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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 15-002
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 15-002 proposes to amend the Coastal
Element to include text amendments reflective of the addition of Sunset Beach into the
City; designating the area as Subarea 4L, and revisions to the goals, objectives,policies
and the glossary; and
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, after notice duly given, held a
public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment No. 15-002; and
The City Council finds that said General Plan Amendment No 15-002 is
necessary for the changing needs and orderly development of the community, and is
necessary to accomplish refinement of the General Plan and is consistent with other
elements of the General Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
hereby resolve as follows.
1 That General Plan Amendment No. 15-002, which amends the Coastal
Element to include text amendments reflective of the addition of Sunset
Beach into the City, designating the area as Subarea 4L, and revisions to
the goals, objectives,policies and the glossary, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully
set forth herein, is hereby approved.
2 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon certification of Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 15-002 by the California Coastal
Commission
15-4958/127461 1
Resolution No . 2015-76
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16 t h day of November , 2015.
yor
REVIE APPROVED APPROVED AS
i Manager City Attorney
INITIATE AND PROVED:
i ctor&Planning and Building
EXHIBIT A—General Plan Amendment No. 15-002 - Amended General Plan Coastal
Element
154958/127461 2
Exhibit "A" — Resolution No . 2015-76
COASTAL ELEMENT
■ Downtown
■ Huntington Harbour Bay Club
■ Holly Seacliff(a portion of)
■ Seachff
■ Magnolia/Pacific
■ Palm/Goldenwest
■ Sunset Beach
California Environmental Quality Act
In accordance with section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act,the preparation
and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental review This does not
imply that development projects that are consistent with the adopted Coastal Element are exempt
from environmental analysis
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TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS
Coastal Zone Overview
The Coastal Act establishes policies for coastal resource preservation and defines an area where
the policies shall apply That defined area is known as the"Coastal Zone" The Coastal Zone
runs the length of the State's shoreline from its Oregon border south to the Mexican border
Huntington Beach is a shoreline community, a portion of which lies within the State's defined
Coastal Zone The City's Coastal Zone boundary runs from the northern City limit at Seal Beach,
south approximately 9 5 miles to the Santa Ana River at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach
boundary It extends inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000 yards to over one mile in
some areas The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone encompasses approximately 5 2 square miles
of land and water, or about 19 percent of the total area of the City The Huntington Beach
Coastal Zone boundary is shown in Figure C-2.
The Huntington Beach Coastal Zone includes a wide variety of land uses Open shoreline,parks
and recreational facilities,habitat areas,residential, commercial and industrial uses, as well as,
energy and oil extraction facilities currently exist in the Coastal Zone At the north end of the
Coastal Zone is Huntington Harbour, a man-made residential marina with commercial centers and
residences oriented toward the waterways, and the community of Sunset Beach, a primarily
residential area with an expansive beach and a variety of commercial uses South of
Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach is the Bolsa Chica area which is presently undeveloped
and unincorporated,but lies within the City's Sphere of Influence for potential future annexation
Further south, and adjacent to the Bolsa Chica, is a large undeveloped area of land,part of which
is presently in oil production The Seacliff residential development and golf course lie to the
north Next is the City's downtown area, which over the last ten years has been transformed
through re-development into the primary activity node in the City for both residents and visitors
The downtown area includes,among other things,the Municipal Pier and Plaza,destination resort
facilities, and a wide variety of visitor serving amenities and activities At the south end of the
Coastal Zone, a major electrical power plant dominates the surrounding shoreline,while nearby, a
large sewage treatment facility processes waste from throughout the County These facilities are
near restored coastal wetlands that serve as habitats for numerous wildlife species,including the
endangered California least tern and Belding's savanna sparrow
The following paragraphs describe, in more detail,the City's Coastal Zone, its existing land uses,
proposed land use plan and coastal resources For purposes of discussion,the Coastal Zone is
divided into sub-zones Figure C-4 depicts the Coastal Zone and its five sub-areas Figures C-5
through C-9 depict individual sub-areas and proposed land uses Land use category definitions
and listings of permitted uses and densities per land use category are provided in Table C-1
Section 4 provides an overview of the issues that must be addressed in the Coastal Zone to
comply with Coastal Act policy Section 5 provides specific policies that the City will follow in
order to preserve and enhance its coastal resources and amenities, and Section 6 provides an
overview of implementation actions and regulations to carry out the policies
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Sub-Area Descriptions and Land Use Plan
Zone 1—Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach
This area includes the City's Coastal Zone between Warner Avenue and the northeastern City
limits (Figure C-5.)
Existing Land Uses
Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary)
Huntington Harbour is an 860 acre residential, man-made marina that occupies the majority of
this zone The Huntington Harbour development is primarily residential with approximately
4,000 residential units, including single family homes,condominiums and apartments all oriented
around the three mile network of navigable channels Sunset Beach is an approximately 134
acre residential and beach community, a limited portion of which is inland of Pacific
Coast Highway The inland portion consists of residential and commercial uses, Sunset
Channel and 1 Vh Street Beach Zone 1 also includes three commercial centers(one
neighborhood serving and two visitor serving)with retail services,overnight accommodations
and eating establishments Public facilities include seven neighborhood parks, a fire station, 1 lrh
Street beach and three boat ramps There is an additional sandy area opposite 171h Street
where non-trailerable boats may also be launched A private yacht club and a private racquet
club are also located here
Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway)
This portion of Zone 1 consists of Sunset Beach, which is developed with 652 residential
units, the majority of which are located seaward of Pacific Coast Highway This portion
of Sunset Beach also includes various visitor serving commercial uses,the approximately
58 acre public beach and a 13 acre greenbelt(linear park)/public parking facility, with
public restrooms and a tot lot
Coastal Element Land Use Plan
Inland(Pacific Coast Highway and areas north to the Coastal Zone boundary)
Zone 1 is primarily built out, consistent with Coastal Element Land Use Plan designations The
land uses permitted in this zone are summarized below and include residential, commercial and
open space The inland portion of this zone also includes Community District/Sub-areas 4A,
4L, 8A and 813 The Community District and Sub-area Schedule shown in Table C-2 further
defines permitted uses,density/intensity and design and development standards
Coastal(Seaward of Pacific Coast Highway)
This portion of Zone 1 is also primarily built out, consistent with Coastal Element Land
Use Plan designations The land uses permitted in this zone are summarized below and
include residential, commercial, public and open space This zone also includes
Community District/Sub-area 4L The Community District and Sub-area Schedule
shown in Table C-2 further defines permitted uses, density/intensity and design and
development standards
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ZONE 1—LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
RESIDENTIAL RL 6 5,RL-7,RM-15,
RMH-25,RH-30
COMMERCIAL CG-F 1,CV-F2-d, CN-F 1,
CV-mu
MIXED USE M-s
PUBLIC P OS-CR , P
OPEN SPACE OS-P,OS-W
ZONE 1—SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
Huntington Harbour Bay Club, Sunset Beach
ZONE 1—GENERAL PLAN OVERLAYS
4A, 4L, 8A, 8B
See Table C-1 for land use category definitions
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COASTAL ELEMENT LAND USE PLAN
LAND USE,DENSITY AND OVERLAY SCHEDULE
TABLE C-1 (continued)
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Specific Plan—sp Permits underlying land uses and requires that a Specific or Development
plan be formulated for large scale,mixed-use multi-phased development
projects which provides greater specificity for land use and infrastructure
plans, design and development standards, and phasing/implementation
Any portion of a new or amended Specific Plan within the coastal zone
must be submitted to the Coastal Commission as an amendment to the
City's certified local coastal program and shall not become effective until
certified by the Coastal Commission
Pedestrian District Permits underlying land uses and requires conformance to land use
-pd (restrictions on non-pedestrian active uses)and design standards(e g, siting
of building frontages)to ensure high levels of pedestrian activity along the
street frontage
Historic District Permits re-use of existing historic structures for the underlying land uses
-h provided that the re-use is consistent with the standards and policies of this
LCP
Residential Mobile Permits the density of an existing mobile home park, located within a
Home Park—rmp residential low density designation,to exceed the underlying density of
seven(7)units per acre The maximum density of the mobile home park
shall not exceed the existing density of the mobile home park
Mixed Use Permits the development of residential uses in conjunction with the
-mu underlying commercial designation The overlay permits the
development of horizontally or vertically integrated mixed use
projects(housing with commercial uses) In Commercial Visitor land
use designations, any residential use must be above the first floor
level and must not exceed 50 percent of the gross floor area The
design and density for a mixed use project shall be as shown on the
Figures C-5 through C-9 or as set forth in a Specific Plan If a mixed
use project is not proposed, then the density of the underlying
commercial designation shall be utilized
Special Design Permits underlying land uses in accordance with special design standards
Standards—d provided that the special design standards are consistent with the standards
and policies of this LCP
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COMMUNITY DISTRICT AND SUBAREA SCHEDULE
TABLE C-2 (continued)
= Subarea �Cliaracter'istii Standards=and'Princ�ales „r - hM ry
4K Design and 5) within the southern grove ESHA buffer only — a water quality Natural
Development Treatment System may be allowed so long as it is located in an area that is
most protective of coastal resources and at least 246 feet from the ESHA
6)In addition to the required ESHA buffer described above,grading shall be
prohibited within 500 feet of an occupied raptor nest during the breeding
season(considered to be from February 15 through August 31),
C Habitat Management Plan shall be prepared for all areas designated
Open Space-Conservation which shall include restoration and enhancement
of delineated wetlands, wetland and habitat mitigation,and establishment of
appropriate buffers from development
D Protective Fencing Protective fencing or barriers shall be installed
along any interface with developed areas, to deter human and pet entrance
into all restored and preserved wetland and ESHA buffer areas
4L Permitted Uses Category Residential High Density ("RH"), Commercial Visitor ("CV"),
Sunset Beach Shoreline ("OS-S"), Water Recreation ("OS-WR") and Public ("P") uses
ursuant to the Sunset Beach Specific Plan(SP 17)
Density/Intensity Pursuant to the Sunset Beach Specific Plan(SP 17)
Design and Category Specific Plan(`-sp")and Mixed Use('-mu")
Development • Requires the conformance with a specific or master plan
• Mixed Use Overlay for the CV area for the allowance of residential uses
pursuant to the Specific Plan
8 � 9 PArea wide 4 ;Maintain and establjsh,comme'rc�al cente"rs to serve surrounding residential
:G m_mercial1 .F„unctioiiiLRb1 ne�ghborhoodsaand.tlie;greate ommun�ty ___
Nodes- -
8A Permitted Uses Category Commercial General("CG")
Community • Commercial uses permitted by the"CG"land use category
Commercial
Density/Intensity Category "-F1"
• Height two(2)stories
Design and Design to achieve a high level of quality in conformance with Pohcy LU
Development 10.1.4.and Policy LU 101 12
8B Permitted Uses Category Commercial Neighborhood("CN")
Neigh- Commercial uses permitted by the"CN"land use category
borhood
Commercial
Density/Intensity Category "-F1"
• Height two(2)stones
Design and Design to achieve a high level of quality in conformance with Pohcy LU
Development 101 10
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TABLE C-3
Public Parking Opportunities within Coastal Divisions
Coastal Free Metered Total
Zone Division Parking Parking Parking Parking
(Figure C-4 Location Spaces Spaces Spaces Comments
Zone 1 PCH(on-street) 300 300
Peter's Landing 630 630
HH Bay Club 10 10
HH Yacht Club 76 76 $1 00/hour
Seabridge Beach 4 hr maximum
Park 115 115
Sunset Beach 624 624
Zone 2 Bolsa Chica State
Beach 2200 2200 $5 00/day
PCH on-street 324 324 $1 50/hour
Zone 3 PCH(on-street) 260 260 $1 50/hour
Surf Theatre Lot 39 39 Permit Only
Zone 4 Pier Plaza 421 421 $1 50/hour
Main Promenade 815 815 $2 00/
Hour($12 00
daily maximum)
PCH(on-street) 486 486 $1 50/hour
Business Streets 206 206 $1 50/hour
Residential Streets 218 218 $1 50/hour
City Beach Lot 250 250 $1 50/hour
($12 00 daily
maximum)
City Beach Lot 1813 1813 $10 00/day
Pierside Pavilion" 283 283 $3 75/hour
($11 25 daily
maximum)
Plaza Almeria" 171 171 $2 00/hour
($15 00 daily
maximum)
The Strand" 410 470 $2 00/hour
(includes valet ($12 00 daily
spaces) maximum)
Zone 5 HB State Beach 1200 1200 $5 00/day
PCH/Rrver(inland) 110 110
PCH/River(ocean) 75 75
Beach Blvd (1600' 83 83 $1 50/hour
inland)
Newland to channel 75 75
Magnolia to channel 81 81
Brookhurst to 22 22
channel
TOTAL 2,066 9,255 11,381
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"Privately operated parking structures available for public use Rates for summer months and
valet vary
Commercial Parking
Much emphasis has been placed on providing adequate parking for commercial facilities in the
Coastal Zone to ensure that commercial parking demands do not negatively impact recreational
beach user parking This issue was especially significant when planning for the re-development
of the City's Downtown area into a dense node of visitor serving commercial facilities The
unique parking issues of the Downtown area had been resolved through the development and
implementation of the Downtown Huntington Beach Parking Master Plan(see Technical
Appendix) The Downtown Huntington Beach Parking Master Plan, a component of the
Downtown Specific Plan,was adopted in 1993 and providesd for shared parking facilities
including on-street parking, lots and nearby municipal parking structures In 2009, the
Downtown Specific Plan was updated to accommodate for new development within the
downtown area Part of the update process was the elimination of the Downtown Parking Master
Plan, which had reached established development thresholds Although the Downtown Parking
Master Plan was eliminated,the downtown still employs a shared parking concept and the
Downtown Specific Plan has added other tools for managing the parking demand of existing and
future downtown development such as a trolley, a shuttle to remote lots and a parking directional
sign system Other commercial areas within the City's Coastal Zone,but outside the downtown
area,meet their parking needs through implementation of the City's Zoning Ordinance
Adequate parking must be provided on site at the time of development Shared parking is
permitted on a case by case basis, ifjustified
Residential Parking
Residential uses within the Coastal Zone are required to provide parking facilities on-site In
some areas of the Coastal Zone,residents may purchase parking permits to exempt them from
parking time limits and/or metered parking Certain residents also have the opportunity to
purchase parking stickers that permit them to park in areas where the general public is not
permitted However,Coastal Element policy prohibits the establishment of new preferential
parking districts whenever public access to the coast would be adversely affected
Trails and Bikeways
Bicycling provides both recreation and an alternative mode of transportation to access the City's
coastal resources The City's bikeway program is one of the most extensive in Orange County
and includes both Class I and Class II Bikeways are marked with signs and street painting
Existing and proposed bikeways in the City's Coastal Zone are depicted in Figure C-14.
Figure C-14 also depicts riding and hiking trails, including a proposed equestrian trail that will
be included in the planned Harriett M Wieder Regional Park(The Huntington Beach Regional
Riding and Hiking Trail) This trail will extend from the existing equestrian facilities and trails in
Central Park to the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway at Seapoint Avenue This trail will
provide views of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and shoreline
The County's Master Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails identifies two regional trails
within the subject Coastal Zone 1) The Santa Ana River Trail, and 2) The Huntington Beach
Trail The Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan(the regional bikeways plan for Orange County),
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identifies three regional Class I bikeways within the Coastal Zone 1) The Santa Ana River
Bikeway, 2) The Wintersburg Channel Bikeway,and 3) The Coastal Bikeway
Tr &Bikeway Definitions
Name Definition
Class I Bikeway Paved off-road bikeway, used by bicyclists,
walkers,joggers, roller skaters, and strollers
Class II Bikeway On-road bikeway with striped lanes, used by
bicyclists
Riding and Hiking Trail Natural surface or decomposed granite off-road
trail, used mainly by equestrians, mountain
bicyclists,joggers and hikers
Transit
Public transit service in the City's Coastal Zone is provided by the Orange County Transportation
Authority(OCTA) The OCTA operates several routes that service the Coastal Zone The routes
are designed to accommodate both general and recreational beach users During the summer
peak season, additional bus service is provided Existing OCTA bus routes are depicted in
Figure C-15 Bus routes are amended by the OCTA, as needed,to maximize service
Direct Access
The City's approximately 9 5 miles of shoreline(including the residential co-op located on the
west side of the Pier which is on land leased from the State)are under public ownership and are
designated for public recreational use Consequently,opportunities for direct physical access to
the shoreline are excellent
Direct pedestrian access to the shoreline is provided at several intervals along the entire length of
the Coastal Zone, including a new shoreline access(a stairway and a handicap access ramp)
constructed at Seapoint Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway near the planned Harriett M Wieder
Regional Park Access to the Huntington Harbour waterways is somewhat limited due to the
residential nature of the surrounding area,but could be enhanced through increased public
awareness of existing access points Additional access points may be provided through re-
development or when existing uses are improved Access to the shoreline in Sunset Beach 1s
excellent there are 27 street-end locations through the residential areas located every 200
feet along the approximately one mile long beach frontage
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Public Recreational and Visitor Serving Commercial Facilities
Public Recreational Resources
Coastal Act policy promotes the protection of coastal resources while accommodating public
demand for such resources Further, Coastal Act policy promotes the protection of recreational
and lodging opportunities for low and moderate income persons Huntington Beach is known
internationally for its temperate climate,excellent surfing beaches, and plentiful recreational
amenities and opportunities Consequently,millions of visitors are attracted to the City's
shoreline each year(an estimated 9 6 million in 1998) As the general population grows,the
demand for year round recreational resources along the coastline will also grow Coastal Element
policy recognizes the City's responsibility to balance the need to provide adequate recreational
facilities to serve the greater than local community,while protecting the resources and character
of its Coastal Zone An overview of Huntington Beach's most significant recreational resources
is described below Figure C-16 identifies the location of these resources
Beaches
The City's Coastal Zone contains over 9 5 linear miles of sandy beach shoreline area
encompassing approximately 433 acres The four beaches in Huntington Beach are Bolsa Chica
State Beach and Huntington State Beach, which are operated by the State Department of Parks
and Recreation, and Huntington City Beach and Sunset Beach,which are operated by the City
Sunset Beach includes approximately 1 mile of shoreline between the City of Seal Beach
and Bolsa Chica State Beach Bolsa Chica State Beach includes slightly more than five
miles of shoreline between Warner Avenue and the Municipal Pier Huntington City Beach
includes approximately one mile of shoreline between the Municipal Pier and Beach Boulevard
Huntington State Beach consists of the two mile shoreline area between Beach Boulevard south
to the Santa Ana River All of the beach area is in public ownership The entire beach area is
designated as open space in the Coastal Element Land Use Map
Recreational opportunities at the City's beaches are extensive and include activities such as
sunbathing, swimming, surfing,bodysurfing, sand volleyball, skin and scuba diving Huntington
Beach is known as one of the best surfing areas on the west coast and has hosted numerous
national and international surfing contests Its renowned surf is a result of the shoreline's long,
gradually sloped beach gradient and location in relation to ocean swells Except for Sunset
Beach, fire rings are provided for barbecues and evening camp-fires Offshore clam beds and a
variety of game fish attract divers and surf fisherman to the Huntington Beach shoreline In
addition,the Coastal Bikeway, a regional Class I Bikeway, extends the length of the shoreline in
Huntington Beach north to Warner Avenue(it continues south to Newport Beach) This paved
bikeway provides for bicycle nding,jogging,roller bladmg, walking and similar activities
separated from vehicular traffic Proposed improvements include widening the existing Coastal
Bikeway within Huntington Beach from its existing average width of 12 to 15 feet to twenty feet
There are five small beaches in the Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach areas The
beaches range in size from one-fifth to three quarters of an acre Non-trailerable boats
may be launched from these beaches and some are used for sunbathing, swimming and
general beach recreation There is also a small (less than 1/36th of an acre) sandy area
opposite of 17th Street in Sunset Beach where non-trailerable boats may be launched
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Municipal Pier and Plaza
The City's Municipal Pier is located at the intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway
and serves as the focal point of the City's Coastal Zone The Pier, which was re-built and opened
in 1992, is 1,856 feet long, 30 feet wide and 38 feet above the mean low water level It is
constructed of reinforced concrete It includes a variety of visitor serving and recreational
amenities, including a restaurant, community access booth, lifeguard tower and observation and
recreational fishing platforms Visitors can use the Pier to sight see, stroll,fish and dine Coastal
Element policy,among other things, limits building heights on the pier to a maximum of 2
stones/35 feet Coastal Element policy also requires that public access around the entire
perimeter of the pier be maintained Proposed enhancements to the Pier include a
funicular/trolley system to transport pedestrians from the Plaza area to the end of the Pier and
back
The Main Pier Plaza has more than eight acres of public space located at the base of the
Municipal Pier on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway,between First and Seventh Streets
The public plaza includes a palm court, a 230 seat amphitheater,a spectator area,accessways to
the beach and lawn,restrooms and concessions,bicycle parking facilities and automobile parking
Pier Plaza was designed as a community focal area where public speaking forums, surfing
competitions,foot races, outdoor concerts and similar events are held
Parks
Other than the sandy shoreline area itself, existing parks in the Coastal Zone include those listed
in Table C-4 below and depicted in Figure C-16.
