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11. CODE AMENDMENT 2024-0005 (ORDINANCE NO. 1556) TO IMPROVE\nTHE EFFICIENCY AND CLARITY OF THE CITY’S ENTITLEMENT\nPROCESSES RELATED TO ALCOHOL PERMITS, SOIL REMEDIATION,\nMURALS AND GRAPHICS, AND TEXT ERRORS The proposed Code\nAmendment 2024-0005 (Ordinance No. 1556) is a City-initiated update to\nSection 9299 of Part 9 (Administration) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Article 9\n(Land Use) of the Tustin City Code. The amendments, part of the ongoing\n"Streamline Tustin" program, aim to enhance the efficiency, clarity, and\nmodernity of the Zoning Code in alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan.\nProposed updates include: 1. Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishments:\nStreamlining the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process by allowing\napproval without a public hearing if no objections are received within 10\ndays of public notice. 2. Soil Remediation: Removing the requirement for\nZoning Administrator approval, given oversight by State and county\nagencies. 3. Murals and Graphics: Clarifying language to accommodate\nnew technologies and media for murals. 4. General Updates: Eliminating\nduplicate text and correcting typographical errors for improved clarity. On\nOctober 8, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended\nCity Council approval of proposed Code Amendment 2024-0005.\nRecommendation: That the City Council: 1. Conduct the first reading, by\ntitle only, of Ordinance No. 1556. 2. Schedule the ordinance for a second\nreading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.\nORDINANCE NO. 1556 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF\nTHE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9299 OF\nPART 9 (ADMINISTRATION) OF CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE 9\n(LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, CODE AMENDMENT (CA)\n2024-0005 TO IMPLEMENT THE STREAMLINE TUSTIN PROGRAM.\nFiscal Impact: The proposed amendments are anticipated to have a\nneutral to positive fiscal impact on the City's General Fund. Cost Savings:\nStreamlining the CUP process for alcoholic beverage sales\nestablishments will reduce administrative costs by minimizing staff time\nspent preparing reports and conducting public hearings for uncontested\napplications. Revenue Neutrality: The removal of soil remediation CUP\nrequirements is not expected to significantly impact revenue, as the City\nhistorically receives few applications for such projects. Other permitting\nagencies, such as the California Department of Toxic Substances Control,\nretain primary jurisdiction over these activities. Operational Efficiency:\nImprovements to the clarity and organization of the Zoning Code will\nenhance staff efficiency, allowing resources to be allocated more\neffectively without requiring additional funding. Overall, the amendments\n1/31/25, 3:17 PM Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm\nsupport operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary regulatory costs\nwithout negatively affecting the City's revenue streams.