HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3677 ORDINANCE NO. 3 h z 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 231 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ENTITLED
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING PROVISIONS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 231 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 231; Off-Strut Parking and Loading Provisions
Sections:
231.02 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading
231.04 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required
231.06 Joint Use Parking
231.08 Reduced Parking for Certain Uses
231.10 Parking In-Lieu Payments Within Downtown Specific Plan Area
231.12 Parking Spaces for the Handicapped
231.14 Parking Space Dimensions
231.16 Application of Dimensional Requirements
231.18 Design Standards
231.20 Compact Parking
231.22 Driveways; Visibility
231.24 Landscape Improvements
231.26 Parking Area Plan Required
231.28 Oceanside or On-Street Parking within the Coastal Zone
231.02 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading
A. When Required. At the time of initial occupancy of a site, construction of a structure,
or major alteration or enlargement of a site or structure, off-street parking facilities and
off-street loading facilities shall be provided in accord with this chapter and parking
area landscaping shall be provided in accord with Chapter 232. For the purposes of
these requirements, "major alteration or enlargement" shall mean a change of use, an
expansion of greater than 50 percent of the existing space in a non-residential building
or an addition of bedrooms or units in a residential building. A change in occupancy
that does not involve a change in the use classification is not considered a change in use
for purposes of this requirement unless the change in occupancy involves an
intensification of use or an increase in parking demand.
B. Nonconforming Parking or Loading. No existing use of land or structure shall be
deemed to be nonconforming solely because of the lack of off-street parking or loading
facilities required by this chapter, provided that facilities being used for off-street
parking and loading as of the date of adoption of this chapter shall not be reduced in
number to less than that required by this chapter. Expansion of a use with
nonconforming parking shall be subject to the following requirements:
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1. A multi-family residential use with nonconforming parking may be expanded by
adding bedrooms or additional units provided that the expansion complies with
current standards contained in this chapter;
2. A single-family residence with nonconforming parking may be expanded by
adding bedrooms provided the dwelling complies with current standards
contained in this chapter; and
3. A nonresidential use with nonconforming parking may be expanded less than 50
percent of the existing square footage or intensified if additional parking is
provided for the expansion or intensification. Expansions of 50 percent or more
of the existing square footage require the site to be in total compliance with the
current parking standards contained in this chapter.
C. Spaces Required for Alteration or Enlar eg ment. The number of parking spaces or
loading spaces required for an alteration or enlargement of an existing use or structure,
or for a change of occupancy, shall be in addition to the number of spaces existing prior
to the alteration, enlargement, or change of occupancy unless the preexisting number is
greater than the number prescribed in this chapter. In this case, the number of spaces in
excess of the prescribed minimum shall be counted in determining the required number
of parking or loading spaces.
D. Spaces Required for Multiple Uses. If more than one use is located on a site,the
number of off-street parking spaces and loading spaces to be provided shall be equal to
the sum of the requirements prescribed for each use. This requirement applies not only
to multiple uses under separate ownership but also to multiple uses in the same
ownership. If the gross floor area of individual uses on the same site is less than that
for which a loading space would be required by Section 231.06A, but the aggregate
gross floor area of all uses is greater than the minimum for which loading spaces would
be required, the aggregate gross floor area shall be used in determining the required
number of loading spaces.
E. Location and Ownership. Parking facilities required by this chapter shall be on the
same site as the use served, except that an adjacent lot may be used which is in the same
person's possession as the structure or use. Such possession may be by deed or long-
term lease, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recorded in the Office of the
County Recorder. A copy of the recorded document stipulating the reservation of the
property for parking purposes shall be filed with the City prior to issuance of a building
permit and/or certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first. No use shall be
continued if the parking is removed from the adjacent lot unless substitute parking'is
provided. Parking facilities provided by a parking district or parking authority are not
subject to these locational requirements.
1. Parking in Yards in R Districts. The parking of motor vehicles, trailers, campers
and boats shall be prohibited on all landscaped areas within the front one-half of
the lot except as provided below.