TABLE C-4
Coastal Zone Parks
LOCATION SIZE/Acres
Zone 1
Booster Park—Baruna and Davenport 085
Conrad Park—Aquarius and Trinidad 271
Davenport Beach—4031 Davenport 046
Dr***
French Park—Venture @ Harbor Channel*** 033
Humboldt Beach—4141 Humboldt Dr *** 048
Prince Park—Typhoon and Venture 022
Seabridge Beach Park—3222 Countess 391
Sunset Beach Greenbelt—between N and 641
S Pacific Avenues**
Tarbox Park—Wellington and Melville 044
Trinidad Beach Park—Trinidad @ Long 075
Channel***
111h Street Beach— 111h&PCH 0 17
Zone 2
Bolsa View Park-Brighton and Crestmoor 270
Zone 3
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Pattison Park—Palm Ave 3 51
Harriett M Wieder Regional Park *111 0
Bluff Top Park 1966
Bailey-Island Bay and Palm 059
Zone 4
Manning Park—Delaware and Detroit 246
Triangle Park—Main Street 1 11
Total Acres 15776
*At present,49 acres of the I I I total are privately owned,to be
dedicated, per agreement,at a later date
**The 6 41 acres represents the tot lot, restrooms, walking path and adjacent
landscape areas In addition to the park space there are approximately 6 6 acres
of public parking
***Beach Park
Proposed parks include the Harriett M Wieder Regional Park(formerly known as the Bolsa
Chica Linear Park)and the Orange Coast River Park Land for the Regional Park has been
identified(approximately one-third has been dedicated and is in public ownership) A
development plan for the park has been devised through coordinated efforts between the City and
County of Orange Once developed,the Harriett M Wieder Regional Park will connect Central
Park to the coastline via the Huntington Beach bluffs,at Seapoint and Goldenwest The Regional
Park will provide views and linkages to the Bolsa Chica wetlands as well
The Orange Coast River Park is in the early stages of planning at this time The present
conceptual plan for the park is to link parks from inland cities to the coastline via the Santa Ana
River trail The Orange Coast River Park is proposed to extend north from the Santa Ana River,
in Huntington Beach,along the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway to Beach Boulevard
Feasibility studies for the park concept are now underway Coastal Element policy supports and
promotes the maintenance and preservation of existing parks,the development of the planned
Harriett M Wieder Regional Park, and further study of the feasibility of the proposed Orange
Coast River park
Recreational Vehicle Camping
The Sunset Vista Camper Facility,located on Pacific Coast Highway in the Huntington City
Beach parking lot at First Street, is a City-operated recreational vehicle camping site offering 150
spaces from September 15 through May 31 annually The facility allows camping immediately
adjacent to the beach sand area
In addition,the State Department of Parks and Recreation allocates 50 spaces for enroute
overnight camping at both Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach Campers pay a
nominal fee per night and are required to check in after 8 00 p in and leave by 9 00 the following
morning The RV spaces made available under tlus program are for year-round use The City
Beach also offers a similar program for enroute RV camping between June 1 and September 14,
annually Coastal Element policy promotes the preservation of these opportunities and expansion
of the camping program at the State beaches to mirror the overnight program permitted at the City
beach parking lot
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Trails and Bikeways
The City boasts an extensive trail system that can be used by bicyclists,roller bladers,joggers and
strollers The Coastal Zone includes a Class I trail that runs the entire length of the Coastal Zone
and is linked to regional bikeways It also includes several east west bikeways that access the
City's Coastal Zone,and a major trail along the Santa Ana River In addition,the County has
plans for a future riding and hiking trail that will extend from the existing riding and hiking trail
system in Central Park, which is just outside the City's Coastal Zone boundary, along the
proposed Harriett M Wieder Regional Park to points near the shoreline The County's Master
Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails identifies two regional trails within the City's Coastal
Zone the Santa Ana River Trail and the Huntington Beach Trail The Commuter Bikeway
Strategic Plan(the regional bikeways plan for Orange County)identifies three regional Class I
bikeways within the Coastal Zone the Santa Ana River Bikeway,Wintersburg Channel Bikeway
and the Coastal Bikeway (Figure C-14.)
Golf Courses
There is one private(no public)golf course in the City's Coastal Zone Seacliff Country Club It
is an eighteen hole course located on Palm Avenue, west of Goldenwest Street
Huntington Harbour
Huntington Harbour is an 860 acre residential development oriented around a network of
manmade channels located in the northwest corner of the City The channel system covers a
surface area of 225 acres and houses approximately 2,300 mostly private boat slips The
waterways,which are available for public use,provide significant opportunities for boating
Access to the channels is provided in several areas where boats and boat slips may be rented, and
by the City operated boat ramps(Percy Dock and Warner Dock) located near the Warner Avenue
Fire Station The Percy Dock also provides City operated parking An additional boat ramp,
French Dock,that can accommodate large boats is available at the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park
immediately north of Huntington Harbour within the City of Seal Beach The entrance to the
Huntington Harbour channels is located at the northwest end of the harbor and passes under a
bridge at Pacific Coast Highway
Some of the recreational opportunities in Huntington Harbour are private, accessible only to
Harbour residents However, a number of public recreation areas are available Trinidad Island
includes a 2 7 acre greenbelt park(Conrad Park)with a bicycle/pedestrian path,two small vista
parks, a fishing dock and a walkway around half the island A 3 9 acre City neighborhood park is
also located on Seabridge Peninsula The Harbour area also includes three small beaches and
parks accessible to the public
The developed status of Huntington Harbour dictates the current state of public access in the area
In the event that new development,or significant redevelopment,fronting a channel area does
occur,the City's Coastal Element policy requires that adequate public access to the waterways be
provided
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is an approximately 134 acre community that extends approximately one
mile from Seal Beach at the northwest to Bolsa Chica State Beach at the southeast It is
comprised primarily of public land uses including right-of-way Only 31 acres of the
community are developed with private residential and commercial uses The majority of
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the community is located seaward of Pacific Coast Highway and is characterized by the
open sandy beach and combination linear park(greenbelt) and public parking facility
This facility contains a tot lot, walking path, five public restroom buildings and 624
public parking spaces Access to the beach is provided at 27 street-end locations, through
the residential areas, located every 200 feet along the beach frontage The inland portion
of Sunset Beach includes Sunset Channel, which is connected with the Huntington
Harbour channel system, and 1 lth Street beach, where small boats such as kayaks and
canoes may be launched There is an additional sandy area off of Sunset Channel,
opposite 17th Street, where non-trailerable boats may also be launched
Boating Facilities
Boating facilities in Huntington Beach are primarily provided in Huntington Harbour
Development of a second marina in the City's Coastal Zone is limited by a lack of appropriate
sites Boat storage is provided within the Huntington Harbour Marina and in off-site dry storage
areas City policy allows for boat storage on private residential property if properly screened and
accommodated, as well as within industrially zoned areas
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Visitor-Serving Commercial Facilities
The City's Coastal Zone is host to millions of visitors each year The Coastal Act places a high
priority on land uses and facilities that serve the needs of these visitors Visitor-serving facilities
include public and private developments that provide accommodations, food,entertainment and
services The City's Coastal Land Use Plan defines activity nodes where visitor serving uses are
concentrated The use of concentrated nodes allows the City to capitalize on shared facilities and
minimize impacts to more sensitive resource areas in the Coastal Zone The most concentrated
area of visitor serving uses is within the Downtown area near the Municipal Pier Significant
visitor serving facilities within the Coastal Zone are briefly described below
Huntington Harbour/Sunset Beach
The Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach area includes commercial uses to serve residents
and visitors Visitor serving commercial uses include hotels, motels, restaurants,retail shops,
entertainment and private recreational facilities such as the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club and a
fitness/racquet club
Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan Area
The Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan Area is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway to
the south,Palm Avenue to the north, Seapoint Avenue to the west and Goldenwest Street to the
east The planning area comprises approximately 150 acres and is presently under the ownership
of PLC Properties and Aera Properties PLC Properties owns the 56 acre parcel located at the
northeastern section of the site Aera owns the remaining 94 acre portion which fronts Pacific
Coast Highway At this time,the site represents one of the largest, undeveloped contiguous areas
in the Huntington Beach Coastal Zone The planning area is designated in the Coastal Element
Land Use Map as Mixed Use-Horizontally Integrated Housing(ME-F2/30(Avg 15)-sp), which
permits residential,visitor serving commercial and open space uses A specific plan or plans,as
well as, a"conceptual master plan of development", consistent with the Coastal Element Land
Use Map, are required before any development may be approved on the site
Per the site's Coastal Element Land Use Map designation, commercial uses will be limited to
those permitted by the Commercial Visitor land use category (See Table C-1, Coastal Element
Land Use Plan Land Use,Density and Overlay Schedule,and Table C-2, Community District and
Subarea Schedule) The amount and precise location of commercial land that will be included
within this planning area will be determined through the conceptual master plan and specific plan
preparation and adoption processes The required master and specific plans are subject to Coastal
Commission approval which would be submitted to the Coastal Commission as an LCP
amendment that would take effect upon Commission certification Both are consistent with
Coastal Act and adopted City policy noted in this Coastal Element
Pursuant to the adopted Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan, it is anticipated that the 94 acre Aera
property,which fronts Pacific Coast Highway,will house visitor-serving commercial, open space
and recreational/civic uses such as a public museum, with visitor-serving commercial uses having
preference This property is presently used for oil production and is expected to maintain its
existing oil activities for the next 15 to 20 years The 56 acres located in the northeast portion of
the planning area and owned by PLC Properties, is approved for up to 315 dwelling units
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While supply does not appear to be an issue, studies reveal an inadequacy in the amount of
emergency and reserve storage and booster pumping capacity for present day and future demands
The City's water storage system consists of the Overmyer Reservoirs Nos 1, 2 and 3 and the
Peck Reservoir All are located within the City,but outside of the Coastal Zone The Peck
Reservoir capacity is 16 million gallons and the Overmyer Reservoirs' combined capacity is 24
million gallons The reservoirs serve as regulating reservoirs for peak demands and provide
storage for planned outages and emergencies The reservoirs generally fill with water during
nighttime low demand periods with imported MWD water or groundwater and drain during the
daytime high demand periods Booster pumping facilities pump water from the reservoir storage
into the water distribution system to maintain adequate supply during peak periods to supplement
groundwater and MWD water supplies
Improvements to increase the City's water storage capacity will be achieved with the addition of
new reservoirs and increased capacity at existing reservoirs A new Ellis-Edwards Reservoir with
a nine million gallon capacity,and a nine million-gallon expansion next to the Peck Reservoir are
currently under construction,and an expansion of the Talbert Valley Reservoir site is under
consideration Other new reservoir sites are under investigation, including potential sites within
the Coastal Zone Booster pumping capacity will also be expanded as appropriate,with the new
expanded storage In addition, data acquisition and control systems for water storage will be
modernized to allow for enhanced monitoring and control capabilities under both normal
operations and emergencies The City's water distribution system consists of over 480 miles of
water lines ranging in size from 2 to 42 inches in diameter Improvements in the piping system
are implemented as older deteriorated or undersized pipes are replaced This will eliminate flow
restrictions and help to accommodate future demands Coastal Element policy mirrors General
Plan policy by calling for an adopted Water Master Plan to be implemented to address identified
water storage,booster and distribution system deficiencies
Sanitation Treatment and Sewerage
Sanitation Treatment and Sewerage services are provided by the Orange County Sanitation
District(OCSD)and the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department and the Sunset
Beach Sanitary District Two OCSD treatment plants serve Huntington Beach Plant No 1
treats wastewater generated by other cities and the northern portion of Huntington Beach Plant
No 2 treats the remainder of the City's sewage The OCSD has developed improvement plans
for the plants to serve the needs of the City through the year 2050 This includes buildout of the
City's Coastal Land Use Map
The existing sewage collection system consists of major trunk lines, smaller feeder lines,and lift
stations The City's Public Works Department and the Sunset Beach Sanitary District are
responsible for the local level of service while the OCSD is responsible for the regional service
Deficiencies in the City's pipeline and pump station system have been identified through recent
studies The Coastal Zone,specifically the older Downtown area, includes sewage facilities that
are dated and in need of maintenance,repair and/or upgrade In addition,there are numerous
sewer lift stations in the City that are in need of repair and/or replacement Many of these
facilities are in the Coastal Zone The City has identified the deficiencies and has plans in place
to correct them The Sunset Bach Sanitary District has fully lined its main sewer trunk line
and has no deferred items Coastal Element policy mirrors General Plan policy by calling for
master plans and capital improvement programs to ensure adequate sewage facilities to meet the
demands of permitted development
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GOALS,OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Objective
C 1.1
The following section presents the goals, Ensure that adverse impacts associated with
objectives,policies and programs for the coastal zone development are mitigated or
Coastal Zone in the City of Huntington minimized to the greatest extent feasible
Beach At the end of each policy is a
reference to the appropriate implementation Policies
program C 1.1.1
With the exception of hazardous industrial
GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION development,new development shall be
POLICIES encouraged to be located within, contiguous
or in close proximity to, existing developed
The following general policies shall provide areas able to accommodate it or,where such
the framework for interpreting this Coastal areas are not able to accommodate it,in
Element other areas with adequate public services,
and where it will not have significant
1 When policies within the Coastal adverse effects, either individually or
Element conflict, such conflicts cumulatively,on coastal resources (I-C 1,
shall be resolved in a manner which I-C 2)
on balance is the most protective of
significant coastal resources C 1.1.2
Coastal dependent developments shall have
2 Where there are conflicts between priority over other developments on or near
the policies set forth in this Coastal the shoreline Coastal-related developments
Element and those set forth in any should be accommodated within reasonable
element of the City's General Plan, proximity of the coastal-dependent uses they
other City plans,or existing support (I-C 1, I-C 2)
ordinances,the policies of this Land
Use Plan(LUP)shall take C 1.1.3
precedence The use of private lands suitable for visitor
serving commercial recreational facilities
3 In the event of any ambiguities or designed to enhance pubic opportunities for
silence of this Coastal Element not coastal recreation shall have priority over
resolved by(1)or(2)above,or by private residential,general industrial,or
other provisions of the City's LCP, general commercial development,but not
the policies of the California Coastal over agriculture or coastal-dependent
Act shall guide interpretation of this industry (I-C 1, I-C 2)
Coastal Element
C 1.1.3a
LAND USE The provision of public access and
recreation benefits associated with private
Goal development(such as but not limited to
C 1 public access ways,public bike paths,
Develop a land use plan for the Coastal habitat restoration and enhancement, etc)
Zone that protects and enhances coastal shall be phased such that the public
resources,promotes public access and benefit(s)are in place prior to or concurrent
balances development with facility needs. with the private development but not later
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than occupation of any of the private adverse impacts associated with the seasonal
development (I--C 1, I-C 2) or temporary activities (I-C 2)
C 1.1.4 C 1.1.7
Where feasible, locate visitor-serving Encourage cluster development in areas
commercial uses in existing developed areas designated for residential use within the
or at selected points of attraction for visitors Coastal Zone (I--C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4)
(I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4)
C 1.1.8
C 1.1.5 The City shall, at minimum,consider the
New residential development should be sited following when evaluating annexation
and designed in such a manner that it proposals in the Coastal Zone (I-C 8, I-C
maintains and enhances public access to the 13)
coast (I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4)
1 Is the area to be annexed adjacent to
a) Provide neighborhood commercial existing corporate boundaries?
