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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2039 ORDINANCE NO. 2039 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 949, AMENDING SECTIONS 9700. 3(4) AND 9700. 5(2) , AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 938 ENTITLED, "PERMANENT COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS" The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows : SECTION 1. Article 949 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Sections 9700.3(4) and 9700. 5 (2) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code are amended to read as Follows : 97003 (4) Commercial Horse Stable shall mean the entire parcel of land upon which horses are boarded, maintained, kept, housed, lodged, fed, trained, sold, bred, or where instruc- tion is offered as a commercial activity. A commercial horse stable shall also mean any parcel on which five (5) or more horses are maintained. 9700. 5(2) Horse shall mean a solid-hoofed herbivorous mammal, domesticated by man and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding. This definition may also include a mule, jack and hinny; a burro, donkey and jenny; and a pony . SECTION 3. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Article 938, entitled, "Permanent Commercial Horse Facilities Standards , " to read as follows : 9380. PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to estab- lish standards for the keeping of horses in a permanent manner which will not endanger the health, welfare, and safety of the community and which will assure that horses are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and not subject to cruelty or abuse. Further, it is the intention of this article to assure that good stable management is a continuing practice. 9381. USES PERMITTED. Horse facilities of a permanent JOC :ahb nature are permitted by the Planning Commission in the ROS or on publicly-owned property subject to approval of a con- ditional use permit . Horse related facilities may include such uses as : commercial horse stables, rental stables, riding academies, etc. Horse shows and rodeos may be permitted when approved as part of a special event permit by the Board of Zoning Ad- justments . 9382. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. MINIMUM BUILDING SITE. Permanent commercial horse facilities shall have a minimum building site of five (5) acres. 9382. 1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. MINIMUM RIDING AREA. There shall be provided minimum riding areas based on one of the following alternatives : (a) One (1) acre of riding area for every fifteen (15 ) horses; or (b) A minimum of five thousand (5000) square feet of fenced riding arena area for every fifteen (15) horses up to one hundred (100) . For those facilities providing for a density to exceed one hundred (100) horses, the minimum riding area shall include at least two (2 ) separate arenas . (c ) Any combination of Sections 9382.1(a) and 9382. 1(b ) may be utilized to satisfy the minimum riding area requirements . 9382 .2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. MINIMUM FRONTAGE. Where a horse stable abuts a public street or highway the minimum frontage shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet. 9382.3 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT. The maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet . 9382. 4 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION. All required landscaping and permanent irrigation systems shall be subject to approval by the Department of Building and Community Development . Mandatory landscaped areas shall include : (a) A ten (10) foot planter along the front and exterior side property lines . (b) A ten (10) foot planter with perimeter trees and shrubs shall be provided along the side and rear property lines . 9382 .5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. FENCING REQUIREMENTS. The entire site, other than riding areas, shall be fenced with a 2. type of fencing designed to confine horses within the site in order to protect the mandatory landscaped areas from horse or pedestrian damage. 9382. 6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. PARKING. The minimum development standards for all vehicle parking shall conform to Article 979. 9382 . 7 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. YARD REQUIREMENTS. All structures including but not limited to stalls, corrals, barns, and maintenance enclosures except fences for pastures , grazing areas, riding arenas and watchman's quarters, shall maintain a minimum distance of three hundred (300) feet from any prop- erty that is zoned and master planned for residential use. 9382. 8 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. The following general yard setback requirements shall apply: (a) Front and exterior side yard: The front and exterior side yard setback shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet . (b) Interior side and rear: The interior side and rear yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet . 9382. 1 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. CORRAL, RACKS AND STALLS. All corrals, racks and stalls shall be of consistent design and materials and shall be of noncombustible construction pro- vided that the Fire Chief may modify these requirements where practical difficulties exist as long as the alternatives com- ply e 1 with th e intent of the code . 9383. HORSE CORRAL. Corrals designed for one horse shall meet the following requirements : (a) The minimum size corral shall be 288 square feet with a minimum dimension of twelve (12) feet and shall have a mini- mum five (5) foot high fence. (b) Each corral shall be provided with a permanently installed water system with automatic drinking controls . (c ) A minimum of ninety-six (96) square feet of shelter covering with a minimum dimension of eight (8) feet shall be provided. Shelters shall be sloped away from corral centers , or rain gutters which lead to the outside of the corrals shall be installed. (d) Corral floors shall be graded to prevent ponding within the confines of the corral. 3. Corrals may be designed for more than one horse provided that the dimensions and other requirements set out in this sec- tion shall be increased to accommodate the number of horses to be confined in such corrals at any one time . 