(a) Oversized vehicles (see Definitions Chapter 203), campers,trailers and
boats on trailers may be parked on the paved driveway area or on a paved
area between the driveway and the nearest side property line provided that
they do not project over any property line and that the area is kept free of
trash, debris and parts.
(b) Commercial oversized vehicles (see Definitions Chapter 203) or special
purpose machines shall be prohibited in any yard area.
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2. Parking in Yards in C or I Districts. Required yards may be used for required
parking, subject to the landscaping standards of Chapter 232.
3. Access. When a lot abuts an arterial highway and a local street, access to on-site
parking shall be from the local street. When a lot abuts an alley, then access to
parking shall be provided from the alley unless the Planning Commission
approves a different access. When a lot abuts two arterial highways or two local
streets, access shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
4. Non-residential Parking in R Districts. Non-residential parking serving adjacent
commercial or industrial uses shall not be located in any R zoned property.
F. Computation of Spaces Required. If, in the application of the requirements of this
chapter, a fractional number is obtained, one additional parking space or loading space
shall be required.
G. Other Requirements.
1. Any off-street parking or loading facility which is permitted but not required shall
comply with all provisions of this chapter governing location, design,
improvement and operation.
2. Any motor vehicle incapable of movement by its own power and/or not licensed
to operate on California streets shall be stored either in an enclosed building or
entirely screened from view.
231.04 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required
A. Non-residential uses shall provide one loading space (minimum fourteen [14] feet in
width,twenty [20] feet in length, and fourteen [14] feet in height) for each 20,000
square feet, or fraction thereof, of gross floor area; however, a maximum of three (3)
such spaces are required for buildings exceeding 60,000 square feet. No loading space
is required for non-residential uses with less than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.
B. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accord with the following schedule.
References to spaces per square foot are to be computed on the basis of gross floor area,
unless otherwise specified.
Where the use is undetermined, the approving body shall determine the probable use
and the number of parking and loading spaces required. In order to make this
determination,the Director may require the submission of survey data prepared by a
state-registered traffic engineer for the applicant or collected at the applicant's expense.
Parking spaces over and above the minimum number specified in this section may be
required by the body responsible for reviewing the use itself based on the intensity of
the use.
C. The Director may allow a parking reduction for a change of use if the increase in the
required parking is not more than five (5) spaces. The change of use request must be on a
site with two or more uses,have minimum of 50 existing parking spaces and provide an
upgrade of existing landscaping. This same reduction may be considered for uses
complying with State Handicap Regulations as mandated by State Law and applicable to
parking requirements. (3526-2/02)
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A
Use Classification Spaces
Residential
Single-family Dwellings
New construction
0-4 bedrooms 2 enclosed and 2 open
5 or more bedrooms 3 enclosed per unit and 3 open per unit
Existing Dwellings
0-4 bedrooms 2 enclosed and 2 open'
5 or more bedrooms 2 enclosed per unit and 3 open per unit'
In the RMH-A district 2 enclosed spaces per unit with up to three
bedrooms, and 1 space for each additional
bedroom; 1 additional space per dwelling where
no on-street parking is allowed
Multi-family Dwellings
Studio/one bedroom 1 enclosed space per unit
2 bedrooms 2 spaces (1 enclosed)per unit
3 or more bedrooms 2.5 spaces (1 enclosed)per unit
Guests 0.5 space per unit
Senior
Studio/one bedroom 1 covered space per unit
Two bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit (1 covered)
Manufactured Homes 2 spaces per unit; one covered, and one may be
behind the first
Guest 1 per 3 manufactured homes
Rooming House I space per guest room plus
1 space per owner/manager plus
1 space per each 10 guest rooms
Residential Care, Limited 1 per 3 beds
Public and Semi-public
Clubs and Lodges I per 35 sq. ft. used for assembly purposes of 1
per 3 fixed seats (18 inches =one seat),
whichever is greater
'Open spaces may be behind any required spaces and/or on a street adjacent to the property.
