HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2001-57 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE COASTAL COMMISSION
ACTION AND ACCEPTS AND AGREES TO LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
NO. 3-99 AS MODIFIED
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission reviewed and approved Huntington Beach Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 3-99 as modified at the June 14, 2001 Coastal Commission hearing; and
Section 13537 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations requires the local government to
accept and agree to the modification by resolution within six (6) months, or the certification will expire;
and
Upon the City Council action staff will forward Resolution No. 2001-57 for final Coastal
Commission certification;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington. Beach hereby resolves as follows:
1. That the City Council accepts and agrees to the Coastal Commission's approval of Local Coastal
Program Amendment 3-99 by modifying the updated Coastal Element of the certified Local Coastal
Program as suggested by the Coastal Commission in the letter dated June 25, 2001 attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Said suggested
modifications shall be certified and become effective pursuant to Section 13544.5 of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations on the date when the following two conditions have been met:
i. Commission concurrence with the Executive Director's determination that the City's action
is legally adequate; and
ii, The Notice of Certification has been filed with the Secretary of Resources.
2. That the City Council certifies that the amended Local Coastal Program is intended to be carried
out in a manner in full conformance with the California Coastal Act.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 4th day of September , 2001.
Mayor
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITJATED AND APPROVED:
City AdnAistrator Director of Planning
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY GRAY DW4.4e;aWW
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
South Coast Area Office -�
200 Oceangate, Suite 1000
Long Beach, CA 90802-4302 June 25, 2001
(562) 590-5071
Howard Zelefsky
Planning Director
Department of Community Development
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
SUBJECT: Huntington Beach LCP Amendment 3-99 (Coastal Element)
Dear Mr. Zelefsky:
The Commission approved the City's Local Coastal Program Amendment 3-99
(Coastal Element) at a public hearing held in Los Angeles on June 14, 2001 .
The land use portion (Coastal Element) was approved with suggested
modifications. The implementation portion (Zoning District Maps) was
approved by the Commission as submitted. As no suggested modifications
were proposed to the Zoning District Maps by the Commission and the City's
resolution of submission (99-98) states that the amendment will take effect
"automatically upon Commission approval" no further action by the City is
required. for the portion of the amendment affecting the implementation
program (Zoning District Maps).
Attached (as Exhibit A) is a complete set of the Commission's suggested
modifications to the land use portion (Coastal Element) which incorporate the
revisions made through the addendum. Pursuant to Section 13544 of the
California Code of Regulations, the land use portion of the City's LCP
amendment 3-99 (Coastal Element) will not become effective until the
suggested modifications made by the Commission are adopted by the City of
Huntington Beach and the Commission's Executive Director reviews and
certifies to the Commission that the City has complied with the Commission's
action. Section 13537 of the California Code of Regulations states that the
Commission's action to certify the LCP amendment with suggested
modifications shall expire six months from the date of the Commission's
action. Therefore, the City has until December 14, 2001 to accept and adopt
the certified LCP amendment (Coastal Element) with the suggested
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modifications. The LCP amendment (land use plan) cannot become effectively
certified until the Executive Director concludes that the City has adapted the
amendment modifications as shown on Exhibit A. Should you have any
questions please give Steve Rynas or me a call.
Sincerely,
Teresa Henry
District Manager
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LAND USE PLAN SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS
Sumiested Modifications: The Commission certifies the following, with modifications as shown.
Language as submitted by City of Huntington Beach is shown in straight type. Language recommended
by the Commission for deletion is shown in lie out. Language proposed to be inserted by the
Commission is shown in underlined boldface italics.
Commission Review of Narrative Text: The City's Coastal Element can be divided into two major
divisions. The first division is narrative, which describes the City,how the LCP program functions, and
the explanatory basis for the various standards and policies contained in the Coastal Element. The second
division of the Coastal Element consists of the actual standards and policies. It is this second division
which is the focus of Commission review.
Commission review of the Coastal Element has been primarily limited to Tables C-1 and C-2,Land Use
Plan Maps C-5 through C-9,and pages IV-C-100 through 1V-C-151,which constitute the standards and
policies of the Land Use Plan. In terms of how"goals", "objectives", and"policies"are to be treated in
the Coastal Element,the policies are the mandatory enforceable component. The goals and objectives
provide background and context for the policies. Therefore,the standard of review for the City in
permitting development under the Coastal Element will be the policies of the Coastal Element.
Revisions to the policies,made through suggested modifications, in certain circumstances may make the
background narrative obsolete. Descriptive narrative no longer consistent with the policies will need to
be revised by the City to conform the narrative of any associated policy that has been revised through
suggested modifications as part of the submission of the final document for certification pursuant to
Sections 13544 and 13544.5 of the California Code of Regulations. One example of narrative that will
need to be revised relates to the suggested modification for policy C 2.4.5 (see Page 44)which affects the
discussion on page IV-C-48 of the Coastal Element relative to Residential Parking. Another example
relates to policies C 7.1.2 and C 7.1.4 which relate to a wetland fill project that is discussed on Page
IV-C-72 of the submitted Coastal Element. Both policy C 7.1.2 and C 7.1.4 are being deleted as the
Commission and City adopted a settlement agreement in November 2000 which will preserve the
wetland. Consequently the narrative on Page IV-C-72 is no longer current.
Orsanizational Notes: The addition of new policies or the deletion of policies(as submitted)will affect
the numbering of subsequent Coastal Element(Land Use Plan)policies when the City of Huntington
Beach publishes the final Coastal Element incorporating the Commission's suggested modifications. This
staff report will not make revisions to the policy numbers. The City will make modifications to the
numbering system when it prepares the final Coastal Element for submission to the Commission for
certification pursuant to Sections 13544 and 13544.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Additionally,the Coastal Element(November 15, 1999 version) submission contained formatting to show
City revisions made to the Coastal Element prior to its approval by the City Council. For purposes of
clarity this formatting has been removed. The elimination of the City formatting affects pages 30
through 162 of this staff report.
This Coastal Element update is a revision to the City's previous Coastal Element(1985). To facilitate
review,both the City's existing policies and the City's new policies have been included. Pages 5 to 132
have been organized into columns to present the City's existing policies in comparison with the City's
proposed new policies, and the Commission's suggested modifications. The left column contains the
City's existing policies,which are to be replaced. The center column contains the equivalent proposed
policy under the current submission. The right column contains the Commission's suggested
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modifications. In cases where the City does not have corresponding policies, blank boxes will be
observed. In several cases some of the City's existing policies{the left column) have been duplicated
where the City has made two or more new policies(center column)based on one old policy.
A. LAND USE PLAN SUMMARY
Global Text Suggested Modification: As submitted the November 15, 1999 Coastal
Element contained the word "DRAFT" as part of the header. Additionally the word "draft"
was used on page IV-C-100 to identify the Coastal Element as a draft. The word "draft"
wherever it references the Coastal Element shall be deleted since the document will 'no
longer be a draft. Since this policy refers to a global text revision, once the global text
revisions are made, this policy does not need to be included in the amended Coastal
Element.
Global Text Suggested Modification: As submitted the November 15, 1999 Coastal
Element contained the word "DRAFT" in references to the Palm and Goldenwest Specific
Plan. The Commission certified the Palm and Goldenwest plan at its August 9, 2000
Commission meeting. The City accepted the Commission's suggested modifications on
October 2, 2000 and the Commission effectively certified the Palm and Goldenwest
Specific Plan on December 11 , 2000. Since the Palm and Goldenwest Specific Plan has
been certified, the word "DRAFT" where it references the Palm and Goldenwest Specific
Plan shall be deleted. Since this policy refers to a global text revision, once the global text
revisions are made, this policy does not need to be included in the amended Coastal
Element.
Global Text Suggested Modification: As submitted the November 15, 1999 Coastal
Element contained supportive narrative describing the basis for many policies. Some of
these policies have been modified as a result of this Commission action. Consequently,
the corresponding supportive narrative may no longer be relevant for supporting modified
policies. For example, Policy C 2.4.5 has been modified to limit the use of a preferential
parking district in cases where coastal access would be affected. Consequently the
supportive narrative on page IV-C-48 of the Coastal Element (as submitted) relative to
Residential Parking must be modified to conform to the revised policy. The Commission
empowers the City with the approval of the Executive Director to revise supportive
narrative so that it will be consistent with the policies of the Coastal Element as modified
through the suggested modifications. Since this policy refers to a global text revision,
once the global text revisions are made, this policy does not need to be included in the
amended Coastal Element.
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GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICIES'
The #allowing general policies shall provide the framework for interpreting this Coastal
Element. _ _
1. When policies within the Coastal Element conflict, such conflicts shall be resolved
in a manner which on balance is the most protective of si nificant coastal
resources.
2. Where there are conflicts between the policies set forth in this Coastal Element and
those set forth in any element of the City`s General Plan, other City plans,_ or,
existing ordinances, the policies of this LUP shall take precedence.
3. In the event of any ambi uities or silence of this Coastal Element not resolved by
(1) or 0 above, or by other provisions of the Cit `s LCA the policies of the
California Coastal Act shall guide interetation of this Coastal Element.
' Insert into the Coastal Element lust before Land Use Goal C1.
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B. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS (CATEGORIES)
This section of the Coastal Element defines the various land use designations and the uses allowed on the land under a specific designation. The
land use maps which implement the narrative text below appear on pages IV-C-21 through IV-C-25 of the Coastal Element and are labeled figures
C-5 through C-9. These maps are also attached to this staff report as Exhibit 2.
The 1985 Coastal Element and the current submission present the City's land use categories in two different formats. Under the 1985 Coastal
Element the land use categories were presented in a narrative format, which has been, duplicated below in the left column from pages 5 to 30.
This information, in the current Coastal Element submission,has been included in Table C-1. Table C-1, as submitted,has been attached to this
staff report as Exhibit 5. The applicable portions of Table C-1 have been included in the center column below. Revisions to the current
submission, which appear in the right column titled"Suggested Modifications",will require that the City modify Table C-1 to conform to the
changes made in the right column. Table C-2, as submitted, has been attached to this staff report as Exhibit 6. Table C-2 defines the City's
development concepts by subarea.
1. LAND USE CATEGORIES
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9.2 LAND USE CATEGORIES
The land use plan utilizes the same
designations currently found in the Land
Use Element, as well as six new or
revised designations which more
specifically reflect intended coastal land
uses. This section describes the various
categories and briefly discusses their
relationship within the coastal zone.
The general height limit for all M
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parcels of one half block or more may
be granted provided that the following
conditions are met:
1. The bulk and siting of structures
shall be controlled to protect public
access and scenic and visual
resources. A number of approaches
may be used to achieve this, such as
a step approach to building heights,
staggered building envelopes, limits
on the site coverage and building
orientation, and use of view
corridors.
2. Adequate parking shall be
provided.
Areas where increased intensities may
be granted are depicted in Figure 9.8 an
page 123.
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2. RESIDENTIAL
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9.2.1 Residential
Residential uses are planned for
approximately 1 ,600 acres of the
coastal zone to provide opportunities for
people to live near the coast. A range
of allowable residential densities is
proposed in keeping with the City's goal
to provide a variety of housing
opportunities by type, tenure, and cost
for households of all sizes throughout
the City. All of the following residential
designations also allow certain support
uses by special permit: elementary and
private schools, neighborhood parks and
private recreation areas, churches, fire-
stations, utility substations, day care
centers, and convenience commercial
centers (less than 1.6 acres in size).
Low_Density Residential Low (RL) Residential Love (RL)
The low density designation is intended Single family residential units; clustered Single-family residential units; clustered
to provide the lowest intensity of zero-lot line developments; and zero-lot line developments; mobile home
residential development in the coastal "granny" flats. arks, and "granny" flats.
zone and is applied to areas where w
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planned to be developed at an intensity include: multi-family residential,_ day
of less then seven dwelling units per care, residential treatment facilities,
gross acre of land. Principal uses parks, horticulture, nurseries, and public
permitted under the low density and semipublic facilities.
residential designation include detached
single family dwellings, condominiums, Temporary uses than may be permitted
and mobile home parks. Primary areas include commercial 6i n , real estate
for low density include sites bounded by sales, personal p opeily sales and street
arterial highways and conveniently fairs.
served by nearby elementary schools,
commercial development and park and Maximum of 7 Units Per Net Acre
recreation areas.
Medium Density Residential Medium (RM) Residential Medium (RM)
This designation provides for more Single family residential units, duplexes, Single family residential units, duplexes,
intense housing development and allows townhomes, and garden apartments. townhomes, mobile home parks, and
a density range of seven to 15 dwelling garden apartments.
units per gross acre of land. Principal
uses include condominiums, single Additional uses that may he permitted
family dwellings in small lot areas, small include: multi-family residential, day
multiple-family apartments (2-4 units), care, residential treatment facilities,
and mobile home parks. Medium residential care facilities, parks,
density residential uses are located horticulture, nurseries, and public and
convenient to schools, parks, shopping semipublic facilities.
areas, and primary transportation
routes, and may act as buffers or Temporary uses that may be permitted
transitions between low and higher include: commercial fi1►nin , real estate
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residential and more intense fairs.
non-residential uses.
From 7 Units to a maximum of 15 Units
Per Net Acre
Residential Medium High (RMH) Residential Medium High (RMH)
Townhomes, garden apartments, Townhomes, garden apartments, and
apartment "flats." apartment"flats."
Additional uses that may be permitted
include. ;group residential, muld-family
residential, day care, residential
treatment facilities, residential care
facilities, parks, horticulture, nurseries,
bed and breakfast inns, and public and
semipublic facilities.
Tempnrary_uses that may be permitted
include commercial filming, real estate
sales, personal property sales and street
fairs.
From 15 Units to a maximum of 30
Units Per Net Acre
High Density Residential High (RH) Residential High (RHI
The high density designation provides Townhomes, garden apartments and Townhomes, mobile home parks, garden
for the most concentrated residential apartments. apartments, and apartments.
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the high density land use designation, include: group residential, multi-family
the City's zoning ordinances permit residential, day care, residenntial
residential development to a maximum treatment facilities, residential care
of 35 units per acre. facilities, parks, horticulture, nurseries,
bed and breakfast inns, and public and
Principal uses permitted under the high semipublic facilities.
density designation include large
apartment and condominium complexes TemporarV uses that maV be permitted
and smaller apartments in small lot include commercial filming, real estate
areas. sales,personal property_sales and street
fairs. �T
High density residential uses are planned
near other intensive land use areas, Greater than 30 Units Per Net Acre
employment centers and major
transportation and public transit routes.
3. COMMERCIAL
9.2.2 Commercial
Commercial uses in the coastal zone are
of two types: general facilities for the
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In order to guide the orderly
development of both local and visitor-
commercial uses, the following
designations are utilized in the coastal
plan.
Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Small-scale retail commercial, Small-scale retail commercial,
professional offices, eating and drinking professional offices, eating and drinking
establishments, household goods, food establishments, household goods, food
sales, drug stores, personal services, sales, drug stores, personal services,
cultural facilities, institutional, health, cultural facilities, institutional, health,
government offices and similar uses. government offices and similar uses.
Generally, individual establishments Generally, individual establishments
should not exceed 10,000 square feet. should not exceed 10,000 square feet.
If permitted, their frontage should be If PeFMOe feasible, their frontage
designed to convey the visual character should be designed to convey the visual
of small storefronts. character of small storefronts.
The Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
deli nation shall utilize the
standards of the General Commercial
District (CG) of the Zoning Code for
implementation.
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General Commercial General (CG)
The general commercial designation Retail commercial, professional offices,
allows convenience, neighborhood, and eating and drinking establishments,
community-oriented retail and business household goods, food sales,
centers. While these centers vary in drugstores, building materials and
number, size, and composition, they are supplies, personal services, recreational
intended to serve the everyday shopping commercial, overnight accommodations,
needs of permanent residents of an cultural facilities, government offices,
area. educational, health, institutional and
similar uses.
Visitor-Serving Commercial Visitor (CV) Commercial Visitor (CV)
The visitor-serving commercial category Hotels/motels, restaurants, recreation- Hotels/motels, restaurants, recreation-
is a new designation created in response related retail sales; cultural uses (e.g., related retail sales, cultural uses (e.g.,
to the Coastal Act policy which museums) and similar uses oriented to museums) and similar uses oriented to
encourages adequate visitor-serving coastal and other visitors to the City. coastal and other visitors to the City.
facilities in the coastal area. The
principal permitted uses are hotels, Marine related development such as
motels, restaurants, theaters, museums, marinas, retail marine sales, boat
specialty and beach-related retail, and rentals, and host storage which are
service uses. Office and residential uses coastal dependent developments shall
would also be allowed by special permit. have prioriy over any other type of
These uses are located near visiting- develo meat (consistent with resource
drawing attractions such as the protection) on or near the shoreline.
Municipal Pier and the beaches, and (30255)
along major access routes from inland
areas. Office and residential uses shall X
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permitted if visitor serving uses are a
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either provided prior to other
development or assured as part of the
development. No office or residential
uses shall be permitted in any visitor-
serving designation seaward of pacific
Coast Highway.
In visitor-serving commercial
development the street level or one-third
of the total floor area shall be devoted
to visitor-serving commercial uses;
however at least 50 percent of the
street level shall be visitor-serving
commercial.
In the event of a consolidation of a
minimum one block area, conditional
uses may be located in separate
structures or on separate portions of the
parcel in the context of a planned
development, provided no less than one
third of the total floor area permitted is
devoted to visitor-serving uses, and
provided that substantial public open
space and pedestrian access amenities
are provided to maintain a
predominantly visitor-serving
orientation.
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4. METED USES
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9.2.3 Mixed Uses
The Land Use Element of the City's
General Plan includes a broad mixed
development category intended to
encourage maximum flexibility. The
Coastal Element has refined the
category to provide more direction for
the types and level of development
desired. Three new mixed uses
categories have been developed for the
coastal zone.
Office/Residential Mixed Use (M) Mixed Use (M)
The intent of this designation is to allow ■ Single Uses containing Commercial Single Uses ...,RtaiRiAg r.,F,.,MeF
a mix of medium to high density Neighborhood (CN), or commercial , OF SOMMeFGial
apartments and condominiums with General (CG) or Residential uses as GeReFal rr(;) nr Residential uses
professional office space. This can be listed above. lis4ed abeve-.
accomplished by integrating residential ■ Mixed use areas that may include ■ Mixed use areas that may include
and office uses within the same general Vertically Integrated Housing (MV) Vertically Integrated Housing (MV)
area or by vertically mixing these uses or Horizontally Integrated Housing or Horizontally Integrated Housing
within the same building. Limited (MH) uses, townhomes, garden (MH) uses, townhomes, garden
ancillary retail commercial and service apartments, and mid-/high-rise apartments, and mid-/high-rise
uses are also conditionally allowed; apartments, Neighborhood (CN) and apartments, Commercial Visitor (CV)
however, the emphases is on the Commercial General (CG) uses. Neighborhood (CN) and Commercial
office/residential mix. The exact density, location and mix General (CG) uses.
of uses in this category is intended in Mixed use deve/a meat in the o
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In an urban center, office and to be governed by a Specific Plan coastal zone wilt focus on providing
residences are compatible uses which ("-sp") to allow greater design visitor serving commercial
complement each other. In the flexibility and to address the oinnportunitiesalong the inland side of
Downtown, intensified residential uses uniqueness of a particular area. Pacific Coast Hi hwa v and within
would provide housing close to the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
employment and add support to planned The exact density, location and mix
general and visitor commercial. The . of uses in this category is-intended
office would provide work opportunities ta4�e shall be governed by a Specific
and services to the residential Plan ('-sp") to allow greater design
community. flexibility and to address the
uniqueness of a particular area.
Commercial/Support Recreation
This designation conditionally allows
commercial facilities as a major use and
recreational facilities as a support use.
It is especially appropriate for large
areas which can be planned as one
coordinate development. The City's
intent is to encourage uses that are
open to the public and that capitalize on
the mild climate and beach location.
Facilities such as restaurant and hotels
will be encouraged as part of a
coordinated development.
Mixed Use-Horizontal Integration of Mixed Use-Horizontally Integrated Mixed Use-Horizontally Integrated
Housing with a specific plan overlay Housing (MH) -Housin4_I;MH) ^�
[MH-F2/30 (Avg. 15)- LPI]
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commercial, residential and open space Neighborhood (CN) and Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Commercial
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uses, approved pursuant to a specific General (CG) uses as listed above. General (CG) uses as listed above.
plan (sp), to be integrated horizontally. ■ Visitor serving commercial uses (as * Visitor serving commercial uses (as
The maximum allowable Floor Area permitted by Commercial Visitor permitted by Commercial Visitor
Ratio (F) is 0.5. The maximum density ("CV") land use category. ("CV") land use category.
for any project is 30 units per acre; the ■ Multi-family residential, including ■ Multi-family residential, including
maximum average density within the townhomes, garden apartments, and townhomes, garden apartments, and
area is 15 units per acre. mid-/high-rise apartments. mid-/high-rise apartments.
■ (Each use is limited to a portion of ■ (Each use is limited to a portion of
the total designated site, as the total designated site, as
prescribed by policy in the element.) prescribed by policy in the element.)
■ Mixed use development in the
coastal zone will focus on providing
visitor EEffi
Lng commercial
opportunities_along the inland side of
Pacific Coast Highway and within
the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
■ The exact density, location and mix
of uses in this category shall be
governed by a Specific Plan ('-sp")
to allow greater design flexibility and
to address the uniqueness of a
particular area.
Mixed Use-Vertically Integrated Mixed Use-Vertically Integrated
Housing (MV) Housing (MV)
■ Single use structures containing Single use structures containing
Neighborhood (CN) and Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial
General (CG) uses as listed above. Visitor XV) and Commercial General
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and/or rear of commercial uses; with
restrictions on the types of ; wi
commercial uses to ensure Fes!Fietiens en the types of
compatibility with the housing. ^.+mmemial uses to e
■ Mixed use development in the
coastal zone will focus on providing
visitor serving commercial
opportunities along the inland side of
Pacific Coast hl hway and within
the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
The grotind floor shall be reserved
for visitor serving commercial uses
which provide goods and services
directly to the public. Office,
rofessional, residential, and other
commercial uses may be allowed on
the second floor or above.
■ The exact density, location and mix
If uses in this category shall be
governed by a Specific Plan ("sp"J
to allow greater design flexibility and
to address the uniqueness of a
particular area.
5. INDUSTRIAL
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9.2.4 INDUSTRIAL
Industrial uses in the Huntington Beach
coastal zone are limited almost
exclusively to those facilities associated
with the extraction, storage, and
transmission of oil and natural gas.
Although the actual area designated for
the industrial activities represents only
about 4.6 percent of the coastal zone,
these uses nonetheless have a
significant influence on the economic
vitality of the area and the City as a
whole. The categories of industrial land
uses planned for the coastal zone are
described below.
General Industrial (1) Industrial (1)
Industry which is not coastal dependent Light manufacturing, research and Light manufacturing, energy production,
is generally not encouraged in the development, warehousing, business resource production, research and
coastal zone. However, this category is parks and professional offices, development, warehousing, business
included in the land use plan in supporting retail, financial, restaurants parks and professional offices,
recognition that some light industry is and similar uses. Warehouse and sales supporting retail, financial, restaurants
already located in the City's coastal outlets. and similar uses. Warehouse and sales
zone away from the shoreline and near outlets,
energy and other compatible uses.
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warehousing, storage, administrative development (consistent with resource
offices, and service uses. protection) on or near the shoreline.
(30255)
Resource Production
The resource production designation is
intended to accommodate coastal-
dependent oil activities. Principal
permitted uses include oil wells,
injection equipment, separation and
treatment facilities, storage tanks,
transmission lines, equipment storage
and maintenance yards, and
administrative offices. This designation
is not applied to areas where small-scale
oil production activity takes place in
conjunction with other primary land
uses. Rather, the resource production
designation is used for areas where the
extraction, separation, storage and
transmission of crude oil constitutes the
primary land use and is anticipated to be
the major use for the next 15-30 years.
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power plants, storage tanks,
transmission lines, storage and
maintenance yards, and ancillary
buildings.
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Open space constitutes an important
category of uses in the coastal zone.
The Land Use dement currently has
only one open space designation to
cover recreation, parks-and scenic
corridor areas. To more accurately
reflect the specific types of open space
uses in the coastal zone, the Coastal
Element establishes three separate
categories, described below.
Water Wafter Recreation (OS-W)
A total of 245 acres-of inland channels Lakes and other water bodies used for X
are located in the Huntington Harbour recreational purposes, such as boating, H
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recreational opportunities for the
residents of the Harbour and the general
public, and access to the ocean via
Anaheim Bay in Seal Beach. Inland
channels are depicted on the land use
plan as water open space. The principal
uses allowed in this category are water
oriented recreation such as boating,
swimming and fishing.
