TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council adopt a proposed Ordinance updating Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code adding provisions related to director interpretations, City exemption from the Zoning Ordinance, tie votes, and amending the appeal and time extension provisions.
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2. SUMMARY
The City has proposed changes to update Title 17 of the OMC to add and amend certain provisions to streamline and clarify ambiguities contained in the OMC. Specifically, to add provisions related to director interpretations, city exemption from the Zoning Ordinance, tie votes and amending the appeal and time extension provisions.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.19-24 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange Recommending the City Council Approve an Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to Add Provisions Related to Director Interpretations, City Exemption from Title 17, Tie Votes, and Amending the Zoning Ordinance Appeal and Time Extension Provisions
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4. AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
OMC Section 17.08.020 authorizes the Planning Commission to review and make advisory recommendations to the City Council on Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
5. PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of the public hearing was provided by publication in a newspaper of general circulation on May 23, 2024.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality, ("CEQA") per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because it involves administrative activities of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
8. ANALYSIS
The Community Development Department has undertaken a review and evaluation of the Zoning Ordinance to streamline procedures, clarif...
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