HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2011-58 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 5—DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE COASTAL ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO
CONFORM TO LCP AMENDMENT NO. 1-10 MADE BY THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Planning and Zoning Law, the Huntington Beach City
Council has held a public hearing relative to amending Specific Plan No. 5 —Downtown Specific
Plan and the General Plan Coastal Element wherein all information presented at said hearing was
carefully considered, and after due consideration of the findings and all evidence presented to the
City Council, the City Council found that such amendments to Specific Plan No. 5 — Downtown
Specific Plan and the General Plan Coastal Element were proper and consistent with the
Huntington Beach General Plan and Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The proposed amendments to Specific Plan No. 5 — Downtown Specific Plan
and Coastal Element identified in the attached Exhibit A (incorporated by this reference) are
hereby adopted and approved.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon certification by the
California Coastal Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held on the 15 t h day of August , 2011.
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COASTAL ELEMENT
COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE
TABLE C-2 (continued)
Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles
2 Functional Role Maintain the Huntington Beach Pier and adjacent properties for
Pier beach-related recreational purposes,emphasizing its identity as a coastal and
cultural amenity.
Permitted Uses Category: Commercial Visitor("CV")
Visitor-serving commercial (surf, bicycle and skate rentals, bait and tackle
shops, etc.), restaurants/cafes, beach-related cultural facilities, and parking
lots.
Density/Intensity • Pier: limit development to be compatible with the recreational role of
the Pier
• Shoreline: limit development to the existing Maxwell's building
"footprint"
• Height: two(2)stories;maximum 35 feet
Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp")and Special Design District("-d")
Development • Design structures to reflect its beachfront location.
• Establish a unifying architectural character for all structures.
• Maintain public view of the ocean.
• Maintain public access around the entire perimeter of the pier.
• Emphasize the Huntington Beach Pier as a community landmark.
• Facilitate pedestrian access.
• Link the Pier to the Main Street Downtown"Core"(Subarea 1A).
3 Area wide Maintain the"Old Town" residential area as a distinct neighborhood of the
"Old Town" Functional Role City, incorporating local-serving commercial and community"focal" points
to enhance its "village" character. The single family character of the small
lot subdivisions shall be maintained.
3A Permitted Uses Category: Residential High("RH")
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Frontage
Density Category: (">30"—up to the density allowed in the Downtown
Specific Plan,Book 1, Section 3.3.4.7 Maximum Density)
Design and Category: Specific Plan("-sp")and Special Design District("-d")
Development • Design multi-family units to convey the visual character of single family
units and incorporate extensive mass and facade modulation and
articulation.
• Site and design development to maintain public views of the coast from
public places.
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COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE
TABLE C-2 (continued)
Subarea Characteristic Standards and Principles
1C Permitted Uses Category: Residential High("RH")
Downtown
Residential
Density/Intensity Category: " 1'(">30" — up to the density allowed in the
Downtown Specific Plan, Boob 1, Section 3.3.4.7 Maximum
Density)
• Height: three(3)stories
Design and Categories: Specific Plan("-sp")and Special Design District
Development • Design multi-family units to convey the visual character of single-
family units and incorporate extensive mass and fagade modulation and
articulation
1D Permitted Uses Category: Mixed Use("M")
Downtown Uses permitted in Commercial Neighborhood ("CN") land use categories,
Neighbor- cultural and civic,mixed use structures integrating housing and commercial,
hood and free-standing single- and multi-family housing. Uses that conflict with
residential units should be excluded.
Density/Intensity Category: (">30")
• Height: three(3)stories
Design and Same as Subarea 1B
Development Categories: Specific Plan ("-sp"), Pedestrian District ("-pd") and Special
Design District("-d")
• Buildings should be sited and designed to facilitate pedestrian
activity
• Require that the scale and massing of structures be consistent with
the downtown character and serve as a transition to adjacent
residential neighborhoods
• Provide linkages with the Downtown Core(Subarea 1A)
lE Permitted Uses Category: Public and Open Space
Main Street Uses permitted in public land use categories, cultural and civic uses, open
Library space
Design and • Require open space areas
Development • Provide for preservation of historical structures
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Specific Plan No. 5
Downtown Specific Plan
Legislative ®raft
(Note — This document is a text-only draft showing text changes as
modified by the California Coastal Commission. Only those figures that
were modified by the Coastal Commission are included in this
legislative draft.)
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Huntington Beach Downtown Specific Plan No. 5 (hereafter, "Specific
Plan") is to create a unique and identifiable downtown for Huntington Beach that capitalizes on
the unique location and features of the City's beachside downtown and is an economically
vibrant, pedestrian-oriented destination for residents and visitors alike. This 2oog Specific Plan
is an update to the 1983 Downtown Specific Plan and is part of a City-lead effort to ensure that
planning regulations and guidelines provide direction with flexibility to accommodate both
current and future development opportunities in the downtown area.
A Specific Plan is a regulatory tool that local governments use to implement the City's General
Plan and to guide development in a localized area. While the General Plan is the primary guide
for growth and development in a community, a Specific Plan is able to focus on the unique
characteristics of a special area by customizing the planning process and land use regulations to
that area. A Specific Plan is enacted pursuant to Section 6545o et seq of the California
Government Code.
An overall goal of the Specific Plan is to promote orderly and viable development that meets the
community's vision for the future of the downtown. This Specific Plan provides refinements to
existing regulations where necessary to further the community goals and vision.
1.2. Boundary
The Specific Plan covers an area of 336 acres in the traditional and historic heart of the City of
Huntington Beach. A detailed description of the exact Specific Plan boundary can be found in
Appendix A. Generally, the Specific Plan Area extends from the intersection of Goldenwest
Street with Pacific Coast Highway and curves along the coastline, including the Huntington
Beach Pier, down to Beach Boulevard. The inland boundary of the Specific Plan Area follows the
prolongation of Sunrise Drive from Beach Boulevard to Pacific View Avenue where the
boundary curves along Huntington Street and Atlanta Avenue. From Atlanta Avenue,the
boundary flows along Orange Avenue and continues up Lake Street to Palm Avenue where it
connects over to Main Street and along Pecan Avenue to link down along 6th Street. From 6th
Street, following along Walnut Avenue to Goldenwest Street, parcels within the first block
adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway are included in the Specific Plan Area. All boundary lines
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follow the centerline of the affected street. Figure 1-1 shows the location of the Specific Plan
Area within the City of Huntington Beach.
1.3. Document Organization
1.3.1. Specific Plan as a Consolidated Document
Prior to the adoption of this Specific Plan, development within the Specific Plan Area was
subject to several City documents: the Downtown Specific Plan and Parking Master Plan, the
Huntington Beach Design Guidelines, and the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance (hereafter, "HBZSO").
Each of the above documents independently contain excellent recommendations and direction.
The California Chapter of the American Planning Association awarded the Downtown Parking
Master Plan an Honorable Mention for a Planning Project(1995)and awarded the Huntington
Beach Design Guidelines an Award of Excellence (2001). Additionally,the Downtown Specific
Plan helped to create development worthy of a Livable Community Award (1996)from the
Southern California Association of Governments and Local Government Association and an
American Institute of Architects Orange County Chapter Merit Award for fostering outstanding
places in the public realm. This Specific Plan consolidates previous recommendations from
several documents with new development standards and guidelines for ease of use.
This Specific Plan eliminates the Downtown Parking Master Plan concept and revises and
incorporates those standards and policies, as well as new parking standards and strategies, into
this Specific Plan document.
Also, portions of the Huntington Beach Design Guidelines relevant only to this Specific Plan Area
have been removed from that document, updated, and incorporated into this Specific Plan
document in Chapter 4. Design Guidelines.
Relevant portions of the HBZSO have either been incorporated into this document or are
referenced for easy review.
1.3.2. Standards vs. Guidelines
As this document contains both development standards and design guidelines, it is important to
make a distinction between the two types of regulations.
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Development standards are mandatory regulations that must be met by all development to
which the standards apply.These standards are regulatory tools that are critical to the
performance of each use, such as building height, massing, setbacks, build-to lines, required
amount of parking, location, etc.
In addition to the regulated development standards provisions of this Specific Plan,future
development is also directed by design guidelines. Design guidelines are nofmandatory
requirements, but the guidelines provide a defined framework of design principles that
supplement zoning development standards. Design guidelines address such issues as site
design; building massing,forms, and articulation; and utilitarian aspects of a building.The
guidelines provide direction on the more qualitative aspects of a development project.
Projects must meet ALL development standard regulations.The City of Huntington Beach may
interpret the design guidelines with some flexibility in its review of specific projects.The
guidelines will be utilized during the City's development review process to encourage the
highest level of design quality, while at the same time providing the flexibility necessary to
encourage creativity on the part of the project designers.
All projects will be evaluated on adherence to the development standards and the degree to
which substantial compliance with the intent of design guidelines is demonstrated, leading to a
recommendation of project approval or denial.
.3.3. Chapter Organization
This Specific Plan is organized into two books: Book 1 - Downtown Specific Plan and Book 2-
Downtown Specific Plan Guidelines and Strategies. The first book contains the Introduction,
Administration, and Land Use and Development Standards sections. This book also serves as
the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program. Book two includes the Design Guidelines,
Circulation and Parking, Streetscape and Public Amenities, Infrastructure and Public Facilities,
Implementation, and Appendix sections.
Book i
Chapter i. Introduction provides an introduction to the Specific Plan effort and contains a
summary of existing conditions, community outreach, and a vision for the future.
Chapter 2.Administration gives detailed direction for the proper administration of the Specific
Plan regulations and provides definitions for terms used within the Specific Plan.
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Chapter 3. Land Uses and Development Standards sets forth general provisions for development
within the Specific Plan Area and details the permitted land uses and development standards for
each district within the Specific Plan Area.
Book 2
Chapter 4. Design Guidelines gives design guidelines for development within the Specific Plan on
topics such as site planning and design, landscaping, building design, utilities, signs, and special
design considerations.
Chapter 5. Circulation and Parking details current circulation and parking conditions within the
downtown. Enhancements for all modes of transportation, including vehicles, transit, bicycles,
and pedestrians, are addressed. Parking strategies for improved parking opportunities are
presented.
Chapter 6.Streetscape and Public Amenities discusses streetscape improvements for all portions
of the Specific Plan Area. Street and sidewalk design, paving patterns, streetscape furnishings,
and landscaping materials are detailed.
Chapter 7. Infrastructure and Public Facilities addresses essential infrastructure requirements for
future development within the Specific Plan Area.
Chapter 8. Implementation provides implementation strategies and direction for achieving the
goals set forth within this Specific Plan.
Appendix. Contains supplemental documentation and technical studies.
1.4. Planning Process
At the onset of the Specific Plan process, the City of Huntington Beach City Council developed a
set of goals and objectives to provide direction for the development of the Huntington Beach
Downtown Specific Plan No. 5. An initial part of the Specific Plan process was to develop an
understanding of the existing conditions of the Specific Plan Area, which includes understanding
the setting and history of the downtown, as well as the existing regulations for the area.
Conducting community outreach efforts also helped to gather information about the existing
conditions and to gain insight about the local community's concerns and desires for the area.
The information gathered helped to establish a set of existing issues on which the Specific Plan
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should focus. The next step was to develop a vision for the ideal future conditions in the
downtown.
From all of these elements, this Specific Plan was created to mold Downtown Huntington Beach
into an economically vibrant, pedestrian-oriented area that is attractive to both tourists and
local residents.
1.4.1. Existing Conditions
1.41.1. Setting
The City of Huntington Beach is located along the Pacific Ocean in northwest Orange County.
The City has an area of 28.5 square miles, including 8.5 miles of coastline, and is home to almost
200,000 residents.
Huntington Beach has a variety of residential, commercial, and recreational uses surrounding an
older downtown core with the Municipal Pier as a focal point. Over the past to to 15 years, new
development has occurred in the downtown, but potential remains for a variety of sites and
enhanced development in the downtown. This Specific Plan update will consider the newest
conditions and will continue to help guide the development of the downtown.
The City recognizes that market demand will exert pressure for future development in the
downtown. The City must respond to these demands in a manner that will achieve the optimum
potential while at the same time protecting the existing character of the downtown core and
surrounding neighborhoods. In addition,the City wishes to seize the opportunity to make
downtown a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban village.
The California Coastal Act adds still another set of considerations to the planning process by
requiring that certain regional and statewide coastal concerns be included in any plans for the
area.
1.g.1.2. Existing General Plan Designations
Land uses designations for the Specific Plan area were established by the City's Coastal Land
Use Plan, which was adopted as part of the City's Coastal Element and became part of the City's
General Plan. The Coastal Element used many of the same designations established for other
parts of the City; in addition, new designations that more specifically reflect the intent of the
State Coastal Legislation were also adopted. The following General Plan land use categories are
found within the Specific Plan Area and are illustrated on Figure 1-2.
Mixed Use
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Mixed-Use Horizontal
Mixed-Use Vertical
Commercial Visitor
Residential High Density
Open Space
Public
�.4.�.3. Existing Zoning Designations
The existing zoning for the Specific Plan Area is Specific Plan 5 - Downtown Specific Plan.
Within that 1983 Specific Plan, there were 11 separate zoning districts, which are listed below
and illustrated on Figure 1-3:
District 1 -Visitor-serving Commercial
District 2- Residential
District 3 -Visitor-serving Commercial
District 4- Mixed-Use; Office Residential
District 5- Mixed-Use; Commercial/Office/Residential
District 6 - Mixed-Use; Commercial/Office/Residential
District 7-Visitor-serving Commercial
District 8 - High Density Residential
District g -Commercial/Recreation
District to - Pier-related Commercial
District 11 - Beach Open Space
The Downtown Specific Plan has been amended several times over the past 25 years; these
resolutions and ordinances are listed in Appendix B.
1.4.2. Community Outreach
Ongoing public outreach and participation was a specific concern of the City Council and is an
important component for developing this Specific Plan. Outreach efforts focused on issues and
opportunities existing in the downtown and recommended goals, policies, and implementation
strategies for meeting the vision for the downtown. Outreach through key stakeholder
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interviews and public workshops is detailed in Appendix C. Additional outreach was conducted
through the methods listed below and the input gathered was incorporated into this Specific
Plan.
Focus Groups
City Website
Local News Articles
Coastal Commission Coordination
Technical Studies:
Parking
Traffic
Economics and Marketing
Infrastructure
CEQA
Event Marketing Study
•4.3• Existing Issues
Through the existing conditions analysis and community outreach efforts, several existing
issues were identified. It is the intent of this Specific Plan to address these topics. Parking, the
mix of land uses downtown,the lack of pedestrian orientation of some locations, and the desire
to expand development past the first three blocks of Main Street are all salient concerns.
. .�. Seasonality
Downtown Huntington Beach experiences different issues depending on the time of year. Peak
season for downtown is from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, during which the
city sees the highest volume of visitors,from both tourists and residents. While weekends
during the non-peak season may also experience increased patronage, weekdays during the
non-peak season show only moderate visitor volumes. The City wishes to make the downtown
a year-round destination for both residents and tourists. The Specific Plan establishes policies
that will work to increase the attractiveness of downtown as a year-round destination.
1.4.�.2. Parking
Adequate parking is one of the most significant issues for downtown. While parking is usually
available during the weekdays in the non-peak season, parking at other times of the year can be
difficult to find. This Specific Plan explores a variety of strategies to resolve the parking issue,
including new parking structures, a revision of the current parking standards, and information
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to direct visitors to parking locations. Refer to Chapter 5. Circulation and Parking for a more
detailed discussion.
.4.� 3. Development Standards
There is a desire to create opportunities for additional development downtown. This Specific
Plan provides revised standards to encourage the development and redevelopment of these
currently under utilized parcels. New development standards encourage a wider mix of uses
and provide revised parking requirements.
Mixed-Use
Incorporating more mixed-use development within the Specific Plan Area will provide a broader
base of residents to mix with the tourists to patronize the downtown retail and restaurant
environment year-round and to utilize local office space. Mixed-use development allows all
users to accomplish several goals with one trip and decreases the necessity of making multiple
transportation trips to multiple destinations.
1.4.3 Design Character
Existing design regulations encourage adherence to a Mediterranean style of architecture. A
desire exists to provide opportunities for a broader interpretation of the Mediterranean
architectural style. The revised design guidelines found in this Specific Plan encourage this
architectural variation in downtown.
14.3.6. Pedestrian Environment
In addition to issues with parking, development standards, and design guidelines, a focus of
concern in the downtown is the pedestrian nature of the area. It is crucial that the downtown
be a pedestrian-oriented environment. There is also a desire to minimize the areas of
pedestrian and vehicle conflict to direct pedestrian traffic flows away from vehicle traffic flows,
as well as a desire to accommodate bicycle interplay. Clear pedestrian and ADA path of travel
links from parking areas to core retail areas are important, in the form of enhanced paseos.
These links will reduce the number of pedestrians crossing vehicle traffic. ADA compliant
sidewalk improvements through enhanced paving materials and street furnishings are also
significant portions of this Specific Plan.
1.4.3.7. Main Street Treatment
Main Street will be developed with the atmosphere of an urban plaza, while still remaining open
to vehicle traffic. The plaza design elements will create an intimate pedestrian environment
that will function whether the street is open to traffic as in normal conditions or whether the
street is closed for special events.
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105. Specific Plan Intent
To begin the Specific Plan process,the City Council and City Staff developed a set of goals and
objectives for the process to accomplish. Two main goals were developed, one for Vision and
Land Use and one for Tourism. From these two goals,three objectives were drawn. Each
objective is supported by a collection of policies.The goals, objectives, and supporting policies
form the basis for this plan. The vision and supporting guidelines and standards included in the
Specific Plan were constructed to build upon the intent of the following.
1.5.1. Goals
1.5.1.1. Vision and Land Use
Establish the vision and create a land use plan for reuse of critical parcels so that the next phase
of the community investment and improvement can begin.
1"5.1.2. Tourism
Create an environment that promotes tourism to maximize public access and recreation,
increase revenues to support community services, and transform the City's economy.
1.5.2. Objectives and Policies
1.5.2.1. Objective 1
Create a healthy mix of land uses that are geared toward creating an urban village that serves as
a destination to both residents and visitors.
1.5.2.2. Objective 1 Policies
1) Establish a well-balanced mix of land uses that includes retail, restaurant, and office uses
while limiting alcohol-related uses.
2) Correct prior land use assumptions that were never realized and modify to reflect
current market trends.
3) Revise the land use plan to identify locations where public parking should be provided
above and beyond code-required parking.
4) Work closely with the Coastal Commission staff and all stakeholders early and
throughout the process.
5) Land use regulations shall account for two development scenarios- as a Main Street
Promenade or as currently exists.
1.5.2..3. Objective 2
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Implement development standards and design guidelines that encourage development of
underused parcels with a mix of uses and unique architecture.
1.5.2.4. Objective 2 Policies
1) Implement development standards that encourage mixed-use development.
2) Establish standards and design guidelines that encourage upgrading and/or
redevelopment of existing properties.
3) Revise current design guidelines to allow market forces to dictate architecture and form
with no specified architectural style.
4) Include "quality standards"that will exchange increased development potential for
quality architecture, including green design methods.
5) Create public directional signs to new downtown projects.
6) Development standards and guidelines shall account for the "promenade" scenario.
1.5.2.5. Objective a
Ensure that adequate parking is available with existing_and new development and is
integrated into the framework of pedestrian pathways within the downtown, taking into
account Pacific City and the Strand.
1.5.2.6. Objective Policies
1) Create clear pedestrian linkages from parking areas to core retail areas.
2) Develop a plan to provide a pedestrian link between Pacific City, the Strand, and existing
downtown sites.
3) Revisit Existing parking regulations may be revisited to encourage consolidation
and development of underutilized parcels,while assurin tg hat public access and
recreation are maximized.
4) Consider all available options for additional parking within the downtown core.
5) Provide Enhance directional signs to inform motorists of available public parking
locationsrds.
6) Simplifying tie parking regulations of the rlewntewn PaFkiRg Master Plan to be so that
they are_easily understood by decision-makers,the public, and the development
community.
7) Develop a tracking mechanism that can be modified to track shifts in land use that affect
the parking model.
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8 Develop tracking mechanism to monitor the number and use of available
parking spaces.
9) Encourage Rroiects that promote and enhance the availabilitypublic
coastal access and recreation. Developments that have the potential to
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adversely impact public parking-available for coastal access shall be
discouraged.
�.5.3. Vision
Following the existing conditions analysis and initial community outreach efforts, the consultant
team developed a vision for the downtown that further defines the intent of the Specific Plan.
The vision for the downtown emphasizes the link to the ocean, ocean activities, and the ability
of visitors and local residents to coexist and interact with the ocean experience. The special
events held on the beach are a special attraction for tourists to Huntington Beach that also
draw local residents to the downtown. Creating a link between the downtown and the ocean is
a key component of this Specific Plan.
The relationship to the ocean establishes a theme to serve as a guideline for new private and
public investment in the downtown core. The vision concentrates on the Municipal Pier and the
natural extension of the pier down Main Street. An important emphasis of the vision is to
extend Main Street inland from the ocean and encourage pedestrian movement from the beach
areas along the downtown streets. A major goal of the Specific Plan is to extend the activity
from the Pier Plaza area north along Main Street, to draw pedestrian traffic further into the
heart of the downtown.
By expanding the activity from the pier,the commercial core can become a lively shopping
district oriented to pedestrians and offering opportunities to shop, dine, or browse in an ocean-
related atmosphere. These improvements will also benefit the local residents of Huntington
Beach as the strong pedestrian-orientation makes downtown a destination for locals as well as
visitors. Encouraging local residents to partake in downtown activities will also greatly benefit
the local businesses in the off-season while intensities in the downtown core area will be
buffered with transitional measures as the downtown core merges with the adjacent residential
areas.
As the downtown core expands outward from Main Street, enhancements to 5th Street as a
secondary focal street become an important part of the vision. A strong visual connection
between the pier and the cultural arts district will be established through a vibrant streetscape
design. The proposed downtown streetscapes are inspired by the ocean with new furnishings
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that mimic a sunset over the ocean and unique wave pattern paving that flows along the
sidewalks of Main Street. Improving Main and 5th Street with wider sidewalks, streetscape
enhancements, improved ADA accessibility, revised development and parking standards, and
more opportunities for outdoor dining will create a pleasing&inviting downtown environment
for visitors and residents alike. Pedestrian connections within the expanded downtown area will
also become significant with the opening of the new Strand and Pacific City developments. The
Specific Plan employs design features that will attract pedestrian activity between these two
activity centers and the remainder of the downtown. A trolley system is also proposed to
reduce individual automobile uses and connect the major activity centers of the beach, the
Hilton and Hyatt hotels, Pacific City, the Strand, and the proposed activity center at the north
end of Main Street.
