, illegal dumping, graffiti, and deferred maintenance. These conditions negatively affect surrounding businesses and neighborhoods, increase demands on City resources, and can create health and safety concerns. The proposed Amendment is intended to provide staff with additional tools to proactively monitor these properties and encourage timely compliance before conditions deteriorate. 3 ANALYSIS/JUSTIFICATION:

The proposed Amendment modernizes the City's existing vacant property regulations by creating a more structured and risk-based enforcement framework. By distinguishing between stable, at-risk, and failed vacant properties, the City will be able to tailor maintenance, security, and monitoring requirements to the condition of each property rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

In addition, as part of tonight’s meeting, staff has also prepared an agenda report presenting a fee resolution to the City Council that takes into account the City’s costs associated with administering and enforcing the updated Vacant Property Ordinance.

The proposed requirement for a local property manager under specified circumstances is intended to improve responsiveness when issues arise at vacant properties. Requiring a local point of contact for failed properties, or properties owned by individuals or entities located more than 40 miles away, will facilitate timely communication, expedite corrective actions, and reduce the amount of staff time required to address recurring violations.

This Amendment is intended to strike a balance between respecting private property rights and respecting the limited resources the City has to enforce its local ordinances. If approved, the Amendment will provide the City with current ownership and property management information, facilitate inspections, and allow staff to more efficiently prioritize enforcement resources based on the condition and risk level of each vacant property.

If adopted, staff intends to implement a reasonable education and outreach period before initiating full enforcement of the new requirements. During this transition period, staff will notify affected property owners of the ordinance amendments, provide guidance regarding registration procedures and compliance expectations, and work with property owners to facilitate voluntary compliance before administrative enforcement measures are utilized.

Overall, the proposed Amendment is intended to improve the City's ability to monitor vacant properties, encourage responsible property ownership, reduce nuisance conditions, and better protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community while making more efficient use of limited City enforcement resources FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. The City Council will separately consider an updated fee resolution later on tonight’s agenda, which includes the fees related to the proposed amendments.
4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

Staff recommends the City Council find this proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney’s Office prepared the proposed Ordinance in consultation with City staff.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Through the normal agenda posting process.

STRATEGIC GOAL:

Goal 1. Provide a safe community.

Goal 2. Promote a strong local economy.

Prepared by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
Reviewed by: HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Approved by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:

A. Proposed Ordinance No. 1171
B. Proposed Vacant Property Registration Form
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ORDINANCE NO. 1171

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 3 (VACANT AND FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION) OF CHAPTER 9.16 (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL) OF TITLE 9 (PEACE,

SAFETY AND MORALS) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO

PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING OF VACANT AND FORECLOSED

PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City of Stanton, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California, authorized under its police powers to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws, including regulations that protect the public health, safety, and welfare and prevent public nuisances; and WHEREAS, the City currently regulates vacant and foreclosed property registration pursuant to Chapter 9.16 of the Stanton Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, vacant properties and buildings are a major cause and source of blight in residential and nonresidential neighborhoods, especially when the owner of the property fails to maintain and manage the property; and
WHEREAS, vacant and neglected properties frequently become sites for illegal dumping, graffiti, trespassing, vandalism, illegal occupancy, arson, and other criminal activity, creating public nuisances and increasing demands on City public safety and code enforcement resources; and
WHEREAS, poorly maintained vacant properties contribute to neighborhood blight, reduce surrounding property values, discourage investment and economic development, and adversely affect the quality of life of nearby residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, vacant properties owned by absentee owners or owners who fail to regularly monitor and maintain their properties often experience prolonged deterioration and repeated nuisance activity required increased City oversight and enforcement; and WHEREAS, requiring the registration, monitoring, and maintenance of vacant properties promotes accountability, facilitates timely communication with responsible parties, and enables the City to respond more effectively to deteriorating property conditions before they become significant public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that amendments to Chapter 9.16 of the Stanton Municipal Code are necessary to modernize the City’s vacant property regulations, improve enforcement tools, establish clear maintenance and security standards, and better address evolving conditions associated with vacant and foreclosed properties; and Attachment: A
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds the protecting neighborhoods from the adverse impacts associated with vacant properties serves a substantial public purpose and is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, vacant properties that require repeated inspections, monitoring, and enforcement impose additional costs on the City and divert limited public resources from other municipal services. Those costs should be borne by the property owner and not by the public, including, without limitation, the requirement to obtain a property manager to manage the property or a security system to safeguard the property; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: Article 3 of Chapter 9.16 (Property Maintenance, General) of Title 9 (Peace, Safety and Morals) of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
Ҥ 9.16.200 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to:

