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ORDINANCE NO. ' 3638
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 210 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ENTITLED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as fol ws:
SECTION 1. Chapter 210 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivisio Ordinance is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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Sections:
210.02 Residential Districts Established
210.04 RL, RM,RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: and Use Controls
210.06 RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: roperty Development Standards
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Proj cts
210.10 Modifications for Affordable Housin
210.12 Planned Unit Development Supple ntal Standards and Provisions
210.14 RMP District Supplemental Devel ment Standards
210.16 Review of Plans
210.02 Residential Districts Established
The purpose of the residential districts is to implement�t e General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land
Use Plan residential land use designations. Five (5) r idential zoning districts are established by this
chapter as follows:
A. The RL Low DensityResidential istrict provides opportunities for single-family
residential land use in neighbor oods, subject to appropriate standards. Cluster
development is allowed. Maxi um density is seven (7)units per acre.
B. The RM Medium Den! R sidential District provides opportunities for housing of a
more intense nature than si gle-family detached dwelling units, including duplexes,
triplexes,town houses, apynments, multi-dwelling structures, or cluster housing with
landscaped open space for residents' use. Single-family homes, such as patio homes,
may also be suitable. ximum density is fifteen (15)units per acre.
C. The RMH Medium H' h Densitv Residential District provides opportunities for a more
intensive form of dev lopment than is permitted under the medium density designation
while setting an upp r limit on density that is lower than the most intense and
concentrated devel pment permitted in the City. One subdistrict has been identified with
unique characteris ics where separate development standards shall apply: RMH-A Small
Lot. Maximum nsity is twenty-five (25) units per acre.
D. The RH Hi h ensit Residential District provides opportunities for the most intensive
form of reside tial development allowed in the City, including apartments in garden type
complexes an high rise where scenic and view potential exists, subject to appropriate
standards an locational requirements. Maximum density is thirty-five (35) units per
acre.
E. The RMP Zesidential Manufactured Home Park District provides sitesfor mobile home
or manufactured home parks, including parks with rental spaces,andY�park's;where spaces� E
are individually owned. Maximum density is nine (9) spaces?perIkr'e.
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210.04 RL,RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in residential districts.
"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional
Provisions" that follow.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the
't Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the
Zoning Administrator.
"TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit by the
Zoning Administrator.
"P/U" designates that accessory uses are permitted, however, accessory uses are subject to
approval of a conditional use permit if the primary use requires a conditional use permit.
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the "Additional
Provisions" column refer to provisions following the schedule or located elsewhere in the zoning
ordinance. Where letters in parentheses are opposite a use classification heading, referenced
provisions shall apply to all use classifications under the heading.
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RL, RM,RMH,RH, and P= Permitted
RMP DISTRICTS: L= Limited (see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE CONTROLS PC= Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
ZA= Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU= Temporary Use Permit
P/U= Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
-= Not Permitted
RL RM RMH RMP Additional
RH Provisions
Residential Uses (A)(M)(Q)
Day Care, Ltd. P P P P
Group Residential - - PC -
Multi-family Residential (B)(C)(D)(R)
2 -4 units ZA P P
5 - 9 units ZA ZA ZA -
10 or more units PC PC PC -
Manufactured Home Parks ZA ZA - ZA (E)(F)
Residential, Alcohol Recovery, P P P P
Ltd.
Residential Care, Limited P P P
Single-Family Residential P P P P (B)(D)(F)(P)(R)
Public and Semipublic (A)(0)
Clubs &Lodges PC PC ZA ZA
Day Care, Large-family P P P P (S)
Day Care, General L1 P P P (S)
Park& Recreation Facilities L-2 -2 L-2 L-2
Public Safety Facilities PC PC PC PC
Religious Assembly L-3 PC PC PC
Residential Care, General - L-1 PC PC
Schools, Public or Private PC PC PC PC
Utilities, Major P PC PC PC
Utilities, Minor P P P P
Commercial
Communication Facilities L-5 L-5 L-5 L-5
Horticulture ZA ZA ZA ZA
Nurseries ZA ZA ZA ZA
Visitor Accommodations
Bed and Breakfast Inns - - L-4 -
Accessory Uses P/U P/U P/U P/U (A)(G)(H)(1)(L)(M)
Temporary Uses (J)(M)
Commercial Filming, Limi ed P P P P
Real Estate Sales P P P P (N)
Personal Property Sales P P P P
Street Fairs TU TU TU TU
Nonconforming Uses (K)(L)
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RI., RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Additional Provisions
L-1 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required and only allowed on lots
1.0 acre (gross acreage) or greater fronting an arterial in RL District.