On-street parking may not be reserved for residents and/or guests but must be available to the
general public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A (continued)
Use Classification Off-Street Parking Spaces
Cultural Facilities 1 per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area
Day Care, General 1 per staff member plus one per classroom
Government Offices 1 per 250 sq. ft. gross floor area
Heliports As specified by use permit
Hospitals 1 per 1.5 beds
Maintenance and Service Facilities 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Park and Recreation Facilities As specified by conditional use permit for private
facilities
Public Safety Facilities As specified by the conditional use permit
Religious Assembly 1 per 35 sq. ft. of public assembly area, or 1 per 3
fixed seats (18 inches = 1 seat), whichever is
greater
Residential Care, General 1 per 3 beds; plus additional spaces, as specified
by conditional use permit
Schools, Public or Private
Preschools, nursery day care 1 per staff member, plus one per classroom
Elementary,junior high 1.5 per classroom
High school/college 7 per classroom
Trade schools, music 1 per 35 sq. ft. of instruction area
conservatories
Utilities, Major As specified by conditional use permit
Commercial
Ambulance Services 1 per 500 sq. ft.; plus 2 storage spaces
Animal Sales and Services
Animal boarding 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Animal grooming 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Animal hospitals 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Animal, retail sales 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Artists' Studios 1 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Banks and Savings & Loans 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Drive-Up Service Queue space for 5 cars per teller
Building Materials and Services 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area; minimum 10 plus
1/300 sq. ft. office area
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A (continued)
Use Classification Off-Street Parking Spaces
Catering Services 1 per 400 sq. ft.
Commercial Recreation and
Entertainment
Bowling Alleys 3 per lane,plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of public
assembly and retail areas
Electronic Game Centers 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Health Clubs 1 per 200 sq. ft. except that area designated for
group instruction shall be parked at a ratio of 1
per 100 sq. ft.
Stables 1 per 3 corrals plus 1 horse trailer space for each
10 corrals plus 2 for caretaker's unit
Tennis/Racquetball 3 per court
Theaters 1 per 3 fixed seats, or 1 per 35 sq. ft. seating area
if there are no fixed seats
Other Commercial As specified by the Zoning Administrator or
Recreation and Entertainment Planning Commission
Communications Facilities 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Eating and Drinking Establishments
with less than 12 seats 1 per 200 sq. ft.
with more than 12 seats 1 per 60 sq. ft. or 1 per 100 sq. ft. when on a site
with 3 or more uses
with dancing Plus 1 per 50 sq. ft. of dancing area
with drive through service Plus queue space for 5 cars per service window
Food and Beverage Sales 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Furniture and Appliance Stores 1 per 500 sq. ft. excluding areas used for storage or
loading, but not less than 5
Funeral and Interment Services 1 per 35 sq. ft. of seating space
Hardware Stores 1 per 200 sq. ft. excluding areas used for storage or
loading, but not less than 5
Horticulture, Limited 1 per 2 acres
Laboratories 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Maintenance and Repair Services 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Marine Sales and Services 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Nurseries 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor sales and/or
display lot area accessible for public viewing, but no
less than 10; plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. office area
Offices, Business and Professional 1 per 250 sq. ft. for less than 250,000 sq. ft.; 1 per
300 sq. ft. for 250,000 sq. ft. or more
Offices, Medical and Dental 1 per 175 sq. ft. (includes out-patient
medical/surgery centers)
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A (continued)
Use Classification Off-Street Parking Spaces
Pawn Shops 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Personal Enrichment Services 1 per 35 sq. ft. of instruction area; or Maximum
1 per 200 sq. ft. provided the number of students per
classroom does not exceed required number of
parking spaces, plus instruction area does not exceed
75 percent of floor area.
Personal Services 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Research and Development Services 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Retail Sales Not Listed Under Another 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Use Classification
Sex Oriented Business
Cabaret with less than 12 seats, 1 per 200 sq. ft.; with 12
seats or more, 1 per 60 sq. ft. or 1 per 100 sq. ft. if
on a site with three or more uses
Encounter center 1 per 35 sq. ft. of instruction area
Escort bureau 1 per 250 sq. ft.