A. Protect the public health, safety, welfare, and quality of life by minimizing the adverse impacts associated with vacant and foreclosed properties; B. Establish a registration program for vacant and foreclosed properties that enables the City to identify responsible owners and maintain current contact information;
C. Require the ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and security of vacant properties to prevent deterioration, blight, unauthorized occupancy, vandalism, illegal dumping, and other nuisance conditions;
D. Encourage the timely rehabilitation, lawful occupancy, redevelopment, or productive reuse of vacant properties;
E. Establish minimum maintenance, inspection, and security standards that are proportional to the condition and risk presented by a vacant property; F. Provide the City with effective administrative and enforcement tools to ensure compliance with this article; and
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G. Protect surrounding neighborhoods and preserve property values while reducing the demand on City public safety and code enforcement resources. § 9.16.210 Definitions.

For the purposes of carrying out the intent of this article, unless the content clearly indicates to the contrary, the following words, phrases, and terms shall have the following meanings:
"At-risk vacant property" or "at-risk property" means a vacant property that exhibits any of the following characteristics:

1. The structure is not being maintained but the structure is not determined to be unsafe;

2. The property can be converted for use or occupancy with minimal to moderate repairs;

3. There are no cracked, broken, or uncovered missing windows on the structures on the property;

4. Evidence of intrusion by trespassers on the property;

5. There are three or more verified code enforcement reports or complaints relating to maintenance and/or disturbances at the property;

6. The owner is responsive to city requests but does not proactively and regularly monitor or maintain the property.
"Director" means the director of the community and economic development department and/or the director of public safety services, or their designee. “Disturbance” means and includes, but is not limited to, trespassing, vandalism, illegal occupancy, illegal dumping, or other similar violations of this Code or state law.
"Failed vacant property" or "failed property” means a property that exhibits any of the following characteristics:

1. The structure and property are not being regularly maintained;

2. The structure is unsafe to enter or occupy;

3. The structure or property poses significant health or safety risks, or significant disturbances to the community;

4. The owner is unresponsive or unknown and there does not appear to be any monitoring of the property;
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5. Evidence of intrusion by trespassers on the property; or

6. There are three or more verified code enforcement and/or law enforcement reports or complaints relating to disturbances at the property. "Groundcover" shall mean any low plant that conceals the bare ground and protects the topsoil from erosion or drought. Examples include, but are not limited to, grass, moss, thyme, and clover.
"Hardscape" shall mean any non-vegetative feature or manmade material that is incorporated into a landscape. Examples include, but are not limited to, asphalt, concrete, pavers, stone, bricks, wood chips, and decomposed granite. "Owner" means and includes any person having legal title to, or who leases, rents, occupies or has charge, control or possession of, any real property in the city, including all persons shown as owners on the last equalized assessment roll of the county assessor's office. Owners include persons with powers of attorney, executors of estates, trustees, or who are court-appointed administrators, conservators, guardians, receivers, and any beneficiary and trustee who holds a deed of trust on a property in the city.
"Person" means any natural person or legal entity.
"Unoccupied" means not legally occupied. Factors that may be used, either alone or in combination, to determine whether a property is unoccupied include, but are not limited to: overgrown or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, or mail; past due utility notices; disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash, junk, or other debris; the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds, or shutters; the absence of furnishings or personal items consistent with residential or commercial furnishings consistent with the permitted uses within the zone of the real property; statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents, government employees that the property is unoccupied. "Stable vacant property" or "stable property" means a vacant property that exhibits the following characteristics:

1. The structure is well maintained and can easily be occupied or used for its intended use;

2. Little or no maintenance or repairs are necessary;

3. The property is well maintained and is not obviously vacant;

4. There is no evidence of intrusion by trespassers on the property; and

5. The owner is responsive to city requests and regularly monitors the property on a proactive basis.

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"Substantially vacant" means: (1) for a residential property, fewer than sixty (60) percent of the units are occupied, or (2) for a commercial property, fewer than eighty (80) percent of the tenant spaces are occupied or fewer than eighty (80) percent of the usable interior square footage is occupied, or (3) for an industrial property, fewer than eighty (80) percent of the tenant spaces are occupied or fewer than eighty (80) percent of the usable interior square footage is occupied. "Vacant property" means any unimproved or improved real property in the city of Stanton regardless of how that property is zoned that is: (1) substantially vacant; (2) abandoned; (3) unoccupied and unsecured; (4) unoccupied and secured by boarding or other similar means; (5) unoccupied and has multiple code violations; (6) has been unoccupied for more than thirty days; (7) unoccupied and subject to a current notice of default, notice of trustee's sale, or pending tax assessors lien sale; (8) unoccupied and conveyed by a foreclosure sale resulting in the acquisition of title by an interested beneficiary of a deed of trust or conveyed via a deed in lieu of foreclosure; and/or (9) a property where construction, pursuant to an active building permit, is not taking place or where an inspection by the Building Department, pursuant to an active building permit, has not been conducted within the previous ninety days.
“Verified Reports” means a response by law enforcement, code enforcement, or other authorized city personnel to a reported disturbance, as defined in this article, that is documented and determined to be valid.
§ 9.16.220 Authority to administer and enforce article.

The director is authorized to administer and enforce this article. The director may adopt supplemental regulations or policies to implement and interpret this article.

These regulations or policies must conform with the purpose of this article. § 9.16.230 Scope.

A. Applicability. The provisions of this article apply to all unimproved and improved real property throughout the city of Stanton where any of the conditions specified in this article are found to exist.

B. Regulations Cumulative. The regulations provided by this article are cumulative to each other and to any other regulations under city, state, or federal law.
§ 9.16.240 Service requirements.

Any notice required to be served on an applicant or registrant under this article must be completed by either personal delivery or first-class mail. Service by mail is deemed complete at the time of deposit in the mail. Any notice issued to a registrant may be sent to the mailing address as listed on the application submitted to the city. Failure of any registrant to receive a properly addressed notice by mail ORDINANCE NO. 1171
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does not invalidate any action, decision, determination, or proceeding under this article.
§ 9.16.250 Registration and exemption.

A. Registration Required. An owner of a vacant property must register their property with the director on a form provided by the city, within thirty days of the property becoming vacant, in accordance with the requirements of this article. Each beneficiary and trustee, who holds a deed of trust on a property located within the city, shall perform an inspection of the property in question prior to recording a notice of default or similar instrument with the Orange County Recorder's Office. If any property shows evidence of vacancy as provided herein, it is hereby deemed a vacant property.

B. Exemption. The provisions of this article do not apply to the following vacant properties:

1. Active Construction. There is a valid building permit for repair, rehabilitation, or construction of structures on the property and the owner is progressing diligently to complete such repair or rehabilitation within one year of the issuance of the building permit. Properties qualifying for the active construction exemption shall not be deemed vacant unless the exemption ceases to apply.
§ 9.16.260 Registration procedure.

A. Application Required. Any person seeking to register a vacant property must submit a complete, written application to the city using a form adopted by the city for that purpose.

B. Application Contents. The city will not deem an application complete until all information, documents, and fees required under this article have been provided to the city. At minimum, any applicant requesting registration of a vacant property pursuant to this article must submit the following information and documentation:

1. The name and address of each owner and any individual or property management company responsible for the security, maintenance, and marketing of the property in question.

2. The most recent legal use of the vacant property.

3. A maintenance and mitigation plan describing and documenting how the property will be secured and maintained in conformance with the requirements of this article and in a manner that protects the health, safety, general welfare, and aesthetic standards of the community.

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4. A description of the methods by which the person who owns, possesses or is in control of vacant property has or will secure the property against unauthorized entry.