facilities within or adjoining
residential development or in other 2 Does/will the area to be annexed
areas that will minimize the use of contain land uses that are
coastal access roads, compatible with City land uses?
b) provide non-automobile circulation
such as bike trails and pedestrian 3 Does/will the area to be annexed
walkways within the development, contain land uses that have the
c) provide adequate parking facilities ability to provide economic benefit
or a substitute means of serving the to the City?
development with public
transportation, 4 Would the area to be annexed place
d) provide for the recreational needs of an undue or excessive burden on the
new residents through local park City's or other service provider's
acquisition or on-site recreational ability to provide services?
facilities to assure that recreational
needs of new residents will not 5 Would the area to be annexed place
overload nearby coastal recreation an undue burden on school and
areas, other public services?
e) facilitate the provision or extension
of public transit service, and C 1.1.9
f) assure the potential for public transit Minimize risks to life and property in areas
for high intensity uses of high geologic,flood(Figure C-33)and
fire hazard through siting and design to
C 1.1.6 avoid the hazard
Temporary and seasonal activities within the
coastal zone which do not qualify as exempt New development shall be designed to
activities pursuant to the Commission's assure stability and structural integrity,and
guidelines adopted by the Commission neither create nor contribute significantly to
pursuant to Section 30610(1)of the Coastal erosion,geologic instability, or destruction
Act shall be monitored and regulated of the site or surrounding area or in anyway
through the coastal development permit require the construction of a protective
process to protect coastal resources from
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device during the economic life of the Table C-1, as appropriate (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C
structure(75 years) (I-C 20) 4)
C 1.1.10 C 1.2.3
Design and site new development to protect Prior to the issuance of a development
natural and environmentally sensitive entitlement,the City shall make the finding
resources, such as areas of unique scenic that adequate services(i e,water, sewer,
quality, public views, and visual roads,etc)can be provided to serve the
compatibility with surrounding uses and to proposed development, consistent with
minimize natural land form alterations (I-C- policies contained in the Coastal Element, at
7) the time of occupancy (I-C 8, I-C 22k,1)
C 1.1.11 C 1.2.4
Ensure that development, including Pursue funding for projects to correct
subdivisions,new building sites and existing deficiencies in community facility
remodels with building additions, is systems in the coastal zone (I-C 10, I-C 17)
evaluated to ascertain potential negative
impacts on natural resources Proposed SHORELINE AND COASTAL
development shall emphasize impact RESOURCE ACCESS
avoidance over impact mitigation Any
mitigation required due to an unavoidable Goal
negative impact should be located on-site, C 2
where feasible Any off-site mitigation Provide coastal resource access
should be located within the City's opportunities for the public where
boundaries close to the project,where feasible and in accordance with the
feasible (I-C 8) California Coastal Act requirements.
Objective Circulation
C 1.2
Provide a land use plan that balances Objective
location,type and amount of land use with C 2.1
infrastructure needs Balance the circulation system with the
circulation demands generated by the
Policies implementation of the Coastal Land Use
C 1.2.1 Plan
Accommodate existing uses and new
development in accordance with the Coastal Policies
Element Land Use Plan and the C 2.1.1
Development and Density Schedule Table Provide signs along the following corridors
C-1 (I-C 1) to guide and facilitate beach bound traffic
(I-C 9)
C 1.2.2
Require that development be designed to • Bolsa Chica Street to Warner
account for the unique characteristics of Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway
project sites and objectives for Coastal Zone • Goldenwest Street
character in accordance with the ■ Beach Boulevard
Development"Overlay"schedule listed in ' Magnolia Street
■ Brookhurst Street
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■ Springdale Street to Warner streets,wherever practical,for the use of
■ Edwards Street, Garfield, Seapomt bicycles and/or pedestrians (I-C 8)
to PCH
C 2.2.2
C 2.1.2 Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and
Promote increasing the capacity of Pacific require new development to provide
Coast Highway through re-striping and pedestrian walkways and bicycle routes
traffic signal synchronization to enhance between developments (I-C 9)
traffic circulation and safety Require that
all recreational beach and on-street parking C 2.2.3
spaces removed due to re-striping be Encourage the development of a pedestrian
replaced at a one-to-one ratio Replacement overpass between the Waterfront
parking shall be provided based on the Development and the ocean side of Pacific
following standards (I-C 9) Coast Highway, and in other areas where
feasible and necessary,to facilitate safe
a) Replacement parking shall be pedestrian access and safe efficient
provided prior to or concurrent with vehicular movement (I-C 9)
the loss of any parking
b) Replacement parking shall be C 2.2.4
provided either on-street, in parking Adopt candidate locations for water-oriented
lots,and/or parking structures which transportation facilities,located in
are within 500 feet of Pacific Coast commercial areas in Huntington Beach
Highway Harbour (General Plan Figure CE-10) (I-
c) Replacement parking shall be C 1, I-C 9, I-C 22d)
dispersed commensurate with its C 2.2.5
existing location on Pacific Coast Link bicycle routes with pedestrian trails
Highway unless it is determined that and bus routes to promote an interconnected
public coastal access is better served system (I-C 9, I-C 22d)
by concentrating it in one or more
locations C 2.2.6
d) Pedestrian access across Pacific Provide adequate bike racks at appropriate
Coast Highway shall be provided locations within the Coastal Zone with
e) Dispersed drop off points shall be special emphasis for facilities adjacent to the
provided on the seaward side of beach (I-C 9, I-C 22d)
Pacific Coast Highway
C 2.2.7
Objective Develop a riding and hiking trail network
C 2.2 and support facilities that provide linkages
Encourage the use of City and State beaches within the Coastal Zone where feasible and
as a destination point for bicyclists, appropriate (I-C 9, I-C 22d)
pedestrians, shuttle systems and other non-
auto oriented transport C 2.2.8
Pursue widening the existing Class I Coastal
Policies Bikeway between the Pier and Bolsa Chica
C 2.2.1 State Beach to 20 feet (I-C 9, I-C 22d)
Encourage the utilization of easements
and/or rights-of-way along flood control
channels,public utilities, railroads and
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Transit C 2.3.6
Continue to reserve the abandoned rail right
Objective of way, located parallel to Lake Street,for a
C 2.3 future transportation use such as a transit,
Promote mass transit opportunities within pedestrian and/or bicycle facility (I-C 9, 1-
the Coastal Zone C 22c1)
Policies C 2.3.7
C 2.3.1 Encourage the development of a
In serving additional recreational traffic transportation center in the Coastal Zone in
demand,place primary emphasis on or near the Downtown area The
facilitating public transit such as providing transportation center should be located to
incentives to use public transit while serve both local and commuter traffic,to
maintaining the present level of parking (I- promote coastal access,and sited to
C 9) minimize adverse impacts from the use on
adjacent land uses (I-C 1, I-C 9, I-C 22c1)
C 2.3.2
Augment the existing bus routes with any C 2.3.8
new bus routes designated in the Orange New development, such as multi-unit
County Transportation Authority(OCTA) housing and commercial centers,should
Future Transit Needs Study, as appropriate maintain and enhance public access to the
and necessary (I-C 9, I-C 21 cl) coast through provisions for enhancing or
encouraging ridership on public
transportation (I-C 7, I-C 9)
C 2.3.3
Encourage the Orange County C 2.3.9
Transportation Authority to locate bus Provide for future use of water borne
turnouts along Pacific Coast Highway and passenger services along ocean frontages
other major arterial roads within the City, if and harbor waterways (I-C 1, I-C 9, I-C
feasible and appropriate (I-C 9, I-C 22c1) 22c1)
C 2.3.4 Parkin
Employers shall be encouraged to provide
incentives for transit ridership(e g subsidies Objective
for transit use, shuttles to transit stations), C 2.4
ridesharing, vanpools, and other Balance the supply of parking with the
transportation demand policies designed to demand for parking
reduce vehicle miles traveled (I-C 9)
Policies
C 2.3.5 C 2.4.1
Encourage the design of new development Maintain an adequate supply of parking that
projects to facilitate transit ridership and supports the present level of demand and
ridesharing through such means as locating allows for the expected increase in private
and designing building entries that are transportation use (I-C 9)
convenient to pedestrians and transit riders
(1-C 9) C 2.4.2
Ensure that adequate parking is maintained
and provided in all new development in the
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Coastal Zone utilizing one or a combination C 2.4.6
of the following (I--C 9) Consistent with the Water and Marine
Resources policies of this LCP,design
a Apply the City's parking standards parking lots to minimize the adverse impacts
at a minimum of urban runoff by (I--C 8)
b Implement a comprehensive parking
strategy for the Downtown area a) Mimmizmg the area covered by
c Consider developing new parking impervious surfaces,
standards specific to the coastal b) Mimmizmg pollutant loads
zone, subject to Coastal associated with runoff,and
Commission approval c) Periodic sweeping of parking lots on
d Develop parking assessment a regular basis
districts to fund off-site parking
structures, if necessary C 2.4.7
e Monitor parking programs to make The streets of new residential subdivisions
the most effective use of parking between the sea and the first public road
resources shall be constructed and maintained as open
f Replace any on-street parking lost in to the general public for vehicular,bicycle,
the coastal zone on a 1 1 basis and pedestrian access General public
within the coastal zone prior to or parking shall be provided on all streets
concurrent with the loss of any throughout the entire subdivision Private
parking spaces entrance gates and private streets shall be
prohibited All public entry controls(e g
C 2.4.3 gates,gate/guard houses, guards, signage,
Consider the cost effectiveness of new etc)and restrictions on use by the general
parking facilities and encourage those that public(e g preferential parking districts,
re-coup the cost of providing the land, resident-only parking periods/permits,etc)
structures, maintenance and management of associated with any streets or parking areas
the facilities in order to minimize ongoing shall be prohibited
municipal costs (I--C 9)
Direct Access
C 2.4.4
Develop parking areas outside the Coastal Objective
Zone for passenger cars and the C 2.5
development of alternate transportation Maintain and enhance, where feasible,
modes for beach users including incentives existing shoreline and coastal resource
for parking in those locations (I--C 9) access sites
C 2.4.5 Policies
Prohibit the establishment of preferential C 2.5.1
parking districts, whenever it would Require that existing public access to the
adversely affect public access to the coast shoreline and Huntington Harbour
through a reduction in the availability of on- waterways be maintained and enhanced,
street spaces for public visitors to the coast where necessary and feasible,not
(I--C 9) withstanding overriding safety,
environmental or privacy issues (I--C 22m)
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Objective (Note These exceptions shall not apply to
C 2.6 the Transit Corridor)
Promote and provide, where feasible,
additional public access,including handicap a) Findings are made consistent with
access,to the shoreline and other coastal Section 30212 of the Coastal Act
resources that access is inconsistent with
public safety, military security
Pohcies needs, or that agriculture would be
C 2.6.1 adversely affected, or
Require an offer of dedication of an b) Access at the site would
easement in all new development, pursuant significantly degrade
to Article 2, Section 30212 of the Coastal environmentally sensitive habitat
Act,to allow vertical access to the shoreline areas, or
or to public recreation areas or to public c) An offer of dedication for lateral
trails and bikeways unless the following access in accordance with this
condition(s)exists (I-C 2, I-C 8) (Note policy shall be required in
These exceptions shall not apply to the conjunction with new development
Transit Corridor) or redevelopment and along all
sandy beach areas Access along
a) Adequate access exists nearby, or the bulkhead may be appropriate,
b) Access at the site would particularly in public use areas such
significantly degrade as fishing piers or provided in new
environmentally sensitive habitat development through such
areas, or accessways
c) Findings are made,consistent with
Section 30212 of the Coastal Act, C 2.6.3
that access is inconsistent with The City shall accept offers of dedication for
public safety,military security access consistent with its ability to assume
needs, or that agriculture would be maintenance and liability If not accepted
adversely affected, or by the City, offers of dedication for access
d) Offers of dedication for vertical may be accepted by any other public agency
access in accordance with this or private association, provided that any
policy shall be provided only to association or agency which proposes to
sandy beaches and recreation areas accept accessways is able to assume
and in conjunction with maintenance and operation of such
development on vacant parcels, accessway prior to opening it to the public
replacement of existing structures or (I-C 2, I-C 8)
in commercial projects
C 2.6.4
C 2.6.2 Development shall not interfere with the
Require an offer of dedication of an public's right of access to the sea where
easement in all new development, pursuant acquired through use of legislative
to Article 2, Section 30212 of the Coastal authorization, including but not limited to
Act,to allow lateral access along the the use of dry sand and rocky coastal
shoreline, public recreation areas or to beaches to the first line of terrestrial
public trails and bikeways unless the vegetation (I-C 2, I-C 8)
following condition(s)exists (I-C 2, I-C 8)
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C 2.6.5 Objective
Promote the incorporation of C 2.8
pedestnan/equestnan/bike trail linkages to Promote pedestrian safety in providing
the shoreline within the proposed Harnett coastal resource access
M Wieder Regional Park where feasible
(I--C 2, I-C 9) Policies
C 2.8.1
C 2.6.6 Promote safe pedestrian access to the beach
Promote public access to coastal wetlands from the inland side of Pacific Coast
for limited nature study, passive recreation Highway (I--C 2, I-C 9)
and other low intensity uses that are
compatible with the sensitive nature of these C 2.8.2
areas (I--C 2, I-C 9, I-C 22b) Provide for the use of a pedestrian overpass
connecting the Waterfront development to
C 2.6.7 the beach parking area,and in other areas
Pursue local, State and Federal funding to where feasible and necessary to enhance
provide and maintain boardwalks, peripheral pedestrian safety (I--C 9)
trails,interpretive exhibits and other
educational facilities in coastal wetlands C 2.8.3
where compatible (I--C 17) Initiate cooperative planning efforts with the
State Parks and Recreation Department and
Objective other responsible agencies and affected
C 2.7 private parties, and pursue funding to
Promote public awareness of existing access develop a pedestrian access program to
opportunities to coastal resources safely link the north side of Pacific Coast
Highway to the beach (I--C 9, I-C 12, I-C
Policies 16)
C 2.7.1
Maintain and enhance,where necessary,the RECREATIONAL AND VISITOR
coastal resource signing program that SERVING FACILITIES
identifies public access points,bikeways,
recreation areas and vista points throughout Goal
the Coastal Zone (I--C 3, I-C 9, I-C 14) C 3
Provide a variety of recreational and
C 2.7.2 visitor commercial serving uses for a
Pursue local,state and federal funding to range of cost and market preferences.
