Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
Orange Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Orange
§ 17.06.010. Purpose and Intent.¶
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)
§ 17.06.020. Districts Established.¶
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.
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Table 17.06.020
Use District Symbol Use Classification Chapter
R1-R Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-40 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-20 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-15 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-12 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-10 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-8 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-7 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-6 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R1-5 Single-Family Residential District 17.14
R2-8 Duplex Residential District 17.14
R2-7 Duplex Residential District 17.14
R2-6 Duplex Residential District 17.14
R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District 17.14
R-4 Multiple-Family Residential District 17.14
MH Mobile Home Residential District 17.14
OP Office Professional District 17.18
CP Commercial Professional District 17.18
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§ 17.06.020
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Table 17.06.020
Use District Symbol Use Classification Chapter
C1 Limited Business District 17.18
C-TR Limited Business District—Tustin 17.18
Redevelopment Project Area
C2 General Business District 17.18
C3 Commercial District 17.18
OTMU-15S Old Towne Mixed Use District - 15S 17.19
OTMU-15 Old Towne Mixed Use District - 15 DU/AC 17.19
OTMU-24 Old Towne Mixed Use District - 24 DU/AC 17.19
NMU-24 Neighborhood Mixed Use District - 24 DU/AC 17.19
UMU Urban Mixed Use District 17.19
M1 Light Industrial District 17.20
M2 Industrial Manufacturing District 17.20
SG Sand and Gravel Extraction District 17.32
A-1 Agricultural District 17.22
RO Recreation Open Space District 17.22
SH Slope Hazard District 17.22
PI Public Institution District 17.24
PC Planned Community District 17.26
FP Flood Plain Overlay District 17.28
A Single-Story Overlay District 17.28
E Equestrian Overlay District 17.28
P Parking Overlay District 17.28
NP Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District 17.28
PUD Planned Unit Development District 17.16
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(Ord. 588; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 13-18, 2018; Ord. 10-22, 2022)
§ 17.06.030. Establishment of Zones by Map.¶
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
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ZONING
§ 17.06.030
§ 17.06.070
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)
§ 17.06.040. Division of Zoning Map.¶
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)
§ 17.06.050. Uncertainty of Boundaries.¶
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)
§ 17.06.060. Annexed Territory—Zoning and Classification.¶
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)
§ 17.06.070. Annexed Territory—Prezoning.¶
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)
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- Title 17
- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.29 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.12 — GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.13 — MASTER LAND USE TABLE
- Chapter 17.14 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.15 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.16 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.17 — HISTORIC DISTRICTS
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- Chapter 17.20 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.22 — AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.26 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
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- Chapter 17.30 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLS
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