HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3670 ORDINANCE NO.
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 follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 210 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby
amended to read as follows: r
`Chapter 210 ,1�eside�itial Drsricts & sf � ,
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210.02 Residential Districts Established
210.04 RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Land Use Controls
210.06 RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Property Development Standards
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Projects
210.10 Modifications for Affordable/Housing
210.12 Planned Unit Development gSupplemental Standards and Provisions
210.14 RMP District Supplemental Development Standards
210.16 Review of Plans f`
210.02 Residential Districts Established
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The purpose of the residential districts is to implement the General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land
Use Plan residential land use designations. Five (5)residential zoning districts are established by this
chapter as follows:
A. The RL Low Density Residential District provides opportunities for single-family
residential land use in°neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. Cluster
development is allowed. Maximum density is seven(7) units per acre.
B. The RM Medium. Density Residential District provides opportunities for housing of a
more intense nature than single-family detached dwelling units, including duplexes,
triplexes, town/houses, apartments, multi-dwelling structures, or cluster housing with
landscaped open space for residents'use. Single-family homes, such as patio homes,
may also belsuitable. Maximum density is fifteen(15)units per acre.
C. The RMH Medium High Density Residential District provides opportunities for a more
intensi Ye form of development than is permitted under the medium density designation
while setting an upper limit on density that is lower than the most intense and
concentrated development permitted in the City. One subdistrict has been identified with
unique characteristics where separate development standards shall apply: RMH-A Small
Lots' Maximum density is twenty-five (25) units per acre.
D. The RH High Density Residential District provides opportunities for the most intensive
form of residential development allowed in the City, including apartments in garden type
complexes and high rise where scenic and view potential exists, subject to appropriate
standards and locational requirements. Maximum density is thirty-five (35) units per
acre.
E. The RMP Residential Manufactured Home Park District provides sites for mobile home
or manufactured home parks, including parks with rental spaces and parks where spaces
are individually owned. Maximum density is nine (9) spaces per acre.
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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:
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designates use classifications permitted in residential districts.
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"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations'prescribed by the "Additional
Provisions" that follow. /
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval, f a conditional use permit by the
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. /t
"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 RM'P Additional
RHO Provisions
Residential Uses r� (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 -
5 - 9 units ZA ZA ZA -
10 or more units PC PC {°`CPC -
Manufactured Home Parks ZA ZA di - ZA (E)(F)
Residential, Alcohol Recovery, P P P P
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Residential Care, Limited P P P P
Single-Family Residential P /P P P (B)(D)(F)(P)(R)
Public and Semipublic J1 (A)(0)
Clubs & Lodges PCB;.'' PC ZA ZA
Day Care, Large-family P" P P P (S)
Day Care, General LI P P P (S)
Park& Recreation Facilities L-2 L-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 PC
Utilities, Minor a'' P P P P
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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 -
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Accessory Uses` WU P/U WU P/U (A)(G)(H)(I)(L)(M)
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Temporary Uses (i)(M)
CommercialFilming, Limited P P P P -
Real EstatetSales P P P P (N)
Personal Property Sales P P P P
Street Fairs TU TU TU TU
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Nonconforming Uses (K)(L)
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RL,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.
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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 2 10.10 and 230.14 or for
density bonus See Section 236.14.
(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..1�2: Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards. In addition, a
conditional us efpermit is required for condominium conversion pursuant to Chapter 235.
(E) See Section 2'10.14: RMP District Supplemental Standards. In addition,Neighborhood
Notification'pursuant to Chapter 241 is required for the addition of manufactured home
space(s)totan 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.
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(J) See Section 241.20: Temporary Use Permits.
(K) See Chapter 236: Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(L) See Chapter 233: Signs.
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(M) Tents, trailers, vehicles, or temporary structures shall not be'used for dwelling purposes.
(N) See Section 230.18: Subdivision Sales Offices and Model Homes.
(0) Limited to facilities on sites of fewer than 2 acres. Y
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(P) See Section 230.22: Residential Infill Lot Developments.
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(Q) See Section 230.20: Payment of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee.
