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Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS SERVICES COORDINATOR

Orange Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Orange

§ 5.08.010. Establishment of Position.

There is established the position of Business Services Coordinator, which shall include any position referred to in this section of the code or any other laws of the City as Business Tax Collector or as Business Fee Collector. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.020. Enforcement.

It shall be the duty of the Business Services Coordinator and he or she is directed to enforce each and all of the provisions of this title, and the Chief of Police shall render such assistance in the enforcement hereof as may from time to time be required by the Business Services Coordinator. Each department or division of the City which issues permits or entitlements of use shall require the production of a valid unexpired business license prior to the issuance of such a permit. The immediately preceding sentence shall not be construed to require any person to obtain a license prior to doing business within the City if such requirement conflicts with the Constitution or applicable statutes of the United States or of the State. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.030. Examination of Books and Records.

The Business Services Coordinator or the Chief of Police, in the exercise of the duties imposed upon them under this title, and acting through their deputies, shall examine or cause to be examined all places of business in the City to ascertain whether the provisions of this title have been complied with.

(Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.040. Right of Entry.

The Business Services Coordinator and each and all of his or her deputies and any police officer shall have the power and authority to enter, free of charge, at any time, any place of business required to be taxed herein and demand an exhibition of its business license. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.050. Failure to Exhibit License—Misdemeanor.

Any person having such business license theretofore issued, in his or her possession or under his or her control, who willfully fails to exhibit the same on demand of the Business Services Coordinator or deputies or duly authorized peace officer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided for by the provisions of this title. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.060. Failure to File Statement—Notice of Assessment.

  • A. If any person fails to file any required statement within the time prescribed, or if, after demand therefor made by the Business Services Coordinator, he or she fails to file a corrected statement, the Business Services Coordinator may determine the amount of business tax due from such person by means of such information as he or she may be able

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City of Orange, CA

BUSINESS TAXES AND REGULATIONS

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§ 5.08.090

to obtain.

  • B. In the event the Business Services Coordinator cannot obtain such information, the Business Services Coordinator shall have the power to establish the tax at the highest rate for that business classification.

  • C. If such a determination is made, the Business Services Coordinator shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States Post Office at Orange, California, postage pre-paid, addressed to the person so assessed at his or her last known address.

  • (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.070. Notice of Tax Due.

It shall be the duty of the Business Services Coordinator and each of his or her deputies to cause a notice of tax due to be issued to any and all persons found to be violating this business tax title. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.080. Extension of Filing Time.

The Business Services Coordinator shall have the power, for good cause shown, to extend the time for filing any required sworn statement for a period not exceeding 30 days, and in such case to waive any penalty that would otherwise have accrued. (Ord. 11-04)

§ 5.08.090. Deposit of Business Tax Funds—Report and Record.

All fees, penalties and other moneys received by the Business Services Coordinator pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be deposited in the general fund of this City. The Business Services Coordinator shall keep full, adequate and accurate records pertaining to issuance of business licenses under this article and the collection of all taxes, penalties and other moneys in connection therewith.

(Ord. 11-04)