5. The square footage of the vacant property and a statement regarding any future plans for the property.

6. Proof of fire and liability insurance coverage. Whether the owner will provide a trespass letter to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department empowering the removal of unauthorized trespassing persons from the property.

7. Such other information or documentation as the director may require.

C. Registration Fee. Each applicant must pay the nonrefundable registration fee for the administration of this article, as established by resolution of the city council, which shall include, but not be limited to, an application fee and the city’s monitoring site inspections of the property, at the time of registration and in accordance with the following schedule thereafter, with the category of property as determined by the director:

1. Stable property: Annual payment.

2. At-risk property: Quarterly payment.

3. Failed property: Monthly payment
D. Annual Registration. The registration pursuant to this section must be renewed annually. A registration is valid upon issuance and continues in effect for one year from date of issue. It expires automatically one year following the date of its issuance, unless suspended, revoked, or renewed in accordance with this article.

E. Notice City of Changes to Registration. Any person, partnership, association, corporation, fiduciary, or other legal entity that has registered a property under this article must notify the director in writing of any change of information contained in the registration within ten business days of the change. § 9.16.270 Notice.

Whenever the director has cause to believe, based upon an inspection, complaint, or report from another agency, that a property is vacant and it has not been registered as required by this article, then the director may serve the owner of record as shown on the assessor's records with a written notice requiring the owner to register the property with the department as vacant and pay the registration fee within the period of time specified in the notice, which may be no greater than thirty days.

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§ 9.16.280 Maintenance requirements for vacant properties.

A. Maintenance Required. Each vacant property must be maintained in compliance with Section 9.16.020 and the following maintenance and security requirements. To the extent that there is any conflict between Section 9.16.020 and Section 9.16.280 of this Code, the stricter maintenance standard shall control. The director may modify or waive these requirements in writing, in his or her discretion, in the case of a property that has been damaged by fire, a natural disaster, or other calamity, or that is partially vacant.

B. Exterior Maintenance. The owner must actively maintain and monitor the exterior of the property grounds so that they remain in continuing compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, and do not contribute to and are not likely to contribute to blight. Active maintenance and monitoring shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Groundcover, hardscape, or softscape shall be installed and maintained in good condition on all vacant property throughout the duration of the vacancy. Such landscaping is subject to the approval from the Community Development Director, or designee, and shall comply with the following:

A. Plants used for groundcover shall not be allowed to grow taller than six inches; and
B. Irrigation, adequate for the health and growth of groundcover plants, shall be provided and maintained throughout the duration of vacancy.

2. The property should be kept clean, watered, and weeded. Groundcover vegetation shall not be permitted to grow taller than six inches, and all bushes and shrubs shall be maintained no higher than thirty-six inches to allow for a clear view from the public right-of-way to the entire interior of the property.

3. Dead or dying plant material shall be removed and replaced with live plants compliant with Chapter 20.315 of this code and subject to the satisfaction of the director.

4. Pest and rodent infestation shall be abated on the property and documentation shall be provided verifying the abatement from a licensed professional.

5. Prompt removal of all graffiti, exterior trash, debris, rubbish, discarded furniture or discarded equipment or appliances, or items of similar nature.

6. Maintenance of the exterior of any building in a good condition that is structurally safe and preserves the physical integrity of the structure, ORDINANCE NO. 1171
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including, but not limited to, paint and finishes, foundation, roof, chimneys, flues, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, flashing, skylights, windows, doors, fences, windows, exterior stairs and decks.

7. The property shall be kept free of parked, abandoned, or inoperable vehicles except where a parking permit or other appropriate approval has been obtained from the city.

8. All portable restrooms shall be secured with locks and may be required to be removed at the discretion of the director if evidence of intrusion by trespassers occurs on the property.

9. Prevention of criminal activity on the premises and trespass by unauthorized persons.

10.Turning off all utilities that are not necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of any building.

11.Any swimming pool, spa, or pond must be emptied and kept dry and be covered in such a way that water cannot collect in the swimming pool or on top of the cover.