(R) Small lot development standards for RM, RMH, and RH Districts. A conditional use permit
from the Zoning Adminstrator is required for small lot residential subdivisions with less than
10 units, or from the Planning Commission for small lot residential subdivisions with 10 or
more units, including condominium maps for detached single family dwellings. See also
Section 230.24: Small Lot Development Standards.
(S) Neighborhood notification requireents pursuant to Chapter 241 shall apply.
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210.06 RL,RM, RMH, RHf and RMP Districts: Property Development Standards
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The following schedule prescribes development standards for residential zoning districts and
subdistricts designated on the zoning map. The columns establish basic requirements for permitted
and conditional uses; letters in/parentheses in the "Additional Provisions" column refer to "Additional
Development Standards" following the schedule.
In calculating the number;of units permitted on the site, density is calculated on the basis of net site
area. Fractional numbers shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number except that one dwelling
unit may be allowed onf a legally created lot complying with minimum lot area. All required setbacks
shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way and in accordance with the definitions set forth in
Chapter 203, Definitions.
Any new parcel created pursuant to Title 25, Subdivisions, shall comply with the minimum building
site requirements of the district 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,
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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'f N/A
Minimum Setbacks (D)(R)
Front (ft.) 15 15 12 10 f 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 - (1)(J)
Accessory Structure (U)
Garage (K)
Projections into
Setbacks (L)(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 - - -
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Minimum Lot Area
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(sq. ft.) 6,000 2,904 * 1,742 1,244 -
Maximum Lot
Coverage (%) 50 /'S0 50 50 50 75 (V)
Minimum Floor Area (N)
Minimum Usable Open Space (0)
Courts (P)
Accessibility within Dwellings>/ (Q)
Waterfront Lots J (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= 1 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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RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(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 Boundaries.
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(C) The minimum lot area shall be 12,000 square feet for General Day Care, General Residential
Care, and Public or Private Schools, except minimum lot area for General Day Care in the RL
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(D) Building Separation. The minimum spacing between buildings including manufactured home
units shall be 10 feet.
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(E) Variable Front Setback for Multi-family Projects. Projects with more than 4 units in the RM
District,more than 8 units in the RMH District, or More 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 shall be set back an average of 10 feet from the
second floor front facade (see Exhibit).7
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(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-Asubdistrict), 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.
(I) 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-4 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 follo� ng requirements:
(a) The lot adjacent to the zero side or rear setback shall either be held under the same
ownership at the time of application or a deed restriction4or agreement approved as to
form by the City Attorney shall be recorded giving written consent of the adjacent
property owner.
(b) A maintenance easement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, shall be recorded
between the property owner and the owner of the,adjacent lot to which access is
required in order to maintain and repair a zero lot line structure. Such easement shall
be an irrevocable covenant running with the land. No building permits shall be issued
until such recorded maintenance easement has been submitted.
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(c) Separation between the proposed structure and any structure on an adjacent lot shall
either be zero or a minimum of 5 feet. ;a`
(d) No portion of the dwelling or any architectural features shall project over the property
line. '
(e) The zero setback shall not be adjacent to a public or private right-of-way.
(f) Exposure protection between structures shall be provided as specified by the Fire
Department and BuildingDivision.ivision.
(4) Double zero side setbacks ay 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 feet
(3) Garage with alley access - 5 feet
For garages wid rear vehicular access from an alley and located on a lot 27 feet wide or less,
the side setback adjacent to a street or another alley may be reduced to 3 feet.
A minimum 25 foot turning 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,and usable open space
areas subject to Section 230.68, provided that balconies have open railings, glass, or
architectural details with openings to reduce visible bulk. Balconies composed solely of
solid enclosures are not allowed to project into required setbacks.
(M) Height Requirements. See Section 230.70 Measurement of Height, and Section 230.72
Exceptions to Height Limits.
(1) Single Family Dwellings in all residential districts,�exeept lots in the RMH-A subdistrict
with less than 50 feet of frontage shall comply with the following standards:
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(a) Second story top plate height shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet measured from the
top of the subfloor/slab directly below. ;
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(b) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch if building height exceeds thirty (30) feet.
