Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP

The incorporated territory of the City of Orange is divided into land use districts, or zones, pursuant to the Planning Act of the State of California. The districts are established to serve the public health, safety, and general welfare; to provide the social and economic advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of land resources; and to guide, control, and regulate the future growth and development of the City. (Prior code 9100; Ord. 400; Ord. 431; Ord. 672; Ord. 12-95)

Table 17.06.020 establishes the classes of zone districts. These districts classify, regulate, restrict, and segregate the uses of land and buildings; regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; regulate the area of yards, courts, and other open spaces around buildings; specify other development standards applicable to uses; and provide a framework for the review of building design. No building, structure, land or premises shall be used for any purpose or in any manner other than permitted by this title, or amendments thereto, in the district in which such building, structure, land or premises is located.

(Ord. 588; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 13-18, 2018; Ord. 10-22, 2022)

• A. The location and boundaries of the various zone districts are shown and delineated on the zoning maps of the City of Orange. The official zoning maps of the City are entitled "Zoning Map" and are on file in the Planning Division, City Hall, City of Orange.

• B. The districts designated on the zoning maps shall be the official zoning classifications on all areas within the corporate City limits. Should there be a zoning reclassification of any property or area within the City, the zoning map delineating and designating such classification shall likewise be amended.

• C. All such maps and amendments to the maps are incorporated into this title by reference and shall be deemed as much a part of this title as if the matters and information upon the maps were all fully described herein.

• (Ord. 431; Ord. 12-95)

The zoning map may, for convenience, be divided into parts, and each part may, for purposes of more readily identifying areas shown on the map, be divided into units. Such parts and units may be used separately for purposes of amending the zoning map or for any official reference to the zoning map. (Ord. 9-58; Ord. 12-95)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the zoning map or any part or unit thereof, the following rules shall apply:

• A. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following a street line, an alley line or a lot line, the centerline of the street or alley, or the lot line shall be construed to be the boundary.

• B. In the case of unsubdivided property where the boundary divides a lot, the location of the zone boundary, unless it is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.

• C. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising the vacated street or alley shall acquire the zoning classification or classification of the property or properties to which it reverts.

• (Ord. 9-58; Ord. 20-82; Ord. 12-95)

Any territory hereafter annexed to the City shall, upon becoming part of the City, be zoned for land use in accordance with the procedures established in Section 17.10.020 . (Ord. 26-60; Ord. 12-95)

• A. Authority to Prezone. All territory located outside of the corporate City limits but within the City's sphere of influence may be prezoned prior to annexation to the City in accordance with procedures outlined in Section 17.10.020 and Chapter 6 of this title and as provided for in Section 65859 of the Government Code of the State of California.

• B. Prezoning Becomes Official. When territory outside the City has been prezoned, then such territory and the prezoning designation shall become part of the City's zoning map and thereafter shall be subject to all provisions of this code.

• (Ord. 26-60; Ord. 42-66; Ord. 20-82; Ord. 12-95)