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Orange Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.50 — AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  4. Chapter 2.49 — STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
  5. Chapter 2.52 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  6. Chapter 2.80 — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
  7. Chapter 2.02
  8. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL—MEETINGS
  9. Chapter 2.05 — TERM LIMITS—CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
  10. Chapter 2.07
  11. Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
  12. Chapter 2.09 — CITY COUNCIL HEALTH AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS
  13. Chapter 2.10 — CAMPAIGN REFORM
  14. Chapter 2.11
  15. Chapter 2.12 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  16. Chapter 2.13 — LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
  17. Chapter 2.14 — CANDIDATE FILING FEE
  18. Chapter 2.15 — GIFTS TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS
  19. Chapter 2.16 — CITY MANAGER
  20. Chapter 2.20 — ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
  21. Chapter 2.22 — DEPARTMENT OF LAW
  22. Chapter 2.26 — DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
  23. Chapter 2.28 — DEPARTMENT OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
  24. Chapter 2.30 — DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
  25. Chapter 2.32 — DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
  26. Chapter 2.34 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
  27. Chapter 2.38 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
  28. Chapter 2.40 — LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  29. Chapter 2.42 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
  30. Chapter 2.45
  31. Chapter 2.46 — (RESERVED)[1 ]
  32. Chapter 2.48 — HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
  33. Chapter 2.49 — STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
  34. Chapter 2.50 — AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  35. Chapter 2.51 — INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  36. Chapter 2.52 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  37. Chapter 2.55
  38. Chapter 2.60 — PARK PLANNING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION
  39. Chapter 2.62 — SANTIAGO CREEK COMMISSION
  40. Chapter 2.64 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  41. Chapter 2.68 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  42. Chapter 2.72 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
  43. Chapter 2.76 — (RESERVED)[2 ]
  44. Chapter 2.80 — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
  45. Title 3
  46. Chapter 3.04 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  47. Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  48. Chapter 3.10 — MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES
  49. Chapter 3.11 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM
  50. Chapter 3.13 — POLICE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE
  51. Chapter 3.16 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
  52. Chapter 3.20 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  53. Chapter 3.24 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
  54. Chapter 3.25 — SALES TAX SHARING PROGRAM
  55. Chapter 3.40 — PARK FACILITIES FEES
  56. Chapter 3.50 — LIBRARY FACILITIES FEES
  57. Title 5
  58. Chapter 5.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  59. Chapter 5.49 — ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVER TRAINING
  60. Chapter 5.88 — ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES
  61. Chapter 5.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  62. Chapter 5.06
  63. Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
  64. Chapter 5.10 — ADMINISTRATION
  65. Chapter 5.12 — ADJUSTMENTS
  66. Chapter 5.14 — BUSINESS TAX RATES
  67. Chapter 5.15 — DEFINITIONS
  68. Chapter 5.16 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  69. Chapter 5.17
  70. Chapter 5.30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  71. Chapter 5.32
  72. Chapter 5.34 — BUSINESS PERMITS—REVOCATION
  73. Chapter 5.37 — ANTIQUE SHOPS
  74. Chapter 5.41 — COIN SHOPS
  75. Chapter 5.42 — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS SELLERS' PERMIT
  76. Chapter 5.43
  77. Chapter 5.44
  78. Chapter 5.45 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
  79. Chapter 5.46 — FOOD HANDLING BUSINESS
  80. Chapter 5.47
  81. Chapter 5.48 — FOOD HANDLING FACILITIES—TEMPORARY
  82. Chapter 5.49
  83. Chapter 5.50 — GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALE
  84. Chapter 5.52 — HANDBILLS
  85. Chapter 5.53 — MOBILE VENDING VEHICLE PROGRAM
  86. Chapter 5.54
  87. Chapter 5.55
  88. Chapter 5.56
  89. Chapter 5.58
  90. Chapter 5.59 — PROCESSIONS
  91. Chapter 5.63 — PLAZA BANNERS
  92. Chapter 5.64 — SOLICITING
  93. Chapter 5.66 — SOLICITORS
  94. Chapter 5.68 — SOUND VEHICLE
  95. Chapter 5.72 — SPECIAL PAGEANTS
  96. Chapter 5.74 — SWAP MEET
  97. Chapter 5.76 — TOW TRUCKS
  98. Chapter 5.79
  99. Chapter 5.80 — VENDING MACHINES
