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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Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes (2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code). Resolution No. 11637 and Ordinance No. 16-25.
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2. SUMMARY
The 2025 California Codes take effect on January 1, 2026. The California Building Standards Commission requires local governments to enforce the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction as amended by the State. The subject Ordinance amends the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) to address the 2025 California Codes.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 11637. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting forth findings with respect to local climatic and geographic conditions justifying amendments to the 2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code.
2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 16-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes and related model codes, with appendices relating to the building codes.
3. Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16-25.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
No additional impact on the general fund.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective1.5: Develop plans, policie...
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