HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1563 ORDINANCE NO. 1563
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY REPEALING SECTION 9730 .19 AND ARTICLE 984;
BY RENUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS; AND BY ADDING
ARTICLE 902 ENTITLED "ENFORCEMENT," , SECTIONS
9101 . 3 . 1, 9161 . 3 .1 AND 9201.3 .1, CHAPTER 93 ,
ENTITLED "PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT,"
ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 9700, AND ADDING
ARTICLE 984 , ENTITLED "USE PERMIT . "
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows :
SECTION 1. Section 9730 . 19 and Article 984 of the Hunt-
ington Beach Ordinance Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. The following sections of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code are hereby renumbered as follows :
9101 . 3 .1 to 9101 . 3 . 2
9101 . 3 .1. 1 to 9101 . 3 . 2 . 1
9101. 3 . 2 to 9101 . 3 .3
9101 . 3 . 3 to 9101 . 3 . 4
9101 . 3 . 4 to 9101 . 3 . 5
9101 . 3 . 4 . 1 to 9101 . 3 . 5 . 1
9161 . 3 . 1 to 9161 . 3 . 2
9161. 3 . 1. 1 to 9161 . 3 .2 .1
9161. 3 . 2 to 9161 . 3 . 3
9161 . 3 . 3 to 9161 . 3 . 4
9161 . 3 . 4 to 9161 .3 . 5
9161. 3 . 4 . 1 to 9161 . 3 . 5 . 1
9201 . 3 . 1 to 9201 .3 . 2
9201 .3 . 1 . 1 to 9201 . 3 . 2 . 1
9201 . 3 . 2 to 9201. 3 . 3
9201 . 3 . 3 to 9201 . 3 . 4
9201 .3 . 4 to 9201 . 3 . 5
9201 . 3 . 4 . 1 to 9201 . 3 . 5 . 1
9201 . 3 . 5 to 9201 . 3 . 6
9201 . 3 . 5 . 1 to 9201 . 3 . 6 .1
SECTION 3 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
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amended by adding thereto Article 902 , entitled "Enforcement" ,
to read as follows :
ARTICLE 902
ENFORCEMENT
9020 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT. All departments ,
officials and public employees of the City of
Huntington Beach vested with the duty or authority to issue
permits or licenses , shall conform to the provisions of this
Division 9 , and shall issue no permit or license for uses ,
buildings or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this
code, and any such permit or license issued in conflict with
the provisions of this code shall be null and void . It shall
be the duty of the Director of Building and Safety and his duly
authorized representatives to enforce the provisions of Division
9 of this code .
9021 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Any person violating or
causing violation of the provisions of this
Division shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five
Hundred Dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail of
Orange County or in the city jail of the City of Huntington
Beach, if there be one , for not exceeding six (6) months , or by
both fine and imprisonment , as the judge of a court of competent
jurisdiction may direct . Such person shall be deemed to be
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any
portion of which any violation of this Division is committed or
continued by such person, and shall be punishable as herein
provided.
9022 DECLARATION OF NUISANCE . ABATEMENT. Any build-
ing or structure set up; erected, constructed,
altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to
the provisions of this Division, and any use of any land, build-
ing or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained
contrary to the provisions of this Division shall be , and the
same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance;
and the City Attorney shall, upon the order of the City Council,
immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement
and removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by
law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such
courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will
abate and remove such building or structure , and restrain and
enjoin any person from setting up, erecting, building, main-
taining or using any such property contrary to the provisions
of this Division.
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SECTION 4 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto Sections 9101 .3 .1, 9161. 3 .1 and
9201.3 . 1, to read as follows :
9101. 3 . 1 Planned Residential Developments pursuant to
the provisions of Article 984 .
9161. 3 . 1 Planned Residential Developments pursuant to
the provisions of Article 984 .
9201 . 3 . 1 Planned Residential Developments pursuant to
the provisions of Article 984 .
SECTION 5 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto Chapter 93 , entitled "Planned
Residential Development" , being Sections 9310 through 9314, to
read as follows :
CHAPTER 93
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS
ARTICLE 931
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
9310 INTENT AND PURPOSE . In order to promote better
living environments , this section shall estab-
lish basic guidelines for approval, conditional approval, or
denial of use permits for Planned Residential Developments
within certain residential districts of the city . It is
intended that this Article shall encourage better land planning
techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing types of
architecture, landscaping, and site layout and design. Certain
general planning principles which often characterize Planned
Residential Developments and should be of prime consideration
by the Planning Commission include :
(a) The development of permanent recreation, leisure and
open space areas for the sole use of residents of the project
which are adequate in size, accessibility, landscaping, utili-
zation and permanent maintenance for both present and future
needs of residents .
