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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2040 ORDINANCE NO. 2040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 939 ENTITLED, "TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES STAN- DARDS" The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows : SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Article 939, entitled, "Temporary Commercial Horse Facilities Standards, " to read as follows : 9390. PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to es- tablish standards for temporary commercial horse facilities in a manner which will not endanger the health, welfare, and safety of the community for the duration of such use and which will assure that horses are kept in a clean and sanitary con- dition and not subjected to cruelty or abuse. Further, it is the intention of this article to assure that good stable manage- ment is a continuing practice. 9391. USES PERMITTED. Horse facilities of a temporary commercial nature are permitted in any zoning district subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. Horse facilities may include such uses as : com- mercial horse stables , riding academies, etc . Horse shows or rodeos may be permitted when approved as part of a special event permit by the Board of Zoning Adjustments . 9391.1. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL. The Planning Commission may approve a request for a temporary commercial facility subject to the following criteria: (a) That the operation of the use will not create a det- rimental effect upon the general health, welfare, and safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. (b) The use is compatible with existing uses in the sur- rounding area. 1 . JOC :ahb (c ) The location, site layout, and design of the use is harmonious with adjacent structures and uses. (d) The arrangement, access , and parking for the use has not created an undue traffic problem. 9391.2 . TIME LIMIT. Approval of a conditional use per- mit filed pursuant to the provisions of this article for temporary commercial horse facility shall be for an initial period of time not to exceed five (5) years, except that ex- tensions of time may be granted as provided in Section 9391. 3, and provided further that an annual review of the horse facility shall be conducted on or before the approval date of the conditional use permit . 9391.3. EXTENSIONS OF TIME. One (1) year extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon written re- quest of the applicant . The Planning Commission may approve a request for an extension of time subject to a determination that the subject use has been in substantial conformance with the provisions of this article and that all previous conditions of approval have been complied with during the past years of operation. 9392 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. MINIMUM SITE AREA. Tem- porary commercial horse facilities shall have a minimum site area of two (2) acres. 9392.1. 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 9392 .1(a) and 9392.1(b) may be utilized to satisfy the minimum riding area requirements. 9392 .2. MINIMUM FRONTAGE. Where a horse stable abuts a public street or highway, the minimum frontage shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet . 9392 .3. BUILDING HEIGHT. No structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height . 9392. 4 . YARD REQUIREMENTS. All structures including but not limited to stalls, corrals, barns and maintenance enclosures , 2 . except for pastures, grazing areas , riding arenas, and watch- man' s quarters, shall maintain a minimum distance of three hundred (300) feet from any residential structure that is lo- cated on property that is zoned and general planned residential. 9392.5. YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. The following general yard setback requirements shall apply: (a) Front and exterior side . The front and exterior side yard setback shall be not less than fifty (50) feet . (b) Interior side and rear. The interior side and rear yard setback shall not be less than twenty (20) feet . 9392. 6 . PARKING REQUIREMENTS. The design and layout of all parking facilities shall meet the following requirements : (a) All parking space dimensions, driveway widths, and parking layout shall comply with Article 979. (b) The physical boundaries of the parking lot must be delineated by perimeter enclosures such as low pilasters with chain or cable connectors or low wooden poles and heavy rope connectors . (c ) Physical protection from vehicle and pedestrian damage to landscaping shall be provided by one of the following methods : (1) Wheel bumpers (asphalt, concrete, or wood) (2) Asphalt or concrete curbs (3) Any other design that will provide equal pro- tection, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. (d) The parking lot area shall be surfaced in accordance with specifications on file with the Department of Building and Community Development . 9392. 7. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS. The fol- lowing minimum landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be provided on site: (a) A six (6) foot wide landscaping area shall be pro- vided along the front and exterior side property lines except for driveway openings and access areas for horses . (b) Selection and placement of landscaping shall comply with standard plans and specifications of the city and shall be subject to approval by the Department of Building and 3. Community Development . (c ) An irrigation system of sprinklers, hose bibbs or bubblers shall be provided to irrigate the landscaped areas adequately as required by the Department of Building and Community Development . 9392. 8. FENCING REQUIREMENTS. The entire site other than the riding areas , shall be fenced with a type of fencing designed to confine horses within the site in case they become separated from their handlers . 9392. 9 . OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS. Right-of-way improvements shall be installed as required by the Planning Commission. Not- withstanding Section 9730. 4 of this code, the Planning Commission shall determine required improvements based on the following criteria: (a) Existing land use patterns within the surrounding area necessitate right-of-way improvements to render the use compatible with community development . (b) Right-of-way improvements are desirable to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons working or residing in the general area. 9393. GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS. The following requirements shall govern the operation of temporary commer- cial 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 have 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) Maximum density shall not exceed twenty-five (25) horses per acre. (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 provided and designated on the plot plan in convenient loca- tions with all-weather road access provided. 4 . (g) Continuous dust control of the entire premises shall be maintained and 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) One mobilehome for watchman' s quarters shall be provided and shall be staffed on a twenty-four (24 ) hour basis. i o( ) Notwithstanding Section 9730 . 9 of this code, installa- tion of overhead utilities is permitted for the duration of the use. (j ) On-site lighting shall be directed away from adja- cent properties . (k) A log containing the name of every horse, its loca- tion within the development, the owner' s name and address, and the names and addresses of persons to be notified in case of emergency shall be kept in the watchman's quarters and readily available when needed. (1) All fire protection appliances, appurtenances, emer- gency 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 . 9393 . 1. CORRALS, RACKS AND STALLS. All corrals, racks and stalls shall be of consistent design and materials and shall be of noncombustible construction provided that the Fire Chief may modify these requirements where practical difficulties exist y y q as long as the alternatives comply with the intent of this code. 9393 .2. 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 an approved 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 5. the confines of the corral . Corrals 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 confined in such corrals at any one time. 9393 .3. BOX STALLS. Box stalls are optional and may be provided in lieu of horse corrals . Box stalls shall be a mini- mum size of 144 square feet and shall maintain a minimum di- mension of twelve (12) feet . 9393 . 4. WASH RACK. There shall be one wash rack pro- vided 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 an approved 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 a back 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. 9394. FLY AND INSECT CONTROL. Fly and insect control shall be diligently practiced and subject to all city and county regulations. (a) Method of disposal of stable wastes shall be indi- cated as a part of the conditional use permit and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. (b) Feed mangers or boxes shall not be placed near water sources. 9395 y g RODENT CONTROL. All dry rains shall be stored in rodent-proof metal containers and hay storage shall be covered. Bulk or commercial amounts of grain or hay shall be 6 . located no closer than fifty (50) feet to any enclosure or building where horses are quartered. 9396. 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 paddocks 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 . 9397. STABLE MANAGEMENT. The management of temporary commercial horse stables shall meet the requirements of the responsible county agency. 9398. 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 temporary commercial horse stables within the city. Report and recommendation by such agency shall be for- warded to the Director of Building and Community Development . 9399. , NONCONFORMING HORSE STABLE AMORTIZATION. All existing nonconforming commercial horse facilities shall be made conforming by removal, alteration, or replacement, pur- suant to the provisions hereof, within thirty-six (36 ) months from the effective date of this article. SECTION 2. 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, California. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the ist day of March 1976. ayor 7. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk C n ity Attorey APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED BY INITIATI DEPARTMENT: City Administrator NO FISCAL IMPACT FISCAL IMPACT -- BUDGETED FISCAL IMPACT -- NOT BUDGETED REQUIRES FINANCIAL IMPACT REPO T 8 . Ord. No. 2040 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 FPhruary 19 76 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the lst 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 exofficio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 1,Aikcia M. 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