TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
THRU: Hayden Beckman, Planning Manager
FROM: Arlen Beck, Associate Planner
1. SUBJECT
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Continued Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending provisions in Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a bona fide restaurant, subject to special use regulations. (Continued from June 2, 2025)
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2. SUMMARY
On June 2, 2025, the Planning Commission continued this item to the July 7, 2025, regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to allow more time for staff to provide additional information requested in order for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council.
The proposed Ordinance amends certain provisions of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a bona fide restaurant as a permitted land use in certain zoning districts, subject to special use regulations.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 05-25 recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a bona fide restaurant as a permitted use in certain zoning districts subject to special use regulations.
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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. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The project background remains as presented in the June 2, 2025, PC staff report (Attachment 3). This project is returning to the PC to provide additional information and clarification, as outlined in the Project Analysis section of this report.
6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project descrip...
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