As activity in the downtown extends further up Main Street past Orange Avenue,an
opportunity is created for the north end of Main Street to create a community-oriented cultural
activity area, which builds on the preservation and enhancement of the Main Street Branch of
the Huntington Beach Public Library and the Huntington Beach Art Center. A cultural arts plaza
will incorporate: open green space for pedestrian use and public events; decorative paving
along pathways; shade and accent trees, as well as turf areas; street furnishings such as
benches and trash receptacles; bicycle parking; and public art.
All of these proposed features work together within the Specific Plan to establish a mixed-use
urban village with an identity that builds off of the ocean as the downtown's major asset. The
following elements are central to the vision for downtown:
Creating a successful mixed-use environment that incorporates visitor-serving retail,
restaurants, offices and residential development that thrive off of each other.
Creating a link between focus points of the Municipal Pier and the cultural arts area at each end
of Main Street within the Specific Plan Area.
Provide connections to and protect established residential neighborhoods and orienting
intensive land uses away from these neighborhoods.
Providing view, light, and air corridors to the ocean.
Providing a strong link to the ocean for visitors to Huntington Beach.
Providing a pedestrian link between the Pacific City and Strand developments.
Designing building architecture that reinforces the ocean theme through a variety of
Mediterranean styles.
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Incorporating brightly colored streetscape elements that relate to the ocean theme in form and
shape.
Providing bicycle and transit opportunities, including a potential trolley system, and establishing
strong pedestrian connectivity.
Integrating public open space areas into development proposals in key locations and in
conjunction with new development.
Providing locations for public parking.
Incorporating public direction signs into the downtown streetscape.
Establishing a framework of landscaping elements that provide interest and character to
specific locations.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Working closely with the California Coastal Commission staff and stakeholders early and
throughout the Specific Plan process.
Incorporating environmentally sustainable development practices into new development
proposals.
.b. Downtown Design Concepts
Development of the Specific Plan's standards and guidelines were also based on sound planning
theories about successful downtown design concepts, such as Smart Growth, New Urbanism,
Sustainable Design, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design.
This section lays the foundation for development within the Specific Plan Area by exploring
these design concepts.
These concepts promote a mix of commercial uses and an appropriate density and diversity of
housing types supported by recreational uses within close proximity to each other that induces
pedestrian activity and ultimately establishes a sense of community. Over the past few years,
sustainable planning and design practices have also become common in the building industry
due to the sense of community ideals and quality neighborhoods in which the sustainable
practices result.
The City of Huntington Beach promotes Smart Growth, New Urbanism, Sustainable Design and
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, design concepts through the development
standards, and design guidelines within this document.
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�.6.�. Smart Growth
Smart Growth is a concept that describes the efforts of planners, designers, and communities to
manage and direct growth in a pattern that reduces environmental degradation and builds
livable neighborhoods. Smart Growth advocates believe that compact mixed-use development
is necessary to establish environmentally-friendly pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods.A variety
of uses(essentially residential, commercial, open space, civic, and institutional) is a critical
component of any vibrant community. Mixed-use development provides an opportunity to
accommodate many household types and needs.
The core principles of Smart Growth, as stated by the Smart Growth Network, include:
Mix land uses.
Take advantage of compact building design.
Create a range of housing opportunities and choices.
Create walkable neighborhoods.
Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place.
Preserve open space,farmland, natural beauty, and critical environment areas.
Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities.
Provide a variety of transportation choices.
Make development predictable,fair, and cost effective.
Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.
Ultimately, Smart Growth encourages patterns of development that promotes a balanced mix
of land uses and a transportation system that accommodates pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and
automobiles.
1.6.2. New Urbanism
New Urbanism is an urban design movement that was established in the 198os as a basis to
promote compact neighborhood designs that reduce automobile dependence and enhance the
sense of community. New Urbanism is also referred to as traditional neighborhood design,
neotraditional design, and transit-oriented development. New Urbanism is based on traditional
urban design principles that stress the importance of establishing a diversified neighborhood
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core with a mix of land uses that are well connected and allow for a variety of travel options.
New Urbanism promotes streetscapes with grid-like street patterns to relieve congestion,
narrow streets to reduce the dominance of the automobile, and buildings with a pedestrian
scale.
Similar to Smart Growth objectives, New Urbanism principles include designing streets that are
pedestrian-oriented. By providing wide sidewalks with landscaped buffers, street trees, and on-
street parking a separation is established between the pedestrian and the street traffic,thus
make walking safer and more appealing.
In addition,the pedestrian experience can be enhanced if site furniture such as benches,
bollards, waste receptacles, and other similar elements are well placed. The built environment
defines public spaces such as squares, plazas, small parks, and civic institutions that are
dispersed in prominent locations throughout the neighborhood.
New Urbanism goals include:
Identifying a discernible center.
Placing most dwellings within a five-minute walk of the center.
Providing a variety of dwelling types.
Providing a mix of commercial uses that can meet the weekly needs of a household.
Placing civic uses and schools within walking distance of most homes.
Locating parks and playgrounds near every dwelling.
Creating a well connected network of streets and paths that disperse traffic by providing a
variety of pedestrian and vehicular routes to any destination.
Designing relatively narrow streets shaded by rows of trees.
Placing buildings in the neighborhood center close to the street.
Locating parking lots and garage doors away from the street.
1.6.3. Sustainable Design
Sustainable design refers to design and construction practices that significantly reduce or
eliminate the negative impacts of development on the environment and its inhabitants. A
sustainable design approach can be defined by a variety of green building practices and the
availability of pedestrian-oriented amenities.
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The essential components that create successful sustainable developments have been identified
by the US Green Building Council (USGBC)through their Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) programs. The USGBC works to advance structures that are
environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
The LEED programs provide universally accepted tools and performance criteria for creating
sustainable development in the United States. LEED addresses several areas of development,
such as New Development (ND), New Construction (NC), Existing Buildings(EB), Core and Shell
(CS), Commercial Interiors (CI), and Homes.
While all types of LEED construction are encouraged within the Specific Plan Area, the LEED-ND
program is particularly relevant to development of this Specific Plan.
LEED-ND was developed as a tool to gauge the effectiveness of neighborhood design principles
similar to those promoted through Smart Growth and New Urbanism. The program recognizes
that the layout and design of the built environment influences the way residents and visitors
experience a neighborhood and that these features can impact the quality of life and sense of
community.
According to the USGBC,the benefits of developing a community with the LEED-N D principles
include:
Reducing urban sprawl.
Encouraging healthy living.
Protecting threatened species.
Increasing transportation choices and decreasing automobile dependence.
Following are selected sustainable design criteria developed for the LEED-ND process that are
supported by this Specific Plan.
Encourage development within and near existing neighborhoods or public transportation
infrastructure to reduce vehicle trips and induce pedestrian activity.
Encourage new development within and near existing communities in order to reduce multiple
environmental impacts caused by sprawl. Conserve natural and financial resources required
for construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
Promote neighborhoods that are physically connected to each other to foster community and
connectedness beyond one individual project.
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Preserve community livability,transportation efficiency, and walkability.
Design parking to increase the pedestrian orientation of projects and minimize the adverse
environmental effects of parking lots by locating parking lots at the side or rear of buildings
and leaving building frontages and streetscapes free of parking lots.
Provide appealing and comfortable pedestrian street environments in order to promote
pedestrian activity.
Promote bicycling and transportation efficiency.
Encourage the design of projects that incorporate high levels of internal connectivity and the
location of projects in existing communities in order to conserve land, promote multi-modal
transportation and promote public health through increased physical activity.
Provide direct and safe connections, for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as drivers, to local
destinations and neighborhood centers. Promote public health by facilitating walking and
bicycling.
Encourage community participation in the project design and planning and involve the people
who live in a community in deciding how it should be improved or how it should change over
time.
Encourage the design and construction of buildings to utilize green building practices.
Encourage the design and construction of energy efficient buildings to reduce air,water, and
land pollution and environmental impacts from energy production and consumption.
Minimize water use in buildings and for landscape irrigation to reduce the impact to natural
water resources and reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
Achieve enhanced energy efficiency by creating the optimum conditions for the use of passive
and active solar strategies.
Preserve existing tree canopy, native vegetation and pervious surfaces while encouraging high
density, smart growth communities.
Use recycled materials to reduce the environmental impact of extraction and processing of
virgin materials.
Minimize light trespass from site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve
nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on nocturnal
environments.
.6.�. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED, is a concept that encourages the
creation of a defensive environment by addressing both physical and psychological aspects of
crime by designing a physical environment that positively affects human behavior.
The goal of CPTED is to reduce opportunities for crime by utilizing physical design features that
discourage crime while encouraging the legitimate use of the environment. CPTED strategies
are guidelines anyone, including property owners, developers, and planners, can apply to
reduce the opportunity for crime and improve quality of life. CPTED principles can be applied
relatively easily and inexpensively to structures and property and are encouraged within the
Specific Plan Area.
The five overlapping CPTED strategies: Natural Surveillance,Territorial Reinforcement, Natural
Access Control,Target Hardening, and Maintenance.
�.6.4.1. Natural Surveillance
Natural surveillance is a design concept that ensures potential intruders are easily observable by
other individuals in the area. This concept is promoted by features that maximize the visibility
of people, parking areas, and building entrances. Examples include featuring doors and
windows with views onto streets and parking areas, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and streets,
front porches, and adequate nighttime lighting.
1.6.4_2. Territorial Reinforcement
In this concept, physical design features create a sphere of influence over an area and induce a
sense of territorial control in the users of the area. That control is perceived by and discourages
potential offenders. Territorial reinforcement is promoted by features that define property
lines and distinguish private spaces from public spaces by utilizing landscape plantings,
pavement designs, gateway treatments, and specially designed fences.
1 6.4.3. Natural Access Control
Natural Access control features decrease the opportunity for crime by denying access to crime
targets and creating a perception of risk in potential offenders. Natural access control is gained
by designing streets, sidewalks, building entrances, and neighborhood gateways to clearly
indicate public routes and to discourage access to private areas through structural elements.
1.6.4.4. Target Hardening
This concept includes introducing features that prohibit entry or access. Examples are elements
such as window locks, dead bolts, and interior door hinges.
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�.6.4.5. Maintenance
The maintenance concept is built off of the "Broken Window"theory,which holds that one
broken window, or other nuisance, in a neighborhood indicates a lack of concern by the
community and will ultimately lead to a proliferation of broken windows, or other nuisances, in
the neighborhood. Neglected and poorly maintained properties indicate less concern and
control by the owners and intended users of a property and often feature high crime activity.
Care and maintenance of a property allows for the continued use of the space for its intended
purpose.
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Chapterz - Administration
2.1. Introduction
This chapter describes the authority of a Specific Plan and the administrative procedures
required for amendments and/or modifications to the Specific Plan.
A Specific Plan is a regulatory tool that local governments use to implement their General Plan
and to guide development in a localized area. While a General Plan is the primary guide for
growth and development in a community, a Specific Plan is able to focus on the unique
characteristics of a specialized area by customizing the vision, land uses,and development
standards for that area. The Specific Plan has been prepared pursuant to Section 6545o et seq
of the California Government Code.
2.2. Adoption and Authority
This Specific Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2oog-61. Adoption of this Specific
Plan involved City Council approval of General Plan and Local Coastal Plan amendments. Upon
adoption, the Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report established the land use and
supplemental development standards for the Specific Plan Area.
2.3. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this title, or any future
amendments or additions hereto, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this title, or any future amendments or additions hereto. The Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted these titles and each sentence, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion or any future amendments or additions thereto,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, portions or
any future amendments or additions thereto may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
z.q.. Relationship to Existing Planning Documents
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2.4.1. City of Huntington Beach General Plan
The Specific Plan is consistent with and furthers the objectives of the City of Huntington Beach
General Plan by providing detailed criteria for the development of specific sites and public
improvements. The Specific Plan's vision, goals, and implementation measures are based on
direction given in the General Plan.The Specific Plan provides for more precise implementation
of the General Plan's goals, objectives, and policies. The Specific Plan has been prepared to
reinforce all elements of the General Plan.
2.4.2. City of Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program
A Local Coastal Program consists of two parts:
1) A coastal element including policies and a land use plan, and
2) An implementation program with zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and other
implementing actions.
The Coastal Element of the Huntington Beach General Plan constitutes Part 1 of the Huntington
Beach Local Coastal Program. For the Specific Plan Area, this Specific Plan constitutes Part 2 of
the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program. The Specific Plan has been prepared to reinforce
the Coastal Element of the General Plan and provides appropriate implementation actions and
zoning standards to regulate the Specific Plan Area.
2•4.3• City of Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
The City of Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance(HBZSO) consists of land use
controls, development standards, and administrative provisions that allow for development in
the City. This Specific Plan document is an update to the existing Downtown Specific Plan that
customizes the standards and regulations found in the HBZSO to help achieve the vision for the
downtown. The Specific Plan provisions shall take precedence over the requirements of the
HBZSO. If not specifically addressed in this Specific Plan, the applicable provisions of the HBZSO
and Huntington Beach Municipal Code shall apply.
2.5. Procedures Established
This chapter establishes procedures for approval, conditional approval, or denial of applications
for coastal development permits, administrative permits, conditional use permits, special
permits, variances, temporary use permits, and design review.
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2.5.1. Coastal Development Permit
Developments within the Specific Plan Area will be subject to the requirements pertaining to
Coastal Development Permits (CDP) in the Local Coastal Program Implementing Ordinances, in
addition to the other provisions of Chapter 245 of the HBZSO.
2.5.2. Permitted Uses
Permitted uses shall be established in each District and shall be required to meet all applicable
provisions of this Specific Plan.
2.5.3. Administrative Permit
Uses requiring Administrative Permits shall be established in each District and shall be required
to meet all applicable provisions of Chapter 241 of the HBZSO. In addition, administrative
permits shall be required for a Waiver of Development Standards pursuant to Section 241.22 of
the HBZSO, Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to Section 230.10 of the HBZSO and additions
(<10%)to Nonconforming Structures/Uses pursuant to Section 2.5.11 of this Specific Plan.
2.5.4. Conditional Use Permit to the Zoning Administrator
Uses requiring Conditional Use Permits from the Zoning Administrator shall be established in
each District and shall be required to meet all applicable provisions of Chapter 241 of the HBZSO.
2.5.5. Conditional Use Permit to the Planning Commission
Uses requiring Conditional Use Permits from the Planning Commission shall be established in
each District and shall be required to meet all applicable provisions of Chapter 241 of the HBZSO.
2.5.5. Special Permit
The Specific Plan development standards are designed to encourage developments that create
an aesthetically pleasing appearance, enhance the living environment, and facilitate innovative
architectural design and adaptation of the development to the unique surrounding
environment.
Special Permits allow for minor deviations from the development regulations of this Specific
Plan. Special Permits may be granted at the time of project approval for unique architectural
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siting or features, including but not limited to site coverage, setbacks, open space and
landscaping.
Special Permits shall only be allowed when, in the opinion of the approval authorityPlanning
Commission or-Zoning AdministFate , significantly greater benefits from the project can be
provided than would occur if all the minimum requirements were met. Some additional benefits
that may make a project eligible for approval of Special Permits include: greater open space,
greater setbacks, unique or innovative designs, public parking, public open space, and the use
of energy conservation or solar technology.
The developer shall request a Special Permit at the same time as the filing of any required
project applications and both requests shall be heard concurrently. The Planning Commission
and Zoning Administrator may approve the Special Permit in whole or in part only upon the
finding that the proposed development, in addition to providing greater benefits as required
above, will also:
Promote better living environments; and
Provide better land planning techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing types of
architecture, landscaping, site layout and design; and
Not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighborhood
or City in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of property or improvements of
the neighborhood or of the City in general; and
Be consistent with objectives of the Downtown Specific Plan in achieving a development
adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding environment; and
Be consistent with the policies of the Coastal Element of the City's General Plan and the
California Coastal Act; and
Comply with State and Federal law.
No adverse impacts_to.public access _puth is recreation,_public views, andLor
environmentallysensitive habitat areas will result._
A special permit may not be granted for deviations from maximum density or parking or from
requirements of the Conservation Overlay in any district. Nor shall any special permits be
granted for deviations from maximum building height in District 1, 2, 4, 6, or 7.
2.5.7. Variances
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Variances may be granted to resolve practical difficulties or unnecessary physical hardships that
may result from the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures
thereon; from geographic, topographic, or other physical conditions on the site or in the
immediate vicinity; or from street locations or traffic conditions in the immediate vicinity of the
site.
Variance procedures shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 241 of the HBZSO.
2.5.8. Temporary Use Permit
Uses requiring Temporary Use Permits shall be established in each District and shall be required
to meet all applicable provisions of Chapter 241 of the HBZSO.
2.5.9. Design Review
Design review is required for all new construction, additions equal to or greater than 50 percent
of the existing floor area,facade improvements/remodels, and new signs not already covered
by a sign program. Signs that are not subject to requirements for a planned sign program as
specified in Section 3.2.21 that comply with the design guidelines shall not require design review.
Single-family residential uses shall not require design review. The Director may refer any project
to the Design Review Board.
2.5.10. Minor Amendments
The Director of Planning may approve minor amendments to plans and/or conditions of approval as
appropriate based on changed circumstances, new information, or other relevant factors. The Director
shall review the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the approval authority's
P!aRR°Rg Cernmission'-s OF Zening AcIrninistratrn action. If the proposed changes are of a substantial
nature, an amendment to the original entitlement
AdrniniStFa+,,, may be required pursuant to HBZSO Section 241.18. Amendments made by the Director of
Planning may be appealed by the Planning Commission pursuant to HBZSO Section 248.28. In addition,
if a_propose. d.change/amendment to approved plans and/or conditions affects an
approved coastal_development_permit, a_new coastal development permit or an
amendment to the existing_coastal development_perm-it_may__be_required. If the
developmeent is appealable to_the..Coastal_Commission,._the requirements of_Chapter.2.4-5
s_hall apply.
2.5.11. Nonconforming Uses
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All nonconforming uses or structures, or uses which have been abandoned for more than six
months, shall be required to meet all applicable provisions of this Specific Plan for each of the
following scenarios:
1) For rehabilitation with less than to percent expansion and less than 50 percent
demolished/reconstructed,the following applies:
An Administrative Permit is required.
Setbacks are required.
The amount of existing parking shall be maintained and is deemed adequate shall be
evaluated for adequacy. Additional ap rkin_ and or means of serving the
development with alternative methods of transportation ma bX.__e re uc� fired•
Economic Development review is required.
Design Review Board review is required pursuant to Section 2.5.9 Design Review.
If less than 1/3 of the value of the building, no dedications or off-site improvements in the
public right-of-way are required.
If greater than 1/3 of the value of the building, dedications and off-site improvements in the
public right-of-way are required.
Public Works Department review is required for water meter upgrade and backflow
protection device requirements.
A coastal development permit_may__be required_in accordance with Chapter
2-+5 of the HBZSOe
2) For a seismic retrofit or tenant improvement with the same use and no increase in height or
density,the following applies in addition to the above requirements:
No CUP is required.
No setbacks are required.
If exterior improvements, Design Review Board review is required.
3) For rehabilitation with less than to percent expansion and more than 50 percent
demolished/reconstructed, AND/OR for any expansion of floor area of more than to percent,
the following applies:
A CUP from the Zoning Administrator is required.
Setbacks are required.
Parking shall meet the requirements of this Specific Plan.
Economic Development review is required.
Design Review Board review is required pursuant to 2.5.9•
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Dedications and off-site improvements in the public right-of-way are required.
Public Works Department review is required for water meter upgrade and backflow
protection device requirements.
A coastal development permit may be required in accordance with Chapter
-45 of the HBZSO.
Note: The value of valuation of the building shall be as defined in the building code as adopted
by reference by the City of Huntington Beach. Valuation shall be the cumulative valuation of
building improvements. Determination of conceptual development scenarios may be modified
pending staff review of architectural/structural drawings of the proposed development.
2.5.12. Appeals
Appeals shall be made pursuant to Chapters z45 and 248 of the HBZSO.
2.5.12. , Other.Review Procedures
The City shall be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the arking requirements
contained within Section._3.z.z6 of this Specific Plan to ensure that an ade uq ate amount of
parking is provided to-serve-the anticipated development while maintaining access to the
beach and other visitor amenities. Upon completion of construction of up to a maximum
of 15o,—Qo square feet of net new commercial (_retail, restaurant, office) development in
District i._the City_ shallconduct a cumulative parking_analysis for all development in
District T that_shall,-at a minimum provide the following details:
i._A _project-le_v_el__account_ of theamount, type,__and location_detailing_aij of the
_following:
a-.-new (non-hotel).commercial.deve lop men.t.squ are f_o_o_tag_e__c_onstructed_._.______
within District_1 totaling_approximately.150,000 square feet;
b. residential units and hotel rooms constructed within ®istrict since the
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effective date of the Downtown Specific Plan Update LCPA 1-io;
c. number of Darking spaces required and provided per use for the iso,000
square- feet of new (non-hotel) commercial development as well as any
other parkin_ programs implemented for each project;
d. number of parking spaces required and provided with each residential and
hotel development;.
z A_parking utilization study and an assessment of parking demand compared to
parking supply for the new development (t5o,000 square feet of net new non-
hotel) commercial development) within the District area;
3 A determination of whether adequate parking is available to serve develo ment
in District 1; and
4 if parking_is determined to be inadequate to serve the existing and additional
new_dev_elopment in District 1, the.parking analysis shall include recommendations
for_im.plementation_of additional measures,-programs, or other changes to the
Downtown_Specific Plan_to ensure that an adequate supply of parking will be
available to accommodate the identified deficiency and any future development
beyond t5o,o0o square feet. Such measuresmay
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include means of providing additional Parkin g, means of providing alternate
forms of transportation, and/or reductions in allowable future development
within the Downtown Specific Plan District 1.
5. The recommendations of the parking analysis shall be implemented through a
Local Coastal Program amendment(LCPA)processed in conjunction with an
amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan. Future development shall not
.proceed pursuant to the parking requirements contained in this Specific Plan
until resolution of the measures contained in the LCPA is final. Any further
development proposed prior to completion of the Downtown Specific and LCP
amendments would require parking consistent with parking ratios in
Chapter l00% of the required parking
on-site.
The parking-analysis shall be completed and a copy forwarded to the PlanninLy
Commission. City Council and the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission
prior to the app_rov_al_of any project_proposing new development_that would exceed the
150,000 square-f__oot new non-hotel,commercial developmentthreshold for District 1.
2.6. Amendments
Amendments to the Specific Plan may be pursuant to Chapter 247 of the HBZSO.
2.7. Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to the Downtown Specific Plan. Terms not described
herein shall be subject to the definitions contained in the HBZSO.
Alley
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A public or private way permanently reserved primarily for vehicular service access to the rear
or side of properties otherwise abutting a street.
Amendment
A change in the wording, context, or substance of this ordinance or a change in the district
boundaries on the zoning map.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities
similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and
religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public
accommodations, employment,transportation, State and local government services, and
telecommunications.