In Huntington Beach the most-important
water area is the Pacific ocean. While it
is used primarily for recreational
purposes-- swimming, surfing, fishing,
and boating -- it also serves other
functions related to energy production
and waste treatment. Although the
ocean has important effects on
shoreline land uses in Huntington Beach,
the coastal waters and their use within
the three mile limit are largely regulated
by the State of California. For this
reason, the ocean is not included as a
designation on the map. In order to
fully utilize and protect this vital
resource, however, the Coastal Element
does establish policies to regulate
onshore activities affecting the ocean.
(See Section 5 for a discussion of
policies related to water quality and
marine resources.)
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Four flood control channels traverse the
Huntington Beach coastal zone,
conveying drainage and storm runoff
from inland-areas to the sea. Flood
control channels are not considered a
major land use in the City and for this
reason are not designated as specific
uses an the plan. However, the location
of these channels is indicated on the
map because they can be important for
establishing buffers between different
land uses. This buffering effect is
especially important in the area by the
Santa Ana River where flood control
channels separate undeveloped natural
areas from more intense development.
Similarly, the Santa Ana River which
forms the eastern boundary of the City
of Huntington Beach is shown on the
map but not designated for specific
uses.
Conservation Conservation (OS-0 Conservation (OS-0
Conservation is a new designation Properties to be retained for Properties to be retained for
intended to protect valuable resource environmental resource conservation environmental and visual resource
areas in the coastal zone from most and management purposes (e.g., conservation and management purposes
types of development. The designation wetlands and ESHA protection). (e.g., wetlands and ESHA protection),
allows only certain low intensity Ancillary buildings,-such as maintenance Ancillary activities and buildings,-such
activities which provide public access, equipment storage, may be permitted, as Fnainten ient stafageTmay
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are not impaired. Such support approval, consistent with Coastal Act property not possessing wetland or
activities could include picnic and provisions (Sections 30233 and 30240). environmentally,sensitive habitat,
observation areas, nature trails and provided that the buildings and ancillary
peripheral bike paths, informational development and use are sited and
signs or displays, and peripheral parking designed to prevent impacts which
areas. This designation also allows the would significantly degrade any adLacent
additional uses outlined in Sections wetland or environmentally sensitive
30233 and 30264 of the Coastal Act habitat areas as deteFF cned by Gity
under the conditions stated therein. Feview and approval, consistent with
Conservation areas may be publicly or Coastal Act provisions (Sections 30233
privately owned; however, public access and 30240).
to these areas is encouraged and should
be provided where possible. Ancillary activities include low intensity
activities which provide public access
The designation is applied to those and passive recreational use, so long as
areas where only very limited use is the resources bemq-protected are not
best due to unstable soil conditions an impaired. Such activities could include
slopes or the existence of significant picnic and observation areas, nature
wildlife habitats or endangered species, trails, peripheral bike paths,
and is an important tool for protecting informational signs or displays, and
environmentally sensitive habitats and peripheral parking areas.
visual resources.
Ancillary buildings would include
buildings such as maintenance
equipment storage, res#room, and
nature centers.
Recreation Parks (OS-P) Parks (OS-P)
Recreation is another new designation Public parks and recreational facilities. Public parks and recreational facilities
used in areas throughout the coastal which provide activities such as, but not r
zone to accommodate passive and limited to:gicnic and observation areas,
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active recreational uses. In keeping nature trails, peripheral hike paths,
with Coastal Act policies concerning tot-lots, play fields, informational signs
shoreline access and recreation and and/or displays.
visitor-serving facilities, the Land Use
Plan designates the entire shoreline area Ancillary development may include
between Pacific Coast Highway and the buildings such as maintenance
ocean from blamer Avenue to the Santa equipment storage, restrooms, nature
Ana River, for recreational use. centers, concession stands, and
Through additional policies, principal parking.
permitted uses in beach areas are
limited to open sand areas, beach
related recreational activities, and under
certain conditions, parking lots,
concessions and camping.
Publicly-owned regional and community
parks are also designated recreation in
the Coastal Element. Local
neighborhood parks are similar
recreation uses, but because of their
size, they are allowed under all
designations except conservation. The
recreation designation allows for more
intensive uses if compatible with
environmental resources. Uses include
publicly and privately owned golf
courses, tennis and boating clubs,
athletic fields, stables, campgrounds,
and other commercial recreation uses.
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Shoreline (OS-S) Shoreline (OS-S)
Publicly owned coastal beaches. Publicly owned coastal beaches.
Ancillary buildings may be permitted, Ancillary his development may be
such as food stands and recreation permitted, such as food stands, paLking
equipment rentals, as determined by lots, Bathrooms, and recreation
City review and approval. equipment rentals, as d6teF�amiRed by
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development must be designed and
sited to minimize encroachment onto
sandy beach. Additionally ancillary
development shall be sited such that it
shall not need to be protected through
any protective structure throughout its
economic life.
Commercial Recreation (OS-CR) Commercial Recreation (OS-CR)
Publicly or privately owned commercial Publicly or privately owned commercial
recreation facilities such as golf courses. recreation facilities such as golf courses,_
stables, campgrounds, tennis courts,
athletic fields, and boating clubs.
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7. PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL USES
9.2.6 Other Uses
Public, Quasi-Public, and Institutional Public (P) Public; (P)
This designation allows for a variety of Governmental administrative and related Governmental administrative and related
uses essential to the well-being of the facilities, such as public utilities, facilities, such as public utilities,
community at large, such as schools, public parking lots, schools, libraries, museums, public
government facilities, high schools and infrastructure, religious and similar uses. parking lots, infrastructure, religious and
colleges, libraries, police and fire similar uses.
stations and training facilities, utilities
and other community facilities, and
churches and institutional organizations.
Libraries, fire stations, utility
substations, and churches in the coastal
zone are small and decentralized, and
are therefore allowed under most land
use designations without being
individually shown on the land use map.
The coastal plan designates one area
public, quasi-public which is the Orange
County Sanitation District's sewage
treatment plant area.
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S. OVERLAYS
9.3 OVERLAYS OVERLAY CHARACTERSITICS
CATEGORY
An overlay has been Specific Permits underlying land uses and requires Permits underlying land uses and
{prepared indicating those Plan that a Specific or Development plan be requires that a Specific or
areas that are now —sp formulated for large scale, mixed-use multi- Development plan be formulated for
utilized for mobile home phased development projects which large scale, mixed-use multi-phased
parks. (See Figure 9.2) provides greater specificity for land use and development projects which provides
The City's Housing infrastructure plans, design and greater specificity for land use and
Element states that the development standards, and infrastructure plans, design and
City is to encourage the phasing/implementation. development standards, and
retention of existing phasing/implementation.
numbers of mobile homes
and investigate areas for Any portion of a new or amended
potential new mobile Specific Plan within the coastal zone
home zoning. must be submitted to the Coastal
Commission as an amendment to the
under the Coastal Act. Cft 's certified local coastal ro ram
Conditions to be imposed and shall not become effective until
by the overlay include certified by the Coastal Commission.
mitigation measures to
maintain or enhance the
functional capacity of the
wetland.
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A conservation overlay
has also been prepared
which is, in effect, the
same as the Conservation
District but can be
applied to specific sites
for which future
development may be
appropriate if compatible
with this element. The
intent of this designation
is to protect certain
unique or environmentally
sensitive areas without
precluding other options
which may be allowed
Pedestrian Permits underlying land uses and requires
District conformance to land use (restrictions on
-lad non-pedestrian active uses) and design
standards (e.g., siting of building frontages)
to ensure high levels of pedestrian activity
along the street frontage.
Historic Permits re-use of existing historic Permits re-use of existing historic
District structures for the underlying land uses. structures for the underlying land
-h uses provided that the re-use is
consistent with the standards and
olicies of this LCA
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Mixed Use Permits the development of residential uses
PeFffii-
-mu in conjunction with the underlying Fesi 6RIial uses s tien w4h
commercial designation. The overlay 00--,..,.1- 1,1 n i6 ffl.•,,er6ial
permits the development of horizontally or desigFiatiep. The ereday pefr its t o
vertically integrated mixed use projects.
The design and density for a mixed use
project shall be as shown on the Coastal
Element Land Use Map and this table. If a a .mixed use pmjeet shall be as
mixed use project is not proposed, then the r'hew• 9R tl;e Coastal lilemeAt Land
density of the underlying commercial Use Map and this table. if a m
designation shall be utilized. desagRation shall be w4l4ed-.
Special Permits underlying land uses in accordance Permits underlying land uses in
Design with special design standards. accordance with special design
Standards standards provided that the special
_d design standards are consistent with
the standards and policies of this
LCP.
Residential Permits the density of a mobile home park, permits the density of an qELsting
Mobile located within a residential low density mobile home park, located within a
Home Park designation, to exceed the underlying residential low density designation,
—rmp density of seven (7) units per acre. The to exceed the underlying density of
maximum density of the mobile home park seven (7) units per acre. The
shall not exceed the existing density of the maximum density of the mobile
mobile home park. home park shall not exceed the
existing density of the mobile home
park.
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C. LAND USE POLICIES
The City's land use policies are divided hierarchically into three levels: Goals,Objectives, and Policies. Goals are identified by a the letter"C"
followed by one or more numbers(lacking a trailing period)such as"C-1". Goals are abstract statements broadly defining the nature of
subsequent objectives and policies. The City defines goals as"A statement of the ultimate purpose of an effort. General in nature and not
necessarily quantifiable."
Objective are more specific than goals and are meant to support the goal associated with the objective. The City defines objectives as "A
measurable goal'. Objectives consist of the letter"C"followed by two or more numbers separated by a period,such as"C 1.1". One or more
objectives can be produced to support a goal.
Policies are the specific statements implementing the goals and objectives they are designed to support. The City defines policies as"A specific
statement guiding actions and implying clear commitment" Land use policies are distinguishable from goals and objectives by the letter"C"
followed by three or more numbers separated by periods such as"C 1.1.1"or"C 3.2.10". Thus policy C 1.1.1 (below) is the first land use plan
policy which supports objective one of goal one of this Coastal Element. One or more policies can be formed to support an objective.
1n terms of how"goals","objectives",and "policies"are to be treated in the Coastal Element,the policies are the mandatory and enforceable
component. The goals and objective provide background and context for the policies. Therefore, the standard of review for approving
development under the Coastal Element are the policies which fallow.
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Develop a land use plan for the Coastal
Zone that protects and enhances coastal
resources, promotes public access and
balances development with facility
needs.
C 1.1 (Objective) m
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mitigated or minimized to the greatest
extent feasible. (New)
C 1.1.1 (Policy)
With the exception of hazardous
industrial development, new
development shall be encouraged to be
located within, contiguous or in close
proximity to, existing developed areas
able to accommodate it or, where such
areas are not able to accommodate it, in
other areas with adequate public
services, and where it will not have
significant adverse effects, either
individually or cumulatively, on coastal
resources. (1-C 1, 1-C 2) (30250)
C 1J.XI
Coastal dependent developments shall
have priority over other developments
on or near the shoreline. Coastal-related
developments should be accommodated
within reasonable proxim_ ity of the
coastal-dependent uses they support.
(30265)
C 1.1.2
The use of private lands suitable for
visitor serving commercial recreational
facilities designed to enhance public
opportunities for coastal recreation shall
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2) (30222)
C 1.1.3
Where feasible, locate visitor-serving
commercial uses in existing developed
areas or at selected points of attraction
for visitors. V-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4)
(30250)
C 1.1.4 C 1.1.4
Consider the following measures when
designing and siting new residential designing and siting neW .,:deRtial
development to ensure that it is located development to eReuFe that it is lersated
in a manner that maintains and &A a FnaRF18F that Fnainiains and
enhances, where feasible, public access enha.-se Whorn feasible publiG n... ess
to the coast. (I-C 2, I-C 3, 1-C 4) to the ragas*.
(30252)
New residential development should be
sited and designed in such a manner
that it maintains and enhances public
access to the coast. (1-C 2, PC 3, I-C 4)
(30252)
a. Provide neighborhood a. Provide neighborhood commercial
commercial facilities within or facilities within or adjoining
adjoining residential development or residential development or in other
in other areas that will minimize the areas that will minimize the use of
use of coastal access roads; coastal access roads;
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the development; c. provide adequate parking facilities or
c. PROVIDE adequate a substitute means of serving the
parking facilities or a substitute development with public
means of serving the development transportation;
with public transportation; d. provide for the recreational needs of
d, provide for the new residents through local park
recreational needs of new residents acquisition or on-site recreational
through local park acquisition or on- facilities to assure that recreational
site recreational facilities. needs of new residents will not
overload nearby coastal recreation
areas;
e. facilitate the provision or extension
of public transit service; and
f. assure the potential for public
transit for high intensity uses.
C 1.1.5 C 1.1.5
Temporary and seasonal activities: Temporary and seasonal activities
within the coastal zone should be within the coastal zone 6heuld which do
monitored and regulated through a not qualify as exempt activifies pursuant
permit process, and limited if necessary, to the Commission's guidelines adopted
to protect coastal resources from by the Commission pursuant to Section
adverse impacts associated with the 3061Offl of the Coastal Act shall be
seasonal activities. (1--C 2) (New) monitored and regulated through a-the
coastal development permit process;
, to protect
coastal resources from adverse impacts
associated with the seasonal or
temporary activities. (l--C 2) (New)
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designated for residential use within the designated for residential use within the
coastal zone. Coastal Zone. V-C 1, I--C 2, I-C 4) (6d)
C 1.1.7
The City shall, at minimum, consider the
following when evaluating annexation
proposals in the Coastal Zone:
Is the area to be
annexed adjacent to existing
corporate boundaries?
Does/will the area to
be annexed contain land uses that
are compatible with City land uses?
Does/will the area to
be annexed contain land uses that
have the ability to provide economic
benefit to the City?
Would the area to be
annexed place an undue or excessive
burden on the City's or other service
provider's ability to provide services?
Would the area to be
annexed place an undue burden on
school and other public services? {!-
C 8, I-C 13)
C 1.1.8 C 1.1.8
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improvement, require specific measures
to be taken by developers, builders or X
property owners in flood prone areas
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human safety. (1-C 20)
Minimize risks to life and property in
areas of high geologic, flood(Figure
C-33) and fire hazard through sitinq_and
design to a void the hazard.
New development shall be deli ng ed to
assure stability and structural integrity,
and neither create nor contribute
significantly to erosion,, eologic
instability, or destruction of the site or
surrounding area or in anyway require
the construction of a protective device.
(1-C 20) (30253)
C 1.2
Provide a land use plan that balances
location, type and amount of land use
with infrastructure needs. (New)
C 1.2.1
Accommodate existing uses and new
development in accordance with the
Coastal Element Land Use Plan and the
Development and Density Schedule
Table C-1 . (1--C 1) (New)
C 1.2.2
Require that development be designed
to account for the unique characteristics A
of project sites and objectives for
Coastal Zone character in accordance o
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with the Development "Overlay"
schedule listed in Table C-1, as
appropriate. (I--C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4) (New)
15a. C 1.2.3
Prior to issuance of a development Prior to the issuance of a development
entitlement, the City shall make the entitlement, the City shall make the
finding that adequate services (i.e., finding that adequate services (i.e.,
water, sewer, roads, etc.) can be water, sewer, roads, etc.) can be
provided to serve the proposed provided to serve the proposed
development, consistent with policies development, consistent with policies
contained in the plan, at the time of contained in the Coastal Element, at the
occupancy. time of occupancy. (1 C 8, I--C 22k,1)
(15a)
15b. C 1.2.4
Pursue funding for projects to correct Pursue funding for projects to correct
existing deficiencies in community existing deficiencies in community
facility systems in the coastal zone. facility systems in the coastal zone. (/-
C 10, I-C 17) (15b)
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Pursuant to the Bolsa Chica linear park
agreement, establish the conceptual
alignments for:
• Edwards - 38th Street
• Ellis Avenue
• Garfield Avenue
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Provide public access to coastal Provide coastal resource access
resources when possible. opportunities for the public where feasible
and in accordance with the California
Coastal Act requirements. (New)
4b. C 2.1 (Objective)
Analyze the impact of current and Balance the circulation system with the
projected recreation traffic on the circulation demands generated by the
City's circulation system. implementation of the Coastal Land Use
Plan. (4b)
15d. C 2.1.1 (Policy)
Emphasize the following corridors, Provide signs along the following corridors
with signing, to facilitate beach traffic: to guide and facilitate beach bound traffic:
U-C 9) (15d)
• Bolsa Chica Street to Warner Bolsa Chica Street to Warner Avenue to
Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Pacific Coast Highway.
■ Goldenwest Street Goldenwest Street
■ Beach Boulevard • Beach Boulevard
• Magnolia Street Magnolia Street
• Brookhurst Street ■ Brookhurst Street
■ Springdale Street to Warner
■ Edwards Street, Garfield, Seapoint to
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15m. C2.1.2 C2.1.2
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Pacific Coast Highway if necessary to Coast Highway through re-striping and Pacific Coast Highway through o
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coastal zone. traffic circulation and safety. Require that synchronization to enhance traffic
all recreational beach parking spaces circulation and safety. Require that all
removed due to re-striping be replaced at a recreational beach and on-street parking
one-to-one ratio. Parking replacement spaces removed due to re-striping be
plan(s) shall be consistent with other local replaced at a one-to-one ratio. Pa
coastal program policies, as well as, the
public access and recreation policies of the
coastal act. (15m) pelieies-,-as well as, the-p
a-. placement_parking shag be
provided based on the following
standards:
a. Replacement pgLkiLng shall be
provided prior to or concurrent with
the loss of any parking.
h. Replacement parking shall be
provided either on-street, in parkinq
lots, and/or parking_structures_which
are within 500 feet of Pacific Coast
High way.
c. Replacement parking shall be
dispersed commensurate with its
existing location on Pacific Coast
Highway unless it is determined that
public coastal access is better served
by concentrating it in one or more
locations.
d. Pedestrian access across Pacific
Coast High way shall be provided.
e. Dispersed drop aft points shalt be
rovided on the seaward side of T o
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Pacific Coast Highway, (15m)
C 2.2
Encourage the use of City and State
beaches as a destination point for
bicyclists, pedestrians, shuttle systems and
other non-auto oriented transport. (New)
C 2.2.1
Encourage the utilization of easements
and/or rights-of-way along flood control
channels, public utilities, railroads and
streets, wherever practical, for the use of
bicycles and/or pedestrians. (I-C 8)
C 2.2.2
Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and
require new development to provide
pedestrian walkways and bicycle routes
between developments. (1-C 9)
C 2.2.3 C 2.2.3
Allow for the development of a pedestrian Encourage-the development of
overpass between the Waterfront a pedestrian overpass between the
Development and the ocean side of Pacific Waterfront Development and the ocean
Coast Highway, and in other areas where side of Pacific Coast Highway, and in
feasible and necessary, to facilitate safe other areas where feasible and
pedestrian access and safe efficient necessary, to facilitate safe pedestrian
vehicular movement. (New) access and safe efficient vehicular
movement. (New)
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Harbour. (1-C 1, I-C 9, I-C 22d}
C 2.2.5
Link bicycle routes with pedestrian trails
and bus routes to promote an
interconnected system. (1-C 9, I-C 22d)
2f. C 2.2.6
Provide additional bike racks to Provide adequate bike racks at appropriate
encourage the use of City and State locations within the Coastal Zone with
beaches as a destination point for special emphasis for facilities adjacent to
bicyclists, and encourage the State to the beach. (1-C 9, I-C 22d) (20
do the same.
C 2.2.7
Develop a riding and hiking trail network
and support facilities that provide linkages
within the Coastal Zone where feasible and
appropriate. V-C 9, I-C 22d) (New)
2e. C 2.2.8
Pursue implementation of a bike trail Pursue widening the existing Class
from the Pier to the southern edge of Coastal Bikeway between the Pier and
the Bolsa Chica State Beach parking Bolsa Chica State Beach to 20 feet. O-C
lot in order to provide a continuous 9, 1-C 22d) (Amended 2e)
bike trail along the beach within the
City.
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C 2.3 (Objcctive)
Promote mass transit opportunities
within the Coastal Zone. (New)
15g. C 2.3.1 (Policy) C 2.3.1 (Policy)
In serving additional recreational traffic In serving additional recreational traffic In serving additional recreational traffic
demand, place primary emphasis on demand, place primary emphasis on demand, place primary emphasis on
facilitating public transit. facilitating public transit. (1-C 9) (15g) facilitating public transit such as
providing incentives to use public transit
_while maintaining thepresent level of
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15f. C 2.3.2
Determine the existing and potential Augment the existing bus routes with
demand for public transit service at any new bus routes designated in the
major destination points within the Orange County Transportation Authority
coastal zone and promote increased (OCTA) Future Transit Needs Study, as
service through cooperation with appropriate and necessary. (1-C 9, I-C
O.C.T.D. 2 1d)
15f. C 2.3.3
Determine the existing and potential Encourage the Orange County
demand for public transit service at Transportation Authority to locate bus
major destination points within the turnouts along pacific Coast Highway
coastal zone and promote increased and other major arterial roads within the
service through cooperation with City, if feasible and appropriate. (I-C 9,
0.C.T.D. I-C 22d) (New)
15i. C 2.3.4
Preserve the Pacific Electric right-of-way Continue to reserve the abandoned rail
parallel to Lake Street within the coastal right of way, located parallel to Lake Y,
zone as a transit corridor. Street, for a future transportation use o
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such as a transit, pedestrian and/or
bicycle facility. (1-C 9, 1--C 22d)
I 5h. C 2.3.5 C 2.3.5
Encourage the development of a Encourage the development of a Encourage the development of a
transportation center in the coastal zone transportation center in the Coastal transportation center in the'Coastal
which will be: Zone in or near the Downtown area. Zone in or near the Downtown area.
The transportation center should be The transportation center should be
• Located to serve local commuter and located to serve both local and located to serve both local and
recreational traffic. commuter traffic and should be sited so commuter traffic, to promote coastal_
• Convenient to concentrations of as to minimize adverse impacts from the access, and should be sited seas to
people. use on adjacent land uses. (I-C 1, I-C 9, minimize adverse impacts from the use
• Sited to minimize adverse impacts I-C 22d) (15h) on adjacent land uses. (I-C 1, 1-C 9, 1-C
on adjacent uses. 22d) (15h)
15k.
Work with OCTD for the development
of a transportation center within the
coastal zone.
C 2.3.X2
New development, such a multi-unit
housing and commercial centers, should
maintain and enhance public access to
the coast through provisions for
enhancing or encouraging ridership an
uhlic transportation. (30252)
C 2.3.6
Provide for future use of water borne
passenger services along ocean w
frontages and harbor waterways. (1-C o
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F. PARKING
C 2.4 (Objective)
Balance the supply of parking with the
demand for parking.. (New)
C 2.4.1 (Policy)
Maintain an adequate supply of parking
that supports the present level of
demand and allows for the expected
increase in private transportation use.
U--C 9)
151. C 2.4.2 C 2.4.2
Ensure that adequate parking is provided Ensure that adequate parking is provided Ensure that adequate parking is
in all new development in the coastal in all new development in the Coastal maintained and provided in all new
zone utilizing one or a combination of Zone utilizing one or a combination of development in the Coastal Zone
the following: the following: it-C 9) (151) utilizing one or a combination of the
following: (1-C 9) (151) (30212.5)
a. Apply the City's
• Apply the City's parking standards parking standards at a minimum. a. Apply the City's parking standards
at a minimum. b. Implement the at.a minimum.
• Develop parking assessment districts Downtown Parking Master Plan b. Implement the Downtown Parking
to build off-site parking structures. C. Consider developing . Master Plan
• Utilize new parking standards new parking standards specific to the r.. Consider developing new parking
specific to the Coastal Zone in coastal zone, subject to Coastal standards specific to the coastal
conjunction with the development of Commission approval, zone, subject to Coastal Commission
off-site parking strategies. d. Develop parking approval.
assessment districts to fund off-site d. Develop parking assessment districts M
parking structures, if necessary. to fund off-site parking structures, if c
e. Monitor parking necessary.
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programs to make the most effective Monitor parking programs to make
use of parking resources. the most effective use of parking
resources.
f. Replace any on-street parking lost in
the coastal zone on a 1:1 basis
within the coastal zone prior to or
concurrent with the loss of an
arkin Maces.
C 2.4.3
Consider the cost effectiveness of new
parking facilities and encourage those
that re-coup the cost of providing the
land, structures, maintenance and
management of the facilities in order to
minimize ongoing municipal costs.
