HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1077 ORDINANC4 No. 1077
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE 417; ADDING
CHAPTERS 91 and 92 AND ALL ARTICLES AND
SECTIONS THEREOF AND ADDING ARTICLE 960
AND ALL SECTIONS THEREOF TO THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE.
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Chapter 91 is hereby added to the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words and figures,
as follows:
CHAPTER 91
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 2. That Article 910 is hereby added to Chapter
91 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words
and figures, as follows :
ARTICLE 910
R1 ZONE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT
Section 3. That the following sections are hereby
added to Article 910 of Chapter 91 of the Huntington Beach Or-
dinance Code, to read in words and figures, as follows :
Sec 9100 Rl ZONE. INTENT.
This zone is intended to be the most restrictive
residential classification. It is further intended
to provide the lowest population density per
gross acre of land and the greatest degree of
light, air, ventilation, and open space on each
lot.
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Sec. 9101 R1 ZONE, USES PERMITTED.
The following uses are permitted in this zone.
Sec. 9101.1 RESIDENCES. .
Detached single family dwellings, permanently
located, and the customary accessory uses and
structures are permitted in this zone. No tent,
trailer, vehicle, or temporary structure shall
be used for dwelling purposes.
Sec. 9101.2 SIGNS.
Not more than 1 sign, placard, or other advertis-
ing device may be erected, painted on, or made a
part of any premises. Said sign shall be unlight-
ed and have an area of not more than 2 square
feet and shall pertain only to the sale, lease or
rental of the property.
Sec. 9101.3 USES SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT.
The following uses r#ay be permitted subject to the
issuance of a Use Permit:
Sec.9101.31 PRIVATE FULL TIME DAY SCHOOLS ARE PERMITTED IN /
THTS DISTRICT SUBJ T TO THE FOLLOWINU CON-DONS:
(a ) Said schools shall meet all curriculum re-
quirements as established by the State of
California.
(b) Fifty percent of the site shall be maintained
for outdoor play area.
(c) Off-street parking shall be provided at the
following ratios:
1. Elementary schools - 12 parking spaces
for each classroom.
2. Junior high schools - 4 parking spaces
for each classroom.
3. High schools - 7 parking spaces for each
classroom.
(d) One parking space shall be provided for each
75 square feet of gross floor area within
any auditorium or assembly room.
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Sec.9101.311 The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
Sec.9101.32 Public Utility substations that do not exceed
1 acre in total net area.
Sec.9101.33 Private recreation areas, provided said recrea-
tion areas do not include commercial enterprises.
Sec.9101.34 Golf courses and their normal appurtenances.All
structures shall be set back a minimum distance of
300 feet from any proposed or existing residen-
tial building site.
(a) The Intent of this setback provisions is to -
assure the welfare and privacy of existing
and future residential development.
(b) Commercial driving ranges that are used in
conjunction with a golf course are permitted.
(c) Miniature courses, "pitch and putt" or "par
3" golf courses, or other similar commercial
enterprises are not permitted.
(d) Ten off-street parking spaces shall be pro-
vided for each Tee.
(e) Parking for all commercial structures and
uses shall conform to the most restrictive
standards set forth in the commercial
zones.
Sec. 9101.341 The arrangement and access for all parking spac-
es and/or lots shall conform to the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
Sec. 9102 R1 ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sec 9102.1 MINIMUM LOT AREA.
The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet
for interior lots and 6500 square feet for cor-
ner lots
Sec.9102.11 EXCEPTIONS
Sec.9102.111 Any parcel of land existing on June 5,1946, the
effective date of Ordinance 495, and held under
separate ownership on that date may be used as a
building site.
Sec.9102.112 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership
and consists of 2 or more lots, each having less
than 5000 square feet,shall be considered a le-
gal building site,provided the following con-
ditions are met:1
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�. 1. The combined total square feet of said lots
shall equal or be more than 5000 square
feet.
. 2i. ; Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated
street or vehicular easement. Said easement
shall meet the requirements of Section
9106.6.
3. Said lots were recorded prior to June 5,
1946, the effective date of Ordinance 495.
Sec. 9102.2 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet for in-
terior lots and 65 feet for corner lots. Said
lot width shall be measured at the front set-
back lines.
Sec. 9102.21 EXCEPTIONS
Any legal building site, as provided in Section
9102.11, need not meet the required minimum
lot widths.
Sec. 9102.3 MAXIMUM DENSITY
The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 6000 square feet of lot area, pro-
vided, not more than 4 dwelling units are lo-
cated on any one parcel of land.
Sec. 9102.31 FIVE OR MORE DWELLINGS.
Five or more dwellings may be permitted on any
one parcel of land containing sufficient area,
subject to approval of a Use permit.
Sec. 9102.4 LOT COVERAGE.
The ground floor area of all roofed=_structures
on lots not abutting a park, recreation area,
or open land shall not occupy more than 50
percent of the lot area. The ground floor area
of all roofed structures on lots abutting a
park, recreation area, or open land shall not
occupy more than 55 percent of the lot area.
(a) For the purpose of this Section,open land in-
cludes golf courses,schools,public utility rights
of way,and flood control rights-of-way that pro-
vide a minimum of 100 feet in clear width.
Sec.9102.5. DISTANCE BET14EE14 MAIN DWELLINGS.
The minimum distance between the exterior walls of
main dwellings on the same lot shall be 20 feet,
except as provided in Section 9102.51.
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Sec.9102-51- EXCEPTIONS.
Pec.9102-511 ALLEYS OR DRIVES.
Where an alley or drive is provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum dis-
tance between the exterior walls of the build-
ings shall be increased equal to the width
of the alley or drive. Said alley or drive
be subject to the requirements of See.
914,
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Sec.9102.6 MAXIMUM-'' BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximuii-,,building height shall not exceed
2 stories or'30 feet.
Sec-9103 R1 ZONE, YARD REQUIREMENTS.
All yards shall be measured either from the
existing property line, the ultimate right-of-
way line as adopted on the Master Plan of Ar-
terial Streets and Highways and any amendments
thereto, or any precise plan of a street and
or alley alignment,, whichever may be the great-
er,
Sec.9103-1 FRONT YARD.
The minimum front yard shall be 15 feet, ex-'
cept as provided in Sections 9103.4 and 9106,2.
Sec.9103.2 SIDE YARD.
Sec 9103.21 INTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum interior side yard shall be 10
percent of the lot width. Said side yard need
not exceed 5 feet and shall not be less than
3 feet.
Sec.9103.22. EXTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall be 20 percent of the lot width. Said
side yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall
not be less than 6 feet, except as provided
in Sections 9103.4 and 91o6.2.
Sec.9103-3- REAR YARD.
The minimum rear yard shall be 20 feet,,except
as provided in Sections 9103,4 and 9106.2.
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Sec.9103.4 EXCEPTIONS
Sec.9103.41 STREET INTERSECTIONS
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side lot lines
of a corner lot,there shall be no structure,
fence,wall hedge,or landscaping above 42 inches
or below 7 feet that would obstruct vision.
9103.42 REAR YARDS.
9103.421 REDUCTION OF REAR YARD ABUTTING OPEN LAND.
here a rear lot line is common to the boundary
of a street or highway,alley,park,golf course,
school,flood control right-of-way, or public
utility right-of-way, the depth of the rear yard
for such lot may be reduced by 5 feet.However,
said street or highway,alley,park,golf course,
school,flood control right-of-way or public
utility right-of-way shall have a minimum clear
width of 15 feet.
9103.422 IRREGULAR SHAPED LOTS
A corner of the main dwelling,constructed on ir-
regular shaped lots, may project to within 10
feet of the rear lot line provided an average
rear yard of 20 feet is maintained for said dwell-
ing.
9103.423 SUBSTITUTION OF REAR YARD AREA.
e wing of the main building,not exceeding 25
_ percent of the lot width,may encroach to within
10 feet of the rear lot line. However, an equal
amount of open area shall be substituted and used
In conjunction with the remaining required rear
yard.. Said remaining rear yard shall have a mini-
mum area of 1200 square feet and a minimum di-
mension of 20 feet.
9103.424 PATIO IN REAR YARD.
covered patio which is attached to the main
building may encroach to within 5 feet of the,
rear property line measured from the edge of such
cover. The side yards required for such main
building shall be maintained for the covered patio.
This provision shall apply to any type of roof or
covering, provided the aggregate area of all roofs
shall not exceed 50 percent of the required rear
yards, and further provided the total aggregate
floor area does not exceed the maximum percentage
of lot coverage as provided in Section 9102.4.
Except for the necessary supporting structural
members, any portion of the covered patio extend-
ing into the required rear yard shall be complete-
ly unenclosed on 3 sides. However, said covered
patio may be screened in with fully ventilated
screen.
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Sec. 9103.43 ALL YARDS.
Sec. 9103.431 PAVED YARDS
Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas
such as walks, driveways, and patio slabs.
Sec.9103.432 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
Architectural features, including eaves and
fireplaces, may project to within 30 inches of
the side lot line, and 4 feet into the requir-
ed front or rear yard, provided such features
maintain a munimum distance of 5 feet from
any portion of any other building on the same
lot.
Sec.9103.433 OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES.
Unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered
by a roof or canopy, may extend 4 feet into the
required front or rear yard, and may extend in-
to the required side yard to within 3 feet of
the property line. However, such stairways or
balconies shall maintain a minimum distance of
5 feet from any portion of any other building
on the same lot.
Sec.9103.44 FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES
As provided in Section 9104, fences , walls, or
hedges may be located in the required yard areas.
Sec. 9103.45 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
As provided in Section 9105, accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
Sec. 9104 Rl ZONE. FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES.
Fences, walls, or hedges which are not over 3*
feet in height may be located on any portion of
the lot. Fences, walls , or hedges, not exceed-
ing 6 feet in height, may be located in the re-
quired side or rear yards, except as hereinafter
pprovided. Fences, walls, or hedges, exceeding
6 feet in height shall observe the same yard
requirements as the main dwelling.
Sec. 9104.1 CORNER LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
In height, may be erected in the exterior side
yard of a corner lot, provided they are not
closer than 25 feet to the front property line
for traffic safety vision.
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See. 9104.11 Reverse Corner Lot.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
in height, may be erected in the exterior side
yard of a reverse corner lot, provided there
is a 10 foot triangular corner cut-off at the
rear exterior corner. Said corner cut-off
shall be measured along the rear and exterior
side lot lines.
9104.2 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
25 feet along the front and exterior side lot
lines of a corner lot there shall be no struct-
ure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above
42 inches or below 7 feet that would obstruct
vision.
91o4.3 CORNED. LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 10
feet along the alley and exterior side lot lines,
there shall be no structure, fence, wall,hedge
landscaping, or obstruction erected or maintain-
ed over 31 feet in height.
9104.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL.
The height of a fence may be measured from
either side of the fence. Provided, where a re
twining wall is combined with a fence, no por-
tion of the retaining wall will be measured in
meeting fence height requirements. Any combi-
nation of retaining wall and fence over 8 feet
high must be built so a variation in design or
material will show between retaining portion
and fence. Any fence and retaining wall combi-
nation over 6 feet in height shall be designed
without decorative block or cap block, except
that decorative block equal in strength to the
main portion of the fence will be acceptable.
9105 ACCESSORY : BUILDINGS.
The total aggregate floor area of all accessory
buildings shall not occupy more than 50 percent
of the required rear yard, provided the total
aggregate floor area does not exceed the maxi-
mum percentage of lot coverage as provided in
Section 9102.4.
9105.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The minimum distance between an accessory build-
ing and a main dwelling or other accessory
buildings shall be 10 feet.