facilitate the development, implementation
and maintenance of a public signing Objective
program (I--C 17) C 3.1
Preserve,protect and enhance,where
C 2.7.3 feasible,existing public recreation sites in
Assemble and make available for public the Coastal Zone
information purposes,the documentation
necessary to identify the public rights-of- Policies
way,ownership and other agreements C 3.1.1
concerning the Huntington Harbour Prohibit development of permanent above
channels including applicable homeowners' ground structures on the beach sand area
association deed restrictions (I--C 22m)
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with the exception of the following prioritization schedule for improvement (I-
conditionally permitted uses (I-C 1, I-C 2) C 16, I-C 17, I-C 22c and d)
a) Lifeguard towers and other facilities Objective
necessary for public safety C 3.2
b) Public restrooms and beach Ensure that new development and uses
concession stands when located provide a variety of recreational facilities for
immediately adjacent to paved a range of income groups, including low
parking or access areas cost facilities and activities
c) Reconstruction and/or expansion
related to the Municipal Pier Policies
d) Fire rings and volleyball nets C 3.2.1
e) Pedestrian trails including those Encourage,where feasible,facilities,
necessary for handicapped access programs and services that increase and
f) Bike trails, bike support facilities, enhance public recreational opportunities in
and handicapped access the Coastal Zone (I-C 2, I-C 22c, d and e)
g) Shade structures and picnic
facilities C 3.2.2
h) Pedestrian overpasses Lower cost visitor and recreational facilities
i) Encroachments for private decks shall be protected,encouraged, and, where
pursuant to the Sunset Beach feasible,provided On oceanfront,
Specific Plan waterfront or nearshore areas or lands
designated for visitor uses and recreational
C 3.1.2 facilities, an assessment of the availability of
Prohibit the expansion of parking facilities lower cost visitor uses shall be completed at
that would result in the loss of recreational the time of discretionary review and an in-
sand area with the exception of the area lieu fee in an amount necessary to off-set the
listed below (I-C 1, I-C 2) lack of the preferred lower cost facilities to
or near Huntington Beach shall be imposed
1 Conditionally provide for the (I-C 7)
expansion of parking facilities onto
the vacated oil production area that C 3.2.3
is elevated above the beach located Privately-owned recreation facilities on
between the existing seawall and public land shall be open to the public
bluff face between Goldenwest and Encourage privately-owned recreation
9" Streets facilities on private land to be open to the
public (I-C 7)
C 3.1.3
Upland areas necessary to support coastal C 3.2.4
recreational uses shall be reserved for such Encourage the provision of a variety of
uses,where feasible (I-C 7) visitor-serving commercial establishments
within the Coastal Zone, including, but not
C 3.1.4 limited to,shops,restaurants,hotels and
Conduct an inventory of existing beach motels, and day spas (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, 1-
facilities on a periodic basis to determine C 4)
requirements of renovation and/or future
capital improvements,prepare a capital
improvements program and adopt a
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C 3.2.5 Any hotel rooms for which a
Timeshares may be permitted in certificate of occupancy has been
Commercial General District(CG)and issued at the effective date of
Mixed Use Districts(M,MH, and MV) adoption of this Section shall not be
provided that any such project be permitted to be converted to a
conditioned as follows (1-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, Limited Use Overnight Visitor
I-C 7) Accommodation
a) That at least twenty-five percent of A minimum of 90%of the total
the units be permanently reserved number of guestrooms(units)within
for transient overnight the Fractional Ownership Hotel
accommodations during the summer facility shall be available to the
season(beginning the day before the general public as traditional use hotel
Memorial Day weekend and ending rooms year-round A maximum of
the day after Labor Day) 10%of the total number of units
b) That the timeshare facility operate within the facility may be owned by
as a hotel including requirements for separate individual entities on a
a centralized reservations system, fractional time basis Fractional
check-in services, advertising, interests sold shall not exceed three
security, and daily housecleaning month(1/4) intervals within any one-
year period
C 3.2.6 The hotel owner/operator shall retain
Any hotel rooms for which a certificate of control and ownership of all land,
occupancy has been issued at the effective structures, recreational amenities,
date of adoption of this Section shall not be meeting space,restaurants,"back of
permitted to be converted to a Limited Use house"and other non-guest facilities
Overnight Visitor Accommodation (1-C 1,
I-C 2) The non-fractional use guestrooms
(units)shall be available to the
C 3.2.7 general public on a daily,year-round
Within Commercial Visitor Districts(CV) basis
Limited Use Overnight Visitor
Accommodations shall be prohibited except The facility shall have on-site hotel
for a Fractional Ownership Hotel in Subarea operator to manage rental of all
4C(Pacific City)and a Condominium-Hotel guestrooms/umts
in Subarea 4D(Waterfront)which shall be
subject to the specific restrictions on The hotel operator shall manage all
quantity,management, and use of such guestrooms/umts as part of the hotel
facilities listed below (1-C 1, I-C 2) inventory, which management shall
include the booking of reservations,
a) Fractional Ownership Hotel Area 4C mandatory front desk check-in and
A Fractional Ownership Hotel may check-out, maintenance, cleaning
be permitted in Area 4C(Pacific services and preparing units for use
City), described in Table C-2, subject by guests and owners
to the following requirements as well
as those contained in Section 4 9 12 When an individual owner chooses
of the Downtown Specific Plan not to occupy his/her unit,that unit
shall be added to the pool of hotel
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rooms available to the general mandatory front desk check-in and
public check-out, maintenance, cleaning
services and preparing units for use
Fractional time owners shall have by guests and owners
limited rights to use their units
including a maximum use of 90 Owners of individual units shall have
days per calendar year with a limited rights to use their units
maximum of 29 consecutive days of including a maximum use of 90 days
use during any 60 day period per calendar year with a maximum of
29 consecutive days of use during
b) Condominium-Hotel Area 4D any 60 day period
A Condominium-Hotel may be
permitted in Subarea 4D When not occupied by the individual
(Waterfront),described in Table C- owner, each unit shall be available to
2, subject to the following the general public in the same
requirements as well as those manner as the traditional guestrooms/
contained in Section 4 11 13 of the units
Downtown Specific Plan
C 3.2.8
Any hotel rooms for which a Establish an ongoing program to permit
certificate of occupancy has been recreational vehicle camping during the
issued at the effective date of winter months at City beach parking lots
adoption of this Section shall not be (I-C 22j)
permitted to be converted to a
Limited Use Overnight Visitor C 3.2.9
Accommodation Encourage additional overnight recreational
vehicle camping facilities,adequately
The hotel owner/operator shall screened, in the recreation areas on both
retain control and ownership of all sides of Newland Street near Pacific Coast
structures,recreational amenities, Highway and on the State beach parking lots
meeting space, restaurants,"back of during the winter months (I--C 22j)
house"and other non-guest
facilities When the Condominium- C 3.2.10
Hotel is located on land owned by Investigate the feasibility of providing year
the City,the hotel owner/operator round camping below the bluffs, northwest
shall be a leaseholder of the land of the Municipal Pier,between Ninth Street
upon which the Condominium- and Goldenwest Street (I--C 22j)
Hotel exists
C 3.2.11
The Condommnium-Hotel facility Promote the implementation of and funding
shall have on-site hotel operator to for the proposed Orange Coast River Park
manage rental/booking of all concept The Orange Coast River Park is
guestrooms/units envisioned as a linkage of public parks
(Talbert and Fairview Regional Parks)and
The hotel operator shall manage all private open space lands along and near the
guestrooms/units as part of the hotel mouth of the Santa Ana River, including
inventory,which management shall possible linkages with open space lands
include the booking of reservations, located on the inland side of Pacific Coast
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Highway,between the Santa Ana River and f) Promote the removal of oil
Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach (I-C operations within the park
1, I-C 2, I-C 17) g) Support the proposed Class I
Bikeway through the park
C 3.2.12 h) Provide adequate parking for the
Promote and support the implementation of park
the proposed Wintersburg Channel Class I i) Facilitate the provision of transit
Bikeway (I-C 1, I-C 2) service including bicycling to the
park
C 3.2.13
Promote and support the development of, C 3.2.15
the City and County portions of the Harriett Pursue an implementation plan for the
M Wieder Regional Park Include a Regional Park in cooperation with the
continuous trail system from Huntington County of Orange (I-C 1, I-C 2)
Central Park to the beach,along the eastern
border of the Bolsa Chica wetlands, if C 3.2.16
feasible (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 17) Actively pursue County, State and Federal
funding for development of the Harnett M
C 3.2.14 Wieder Regional Park Work to ensure that
Encourage and support the following funds earmarked for the Regional Park are
recreational facilities and design not transferred to other projects (I-C 17)
characteristics within the Harnett M Wieder Objective
Regional Park (I-C 1, I-C 2) C 3.3
Consider long term fiscal and liability
a) Limit above ground structures to impacts of new or expanded recreational
support facilities such as restrooms, facilities within the Coastal Zone and
picnic tables,bike racks,view minimize impacts where feasible
points, interpretive centers and
education facilities Policies
b) Site facilities and uses to maximize C 3.3.1
view opportunities to the adjacent Establish the responsibility for long term
Bolsa Chica maintenance and liability prior to approval
c) Provide public access to the of any major recreational facility, including
Regional Park as a coastal resource, marina,public park,trail, etc (I-C 2, I-C 7,
by providing a public bluff top road I-C 10)
to the park area
d) Prohibit development of the bluff Objective
faces at the eastern edge of the C 3.4
Bolsa Chica wetlands in order to Encourage and protect water oriented
preserve the natural landfonn and recreational activities that cannot readily be
maintain stability of the bluffs provided at inland water areas
Drainage improvements or other
facilities needed to maintain public Policies
health and safety are allowed to the C 3.4.1
minimum extent necessary Provide opportunities for recreational
e) Require adjacent land uses to fishing and support facilities on the
provide and/or preserve access to Huntington Beach Municipal Pier (I-C 1, 1-
the Regional Park C 2)
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C 3.4.2 water dependent land uses adjacent to the
Enhance the Municipal Pier and surrounding coast (I-C 7, I-C 22e)
area to function as the"hubs"of tourist and
community activity (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C Objective
4) C 3.5
Ensure that local interests and concerns are
C 3.4.3 included in State and regional recreation
Require that any plans for restoration or planning within the Coastal Zone Consider
replacement of the Municipal Pier include long term fiscal and liability impacts of new
the following provisions (I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C or expanded recreational facilities within the
4) Coastal Zone and minimize impacts where
a) Areas for recreational fishing and feasible
support facilities
b) Unobstructed public views seaward Pokcies
from the end of the Pier C 3.5.1
c) Significant opportunities for Require review and approval by the City of
unobstructed public views of the final development plans prior to permitting
shoreline any additional development on the State
d) Limit Pier access to pedestrians and beaches (I-C 2, I-C 12)
trolley type transit
e) Maintain a minimum of 70 percent C 3.5.2
of the total area of the Pier as public Prior to permitting any additional
open space and ensure that adequate development on the state beaches in
pedestrian flow is maintained along Huntington Beach, consider the following
the Pier length (I-C 2, I-C 12)
f) Provide adequate handicap access
g) Limit building heights on the pier to a) Review and approval by the City of
a maximum of 2 stones(35 feet) final landscape and architectural
h) Require that public access be plans
maintained around the entire b) Location of new facilities and
perimeter of the pier landscaping in a manner that
minimizes public view blockage and
C 3.4.4 enhances visually degraded areas
Encourage the provision of public boating c) Location of new facilities in a
support facilities compatible with manner that maximizes the area of
surrounding land uses and water quality (I- beach sand available for recreational
C 2, I-C 3, I-C 4) use
d) Location of comfort stations within
C 3.4.5 or adjacent to parking facilities
Encourage additional dry storage areas for e) Provision of drop-off and turn-
boats in industrial areas (I-C 2, I-C 7) around facilities for public transit
f) Provision of bus and bicycle parking
C 3.4.6 areas
Increased recreational boating use of coastal g) Removal of the existing chain link
waters shall be encouraged by increasing fence, City review and approval of
public launching facilities,providing the location, design and materials of
additional berthing spaces,and limiting non- any fencing necessary for safety
purposes
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h) Access provisions for early beach C 4.1.4
users Preserve skyward, night time views through
i) Provisions for transit service and minimization of lighting levels along the
non-automobile access shoreline (I-C 1, I-C 2)
VISUAL RESOURCES Objective
C 4.2
Goal Promote the protection of the Coastal Zone's
C 4 visual and aesthetic resources through
Preserve and,where feasible,enhance design review and development
and restore the aesthetic resources of the requirements
City's coastal zone,including natural
areas,beaches,harbors,bluffs and Policies
significant public views. C 4.2.1
Ensure that the following minimum
Objective standards are met by new development in
C 4.1 the Coastal Zone as feasible and appropriate
Provide opportunities within the Coastal (I-C 2, I-C 4)
Zone for open space as a visual and aesthetic
resource a) Preservation of public views to and
from the bluffs,to the shoreline and
C 4.1.1 ocean and to the wetlands
The scenic and visual qualities of coastal b) Adequate landscaping and
areas shall be considered and protected as a vegetation
resource of public importance Permitted c) Evaluation of project design
development shall be sited and designed to regarding visual impact and
protect public views to and along the ocean compatibility
and scenic coastal areas (I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C d) Incorporate landscaping to mask oil
14) operations and major utilities,such
as the electrical power plant on
Policies Pacific Coast Highway
C 4.1.2
Designate lands for the provision of passive C 4.2.2
and visual open space on the Coastal Land Require that the massing,height, and
Use Map, which provide a balance to the orientation of new development be designed
urban and suburban development of the to protect public coastal views (I-C 2, I-C 7)
Coastal Zone (I-C 1, I-C 2)
C 4.2.3
C 4.1.3 Promote the preservation of significant
Develop City approved plans that provide public view corridors to the coastal corridor,
natural open space linkages between Central including views of the sea and the wetlands
Park,the freshwater riparian habitat to the through strict application of local
southwest, and the freshwater marsh areas ordinances, design guidelines and related
within the Bolsa Chica These linkages may planning efforts, including defined view
include the use of open space dedications, corridors (I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C 14)
development of park/natural reserves,trails
or greenbelts (I-C 1, I-C 2)
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C 4.2.4 facilities and/or bluff stabilization may be
Wireless communication facilities shall be permitted if they are the least
sited,to the maximum extent feasible,to environmentally damaging feasible
minimize visual resource impacts alternatives and the landform is preserved to
Minimization may be accomplished through the maximum extent (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4)
one or more of the following techniques
co-locating antennas on one structure, C 4.4.2
stealth installations, locating facilities within Prohibit private development along the
existing building envelopes, or minimizing bluffs rising up to the Bolsa Chica mesa(the
visual prominence through colorization or bluff face that rises above the northwestern
landscaping and removal of facilities that edge of the Bolsa Chica low land)within the
become obsolete (I-C 2, I-C 7) City's jurisdiction that would alter the
natural landform or threaten the stability of
C 4.2.5 the bluffs
New wireless communication facilities Drainage systems and other such facilities
affecting the public view shed and/or located necessary to ensure public health or safety
in areas designated Water Recreation, may be allowed provided that bluff
Conservation,Parks, and Shoreline shall be alteration is restricted to the minimum
conditioned to require removal within six(6) necessary and is done in the least
months of termination of use and restoration environmentally damaging feasible manner
of the site to its natural state (I-C 2) (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4, I-C 8)
Objective C 4.4.3
C 4.3 Prohibit development of the bluff faces at
Promote designated coastal roadways as the eastern edge of the Bolsa Chica area that
scenic corridors would alter the natural landform or threaten
stability of the bluffs
Policies
C 4.3.1 Drainage systems and other such facilities
Adopt an ordinance that contains regulations necessary to ensure public health or safety
adequate to achieve State Scenic Highway may be allowed provided that bluff
status for Pacific Coast Highway and pursue alteration is restricted to the minimum
the establishment of Pacific Coast Highway necessary and is done in the least
as a State Scenic Highway (I-C 14, I-C environmentally damaging feasible manner
22a) (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4, I-C 8)
Objective C 4.4.4
C 4.4 Develop implementation programs that will
Promote the preservation of significant preserve and maintain the natural physical
landforms and physical features within the features of the wetlands,bluffs,and beaches
Coastal Zone (I-C 2, I-C 4)
Policies Objective
C 4.4.1 C 4.5
Promote the preservation of the natural Minimize the negative aesthetic impacts of
landform of the bluffs seaward of Pacific signage in the Coastal Zone
Coast Highway Alterations necessary for
development of public access trails,parking
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Policies 4 Design standards for primary
C 4.5.1 and secondary entry node
Prohibit new billboards within the Coastal signage, and
Zone and require the removal of all existing 5 Improved street signage that
billboards along Pacific Coast Highway as incorporates such elements as
properties are developed, or improved (I-C city logos or local design
2, I-C) elements
C 4.5.2 b) Develop a major arterials public
Establish special regulations for on-premise signage installation program
signs within the Coastal Zone that may
include but will not be limited to (I-C 21g) c) Consider developing guidelines for
private monument signage that
a) Prohibition of signs that do not incorporates a consistent public
display information related to an identification device such as a City
activity, service or commodity logo or a logo for the business'
available on the premises, excluding location, i e,Beach Boulevard
direction signage and informational
signage for beach areas C 4.5.4
b) Limits to the height, size,design and Pursue funding to implement LCP Policy
materials of signs 4 5 3 (I-C 17)
c) Prohibition of rooftop signs
d) Restrictions on the use of lights and Objective
moving parts in signs C 4.6
e) Enforcement of maintenance Enhance the visual appearance of the
controls Coastal Zone through the development and
implementation of landscaping standards
C 4.5.3
Coordinate the design of public and private Policies
signs and graphics in the coastal zone (I-C C 4.6.1
22g) Landscaping adjacent to environmentally
sensitive habitat areas, such as wetlands, and
a) Prepare and implement a coastal dunes shall consist of non-invasive,
coordinated public/private sign native drought tolerant plants No
program that fosters a cohesive permanent irrigation systems shall be
image and includes the following allowed adjacent to environmentally
sensitive habitat areas (I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8)
1 Sign standards that identify
public places, recreational C 4.6.2
opportunities and tourist Landscaping on coastal bluffs, including the
destinations, bluff face, and coastal parks shall consist of
2 Design standards for public non-invasive,native drought tolerant plants
monument signage and public No permanent irrigation systems shall be
banners for street light standards allowed on coastal bluffs (I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C
along the major arterials, 8)
3 Identification sign designs for
each of the residential districts,
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C 4.6.3 Policies
For new re-development,require the C 4.7.1
preservation of existing mature trees(as Promote the use of landscaping material to
defined by the City's Landscape Ordinance) screen uses that detract from the scenic
If preservation of existing mature trees is not quality of the coast along public nghts-of-
feasible,require that removed trees be way and within public view (I--C 2, I-C 3)
replaced at a minimum 2 1 ratio either on
site, or elsewhere within the Coastal Zone, C 4.7.2
as prescribed by the City (I-C 3, I-C 8) Continue to locate new and relocated
utilities underground when possible All
C 4.6.4 others shall be placed and screened to
Establish landscaping ordinances/guidelines minimize public viewing (I-C 2, I-C 7)
specifying vegetation types for the coastal
area Such ordinances and guidelines are C 4.7.3
subject to Coastal Commission approval (I- Consider the following priority within the
C 3) Coastal Zone for underground placement of
C 4.6.5 overhead utility and telephone lines, in
Require additional landscaping and varying accordance with the rules and regulations of
hardscape along the beach trail and roadway the California Public Utilities Commission
medians in the Coastal Zone (I-C 2, I-C 3, (I-C 2, I-C 7)
I-C 4)
a) Pacific Coast Highway
C 4.6.6 b) Beach Boulevard,Adams Street to
Where feasible, require landscaped medians Pacific Coast Highway
along Pacific Coast Highway prior to c) Brookhurst Street from Hamilton
pennitting any major improvements that Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway
would increase vehicular capacity of the d) Magnolia Street from Hamilton
highway (I-C 3) Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway
e) Goldenwest Street from Huntington
C 4.6.7 Central Park to Pacific Coast
Promote a cooperative agreement between Highway
the City and the State to landscape parking f) Warner Avenue within the Coastal
areas along the State beaches (I-C 3, I-C Zone
12) g) Newland Street witlun the Coastal
C 4.6.8 Zone
Require landscaping to screen flood control
channels where visible to public views and Any project to place utility and telephone
where there is adequate planting area wires underground must be consistent with
available (I-C 2, I-C 3) all other provisions of this local coastal
program
Objective
C 4.7 C 4.7.4
Improve the appearance of visually Investigate the feasibility of rerouting or
degraded areas within the Coastal Zone undergrounding transmission lines which
currently traverse wetlands (I-C 2, I-C 7)
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C 4.7.5 Objective
Require the review of new and/or C 5.1
expansions of existing industrial and utility Identify and protect,to the maximum extent
facilities to ensure that such facilities will feasible, significant archaeological,
not visually impair the City's coastal paleontological and historic resources in the
corridors and entry nodes (I--C 2, I-C 7) Coastal Zone
C 4.7.6 Policies
Ensure beaches and associated facilities are C 5.1.1
clean and litter free (I--C 6) Coordinate with the State of California
Historic Preservation Office to ensure that
C 4.7.7 archaeologic,paleontologic and historically
Oppose offshore drilling off Huntington significant resources within the Coastal
Beach where visual and environmental Zone are identified (I--C 12, I-C 221)
quality may be impacted and where 1)
feasible alternative locations are available C 5.1.2
that would be less environmentally Where new development would adversely
damaging, 2)to do otherwise would impact archeological or paleontological
adversely affect the public welfare, and 3) resources within the Coastal Zone,
adverse environmental effects have not been reasonable mitigation measures to minimize
mitigated to the maximum extent feasible impacts shall be required (I--C 8)
(I--C 8, I-C 12,I-C 15, I-C 22q)
C 5.1.3
C 4.7.8 In the event that any Native American
Require landscape and architectural buffers human remains are uncovered,the County
and screens around oil production facilities Coroner,the Native American Heritage
and other utilities visible from public rights- Commission, and the Most Likely
of-way (I--C 2, I-C 3) Descendants, as designated by the California
Native American Heritage Commission,
C 4.7.9 shall be notified The recommendations of
Require the removal of non-productive oil the Most Likely Descendants shall be
production facilities and the restoration of obtained prior to the disposition of any
the vacated site. (I--C 2, I-C 3) prehistoric Native American human
remains (I--C 12)
C 4.7.10
Encourage the remediation and clean up of C 5.1.4
the NESI(Ascon)site Work with other A completed archeological research design
responsible agencies and property owner to shall be submitted along with any
facilitate site clean-up (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 12) application for a coastal development permit
for development within any area containing
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL archeological or paleontological resources
RESOURCES The research design shall determine the
significance of any artifacts uncovered and
Goal make recommendations for preservation
C 5 Significance will be based on the
Promote the preservation of significant requirements of the California Register of
archaeological and paleontological Historical Resources criteria, and prepared
resources in the Coastal Zone.