Architectural projections or appurtenances
Features on a building that provide visual variation and/or relief but do not serve as interior or
exterior living or working space.
Artists' studios
Work space for artists and artisans, including individuals practicing one of the fine arts or skilled
in an applied art or craft.
Banks and financial institutions
Financial institutions that provide retail banking services to individuals and businesses.This
classification includes only those institutions engaged in the on-site circulation of cash money.
Beach area
The ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway including the Bluff Top Park area and the Pier.
Bed and breakfast inns
Establishments offering lodging on a less than weekly basis in a converted single-family or multi-
family dwelling or a building of residential design,with incidental eating and drinking service for
lodgers only provided from a single kitchen.
Bluff top park area
That area of improved beach access bounded on the south by 9th Street continuing north to the
dividing line of Bolsa Chica State Beach.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
The area seaward of Pacific Coast Highway extending from Seapoint Street northwest to
Warner Avenue. The portion of this beach from the pier to Goldenwest Street is within the
boundary of the Huntington Beach Downtown Specific Plan.
Bulkhead
The portion of the building between the bottom of the storefront window and the adjacent
outdoor ground level.
Cask/Kiosk
Any portable, non-motorized unit used by a vendor as described in Section 2-30.94 of the
HBZSO.
Catering services
Preparation and delivery of food and beverages for of-site consumption without provision for
on-site pickup or consumption.
Coastal zone
A geographic zone adjacent to the shoreline, the boundaries of which are determined by the
California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended.
Commercial parking facility
Lots or structures offering short-term or long-term parking to the public for a fee.
Common open space
A usable open space within a residential development reserved for the exclusive use of
residents of the development and their guests.
Condominium-hotel
Facility providing overnight visitor accommodations where ownership of at least some of the
individual guest rooms (units)within the larger building or complex is in the form of separate
condominium ownership interests, as defined in California Civil Code Section 1351(f). The
primary function of the Condominium-Hotel is to provide overnight transient visitor
accommodations within every unit that is available to the general public on a daily basis year-
round, while providing both general public availability and limited owner occupancy of those
units that are in the form of separate condominium ownership interests.
Conversion
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A change in the original use of land or building/structure.
Coverage, lot or site
The percentage of a lot or site covered by roofs, balconies,fireplaces, architectural projections,
or overhangs extending more than 2.5 feet from a wall, decks more than 42 inches in height
above grade, and stairs.
Cultural institutions
Nonprofit institutions displaying or preserving objects of interest in one or more of the arts or
sciences.This classification includes libraries, museums, and art galleries.
Development
On land, in or under water,the placement or erection of any solid material or structure;
discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid or thermal waste;
grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or
intensity of the use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision
Map Act(commencing 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 agency for public recreational use; change in the intensity of
use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the
size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the
removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting,
and timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted
pursuant to the provisions of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with
Section 4511).
Demolition
The deliberate removal or destruction of the frame or foundation of any portion of a building or
structure.
Director
The Director of the Department of Planning or his or her designee, unless otherwise specified.
Dwelling multiple unit
A building or buildings designed with two or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, single unit
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A detached building designed primarily for use as a single dwelling, no portion of which is
rented as a separate unit, expect as permitted by this document. Attached single family
dwellings shall be considered as multi-family.
Eating and drinking establishments
Businesses serving prepared food or beverages for consumption on or off the premises.
Entertainment
A single event, a series of events, or an ongoing activity or business, occurring alone or as part
of another business,to which the public is invited to watch, listen, or participate, or is
conducted for the purposes of holding the attention of, gaining the attention of, or diverting or
amusing guests or patrons, including, but not limited to:
a. Any amusement or event such as live music or other performance which is knowingly
permitted by any establishment subject to this chapter, including presentations by single or
multiple performers, such as hypnotists, pantomimes, comedians, song or dance acts, plays,
concerts, any type of contest; sporting events, exhibitions, carnival or circus acts,
demonstrations of talent or items for gift or sale; shows, reviews, and any other such activity
which may be attended by members of the public.
b. Live or recorded music where public dancing is permitted.
c. Any event controlled, conducted, sponsored, encouraged, or knowingly permitted, by an
establishment subject to this chapter, which involves any of the activities described in the
foregoing paragraphs which is presented by members of the public, whether or not the
participants in said activities are compensated by the establishment.
d. Establishments which provide jukeboxes,televisions, video games,video programs, or
recorded music and no other entertainment, as herein defined, are not required to comply
with the provisions of this chapter, unless the recorded music is played on equipment which
is operated by an agent or contractor of the establishment for a period exceeding ten
minutes per hour.
The intent of this section is to require an Entertainment Permit of establishments which
provide that which is commonly known as a "DJ" and to exempt establishments which
provide incidental or ambient music.
Facade
The main face or front of a building.
Feasible
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Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time,
taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors.
Floor Area Ratio(FAR)
A number which indicates how many square feet of structure can be built on a site. FAR is
determined by dividing the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot by the area of that lot.
Fly tower
The structure and rigging behind and above the stage in a performing arts theater. The purpose
of a fly tower is a system to move set pieces, lights, microphones and other equipment on or off
stage and to lift or"fly"the scenery above the stage.
Food and beverage sales
Retail sales of food and beverages for off-site preparation and consumption.Typical uses
include groceries or delicatessens. Establishments at which 20 percent or more of the
transactions are sales of prepared food for on-site or take-out consumption shall be classified as
Catering Services or Eating and Drinking Establishments. Food and beverage sales with
alcoholic beverage sales shall mean establishments where more than ten percent of the floor
area is devoted to sales, display and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Fractional ownership hotel
Facility providing overnight visitor accommodations where at least some of the guest rooms
(units)within the facility are owned separately by multiple owners on a fractional time basis. A
fractional time basis means that an owner receives exclusive right to use of the individual unit
for a certain quantity of days per year and each unit available for fractional ownership will have
multiple owners.
Frontage
The linear length of a building that contains a public entrance or a lot measured along the
property line adjacent to a street or easement.
Fronting
Any lot or portion of a lot which abuts an arterial shall be considered to front on that arterial
and shall comply with the required front yard setbacks, whether or not the development on
that lot actually takes access from the arterial.
Gross floor area
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The total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the outside face of the structural
members in exterior walls, and including halls, stairways, elevators shafts at each floor level,
service and mechanical equipment rooms, and habitable basement or attic areas, but excluding
area for vehicle parking and loading.
Gross site area
The area within the lot lines of a parcel of land before public streets, alleys, easements or other
areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use have been deducted.
Height of building
The vertical distance above the highest adjacent street level measured to the highest point of
the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or the average height of the
highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof.
Home occupation
Business activity conducted in a dwelling unit in a residential district that is incidental to the
principal residential use of a lot or site per the requirements of Section 230.12 of the HBZSO.
Hotels
Establishments offering lodging on a weekly or less than weekly basis. "Suite" hotels may have
kitchens in all units.This classification includes eating, drinking, and banquet service associated
with the facility.
Hotel owner/operator
The entity that owns and operates a hotel. If the hotel operator is separate from the hotel
owner, both are jointly and severally responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements
described in this Local Coastal Program and/or recorded against the property, as well as jointly
and severally liable for violations of said requirements and restrictions.
Infill lot development
A lot contiguous to one or more developed parcels, excluding parcels separated by streets, a
vacant parcel, or a parcel with an existing residential structure, which will have 50 percent or
more square footage of habitable areas removed in order to remodel or construct a detached
single-family unit.
Landscaping
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An area devoted to or developed and maintained with native or exotic plantings, lawn, ground
cover, gardens, trees, shrubs, other plant materials. Plants on rooftops, porches, or in boxes
attached to buildings are not considered landscaping.
Limited use overnight visitor accommodations
Any hotel, motel, or other similar facility that provides overnight visitor accommodations
wherein a purchaser receives the right in perpetuity,for life, or a term of years,to be recurrent,
exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, room(s), or segment of the facility, annually or
on some other seasonal or periodic basis,for a period of time that has been or will be allotted
from the use or occupancy periods into which the facility has been divided and shall include, but
not be limited to Timeshare, Condominium-Hotel, Fractional Ownership Hotel, or uses of a
similar nature.
Live/Work
A live/work unit is a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in which a significant portion of the space
includes a non-residential use that is operated by the tenant. Dwelling units that include an
office that is less than ten percent of the area of the dwelling unit shall not be classified as a
live/work unit. If the unit does not comply with the following, it is not considered a live/work
unit:
a. The live/work unit is permitted to be a maximum of 3,000 square feet.
b. The non-residential area is permitted to be a maximum 50 percent of the area of each
live/work unit.
c. The non-residential area function shall be limited to the first or main floor only of the live-
work unit.
d. A maximum of five non-residential workers or employees are allowed to occupy the non-
residential area at any one time.
Mezzanine
An intermediate floor within a room containing not more than 33 percent of the floor area of
the room. A mezzanine should not be counted as a story for residential projects if the
mezzanine complies with the following:
a. The mezzanine does not exceed 33 percent of the floor area of the room in which the
mezzanine is located and does not exceed 400 square feet in size.
b. The mezzanine complies with the California Building Code.
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Mini-parks
Areas under City ownership used for the purpose of open space, plazas, landscape buffers or
public gathering.
Motels
Establishments offering lodging on a weekly or less than weekly basis. Motels may have
kitchens in no more than 25 percent of guest units. This classification includes eating, drinking,
and banquet service associated with the facility.
Net site or lot area
The total horizontal area within the property lines of a parcel of land. All rights-of-way or
easements which physically prohibit the surface use of that portion of the property for other
than vehicular ingress and egress are excluded.
Neighborhood notification
Notification process pursuant to Chapter 241 of the HBZSO when no entitlements are required
and the use of requires such notification as stated in the HBZSO.
Offices, business and professional
Offices of firms or organizations providing professional, executive, management, or
administrative services, such as architectural, engineering, graphic design, interior design, real
estate, insurance, investment, legal, veterinary, and medical/dental offices.This classification
includes medical/dental laboratories incidental to an office use, but excludes banks and savings
and loan associations.
Outdoor dining
An area where a cafe/restaurant provides food service on either public right-of-way, city owned
open space, or privately owned open space.
Patron(s)
A member or members of the public who enter any establishment, except as hereinafter
provided. "Patron(s)" do not include:
a. Any agent, owner, employee or contractor of an establishment subject to this chapter. Any
person who indirectly or directly receives anything of value in exchange for his or her
services rendered on behalf of such establishment shall be considered an "employee"
hereunder.
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b. Any agent or representative of any governmental entity of any description whatsoever,
including ad hoc boards,task forces, and commissions, provided that such agent or
representative enters an establishment, acting in his or her official capacity on behalf of said
governmental entity.
c. Persons who conduct entertainment at the subject establishment.
Performing arts theater
The use of a site for presentation of plays, motion pictures, or other dramatic performances
within a building.
Personal enrichment services
Provision of instructional services or facilities, including photography, fine arts, crafts, dance or
music studios, driving schools, business and trade schools, and diet centers, reducing salons,
yoga or martial arts studios, and massage in conjunction with Personal Services businesses.
Personal services
Provision of recurrently needed services of a personal nature. This classification includes barber
and beauty shops, seamstresses, tailors, shoe repair shops, dry-cleaning businesses (excluding
large-scale bulk cleaning plants), photo-copying, and self-service laundries.
Pier
The structure owned by the City that extends from the termination of Main Street at Pacific
Coast Highway into the Pacific Ocean 1,966 feet.
Pier plaza
The area adjacent and contiguous to the pier.
Planned unit development (PUD)
A large scale development of a parcel or of a combination of related parcels to be developed by
a single owner or group of owners acting jointly, involving a related group of uses, planned as
an entity and having a predominant developmental feature that serves to unify or organize
development.
Private access ways
Streets and alleys not owned or maintained by the City of Huntington Beach.
Private open space
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A usable open space adjoining and directly accessible to a dwelling unit, usually in the form of a
patio or balcony, and reserved for the exclusive use of residents of the dwelling unit and their
guests.
Public open space
Outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground floor or above floor levels designed and accessible
for use by the general public. Public open space may include one of the following: patios;
plazas; balconies; gardens or view areas accessible to the general public;and open air
commercial space, open to the street on the first floor, or on at least one side above the first
floor, or open to the sky.
Public right-of-way
That property dedicated through acquisition or easement for the public right-of-way or utility
purposes which includes the area spanning from the property line on one side of a street, alley,
or utility corridor to the property line on the other side of the same street,alley, or utility
corridor.
Rakers
One or more timbers sloping between the face of the structure to be supported and the
ground.
Recreational vehicle
A travel trailer, pick-up camper or motorized home with or without a mode of power and
designed for temporary human habitation for travel or recreational purposes.
Redevelopment project area
Redevelopment project areas shall be as defined by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment
Agency.
Rehabilitation
The physical repair, preservation, or improvement of a building or structure. Does not include
an expansion of existing floor area greater than ten percent; does not increase the building
height; does not result in an increase in permitted density.
Religious assembly
Facilities for religious worship and incidental religious education, but not including private
schools as defined in the HBZSO.
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Retail sales
The retail sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification. This
classification includes department stores, drug stores, clothing stores, and furniture stores, and
businesses retailing the following goods: toys, hobby materials, handcrafted items,jewelry,
cameras, photographic supplies, medical supplies and equipment, electronic equipment,
records, sporting goods, surfing boards and equipment, kitchen utensils, hardware, appliances,
antiques, art supplies and services, paint and wallpaper, carpeting and floor covering, office
supplies, bicycles, and new automotive parts and accessories(excluding service and
installation).
Right-of-way (ROW
That portion of property that is dedicated or over which an easement is granted for public
streets, utilities, pedestrian access, or alleys.
Roof scuppers
Roof scuppers are a device placed in an opening in the wall or parapet that allows water to
drain from a roof.
Semi-subterranean parking
Parking structure that is partially recessed into the development site, and which may or may not
support additional structures above (e.g. dwelling units or parking structures).
Service stations
Establishments engaged in the retail sale of gas, diesel fuel, lubricants, parts, and accessories.
This classification includes incidental maintenance and minor repair of motor vehicles, but
excluding body and fender work or major repair of automobiles, motorcycles, light and heavy
trucks or other vehicles.
Setback
A line across the front, side, or rear of any private or public property that delineates an area
adjoining a property line in which erection of a building, fence, or other structure is prohibited
except as otherwise provided in the zoning ordinance.
Shoring
The process of supporting a structure or excavation in order to prevent collapse.
Site covera-re
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Any part of the site covered by a roof, including covered walkways, patios and carports, shall be
included in site coverage.
Special sub-surface construction
Refers to the products, procedures and results required to provide an adequate tree rooting
space that will allow larger trees to be grown in normal tree planting areas and allow the roots
from those trees to grow in such a manner that they will not impact the street or infrastructure
negatively for an extended period of time.
Storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Methods minimizing the effect of urbanization on site hydrology, urban runoff flow rates or
velocities, and pollutant loads.
Storm water management
Storm water management is the practice of"controlling" runoff generated from a storm event
to reduce flood potential and other potential negative implications. Types of"control"
measures may include underground storm drain systems of pipes, retention basins, infiltration
BMPs, pump stations and channels.
Stork
That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor
or finished undersurface of the roof directly above it. A rooftop deck with walls less than or
equal to 42 inches in height and covered access thereto shall not be counted as a story.
Suite hotel
A building designed for or occupied as a temporary lodging place which contains guest rooms
and may contain kitchenettes and a separate living room for each unit.
Tieback
Horizontal wire or rod used to reinforce retaining walls for temporary or permanent shoring.
With one end of the tieback secured to the wall, the other end is anchored to a stable structure,
such as a concrete deadman which has been driven into the ground. The tieback-deadman
structure resists forces that would otherwise cause the wall or structure to lean.
Travel services
Establishments providing travel information and reservations to individuals and businesses.This
classification excludes car rental agencies.
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Ultimate right-of-way
The most lateral edge of the area dedicated for street, utilities or alley purposes.
Usable open space
Outdoor or unenclosed areas on the ground or on a balcony, deck, porch, or terrace that is
designed and accessible for outdoor living, recreation, pedestrian access or landscaping. Usable
open space does not include parking facilities, driveways, utility or service areas, any required
front or street side yard, any space with a dimension of less than 6 feet in any direction or an
area of less than 6o square feet.
Visitor-serving facilities
Public and private developments that provide accommodations,food, and services, including
hotels, motels, timeshares, campgrounds, restaurants, retail sales, cultural uses, and
amusement areas for tourists.
Wetland
Lands within the coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow
water and include saltwater marshes,fresh water marshes, open or closed brackish water
marshes, swamps, mudflats and fens.
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Chapter 3 - Land Uses & Development Standards
3.1. Introduction
This chapter provides direction for private property within the Specific Plan Area through
regulatory tools and guidelines established to shape development. These tools will help achieve
the overall Downtown Huntington Beach vision, and more specifically, will provide refined
direction for the types of uses that should occur and how these uses will be allowed to develop
in each area of the downtown.
The development standards will guide new development as well as the re-use of existing
buildings.The provisions of this chapter apply to any addition, exterior remodel, relocation, or
new construction requiring a building permit within the City.
The 1983 Downtown Specific Plan divided the Specific Plan Area into 11 districts, each with its
own set of regulations and standards. Due to development within the Specific Plan Area over
the last 25 years, and due to the nature of expected future development, this 2009 Specific Plan
has revised the individual district boundaries and updated the development standards.
This Specific Plan Area is divided into seven districts based on the characteristics of existing and
expected future development. The seven districts are listed below and illustrated in Figure 3-1
on the following page.
District 1 - Downtown Core Mixed-Use
District z -Visitor-Serving Mixed-Use
District 3-Visitor-Serving Recreation
District 4- Established Residential
District 5 - Multi-family Residential
District 6 - Pier
District 7- Beach
Some of the development standards apply across all parts of the Specific Plan Area, while other
regulations are more specific to a particular district. This chapter first presents standards that
are applicable across districts within the Specific Plan Area under Section 3.2. General
Provisions. Section 3.3. District-Specific Provisions provides specific requirements for each
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district. To use this chapter, one should utilize both the general provisions to determine which
standards are applicable to the proposed development, as well as the individual district section
in which the proposed development lies.
Where the Specific Plan is silent,the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance (HBZSO)and the Huntington Beach Municipal Code shall apply. If there is a conflict
between this Specific Plan and the HBZSO or the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, this Specific
Plan shall take precedence.
3.2. Genera! Provisions
The following general provisions shall apply to all new development within the entire Specific
Plan Area.
3.2.1. Design Guidelines
All development shall comply with the spirit and intent of the design guidelines presented in
Book 2: Downtown Specific Plan Guidelines and Strategies, Chapter 4, Design Guidelines.
3.2.2. sustainable Development
Sustainable or"green" building practices shall be incorporated into all projects proposing new
structures and/or site improvements. Sustainable building practices shall include (but are not
limited to) those recommended by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design(LEED) Program certification or Build It Green's Green Building Guidelines
and Rating Systems.
3.2.3. Multi-Property Consolidations
Where property consolidations span more than one district, the requirements of each district
shall apply to the portion of the development lying within that district as seen in Figure 3-2.
Divisions between districts shall be the center line of the existing or vacated street, alley, or
access way.
3.2.4. Encroachments
No permanent private encroachment shall occur in the public right-of-way(ROW) or onto public
property unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works and the Director of
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Planning and Building. Any such encroachment shall be subject to coastal
development permit requirements in accordance with Cha ter z -5 of the HBZS®.
3.2.5. Street Vacations
The following conditions will apply to City vacation of streets and alleys due to lot consolidation.
1. The City shall review approve analysis of the impacts on circulation patterns and shall
determine whether the vacation will be detrimental.
2. A General Plan conformance analysis shall be completed.
. Vacations shall be subject to coastal development permit requirements in
accordance with Chapter 245 of the HBZS®.
-k. Vacations may only be approved when public access and public views are not
significantly adversely affected.
53. State and local code requirements for processing and notifications shall be met.
64.The cost of relocating all utilities and other public improvements shall be borne by the
developer.
75. Any public parking removed must be replaced on a one-for-one basis eitheFon-site
and/or off-site within_walk_i_ng distance of the existing site_priorto removal of
the existing_parking spaces in accordance with the coastal zone_replacement
parking_provisions_of Section z31.z8 of the HBZS®thF9 gh iR lieu fees. Such
replacement parking shall_be avalable_to the_general public is in addition to
required parking for the proposed use. The-pub lic parking spaces__shall be
conspicuously posted.
86.Any development proposing the vacation of streets intersecting Pacific Coast Highway in
District 1 shall provide a view corridor that meets the following criteria:
1) Shall be located between Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
2) Width shall be no less than the former right-of-way.
3) No permanently installed solid structures greater than 42" in height shall be allowed
within such view corridor.
4) A minimum io' wide public pedestrian easement shall be provided through the
development generally parallel to the vacated street.
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9[7. At the discretion of the City Council, all or portions of Main Street between Pacific Coast
Highway and Orange Avenue may be used for a pedestrian mall, subject to a public hearing,
in accordance with existing State law procedures and subject to coastal development
permit requirements in accordance with Cha tp er 2�5 of the HBZSO. Prior to
implementation, any on street parking lost shall be replaced as described in Item 7
above.
3.2.6. Alleys and Vehicular Access Ways
The following standards shall apply to all vehicular access ways and alleys.
1. Access to development shall not be taken directly from Pacific Coast Highway, Main Street,
or 5th Street; new driveway or alley curb cuts on these right-of-way are prohibited.
2. Vehicular access shall be limited to the alley where alleys are provided.
3. All alleys not highlighted on Figure 3-3 shall be a minimum of 2o'wide and no more than 1/2
of the total alley dedication shall be from one side, as measured from the centerline of the
public right-of-way.
4. Figure 3-3 designates the amount of dedication required from each side for alleys within or
bordering District 1. All alleys shown on Figure 3-3 shall be 24'wide.
1) For alleys with Even Dedications, no more than 1/2 of the total alley dedication shall be
from one side, as measured from the centerline of the public right-of-way.
2) For alleys with Uneven Dedications, an ultimate right-of-way width of 14' shall be
dedicated from the existing centerline to the commercial side of the alley and an
ultimate right-of-way width of lo' shall be dedicated from the existing centerline to the
residential side of the alley.
5. Service or loading areas shall not impede vehicular flow in alleys, and truck deliveries shall
not interfere with parking or vehicular travel through alleys.
6. Paving in alleys shall be per Public Works standards. The driving area shall be capable of
supporting a fire apparatus(72,000 pounds and 12,000 pound point load).
7. Alleys shall be well lit; landscaping shall remain low, and visibility within and around the alley
shall remain open.
_3.2.6.1. Alley Vacation/ReIocation
Approval of Aalley vacations are allew ed upon shall be subject to evaluation a_nd
consideration of the following and necessary infrastructure studies required by the City.