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Sec.9105.2. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING.
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, or
locate private garages, or other accessory
buildings on any lot not having a permiss-
ible main building.
9105.3- SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
No separate accessory building shall be located
closer, to the front lot line than a distance
of 50 feet. This regulation shall not prohibit
accessory buildings in the rear one-half of
such lot.
9105-31 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, CORNER LOT.
No accessory building shall be constructed or
located closer to the exterior side lot line of
a corner lot than the width of the exterior
side yard for such lot.
9105-32 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS REVERSE
CORNER LOT.
No accessory building shall be located closer
to the exterior side lot line than the width of
the side yard for such lot. Said accessory
building shall not be located closer to the com-
mon lot line than 5 feet, except where accesso-
ry buildings would be permitted on the adjoin-
ing key lot as provided in Section 9105.3•
9106. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Each dwelling shall be provided with a minimum
of 2 conveniently accessible and fully enclos-
ed off-street parking spaces. The net dimen-
sions of each space shall be a minimum of 9 feet
by 19 feet.
9106.1 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS FOR REQUIRED PARKING
SPACES.
Every private garage, carport, or open parking
space that is entered directly from an alley
or drive shall be provided with a minimum turn-
ing radius of 25 feet. In no case, shall any
garage, carport or open parking space obtaining
access directly from the alley or drive be lo-
cated closer than 5 feet from the edge of said
alley or drive
(a) The turning radius shall be measured from
the closest portion of the door or doorway to
the opposite side of the alley or drive
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Sec. 9106.2 SETBACK FROM A STREET.
Any off-street parking space that is entered di-
rectly from a street shall setback a minimum
of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of
said street. Said ultimate right-of-way as in-
dicated on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways or any amendment thereto and any
precise plan of street alignment, shall prevail.
9lo6.3 LOTS ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
When a lot abuts upon an alley and an arterial
highway, the ingress and egress for all garages,
carports, or parking spaces shall be from such
abutting alley only and not from the arterial
highway.
91o6.4 GARAGES FACING A STREET.
No more than 2 garage spaces shall face directly
on any street; however, 1 additional garage
space may be added for each additional 20 feet
of pr_Omi.s.e.s_f_rontage _above._5.0_ feet. Any park= "-
--ing space in the front one-half_ oP the lot shall
be in a fully enclosed building equipped with
a door to provide for its complete enclosure.
91o6.5 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS.
There shall be no boat, trailer, machinery,truck,
or inoperable vehicle parked or stored in front
of a main butii•ld i-ng.
91o6.6 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
All private driveways or driveway easements
shall meet the following requirements.
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet in length
shall maintain a minimum clear width of
10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet
to 150 feet in length shall maintain a m1n-
imum clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or
more in length shall maintain a minimum
clear width of 25 feet
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sec 9106.6 (continued)
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceed-
ing 150 feet in length shall be provided
with a turn-around located at the end of
such driveway or driveway easement and
said turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac or
hammerhead having a minimum width of 40
feet.
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Section 4. That Article 913 is hereby added to Chapter 91 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words and figures as
follows:
ARTICLE 913
R l-PD 5 DISTRICT
Section 5 That the following sections are hereby added to
Chapter 91 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words and
figures as follows:
S. 9130 Intent. This District permits development under the pro-
visions set forth in the RI, S.F.R.D. , or this District permits modi-
fication of certain provisions set forth therein. However, the provisions
of this District are intended to produce developments which meet stan-
dards of open space, light, air, pedestrian circulation, vehicular
circulation and density of dwelling units which are compatible with and
similar to the regulations of the R1, S.F.R.D.
Upon application, the(R1.-PD5 District may be applied to areas
deemed suitable for such development by the Planning Commission.
The provisions set forth herein provide standards for developing
plans and tract maps; also, these standards provide criteria for
judging such plans and tract maps.
$„ 9131 Purpose. The primary purpose of this District is to allow and
encourage the creation of superior living environments through the use
of modern planning techniques; therefore, the developer is encouraged
to obtain a trained and experienced land planner, registered architect-
orlandscape architect to prepare tract maps and plans, to be submitted
under the terms of this Chapter, which will assure:
1. Designs based on the 'common green' concept
of park, recreation or open green areas ad-
joining residential properties.
2. More desirable living environments.
3. Development of imaginative subdivisions and
better use_of the land.
4. The integration of housing with public uses and
park areas.
5. Full use of and maximum quantity of open space
for parks or recreation areas.
6. Creative site planning for housing.
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S. 9132 Uses. Only one permanent single family dwelling shall be
permitted on each lot together with the usual and customary accessory
structures and uses.
S. 9132. 1 Density. The density of families per gross acre may
approximate the density permitted by the RI Single Family Residence
District, provided the maximum density shall not exceed five single
family dwelling units per gross acre devoted to residential use.
S. 9132. 2 Lot Area and Width. The size of lots may be reduced below
the minimum permitted by the R1 District or the Subdivision Ordinance,
but shall not be less than 4800 square feet in net area.
Interior lots shall not be less than 60 feet wide at the front yard
line, and corner lots shall not be less than 70 feet wide at the front
yard line.
S. 9132. 3 Lot Coverage. The ground floor area of all roofed struc-
tures on lots not abutting a park or recreation area, shall not occupy
more than 457 of the lot area. On lots abutting a park or recreation
area, such structures shall not occupy more than 557 of the lot area.
S. 9132. 4 Front Yard Setbacks. Variation in front yard setbacks is
encouraged, but the average setback within the development shall not
be less than 12 feet. One-third of the lots within the development may
have a setback of 10 feet, and corner lots shall have a setback of at
least 15 feet. No two story structure shall have a setback of less than
15 feet. No garage which is entered directly from the front street shall
be setback less than 22 feet.
S. 9132. 5 Side Yard Setbacks. The sideyard setback for one story
wc� e�llings shall not be less than 5 feet and for two story dwellings, not
less than 8 feet. However, the exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall not be less than 10 feet. Any garage which is entered directly
from the side street of a corner lot shall be setback 22 feet from such
street line.
The standard five ft. and eight ft. side yards for one story and two
story structures respectively may be reduced to zero on two adjoining
lots and a common or party wall utilized for the dwellings. The re-
sulting opposite side yards shall be 10 feet for one story and 16 feet
for two story structures and shall be perpetually maintained as open
yard.
S. 9132. 6 Rear Yard Setback. The rear yard setback shall not be
less than 15 feet, provided that for lots abutting a park or recreation
area, the rear yard shall not be less than 10 feet for one story struct-
ures, and 15 f6et for two story structures.
S. 9132. 7 Height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of
two stories or 30 feet.
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S. 9133 Park and Recreation Areas.
Space Exchange.
1. All land area accumulated through the permitted reduction in
lot size shall be devoted to parks and/or recreation areas.
2. Public utility and other similar easements shall not be com-
puted as part of the space exchange.
Design.
1. Park and recreation areas shall.have a minimum area of one
acre, and shall be designed as an integral part of the house-
ing development.
2. Corridors or 'fingers' of park areas between rows of lots may
be created to connect said lots to a large central green. These
corridors or 'fingers' of park area, to be computed under the
space exchange, shall have a minimum net width of 30 feet
for a maximum net length of 180 feet. Such corridors or
'fingers' of park areas may exceed 180 feet in length, but they
should not extend more than 350 feet from a large central
green. Corridors or 'fingers' of park area that exceed 180
feet in length shall be more than 30 feet wide, and should
average 70 feet in width for any distance beyound the first
180 feet.
3. Any large central green, or park and recreation area, shall
be of such size and dimension that it will be suitable for group
recreation.
4. Design of park and recreation areas shall be judged by the
Planning Commission on the following basis:
a. The relationship between houstngl- and park or recreation
areas shall be so designed that as many homes as possible
will adjoin said area.
b. One large park may be created, provided the Planning
Commission shall approve such a design on the basis that
it creates a desirable relationship between housing and
park areas, and is otherwise in harmony with other re-
quirements of this section.
5. The rear yards of lots, which adjoin park and recreation areas,
shall receive the same fencing treatment.
S. 9134 Park Improvement and Maintenance. All park and recreation
areas shall be fully improved by the developer including landscaping,
recreation facilities, lighting and other pertinent facilities. Provision
for perpetual clean me=ln.tena&�eof such areas shall be approved by the
Planning Commission.
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S 9134. 1 Development Rights . All rights for development within
park and recreation areas, exclusive of that shown on the initial
approved development plan, shall be deeded to the City. Nothing shall
be constructed, erected, or enlarged, except landscaping plants and
materials, without the express permission of the Planning Commission.
S. 9134. 2 Public Parks. Upon mutual agreement between the owner
or owners and the City Council, park and recreation areas may be
dedicated to the City for public use, provided such areas are of an
approved size, shape, improvement, and location so as to be readily
accessible and usable by the general public.
S. 91135 Off Street Parking.
1. Each dwelling unit shall have on the same lot a minimum
of two covered automobile parking spaces. Each space shall
be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet long, net dimensions, and
be provided with adequate and safe access.
2. No garage door or carport entrance shall face directly on or
obtain access directly from any major, primary, or secon-
dary highway, as defined by the Huntington Beach Master Plan
of Arterial Streets and Highways.
3. Each parking space which faces a street shall be equipped
with a door to provide for its complete enclosure.
S. 9136 Size of Dwelling Units. Each dwelling unit shall have a gross
floor area of not less than:
1. 900 square feet for 1 bedroom unit.
2. 1100 square feet for 2 bedroam units.
3. 1300 square feet for 3 or more bedroom units.
Gross floor area shall not include garages, carports, accessory
buildings, porches, or patios.
For the purpose of this section, a dwelling unit is defined as con-
sisting of a living room, kitchen, bathroom and any number of closets,
each additional room shall be considered a bedroom.
S. 9137 Procedure. A petition for a change of zone to the Rl-PD5
Planned Single Family Development District shall be made by the fee
owner of the land or by the purchaser, lessee or optionee in conjunc-
tion with the fee owner. A gross area of 10 acres shall be the minimum
size parcel to which this District may be applied.
The petition for zoning property RI-PD5 shall be accompanied by
preliminary plans for division of the property and a brief outline of
the type of structures, proposed park areas, and their maintenance.
Zoning property to RI-PD5 shall be accomplished as prescribed by
Article 982.
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Prior to issuance of any building permit, or recordation of a final
tract map for any portion of the Development, a Use Permit shall be
approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Article 984 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The application for such Use
Permit shall be accompanied by precise and detailed plans signed by
the designer. These plans shall include:
1. A map showing the size, shape and location of all lots and
their relation to street, park and recreation areas and
other public and private facilities.
2. A plot plan showing the location of all buildings, fences,
and parking proposed to be constructed by the developer.
3. A plan of all landscaping, proposed to be installed.
4. A plan of all recreation areas, depicting their proposed
size, use, and facilities to be installed.
5. A detailed program for perpetual clean maintenance of all
park and recreation areas, and facilities.
6. Any other information the Planning Commission may deem
necessary to assure that the intent and purpose of this
District will be fully realized.
S. 9138 Action by the Planning Commission. In taking action, the
Planning Commission may deny a permit, may grant a permit as
submitted, or may grant a permit subject to conditions.
5. 9138. 1 Development Subject to Conditions. Any planned single
family development, as approved, shall be subject to all conditions
imposed; also, all provisions of Chapter 99 (subdivision ordinance)
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with, unless
otherwise herein provided and approved in the adoption of the tract
map or precise plans of the development.
S. 9138. 2 Duty of the Building Inspector. Following approval of a
Planned Single Family Development Use Permit, the Building Superin-
tendent shall ensure that development is undertaken and completed
in conformance with the approved plans.