12.If required by the director, the enclosure of the vacant property by a wrought iron fence or similar material that is at least six feet tall and nonview obscuring. The fence must be self-supporting and may not be attached to any part of adjacent property without the adjacent owner's written permission. The fence's location, type, and method of installation is subject to approval of the director before installation; provided, however, that in no event shall the fence be chain-link, unless the property is actively being developed pursuant to a current and valid building permit. Fences shall be maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner and shall be kept free of posters, graffiti, artwork, or similar decoration. Missing or damaged fencing shall be repaired or replaced within seventy-two hours.

C. Interior Maintenance. The owner must preserve the interior of any vacant building from damage by the elements or plumbing leaks and keep it free from accumulation of garbage and other debris, and from infestation by rodents, insects, or other pests. All furniture and personal property shall be removed from the interior of vacant buildings.

D. Security.

1. General Security Requirements (Applicable to All Vacant Properties).

Every vacant property shall be secured against unauthorized entry. The owner shall submit a written security plan for approval by the director describing the methods that will be used to secure the property. In reviewing the security plan, the director shall consider the property's ORDINANCE NO. 1171
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condition, history of nuisance activity or criminal conduct, and any other relevant factors affecting public health, safety, and welfare.

At a minimum, every vacant property shall comply with the following requirements:

A. Install "No Trespassing" signs at locations approved by the director.

The director may also require additional signage identifying the owner's or property manager's name and emergency contact telephone number. Signs shall be no smaller than 18 inches by 24 inches and shall be legible from a distance of at least 45 feet.

B. Secure all gates and entrances with locks approved by the director.

C. Install and maintain any additional locks, security hardware, or interior security gates required by the director to prevent unauthorized access.

D. Remove curtains, blinds, and other window coverings from groundfloor windows to provide a clear view into vacant structures.

2. Additional Security Requirements for At-Risk and Failed Vacant Properties. In addition to the requirements of subsection (D)(1), all AtRisk and Failed vacant properties shall:

A. Install and maintain motion-activated exterior security lighting at all entrances and exits, operating from dusk until dawn, as approved by the director.

B. Install and maintain motion-activated video surveillance cameras capable of live remote viewing and two-way communication, to the satisfaction of the director.

3. Additional Security Requirements for Failed Vacant Properties. In addition to the requirements of subsections (D)(1) and (D)(2), Failed vacant properties shall provide security personnel or other directorapproved security monitoring sufficient to deter unauthorized entry and criminal activity.

Acceptable security measures may include, but are not limited to:
i. On-site licensed security personnel;
ii. Roaming licensed security patrol;
iii. Live remote video monitoring; or
iv. Another equivalent security method approved by the director.

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The director may require twenty-four-hour, seven-day-per-week security monitoring when necessary based upon the property's condition, history of disturbances, or other documented public safety concerns.

4. Escalation for Repeated Disturbances. Notwithstanding the property's classification, if a vacant property receives three or more Verified Reports of Disturbances within any twelve-month period, the director may issue a written order requiring the owner to retain licensed security personnel or implement additional security measures. The written order shall specify:

A. The minimum level and hours of security required;
B. The duration of the requirement, which shall be not less than thirty (30) days;
C. A reasonable period for compliance.

The owner may request termination of the additional security requirement upon demonstrating to the satisfaction of the director that the conditions giving rise to the disturbances have been abated.

5. Security Personnel. Failed properties must provide documentation that adequate security is provided by on-site security personnel, roaming security patrol, or some other means such as proactive live remote video security surveillance monitoring; and twenty-four-hour seven-day-aweek on-site or live remote video security, as may be required as determined by the director on vacant property on such failed property.

However, where a vacant property is not categorized as a failed property but receives at least three Verified Code Calls for Disturbances within a twelve-month period, the director may issue a written order requiring the owner to retain licensed security personnel to monitor and protect the property. This written order shall specify:

A. The minimum hours and conditions under which security services must be provided;
B. The duration of the requirement, but not less than 30 days; and C. A reasonable time for compliance.

The property owner may request a termination of this requirement upon demonstrating that the conditions leading to the disturbances have been abated.

E. Inspections. The property shall be inspected each week and these inspections shall be documented and submitted in writing to the satisfaction of the director.

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that doing so is necessary to safeguard the community from impacts that are injurious to public health, safety, and general welfare, or where the property becomes attractive to unauthorized persons and trespassers.