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based on the following criteria (I--C 2, I-C commercial and entertainment/recreation
3, I-C 221) district,as follows (I--C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4)
a) Contain a discussion of important 1 Preserve older and historic
research topics that can be structures,
addressed, and
b) Be reviewed by at least three(3) 2 Require that new development be
County-certified archeologists(peer designed to reflect the Downtown's
review committee) historical structures and Downtown
c) The State Office of Historic design guidelines,
Preservation and the Native
American Heritage Commission 3 Amend the Downtown Specific Plan
shall review the research design (as an LCP amendment subject to
d) The research design shall be Commission certification)to
developed in conjunction with
affected Native American groups a Coordinate with the Citywide
e) The permittee shall comply with the Design Guidelines, and
requirements of the peer review b Incorporate historic
committee to assure compliance preservation standards and
with the mitigation measures guidelines
required by the archeological c Coordinate Downtown
research design development and
revitalization with polices and
C 5.1.5 programs of the Historic and
A County-certified paleontologist/ Cultural Resources Element
archeologist, shall monitor all grading
operations where there is a potential to WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES
affect cultural or paleontological resources
based on the required research design A Goal
Native American monitor shall also monitor C 6
grading operations If grading operations Prevent the degradation of marine
uncover paleontological/archeological resources in the Coastal Zone from
resources,the paleontologist/archeologist or activities associated with an urban
Native American monitor shall suspend all environment.
development activity to avoid destruction of
resources until a determination can be made Objective
as to the significance of the paleontological/ C 6.1
archeological resources If found to be Promote measures to mitigate the adverse
significant,the site(s)shall be tested and impacts of human activities on marine
preserved until a recovery plan is completed organisms and the marine environment
to assure the protection of the through regulation of new development,
paleontological/archeological resources momtormg of existing development,and
(I--C 2, I-C 3, I-C 8) retrofitting necessary and feasible
C 5.1.6 Policies
Reinforce downtown as the City's historic C 6.1.1
center and as a pedestrian-oriented Require that new development include
mitigation measures to enhance water
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quality, if feasible, and, at a minimum, Orange County's Drainage Area
prevent the degradation of water quality of Management Plan, forming partnerships to
groundwater basins, wetlands, and surface combine resources to implement restoration
water (I-C 2, I-C 8) projects which involve and benefit multiple
stakeholders,and pursuing funding
C 6.1.2 opportunities to accomplish water quality
Marine resources shall be maintained, improvement projects
enhanced, and where feasible,restored
Special protection shall be given to areas A public participation component that
and species of special biological or identifies methods to encourage public
economic sigmficance (I-C 6, I-C 8, I-C participation in managing development and
12, I-C 15, I-C 22e) minimizing urban runoff impacts to the
coast shall be developed This component
C 6.1.3 should outline a public education and
Uses of the marine environment shall be involvement program designed to raise
carried out in a manner that will sustain the public awareness about stormwater issues
biological productivity of coastal waters and and the potential impacts of water pollution,
that will maintain healthy populations of all and involve the public in development and
species of marine organisms adequate for implementation of the City's pollution
long-term commercial,recreational, control goals
scientific, and educational purposes (I-C 7,
I-C 8) The City shall require that new development
and redevelopment, as appropriate,employ
C 6.1.4 nonstructural Best Management Practices
The biological productivity and the quality (BMPs)and structural BMPs designed to
of coastal waters, streams, wetlands, minimize the volume,velocity and pollutant
estuaries, and lakes appropriate to maintain load of stormwater runoff,prior to runoff
organisms and for the protection of human discharge into stormwwater conveyance
health shall be maintained and,where systems, receiving waters and/or other
feasible,restored (I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C 12) sensitive areas All development shall
include effective site design and source
C 6.1.5 control BMPs When the combination of
Require containment curtains around site design and source control BMPs is not
waterfront construction projects on inland sufficient to protect water quality, structural
waterways to avoid turbid waters drifting treatment BMPs along with site design and
into the ocean (I-C 2, I-C 3, I-C 8) source control measures shall be required
BMPs should be selected based on efficacy
C 6.1.6 at mitigating pollutants of concern
It is the policy of the City to recognize the associated with respective development
value of watershed based planning efforts in types or uses
achieving coastal and marine water quality
and resource protection goals of the LUP To this end,the City shall continue
Therefore,the City shall support such efforts implementation of the Municipal
by initiating and participating in watershed Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge
wide planning and management groups,with Elimination System(NPDES)permit(Santa
the involvement of appropriate stakeholders Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
and/or regulatory agencies Such efforts Order No R8-2002-0010,dated January 18,
shall include participation in updating 2002,or any amendment to or re-issuance
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thereof)of which the City is a co-permitee sediment and/or other pollutants
with the County of Orange through the picked up on the project site for
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control appropriate treatment and disposal
Board Per program parameters, continue to Until such guidelines are developed
require a Water Quality Management Plan and approved, erosion and sediment
for all applicable new development and control plans which shall
redevelopment within the Coastal Zone, and accompany applications for new
include mitigation measures such as the development and re-development,
following (I--C 2, I-C 3, I-C 8) shall be reviewed for conformance
with applicable recommendations
a) Regulating development to include contained in California's Storm
the use of the best available erosion Water Best Management Practice
and runoff control management Handbook(Construction Activity)
techniques and BMPs designed to [Stormwater Quality Taskforce,
minimize pollutant loads contained 1993] and any amendment to or re-
in post-development runoff,and to issuance thereof,
maintain post-development peak c) Establishment of runoff controls for
runoff rate and average volume at soils removed in restoration and/or
levels similar to pre-development remediation of oil sites, and
levels to the maximum extent d) Encourage and assist,where
feasible Design elements and other appropriate, County efforts to
measures shall be incorporated into implement restoration or other water
new development and appropriate quality improvement projects in
re-development in order to carry out flood control channels that empty
the objectives specified herein, into the Bolsa Chica,Huntington
including implementation of Beach Wetlands and beach areas in
measures required pursuant to the order to minimize negative impacts
National Pollutant Discharge from urban runoff while maintaining
Elimination System(NPDES) flood control effectiveness
Standards,and any amendment to or
re-issuance thereof, C 6.1.7
b) Adoption of guidelines to reduce Improve and maintain existing infrastructure
runoff(silt,debris, litter, and to prevent sewage system failures that may
chemicals)from construction sites result in the discharge of untreated sewage
These implementation guidelines into coastal and ocean waters Regular
will be developed with the guidance inspection of sewer lines,pumps stations
and approval of the Santa Ana and preventative maintenance activities shall
Regional Water Quality Control be undertaken to minimize the potential for
Board and/or the State Water ruptured lines or faulty infrastructure to
Resources Control Board The cause or contribute to a sewage spill The
guidelines shall be based on the City shall implement management measures
following three principals (1) for its systems to prevent sewage spills,and
Minimizing the potential sources of other causes of bacterial pollution in coastal
sediment and/or other pollutants waters in response to scientific findings and
from the outset, (2)Controlling the recommendations resulting from monitoring
amount of runoff and its ability to and other investigations (I--C 10)
carry sediment and/or other
pollutants, and(3)Retaining
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C 6.1.8 C 6.1.12
Periodically assess the adequacy of the Periodically review the City's policies on
County's water quality monitoring water conservation,including the Water
procedures for the City's wetlands,harbors Conservation Ordinance,to ensure the use
and beaches and coordinate with responsible of state of the art conservation measures for
agencies to ensure adequate monitoring (I- new development and redevelopment, and
C 11, I-C 12) retrofitting of existing development, where
feasible and appropriate,to implement these
C 6.1.9 measures (I-C 11)
Coordinate with responsible agencies to
investigate probable Huntington Harbour C 6.1.13
water quality impairments and establish Encourage research and feasibility studies
improvement measures such as requiring regarding ocean water desahnization as an
boat pumpout or holding tank facilities in alternative source of potable water
existing and new development (I-C 12) Participate in regional studies and efforts
where appropriate (I-C 22n)
C 6.1.10
Monitor and coordinate with responsible C 6.1.14
agencies to ensure that dissolved oxygen Encourage water reclamation projects,
levels in Huntington Harbour do not fall including household wastewater
below minimum standards Encourage, and reclamation, and the use of reclaimed water
require when appropriate,the installation of for purposes such as irrigation, where
aeration and water circulation devices, feasible and appropriate (I-C 2, I-C 3)
regulate the dredging schedule and
implement other appropriate mitigation C 6.1.15
measures when and where needed (I-C 12) Where new storm dram outlets are
necessary, discharge points shall be sited
C 6.1.11 and designed to release in the least
The City, in consultation with appropriate environmentally sensitive location and
agencies, and interested stakeholders shall manner (I-C 3, I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C 22k)
identify regulatory and non-regulatory
mechanisms for implementing management a) Storm drains are prohibited from
measures for marinas and recreational discharging directly into ESHA, or
boating activities contained in California's wetlands unless there is no other
Plan for the Control of Nonpoint Source feasible alternative in which case
Pollution(CCC&SWRCB 2000) in storm dram discharge shall be
Huntington Harbour Additionally,the City accomplished in a manner that is the
shall identify and support mechanisms for least environmentally damaging
implementing an educational program feasible alternative
targeted at boat operational and maintenance b) The volume and quality of
activities such as the Boating Clean&Green stormwater discharged into coastal
Campaign or equivalent in the Harbour waters, ESHA, or wetlands shall
Eliminate the use of anti-fouling chemical maintain or enhance the functional
treatments on boats moored in the harbor, capacity of the receiving waters or
except at permitted locations (I-C 2, I-C 3, ESHA
I-C 12) c) Energy dissipater devices shall be
installed on all approved storm drain
outlets to prevent erosion and scour
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and 30607 1 of the Coastal Act and to those
C 6.1.16 activities required for the restoration,
Encourage the Orange County Sanitation maintenance, and/or repair of the Municipal
District to accept dry weather nuisance Pier and marina docks Conduct any diking,
flows into the sewer system for treatment dredging and filling activities in a manner
prior to discharge New developments shall that is consistent with Section 30233 and
be designed and constructed to minimize or 30607 1 of the Coastal Act (1-C 2, I-C 7, 1-
eliminate dry weather nuisance flows to the C 8)
maximum extent practicable (1-C 12)
C 6.1.21
C 6.1.17 Monitor harbor dredging to ensure
Natural drainage patterns in areas designated consistency with Coastal Act Section 30233
as Conservation or Open Space and and minimal impacts to water quality, plant,
Recreation shall be maintained and restored and biological resources (1-C 2, I-C 7, I-C
where feasible (1-C 7, I-C 8) 8, I-C 12)
C 6.1.18 C 6.1.22
New flood control projects and substantial Monitor sand movement,coastal erosion and
reconstruction of existing flood control methods of mitigation and analyze data to
facilities shall,to the extent feasible (1-C 7, establish approximate thresholds for when
I-C 12, I-C 220 beach erosion or deflation will reach a point
a) Expand the floodplain that it could expose the backshore
b) Maximize soft bottom habitat development to flooding or damage from
c) Slow water to encourage percolation storm waves to other coastal hazards (1-C
through the use of off-line detention 12, I-C 1 S)
basins or other similar structures
d) Consider the diversion of dry C 6.1.23
weather nuisance flows to the sewer Prohibit groins, cliff retaining walls,
system pipelines,outfalls, and other such
e) Prevent and remove encroachments construction structures or activities that may
into the floodplain to the extent alter natural shoreline processes unless
feasible designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse
f) Restore pool and nffle sequence to impacts on local shoreline sand supply (1-C
slow and aerate the water 2)
C 6.1.19 C 6.1.24
Prior to approval of any new or expanded Promote the improvement of tidal
seawater pumping facilities, require the circulation in the Talbert Marsh,the Bolsa
provision of maximum feasible mitigation Chica,Huntington Harbour, and Anaheim
measures to minimize damage to marine Bay resulting in minimal impacts to sand
organisms due to entrainment in accordance migration,aesthetics, and usability of the
with State and Federal law (I-C2, I-C 7, I-C beach area (1-C 8, I-C 12)
8)
C 6.1.25
C 6.1.20 Require that new development and
Limit diking,dredging, and filling of coastal redevelopment minimize the creation of
waters,wetlands,and estuaries to the impervious areas,especially directly
specific activities outlined in Section 30233 connected impervious areas,and,where
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feasible,reduce the extent of existing systems or BNlPs(e g water quality
unnecessary impervious areas, and treatment plants, storm drain inlet filters)
incorporate adequate mitigation to minimize (I-C 8)
the alteration of natural streams and/or
interference with surface water flow The ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
use of permeable material for roads, HABITATS
sidewalks and other paved areas shall be
incorporated into new development to the Goal
maximum extent practicable (I-C 8, I-C 1 S) C 7
Preserve,enhance and restore,where
C 6.1.26 feasible, environmentally sensitive habitat
Protect,maintain and enhance, where areas(ESHAs)in the City's Coastal Zone,
feasible, existing natural vegetation buffer including the Bolsa Chica which is within
areas surrounding riparian habitats (I-C 2, the City's Sphere of Influence.