(b) The development of the project is carried out under
a unified, comprehensive plan which establishes a theme or
concept for the entire project .
(c) A diversification of residential dwelling types , includ-
ing detached, attached and multi-story dwellings to create a
heterogeneous neighborhood .
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(d) A separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
with convenient circulation and access to dwelling units and
accessory units .
9311 USE PERMIT REQUIRED. Planned Residential Devel-
opments may be permitted in the R-1, R-2 or R-3
districts when a use permit is first secured for each such
development pursuant to Article 984 .
9311. 1 SUBDIVISION MAP REQUIRED. A condition for
approval of a Planned Residential Development
shall be the recordation of an approved subdivision map . A
tentative subdivision map shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission as provided by law at the time application is made
for a use permit for .the Planned Residential Development .
Tentative maps and use permits filed pursuant to this section
may be processed simultaneously .
9311 . 2 MAXIMUM DENSITY . Unless allowed pursuant to the
provisions of Section 9314 hereof, the maximum
density of a Planned Residential Development shall not exceed
7 . 25 units per acre of the gross acreage involved in the R-1
district ; eighteen (18) units per acre of the gross acreage
involved in the R-2 district ; and twenty-nine (29 ) units per
acre of the gross acreage involved in the R-3 district . For
the purpose of this section, gross acreage shall not include
open or public land as defined in this code .'
9312 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS . The follpwing development
standards shall apply to Planned. Residential
Developments :
9312 . 1 MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE . The maximum building
coverage of the site on which the development is
located shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the gross acreage
being developed, exclusive of land area being set aside for
private streets and alleys , and the rights of way of public
streets and alleys .
9312 . 2 MINIMUM SIZE . The minimum size for a Planned
Residential Development shall be such that it
will not conflict with the definition of Planned Residential
Development as set out in Section 9700(p) and Section 9310 of
this Chapter .
9312 . 3 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES . Where detached
single family homes are proposed on individual
lots similar to those found in a standard type subdivision and
such lots do not abut common open space used for recreation
and leisure purposes , the minimum lot size for said lots shall
conform to the requirements of the base district unless said
plan has been determined by the Planning Commission with con-
currence of the City Council to meet the intent and purpose of
this Article .
9312 . 3 . 1 Where detached single-family homes are pro-
posed on individual lots similar to those
found in a standard type subdivision and such lots abut common
open space used for recreation and leisure purposes , the minimum
lot size for said lots shall not be less than five thousand
(5000 ) square feet unless said plan has been determined by the
Planning Commission with concurrence of the City Council to
meet the intent of this article .
9312 . 4 PRIVATE STREETS OR DRIVEWAYS . In order to
provide sufficient driveway widths for traffic
flow and maneuverability, the standards set out in Section 9312
and its subsections and the following standards shall apply :
(a) If vehicles can park parallel on both sides of a street
or driveway, the minimum paved width of such street or driveway
shall not be less than forty (40) feet .
(b) If vehicles can park parallel on only one side of a
street or driveway, and if the opposite side of such street or
driveway is used for parking other than parallel parking, then
the minimum paved width of such street or driveway shall not be
less than thirty-three (33) feet .
(c) If a street or driveway serves as the primary access
to or within a Planned Residential Development , and if enclosed
parking other than parallel parking is provided on both sides
of such street or driveway, and if such street or driveway is
in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, then the
minimum paved width of such street or driveway shall not be
less than twenty-eight (28) feet .
(d) If a street or driveway does not serve as primary
access to or within a Planned Residential Development , and if
open or enclosed parking other than parallel parking is pro-
vided on both sides of such street or driveway, and if such
street or driveway is one hundred fifty (150) feet in length or
less , then the minimum paved width of such street or driveway
shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet .
(e) A street or driveway exceeding one hundred fifty (150)
feet in length which terminates within a Planned Residential
Development shall be provided with a curbed turn-around having
a radius of not less than twenty (20) feet .
(f) No encroachments shall be constructed over streets or
driveways within a Planned Residential Development except for
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roof overhang or eaves above a height of fourteen (14) feet ,
which may project not more than a maximum of four (4) feet
over such streets or driveways .