(c) Maximum building height for Main Dwellings shall be thirty-five (35) feet; however,
Main Dwellings exceeding thirtya(30) feet in height shall require approval of a
Conditional Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator. (3268-12/94)
(d) Habitable area, which includes rooftop decks and balconies, above the second story
top plate line shall be permitted with Neighborhood Notification pursuant to Chapter
241. Habitable area above the second story plate line shall be within the confines of
the roof volume, with the following exceptions:
(1) Dormers, decks;ai d other architectural features may be permitted as vertical
projections above the roof volume provided the projections are set back five (5)
feet from the building exterior and do not exceed the height limits as stated above.
(2) Windows and deck areas above the second story plate line shall orient toward
public rights-of-way only.
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Dormers, decks and other
architectural features must
Habitable Areas are: be setback 5' fromy,
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HABITABLE AREA ABOVE SECOND;,STORY TOP-PLATE LINE
FOR SINGLE FAMILY'DWELLINGS
IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS EXCEPT RMH-A SUBDISTRICT
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(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,'6f the property line shall be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
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(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.`'f the subfloor/slab directly below.
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(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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(d) Access to any habitable area above the' secondstory top plate line shall be provided
within the Main Dwelling and shall,,be consistent with internal circulation. Exterior
stairways between the ground floor 1and a habitable area above the second story plate
line shall be prohibited. #�r
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 prop rty line shall be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
(3) Accessory Structures: See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures. Accessory structures
located on projecting decks abutting a waterway shall comply with the height established
in subsection(R).
(4) Recreation Building./ The maximum height of a recreation building for multi-family,
planned residential; and mobile home park projects shall be established by the conditional
use permit.
(N) Minimum Floor Area. Each dwelling unit in a multi-family building and attached single
family dwellings hall have the following minimum floor area.
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one bedroom 650
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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 RE 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
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minimum patio area of 70 square feet shall blprovided within the court.
(b) The following minimum area shall be provided:
Unit Type Minimum Area (Sq.Ft.) Units Above
Ground Floor Units Ground Floor
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Studio/1 bedroom 200 60
2 bedrooms 250 120
3 bedrooms 300 120
4 or more bedrooms 400 120
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(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 shallibe 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 secondYstory 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
3'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 terraces, shall be designed
so that a horizontal rectangle has no dimension less than 10 feet, shall be open to the sky,
and shall not include driveways, parking areas, or area required for front or street side yards.
(b) Projects with more than 20 units shall include at least one amenity, such as a clubhouse,
swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court, outdoor cooking facility, or other recreation
facility.
(4) The Director may allow a reduction in the open space requirement to 10% of the livable area per
unit for projects with less than 10 units and located within" walking distance of 1,000 feet of a
public park or beach.
(P) Courts Opposite Windows in RM, RMH and RH Districts (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: a}a
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(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 less than 20 feet opposite a living room and 14 feet
opposite a required window for any other habitable room (see diagrams below).
(2) Courts Opposite Interior Property Line: The minimum distance between a required
window of a habitable room,°and a property line shall be 10 feet.
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(3) Court Dimensions: Courts shall be minimum 20 feet wide (minimum 10 feet on either
side of the centerline of the required window) and shall be open to the sky. Eaves may
project a maximum Z feet into a court.
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Section A Section B I Section C
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(Q) All habitable rooms in a dwelling unit must be accessible from within/the dwelling.
(R) Waterfront Lots. Projecting decks, windscreens,fencing, patio covers and solariums on
waterfront lots may be permitted subject to the development standards set forth in this Chapter,
Chapter 245, Chapter 17.24, and the following requirements:
(1) Projecting Decks. Decks on waterfront lots may project,5 feet beyond the bulkhead
provided the decks comply with the side setbacks required for the main dwelling.
(2) Windscreens. Windscreens may be permitted if constructed of light-weight materials such
as plastic, canvas, fiberglass,tempered glass or metal, except for necessary bracing and
framing. The maximum height for windscreens shall be 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.