S. 9138. 3 Expiration of a Use Permit. In any case where a Planned
Single Family Development Use Permit has not been used within one
year after the date of granting thereof, then without further action,
the Use Permit shall be null and void.
S. 9138. 4 Time Extensions. Extensions of time limitations in this
Article may be granted by the Planning Commission upon showing of
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good faith and effort by the permittee. Failure to so comply with
time limitations shall be by reason of conditions beyond the control
of the permittee.
S. 9139 1Appeal. The determination of the Planning Commission may
be appealed as provided by Article 988 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. If no appeal is taken within the time prescribed, the
determination of the Planning Commission shall be final.
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Section 6. That Article 916 is hereby added to Chapter 91 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words and figures, as
follows:
ARTICLE 916
R2 DISTRICT
TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
Section 7. That the following Sections are hereby added to
Article 916 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words
and figures as follows:
9160 R2 ZONE, INTENT.
This zone is intended to be very similar to the RI Zone
except for a slightly higher population density. The degree
of light, air, ventilation and open space will be approximately
the same as provided for in the RI Zone.
9161 R2 ZONE, USES PERMITTED.
The following uses are permitted in this zone:
9161. 1 RESIDENCES.
One and two family dwellings permanently located and the
customary accessory uses and structures shall be permitted
in this zone. No tent, trailer, vehicle, or temporary
structure shall be used for dwelling purposes.
9161. 2 SIGNS.
Not more than 1 sign, placard, or other advertising device
may be erected, painted on, or made a part of any premises.
Said sign shall be unlighted and have an area of not more than
3 square feet and shall pertain only to the sale, lease, or
rental of the property.
9161. 3 USES SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT.
The following uses may be permitted subject to the issuance
of a Use Permit:
9161. 31 PRIVATE FULL TIME DAY SCHOOLS ARE PERMITTED IN
THIS DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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(a) Said schools shall meet all curriculum requirements
as established by the State of California.
(b) Fifty percent of the site shall be maintained for out-
door play area.
(c) Off-street parking shall be provided at the following
ratios:
1. Elementary schools - 1 1/2 parking spaces for each
classroom.
2. Junior high schools - 4 parking spaces for each
classroom.
3. High Schools - 7 parking spaces for each classroom.
(d) One off-street parking space shall be provided for each
75 square feet of gross floor area within any auditorium
or assembly room.
9161. 311 The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or spaces
shall conform to the latest adopted Planning Commission
standards.
9161. 32 Public utility substations that do not exceed 1 acre in total net
area.
9161. 33 Private recreation areas, provided said recreation areas do
not include commercial enterprises.
9161. 34 Golf courses and their normal appurtenances. All structures
shall be set back a minimum distance of 300 feet from any
proposed or existing residential building site.
(a) The intent of this setback provision is to assure the wel-
fare and privacy of existing and future residential
development.
(b) Commercial driving ranges that are used in conjunction
with a golf course are permitted.
(c) Miniature courses, "pitch and putt" or "par 3" golf
courses, or other similar commercial enterprises are
not permitted.
(d) Ten off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each
Tee.
(e) Parking for all commercial structures and uses shall
conform to the most restrictive standards set forth in
the commercial zones.
9161. 341 The arrangement and access for all parking spaces and/or
lots shall conform to the latest adopted Planning Commission
standards.
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9162 R2 ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
9162. 1 MINIMUM LOT AREA .
The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet for interior
lots and 6500 square feet for corner lots.
9162. 11 EXCEPTIONS.
9162. 111 Any parcel of land existing on June 5, 1946, the effective date
of Ordinance 495, and held under separate ownership on that
date may be used as a building site.
9162. 112 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership and consists
of 2 or more lots, each having less than 5000 square feet,
shall be considered a legal building site, provided the follow-
ing conditions are met:
1. The combined total square feet of said lots shall equal
or be more than 5000 square feet.
2. Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated street or
vehicular easement. Said easement shall meet the re-
quirements of Section 9166. 9.
3. Said lots were recorded prior to June 5, 1946, the
effective date of Ordinance 495.
9162. 2 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH.
The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet for interior lots and
65 feet for corner lots. Said lot width shall be measured at
the front setback line.
9162. 21 EXCEPTIONS.
Any legal building site, as provided in Section 9162. 11, need
not meet the required minimum lot widths.
9162. 3 MAXIMUM DENSITY.
The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling unit for
each 3000 square feet of lot area, provided not more than
9 dwelling units are located on any one parcel of land.
9162. 31 EXCEPTIONS.
9162. 311 Tlr,,:maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling unit for each
2000 square feet of lot area on lots within the territory
bounded by Ocean Avenue on the southwest, Twenty-third
Street on the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and north-
east and Lake and First Streets on the east and southeast.
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9162. 312 Any lawfully created lot which contains 5000 square feet
or more may be occupied by 2 dwelling units.
9162. 313 Ten or more dwelling units may be permitted on any 1
parcel of land containing sufficient area, subject to approval
of a Use Permit.
9162. 4 LOT COVERAGE.
The ground floor area of all roofed structures on lots not
abutting a park, recreation area or open land shall not
occupy more than 50 percent of the lot area. The ground
floor area of all roofed structures on lots abutting a park,
recreation area, or open land shall not occupy more than
55 percent of the lot area.
9162. 41 For the purpose of this Section, open land includes golf
courses, schools, public utility rights-of-way, and flood
control rights-of-way that provide a minimum of 100 feet
in clear width.
9162. 5 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS.
The minimum distance between the exterior walls of main
dwellings on the same lot shall be 15 feet, except as pro-
vided in Section 9162. 51.
9162. 51 EXCEPTIONS.
9162. 511 ALLEYS OR DRIVES.
Where an alley or drive is provided between structures on
the same lot, the minimum distance between the exterior
walls of the buildings shall be increased equal to the width
of the alley or drive. Said alley or drive shall be subject
to the requirements of Section 9166. 9.
9162. 6 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height shall not exceed 2 stories or
30 feet.
9163 R2 ZONE, YARD REQUIREMENTS.
All yards shall be measured either from the existing pro-
perty line, the ultimate right-of-way line as adopted on the
Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways and any
amendments thereto, or any precise plan of a street and/or
alley alignment, whichever may be the greater.
9163. 1 FRONT YARD.
The minimum front yard shall be 15 feet, except as provided
in Sections 9163. 4 and 9166. 5.
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9163. 2 SIDE YARD .
9163. 21 INTERIOR SIDE YARD,
The minimum interior side yard shall be 10 percent of the
lot width. Said side yard need not exceed 5 feet and shall
not be less than 3 feet.
9163. 22 EXTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum exterior side yard shall be 20 percent of the
lot width. Said side yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall
not be less than 6 feet, except as provided in Sections
9163. 4 and 9166. 5.
9163. 3 REAR YARD.
The minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet, except as provided
in Sections 9163. 4 and 9166. 5.
9163. 4 EXCEPTIONS.
9163. 41 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25 feet along
the front and exterior side lot lines of a corner lot, there
shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping
above 42 inches or below 7 feet that-would obstruct vision.
9163. 42 REAR YARDS.
9163. 421 REDUCTION OF REAR YARD ABUTTING OPEN LAND.
Where a rear lot line is common to the boundary of a street
or highway, alley, park , golf course, school, flood control
right-of-way, or public utility right-of-way, the depth of the
rear yard for such lot may be reduced by 5 feet. However,
said street or highway, alley, park, golf course, school,
flood control right-of-way, or public utility right-of-way
shall have a minimum clear width of 15 feet.
9163. 422 IRREGULAR SHAPED LOTS.
A corner of the main dwelling constructed on irregular
shaped lots, may project to within 10 feet of the rear lot
line provided an average rear yard of 15 feet is maintained
for said dwelling.
9163. 423 SUBSTITUTION OF REAR YARD AREA.
One wing of the main building, not exceeding 25 percent of
the lot width, may encroach to within 10 feet of the rear lot
line. However, an equal amount of open area shall be
substituted and used in conjunction with the remaining re-
quired rear yard. Said remaining rear yard shall have a
minimum area of 900 square feet and a minimum dimension
of 15 feet.
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9163. 424 PATIO IN REAR YARD.
A covered patio which is attached to the main building
may encroach to within 5 feet of the rear property line,
measured from the edge of such cover. The side yards
required for such main building shall be maintained for
the covered patio.. This provision shall apply to any
type of roof or covering, provided the aggregate area of
all roofs shall not exceed 50 percent of the required
rear yards, and further provided the total aggregate floor
area does not exceed the maximum percentage of lot
coverage as provided in Section 9162. 4. Except for the
necessary supporting structural members, any portion
of the covered patio extending into the required rear yard
shall be completely unenclosed on 3 sides. However, said
covered patio may be screened in with fully ventilated screen.
9163. 43 ALL YARDS.
9163. 431 PAVED AREAS.
Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas such as
walks, driveways and patio slabs.
9163. 432 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
Architectural features, including eaves and fireplaces,
may project to within 30 inches of the side lot line, and
may project 4 feet into the required front or rear yard,
provided such features maintain a minimum distance of
5 feet from any portion of any other building on the same
lot.
9163. 433 UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES.
Unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered by a roof
or canopy, may extend 4 feet into the required front or
rear yard and may extend into the required side yard to
within 3 feet of the property line. However, said stair-
ways or balconies shall maintain a minimum distance of
5 feet from any portion of any other building on the same
lot.
9163. 44 FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES.
As provided in Section 9164, fences, walls, or hedges
may be located in the required yard areas.
9163. 45 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
As provided in Section 9165, accessory buildings may be
located in the required yard areas.
9164 R2 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES.
Fences, walls, or hedges which are not over 3 1/2 feet in
height may be located on any portion of the lot. Fences,
walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height, may be
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located in the required side or rear yards, except as
hereinafter provided. Fences, walls, or hedges exceeding
6 feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements
as the main dwelling.
9164. 1 CORNER LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height,
may be erected in the exterior side yard of a corner
lot, provided they are not closer than 25 feet to the front
property line for traffic safety vision.
9164. 11 REVERSE CORNER LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges not exceeding 6 feet in height,
may be erected in the exterior side yard of a reverse
corner lot, provided there is a 10 foot triangular corner
cut-off at the rear exterior corner. . Said corner cut-off
shall be measured along the rear and exterior side lot
lines.
9164. 2 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25 feet
along the front and exterior side lot lines of a corner
lot, there shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, or
landscaping above 42 inches or below 7 feet that would
obstruct vision.
9164. 3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 10 feet aing
the alley and exterior side lot lines, there shall be no
structure, fence, wall, hedge, landscaping or obstruction
erected or maintained over 3 1/2 feet in height.
9164. 4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL.
The height of a fence may be measured from either-side of
the fence. Provided, where a retaining wall in combined
with a fence, no portion of the retaining wall will be
measured in meeting fence height requirements. Any com-
bination of retaining wall and fence over 8 feet high must
be built so a variation in design or material will show
between retaining portion and fence. Any fence and
retaining wall combination over 6 feet in height shall be
designed without decorative block or cap block, except that
decorative block equal in strength to the main portion of
the fence will be acceptable.
9165 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
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The total aggregate floor area of all accessory buildings
shall not occupy more than 50 percent of the required
rear yard, provided the total aggregate floor area does
not exceed the maximum percentage of lot coverage as
provided in Section 9162. 4
9165. 1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY .
The minimum distance between an accessory building and
a main dwelling or other accessory buildings shall be 10
feet.
9165. 2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, or locate private
garages or other accessory buildings on any lot not having
a permissible main building.