L-2 Public facilities permitted, but a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is
required for private noncommercial facilities, including swim clubs and tennis clubs.
L-3 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required, and only schools
operating in conjunction with religious services are permitted as an accessory use. A General
Day Care facility may be allowed as a secondary use, subject to a conditional use permit, if the
Planning Commission finds that it would be compatible with adjacent areas and not cause
significant traffic impacts. See Section 230.06: Religious Assembly Yard Requirements.
L-4 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required and only allowed on lots
10,000 sq. ft. or greater in RMH-A subdistrict. See also Section 230.42: Bed and Breakfast
Inns.
L-5 Only wireless communication facilities permitted subject to section 230.96 Wireless
Communication Facilities.
(A) Any addition or modification subsequent to the original construction that would result in an
increase in the amount of building area, or a structural or architectural alteration to the building
exterior, shall require an amendment to the previousely approved conditional use permit, if
any, or approval of a new conditional use permit.
(B) See Section 210.08 for affordable housing. In addition, See Sections 210.10 and 230.14 or for
density bonus See Section 230.14.
(C) A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for any multiple family
residential development that:
(1) abuts an arterial highway;
(2) includes a dwelling unit more than 150 feet from a public street; or
(3) includes buildings exceeding 25 feet in height.
(D) See Section 210.12: Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards. In addition, a
conditional use permit is required for condominium conversion pursuant to Chapter 235.
(E) See Section 210.14: RMP District Supplemental Standards. In addition,Neighborhood
Notification pursuant to Chapter 241 is required for the addition of manufactured home
space(s)to an existing Manufactured Home Park.
(F) See Section 230.16: Manufactured Homes.
(G) See Section 230.12: Home Occupation in R Districts.
(H) See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures.
(1) See Section 230.10: Accessory Dwelling Units.
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RL,RM,R1V H,RIB, and RMP Districts: Additional Provisions
(J) See Section 241.20: Temporary Use Permits.
(K) See Chapter 236: Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(L) See Chapter 233: Signs.
(M) Tents,trailers, vehicles, or temporary structures shall not b sed for dwelling purposes.
(N) See Section 230.18: Subdivision Sales Offices and Mo 1 Homes.
(0) Limited to facilities on sites of fewer than 2 acres.
(P) See Section 230.22: Residential Infill Lot Develo ents.
(Q) See Section 230.20: Payment of Parkland Dedi ation In-Lieu Fee.
(R) Small lot development standards for RM, , and RH Districts. A conditional use permit
from the Zoning Adminstrator is required f small lot residential subdivisions with less than
10 units, or from the Planning Commissio for small lot residential subdivisions with 10 or
more units, including condominium map for detached single family dwellings. See also
Section 230.24: Small Lot Developme Standards.
(S) Neighborhood notification requireme is pursuant to Chapter 241 shall apply.
210.06 RL,RM,RMH, RH, an RMP Districts: Property Development Standards
The following schedule prescribes de elopment standards for residential zoning districts and
subdistricts designated on the zonin map. The columns establish basic requirements for permitted
and conditional uses; letters in parentheses in the "Additional Provisions" column refer to "Additional
Development Standards" followin the schedule.
In calculating the number of unit permitted on the site, density is calculated on the basis of net site
area. Fractional numbers shall e rounded down to the nearest whole number except that one dwelling
unit may be allowed on a legal created lot complying with minimum lot area. All required setbacks
shall be measured from ultim e right-of-way and in accordance with the definitions set forth in
Chapter 203, Definitions.
Any new parcel created pur uant to Title 25, Subdivisions, shall comply with the minimum building
site requirements of the di rict in which the parcel is located unless approved as a part of a Planned
Unit Development.
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Property Development Standards for Residential Districts
RL RM RMH-A RMH RH RMP Additional
Subdistrict Provisions
Minimum Building Site 6,000 6,000 2,500 6,000 6,000 10 ac. (A)(B)(C)
<< Width (ft.) 60 60 25 60 60 N/A
Cul de sac frontage 45 45 - 45 45 N/A
Minimum Setbacks (D)(R)
Front (ft.) 15 15 12 10 10 10 (E)(F)
Side (ft.) 3;5 3;5 3;5 3;5 3;5 - (G)(I)(J)
Street Side (ft.) 6;10 6;10 5 6;10 6;10 10 (H)
Rear(ft.) 10 10 7.5 10 . 10 - (I)(J)
Accessory Structure (U)
Garage (K)
Projections into
Setbacks Q(R)
Maximum Height(ft.)
