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City of Orange reports enforcement priorities and explains tobacco-retailer rules as ordinance takes effect
Summary
Code Compliance Manager Rafael Perez reported staff capacity and common complaint types, and updated the council on the new tobacco-retailer program (effective July), reporting an increase from 104 to 108 retailers, a current fee of $880, and use of self-certification and ancillary vs. significant retail distinctions to target enforcement and protect minors.
The City of Orange provided a staff update on code‑enforcement operations and the recently adopted tobacco‑retailer program during Tuesday’s council meeting.
Code Compliance Manager Rafael Perez said the division includes one senior officer, five full‑time officers, two part‑time officers and two technicians assigned across five geographic beats. He described common complaint categories—property maintenance, illegal accessory dwelling units and vacant buildings—and…
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