F. Insurance. The owner must maintain fire and liability insurance coverage as determined necessary by the director. Any insurance policy must require advanced, written notice to the director in the event of cancellation of insurance or a reduction in coverage.

G. Sign Posting. The owner of the vacant property is required to post a sign at the front of the property or building, in a conspicuous location, protected from the weather, if possible, that provides the current name, address, and phone number of the owner of record or property manager. If a notice of default or foreclosure has been recorded for the property, the lender's name, address, and telephone number must also be provided. The sign postings required by this subsection may be no smaller than 18″ X 24″ and must be of a font that is legible from a distance of 45 feet.

H. Additional Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Buildings. Any vacant commercial building must be maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Buildings with fire sprinkler systems must be maintained in working order.

2. Buildings with a centralized and registered fire and burglar alarm system must be maintained in working order.

3. Buildings without fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm or burglar alarm systems shall be provided with continuous physical monitoring by means of an onsite patrol. "Continuous physical monitoring" shall mean the use of a licensed security agency operating in the city of Stanton and providing regular surveillance of the vacant building as part of the agency's security route.
§ 9.16.290 Local property management requirement.

A. A failed property and/or any property in which the owner is located more than 40 miles by road from the vacant property must be registered and must retain a local property management company with a business license in the city, and the company must be contracted to perform weekly inspections to ensure compliance with the Stanton Municipal Code. The owner must notify the director in writing of any change of information in the local property management company within ten days of a change.

B. The vacant property must be posted with the name and contact phone number of the local property management company. The posting must be no less than 18″ X 24″, must be of a font that is legible from a distance of 45 feet, and must ORDINANCE NO. 1171
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contain the following: "THIS PROPERTY MANAGED BY (LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY)," and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR
CONCERNS CALL (PHONE NUMBER)."
C. The posting must be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible from the street, or secured to the exterior of the building facing the street of the front of the property so it is visible from the street. If no such area exists, the posting must be on a stake of sufficient size to support the posting, in a location that is visible from the street to the front of the property, and to the extent possible, not readily accessible to potential vandalism. Exterior posting must be constructed of, and printed with, weather resistant materials.

D. The local property management company must inspect the property on a weekly basis to determine if the property is in compliance with the requirements of this article and must perform all monitoring duties prescribed in this article. If the property management company determines the vacant property is not in compliance with this article or any provision of the Stanton Municipal Code, it is the company's duty to notify the owner and bring the vacant property into compliance.
§ 9.16.300 Fees.

The city council may establish by resolution, and from time to time may amend, a registration fee and any applicable late fee to defray the administration of this article, including, but not limited to, the registration process, monitoring vacant properties, and enforcing this article. The fee required under this article is in addition to any other license, permit, or fee required by any other portion of this code. The amount of any fee, cost or charge imposed pursuant to this article is a debt to the city of Stanton that may be recovered by any means authorized by law. § 9.16.310 Enforcement.

A. Violations Unlawful. It is unlawful and declared a public nuisance for any person to operate, conduct, or maintain a vacant property contrary to the provisions of this article.

B. Criminal Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail not exceeding six months, or by both; except the city attorney, in his or her discretion, may prosecute a violation of this article as an infraction subject to the penalties in Chapter 1.10 of this code.

C. Administrative Citations. Administrative citations may be issued for violations of the provisions of this article, as set forth in Chapter 1.12 of this code.

D. Civil or Equitable Enforcement. The city attorney may bring a civil or equitable action to seek the abatement of any violation of this article.

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E. Aiding, Abetting, and Omissions. Whenever in this article any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, or concealing the fact of such act or omission.

F. Ongoing Violations. Each and every day a violation is maintained, caused, aided, abetted, concealed, suffered, or permitted is a separate offense.

G. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies, procedures, and penalties provided by this article are cumulative to each other and to any other remedies, procedures, and penalties available under city, state, or federal law.

H. Cost Recovery. The City shall be entitled to recover any costs from the owner associated with monitoring, inspecting, and securing the subject property to meet the requirements of this article.
§ 9.16.320 Community Safety and Protection.