(g) When streets or driveways are adjacent to the exter-
ior edge of the property line of a Planned Residential Develop-
ment , an additional two (2) feet shall be provided between the
curb and such property line at locations where parallel parking
has been proposed.
9312 • 5 CURB RADIUS . The inside curb radius on turns
for private streets and driveways shall be
twenty-five (25) feet .
9312 . 6 CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATE STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS .
Construction of base, paving, curbs and gutters
of all private streets and driveways shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works .
9312 . 7 STREET LIGHTING . The developer shall install
a lighting system on private streets equal in
illumination to lighting on public streets and as approved
by the Department of Public Works .
9312 . 8 OFF-STREET PARKING . Off-street parking shall
be supplied in the same ratio required for the
district or districts in which such development is proposed to
be located . All parking spaces, lots , compounds and struc-
tures shall conform to Article 979 and be conveniently access-
ible to the dwelling units they are designed to serve .
9312 • 9 RECREATION, LEISURE AND OPEN SPACE AREAS .
Minimum square footage of usable open space
for recreation and leisure use shall be as follows :
DISTRICT SQUARE FEET PER UNIT
R-1 1200
R-2 400
R-3 300
9312 . 9 .1 INDOOR RECREATION OR LEISURE AREAS . Recreation
or leisure areas that are provided within a
building may be utilized to fulfill not more than fifteen per-
cent (15%) of the minimum usable open space requirement .
9312 .9 .2 PRIVATE WATERWAYS. Private waterways may be
utilized to fulfill the minimum usable open
space requirement , but a minimum of thirty-five percent (35•% )
of the required open space areas for each unit shall be in open
land areas .
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9312 . 9 . 3 Recreation and leisure areas may include game
courts or rooms , swimming pools , sauna baths ,
private dock areas gardened roofs or rounds putting greens ,
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play lots , or other areas serving all the residents of the
development , but shall not include private patios , balconies ,
decks or other areas used solely by the resident of an indiv-
idual dwelling unit nor areas used exclusively for vehicular
access .
9312 . 9 . 4 The minimum square footage requirements for
usable open space as set out in Sections 9312 .9 .
9312 .9 .1, 9312 .9 . 2 and 9312 . 9 . 3 shall not be considered to
fulfill any requirements of Articles 974 or 998 , relating to
park and recreation facilities .
9312 . 9 . 5 IRRIGATION PLAN. Prior to the issuance of a
building permit , a complete irrigation plan of
the landscaping and a statement setting forth the method by
which such irrigation shall be preserved and maintained
shall be submitted to and approved by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments .
9312 . 10 BUILDING HEIGHT . The maximum building height
shall not exceed that permitted by the district
or districts in which the Planned Residential Development is
proposed to be located .
9312 . 11 SIGNS . All signs located within a Planned Resi-
dential Development shall conform to applicable
provisions of the district or districts in which the develop-
ment is proposed to be located .
9312 . 12 LANDSCAPING . All recreation, leisure and open
space areas held in common and the required
planted areas within parking areas shall be landscaped and
permanently maintained in an attractive manner. Landscaping
may include lawns , trees , shrubs and other living plant mater-
ials , and decorative design elements , such as fountains , pools ,
walkways, benches, sculpture, planters , fences and similar
elements which are incorporated as an integral part of the
landscaping plan.
9312 . 13 TRASH COLLECTION AREAS . Trash collection areas
shall be screened from view from any public
right of way and integrated into the development in a harmon-
ious and attractive manner. A plot plan of such area shall be
submitted along with elevations and structural plans .
9312 . 14 Any other applicable development standard of
Division 9 or condition as deemed necessary by
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the Planning Commission may be required in order to protect
the intent and purpose of this Section 9312 , its subsections
and this Article .
9313 COMMON AREAS (HOME OR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS :
CONDITIONS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS) . In
the establishment of permanently maintained, common open
areas , the following shall be required:
(a) Common areas , including private streets , shall not
be dedicated separate and apart from the individual
parcel or dwelling unit .
(b ) All provisions for a community association and for
perpetual maintenance of the common area and recrea-
tion areas shall be approved by the Planning Depart-
ment and Legal Department .
(c) The covenants , conditions and restrictions shall
contain at least the following provisions :
1. The recreation, leisure and open space areas
shall be reserved for the exclusive use of
residents within the project and their
non-paying guests .
