HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3285 ORDINANCE NO. 3 2 8 5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 222 THEREOF RELATING TO
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 95-3)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California State Planning and Zoning Law, the Huntington
Beach Planning Commission and Huntington Beach City Council have held separate, duly noticed
public hearings relative to amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as
provided herein, wherein both bodies have carefully considered all information presented at said
hearings; and
After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission
and all other evidence presented, the City Council finds that the aforesaid amendment is proper
and consistent with the Generql Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 222.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled"Definitions", is hereby amended by amending definitions AA and BB to read as follows:
AA. Substantial improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of
the structure before such repair, reconstruction, or improvement. This term
includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the
actual repair work performed. This term does not, however include:
1. Any improvement to a structure to comply with existing state or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to
ensure safe living conditions; or
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2. Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic
Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places that will not preclude the
structure's continued designation.
"Market value" of a structure as used herein, shall be the replacement cost as
determined by its replacement value according to the valuation figures in use by
the Director prior to such repair, reconstruction, or improvement. In the
alternative, the applicant may submit a report by a qualified real estate appraiser
which indicates the"replacement cost" of the structure.
"Cost" for a repair, reconstruction, or improvement project, as used herein, shall
be determined by valuation figures in use by the Director_
BB, Variance: A grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which
permits construction in a manner which would otherwise be prohibited.
SECTION 2. That Section 222.12.0 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled "-FP 3 Subdistrict", is hereby amended by adding subsection 3 to read as follows:
3. Fill used for structural support of buildings.
SECTION 3. That Section 222.14.A.3. of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled "Elevation and Floodproofing" is hereby amended to read as follows:
3. Elevation and Floodproofing
a. New residential construction and substantial improvement of any residential
structure shall have the lowest floor including basement elevated one foot
above the base flood elevation except
(1) in an AO zone the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated
one foot above the highest adjacent grade to a height exceeding the
depth number on the FIRM by one foot or at least three (3) feet if
no depth number is specified, and
(2) in an A zone, the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated
one foot above the base flood elevation as determined by the City.
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Upon completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor
including basement shall be certified by a California-registered architect,
engineer, or surveyor. The elevation certificate shall be submitted to the
Director.
b. Nonresidential construction shall be either elevated to comply with
subsection 3a or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities be
flood proofed below the level stated in subection 3a so that the structure is
watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and
be capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of
buoyancy. A floodproofing certificate shall be completed and certified by a
California registered engineer or architect and submitted to the Director.
C. Space Below the Lowest Floor. All new construction and substantial
improvement with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor(excluding
basements)that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or
storage, and which are subject to flooding, shall be designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by
allowing for the entry and exit of floodwater. All proposals for using space
below the lowest floor shall exceed the following requirements:
(1) Be certified by a California registered engineer or architect; or
(2) Be certified to comply with a local floodproofing standard
approved by the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal
Emergency Management Agency; or
(3) Have a minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less
than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject
to flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all openings shall be
no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be equipped
with screens, louvers, valves or other coverings or devices provided
they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
d. All preliminary development proposals shall identify the flood hazard area,
the elevation of the base flood, and be consistent with the need to minimize
flood damage. All developments shall provide adequate drainage to reduce
exposure to flood hazards-
C. All final subdivision plans shall provide the elevation of proposed structures
and pads. The lowest floor and pads shall be certified by a California
registered engineer or surveyor and submitted to the Director.
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SECTION 4. That Section 222.14_A.5.a of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled"Standards for Manufactured Homes" is hereby amended to read as follows:
5. Standards for Manufactured Homes
a. All new and replacement manufactured homes and substantial
improvements to manufactured homes on sites located
(1) outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision,
(2) in a new manufactured home park or subdivision
(3) in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or
subdivision, or
(4) in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on a
site upon which a manufactured home has incurred
substantial damage as a result of a flood
shall be elevated on a permanent foundation so that the lowest floor is
elevated one foot above the base flood elevation.
SECTION 5, That Section 222.14.B of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled"-FP3 Standards of Construction" hereby amended to read as follows:
B. -FP3 Standards of Construction
1. Location of Buildings
a. All new construction shall be located on the landward side of the
reach of the mean high tide.
2. Construction Methods:
a. Elevation. All new construction and substantial improvement
shall have the lowest floor free of obstructions or constructed with
breakaway was as defined in Section 222.06. Such enclosed space
shall not be used for human habitation but may be used for parking,
building access or storage.
b. Structural Support. All new construction and substantial
improvements shall be elevated on adequately anchored pilings or
columns so that the bottom of the lowest horizontal portion of the
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structural member of the lowest floor (excluding the pilings or
columns) is elevated at or above the base flood level. The pile or
column foundation and structure attached thereto is anchored to
resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of
wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building
components. Water loading values used shall be those associated
with the base flood. Wind loading values used shall comply with
standards adopted by the City.
3. Certification. A California-registered engineer or architect shall certify to
the satisfaction of the Director that the proposed structure complies with
the requirements of this section. The Director shall obtain and maintain
records of the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the
lowest structural emember of the lowest floor (excluding pilings or
columns) of all new and substantially improved structures, and whether
such structures contain a basement.
SECTION 6_ That Section 222.14.0 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled"Standards for Recreational Vehicles" is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Standards for Recreational Vehicles. All recreational vehicles placed on a site
within a flood hazard zone shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use,
restricted to a maximum stay on site of 180 days unles the elevation and anchoring
of the recreational vehicle complies with the Standards for Manufactured Homes.
All recreational vehicles placed in coastal high hazard areas(V and VE zones) shall
also comply with -FP3 standards for construction.
SECTION 7. That Section 222.16.E of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance,
entitled "Factors to be Considered", is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Factors to be Considered. In reviewing applications, the Planning Commission
shall consider all relevant factors, including technical evaluations, this section, and
other standards specified in this chapter. In reaching a decision on an appeal or
variance, the Commission shall consider the:
[Balance of Section B remains unchanged.]
SECTION S. That Section 222,16,E of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinace,
entitled"Records", is hereby amended to read as follows:
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E. Records. The Director shall maintain a record of all variance actions and
findings to justify their issuance, and report such variances to FEMA and FIA upon
request.
Section 9. This ordinance shall become effective thirty 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 5th day of June , 1995.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk ity ttorney
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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City Administrator Director of Commu6ity Development
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
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I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of 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 an regular meeting thereof held on the 15th of May, 1995, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th of June, 1995, and was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of
said City Council.
AYES: Councilmembers:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Leipzig
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