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(4) Solariums. Solariums (patio enclosures) may project 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.
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solarium above 36 inche's 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 projections are declared to be a privilege which can be revoked for
noncompliance and not a vested right.
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(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 along all vehicular
access ways and major walkways. Lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways
within the development and away from adjacent properties. A lighting plan shall be submitted
for approval by the Director.
(U) See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures
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(V) Solid patio covers open on at least 2 sides may be permitted an additional 5% site coverage.
Open lattice patio covers are exempted from site coverage standards.
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Projects f
This section establishes development standards for Senior Residential Projects that may be permitted
in accordance with Section 210.04, Multi-family Residential.
A. Minimum Floor Area. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 450 square
feet.
B. Minimum Setbacks. The project shall omply with the minimum setback requirements of
the district applicable to the site.
C. Minimum Distance between Buildings. Minimum building separation shall be 10 feet.
D. Building Design. No structure,shall exceed 180 feet in length. To provide variation in
building facades, two of the following architectural elements are required as part of each
building: sloped roofs; bay windows; awnings; roof eaves; cornices; balconies; or patios.
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E. Open Space Requirements.
1. Private Open Space: A minimum of 60 square feet of private open space for studios
or one bedroom units and 120 square feet for two or more bedrooms, with minimum
dimensions of 6vfeet.
2. Common Open Space: A minimum of 2,500 square feet for the first 50 units, and an
additional 50 square feet for each unit over 50.
3. Community Club House: An enclosed community or clubhouse facility containing
minimum 7 square feet per unit, and a total area of minimum 400 square feet,may
satisfy up to 50% of the common open space requirement. The clubhouse shall
includehandicapped bathrooms and kitchen facilities to be used by project residents
and their guests only.
F. Elevators. Buildings with more than 2 levels, including living areas or parking, shall have
elevator's.
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G. Parking. Parking shall comply with Chapter 231. Any parking space over and above the
one space 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 foT/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. /r,
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.
l. 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 toAhe 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 separately from an
interest in the common areas and facilities in the development which shall be
appurtenant to such dwelling unit or lot. No lot shall be sold or/transferred in ownership
from the other lots in the total development or approved phasel'of the development unless
all approved community buildings, structures and recreational facilities for the total
development, or approved phase thereof, have been completed, or completion is assured,
by bonding or other method satisfactory to the City.
G. Management Agreement. No lot or dwelling unit in the development shall be sold
unless a corporation, community association, or limited partnership has been formed
with the right to assess all those properties which are jointly owned with interests in the
common areas and facilities in the development to meet the expenses of such entity, and
with authority to control, and the duty to maintain, all of said mutually available features
of the development. Said entity shall operate under recorded CC&R's which shall
include compulsory membership of all owner's of lots and/or dwelling units, and
flexibility of assessments to meet changing,costs of maintenance,repairs and services.
The developer shall submit evidence of compliance with this requirement to and receive
approval of the City prior to making any`such sale. This condition shall not apply to
land dedicated to the City for public purposes.
210.14 RMP District Supplemental Development Standards
This section establishes supplemental standards for the development of manufactured home parks.
A. Individual space setbacks for manufactured homes and accessory structures shall be
landscaped and are as follows':
Front minimum 5 feet
Side 10 feet aggregate, minimum 3 feet on any side
Rear °minimum 5 feet
B. Each space shall be provided with a minimum 150 cubic feet of enclosed, usable storage
space.
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C. The undercarriage of all manufactured homes shall be screened from view on all sides.
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D. A six foot high concrete or masonry wall shall be provided along all interior property lines
of the manufactured home park. In addition, a 20 foot wide landscaped berm or a 10 foot
wide landscaped area and a 6 foot high wall shall be located at the minimum front setback
line.
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E. A boat or trailer storage area shall be provided and screened from view by a 6 foot high
fence or wall.
F. N4 aximum site coverage for each individual manufactured home space shall be 75%.
G. Projects in the RMP district shall provide a minimum common open space area of 200
,square feet per manufactured home space. (341 o-3/99)
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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.
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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.
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