City Council

11. CODE AMENDMENT 2024-0005 (ORDINANCE NO. 1556) TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND CLARITY OF THE CITY’S ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES RELATED TO ALCOHOL PERMITS, SOIL REMEDIATION, MURALS AND GRAPHICS, AND TEXT ERRORS The proposed Code Amendment 2024-0005 (Ordinance No. 1556) is a City-initiated update to Section 9299 of Part 9 (Administration) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code. The amendments, part of the ongoing "Streamline Tustin" program, aim to enhance the efficiency, clarity, and modernity of the Zoning Code in alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan. Proposed updates include: 1. Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishments: Streamlining the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process by allowing approval without a public hearing if no objections are received within 10 days of public notice. 2. Soil Remediation: Removing the requirement for Zoning Administrator approval, given oversight by State and county agencies. 3. Murals and Graphics: Clarifying language to accommodate new technologies and media for murals. 4. General Updates: Eliminating duplicate text and correcting typographical errors for improved clarity. On October 8, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended City Council approval of proposed Code Amendment 2024-0005. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Conduct the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1556. 2. Schedule the ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1556 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9299 OF PART 9 (ADMINISTRATION) OF CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 2024-0005 TO IMPLEMENT THE STREAMLINE TUSTIN PROGRAM. Fiscal Impact: The proposed amendments are anticipated to have a neutral to positive fiscal impact on the City's General Fund. Cost Savings: Streamlining the CUP process for alcoholic beverage sales establishments will reduce administrative costs by minimizing staff time spent preparing reports and conducting public hearings for uncontested applications. Revenue Neutrality: The removal of soil remediation CUP requirements is not expected to significantly impact revenue, as the City historically receives few applications for such projects. Other permitting agencies, such as the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, retain primary jurisdiction over these activities. Operational Efficiency: Improvements to the clarity and organization of the Zoning Code will enhance staff efficiency, allowing resources to be allocated more effectively without requiring additional funding. Overall, the amendments 1/31/25, 3:17 PM Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm support operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary regulatory costs without negatively affecting the City's revenue streams.