TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. Subject
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Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 08-25 amending provisions in Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) relating to the number of chickens allowed on residential properties and setback requirements.
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2. Summary
The City proposes changes to update Title 17 to amend certain provisions of the OMC to increase the number of chickens allowed on residential properties, adjust coop setback requirements from property lines to structures used for human habitation, and remove the combining limit of dogs and cats with small animals such as poultry. These amendments are proposed in order to enhance Code clarity, enforcement, and flexibility while maintaining neighborhood compatibility. Staff requests a continuance of the item to the City Council meeting on June 24, 2025.
3. Recommended Action
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Continue the Public Hearing to the June 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
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