Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on matters not listed on the Agenda which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission, provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on August 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026.

Recommended Action: Approve minutes as presented.

Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Orange Municipal Code to update regulations for homeless shelters and establish regulations for Low Barrier Navigation Centers to ensure consistency with State law (continued from September 10, 2026).

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing. 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-26 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to update regulations for Homeless Shelters (Emergency Shelters) in compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4), add definitions and regulations for Low Barrier Navigation Centers in compliance with Government Code Sections 65660 through 65663, and amend associated definitions, land use tables, and parking standards for consistency with State law. 3. Recommend that the City Council find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378.

Public Hearing to consider a request to operate a winery and brewery tasting site for on-site consumption in conjunction with ancillary arts and crafts, and culinary events within an approximately 1,900 square-foot tenant space including an approximately 336-square-foot outdoor patio located at 426 W. Almond Avenue, Suite G and finding of CEQA Exemption (Conditional Use Permit No. 26-0025).

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing. 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-26 approving Planning Application No. 26-0025, to operate a winery and brewery tasting site for on-site consumption in conjunction with a State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 2 License (Winegrower) and Type 23 (Small Beer Manufacturer), ancillary arts and crafts, and culinary events within an approximately 1,900 square-foot tenant space of an existing commercial building, including an approximately 336-square-foot outdoor patio located at 426 W. Almond Avenue, Suite G. 3. Find the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).

Public Hearing to consider a comprehensive amendment to Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code addressing sign definitions, review authority, temporary uses, special events, and replacement of Chapter 17.36, Sign Regulations, in its entirety.

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing. 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-26 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to add sign review authority to reviewing bodies, add sign criteria and clarifying administrative language for temporary use permits and special events, and replace Chapter 17.36, Sign Regulations, in its entirety. 3. Recommend that the City Council find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.