9383 .1. BOX STALL. Box stalls are optional and may be provided in lieu of horse corrals . Box stalls shall be a minimum size of 144 square feet and shall maintain a minimum dimension of twelve (12) feet . 9383 .2. WASH RACK. There shall be one (1) wash rack provided for every thirty-five (35) horses but in no case shall there be less than one (1) wash rack. Each wash rack shall meet the following requirements : (a) The minimum size wash rack area shall be six (6) feet wide and eight (8) feet long. (b) Each wash rack shall be provided with a permanent watering system. (c ) Each wash rack shall be constructed with a concrete slab flooring. (d) Each wash rack shall be connected to an approved sewage facility and shall be provided with aback siphon de- vice on the water source . (e) Wash racks may be designed for more than one horse provided that the dimensions and other requirements set out in this section shall be increased to accommodate the number of horses to be washed at any one time . 9384 . GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS. The following requirements shall govern the operation of permanent commercial horse facilities : (a) The land surface of horse enclosures shall be graded above the surrounding land surface . A grading plan shall be submitted as a part of the conditional use permit . (b) Exercise rings shall maintain a minimum dimension of thirty (30) feet . (c ) Arenas shall maintain a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet with a minimum dimension of eighty (80) feet . (d) The maximum number of horses shall be twenty-five (25) horses per acre . 4 . (e) Storage and tack areas shall be provided and desig- nated on the plot plan. (f) Trash solid waste disposal areas, and dumpsters shall be designated and conveniently located with an all-weather road access provided. (g) Continuous dust control of the entire premises shall be maintained and be subject to the regulations contained in Chapter 8. 24 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. A method of water sprinkling for arenas and exercise pens shall be pro- vided and shall be indicated on the site plan. (h) A permanent single family residential unit shall be provided on the site and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission as a part of the conditional use permit . A watchman shall be on duty twenty-four (24) hours a day. (i) A back-siphoning device shall be installed to protect the public water supply. An approved pressure vacuum breaker is recommended on the water line serving the corrals. The vacuum breaker shall be at least twelve (12) inches above the highest point of water usage or an approved double-check valve may be acceptable. (j ) Security lighting shall be provided and all utilities shall be installed underground. (k) A log containing the name of every horse, its lo- cation in the facility, the owner's name and address, and the names and addresses of persons to be notified in case of emer- gency shall be kept in the watchman' s quarters and readily available when needed. (1) All fire protection appliances, appurtenances, emer- .@�ency access, and any other applicable requirements, pursuant to Chapter 17. 56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, shall meet the standard plans and specifications on file in the Fire Department . 9385. FLY AND INSECT CONTROL. Fly and insect control shall be subject to all city and country regulations. (a) Method of disposal of stable wastes shall be indi- cated as a part of the conditional use permit and shall be sub- ject to approval by the Planning Commission. (b) Feed mangers or boxes shall not be placed near water sources . 5. 9385. 1. RODENT CONTROL. All dry grains shall be stored in rodent-proof metal containers, and hay storage shall be covered. Bulk or commercial amounts of grain or hay shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet to any enclosure or building where horses are quartered. 9387 . WATER MANAGEMENT. For effective control of fly- production sources, the following shall be provided: (a) A nonleak valve for all troughs , bowls, cups, and other water sources . (b) Automatic valves or sanitary drains, if water flow is continuous, shall be provided for large troughs or cups. (c ) In paddock and corrals, the developer shall properly grade the earth surface to suit the master drainage plan so that rain water trough overflow does not form ponds . 9388 . DUST CONTROL. Continuous dust control of the entire premises shall be maintained and subject to the regu- lations contained in Chapter 8.24 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 9389. STABLE MANAGEMENT. The management of commercial horse stables shall meet the requirements of the responsible county agency. 9389.1. ENFORCEMENT. The responsible county agency, as designated in Chapters 8 . 12 and 8 . 24 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, and Article 902 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, is hereby vested with the duty and authority to inspect regularly all commercial horse stables within the city. Report and recommendation by such agency shall be forwarded to the Director of Building and Community Development . SECTION 4 . This ordinance shall take effect thirty days from its passage . 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 news- paper of general circulation, printed and published in Huntington Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of tla rch. 1976. 6. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED BY INITIATING DEPARTMENT: City Administrator 7- NO FISCAL IMPACT FISCAL IMPACT -- BUDGETED FISCAL IMPACT -- NOT BUDGETED_______. REQUIRES FINANCIAL IMPACT REPORT 7 Ord. No. 2039 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified 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 February_ 19 76 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March 19 76 , and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Duke, Gibbs NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney, Shipley City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California FAIllel'oM. Wirth CITY Ci~ER aF tM f►Of on Benh andJ� hll itio" M ft NW"40 + ► towns/a^n M weOrdaAi's Wti►the.CMdr Chi~tbr of am City. AUCIA M. VA N'fVMOM ......•..... City Clark