Dwellings 35 35 35 35 35 20 (M)
Accessory Structures 15 15 15 15 15 15 (M)(R)
Maximum Floor Area - - 1.0 - - -
Ratio (FAR)
Minimum Lot Area
per Dwelling Unit
(sq. ft.) 6,000 2,904 * 1,742 1,244 -
Maximum Lot
Coverage (%) 50 50 50 50 50 75 (V)
Minimum Floor Area (N)
Minimum Usable Open Space (0)
Courts (P)
Accessibility within Dwellings (Q)
Waterfront Lots (R)
Landscaping See Chapter 232 (S)
Fences and Walls See Section 230.88
Lighting (T)
Underground Utilities See Chapter 17.64
Screening of Mechanical Equipment See Section 230.76
Refuse Storage Areas See Section 230.78
Antenna See Section 230.80
Performance Standards See Section 230.82
Off-Street Parking and Loading See Chapter 231
Signs See Chapter 233
Nonconforming Structures See Chapter 236
Accessory Structures See Section 230.08
* Lots 50 feet or less in width= I unit per 25 feet of frontage
Lots greater than 50 feet in width= 1 unit per 1,900 square feet
N/A =Not applicable
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(A) See Section 230.62: Building Site Required and Section 230.64: Development on Substandard
Lots.
(B) See Section 230.66: Development on Lots Divided by District Bou aries.
(C) The minimum lot area shall be 12,000 square feet for General y Care, General Residential
Care, and Public or Private Schools, except minimum lot area or General Day Care in the RL
district shall be one (1) gross acre.
(D) Building Separation. The minimum spacing between bui dings including manufactured home
units shall be 10 feet.
(E) Variable Front Setback for Multi-family Projects. P jects with more than 4 units in the RM
District, more than 8 units in the RMH District, or mrnore than 14 units in the RH District shall
provide a minimum setback of 15 feet from any public right-of-way. Minimum 50% of the
garages shall be set back 20 feet from the front property line. (See Section 210.12B.)
(F) Upper-story Setbacks for Multi-family Structures. The covered portion of all stories above the
second story in any multi-family structure s All be set back an average of 10 feet from the
second floor front facade (see Exhibit).
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RL,RM,RMH,RH, and RMP Districts: Additional Development'Standards.
(G) Interior Side Setback
(1) In the RL, RM, RMH, including RMH-A subdistrict, and RH Districts, interior side
setbacks shall be minimum 10% of lot width, but not less than 3 feet and need not exceed
5 feet, except as stated below.
(2) For projects in the RM, RMH, including RMH-A subdistrict, and RH Districts adjoining
an RL District, interior side setbacks shall be at least:
(a) 10 feet for units in single-story or two-story buildings.
(b) 14 feet for units above two stories.
Subject to approval of a conditional use permit, the Zoning Administrator may approve
upper-story setbacks in lieu of an increased side setback if the second and third stories
are set back the required distance.
(H) Street Side Setbacks
(1) In the RL, RM, RMH (excluding RMH-A subdistrict), and RH districts, the street side
yard shall be 20 percent of the lot width, minimum 6 feet and need'not exceed 10 feet.
(2) In the RMH-A subdistrict, street side setback shall be minimum 5 feet. (3410-3/99)
(3) For projects with 10 or more multi-family units (including RMH-A subdistrict), the
street side setback shall be the same as the front setback.
(1) Building Walls Exceeding 25 Feet in Height. The required interior side or rear setback
adjoining a building wall exceeding 25 feet in height, excluding any portion of a roof, and
located on a lot 45 feet wide or greater, shall be increased three feet over the basic requirement.
(J) Zero Side or Rear Setback.
(1) A zero interior side setback may be permitted provided that the opposite side setback on the
same lot is minimum 20% of the lot width, not less than 5 feet, and need not exceed 10 feet,
and shall be subject to the requirements listed in subsection (3) below.
