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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH I
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 908, DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE 911, k
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RI)
TO FURTHER REGULATE THIRD STORIES AND
DEFINE BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE R1 DISTRICT I
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WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to regulate
the development of third stories within the Low Density
Residential District (R1) ; and
The City Council established a committee to formulate
recommendations for a code amendment to regulate third stories;
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The committee has made recommendations for a code I
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
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Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows :
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
Articles 908, is hereby amended by amending Section 9080 .22
thereof to read as follows :
9080 .22 Building h i ht. The vertical distance above a it
reference datum measured to the highest point of the coping of
a flat roof or to a deck line of a mansard roof or the average
height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof . The
reference datum shall be selected by either of the following,
whichever yields a greater height of building:
(1) The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground h
surface within a five (5) foot horizontal distance of the
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exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or
ground surface is not more than four (4) feet above the
lowest grade.
(2) An elevation four (4) feet higher than the lowest grade
when the sidewalk or ground surface described in (1)
above is more than four (4) feet above lowest grade.
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For the Single Family Residential District (RI) only,
building height shall be as defined in Section 9110 .4 .
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
Articles 911, is hereby amended by amending Section 9110 .4 to
read as follows :
9110 .4 Building Height/Maximum Building Height.
(a) Building Height
Building height shall be defined as a vertical dimension
measured from the top of the highest roof ridgeline to
the top of the subfloor/slab directly underneath. In
addition, the following standards shall apply:
(1) Datum (100) shall be set at the highest point of the
curb along the front property line. If no curb
exists, datum shall be set at the highest centerline
of the street along the front property line.
(2) The differential between top of subfloor and datum
shall be a maximum of two (2) feet as determined by
Public Works . In the event that any subfloor,
stemwall or footing is proposed greater than two (2)
feet above datum, the height in excess shall be
deducted from the maximum allowable ridgeline height .
(3) Lots with a grade differential of three (3) feet or
greater between the high point and the low point,
determined before rough grading, shall be subject to
Use Permit approval. Use Permit approval shall be
based upon a building and grading plan which
terraces the building with the grade and which is
compatible with adjacent development .
(b) Maximum Building Height
(1) Second story plate height shall not exceed 25 feet
above top of subfloor/slab.
(2) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch, if building
height exceeds thirty (30) feet .
(3) Maximum building height for Main Dwellings shall be
thirty-five (35) feet .
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G) Habitable area including rooftop decks
and balconies above the second story plate line
shall require approval of a Use Permit .
(4) Maximum building height for Accessory Buildings
except detached garages, shall be fifteen (15)
feet . Detached garages shall be designed to be
compatible with the Main Dwelling .
(c) Exception by Use Permit To Allow Habitable Area Above The
Second Story. Habitable area above the second story may be
permitted subject to the approval of a Use Permit with the
following limitations :
(1) The building height shall not exceed the height
limits as stated in 9110 .4b.
(2) Habitable area above the second story plate line
shall be within the confines of the roof volume,
with the following exceptions :
G) Dormers, decks and other architectural
features may be permitted as vertical projections
above the roof volume provided the projections are
setback five (5) feet from the building exterior and
do not exceed the height limits as stated in Section
9110 .4b.
(ii) Deck areas above second story plate line
shall open onto public rights-of-way only and shall ''
not overlook adjacent property. I
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(iii) Windows above the second story plate
line shall open onto public rights-of-way. Other
windows or openings may be proposed subject to
review for compatibility with adjacent property for
protection of privacy.
(3) Exterior stairways between the ground floor and a
habitable area above the second story shall be
prohibited .
(4) Access to a habitable area above the second story
shall be from within the Main Dwelling and shall be
consistent with internal circulation.
(5) Notification of property owners within 300 feet.
The Zoning Administrator shall consider the
following guidelines in deciding such a request:
(1) The proposed building shall not have a detrimental
effect on the general health, safety, welfare or
privacy of surrounding residents, or on surrounding
property values .
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(2) The location, site plan and building design shall be
harmonious and compatible with the streets,
driveways, property lines, and surrounding
neighborhood.
(3) The age and anticipated permanence of buildings on
adjacent properties shall be considered.
(4) The Zoning Administrator shall consider any other
criteria it deems necessary to preserve the health,
safety, welfare and convenience of the neighborhood.
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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 1st
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day of June 1992 .
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ATTE APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerks ity Attorney S
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator Director of Community S 91
Development S�
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Ord. No. 31.52
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 18th day of may
19 92 and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting therof held on the ' 1st day of June 19 92 , and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of
all the members of said City Council .
AYES: Councilmembers:
Robitaille, Moulton-Patterson, winchell, Silva, _MacAllister
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Green, Kelly
!, GOnnIA Brock".'%ty CITY Cf_F�K ctf 'r�1e City of �
HwgVon beach 4 rd -•;:'..,.:, sa:3rk of the Ci
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Council,do hereby of lhta
ordinance has t*ca;, Uafly Pilot on City Clerk and ex-offi ci o 1 erk
of the City Council of the City
7•%�-- of Huntington Beach, California
In accordance with ihw 6 ty.
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City Clerk
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