2 . Owners and tenants shall be required to abide
by association rules and there shall be penal-
ties for violation of said rules .
3 . Any interest in the common area (including
private streets) held by an individual parcel
owner cannot be devised, conveyed or dedicated
separate and apart from the devise, conveyance
and/or dedication of the individual parcel,
nor may any interest in the common area
(including private streets) be devised, conveyed
or dedicated for a period longer than a life
in being plus twenty-one (21) years , except
that this may be accomplished under the same
conditions or grounds as are available under
judicial partition.
4 . If the development is constructed in increments
or several final maps , reciprocal covenants ,
conditions and restrictions and reciprocal
management agreements shall be established that
will cause a merging of increments as they
are completed. The end result shall be one home
association with common areas common to all and
one management for the entire project .
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9314 EXCEPTIONS . Exceptions to this article and all
provisions of Division 9 , as they apply to
Planned Residential Developments , may be granted under the
use permit procedure when the applicant shows that the exception
would not be inconsistent with the intent and purpose set out
for use permits in Section 9840 and the criteria for consider-
ation of use permits set out in Section 9841. 4 , or with the
intent and purpose of Planned Residential Developments as set
out in Section 9310 .
SECTION 6 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding to Section 9700 , subsections to read as
follows :
(g) GROSS ACREAGE: The area computed by including all
property within property lines of a proposed
development , except when such property lines
abut a street in which case such area shall be
computed from the centerline of such street .
(o) OPEN OR PUBLIC LAND: Shall include parks dedicated
or proposed to be dedicated for public use , school
sites , areas set aside for school sites , easements
or rights of way for electrical transmission lines ,
or areas set aside for water uses or flood control
channels .
(p) PARALLEL PARKING: Parking which is immediately
adjacent to and parallel to the edge of a private
or public roadway or driveway .
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: A land develop-
ment designed and developed as a unit for indiv-
idual ownership of dwelling units or sites or air
space rights in the area occupied by said dwelling
units , with normal accessory residential uses , and
permanently maintained common property with each
resident having an undivided interest in the
common area for use as parks, waterways , golf
courses , or other recreation areas that are
integrated with the dwelling units for the sole
enjoyment of residents within the development .
SECTION 7 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto Article 984, entitled "Use Permit ,"
being Sections 9840 through 9848 to read as follows :
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ARTICLE 984
USE PERMITS
9840 USE PERMITS . INTENT AND PURPOSE . Use
permits, revocable, conditional or valid for
a time period, may be issued for any of the uses or purposes
for which such plans are required or permitted by the te
rms
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code .
It is the intent and purpose of this Article
to establish a procedure which will enable the Planning
Commission to review certain uses of property within speci-
fied zoning districts of the city in order to insure the best
and most appropriate use of property in such zoning districts
as contemplated by the Master Plan of Land Use . It is further
intended that such uses shall not be detrimental to the gen-
eral health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighbor-
hood or city in general, and shall not be detrimental or
injurious to the value of property or improvements of the
neighborhood or city in general.
9841 APPLICATIONS . The Planning Commission shall
prescribe the form and scope of applications
and necessary accompanying data.
9841. 1 FILING. Applications for approval of a use
permit shall be filed in the office of the
Planning Department . Said application shall be made by the
owner of the property or the property owner ' s authorized agent .
If the applicant is not the property owner, a letter from the
property owner authorizing the agent to act in his behalf
shall accompany said application.
9841 . 2 FILING FEE . At the time the application is
filed, the applicant shall pay a fee of One
Hundred Dollars ($100) .
9841 . 3 PUBLIC HEARING . No public hearing need be
held on use permits except as specified by
the Planning Commission. However, public hearings shall be
held for use permits filed for Planned Residential Developments .
9841. 4 DENIAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The
Planning Commission may deny any application
if it finds any one of the following:
(a) That the proposed use has a detrimental effect
upon the general health, welfare , safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood, or is detrimental or injurious
to the value of the property and improvements
in the neighborhood, or
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(b) That the proposed use adversely affects the
Master Plan of Land Use , or
(c) That the proposed use is not compatible with other
and proposed uses in the neighborhood, or
(d) That the location, site layout , and design of the
proposed use does not properly orient the proposed
structures to streets , driveways , and other adjac-
ent structures and uses in a harmonious manner; or
(e) That the combination and relationship of one pro-
posed use to another on the site are not properly
integrated; or
(f) That access to and parking for the proposed use
creates an undue traffic problem; or
(g) In the case of a use permit for a Planned Residen-
tial Development , that the development is not
consistent with the intent and purpose of Planned
Residential Developments as set out in Section 9310 .