  100. Chapter 5.81 — EXTERIOR PAY TELEPHONE FACILITIES
  101. Chapter 5.82 — WIPING RAG BUSINESS
  102. Chapter 5.84 — X-RAY UNITS
  103. Chapter 5.86 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED/ADULT BUSINESSES
  104. Chapter 5.88 — ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES
  105. Chapter 5.89 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
  106. Chapter 5.90 — DANCE REGULATIONS
  107. Chapter 5.91 — MOBILE NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
  108. Chapter 5.92 — NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  109. Chapter 5.94 — SHORT TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES
  110. Chapter 5.95 — BINGO
  111. Chapter 5.98 — AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES
  112. Chapter 5.99 — STREET SPORTS EVENTS
  113. Chapter 5.100 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
  114. Title 6
  115. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
  116. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
  117. Chapter 6.08 — BIRDS AND BEES
  118. Title 7
  119. Chapter 7.01
  120. Chapter 7.02
  121. Title 8
  122. Chapter 8.04
  123. Chapter 8.06 — ABATEMENT OF UNATTENDED SHOPPING CARTS
  124. Chapter 8.24 — NOISE CONTROL
  125. Chapter 8.26 — LEAF BLOWERS
  126. Chapter 8.28
  127. Chapter 8.29 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
  128. Chapter 8.30
  129. Chapter 8.31 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL REDU…
  130. Title 9
  131. Chapter 9.10 — REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS
  132. Chapter 9.37 — SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
  133. Chapter 9.35 — TRESPASSING UPON BUSINESS PREMISES
  134. Chapter 9.04 — FALSE ALARMS
  135. Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  136. Chapter 9.09 — DISPLAY OF MATTER HARMFUL TO MINORS
  137. Chapter 9.10 — REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS
  138. Chapter 9.11 — LIMITS ON PAROLEE DOMICILE
  139. Chapter 9.12 — GAMBLING
  140. Chapter 9.16
  141. Chapter 9.20 — HYPNOTISM
  142. Chapter 9.24 — TORT CLAIMS
  143. Chapter 9.28 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
  144. Chapter 9.32 — WEAPONS
  145. Chapter 9.34
  146. Chapter 9.35 — TRESPASSING UPON BUSINESS PREMISES
  147. Chapter 9.37 — SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
  148. Chapter 9.39 — PARTIES
  149. Chapter 9.40 — UNWARRANTED 911 CALLS
  150. Chapter 9.44 — NITROUS OXIDE
  151. Chapter 9.45 — KRATOM PRODUCTS
  152. Title 10
  153. Chapter 10.02 — DEFINITIONS
  154. Chapter 10.34 — LIMITED PARKING
  155. Chapter 10.02 — DEFINITIONS
  156. Chapter 10.04 — ADMINISTRATION
  157. Chapter 10.06 — CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
  158. Chapter 10.08 — ENFORCEMENT
  159. Chapter 10.14 — SPEED LIMITS
  160. Chapter 10.18 — PRIVATE STREETS
  161. Chapter 10.22 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  162. Chapter 10.26 — CURB MARKINGS
  163. Chapter 10.30 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  164. Chapter 10.34 — LIMITED PARKING
  165. Chapter 10.38 — PROHIBITED PARKING
  166. Chapter 10.40 — PARKING METERS
  167. Chapter 10.42 — OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS
  168. Chapter 10.43 — PRIVATE PARKING VEHICLE IMPOUND FEE
  169. Chapter 10.46 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  170. Chapter 10.50 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
  171. Chapter 10.54 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  172. Chapter 10.59 — NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ZONE
  173. Chapter 10.62 — LOADING ZONES
  174. Chapter 10.66 — TRUCK ROUTES
  175. Chapter 10.67
  176. Chapter 10.70 — VIOLATION—APPEARANCE
  177. Chapter 10.74
  178. Chapter 10.75 — REMOVAL OF VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
  179. Chapter 10.83
  180. Title 12
  181. Chapter 12.02
  182. Chapter 12.04 — DATUM PLANE
  183. Chapter 12.08 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
  184. Chapter 12.16 — OBSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
  185. Chapter 12.18 — OUTDOOR DINING ON PUBLIC WALKWAYS
  186. Chapter 12.20 — STREET EXCAVATION
  187. Chapter 12.24 — SAND, GRAVEL AND MINERAL EXTRACTION
  188. Chapter 12.32
  189. Chapter 12.36 — HOUSE MOVING
  190. Chapter 12.40 — HOUSE NUMBERING AND STREET NAMING
  191. Chapter 12.44
  192. Chapter 12.48 — PARK ORDINANCE
  193. Chapter 12.50 — DRUG-FREE ZONES
  194. Chapter 12.52 — RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCT…
  195. Chapter 12.58 — CLOSING OR RESTRICTING USE OF CITY STREETS
  196. Chapter 12.64
  197. Chapter 12.66 — ENCAMPMENT AND CAMPING PROHIBITED
  198. Title 13
  199. Article I — Water System
  200. Article III — Cable Television System
  201. Chapter 13.96 — FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
  202. Chapter 13.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  203. Chapter 13.08 — APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE
  204. Chapter 13.20 — SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY
  205. Chapter 13.28 — DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
  206. Chapter 13.56 — SEWER MAINS