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1. The City shall review a-ppre-ve analysis of the impacts on circulation patterns and shall
determine whether or not the vacation will be detrimental.
2. A General Plan conformance analysis shall be completed.
3 Alley vacations are subject to coastal development permit requirements in
accordance with Cha ter z S of the HBZSO.
4. Significant adverse impacts to public access are prohibited.
53. State and local code requirements for processing and notifications shall be met.
64.The cost of relocating all utilities and other public improvements shall be borne by the
developer.
73. An alley may be shifted or relocated upon the condition that any items(e.g. parking,
service/loading areas, utilities and infrastructure) located within the alley are relocated along
with vacating and dedicating the new alley.
�.2.6.2. District 1 Alley Special Paving
At areas where alleys intersect with paseos or parking structure entrances and/or exits, as
shown in Figure 3-4, the alley paving shall be printed with distinctive patterns reminiscent of the
wave pattern incorporated into the downtown sign program, as shown in Figure 3-5, to identify
pedestrian links, entrances, and exits along the alleyway. The distinctive paving pattern will
indicate to motorists that this is an area where motorists may find pedestrian activity.
3.2.7• Private Access Ways
Private access ways shall be developed pursuant to Chapter 231 of the HBZSO.
3.2.8. Exceptions to Height Limits
Chimneys,vent pipes, cooling towers, flagpoles, towers, spires, domes, cupolas, parapet walls
not more than 4' high, water tanks, fire towers, fly towers associated with performing arts
theaters, transmission antennae (including wireless communication facilities), radio and
television antennas (except satellite dish antennae), and similar structures and necessary
mechanical appurtenances (except wind-driven generators) may exceed the maximum
permitted height in the district in which the site is located by no more than lo'. The Zening
. Adverse__impacts
to public views_shall be minimized.
3.2.9. Accessory Structures
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All structures incidental and accessory to a permitted principal use or structure may be erected
on any parcel containing a main building provided that such structures conform to the
following:
1. Shall not exceed 15' in height.
2. Shall not be closer than 1o'to any other structure on the same parcel.
3. Shall not encroach into utility or other recorded easements.
4. Shall conform to all setback requirements.
5. Parking structures are excluded from this provision but must meet the standards set forth in
Section 3.2.26. Parking of this document.
3.2.1o. Building Separation
1. lo'minimum separation between buildings on the same site.
2. 6' minimum separation between a patio cover and another building on the same site.
3.2.11. Subterranean Development
1. Any story of a structure that is located entirely below finish grade(Figure 3-6) shall not be
counted as a building story for determination of maximum height restrictions.
2. Semi-subterranean portions of a structure that are greater than 42" in height shall be
counted as a story(Figure 3-7).
3. No minimum setback from a public right-of-way shall be required for subterranean and semi-
subterranean development unless otherwise specified by the Building Code.
4. Shoring for underground parking structures shall be in compliance with Section 12.38 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
5. Shoring methods for underground construction shall be reviewed and approved by the
Department of Building and Safety. if there are any encroachments into the public right-of-
way,the developer shall obtain approval from the Department of Public Works prior to
submittal of shoring plans to the Department of Building and Safety for review and
approval. Conditions for the use of tiebacks include:
1) All proposed tiebacks shall be for temporary use only. No tiebacks for permanent
structural support purposes will be allowed to remain under the public Right-of-way.
2) The extent of all proposed tiebacks into the public right-of-way shall be clearly identified
on the shoring plan.
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3) Upon termination of the temporary use of the subject tiebacks, all tieback portions less
shallow than 5' below the existing or future deepest utility(in the public right-of-way)
shall be removed from all public right-of-way. The lower portions of these tiebacks may
remain under the public right-of-way but must be de-tensioned.
4) A"For Reference Only" plan shall be included with the As-Built Precise Grading Plans to
show tiebacks and/or concrete grout sections that will remain in place in the public City
right-of-way under existing and newly constructed utilities after the shoring is removed.
5) All existing utilities in the public right-of-way shall be clearly shown in shoring plans and
profile views, along with the proposed tiebacks' relation to these utilities.
6) The anticipated future vertical and horizontal alignment of utilities identified in any City
master plan shall be shown for reference.
7) The following notes shall be included in the shoring plan:
a) "Installation of the tiebacks for temporary shoring purposes requires a separate
encroachment permit where they extend into the City's right-of-way."
b) "All tiebacks installed in the City's right-of-way for temporary shoring purposes that
are placed over existing or newly constructed City utilities shall be removed after
shoring is no longer needed (to allow for future access and public infrastructure
maintenance)."
3.2.12. Landscaping
In addition to City standard landscape plans and specifications, as well as requirements found in
Chapter 232 of the HBZSO, the following standards shall apply.
1. All setback areas fronting on or visible from an adjacent public street shall provide:
1) 70% minimum landscaping material, including a combination of trees, shrubs, and
groundcover.
2) 30% maximum of the setback area shall be covered in hardscape materials, which may
include driveways, paths, or accent features.
3) Commercial and mixed-use development in District 1 and single-family residential
development shall be exempt from this requirement for all setbacks.
2. The setback areas adjacent to parking lots shall include at least Soo square feet of
landscaped area with trees planted no closer than 30' on center. Tree variations shall adhere
to the City's approved tree species.
3. Landscaping located within the setback shall not be included when calculating the minimum
landscaping required within the parking lot interior.
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4. All landscaped areas shall be permanently maintained in an attractive manner.
5. Landscaping shall not interfere with visibility for crime prevention purposes.
6. Landscaping shall not impede or affect sight distance and visibility requirements of vehicular
traffic.
7. Special sub-surface construction may be required by the City.
8. All landscaped areas shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Requirements of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
3.2.13. Fences and Walls
�.2.��.�. All Districts
1. 6' maximum height.
2. 42" maximum height within the front yard setback.
3. Sight distances shall be maintained per Section 23o.88 of the HBZSO.
4. Both sides shall be articulated with materials and colors that are similar or complementary
to the project buildings.
5. A pilaster, change in wall plane, or other design feature shall be provided a minimum of
every 12'to avoid presenting a blank wall where visible from a public right-of-way.
6. Chain link fencing, barbed wire fencing, and smooth-face block walls are prohibited.
3.2.13.2. Additional Standards for Single-Family Residential Uses
1. A 3' landscaped setback from the front property line is required in front of a maximum 42"
height wall within the front yard setback(Figure 3-8).
2. 18" maximum height of a retaining wall on the front property line, as measured from the top
of the highest adjacent curb.
3. A second retaining wall up to 18" in height may be erected above the 18" high retaining wall
with a minimum 3'front setback.
4. A wall or fence up to 42" in height may be erected on top of the retaining wall with the
minimum 3'front setback.
3.2.14. Mixed-Use Projects
Mixed-use projects combine commercial, office, and/or residential uses into one single
development. The uses can be combined in multiple ways, such as each use located on a
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separate floor or wing of a building or each use in separate buildings on the site. Both types of
mixed use development are encouraged.
Mixed-use projects can create unique design issues, such as the need to balance the
requirements of residential uses with the needs of commercial uses.When designing mixed-use
developments, it is important that commercial and office uses are sensitive to the residential
uses of the project.
1. All commercial portions of a mixed-use project shall adhere to all standards pertaining to
commercial uses within this Specific Plan.
2. All residential portions of a mixed-use project shall adhere to all standards pertaining to
residential development within this Specific Plan.
3. Architectural style and use of quality materials shall be consistent throughout an entire
mixed-use project; however, variations in materials and details may be used to differentiate
between residential and non-residential portions of the project.
4. In areas where residential uses are not allowed on the ground floor, a central lobby may be
located on the ground floor.
5. Dedicated parking spaces shall be provided for residents and shall be clearly distinguished
from spaces provided for commercial and/or office uses. Residential guest parking and
commercial and office parking may be shared. All residential parking must be provided on-
site.
6. Mixed-uses, when located on the same site and in separate buildings,shall provide
landscaped pedestrian walkways or multi-use paths to connect the mixed-uses, structures,
and open spaces.
7. All buildings shall be sited to reduce odor, noise, light and glare, and visual and other
conflicts between commercial and residential uses.
8. Lighting for the commercial uses shall be appropriately shielded so as not to spill over into
the residential area or negatively impact the residential units.
9. Landscaping shall be used with other features to reduce potential visual, light, and glare
conflicts.
lo. Loading areas and trash and recycling enclosures for commercial uses shall be located away
from residential units.
11. Loading and service areas for commercial uses shall not be located within residential parking
areas and shall not block access ways for the residential areas.
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12. Special consideration should be given to the location and screening of noise-generating
equipment, such as refrigeration units and air conditioning and exhaust fans. Noise-
reducing screens and insulation may be required if any equipment has the potential to
create a negative impact on residential uses.
13. Commercial uses with residential units either above or attached shall provide ventilation
systems to prevent odors from adversely affecting residential units.
3.2.15. Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
500 square feet minimum dwelling unit size shall apply to all residential dwelling units.
3.2.16. Open Space for Multi-family Residential Development
150 square feet minimum per residential unit shall be consolidated to provide open space area
(private and common). For purposes of this section, open space shall mean an area that is
designed and intended to be used for active and passive recreation. Parking areas, access
aisles, and driveways shall not qualify as usable open space.
3.2.16.1. Private Open Space
1) 6' minimum width shall be provided in courts or balconies.
2) 6o square feet minimum of private open space shall be provided in a minimum of 75%of
the dwelling units.
3) Shall be contiguous to the dwelling unit.
4) Shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the unit it serves.
5) 42" minimum height wall or hedge shall physically separate private open space from
common areas
6) 6o" minimum height wall, hedge, or planted vine fence shall provide a physical
separation between individual private open spaces
7) Shall be open on at least one side but need not be open to the sky.
3.2.E 6.2. Common Open Space
1) lo' minimum width in any direction shall be provided for any interior side yard, patio,
court, terrace, and/or rooftop deck counted toward common open space requirement.
2) Shall substantially be open to the sky.
3) Driveways or parking areas shall not be counted toward common open space
requirement.
4) Projects with more than 20 units shall include at least one amenity, such as a clubhouse,
a swimming pool, a tennis court, a volleyball court, an outdoor cooking facility, or other
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recreation facility. Such common amenity spaces shall count toward the common open
space requirement.
5) In multiple unit developments, common areas shall be guaranteed by a restrictive
covenant describing the common space and its maintenance and improvement, running
with the land for the benefit of the residents. The developer shall file with the
Department of Planning for recordation with the final subdivision map legal documents
that will provide for restricting the use of common spaces for the designated purpose, as
approved on the final development plan. All lands to be conveyed to the homeowner's
association shall be subject to the right of the grantee or grantees to enforce
maintenance and improvements of the common space.
3.2.17. Lighting for Multi-Family Residential Development
�. For developments of more than 2 units, the developer shall install an on-site lighting system
on all vehicular access ways and along major walkways.
2. Lighting shall be directed onto driveways and walkways within the development and away
from adjacent properties.
3. Lighting shall be installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas, and light control
switches shall not be controlled by or accessible to residents.
4. Security lighting fixtures shall not project above the fascia or roof line of the building and
shall be shielded.
3.2.18. Storage Space for Multi-Family Residential Development
1. 50 cubic feet minimum enclosed storage space located outside the unit for each dwelling
unit where a proposed residential development does not include a separate attached
garage.
2. All storage space shall be architecturally designed to complement the design of the dwelling
units.
3. All access ways shall be free and clear of any and all structures including, but not limited to,
storage areas.
3.2.19. Refuse and Recycling Collection Areas
In all developments, refuse and recycling collection areas shall comply with the following:
1. Shall be located within a single enclosure that is roofed with a solid, impervious material.
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2. Shall be located within a building or screened on 3 sides by a 6' high wall that is clad or
finished with materials utilized on the primary building surfaces and equipped with a gate.
3. Shall be situated in order to minimize noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well
as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures.
4. Shall not face a street or be located in a required setback.
5. Shall be provided prior to occupancy.
6. All access ways shall be free and clear of any and all structures including, but not limited to,
refuse and recycling enclosures.
7. Specific location shall be depicted on the grading plan and shall be approved by the City.
8. The area shall be paved with an impervious surface, designed to not allow run-on from
adjoining areas, designed to divert drainage from adjoining roofs and pavements diverted
around the area, and screened or walled to prevent off-site transport of refuse.
9. The connection of refuse area drains into the storm drain system is prohibited; however, if
feasible, the refuse enclosure shall be connected into the sanitary system.
io. Development shall adhere to Section 8.21 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
3.2.20. Affordable Housing
1. All residential development must adhere to Section 230.26 of the HBZSO.
2. If the site is within the Redevelopment Project Area, at least 15% of all new residential units
developed shall be provided at affordable housing cost to low and moderate income
households.
3.2.21. Residential Buffers
These standards shall apply to the property line abutting the line depicted on Figure 3-10.
1. Minimum setbacks, as shown in Figure 3-9:
1) 3' minimum side or rear setback.
2) 25' maximum building height at the side or rear setback line.
3) 45' maximum building height at 1o' away from the side or rear property line.
2. The following activities associated with a commercial business are not permitted within 50'
of the residential use:
Loading docks.
Service areas.
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Noise- or odor-generating operations.
3. The following activities associated with a commercial business are not permitted within 20'
of the residential use:
Trash and recycling enclosures.
Mechanical equipment.
4. Open space buffers incorporating landscaping shall be used to separate commercial and
mixed uses from potentially incompatible uses. The width and treatment of the open space
buffer will vary depending upon the types of potential land use conflicts to be resolved.
5. Landscaping shall be used along, or in conjunction with, other features to reduce potential
visual, light, and glare conflicts.
6. Screening and/or buffers shall be required to obscure features such as trash and recycling
enclosures, rear entrances, utility and maintenance structures, and loading facilities.
7. The odors released from any operation or activity shall not exceed detectable concentration
beyond lot lines, measured at any location on the lot lines.
8. Commercial uses with residential uses either above or attached shall provide ventilation
systems to prevent odors from adversely affecting residential units.
g. Special consideration shall be given to the location and screening of noise generating
equipment, such as refrigeration units and air conditioning and exhaust fans. Noise reducing
screens and insulation may be required if any equipment has the potential to create a
negative impact on residential uses.
lo. Construction and repair of items for sale or repair shall be located entirely within an
enclosed structure.
11. Cutoff lighting fixtures shall be used and mounted parallel to the ground. The fixtures shall
be located, aimed, and shielded to direct light only onto the building and walkways and not
toward adjacent roofs or residences.
3.2.22. Signs
1. Commercial uses shall conform to sign standards summarized in Figure 3-11.
2. Residential uses shall conform to sign standards provided in Chapter 233 of the HBZSO.
3. Individual dwelling units shall be identified with numbers per City Specification #409 Street
Naming and Address Assignment Process. The Planning Department shall review and make
address assignments.
3.2.22.1. General Sign Standards
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1) All public signs shall be approved through adoption of a downtown sign program and are
subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board.
2) Pole signs, box cabinet signs, and signs that project above the edge of the roof line are
not permitted.
3) Rectangular aluminum illuminated light box signs are not permitted.
4) Signs that rotate and flash are not permitted.
5) Flags, banners, and pennants are permitted as temporary signs pursuant to Chapter 233
of the HBZSO.
6) A single development with more than 5 users shall provide a unifying sign theme through
a planned sign program. All signs shall be consistent in the following ways:
a) Type of construction materials.
b) Letter size.
c) Method of sign support.
d) Configuration of sign area.
e) Shape of total sign and related components.
7) Sign placement shall not cover up windows or important architectural features without
approval by the Director of Planning and the Design Review Board.
8) Sign supports and brackets shall be integrated into the overall sign design and shall be
compatible with the design and scale of the sign.
9) Electrical connections shall not be visible on signs.
lo) Lighting of all exterior signs shall be directed to illuminate the sign only.
Signs that limit public access or recreation-are not permitted except_in
instances where such signage is necessary t®_implement restrictions to
protect public safety where no other feasible alternative exists to provide
public safety, and shall be reviewed in conjunction with the coastal
develODment_permit for said restrictions.
3.2.22.2. Monument Signs
1) 42" maximum height.
2) Monument signs shall be located in a landscaped planter with no portion of the sign
extending beyond the perimeter of the planter.
3) Copy shall be limited to center identification and/or major tenant identification, and a
single field color shall be used.
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.2.22.3 Wall Signs
1) Signs painted directly on the wall are not permitted.
2) The proportion of channel letter height to a building wall or fascia shall be carefully
considered. The maximum letter heights shall be:
a) 48"for major anchor stores, i.e. department stores, etc.
b) 30"for major stores, i.e. supermarkets, drug stores, etc.
c) 20"for freestanding single tenant buildings and in-line tenants with either 60'or
more linear frontage, or 3 bays, whichever is greater.
d) 16"for all other in-line tenants.
3) A wall sign shall not project more than 12"from the surface to which the sign is attached.
4) Returns on channel letter signs shall be finished to match the letter color,the
background building wall color, or the predominant trim color.
5) Cabinet signs shall be custom designed to form a unique shape.
3.2.22.4. Awning Signs
1) Signs shall be limited to the front facing awning panel.
2) Messages shall be limited to the business name and logo.
3) Copy shall be centered on the awning canopy or valance.
3.2.22.5. Projecting or Hamming Signs
1) 8' minimum ground clearance.
2) Signs shall be double-faced.
3.2.22.6. Window Signs
1) Signs may be applied to the storefront windows or doors, but may not cover more than
15% of the overall combined window and door areas located on the same facade.
2) Copy shall be limited to business name, address, and phone number.
3) Signs shall be limited to individual letter signs and graphics. Glass-mounted graphic
logos may be applied by silk screening or pre-spaced vinyl die-cut forms.
4) Letters shall be vinyl or painted.
5) Interior window signs shall be located within 36" of the window to be readable from the
exterior.
,3.2.22.7. Tenant Directory Signs
Tenant directory signs shall be located and oriented to the pedestrian rather than to the street.
.2.22.8. Outdoor Advertising
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All outdoor advertising shall be subject to the standards found in Section 3.2.25. Outdoor
Display Areas and Sales, as well as the following additional standards.
1) Movable, freestanding advertisements approved in compliance with this Section 3.2.22.8.
Outdoor Advertising are exempt from other sign regulations of this Specific Plan.
2) Signs associated with merchandise display shall be located completely within the area of
a sign frame or structure that is permanently installed and constructed of sturdy, quality
materials.
3) Multiple-sided advertisements in excess of 2 sides are prohibited.
4) 3 square feet maximum surface area per side for a single-sided or double-sided
advertisement.
5) 2 square feet of additional surface area per side,for 5 square feet maximum total surface
area, may be permitted, as determined by the Director,for designs that incorporate
colorful or interesting graphics or logos.
6) 1 maximum outdoor advertising sign per business.
7) 3' maximum distance from the storefront for a freestanding advertisement sign.
8) All advertisement structures and materials shall be maintained in good repair and in
clean condition at all times and shall be constructed of high quality materials that
possess a professional appearance and complement the permanent signs on site.
9) Hand lettered signs on temporary materials, such as paper or cardboard, are not
permitted.
lo) Design, including materials, lettering and graphics, shall be of good quality and
appearance and shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Planning.
Outdoor advertisements shall be constructed and lettered in a professional manner.
11)All materials and lettering finishes shall be durable and weather-resistant.
12)Any advertising sign that is significantly damaged, dilapidated, worn, weathered or not
securely or properly attached shall be immediately removed or replaced.
3.2.23. Awnings
1. 8' minimum ground clearance.
2. Shall not be wrapped around buildings in continuous bands.
3. Shall only be placed on top of doors, windows, and other openings.
4. All awnings on a single building shall be a consistent material, color, size, and style
regardless of a difference in tenant or use.
5. Frames and supports shall be painted or coated to prevent corrosion.
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6. Internally illumination is prohibited. Downward directed lighting is allowed.
7. Shall be well maintained at all times and shall be replaced immediately when in a worn or
torn condition, as determined by the Director.
8. Shall have lighting under the awning to avoid creating a shadow under the awning and at
the front door.
3.2.24. Outdoor Dining
3.2.24.1. Permitting
1) Outdoor dining on public or private property may be permitted, pursuant to the H BZSO,
when in compliance with this section.
2) The sale of alcohol shall be subject to the review and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit by the Zoning Administrator and compliance with this section.
3) For any existing restaurant with alcohol sales with an existing outdoor dining area, the
sale of alcohol in the outdoor dining areas shall be subject to the review and approval by
the Director of Planning and the Police Chief with Neighborhood Notification pursuant to
Chapter 241 of the H BZSO and compliance with this section.
4) Enforcement of this section shall be by the Director of Planning or his/her designee.
3.2.24.2. Location and design criteria
1) Outdoor dining shall be an extension of an existing or proposed eating establishment on
contiguous property and shall be located directly adjacent to the eating establishment.
2) On Main Street, if an extended sidewalk area for outdoor dining exists at the time of
Specific Plan adoption,any outdoor dining shall be relocated at the time streetscape
improvements detailed in Section 6.3.1. Streetscape 1: Main Street are implemented.
3) 8' minimum clear passage area is required for pedestrian access between outdoor dining
area and the curb where overall sidewalk width is greater than lo'.
4) 6' minimum clear passage area is required for pedestrian access between outdoor dining
area and the curb where the sidewalk is lo' or narrower in width.
5) No sidewalk smaller than Win width may be allowed to have outdoor dining.
6) A wider clear passage area may be required for any of the previous conditions at the
discretion of the Directors of Planning and Public Works or the Zoning Administrator.
7) There shall be a clear distinction between dining area and the public sidewalk through
the use of planters and/or physical barriers.
8) 36" minimum height physical barrier shall surround any outdoor dining where alcoholic
beverages are served.
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9) All tables and chairs shall be of sturdy construction, made of quality materials, and
designed to complement the character of the streetscape.
lo)Temporary, mobile, or free-standing food service providers must adhere to the carts and
kiosks standards found in Section 230.94 of the HBZSO and may not provide outdoor
seating.
3.2.24.3. Operating requirements, provisions, and conditions
1) All provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and HBZSO shall apply.
2) A License Agreement including use fees shall be obtained from the City and/or Caltrans, if
applicable,for outdoor dining located on public property.
3) The License Agreement shall be subject to termination at any time upon a io day prior
written notice upon determination of the Director or Zoning Administrator that 1 or
more of the conditions or provisions of this section have been violated or that 1 or more
factors listed in Necessary Findings below have changed and the permitted use is no
longer compatible with the intended use of the public right-of-way or public property.
4) Termination of a License Agreement shall nullify the Conditional Use Permit.
5) The applicant shall enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the City for maintenance of
all portions of the public property used and approved by the Director or Zoning
Administrator for the outdoor dining. Said agreement shall be submitted to and
approved by the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of the use.
6) All outdoor dining operators shall provide a public liability insurance policy as specified in
all current insurance resolutions. Such liability insurance shall be provided in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney. The policy shall name the City of Huntington Beach as
an additional insured and shall be maintained at all times.