9841. 5 USE PERMIT APPROVAL . The Planning Commission
may approve a use permit when it finds that
the plan will be in substantial compliance with the require-
ments of this article, the Master Plan of Land Use , and the
development standards for such use, or may conditionally
approve such use permit and attach such conditions as the
Planning Commission deems necessary to secure the purposes
of this article and Chapter 9 , and may require guarantees
and evidence that such conditions are being or will be
complied with.
9841 . 6 HEARING DATE CONTINUANCE . The Planning Com-
mission may continue the hearing from time to
time, provided, however, the public hearing or hearings shall
be conducted within sixty (60) days after the first public
hearing.
9841. 7 FINDING OF FACT AND DECISION. In granting,
modifying or denying a use permit, the
Planning Commission shall specify the facts relied upon in
rendering a decision. Said decision shall be made within
sixty (60) days after the public hearing.
9841. 8 FAILURE TO ACT. Failure of the Planning
Commission to take final action on any use
permit application within sixty (60) days subsequent to the
date of filing or the date said application was referred
to the Planning Commission by the City .Council, shall be
considered a decision of the Planning Commission recommending
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that such application be denied, unless a continuance is
agreed to by the applicant or his authorized agent .
9841. 9 NOTICE OF DECISION. Notice of the decision
of the Planning Commission shall be mailed
to the applicant within five (5) working days , excluding
weekends and holidays , after such decision is rendered.
9841. 10 EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPROVAL . Use permits
shall not become effective for ten (10)
days after being granted, and in the event an appeal is
filed or a challenge is issued by the City Council , said
permit shall not become effective until a decision is made
on such appeal .
9842 APPEAL TO OR CHALLENGE BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
The applicant or any aggrieved party may
appeal a decision or requirement of the Planning Commission
to the City Council , and the City Council or any member
thereof may request in writing a hearing before the City
Council to consider any decision, determination or require-
ment of the Planning Commission.
9842. 1 TIME LIMIT . All appeals or challenges shall
be made within ten (10) days following the
decision of the Planning Commission.
9842 . 2 FORM AND CONTENT. Any appeal or challenge
shall be in writing, and shall specify,
in detail, any grievance , error of decision, or requirement
of the Planning Commission.
9842 . 3 REPORT . The City Clerk shall report the
filing of such notice of appeal or challenge
to the Planning Commission.
9842 . 4 FILING FEE . Accompanying any appeal shall
be a filing fee of Seventy-Five Dollars
($75 . 00) .
9842 . 5 NOTICE OF TIME OF HEARING . Any decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission
that is appealed to or challenged by the City Council or.
any member thereof, shall be set for public hearing before
the City Council by the City Clerk. Said hearing shall be
held at the earliest possible regular City Council meeting,
with public notification pursuant to Article 987 of this
code .
9842 . 5 . 1 HEARING DATE CONTINUANCE . The City Council
may continue the hearing from time to time ,
and the City Council may refer the matter back to the
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Planning staff of the city for further report , copy of
which shall be made available without delay to the landowner
or his representative, provided , however, the public hearing
or hearings shall be concluded within sixty (60) days after
the first public hearing.
9842 . 6 ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL . The City Council
may, after public hearing, affirm, reverse
or modify the decision of the Planning Commission. Further
more, the City Council may make any additional determination
or requirement it shall consider appropriate within the
limitations imposed by this article and the Master Plan of
Land Use . The decision of the City Council shall be final .
9842 . 6 . 1 FINDING OF FACT AND DECISION. In granting,
modifying or denying an appeal or challenge ,
the City Council shall specify the facts relied upon in
rendering a decision. Said decision shall be made within
sixty (60) days after the public hearing.
9842 .6 . 2 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL DECISION. Notice
of the decision of the City Council shall
be mailed to the applicant within five (5) working days ,
excluding weekends and holidays , after such decision is
rendered.
9843 TIME LIMIT . Each use permit authorized
under the provisions of this article for
which actual construction has not commenced within one (1)
year from the date of final approval, shall become null and
void.