Hotel/Motel 1.1 per guest room; plus 1 per passenger transport
vehicle(minimum of 2 stalls) and 2 spaces for any
manager's unit and parking for other uses as required
by this schedule
Mini-motion picture theater, 1 per 3 fixed seats, or 1 per 35 sq. ft. seating area if
motion picture theater or there are no fixed seats
motion picture arcade
Retail sales 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Swap Meets, Indoor/Flea Markets 1/100 sq. ft. except as maybe modified by the
Planning Commission through the conditional use
permit process, after submittal, review and approval
of a traffic engineering study
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A (continued)
Use Classification Off-Street Parking Spaces
Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services
Automobile Rentals 1 per 1,000 sq..ft. of indoor/outdoor sales and/or
display lot area accessible for public viewing, but,
no less than 10; plus 1/300 sq. ft. office area;
1/200 sq. ft. auto service area
Automobile Washing (Car
Wash)
Full-service (attended) 10
With fuel sales 12
Self-service (unattended) 1.5 per wash stall
Service Stations
full-serve/repair garage 1 per 500 sq. ft. but no less than 5
self-serve 2
with convenience markets 1 per 200 sq. ft. of retail space but no less than 8
with self-serve car wash 4
with self-serve car wash 10
and convenience market
Vehicle/Equipment Repair 1 per 200 sq. ft. but no less than 5
Vehicle/Equipment Sales 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor sales and/or
and Rentals display lot area accessible for public viewing, but
no less than 10; plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. office area;
1 per 200 sq. ft. auto service area
Vehicle Storage 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. lot area; no less than 5
Visitor Accommodations:
Bed and Breakfast 1 per guest room plus 1 guest and 1
manager/owner space
Hotels, Motels 1.1 per guest room;plus 1 per passenger transport
vehicle (minimum of 2 stalls) and 2 spaces for
any manager's unit and parking for other uses as
required by this schedule
Single Room Occupancy, 1.0 per unit, 10% shall be designated as visitor
Residential Hotels parking; 1 per passenger transport vehicle
(minimum of 1 stall) one loading space, and 2
spaces for any manager's unit,plus 0.5 per all
remaining personnel (3494-5/01)
Warehouse and Sales Outlets 1 per 200 sq. ft.
Industrial
Speculative buildings 1 per 500 sq. ft. (maximum 10% office area)
Manufacturing, research assembly, 1 per 500 sq. ft.
packaging
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OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: SCHEDULE A (continued)
Use Classification Off-Street Parking Spaces
Wholesaling,warehousing and 1 per 1,000 sq. ft.
distributing space
Offices 1 per 250 sq. ft. if office area exceeds 10 percent
of gross floor area
Outside uses: Storage, wrecking/ 1 per 5,000 square feet of lot area, but no less
salvage and lumber yards than 5
Mini-storage facilities
Single-story 1 per 5,000 square feet
Each additional story 1 per 2,000 square feet plus 2 spaces for any
caretaker's unit
231.06 Joint Use Parking
In the event that two (2) or more uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel of land, the
total requirement for off-street parking shall be the sum of each individual use computed
separately except as provided in this section.
The Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator may grant a reduction in the total number
of required spaces as part of the entitlement for the use or uses, or by conditional_ use permit
when no other entitlement is required, when the applicant can demonstrate that the various
uses have divergent needs in terms of daytime versus nighttime hours or weekday versus
weekend hours. Such joint use approvals shall be subject to the following:
1. The maximum distance between the building or use and the nearest point of the
parking spaces or parking facility shall be 250 feet; and
2. There shall be no conflict in the operating hours based on parking space
requirements for the different uses on the parcel; and
3. Evidence of an agreement for such joint use shall be provided by proper legal
instrument, approved as to form by the City Attorney. The instrument shall be
recorded in the Office of the County Recorder and shall be filed with the City
prior to issuance of building permit and/or certificate of occupancy, whichever
occurs first.
