North Tustin Street Residential Project

The North Tustin Street Residential Project seeks to redevelop a 4.23-acre currently commercial site in Orange, California, into a residential community consisting of 71 single-family homes arranged as 58 paired and 13 detached units, each featuring three- to four-bedroom floor plans between 2,008 and 2,117 square feet, with roof decks permitted to a maximum building height of 35 feet. Roof decks are excluded along the northern and southern property lines to maintain compatibility with adjacent single-story condominiums and mobile homes. The project includes open space for recreation, guest parking, and associated site improvements. To facilitate this transition, the applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential and a zoning change from Limited Business Tustin Redevelopment Project Area to Residential Multiple Family, while applying the city’s Small Lot Subdivision Development Standards. All site improvements will be demolished to enable the new residential development, which adheres to the specific requirements of Orange Municipal Code Section 17.14.270. The project is positioned to transform a previously commercial parcel into a higher-density residential neighborhood that aligns with regional housing goals. The primary point of contact for the City of Orange is Monique Schwartz, Principal Planner, and the project lead on the developer’s side is Chad Brown, Vice President of Planning and Development. The request was posted on May 27, 2026, and is part of the California Environmental Quality Act process, with the formal project record accessible through the state’s CEQA.net portal.