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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance #3109 ORDINANCE NO. 3109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE ARTICLE 922, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY/LIVING UNITS WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Single Room Occupancy/Living Units in Commercial Zones and within the North Huntington Center Specific Plan; and Allowance of Single Room Occupancy/Living Units will provide alternative housing for low and very low income households; and The investigation of Single Room Occupancy housing has been consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element which requires the investigation and feasibility of an SRO Ordinance as a mechanism for providing affordable housing. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows : SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 922, is hereby amended by amending Section 9220 . 1(d) (S) to read as follows : S. Service stations pursuant to Section 9220 . 124 ; Single Room Occupancy/Living Units pursuant to Section 9220 . 15 . Section 2 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 922, is hereby amended by adding new Section 9220 . 15 to read as �! follows : _l_ 9220 . 15 Single Room Occupancy/Living Units Single Room Occupancy/Living Units shall comply with the following requirements : a . General Provisions . 1. All projects shall comply with the most recently adopted City Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, and Housing Codes . 2 . No more than one person shall be permitted to reside in any unit which is less than two hundred twenty (220) square feet in size. 3 . No more than two persons shall be permitted to reside in any unit, excluding the manager' s unit . 4 . A management plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application. The Management Plan shall contain management policies, operations, emergency procedures, security program including video cameras monitoring building access points, rental procedures and proposed rates, maintenance plans, staffing needs, and tenant mix, selection and regulations . 5 . An on-site, 24-hour manager is required in every SRO project. In addition, a manager 's unit shall be provided which shall be designed as a complete residential unit, and be a minimum of 220 square feet in size. 6 . Rental procedures shall allow for both weekly and monthly tenancies only; deposit J requirements shall be specified for each type of tenancy. 7 . All units within SRO projects shall be restricted to very low and low income individuals as defined by the city' s housing element, with the exception of the 24-hour manager. 8 . Each SRO project shall be subject to annual review by the City which includes the review of management services . The SRO project -2- .................... .......... ................................................... owner hall e responsible s b for filingan annual report to the Department of Community Development which includes the range of monthly rents, the monthly income of residents, occupancy rates, and the number of vehicles owned by residents . 9 . The Planning Commission or City Council may revoke the Conditional Use Permit if any violation of conditions or any of the adopted Huntington Beach Codes occurs . b. Unit Requirements . 1 . Minimum unit size shall be one hundred seventy (170) square feet. 2 . Maximum unit size shall be four hundred (400) } square feet. 3 . The average size of all living units within the project shall not exceed two hundred seventy five (275) square feet. 4 . Each unit shall contain a kitchen and bathroom. i . Kitchens shall contain a sink with garbage disposal, counter top (minimum . 16" x 24" ) , .. refrigerator, and stove or microwave oven. ii . If stoves are not provided in each unit, then stoves shall be provided in a common kitchen area(s) . iii . Bathrooms shall contain a lavatory, toilet, and shower or bathtub. 5 . Each unit shall have a minimum 48 cubic feet of closet/storage space. C. Project Requirements I 1. Common recreational space shall be provided in each project as follows : i . Minimum common recreational space shall be four hundred (400) square feet . ii . For projects exceeding thirty (30) units in size, additional square footage is required as follows : r -3- Units less than 220 sq. ft .-10 sq. ft ./ unit over 30 Units 220 sq. ft . or greater-15 sq. ft ./ unit over 30 iii . Common recreational space may be indoor or outdoor provided there is at least 40% allotted toward indoor space and 40% outdoor space; the balance may be either indoors or outdoors . iv. Common recreation space may be in separate areas provided each space is not less than two hundred (200) square feet in size and has no less than a ten (10) foot dimension. 2 . A single controlled entryway for routine ingress and egress shall be situated adjacent to and in full view of the manager ' s desk. 3 . A mailbox shall be provided for each unit . 4 . Handicap access facilities shall be as required by applicable state or local law. 5 . At least one handicapped-accessible unit shall be requ.ired .for every twenty (20) units . S . Laundry facilities shall be .provided in a -separate room in a location near the common indoor recreational space. Washers and dryers may be coin operated. 7. A cleaning supply storeroom and/or utility closet with at least one laundry tub with hot and cold water on every floor shall be provided. 8 . Storage Lockers i . Storage lockers shall be provided in a secured area. ii . The cumulative total of locker space shall be no less than a ratio of ten (10) cubic feet per unit. 9 . All common indoor space areas shall have posted in a conspicuous location a notice from the City' s Department of Community Development regarding contact procedures to investigate housing code violations . -4- 10 . Bicycle stalls shall be provided at a minimum of one (1) stall per ten units in a secured and enclosed area. 11. Trash disposal chutes as well as a centralized trash area shall be provided on all multi-story projects . 12 . A minimum of two (2) pay telephones shall be provided in the lobby area. The telephone service shall only allow outgoing calls . Section 3 . This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of June 1991. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: ZZ/E A 'nFs'�ia - Community City AdrA tor Director Development is is is is is -5- Ord. No. 3109 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, 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 therof held on the ^day of Na 19 91 and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting therof held on the J3rd, day of June 19�_, and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council . AYES: Councilmembers: MacAllister, Winchel.l, Silva, Green. #ally,_$QJ;2,jtaille,Da iltmzPatterson NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None I, C 'Brockway OtTY CLERK of the City of � t•lArgton Beach and ax4fficio Clerk of the City City Clerk and ex-offi ci Clerk !Coundl,do hereby w.01y that a synopsis of this of the City Council of the City ordinarte has been putAshed in the Daiiy Pilot on of Huntington BeachCaliforniaaliforn In accordance wit; Mt,Chy Charter cf said t,ity. Conn e &-u,-Kway,__.,.. City Clerk. rk K