The director is authorized to waive or modify any standard or condition found in this chapter if it is determined that, under the particular factual circumstances, the change is warranted to safeguard the property or the surrounding community from impacts that are injurious to public health, safety and general welfare or to the stability of real property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property, nor become attractive to unauthorized persons, including, but not limited to, juveniles and transients, nor constitute a health, fire or safety hazard. In making this determination, the director shall consider:

A. The history of unlawful activity at this property;
B. The overall condition of the property and structures; C. The willingness of the property owner to comply with City requests; D. The likelihood that the change will result in improved protection of the property and the public writ large;
E. Whether the requirements of this article, including without limitation Section

9.16.280, are being met or otherwise are being defeated by third parties. For example, only, if materials used to lock doors or secure windows are being broken by trespassers or intruders, the director may order more secure materials be used at the property; and
F. Any other evidence pertaining to the property and its owners, or the effects of the proposed change.”
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SECTION 3: CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that the proposed Ordinance is not anticipated to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor will the proposed changes have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Additionally, the City Council finds that the proposed Ordinance is not a “project” under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), which excludes the “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment,” as the proposed Ordinance is not anticipated to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

SECTION 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance No. 1171 shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.

SECTION 6: Publication. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2026. ______________________________________
DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF STANTON )
I, Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk of the City of Stanton, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1171 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stanton, California, held on the 14th day of July, 2026, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 11th day of August, 2026, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:

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PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
Vacant Property Registration Form
Community & Economic Development: Authority: SMC 9.16.250–9.16.260 City of Stanton | 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 | StantonCA.gov

Instructions: Submit within 30 days of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Attach all required supporting documents and fees.

1. PROPERTY INFORMATION
Property Address
Assessor Parcel Number (APN)
Date Property Became Vacant
Property Type
Square Footage

2. OWNER & RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Owner Name
Mailing Address
Telephone
Email
Property Manager (if applicable)
24-Hour Emergency Contact

3. PROPERTY DETAILS
Most Recent Legal Use: ☐ Residential ☐ Commercial ☐ Industrial ☐ Mixed Use ☐ Other Future Plans for Property
Estimated Occupancy/Rehabilitation Date

4. MAINTENANCE, SECURITY & INSURANCE
Security Measures: ☐ Locked ☐ Fenced ☐ Alarm ☐ Cameras ☐ Lighting ☐ Other Describe Security Measures
Maintenance & Mitigation Plan Attached
Insurance Company
Policy Number
Policy Expiration
Trespass Authorization Letter to OC Sheriff's Department: ☐ Yes ☐ No Attachment: B
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Vacant Property Registration Form
Community & Economic Development: Authority: SMC 9.16.250–9.16.260 City of Stanton | 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 | StantonCA.gov

5. ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION EXEMPTION
Complete only if claiming exemption under SMC §9.16.250(B)(1).

Building Permit Number
Issue Date
Expected Completion Date

6. ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST
☐ Maintenance & Mitigation Plan
☐ Proof of Fire & Liability Insurance
☐ Trespass Authorization Letter (if applicable)
☐ Building Permit (if requesting exemption)
☐ Additional documents requested by the Director

CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct. I understand that this registration must be renewed annually and that changes to the registration must be reported to the City within ten business (10) days.

Printed Name: Title:

Signature: Date:

FOR CITY USE ONLY
Application Complete
Property Classification
Registration Fee
Receipt Number
Registration Date
Expiration Date

CITY OF STANTON

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S

DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER (DFR)

PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF STANTON
REPORT IN BRIEF:

The City Council will consider authorizing the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) to deploy its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program within the City of Stanton.

The DFR program utilizes remotely operated unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to provide deputies with real-time aerial information during emergency incidents, improving situational awareness, officer safety, and emergency response while allowing more efficient deployment of Sheriff's resources.

OCSD recently completed a successful pilot program in the cities of San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point. Based on the positive operational outcomes of the pilot, OCSD is proposing to expand the program to additional contract cities, including Stanton.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. City Council declare that the proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) because they do not qualify as a “project” under CEQA Receive and file; and

2. Authorize the Orange County Sheriff's Department to deploy and operate its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton in accordance with applicable federal regulations, California law, and Orange County Sheriff's Department policies and procedures.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Stanton contracts with the OCSD for law enforcement services. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving public safety through innovative technology, OCSD has developed a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program that integrates unmanned aerial systems into emergency response operations.

