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Orland planner outlines staffing, zoning work and housing-element certification

Orland City Council
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Summary

City planning director Scott Friend told the council the planning department is a single‑person office that handled zoning administration, CEQA review, site plan reviews, and the housing element certification in 2024 — a multi‑year effort that unlocks additional funding eligibility for the city.

Scott Friend, the city’s planner, delivered the planning department’s annual presentation and described administrative responsibilities, notable 2024 workloads, and expected 2025 priorities. Friend said the department is staffed by one planner who administers the general plan and zoning code, processes…

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