TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of 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; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption. Ordinance No. 13-25.
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2. SUMMARY
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. In these instances, a conditional use permit would no longer be required.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the public hearing.
2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 (Zoning) 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.
3. Find the ordinance categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3).
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
2.12: Update Zoning Ordinance for process clarity and improve efficiency for new businesses.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Orange has historically regulated the on-site sale and service of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant through the conditional use permit (CUP) process, which requires a discretionary...
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