231.08 Reduced Parking for Certain Uses
A. The Zoning Administrator may approve a conditional use permit to reduce the number
of parking spaces to less than the number required per Schedule "A" in Section 231.04,
provided that the following findings are made: (3334-6/97,3526-2/02)
1. The parking demand will be less than the requirement in Schedule A; and
2. The proposed use of the building or structure, will not generate additional parking
demand; and
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3. A Transportation Demand Management plan which exceeds the minimum
required by Section 230.36 has.been approved by the Director.
B. The Zoning Administrator may consider survey data prepared by a state-registered
traffic engineer and submitted by an applicant or collected at the applicant's request and
expense as a basis for approval of a reduction in required parking.
231.10 Parking In-Lieu Payments Within Downtown Specific Plan Area
Parking requirements for private property uses within the Downtown Specific Plan Area may
be met by payment of an "in-lieu" fee for providing parking in a parking facility subject to
conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission. Said fee may be paid in
multiple installments. The first installment in an amount established by City Council
Resolution for each parking space shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits or of
a certificate of occupancy, whichever comes first. Any successive installments shall be paid
and secured by a mechanism established in the conditions of approval.
231.12 Parking Spaces for the Handicapped
New and existing parking facilities shall comply with the State Handicapped Regulations as
mandated in State law.
231.14 Parking Space Dimensions
Required parking spaces shall have the following minimum dimensions in feet. Striping
requirements are depicted in Diagram A. Directional signs and/or pavement markings shall
be provided in any facility in which one-way traffic is established.
Angle of Stall Stall Aisle Width'
Parking Width Depth 1-way 2-way
00 9 19 (with 8 ft. Striped 12 20
`(Parallel) maneuvering area between
every 2 spaces)
300 9 19 14 20
450 9 19 15 20
600 9 19 20 20
900 9 19 26 26
Residential 9 19 25 25
Compact 8 17 subject to Section 231.20
'Minimum 24 feet when determined by Fire Department to be a fire lane.
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DIAGRAM A
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231.16 Application of Dimensional Requirements
A. Relation to Walls and Posts/Columns. A parking space on a site with more than five
(5) parking spaces and which is adjacent to a wall over twelve (12) inches in height
shall be increased in width by three (3) feet. Post/columns may be permitted along the
side of each space only within three (3) feet of the head and foot of each stall.
B. Vertical Clearance. Vertical clearance for parking spaces shall be 7 feet, except that an
entrance may be 6.67 feet. When handicapped parking is provided, vertical clearance shall
comply with California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71).
For residential uses, non-structural improvements including wall-mounted shelves,
storage surface racks, or cabinets may encroach into the vertical clearance,provided a
minimum 4.5 feet vertical clearance is maintained above the finished floor of the garage
within the front 5 feet of a parking space.
C. Wheel Stops. All spaces shall have wheel stops 2.5 feet from a fence, wall, building or
walkway.
D. Parking Space Dimension Reduction. When a parking space abuts a landscape planter,
the front 2 feet of the required 19 foot length for a parking space may overhang the
planter as provided in Chapter 232.
231.18 Design Standards
A. Public Works Requirements. Drive entrances on arterial highways shall be located in a
manner to coordinate with future median openings and in accord with Department of
Public Works standards. The paved surface of driveways and drive entrances shall
comply with Department of Public Works specifications. Parking facilities shall be
prepared, graded, and paved to ensure that al: surface waters will drain into a public
street, alley, storm drain, or other drainage system approved by the Department of
Public Works. Aisle ways without adjacent parking shall be a minimum 24 feet in
width.
B. Circulation Design. All off-street parking spaces shall have access to a public street or
alley, and shall have internal circulation, safe entrances and exits, drives, and aisles in
conformance with City standards. Every required parking space shall have
unobstructed access from an aisle without moving another vehicle. All parking spaces,
except residential garages and carports for single-family dwellings and duplexes, shall
have forward travel to and from parking facilities when access is to a dedicated street.
Traffic circulation shall be designed so that no vehicle need enter a public street in
order to progress from one aisle to any other aisle within the same development.
Commercial centers which have 200 parking spaces or more shall have at least one
main entrance designed as depicted in Diagram B.