I-C 8)
Objective
C 6.1.27 C 7.1
Channelizations,dams,or other substantial Regulate new development through design
alterations of rivers and streams shall review and permit issuance to ensure
incorporate the best mitigation measures consistency with Coastal Act requirements
feasible, and be limited to(1)necessary and minimize adverse impacts to identified
water supply projects, (2)flood control environmentally sensitive habitats and
projects where no other method for wetland areas
protecting existing structures to the flood
plain is feasible and where such protection is Policies
necessary for public safety or to protect C 7.1.1
existing development, or(3)developments Evaluate any existing environmental
where the primary function is the degradation or potential degradation from
improvement of fish and wildlife habitat (I- current or planned storm dram and flood
C 7, I-C 8) control facilities in wetlands or other
sensitive environments
C 6.1.28
Support the creation of a wildlife sanctuary Storm drains and flood control projects shall
for habitats along the coast in order to be designed to minimize adverse impacts to
preserve and protect natural beach wetlands or other environmentally sensitive
environments (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 7, I-C 8) areas Additionally, flood control projects
shall be designed,to the maximum extent
C 6.1.29 feasible,to avoid reducing the width of the
Continue to support the ongoing Orange floodplam,to remove any encroachments
County Water District's Barrier Wells into the floodplam, and to restore the natural
project (I-C 12) bottom and width of the floodplain (I-C 7,
I-C 8)
C 6.1.30
Natural or vegetated treatment systems(e g C 7.1.2
bio-swales, vegetative buffers, constructed Environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall
or artificial wetlands)that mimic natural be protected against any significant
drainage patterns are preferred for new disruption of habitat values,and only uses
development over mechanical treatment
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dependent on those resources shall be development,based on habitat
allowed within those areas requirements of both resident and
In the event that development is permitted to migratory species and the short and
an ESHA area pursuant to other provisions long term adaptability of various
of this LCP,a"no-net-loss"policy(at a species to human disturbance
minimum)shall be utilized (I-C 7, I-C 8) c) Susceptibility of parcel to erosion
The buffer should be sufficiently
C 7.1.3 wide to allow for interception of any
Development in areas adjacent to additional material eroded as a
environmentally sensitive habitat areas and result of the proposed development
parks and recreation areas shall be sited and based on soil and vegetative
designed to prevent impacts which would characteristics, slope and runoff
significantly degrade those areas, and shall characteristics,and impervious
be compatible with the continuance of those surface coverage
habitat and recreation areas (I-C 7, I-C 8) d) Use existing cultural features to
locate buffer zones The buffer
C 7.1.4 zone should be contiguous with the
Require that new development contiguous to environmentally sensitive habitat
wetlands or environmentally sensitive area and make use of existing
habitat areas include buffer zones Buffer features such as roads,dikes,
zones shall be a minimum of one hundred irrigation canals, and flood control
feet setback from the landward edge of the channels where feasible
wetland, with the exception of the
following (I-C 2, I-C 7) C 7.1.5
Notify County, State and Federal agencies
A lesser buffer may be permitted if existing having regulatory authority in wetlands and
development or site configuration precludes other environmentally sensitive habitats
a 100 foot buffer, or conversely, a greater when development projects in and adjacent
buffer zone may be required if substantial to such areas are submitted to the City
development or significantly increased
human impacts are anticipated In either The implementation of any Habitat
case,the following factors shall be Conservation Plan shall require an
considered when determining whether a amendment to the Local Coastal Program
lesser or wider buffer zone is warranted Incidental take of sensitive habitat and/or
Reduced buffer zone areas shall be reviewed species that occurs in the context of
by the Department of Fish and Game prior development must be consistent with this
to implementation LCP (I-C 8, I-C 12)
a) Biological significance of adjacent Objective
lands The buffer should be C 7.2
sufficiently wide to protect the Promote the improvement of the biological
functional relationship between productivity and appearance of wetland and
wetland and adjacent upland environmentally sensitive habitats
b) Sensitivity of species to disturbance
The buffer should be sufficiently
wide to ensure that the most
sensitive species will not be
disturbed significantly by permitted
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Policies improve the overall functioning of
C 7.2.1 the wetland ecosystem
Promote the re-establishment of tidal
flushing in wetland areas (I-C 7, I-C 8, PC C 7.2.5
12) Prohibit all uses within the least tern nesting
site on Huntington State Beach except those
C 7.2.2 related to habitat restoration (I-C 7, PC 12)
Promote the participation of County, State
and federal agencies in the enhancement and C 7.2.6
maintenance of environmentally sensitive Prohibit fill in any wetland areas for the
habitats by actively pursuing funding from purpose of road construction,except for
the California Coastal Conservancy and roads allowed pursuant to Section 30233 of
other State and federal agencies to develop the Coast Act or when required to serve uses
and maintain landscaped buffer areas around allowed in wetlands pursuant to and
the edge of the wetlands (I-C 12) consistent with Sections 30260-30264 of the
Coastal Act for coastal dependent and
C 7.2.3 energy uses Any roads governed by this
Require that agencies involved in the policy shall be limited to necessary access
enhancement of wetlands implement the roads appurtenant to the facility,and shall be
following measures (I-C 7, PC 8) permitted only where there is no feasible,
a) Site and design culverts to ensure less environmentally damaging alternative
against the risk of flood damage to and where feasibility mitigation measures
adjacent property, and have been provided (I-C 7, I-C 8)
b) Develop a contingency plan to
protect environmentally sensitive C 7.2.7
habitats in the event of spills of Any areas that constituted wetlands or
toxic and other harmful substances ESHA that have been removed,altered,
into flood control channels filled or degraded as the result of activities
carried out without compliance with Coastal
C 7.2.4 Act requirements shall be protected as
Encourage the Orange County Flood required by the policies in this Land Use
Control District to improve, and continue to Plan
maintain once improved,the Huntington
Beach and Talbert Flood Control Channel Objective
embankment from Beach Boulevard to the C 7.3
Santa Ana River by implementing the Promote public awareness of sensitive
following measures (I-C 12) habitats and their environmental benefits
a) Restore and enhance tidal flows into Policies
the area and expand the existing C 7.3.1
mudflat and saltmarch habitats Encourage educational centers such as
b) Plant native plant species to enhance wetland/coastal habitat models and
wildlife diversity information booths or displays in non-
c) Enhance the visual appearance of residential projects adjacent to wetlands
wetland areas Such centers shall be sited and designed to
d) Projects that impact the wetlands prevent impacts,which would significantly
shall be sited and designed to degrade the wetlands (I-C 22b)
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ENERGY FACILITIES establish a common data base for all
departments involved with energy
Goal issues
C8
Accommodate energy facilities with the C 8.1.4
intent to promote beneficial effects while Continue to inventory, review and monitor
mitigating any potential adverse impacts. existing oil spill plans and ensure that the
role of the City is defined and acceptable
Objective (I-C 22o,p,q)
C 8.1
Continue to pursue and promote C 8.1.5
interdepartmental coordination within the Continue to support the U S Coast Guard in
City, as well as, interagency coordination the Local Response Team effort for oil spill
between the City,other levels of emergencies (I-C 12)
government and outside agencies regarding
energy related issues affecting the City C 8.1.6
Continue to support efforts of the U S
Policies Geological Survey and State Division of Oil
C 8.1.1 and Gas to ensure the safety of oil extraction
Maintain an up to date catalogue identifying and related activities onshore and offshore
the outside agencies with control or (I-C 12)
influence over energy issues, including a
definition of their role, authority and C 8.1.7
responsibilities (I-C 12) Continue to support efforts by the U S
Coast Guard and the Army Corps of
C 8.1.2 Engineers to protect marine traffic safety
Continue to identify and participate in while accommodating offshore oil
opportunities for local input in the planning development (I-C 12)
and decision making processes of Sate and
federal agencies involved with energy C 8.1.8
issues (I-C 12) Maintain an up to date data base identifying
the location, status and ownership of all oil
C 8.1.3 wells and tanks in the City Account for any
Monitor energy activities that could affect discrepancies between State and City
Huntington Beach by undertaking the records (I-C 22q)
following tasks (I-C 12)
C 8.1.9
1 Joining mailing lists of relevant Through the development permit process,
State and federal agencies, ensure that new development provides for
2 Commenting on EIR's, EIS's,call- the retention of access to underground oil
for-nominations for OCS tract reserves where needed (I-C 7, I-C 8)
selections and other reviews, and
3 Periodically meeting with major Objective
energy companies in the City C 8.2
4 Promote increased coordination Encourage the production of energy
among municipal departments resources as efficiently as possible with
charged with different aspects of minimal adverse impacts
energy planning and regulation, and
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Policies C 8.2.7
C 8.2.1 Periodically review monitoring and
Support the research, development and enforcement of the City Oil Code and Noise
application of new energy technologies so Ordinance as related to energy operations to
long as public health,safety and welfare are determme their effectiveness in regulating
not jeopardized and environmental impacts energy operations, and where necessary
are mitigated to the maximum extent adopt improvements to the extent that the
possible (1-C 7, I-C 17) revisions are not inconsistent with this LCP
(1-C 3, I-C 6)
C 8.2.2
Require the mitigation of adverse impacts C 8.2.8
from new technologies employed in Ensure that both on and off shore oil spill
electricity generation to the maximum extent containment plans for the City include
feasible (1-C 7, I-C 8) adequate measures consistent with this LCP
to protect the shoreline and sensitive areas
C 8.2.3 such as Huntington Harbour,the wetlands,
Encourage unitization and consolidation of the Santa Ana River mouth and the least tern
existing oil operations and require the nesting area, as well as the health, safety and
consolidation of new or expanded operations welfare of the public in case of an oil spill
in accordance with LCP Policy 8 3 4 to the (1-C 22q)
maximum extent feasible and legally
permissible when such activities(1)reduce C 8.2.9
the area used for oil facilities, (2)are not Maintain the requirements for site specific
more environmentally disruptive than emergency evacuation plans for the areas
existing arrangements, and(3), do not adjacent to the tank farms in the event of
jeopardize public health, safety or welfare dike system failure or other upset Ensure
(I-C 7, 1-C 8) that the contingency plans,consistent with
this LCP, provide for the protection of
C 8.2.4 public health, safety and welfare,as well as
Accommodate coastal dependent energy sensitive habitat areas nearby (1-C 2, 1-
facilities within the Coastal Zone consistent C22q)
with Sections 30260 through 30264 of the
Coastal Act (1-C 1, I-C 2) C 8.2.10
Continue to participate in the Orange
C 8.2.5 County Cities Hazardous Material
Continue to accommodate"enhanced"oil Emergency Response Authority or its
recovery activities that reduce negative equivalent to provide for coordination,
environmental and safety impacts (1-C 2, 1- training and compensation for prevention,
C 7) monitoring and clean up of oil spills and/or
hazardous materials (1-C 12)
C 8.2.6
Periodically review the City Oil Code to Objective
determine the adequacy of measures to C 8.3
protect public safety Modify the Oil Code Accommodate new energy production
accordingly to the extent that the revisions facilities while requiring maximum
are not inconsistent with this LCP (1-C 3) efficiency and mitigation of adverse
impacts
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Pokcies 1 Existing, consolidated islands
C 8.3.1
Promote the use of solar energy and 2 New consolidated islands
encourage energy conservation (I-C 1, I-C
2, I-C-3, I-C 8) 3 Existing oil parcels
C 8.3.2 4 New parcels outside the coastal
Inventory existing credits and incentives zone
regarding solar energy and conservation
available to individuals,businesses and the 5 New parcels within the coastal zone
City from State and federal governments and
make this information available to the C 8.3.5
public (I-C 12) Encourage the merger of existing oil
production sites to approved consolidation
C 8.3.3 sites (I-C 2, I-C 4)
Encourage development of new methods to
conserve energy such as the following (I-C C 8.3.6
2, I-C 7) Participate in the evaluation of any proposed
tanker unloading operations off of the
1 Solar water heating requirements for Huntington Beach shoreline Ensure that
new developments, upset nsks be adequately addressed and
discourage increased threats to recreational
2 Solar access and orientation, activities and sensitive habitats (I-C 7, I-C
8, I-C 12)
3 The limited use of conventional
fuels for heating swimming pools, C 8.3.7
Require the use of pipelines rather than
4 Requirements for"weatherization" tankers to transport offshore oil and gas to
and other minimum conservation shore (I-C 2, I-C 8, I-C 12)
measures,and
C 8.3.8
5 Energy audits of buildings at time of Coordinate with responsible agencies to
deed transfer discourage the re-activation or construction
of offshore marine terminals where the
C 8.3.4 terminals cannot be accommodated without
Adopt the following pnonty for siting new resulting in either 1)increased tanker
oil-related facilities,provided that the new operations and associated onshore
activities are adequately screened and development incompatible with the land use
buffered from surrounding uses, adverse and environmental goals for the area or 2)
environmental impacts are mitigated to the increased risk to environmentally sensitive
maximum extent feasible,the activities do habitat areas (I-C 7, I-C 8, I-C 12)
notjeopardize public health, safety or
welfare,and there is no other feasible C 8.3.9
location which is less environmentally As a part of the permit process,require that
damaging or less disruptive of significant a survey be conducted along the route of any
social,aesthetic or economic concerns (I-C new pipeline in the coastal zone to
2, I-C 4) determine what, if any, coastal resources
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may be impacted by construction and significant social,aesthetic,environmental
operation of the pipeline (I-C 7) or economic concerns (I--C 2, I-C 7)
C 8.3.10 C 8.3.16
Require the routes of new pipelines and As part of the permit process,require
transmission lines to avoid important coastal mitigation measures to repair scarring,
resources, including recreation areas and grading or other vegetative removal
sensitive habitats,to the maximum extent resulting from transmission line or pipeline
feasible,pipelines which cannot be routed to installation or maintenance through methods
avoid such areas shall be constructed and including but not limited to spreading
maintained in ways that minimize the topsoil removed in pipeline trenching over
impacts from spills or leaks to the maximum the surface of the construction area
extent feasible, appropriate cleanup and spill Affected areas are to be re-vegetated with
prevention measures shall be included in a plants similar to those in the area (I--C 2, 1-
spill contingency plan (I-C 7, I-C 8) C 7, I-C 8)
C 8.3.11 Objective
Require automatic shut off valves to isolate C 8.4
segments of pipelines carrying hazardous Mimmize the safety and aesthetic impacts of
liquids passing through important coastal resource production facilities on non-
resource areas,including recreation, resource production land uses
sensitive habitat and archeological areas (I-
C 2, I-C 8) Policies
C 8.4.1
C 8.3.12 Promote aesthetic and environmental
Protection against the spillage of crude oil, compatibility between oil activities and
gas,petroleum products, or hazardous other uses through measures such as
substances shall be provided in relation to fencing,planting and landscaping, screening
any development or transportation of such and buffering (I-C 2, I-C 4)
materials Effective containment and
cleanup facilities and procedures shall be C 8.4.2
provided for accidental spills that do occur Encourage the owners of the electric
(I-C 7, I-C 8) generating plant located on Pacific Coast
Highway to provide landscaping and other
C 8.3.13 measures to buffer and screen the power
As part of the permit process,require the plant from Pacific Coast Highway and
mitigation of erosion in the siting and Beach Boulevard Require any power plant
construction of new pipelines (I-C 2, I-C 8) expansion or alteration proposals to include
adequate buffer and screening measures (I-
C 8.3.14 C 2, I-C 7)
Prohibit the use of chemical herbicides
dunng pipeline construction (I-C 8) C 8.4.3
Encourage comprehensive planning for new
C 8.3.15 uses on large oil parcels (I-C 1, I-C 2)
Require new pipelines, including offshore to
onshore lines to be consolidated in existing C 8.4.4
pipeline corridors,where feasible,unless Encourage dual-uses of oil field surface
there are overriding technical constraints or areas so long as new uses and oil activities
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are compatible,and access to underground new facility needs to meet projected
zones can be accommodated by the new use demands of planned land uses, funding
(I--C 1, I-C 2) sources, phasing and pnoritization and
responsible agencies (I-C 10, I-C 18, I-C
C 8.4.5 22)
Encourage the conversion of the NESI
(Ascon)site at the southwest corner of C 9.1.3
Hamilton and Magnolia to new uses if the New sewer systems and substantial
contents of the site are found not to be improvements to existing sewer systems
dangerous to public health, safety and shall incorporate monitoring systems which
welfare, or if all harmful deposits are verify the operational integrity of the sewer
removed, capped or decontaminated system to assure that coastal waters are
pursuant to Federal and State Environmental protected (I--C 3, I-C 7, I-C 220
Protection Agency, as well as,City safety
standards (I-C 1, I-C 2, I-C 4, I-C 7, I-C 8) HAZARDS
WATER,SEWER AND DRAINAGE Goal
FACILITIES C 10
Minimize risks to life and property in
Goal areas of high hazards(e.g.,geologic,flood
C 9 and fire)within the Coastal Zone and
Provide water,sewer and drainage ensure stability and structural integrity,
systems that are able to support and neither create nor contribute
permitted land uses; upgrade existing significantly to erosion,geologic
deficient systems; and pursue funding instability,or destruction of the site or
sources to reduce costs of wastewater surrounding area or in any way require
service provision in the City. the construction of protective devices that
would substantially alter natural
Objective landforms along bluffs and cliffs.
C 9.1
Provide and maintain water,sewer and Objective
drainage systems that adequately serve C 10.1
planned land uses at a maximized cost Identify potential hazard areas in the City
efficiency and manage/mitigate potential risks and
impacts through land use regulation,public
Policies awareness and retrofitting where feasible
C 9.1.1
Approve and implement development in Policies
accordance with the Coastal Element Land C 10.1.1
Use Plan (I-C 21) Maintain a complete data-base of the
locations and distribution of seismic and
C 9.1.2 geologic hazards related to ground shaking,
Adopt and maintain master plans and capital liquefaction,subsidence,soil stability, slope
improvement programs consistent with this stability and water table levels (I--C 20)
LCP to ensure that water, sewer and
drainage needs are met The master plan C 10.1.2
and capital improvement program shall Promote land use patterns,zoning
address issues such as ongoing maintenance, ordinances and locational criteria that
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mitigate potential risks posed by
development in hazard areas,or which C 10.1.10
significantly reduce risk from seismic Establish, enforce and periodically update
hazards (I--C 2, I-C 8) testing requirements for sites proposed for
new construction within the identified
C 10.1.3 Methane Overlay Districts (I--C 3)
Require seismic/geologic assessment prior
to construction in the Alquist-Priolo C 10.1.11
Earthquake Fault Zone as shown in Figure Provide mitigation measures and other
C-28 (I--C 7) assistance intended to reduce the potential
for the buildup of methane to hazardous
C 10.1.4 levels within existing buildings(residences
Require appropriate engineering and and businesses) (I--C 8)
building practices for all new structures to
withstand ground shaking and liquefaction C 10.1.12
such as those stated in the Uniform Building Monitor methane levels in the identified
Code (I--C 5) Methane Overlay District (I--C 6)
C 10.1.5 C 10.1.13
Establish specific priorities for improvement Prepare emergency response plans for use in
of existing structures based on hazard to life, methane related emergencies (I--C 8)
type of occupancy,method of construction,
physical condition, and location (I--C 5) C 10.1.14
During major redevelopment or initial
C 10.1.6 construction, require specific measures to be
Minimize bluff and mesa edge erosion taken by developers,builders or property
through the regulation of new development owners in flood prone areas(Figure C-33),
upstream (I--C 7) to prevent or reduce damage from flooding
and the risks upon human safety
C 10.1.7 Development shall,to the maximum extent
Minimize beach sand loss through the feasible and consistent with the Water and
regulation of new development (I--C 7, I-C Marine Resource policies of this LCP,be
15) designed and site to (I--C 7, I-C 8)
C 10.1.8 a) Avoid the use of protective devices,
Continue to establish,through the b) Avoid encroachments into the
identification of Methane Overlay Districts, floodplain,and
areas of existing methane seepage in the c) Remove any encroachments into the
Coastal Zone as shown in Figure C-32 and floodplain to restore the natural
continue to investigate and evaluate new width of the floodplain
areas in the City with methane seepage (I-
C 20) C 10.1.15
Maintain and upgrade, as appropriate,the
C 10.1.9 County of Orange and the City of
Maintain and revise as necessary, standards Huntington Beach's flood control systems in
of construction(consistent with this LCP) conjunction with the Santa Ana River Main
within identified Methane Overlay Districts Stem Project to minimize hazards due to
(I--C 3) flooding To the maximum extent feasible,
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upgrading to the 100 year flood event should in the City of Huntington Beach Coastal
be accomplished through development Zone and minimize associated hazards
setbacks and the removal of encroachments through the regulation of new development
into the floodplam Upgrades to the flood (I--C 7, I-C 8)
control system shall incorporate the best
mitigation measures (I-C 10, I-C 12) C 10.1.22
Subsidence shall be monitored and
C 10.1.16 groundwater re-pressurization or other
Support the Santa Ana River Main Stem methods shall be used to limit potential
Project to the extent that it is consistent with subsidence impacts (I--C 8)
the policies and standards of this LCP (I--C
12) C 10.1.23
Where development areas adjoin bluffs, all
C 10.1.17 buildings and habitable structures shall be
Coordinate with the County of Orange for set back a sufficient distance from the bluff
the operation of the County's portion of the edge to be structurally safe from the threat
flood control system (I--C 12) of bluff erosion for a minimum of seventy-
five(75)years Geotechnical engineering
C 10.1.18 reports shall be required from all applicants
Maintain the City's portion of the flood at the time an application for development
control system at a level necessary to protect adjoining a blufftop is submitted to
residents from 100-year flood risks determine the adequacy of any proposed
Upgrades to the flood control system shall setback (I--C 7)
incorporate the best mitigation measures
feasible (I--C 10) C 10.1.24
Site and design new oceanfront development
C 10.1.19 and shoreline protective devices where that
Identify tsunami and seiche susceptible siting/design takes into account predicted
areas(Figure C-30), and require that future changes in sea level In particular,
specific measures be taken by the developer, acceleration of the historic rate of sea level
builder or property owner during major rise shall be considered and based upon up-
redevelopment or initial construction,to to-date scientific papers and studies, agency
prevent or reduce damage from these guidance(such as the 2010 Sea Level
hazards and the risks upon human safety Guidance from the California Ocean
Development permitted in tsunami and Protection Council), and reports by national
seiche susceptible areas shall be designed and international groups such as the
and sited to minimize this hazard and shall National Research Council and the
be conditioned to prohibit a shoreline Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
protective device (IzC 19.I-C 20) Change Consistent with all provisions of
the LCP,new structures shall be set back a
C 10.1.20 sufficient distance landward and/or designed
Participate in the National Weather Service to eliminate or minimize,to the maximum
or other system for local tsunami and/or extent feasible,hazards associated with
seiche warnings (I--C 12) expected sea level rise during the economic
life of the structure
C 10.1.21
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
location and distribution of peat conditions
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INTERAGENCY COORDINATION general plan amendments,including
environmental review, public notification
Goal and hearings, shall be followed In addition,
C 11 Coastal Act procedures for amending
Provide for formal cooperation among Coastal Elements shall be followed
adjacent jurisdictions and other public
agencies whose actions may have I-C 2
significant impacts on the City's coastal Zomn2 and Subdivision Ordinance
zone resources and planning efforts.