(I-C 9) (New)
C2.4.4 C2.4.4
Encourage the use of parking areas Encourage the use of parking areas kReOUFaq8 4he use el Develo parking
outside the coastal zone for passenger outside the Coastal Zone for passenger areas outside the Coastal Zone for
cars and the development of alternate cars and the development of alternate passenger cars and the development of
transportation modes for beach users. transportation modes for beach users, alternate transportation modes for
V-C 9) 0 5j) beach users including incentives for
arkin in those locations. V--C 9) 0 5j)
C 2.4.5 C 2.4.5
Allow for the use of alternative parking n llew fnr the use of altomatiye pwking
mechanisms such as residential parking Fn hanisms rueh as residens ial .tiacicmg
permits to minimize conflicts between
beach parking demands and residential heath PaFkIng .ao.,.ands
parking needs. (/-C 9) (New) PaFkinq Rae M
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Qarki� districts, wherever it would
adversely affect public access to the
coast through a reduction in the
availabO of on-street spaces for public
visitors to the coast. (I-C 9) (New)
C ZAXI
Consistent with the Water and Marine
Resources policies of this LCP, das&n
parking lots to minimize the adverse
impacts of urban runoff by.-
a. minimizing the area covered by
impervious surfaces,
b. minimizing pollutant loads associated
with runoff, and
c. periodic sweeping of parking lots on
a re ulcer basis. --
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improving parking in Downtown.
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Maintain and enhance, where feasible,
existing shoreline and coastal resource
access sites. (New)
49. C 2.5.1 (Policy)
Preserve and where possible, provide Require that existing public access to
additional public access to the the shoreline and Huntington Harbour
Huntington Harbour waterways; waterways be maintained and
assertible for public information the full enhanced, where necessary and
legal documentation to identify the feasible, not withstanding overriding
public rights-of-way, ownership and safety, environmental or privacy issues.
other agreements concerning the (I-C 22m) (New)
Huntington Harbour channels including
applicable homeowners association deed
restrictions.
C 2.6 (Objective)
Promote and provide, where feasible,
additional public access, including
handicap access, to the shoreline and
other coastal resources. (New)
4a.0) C 2.6.1 (Vertical) C 2.6.1 (Vertical)
Require an offer of dedication of an Require an offer of dedication of an Require an offer of dedication of an
easement in all new development to easement in all new development, easement in all new development,
allow vertical access to the shoreline or pursuant to Article 2, Section 30212 of pursuant to Article 2, Section 30212 of
to public recreation areas or to public the Coastal Act, to allow vertical access the Coastal Act, to allow vertical access
trails and bikeways unless: to the shoreline or to public recreation to the shoreline or to public recreation o
areas or to public trails and bikeways areas or to public trails and bikeways
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unless the following condition(s) exists: unless the following condition(s) exists:
(1-C 2, PC 8) (Note: These exceptions (1-C Z I-C 8) (Note: These exceptions
shall not apply to the Transit Corridor) shall not apply to the Transit Corridor)
(4a) (4a)
a. Adequate access exists nearby or is a.Adequate access exists nearby ar-4
• Adequate access exists nearby or is proposed by the land use plan within PFOpesed laythe land use plan wit
proposed by the land use plan 1000 feet; or 1^^� ; or
within1000 feet; or b. Access at the site would significantly b.Access at the site would significantly
• Access at the site would: degrade environmentally sensitive degrade environmentally sensitive
significantly degrade environmentally habitat areas; or habitat areas; or
sensitive habitat areas; or c. Findings are made, consistent with c.Findings are made, consistent with
• Findings are made consistent with Section 30212 of the Coastal Act, Section 30212 of the Coastal Act,
Section 30212 of the Coastal Act that access is inconsistent with that access is inconsistent with public
that access is inconsistent with public safety, military security needs, safety, military security needs, or that
public safety, military security or that agriculture would be adversely agriculture would be adversely
needs, or that agriculture would be affected; or affected; or
adversely affected; or d. The parcel is too narrow for an R
• The parcel is too narrow for an adequate privacy buffer separating adequate P-i� aGy buffer Se Fat;Ro The
adequate privacy buffer separating the accessway from the existing
the accessway from the existing residence and would therefore Fesidense and weuld +he.ef.,..e
residence and would therefore adversely affect the privacy of the
adversely affect the privacy of the property owner. PFOPeAY GWABF.
property owner. The following e. The following guideline shall be used a:The following guideline ..hall be
guideline shall be used in in determining adequate privacy
determining adequate privacy buffers: There should be at least 15 fiefs:—T-he e She,.'d be at least
buffers: There should be at least 15 feet between the existing residence feet between the OXi64iR9 FG6id6RG0
feet between the existing residence and the side yard property line for an and the side „aFd PFeP8F4Y 'iee f^F an
and the side yard property line for an adequate buffer. :,ffef
adequate buffer. f. Offers of dedication for vertical f. Offers of dedication for vertical z
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access in accordance with policy 4a shall be provided only to sandy shall be provided only to sandy
shall be provided only to sandy beaches and recreation areas and in beaches and recreation areas and in
beaches and recreation areas and in conjunction with development on conjunction with development on
conjunction with development on vacant parcels, replacement of vacant parcels, replacement of
vacant parcels, replacement of existing structures or in commercial existing structures or in commercial
existing structures or in commercial projects. projects.
projects.
These exceptions shall not apply to the
Pacific Electric right-of-way.
4g.
Preserve and where possible, provide
additional public access to the
Huntington Harbour waterways;
assemble for public information the full
legal documentation to identify the
public rights-of-way, ownership and
other agreements concerning the
Huntington Harbour channels including
applicable homeowners association deed
restrictions.
4a.(2) C 2.6.2 (Lateral) C 2.6.2 (Lateral)
Require an offer for dedication of an Require an offer of dedication of an Require an offer of dedication of an
easement in all new development to easement in all new development, easement in all new development,
allow lateral access along the shoreline, pursuant to Article 2, Section 30212 of pursuant to Article 2, Section 30212 of
public recreation areas or to public trails the Coastal Act, to allow lateral access the Coastal Act, to allow lateral access
and bikeways unless: along the shoreline, public recreation along the shoreline, public recreation co
areas or to public trails and bikeways areas or to public trails and bikeways z
unless the following condition(s) exists: I unless the following condition(s) exists:
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(1-C 2, I--C 8) (Note: These exceptions (1-C 2, I-C 8) (Note: These exceptions
shall not apply to the Transit Corridor) shall not apply to the Transit Corridor)
(4a) (4a)
• Findings are made consistent with a. Findings are made consistent with a. Findings are made consistent with
Section 30212 of the Coastal Act Section 30212 of the Coastal Act Section 30212 of the Coastal Act
that access is inconsistent with that access is inconsistent with that access is inconsistent with
public safety, military security public safety, military security needs, public safety, military security needs,
needs, or that agriculture would be or that agriculture would be adversely or that agriculture would be
adversely affected; or, affected; or adversely affected; or
i Access at the site would b. Access at the site would b. Access at the site would significantly
significantly degrade environmentally significantly degrade environmentally degrade environmentally sensitive
sensitive habitat areas; or sensitive habitat areas; or habitat areas; or
• The parcel is too narrow for an c. The parcel is too narrow for an
adequate privacy buffer separating adequate privacy buffers separating adequate PFiVaGY buffers sepaFatiRg
the lateral accessway from an the lateral accessway from an
existing residence. The following existing residence. The following SXiGling FeGideRee. The iellawiRg
guideline shall be used in guideline shall be used in determining guideline shall be used :,, .deteFR,,t.-.:.-.g
determining adequate privacy adequate privacy buffers: there must adequate-PF'VaGy bUffBfs: there .,-U64
buffers: There must be at least 15 be at least 15 feet between an be at least 16 feet b .Ben an
feet between an existing residence, existing residence, patio cover or excist+RO FesidenGe, Pa4ie ^^••IS- ^�
patio cover or pool and the shoreline pool and the shoreline in order to peel and the nh^-."^^ '� .,rd—er t-
in order to accommodate both an accommodate both an accessway
accessway and the privacy buffer. and the privacy buffer. .
d. An offer of dedication for lateral d. An offer of dedication for lateral
These exceptions shall not apply to the access in accordance with this policy access in accordance with this policy
Pacific Electric right-of-way, shall be required only in conjunction shall be required e4y in conjunction
with new development on vacant with new development en-vasaet
An offer of dedication for lateral access parcels and along all sandy beach pafe-els or'redevelopment and along
in accordance with policy 4a shall be areas. In existing developed all sandy beach areas.in exiGting
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development on vacant parcels and sandy beach area, access will
along all sandy beach areas. In existing generally only be required where it Will ^e^�" ed •- heFe
developed residential areas which do can be accomplished with the privacy it Gan be ae WAth the
not front a sandy beach area, access standards established above. Access pFiVaey standWds established .,b.,,.,,
will generally only be required where it to the bulkhead areas of Huntington
can be accomplished with the privacy Harbour is generally not appropriate, 1 URtillgteA HaFbE).,r it generally .--
standards established above. Access to because in most cases it cannot be
the bulkhead areas of Huntington provided consistent with privacy
Harbour is generally not appropriate, standards. However, there may be
because in most cases it cannot be situations where access to and along
provided consistent with privacy the bulkhead is appropriate. Where a and le the bulkhead
standards. However, there may be parcel is large enough to provide a;pr-Offiate. SAS"are a PaFGel is !aFge
situations where access to and along public access consistent with the
the bulkhead is appropriate. Where a privacy standards in new ^^^S;5+;O.,t- -•ith *'^a r �:.•^^•• +�^�►��a�
parcel is large enough to provide public development, access along the in new develepment, aeoess Access
access consistent with the privacy bulkhead may be appropriate, along the bulkhead may be
standards in new development, access particularly if public use areas such appropriate, particularly it in public
along the bulkhead may be appropriate, as fishing piers can be reached or use areas such as fishing piers can
particularly if public use areas such as provided in new development through be-Fea4h8d or provided in new
fishing piers can be reached or provided such accessways. development through such
in new development through such accessways.
accessways.
4g.
Preserve and where possible, provide
additional public access to the
Huntington Harbour waterways;
assemble for public information the full
legal documentation to identify the
public rights-of-way, ownership and CD
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Huntington Harbour channels including
applicable homeowners association deed
restrictions.
4a.(4) C 2.6.3
The City shall accept offers of The City shall accept offers of
dedication for access consistent with its dedication for access consistent with its
ability to assume maintenance and ability to assume maintenance and
liability. If not accepted by the City, liability. If not accepted by the City,
offers of dedication for access may be offers of dedication for access may be
accepted by any other public agencies accepted by any other public agency or
or private association, provided that any private association, provided that any
association or agency which proposes association or agency which proposes
to accept accessways must be able to to accept accessways is able to assume
assume maintenance and operation of maintenance and operation of such
such accessway prior to opening it to accessway prior to opening it to the
the public. public. (1-C 2, I-C 8) (4a)
4a.(3) C 2.6.4
In no case shall development in any way Development shall not interfere with the
diminish or interfere with the public's public's right of access to the sea where
right of access to the sea where acquired through use of legislative
acquired through use or legislative authorization, including but not limited
authorization. to the use of dry sand and rocky coastal
beaches to the first line of terrestrial
vegetation. (1-C 2, I-C 8) 130211)
C 2.6.5
Promote the incorporation of
pedestrian/equestrian/bike trail linkages
to the shoreline within the proposed
Harriet M. Wieder Regional Park where ro
feasible. (I-C 2, l-C 9) (New) z
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Promote public access to coastal Promote public access to coastal
wetlands for limited nature study, wetlands for limited nature study,
passive recreation and other low passive recreation and other low
intensity uses compatible with the intensity uses that are compatible with
sensitive nature of these areas. the sensitive nature of these areas. (1-C
2, I-C 9, I--C 22,b) (4h)
4i. C 2.6.7
Pursue local, State and federal funding Pursue local, State and Federal funding
to provide and maintain boardwalks, to provide and maintain boardwalks,
peripheral trails, interpretive exhibits and peripheral trails, interpretive exhibits and
other educational facilities in coastal other educational facilities in coastal
wetlands. wetlands where compatible. (/-C 17)
(41)
C 2.7
Promote public awareness of existing
access opportunities to coastal
resources.
4f. C 2.7.1
Establish a signing program which will Maintain and enhance, where
identify public accessways, bikeways, necessary, the coastal resource signing
recreation areas and vista points program that identifies public access
throughout the coastal zone. points, bikeways, recreation areas and
vista points throughout the Coastal
Zone. (1-C 3, 1-C 9, I-C 14) (4f)
C 2.7.2
Pursue local, state and federal funding
to facilitate the development,
implementation and maintenance of a
public signing program. (1-C 17) (New)
4g. C 2.7.3
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additional public access to the information purposes, the
Huntington Harbour waterways; documentation necessary to identify the
assemble for public information the full public rights-of-way, ownership and
legal documentation to identify the other agreements concerning the
public rights-of-way, ownership and Huntington Harbour channels including
other agreements concerning the applicable homeowners` association
Huntington Harbour channels including deed restrictions. (1-C 22m) (4g)
applicable homeowners association deed
restrictions.
C 2.8
Promote pedestrian safety in providing
coastal resource access. (New)
4c. C 2.8."1
Promote safe pedestrian access to the Promote safe pedestrian access to the
beach from the inland side of Pacific beach from the inland side of Pacific
Coast Highway. Coast Highway. (1-C 2, 1-C 9) (4c)
C 2.8.2
Provide for the use of a pedestrian
overpass connecting the Waterfront
development to the beach parking area,
and in other areas where feasible and
necessary to enhance pedestrian safety.
(/--C 9) (New)
4d. C 2.8.3
Initiate cooperative planning efforts with Initiate cooperative planning efforts with
the State Parks and Recreation the State Parks and Recreation
Department and affected private parties Department and other responsible
and pursue funding to develop a agencies and affected private parties,
pedestrian access program from Pacific and pursue funding to develop a ,
Coast Highway to the beach in the area pedestrian access program to safely link z
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edge of the Boisa Chica State, Beach to the beach. V-C 9, 1-C 12, 1-C 16)
parking lot. (New) (4d)
H. RECREATIONAL AND VISITOR SERVING FACILITIES
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Provide for maximum recreational Provide a variety of recreational and
opportunities along the City and visitor commercial serving uses for a
State beaches. range of cost and market preferences.
(New)
2.
Protect encourage, and where
feasible provide a variety of
recreation facilities which provide
opportunities for all income groups.
5.
Protect, encourage, and where
feasible provide visitor serving
facilities in the coastal zone which
are varied in type and price.
15.
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Preserve, protect and enhance, where
feasible, existing public recreation sites in
the Coastal Zone. (30221)
1 a. C 3.1.1 C 3.1.1
Prohibit development of permanent Prohibit development of permanent above Prohibit development of permanent
above-ground structures on the beach ground structures on the beach sand area above ground structures on the beach
sand area with the exception of the with the exception of the following sand area with the exception of the
following permitted uses: conditionally permitted uses: (I-C 1, I-C following conditionally permitted uses:
2) (1 a) (1-C 1, I-C 2) {1a)
• Lifeguard towers and other facilities a. Lifeguard towers and other facilities a. Lifeguard towers and other facilities
necessary for public safety necessary for public safety. necessary for public safety.
• Public restrooms and beach b. Public restrooms and beach b. Public restrooms and beach
Concession stands when located concession stands when located concession stands when located
immediately adjacent to paved immediately adjacent to paved parking immediately adjacent.to paved
parking or access areas or access areas.. parking or access areas.
• Reconstruction and expansion c. Reconstruction and/or expansion c. Reconstruction and/or expansion
related to the Municipal Pier related to the Municipal Pier. related to the Municipal Pier.
• Fire rings and volleyball nets d. Fire rings and volleyball nets. d. Fire rings and volleyball nets.
• Bike trails, bike support facilities, e. Pedestrian trails. e. Pedestrian trails including those
and handicapped access f. Bike trails, bike support facilities, and necessary for handicapped access.
handicapped access. f. Bike trails, bike support facilities,
g. Public camping and recreational and handicapped access.
vehicle facilities. g. P blie eamping and Feffeatienal
h. Shade structures and picnic facilities. vehiele faeikties.
i. Pedestrian overpasses. h. Shade structures and picnic
facilities.
i. Pedestrian overpasses..
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Prohibit expansion of parking facilities Prohibit the expansion of parking Prohibit the expansion of parking
that would result in the loss of facilities that would result in the loss of facilities that would result in the loss of
recreational sand area; expansion of recreational sand area with the exception recreational sand area with the
parking facilities on Huntington State of those areas listed below: (I-C 1, I-C 2) exception of !hose-areas-the area listed
Beach between the existing parking below:—(I-C 1, I-C 2)
area and Pacific Coast Highway would 1 . Conditionally provide for the
be permitted subject to: expansion of parking facilities onto 1 . Conditionally provide for the
the vacated oil production area expansion of parking facilities onto
• City approval of design and located between the existing seawall the vacated oil production area that
landscaping plans and bluff face between Goldenwest is elevated above the beach located
State assurance that curbs, gutters, and 9" Streets. between the existing seawall and
sidewalks, transit turnouts and bluff face between Goldenwest and
street lighting will be provided when 2. Conditionally provide for the 9ch Streets.
improvements to this section of expansion of parking facilities at
Pacific Coast Highway are Huntington City Beach between
implemented. Beach Boulevard and First Street, in expane of paFkinq food ies at
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the area known as South Beach u...,+iAgtg., 4,0+,.,ee.,
located between the existing parking l3eaG< Rewlev fd and FiFSt S 86t,
lot and bike/pedestrian path. (New)
(New)
C 3.Z.X.l
Upland areas necessary to support
coastal recreational uses shall be
reserved for such uses, where feasible.
(30223)
C 3.2
Ensure that new development and uses
provide a variety of recreational facilities
for a range of income groups, including
low cost facilities and activities. °
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(New) (30213)
21. C 3.2.1
Encourage, where feasible, facilities Encourage, where feasible, facilities,
and programs which increase and programs and services that increase and
enhance public recreational enhance public recreational opportunities
opportunities in Huntington Harbour, in the Coastal Zone. (1-C 2, I-C 22c, d
and e) (30213 and 21)
2k. C 3.2.2 C 3.2.2
Encourage privately-owned recreation Encourage privately-owned recreation EnGewage Privately-owned recreation
facilities to be open to the public, facilities on both private and public land facilities on both pFiv l aPA public land
to be open to the public. (30213 and 2k) to shall be open to the public.
Encourage privately-owned recreation
facilities on private land to be open to
the public. (30213 and 2k)
5a. C 3.2.3 C 3.2.3
Encourage the provision of a variety of Encourage the provision of a variety of
Encourage the provision of additional visitor- serving commercial visitor- serving commercial
restaurants and hotel/motel establishments within the Coastal Zone, establishments within the Coastal Zone,
accommodations in keeping with the. including, but not limited to, shops, including, but not limited to, shops,
alternative chosen by the City Council. restaurants, hotels and motels, day spas restaurants, hotels and motels, and day
and time-shares (vacation ownership). (I- spas and time shaFeS (Va6ati
C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4) (New) a,... P). (I-C 1, 1--C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4)
(New)
C 3.2.X1
Timeshares may be permitted in
Commercial General District XG) and H
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conditioned as follows:
a. That at least twenty--five percent of
the units be permanently reserved
for transient overnight
accommodations durin_q the sammer
season_Oeyinning the day before the
Memorial Day weekend and ending
the day after Labor Day).
b. That the timeshare facility operate
as a hotel includin re uirements for
acentralized reservations system,
check-in services, advertising,
security, and daily housecleaning.
5c. C 3.2.4
Establish as a continuing program the Establish an ongoing program to permit
dual use of the City beach parking lots recreational vehicle camping during the
for recreational vehicle camping during winter months at City beach parking lots.
winter months. (l--C 221) (5c)
5b. C 3.2.5
Encourage additional overnight R.V. Encourage additional overnight
camping facilities, adequately screened, recreational vehicle camping facilities,
in the recreation areas on both sides of adequately screened, in the recreation
Newland Street near Pacific Coast areas on both sides of Newland Street
Highway and on the State beach near Pacific Coast Highway and on the
parking lots, during the winter months. State beach parking lots during the
winter months. V--C 220 (5b)
C 3.2.6
Investigate the feasibility of providing
year round camping below the bluffs,
northwest of the Municipal Pier, between o
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C 3.2.7
Promote the implementation of and
funding for the proposed Orange Coast
River Park concept. The Orange Coast
River Park is envisioned as a linkage of
public parks (Talbert and Fairview
Regional Parks) and private open space
lands along and near the mouth of the
Santa Ana River, including possible
linkages with open space lands located
on the inland side of Pacific Coast
Highway, between the Santa Ana River
and Beach Boulevard in Huntington
Beach. (1-C 1 , I-C 2, I-C 17) (New)
C 3.2.8
Promote and support the implementation
of the proposed Wintersburg Channel
Class I Bikeway. (I-C 1, AND I-C 2)
(New)
2c. C 3.2.9
Support the development of the Bolsa Promote and support the development of,
Chica linear park and the the City and County portions of the
implementation of a continuous trail Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park.
system from Huntington Central Park to Include a continuous trail system from
the beach along the perimeter of the Huntington Central Park to the beach,
Balsa Chica; establish an along the eastern border of the Bolsa
implementation plan for the Balsa Chica Chica wetlands, if feasible. (I-C 1, I-C 2
linear park in cooperation with the and I-C 17)
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Chica linear park and the
implementation of a continuous trail
system from Huntington Central Park to
the beach along the western perimeter
of the Holly Seacliff Master Plan area.
2d. C3.2.10 C3.2.10
Support recreational facilities in the Encourage and support the following Encourage and support the following
Boise Chica Linear Park that: recreational facilities and design recreational facilities and design
characteristics within the Harriett M. characteristics within the Harriett M.
Wieder Regional Park: (1-C 1, I-C 2) (2d) Wieder Regional Park: (1-C 1, PC 2)
(2d)
• Emphasize a low intensity character a. Limit above ground structures to a. Limit above ground structures to
for that portion of the park within support facilities such as restrooms, support facilities such as restrooms,
the city's coastal zone. picnic tables, bike racks, view points, picnic tables, bike racks, view
• Locate any higher intensity uses in interpretive centers and educational points, interpretive centers and
nodes consistent with adjacent facilities. (2d) educational facilities. (2d)
areas. b. Site facilities and uses to maximize b. Site facilities and uses to maximize
• Limit aboveground structures to view opportunities to the adjacent view opportunities to the adjacent
support facilities such as restrooms, Balsa Chica. (2d) Balsa Chica. (2d)
picnic tables, and bike racks. c. Provide public access to the Regional c. Provide public access to the Regional
• Site all uses so as to preserve views Park as a coastal resource, by Park as a coastal resource, by
to the adjacent Balsa Chica. providing a public bluff top road to the providing a public bluff top road to
park area. (4k) the park area. (4k)
4k. d. Prohibit development of the bluff d. Prohibit development of the bluff
Provide public access to the linear park faces at the eastern edge of the Balsa faces at the eastern edge of the
as a coastal resource, by providing a Chica wetlands that would alter the Balsa Chica wetlands that wewId
public bluff-top road to the park area. natural landform or threaten stability of akef in order to preserve the natural z
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41. drainage or other facilities needed to stability of the bluffs��-with he
Prohibit development of the bluff faces maintain public health and safety. (41) . Dralna e.
at the western edge of the Holly e. Require adjacent land uses to provide im rovements or other facilities
Seacliff area which would alter the and/or preserve access to the Regional needed to maintain public health and
natural landform or threaten stability of park. (4m) safety are allowed to the minimum
the bluffs. f. Promote the removal of oil operations extent necessary. (41)
within the park. (4n) e. Require adjacent land uses to
4m. g. Support the proposed Class I Bikeway provide and/or preserve access to
Locate residential development in such through the park the Regional park. (4m)
a manner as to preserve access to the h. Provide adequate parking for the park. f. Promote the removal of oil
linear park. operations within the park. (4n)
g. Support the proposed Class I
4n. Bikeway through the park
Promote the removal and clean-up of oil h. Provide adequate parking for the
operations within the linear park. park.
i. Facilitate the provision of transit
service including bicycling to the
ark. _
2c. C 3.2.11
Support the development of the Bolsa Pursue an implementation plan for the
Chico linear park and the Regional Park in cooperation with the
implementation of a continuous trail County of Orange. (1-C 1, 1-C 2) (2c)
system from Huntington Central Park to
the beach along the perimeter of the
Bolsa Chica; establish an
implementation plan for the Bolsa Chica
linear park in cooperation with the
County of Orange.
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implementation of a continuous trail
system from Huntington Central Park to
the beach along the western perimeter
of the Holly Seacliff Master Plan area.
2g. C 3.2.12
Actively pursue county State and Actively pursue County, State and
federal funding for coastal projects Federal funding for development of the
including: Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park. Work
to ensure that funds earmarked for the
• Renovation of the Huntington Beach Regional Park are not transferred to other
Municipal Pier. projects. V-C 17) (2g)
• Provision of nature walks and other
educational opportunities in
environmentally sensitive habitats
where compatible.
• Development of the Bolsa Chica
linear park.
C 3.3 (Objective)
Consider long term fiscal and liability
impacts of new or expanded recreational
facilities within the Coastal Zone and
minimize impacts where feasible. (New)
2j. C 3.3.1
Establish the responsibility for Establish the responsibility for long term
maintenance prior to approval of a maintenance and liability prior to approval
marina or other major recreational of any major recreational facility,
facility. including marina, public park, trail, etc.
