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New Rules for Vacant and Abandoned Properties in Orange

Original title: Continued Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-26 adding Chapter 8.38 of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) to the Orange Municipal Code relating to maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned properties and adoption of fees and fines for regulations, monitoring and progressive administrative citations (Continued from June 9, 2026)

June 23, 2026

housing property maintenance public safety municipal code fines and fees

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners of vacant buildings will be subject to new maintenance requirements and potential financial penalties if their properties are not properly secured or kept up to city standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Owners of vacant or abandoned properties

They must comply with new maintenance and security standards and are subject to new monitoring fees and fines.

Orange City residents

They may experience changes in the physical condition and security of vacant properties in their neighborhoods.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Orange City Council is considering a new ordinance that sets maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned buildings. The proposal includes a system of fees and progressive fines for property owners who fail to comply with these new safety regulations.

Key Facts

The ordinance creates a new Chapter 8.38 in the Orange Municipal Code under 'Health and Safety'.
The ordinance establishes specific maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned properties.
The ordinance authorizes the city to charge fees for the monitoring of vacant properties.
The ordinance implements a system of progressive administrative citations (fines) for non-compliance.
This is a continued public hearing originally scheduled for June 9, 2026.
The current status of the file is 'Agenda Ready' for the Orange City Council.

Why It Matters

Property owners of vacant buildings will be subject to new maintenance requirements and potential financial penalties if their properties are not properly secured or kept up to city standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What properties does this ordinance cover?

It applies to unoccupied or abandoned properties within the City of Orange.

What happens if a property owner does not follow the new rules?

The city may issue , which are fines that increase based on continued non-compliance.

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Delayed Legislative Action

The public hearing was continued from June 9, 2026, to June 16, 2026, suggesting a one-week delay in the legislative process.

Orange City Council

Connected Entities

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Sources

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