The principal method for the
Objective implementation of the Coastal Element is
C 11.1 the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Establish a process to ensure adequate inter- Subdivision Ordinance The City's zoning
jurisdictional coordination mechanisms, such as the"City of
Huntington Beach District maps", and
Policies Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
C 11.1.1 Ordinance shall be updated to be consistent
Establish a staff coordinating committee of with the Coastal Element provisions of the
representatives from planning, public works land use, density/intensity, design and
and community services to coordinate and development standards,and other pertinent
cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions and policies contained in this Element,and shall
other public agencies in developing and be incorporated into the Local Coastal
reviewing plans affecting the Huntington Program Implementation Program Updates
Beach Coastal Zone and adjacent areas The affecting the coastal zone will be processed
committee shall review plans and provide as amendments to the City's Local Coastal
comments and recommendations for the Program and will not become effective until
following projects/project areas (1-C 12) certified by the California Coastal
Commission
1 The Bolsa Chica
2 Huntington and Bolsa Chnca State I-C 3
Beach Other Ordinances
3 Santa Ana River Flood Control
Project a) Continue to implement the City's sign,
4 Arterial Highways and Bridges oil and landscape ordinances, as well as
5 NESI(Ascon) site other ordinances,to the extent that they
are not inconsistent with the Coastal
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS Element Periodically review and
update all Coastal Zone applicable
I-C 1 ordinances to ensure consistency with
Coastal Element the Coastal Act and Coastal Element
policy Ordinance updates affecting the
Implement the Coastal Element Land Use coastal zone will be processed as
Plan Map and policies The Coastal amendments to the City's Local Coastal
Element should be reviewed and updated Program and will not become effective
periodically to ensure consistency with the until certified by the California Coastal
General Plan and Coastal Act In the event Commission
of a proposed amendment to the Coastal
Element,the established procedure for
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b) Adopt and enforce an ordinance to requiring industries and businesses,
define, identify and protect significant and construction activities larger
trees and groves in the Coastal Zone than five acres to obtain regulatory
consistent with the standards of the permits for pollution runoff control,
City's Local Coastal Program Require
that removed mature trees be replaced at 2 Adopting a drainage area
a 2 1 ratio management plan for the city to
control pollution runoff,and
c) Adopt and enforce an Efficient Water
Use Ordinance in accordance with 3 Performing a reconnaissance survey
AB325 to the extent that it is not of the discharges to eliminate illegal
inconsistent with the Coastal Element and illicit surface water and
The Efficient Water Use Ordinance shall groundwater discharges
require the following to use reclaimed
water,where available, in landscape I-C 4
areas Specific Plans
1 Homeowner associations', Continue to use Specific Plans as a
2 Public buildings, and mechanism to provide more thorough and
3 Non-residential buildings with definitive planning standards for both the
landscaped areas greater than 5,000 undeveloped lands and the revitalization of
square feet existing urbanized areas Specific Plan
amendments will be processed as
d) Develop and implement a pollutant amendments to the City's Local Coastal
runoff control program/ordinance that Program and will not become effective until
includes structural controls,non- certified by the California Coastal
structural controls, and best Commission Specific Plans shall be
management policies Require all considered and/or continued for a number of
residential, commercial, and industrial areas, including the following within the
sites and construction sites to implement Coastal Zone
the pollutant runoff control program ■ Downtown
Include guidelines for the use of anti- ■ Huntington Harbour Bayclub
fouling treatments by boat repair service ■ Holly Seacliff(a portion of)
operating in the City of Huntington ■ Seacliff
Beach and the use of such treatments by ■ Magnolia/Pacific
boat owners that use Huntington ■ Palm/Goldenwest
Harbour as their home port The water ■ Sunset Beach
quality ordinance shall be implemented
consistent with the requirements of the I-C 5
City's Local Coastal Program Building Codes
e) Continue to expand the NPDES a) The City shall continue to use the
program, consistent with the City's Uniform Building Code,National
Local Coastal Program, including the Electrical Code,Uniform Plumbing
following Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
American Disabilities Act,and Uniform
1 Adopting an ordinance patterned Fire Code, as adopted by the State of
after the countywide ordinance California and local amendments, as the
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sets of rules and regulations by which 1 The most critical should be
new construction, adaptive re-use, and incorporated in the City's Zoning
renovations shall occur The Codes and Subdivision Ordinance
shall be reviewed to ensure their
consistency with the Coastal Element, 2 The guidelines and standards should
reflect changes in State legislation, and be incorporated into and precisely
reflect conditions that are unique to the defined in Specific Plans
City
3 They may be formally structured as
b) Utilize the State of California Historic Design Guidelines,to be used to
Structures Building Code to the extent it review proposed development
is not inconsistent with the City's Local projects subject to discretionary
Coastal Program to accommodate the review In this application,
rehabilitation and revitalization of guidelines should be defined as they
historic and older structures apply to each category of use within
the Coastal Zone, and for specific
I-C 6 uses and sub-areas, as applicable
Code Enforcement/Maintenance
b) Development review procedures should
a) City of Huntington Beach codes and include review by all City Departments
ordinances that implement the Coastal and outside service providers, as
Element shall be enforced The City appropriate Recommendations of other
may wish to expand pro-active code public agencies that provide
enforcement efforts to include periodic infrastructure,facilities, and services
City-initiated surveys of buildings and should be reviewed through the
site conditions, and, where problems are development review process
found,require code compliance
b) Solicit volunteer groups(local scouts, c) The City Design Review Board shall
local ecological groups, churches,etc) review projects subject to discretionary
to coordinate and work annual volunteer approval according to their compliance
"clean up"sessions or other programs at with the City's Local Coastal Program
beaches and other recreational facilities Other established design guidelines may
within the Coastal Zone be used to the extent they are not
inconsistent with the City's Local
c) Clean and inspect City marine facilities Coastal Program
daily
d) Require through the development/design
I-C 7 review process the following
Design and Development Review
1 That all Huntington Beach facilities
a) Some of the policies in the Coastal have barrier free access,
Element specify standards and
guidelines for architecture, site, and 2 The protection, enhancement and
landscape design for development sensitive development of park and
within the Coastal Zone These policies open space areas which possess
should be implemented in the following scenic, environmental, historic, and
manner cultural values,
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3 That all park and recreation facility impacts to the maximum extent
sites have numerous access points to feasible
roads, paths,trails and bikeways,
and 12 Require extraction operations to
visually buffer extraction facilities
4 The construction and dedication of and equipment form surrounding
recreational trails and bikeways land uses
determined to enhance and/or link
the existing trails and bikeways 13 Require a reclamation plan, if
system needed,pursuant to state and federal
statutes
5 Review potential impacts of
proposed projects to the circulation 14 Require that all proposals for
system and require appropriate mineral/oil extraction and
mitigation measures Proposed reclamation be reviewed by the
projects shall be designed to, or Planning Commission and City
include mitigation measures that, Council
facilitate the provision or extension
of transit service and minimize 15 All new development shall be linked
energy consumption and vehicle to the existing sewer system
miles traveled
16 Sufficient utility capacity, including
6 Require that new bicycle trip potable water supply must be
destinations be equipped with available at time of occupancy or
bicycle racks earlier, unless adequate alternative
mitigation is approved
7 Review all projects for potential
visual impacts to surrounding areas 17 Water efficient fixtures shall be
required for all new development
8 Utilize the development review
process to examine each 18 The use of reclaimed water for the
development's potential to provide imgation of all large landscaped
public plazas, entry courts,or areas in all developments shall be
common areas Require such encouraged
amenities where feasible and
appropriate 19 Require all coastal development
9 Require that coastal recreational permit applications for new
facilities to be developed with development on an oceanfront
amenities that can be used during all property subject to wave action to
of the seasons assess the potential for flooding or
damage from waves, storm surge,or
10 Require a truck routing plan for all seiches,through a wave uprush and
proposed mineral/oil extraction impact report prepared by a licensed
operations civil engineer with expertise in
coastal processes The conditions
11 Require all extraction operations to that shall be considered in a wave
mitigate noise, odor and dust uprush strudy are beach erosion,
high tide conditions combined with
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long-term(75 year)projections for mitigation shall be provided on-site
sea level rise, storm waves from a if feasible or within the general
100-year event or a storm that vicinity if on-site mitigation is not
compares to the 1982/83 El Nino feasible Determine the necessity
event for Mitigation Agreements or other
coordination with the California
e) Revisions to policies and standards Department of Fish and Game,
affecting the City's coastal zone which California Coastal Commission
are contained in the Coastal Element, and/or federal agencies to obtain
Specific Plans,the City's Zoning Code, necessary permits for developments
and other City Ordinances shall be that appear to affect habitat
processed as amendments to the City's
Local Coastal Program and shall not 2 Permit resource dependent and
become effective until certified by the incidental public service related land
California Coastal Commission uses within wetlands and
environmentally sensitive habitat
I-C 8 areas only if consistent with the
Environmental Review following Coastal Act policies
Section 30233 and Section 30240
a) Annually review procedures of the
California Environmental Quality Act 3 Require improving the natural
mandating environmental review of biological value, integrity and
projects for consistency with the Plan, function of coastal wetlands and
legislative changes, and their dunes through native vegetation
effectiveness in providing adequate restoration,control of alien plants
information for discretionary project and animal, landscape buffering and
approvals development setbacks
b) Utilize the development 4 Review any development proposal
review/environmental review process to for the Bolsa Chica area to ensure
determine the proposal's conformance that no development is permitted in
with the requirements of local, State, wetlands
and Federal environmental protection
laws, such as but not limited to the 5 Review any development proposed
California Environmental Quality Act for non-wetland areas to ensure that
(CEQA) appropriate setbacks and buffers are
maintained between development
c) For proposed projects within the Coastal and environmentally sensitive areas
Zone,utilize the development to protect habitat quality
review/environmental review process to
accomplish the following 6 Maintain on file an up to date copy
of the Department of Fish and
1 Examine each development's Game's Natural Diversity Data Base
potential to affect habitat To the and utilize the information when
maximum extent feasible project conducting development review
impacts on habitat shall be and/or environmental analysis of
minimized through avoidance In proposed projects or activities in the
the event mitigation is necessary, Coastal Zone
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consumption and vehicle miles
I-C 9 traveled,
Access
7 An analysis of traffic impacts
Circulation (including cumulative and parking
a) Implement the Potential For 2010 impacts) on the ability of the public
Circulation Plan as depicted in Figure to access the coast with mitigation
C-12 of this Coastal Element Update measures designed to enhance,
as necessary to maintain consistency where feasible,public access to the
with the General Plan, however, coast, and
revisions to 2010 Circulation Plan,
occurring in the coastal zone shall be 8 Effect of proposed development and
processed as an LCP amendment and circulation improvements on the
shall not become effective until certified provision or extension of transit
by the Commission service
b) Through the City's development review c) Continue to implement, review,monitor
and California Environmental Quality and update, as necessary to improve
review process, require an analysis of public coastal access,the following
traffic impacts(including public access
to the coast)and a program for the 1 Existing and proposed roadway
implementation of mitigation measures systems on an annual basis Use the
for new development and the adaptive information to identify and prioritize
re-use of existing structures,where it is capital improvements including road
determined to be appropriate The widening,paving and intersection
studies should include an analysis of the improvements to promote public
following coastal access opportunities when
consistent with the City's Local
1 Specific site characteristics such as Coastal Program,
access/ingress, level of service at
peripheral intersections,traffic 2 The City's circulation plan to the
intrusion into adjacent residential extent it is consistent with the City's
neighborhoods, Local Coastal Program,
2 Compliance with the Congestion 3 The City's traffic model to the
Management Plan and Circulation extent it is consistent with the City's
Element, Local Coastal Program,
3 Improvements required by new 4 The City's Trail Master Plan to the
development, extent it is consistent with the City's
Local Coastal Program,
4 Timing of improvements,
d) Coordinate with neighboring
5 Funding of improvements, jurisdictions regarding circulation for
autos,pedestrians and cyclists to
6 Transportation demand management promote coastal access opportunities
strategies, including strategies that
would minimize energy
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e) Explore the use of water taxis in be provided in relation to any
Huntington Harbour and ocean development
frontages, especially those near
commercial land uses 1) Enhance public transit to improve public
access to the coast and to minimize
Parking Management energy consumption and vehicle miles
f) Prohibit the implementation of traveled
preferential parking districts whenever it
would adversely affect public access to Direct Access
the coast through a reduction in the m) Provide directional signage for cyclists,
availability of public parking spaces pedestrians and autos to guide beach
used by public visitors to the coast bound traffic
g) Develop parking and traffic control n) Annually assess existing access points
plans to promote public access to the for maintenance needs Repair/maintain
coast for those neighborhoods that are as needed, or as prioritized per capital
adversely impacted by spill over parking improvement program Acquire new
and traffic access points where feasible and
appropriate through the development
h) Explore areas where park and ride review process
facilities can be implemented at existing
shopping center parking lots where the o) Evaluations for new access points
available parking is under utilized should focus on pedestrian safety
i) Implement a parking strategy for the Transit
Downtown area within the Downtown p) Coordinate with the Orange County
Specific Plan Evaluate the impact of Transportation Authority to develop a
downtown parking on coastal access, transportation center within the Coastal
public transit, and vehicle miles Zone, if feasible
traveled Updates to the Downtown
Specific Plan shall be processed as an I-C 10
amendment to the City's Coastal Infrastructure Improvements
Program and shall not become effective
until certified by the California Coastal a) The City of Huntington Beach shall
Commission continue to incorporate and fund
necessary public infrastructure and
j) Continue to implement the City's service improvements by the annual
Zoning Ordinance to the extent it is not Capital Improvements Program(CIP)
inconsistent with the City's Local consistent with the requirements of the
Coastal Program as it pertains to parking City's Local Coastal Program
requirements
b) Allow for the formation of benefit
k) Promote public parking opportunities assessment districts and/or undertake
through the establishment of new or municipal bonding programs for the
enlarged off-site parking facilities, maintenance and construction of water
creation of on-street public parking supply and distribution,sewage
opportunities, shared parking,and collection and treatment,street and
requiring that adequate on-site parking storm drain systems and facilities
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c) Solicit funds for an improvement study, Interagency Coordination
and the resulting design,construction,
maintenance of the Coastal Zone's a) The City of Huntington Beach will
infrastructure system continue to coordinate with the
following agencies to ensure Coastal
d) Construct the Sunset Heights Reservoir, Element implementation and Coastal
or acceptable alternative(s), in a timely Resource preservation and
manner to meet the needs of the enhancement
approved development
1 Surrounding jurisdictions,especially
e) Develop the Southeast Reservoir Seal Beach to the North and
Complex to ensure proper water storage, Newport Beach to the south,to
and distribution balance and capacity in ensure land use compatibility and
affected areas of the Coastal Zone proper interface of streets and
traffic
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Policy Coordination 2 California Coastal Commission
a) Incorporate the Beach Pier Plaza.Master 3 State of California for the operation
Plan, Trails Master Plan and other and maintenance of state beaches
Coastal Zone related recreational master and Pacific Coast Highway
plan into the proposed, system wide
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4 Jurisdictions responsible for, or
involved with the provision of
b) Coordinate all guidelines and standards services, infrastructure and/or
within the City of Huntington Beach utilities with the Coastal Zone
Coastal Zone to conform to the
objectives and criteria outlined in the 5 The County of Orange
policies of this element Update and/or
amend the following policies, 6 The California State Lands
guidelines,standards and specifications Comrmssion
as necessary
b) Continue to work with adjacent cities to
1 Public Works Standard ensure that their traffic impacts do not
Plans/Specifications(for landscape adversely impact Huntington Beach
and tree planting)
c) Coordinate with the Coast Guard and
2 Master Plan for landscaping of the local oil spill companies to ensure
Arterial Street Medians prompt and thorough clean up of oil
spills
3 Arboricultural and landscape
Standards/Specifications d) Coordinate with the State Department of
Parks and Recreation to permit year
4 Downtown Design Guidelines round camping at the State beaches
5 Downtown Specific Plan e) Coordinate with the California Coastal
Conservancy to review coastal resource
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issues in Huntington Beach and develop
and implement cooperative preservation, k) The City will coordinate with the
development and/or enhancement Orange County Coalition of Cities and
measures support lobbying efforts opposing
offshore oil drilling and the creation of
f) Consult with the California Department protected habitat sanctuaries along the
of Fish and Game and United States Orange County coastline
Fish and Wildlife Service on any project
that could affect a species that is listed 1) The City Fire Department will
or in fact rare,threatened or endangered coordinate with the Community
Services Department,the Emergency
g) Actively encourage and pursue the Operations Center(EOC)and
following appropriate State and Federal agencies
in preparing and maintaining oil spill
1 The inclusion of all identified contingency plans
wetlands into a"coastal wetland
preserve" m) Continue to coordinate with Federal,
State,County, and local safety agencies
2 The linking of any upland to facilitate a high level of cooperation
development in the Bolsa Chica in responding to emergencies such as oil
Local Coastal Plan area to the Bolsa spills, search and rescue or swiftwater
Chica Wetland Restoration Plan response
3 Restoration of the Bolsa Chica n) Coordinate with the Orange County
wetlands Sanitation District in identifying
infrastructure requiring maintenance
4 Development of the proposed and/or replacement and schedule repairs
Harriet M Wieder Regional Park
o) Coordinate with interested local,state
h) Coordinate with responsible local, and federal agencies, as well as,
County, State and Federal agencies to responsible property owners to ensure
establish development compliance the remediation of the NESI(Ascon)
criteria,health hazard safeguards, and site
necessary on-site monitoring programs
to assure mitigation of potential I-C 13
environmental impacts(such as Annexation Feasibihty
approved access, dust,noise,visual)
a) Consider adopting a policy statement or
i) Coordinate with appropriate local, resolution to guide decision making
regional, state and federal agencies to when evaluating annexation proposals in
ensure that greater than local concerns the Coastal Zone The following issue
regarding water,sewer and drainage areas should be addressed
facilities within the Coastal Zone are 1 Is the area to be annexed adjacent to
addressed existing corporate boundaries?