(2) A zero rear setback may be permitted provided that the opposite rear setback for the
adjacent lot is either zero or a minimum of 10 feet, and subject to the requirements listed
in subsection (3)below.
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(3) A zero side or rear setback may be permitted subject to the followi requirements:
(a) The lot adjacent to the zero side or rear setback shall either a held under the same
ownership at the time of application or a deed restriction agreement approved as to
form by the City Attorney shall be recorded giving writt consent of the adjacent
property owner.
(b) A maintenance easement, approved as to form by t City Attorney, shall be recorded
between the property owner and the owner of the jacent lot to which access is
required in order to maintain and repair a zero to� ine structure. Such easement shall
be an irrevocable covenant running with the lar, . No building permits shall be issued
until such recorded maintenance easement has/been submitted.
(c) Separation between the proposed structure nd any structure on an adjacent lot shall
either be zero or a minimum of 5 feet.
(d) No portion of the dwelling or any archi ectural features shall project over the property
line.
(e) The zero setback shall not be adjac� t to a public or private right-of-way.
(f) Exposure protection between structures shall be provided as specified by the Fire
Department and Building Division.
(4) Double zero side setbacks may be/Permitted for planned unit development projects subject
to approval of a conditional use
permit and compliance with Section 210.12 B.
(K) Garage Setbacks. Setbacks for the main dwelling shall apply, except as specifically stated
below:
(1) Front entry garage - 20 feet
(2) Side entry garage - 10 feed
(3) Garage with alley access/ 5 feet
For garages with rear vehicular access from an alley and located on a lot 27 feet wide or less,
the side setback adjacent o a street or another alley may be reduced to 3 feet.
A minimum 25 foot to , ing radius is required from the garage to the opposite side of the street,
alley, drive aisle or driveway.
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(L) Projections into Setbacks.
(1) See Section 230.68: Building Projections into Yards.
(2) Balconies and bay windows may project into required setbacks d usable open space
areas subject to Section 230.68, provided that balconies have en railings, glass, or
architectural details with openings to reduce vis/ed
B conies composed solely of
solid enclosures are not allowed to project into t acks.
(M) Height Requirements. See Section 230.70 Measureight, and Section 230.72
Exceptions to Height Limits.
(1) Single Family Dwellings in all residential distrilots in the RMH-A subdistrict
with less than 50 feet of frontage shall comply lowing standards:
(a) Second story top plate height shall not exceive (25) feet measured from the
top of the subfloor/slab directly below.
(b) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch ' building height exceeds thirty(30) feet.
(c) Maximum building height for Main D., ellings shall be thirty-five (35) feet; however,
Main Dwellings exceeding thirty(30 feet in height shall require approval of a
Conditional Use Permit by the Zon' Ig Administrator. (3268-12/94)
(d) Habitable area, which includes r flop decks and balconies, above the second story
top plate line shall be permitted g ith Neighborhood Notification pursuant to Chapter
241. Habitable area above the econd story plate line shall be within the confines of
the roof volume, with the fo114wing exceptions:
(1) Dormers, decks and other architectural features may be permitted as vertical
projections above the r�of volume provided the projections are set back five (5)
feet from the building xterior and do not exceed the height limits as stated above.
(2) Windows and deck reas above the second story plate line shall orient toward
public rights-of-wa only.
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Dormers, decks and other
architectural features must
Habitable Areas are: be setback 5' from
• confined within the building exterior
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the main dwelling
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use permit approval
HABITABLE AREA ABOVE SECOND STORY TOP-PLATE LINE
FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS EXCEPT RMH-A SUBDISTRICT
(e) Access to any habitable area above the second story top plate line shall be provided
within the Main Dwelling and shall be consistent with internal circulation. Exterior
stairways between the ground floor and a habitable area above the second story plate
line shall be prohibited.
Two vertical cross-sections through the property (front-to-back and side-to-side) that
show the relationship of each level in a new structure and new levels added to an
existing structure to both existing and finished grade on the property and adjacent land
within 5 feet of the property line shall be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
(2) Single Family Dwellings in the RMH-A subdistrict on lots with less than 50 feet of
frontage shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Second story top plate height shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet measured from the
top of the subfloor/slab directly below.
(b) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch if building height exceeds thirty(30) feet.
(c) In the front and rear 25 feet of the lot, maximum building height for all structures,
including railings and architectural features, shall be 25 feet. Otherwise, maximum
building height shall be 35 feet.