No separate accessory building shall be located closer to
the front lot line than a distance of 50 feet., This regula-
tion shall not prohibit accessory buildings in the rear
one-half of any such lot.
9165. 31 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, CORNER LOT.
No accessory building shall be constructed or located
closer to the exterior side lot line of.a corner lot than
the width of the exterior side yard for such lot.
9165. 32 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, REVERSE CORNER
LOT.
No accessory building shall be located closer to the
exterior side lot line than the width of the exterior side
yard for such lot. Said accessory building shall not be
located closer to common lot line than 5 feet, except where
accessory buildings would be permitted on the adjoining
key lot as provided*in Section 9165. 3.
9166 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
91661 Automobile parking shall be provided at the following ratios:
9166. 11 Each bachelor, single, or one bedroom dwelling unit shall
be provided with 1 off-street parking space.
9166. 12 Each two-bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with 1 1/2
off-street parking spaces.
9166. 13 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided
with 2 off-street parking spaces.
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9166. 14 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with 1/2 of a guest
parking space. On-street parking may satisfy all or a
portion of the required guest parking, provided said on
street parking is located on that portion of the street or
streets immediately abutting the property . As required
by Section 9166. 5, any off-street parking space that is
entered directly from a street shall set back a minimum
of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of said street.
Said 22 foot setback may be used to satisfy all or a por-
tion of the required guest parking.
9166. 15 EXCEPTIONS.
Section on 9166. 14 shall not apply to the area bounded by
Ocean Avenue on the southwest, Twenty-third Street on
the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast
and Lake and First Streets on the east and southeast.
9166. 2 TYPE OF OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY.
9166. 21 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least one
conveniently accessible garage.
9166. 22 Carports or open parking facilities may satisfy the re-
maining off-street parking requirement.
9166. 21 Covered or open parking compounds that accomodate 5 or
more automobiles shall be designed as a functional part
of the development. The ,parking spaces in such compounds
shall conform to the latest adopted Planning Commission
standards. Said parking spaces shall be within a reasonable
walking distance to the unit or units that are intended to be
served, and said parking spaces shall be adequately screened.
Screening shall enhance the living environment from within
and protect the vista from adjoining properties. Said
screening shall consist of fencing, landscaping, or a com-
bination thereof to a height of at least 3 feet.
9166. 3 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS.
9166. 31 Each garage or carport shall have a minimum net dimension
of 9 feet by 19 feet.
9166. 32 The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or
parking spaces shall conform to the latest adopted Ph-fining
Commission standards.
9166. 4 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS FOR REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.
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Every private garage, carport, or open parking space that
is entered directly from an alley or drive shall be pro-
vided with a minimum turning radius of 25 feet. In no case
shall any garage, carport, or open parking space obtaining
access directly from the alley or drive be located closer
than 5 feet from the edge of said alley or drive.
(a) The turning radius shall be measured from the closest
portion of the door, doorway, or parking space to the
opposite side of the alley or drive.
9166. 5 SETBACK FROM A STREET.
Any off-street parking space that is entered directly from
a street shall set back a minimum of 22 feet from the
ultimate right-of-way of said street. Said ultimate right-
of-way as indicated on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways or any amendment thereto and any precise
plan of street alignment shall prevail.
9166. 6 LOTS ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
When a lot abuts upon an alley and an arterial highway,
the ingress and egress for all garages, carports, or park-
ing spaces shall be from such abutting alley only and not
from the arterial highway.
9166. 7 GARAGES FACING A STREET.
No more than 2 garage spaces shall face directly on '.any
street; however, 1 additional garage space may be added
for each additional 20 feet of premises frontage above 50
feet. Any parking space in the front 50 feet of a lot that
has ingress or egress directly from a street shall be in
a fully enclosed building equipped with a door to provide
for its complete enclosure.
9166. 8 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS.
There shall be no boat, trailer, machinery, truck, or
inoperable vehicle parked or stored in front of a main
dwelling.
9166. 9 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
All private driveways or driveway easements shall meet
the following requirements:
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet in length shall maintain
a minimum clear width of 10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet to 150
feet in length shall maintain a minimum clear width
of 20 feet.
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(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or
more in length shall maintain a minimum clear
width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding 150
feet in length shall be provided with a turn-around
located at the end of such driveway or driveway
easement and said turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac
or hammerhead having a minimum width of 40 feet.
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Section 8. That Chapter 92 is hereby added to the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to read in words and fig-
ures, as follows :
CHAPTER 92
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 9. That Article 920 is hereby added to Chap-
ter 92 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read in
words and figures, as follows:
ARTICLE 920
R-3 ZONE, LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE_
DISTRICT
Section 10. That the following sections are hereby .
added to Article 920 of Chapter 92 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
Section 9200 R-3 ZONE, INTENT.
This zone is intended to provide a fairly
high population density,, but will preserve adequate light,
air, ventilation and open space.
ZONE
Section 9201 R-3/USES PERMITTED.
The following uses are permitted in this
zone:
9201.1 RESIDENCES.
Two or more attached dwelling units perma-
nently located, and the customary accessory
uses and structures are permitted in this
zone. No tent, trailer, vehicle, or tempo-
rary structure shall be used.. for dwelling
purposes.
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Sec.9201.2. SIGNS.
Not more than 1 sign, placard, or other adver-
tising device may be erected, painted on, or
made a part of any premises. Said sign shall
be unlighted and have an area of not more
than 4 square feet and shall pertain only to
the sale, lease, or rental of the property*
9201.3 USES SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT.
The following uses may be permitted subject
to the Issuance of a Use Permit:
9201-31 PRIVATE FULL TIME DAY SCHOOLS ARE PERMITTED
IN THIS DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
(a) Said schools shall meetall- cirriculum re-
quirements as established by the State of
California.
(b) Fifty percent of the site shall be maintained
for outdoor play area
(c) off-street parking shall be provided at the
following ratios :
1. Elementary schools 11 parking spaces
2
for each classroom.
2. Junior high schools 4 parking spaces for
each classroom..
3. High schools - 7 parking spaces for each
classroom.
(d) One off-street. parking space shall be provided
for each 75 square feet of gross floor area
within any auditorium or assembly room.
9201-311 The arrangement and access for all parking
lots and/or spaces shall conform to the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
9201-32 Public utility substations that do not exceed
1 acre In total net area.
9201.33 Private recreation areas, provided said recre-
ation areas do not Include commercial enter-
prises.
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Sec. 9201.34 Golf courses and their normal appurtenances.
All structures shall be setback a minimum
distance of 300 feet from any proposed or
existing residential building site.
(a) The intent of this setback provision, is
to assure the welfare and privacy of ex-
isting-and future residential development.
(b) Commercial driving ranges that are used
in conjunction with a golf course are per-
mitted.
(c) Miniature courses, "pitch and putt", or
"par 3" golf courses, or other similar
commercial enterprises are not permitted.
(d) Ten off-street parking spaces shall be pro-
vided for each Tee.
(e) Parking for all commercial structures and
uses shall conform to the most restrictive
standards set forth in the commercial zones
9201.341 The arrangement and access for all parking
spaces and/or lots shall conform to the latest
adopted. Planning .Commission Standards.
9201.35 Churches and their appurtenant structures sub-
ject to the following requirements :
(a) One off-street parking space shall be pro-
vided for each 3 fixed seats in the san6tu-
ary or main place of assembly plus 1 off-
street parking space for each 35 square
feet of seating area where there are no
fixed seats in such sanctuar.yor place of
public assembly.
(b) Ten percent of the parking area shall be
landscaped and permanently maintained.
9201.351 The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
9202 R3 ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
9202.1 MINIMUM .LOT AREA.
The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet
for interior lots and 6500 square feet for
corner lots.
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Sec.9202.11 EXCEPTIONS.
9202.111 Any parcel of land existing on June 5,1946, the
effective date of Ordinance 495, and held under
separate ownership on that date may be used as
a building site.
9202.112 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership
and consists of 2 or more lots, each having
less than 5000 square feet, shall be considered
a legal building site, provided the following
conditions are met.
(1) The combined total square feet of said lots
shall equal or be more than 5000 square
feet.
(2) Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated
street or vehicular easement. Said easement
shall meet the requirements of Section
92o6.9.
(3) Said lots were recorded prior to June 5,1946,
the effective date of Ordinance 4'95•
9202.2. MINIMUM LOT WIDTH.
The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet for inter-
ior lots and 65 feet for corner lots. Said lot
width shall be measured at the front setback line,
9202.21 EXCEPTIONS,
Any legal building site, as provided in Section
9202.11 need not meet the required minimum lot
widths.
9202.3 MAXIMUM DENSITY.
The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 1250 square feet of lot area, pro-
vided not. more than 19 dwelling units are located
on any one parcel of land.
9202.31 EXCEPTIONS.
9202.311 The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 950 square feet of lot area on lots
within the territory bounded by Ocean Avenue on
southwest, Twenty-third Street on the northwest,
Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake
and First Streets on the east and southeast.
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Sec,9202.312 Any lawfully created lot which consists of 5000
square feet or more may be occupied by 4 dwell-
ing units.
9202.313 Twenty or more dwelling units may be permitted
on any parcel of land containing sufficient
area subject to the approval of a Use Permit.
9202.314 Any development which extends 150 feet or more
from a street may be permitted, subject to the
approval of a Use Permit.
9202.4. LOT COVERAGE.
The ground floor area of all roofed structures
shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the
lot area.
9202.5. DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS
The minimum distance between the exterior walls
of main dwellings on the same lot shall be 15
feet except as provided in Section 9202,51.
9202.51 EXCEPTIONS.
9202.511. ALLEYS OR DRIVES.
Where an alley or drive is provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum dis-
tance between the exterior walls of the buildings
shall be increased equal to the width of the
alley or drive. Said alley or drive shall" be
subject to the requirements of Section 9206.9.
9202.6. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height shall not exceed 2
stories or 30 feet.
9203• R3 ZONE, YARD REQUIREMENTS.
All yards shall be measured either from the ex-
isting property -line, the ultimate right-of-way
line as adopted on the Master Plan of Arterial
Streets and Highways and any amendments thereto,
or any precise plan of a street and/or alley
alignment, whichever may be the greater.
9203.1 FRONT YARD.
The minimum front yard shall be 10 feet, except
as provided in Sections 9203.4 and 9206.5.
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Sec. 9203.2. SIDE YARD.
9203.21 INTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum interior side yard for 1 and 2
story buildings shall be 10% of the lot width.
Said side yard need not exceed 5 feet and
shall not be less than 3 feet.
9203.22. EXTERIOR SIDE YARD. /
The minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall be 20 percent of the lot width. Said
side yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall
not be less than 6 feet; except as provided in
Sections 9203.4 and 92o6.5.
9203.3. REAR YARD.
The minimum rear yard shall be 10 feet, except
as provided in Sections 9203.4 and 9206.5.
9203.4. MCCEPTIONS.
9203.41 Within the area bounded by Ocean Avenue on the
southwest, Twenty-Third Street on the Northwest,
Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake
and First Streets on the east and southeast, the
minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot that
is 55 feet wide or less shall be 5 feet.
9203.42 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
2.5 feet along the front and exterior side lot
lines of a corner lot, there shall be no struct-
ure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above
42 inches or below 7 feet that would obstruct
vision.
9203.43 REAR YARDS.
9203.431 REDUCTION OF REAR YARD ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Where a rear lot line is common to the boundary
of an alley, the rear yard for such lot may be
reduced by 5 feet. However, said alley shall
have a minimum clear width of 20 feet.