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A minimum 3-foot-by-3-foot-wide maneuvering area shall be provided at the end of
dead-end parking aisles less than 150 feet in length. A vehicle turnaround space shall
be provided at the end of all dead-end parking aisles which exceed 150 feet in length
(measured from the closest intersecting aisle with complete circulation). The
maneuvering area and turnaround space shall be designed as depicted in Diagram C.
Other turnaround arrangements providing the same maneuverability are subject to
approval by the Director.
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DIAGRAM C
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C. Illumination. All parking area lighting shall be energy-efficient and designed so as not
to produce glare on adjacent residential properties. Security lighting shall be provided
in areas accessible to the public during nighttime hours, and such lighting shall be on a
time-clock or photo-sensor system.
D. Residential parking.
1. Garages and Carports. All required garages and carports,permitted as accessory
structures, shall be constructed at the same time as the main building and shall be
used only by persons residing on the premises for storage of personal vehicles and
other personal property.
2. Assignment of Spaces. Each studio and one bedroom dwelling unit shall have a
minimum of one assigned parking space and each two or more bedroom units
shall have a minimum of two assigned parking spaces. Each dwelling unit shall
have an enclosed, assigned space which shall be within 200 feet walking distance
of that unit and designated as such. The assigned spaces shall be provided with
the rental of a dwelling unit without any additional cost. All unassigned spaces
provided on site shall be open and only used for the parking of vehicles by
persons residing on the property or their guests.
3. Turning Radius. The minimum turning radius for any garage, carport or open
parking space, entered directly from an alley or driveway, shall be 25 feet. (See
Diagram D)
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DIAGRAM D
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4. Driveway Width.
Length of Drive Minimum Driveway Width
150 feet or less 10 ft. for single family dwellings
20 ft. for multi-family dwellings
Greater than 150 feet 20 feet clear width
Exception: when designated as fire lane, all Fire
Department requirements shall apply.
5. Guest Parking. All guest parking shall be fully accessible.
6. Coastal Zone. Each dwelling unit located in the Coastal Zone shall have a
minimum of 2 on-site parking spaces. If the total coastal parking requirements
exceed the total minimum parking as required by this chapter, the additional
required parking spaces may be in tandem with enclosed spaces, provided the
tandem space is assigned to an enclosed space and complies with the required
turning radius.
7. Planned Residential Developments. In a planned residential development where a
garage is constructed a minimum of 20 feet from the curb, the driveway in front of
the garage may be used to provide one of the required uncovered spaces.
8. Privacy gates may be installed without a conditional use permit provided there is
compliance with the following criteria prior to the issuance of building permits:
1) Fire Department approval for location and emergency entry. (3526-2/02)
2) Postmaster approval of location for mail boxes or entry for postal carrier.
3) Shall provide a driveway withi-a a minimum of twenty(20) feet for vehicle
stacking.
9. Driveway Air Space. The air space above all driveways which exceed 150 feet in
length shall remain open to the sky, except that eaves or roof overhangs with a
maximum 4-foot projection may be permitted above a height of 14 feet.
10. Storage Space. 100 cubic feet of enclosed storage space for each unit shall be
provided in a secured parking area where there is no private garage.
11. Accessory Dwelling. One additional off-street parking space shall be required for
an accessory dwelling, except that in the coastal zone there shall be a minimum of
four(4)parking spaces on-site.
E. Non-residential Parking and Loading.
1. Designated Parking. Parking spaces within an integrated, non-residential complex
shall not be designated for exclusive use of any individual tenant except as
authorized by a parking management plan approved by the Director.
2. Parking Controls. Parking controls, such as valet service, or booths, and/or
collection of fees may be permitted when authorized by conditional use permit
approval by the Zoning Administrator. Privacy gates may be installed without a
conditional use permit provided there is compliance with the following criteria
prior to the issuance of building permits:
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1) Fire Department approval for location and emergency entry.
2) Postmaster approval of location for mail boxes or entry for postal carrier.
3) Shall provide a driveway with a minimum of twenty(20) feet for vehicle
stacking.
