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Zoning Regulations Overview
Explore the comprehensive zoning regulations for the County of Orange. This guide includes detailed regulations for Supplemental Standards, SG Districts, and MX Districts.
Supplemental Regulations
| Section No. | Title | Page | Category | Exemption | Procedure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9-24.4 | Site Coverage | 17 | ||||
| 7-9-24.5 | Measuring Site Width and Depth | 18 | ||||
| 7-9-24.6 | Determining Site Frontage | 19 | ||||
| 7-9-24.7 | Determining Setbacks | 19 | ||||
| 7-9-24.8 | Measuring Distances | 19 | ||||
| 7-9-116 | Accessory uses and structures | Covers standards for accessory buildings and structures. | ||||
| 7-9-68 | Landscaping and irrigation | Standards for landscaping and irrigation requirements. | ||||
| 7-9-67 | Lighting and illumination | Details on lighting and illumination standards. | ||||
| 7-9-115 | Nonconforming uses and structures | Guidelines for nonconforming uses. | ||||
| 7-9-70 | Off-street parking and loading | Requirements for parking and loading areas, including M1 and SG districts. | ||||
| 7-9-71 | Screening and landscaping | Details screening standards for operations and developments. | ||||
| 7-9-114 | Signs | Signage requirements and regulations. | ||||
| 7-9-117 | Temporary uses and structures | Rules for temporary structures, such as construction offices or temporary outdoor sales. | ||||
| 7-9-118 | Waste management and hazardous materials | Standards for handling waste and hazardous materials. | ||||
| 7-9-35.1 | Purpose and intent | Encourages responsible resource recovery while implementing SMARA regulations. | ||||
| 7-9-35.2 | Applicability | Regulations apply to all sites used for mining or quarrying within unincorporated Orange County. | ||||
| 7-9-35.4 | Permitted uses | Includes mining, stockpiling, concrete batching, and reclamation activities. | ||||
| 7-9-35.5 | Site development standards | Limits excavation depth, requires dust and drainage control, and sets reclamation schedules. | ||||
| 7-9-35.6 | SG Site Permit application contents | Requires plans for operations, drainage, access, and reclamation. | ||||
| 7-9-35.7 | SG Site Permit approval process | SG permits are processed similarly to Area Plans and reviewed for compliance with reclamation rules. | ||||
| 7-9-35.8 | Reclamation requirements | Stipulates timely reclamation and addresses non-compliance through County actions. | ||||
| 7-9-36.1 | Purpose and intent | Facilitates integration of residential, retail, and office uses with transit-oriented design. | ||||
| 7-9-36.2 | Uses permitted | Includes multifamily residential, affordable housing, and mixed-use projects. | ||||
| 7-9-36.3 | Additional land use regulations | Requires 50% residential floor area and prohibits certain commercial and industrial uses. | ||||
| 7-9-36.4 | Site development standards | Includes height, density, open space, and parking requirements. | ||||
| 7-9-36.5 | Supplemental regulations | Addresses street frontage improvements, pedestrian access, building design, and parking layout. | ||||
| 7-9-40.1 | Purpose and Intent | Implements the California Coastal Act and Local Coastal Programs (LCP) as minimum standards for the Coastal Zone. | ||||
| 7-9-40.2 | Application and Interpretation of Boundaries | Combines the CD district with base districts and resolves boundary uncertainties. | ||||
| 7-9-40.3 | Definitions | Provides specialized definitions, including “Coastal Bluff,” “Development,” and “Public Trust Lands.” | ||||
| Coastal Development Permit | A permit issued for development in the Coastal Zone, as required under Section 7-9-40. | |||||
| Certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) | A plan certified by the Coastal Commission for Coastal Zone property use and regulations. | |||||
| Coastal Bluff | A bluff subject to marine erosion or within areas identified in the Public Resources Code. | |||||
| Principal Permitted Use | The main allowed use designated by the zoning district or LCP segment. | |||||
| Wetland | Lands covered periodically or permanently with shallow water, including salt and freshwater marshes. | |||||
| Public Trust Lands | Lands subject to the Common Law Public Trust for commerce, navigation, and public purposes. | |||||
| 7-9-40.4 | Permit Required | Any development in the CD District requires a Coastal Development Permit, except for exempted projects. | ||||
| 7-9-40.5 | Exemptions | Lists specific exemptions such as maintenance dredging, disaster recovery, and emergency repairs. | ||||
| Existing Structure Improvements | Exempt unless located on beaches, wetlands, or near coastal bluffs; or results in >10% floor area increase. | Includes changes like detached structures, story additions, or intensity increases. | ||||
| Routine Maintenance | Maintenance of existing structures unless it involves significant alterations or changes to shoreline works. | Includes activities like dredging, placing riprap, or equipment on beaches. | ||||
| Permit Application Process | Applications must include development plans, environmental reviews, and all supporting documents. | |||||
| Review Authority | County staff or Planning Commission reviews projects; Coastal Commission appeals are allowed. | |||||
| Exemption Documentation | All exempt projects must be documented and available for public and Coastal Commission review. |