9203.432 PATIO IN REAR YARD.
A covered patio which is attached to the main
building may encroach to within 5 feet of the
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Sec. 9203.432 rear property line, measured from -the edge
(continued) of such cover. The side yards required for
such main building shall be maintained for
the covered patio. This provision shall ap-
ply to any type of roof or covering, provid-
ed the aggregate area of all roofs shall not
exceed 50 percent of the required rear yards,
and further provided the total aggregate
floor area does not exceed the maximum per-
cents a of lot coverage as provided in Section
9202. . Except for the necessary supporting
structural members, any portion of the cover-
ed patio extending into the required rear
yard shall be completely unenclosed on 3 sides.
However, said covered patio may be screened in
with fully ventilated screen.
9203.44. ALL YARDS.
9203.441 PAVED AREAS.,
Yard requirements shall not apply to paved
areas such as walks, driveways and patio
slabs.
9203.442 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
Architectural features, including eaves and
fireplaces, may project to within 30 inches
of the side lot line, and 4 feet into the re-
quired front or rear yard, provided such
features maintain a minimum distance of 5 feet
from any portion of any other building on the
same lot.
9203.443 UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES.
Unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered
by a roof or danopy, may extend 4 feet into the
required front or rear yard and may extend into
the required side yard to within 3 feet of the
property line. However, said stairways or bal-
conies shall maintain a minimum distance of 5
feet from any portion of any other building
on the same lot.
9203.45• FENCE, WALLS, OR HEDGES.
As provided in Section 9204, fences, walls or
hedges may be located in the required yard
areas.
9203.46 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
s provided in Section 9205,accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
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Sec. 9204. R3 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES.
Fences,walls,or hedges which are not over 32
feet in height may be located on any portion
of the lot. Fences,walls, or hedges, not ex-
ceeding 6 feet in height,may be located in
the required side or rear yards, except as
hereinafter provided. Fences, walls, or
hedges exceeding 6 feet in height shall ob-
serve the same yard requirements as the main
dwelling.
9204.1 CORNEA LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
in height, may be erected in the exterior
side yard of a corner lot, provided they are
not closer than 25 feet to the front property
line for traffic safety vision.
9204.11 REVERSE CORNER LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges , not exceeding 6 feet
in height, may be erected in the exterior side
yard of a reverse corner lot, provided there
is a 10 foot triangular corner cut-off at the
rear exterior corner. Said corner cut-off shall
be measured along the rear and exterior side
lot lines.
9204.2. STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
25 feet along the front and exterior side lot
lines of a corner. 'lot, there shall be no struct-
ure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above
42 inches or below 7 feet that would obstruct
vision.
9204.3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
10 feet along the alley and exterior side lot
lines, there shall be no structure, fence,
wall, hedge, landscaping or obstruction erect-
ed or maintained over 32 feet in height.
9204.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL.
The height of a fence may be measured from
either side of the fence. Provided, where a
retaining wall is combined with a fence, no
portion of the retaining wall will be measured
in meeting fence height requirements. Any
combination of retaining wall and fence over
8 feet high must be built so a variation in de-
sign or material will show between retaining
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portion. and fence. Any fence and retaining
wall combination over 6 feet in height shall
be designed without decorative block or cap
block, except that decorative block equal
in strength to the main portion of the fence
will be acceptable.
9205 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The total aggregate floor area of all access-
ory buildings shall not occupy more than 50
percent of the required rear yard, provided
the total aggregate floor area does not exceed
the maximum percentage of lot coverage as pro-
vided in Section 9202.4.
9205.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The minimum distance between an accessory
building and a main dwelling or other accesso-
ry buildings shall be 10 feet.
9205.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING.
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, or
locate private garages or other accessory build-
ings on any lot not having a permissible main
building.
9205.3 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
No separate accessory building shall be locat-
ed closer to the front lot line than a dis-
tance of 50 feet. This regulation shall not
prohibit accessory buildings in the rear one-
half of such lot.
9205.31 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS CORNER
L
No accessory building shall be constructed or
located closer to the exterior side lot line of
a corner lot than the width of the exterior
side yard for such lot.
9205.32 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS REVERSE CORNER
LOT. No accessory building shall be located
closer to the exterior side lot than the width
of the side yard for such lot. Said accessory
building shall no:t be located closer to the
common lot line than .5 . feet, except where acc-
essory buildings would be permitted on the ad-
joining key lot as provided in Section 9205.3•
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Sec. 9206 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
. 1 •; 9206.1 Automobile parking shall be provided at the
following_.re tins :
9206.11 Each .bachelor, single, or one-bedroom dwelling
unit shall be provided with l off-street
parking space.
9206.12 Each two-bedroom dwelling unit shall be pro-
vided with 1 ooff-street parking spaces.
9206.13 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall
be provided with 2 off-street parking spaces.
9206.14 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with 1/2
of a guest parking space. On-street parking
may satisfy all or a portion of the required
guest parking, provided said on-street park-
ing is located on that portion of the street
or streets immediately abutting the property.
As required by Section 9206.5. any off-street
parking space that is entered directly from a
street shall setback a minimum of 22 feet from
the ultimate right-of-way of said street. Said
22 foot setback may be used to satisfy all or
a portion of the required guest parking.
9206.15 EXCEPTIONS.
Section 9206.14 shall not apply to the area
bounded by Ocean Avenue on the southwest,
Twenty-third Street on the northwest, Palm
Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake
and First Streets on the east and southeast.
92o6.2.' TYPE:' OF OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY.
92o6.21 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at
least 1 carport that is conveniently accessible
and fully enclosed on 3 sides.
9206.22 Garages, carports or open parking facilities
may satisfy the remaining off-street parking
requirement.
9206,23 Covered or open parking compounds that accommo-
date 5 or more automobiles shall be designed
as a functional part of the development. The
parking spaces in such compounds shall conform
to the latest adopted Planning Commission stan-
dards. Said parking spaces shall be within a
reasonable walking distance to the unit or
units that are intended to be served, and said
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parking spaces shall be adequately screened,
Screening shall consist of fencing, land-
scaping or a combination thereof to a height
of at least 3 feet.
92o6.3 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS.
9206.31 Each garage or carport shall have a minimum
net dimension of 9 feet by 19 feet.
9206,32 The arrangement and access for all parking
lots and/or parking spaces shall conform to
the latest adopted Planning Commission stan-
dards.
92o6.4 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS FOR REQUIRED PARKING
SPACES.
v ery private garage, carport, or open park-
ing space that is entered directly from an
alley or drive, shall be provided with a min-
imum turning radius of 25 feet. In no case,
shall any garage, carport, or open parking
space obtaining access directly from the al-
ley or drive be located closer than 5 feet
from the edge of said alley or drive.
(a) The turning radius shall be measured from
the closest portion of the door, doorway, or
parking space to the opposite side of the
alley or drive.
92o6.5 SETBACK FROM A STREET.
Any off-street parking space that is entered
directly from a street shall set back a mini-
mum of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-
way of said street. Said ultimate right-of-
way as indicated on the Master Plan of Arter-
ial Streets and Highways or any amendment
thereto or any precise plan of street align-
ment shall prevail.
92o6.6 LOTS ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
When a lot abuts upon an alley and an arter-
ial highway, the ingress and egress for all
garages, carports, or parking spaces shall
be from such abutting alley only and not
- from the arterial highway.
92o6.7. GARAGES FACING A STREET. _
No more than 2 garages spaces shall face di-
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rectly on any street; however, 1 additional
garage space may be added for each addition-
al 20 feet of premises frontage above 50
feet. Any parking space in the front 50
feet of a lot that has ingress or egress di-
rectly from a street shall be in a fully en-
closed building equipped with a door to pro-
vide for its complete enclosure.
92o6.8 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS._
There shall be no boat, trailer, machinery,
truck, or inoperable vehicle parked or stored
in front of a main dwelling.
92o6.9 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
All private driveways or driveway easements
shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet in length
shall maintain a minimum clear width of
10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet
to 150 feet in length shall maintain a
minimum clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150
feet or more in length shall maintain a
minimum clear width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceed-
ing 150 feet in length shall be provided
with a turn-around located at the end of
such driveway or driveway easement and
said turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac
or hammerhead having a minimum width of
4o feet.
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Section .11. That .Article_923 is hereby-added to
Chapter 92 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read
in words and figures, as follows:
ARTICLE 923
R4 ZONE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
Section 12. That the following sections are hereby
added to Article 923 of Chapter 92 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, to read in words and figures=: as follows:
Section 9230 R4 ZONE, INTENT.
This zone is intended to provide for a high
population density and still maintain the max-
imum amount of light, air, ventilation and
open space.
9231 R4 ZONE, USES PERMITTED.
The following uses are permitted in this zone.
9231.1 RESIDENCES:
Buildings containing 3 or more dwelling units,
permanently located and the customary accessory
uses and structures are permitted in this zone.
No tent, trailer, vehicle or temporary struct-
ure shall be used for dwelling purposes.
9231.2 PRIVATE FULL TIME DAY SCHOOLS ARE PERMITTED IN
THIS DISTRICT SUBJECTTHE FOLLOWING C ND ONS:
(a) Said schools shall meet all cirriculum re-
quirements as established by the State of
California.
(b) Fifty percent of the site shall be maintained
for outdoor play area.
(c) Off-street parking shall be provided at the
following ratios:
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Sec. 1. Elementary schools - 12 parking spaces for
each classroom.
2. Junior high schools - 4 parking spaces for
each classroom.
3. High schools - 7 parking spaces for each
classroom.
(d) One off-street parking space shall be provided
for each 75 square feet of gross floor area
within ,any auditorium or assembly room.
9231.21. The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest adopt-
ed Planning Commission standards.
9231.3 PRE-SCHOOL OR DAY CARE NURSERIES FOR CHILDREN
ARE PERI!ZITTED IN THIS DISTRICT SUBJECT - TO THE
FOLLOWING C NDITI S:
(a) An outdoor play area of 200 square feet per child
shall' be provided. Such play area shall be kept
in grass and fully enclosed with a 6 foot high
fence. Any gate area used for access to the play
area shall be securely fastened or said area shall
be supervised at all times.
(b) Twenty square feet of play area shall be provided
within the building for each child.
(c) One parking space shall be provided for every 2
employees plus 2 .parking spaces for the resident
owner or mat.�ger.
(d) Ten percent o'f' the parking area shall be land-
scaped.
9231.31 The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest adopt-
ed Planning Commission standards::
9231.4. RECREATION AREAS.
Private recreation areas are permitted provided
said areas do not include any commercial enter-
prises.
9231.5. BOARDING HOUSES.
Boarding houses or lodging houses are permitted
subject to the following requirements:
(a) One off-street parking space shall be provided
for each bedroom or guest room plus 2 off-street
parking spaces for the owner or manager.
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Sec. 1. In the case where 3 or more beds are pro-
vided in a room, as in the case of dor-
mitories, each 100 square feet of gross
floor area shall be considered a guest
room.
(b) A minimum of 10 percent of the parking
area shall be landscaped.
9231.51 The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest adopt-
ed Planning Commission standards.
9231.6 SIGNS.
Not more than 1 sign, placard, or other advertis-
ing device may be erected, painted on, or made a
part of any premises, and such sign shall be un-
lighted and have an area of not more than 6 square
feet. Said sign shall pertain only to the sale,
lease, or rental of the property.
9231.7 USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO USE PERMITS:
The following uses may be permitted subject to
the issuance of a Use Permit:
9231.71 Public utility substations that do not exceed 1
acre in total net area.
9231.72 Golf courses and their normal appurtenances. All
structures shall be set back a minimum distance
of 300 feet from any proposed or existing residen-
tial building site.
(a) The intent of this setback provision is to
assure the welfare and privacy of existing
and future residential development.