7) No food or beverages of any nature shall be sold to any occupant or rider of any motor
vehicle or bicycle.
8) Alcoholic beverages may be served on public and/or private property subject to the
provisions provided herein.
9) The applicant or operator shall pay all fees and deposits required by the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code, including the fee established for use of public property, prior to
operation of the outdoor dining use.
lo)The Conditional Use Permit may be transferred upon sale or transfer of the restaurant
subject to a written request approved by the Zoning Administrator and the property
owner. An amendment to the License Agreement and Maintenance Agreement will be
required prior to transfer of the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining on public
property. A Conditional Use Permit transfer or License Agreement renewal and
Maintenance Agreement renewal or amendment may be denied if one of the factors
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listed in Necessary Findings below have changed and the permitted use is no longer
compatible with the intended use of the public right-of-way.
2.24.4. Parking for Outdoor Dining
1) Parking shall comply with Section 3.2.26. Parking of this Specific Plan.
2) No parking spaces shall be required for the outdoor dining portion of the restaurant if
the outdoor dining area does not exceed:
Maximum of 20%of the restaurant area, not to exceed 400 square feet.
3) Any outdoor dining area that exceeds these standards shall provide l00%of the required
parking for the area in excess of the above standard. Parking for the outdoor dining area
shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space per 125 sf of outdoor dining area.
.2.24.5. Necessary Findings
In order to approve outdoor dining the Director or Zoning Administrator shall make the
following findings:
1) The sidewalk's public use, pedestrian, transit and business services including but not
limited to loading zones, bus stops, public phones, and benches, are not restricted.
2) Building entryways are not obstructed.
3) Pedestrian traffic volumes are not inhibited.
4) Handicapped accessibility is provided where required.
3.2.25. Outdoor Display Areas and Sales
Outdoor display areas, sales, and uses are encouraged within the Specific Plan Area provided
that they enhance the pedestrian environment through the creative and appropriate use of
outdoor spaces.The intent is to provide opportunities for businesses to display their products in
a manner that enhances the public realm and creates an interesting, organized, and
comfortable shopping and dining area. Creativity in the design of outdoor displays is
encouraged and the quality, character, and design of all items placed outside should contribute
in a positive way to the visual appearance of the community.
1. Temporary outdoor sales, whether on public or private property, shall be subject to approval
of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) by the Zoning Administrator as well as the following
standards.
2. A TUP shall permit outdoor sales/display events subject to the following limitations:
1) 5 years maximum per permit.
2) 50 days maximum per calendar year.
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3) 10 consecutive days maximum.
4) Prior(10 days minimum)to commencement of the use each year, a schedule (dates)for
temporary sidewalk sales events to occur in that year shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for review and approval.
3. The owner or primary lessee of the private property that immediately abuts the sidewalk or
pedestrian plaza is the only one who possesses the vending rights.
4. Outdoor display areas are not intended to provide additional retail space or locations for
clearance and damaged items but to allow merchants the opportunity to attract the public
by providing a sample of merchandise that is available inside.
5. Outdoor display items shall be identical to items sold within the store and damaged
merchandise is prohibited from outdoor displays.
6. Outdoor sales and displays shall be limited to the regular hours of operation of the
respective business, and all items placed outside shall be removed each evening, unless
otherwise approved.
7. 6' maximum height for entire display.
8. No more than 2 items may be stacked.
9. 15' maximum depth, perpendicular to the storefront.
10. 4' minimum clearance shall be maintained around all merchandise displays and any other
tenant storefront space and from any stationary object or cart or kiosk.
11. lo' minimum clear path of travel shall be maintained along the public sidewalk, adjacent to
outdoor display areas.
12. 48" minimum access clearance required. Sales events, including associated furniture,
structures, patron lines, etc., shall not in any way interfere with access to any commercial
establishment. All required exits and access ways to the tenant space, as determined by the
Building and Safety Department, shall be maintained clear and free of obstructions.
Required pathways for patron and disabled access shall be maintained clear of obstructions.
13. Display merchandise shall not obscure or interfere with any official notice, public safety sign,
or device.
14. No item shall be located so as to be hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or extend
into the safe line-of-sight distances at intersections, as determined by the City Engineer.
15. All displays associated with outdoor sales events shall be maintained in an orderly,
uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing condition, and shall present a family-friendly
atmosphere. Unprofessional, cluttered, and unorganized display areas are prohibited.
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16. All display tables shall be skirted and all boxes and storage containers shall be concealed
from view. No cardboard or other types of similar storage boxes shall be visible to the
public.
17. All outdoor displays, associated furnishings and accessories, including but not limited to
display tables, table cloths/skirts, cashier stations, canopies, and employee uniforms, shall be
color coordinated.
18. No outdoor storage shall be permitted in conjunction with any outdoor use.
19. No display of merchandise is allowed from cars, trucks or other vehicles.
20. Items shall not be displayed in bins, boxes, or on standard racks.
21. Merchandise shall not be lit and no electricity shall be utilized by an outdoor merchandise
display.
22. No noise shall be generated by outdoor merchandise.
23. All signs shall be uniform per business in design, color, placement, etc. and shall be
professional in appearance.
24. No signs shall be posted outside of the designated display area or on the public art
installation.
25. All sales transactions shall occur inside the store except where adequate space is provided in
the outdoor sales area for cash register queuing, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator. Where outdoor sales transactions are permitted, the store manager shall be
responsible for ensuring that no more than 5 customers are in the queue for cash register at
any time.
26. Line formations within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
27. Sales to patrons in vehicles or in the public right-of-way is prohibited.
28. Customers shall be prohibited from trying on clothing or other merchandise while in the
public right-of-way.
29. No services shall be provided outdoors, except for table service of food in conjunction with
approved outdoor seating, as discussed in Section 3.2.24. Outdoor Dining, or as approved by
the Director. Personal services such as tattoos, temporary tattoos, hair braiding, and hair
wrapping are not permitted outdoors.
3o.All work shall be performed entirely indoors unless approved through a Conditional Use
Permit. Any outdoor work allowed shall be in an area specifically provided for such use. No
outdoor work shall be performed in designated parking areas or open space areas. In
addition, areas approved for outdoor work shall not be counted as open space.
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31. All outdoor use areas shall be continuously supervised by management or employees of the
respective business to which the use is connected,to ensure required pathways are kept
clear and that all City requirements are met.
32. Incidental outdoor uses shall not require additional parking beyond that which is otherwise
required for the primary permanent use.
33• After initial warnings, Code Enforcement staff may order immediate cessation of any
temporary outdoor sales event operating in violation of the conditions of approval of the
Temporary Use Permit.
3.2.2.6. Parking
.2.26.1. General Parking Requirements
1) For a change of use, all parking shall be as required as stated within this Specific Plan.
2) All parking requirements not addressed by the Specific Plan shall be as required by
Chapter 231 of the HBZSO.
3_ The implementation of restrictions on public ap rkin_ along ublic streets
that would impede or restrict public access to beaches and/or other visitor
serving_amenities_(including, but not limited to,-the posting of "no
parkin_ " sign s, red curbing physical barriers, and preferential parking
programs) shall be prohibited except where such, restrictions are needed
to protect public safetyand nd where no other feasible alternative_exists to
provide public safety. Prior to implementing_ restrictions on public_parking
along-public streets, the public safety_concerns justifying such restrictions
shall be on-going.-and clearly documented by the City in a manner
consistent with the City's standardprocedures for documenting_public
safety concerns. Where restrictions are imposed an equivalent number-of
new public parking spaces shall be provided within 5oo_feet of the public
parking restriction as mitigation for impacts to coastal access and
recreation. Such restrictions_shall reauirea coastal development_permit.in
accordance with Chapter 245_of the_HB_ZSO.
4) Modification_of existing,_legally established pref_.erential..parking-districts
shall besubiect_to coastal development.perm. itrequil'ernents._in accordance
with_Chapter_245_of the HBZ50. Establishment of_new preferential parking
districts in_thecoastal_zone shall_be prohibited.
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5) Coastal development permit applications that include special permit or
variance requests to deviate from off-street parkinquirements may be
approved, except that requests that are found to impact up - parkin
available for coastal access shall not be granted.
6) Changes to�arking hours and/or fees for on-street public parking shall be
subject to coastal development Permit requirements in accordance with'
Chapter z 5 of the HBZSO.
3.2.26.2. Parking Space Dimensions
Parking space dimensions shall be per Section 231.14 and Section 231.16 of the HBZSO.
3.2.26.3. Handicap Parking Spaces
Handicap spaces shall be per Section 231.12 of the HBZSO.
.2.26.4. Vehicle Spaces Required
1) References to spaces per square foot(sf) are to be computed on the basis of gross floor
area, unless otherwise specified.
2) Any use classification not specifically identified herein shall be subject to the off-street
parking requirements of Chapter 231 of the HBZSO.
3) Vehicle spaces required shall be per Figure 3-15.
3.2.26.1;. Bicycle Spaces Required
Bicycle spaces required shall be per Figure 3-16, however additional bicycle spaces ma_y
be required as deemed necessary during the review process.
3.2.26.6. Coastal Zone Design Standards
Each dwelling unit located in the Coastal Zone shall have a minimum of 2 on-site parking spaces.
If the total coastal parking requirements exceed the total minimum parking as required by this
section, the additional required parking spaces may be in tandem with enclosed spaces,
provided the tandem spaces is assigned to an enclosed space and complies with the turning
radius required by Chapter 231 of the HBZSO.
2.26.7. Tandem Parking
1) Up to 20%of the required on-site commercial parking may be provided as tandem
parking with an attendant upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Zoning
Administrator. 21-40% of the required on-site commercial parking may be provided as
tandem parking upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
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2) Tandem parking configuration is allowed for residential uses.
,3.2.26.8. Parking Screening
1) All off-street uncovered surface parking spaces shall be screened.
2) 32." high landscaping or landscaping combined with opaque material screen shall be
provided, as measured from the adjacent parking surface.
3) Screening method must be approved by the Director.
4) Screening shall not be interpreted to mean conceal or hide but rather to soften the visual
impact of the parking area. Parking areas shall remain visible to passersby and police.
3.2.26.9. Other Parking Considerations
1. F"roiects with 'o,000 S41uare feet or more of net new commercial
development that do not propose to provide 'oo percent of the required
parking on-site, a parkin management plan shall be submitted. The parking
mana ement plan shall identif fy or implementation ones all, or a combination
of the following-parking strategies:
1) Valet parking.
2) Valet and/or remote parking for special events and activities and during
the-peak summer season.
3) Provision of additional on-site and/or off-site parking fo_r any
development.
4) Provision of additional signs consistent with the Downtown Directional
Sign-Program to direct motorists to primary_parking facilities.
5) Any__of_the parking strategies described in Chapter 5_of Book_II of_this
Specific Plan or any strategy that would provide additional_parkng
spaces-or-opportunities to ensure that an adequate supply of parking-is
available to meet the proiect's_parking_demand.
2. _For_projects that propose_to provide.wopercento__f the required parking.on
site,.tThe Planning Commission or City Council may impose any or all of the parking
strategies_listed above as necessary to avoid_adverse-impacts to public access.
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) Valet narL',ci Rg.
2) CommeFEial projects greater than ie,eee square feet shall submit a parkiRg rnanag-e�
s Ammer seas en.
4) AppliEaRt shall provide additional on site anEllOF eff site pad(ing for aRY developmeRt.
direEt mr teFists to rlrimaFy par-king fa Eilities
.3.2.26.1o. Parking Structures
1) Maximum height of parking structure shall not exceed maximum building height
requirement and shall be measured in feet from the adjacent street grade, without
restrictions on the number of internal stories.
2) io' minimum front yard setback for all above grade parking structures.
3) lo' minimum exterior side yard setback for above grade parking structures.
4) Setbacks shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 3.2.12. Landscaping.
5) Parking structures in District 1 facing public streets, not including alleys, shall be wrapped
with commercial space at the ground floor. Parking structures in all other Districts shall
be screened with vertical landscaping.
6) Automated parking structure entrances and facades facing the public right-of-way shall
be designed with architectural features and details that complement a traditional
storefront.
7) Parking structure facades over 150'in length shall incorporate at least 1 or more of the
following:
a) Differentiation of the ground floor from upper floors.
b) Varying the arrangement, proportioning and/or design of garage floor openings at
regular intervals.
c) Incorporating changes in architectural materials.
d) Projecting forward or recessing back portions or elements of the parking structure
facade.
8) Facades of parking structures shall be designed without continuous horizontal parking
floor openings. For example, openings shall be constructed to form a pattern of
window-like openings.
g) Parking structure top floor wall designs must conform to 2 or more of the following
options:
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a) A top floor wall with an architectural focal point such as a glazed elevator and/or stair
tower or top floor line trellis structure.
b) A top floor wall line articulated through a variation or step in cornice height or detail.
c) Atop floor wall line with an articulated parapet cap.
lo) Views into the upper floors of parking structures facing a public right-of-way shall be
minimized through 1 or more of the following methods:
a) The use of planters integrated into the upper floors of parking structure facade
design.
b) Decorative trellis work and/or screening as architectural elements on the parking
structure upper floor facades.
c) Openings organized to reflect traditional building window patterns.
11) External elevator towers and stair wells shall maintain openings for public view.
12) Provisions shall be made to limit activation of individual car alarms within automated
parking structures.
13) Where subterranean parking occurs, antennas shall be installed to ensure that
emergency personnel can receive and transmit information from inside the structure.
14) Developer/applicant shall coordinate installation with public safety departments and
shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of such antenna.
3.2.26.11. District 1 Special Parking Standards
1) Parking for residential development shall be provided on-site.
2) Parking for hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast development shall be provided on-site.
3) Commercial development is permitted to satisfy some or all of the required parking off-
site upon approval of a Shared Parki_nAgreement pursuant to No. 8 below
Cenditienal Use Per-mit by the Planning Commissien and is subject to coastal
development permit_requirements in accordance with_Chapter zq.5_of the
HBZSO. Any parking not provided on-site or off-site with an approved Shared
Parking Agreement will require the payment of an in-lieu fee pursuant to_No. 7
below.
4) All new development will be required to replace any on-site parking associated with an
existing use to be retained that is lost due to redevelopment as well as providing any net
new parking required.
5) All net new square footage shall provide
parking as required by this Specific Plan. If 50% or more of existing square
footage is demolished,all replacement square footage shall provide all
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required arking consistent with this Specific Plan. For constrained sites
parking may be provided onsite, off-site with a Shared Parking Agreement
per No.8 below. or via the in-lieu Parking Fee program per 7 below. There
shall be no reduction in the number of existing parking spaces for retained
square footage. Ling sq aFe f.,.,tage is P1EFRREJf-�+4 d i—j di.ig to aF do �,ri
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building sf par-kiRg asseciated with this square feetageiS REA FeqUiFed to be PaFked at a
higher-nr number than what is nvirtinrY
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6) Vehicular access to parking lots and structures must be taken from an alley or side street.
7) In-lieu Fee(as described in City Council Resolution No. 201O 9)
a) Participation in the parking in-lieu fee program shall require approval of a Conditional
Use Permit from the Planning Commission and is subject to coastal
development permit requirements in accordance with Chapter 245 of
the HBZSO.
b) The parking in-lieu fee amount shall reflect the market-rate value of constructing the
additional parking space,which shall be established by the City Council.
c) The parking in-lieu fee may be paid in multiple installments. The first installment in an
amount established by City Council Resolution for each parking space shall be paid
prior to the issuance of building permits or a certificate of occupancy,whichever
comes first. Any successive installments shall be paid and secured by a mechanism
established in the conditions of approval.
8) Shared Parking Arrangements
Shared parking agreements may be developed if 2 or more land uses or businesses have
distinctly different hours of operation or hours that do not substantially coincide or
overlay with each other(e.g.theater vs. office). Parking required for a residential use
shall not be included in a shared parking agreement.
When the above criteria are met, such uses may develop shared parking agreements to
satisfy the parking requirements of this Specific Plan, subject to the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and may require a coastal
development permit_and in accordance with the following:
a) Only 50% of the require parking may qualify for the shared arrangement.
b) A minimum of 50% of the required parking must be met on-site notwithstanding the
parking reduction provisions of this Specific Plan.
c) Required parking must be calculated based on the land use that demands the largest
amount of parking.
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d) The shared parking facility must be within a 35o' radius of the subject use. if shared
parking spaces are located on a different lot, approved off-site parking spaces shall
be obtained by a covenant, lease, bond, or other agreement, acceptable to the City
Attorney, between the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the off-site parking
spaces and the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the subject site.
e All sites ap rticipating in a shared parking agreement shall be tracked bX
the City of Huntington Beach in order to avoid "double countin_ 'g , of
parking spaces. This shared parkin tracking system shall be available
for public review.
3.2.27. Outdoor Storage
1. Outdoor storage that is not enclosed within a structure is not permitted, except for on
single-family residential parcels.
2. Storage of boats,trailers, recreational vehicles, and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited
unless specifically designated areas for the storage of such vehicles are set aside on the final
development plan and, in the case of condominium developments, provided for in the
association's covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Where such areas are provided,these
areas shall be enclosed and screened from view on a horizontal plane from adjacent areas by
a combination of a 6' high masonry wall and permanently maintained landscaping.
3. An average of 50 cubic feet of private storage space shall be provided for each residential
dwelling unit outside such unit. The private storage space shall be fully enclosed and able to
be locked.
3.2.28. Utilities
1. All new and existing public and private utility lines and distribution facilities, on both the
street and alley frontages, including but not limited to electric, communications, street
lighting, and cable television lines, shall be installed underground, except that surface-
mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets, concealed ducts
in an underground system and other equipment appurtenant to underground facilities
located on private property or installed pursuant to a franchise or other agreement need not
be installed underground.
2. Backf low protection device locations shall be constructed per the latest Public Works
Standards and approved by the Public Works Department.
3. All access ways shall be free and clear of any and all structures including, but not limited to,
utility devices.
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3.2.29. Water Quality
Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking,fishing, and
swimming.The 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibit the
discharge of any pollutant to navigable waters unless the discharge is authorized by a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Since 199o,the City of Huntington
Beach has been required to develop and implement a storm water management program
designed to prevent harmful pollutants from being washed by storm water runoff into the
storm drain system and to obtain a NPDES permit. The City's NPDES Permit requires new
development and significant redevelopment to minimize short and long-term impacts on
receiving water quality to the maximum extent practicable.
The City's General Plan and Local Coastal Program also include development goals and policies
that include storm water management, including landscaping policies and requirements, open
space goals and policies, preservation or integration with natural features, and water
conservation policies. The following is a sample of the policies and goals addressing storm
water management included in the documents.
Limit disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage systems; conserve natural areas; protect
slopes and channels; and minimize impacts from storm water and urban runoff on the
biological integrity of natural drainage systems and water bodies.
Minimize changes in hydrology and pollutant loading; require incorporation of control, including
structural and non-structural Best Management Practices(BMPs), to mitigate the projected
increases in pollutant loads and flows; ensure that post-development runoff rates and
velocities from a site have no significant adverse impact on downstream erosion and stream
habitat; minimize the quantity of storm water directed to impermeable surfaces and into the
storm drain system; and maximize the percentage of permeable surfaces to allow more
percolation of storm water into the ground.
Encourage the use of water quality constructed wetlands, biofiltration swales, watershed-scale
retrofits, etc., where such measures are likely to be effective and technically and
economically feasible.
Provide for appropriate permanent measures to reduce storm water pollutant loads in storm
water from the development site.
New developments and significant redevelopments are required to incorporate a minimum level
of storm water management BMPs that will allow for the implementation of innovative,,
effective, cost effective, multi-beneficial BMPs.
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Any pervious pavement included in new development, as well as additional tree grates and
special sub-surface construction recommended as part of the Specific Plan,will aid in
minimization of runoff in the downtown core area. Additional curb inlets, dry wells, and
potentially some underground percolation pipes may be required within projects to alleviate a
storm water issue. Green roofs, urban bioswales, and rain gardens also minimize runoff and can
be implemented by developers to reduce overall storm water generated on a site. Due to the
close proximity to the Pacific Ocean,filtration of runoff water should be achieved whenever
possible by increased soil contact prior to ocean discharge.
Any new water quality requirements resulting from future NPDES permits shall be incorporated
into the project.
All new development shall be consistent with the water quality requirements of
the General Plan. Local Coastal Pro_ ram, and the NPDES (as each may be
amended).
3.3• District-Specific Provisions
This section presents development standards specific to each district within the Specific Plan
Area. The provisions for the district in which the proposed development is located must be
followed, as well as all general provisions found in the previous section.
3.3.1. District 1 — Downtown Core Mixed-Use
Purpose
This district encompasses the entire downtown core area, with Main Street as the central spine
of the district. The Main Street-pier axis is intended to be an active,vital, and interesting
pedestrian way, intersecting with and complementing the visitor-serving commercial area on
Pacific Coast Highway and the pier area. The district promotes visitor-serving mixed-use
commercial, office, and residential developments.
The purpose of this district is to establish the area as the downtown for the City by creating a
more urban atmosphere, encouraging relatively higher intensity development with viable
visitor-serving, coastal dependent and coastal-related commercial and residential uses that are
consistent with the Coastal Act.
The visitor-serving category is broad enough to include many commercial activities that will also
serve the needs of the surrounding community, providing an off-season clientele for the district.
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While the district also allows residential uses, in the majority of the district, commercial uses are
required on the ground floor level.
As activity in the downtown extends further up Main Street past Orange Avenue, an
opportunity is created for the north end of Main Street to create a community-oriented cultural
activity area which builds on the preservation and enhancement of the Main Street Branch of
the Huntington Beach Public Library and the Huntington Beach Art Center. A cultural arts plaza
will incorporate: open green space for pedestrian use and public events; decorative paving
along pathways; shade and accent trees, as well as turf areas; street furnishings such as
benches and trash receptacles; bicycle parking; and public art.
Large amounts of ground level open space are also encouraged in this district to provide for
small plazas and enlarged pedestrian oriented areas.
�. .2. Boundaries
District 1 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-21. District 1 includes the area from ist Street to 6th
Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue, except for the parcels fronting on
6th Street between Walnut Avenue and Orange Avenue;the block bounded by Pacific Coast
Highway, 6th Street, Walnut Avenue, and 7th Street; the half blocks bounded by Pacific Coast
Highway, 7th Street, 9th Street, and the alley between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut
Avenue; and the area bounded by Orange Avenue, Lake Street,the parcel line approximately 110
feet north of Acacia Avenue, and a continuous line from Pecan Avenue at the intersection with
Main Street to the intersection of 6th Street with Orange Avenue.