9843 . 1 REVOCATION FOR DELAY . The City Council may
revoke any use permit except use permits
for Planned Residential Developments , when actual construc-
tion has not commenced within a period of six (6) months
from the date of granting if conditions have changed so as
to make the proposed use or building conflict with surround-
ing uses, the intent of this article, or the intent of the
district in which such use or building is proposed .
9843 . 2 ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION DEFINED . For the pur-
pose of Sections 9843 and 9843 .1 , actual
construction means that construction has started and is
proceeding without delay and with due diligence . Prepar-
ation of plans , securing financial arrangements , issuance
of building permits , letting of contracts , or stockpiling
of materials on the site , shall not constitute actual
construction.
9843 .3 DISCONTINUED USE OF LAND, BUILDING OR
PREMISES . When any use of land, building
or premises established under the provisions of this article
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has been discontinued for a period of one (1) year, it
shall be unlawful to again use such land, building or
premises for such discontinued use unless a subsequent
use permit is approved .
9843 . 4 EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS . Upon written
request by the applicant or property owner,
the Planning Commission may grant extensions of time under
Sections 9843 , 9843 .1, 9843 .2 and 9843 .3 , not to exceed
one (1) year.
9844 UNLAWFUL USE. Any building or structure
set up, erected, built , moved or main-
tained and/or any use of property contrary to the provisions
of this code and/or any conditions attached to the granting
of any use permit pursuant thereto shall be and the same is
hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance , and
the duly constituted authorities of Huntington Beach shall,
upon order of the City Council , immediately commence action
or actions , proceeding or proceedings , for the abatement ,
removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law,
and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such
court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief
as will abate and remove such building, structure or use and
restrain and enjoin any person, firm or corporation from
setting up, erecting, building, moving or maintaining any
building or structure or using any property, contrary to the
provisions of this code or the conditions of said use
permit .
9845 FAILURE TO COMPLY. Failure to abide by
and faithfully comply with any and all con-
ditions that may be attached to the granting of any use
permit pursuant to the provisions of this code shall consti-
tute grounds for the revocation of said use permit by the
City Council . No certificate of occupancy shall be issued
if conditions attached to the granting of the use permit
have not been complied with. All remedies provided for
herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive .
9846 HEARING . The City Council shall hold a
hearing on any proposed revocation after
giving written notice to the permittee at least ten (10)
days prior to the hearing.
9847 APPLICATION AFTER DENIAL . If a use permit
has been denied, no further application
covering the same or similar use or plan, whichever is
applicable , shall be filed or considered within the period
of one (1) year from date the determination thereof became
final .
9848 EFFECTUATION. No building permit shall be
issued in any case where a use permit is
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required by the terms of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code , unless and until such use permit has been granted.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all terms
and conditions of such. use permit have been completed or
fulfilled .
SECTION 8 . If any section, subsection, sentence ,
clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decis-
ion of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance . The City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordin-
ance and each section, subsection, sentence , clause, phrase
or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections , subsections , clauses , phrases or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional .
SECTION 9 . The provisions of these sections insofar
as they are substantially the same as existing provisions
of theHuntington BOrdinancee rel tin to the same
un ngton each Cod relating
subject matter shall be construed as restatements and contin-
uations and not as new enactments .
SECTION 10 . Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor
the repeal hereby of any ordinance shall in any manner
affect the prosecution for violation of ordinances , which
violations were committed prior to the effective date here-
of, nor be construed as affecting any of the provisions of
such ordinances relating to the collection of any such
license or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to
any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any
bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof, required to be posted ,
filed or deposited. pursuant to any ordinance, and all rights
and obligations thereunder appertaining shall continue in
full force and effect .
15 .
SECTION 11. This ordinance shall take effect thirty
days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this ordinance and cause same to be published
within fifteen days after adoption in the Huntington Beach
News , a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed
and published in Huntington Beach, California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the
16th day of March 1970
Mayor
ATTEST:
City erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
At -
16 .
Ord. NO. 1563
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss :
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I , 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 said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing
ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of March
19 70 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 16th day of March ,
19_Zo , and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of
more than a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett , McCracken, Kaufman , Coen , Green
NOES: Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Matney
City Clerk and -officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
"
1. PAUL iy: "NES, CITY CLERIR of the City at of Huntington Beach, California
Huntrrtgftin 9#W-h and ex of icio Clerk of the City
Council, do hereby certify that this ordinance has
b6oh Published I the Huntington Beach News on ;
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I CO w the C' barter of said City.
:....,
IW Clerk
DeputY City Clerk