(b) Commercial driving ranges that are used in
conjunction with a golf course are permitted.
(c) Miniature courses, "pitch and putt" or "par
3" golf courses, or other similar commercial
enterprises are not permitted.
(d) Ten off-street parking spaces shall be pro-
vided for each Tee.
(e) Parking for all commercial structures and
uses shall conform to the most restrictive
standards set forth in the commercial zones.
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Sec. 9231-721 The arrangement and access for all parking
spacbs and/or lots shall conform to the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
9231.73 Churches and their appurtenant structures sub-
ject to the following requirements:
(a) One off-street parking space shall be pro-
vided for each 3 fixed seats in the sanc-
tuary or main place of assembly plus 1
off-street parking space for each 35
square feet of seating area where there
are no fixed seats in such sanctuary or
place of assembly.
(b) Ten percent of the parking area shall be
landscaped and permanently maintained.
9231-731. The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest adopt-
ed Planning Commission standards.
9232 R4' ZONE1 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
9232.1 MINIMUM LOT AREA,
The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet
for interior lots and 6500 square feet for
comer lots.
9232.11 EXCEPTIONS.
9232.111 Any parcel of land existing on June 5, 19469
the effective date of Ordinance 495, and held
under separate ownership on that date may be
used as a building site.
9232.112 Any parcel of land which Is under one ownership
and consists of 2 or more lots, each having
less than 5000 square feet, shall be consider-
ed a legal building site, provided the follow-
ing conditions are met:
1. The combined total square feet of said lots
shall equal or be more than 5000 square ft.
2. Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated
street or vehicular easement. Said easement
shall meet the requirements of Section
9236.9..
3. Said lots were recorded prior to June
1946, the effective date of Ordinance
495.
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9232.2* MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet for
interior lots and 65 feet. for corner lots. Said
lot width shall be measured at the front set-
back line.
9232.21 EXCEPTIONS.
Any legal. building site, as provided In Sec-
tion 9232.11 need not meet the required mini-
mum lot widths.
/9232-3 MAXIMUM DENSITY.
The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 1000 square feet of lot area,
provided not more than 29 dwelling units are
located on any parcel of land.
9232-31 EXCEPTIONS.
9232.311 The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 950 square feet of lot area on
lots within the territory bounded by Ocean Aven-
ue on the southwest, Twenty-third Street on the
northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and north-'
east and Lake and First Streets on the east
and southeast.
9232-312 Any lawfully created lot which consists--'Of 5000
square feet or more may be occupied by 6 dwell-
ing units.-
9 232'-313 Thirty or more diielling units may be permitted
on any one parcel of land containing sufficient
area subject to the approval of a Use Permit
9232-314 Any development whichextends 150 feet or more
from a street may be permitted, subject to the
approval of a Use Permit.
9232.4• LOT COVERAGE.
The ground floor area of all roofed structures
shall not occupy more- than 65 percent of the
lot area.
9232.5 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS.
The minimum distance between the exterior walls
of main dwellings on the same lot shall be 15
feet, except as provided in Section 9232,51,
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9232-51 EXCEPTIONS.
9232-511 ALLEYS OR DRIVES.
Where an alley or drive is provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum dis-
tance. between the exterior walls of the build-
ings shall be increased equal to the width of
the alley or drive. Said alley or drive shall
be subject to the requirements of Section
9236.9. .
9232.6. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height shall not exceed 2
stores on 30 feet.
9233* R4 ZONE, YARD REQUIREMENTS.
All yards shall be measured either from the exist-
ing property line, the ultimate right of way
line as-adopted -on the Master Plan .of Arterial
Streets and Highways and any amendments thereto,
or-an-y-pne.cise plan of a street and/or alley
�-djignment)q, whichever may be the greater.
9233.1 FRONT YARD,
The minimum front yard shall be 10 feet, except
as provided In Sections 9233.4 and 9236.5.
9233.2 SIDE YARD,
9233.21 INTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum interior side yard for 1 and 2 story
construction shall be 10 percent of the lot width
Said side yard need not .exceed 5 feet and shall
not be less than 3 feet, except as provided in
Section 9233.4.
9233.22 EXTERIOR SIDE YARD.
the minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall be 20 percent- of the lot width. Said side
yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall not be
less than 6 feet, except as provided In Sections
9233.4 and 9236-5.
9233-3 REAR YARD.
The minimum rear yard shall be 10 feet,, except
as provided in Sections 9233.4 and 9236-5-
9233.4. EXCEPTIONS.
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9233.41 Within the area bounded by Ocean Avenue on the
southwest, Twenty-Third Street on the north-
west, Palm Avenue on-the north and northeast
and Lake and First Streets on the east and
southeast, the following minimum yard require-
ments shall apply:
(a) Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be
4 feet.
(b), Interior Side Yard. The minimum interior
side yard for 1 and 2 story construction
shall be 10 percent of the lot width. Said
side yard need not exceed 4 feet and shall
not-be less than 3 - feet.
(c) Exterior Side Yard. The minimum exterior
side yard of a corner lot that is 55 feet
wide or less shall be 5 feet.
9233.42 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side: lot lines
of a corner lot, there shall be no structure,
fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above 42
inches or below 7 feet that would obstruct vision.
9233.43 REAR YARDS.
9233.431 REDUCTION OF REAR YARD ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Where a rear lot line is common to the boundary
of an alley, the rear yard for such lot may be
reduced by 5 feet. However, said alley shall
have a minimum clear width of 20 feet.
9233.432 PATIO IN REAR YARD.
A covered patio which is attached to the main
building may encroach to within 5 feet of the
rear property line, measured from the edge of
such cover. The side yards required for such
main buildingshall be maintained for the cov-
ered patio. s provision shall apply to any
type of roof or covering, provided the aggregate
area of all roofs shall not exceed 50 percent
of the required rear yards, and further provided
the total aggregate floor area does not exceed
the maximum percentage of lot coverage as pro-
vided in Section 9232.4. Except for the necessary
supporting structural members, any portion of the
covered patio extending Into the required rear
yard shall be completely unenclosed on 3 sides,
Howevergsaid covered patio may be screened in
with fully ventilated screen,
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Sec. 9233.44_, ALL YARDS.
9233.441 PAVED AREAS.
Yard requirements shall not apply to paved
areas such as walks , driveways and patio slabs,,.
9233•.442 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
Architectural features including eaves and fire-
places may project to within 30 inches of the
side lot line, and 4 feet into the required
front or rear yard, provided such architectural
features maintain a minimum distance of 5 feet
from any portion of any other building on the
same lot.
9233.443 OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES.
Unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered by
a roof or canopy, may extend 4 feet into the re-
quired front or rear yard or into the required
side yard to within 3 feet of the property line.
However, said stairways or balconies shall main- o
tain a minimum distance of 5 feet from any por-
tion of any other building on the same lot.
9233.45 FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES.
As provided in Section 9234, fences, walls, or
hedges may be located in the required yard areas.
9233.46 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
As provided in Section 9235, accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
9234 R4 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES.
Fences, walls, or hedges which are not over 3*
feet in height may be located on any portion of
the lot. Fences , walls, or hedges, not exceeding
6 feet in height, may be located in the required
side or rear yards, except as hereinafter provid-
ed. Fences, walls, or hedges exceeding 6 feet in
height shall observe the same yard requirements
as the main dw6 1'i'ng:.' ►,
9234.1 CORNER LOT.
Fences., walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in
height, may be erected' in the exterior side yard
of a corner lot, provided they are not closer
than 25 ft. to the front property line for traffic
safety vision.
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Sec.9234.11 REVERSE CORNER LOT.
Fences, _ walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in
height, may be erected in . the exterior side yard
of a reverse corner lot, provided there is a 10
foot triangular corner cut-off at the rear exter-
ior corner. Said corner cut-off shall be measur-
ed along the rear and exterior side lot lines.
9234.2 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
ithin a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side lot lines
of a corner lot, there shall be no structure,
fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above 42 inches
or below 7 feet that would obstruct vision.
9234.3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
ithin a triangular area formed by measuring 10
feet along the alley and exterior side lot lines,
there shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge,
landscaping or obstruction erected or maintained
over 32 feet in height.
9234.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL.
The height of a fence may be measured from either
side of the fence. Provided, where a retaining
wall is .combined with a fence, no portion ofthe
retaining wall will be measured in meeting fence
height requirements. Any combination of retaining
wall and fence over 8 feet in height must be
built so a variation in design or material will.
show between retaining portion and fence. Any
fence and retaining wall combination over 6 feet
in height shall be .designed without decorative
block or cap block, except that decorative block
equal in strength to the main portion of the fence
will be acceptable.
9235 ACCESSORY. BUILDINGS.
The total aggregate floor area of all accessory
buildings shall not occupy more than 50 .pereent
of the required rear yard, provided the total ag-
gregate floor area does not exceed the maximum
percentage of lot coverage as provided in Sec-
tion 9232.4•
9235.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The minimum distance between an accessory building
and a main dwelling or other accessory buildings
shall be 10 feet.
9235.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING.
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, or lo-
cate private garages or other accessory buildings
on any lot not having a permissible main building.
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Sec. 9235.3 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
No separate accessory building. shall be located
closer to the front lot line than a distance of
50 feet, provided that this regulation shall
not prohibit accessory buildings in the rear
one-half of such lot.
9235.31 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. •CORNER LOT.
No accessory building shall be constructed or
located closer to the exterior side lot line
of a corner lot than the width of the exterior
side yard for such lot.
9235.32 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, REVERSE CORNER
LOT. No separate accessory building shall be
located closer to the exterior side lot line
than the width of the side yard for such lot.
Said accessory building shall not be located
closer to the common _lot line than 5 feet, ex-
cept where accessory buildings would be permitt-
ed on the adjoining key lot, as provided in
Section 9235.3• .
9236. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
9236.1 Automobile parking shall be provided at the fol-
lowing ratios:
9236.11 Each bachelor, single--,, or one-bedroom dwelling.
unit shall be provided with 1 off-street park-
ing space._
9236.12 Each two-bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided
with 12 off-street parking spaces.
9236.13 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall
be provided with 2 off-street parking spaces.
9236.14 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with 1/2
of a guest parking space. On-street parking may
satisfy .all or a portion of the required guest
parking, provided said on-street parking is lo-
cated on that portion of the street or streets
immediately abutting the property.
As required by Section 9236.5, any off-street
parking space that is entered directly from a
street shall set back a minimum of 22 feet
from the ultimate right-of..way of said street.
Said 22 foot setback may be used to satisfy
all of a portion of the required guest parking.
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Sec. 9236. 15 EXCEPTIONS.
Section 9236. 14 shall not apply to the area bounded by
Ocean Avenue on the southwest, Twentythird street on
the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast
and Lake and First Streets on the east and southeast.
9236. 2 TYPE OF OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY.
9236. 21 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least 1
carport that is conveniently accessible and fully en-
closed on 3 sides.
9236. 22 Garages, carports or open parking facilities may
satisfy the remaining off-street parking require-
ments.
9236. 23 Covered or open parking compounds that accommodate
5 or more automobiles shall be designed as a functional
part of the development. The parking spaces in such
compounds shall conform to the latest adopted Planning
Commission standards, said parking spaces shall be
within a reasonable walking distance to unit or units that
are intended to be served and said parking spaces shall
be adequately screened. Screening shall consist of fencing,
landscaping or a combination thereof to a height of at
least 3 feet.
9236. 3 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS.
9236. 31 Each garage or carport shall have a minimum net dimension
of 9 feet by 19 feet.
9236. 32 The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or
parking spaces shall conform to the latest adopted Planning
Commission standards.