�. Permitted Uses
1) Visitor-serving commercial uses are required for all at the ground floor square
footage street fr^^*zbe in the District 1 Visitor Serving Commercial Overlay,
(see Figure Z2a.):
a) Within the Lake Street overlay, all uses permitted on the ground floor of District 1 are
allowed. In addition, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and offices are
allowed at the ground floor street frontage (see Figure 3-22b.).
b) Within Neighborhood Subdistrict 1B- Permitted uses are limited to residential, office,
personal enrichment, and personal service. (see Figures 3-22b and 3-38 for specific
uses).
2) All permitted uses are allowed, but not required, behind the ground floor street frontage
and above the ground floor in any portion of District 1 except Subdistrict 1A and 1B fiSee
Figure 23)and_Visitor Serving Commercial Overlay,(see Figure_zza), which
requires all ground floor square footage to be visitor serving commercial.
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3) The required commercial portion of any mixed-use project shall be provided prior to or at
the same time as any residential portion. No residential unit shall be occupied until the
required commercial portion is complete.
4) Figure 3-24 presents uses permitted within District 1. The table details whether the use is
permitted or whether the use requires an Administrative Permit, a Conditional Use
Permit from the Zoning Administrator, a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning
Commission, or a Temporary Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator. For permitted
uses, other visitor-serving related uses that have the same parking demand as the
existing use not specified herein may be allowed subject to the approval of the Director.
5) Projects with too'frontage or greater shall require a Conditional Use Permit from the
Planning Commission, and projects with less than loo'frontage and additions shall
require a Conditional Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator.
6) In areas where single-family residential is permitted, no Conditional Use Permit shall be
required for such use. Single-family residential in District 1 shall comply with the
development standards of District 4.
7) Any modifications or additions to individual residential units in multi-family and mixed
use developments shall be permitted upon review by the Department of Planning for
compliance with all applicable provisions of this Specific Plan in addition to applicable
requirements, conditions of approval and development plans for the approved project.
�. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-25 presents a summary of the development standards within District 1. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3.13.1.5. Minimum Parcel Size
25' of frontage and 2,500 square feet of net site area.
3.3.1-6. Maximum Site Coverage
No maximum site coverage shall be required.
.�.�. Maximum Density
5o dwelling units per net acre.
�3.1.8. Building Height
1) 25' minimum.
2) Wand 3 stories maximum for developments with less than8,000 sf net site area.
3) 45' and 4 stories maximum if the overall net site area is 8,000 sf or greater.
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3.3.1.A. Upper Story Setback
lo' average setback from the ground floor facade for portions of the front facade on the third
and fourth stories.
3.3.1.1o. Front Yard Setback
1) 40' minimum dedication from the center line of the roadway for parcels fronting Main
Street.
2) 15' minimum dedication of sidewalk area from edge to the property line for parcels
fronting Pacific Coast Highway between ist Street and 6th Street.
3) 5' maximum setback from the ultimate property line for commercial and mixed-use
development, except where outdoor dining, open-air commercial facilities, or plazas are
provided.
4) lo' minimum setback for exclusively residential development. Setback may be reduced
to 5' on up to 50%of the frontage provided that the average setback for the total street
frontage is lo'.
5) A lo' minimum landscaped setback shall be provided where a parking lot is adjacent to a
public right-of-way.
3.1.11. Side Yard Setback
1) No interior setback shall be required for commercial and mixed-use development.
2) The exterior setback for commercial and mixed-use development shall be equal to the
front setback for that street.
3) The minimum aggregate interior setback requirement for parcels of exclusively
residential development shall be 20% of the street frontage, with a minimum of 3' on a
side.
4) 5' minimum exterior setback for parcels where only residential developments are
permitted.
5) lo' minimum exterior setback for parking.
3_3.1.12. Corner Setback
The triangular area formed by measuring 25' along the curb lines from the point of the curve
shall be clear passage area at the intersections of Main Street with Pacific Coast Highway,
Walnut Avenue, Olive Avenue, and Orange Avenue.
3.1.13. Rear Yard Setback
3' minimum setback.
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3 3a�<t-__Public Views
Development proposals in District 1 located between Pacific Coast Highway and
Walnut Avenue shall include a public view analysis. Setbacks may be increased
and site coverage, d� ensity and building heights may be reduced as necessary to
protect public views of the ocean. Provision of public viewing,locations from
within a development may be required to offset adverse impacts of the
development proposal on public views of the ocean.
3.3.1.154. Public Open Space
Public open space shall mean outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground floor or above floor
levels designed and accessible for use by the general public. Public open space may include one
of the following: plazas; patios; balconies; gardens or view areas accessible to the general
public; , open to the street on the first floors on at least one
side above the first floor, or open to the sky.
'_ Public open space and pedestrian access shall be required for development
projects_in order to assure a predominant) viX 'sitor-serving,_pedestrian
orientation.
24) 5% minimum of the gross site area for all non-residential development.
3-2) Mixed use developments that include residential units may reduce the public open space
to 3% of the net site area but must provide all private open space as required per Section
3.2.16. Open Space.
43)All exclusively residential developments (allowed onlXin the Lake Street Overlay_
area and within the Neighborhood Subdistrict lB) shall be exempt from the
public open space requirement but must meet the requirements found in Section 3.2.16.
Open Space.
4) Par-Eels within Distrid.- , 'Raving less than 150' of street fFentage may satisfy the publiE_
open spaEe requirement by paying a publiE amenity in lieu fee, unless the paFEel is
5) 30%minimum of the public open space area shall contain landscaping, including shade
trees, accent trees, and other soft landscaping. Hard surfaced areas and specialty paving
shall also be incorporated into the public open space design.
6) 25% maximum of the required public open space may be provided above the street level,
e.g. balconies, decks, etc. Open space provided above street level shall be
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readily, visibly, and obviously accessible to the ge�ner_al public and public
access signage shall be provided.
7) Public plazas are required at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, which
may count toward the public open space requirement.
a) 1,000 square feet minimum area, excluding public right-of-way.
b) All paved areas shall be textured.
c) Shall include a sculpture,fountain, information kiosk, public art, or similar visual
amenity, as well as seating.
8) 50% maximum of the public open space area may be used for outdoor sales as identified
in Section 3.2.25. Outdoor Display Areas and Sales.
g) Shall not be satisfied through the utilization of parking areas, driveways, service areas.
10) Shall include seating, as well as other pedestrian amenities, such as decorative lighting,
planters, fountains or water features, distinctive paving, decorative tiles, public art,
landscaping, and bicycle racks.
11) Shall be designed to contribute to real and perceived public safety.
. .1.16r-. Storefront
2) 65%minimum of the ground floor street facing facade of a commercial building shall be
transparent windows and doors that allow views of indoor space or product display
areas. Building code and seismic standards must be met.
3) Windows shall be transparent; opaque or reflective glazing is not permitted.
4) 3.5' maximum height above the adjacent sidewalk for the bottom of any window or
product display area.
5) 4' minimum height for product display windows.
6) A combination of design elements must be used on the building facade and/or in
relationship to the building at street level to animate and enliven the streetscape. These
design elements may include but are not limited to: ornamentation, molding, changes in
material or color, architectural lighting, works of art, fountains, display areas, awnings,
balconies, porches, landscaped planter boxes, trellises, columns, cornices, arches,
decorative tiles, decorative grillwork, and outdoor furniture along street frontages.
3.3.1-1745. Public Art
1) Required for all commercial and mixed-use projects with frontage on PCH, Main Street,
and 5th Street and/or with a frontage of ioo' or greater and residential projects with 50
or more dwelling units.
2) All public art is subject to approval of the Design Review Board, Director of Planning, and
Cultural Services staff.
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3) Advertising shall not be permitted as part of a public art element, including wall murals.
4) Application submittals shall include a draft Public Art Plan and conceptual plans for the
development shall identify the location for the proposed public art.
5) The project must reference the Public Art Plan.
6) Shall be fully integrated into the site design and shall be located within a publicly
accessible place within the project.
7) Shall be:
a) Of artistic excellence and innovation.
b) Appropriate to the design of the project.
c) Reflective of the community's cultural identity, including ecology, history, and
society.
d) Consistent with the design guidelines found in Section 4.2.6. Public Art and
Resolution#2000-87, the existing City of Huntington Beach Design Guidelines,
Chapter io.
•a� 1.18 . Paseos
1) 1 paseo minimum per 250' of street frontage to provide safe and convenient access
between the core downtown retail and dining establishments and public parking and
plazas, as well as to provide mid-block links between residential projects and adjacent
streets. If the project spans across an alley,the paseo is required to provide an
additional link between streets. If an existing paseo is located on the same block, an
additional paseo is not required.
2) 8' minimum clear space and ADA compliant, but larger widths are permitted to provide
spaces for landscaping, benches, outdoor dining,focal points, and water features
designed with consideration of conserving water.
3) Pedestrian amenities such as seating, decorative lighting, planters, fountains, drinking
fountains, distinctive paving, decorative tiles, public art, landscaping, and bicycle racks
shall be provided in paseos.
4) Shall incorporate focal points such as architectural structures, public art, landscape
features, and interactive water features.
5) The design of adjacent buildings shall not present blank walls to the paseo but should be
architecturally detailed to complement the front of the building. Businesses adjacent to
paseos are allowed to create window and outdoor displays, outdoor dining, and
appropriated designed outdoor vendor kiosks along the paseos.
6) Secondary entrances to adjacent businesses, where possible, are permitted off of
paseos.
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7) Shall allow safe passage by avoiding configurations that allow for concealment or blind
spots hidden from public view.
8) Paving accents, signs, and/or overhead structures shall denote paseo entrances.
9) Shall have lighting and low level landscaping to allow pedestrians to clearly see ahead
and around the walkways.
io) Shall include directional signs.
Loading and Service Areas
1) 2 dedicated on-site loading spaces for developments exceeding 25,000 sf of building
space.
2) 12'wide by Zo' long by 14' high minimum dimensions for each loading space.
3) Shall be accessed from an alley
4) Shall not block vehicular traffic in the alley or fire or emergency access.
1.3.i.20±9. Refuse and Recycling Enclosures
1) Access shall be from an alley, where an alley exists.
2) No access from Main Street.
. .1.21e. (Main Street Library Subdistrict 1A
1, Purpose
The purpose of the Subdistrict 1A is to provide uses that are compatible with existing and
surrounding uses on and surrounding the Main Street Library while promoting the
enhancement of the cultural arts within Huntington Beach by building on existing
cultural facilities within the downtown. Uses within this area include the Main Street
Branch of the Huntington Beach Public Library.
Interest has also been expressed in retaining green space within the downtown area.
This subdistrict requires parking on the Main Street library site.
This portion of District 1 demands special standards to ensure appropriate uses and
adequate public open space that will make the subdistrict area a public space for the
entire City to enjoy.
2) Boundary
Subdistrict 1A consists of the triangular-shaped area bound by Main Street and 6th
Street, as illustrated in Figure 3-35•
3) Permitted Uses
a) Figure 3-36 presents uses permitted within Subdistrict 1A. The table details permitted
uses. Other cultural facility-related uses that have the same parking demand as the
existing use not specified herein, as well as a change of use, may be allowed subject
to the approval of the Director.
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41 Development Standards
a) Figure 3-37 presents a summary of the development standards for the Main Street
Library property only. This figure is only a summary of the standards and the
sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be consulted for the complete
requirements of each standard.
1) Maximum Site Coverage
50% of the net site area.
2) Floor Area Ratio
FAR= 0.6 maximum
3) Maximum Building Height
35' maximum.
4) Setbacks
a) 20' minimum interior setback for the portion of the site bordering the existing
residential development.
b) No other setbacks shall be required.
Parkin
a) Shall be provided as required in Section .2.26.
6� Public Open Space
a) Shall have no net loss of green space equivalent to approximately 27,944 sf.
b) Shall incorporate the following amenities: open green space for pedestrian
use and public events; shade and accent trees; benches; trash receptacles;
decorative lighting; bicycle parking; and a variety of public art elements.
zl Loading
Loading and delivery activities shall be designed to minimize impacts to nearby
neighborhoods.
3.3.1.22+. Neighborhood Subdistrict 1B
1) Purpose
The purpose of the Neighborhood Subdistrict 1B is intended to provide a transition zone
between the existing residential areas and the commercial Main Street Corridor.
Consequently, mixes of office and residential uses are permitted.
z) Boundary
From the alley between 3rd Street and znd Street to ist Street, between Walnut Avenue
and Orange Avenue.
3l Permitted Uses
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a) Residential, Office, and limited commercial uses shall be permitted on the ground
floor within the District 1 Neighborhood Subdistrict 1B.
b) Figure 3-37a presents uses permitted within District 1 Neighborhood Subdistrict 1B.
The table details whether the use is permitted or whether the use requires a Conditional
Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator, or a Conditional Use Permit from the
Planning Commission.
c) Other office-residential related uses not specified herein may be allowed subject to
the approval of the Director.
4. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-39 presents a summary of the development standards within the Neighborhood
Subdistrict 1B portion of District 1. This figure is only a summary of the standards and the
sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be consulted for the complete
requirements of each standard.
5) Minimum Parcel Size
25' of frontage and 2,500 square feet of net site area.
6) Maximum Site Coverage
No maximum site coverage shall be required.
7) Maximum Density
3o dwelling units per net acre.
8) Building Height
Wand 3 stories maximum.
9) Front Yard Setback
a) 5' maximum setback from the ultimate property line for office and mixed-use
development, except where outdoor dining or plazas are provided.
b) 10' minimum setback for exclusively residential may be reduced to 5' on up to 50%
of the frontage provided that the average setback for the total street frontage is
10'.
c) 10' minimum setback for parking lots.
10) Side Yard Setback
a) No interior setback is required for office and mixed-use development.
b) The exterior setback for office and mixed-use development shall be equal to the
front setback for that street.
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c) The minimum aggregate interior setback requirement for parcels of exclusively
residential development shall be 20%of the street frontage,with a minimum of 3'
on a side.
d) 5' minimum exterior setback for parcels where only residential is proposed.
e) 1o' minimum exterior setback for parking.
11) Rear Yard Setback
3' minimum setback from the rear property line.
3.3•2• District 2 - Visitor-serving Mixed-Use
�3.2.1. Purpose
This district extends southeast of the downtown core adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway. The
principal purpose of this district is to provide commercial facilities to serve seasonal visitors to
the beaches as well as to serve local residents on a year round basis. This district also provides a
continuous commercial link between the downtown and the visitor-commercial/recreation
district near Beach Boulevard. The area of District 2 represents the visitor-serving commercial
portion of the approved Pacific City project. Pacific City is a 31-acre mixed use project consisting
of 516 residential units and seven commercial buildings with retail, office, restaurant, cultural
and entertainment uses. The commercial portion of Pacific City is also planned to have carts,
kiosks, outdoor dining, live entertainment indoors and outdoors and a boutique hotel. The
residential component of Pacific City is described in District 5. The approved development
described above is consistent with the provisions stated for this district.
.3.3.2.2. Boundaries
a
District 2 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-4o. District 2 extends from First Street to
Huntington Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific View Avenue.
3.3.2.3. Permitted Uses
1) Visitor-serving commercial uses must be a part of all development proposals in this
district, with a minimum requirement that the entire street level be devoted to visitor-
serving commercial uses. Any alterations or additions shall be consistent with the
approved plans for the Pacific City development and shall comply with Section 2.5.10 of
this Specific Plan. All new construction shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit
from the Planning Commission.
2) Figure 3-41 presents uses permitted within District 2. The table details whether the use is
permitted or whether the use requires an Administrative Permit, a Conditional Use
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Permit from the Zoning Administrator, or a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning
Commission. For permitted uses, other visitor-serving related uses as described in the
Coastal Element of the General Plan that have the same parking demand as the existing
use not specified herein may be allowed subject to the approval of the Director.
3.:.3.z.4. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-42 presents a summary of the development standards within District 2. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3.z.S. Minimum Parcel Size
No minimum parcel size shall be required. However, prior to the approval of any development,
including subdivision, a master site plan for the entire district shall be approved by the Planning
Commission. Development which is in conformance with the site plan may then be permitted.
3.3.2.6. Maximum Site Coverage
50%of the net site area.
3.3.2.7. Maximum FAR
3.0 maximum FAR, calculated on net acreage, for the whole district.
3.3.2.8. Maximum Building Height
8 stories maximum.
3;3.2.9. Upper Story Setback
No upper story setback shall be required.
3.3.2.1o. Front Yard Setback
50' minimum from Pacific Coast Highway for all structures exceeding 42" in height.
3.3.2.11. Side Yard Setback
zo' minimum exterior setback.
3.3.2.12. Rear Yard Setback
zo' minimum setback from Pacific View Avenue.
3.3.2.13. Public Open Space
Public open space and/-of pedestrian access shall be required for development projects in order
to assure a predominantly visitor-serving,pedestrian orientation.
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2.14. Corridor Dedication
20' corridor dedication Atlanta Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway for public access between the
southern end of the Pacific Electric right-of-way and Pacific Coast Highway. This requirement
may be waived if an alternative public use is provided or if the corridor is deemed unnecessary
by the City. Any proposal for an alternative public use must be approved by the Planning
Commission.
3,3,Z.15. Pub(_ic Views
Develo mp ent proposals in District z shall include a public view analysis. Setbacks may be
increased and site coverage, density ay nd buildin_ hei_ hts may reduced as necessary_to
protect public views of the ocean. Provision of public viewing locations from within a
development maybe required to offset adverse impacts to public views of the ocean.
3.:1.2.16:5.Fractional Ownership Hotel
May be permitted and shall be conditioned as follows:
1) go%minimum of the total number of hotel guest rooms/units within the Fractional
Ownership Hotel facility shall be available as transient hotel rooms. The non-fractional
hotel rooms shall be operated as transient overnight visitor accommodations available to
the general public on a daily basis, year-round.
2) lo% maximum of the total number of guest room/units within the Fractional Ownership
Hotel facility may be subdivided into separate saleable units each of which can be owned
by multiple owners on a fractional time basis. A fractional time basis means that an
owner(or owners) receives an exclusive right to the use of an individual unit for a
combined period not to exceed the approved time period, which approved time period
at the option of the hotel owner/operator may range up to three calendar months, in any
one calendar year.
3) The hotel owner/operator retains control and ownership of all land structures,
recreational amenities, meeting space, restaurants, "back of house" and other non-guest
room/units.
4) The hotel operator shall maintain records of use by owners and renters and rates
charged for all units and shall be responsible for reporting Transient Occupancy Taxes
based on records of use for all units, a service for which the hotel operator may charge
the unit owner a reasonable fee.
5) No portion of the Fractional Ownership Hotel, neither fractional units nor traditional
hotel units, may be converted to full-time occupancy condominium or any other type of
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Limited Use Overnight Visitor Accommodations or other project that differs from the
approved hotel units.
6) When an owner of a factional interest in a unit chooses not to occupy his/her unit for any
portion of the time allotted to him/her, that unit shall be available to the general public
on the same basis as the traditional hotel units.
7) Any hotel rooms for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued at the effective
date of adoption of this section shall not be permitted to be converted to a Limited Use
Overnight Visitor Accommodation.
8) Prior to issuance of a building permit and in conjunction with approval of a coastal
development permit for any type of hotel facility, the landowner of the property upon
which the existing and/or approved traditional hotel units/rooms (i.e., transient hotel
rooms) are or will be developed within District 2 shall execute and record a deed
restriction, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning and the
Executive Director of the Coastal Commission, which prohibits the conversion of
traditional hotel units/rooms to any other type of ownership (e.g., limited use overnight
visitor accommodations). The deed restriction shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Director of Planning and the Executive Director of the Coastal
Commission prior to action on the coastal development permit. The deed restriction
shall run with the land, shall be executed and consented to by the existing lessee of the
affected property and shall be binding on the landowner and lessee, and on all
successors and assigns of the landowner and lessee, including without limitation any
future lienholders. The deed restriction shall not be removed or changed without
approval of an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) by the Coastal
Commission and to the underlying coastal development permit. However, minor
changes that do not conflict with subsection 1) and 7)above may be processed as an
amendment to the coastal development permit only, unless it is determined by the
Director of Planning and the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission that an
amendment is not legally required.
9) Fractional time owners shall have the right to the use of their units including a maximum
use of 90 days per calendar year with a maximum of 29 consecutive days of use during
any 6o day period.
1o) The hotel owner/operator shall be required to submit, prior to issuance of a coastal
development permit, for the review and approval of the Director of Planning, a
Declaration of Restrictions or Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R's), either of
which shall include:
a) All the specific restrictions listed in 1)through 9) above;
b) Acknowledgement that these same restrictions are independently imposed as
condition requirements of the coastal development permit;
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c) A statement that provisions of the Declaration/CC&R's that reflect the requirements
of 1)through 9) above cannot be changed without approval of an LCP amendment by
the Coastal Commission and subsequent coastal development permit amendment.
However, minor changes that do not conflict with 1) through 9)above may be
processed as an amendment to the coastal development permit, unless it is
determined by the Director of Planning that an amendment is not legally required. If
there is a section of the Declaration/CC&R's related to amendments, and the
statement provided pursuant to this paragraph is not in that section, then the section
on amendments shall cross-reference this statement and clearly indicate that it
controls over any contradictory statements in the section of the Dec la ratio n/CC&R's
on amendments.
d) The project Water Quality Master Plan shall be an appendix in the CC&R's.
11) The CC&R's or Declaration of Restrictions described above shall be recorded against all
individual property titles simultaneously with the recordation of the condominium
airspace map.
12) The provisions of the CC&R's or Declaration of Restrictions described above shall not be
changed without approval of an amendment to the LCP by the Coastal Commission.
However minor changes that do not conflict with 1)through 11) above may be processed
as an amendment to the coastal development permit, unless it is determined by the
Director of Planning than an amendment is not legally required.
13) The hotel owner/operator or any successor-in-interest hotel owner/operator shall
maintain the legal ability to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stated
above at all times in perpetuity and shall be responsible in all respects for ensuring that
all parties subject to these restrictions comply with the restrictions. Each owner of a
fractional interest in a unit is jointly and severally liable with the hotel owner/operator for
violations of the terms and conditions hereof imposed by the special conditions of the
coastal development permit. Violations of the coastal development permit can result in
penalties pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 3o820.
14) All documents related to the marketing and sale of the fractional interest units, including
marketing materials, sales contracts, deeds, CC&R's and similar documents, shall notify
buyers of the following:
a) The owners of a fractional interest in a unit are jointly and severally liable with the
hotel owner/operator for any violations of the terms and conditions hereof imposed
by the coastal development permit.
b) The occupancy of the units is restricted to 90 days per calendar year with a maximum
Of 29 consecutive days of use during any 6o day period, and when not in use by the
owner,the unit shall be made available for rental by the hotel operator to the general
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public and that the coastal development permit contains additional restrictions on
use and occupancy.