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MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FO AMILY DWELLINGS
ON LOTS LESS THAN 50 FEET WII-A SUBDISTRICT
(d) Access to any habitable area above story top plate line shall be provided
within the Main Dwelling and shallent with internal circulation. Exterior
stairways between the ground floortable area above the second story plate
line shall be prohibited.
Two vertical cross-sections throughy(front-to-back and side-to-side)that
show the relationship of each level ructure and new levels added to an
existing structure to both existing nd finished grade on the property and adjacent land
within 5 feet of the property line all be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
(3) Accessoa Structures: See Sectio 230.08: Accessory Structures. Accessory structures
located on projecting decks abu ng a waterway shall comply with the height established
in subsection(R).
(4) Recreation Buildings: The ximum height of a recreation building for multi-family,
planned residential, and mo ile home park projects shall be established by the conditional
use permit.
(N) Minimum Floor Area. Each elling unit in amulti-family building and attached single
family dwellings shall have t e following minimum floor area.
Unit Type Minimum Area (Square Feet)
Studio 500
one bedroo 650
two bedro4s 900
three bedroms 1,100
four bedrooms 1,300
All detached single family dwellings shall have a minimum 1 000„square feet of floor area not
including the garage/and shall be a minimum of 17 feet in width';+
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(0) Open Space Requirements.
(1) The minimum open space area(private and common) for multi-family residential projects
in RM, RMH, including RMH-A subdistrict,.and RH Districts shall be 25%of the
residential floor area per unit (excluding garages).
(2) Private Open Space.
(a) Private open space shall be provided in courts or balconies within which a horizontal
rectangle has no dimension less than 10 feet for courts and 6 feet for balconies. A
minimum patio area of 70 square feet shall be provided within the court.
(b) The following minimum area shall be provided:
Unit Type Minimum Area (Sq.Ft.) Units Above
Ground Floor Units Ground Floor
Studio/1 bedroom 200 60
2 bedrooms 250 120
3 bedrooms 300 120
4 or more bedrooms 400 120
(c) Private open space shall be contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive use of the
occupants. Private open space shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the
unit it serves and shall be physically separated from common areas by a wall or hedge
exceeding 42 inches in height.
(d) A maximum of 50% of the private open space requirement;may be on open decks
above the second story subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator, provided that no portion of such deck exceeds the height limit.
(e) Patio and balcony enclosures within existing planned developments or apartment
complexes shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. A maximum of one enclosure per unit shall be allowed.
2. The existing balcony or patio area shall not be enlarged.
3. The balcony or patio enclosure shall comply with the current setback and height
requirements for the district in which the site is located.
4. The enclosure shall consist entirely of transparent materials, i.e., no solid walls or
opaque walls, except an existing solid roof may be part of the enclosure.
5. No structural change shall occur to the interface wall and doorway between the
enclosure and the adjacent inside room of the building, unless the balcony/patio is
replaced with equivalent unenclosed area for use as private open space.
6. The enclosed area shall be considered as private open space and may be counted
toward current private open space requirements.
7. Required egress for fire escape routes shall be maintained.
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(3) Common Open Space.
(a) Common open space, provided by interior side yards,patios, and terra/shalldesigned
so that a horizontal rectangle has no dimension less than 10 feet, shalle sky,
' and shall not include driveways,parking areas, or area required for nt or street side yards.
(b) Projects with more than 20 units shall include at least one ameni , such as a clubhouse,
swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court, outdoor cookin acility, or other recreation
facility.
(4) The Director may allow a reduction in the open space requireme t to 10% of the livable area per
unit for projects with less than 10 units and located within walling distance of 1,000 feet of a
public park or beach. .
(P) Courts Opposite Windows in RM RMH and RH District/(excluding the RMH-A sub-district .
Courts shall be provided in all multi-family projects in the RM, RMH, and RH Districts subject to
the following requirements:
(1) Courts Opposite Walls on the Same Site: The minimum depth of a court shall be one-half
the height of the opposite wall but not leslan 20 feet opposite a living room and 14 feet
opposite a required window for any othe habitable room (see diagrams below).
(2) Courts Opposite Interior Property Line. The minimum distance between a required
window of a habitable room and a p perty line shall be 10 feet.
(3) Court Dimensions: Courts shall Yee minimum 20 feet wide (minimum 10 feet on either
side of the centerline of the requ' ed window) and shall be open to the sky. Eaves may
project a maximum 2 feet into court.