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recreational activities that cannot readily
be provided at inland water areas.
(30220)
2a. C 3.4.1
Provide opportunities for recreational Provide opportunities for recreational
fishing and support facilities on the fishing and support facilities on the
Huntington Beach Pier. Huntington Beach Municipal Pier. (l-C 1,
I--C 2) (2a)
C 3.4.2
Enhance the Municipal Pier and
surrounding area to function as the
"hubs" of tourist and community activity.
(1--C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4)
2b. C 3.4.3
Require that any plans for restoration or Require that any plans for restoration or
replacement of the Municipal Pier replacement of the Municipal Pier include
include the following provisions: the following provisions: (I C 2, 1-C 3, 1-
C 4) (2b)
• Areas for recreational fishing and a. Areas for recreational fishing and
support facilities support facilities.
• Unobstructed public views seaward b. Unobstructed public views seaward
from the end of the Pier from the and of the Pier.
• Significant opportunities for c. Significant opportunities for
unobstructed public views of the unobstructed public views of the
ocean and shoreline shoreline.
• Pedestrian access as the primary d. Limit Pier access to pedestrians and
mode of circulation on the Pier trolley type transit.
• A minimum of 50 percent of the e. Maintain a minimum of 70 percent of
total area of the Pier as public open the total area of the Pier as public z
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the Pier length.
f. Provide adequate handicap access.
g. Limit building heights on the pier to a
maximum of 2 stories (35 feet).
h. Require that public access be
maintained around the entire perimeter
of the pier.
2h. C 3.4.4
Encourage the provision of public Encourage the provision of public boating
boating support facilities compatible support facilities compatible with
with surrounding land uses and water Surrounding land uses and water quality.
quality. V-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4) (2h)
2i. C 3.4.5
Encourage additional dry storage areas Encourage additional dry storage areas
for boats in industrial areas zoned M1 . for boats in industrial areas. (20
C 3.4.xr
Increased recreational boating use of
coastal waters shall be encouraged by
increasing public launching facilities,
"ro!2 di additional berthing spaces,
and limitin non-water de endent land
uses adjacent to the coast. (30224)
3. C 3.5 (Objective)
Ensure local interests and concerns are Ensure that local interests and concerns
included in State and regional recreation are included in State and regional
planning. recreation planning within the Coastal
Zone. Consider long term fiscal and
liability impacts of new or expanded
recreational facilities within the Coastal z
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3a. C 3.5.1
Require review and approval by the City Require review and approval by the City
of final development .plans prior to of final development plans prior to
permitting any additional development permitting any additional development on
on the State beaches. the State beaches. (I-C 2, I-C 12) (3a)
3b. C3.5.2 C3.5.2
Prior to permitting any additional Prior to permitting any additional Prior to permitting any additional
development on Huntington State development on the state beaches in development on the state beaches in
Beach require: Huntington Beach, consider the Huntington Beach, consider the
following: (I-C 2, I-C 12) (3b) following: (I-C 2, I-C 12) (3b)
a. Review and approval by the City of a. Review and approval by the City of a. Review and approval by the City of
final landscape and architectural final landscape and architectural plans. final landscape and architectural
plans. b. Location of new facilities and plans.
b. Location of new facilities and landscaping in a manner that b. Location of new facilities and
landscaping in a manner that minimizes public view blockage and landscaping in a manner that
minimizes public view blockage and enhances visually degraded areas. minimizes public view blockage and
that enhances visually degraded c. Location of new facilities in a manner enhances visually degraded areas.
areas. that maximizes the area of beach sand c. Location of new facilities in a
c. Location of new facilities in a available for recreational use. manner that maximizes the area of
manner that maximizes the area of d. Location of comfort stations within or beach sand available for recreational
beach sand available for recreational adjacent to parking facilities. use.
use. e. Provision of drop-off and turn-around d. Location of comfort stations within
d. Location of comfort stations within facilities for public transit. or adjacent to parking facilities.
or adjacent to parking facilities. f. Provision of bus parking areas. e. Provision of drop-off and turn-around
e. Provision of drop-off and turn- g. Removal of the existing chain link facilities for public transit.
around facilities for public transit. fence; City review and approval of the f. Provision of bus and 6�parking
f. Provision of bus parking areas. location, design and materials of any areas.
g. Removal of the existing chain link I fencing necessary for safety purposes. I g. Removal of the existing chain link c
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fence; City review and. approval of h. Access provisions for early beach fence; City review and approval of
the location, design and materials of users. the location, design and materials of
any fencing necessary for safety any fencing necessary for safety
purposes. purposes.
h. Access provisions for early beach h. Access provisions for early beach
users. users.
1 Provisions for transit service and
non-automobile access
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6. C 4 (Goal)
Preserve and enhance visual resources Preserve and, where feasible, enhance
within the coastal zone and restore the aesthetic resources of
the City`s coastal zone, including natural
areas, beaches, harbors, bluffs and
significant public views.
C 4.1 (Objective)
Provide opportunities within the Coastal
Zone for open space as a visual and
aesthetic resource.
C 4.1.X 1
The scenic and visual qualities of
coastal areas shall be considered and
protected as-a resource of public X
importance. Permitted development r
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scenic coastal areas. (30251)
C 4.1..1
Designate lands for the provision of
passive and visual open space on the
Coastal Land Use Map, which provide a
balance to the urban and suburban
development of the Coastal Zone. (I--C
1, I--C 2)
C 4.1.2
Develop City approved plans that
provide natural open space linkages
between Central Park, the freshwater
riparian. habitat to the southwest, and
the freshwater marsh areas within the
Bolsa Chica. These linkages may
include the use of open space
dedications, development of
park/natural reserves, trails or
greenbelts. (I-C 1, I-C 2)
C 4.1.3
Preserve skyward, night time views
through minimization of lighting levels
along the shoreline. (I--C 1, PC 2)
(New)
C 4.2
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Zone's visual and aesthetic resources
through design review and development z
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6a. C 4.2.1
Ensure new development within the Ensure that the following minimum
coastal zone includes the features listed standards are met by new development
below and establish review procedures in the Coastal Zone as feasible and
for implementation. appropriate: (30251) (I-C 2, I-C 4) (6a)
• Preservation of public views to and a. Preservation of public views to and
from bluffs, to the shoreline and from the bluffs, to the shoreline and
ocean, and to wetlands. ocean and to the wetlands.
• Conservation of energy and b. Adequate landscaping and
facilitation of public transit through vegetation.
design and siting. c. Evaluation of project design
* Adequate landscaping and regarding visual impact and
vegetation. compatibility.
• Evaluation of project design d. Incorporate landscaping to mask oil
regarding visual impact. operations and major utilities, such as
the electrical power plant on Pacific
Coast Highway.
C 4.2.2 C 4.2.2
Require that new development be Require that flew the massing, height,
designed to consider coastal views in its and orientation of now development be
massing, height, and site orientation. designed to sOrsidBF protect public
coastal views its massing, height, and
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C 4.2.3
Promote the preservation of significant
public view corridors to the coastal
corridor, including views of the sea and
the wetlands through strict application X
of local ordinances, design guidelines "
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C 4.3 (Objective)
Promote designated coastal roadways
as scenic corridors. (New)
6i. C 4.3.1
Pursue the establishment of Pacific Adopt an ordinance that contains
Coast Highway as a State Scenic regulations adequate to achieve State
Highway, Scenic Highway status for Pacific Coast
Highway and pursue the establishment
6j. of Pacific Coast Highway as a State
Adopt a zoning ordinance which Scenic Highway. U-C 14, I-C 22a) (6i
contains regulations adequate to and 6j)
achieve State Scenic Highway status for
Pacific Coast Highway.
C 4.4
Promote the preservation of significant
landforms and physical features within
the Coastal Zone. (30251) (New)
Cab. C 4.4.1 C 4.4.1
Prohibit any alteration of the natural Promote the preservation of the natural Promote the preservation of the natural
landform of the bluffs seaward of landform of the bluffs seaward of landform of the bluffs seaward of
Pacific Coast Highway including grading Pacific Coast Highway. Alterations Pacific Coast Highway. Alterations
and the development of parking lots; necessary for development of public necessary for development of public
alterations necessary for development of access trails, parking facilities and/or access trails, parking facilities and/or
public trails and stabilization of bluffs bluff stabilization may be permitted bluff stabilization may be permitted if
may be permitted subject to City subject to City approval. 11-C 1, f-C 2, 1- they are the least environmentaify
approval. C 4) (6b) damaging feasible alternatives and the
landform is preserved to the maximum X
extent. . (1-C 1, P
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Prohibit development along the bluffs Prohibit private development along the Prohibit private development along the
rising up to the Bolsa Chica mesa bluffs rising up to the Bolsa Chica mesa bluffs rising up to the Bolsa Chica mesa
(within the City's jurisdiction) which will (the bluff face that rises above the (the bluff face that rises above the
alter the natural landform or threaten northwestern edge of the Bolsa Chica northwestern edge of the Bolsa Chica
the stability of the bluffs. low land) within the City's jurisdiction low land) within the City's jurisdiction
that would alter the natural landform or that would alter the natural landform or
threaten the stability of the bluffs, with threaten the stability of the bluffs,with
the exception of drainage or other such the .,.•.,eptiOA Gi dFaiRage e- .,*heF
facilities necessary to ensure public
health or safety. (1-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4, I-C health or. . a4et„
8) (6c)
Drainage systems and other such
facilities necessary to ensure public
health or safety may be allowed
provided that bluff alteration is
restricted to the minimum necessary
and is done in the least environmentally
damaging feasible manner. I1--C 1, I-C
2, I-C 4, I-C 8) (60
41. C 4.4.3 C 4.4.3
Prohibit development of the bluff faces Prohibit development of the bluff faces Prohibit development of the bluff faces
at the western edge of the Holly Seacliff at the eastern edge of the Bolsa Chica at the eastern edge of the Bolsa Chica
area which would alter the natural area that would alter the natural area that would alter the natural
landform or threaten stability of the landform or threaten stability of the landform or threaten stability of the
bluffs. bluffs, with the exception of drainage or bluffs, with the emse Lien of dFai a e OF
other such facilities necessary to ensure other- ..h_far-ilities ., • ie ansWe
public health or safety. (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C publ; health eF safety.,
4, I-C 8) (41)
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health or safes may be allowed
provided that bluff afteration is
restricted to the minimum necessary
and is done in the least-environmentally
damaging feasible manner. (I-C 1, VC
2, I-C 4, I-C 8) (41)
C 4.4.4
Develop implementation programs that
will preserve and maintain the physical
features of the wetlands, bluffs, and
beaches. (I-C 2, I-C 41
C 4.5 (Objective)
Minimize the negative aesthetic impacts
of signage in the Coastal Zone.
6e. C 4.5.1
Prohibit new billboards within the Prohibit new billboards within the
coastal zone. Coastal Zone (6e) and require the
removal of all existing billboards along
7c, Pacific Coast Highway as properties are
Require the removal of all existing developed, or improved. V-C 2, f-C 4)
billboards along Pacific Coast Highway (7c)
within five years of certification of the
LC P.
6f. C 4.5.2 C 4.5.2
Establish special reguilations for the Establish special regulations for Establish special regulations for
coastal zone for on-premise signs which on-premise signs within the Coastal on-premise signs within the Coastal
may include but will not be limited to: Zone that may include but will not be Zone that may include but will not be
limited to: (I-C 21 g) (6f) limited to: (I-C 29 g) (6f)
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display information related to an display information related to an display information related to an
activity, service or commodity activity, service or commodity activity, service or commodity
available on the premises. available on the premises, excluding available on the premises, excluding
Limits to the height, size, design and direction signage and signage on bus direction signage and sigRa ,e an bus
materials of signs. shelters, bus benches or beach areas. sherteFS, bUs besehesof and
• Prohibition of roof-top signs b. Limits to the height, size, design and informational signage :For beach
• Restrictions on the use of lights and materials of signs. areas,
moving parts in signs. c. Prohibition of rooftop signs. b. Limits to the height, size, design and
Enforcement of maintenance d. Restrictions on the use of lights and materials of signs.
controls. moving parts in signs. c. Prohibition of rooftop signs.
e. Enforcement of maintenance d. Restrictions on the use of lights and
controls. moving parts in signs.
e. Enforcement of maintenance
controls.
6h. C 4.5.3
Pursue funding to: Coordinate the design of public and
• Identify entry points to the coast private signs and graphics in the coastal
and develop scenic entry markers to zone. V-C 22g)
strengthen the visual relationship of
the City to its beaches; and a. Prepare and implement a coordinated
• Establish a coordinated theme and public/private sign program that
implement design standards for fosters a cohesive image and
public signing in the coastal zone. includes the following:
1 .) Sign standards that identify
public places, recreational
opportunities and tourist
destinations;
2.) Design standards for public H
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banners for street light standards
along the major arterials;
3.) Identification sign designs for
each of the residential districts;
4.) Design standards for primary and
secondary entry node signage;
and
5.) Improved street signage that
incorporates such elements as
city logos or local design
elements.
b. Develop a major arterials public
signage installation program.
c. Consider developing guidelines for
private monument signage that
incorporates a consistent public
identification device such as a City
logo or a logo for the business'
location, i.e., Beach Boulevard.
C 4.5.4
Pursue funding to implement LCP Policy
4.5.3. (1-C 17)
C 4.5.x 1
Wireless communication facilities shall
be sited, to the maximum extent
feasible, to minimize visual resource X
impacts. Minimization may be
accomplished throw h one or more of
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the following techniques: co-locating
antennas on one structure, stealth
installations, locating facilities within
existing building envelopes, or
minimizing visual prominence through
colorization or landscaping and removal
of facilities that became obsolete.
C 4.5.X2
New wireless communication facilities
affecting the public view shed and/or
located in areas designated Water
Recreation, Conservation, Parks, and
Shoreline shall be conditioned to re wire
removal within six (6) months of
termination of use and restoration of the
site to its natural state.
C 4.6
Enhance the visual appearance of the
Coastal Zone through the development
and implementation of landscaping
standards. (New)
C4.6X!
Landscaping adjacent to environmentally
sensitive habitat areas, such as
wetlands, and coastal dunes shall
consist of noninvasive, native drought
tolerant plants. No permanent irrigation
systems shall be allowed adjacent to
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LandscaLving on coastal bluffs, including
the bluff face, and coastal parks shall
consist of non-invasive, native drought
tolerant plants. No permanent irrigation
systems shall be allowed on coastal
bluffs.
6g. C 4.6.1
To the maximum extent feasible, require For new re-development, require the
the preservation of existing mature trees preservation of existing mature trees (as
within the coastal zone. defined by the City's Landscape
Ordinance). If preservation of existing
mature trees is not feasible, require that
removed trees be replaced at a minimum
2:1 ratio either on site, or elsewhere
within the Coastal Zone, as prescribed
by the City. (1-C 3, I-C S) (New)
6k. C 4.6.2
Establish landscaping Establish landscaping
ordinances/guidelines specifying ordinances/guidelines specifying
vegetation types for the coastal area. vegetation types for the coastal area.
Such ordinances and guidelines are
subject to coastal commission approval.
C 4.6.3
Require additional landscaping and
varying hardscape along the beach trail
and roadway medians in the Coastal
Zone. V-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4)
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prior to permitting any major prior to permitting any major
improvements which would increase the improvements that would increase
capacity of the highway. vehicular capacity of the highway. (/--C
3) (7g)
7b. C 4.6.5
Promote a cooperative agreement Promote a cooperative agreement
between the City and the State to between the City and the State to
landscape parking areas along the State landscape parking areas along the State
beaches. beaches. V--C 3, I-C 12) (7b)
C 4.6.6
Require landscaping to screen flood
control channels where visible to public
views and where there is adequate
planting area available. (1-C 2, I-C 3)
7. C 4.7
Improve the appearance of visually Improve the appearance of visually
degraded areas. degraded areas within the Coastal Zone.
7a. C 4.7.1
Promote the screening of uses that Promote the use of landscaping material
detract from the scenic quality of the to screen uses that detract from the
coast along public rights-of-way and scenic quality of the coast along public
within public view. rights-of-way and within public view. (1-
C 2, I-C 3) (7a)
C 4.7.2
Continue to locate new and relocated
utilities underground when possible. All
others shall be placed and screened to
minimize public viewing. U-C 2, PC 7)
7d. C4.7.3 C4.7.3
Consider the following priority within Consider the following priority within Consider the following priority within
the coastal zone for undergrounding of the Coastal Zone for underground the Coastal Zone for underground P
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overhead utility and telephone lines, in placement of overhead utility and placement of overhead utility and
accordance with the rules and telephone lines, in accordance with the telephone lines, in accordance with the
regulations of the California Public rules and regulations of the California rules and regulations of the California
Utilities Commission. Public Utilities Commission: (1--C 2, .1-C Public Utilities Commission: (1-C 2, 1-C
7) (7d) 7) (7d)
a. Pacific Coast Highway a. Pacific Coast Highway a. Pacific Coast Highway
b. Beach Boulevard, Adams Street to b. Beach Boulevard, Adams Street to b. Beach Boulevard, Adams Street to
Pacific Coast Highway. Pacific Coast Highway. Pacific Coast Highway.
c. Brookhurst Street from Hamilton c. Brookhurst Street from Hamilton c. Brookhurst Street from Hamilton
Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway.
d. Magnolia Street from Hamilton d. Magnolia Street from Hamilton d. Magnolia Street from Hamilton
Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway.
e. Goldenwest Street from Huntington e. Goldenwest Street from Huntington e. Goldenwest Street from Huntington
Central Park to Pacific Coast Central Park to Pacific Coast Central Park to Pacific Coast
Highway. Highway. Highway.
f. Warner Avenue within the Coastal f. Warner Avenue within the Coastal
Zone. (Public Works) Zone. (Public Works)
g. Newland Street within the Coastal g. Newland Street within the Coastal
Zone. Zone.
Any project to place utility and
telephone wires underground must be
consistent with all other provisions of
this local coastal eMigLam.
7e. C 4.7.4
Investigate the feasibility of rerouting or Investigate the feasibility of rerouting or
undergrounding transmission lines which undergrounding transmission lines which
currently traverse wetlands. currently traverse wetlands. (1--C 2, I-C
7) (7e)
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Require the review of new and/or
expansions of existing industrial and
utility facilities to ensure that such
facilities will not visually impair the
City's coastal corridors and entry nodes.
it-C 2, 1-C 7)
7f. C 4.7.6
Develop a report to the City Council on Ensure beaches and associated facilities
the litter problem in the coastal zone are clean and litter free. V-C 6)
particularly the Beach Boulevard to
Santa Ana River mouth area. This .
report should include:
• Identification of the causes and
extent of the litter problem in the
coastal zone.
• Establishment of responsibility for
litter control.
• Proposed actions to improve litter
cleanup.
• Identification of sources of federal
and State funding for litter control.
C 4.7.7 C 4.7.7
Oppose offshore drilling off Huntington Oppose offshore drilling off Huntington
Beach where visual and environmental Beach where visual and environmental
quality may be impacted. (1--C 8, I-C 12, quality may be impacted and where 1)
I-C 15, I-C 22q) feasible alternative locations are
available that-would be less
environmentally damaging, 2) to do
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public welfare, and 3) adverse
environmental effects have not been
mitigated to the maximum extent
feasible. (1-C 8, PC 12, PC 15, I-C 22q)
C 4.7.8
Require landscape and architectural
buffers and screens around oil
production facilities and other utilities
visible from public rights-of-way. U--C 2,
I-C 3)
C 4.7.9
Require the removal of non-productive
oil production facilities and the
restoration of the vacated site. (1-C 2, 1-
C 3)
C 4.7.10
Encourage the remediation and clean up
of the NEST (Ascon) site. Work with
other responsible agencies and property
owner to facilitate site clean-up. (/--C 9,
I-C 2, PC 12) (New)
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In the event that any Native American
human remains are uncovered; the
County Coroner, the Native American
Heritage Commission, and the Most
Likely Descendants, as designated by
the California Native_American Heritage
Commission, shall be notified. The
recommendations of the Most Likely
Descendants shall be obtained prior to
the disposition of any prehistoric Native
American human remains.
C 5J.X2
A completed archeological research
design shall be submitted along with
any application for a coastal
development permit for development
within any area con#aining archeo/agical
or paleontological resources. The
research design shall determine the
significance of any artifacts uncovered
and make recommendations for
preservation. Significance will be based
on the requirements of the California
Register of Historical Resources criteria,
and prepared based on the following
criteria:
a. contain a discussion_of important
research topics that can be y
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b. he reviewed by at least three (3)
County-certified archaeologists (peer
review committee).
c. The State Office of Historic
Preservation and the Native
American Heritage Commission shall
review the research design.
d. The research design shall be
developed in consultation with
affected Native American groups.
e. The permittee shall comply with the
re uirements of the peer review
committee to assure compliance
with the mitigation measures
required by the archeological
research design.
C 5.I.X3
A County-certified
paleontologist/archeologist, shall
monitor all grading operations where
there is a potential to affect cultural or
paleontological resources based on the
required research desi n. A Native
American monitor shall also monitor
grading operations. !f, r�adinq
_operations uncover
aleontolo ical/archeolo ica!resources,
the paleontologist/archeologist or Native
American monitor shall suspend all H
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destruction of resources until a
determination can be made as to the
significance of the
pa1eontolo&a11archeologica1 resources.
!f found to be s nifq icant,�the site(sl
shall be tested and preserved until a
recovery plan is completed to assure the
protection of the
paleontological/archeological resources.
C 5.1.3 C 5.1.3
Reinforce downtown as the City's Reinforce downtown as the City's
historic center and as a pedestrian- historic center and as a pedestrian-
oriented commercial and oriented commercial and
entertainment/recreation district, as entertainment/recreation district, as
follows: V--C 1, I-C 2, 1-C 4) follows: (l-C 1, 1-C 2, I-C 4)
1. Preserve older and historic 1 . Preserve older and historic
structures; structures;
2. Require that new development be 2. Require that new development be
designed to reflect the designed to reflect the
Downtown's historical structures Downtown's historical structures
and adopted Mediterranean theme; and adopted Mediterranean theme;
3. Amend the Downtown Specific 3. Amend the Downtown Specific
Plan to: Plan (as an LCP amendment
a. Coordinate with the Citywide subject to Commission
Design Guidelines; and certification) to:
b. Incorporate historic a. Coordinate with the Citywide
preservation standards and Design Guidelines; and M
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with policies and programs of c. Coordinate Downtown
the Historic and Cultural development and revitalization
Resources Element. with policies and programs of
the Historic and Cultural
Resources Element.
K. WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES
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Prevent the degradation of marine
resources in the Coastal Zone from
activities associated with an urban
environment. (New)
g, C 6.1 (Objective)
Promote measures to mitigate the Promote measures to mitigate the
adverse impacts of human activities on adverse impacts of human activities on
organisms and the marine environment. marine organisms and the marine
environment through regulation of new
development, monitoring of existing
development, and retrofitting necessary
and feasible. (New)
ga. C 6.1.1 C 6.1.1
Require that development plans include Require that new development include Require that new development include
mitigation measures to prevent the mitigation measures to prevent the mitigation measures to enhance wafer X
degradation of water quality of degradation of water quality of quality, if feasible; and, at a minimum,
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surface water. surface water. V-C 2, I-C 81 (8a) of groundwater basins, wetlands, and
surface water. U-C 2, AC 8) (8a)
C 6.1.X1
Marine resources shall be maintained,
enhanced, and where feasible, restored.
Special protection shall be given to
areas and species of special biological
or economic si nificance. (30230)
C 6.1.X2
Uses of the marine environment shall be
carried out in a manner that will sustain
the biological productivity of coastal
waters and that will maintain healthy
populations of all species of marine
organisms adequate for long-term
commercial, recreational, scientific, and
educational purposes. (30230)
C 6.I.X.3
The biological productivity and the
quality of coastal waters,, streams,
wetlands, estuaries, and lakes
appropriate to maintain optimum
populations of marine organisms and for
the protection of human health shall be
maintained and, where feasible,
restored. (30231)
8b. C 6.1.2
Require containment curtains around Require containment curtains around
waterfront construction projects on waterfront construction projects on
inland waterways to control drift of inland waterways to avoid turbid waters W
turbid waters. from drifting into the ocean. V-C 2, I-C a
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8k. C6.1.3 C6.1.3
Require that new development employ Continue implementation of the It is the policy of the City to recognize
catch basins and storm drains with Municipal Non-Point Source National the value of watershed based planning
baffled compartments where Pollutant Discharge Elimination System efforts in achieving coastal and marine
uncontrolled drainage could damage (NPDES) standards program of which water quality and resource protection
sensitive areas. the City is a co-permitee with the goals of the LUP. Therefore, the Cit
County of Orange through the Santa shall support such efforts by initiating
Ana Regional Water Quality Control and participating in watershed wide
Board. Per program parameters, planning and management groups, with
continue to require a Water Quality the involvement of appropriate
Management Plan for all applicable new stakeholders and/or regulatory agencies_
development within the Coastal Zone, Such_ efforts should include_ participation
and include mitigation measures such as in updating ypdating Orange Count 's Drainage
the following: (1-C 2, l-C 3, I-C 8) Area Management Plan, forming
artnershi s to combine resources to
a. Use of the best available runoff implement restoration projects which
control management techniques in involve and benefit multi !
new development including the stakeholders, and pursuing funding
National Pollutant Discharge egeortunities to accomplish water
Elimination System (NPDES) quality improvement projects.