3. Minimum Driveway Width. 25 feet when providing access to the rear of a
structure.
4. Reciprocal Access. Reciprocal ingress/egress access with adjacent properties
shall be provided for all commercial properties.
5. Loading Location. On a site adjoining an alley, a required loading space shall be
accessible from the alley unless alternative access is approved by the Director. An
occupied loading space shall not prevent access to a required parking space.
Truck or rail loading, dock facilities, and doors for such facilities shall not face or
be located within 45 feet of property zoned or general planned residential.
6. Loading Design. Any loading facility shall be designed and located so that
vehicles need not extend onto the public sidewalks, streets or alleys during
loading activities.
7. Landscape Buffer. Where the side or rear yard of a parcel is used for loading
activities and abuts an R District, a landscaped buffer along the property line shall
be provided.
F. Seasonal and Temporary Parking Lots. Seasonal and temporary parking lots may be
allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator.
Seasonal lots may operate only from Memorial Day through the third weekend in
September and shall be located within 1,000 yards of the mean high tide line of the
Pacific Ocean. Temporary and seasonal commercial parking lots may be permitted for
a maximum of five years. The design and layout of seasonal and temporary parking lots
shall comply with this chapter, Fire Department requirements, and the following
standards:
1. Paving shall be 2 inches of asphalt over compacted native soil, or as approved by
the Department; except seasonal parking lots shall be surfaced to meet minimum
specifications for support of vehicles and to provide dust control as required by
the Zoning Administrator.
2. Boundaries of such lots shall be marked off and secured by chain or cable, with
posts a minimum of 3 feet in height, solidly built. At a minimum, posts shall
consist of 4" x 4" wood or equivalent metal posts a minimum of 1-1/2 inches in
diameter securely set in the ground and placed 8 feet on center. The posts shall be
connected with at least 1 strand of 1/2-inch cable or chain securely fastened to
each post. An opening shall be provided to accommodate vehicle access during
business hours. Seasonal lots shall be secured to prevent overnight parking
between the closing hour on one business day and the opening hour the following
business day.
3. Temporary parking lots shall have landscaped planters with an inside dimension
of 3 feet along street-side property lines excluding driveways. Landscaping shall
be protected from vehicle and pedestrian damage by wheel bumpers (asphalt,
concrete, or wood), or asphalt or concrete curbs, or any other design that will
provide adequate protection.
4. Seasonal parking lots are exempt from landscaping requirements of Chapter 232.
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5. Directional and informational signs shall be displayed on-site to identify the
entrance(s), fees, and hours of operation. Such signs shall be located at the
entrance of the parking lot and shall not exceed 12 square feet and shall be 6 feet
high. Signs for seasonal parking lots shall be removed from the site each season
no later than the third weekend in September.
6. Automatic entry devices or fee collection points shall be set back a minimum of
20 feet from the public right-of-way, or at a distance recommended by the
Department of Public Works and approved by the Director.
7. An attendant shall be on duty at all times during business hours of seasonal
parking lots.
8. An approved fire extinguisher shall be provided on the premises during business
hours.
9. The site shall be maintained in a clean condition, free from trash and debris.
Trash containers shall be placed on the site to accommodate and store all trash
that accumulates on the lot.
For seasonal parking lots, a certificate of insurance for combined single limit bodily
injury and/or property damage including products liability in the amount of$1,000,000
per occurrence shall be filed with the Department of Administrative Services. A hold
harmless agreement holding the City harmless shall also be filled with the Department
of Administrative Services.
Subsequent to approval of an application for any seasonal or temporary parking lot, the
applicant shall meet all standards and requirements and install all improvements.. The
parking lot shall then be inspected and approved by the Director prior to issuance of a
Certificate to Operate.
G. Parking;Structures. Parking structures above or below grade shall be subject to
conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission when no other entitlement
is required. In addition, parking structures proposed within the coastal zone shall be
subject to approval of a coastal development permit. All parking structures shall
comply with the following requirements:
1. Transition ramps which are also used as back-up space for parking stalls shall
have a maximum slope of 5 percent. The maximum slope for transition ramps
with no adjacent parking spaces shall be 10 percent. A ramp used for ingress and
egress to a public street shall have a transition section at least 16 feet long and a
maximum slope of 5 percent.