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Section A I Section B I Section C
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(Q) All habitable rooms in a dwelling unit must be accessible from within the dzolariums
' g.
(R) Waterfront Lots. Projecting decks, windscreens, fencing, patio covers and on
waterfront lots may be permitted subject to the development standards s forth in this Chapter,
Chapter 245, Chapter 17.24, and the following requirements:
(1) Projecting ecks. Decks on waterfront lots may project 5 fee eyond the bulkhead
provided the.decks comply with the side setbacks required f r the main dwelling.
(2) Windscreens. Windscreens may be permitted if constru ed of light-weight materials such
as plastic, canvas, fiberglass, tempered glass or metal, kept for necessary bracing and
framing. The maximum height for windscreens shall bye 7 feet above the finished surface
of the deck at the bulkhead line.
(3) Fencing. All portions of fencing within the required rear setback area shall comply with
Chapter 230.88 and the visibility provisions below.
(4) Solariums. Solariums (patio enclosures) mayproject a maximum of 30 inches over the
bulkhead. In all cases, the solarium shall maintain a 45 degree (45°) visibility angle as
measured from the main dwelling building line extended to the side property line. The
maximum height shall not exceed the top of the first floor ceiling joist.
(5) Patio Covers. Patio covers (including eaves) may be permitted to project 5 feet into the
rear yard setback, however, construction materials shall allow compliance with visibility
provisions below. j
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(6) Visibility. The portion of any-%yindscreen, fence or patio cover in the rear yard setback or
solarium above 36 inches in height shall be composed of materials and design which
allow a minimum of 85%transmission of light and visibility through the structure in each
direction when viewed from/any angle.
(7) Removal. Decks, solariums and windscreens projecting over waterways which do not
comply with the above provisions may be removed by the city upon 30-days' written
notice. Such projection are declared to be a privilege which can be revoked for
noncompliance and not a vested right.
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(S) Landscaping
(1) A minimum 40% of the front yard shall be landscaped. For single family residences in
the RMH-A subdistrict, a minimum 3 foot wide landscape planter along the front
property line (excluding max. 5 ft. wide walkway) may be provided in lieu of the 40%
requirement. A maximum 18 inch high planter wall may be constructed along the front
property line.
(2) All required trees specified in Chapter 232 shall be provided. (3410-3/99)
(3) All subdivisions shall provide a minimum 5 foot wide landscaped area along arterial
street/highway property lines. The actual required width shall be determined during the
planning process. Maintenance of said landscaped area shall be by a homeowners
association, property owner or other method approved by the City of Huntington
Beach.
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(T) Lighting. A lighting system shall be provided in all multi-family projects alon all vehicular
access ways and major walkways. Lighting shall be directed onto the drive w ys and walkways
within the development and away from adjacent properties. A lighting pl shall be submitted
for approval by the Director.
r (U) See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures
(V) Solid patio covers open on at least 2 sides may be permitted an a itional 5% site coverage.
Open lattice patio covers are exempted from site coverage stan rds.
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Projects
This section establishes development standards for Senior Resi ntial Projects that may be permitted
in accordance with Section 210.04, Multi-family Residential.
A. Minimum Floor Area. Each dwelling unit sha have a minimum floor area of 450 square
feet.
B. Minimum Setbacks. The project shall co ply with the minimum setback requirements of
the district applicable to the site.
C. Minimum Distance between Buildinn . Minimum building separation shall be 10 feet.
Building Design. No structure shad exceed 180 feet in length. To provide variation in
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building facades, two of the foll ing architectural elements are required as part of each
building: sloped roofs; bay win ows; awnings; roof eaves; cornices; balconies; or patios.
E. Open Space Requirements.
1. Private Open Space: minimum of 60 square feet of private open space for studios
or one bedroom uni and 120 square feet for two or more bedrooms, with minimum
dimensions of 6 fe .
2. Common O en ace: A minimum of 2,500 square feet for the first 50 units, and an
additional 50 uare feet for each unit over 50.
3. Communit lub House: An enclosed community or clubhouse facility containing
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um square feet per unit, and a total area of minimum 400 square feet, may
u to 50% of the common open space requirement. The clubhouse shall
andicapped bathrooms and kitchen facilities to be used by project residents
it guests only.