Standards;
b. Adoption of guidelines to reduce A public participation component that
runoff (silt, debris and litter) from identifies methods to encourage public
construction sites. These participation in managing development
implementation guidelines will be and minimizing urban runoff impacts to
developed with the guidance and the coast shall be developed. This
approval of the Santa Ana Regional component should outline a public w
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c. Establishment of runoff controls for potential impacts of water pollution,
soils removed in restoration and/or and involve the public in the
remediation of oil sites; and de!Ml ment and inlementadon of the
d. Encourage and assist, where City's pollution control goals.
appropriate, County efforts to
modify flood control channels that The CitX shall require that new
empty into the Bolsa Chica, development and redevelopment, as
Huntington Beach Wetlands and appropriate, employnons-tructural Best
beach areas in order to minimize Management Practices (BMPs) and
negative impacts from urban runoff structural BMPs designed to minimize
while maintaining flood control the volume, velocity and pollutant load
effectiveness. (New) of stormwater runoff, prior to runoff
_discharge into stormwater conveyance
systems, receivin waters and/or other
sensitive areas. BMPs should be
selected based on efficacy at g!! iq tinq
pollutants of concern associated with
respective development types or uses.
To this end, the City shall continue
implementation of the Municipal Non-
Point Source National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
standards program of which the City is
a co-permitee with the County of
Orange through the Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board. Per
program parameters, continue to require
a Water Quality Management Plan for H
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redevelopment within the Coastal Zone,
and include mitigation measures such as
the following: (1-C 2, I-C 3, 11 8)
a. I of the best available FUn0if
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b. Adoption of guidelines to r-ed inn
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implemematieR guidelines wall be
developed with the guidanGe and
appFG%Fal Of the Santa Ana RegIiesa�
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a. Regulating development to include
the use of the best available erosion
and runoff control mane ement
techniques and BMPs 9es ned to
minimize, pollutant loads contained in
post-development runoff, and to
maintain past-deve_/opment peak
runoff rate and average volume at
levels similar to pre-development
levels to the maximum extent
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measures shall be incorporated into
new development and appropriate re-
development in order to carry out the
objectives specified herein, including
implementation of measures required
pursuant to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System
WDES) Standards, and any
amendment to or re-issuance thereof,
b. Adoption of guidelines to reduce
runoff(silt, debris, litter, and
chemicals) from construction sites.
These implementation guidelines will
be developed with the guidance and
approval of the Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board and/or
the State Water Resources Control
Board. The uidelines shall be based
on the following three principles: (1)
Minimizing the potential sources of
sediment andlor other pollutants
from the outset; (2) Controlling the
amount of runoff and its ability to
carry sediment and/or other
pollutants; and(3) Retainingr
sediment andlar other pollutants
picked up on the project site for
appropriate treatment and disposal,
Until such guidelines are developed
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control planswhich shall accompany
applications for new development
and to-development, shall be
reviewed for conformance with
applicable recommendations
contained in California's Storm Water
Best Management Practice Handbook
(Construction Activity) [Stormwater
Quality Taskforce, 19931 and any
amendment to or re-issuance thereof,
c. Establishment of runoff controls for
soils removed in restoration anchor
remediation of oil sites; and
d. Encourage and assist, where
appropriate, County efforts to
implement restoration or other water
quality improvement projects in flood
control channels that empty into the
Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach
Wetlands and beach areas in order to
minimize negative impacts from
urban runoff while maintaining flood
control effectiveness. (New)
C 6.1.4 C 6.1.4
Improve existing infrastructure to Improve and maintain existing
prevent sewage system failures that infrastructure to prevent sewage
may result in the discharge of untreated system,failures that may result in the y
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(New) coastal and ocean waters. Regular
inspection of sewer lines, pump stations
and preventative maintenance activities
shall be undertaken to minimize the
potential for ruptured lines or faulty
infrastructure to cause or contribute to
a sewage spill. The City shall
im lament management measures for
its systems to prevent sewage spills,
and other causes of bacterial pollution
in coastal waters in res onse to ---
scientific finding's and recommendations
resulting from monitoring and other
investi ag tions.
(1--C 10) (New)
8h. C 6.1.5
Assess the adequacy of the existing Periodically assess the adequacy of the
water quality monitoring and, if found County's water quality monitoring
inadequate, establish a more effective procedures for the City's wetlands,
program. harbors and beaches and coordinate
with responsible agencies to ensure
adequate monitoring. (1-C 11, 1--C 12)
{New)
8i. C6.1.6 C6.1.6
If it is determined that water quality in Coordinate with responsible agencies to Coordinate with responsible agencies to
Huntington Harbour is below acceptable establish improvement measures for investigate probable_Huntington Harbour
quality, establish improvement measures Huntington Harbour water quality such water quafty impairments and establish
such as requiring boat pumpout or as requiring boat pumpout or holding improvement measures ie
holding tank facilities in existing tank facilities in existing development. HaFbOUF WaWF quality such as requiring
development. (1-C 12) (80 boat pumpout or holding tank facilities
in existing and new development. o
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8j. C 6.1.7 C 6.1.7
If monitoring data indicate low dissolved Monitor and coordinate with responsible Monitor and coordinate with responsible
oxygen conditions in Huntington agencies to ensure that dissolved agencies to ensure that dissolved
Harbour channels, develop mitigation oxygen levels in Huntington Harbour do oxygen levels in Huntington Harbour do
measures such as a system of aeration not fall below minimum standards. not fail below minimum standards.
devices. Promote aeration and water circulation Q,�tG Encourage, and require when
devices, regulate the dredging schedule appropriate, the installation of aeration
or implement other appropriate and water circulation devices, regulate
mitigation measures if needed. (New) the dredging schedule e-F and implement
other appropriate mitigation measures if
when and where needed. (New)
C 6.1.8 C 6.1.8
Eliminate the use of anti-fouling The City, in consultation with
chemical treatments on boats moored in appropriate agencies, and interested
the harbor, except at permitted stakeholders shall identify regulatory
locations. (I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 12) and non regulatory mechanisms for
implementing management measures for
marinas and recreational boating
activities contained in California's Plan
for the Control of Nonpoint Source
Pollution (CCC & SWRCB 2000) in
Huntington Harbour. Additionally, the
City shall identify and support
mechanisms for implementing an
educational program targeted at boat
operational and maintenance activities
such as the Boating Clean & Green
Campaign or equivalent in the Harbour.
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chemical treatments on boats moored in
the harbor, except at permitted
locations. (1-C 2, 1-C 3, I-C 12)
8c. C6.1.9 C6.1.9
Investigate the feasibility of requiring Periodically review the City's policies on Periodically review the City's policies on
additional water conservation measures water conservation, including the Water water conservation, including the Water
for new development to reduce waste Conservation Ordinance, to ensure the Conservation Ordinance, to ensure the
water flow. use of state of the art conservation use of state of the art conservation
measures. (1-C 11) (New) measures for new development and
redevelopment, and retrofitting of
exigt g development, where feasible
and appropriate, to implement these
measures. (1--C 11) (New)
C 6.1.10
Encourage research and feasibility
studies regarding ocean water
desalinization as an alternative source of
potable water. Participate in regional
studies and efforts where appropriate.
(I-C 22n) (New)
C 6.1.11 C 6.1.11
Encourage water reclamation projects Encourage water reclamation projects,_
and the use of reclaimed water for including household wastewater
purposes such as irrigation, where reclamation, and the use of reclaimed
feasible and appropriate. (1 C 2, I-C 3) water for purposes such as irrigation,
(302311 where feasible and appropriate. (1-C 2,
I-C 3) (30231)
Sd. C6.1.12 C6.1.12
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accordance with State and federal law. accordance with State and federal law. an-raer.da.,^a with State and f„deFa .
(1-C 2, I--C 3, I-C 7, 1-C 8) (8d)
Where new storm drain outlets are
necessa , discharge eloints shall be
sited and designed to release in the
least environmentally sensitive location
and manner.
a. Storm drains are pMkijbited from
discharging directly into ES_HA, or
wetlands unless there is no other
feasible alternative in which case
storm drain discharge shall be
accomplished in a manner that is the
least environmentally damaging
feasible alternative.
b. The volume and quality of
stormwater discharged into coastal
waters, FSHA, or wetlands shall
maintain or enhance the functional
capacity of the receiving waters or
ESHA.
c. Fnergy dissipater devices shall be
installed on all approved storm drain
outlets to prevent erosion and scour.
Y-C 2, 1-C.3, !C 7, 1-C sl (8d)
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Encourage the Orange County
Sanitation District to accept_dry_
weather nuisance flows into the sewer
system for treatment enLar to discharge.
C 6J.X5
Natural drainage patterns in areas
designated as Conservation or Open
Space and Recreation shall be
maintained and restored where feasible.
C 6 I.X6
New flood control projects and
substantial reconstruction of existing
flood control facilities shall, to the
extent feasible:
a. Expand the f/oodplain.
b. Maximize soft bottom habitat.
c. Slow water to encourage percolation
through the use of off-line detention
basins or other similar structures.
d. Consider the diversion of dr
weather nuisance flows to the
sewer system.
e. Prevent and remove encroachments
into the floodplain to the extent
feasible,
f. Restore pool and riffle sequence to
slow and aerate the water.
ge. C 6.1.13
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encourage the provision of maximum require the provision of maximum
feasible mitigation measures to minimize feasible mitigation measures to minimize
damage to marine organisms due to damage to marine organisms due to
entrainment in accordance with State entrainment in accordance with State
and federal law. and Federal law. (1-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8)
(8e)
8f. C6.1.14 C6.1.14
Limit diking, dredging, and filling of With the exception of Policy 7.1.4, as With the exeept+e 7.1.4, as
coastal waters, wetlands, and estuaries previously approved by the Coastal
to the specific activities outlined in Commission, limit diking, dredging, and , Limit diking, dredging, and
Section 30233 and 30607.1 of the filling of coastal waters, wetlands, and filling of coastal waters, wetlands, and
Coastal Act and to those activities estuaries to the specific activities estuaries to the specific activities
required for the restoration, outlined in Section 30233 and 30607.1 outlined in Section 30233 and 30607.1
maintenance, and/or repair of the of the Coastal Act and to those of the Coastal Act and to those
Municipal Pier; conduct any diking, activities required for the restoration, activities required for the restoration,
dredging and filling activities in a maintenance, and/or repair of the maintenance, and/or repair of the
manner that is consistent with Section Municipal Pier and marina docks. Municipal Pier and marina docks.
30233 and 30607.1 of the Coastal Act. Conduct any diking, dredging and filling Conduct any diking, dredging and filling
activities in a manner that is consistent activities in a manner that is consistent
with Section 30233 and 30607.1 of the with Section 30233 and 30607.1 of the
Coastal Act. (I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8) 18f) Coastal Act. (I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8) 18f)
(30233)
C 6.1.15
Monitor harbor dredging to ensure
consistency with Coastal Act Section
30233 and minimal impacts to water
quality, plant, and biological resources.
(1-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C 12)
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and methods of mitigation. (1-C 12, I-C
15)
1c. C6.1.17 C6.1.17
Prohibit groins, cliff retaining walls, Prohibit groins, cliff retaining walls, Prohibit groins, cliff retaining walls,
pipelines, outfalls, and other such pipelines, outfalls, and other such pipelines, outfalls, and other such
construction that may alter natural construction structures or activities that construction structures or activities that
shoreline processes unless designed to may alter natural shoreline processes may alter natural shoreline processes
eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on unless designed to eliminate or mitigate unless-designed to eliminate or mitigate
local shoreline sand supply. adverse impacts on local shoreline sand adverse impacts on local shoreline sand
supply, or are necessary to protect supply,
public health, safety and/or welfare. {/ . (/-
C 2) (1 c) 130235) C 2) (1 c) 130235)
C 6.1.18
Promote the improvement of tidal
circulation in the Talbert Marsh, the
Bolsa Chica, Huntington Harbour, and
Anaheim Bay resulting in minimal
impacts to sand migration, aesthetics,
and usability of the beach area. (I-C 8,
PC 12)
C 6.1.19 C 6.1.19
Require that new development Require that new development and
incorporate adequate mitigation to redevelopment minimize the creation of
minimize the alteration of natural impervious areas and, where feasible,
streams and/or interference with surface reduce the extent of existing unnessary
water flow. (I C 8, I--C 15) (30231) impervious areas, and incorporate
adequate mitigation to minimize the
alteration of natural streams and/or
interference with surface water flow. X
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feasible, existing natural vegetation
buffer areas surrounding riparian
habitats. U-C 2, 1-C 8) (30231)
C 6.1.21 C 6.1.21
Limit flood control projects and Limit f,.,..d ,,,,ntr.,I nrninnts ai;d
alterations to water areas to those that alteFatiefia to tff a s to these that
enhance public safety or protect existing eRhanGe p bli^ safetyeF preteet
development and/or the city's water am-olng deyelepmeRt aRWOF t11844Y4
supply and require best mitigation
measures feasible to minimize potential F198aGUFeS f a6ible to minimize pole tia!
negative impacts. (i-c 7, i-c 8) (30236) Aegative
(New)
Channelirations, dams, or other
substantial alterations of rivers and
streams shall incorporate the best
q!6 igation measures feasible, and be
limited to (1) necessary water supply
projects, (2) flood control projects
where no other method for protecting
existing structures in the flood plain is
feasible and where such protection is
necessary for public safety or to protect
exist/jq development, or (3)
developments where the primary
function is the improvement of fish and
wildlife habitat.
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sanctuary for habitats along the coast in
order to preserve and protect natural
beach environments. V-C 1, 1-C 2, I-C
7, I-C 8)
8g. C 6.1.23
Support the Orange County Water Continue to support the ongoing Orange
District's Barrier Wells project. County Water District's Barrier Wells
project. (I--C 12) (8g)'
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Preserve and enhance environmentally Preserve, enhance and restore, where
sensitive habitats including the Bolsa feasible, environmentally sensitive
Chica which is within the sphere of habitat areas (ESHAs) in the City's
influence of the City of Huntington Coastal Zone, including the Bolsa Chica
Beach. which is within the City's Sphere of
influence. (9)
C 7.1 (Objective)
Regulate new development through
design review and permit issuance to
ensure consistency with Coastal Act
requirements and minimize adverse
impacts to identified environmentally
sensitive habitats and wetland areas.
(New)
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Evaluate any existing environmental Evaluate any existing environmental
degradation or potential degradation degradation or potential degradation
from current or planned storm drain and from current or planned storm drain and
flood control facilities in wetlands or flood control facilities in wetlands or
other sensitive environments. (I-C 7, I-C other sensitive environments.
8) )
Storm drains and flood control projects
shall be designed to minimize adverse
impacts to wetlands or other
environmentally sensitive areas.
Additionally, flood control projects shall
be designed, to the maximum extent
feasible, to avoid reducing the width of
the floodplain, to remove any
encroachments into the floodplain, and
to restore the natural bottom and width
of the floodplain. (I-C 7, I-C 8)
C7 r.xr
Environmentally sensitive habitat areas
shall be protected against any
significant disruption of habitat values,
and only uses de
pend®nt an those
resources shall be allowed within those
areas.
in the event that development is
permitted in an ESHA area pursuant to
other provisions of this LCP, a M
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Approve only that development adjacent Approve only that development adjacent
to wetlands and environmentally to wetlands and environmentally to .,,...lands and en eren.'..entall
sensitive habitat areas that does not sensitive habitat areas that does not eeRsitwe hiElbit .t aFeaS that does no
significantly degrade habitat values and significantly degrade habitat values and
which is compatible with the which is compatible with the
continuance of the habitat. continuance of the habitat. (30240(b)) GentinuanGe of the habitat.
(9a)
Development in areas adjacent to
environmentally sensitive habitat areas
and parks and recreation areas shall be
sited and designed to prevent impacts
which would significantly degrade those
areas, and shall be compatible with the
continuance of those habitat and
recreation areas. (30240(b)) (9a)
9b, C 7.1.3 C 7.1.3
Require new development contiguous to Require that new development Require that new development
wetland or environmentally sensitive contiguous to wetlands or contiguous to wetlands or
habitat areas to include buffers which environmentally sensitive habitat areas environmentally sensitive habitat areas
will consist of a minimum of one include buffer zones. Buffer zones shall include buffer zones. Buffer zones shall
hundred foot setback from the landward be a minimum of one hundred feet be a minimum of one hundred feet
edge of the wetland where possible. If setback from the landward edge of the setback from the landward edge of the
existing development or site wetland, with the exception of the wetland, with the exception of the
configuration precludes a 100 foot following: (I-C 2, I-C 7) following: (1--C 2, I-C 7)
buffer, the buffer shall be established
according to the factors listed in Policy A lesser buffer may be permitted if A lesser buffer may be permitted if
9c and shall be reviewed by the existing development or site existing development or site
Department of Fish and Game. configuration precludes a 100 foot configuration. precludes a 100 foot
buffer, or conversely, a greater buffer buffer, or conversely, a greater buffer M
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significantly increased human impacts, a development or significantly increased development or significantly increased
wider buffer may be required in human impacts are anticipated. in human impacts are anticipated. In
accordance with an analysis of the either case, the following factors shall either case, the following factors shall
factors in Policy 9c. be considered when determining be considered when determining
whether a lesser or wider buffer zone is whether a lesser or wider buffer zone is
9C. warranted. Reduced buffer zone areas warranted. Reduced buffer zone areas
Develop specifications for buffers taking shall be reviewed by the Department of shall be reviewed by the Department of
into consideration the following factors: Fish and Game prior to implementation. Fish and Game prior to implementation.
(9b and 90 (9b and 9c)
• Biological Significance of Adjacent a. Biological significance of adjacent a. Biological significance of adjacent
Lands. The buffer should be lands: The buffer should be lands: The buffer should be
sufficiently wide to protect the sufficiently wide to protect the sufficiently wide to protect the
functional relationship between functional relationship between functional relationship between
wet[and and adjacent upland. wetland and adjacent upland. wetland and adjacent upland.
• Sensitivity of Species to b. Sensitivity of species to disturbance: b. Sensitivity of species to disturbance:
Disturbance. The buffer should be The buffer should be sufficiently wide The buffer should be sufficiently wide
sufficiently wide to ensure that the to ensure that the most sensitive to ensure that the most sensitive
most sensitive species will not be species will not be disturbed species will not be disturbed
disturbed significantly by permitted significantly by permitted significantly by permitted
development, based on habitat development, based on habitat development, based on habitat
requirements of both resident and requirements of both resident and requirements of both resident and
migratory species and the short- and migratory species and the short and migratory species and the short and
long-term adaptability of various long term adaptability of various long term adaptability of various
species to human disturbance. species to human disturbance. species to human disturbance.
• Susceptibility of Parcel to Erosion. c. Susceptibility of parcel to erosion: c. Susceptibility of parcel to erosion:
The buffer should be sufficiently The buffer should be sufficiently wide The buffer should be sufficiently wide
wide to allow for interception of any to allow for interception of any to allow for interception of any
additional material eroded as a result additional material eroded as a result additional 'material eroded as a result M
of the proposed development based of the proposed development based of the proposed development based H
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characteristics, slope and runoff slope and runoff characteristics, and slope and runoff characteristics, and
characteristics, and impervious impervious surface coverage. impervious surface coverage.
surface coverage. d. Use of existing cultural features to d.
• Use of Existing Cultural Features to locate buffer zones: Where feasible, 1OratebWffeFzeRer,.
Locate Buffer Zones. Where development and buffer zones should development and buffo-- z-Ones 6hould
feasible, development should be be located on the side of roads, be lerate ' an the side Of FO GI..,
located on the side of roads, dikes, dikes, irrigation canals, flood control dikes, iffigatien GaAals, flood 6eAt
irrigation canals, flood control channels, etc., away from the shaRpels, eta.,
channels, etc., away from the environmentally sensitive habitat tally sensitive habitat
environmentally sensitive habitat area. ate.
area. e. Use existing cultural features to
locate buffer zones: The buffer zone
should be contiguous with the
environmentally sensitive habitat area
and make use of existing features
such as roads, dikes, irrigation
canals, and flood control channels
where feasible.
C 7.1.4 C 7.1.4
A 0.8 acre degraded wetland area has
been identified on the undeveloped eeR identified eR the u ndeveleped
portion of the Waterfront Development paFtie^ of the ~mate.- 0—Rt n,...elGP... eRt
site, near Beach Boulevard. The site, rear Beach Boulevard.The
following requirement shall apply to the f9119WIAO Fequ!FemeFit shall apply to the
identified site: (1-C 7, I-C S) identified site l 0 7 ry 8
Prior to permitting any development of
the site and surrounding areas, the sfte andUr:,O..^GIiAg aFaasr,-
submission of topographic, vegetation, , vegetati
and soils information identifying the and 60;'^ iRfeffRatieR Id8Rt4YiAg the
extent and condition of the wetland is extant swdrn, t:^^ of the .w etla.-.rd i.. o
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required. The information shall be FeqU+fod—The kifor-Fnatfew-sha --be
prepared by qualified professionals, and , and
shall be subject to review by the shall be GUNeGt to Feview by th.,
California Department of Fish and Game Gal"f9FR;a Depa..tmefit at Fish and Game
(DFG). A determination as to the (DFG). A d0teFfniiziatiGn as to the
viability and disposition of the wetland viability aAd dispesition At the wetland
shall be made by the DFG, Coastal shall be made by the OFG mast..
Commission and City. Pursuant to Commission and Gity, PwFsuant to
Sections 30233 and 30411 of the
Coastal Act, and subject to the review Geeetal-AGt, and s eet te-theFevie;
and approval of the DFG and California
Coastal Commission, the wetland area Gea64al GamrnissieR, the wetland aFea
may be filled in exchange for may he filled in e*eh.,.,@e fee
enhancement, restoration or eflhasGernent, FesteratioR Or-
replacement of other more viable Feplc!G8R.o.,t 9f ^theF ri OFe ..;.,h,,,
wetland areas as selected and agreed wet'aFid-areas as "e'"^ted and agreed
upon by the City, DFG and Coastal upeR by the City, DFG anon Coastal
Commission. �sfe
9d. C7.1.5 C7.1.5
Establish a procedure to notify State Notify State and Federal agencies Notify CauntY,,State and Federal
and Federal agencies having regulatory having regulatory authority in wetlands agencies having regulatory authority in
authority in wetlands and other and other environmentally sensitive wetlands and other environmentally
environmentally sensitive habitats when habitats when development projects in sensitive habitats when development
development projects in and adjacent to and adjacent to such areas are projects in and adjacent to such areas
such areas are submitted to the City. submitted to the City. (!-C 8, !-C 12) are submitted to the City.
(9d)
The implementation of any Habitat
Conservation Plan shall require an
amendment to the Local Coastal
Pra ram. Incidental take of sensitive
habitat and/or species that occurs in the_J o
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context of development must be
consistent with this LCA
(1-C 8, 1--C 12) (9d)
10. C 7.2
Promote the improvement of the Promote the improvement of the
biological productivity and appearance biological productivity and appearance
of wetland habitats. of wetland and environmentally
sensitive habitats. (10)
1 Oa. C 7.2.1
Promote the reestablishment of tidal Promote the re-establishment of tidal
flushing in wetland areas. flushing in wetland areas. (1-C 7, l-C 8,
1-C 12) 0Oa)
106. C 7.2.2
Promote the participation of County, Promote the participation of County,
State and federal agencies in the State and federal agencies in the
enhancement and maintenance of enhancement and maintenance of
environmentally sensitive habitats by environmentally sensitive habitats by
actively pursuing funding from the actively pursuing funding from the
California Coastal Conservancy and California Coastal Conservancy and
other State and federal agencies to other State and federal agencies to
develop and maintain landscaped buffer develop and maintain landscaped buffer
areas around the edge of the wetlands. areas around the edge of the wetlands.
(1-C 12) (10 b)
1 Oc. C 7.2.3
Require that agencies involved in the Require that agencies involved in the
enhancement of wetlands: enhancement of wetlands implement
the following measures: (1-C 7, I-C 8)
(100
a. site and design culverts to insure a. Site and design culverts to ensure
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b. develop a contingency plan to b. Develop a contingency plan to
protect environmentally sensitive protect environmentally sensitive
habitats in the event of spills of toxic habitats in the event of spills of toxic
and other harmful substances into and other harmful substances into
the flood control channels. flood control channels.
