The County of Orange has embarked on a comprehensive update to its Zoning Code to incorporate sustainable policies and best management practices. The updated Zoning Code is intended to achieve a new standard of sustainability and flexibility that will accommodate future technological advances.
As the County moves forward through this process, residents, business owners, community groups, advocacy groups, and stakeholders are welcome to participate in the process. Community workshops will be held over the next several months to provide information regarding the “Orange is the New Green” Zoning Code Update. During these workshops, County staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. If you are interested in attending one of these upcoming community workshops, please see the schedule below.
The County welcomes your input and invites comments on the proposed revisions. To view and/or download the draft Zoning Code Update, please use the links below. Please submit your comments to: OCZoningCode@ocpw.ocgov.com. If you prefer, written comments can be submitted to: OC Development Services/Planning, Attn: Joanna Chang, 601 N. Ross St., P.O. Box 4048, Santa Ana, CA 92702.
If you have any questions regarding the “Orange is the New Green” Zoning Code Update, please contact:
On April 26, 2018, the First Draft of the County's proposed update to the Zoning Code was released for a 2-month public review and comment period. Following a comprehensive Outreach Program implemented by the County over several months and consideration of all comments received, the Second Draft of the proposed Zoning Code Update was released for a 30-day review and comment period. Shortly thereafter, a series of Orange County Planning Commission workshops were made available to the public.
Based on comments received at the workshops, a Third Draft is being circulated for another 30-day review and comment period ending on November 19, 2019. The Final Draft of the Zoning Code Update will then be prepared and submitted for consideration by the Orange County Planning Commission and the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
First Draft - Public comments received as of October 18, 2018 can be viewed by clicking here.
Second Draft - Public comments received between October 19, 2018 and November 30, 2018 can be viewed by clicking here and public comments received after December 1, 2018 can be viewed by clicking here.
Third Draft - Public comments received between October 19, 2019 and November 19, 2019 can be viewed by clicking here. Third Draft - Public comments received after November 19, 2019 can be viewed by clicking here.
FIRST DRAFT OF PROPOSED ZONING CODE UPDATE (APRIL 2018)
THIRD DRAFT OF PROPOSED ZONING CODE UPDATE (OCTOBER 2019)
(30 day Public Review and Comment Period ended on November 19, 2019)
Please submit your comments to: OCZoningCode@ocpw.ocgov.com. If you prefer, written comments can be submitted to: OC Development Service/Planning, Attn: Joanna Chang, 601 N. Ross Street, P.O. Box 4048, Santa Ana, CA 92702.
COUNTY OF ORANGE ZONING CODE UPDATE INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared for the Zoning Code Update.
(20 day Public Review and Comment Period ended December 24, 2018)
Community Engagement and Planning Commission Workshops
April 13, 2016: Orange County Planning Commission Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
May 25, 2016: OC Public Works - Community Workshop Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Glassell Campus, 2301 Glassell Street, Bldg. A, Orange, CA 92865
December 14, 2016: Orange County Planning Commission Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
April 4, 2018: Coto de Caza Planning Advisory Committee Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
April 25, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
May 9, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Topics:
Article 1 - Decision-Making Bodies
Article 2, Subarticle 1 - Introductory Provisions
Article 2, Subarticle 7 - General Terms/Definitions
May 9, 2018: Foothill Trabuco Specific Plan Review Board Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: O'Neill Park Community Center Room, 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
May 16, 2018: North Tustin Advisory Committee Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tustin Unified School District, Board Chamber Room, 300 S. "C" Street, Tustin, CA 92780
May 23, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Topics:
Article 2, Subarticle 4 - Site Development Regulations
Article 2, Subarticle 6 - Administration and Permits
Individual Topic - Tree Preservation Ordinance
June 6, 2018: Coto de Caza Planning Advisory Committee Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
June 7, 2018: Orange Park Advisory Committee Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Salem Lutheran Church/School, 6500 E. Santiago Canyon Rd, Orange, CA 92869
June 12, 2018: Inter-Canyon League. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Road, CA 92676
June 13, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Topics:
Article 2, Subarticle 5 - Standards for Specific Users and Activities
Individual Topic - Tree Preservation Ordinance
Individual Topic - Short Term Rentals
Individual Topic - Residential Care Facilities/Sober Living Homes
June 18, 2018: Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: El Modena Family Resource Center, 18672 E. Center Ave, Orange, CA 92869
June 19, 2018: Rossmoor Homeowner's Association. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rossmoor Park, 3232 Hedwig Rd, Rossmoor, CA
June 20, 2018: Midway City. Time: 6:30p.m.
Location: 14900 Park Lane, Midway City, CA A92655
June 27, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Topics:
Article 2, Subarticle 2 - Base District
Article 2, Subarticle 3 - Overlay, Combining and Other Districts
Individual Topic - Parking and Loading Regulations
Individual Topic - Tree Preservation Ordinance (Follow-up Response from Staff)
July 18, 2018: Orange Park Acres Meeting. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moreno's Restaurant, 4328 E. Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
August 7, 2018: West Anaheim Island Meeting. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 2219 W. Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804
September 12, 2018: Orange County Planning Commission - Workshop. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
January 9, 2019: Orange County Planning Commission - Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
December 11, 2019: Orange County Planning Commission - Time: 1:30 p.m.
Draft County of Orange Codified Ordinance Update
The County also welcomes input on the Codified Ordinances noted below. If you have any questions regarding the Codified Ordinance Update, please contact:
Planning Commission Meetings and Study Sessions/Workshops
Click here to view Previous Meetings and Study Sessions/Workshops
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