TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
THRU: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
FROM: Tiffany Chhan, Planning Aide
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing: An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning) to update and establish new development standards for fences and walls throughout all zoning districts.
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2. SUMMARY
An ordinance updating City standards of fence and wall height, placement, and materials throughout the City.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-21 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning) to update and establish new development standards for fences and walls.
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4. AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Section 17.08.020 authorizes the Planning Commission to review and make a recommendation to the City Council on Zoning Ordinance amendments. OMC Section 17.10.020 establishes the procedures by which the Planning Commission reviews ordinance amendments and makes recommendations to the City Council.
5. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Presently, the OMC limits most property line residential and commercial fences and walls to a height of six feet. Current trends in popular land uses and development changes over time have shown that residents and businesses would like greater options for taller walls and fences. The current height limitation has led to instances where adjacent land uses, roadways, topography, and the established neighborhood could not be taken into consideration in order to administratively consider taller fences and walls.
Staff regularly receives requests for increased fence or wall heights where residential uses abut commercial or industrial properties and major arterial streets, and for industrial uses seeking greater site security. OMC content about fence material is also unc...
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