15) The hotel owner/operator and any successor-in-interest hotel owner/operator, and each
future owner of a fractional interest in a unit shall obtain, prior to sale of a fractional
interest, a written acknowledgement from the buyer that occupancy by the owner is
limited to 90 days per calendar year with a maximum of 29 consecutive days of use
during any 6o day period,that the unit must be available for rental by the hotel operator
to the general public when not occupied by the owner, and that there are further
restrictions on use and occupancy in the coastal development permit and the CC&R's or
Declaration of Restrictions.
16)The hotel owner/operator and any successor-in-interest hotel owner/operator shall
monitor and record hotel occupancy and use by the general public and the owners of a
fractional interest in a unit throughout each year. The monitoring and record keeping
shall include specific accounting of owner usage for each individual guest room/unit. The
records shall be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the restrictions set forth in 1)
through 9)above. The hotel owner/operator shall also maintain documentation of rates
paid for hotel occupancy and of advertising and marketing efforts. All such records shall
be maintained for ten years and shall be made available to the City and to the Executive
Director of the Coastal Commission upon request and to the auditor required by Section
17) below. Within 3o days of commencing hotel operations, the hotel owner/operator
shall submit notice to the Director of Planning and to the Executive Director of the
California Coastal Commission of commencement of hotel operations.
17) Within 90 days of the end of the first calendar year of hotel operations, and within 90
days of the end of each succeeding calendar year, the hotel owner/operator shall retain
an independent auditing company, approved by the Director of Planning, to perform an
audit to evaluation compliance with special conditions of the coastal development
permit which are required by this section regarding notice, record keeping, and
monitoring of the Fractional Interest Hotel. The audit shall evaluate compliance by the
hotel owner/operator and owners of fractional interests in a unit during the prior
calendar year period. The hotel owner/operator shall instruct the auditor to prepare a
report identifying the auditor's findings, conclusions and the evidence relied upon, and
such report shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, for review and approval, and
shall be available to the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission upon request,
within six months after the conclusion of each one year period of hotel operations. After
the initial five calendar years, the one-year audit period may be extended to two years
upon written approval of the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning may grant
such approval if each of the previous audits revealed compliance with all restrictions
imposed above.
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18) If the hotel owner and the hotel operator at any point become separate entities,the
hotel owner and the hotel operator shall be jointly and severally responsible for ensuring
compliance with the requirements identified above. If the hotel owner and the hotel
operator become separate entities they shall be jointly and severally liable for violations
of the terms and conditions (restrictions) identified above.
19) A coastal development permit application for a Fractional Interest Hotel shall include a
plan specifying how the requirements outlined in this section will be implemented. The
plan must include, at a minimum, the form of the sale, deed and CC&R's/Declaration of
Restrictions that will be used to satisfy the requirements and the form of the rental
program agreement to be entered into between the individual unit owners and the hotel
owner-operator. The plan must demonstrate that the applicant will establish
mechanisms that provide the hotel operator and any successor-in-interest hotel operator
adequate legal authority to implement the requirements of this section. An acceptable
plan meeting these requirements shall be incorporated into the special conditions of
approval of any coastal development permit for a Fractional Interest Hotel. Any
proposed changes to the approved plan and subsequent documents pertaining to
compliance with and enforcement of the terms and conditions required by this section
including deeds and CC&R's/Declaration shall not occur without an amendment to the
coastal development permit, unless it is determined by the Director of Planning that no
such amendment is legally required.
20)Any hotel rooms for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued at the effective
date of adoption of this section shall not be permitted to be converted to a Fractional
Ownership Hotel.
21) In Lieu Fee Required
a) New development of overnight accommodations that are not"lower cost" shall be
required to pay, as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit, an in-lieu
fee to provide significant funding to assist in the creation of a substantial
contribution to lower cost overnight visitor accommodations in or near Huntington
Beach. The specific dollar amount of the fee shall be $3,000 in 2006 dollars(which
shall be adjusted annually to account for inflation, i.e., according to increase in the
Consumer Price Index— U.S. City Average)times total quantity of proposed limited
use overnight visitor accommodation units.
b) Prior to issuance of the coastal development permit, and upon execution of an
appropriate agreement between the City and the designated recipient that assures
use of the in-lieu fee for the intended mitigation,the applicant shall transfer the fee
to the entity designated in the agreement,which shall be the City of Huntington
Beach, the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, Hosteling
International USA, or similar public agency and/or non-profit provider of lower cost
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overnight visitor accommodations. If the in lieu fee, or any portion thereof, is not
committed toward a use (i.e. with an effective agreement in place for use toward an
identifiable project)within one year of payment of the fee,the in lieu fee shall be
made available to be applied toward lower-cost overnight visitor accommodations at
Crystal Cove State Park.
3.3.3• District 3 — Visitor-serving Recreation
3.3.3.1. Purpose
The purpose of this district is to encourage large, coordinated development that is beach-
oriented. The area of District 3, generally referred to as the "hotel district," consists of the
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa hotels.
Completed in 199o, the Hilton Waterfront is a resort hotel with ballroom and meeting space,
restaurants, and fitness center. The Hyatt Regency opened in 2003 and, in addition to hotel
amenities, includes a conference center, retail and restaurant uses and a spa and fitness center.
A third hotel is also planned for District 3. The approved and existing developments described
above are consistent with the provisions stated for this district.
3.3.3.2. Boundaries
District 3 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-43. District 3 is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on
the south, Beach Boulevard on the east, Huntington Street on the west, and Pacific View
Avenue on the north.
3.3-3.3. Permitted Uses
Figure 3-44 presents uses permitted within District 3. The table details whether the use is
permitted or whether the use requires an Administrative Permit, a Conditional Use Permit from
the Zoning Administrator, or a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission. For
permitted uses, other visitor-serving related uses as described in the Coastal Element of the
General Plan that have the same parking demand as the existing use not specified herein may be
allowed subject to the approval of the Director. Any alterations or additions shall be consistent
with the approved plans for the developments in this district and shall comply with Section
2.5.10 of this Specific Plan. All new construction shall require approval of a Conditional Use
Permit from the Planning Commission.
4 Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-45 presents a summary of the development standards within District 3. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3.5. Minimum Parcel Size
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No minimum parcel size shall be required. However, prior to approval of a Conditional Use
Permit by the Planning Commission for any development, a master site plan for the entire
district shall be approved by the Planning Commission. Development which is in conformance
with the site plan may then be permitted.
3=3.3-6. Maximum Site Coverage
1) 35%maximum of the net site area.
2) 25%maximum of the net site area may be used for parking and vehicular access ways.
�. �. Maximum FAR
3.0 Maximum FAR, calculated on net acreage, for the entire project area.
3.3.3.8. Maximum Building Height
No maximum building height shall be required.
3.3 3G. Upper Story Setback
No upper story setback shall be required.
3.3.3.10. Front Yard Setback
50' minimum setback from Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard for all structures
exceeding 42" in height.
�.3.3.11. Side Yard Setback
1) 50' minimum exterior setback from Beach Boulevard
2) 20' minimum exterior setback from all other streets.
3.3.3.12. Rear Yard Setback
20' minimum setback.
3.3.3..13. Public Open Space
Development projects within this district shall provide public open space.
1) 30%minimum of the net site area,which shall be available for public or semi-public uses
for recreational purposes.
2) 25' minimum dimensions in every direction.
3) Paved areas devoted to streets, driveways, and parking areas may not be counted
toward the public open space requirement.
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4) 15% maximum of the required 30% public open space may be enclosed recreation space
such as gyms, handball courts, health clubs, interpretive centers, or similar facilities. A
fee may be imposed for the use of such facilities.
3. 3.14. Pedestrian Overpass
A pedestrian overpass may be required to connect the development in this district to the City
Beach, as a condition of approval for any new development on, or further subdivision of, parcels
within the district. The City may waive this requirement if the City determines that overpasses
are unnecessary or impractical considering the type and design of new developments.
33345.__ Public Views.
Development proposals in District 3 shall include a public view analysis. Setbacks may be
increased and site coverageJL density and building hei hts maybe reduced as necessarho
protect public views of the ocean. Provision of public viewing locations from within a
development may be required to offset adverse impacts to public views of the ocean.
3.3.3.16r,. Condominium Hotel
May be permitted and shall be conditioned as follows:
1) Any hotel rooms for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued at the effective
date of adoption of this section shall not be permitted to be converted to a
Condominium-Hotel.
2) The hotel owner/operator shall retain control and ownership of all structures,
recreational amenities, meeting space, restaurants, "back of house" and other non-guest
unit facilities. When the Condominium-Hotel is located on land owned by the City, the
hotel owner/operator shall be a leaseholder of the land upon which the Condominium-
Hotel exists.
3) The Condominium-Hotel facility shall have an on-site hotel operator to manage
rental/booking of all guest room/units. Whenever any individually owned hotel unit is
not occupied by its owner(s),that unit shall be available for hotel rental by the general
public on the same basis as a traditional hotel room.
4) The hotel operator shall market and advertise all rooms to the general public. Unit
owners may also independently market and advertise their units but all booking of
reservations shall be made by and through the hotel operator.
5) The hotel operator shall manage all guest room/units as part of the hotel inventory,
which management will include the booking of reservations, mandatory front desk
check-in and check-out, maintenance, cleaning services and preparing units for use by
guests/owners, a service for which the hotel operator may charge the unit owner a
reasonable fee.
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6) If the hotel operator is not serving as the rental agent for an individually owned unit,
then the hotel operator shall nevertheless have the right, working through the
individually owned units'owners or their designated agents, to book any unoccupied
room to fulfill demand, at a rate similar to comparable accommodations in the hotel.
The owner or an owner's rental agent may not withhold units from use. In all
circumstances, the hotel operator shall have full access to the condominiums'
reservation and booking schedule so that the operator can fulfill its booking and
management obligations hereunder.
7) All guest room/unit keys shall be electronic and created by the hotel operator upon each
new occupancy to control the use of the individually owned units.
8) Unit owners shall not discourage rental of their unit or create disincentives meant to
discourage rental of their unit.
g) All individually owned hotel units shall be rented at a rate similar to that charged by the
hotel operator for the traditional hotel rooms of a similar class or amenity level.
1o) The hotel operator shall maintain records of usage by owners and renters and rates
charged for all units, and shall be responsible for reporting Transient Occupancy Taxes
based on records of use for all units, a service for which the hotel operator may charge
the unit owner a reasonable fee.
11) Each individually owned hotel unit shall be used by its owner(s), no matter how many
owners there are, for not more than go days per calendar year with a maximum of 29
consecutive days of use during any 6o day period.
12) The use period limitations identified in 11) above, shall be unaffected by multiple owners
or the sale of a unit to a new owner during the calendar year, meaning that all such
owners of any given unit shall be collectively subject to the use restriction as if they were
a single, continuous owner.
13) No portion of the Condominium-Hotel may be converted to full-time occupancy
condominium or any other type of Limited Use Overnight Visitor Accommodations or
other project that differs from the approved Condominium-Hotel.
14) Prior to issuance of a building permit and in conjunction with approval of a coastal
development permit for the Condominium-Hotel, the landowner of the property within
District 3 upon which the traditional units/rooms (i.e., transient hotel rooms)are
developed shall execute and record a deed restriction, subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Planning and the Executive Director of the Coastal
Commission, which prohibits the conversion of those traditional hotel units/rooms to any
other type of ownership (e.g., limited use overnight visitor accommodations). The deed
restriction shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Planning and the
Executive Director of the Coastal Commission prior to action on the coastal development
permit. The deed restriction shall run with the land, shall be executed and consented to
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by the existing lessee of the affected property and shall be binding on the landowner
and lessee, and on all successors and assigns of the landowner and lessee, including
without limitation any future lienholders. The deed restriction shall not be removed or
changed without approval of an amendment to the underlying coastal development
permit and approval of an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) by the Coastal
Commission. However, minor changes that do not conflict with subsection 1) and 13)
above may be processed as an amendment to the coastal development permit only,
unless it is determined by the Director of Planning and the Executive Director of the
Coastal Commission that such an amendment is not legally required.
15) The hotel owner/operator shall be required to submit, prior to the issuance of a coastal
development permit,for the review and approval of the Director of Planning, a
Declaration of Restrictions or Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) either of
which shall include:
a) All the specific restrictions listed in 1)through 13) above;
b) Acknowledgement that these same restrictions are independently imposed as
condition requirements of the coastal development permit;
c) A statement that provisions of the CC&R's/Declaration of Restrictions that reflect the
requirements of 1)through 13)above cannot be changed without approval of an LCP
amendment by the Coastal Commission and subsequent coastal development permit
amendment. However, minor changes that do not conflict with 1)through 13) above
may be processed as an amendment to the coastal development permit, unless it is
determined by the Director of Planning that an amendment is not legally required. If
there is a section of the CC&R's/Declaration of Restrictions related to amendments,
and the statement provided pursuant to this paragraph is not in that section, then
the section on amendments shall cross-reference this statement and clearly indicate
that it controls over any contradictory statements in the section of the
Decla ratio n/CC&R's on amendments.
16) The CC&R's or Declaration of Restrictions described above shall be recorded against all
individual property titles simultaneously with the recordation of the condominium
airspace map.
17) The provisions of the CC&R's or Declaration of Restrictions described above shall not be
changed without approval of an amendment to the LCP by the Coastal Commission.
However, minor changes that do not conflict with 1) through 16) above may be
processed as an amendment to the coastal development permit, unless it is determined
by the Director of Planning that an amendment is not legally required.
18) The hotel owner/operator or any successor-in-interest shall maintain the legal ability to
ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stated above at all times in perpetuity
and shall be responsible in all respects for ensuring that all parties subject to these
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restrictions comply with the restrictions. Each owner of an individual guest
room/condominium unit is jointly and severally liable with the hotel owner-operator for
any and all violations of the terms and conditions imposed by the special conditions of
the coastal development permit with respect to the use of that owner's unit. Violations
of the coastal development permit can result in penalties pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 30820.
19) All documents related to the marketing and sale of the condominium interests, including
marketing materials, sales contracts, deeds, CC&R's and similar documents, shall notify
buyers of the following:
a) Each owner of any individual hotel unit is jointly and severally liable with the hotel
owner-operator for any violations of the terms and conditions of the coastal
development permit with respect to the use of that owner's unit; and
b) The occupancy of the units by owner(s) is restricted to go days per calendar year
with a maximum of 29 consecutive days of use during any 6o day period, and when
not in use by the owner, the unit shall be made available for rental by the hotel
operator to the general public per the terms of the coastal development permit and
that the coast development permit contains additional restrictions on use and
occupancy.
2o)The hotel and owner/operator and any successor-in-interest hotel owner and operator,
and each future individual unit owner shall obtain, prior to sale of individual units, a
written acknowledgement from the buyer that occupancy by the owner is limited to go
days per calendar year with a maximum of 29 consecutive days of use during any 6o day
period, that the unit must be available for rental by the hotel operator to the general
public when not occupied by the owner, and that there are further restrictions on use
and occupancy in the coastal development permit and the CC&R's or Declaration of
Restrictions.
21) The hotel owner/operator and any successor-in-interest hotel owner and operator shall
monitor and record hotel occupancy and use by the general public and the owners of
individual hotel units throughout each year. The monitoring and record keeping shall
include specific accounting of owner usage for each individual guest room/unit. The
records shall be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the restrictions set forth in a
through n above. The hotel owner-operator shall also maintain documentation of rates
paid for hotel occupancy and of advertising and marketing efforts. All such records shall
be maintained for ten years and shall be made available to the City, and the Executive
Director of the Coastal Commission upon request and to the auditor required by Section
22) below. Within 3o days of commencing hotel operations,the hotel owner-operator
shall submit notice to the Director of Planning and to the Executive Director of the
California Coastal Commission of commencement of hotel operations.
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22)Within go days of the end of the first calendar year of hotel operations, and within go
days of the end of each succeeding calendar year, the hotel owner-operator shall retain
an independent auditing company, approved by the Director of Planning,to perform an
audit to evaluate compliance with special conditions of the coastal development permit
which are required by this section regarding occupancy restrictions, notice, record
keeping, and monitoring of the Condominium-Hotel. The audit shall evaluate compliance
by the hotel owner-operator and owners of individual hotel units during the prior one-
year period. The hotel owner-operator shall instruct the auditor to prepare a report
identifying the auditor's findings, conclusions and the evidence relied upon, and such
report shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, for review and approval, and shall
be available to the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission upon request, with six
months after the conclusion of each one year period of hotel operations. After the initial
five calendar years, the one-year audit period may be extended to two years upon
written approval of the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning may grant such
approval if each of the previous audits revealed compliance with all restrictions imposed
above.
23) If the hotel owner and the hotel operator at any point become separate entities,the
hotel owner and the hotel operator shall be jointly and severally responsible for ensuring
compliance with the requirements identified above. If the hotel owner and hotel
operator become separate entities, they shall be jointly and severally liable for violations
of the terms and conditions (restrictions) identified above.
24)A coastal development permit application for a Condominium-Hotel shall include a plan
specifying how the requirements outlined in 1)through 22)will be implemented. The
plan must include, at a minimum, the form of the sale, deed, and CC&R's/Declaration of
Restrictions that will be used to satisfy the requirements and the form of the rental
program agreement to be entered into between the individual unit owners and the hotel
owner/operator. The plan must demonstrate that the applicant will establish
mechanisms that provide the hotel operator and any successor-in-interest hotel operator
adequate legal authority to implement the requirements of Sections 1)through 22)
above. An acceptable plan meeting these requirements shall be incorporated into the
special conditions of approval of any coastal development permit for a Condominium-
Hotel. Any proposed changes to the approved plan and subsequent documents
pertaining to compliance with and enforcement of the terms and conditions required by
Sections 1) through 22) and this section including deeds and CC&R's/Declaration of
Restrictions shall not occur without an amendment to the coastal development permit,
unless it is determined by the Director of Planning that an amendment is not legally
required.
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25)Any hotel rooms for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued in the District at
the effective date of adoption of this section shall not be permitted to be converted to
Limited Use Overnight Visitor Accommodations.
26) In Lieu Fee Required
a) New development of overnight accommodations that are not "lower cost" shall be
required to pay, as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit, an in-lieu
fee to provide significant funding to assist in the creation of a substantial
contribution to lower cost overnight visitor accommodations in or near Huntington
Beach. The specific dollar amount of the fee shall be $3,000 in 2006 dollars(which
shall be adjusted annually to account for inflation i.e. according to increases in the
Consumer Price Index— U.S. City Average)times the total quantity of proposed
limited use overnight visitor accommodation units.
b) Prior to issuance of the coastal development permit, and upon execution of an
appropriate agreement between the City and the designated recipient that assures
use of the in-lieu fee for the intended mitigation, the applicant shall transfer the fee
to the entity designated in the agreement,which shall be the City of Huntington
Beach, the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, Hosteling
International USA, or similar public agency and/or non-profit provider of lower cost
overnight visitor accommodations. If the in lieu fee, or any portion thereof, is not
committed toward a use (i.e.with an effective agreement in place for use toward an
identifiable project)within one year of payment of the fee, the in lieu fee shall be
made available to be applied toward lower-cost overnight visitor accommodations at
Crystal Cove State Park.
3.3.4. District 4 — Established Residential
Purpose
This district allows residential development exclusively. The district employs graduated height
limits and proportional setback requirements to keep the scale of new developments
compatible with the existing residential neighborhood.
3.3.4.2. Boundaries
District 4 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-46. District 4 includes the first block along Pacific
Coast Highway to Walnut Avenue between Goldenwest Street and 7th Street except for the
area included in District 1; the parcels fronting 6th Street between Walnut Avenue and Orange
Avenue; and the area bounded by Palm Avenue, Main Street, the parcel line approximately 110
feet north of Acacia Avenue, and Lake Street.
3.3.4.3. Permitted Uses
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Figure 3-47 presents uses permitted within District 4. The table details whether the use is
permitted or whether the use requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator.
3=3.4.4. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-48 presents a summary of the development standards within District 4. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3.3.4.5. Minimum Parcel Size
25'frontage and 2,500 square feet net size area minimum.
3.3.4.6. Maximum Site Coverage
50% of the net site area maximum.
3.3=47. Maximum Density
1) The maximum allowable number of residential dwelling units shall increase as the parcel
size increases.
a) 1 dwelling unit maximum if lot frontage is 25' or less and lot area is 2,500 square
feet or less.
b) 4 dwelling units maximum if lot frontage is greater than 25' but less than or equal
to 5o' and lot area is greater than 2,500 square feet and less than or equal to
5,000 square feet.
c) 3o dwelling units per acre or 1 dwelling unit per 1,452 square feet of net lot area
maximum, if lot frontage is greater than 5o' and lot area is greater than 5,000
square feet.
2) FAR = 1.o for single-family development
3.34.8. Maximum Building Height
1) 35' and no more than 3 stories maximum.
2) 25' maximum within 25'of the front property line.
3.3.4.4. Upper Story Setback
lo' average setback from the second story facade for the covered portion of all structures
above the second story.
3.3.4.10. Front Yard Setback
For all structures exceeding 42 inches in height:
1) 25' minimum setback for parcels fronting on Pacific Coast Highway. This setback may be
reduced by 5' on up to 50% of the lot frontage, provided that the average setback for the
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total lot frontage is a minimum of 25'. This setback shall be limited to landscaping only
and shall be designed to be compatible with the Bluff Top Park landscaping located
across Pacific Coast Highway.
2) 15'minimum setback for parcels fronting all other streets except Pacific Coast Highway.
�. q.tT. Side Yard Setback
1) Single Family minimum aggregate:
a) lo% of lot width
• Interior: 3'minimum, 5'maximum
• Exterior: 5'minimum
b) Garages located on a single 25-foot wide lot will be allowed an exterior yard
reduction to a minimum of 3'from a public right-of-way.
2) Multi-Family minimum aggregate:
a) Parcels with loo'or less of frontage:
• 20% of lot width:
• Interior: 3' minimum
• Exterior: 5' minimum
b) Parcels with greater than loo' of frontage:
• 20%of lot width:
• Interior: 7' minimum
• Exterior: 15' minimum
.3.4.12. Rear Yard Setback
Minimum rear yard setback requirements:
1) 3' minimum setback for parcels fronting on Pacific Coast Highway.
2) 7.5' minimum setback for parcels fronting all other streets.
3) Upper stories of structures may be cantilevered into the rear setback; however, a
setback of 2.5' minimum from the rear property line shall be maintained.
. � Garage Setback
A 5' setback is required for garages with alley access in order to meet the required 25' turning
radius from the garage to the opposite side of the alley.
. . .T�. Common and Public Open Space
1) Projects that maintain the 25'front setback along Pacific Coast Highway shall be allowed
to use the front setback area towards common open space as required in Section 3.2.16.
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Open Space. Any encroachments into the 25-foot front setback area shall require
common open space to be located behind the front setback.
2) No public open space shall be required.
3.4.15. Street Frontage
1) Single-family dwelling units not fronting Pacific Coast Highway shall have a front porch
element that faces onto the primary street frontage. The front porch shall be allowed to
encroach 5' into the front setback area.