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Unlike traditional drone deployments, which typically require deputies to transport and launch equipment after arriving on scene, the DFR program allows certified remote pilots to deploy drones immediately following dispatch. Live aerial video is transmitted to responding deputies and dispatch personnel, providing real-time intelligence prior to deputy arrival.

During 2025, OCSD conducted a five-week pilot program in San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point utilizing Skydio X10 drones operated by certified pilots both in the field and from the OCSD's Real Time Operations Center (RTOC). The pilot evaluated the effectiveness of drone deployment for calls for service, operational efficiency, and public safety outcomes.

ANALYSIS:

The DFR pilot demonstrated that unmanned aerial systems can significantly enhance emergency response by providing deputies with immediate aerial situational awareness while incidents are still unfolding. During the five-week pilot, drones responded to 82 calls for service with an overall average response time of approximately 92 seconds. In 91% of the incidents, the drone arrived before deputies, allowing responding personnel to assess conditions prior to arriving on scene. Approximately 20% of calls were resolved without requiring a deputy response, enabling patrol resources to remain available for higher-priority incidents. Additionally, drones assisted deputies during several arrests and arrived on scene before calls were formally dispatched in multiple incidents due to immediate deployment capabilities.

The pilot program generated no reported community complaints regarding drone operations and resulted in the establishment of operational procedures for clearing appropriate calls for service using aerial verification. According to OCSD, the agency has received FAA approval through a five-year Certificate of Authorization (COA) waiver to support continued operation of the DFR program.

The program is integrated with OCSD's existing RTOC and Fusus public safety platform, allowing live video feeds to be viewed simultaneously by dispatch personnel, incident commanders, and responding deputies. This shared situational awareness enhances decision-making during critical incidents while improving coordination among responding resources.

Short-term implementation efforts include consolidating drone operations under the RTOC, expanding the number of FAA-certified remote pilots, updating departmental policies specific to DFR operations, and deploying additional automated drone docking stations throughout Orange County. Longer-term planning includes additional docking locations, expanded countywide coverage, and dedicated supervisory oversight for the program.

For the City of Stanton, participation in the DFR program would provide OCSD personnel assigned to Stanton with enhanced operational capabilities without requiring the City to establish or manage its own drone program. Deployment decisions, pilot certification, FAA compliance, equipment maintenance, operational oversight, and policy administration would remain the responsibility of the OCSD. The program is expected to improve public safety through:
• Faster incident assessment;
• Improved situational awareness before deputies arrive; • Enhanced officer and community safety;
• More efficient deployment of patrol resources;
• Increased ability to verify incidents and reduce unnecessary responses; and • Improved coordination during critical incidents and emergency events.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

The Drone as First Responder program will be owned, operated, and managed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Any future costs associated with expanded infrastructure or service enhancements affecting contract cities would be presented to the City Council for consideration through the Sheriff's annual law enforcement budget process or other future agreements, if applicable.

Should the City Council authorize the Orange County Sheriff's Department's use of drone docking infrastructure within the City, the City may be asked to provide electrical and data connections to support the installation of a rooftop drone dock at a City-owned facility.

The cost of providing the necessary infrastructure is currently unknown and will depend on site-specific conditions, including the availability and proximity of existing 220-volt electrical service and Cat-6 data connections. Based on information provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the drone vendor, similar installations have ranged from less than $1,000 to approximately $15,000, with many projects costing only a few thousand dollars. If infrastructure improvements are ultimately required, staff will evaluate the proposed installation site, determine the estimated cost, and identify an appropriate funding source. Any expenditures outside of existing budget authority would be brought before the City Council for consideration through a future budget adjustment or appropriation, as appropriate.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

This action is not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Section 15378.b.5 (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Through the normal agenda notification process.

STRATEGIC GOAL:

Goal 1. Provide a safe community.

Prepared by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
Approved by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager