TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rick Otto, City Manager
FROM: Gary A. Sheatz, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Orange Municipal Code related to the Design Review Committee. Ordinance No. 13-20.
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2. SUMMARY
An Ordinance amending sections of Title 12, 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to revise the duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee to focus on projects in historic districts and involving historic properties and effect other minor revisions.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Introduce and approve Ordinance No. 13-20 for First Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Title 12, Title 16 and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to Update Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Review Committee Effect Other Minor Revisions.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide Outstanding Public Service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations
d: Foster an environment of leadership, teamwork, and innovation
Goal 5: Recognize, Promote, and Preserve Orange's Rich Heritage
b: Expand and strengthen processes and practices related to protection and cultural resources.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
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In 1974, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4-74, creating a Design Review Board, later renamed the Design Review Committee (DRC). The City Council's stated intent was to promote "appropriate standards for the design of new buildings and design of structures" and the DRC was to "review all development and building projects except those exempted by resolution of the City Council." Over the past 46 years, the purview of the DRC expanded to include review of demolition permits in Old Towne, signs and sign programs, l...
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