F. Buildings with more than 2 levels, including living areas or parking, shall have
G. arking shall comply with Chapter 231. Any parking space over and above the
per unit shall be marked for guest use.
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210.10 Modifications for Affordable Housing
The Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator may approve a conditional use permit modifying
the minimum property development standards in this chapter for affordable housing, as provided in
Section 230.14. The proposed modifications shall be requested in writing by the applicant,
accompanied by a detailed pro-forma, rental guidelines, deed restrictions, financial subsidies, and
other types of documentation which will serve to demonstrate the need for a reduction of development
standards. Modifications to the standards may include, but are not limited to, the parking
requirements and open space. The specific standard(s) from which the applicant is requesting relief
shall be identified and alternative development standard(s)proposed.
210.12 Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards and Provisions
This section establishes supplemental development standards and provisions that shall apply to all
planned unit developments.
A. Maps. A tentative and final or parcel map shall be approved pursuant to Title 25,
Subdivisions.
B. Project Design.
1. Driveway parking for a minimum of fifty percent of the units shall be provided
when units are attached side by side.
2. A maximum of six units may be attached side by side and an offset on the front of
the building a minimum of four (4) feet for every two units shall be provided.
3. A minimum of one-third of the roof area within a multi-story, multi-unit building
shall be one story less in height than the remaining portion of the structure's roof
area.
C. Common Areas. Every owner of a lot or dwelling unit shall own as an appurtenance to
such unit or lot either an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities or a share
in the corporation, community association, or limited partnership owning the common
areas and facilities.
D. Covenants. The developer shall submit a covenant setting forth a plan or manner of
permanent care and maintenance of all common areas and communal facilities. Such
covenant shall be included in the Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions(CC&R's)
applying to the property and shall be approved by the City Attorney and Director. The
CC&R's shall be approved prior to final or parcel map approval and when approved,
shall be recorded in the office of the Orange County Recorder.
E. Maintenance. The corporation, community association, or limited partnership shall have
the responsibility of maintaining the common areas and facilities as shown on the final
development plans, the buildings and use of property for planned unit development.
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F. Sale of Lots. No dwelling unit or lot shall be sold or encumbered separa ely from an
interest in the common.areas and facilities in the development which all be
appurtenant to such dwelling unit or lot. No lot shall be sold or tr sferred in ownership
from the other lots in the total development or approved phase o the development unless
all approved community buildings, structures and recreational acilities for the total
development, or approved phase thereof, have been complet d, or completion is assured,
by bonding or other method satisfactory to the City.
G. Management Agreement. No lot or dwelling unit in t e development shall be sold
unless a corporation, community association, or lim' ed partnership has been formed
with the right to assess all those properties which e jointly owned with interests in the
common areas and facilities in the development meet the expenses of such entity, and
with authority to control, and the duty to maint in, all of said mutually available features
of the development. Said entity shall operate nder recorded CC&R's which shall
include compulsory membership of all own rs of lots and/or dwelling units, and
flexibility of assessments to meet changin costs of maintenance, repairs and services.
The developer shall submit evidence of mpliance with this requirement to and receive
approval of the City prior to making such sale. This condition shall not apply to
land dedicated to the City for public rposes.
210.14 RMP District Supplemental De v lopment Standards
This section establishes supplemental standar for the development of manufactured home parks.
A. Individual space setbacks for in nufactured homes and accessory structures shall be
landscaped and are as follows:
Front mini um 5 feet
Side 10 eet aggregate, minimum 3 feet on any side
Rear m' imum 5 feet
B. Each space shall be pr vided with a minimum 150 cubic feet of enclosed, usable storage
space.
C. The undercarriage f all manufactured homes shall be screened from view on all sides.
D. A six foot high ncrete or masonry wall shall be provided along all interior property lines
of the manufac red home park. In addition, a 20 foot wide landscaped berm or a 10 foot
wide landscap d area and a 6 foot high wall shall be located at the minimum front setback
line.
E. A boat or t iler storage area shall be provided and screened from view by a 6 foot high
fence or w 11.
F. Maxim site coverage for each individual manufactured home space shall be 75%.
G. Proje s in the RMP district shall provide a minimum common open space area of 200
squar feet per manufactured home space. (3410-3/99) N�
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210.16 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall be required as follows:'
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator; projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the project is
exempt; see Chapter 245.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 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 day of , 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
S- City ttorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: IN: ED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator Director of Planning
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