2. Parking structures with over 300 spaces shall provide secondary circulation ramps
and additional ingress and egress if deemed necessary by a traffic study prepared
by a state-registered traffic engineer.
3. Parking structures shall be provided with a minimum 10-foot-wide perimeter
landscape planter at ground level. Parked cars shall be screened on each level
through landscape planters or trellises and/or decorative screening wall or railings.
The Design Review Board shall approve the landscaping plan.
4. All parking structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing or
proposed structures and shall be subject to review and approval by the Design
Review Board prior to hearing. The Design Review Board shall consider the
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following factors in reviewing a proposal: bulk, scale, proportion, building
materials, colors, signage, architectural features, and landscaping.
5. All parking structures proposed for conversion to a fee parking arrangement shall
be subject to conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission.
Public parking structures within the coastal zone proposed for conversion to a fee
parking arrangement shall be subject to approval of a coastal development permit.
231.20 Bicycle Parking
1. Bicycle Parking Requirements:
A. Non residential developments shall provide one (1) bicycle stall for every twenty
(20)parking spaces. Racks shall be made available to both customers and
employees.
B. Residential multiple family projects shall provide at a minimum one (1) bicycle
stall per four(4) units in a secured, enclosed and covered area. The Planning
Director shall approve location and provisions as set forth.
2. Design Standards:
A. Bicycle parking facility shall include provision for locking of bicycles, either in
lockers or in secure racks in which the bicycle frame and wheels may be locked by
the user. Bicycle spaces shall be conveniently located near the primary entrance
of structures or central location and shall be protected from automobile damage.
The Planning Director shall approve all the aforementioned criteria
231.22 Driveways; Visibility
Visibility of a driveway crossing a street or alley property line or of intersecting driveways
shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 230.88.
231.24 Landscape Improvements
Landscape,planting and irrigation plans shall be prepared consistent with the requirements of
Chapter 232.
231.26 Parking Area Plan Required
Prior to the construction, reconstruction, or restriping of an off-street parking area, a parking
area plan shall be submitted to the Director for the purpose of indicating compliance with the
provisions of this section. This plan shall include:
A. Location and description of fencing and architectural screen walls.
B. Location and placement of parking stalls, including bumpers, striping and circulation,
all dimensioned to permit comparison with approved parking standards.
C. Location and placement of lights provided to illuminate the parking area.
D. A drainage plan showing drainage to a public way in accordance with accepted standards
or practices.
E. A landscape, planting and irrigation plan prepared consistent with the requirements of
Chapter 232.
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F. Existing off-street parking areas that were approved at a reduced dimension(e.g. width,
length, aisle width) may be reconstructed and re-striped or only re-striped at their
previous reduced dimension.
G. When re-striping, parking stalls shall be as depicted in Section 231.14, Diagram A.
H. If a parking area is proposed to only be re-striped; no landscape, drainage, or lighting plan
is required.
Single-family dwellings on pre-existing lots are exempt from this requirement.
231.28 Oceanside or On-Street Parking within the Coastal Zone
If any existing oceanside or on-street parking within the coastal zone is removed, it shall be
replaced on a one for one basis in an area that would not result in the loss of any sandy beach
area and within walking distance of the existing site. Replacement parking shall be assured
prior to the issuance of the coastal development permit and shall be provided before any
existing parking is removed so that there will be no reduction in the number of parking
spaces available.
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 15TH day of NOVEMBER _ _, 2004.
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITI ED AND APPROVED:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,JOAN L. FLYNN,the duly appointed, 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 a re ular
meeting thereof held on the 1st day of November, 2004, and was again read to said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of November,2004, and was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of
said City Council.
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper,Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook, Winchell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on November 25,2004.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
JoW L. Flynn,City Clerk y Clerk and ex-officUrk lerk
Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California