9236. 4 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS FOR REQUIRED PARKING
verT private garage, carport, or open parking space
that is entered directly from an alley or drive, shall be
provided with a minimum turning radius of 25 feet. In no
case, shall any garage, carport, or open parking space ob-
taining access directly from the alley or drive be located
closer than 5 feet from the edge of said alley or drive.
(a) The turaiing radius shall be measured from the
closest portion of the door, doorway, or parking
space to the opposite side of the alley or drive.
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SEC. 9236.5 SETBACK FROM A STREET.
Any off-street parking space that is entered
directly from a street shall set back a minimum
of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of _
said street. Said ultimate right-of-way as in-
dicated on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways or any amendment thereto or any
precise plan of street alignment shall prevail.
9236.6 LOTS ABUTTING AN ALLEY. . _
When a lot abuts upon an alley and an arterial
highway, the ingress and egress for all garages,
carports, or parking spaces shall be from such
abutting alley only and not from the arterial
highway.
9236.7. GARAGES FACING A STREET.
No more than 2_garage spaces shall face directly
on any street; however, 1 additional garage
space may be added for each additional 20 feet
of premises frontage above 50 feet. Any parking
space in the front 50 feet of a lot that has in-
gress or egress directly from a street shall be
in a fully enclosed building equipped with a
door to provide for its complete enclosure.
9236.8 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS.
There shall-be no, boat, trailer, machinery,truck,
or inoperable vehicle parked or stored in front
of a main dwelling.
9236.9 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
All private driveways or driveway easements
shall meet the following requirements.
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet in length shall
maintain a minimum clear width of 10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet to
150 feet in length shall maintain a minimum
clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or
more in length shall maintain a minimum clear
y width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding 150
feet in length shall be provided with a turn-
around located at the end of such driveway or
Wvewa asement a d saidd t r -around shall
a cu�- a-sac oriammerheaiaving a minimum
width of 40 feet.
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Section 13. That Article 925 is hereby added to Chapter 92 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read in words and figures as
follows:
ARTICLE 925
R5 DISTRICT
Section 14. That the following sections are hereby added to Article
925 of Chapter 92 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read in
words and figures as follows:
Section 9250 Statement of Intent and Purposes.
A. This district is primarily intended for land and structures to
provide hotel,motel, trailer park and high density housing accomodations
for transients, small family groups and vacation visitors. It is further
intended to provide as a part of these accomodations such personal ser-
vice establishments as are necessary to serve the occupants.
B. It is further intended to provide professional services in
addition to the above accomodations.
C. The district is not, however, intended for general shopping or
merchandising.
S. 9251 Uses Permitted. The following permitted uses and regulations
shall apply in the "R5 District":
All front and side yard requirements shall be, in addition to those
required by the Master Plan of Streets and Highways, applicable in this
Article.
All Parking requirements specified shall.include adequate ingress
and egress in accordance with Commission Policy.
S 9251. 1 Professional Offices: Professional services may be located
in professional business buildings or other office structures and not
necessarily within hotels, motels, trailer parks or Tartment buildings.
Professional offices are defined as office for the conduct of any one
of the following uses only:
Accountant, architect, attorney chiropractor, collection agency,
dentist, engineers, insurance, broke, optometrist, physician and
surgeon, private detective, real estate sales, social worker, surveyor,
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pharmacies, diagnostic laboratories, biochemical laboratories- where
they do not exceed 1500 sq. ft. in gross floor area or similar use
approved by the Planning Commission.
Parking Requirements. (10 ft. x 20 ft.)
One parking space for each 300 sq. ft. gross floor area.
S. 9251. 2 The following uses shall be permitted in this District sub-
ject to the Issuance of USE PERMIT:
S. 9251. 21 Hotels, Motels and Trailer Parks: Permitted in this District
subject to issuance of a Use Permit.
Minimum Area for Trailer Parks: 2. 5. acres.
Maximum Density for Trailer Parks: 14 spaces per gross
acre.
Trailer Park Wall Requirements: Five foot concrete block
or masonry wall or equivalent as approved by the Planning
Commission shall be required as a buffer on all boundaries
or Trailer Parks.
Trailer Park Sewers: Connected sanitary sewer line system
shall be required in all cases.
Minimum Area for-Motels: 9,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Frontage for Motels or Trailer Parks: 70 feet
Parking Requirements: (10 ft. x 20 ft.) One parking space
for each dwelling, trailer space or sleeping unit.
S. 9251. 22 Service Establishments. Permitted in this District within
a hotel, motel, or trailer park; subject to issuance of a Use Permit. In
all cases the major entrance shall be by way of an inner court or lobby
for the development. No major or public entrance shall be permitted
access to the front yard area.
Service Establishments defined: Restaurants, cocktail lounges,
barber shops, beauty shops, laundry or dry cleaning agencies, travel
bureaus, magazine stands and other similar used which meet the approval
of the Planning Commission.
S. 9351. 23 Multiple Family Dwelling Units. Permitted in this District,
except that two units or less are not permitted.
Lot Area Per Apartment Units. There shall be at least
750 square feet of lot area for each apartment for each
single dwelling unit;.
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Parking Requirements. (10 feet x 20 feet) One garage or
carport for each dwelling unit - minimum.
Minimum Area. 7,000 square f eet.
Minimum Frontage. 70 feet (807. 2, 961. 2, 991)
S. 9251. 24 Public and Quasi Public Uses. Churches, lodges, fraternity
houses, private or public educational institutions, rooming houses,
boarding houses and rest homes.
Parking Requirements. (10 feet x 20 feet) One parking space
for each six seats in churches or places of public assembly.
One space for each dwelling or sleeping unit where applicable.
Minimum Area. 6, 000 square feet.
Minimum Frontage. 60 feet.
S. 9252 Yard Requirements for all Permitted Uses:
Front Yard: Five feet minimum, except that along the state
highway frontage there shall be required a minimum of 50
feet setback from existing right-of-way.
Side Yard. Five feet minimum
.r
Rear Yard: Five,fveef minimum, except where permitted use
abuts an RI Zone District, then there shall be required a min-
imum of 15 feet.
Dwelling Distance: Minimum distance between unattached
dwelling groups 20 feet. Minimum distance between garage
or carport and unattached, dwelling groups - 10 feet.
S. 9253 Height Limitations All Permitted Uses.
Maximum building height: 35 feet or three stories.
S. 9254 Signs - All Permitted Uses. Only signs pertaining to the
business of occupants located on the premises shall be permitted in the
R5 Zone.
Lighted or unlighted signs which are not attached to the
building advertising the business or services conducted
on the premises may be erected in the following conditions:
A. The sign area shall not exceed one sq. ft. for each two ft. of
premises frontage but not to exceed one hundred sq. ft. maximum.
In all cases a minimum sign area of 25 sq. ft. shall be permitted.
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B. The sign shall be located not further from
the center Of the premises frontage than a
distance equal to 20% of such frontagelun-o
less the written permission of the owner or
lessee of adjoining property nearest the
sign location is filed with the Building De-
partment.
C. If sign is not attached to a building each
support shall not exceed eight (8) inches in
width or diameter and If more than one support
is used,, a clear unobstructed opening not
less than thirty (30) inches wide shall be
provided and maintained between supports.
Minimum Area : None, Specified
Parking Requirements: (10 ft. x 20 ft. ) One
parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross
floor area.
See. 9255. Ded-1-cat-lon and Improvements:
A. Dedication: No building shall be used or con-
structed for any uses permitted in the R5 Dis-
trict, nor shall a permit for the construct-
Ion of such building be issued by the Building
Department, nor shall any land be used.where
the land upon which such building Is to be
used or constructed or where the land to be
used for said uses abuts upon, and the ingress
or egress to the said building is upon any
indicated Arterial Highway shown on the Master
Plan of Streets and Highways adopted February
1957, and as hereafter amended until and unless
the right-of-way for such highway to the- -width
shown on the Master Plan has been dedicated to
or vested in the City of Huntington Beach.
B. Improvements. No final notice of completion be
'Issued by the Building Department until such
dedication of right-of-way as described In sub-
paragraph A of this section has been improved
by installation of curbs, gutters, and street
drainage in full compliance with the City of
Huntington Beach street standards or, until with
the consent of the City Engineer, an agreement
is entered into with the City in accordance with
an accepted plan of Improvements. In the event
an agreement for the improvements is entered in-
to, the City Council may require that the agree-
ment be secured by a good and sufficient bond,
it may accept in lieu thereof a cash deposit,
which bond or cash deposit shall be In an amount
equal to the cost of the improvements estimated
by the City Engineer.
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Section 15. That Article 960 is hereby added to the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read in words and figures,
as follows:
ARTICLE 960
RA ZONE - RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Section 16. That the following sections are hereby
Article 960of Chapter 96 of
added to/the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to read in
words and figures as follows:
Sec. 9600 RA ZONE, INTENT
This zone is intended to provide a transition be-
tween the present agricultural activities and
possible development of the farm land to residen-
tial and other uses.
96o1 RA ZONE, USES PERMITTED.
The following uses are permitted in this zone:
96ol.1 RESIDENCES.
Detached single family dwellings, permanently lo..
cated, and the customary accessory uses and
structures are permitted in this zone. No tent,
trailer, vehicle, or temporary structure shall be
used for dwelling purposes.
96o1.2 AGRICULTURE.
General farming and horticulture including bush,
tree, _vine and field crops, but not including
any poultry or animal enterprise on a commercial
basis.
9601.3. SIGNS.
Not more than 1 sign, placard, or other advertising
device may be erected, painted on, or made a part
of any premises, and such sign shall be unlighted
and have an area of not more than 2 square feet.
Said sign shall pertain only to the sale,lease,
or rental of the property.
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See. 9601.4 USES SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT.
The following uses may be permitted subject to
the issuance of a Use Permit:
9601.41 PRIVATE FULL TIME DAY SCHOOLS ARE PERMITTED IN
THIS DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE F5LLOWING CONDIT-
IONS: CU
(a ) Said_ schoolsshall meet allcCur-riculm)re-
quirements as established by the Stateof-
California.
(b) Fifty percent of the site shall be maintain-
ed for outdoor play area.
(C) Off-street parking shall be provided at the
following ratios:
1. Elementary schools . - lJ parking spaces
for each classroom.
2. Junior high schools - 4 parking spaces
for each classroom.
3. High schools - 7 parking spaces for each
classroom.
(d) One off-street parking space shall be provid-
ed for each 75 square feet of gross floor
area within any auditorium or assembly room.
9601,411 The arrangement and access for all parking lots
and/or spaces shall conform to the latest adopt-
ed Planning Commission standards.
9601.42 Public utility substations that do not exceed 1
acre in total net area.
9601.43 Golf courses and their normal appurtenances.All
structures shall be set back a minimum distance
of 300 feet from any proposed or existing resi-
dential building site.
(a ) The intent of this setback provision is to
assure the welfare and privacy of existing
and future residential development.
(b) Commercial driving ranges that are used in
C)
conjunction with a golf course are permitted.
(e) Miniature courses,"pitch and putt" or "per 311
golf courses, or other similar commercial
enterprises are not permitted,
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(d) Ten off-street parking spaces shall be
provided for each„Tee®
(e) Parking for all commercial structures
and uses shall conform to the most re-
strictive standards set forth in the com-
mercial zones.
Sec. 96ol.431 The arrangement and access for all parking
spaces and/or lots shall conform to 'the latest
adopted Planning Commission standards.
9602 RA ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
9602.1 MINIMUM LOT AREA.
The minimum lot area' shall be 6000 square feet
for Interior lots and 6500 square feet for cor-
ner lots.
96,02.11 EXCEPTIONS.
