City officials have put a halt to the dormitory-style construction projects plaguing neighborhoods in Orange, California. The Orange City Council unanimously passed an urgency ordinance prohibiting the addition of three or more bedrooms or bathrooms to qualifying residences. “[This] is the first of multiple fronts the city is opening to ensure the long-term stability of our neighborhoods and preserve their unique characters,” Councilmember Arianna Barrios told The Epoch Times. The ordinance—which was passed at a special meeting on Feb. 16 and amends the Municipal Code by adding definitions of dormitory, primary residence, and student housing—is a response to a number of recent applications seeking to radically alter the capacity of single-family dwellings. In some cases, two- or three-bedroom homes requested transformation into seven- or eight-bedroom residences, according to the council’s agenda report. At least one applicant stated that the goal was to create student housing. City Attorney Gary A. Sheatz …