3.3.5• District 5 — Multi-family Residential
. 5 A. Purpose
This district is intended to allow high density residential uses. New residential development will
provide a population base to help support the commercial and office uses in the downtown
area. District 5 represents the Pacific City residential component and the Waterfront Residential
development. The Pacific City residential component is approved for 516 condominium units
and outdoor recreational amenities including a 2-acre Village Green park. The Waterfront
Residential development was constructed in 2004 and consists of 184-residential units located
north of the waterfront hotels in District 3. The approved and existing developments described
above are consistent with the provisions stated for this district.
�.;.2. Boundaries
District 5 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-54• District 5 includes two consolidated parcels.
One parcel is bounded on the north by Atlanta Avenue, on the east by Huntington Street, on the
south by Pacific View Avenue, and on the west by First Street. The second parcel includes the
area north of Pacific View Avenue between the prolongation of Sunrise Drive and Beach
Boulevard.
3'35.3. Permitted Uses
Figure 3-55 presents uses permitted with a Conditional Use Permit from Planning Commission
within District 5. Any modifications or additions to individual residential units shall be permitted
upon review by the Department of Planning for compliance with all applicable provisions of this
Specific Plan in addition to applicable requirements, conditions of approval and development
plans for the approved project.
3..35.4. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-56 presents a summary of the development standards within District 5. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
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3_35.S. Minimum Parcel Size
No minimum parcel size shall be required. However, prior to approval of any development, a
conceptual plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission. Development that is in
conformance with the site plan may then be permitted.
3.3.5.6. Maximum Site Coverage
50%of net site area.
3.3,5_7. Maximum Density
3o dwelling units per net acre or 1 dwelling unit per 1,452 square feet of net lot area maximum.
3.3_3.8. Maximum Building Height
50' maximum.
3.3.5.9. Upper Story Setback
goo' minimum setback from the northern exterior property line for any portion of a structure
that exceeds 35' in height.
3.3.5.10. Front Yard Setback
20' minimum for all structures exceeding 42 inches in height.
3.3_;.11. Side Yard Setback
20' minimum for all streets; 25' minimum for Beach Boulevard.
3_3.5.12. Rear Yard Setback
2o' minimum.
3.3,5.13: Public Open Space
No public open space shall be required.
3.3_5.14. Corridor Dedication
20' corridor dedication between Atlanta Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway for public access
between the southern end of the Pacific Electric right-of-way and Pacific Coast Highway. This
requirement may be waived if the corridor is deemed unnecessary by the City. Any proposal for
an alternative must be approved by the Planning Commission.
Conservation Overlay
A portion of District 5 is designated with a Conservation Overlay. Within this area, all following
requirements of the Conservation Overlay shall apply.
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1, Purpose
The conservation overlay is intended to regulate those areas that identified as wetlands.
The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)identified an area within District 5 as
containing o.8 acres of existing wetland and 1.4 acres of restorable wetland. This area
was restored in 2004 in conjunction with the Waterfront Residential development. An
existing deed restriction limits, in per ep tuity, use of the area to natural
open space for wetland preservation and restoration uses. The deed
restriction runs with the land and shall not be removed or changed
without a coastal development permit issued by the California Coastal
Commission.
2) Boundary
The 2.2 acre area is immediately adjacent to Beach Boulevard. The Conservation Overlay
boundaries are shown on Figure 3-57•
3) Regulations
a) Development shall be permitted only pursuant to an overall development plan for
the entire overlay area and subject to the following: as a condition of any
development on this parcel, topographic, vegetation, and soils information
identifying the extent of any existing wetlands shall be submitted to the Director.
b) The information shall be prepared by a qualified professional, and shall be subject to
review by the California Department of Fish and Game.
c) If any wetland is determined by the Department of Fish and Game to be severely
degraded pursuant to Sections 30233 and 30411 of the California Coastal Act, or if it is
less than one acre in size, other restoration options may be undertaken, pursuant to
the Coastal Commission's "Statewide Interpretive Guidelines for Wetlands and other
Wet Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas."
d) Conservation easements, dedications or other similar mechanisms shall be required
over all wetland areas as a condition of development, to assure permanent
protection.
e) Public vehicular traffic shall be prohibited in wetland areas governed by a
conservation easement.
f) Specific drainage and erosion control requirements shall be incorporated into the
project design to ensure that wetland areas are not adversely affected.
g) No further subdivision of any parcel shall be permitted which would have the effect
of dividing off environmentally sensitive habitat from other portions of such parcels
for which urban uses are permitted in the City's Coastal Element until such time as
the permanent protection of any wetland is assured.
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h) Within areas identified as wetlands in the coastal zone, the uses of the Coastal
Conservation District shall supersede the uses of the Floodplain Overlay subdistricts
FPS and FP2 as addressed in Chapter 222 of the HBZSO.
3.3.6. District 6 — Pier & Pier-related Commercial
3.3_61. Purpose
This district is intended to insure that the majority of the pier will remain open and
accessible to the public at all times at no charge for strolling, fishing, ands
observation. Commercial uses on and alongside the pier that will enhance and
expand the public's use and enjoyment of this area may also be permitted. Uses are
encouraged that capitalize on the views available from the pier and the unique recreational or
educational opportunities it affords. At the same time, Eare must be exerEised to en ^that
strolling,
fishing OF obseWation SpeEifiEal • +The main thoroughfare of the pier should remain clear for
public safety.
3.3.6.2. Boundaries
The boundaries of District 6 shall be consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan and
are shown generally in Figure 3-58•
3.3.6.3. Permitted Uses
Figure 3-59 presents uses permitted within District 6. The table details whether the use is
permitted or whether the use requires an Administrative Permit, a Conditional Use Permit from
the Zoning Administrator, or a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission. For
permitted uses, other visitor-serving related uses as described in the Coastal Element of the
General Plan that have the same parking demand as the existing use not specified herein may be
allowed subject to the approval of the Director. Change of use shall be subject to the approval
of the Director. Any new construction shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit from
the Zoning Administrator.
3.3.6.4. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-6o presents a summary of the development standards within District 6. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3.3.6.E Minimum Parcel Size
No minimum parcel size shall be required.
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3.3.6.6. Maximum Site Coverage
1) No maximum site coverage shall be required, except that no more than 25% maximum of
the pier shall be covered by any building or roofed structure.
2) 25% maximum of the perimeter of the pier shall be covered with building or other roofed
structures.
3.3.6.7. Maximum Density/FAR
No maximum density or FAR requirement shall be applied in this district.
3.3.6.8. Maximum Building Height
1) 25' and 2 stories above the pier level.
2) 1 story maximum building height on the pier, excluding the end of the pier cafd;�d
Rorthwest of the pier shall be one s".
3) No maximum building height shall be required for lifeguard towers or other facilities
necessary for public safety; however, adverse im acp is to public views should
be avoided to the maximum extent feasible.
4) ' below the maximum
height of the adjacent bluff,
5_ Development proposals shall include a public view analysis.
6) Public views shall be considered and maximized.
3.3.6.9Upper Story Setback
No minimum upper story setback shall be required.
3.3.6.1o. Front Yard Setback.
No minimum front yard setback shall be required.
3.3.6.11. Side Yard Setback
No minimum side yard setback shall be required.
Rear Yard Setback
No minimum rear yard setback shall be required.
3.13-6.13.. Public Open Space
Promotion and retention of public open space,a-Rd pedestrian access, and p_ ublic
views shall be major considerations of development in this district. Free and clear public
pedestrian,access_along the outer (seaward) perimeter .of the pier.shall_be
maximized and,-at a_minimum, a �o foot wide area shall maintained for
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access between the outer (seaward) perimeter of the pier and any
development., with the exception of the area of the lifeguard tower. In
particular, the required setback area along the pier's perimeter shall be
maintained at all times at the seaward end of the pier beyond any outdoor
dining or other use that is or may be established.
In addition.Pall new development shall provide sufficient clear width along the length of the
pier for public access and emergency and service vehicles. in addition, Ppublic walkways along
the pier edge or around the perimeter of new development must be provided.
3.5.14____._Public Access
Any up blic pier curfew/closure that applies to any portion of the pier which is
over State tidelands and within the Coastal Commission area of original
jurisdiction requires a coastal development permit. Closure to the public of any
portion of the pier inland of the mean high tide line is not encoura_ ed and
requires a coastal development permit which must maintain the public's ri_ hg_ t to
fain access to State tidelands. Any inland closure shall provide for continued
public access to any portion of the pler_over State tidelands and-requires an
approved coastal development-permit.
Measures that limit public use of the pier shall be limited to those necessary to
address documented public-safety events that cause a risk or hazard to the
eneral public and shall be the minimum necessaryto address the risk or hazard
to the general public. The need for continuation of safety measures that limit
public access shall be reassessed on a_periodic basis to assure maximum public
access is provided. Limited duration closures for periodic maintenance (not to
exceed one year) are permissible_when approved pursuant to a coastal
development permit. L_imited...durat_i_on closures due to public_safety_concerns
arising from severe storm events shall_be.permitted only for_the duration of the
storm event and as necessary,to_effect_repairs._An-emergency coastal
development_permit.shall be processed_with the California Coastal Commission
n_such cases.as soo_n_asthe situation permits.
3.3.7• District 7 — Beach
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�. z.�. Purpose
This district is intended to preserve and protect the sandy beach area within the Specific Plan
Area boundaries while allowing parking and auxiliary beach-related commercial and
convenience uses. The beach will also beuse`d rspeEial eVefltS thro
ughout the year, such X-15
the 1 I C Op irfiRg, the VP PFe Bea'eh VeileyballteurRameR t, the ShereliRe Marathen,t{�n
NPPL Paintball TeLIFna m- eRt, and the Duck a ThGR. The beach parkiRg and plaza areas Rer-th of
the pier are also used weekly feF a FarmeFS' MaFket and croft fair Approximately half of the
beach frontage in the district is City beach;the remainder of the beach frontage is owned by the
State of California.
�.�.z.z. Boundaries
District 7 boundaries are shown on Figure 3-61. District 7 is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway
on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other side. The district extends from Goldenwest
Street to Beach Boulevard, except for the area which is part of District 6.
�.7.�. Permitted Uses
Figure 3-65 presents beach open space uses and public facilities, as well as other related uses or
public facilities not specified herein, that may be allowed subject to approval of the Design
Review Board. Any change of such use or public facilities shall be subject to the approval of the
Director.
Prohibited Uses
Storage containers and stand-alone storage buildings shall be prohibited in beach areas.
�.�.�. Summary of Development Standards
Figure 3-66 presents a summary of the development standards within District 7. This figure is
only a summary of the standards and the sections of the plan referenced in the figure must be
consulted for the complete requirements of each standard.
3�3_7.6. Minimum Parcel Size
No minimum parcel size shall be required.
33.7.7. Maximum Site Coverage
No maximum site coverage shall be required.
.3_3.7.8. Maximum Density/FAR
No maximum density or FAR requirement shall be applied in this District.
�.7.q. Maximum Building Height
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20'maximum building height. No maximum building height shall be required for lifeguard
towers or other facilities necessary for public safety. No parking surface or structure shall
exceed the adjacent elevation of Pacific Coast Highway. Adverse impacts to public views
shall be considered and minimized.
3:3.7.10. Upper Story Setback
No minimum upper story setback shall be required.
�.�.7.11. Front Yard Setback
No minimum front yard setback shall be required.
.3.3.7.12. Side Yard Setback
No minimum side yard setback shall be required.
3.3.7.13. Rear Yard Setback
No minimum rear yard setback shall be required.
3.3.7.14. Public Open Space
Public open space and pedestrian access shall be major considerations of development in this
District.
3 3 7J5......._Publ_ic_Access
1. A public beach closure/curfew cannot apply_to the area of Coastal Commission
original jurisdiction (State tidelands. submerged lands and public trust lands)
including but not necessarily limited to the area seaward of the mean high tide line.
Public access to the water's edge and at least_20 feet inland shall be permitted at all
times. Closure to public use of any portion of the beach inland of the mean high tide
line is not encouraged and requires a coastal development permit which must
maintain the public's right to gain access to State tidelands. Measures that limit
public use of the beach shall be limited to those.necessary_to address documented
public safety events that cause a risk or hazard to the general public and shall be the
minimum necessary to address_the.potential_risk_or hazard to_the general_public.
The need for continuation of safety measures that limit public access shall be
reassessed on a periodc_basis_toassure maximum public access is provided. Limited
closure for beach maintenance may be allowable pursuant to acoastal development
permit.
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Z. The implementation of restrictions on public parking along public streets with the
potential to impede or restrict public access to beaches. trails or parklands.
(including. but not limited to. the posting of "no parking" suns. red curbing.
physical barriers. and preferential parking programs) shall be prohibited except
where such restrictions are needed to protect public safety and where no other
feasible alternative exists to provide public safety. Where such parking restrictions
are determined to be necessary due to demonstrated public safety need with no
feasible alternative. they shall be subject to a coastal development permit in
accordance with Chapter 245 of the HBZSO. An equivalent number of public parking
spaces shall be provided as mitigation for impacts to coastal access and recreation.
Replacement public parking spaces shall be located within the closest. feasible
proximity to the spaces lost.
3. Public recreation and access opportunities at public beaches and parks shall be
protected, and where feasible, enhanced as an important coastal resource.
-.. All beach amenities available tothe general_public_on the City's_public beaches
including those owned and operated by the City_ and the State) shall be available to
aU members of the general public on an equal basis.
5. Public beaches and parks shall maintain lower-cost user fees and__parking fees, and
maximize hours of use to the extent feasible, in order to maximize public access
and recreation opportunities. Limitations on time_of_use or increases in user fees
or parking fees shall be subject to coastal.development permit requirements in
accordance with Chapter 245 of the HBZSO.
6. No development shall be permitted that would_result in the-loss of sandy beach
area.
3.3•8 Resource Production Overlay
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Purpose.The Downtown Specific Plan area overlies long-productive oil pools. Many facilities are
still operating because of the extent of the remaining reserves;therefore oil production will
continue to be permitted in parts of this area(see Figure 3-67).
The City provides for oil facilities by designating oil "suffix"zoning Districts in connection with
an underlying base zone such as a commercial or residential District. Both oil facilities allowed
by suffix and the other uses allowed by the base zone are permitted. Currently, the City has two
oil suffixes the ")"which allows existing oil wells and attendant facilities but no new wells and
the "ol" which allows the drilling of new wells in addition to all uses in the "o" District. These
suffixes, with certain modifications, are also employed in this Specific Plan. In addition to the oil
suffixes three Resource Production Overlays have been identified. Existing and/or expanded oil
production may continue in these areas provided that the additional conditions outlined in this
subsection are met.
�.8.� Oil Overlay "A"
The regulations in this overlay District facilitate continued oil recovery, but require all new
facilities to be concentrated into a second, soundproofed and landscaped expansion of the
existing oil site and encourage the expeditious removal of existing wells from oil overlay "B".
Boundaries. Oil overlay "A" includes an existing oil island located in District#4, between 19th
and 18th streets from Pacific Coast Highway to the area is Walnut Avenue.
Regulations. New wells and related facilities shall be permitted in accordance with the-ol suffix
and related provisions in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code provided, however, that the
following additional conditions are met:
a) Any new well must be part of a secondary or other enhanced oil recovery project of used as
replacement of an existing well.
b) A schedule for abandonment of all wells operated by the project proponent which are
located within Bolsa Chica State Beach shall be submitted to and approved by the Director
of Development Services prior to the drilling of any new well. This schedule may be
amended at the discretion of the Director of Development Services.
c) The project proponent shall agree to a memorandum of understanding with the City as a
condition for approval, stating that no new wells shall be drilled by that company on Bolsa
Chica State Beach(oil overlay"B") nor shall the existing wells be redrilled except, in such
cases where:1) the redrilled well will be produced by a "subsurface" or "down-hole" pump,
only, or 2)the redrilled well will be produced by other new technology with fewer visual and
environmental impacts than a conventional ball and plunger pump, or 3) an intensified
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screening plan is approved by the Director of Development Services which substantially
improves the appearance of the area.
d) The operation site shall be screened by a wall, fence, or structure in keeping with the
character of the area.The site also shall be landscaped so as to ensure visual compatibility
with the surrounding area.A screening and landscaping plan must be submitted and
approved by the Director.All structures shall generally conform to the height limits and
setback requirements of the base District.The Director may waive these restrictions if it
would result in better overall soundproofing, odor reduction and/or visual compatibility.
�.8.� Oil Overlay "B"
The regulations in this overlay facilitate continued oil recovery, wells may be redrilled if surface
pumping units are replaced with subsurface ones. Drilling of new wells may be permitted but
only if the result is a significant reduction in the amount of space used for oil operations on the
beach.
Boundaries. Oil overlay"B" comprises a section of Bolsa Chica State Beach currently in oil
production in District#7 between Goldenwest and lith streets.
Regulations.Wells may be redrilled in accordance with the-o suffix in the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code provided, however, that the following additional conditions are met:
The operator submits a report to the Department of Development Services explaining why
there is no other feasible, environmentally less damaging inland site (such a report must be
approved by the Director); or agrees to a memorandum of understanding with the City stating
that the redrilled well will be produced by a subsurface or down-hole pump or other new
technology with fewer visual and environmental impacts than a conventional ball and plunger
pump.
A schedule for abandonment of all wells operated by the project proponent which are located
within Bolsa Chica State Beach shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Development Services prior to the drilling of any new wells.This schedule may be amended at
the discretion of the Director of Development Services.
All redrilling operations shall be limited to a period from October 1 to May 31, except for
emergencies for which the Fire Chief may waive these seasonal restrictions, but shall require
soundproofing in accordance with Title 15 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
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New wells may be permitted if they are part of an overall consolidation plan which significantly
reduces the area used for oil facilities or expedited the removal of existing oil facilities within
the overlay area.A consolidation plan must be submitted to the Director of Development
Services for approval before a permit for drilling any new well will be issued.Ail drilling
operations must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the of suffix in the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
33.8.3 Oil Overlay`C"
The regulations in the overlay facilitate continued oil recovery and provides for future oil
production needs.
Boundaries. Oil overlay "C" is an irregularly shaped site in District#5 between Lake Street and
Huntington Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Regulations.Well drilling and redrilling shall be permitted in accordance with Title i5 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code and with the o and of suffix and related provisions in the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.A conceptual site plan for the entire overlay area must be
submitted prior to permitting any project development or subdivision of land within the overlay.
The plan shall include at least one(1) oil island of not less than two(2)acres in size for new oil
well drilling and oil production. Such island(s)shall be incorporated into the overall
development plan so that noise, odor and visual impacts on the residences are minimized, and
safe access to the oil site(s) is provided. Findings that at least one such island so designed is
incorporated into the plan shall be made by the Planning Commission before approving any
development project.
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3- LAND USES & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Non-Residential Uses
Use District Off-Street Parking Spaces
Retail/Personal Services District 1* 3 spaces per 1,000 sf
All Other Districts 5 space per 1,000 sf
Personal Enrichment District 1* 3 spaces per 1,000 sf
Services All Other Districts 1 space per 35 sf of instruction area;or maximum 1 per
zoo sf provided the number of students does not exceed
required number of parking spaces, plus instruction area
does not exceed 75%of floor area w
Offices District 1* 2 spaces per 1,000 sf ,
All Other Districts • Business/Professional:4 spaces per 1,000 sf
Restaurant District 1* 8 spaces per 1,000 sf
Less than 12 seats:3 spaces per l000 sf
All Other Districts e Less than 12 seats:5 spaces per 1,000 sf
• More than 12 seats:lo spaces per 1,000 sf
Hotel/Mote( All Districts 1.1 spaces per room,plus 1 space per passenger
transport vehicle(minimum of 2 stalls)and 2 spaces
for any manager's unit and parking for other uses as -
required by this Section
Bed and Breakfast All Districts 1 space per room, plus 1 guest space and 1 manager/ -
owner space
Cultural Arts Facilities All Districts 1 space per 300 sf
Assembly Uses All Districts Per HBZSO
Exceptions:
a)At any time it deems necessary,the Planning Commission may require additional on-site parking to
meet the parking demand generated by a use or development. ll r
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proposes,the removal of existing parking shall provide for the replacement of that parking at a 1:1 s
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3 - LAND USES& DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Permitted Uses District 1
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Accessory dwelling units ,/
Artists'studios ✓
Banks and savings and loans branch offices z
Carts and kiosks 3
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Cultural institutions ✓ '
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Eating and drinking establishments,with less than ✓
12 seats
Eating and drinking establishments, with alcohol ✓
(hours of operation up to 11 pm M TH and 12 am Fri Sun.)
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(hours of operation past»pm M-TH and/or 12 am Fri-Sun.)
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beverage sales G
Health and sports clubs
Home occupations s ✓ I
Hotels, motels,and bed and breakfasts V/
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Offices, business and professional
Personal enrichment services$ ✓
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Public facilities ✓
Real estate businesses ✓
Religious assembly ✓
1 K Multi-family housing, apartments, condominiums, ✓ k
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Permitted Uses District 1
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Retail sales, outdoor" ✓
Service stations 12 ✓
Theaters ✓
Travel services ✓
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zWith no drive through windows and not to exceed 5,000 square feet
3 Pursuant to Section 230.94 of the HBZSO
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4 Pursuant to Section 3.2.24 Outdoor Dining �✓� ��S o�
5 Pursuant to Section 230.12 of the HBZSO
6 Provided that: i �k10. (e'er-nv►� �;;�
• The live/work unit is permitted to be a maximum of 3,000 square feet.
• The non-residential area is permitted to be a maximum 50%of the area of each live/work unit.
• The non-residential area function shall be limited to the first or main floor only of the live-work
- unit.
• A maximum of 5 non-residential worker or employees are allowed to occupy the non-residential
area at any one time.
• Dwelling units that include an office that is less than ten percent of the area of the dwelling unit
shall not be classified as a live/work unit.
7 Pursuant to Section 3.3.1.3. Permitted Uses, items 1), and 2)
8 Not to exceed 5,000 square feet r
9 That comply with the standards provided in Section 3.3.4• District 4-Established Residential and the
standards contained in the Residential Infill Lot Developments Ordinance in Section 230.22 of the HBZSO
10 Exempting retail markets with no more than to percent of the floor area devoted to sales, display,
and storage of alcoholic beverages(including florist shops offering the sale of a bottle of an alcoholic 3
beverage together with a floral arrangement), provided the sale of alcoholic beverages is not in 5
conjunction with the sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel. P
"Pursuant to Section 3.2.25.Outdoor Display Areas and Sales
12With minimum 14,000 square feet of net lot area subject to the development standards outlined in L £=4
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Section 230.32 of the HBZSO and located only on Pacific Coast Highway between 7th Street and 9th `xsr
Street ,
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Res. No. 2011-58
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN 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 August 15, 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Dwyer
NOES: Boardman, Shaw
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bohr
Cit Jerk and ex-officio 611erk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California