9602.111 Any parcel of land existing on June 5,1946, the
effective date of Ordinance 495, and held under
separate ownership on that date may be used as
a building site..
. 9602.112 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership
and consists of 2 or more lots, each having less
than 5000 square feet, shall be considered a
legal building site, provided the following
conditions are met:
1. The combined total square feet of said lots
shall equal or be more than 5000 square
feet.
2. Said parcel of land shallea:bitt-'s .-dedicat0d
street or vehicular easer6ent. Said easement
shall meet the requirements of Section
96o6.6.
3. Said lots were recorded prior to June 5,1946,
the effective date of Ordinance 495•
9602.2 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH.
The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet for in-
terior lots and 65 feet for corner lots. Said
lot width shall be measured at the front set-
back line.
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See. 9602.21 EXCEPTIONS.
Any legal building site, as provided In Section
9602.11, need not meet the required minimum lot
width.
9602-3- MAXIMUM DENSITY.
The maximum density shall not exceed 1 dwelling
unit for each 6000 square feet of lot area, pro-
vided not more than 4 dwelling units are locat-
ed on any one parcel of land,
9602-31 FIVE OR MORE DWELLINGS.
Five or more dwelling units are not permitted
on any one parcel of land.
9602,4 LOT COVERAGE.
The ground floor area of all roofed structures
on lots not abutting a park, recreation area,
or open land shall not occupy more than 50 per-
cent of the lot area. The ground floor area
of all roofed structures on lots abutting a
park, recreation area, or open land shall not
occupy more than 55 percent of the lot area.
(a) For the purpose of this Section, open lard
includes golf courses, schools, public
utility rights-of-way, and flood control
rights-of-way that provide a minimum of
100 feet in clear width.
9602.5 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS.
The minimum distance between the exterior walls
of' main dwellings on the same lot shall be 20
feet, except as provided in Section 9602-51-
9602-51 EXCEPTIONS.,
9602-511 ALLEYS OR DRIVES.
Where an alley or drive is .provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum dis-
tance between the exterior walls of the build-
ings shall be increased equal to the width of
the alley or drive. Said alley or drive shall
be subject to the requirements of Section
96o6.6.
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Sec. 9602.6. MAXDIUM BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height shall not, exceed 2
stories ,or '30 feet.
9603 RA ZONE, YARD REQUIREMENTS.
All yards shall be measured either from the ex-
isting property line, the ultimate right-of-way
line as_adopted on the Master Plan of Arterial
Streets and Highways and any amendments thereto,
or any precise plan of a street and/or alley
alignment, whichever may be the greater.
9603.1 FRONT YARD.
The minimum front yard shell be 15 feet,except
- as provided in Sections 9603.4 and 96o6.2.
9603.2 SIDE YARN
9603.21 INTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum interior side yard shall be 10 per-
cent of the lot width. Said side yard need not
exceed 5 feet and shall not be less than 3 feet.
9603.22. EXTERIOR SIDE YARD.
The minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall be 20 percent of the lot width. Said side
yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall not be
less than 6 feet, except as provided in Sections
96o3.4 and 9606.2.
9603.3 REAR YARD
The minimum rear yard shall be 20 feet, except
as provided in Sections 9603.4 and 9606.2.
96,03.4. EXCEPTIONS.
9603.41 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side lot lines
of a corner .lot, there shall be no structure,
fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above 42
inches or below 7 feet that would obstruct vision.
9603.42. REAR YARDS.
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Sec.9603.421 REDUCTION OF REAR YARD ABUTTING OPEN LAND.
here a rear lot line is common to the boundary
of a street or highway, alley, park, golf couse
school, flood controls right-of-way or public
utility right-of-way, the depth of the rear
yard for such lot may be reduced by 5 feet. ,
However, said street or highway, alley, park,
golf course, school, flood control right-of-way
shall have a minimum clear width of 15 .feet.
9-603.422 IRREGULAR SHAPED LOTS.
A corner of the main dwelling, constructed on ir-
regular shaped lots, may project to within 10
feet of the rear lot line provided an average
rear yard of 20 feet is maintained for said dwell-
ing.
9603.423 SUBSTITUTION OF REAR YARD AREA.
One wing of the main building, not exceeding 25
percent of the lot width, may encroach to within
10 feet of the rear lot line. However, an equal
amount of open area shall be• substituted and used
in conjunction with the remaining required rear
yard. Said remaining rear yard shall have a
minimum area of 1200 . square feet and a minimum
dimension of 20 feet.
9603.424 PATIO IN REAR YARD.
A covered patio which is attached to the main
building may encroach to within 5 feet of the rear
property line measured from the edge of such
cover. The side yards required for such main
building shall be maintained for the covered
patio.
This provision shall apply to any type of roof or
covering, provided the aggregate area of all
roofs shall not exceed 50 percent of the required
rear yards, and further provided the total aggre-
gate floor area does not exceed the maximum per-
centsge of lot coverage as provided in Section
9602.4�. Except for the necessary supporting
structural members, any portion of the covered
patio extending into the required rear yard shall
be completely unenclosed on 3 sides. However,
said covered patio may be screened in with fully
ventilated screen.
9603.43 ALL YARDS.
9603.431 PAVED AREAS.
Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas
such . as walks, driveways, and patio slabs.
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See. 9603.432 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
Architectural features, including eaves and
fireplaces, may project to within 30 inches
of the side lot line and 4 feet into the re-
quired front or rear yard, provided such
features maintain a minimum distance of 5
feet from any portion of any other building
on the same lot.
9603.433 UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES.
Unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered
by a roof or canopy, may extend 4 feet into
the required front or rear yard, and may extend
Into the required side yard to within 3 feet
of the property line. However, such stairways
or balconies shall maintain a minimum distance
of 5 feet from any portion of any other building
on the same lot.
9603.44 FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES,
As provided in Section 96o4, fences, walls or
hedges may be located in the required yard
areas,
9603.45 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
As provided in Section 9605, accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
96o4. RA ZONE, FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES
Fences, walls, or hedges which are not over 31
feet in height may be located on any portion of
the lot. Fences., walls,, or hedges,, not exceed-
ing 6 feet in height, ipay be located in the re-
quired side or rear yards, except as hereinafter
provided. Fences, walls, or hedges exceeding 6
feet in height will observe the same yard require-
ments as the main dwelling.
96o4.1 CORNER LOT.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
in height, may be erected in the exterior side
yard of a corner lot, provided they are no clos-
er than 25 feet to the front property line for
traffic safety vision
96o4.11 REVERSE CORNER LOT,
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
In -height, may be erected in the exterior side
yard ?f a re u
erse corner lot6jfoy�deg tge,e is
a 10 oot triangular corner 0 ache rear
exterior corner. Said corner cut-off shall be
measured along the rear and exterior side lot
lines.
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See. 96o4.2 STREET INTERSECTIONS.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
25 feet along the front and exterior side lot
lines of a corner lot, there shall be no
structure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping
above 42 Inches or below 7 feet that would ob-
struct vision.
96o4-3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
Within a triangular area formed by measuring
10 feet along the alley and exterior side lot
lines, there shall -be no structure,, fence.wall,
hedge, landscaping, or obstruction erected or
maintained over 32 feet in height.
96o4.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL.
Th__eheight. of a fence may be measured from
either side of the fence. Provided, where a
retaining wall Is combined with a fence, no
portion of the retaining wall will be measured
in meeting fence height requirements. Any
combination of retaining wall and fence over
8 feet high must be built so a variation in de-
sign or material will show between retaining
portion and fence. Any fence and retaining wall
combination over 9 feet in height shall be
designed without decorative block or cap block,
except that decorative block equal in strength
to the main portion of the fence will be accept-
able.
9605 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The total aggregate floor area of all accessory
buildings shall not occupy more than 50 percent
of the required rear yard, provided the total
aggregate floor area does not exceed the maxi-
mum percentage of lot coverage as provided in
Section 9602.4.
9605.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDING.-
The minimum distance between an accessory build-
ing and a main dwelling or other accessory
buildings shall be 10 feet.
9605.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING.
It shall be unlawful- to construct, erect, or
locate private garages or other accessory build-
ings on any lot not having a permissible main
building
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Sec. 9605.3 SETBACK' OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
No detached accessory building shall be located
closer to the front lot line than a distance
of 50 feet. This regulation shall not prohib-
it detached accessory buildings in the rear
one-half of such lot.
9605.31 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. CORNER LOT.
No accessory building shall be constructed or
located closer to the exterior side lot line
of a corner lot than the width of the exterior
side yard for such lot.
9605.32 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS,REVERSE CORNER
LOT
No accessory building shall be located closer
to the exterior side lot line than the width
of the side yard for such lot. Said accessory
building shall not be located closer to the
common lot line than 5 feet, except where access-
ory buildings would be permitted on the adjoin-
ing key lot as provided in Section 9605.3.
96o6. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Each -dwellIng shall be provided with a minimum
of 2 conveniently accessible and fully enclosed
off-street parking spaces. The net dimensions
of each space shall be a minimum of 9 feet by
19 feet.
96o6.1 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS FOR REQUIRED PARKING
SPACES.
Every private garage, carport or open parking
space that is entered directly from an alley
or drive shall be provided with a minimum
turning radius of 25 feet. In no case, shall
any garage, carport or open parking space ob-
taining access directly from the alley or drive
be located closer than 5 feet from the edge of
said alley or drive.
(a) The turning radius shall be measured from
the closest portion of the door or doorway to
the opposite side of the alley or drive.
96o6.2 SETBACK FROM A STREET. i
Any off-street parking space that is entered
directly from a street shall setback a minimum
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of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of
said street. Said ultimate r1gh-t-of-way, as
indicated on the Master Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways or any amendment thereft and any
precise plan of street alignment, shall prevail
-96o6-3 LOTS ABUTTING AN ALLEY.
When a lot abuts upon an alley and an arterial
highway, the ingress and egress for all garages,
carports, or parking spaces shall be from such
abutting alley only and not from the arterial
highway.
96o6.4 GARAGES FACING A STREET.
No .more than 2 garage spaces 'shall face direct-
ly on any street; however, 1 additional garage
space may be added for each additional 20 feet
of premises frontage above 50 feet. Any parking
space in the front one-half of the lot shall be
In a fully enclosed building equipped with . a
door to provide for its complete enclosure.
96o6-5 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS.
There shall be no boat, trailer, machinery,
truck, or inoperable vehicle parked or stored
in front of a main dwelling.
96o6.6 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
All private driveways or driveway easements
shall meet the following requirements;
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet -in length
shall maintain a minimum clear width of 10
feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet to
150 feet in length shall maintain a minimum
clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or
more in length shall maintain a minimum clear
width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding
150 feet in length shall be provided with a
turn-around located at the end of such drive-
.. way or driveway easement and said turn-around
shall be a cul-de-sac or hammerhead having
a minimum width of 40 feet,
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Section 17. That the City Clerk shall. certify to the
passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the
same .to be published by one insertion in the Huntington
Beach News, a weekly newspaper, printed, published and cir-
culated in the City of Huntington Beach, California, and
thirty (30) days after the adoption thereof, the same shall
take effect and be in force.
PASSED:AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California, this 3rd day of AUZust ,
1964.
May
4
ATTEST: -
1ty Clerk
/ APPE3 D AS T
J
By
eor hibata:
Ass .City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
County of Orange ) ss
City of Huntington Beach )
1, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified and acting
City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is five;
that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July 1964,
and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 3rd day of Aueust 1964, and was passed
and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the
members of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
Welch, Lambert, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen:
Gist r;�
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Stewart-
City Clerk and 6X551-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
California