Current Preservation Issues
2026 Candidate Forum
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IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Wed 8/5 Preservation Meeting
Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft & Mills Act Guidelines RELEASED – Your Voice Matters! The City’s draft Historic Preservation Ordinance is now available. This document also includes the organization of a Historic Resources Committee (name still TBD) which will replace the Design Review Committee. Also to be discussed/reviewed are the Mills Act Program Guidelines. Review…
URGENT PRESERVATION ACTION NEEDED BEFORE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JULY 24
Key Legal Protections for Historic Places Under Immediate Threat Some of you may have heard of the incredibly concerning threats to Section 106. The urgency of these threats has not been overstated. We are taking this opportunity to further publicize the instructions put together by the California Preservation Foundation. We will continue to update you as opportunities…
City of Orange Historic Preservation Ordinance Community Workshop
Join us for this important community meeting on the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance The City will be conducting an interactive community workshop to share information and solicit input on a new Historic Preservation Ordinance. The ordinance will be applicable to: Properties located in the City’s Old Towne Orange and Eichler Homes Tract Historic Districts; Historic…
OTPA’s 2026 State of Old Towne Forum
Hear what’s going on with Orange’s big issues from a distinguished panel of City Officials! Hear what’s going on with big issues in Orange from a panel of distinguished City of Orange officials in this informative evening presented by the Old Towne Preservation Association. Submit your questions to be considered on topics including crime, short-term…
MILLS ACT LETTERS – January 2026 UPDATE
January 2026 Update We are sharing the following updates regarding the City of Orange’s administration of the Mills Act Program: 1. Mills Act applications remain on hold.As of January 2026, the City has not provided an update on when new Mills Act applications may resume. OTPA continues to monitor this issue closely and will share…
Urgent Call to Action: Protect our City’s Historic Resources!
We URGENTLY need your support, in person on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00PM at the Orange City Council meeting, and/or with an eComment to the City. Attend the Council Meeting in person with us on Oct 28 —at City Hall, 300 East Chapman. Your presence matters even if you don’t speak! To submit an online e-comment, go to: 1. cityoforange.org 2. Click on…
Keeping the Plaza Open to Cars: A Preservation Perspective
Keeping the Plaza Open to Cars: A Preservation Perspective In the heart of Orange, lies the Old Towne historic district. The epicenter of that districtis the Plaza District, a nationally recognized historic district that includes the 100 blocksof North & South Glassell and the 100 blocks of East and West Chapman. Within thePlaza District, at…
OTPA June Preservation Workshop
OTPA June Preservation Workshop 📣🍊Join us for our next FREE workshop with @preserveorangecounty June 14th to connect with other preservationists from across Orange County and learn how to advocate for historic and cultural resources in your communities, with a tour of historic St. John’s Lutheran Church of Orange afterwards! 🎟️FREE to attend, but you must RSVP at…