10d. C7.2.4 C7.2.4
Request that the Orange County Flood Request that the Orange County Flood Encourage the Orange
Control District improve the Huntington Control District improve, and continue County Flood Control District to
Beach and Talbert Flood Control to maintain once improved, the improve, and continue to maintain once
Channel embankments from Beach Huntington Beach and Talbert Flood improved, the Huntington Beach and
Boulevard to the Santa Ana River with Control Channel embankment from Talbert Flood Control Channel
plantings of native plant species to' Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River embankment from Beach Boulevard to
enhance wildlife diversity and visual with plantings of native plant species to the Santa Ana River by#p lementin
appearance in the wetland areas. enhance wildlife diversity and visual the following measures: �vith planting's
appearance in the wetland areas. (10d) Of FlatiVe PI to enhanre
wIldlof diarere.i+.r and VAsual-'appeaFaRGe
in the we4l.aFid aFeasr
a. Restore and enhance tidal flows into
the area and expand the existing
mudflat and saltmarsh habitats. -
b. Plant native plent s ecies to
enhance wildlife diversity.
c. Enhance the visual appearance of
wetland areas.
d. Projects that impact the wetlands
shall be sited and designed to
improve the overall functioning of
the wetland ecosystem. (1 Od)
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Prohibit all uses within the Least Tern Prohibit all uses within the least tern Prohibit all uses within the least tern °
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nesting site on Huntington State Beach nesting site on Huntington State Beach nesting site on Huntington State Beach
except those related to habitat except those related to habitat except those related to habitat
restoration. Prohibit fill in any wetland restoration. Prohibit fill in any wetland restoration.
areas for the purpose of road areas for the purpose of road
construction, except for roads required construction, except for roads required RFQWh,+ fill ,., any wetland aFeas 4eF the
to serve uses allowed in wetlands to serve uses allowed in wetlands puFpase of :ead ^,.nstFWGtieR ot,,,,,.,+ fGF
v-vvr.vcru�n.lvN r-.yr
pursuant to and consistent with pursuant to and consistent with
Sections 30260-30264 for coastal sections 30260-30264 for coastal wetlands pu-s •an+ to and eqA62st
dependent and energy uses. Also, if a dependent and energy uses. Also, if a
project were approved pursuant to and project were approved pursuant to and dependent anel eRergyses. Ats.9, if Q
consistent with Section 30233(a)(3), consistent with section 30233(a)(3),
and a road was part of the approved and a road was part of the approved ,
project, such road would be permitted in project, such a road would be permitted
portions of the severely degraded in portions of the. severely degraded
wetland where development is wetland where development is
permitted. Any roads governed by this permitted. Any roads governed by this wetland whOFe devel9prnent. is
policy shall be limited to necessary policy shall be limited to necessary
access roads appurtenant to the facility, access roads appurtenant to the facility,
and shall be permitted only where there and shall be permitted only where there ,
is no feasible less environmentally is no feasible, less environmentally anO shall be FFnMed only .. heFe +her-Re
damaging alternative and where damaging alternative and where e feasible,
feasibility mitigation measures have feasibility mitigation measures have damaging altefflative and wheFe
been provided. been provided. (9e)
been . (9e)
C 7.2.X2
Prohibit fill in an E wetland areas for the
purpose of road construction, except for
roads allowed pursuant to Section
30233 of the Coastal Act or when
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wetlands pursuant to and consistent
with Sections 30260-30264 of the
Coastal Act for coastal dependent and
energy uses. Any roads governed by
this policy shall be limited to necessar
access roads appurtenant to the facility,
and shall be permitted only where there
is no feasible, less environmental)
damaging alternative and where
feasibility mitigation measures have
been pLovided (9e) ^
C 7.3
Promote public awareness of sensitive
habitats and their environmental
benefits. (New)
C 7.3.1 C 7.3.1
Encourage educational centers such as Encourage educational centers such as
wetland/coastal habitat models and wetland/coastal habitat models and
information booths or displays in don- information booths or displays in
residential projects adjacent to or on non-residential projects adjacent to of
sites with wetlands. V-C 22,b) (New) on sites witli wetlands. Such centers
shall be sited and designed to prevent
i2ieacts, which would significantly
de rade the wetlands. (1-C 22b) (Newt
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C 8 (Goan)
Accommodate energy facilities with the
intent to promote beneficial effects
while mitigating any potential adverse
impacts. (flew)
11. C 8.1 (Objective)
Establish the interaction and. Continue to pursue and promote
coordination with other levels of interdepartmental coordination within
government as a City function for the City, as well as, interagency
energy-related issues affecting the City coordination between the City, other
of Huntington Beach; promote better levels of government and outside
coordination among city departments agencies regarding energy related issues
affecting the City. (11)
11a. C 8.1.1
Identify more completely the State and Maintain an up to date catalogue
federal agencies with control or identifying the outside agencies with
influence over energy issues and the control or influence over energy issues,
role each plays in resolving those including a definition of their role,
issues. authority and responsibilities. (I-C 12)
(New)
11b. C 8.1.2
Identify the opportunities for local input Continue to identify and participate in
in the planning and decision-making opportunities for local input in the
processes of State and federal agencies planning and decision making processes
involved with energy issues. of Sate and federal agencies involved
with energy issues. WC 12) (New)
11 c. C S.1.3 z
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affect Huntington Beach by 1] joining affect Huntington Beach by undertaking
mailing lists of relevant State and the following tasks: (1-C 12) (11c)
federal agencies, 2) commenting on a. Joining mailing lists of relevant State
EIR's, EIS's, call-for-nominations for and federal agencies;
OCS tract selections and other reviews, b. Commenting on EIR's, EIS`s, call-for-
3) periodically meeting with major nominations for OCS tract selections
energy companies in the City. and other reviews; and
c. Periodically meeting with major
energy companies in the City
Promote increased coordination among d. Promote increased coordination
municipal departments charged with among municipal departments
different aspects of energy planning and charged with different aspects of
regulation, and establish a common energy planning and regulation, and
database for all departments involved establish a common data base for all
with energy issues. departments involved with energy
issues. 010
11d. C 8.1.4
Inventory and review existing oil spill Continue to inventory, review and
plans and identify the role of the monitor existing oil spill plans and
municipality (if any) in each. ensure that the role of the City is
defined and acceptable. (I-C 22o,p,q)
(New)
1le. C 8.1.5
Cooperate with the U.S. Coast Guard in Continue to support the U.S. Coast
the Local Response Team by providing Guard in the Local Response Team
personnel and equipment in an oil spill effort for oil spill emergencies. (I-C 12)
emergency. (New)
11f. C 8.1.6
Support efforts of the U.S. Geological Continue to support efforts of the U.S. M
Survey and by the State Division of Oil Geological Survey and State Division of
and Gas to ensure the safety of all Oil and Gas to ensure the safety of oil o
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extraction and related activities onshore extraction and related activities onshore
and offshore. and offshore. (I-C 12) 01f)
11 g. C 8.1.7
Support efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard Continue to support efforts by the U.S.
and the Army Corps of Engineers to Coast Guard and the Army Corps of
protect marine traffic safety while Engineers to protect marine traffic
accommodating offshore oil safety while accommodating offshore oil
development. development. U-C 12) ill g)
11 j. C 8.1.8
Identify the location, status and Maintain an up to date data base
ownership of all wells and tanks in the identifying the location, status and
City; account for discrepancies between ownership of all oil wells and tanks in
State and City records regarding the City. Account for any discrepancies
number, location and status of wells. between State and City records. (1-C
22q) (11 j)
11 h. C 8.1.9
Amend the Oil Code and related zoning Through the development permit
ordinances, if necessary, to incorporate process, ensure that new development
provisions for the retention of access to provides for the retention of access to
underground oil reserves in new surface underground oil reserves where needed.
developments. (1-C 7, 1-C 8) 111 h)
12. C 8.2
Encourage the production of energy Encourage the production of energy
resources as efficiently as possible with resources as efficiently as possible with
minimal adverse impacts. minimal adverse impacts. (12)
12a. C 8.2.1
Support the research, development and Support the research, development and
application of new energy technologies application of new energy technologies
so long as public health, safety and so long as public health, safety and H
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environmental impacts are mitigated to environmental impacts are mitigated to
the maximum possible extent. the maximum extent possible. (I-C 7, 1-
C 17) (12a)
12b. C 8.2.2
As part of the permit process, require Require the mitigation of adverse
the mitigation of adverse impacts from impacts from new technologies
new technologies employed in electricity employed in electricity generation to the
generation to the maximum extent maximum extent feasible. U-C 7, I-C 8)
feasible. (12b)
12c. C 8.2.3
Encourage unitization and consolidation Encourage unitization and consolidation
of existing oil operations and require the of existing oil operations and require the
consolidation of new or expanded consolidation of new or expanded
operations in accordance with policy operations in accordance with LCP
13a to the maximum extent feasible and Policy 8.3.4 to the maximum extent
legally permissible when such activities feasible and legally permissible when
(1) reduce the area used for oil facilities, such activities (1) reduce the area used
(2) are not more environmentally for oil facilities; (2) are not more
disruptive than existing arrangements environmentally disruptive than existing
and (3) do not jeopardize public health, arrangements, and (3), do not jeopardize
safety or welfare. public health, safety or welfare. (1-C 7,
I-C 8) (120
12d. C8.2.4 C8.2.4
Utilize the oil suffixes to ensure that Continue to accommodate coastal GaRtinue Accommodate coastal
coastal dependent energy extraction is dependent energy extraction facilities dependent energy a astiee facilities
accommodated in areas designated within the Coastal Zone, excluding within the Coastal Zone consistent with
other than "resource production," environmentally sensitive habitat areas. Sections 30260 through 30264 of the
except for environmentally sensitive (I-C 1, I-C 2) (New) Coastal Act. , exeludiFig
habitat areas. . (I-C 1, I-C 2) M
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12e. C 8.2.5
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Update the City Oil Code to include Continue to accommodate "enhanced"
consideration of "enhanced" oil recovery oil recovery activities that reduce
activities and to ensure the evaluation negative environmental and safety
of impacts different from those impacts. (I-C 2, I-C 7) (New)
associated with conventional extraction.
12f.
Study advanced recovery methods likely
to be employed in the Huntington Beach
field and their potential impacts;
consider establishing a permitting
system for these new activities.
12g. C8.2.6 C8.2.6
Review the City Oil Code to determine Periodically review the City Oil Code to Periodically review the City Oil Code to
the adequacy of measures to protect determine the adequacy of measures to determine the adequacy of measures to
public safety; modify the Oil Code, if protect public safety. Modify the Oil protect public safety. Modify the Oil
necessary, to adequately protect public Code, if necessary. (1-C 3) (12g) Code, ' ccardingi�r ta.the
safety. extent that the revisions are not
inconsistent with this LCP. U-C 3)
(12 )
12h. C8.2.7 C8.2.7
Review monitoring and enforcement of Periodically review monitoring and Periodically review monitoring and
the City Oil Code and Noise Ordinance enforcement of the City Oil Code and enforcement of the City Oil Code and
as related to energy operations to Noise Ordinance as related to energy Noise Ordinance as related to energy
determine their effectiveness in operations to determine their operations to determine their
regulating energy operations, and where effectiveness in regulating energy effectiveness in regulating energy
necessary adopt improvements. operations, and where necessary adopt operations, and where necessary adopt
improvements. (I-C 3, I-C 6) (12h) improvements to the extent that the
revisions are•not inconsistent with this
LCP. (I-C 3, I--C 6) (12h) z
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12i. C8.2.8 C8.2.8
Evaluate spill plans to see if they Ensure that both on and off shore oil Ensure that both on and off shore oil
recognize especially sensitive areas in spill containment plans for the City spill containment plans for the City
the City, including Huntington Harbor, include adequate measures to protect include adequate measures consistent
the wetlands, the Santa Ana River the shoreline and sensitive areas such with this LCP to protect the shoreline
mouth and the Least Tern Nesting Area, as Huntington Harbour, the wetlands, and sensitive areas such as Huntington
and if they include measures to protect the Santa Ana River mouth and the least Harbour, the wetlands, the Santa Ana
these in case of a major spill; petition tern nesting area, as well as the health, River mouth and the least tern nesting
relevant agencies to amend spill plans if safety and welfare of the public in case area, as well as the health, safety and
the plans lack such measures. of an oil spill. V-C 22q) (New) welfare of the public in case of an oil
spill. (1-C 22q) (New)
12j.
Determine whether existing
requirements for oil spill plans are
adequate to protect public health, safety
and welfare in Huntington Beach;
modify the Oil Code, if necessary, to
ensure such protection from spills.
12k. C8.2.9 C8.2.9
Review the tank farms and the Maintain the requirements for site Maintain the requirements for site
surrounding areas to evaluate possible specific emergency evacuation plans for specific emergency evacuation plans for
impacts in case of dike system failure; the areas adjacent to the tank farms in the areas adjacent to the tank farms in
develop an emergency evacuation plan the event of dike system failure or other the event of dike system failure or other
specifically for the areas adjacent to the upset. Ensure that the contingency plan upset. Ensure that the contingency
tank farms if such a plan is necessary. provide for the protection of public plans, consistent with this LCP, provide
health, safety and welfare, as well as for the protection of public health,
sensitive habitat areas nearby. (1-C 2, 1- safety and welfare, as well as sensitive
C22q) (New) habitat areas nearby. (I--C 2, I-C22q)
(New)
121. C 8.2.10 z
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funding or compensation.for activities County Cities Hazardous Material
related to the prevention, monitoring Emergency Response Authority or its
and clean-up of oil spills. equivalent to provide for coordination,
training and compensation for
prevention, monitoring and clean up of
oil spills and/or hazardous materials. V-
C 12) (New)
13. C 8.3
Plan for new energy production facilities Accommodate new energy production
in order to maximize efficiency and facilities while requiring maximum
minimize their adverse impacts on efficiency and mitigation of adverse
coastal resources. impacts.
12m. C 8.3.1
Promote the use of solar energy and Promote the use of solar energy and
encourage energy conservation. encourage energy conservation. (I-C 1 ,
I-C 2, I-C-3, I-C 8) (12m)
12n. C 8.3.2
Inventory existing credits and incentives Inventory existing credits and incentives
regarding solar energy and conservation regarding solar energy and conservation
available to individuals, businesses and available to individuals, businesses and
the City from State and federal the City from State and Federal
governments and make this information governments and make this information
available to the public. available to the public. (1-C 72) (12n)
12o. C 8.3.3
Encourage development of new Encourage development of new
methods to conserve energy such as methods to conserve energy such as the
following: (1-C 2, PC 7) (12o)
(1) solar access and orientation, a. Solar water heating requirements for
(2) solar water heating requirements for new developments;
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for heating swimming pools, for heating swimming pools;
(4) requirements for "weatherization" d. Requirements for "weatherization"
and other minimum conservation and other minimum conservation
measures, and measures, and
(b) energy audits of buildings at time of e. Energy audits of buildings at time of
deed transfer. deed transfer.
13a. C 8.3.4
Adopt the following priority for siting Adopt the following priority for siting
new oil-related facilities, provided that in new oil-related facilities, provided that
each case (a) the new activities are the new activities are adequately
adequately screened and buffered from screened and buffered from surrounding
surrounding uses, (b) adverse uses, adverse environmental impacts are
environmental impacts are mitigated to mitigated to the maximum extent
the maximum extent feasible, (c) the feasible, the activities do not jeopardize
activities do not jeopardize public public health, safety or welfare, and
health, safety or welfare, and (d) there there is no other feasible location which
is no other feasible location which is is less environmentally damaging or less
less environmentally damaging or less disruptive of significant social, aesthetic
disruptive of significant social, aesthetic or economic concerns: (1-C 2, I-C 4)
or economic concerns. 0 3a)
a. Existing, consolidated islands
b. New consolidated islands
c. Existing oil parcels
d. New parcels outside the coastal
zone
e. New parcels within the coastal zone
13b. C 8.3.5
Encourage the use of excess capacity of Encourage the merger of existing oil
existing facilities; approve construction production sites to approved
of new separation and treatment consolidation sites. (1-C 2, 1--C 4) (New)
facilities only if it is infeasible to utilize a
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the excess capacity of existing facilities
and is consistent with the resource
protection policies contained in this
}plan,
13c. NA
Encourage the phase-out of existing
wells on the Oceanside of Pacific Coast
Highway; approve no new onshore wells
or redrilling on the oceanside of Pacific
Coast Highway unless all of the
following conditions are met (1) the
resources are not recoverable from any
other onshore location or existing
platform, (2) the site is improved to
become compatible with recreation uses
of the beach, (3) public health, safety
and welfare are not jeopardized, (4)
adverse environmental impacts are
mitigated to the maximum extent
feasible, (5) the net overall impact of oil
production facilities on visual resources
is improved, and (6) safe access to the
beach is provided.
13d. C 8.3.6
Review the expansion of existing tanker Participate in the evaluation of any
unloading operations to determine proposed tanker unloading operations
whether there is an increased threat off of the Huntington Beach shoreline,
posed to recreational activities and Ensure that upset risks be adequately
sensitive habitats in the area, addressed and discourage increased
threats to recreational activities and w
sensitive habitats. (1-C 7, !-C 8, AC 12)
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13e. C 8.3.7
Encourage the use of pipelines rather Require the use of pipelines rather than
than tankers, where feasible, to tankers to transport offshore oil and gas
transport offshore oil and gas to shore. to shore. (I-C 2, I-C 8, I-C 12) (13e)
13f. C8.3.8 C8.3.8
Discourage new marine terminals from Coordinate with responsible agencies to
locating in Huntington Beach. discourage the re-activation of the dIsG ur-a a the Fe_aGtivatien of the
existing marine terminal off of the City's
shoreline, and discourage the shoreline, and-diSGO` Fage the
development of new marine terminals a.,..,,',,...,.GRt_- Of RAW; Fna-ipe ..eFFRiAaln
off of the Huntington Beach shoreline. .
(1-C 7, I C 8, PC 12) (13f)
Coordinate with responsible agencies_ to
discourage the re-activation or
construction of offshore marine
terminals where the terminals cannot be
accommodated without resulting in
either 1) increased tanker operations
and associated onshore development
incompatible with the land use and
environmental goals for the area or 2)
increased risk to environmentally
sensitive habitat areas.
(1-C 7, PC 8, PC 12) (13f)
13g. C 8.3.9
As part of the permit process, require As a part of the permit process, require
that a survey be conducted along the that a survey be conducted along the
route of any new pipeline in the coastal route of any new pipeline in the coastal
zone to determine what, if any, coastal zone to determine what, if any, coastal h
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construction and operation of the construction and operation of the
pipeline. pipeline. (I-C 7) (13g)
13h. C 8.3.10
Require the routes of new pipelines and Require the routes of new pipelines and
transmission lines to avoid important transmission lines to avoid important
coastal resources, including recreation coastal resources, including recreation
areas and sensitive habitats, to the areas and sensitive habitats, to the
maximum extent feasible; pipelines maximum extent feasible; pipelines
which cannot be routed to avoid such which cannot be routed to avoid such
areas shall be constructed and areas shall be constructed and
maintained in ways that minimize the maintained in ways that minimize the
impacts from spills or leaks to the impacts from spills or leaks to the
maximum extent feasible; appropriate maximum extent feasible; appropriate
cleanup and spill prevention measures cleanup and spill prevention measures
shall be included in a spill contingency shall be included in a spill contingency
plan. plan. (I-C 7, I-C 8) (13h)
13i. C 8.3.11
Require automatic shutoff valves to Require automatic shut off valves to
isolate segments of pipelines carrying isolate segments of pipelines carrying
hazardous liquids passing through hazardous liquids passing through
important coastal resource areas, important coastal resource areas,
including recreation, sensitive habitat including recreation, sensitive habitat
and archaeological areas. and archeological areas. (1-C 2, I-C 6)
(131)
C 8.3.XI
Protection against the spillage of crude
oil, gas, petroleum products, or
hazardous substances shall be provided
in relation to any development or o
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transportation of such materials.
Effective containment and cleanup
facilities and procedures shall be
provided for accidental spills that do
occur. (30232)
13j. C 8.3.12
As part of the permit process, require As part of the permit process, require
the mitigation of erosion in the siting the mitigation of erosion in the siting
and construction of new pipelines. and construction of new pipelines. (1-C
2, I-C 8) (13j)
13k. C 8.3.13
Prohibit the use of chemical herbicides Prohibit the use of chemical herbicides
during pipeline construction. during pipeline construction. (1-C 8)
(13k)
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Encourage new transmission line
corridors to be consolidated with
existing electrical transmission corridors,
where feasible, unless there are
overriding technical constraints or
significant social, aesthetic,
environmental or economic concerns.
13m. C 8.3.14
Require new pipelines including offshore Require new pipelines, including
to onshore lines to be consolidated in offshore to onshore lines to be
existing pipeline corridors, where consolidated in existing pipeline
feasible, unless there are overriding corridors, where feasible, unless there
technical constraints or significant are overriding technical constraints or
social, aesthetic, environmental or significant social, aesthetic,
economic concerns. environmental or economic concerns.
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13n. C 8.3.1.5
As part of the permit process, require As part of the permit process, require
mitigation measures to repair scarring, mitigation measures to repair scarring,
grading or other vegetative removal grading or other vegetative removal
resulting from transmission line or resulting from transmission line or
pipeline installation or maintenance pipeline installation or maintenance
through methods including but not through methods including but not
limited to spreading topsoil removed in limited to spreading topsoil removed in
pipeline trenching over the surface of pipeline trenching over the surface of
the construction area; affected areas are the construction area. Affected areas
to be re-vegetated with plants similar to are to be re-vegetated with plants
those in the area. similar to those in the area. (1-C Z I-C
7, I-C 8) 0 3n)
14. C 8.4
Promote compatibility of oil and other Minimize the safety and aesthetic
energy-related activities with impacts of resource production facilities
surrounding uses to the maximum on non-resource production land uses.
extent feasible. (14)
14a. C 8.4.1
Review and modify the Oil Code, if Promote aesthetic and environmental
necessary, to include measures such as compatibility between oil activities and
additional requirements regarding other uses through measures such as
fencing, planting and landscaping to fencing, planting and landscaping,
ensure aesthetic and environmental screening and buffering. (1-C Z l-C 4)
compatibility between oil activities and (New)
other uses.
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appearance of existing oil wells and
related facilities on the ocean side of
Pacific Coast Highway.
14c. C 8.4.2
Before permitting any expansion of the Encourage the owners of the electric
Edison power plant, require generating plant located on Pacific
development of a comprehensive Coast Highway to provide landscaping
screening plan with appropriate and other measures to buffer and screen
landscaping which meets the standard the power plant from Pacific Coast
of State agencies having jurisdiction Highway and Beach Boulevard. Require
over such expansion. any power plant expansion or alteration
proposals to include adequate buffer
14h. and screening measures. (1-C 2, I-C 7)
Encourage screening of existing Edison (New)
power plant facilities. via planting of
trees and shrubs; pursue strategies to
this end with Southern California
Edison.
14d. C 8.4.3
Encourage comprehensive planning for Encourage comprehensive planning for
new uses on large oil parcels; new uses on large oil parcels. (I-C 1, P
discourage piece-meal recycling of oil C 2) (14d)
parcels.
14e. C 8.4.4
Encourage dual-uses of oil field surface Encourage dual-uses of oil field surface
areas so long as (1) new uses and oil areas so long as new uses and oil
activities are compatible, and (2) access activities are compatible, and access to
to underground zones can be underground zones can be
accommodated by the new use. accommodated by the new use. (1-C 1,
I-C 2) (14e) z
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14f. C 8.4.5
Encourage the conversion'of the rotary Encourage the conversion of the NESI
mud dump on Hamilton and Magnolia to (Aston) site at the southwest corner of
new uses if the contents of the dump Hamilton and Magnolia to new uses if
are found not to be dangerous to public the contents of the site are found not to
health, safety and welfare, or if all be dangerous to public health, safety
harmful deposits are decontaminated, and welfare, or if all harmful deposits
are removed, capped or decontaminated
14g, pursuant to Federal and. State
As part of the existing environmental Environmental Protection Agency, as
review process, require a chemical well as, City safety standards. (1-C 1, 1-
analysis of the contents of the rotary C 2, I-C 4, I--C 7, 1-C S) (14f)
mud dump, a geological study of the
site and necessary mitigation measures
before allowing new uses on the rotary
mud dump.
N. WATER, SEWER, AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
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C 9 (Goal)
Provide water, sewer and drainage
systems that are able to support
permitted land uses; upgrade existing
deficient systems; and pursue funding
sources to reduce costs of wastewater
service provision in the City.
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drainage systems that adequately serve
planned land uses at a maximized cost
efficiency.
C 9.1.1
Approve and implement development in
accordance with the coastal element
land use plan. (1-C 21)
C 9.1.2 C 9.1.2
Adopt and maintain master plans and Adopt and maintain master plans and
capital improvement programs to ensure capital improvement programs
that water, sewer and drainage needs consistent with this LCP to ensure that
are met. The master plan and capital water, sewer and drainage needs are
improvement program shall address met. The master plan and capital
issues such as ongoing maintenance, improvement program shall address
new facility needs to meet projected issues such as ongoing maintenance,
demands of planned land uses, funding new facility needs to meet projected
sources, phasing and priaritization and demands of planned land uses, funding
responsible agencies. (I-C 10, 1-C 18, 1- sources, phasing and prioritization and
C 22) (New) responsible agencies. V-C 10, I-C 18, P
C 22) (New)
C 9..1.X1
New sewers stems and substantial
improvements to exlqtq sewer
systems shall incorporate monitoring
systems which verif the operat%nal
integrity of the sewer system to assure
that coastal waters are protected.
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O. HAZARDS
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Minimize risks to life and property in
areas of high hazards (e.g., Geologic,
flood and fire) within the coastal zone
and ensure stability and structural
integrity, and neither create nor
contribute significantly to erosion,
geologic instability, or destruction of the
site or surrounding area or in any way
require the construction of protective
devices that would substantially alter
natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs.
(30253)
16. C 10.1 (Objective)
Incorporate the policies of the City's Identify potential hazard areas in the
Seismic-Safety Element as the major City and manage/mitigate potential risks
component of the L.C.P. addressing and impacts through land use
hazards in the Coastal zone. regulation, public awareness and
retrofitting where feasible. (New)
C 10.1.1
Maintain a complete data-base of the
locations and distribution of seismic and
geologic hazards related to ground
shaking, liquefaction, subsidence, soil
stability, slope stability and water table
levels.
C 10.1.2
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mitigate potential risks posed by
development in hazard areas, or which
significantly reduce risk from seismic
hazards.
C 10.1.3
Require seismic/geologic assessment
prior to construction in the Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zone as shown in
Figure C-28.
C 10.1.4
Require appropriate engineering and
building practices for all new structures
to withstand ground shaking and
liquefaction such as those stated in the
Uniform Building Code.
C 10.1.5
Establish specific priorities for
improvement of existing structures
based on hazard to life, type of
occupancy, method of construction,
physical condition, and location.
C 10.1.6
Minimize bluff and mesa edge erosion
through the regulation of new
development up stream.
C 10.1.7
Minimize beach sand loss through the
regulation of new development.
C 10.1.8 M
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Districts, areas of existing methane
seepage in the Coastal Zone as shown
in Figure C-32 and continue to
investigate and evaluate new areas in
the City with methane seepage.
C 10.1.9 C 10.1.9
Maintain and revise as necessary, Maintain and revise as necessary,
standards of construction within standards of construction (consistent
identified Methane Overlay Districts. with this LCP) within identified Methane
Overla Districts.
C 10.1.10
Establish, enforce and periodically
update testing requirements for sites
proposed for new construction within
the identified Methane Overlay Districts.
C 10.1.11
Provide mitigation measures and other
assistance intended to reduce the
potential for the buildup of methane to
hazardous levels within existing
buildings (residences and businesses).
C 10.1.12
Monitor methane levels in the identified
Methane Overlay District.
C 10.1.13
Prepare emergency response plans for
use in methane related emergencies.
C 10.1.14 C 10.1.14
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property owners in flood prone areas property owners in flood prone areas
(Figure C-33), to prevent or reduce (Figure C-33), to prevent or reduce
damage from flooding and the risks damage from flooding and the risks
upon human safety. upon human safety. Develo meet shall,
to the maximum extent feasible and
consistent with the Water and Marine
Resource policies of this LCP, be
designed and sited to:
a. avoid the use of protective devices,
b. avoid encroachments into the
floodplain, and
c. remove any encroachments into the
floodplain to restore the natural width
of the floodplain.
C 10.1.15 C 10.1.15
Maintain and upgrade, as appropriate, Maintain and upgrade, as appropriate,
the County of Orange and the City of the County of Orange and the City of
Huntington Beach's flood control Huntington Beach's flood control
systems in conjunction with the Santa systems in conjunction with the Santa
Ana River Main Stem Project to Ana River Main Stem Project to
minimize hazards due to flooding, minimize hazards due to flooding. To
the maximum extent feasible, upgrading
to the 100 ytar flood event should be
accomplished through development
setbacks and the removal of
encroachments into the floodplain. x
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measures. (30236)
C 10.1.16 C 10.1.16
Support the Santa Ana River Main Stem Support the Santa Ana River Main Stem
Project. Project to the extent that it is consistent
with the policies and standards of this
LCP.
C 10.1.17
Coordinate with the County of Orange
for the operation of the County's portion
of the flood control system.
C 10.1.18 C 10.1.18
Maintain the City's portion of the flood Maintain the City's portion of the flood
control system at a level necessary to control system at a level necessary to
protect residents from 100-year flood protect residents from 100-year flood
risks. risks. Upgrades to the flood control
system shall incorporate the best
mitigation measures feasible.
C 10.1.19 C 10.1.19
Identify tsunami and seiche susceptible Identify tsunami and seiche susceptible
areas (Figure C-30), and require that areas (Figure C-=, and require that
specific measures be taken by the specific measures be taken by the
developer, builder or property owner developer, builder or property owner
during major redevelopment or initial during major redevelopment or initial
construction, to prevent or reduce construction, to prevent or reduce
damage from these hazards and the damage from these hazards and the
risks upon human safety. risks upon human safety. Develo ment
permitted in tsunami and seiche
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he conditioned to prohibit_a shoreline
rotective device. --
C 10.1.20
Participate in the National Weather
Service or other system for local
tsunami and/or seiche warnings.
C 10.1.21
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
location and distribution of peat
conditions in the City of Huntington
Beach Coastal Zone and minimize
associated hazards through the
regulation of new development.
C 10.1.X1
Subsidence shall be monitored and
groundwater re- ressur1zarlon or other
methods shall be used to limit_potential
subsidence impacts.
C 10.LX2
Where development_areas adjoin bluffs,_
all buildings and habitable structures
shall be set back a sufficient distance
from the bluff edge to be structurally
safe from the threat of bluff erosion for
a minimum of seventy-five (75) Years.
Geotechnical engineering reports shall
be required from all applicants at the
time an application for development
adjoining a blufftop is submitted_ to z
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P. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
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C 11 (Goal)
Provide for formal cooperation among
adjacent jurisdictions and other public
agencies whose actions may have
significant impacts.on the City's coastal
zone resources and planning efforts.
C 11.1 (Objective)
Establish a process to ensure adequate
inter-jurisdictional coordination.
17. C 11.1.1
Establish a staff coordinating committee Establish a staff coordinating committee
of representatives from planning, public of representatives from planning, public
works and community services to works and community services to
coordinate and cooperate with adjacent coordinate and cooperate with adjacent
jurisdictions and other public agencies in jurisdictions and other public agencies in
developing and reviewing plans developing and reviewing plans
affecting the Huntington Beach coastal affecting the Huntington Beach Coastal
zone and adjacent areas. Such Zone and adjacent areas. The
committee shall review plans and committee shall review plans and
provide comments and provide comments and
recommendations for: recommendations for the following
project slproject areas: (1-C 12) (17)
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• Bolsa Chica 1 . The Balsa Chica
• Huntington and Bolsa Chica State 2. Huntington and Bolsa Chica State
Beach Beach
• Santa Ana River Flood Control 3. Santa Ana River Flood Control
Project Project
• Other related projects 4. Arterial Highways and Bridges
(Planning)
5. NES! {Aston} site (Planning)
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Q. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
l-C 1
Coastal Element
Implement the Coastal Element Land Use Plan Map and policies. The Coastal Element
should be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure consistency with the General Plan
and Coastal Act. In the event of a proposed amendment to the Coastal Element, the
established procedure for general plan amendments, including environmental review, public
notification and hearings, shall be followed. In addition, Coastal Act procedures for
amending Coastal Elements shall be followed.
1-C 2
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
The principal method for the implementation of the Coastal Element is the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The City's zoning mechanisms, such as the
"City of Huntington Beach District maps", and Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance shall be updated to be consistent with the Coastal Element provisions of the
land use, density/intensity, design and development standards, and other pertinent policies
contained in this Element, and shall be incorporated into the Local Coastal Program
Implementation Program. U dates affecting the coastal zone will be processed as
amendments to the City's Local Coastal Program and will not become effective until
certified by the California Coastal Commission.
1-C 3
Other Ordinances
a) Continue to implement the City's sign, oil and landscape ordinances as they apply to
the Geastal 7eRe, as well as other ordinances, to the extent that
they are not inconsistent with the Coastal Element. Periodically review and update all
Coastal Zone applicable ordinances to ensure consistency with the Coastal Act and
Coastal Element policy. Ordinance u dates affegt the coastal zone will be
processed as amendments to the City's Local Coastal Program and will not become
effective until certified by the California Coastal Commission.
b) Adopt and enforce an ordinance to define, identify and protect significant trees and
groves in the Coastal Zone consistent with the standards of the City's Local Coastal
Program. Require that removed mature trees be replaced at a 2:1 ratio.
c) Adopt and enforce an Efficient Water Use Ordinance in accordance with AB325 to the
extent that it is not inconsistent with the Coastal Element. The Efficient Water Use
Ordinance shall require the following to use reclaimed water, where available, in
landscape areas:
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1 . Homeowner associations';
2. Public buildings; and
3. Non-residential buildings with landscaped areas greater than 5,000 square feet,
d) Develop and implement a pollutant runoff control program/ordinance that includes
structural controls, non-structural controls, and best management policies. Require all
residential, commercial, and industrial sites and construction sites to implement the
pollutant runoff control program. Include guidelines for the use of anti-fouling
treatments by boat repair service operating in the City of Huntington Beach: and the use
of such treatments by boat owners that use Huntington Harbour as their home port.
The water uq ality ordinance shall be implemented consistent with the requirements of
the City's Local Coastal Program.
e) Continue to expand the NPDES program, onsistent with the City's
Local Coastal Program, including the following:
1. Adopting an ordinance patterned after the countywide ordinance requiring industries
and businesses, and construction activities larger than five acres to obtain
regulatory permits for pollution runoff control,
2. Adopting a drainage area management plan for the city to control pollution runoff,
and
3. Performing a reconnaissance survey of the discharges to eliminate illegal and illicit
surface water and groundwater discharges.
I-C 4
Specific Plans
Continue to use Specific Plans as a mechanism to provide more thorough and definitive
planning standards for both the undeveloped lands and the revitalization of existing
urbanized areas. Specific Plan amendments will be processed as amendments to the
City's Local Coastal Program and will not become effective until certified by the_California
Coastal Commission. Specific Plans shall be considered andlor continued for a number of
areas, including the following within the Coastal Zone:
■ Downtown
■ Huntington Harbour Bayclub
■ Holly Seacliff (a portion of)
■ Seacliff
■ Magnolia/Pacific
■. Palm/Goldenwest
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1-C 5
Building Codes
a) The City shall continue to use the Uniform.Building Code, National Electrical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, American Disabilities Act; and
Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by the State of California and local amendments, as the
sets of rules and regulations by which new construction, adaptive re-use, and
renovations shall occur. The Codes shall be reviewed to ensure their consistency with
the Coastal Element; reflect changes in State legislation, and reflect conditions that are
unique to the City.
b) Utilize the State of California Historic Structures Building Code to the extent it is not
inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal Program to accommodate the rehabilitation
and revitalization of historic and older structures
1-C 6
Code Enforcement/Maintenance
a) City of Huntington Beach codes and ordinances that implement the Coastal Element
shall be enforced. The City may wish to expand pro-active code enforcement efforts
to include periodic City-initiated surveys of buildings and site conditions, and, where
problems are found, require code compliance.
b) Solicit volunteer groups (local scouts, local ecological groups, churches, etc.) to
coordinate and work annual volunteer "clean up" sessions or other programs at
beaches and other recreational facilities within the Coastal Zone.
c) Clean and inspect City marine facilities daily.
I-C 7
Design and Development Review
a) Some of the policies in the Coastal Element specify standards and guidelines for
architecture, site, and landscape design for development within the Coastal Zone.
These policies should be implemented in the following manner:
1. The most critical should be incorporated in the City s Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance.
2. The guidelines and standards should be incorporated into and precisely defined in
Specific Plans.
3. They may be formally structured as Design Guidelines, to be used to review
proposed development projects subject to discretionary review. In this application,
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guidelines should be defined as they apply to each category of use within the
Coastal Zone, and for specific uses and sub-areas, as applicable.
b) Development review procedures should include review by all City Departments and
outside service providers, as appropriate. Recommendations of other public agencies
that provide infrastructure, facilities, and services should be reviewed through the
development review process.
c) The City Design Review Board shall review projects subject to discretionary approval
according to their compliance with the City's Local Coastal Program. Other established
design quidelines may be used to the extent they are not inconsistent with the City`s
Local Coastal Program. established design and, ar, applieable, hicfc.i guidelines arA
ems.
d? Require through the development/design review process the following:
1. That all Huntington Beach facilities have barrier free access;
2. The protection, enhancement and sensitive development of park and open space
areas which possess scenic, environmental, historic, and cultural values;
3. That all park and recreation facility sites have numerous access points to roads,
paths, trails and bikeways, and
4. The construction and dedication of recreational trails and bikeways determined to
enhance and/or link the existing trails and bikeways system.
5. Review potential impacts of proposed projects to the circulation system and require
appropriate mitigation measures. Proposed projects shall be de J ned to, or include
mitigation measures that, facilitate the provision or extension of transit service and
minimize energy consumption and vehicle miles traveled.
6. Require that new bicycle trip destinations be equipped with bicycle racks.
7. Review all projects for potential visual impacts to surrounding areas.
S. Utilize the development review process to examine each development's potential to
provide public plazas, entry courts, or common areas. Require such amenities
where feasible and appropriate.
9. Require that coastal recreational facilities to be developed with amenities that can
be used during all of the seasons.
10.Require a truck routing plan for all proposed mineral/oil extraction operations.
1 1 .Require all extraction operations to mitigate noise, odor and dust impacts to the
maximum extent feasible.
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12.Require extraction operations to visually buffer extraction facilities and equipment
form surrounding land uses.
13.Require a reclamation plan, if needed, pursuant to state and federal statutes.
14.Require that all proposals for mineral/oil extraction and reclamation be reviewed by
the Planning Commission and City Council.
15.All new development shall be linked to the existing sewer system.
16.Sufficient utility capacity, including potable water supply must be available at time
of occupancy or earlier, unless adequate alternative mitigation is approved.
17.Water efficient fixtures shall be required for all new development.
18.The use of reclaimed water for the irrigation of all large landscaped areas in all
developments shall be encouraged.
e) Revisions to policies and standards affectinq the Cit 's coastal zone which are
contained in the Coastal Element, Specific Plans, the Cit `s Z'onin„q Code, and other
City Ordinances shall be processed as amendments to the Cit 's Local Coastal Pro ram
and shall not become effective until certified by the California Coastal Commission.
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Environmental Review
a) Annually review procedures of the California Environmental Quality Act mandating
environmental review of projects for consistency with the Plan, legislative changes,
and their effectiveness in providing adequate information for discretionary project
approvals.
b) Utilize the development review/environmental review process to determine the
proposal's conformance with the requirements of local, State, and Federal
environmental protection laws, such as but not limited to the California Environmental
Quality Act {CEQA).
c)- For proposed projects within the Coastal Zone, utilize the development
review/environmental review process to accomplish the following:
1 . Examine each development's potential to
areas affect habitat. To the maximum extent feasible project iM acts on habitat
shall be minimized through avoidance. In the event miti ation is necessary,
Mitigation shall be provided on-site if feasible or within the general vicinity if on-site
mitigation is not feasible. Determine the necessity for Mitigation Agreements or
other coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game, California
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Coastal Commission and/or federal agencies to obtain necessary permits for
developments that appear to affect envirenmeAtally seRsitive aFeas habitat. lit
y.
2. Permit resource dependent and incidental public service related land uses within
wetlands and environmentally sensitive habitat areas only if consistent with ___.the
following Coastal Act may`policies. Section 30233 and Section 30240.
3. Require improving the natural biological value, integrity and function of coastal
wetlands and dunes through native vegetation restoration, control of alien plants
and animal, landscape buffering and development setbacks.
4. Review any development proposal for the Bolsa Chica area to ensure that no
development is permitted in redo-ally t„"... RUd wetlands.
5. Review any development proposed for non-wetland areas to ensure that appropriate
setbacks and buffers are maintained between development and environmentally
sensitive areas to protect habitat quality.
6. Maintain on file an up to date copy of the Department of Fish and Game's Natural
Diversity Data Base and utilize the information when conducting development
review and/or environmental analysis of proposed projects or activities in the
Coastal Zone.
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Access
Circulation
a) Implement the Potential For 2010 Circulation Plan as depicted in Figure C-12 of this
Coastal Element. Update as necessary to maintain consistency with the General Plan,
however, revisions to 2010 Circulation Plan, occurring in the coastal zone shall be
rocessed as an LCP amendment and shall not become effective until certified by the
Commission.
b) THROUGH THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS, require an analysis of traffic impacts (including public
access to the coast) and a program for the implementation of mitigation measures for
new development and the adaptive re-use of existing structures, where it is determined
to be appropriate. The studies should include an analysis of the following:
1 . Specific site characteristics such as access/ingress, level of service at peripheral
intersections, traffic intrusion into adjacent residential neighborhoods;
2. Compliance with the Congestion Management Plan and Circulation Element;
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3. Improvements required by new development;
4. Timing of improvements;
5. Funding of improvements, aad
6. Transportation demand management strategies, including strategies_that would
minimize energy consumption and vehicle miles traveled,
7. An analysis of traffic impacts (including cumulative and parking impacts) on the
rability of the public to access the coast with mitigation measures designed to
enhance, where feasible, public access to the coast, and
S. Effect of proposed development and circulation improvements on the provision or
extension of transit service.
c) Continue to implement, review, monitor and update, as necessary to improve public
coastal access, the following:
1 . Existing and proposed roadway systems on an annual basis. Use the information to
identify and prioritize capital improvements including road widening, paving and
intersection improvements to prolnotepubfic coastal access o ortunities when
consistent with the City's Local Coastal Program;
2. The City's circulation plan, ~n ;t peFtain6 }^ the ' 19aSta' ZeRe crcc to the extent it is
consistent with the Cit s local Coastal Pro ram;
3. The City's traffic model to the extent it is consistent with the City's Local Coastal
Praclram;
4. The City's Trail Master Plan to the extent it is consistent with the City's Local
Coastal Pro ram;
d) Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions regarding circulation for autos, pedestrians
and cyclists to promote coastal access opportunities.
e) Explore the use of water taxis in Huntington Harbour and ocean frontages, especially
those near commercial land uses.
Parking Management
fy
Prohibit the implementation of
referential parking districts whenever it would adversely affect public access to the
coast through a reduction in the a vailability of public arkin spaces used b K public
visitors to the coast.
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g) Develop parking and traffic control plans to promote public access to the coast for
those neighborhoods that are adversely impacted by spill over parking and traffic.
h) Explore areas where park and ride facilities can be implemented at existing shopping
center parking lots where the available parking is under utilized.
1) Continue to implement the Downtown Master Parking Plan. Monitor the plan on an
annual basis, and update when necessary. Evaluate the 2r act of downtown parkin
on coastal access, public transit, and vehicle miles traveled. Updates to the
Downtown Master Parking Plan shall be processed as an amendment to the City`s
Coastal Program and shall not become effective until certified by the California Coastal
Commission.
j) Continue to implement the City`s Zoning Ordinance to the extent it is not inconsistent
with the City's Local Coastal Program as it pertains to parking requirements.
k)
faemt i 8, a G f -h'o-aRa @PpFepFia#e. Promote public parking opportunities throw h the
establishment of new or enlarged off-site p#Lkln facilities, creation of on-street public
parkingopportunities, shared RarkMg, and requiring that adequate on-site parkittg be
provided in relation to any development.
1) Enhance public transit to improve publicaccess to the coast and to minimize ener
consumption and vehicle miles traveled.
Direct Access
1) Provide directional signage for cyclists, pedestrians and autos to guide beach bound
traffic.
m) Annually assess existing access points for maintenance needs. Repairlmaintain as
needed, or as prioritized per capital improvement program. Acquire new access points
where feasible and appropriate through the development review process.
n) Evaluations for new access points should focus on pedestrian safety.
Transit
o). Coordinate with the Orange County Transportation Authority to develop a
transportation center within the Coastal Zone, if feasible.
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Infrastructure Improvements
a) The City of Huntington Beach shall continue to incorporate and fund necessary public
infrastructure and service improvements by the annual Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) consistent with the requirements of the City's Local Coastal fEgrarn.
b) Allow for the formation of benefit assessment districts and/or undertake municipal
bonding programs for the maintenance and construction of water supply and
distribution, sewage collection and treatment, street and storm drain systems and
fac
ilities.
c) Solicit funds for an improvement study, and the resulting design, construction,
maintenance of the Coastal Zone's infrastructure system.
d) Construct the Sunset Heights Reservoir, or acceptable alternative(s), in a timely
manner to meet the needs of the approved development.
e) Develop the Southeast Reservoir Complex to ensure proper water storage, and
distribution balance and capacity in affected areas of the Coastal Zone.
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Policy__Coordination
a) Incorporate the Beach Pier Plaza Master Plan, Trails Master Plan and other Coastal
Zone related recreational master plan into the proposed, system wide Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
b) Coordinate all guidelines and standards within the City of Huntington Beach Coastal
Zone to conform to the objectives and criteria outlined.in the policies of this element.
Update and/or amend the following policies, guidelines, standards and specifications as
necessary:
1. Public Works Standard Plans/Specifications (for landscape and tree planting).
2. Master Plan for landscaping of Arterial Street Medians.
3. Arboricultural and landscape Standards/Specifications.
4. Downtown Design Guidelines.
5. Downtown Specific Plan.
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Interagency Coordination
a) The City of Huntington Beach will continue to coordinate with the following agencies
to ensure Coastal Element implementation and Coastal Resource preservation and
enhancement:
1 . Surrounding jurisdictions, especially Seal Beach to the North and Newport Beach to
the south, to ensure land use compatibility and proper interface of streets and
traffic.
2. California Coastal Commission.
3. State of California for the operation and maintenance of state beaches and Pacific
Coast Highway.
4. Jurisdictions responsible for, or involved with the provision of services,
infrastructure and/or utilities with the Coastal Zone.
5. The County of Orange
6. The California State Lands Commission
b) Continue to work with adjacent cities to ensure that their traffic impacts do not
adversely impact Huntington Beach.
c) Coordinate with the Coast Guard and the local oil spill companies to ensure prompt and
thorough clean up of oil spills.
d) 'Coordinate with the State Department of Parks and Recreation to permit year round
camping at the State beaches.
e) Coordinate with the California Coastal Conservancy to review coastal resource issues
in Huntington Beach and develop and implement cooperative preservation,
development and/or enhancement measures.
f) Consult with the California Department of Fish and Game and United States Fish and
Wildlife Service on any project that could affect a species that is listed or in fact rare,
threatened or endangered..
g) Actively encourage and pursue the following:
1. The inclusion of all identified wetlands into a "coastal wetland preserve."
2. The linking of any upiand development in the Boisa Chica Local Coastal Plan area to
the Bolsa Chica Wetland Restoration Plan.
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3. Restoration of the Balsa Chica wetlands.
4. Development of the proposed Harriet M. Wieder Regional Park.
h) Coordinate with responsible local, County, State and Federal agencies to establish
development compliance criteria, health hazard safeguards, and necessary on-site
monitoring programs to assure mitigation of potential environmental impacts (such as
approved access, dust, noise, visual).
0 Coordinate with appropriate local, regional, state and federal agencies to ensure that
greater than local concerns regarding water, sewer and drainage facilities within the
Coastal Zone are addressed.
j) Work with the County to facilitate high quality marine safety in Huntington Beach.
k) The City will coordinate with the Orange County Coalition of Cities and support
lobbying efforts opposing offshore oil drilling and the creation of protected habitat
sanctuaries along the Orange County coastline.
1) The City Fire Department will coordinate with the Community Services Department, the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and appropriate State and Federal agencies in
preparing and maintaining oil spill contingency plans.
m) Continue to coordinate with Federal, State, County, and local safety agencies to
facilitate a high level of cooperation in responding to emergencies such as oil spills,
search and rescue or swiftwater response.
n) Coordinate with the Orange County Sanitation District in identifying infrastructure
requiring maintenance and/or replacement and schedule repairs.
o) Coordinate with interested local, state and federal agencies, as well as, responsible
property owners to ensure the remediation of the NEST (Aston) site.
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Annexation Feasibility
a) . Consider adopting a policy statement or resolution to guide decision making when
evaluating annexation proposals in the Coastal Zone. The following issue areas should
be addressed:
f. Is the area to be annexed adjacent to existing corporate boundaries?
g. Does/will the area to be annexed contain land uses that are compatible with City
land uses?
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h. Does/will the area to be annexed contain land uses that have the ability to provide
economic benefit to the City?
i. Would the area to be annexed place an undue or excessive burden on the City's or
other service provider's ability to provide services?
j. Would the area to be annexed place an undue burden on school and other public
services?