  207. Chapter 13.60 — SANITATION AND SEWAGE CHARGES
  208. Chapter 13.66
  209. Chapter 13.80 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  210. Chapter 13.81
  211. Chapter 13.82 — FRANCHISE REGULATIONS FOR VIDEO SERVICE PROVID…
  212. Chapter 13.84 — SERVICES AND SERVICE AREA
  213. Chapter 13.86
  214. Chapter 13.88 — RATES AND CHARGES
  215. Chapter 13.89 — CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
  216. Chapter 13.90 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  217. Chapter 13.92 — RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
  218. Chapter 13.96
  219. Title 15
  220. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  221. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  222. Chapter 15.05 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
  223. Chapter 15.08 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
  224. Chapter 15.12 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
  225. Chapter 15.16 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
  226. Chapter 15.17 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
  227. Chapter 15.18 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS EXPEDI…
  228. Chapter 15.19 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  229. Chapter 15.20 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BU…
  230. Chapter 15.24 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
  231. Chapter 15.31 — CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
  232. Chapter 15.32 — CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE
  233. Chapter 26 — Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted]
  234. Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards
  235. Chapter 15.33 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  236. Chapter 15.34 — BLASTING PERMITS
  237. Chapter 15.36 — FIRE DISTRICTS
  238. Chapter 15.38 — FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES PROGRAM
  239. Chapter 15.41 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
  240. Chapter 15.52 — BUILDING SECURITY STANDARDS
  241. Chapter 15.53 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  242. Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
  243. Chapter 15.55 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  244. Chapter 15.57 — CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING CODE
  245. Chapter 15.60 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  246. Title 16
  247. Chapter 16.20 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  248. Chapter 16.28 — ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
  249. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  250. Chapter 16.08 — MAPS
  251. Chapter 16.12 — PROCEDURE
  252. Chapter 16.16 — REQUIREMENTS—DEDICATIONS—FEES
  253. Chapter 16.20 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  254. Chapter 16.24 — REVERSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
  255. Chapter 16.28 — ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
  256. Title 17
  257. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  258. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
  259. Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
  260. Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
  261. Chapter 17.29 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
  262. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  263. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
  264. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
  265. Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
  266. Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
  267. Chapter 17.12 — GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS
  268. Chapter 17.13 — MASTER LAND USE TABLE
  269. Chapter 17.14 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  270. Chapter 17.15 — DENSITY BONUS
  271. Chapter 17.16 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
  272. Chapter 17.17 — HISTORIC DISTRICTS
  273. Chapter 17.18 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  274. Chapter 17.19 — MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  275. Chapter 17.20 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  276. Chapter 17.22 — AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
  277. Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
  278. Chapter 17.26 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
  279. Chapter 17.28 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  280. Chapter 17.29 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
  281. Chapter 17.30 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLS
  282. Chapter 17.32 — SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION DISTRICT
  283. Chapter 17.34 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
  284. Chapter 17.36 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  285. Chapter 17.38 — NONCONFORMING USES
  286. Chapter 17.42 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
  287. Chapter 17.44 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  288. Chapter 17.46 — SPECIAL EVENTS
  289. Chapter OL
  290. Chapter RC

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