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Scenic High�s
a) Continue to pursue the removal of billboards along Pacific Coast Highway as a
condition of approval for new or re-development, and continue to remedy problems or
hindrances that prohibit Pacific Coast Highway from qualifying as a State Scenic
Highway.
b) Create a Scenic Highway Plan consistent with the City's Local Coastal Program that
includes newly designed highways and corridors; design standards and concepts for
each of the designated scenic highways, including Pacific Coast Highway within the
Coastal Zone.
c) Landscape installation responsibilities should be coordinated among the City, Caltrans
and other affected property owners for parkways, medians, and entry landscaping.
These responsibilities, as well as, long-term maintenance shall be assigned within the
Scenic Highway Plan.
d) The following shall apply for proposed development along designated scenic highways,
including Pacific Coast Highway within the Coastal Zone:
1 . Through the design review process, require view shed analysis evaluating the
impacts on public views to the ocean.
2. Require that open space easements be dedicated to the City, master homeowners
association, or other responsible party as a condition of approval for all new projects
proposed in "natural" open space areas.
e) Utilize the City's Design Review Board to evaluate developments within scenic and
landscape corridors. Proposed developments shall be analyzed by criteria established
in the Scenic Highway Plan, as well as, other relevant City standards and guidelines to
the extent that they are not inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal Program.
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Beach Area Preservation and Enhancement
a) Identify the beach areas that are not conducive to recreational development (those
facilities permitted by the Open Space-Shoreline/OS-S land use designation listed in
Table C-1 herein) and protect them.
b) Permit recreational development only in those beach areas identified as being
conducive to such development without risk of negatively impacting coastal resources.
c) Annually report on the City's coastal conditions utilizing studies such as the Coast of
California Storm and Tidal Wave Study, coastal erosion and public safety hazards due
to the natural removal of sand.
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Marine Safety
a) Marine Safety needs shall be seasonally reported every three years, identifying
necessary changes in staffing and facilities to maintain public safety.
b) Marine Safety Officers shall monitor, on a daily basis, through weather service
information and department estimates, the beach's population, weather and surf
conditions for the purpose of locating public lifeguard needs.
c) Require competitive recruitment and intensive training in the latest life-saving
techniques.
d) Continue the exchange program with Australian and New Zealand lifesavers to help
ensure the use of state-of-the-art rescue techniques and management procedures.
e) Continue annual testing consisting of written and physical exams to re-qualify City
lifeguards.
f) Continue the existing Junior Lifeguard Program to educate youth about ocean hazards
and instruct them in basic lifesaving techniques.
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Funding
a) Adequate development, maintenance, and operation funding shall be a prerequisite to
developing additional public recreational facilities in the Coastal Zone.
b) Solicit other corporate funding programs to fund 'and sponsor maintenance and other
volunteer programs at recreational facilities.
c) Actively pursue available local, state, federal or private funds for needed infrastructure
improvement.
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d) Allow for the formation of benefit assessment districts and/or undertake municipal
bonding programs for the supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment,
street and storm drain systems and facilities.
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Public Facilities and Services Element
Implement the programs and policies contained in the Public Facilities and Services
Element of the General Plan to the extent that these programs and policies are not
inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal Program.
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Historic and Cultural Resources Element
Implement the policies and programs of the Historic and Cultural Resources Element as
applicable to the Coastal Zone Plan to the extent that these Rfqgrams and policies are not
inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal Program.
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Environmental Hazards Element
Enforce and implement the policies and programs of the Environmental Hazards Element of
the General Plan to the extent that these progmms and policies are not inconsistent with
the City's Local Coastal Program.
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Growth Management Element
Implement the Growth Management Element to the extent that it is not inconsistent with
the City's Local Coastal Program.
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Special Studies/Plans/Programs
a) Streetscape Improvement Plan Prepare a comprehensive streetscape improvement plan
consistent with the City's Local Coastal Program for the Coastal Zone specifying all
potential improvements projects within the public rights-of-way, including design
concepts and design criteria for median and parkway landscape, bus stops, sidewalk
elements including street furniture, and public signage, including gateway entry
identification signage.
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b) Educational Facilities Consistent with the Cit 's Local Coastal Pro ram establish
GeRsider- establishing interpretive, historical and environmental education facilities, as
well as, programs utilizing various natural and/or cultural (e.g., wetland areas or
culturally significant sites) resources found in the Coastal Zone.
c) Marine Safety Services Assessment Conduct a study to review the adequacy of all
beach lifeguard and rescue services. Develop programs to remedy any deficiencies
determined to exist in personnel training and equipment.
d) Recreational Circulation Study Conduct a City-wide recreational circulation study-and
incorporate into the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This would combine the aims
of the State Trails Plan, the County Trails and Bikeway Plan, the Local Coastal Program
(Coastal Access), and the Circulation Element of the General Plan into a unified and
coordinated trails plan for Huntington Beach. Issues such as implementation strategy,
funding and the establishment of design criteria and maintenance responsibilities
consistent with the Cit 's Local Coastal Pro ram should be included in the plan.
e) Coastal Amenities Study and CIP Consistent with the Cit 's Local Coastal Program
implement GORdUGt, a park and recreational facilities renovation study to determine
each site's maintenance and renovation needs, including Federal and State laws such
as American's with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. Develop a prioritization and
phasing program, and establish a capital improvements program.
f) Urban Design Improvement Plan
1 . The City shall prepare a master list of public urban design improvements, such list to
be revised and extended as projects are completed or new projects are conceived.
2. In coordination the preparation of the City budget, the City shall each year prepare a
Five Year Plan for Urban Design Improvements that prioritizes the projects on the
master list, and shall budget for those projects accordingly. The Five Year Plan shall
be updated each year to reflect changes in the priorities for implementation.
g) Comprehensive Signage and Graphics Program Prepare a comprehensive Citywide
program consistent with„the City's Local Coastal Program for the design and
installation of signage and graphics that identifies standards for high quality and
character for all public graphics (including identification and directional signage) and
that integrates standards for private signs.
h) Utility Undergrounding Continue to expand the electrical transmission line
undergrounding program.
0 Historic Site Survey Perform a Coastal Zone wide survey that updates the list of
structures or sites identified as having historical or archeological significance.
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j) Year Round Camping at City Beach Study the feasibility of permitting year round
camping at the City Beach.
k) Infrastructure improvement Programs Develop and implement the following, as funding
permits consistent with the requirements of the Cit 's Local Coastal Program'.
1. A "maintenance" program for necessary water reservoir repairs. The maintenance
program shall discuss prioritization, funding, responsible departments and
scheduling.
2. A program for water, wastewater and storm drain and pipeline repairs, upsizing and
replacements inclu!tng erovisions for automatic leak detection and clean-up, and the
installation of structural and non-structural best management practices to minimize
the introduction of pollutants into coastal waters.
3. Continue to expand the following programs:
■ Public education promoting water conservation.
■ Water use audits for all City owned buildings.
■ The Green Acres and other reclaimed water programs.
11 Utility Master Plans Collect and maintain data on the location, capacity, levels of
utilization and conditions of the following utilities in the Coastal Zone; develop and
implement appropriate master plans andlor capital improvement programs consistent
with the City's Local Coastal Program. Review the master plans and improvement
programs every five years to ensure viability:
1 . Wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
2. Water supply, transmission, distribution, storage, and treatment facilities.
3. Storm drain and flood control facilities.
4. Wireless telecommunication facilities.
m) Document Public Access in Huntington Harbour Assemble and make available to the
public the documentation necessary to identify the public rights-of-way within
.Huntington Harbour including applicable deed restrictions for private property. Public
accessways shall be kept open for public access and impediments to public access
shall be removed. Assemble a list of locations suitable for both lateral and vertical
public access. This list shall prioritize the access opportunities and shall also identify if
the acquisition will be through a fee purchase or throw h an open space easement.
n) Desalinization Feasibility Studies Coordinate with interested agencies to study
desalinization as an alternative source of potable water.
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o) Energy Agency Catalogue Prepare and maintain an up to date catalogue identifying the
outside agencies with control or influence over energy issues. Include in the catalogue
a definition of the agency's role, authority and responsibilities, as well as a contact
person or office.
p) Oil Facility Catalogue Prepare and maintain an up to date catalogue and map of oil well
and ancillary facility locations in the City. Include active, inactive and abandoned sites
q) Oil Spill Contingency Plans Maintain an up to date catalogue of oil spill contingency
plans for all active oil facilities on land and off of the City's shoreline. Annually review
these plans for conformance to the City's Local Coastal Program and to ensure
adequacy and proper inter-agency coordination in the event of an oil spill.
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R. GLOSSARY
ACCESS Permission, liberty or ability to enter, approach or
make use of a place or.facility.
ACQUATIC An area where organisms grow or five in the
ECOSYSTEM water and interact with each other.
AERATION Process in which air is circulated through water
to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen.
AMENITIES Attractive or desirable features
ANCILLARY Supplementary, adding or making more complete.
AQUACULTURE The cultivation of aequatie, aquatic plant and
animal species.
BAFFLE A plate, wall, screen or other device, which can
be installed in a storm drain to catch floating
debris.
BARRIER WELLS The injection and extraction of water through
PROJECT wells to control sea water intrusion.
BERTH To anchor or tie up boats.
BIOLOGICAL QUALITY The ability of an area to support living organisms.
BOARDWALK A wooden walkway on raised pilings.
BLUFF EDGE The upper termination of a bluff, cliff, or seacliff.
When the top edge of the bluff is rounded away
from the face of the bluff as a result of erosional
processes related to the pnesence of the steep
bluff face, the edge shall be defined as the point
nearest the bluff beyond which the downward
gradient of the land surface increases more or
less continuously until it reaches the eneral
gradient of the bluff. In the case where there is
a step like feature at the tap of the bluff face,
the landward edge of the topmost riser shall be
taken to the bluff edge.
BUFFER Any of VaFi G, 6-devieees (land,
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land uses OR wder-� lessen aRy adVeFSe
Open space that horizontally separates and
protects environmentally sensitive habitat areas
from development areas. Buffer areas should be
cont�"guous with the sensitive habitat but are not
in themselves a part of the environmentally
sensitive_habitat area to be protected. A tzRscal
buffer standard width is 100 feet, but this width
may yM dependpg on the species and habitat
to be protected. Buffers may contain limited trail
usage and other non-substantial structures such
as interpretive s nage that serve to reduce the
impact of human activities on wildlife. Public
trails should not be constructed where
construction could have significant adverse
effects on the environment or where public
access could have a si nificant adverse impacts
on habitat.
BULK Spatial dimension, height and width
BULKHEAD A retaining wall along a waterfront; a wall or
embankment for holding back earth to crate
water channels.
CALIFORNIA COASTAL State law (California Public Resources Code,
ACT Division 20) enacted by the legislature in 1976
establishing policies for coastal protection and
development to be implemented through
cooperative action by state and local
governments.
CALIFORNIA COASTAL A 16 member statewide regulatory body with
COMMISSION primary responsibility for implementing the
provisions of the California Coastal Act. The
Commission will remain in existence after the
certification of local plans to hear appeals from
permit decisions and to perform other
administrative functions. All locol coast
al
programs must be approved and certified by the
commission prior to implementation.
CALIFORNIA LEAST An endangered bird species (Sterna antillarum
TERN brownil that is native to the coast of southern
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California. !Inhabits sander beaches with bare or
sparsely spqrsely vegetated flat substrates. Usual
associated with river mouths or estuaries.
CLUSTER Groupings of buildings to maximize open space
and preserve views.
COASTAL DEPENDENT Any development or use which requires a site on,
or adjacent to, the sea to be able to function at
all.
COASTAL ELEMENT That portion of the general plan applicable to the
coastal zone prepared by the local government
according to the provisions of the coastal act.
COASTAL LAND USE The relevant portions of the coastal element
PLAN which are sufficiently detailed to indicate the
kinds, location and intensity of land uses and the
applicable resource protection and development
policies.
COASTAL WATERS Includes waters of the Pacific Ocean, streams
wetlands, estuaries, lakes, and other areas
subject to tidal action through any connection
with the Pacific Ocean.
COASTAL ZONE Land and water area along the coast of California
that is subject to the provisions of the coastal
act. The coastal zone extends inland generally
1,000 yards form the mean high tide line of the
sea. In significant coastal resource areas, it
extends inland to the first major ridgeline
paralleling the sea or five miles from the mean
high tide line, whichever is less. In developed
urban areas, the zone generally extends inland
less than 1,000 yards. In this element the term
"coastal zone" refers only to that portion of the
state's coastal zone which lies within the City of
Huntington Beach.
COMMUNITY Structures or systems that are built,installed or
FACILITIES established to serve the community.
CONCESSION The lease of a portion of premise for a particular
purpose such as the operation of a refreshment
stand on a public beach.
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CONCESSION STAND A small-scale, one story structure used for sales
of refreshments and beach-related sundries.
CONSERVATION Planned management of a natural resource to
prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect.
CONSOLIDATE To join together into one common whole: e.g.,
Parcels of land under one ownership.
CONTINCENCY Planning for events that are of possible but
PLANNING uncertain occurrence.
CULVERT A drain or pipe to carry water under a road or
embankment.
DEGRADED Visually WRAFa6#iYe unattractive, often due to the
presence of incompatible features (i.e., Oil wells,
litter, billboards, etc.) Also pertains to
environmentally sensitive habitat that has been
sub acted to developmental impacts that have
reduced its habitat value andlor ecolo ical
function.
DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 30106 of the Coastal Act,
"de vely ment"means, on land, in or under
water, the placement or erection of any solid
material or structure; 9MEMr a or disposal of an
dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid,
or thermal waste;grading, removing, dredging,
mink? , or extraction of an materials; change in
the density or intensity of use of land, including,
but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the
Subdivision Map Act (commeneLhj with Section
66410 of the Government Code), and any other
division of land, including lot splits, except where
the land division is brought about in connection
with the purchase of such land by a public
qyency for public recreational use; change in the
intensitK of use of water, or of access thereto;
construction, reconstruction, demolition or
alteration of the size of any structure, includin
an y facility of an r'W te, public, or munici al
unity, and the removal or harvesting of ma or
vegetation other than for agricultural purposes,
kelp harvesting,, and timber o erations which are
in accordance with a timber harvesting plan
submitted pursuant to the provisions of the
Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973
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(commencing with Section 451 V.
As used in this section, "structure"includes, but
is not rmited to, any building, road, pipe, flume,
Conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone/ine, and
electrical power transmission and distribution line
DIKE An embankment or low dividing wall of earth or
stone used to control and confine water.
DISPERSED Term used to describe an area in which individual
OWNERSHIP lots are owned by different people.
DREDGE To dig or deepen a waterway.
DRY STORAGE Storage of boats on land either at place of
residence or in specially designated areas.
DWELLING, A fu!!y equipped dwelling unit which is ancillary
ACCESSORY UNIT and subordinate to a principal dwelling unit
located on the same lot.
EASEMENT Might created by an express or implied agfeeaaGR
agreement to make lawful and beneficial use of
the land, water or air space of another owner.
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Officially determined area being preserved for its
environmental value.
ECOSYSTEM A co-evolved community of interdependent
plants and animals specific to a particular
physical environment. The complex of a
community and its environment functioning as a
unit in nature.
EFFLUENT Waste material such as smoke, liquid industrial
refuse, or sewage discharged into the
environment.
ENHANCE To increase in value and attractiveness
ENTRAIN To draw in and transport through the flow of a
fluid.
ENVIRONMENTALLY Any area in which plant or animal life or their
SENSITIVE HABITAT habitats are rare or especially valuable and which__
could be easily disturbed or degraded by human
activities and developments.
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FEASIBLE Capable of being accomplished in a successful
manner within a reasonable period of time, taking
into account economic, environmental, social,
and technological factors.
FILL Any earth or any other substance or material
placed in a submerged area.
FLOOD FREQUENCY The expected time interval expected between
floods of a certain magnitude.
GRANNY UNIT See Dwelling, Accessory Unit
GRANTSPERSON Parson employed to seek out sources of state
and federal funding for local projects.
GREENBELT Area designated for open space or parks, where
urban development is prohibited.
GROUNDWATER Fresh water within'the earth that supplies wells
and springs.
HAZARDS Chance events in nature that can pose a danger
to life and property, such as earthquakes, floods
and fires.
HISTORIC DISTRICT A gqe Lraphic area which contains a
concentration of historic buildings. structures, or
sites united historically, cultura!!y, ar
architecturally. "Historic Districts"are defined b
revise eo ra hic boundaries,
HISTORIC RESOURCE An g4"ect, buildin , structure, site, area, place,
record, or manuscript which is historicallyor
archeologically significant, or which is si nifiEa
in the architectural, en ineerin , scientific,
economic, agriculture, educational, social
political, military, or cultural history of the City of
Huntington Beach and/or California.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE SEE HISTORIC RESOURCE
(BUILDING)
IMPEDE Obstruct or block by obstacles.
IMPLEMENTATION Those actions necessary to fulfill the goals,
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objectives and policies of a plan.
IMPLEMENTATION A plan, program or action intended to fulfill the
MEASURE directive of a stated policy.
INDICATOR SPECIES A species whose dynamics and well being are
indicative of the ecological health of the
community in _which it lives. Species which are
Fepfesentahoe representative of a specific area or
habitat. -
INFILTRATION Downward movement of water into soil or other
porous material.
INVENTORY An itemized list of current assets: e.g., A
catalogue of all commercial establishments within
the city's coastal zone.
LAND USE CATEGORY A division within the system of land use
classification used in the city's general plan.
LAND USE PLAN As defined in Coastal Act §30108.5. the portfon
of the City's general plan applicable to the
coastal zone. --
LEVEE An embankment built alongside a river to prevent
high water from flooding adjacent land.
LINEAR PARK A long, narrow park which often follows a
natural land form, such as a stream or a bluff
line, and which may also connect other
recreational and scenic areas.
LOCAL COASTAL ,
PROGRAM ,
to and pand
As defined in Coastal Act §30108.6. a local
government's land use plans, zonin_q ordinances,
zoning district maps, and other im lementin
actions, which taken to ether, meet the
requirements of, and im lament the provisions
and policies of the Coastal Act at the local level.
MARINA A dock or basin providing secure moorings for
motorboats and yachts and often offering supply,
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repair and other facilities.
MARKET VALUE For purposes of de#ermiWgg 'substantial
im rovemen#, the replacement cost as
determined by its replacement value acco_r_ding to
the valuation Rgures used by the Director.
Alternatively, a property owner rnay submit a
report by a qualified real estate appraiser which
indicates the replacement cost"of the structure.
MARSHLAND See wetland
MEDIAN A strip of land between opposing lanes of a
highway.
MITIGATION As defined in §15370 of the State Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, mitigation includes.
(al Avoiding the impact oho ether by not takin
a certain activn or parts of an action.
(b) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree_ or
magnitude of the action and its
implementation.
(c) Rectifying the impact by re alrin ,
rehabilitating, or restoring the impact_e_d
environment.
(d) Reducing or efiminating the impact over time
by preservation and maintenance operations
during the life of the action.
(e) Compensating for the impact by replacing or
providing substitute resources or
environments.
MITIGATION MEASURE
Measures imposed on a project consistent with
§ 15370 of the State Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act to avoid, minimize, eliminate, or
compensate for adverse impacts to the
environment.
NODE A significant focal point in an urban environment,
such as a public square or street intersection,
that is a center or junction of movement and
activity.
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OFFSHORE Platforms where oil is extracted from strata
PLATFORMS beneath the ocean floor.
OVERLAY A supplemental map presenting additional
information.
PATHOGENIC Causing or capable of causing disease.
PEAK LOAD The maximum demand placed on the operating
resources of a community facility.
PERIMETER A line or strip bounding an area.
PERIPHERAL Located away from the central portion of an area.
PERMANENT Areas that are permanently wet or covered by
WETLAND shallow water, such as saltwater and freshwater
marshes, open or closed brackish marshes, mud
flats and fens.
POLICY A statement or directive for private andlor
governmental action to achieve adopted goals
and objectives.
POLLUTANT Anything that contaminates a medium (air, water
or soil) with some form of undesirable matter or
energy.
PREEMPT To take jurisdiction away from an existing agency
or entity.
PRESERVE To keep from harm; to protect or save.
RIPARIAN HABITAT The land and plants bordering a watercourse or
lake.
RUDERAL A disturbed area dominated by seedy, typically
annual, non-native plant species.
RUNOFF Water from rain that flows over the surface of
the land and ultimately reaches flood control
channels or the ocean.
SALTWATER Situation in which t e oceanwater comes in
INTRUSION contact with and contaminates fresh water both
above and below ground.
SCENIC Visually appealing and attractive landscape.
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Affording picturesque views.
SEA Consistent with Section 30115 of the Coastal
Act, "Sea-means the Pacific Ocean and all
harbors, bays, channels, estuaries, slat marshes,
sloths, and other areas subject to tidal action
through any connection with the Pacific Ocean,
excluding non-estuarine rivers, streams,
tributaries, creeks, and flood control and drainage
channels. T
SEISMIC-SAFETY Ordinance passed by the Huntington Beach City
ORDINANCE council in July, 1979, as amended, requiring that
existing buildings which cannot sufficiently
withstand earthquake action be corrected to
eliminate hazards.
SETBACK Placement of buildings a distance back from a
road or other boundary to allow for open space,
views, and mitigation of adverse impacts on
adjacent areas. (Also see buffer)
SETBACK-
SIGNING The construction and utilization of signs to locate
various points of interest.
SILT Loose, sedimentary material, dirt or soil in which
most of the particles are extremely small (1/20
mw',,,,rimeteF millimeter or less).
SITE PLAN REVIEW Process by which proposed new development
projects are reviewed by city staff for
conformance with city ordinances and codes.
SPECIFIC PLAN A document that contains all detailed regulations,
conditions, programs and proposed legislation
necessary to implement general plan policies in a
distinct geographical area. Specific Plans may
supplement or supersede zoning.
Amendments to Specific Plans in the coastal
zone will be submitted to the California Coastal
Commission as an amendment to the City's
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certified local coastal program and will not
become effective until certified by the Coastal
Commission.
STATE SCENIC A segment of a state highway identified in the
HIGHWAY "master plan of state highway eligible for official
scenic highway designation". The segment must
also be designated as such by the director of the
state department of transportation.
STRUCTURAL SURVEY An investigation by a qualified engineer of a
structure's ability to withstand certain physical
factors such as an earthquake.
SUBSTANTIAL Damage of any origin sustained b Z a structure
DAMAGE whereby the cost of restorin the structure to the
condition existing before damage would a ual ar
exceed fifty (50%; of the market value before
the damage occurred._
SUBSTANTIAL Any re air, reconstruction, at improvement of a
IMPROVEMENT structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds
fifty (50%)percent of the market value of the
structure before such re air, reconstruction, or
im rovement. This term includes structures that
have incurred "substantial damage"regardless of
the actual repair work performed.
SUMMER SEASON Be ins the day before the Memorial Day weekend
and ends the day after the Labor Day weekend.
SURFACE WATER See Coastal Waters.
TERMINUS Either end of a transportation line or travel route.
TERRESTRIAL Having to do with the land or earth, as opposed
to air or water.
THERMAL DISCHARGE The release of hot water from industrial cooling
or processing operations or from electrical power
production.
TIDAL FLUSHING A process in which normal tidal action results in
continual exchange of ocean water within a
wetland.
TOPOGRAPHY The natural surface features of an area, such as
hills, valleys and rivers.
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TRANSPORTATION A passenger and community oriented facility
CENTER s+r-ategielaly strate icall located where transit
services converge,
TURBIDITY A state of reduced clarity in a fluid caused by the
presence of suspended matter.
UNDERGROUNDING Relocation of utility wires from above ground to
beneath the surface of the earth to enhance
scenic quality.
VISITOR SERVING Public and private developments that provide
FACILITIES accommodations, food and services, including
hotels, motels, timeshares, campgrounds,
restaurants, shops and amusement areas for
tourists.
VISTA A view or outlook.
VISUAL ACCESS An unobstructed view.
WASTEWATER A process of purifying and recycling domestic
RECLAMATION and industrial wastewater.
WETLAND Land which may be covered periodically or
permanently with shallow water and includes
saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or
closed brackish water marshes, mudflats, and
fens. Wetlands are lands transitional between
terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water
table is usually at or near the surface or the land_
is covered by shallow water. For purposes of
this classfficadonZ, wetlands must have one or
more of the following attributes.
1. At least periodically, the land sypports
predominantly hydrophytes; or
2. The substrate is predominantly undrained
h drlc soil; or
3. The substrate is non-soil and is saturated
with water or covered by shallow water at
some time during the growing season of each
year.
Z "Classification of Wetlands and Deep-Water habitats of the United States" by Lewis M.
Cowardin, et al, United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service,
December 1979.
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WET STORAGE Storage of boats in the water, usually in a boat
slip at a marina.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of 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 resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th
day of September, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff,
Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT. None
ABSTAIN: None
Ge �
City Clerk and ex-officio Cleric of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California