2 Does/will the area to be annexed
j) Work with the County to facilitate high contain land uses that are
quality marine safety in Huntington compatible with City land uses?
Beach
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3 Does/will the area to be annexed 1 Through the design review process,
contain land uses that have the require view shed analysis
ability to provide economic benefit evaluating the impacts on public
to the City? views to the ocean
4 Would the area to be annexed place 2 Require that open space easements
an undue or excessive burden on the be dedicated to the City,master
City's or other service provider's homeowners association,or other
ability to provide services? responsible party as a condition of
approval for all new projects
5 Would the area to be annexed place proposed in"natural"open space
an undue burden on school and areas
other public services
e) Utilize the City's Design Review Board
I-C 14 to evaluate developments within scenic
Scenic Highways and landscape corridors Proposed
developments shall be analyzed by
a) Continue to pursue the removal of criteria established in the Scenic
billboards along Pacific Coast Highway Highway Plan, as well as,other relevant
as a condition of approval for new or re- City standards and guidelines to the
development, and continue to remedy extent that they are not inconsistent with
problems or hindrances that prohibit the City's Local Coastal Program
Pacific Coast Highway from qualifying
as a State Scenic Highway 1-C 15
Beach Area Preservation and
b) Create a Scenic Highway Plan Enhancement
consistent with the City's Local Coastal
Program that includes newly designed a) Identify the beach areas that are not
highways and corridors, design conducive to recreational development
standards and concepts for each of the (those facilities permitted by the Open
designated scenic highways, including Space-Shoreline/OS-S land use
Pacific Coast Highway within the designation listed in Table C-1 herein)
Coastal Zone and protect them
c) Landscape installation responsibilities b) Permit recreational development only in
should be coordinated among the City, those beach areas identified as being
Caltrans and other affected property conducive to such development without
owners for parkways,medians, and risk of negatively impacting coastal
entry landscaping These resources
responsibilities, as well as, long-term
maintenance shall be assigned within the c) Participate in and/or prepare and
Scenic Highway Plan periodically update comprehensive
d) The following shall apply for proposed studies on the City's coastal conditions,
development along designated scenic utilizing studies such as the Orange
highways, including Pacific Coast County Coastal Regional Sediment
Highway within the Coastal Zone Management Plan,including coastal
erosion,bluff retreat,flooding, local
changes in sea levels and public safety
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hazards due to the natural removal of hazards and instruct them in basic
sand lifesaving techniques
d) Develop and implement shoreline I-C 17
management plans for shoreline areas Funding
subject to wave hazards and erosion
Shoreline management plans should a) Adequate development,maintenance,
provide for the protection of existing and operation funding shall be a
development,public improvements, prerequisite to developing additional
coastal access, public opportunities for public recreational facilities in the
coastal recreation and coastal resources Coastal Zone
Plans must evaluate the feasibility of
coastal hazard avoidance,restoration of b) Solicit other corporate funding programs
the sand supply, beach nourishment and to fund and sponsor maintenance and
planned retreat other volunteer programs at recreational
facilities
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Marine Safety c) Actively pursue available local, state,
federal or private funds for needed
a) Marine Safety needs shall be seasonally infrastructure improvement
reported every three years, identifying
necessary changes in staffing and d) Allow for the formation of benefit
facilities to maintain public safety assessment districts and/or undertake
municipal bonding programs for the
b) Marine Safety Officers shall monitor, on supply and distnbution,sewage
a daily basis,through weather service collection and treatment, street and
information and department estimates, storm drain systems and facilities
the beach's population,weather and surf
conditions for the purpose of locating I-C 18
public lifeguard needs Public Facilities and Services Element
c) Require competitive recruitment and Implement the programs and policies
intensive training in the latest life-saving contained in the Public Facilities and
techniques Services Element of the General Plan to the
extent that these programs and policies are
d) Continue the exchange program with not inconsistent with the City's Local
Australian and New Zealand lifesavers Coastal Program
to help ensure the use of state-of-the-art
rescue techniques and management
procedures
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e) Continue annual testing consisting of Historic and Cultural Resources Element
written and physical exams to re-qualify
City lifeguards Implement the policies and programs of the
Historic and Cultural Resources Element as
f) Continue the existing Junior Lifeguard applicable to the Coastal Zone Plan to the
Program to educate youth about ocean extent that these programs and policies are
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not inconsistent with the City's Local of all beach lifeguard and rescue
Coastal Program services Develop programs to remedy
any deficiencies determined to exist in
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Environmental Hazards Element
d) Recreational Circulation Study
Enforce and implement the policies and Conduct a City-wide recreational
programs of the Environmental Hazards circulation study and incorporate into
Element of the General Plan to the extent the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
that these programs and policies are not This would combine the aims of the
inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal State Trails Plan,the County Trails and
Program Bikeway Plan,the Local Coastal
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Growth Management Element Circulation Element of the General Plan
into a unified and coordinated trails plan
Implement the Growth Management for Huntington Beach Issues such as
Element to the extent that it is not implementation strategy,funding and
inconsistent with the City's Local Coastal the establishment of design criteria and
Program maintenance responsibilities consistent
with the City's Local Coastal Program
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Special Studies/Plans/Programs
e) Coastal Amenities Study and CIP
a) Streetscape Improvement Plan Prepare Consistent with the City's Local Coastal
a comprehensive streetscape Program implement a park and
improvement plan consistent with the recreational facilities renovation study
City's Local Coastal Program for the to determine each site's maintenance
Coastal Zone specifying all potential and renovation needs,including Federal
improvements projects within the public and State laws such as American's with
rights-of-way, including design concepts Disabilities Act accessibility standards
and design criteria for median and Develop a prioritization and phasing
parkway landscape, bus stops, sidewalk program,and establish a capital
elements including street furniture,and improvements program
public signage, including gateway entry
identification signage f) Urban Design Improvement Plan
b) Educational Facilities Consistent with 1 The City shall prepare a master list
the City's Local Coastal Program of public urban design
establish interpretive, historical and improvements, such list to be
environmental education facilities, as revised and extended as projects are
well as,programs utilizing various completed or new projects are
natural and/or cultural(e g,wetland conceived
areas or culturally significant sites)
resources found in the Coastal Zone 2 In coordination the preparation of
the City budget,the City shall each
c) Marine Safety Services Assessment year prepare a Five Year Plan for
Conduct a study to review the adequacy Urban Design Improvements that
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prioritizes the projects on the master detection and clean-up, and the
list,and shall budget for those installation of structural and non-
projects accordingly The Five Year structural best management
Plan shall be updated each year to practices to nunimize the
reflect changes in the priorities for introduction of pollutants into
implementation coastal waters
g) Comprehensive Signage and Graphics 3 Continue to expand the following
Program Prepare a comprehensive programs
Citywide program consistent with the
City's Local Coastal Program for the ■ Public education promoting
design and installation of sgnage and water conservation
graphics that identifies standards for ■ Water use audits for all City
high quality and character for all public owned buildings
graphics(including identification and ■ The Green Acres and other
directional signage)and that integrates reclaimed water programs
standards for private signs
1) Utility Master Plans Collect and
h) Utility Undergrounding Continue to maintain data on the location,capacity,
expand the electrical transmission line levels of utilization and conditions of
undergroundmg program the following utilities in the Coastal
Zone, develop and implement
i) Historic Site Survey Perform a Coastal appropriate master plans and/or capital
Zone wide survey that updates the list of improvement programs consistent with
structures or sites identified as having the City's Local Coastal Program
historical or archeological significance Review the master plans and
improvement programs every five years
j) Year Round Camping at Cary Beach to ensure viability
Study the feasibility of permitting year
round camping at the City Beach 1 Wastewater collection and treatment
facilities
k) Infrastructure Improvement Programs
Develop and implement the following, 2 Water supply,transmission,
as funding permits consistent with the distribution,storage, and treatment
requirements of the City's Local Coastal facilities
Program
3 Storm dram and flood control
1 A"maintenance"program for facilities
necessary water reservoir repairs
The maintenance program shall 4 Wireless telecommunication
discuss priontization, funding, facilities
responsible departments and
scheduling m) Document Public Access in
Huntington Harbour Assemble and
2 A program for water,wastewater make available to the public the
and storm dram and pipeline repairs, documentation necessary to identify the
upsizmg and replacements including public rights-of-way within Huntington
provisions for automatic leak Harbour including applicable deed
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restrictions for private property Public
accessways shall be kept open for public
access and impediments to public access
shall be removed Assemble a list of
locations suitable for both lateral and
vertical public access This list shall
prioritize the access opportunities and
shall also identify if the acquisition will
be through a fee purchase or through an
open space easement
n) Desalinization Feasibility Studies
Coordinate with interested agencies to
study desalmization as an alternative
source of potable water
o) Energy Agency Catalogue Prepare and
maintain an up to date catalogue
identifying the outside agencies with
control or influence over energy issues
Include in the catalogue a definition of
the agency's role,authority and
responsibilities, as well as a contact
person or office
p) Oil Facility Catalogue Prepare and
maintain an up to date catalogue and
map of oil well and ancillary facility
locations in the City Include active,
inactive and abandoned sites
q) Oil Spill Contingency Plans Maintain
an up to date catalogue of oil spill
contingency plans for all active oil
facilities on land and off of the City's
shoreline Annually review these plans
for conformance to the City's Local
Coastal Program and to ensure adequacy
and proper inter-agency coordination in
the event of an oil spill
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GLOSSARY
ACCESS Permission, liberty or ability to enter,approach or make use
of a place or facility
AERATION Process in which air is circulated through water to increase
the amount of dissolved oxygen
AMENITIES Attractive or desirable features
ANCILLARY Supplementary,adding or making more complete
AQUACULTURE The cultivation of aquatic plant and ammal species
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM An area where organisms grow or live in the water and
interact with each other
BAFFLE A plate, wall,screen or other device, which can be installed
in a storm drain to catch floating debris
BARRIER WELLS The injection and extraction of water through wells to
PROJECT control sea water intrusion
BERTH To anchor or tie up boats
BIOLOGICAL QUALITY The ability of an area to support living organisms
BOARDWALK A wooden walkway on raised pilings
BLUFF EDGE The upper termination of a bluff, cliff,or seacliff When the
top edge of the bluff is rounded away from the face of the
bluff as a result of erosional processes related to the presence
of the steep bluff face,the edge shall be defined as the point
nearest the bluff beyond which the downward gradient of the
land surface increases more or less continuously until it
reaches the general gradient in the bluff In the case where
there is a step like feature at the top of the bluff face,the
landward edge of the topmost riser shall be taken to the bluff
edge
BUFFER Open space that horizontally separates and protects
environmentally sensitive habitat areas from development
areas Buffer areas should be contiguous with the sensitive
habitat but are not in themselves a part of the
environmentally sensitive habitat area to be protected A
typical buffer standard width is 100 feet,but this width may
vary depending on the species and habitat to be protected
Buffers may contain limited trail usage and other non-
substantial structures such as interpretive signage that serve
to reduce the impact of human activities on wildlife Public
trails should not be constructed where construction could
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have significant adverse affects on the environment or where
public access could have significant adverse impacts on
habitat
BULK Spatial dimension, height and width
BULKHEAD A retaining wall along a waterfront, a wall or embankment
for holding back earth to crate water channels
CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT State law(California Public Resources Code,Division 20)
enacted by the legislature in 1976 establishing policies for
coastal protection and development to be implemented
through cooperative action by state and local governments
CALIFORNIA COASTAL A 16 member statewide regulatory body with primary
COMMISSION responsibility for implementing the provisions of the
California Coastal Act The Commission will remain in
existence after the certification of local plans to hear appeals
from permit decisions and to perform other administrative
functions All local coastal programs must be approved and
certified by the Commission prior to implementation
CALIFORNIA LEAST TERN An endangered bird species(Sterna antillarum browns)that
is native to the coast of southern California Inhabits sandy
beaches with bare or sparsely vegetated flat substrates
Usually associated with river mouths or estuaries
CLUSTER Groupings of buildings to maximize open space and preserve
views
COASTAL DEPENDENT Any development or use which requires a site on,or adjacent
to,the sea to be able to function at all
COASTAL ELEMENT That portion of the general plan applicable to the coastal
zone prepared by the local government according to the
provisions of the Coastal Act
COASTAL LAND USE PLAN The relevant portions of the Coastal Element which are
sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds, location and
intensity of land uses and the applicable resource protection
and development policies
COASTAL WATERS Includes waters of the Pacific Ocean,streams,wetlands,
estuaries, lakes,and other areas subject to tidal action
through any connection with the Pacific Ocean
COASTAL ZONE Land and water area along the coast of Califorma that is
subject to the provisions of the Coastal Act The Coastal
Zone extends inland generally 1,000 yards from the mean
high tide line of the sea In sigmficant coastal resource
areas, it extends inland to the first major ridgeline parallelmg
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the sea or five miles from the mean high tide line,whichever
is less In developed urban areas,the zone generally extends
inland less than 1,000 yards In this element the term
"Coastal Zone"refers only to that portion of the State's
Coastal Zone which lies within the City of Huntington
Beach
COMMUNITY FACILITIES Structures or systems that are built, installed or established to
serve the community
CONCESSION The lease of a portion or premise for a particular purpose
such as the operation of a refreshment stand on a public
beach
CONCESSION STAND A small-scale, one story structure used for sales of
refreshments and beach-related sundries
CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL Facility providing overnight visitor accommodations where
ownership of at least some of the individual guestrooms
(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
CONSERVATION Planned management of a natural resource to prevent
exploitation, destruction or neglect
CONSOLIDATE To Join together into one common whole e g,parcels of
land under one ownership
CONTINGENCY PLANNING Planning for events that are of possible but uncertain
occurrence
CULVERT A dram or pipe to carry water under a road or embankment
DEGRADED Visually unattractive, often due to the presence of
incompatible features(i e,oil wells, litter,billboards,etc)
Also pertains to environmentally sensitive habitat that has
been subjected to developmental impacts that have reduced
its habitat value and/or ecological function
DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 30106 of the Coastal Act,"development"
means,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
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extraction of any materials,change in the density or intensity
of 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)
As used in this section, "structure"includes,but is not
limited to,any building,road, pipe, flume,conduit,siphon,
aqueduct,telephone line,and electrical power transmission
and distribution line
DIKE An embankment or low dividing wall of earth or stone used
to control and confine water
DISPERSED OWNERSHIP Term used to describe an area in which individual lots are
owned by different people
DREDGE To dig or deepen a waterway
DRY STORAGE Storage of boats on land either at place of residence or in
specially designated areas
DWELLING,ACCESSORY A fully equipped dwelling unit which is ancillary and
UNIT subordinate to a principal dwelling unit located on the same
lot
EASEMENT Right created by an express or implied agreement to make
lawful and beneficial use of the land,water or air space of
another owner
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Officially determined area being preserved for its
environmental value
ECOSYSTEM A co-evolved community of interdependent plants and
animals specific to a particular physical environment The
complex of a community and its environment functioning as
a unit in nature
EFFLUENT Waste material such as smoke, liquid industrial refuse,or
sewage discharged into the environment
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ENHANCE To increase in value and attractiveness
ENTRAIN To draw in and transport through the flow of a fluid
ENVIRONMENTALLY Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are
SENSITIVE HABITAT rare or especially valuable and which could be easily
disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments
FEASIBLE Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner
within a reasonable period of time,taking into account
economic, environmental,social, and technological factors
FILL Any earth or any other substance or material placed in a
submerged area
FLOOD FREQUENCY The expected time interval expected between floods of a
certain magnitude
FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP Facility providing overnight visitor accommodations where
HOTEL at least some of the guestrooms(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 nght 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
GRANNY UNIT See Dwelling,Accessory Unit
GRANTSPERSON Person employed to seek out sources of state and federal
funding for local projects
GREENBELT Area designated for open space or parks,where urban
development is prohibited
GROUNDWATER Fresh water within the earth that supplies wells and springs
HAZARDS Change events in nature that can pose a danger to life and
property, such as earthquakes, floods and fires
HISTORIC DISTRICT A geographic area which contains a concentration of historic
buildings, structures,or sites united historically, culturally,
or architecturally "Historic Districts"are defined by precise
geographic boundaries
HISTORIC RESOURCE Any object,building, structure, site,area, place,record, or
manuscript which is historically or archeologically
significant,or which is significant in the architectural,
engineering, scientific,economic, agriculture,educational,
social,political,military,or cultural history of the City of
Huntington Beach and/or California
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HISTORIC STRUCTURE See Historic Resource
(BUILDING)
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 LCP and/or recorded against
the property, as well as jointly and severally liable for
violations of said requirements and restrictions
IMPEDE Obstruct or block by obstacles
IMPLEMENTATION Those actions necessary to fulfill the goals,objectives and
polices of a plan
IMPLEMENTATION A plan, program or action intended to fulfill the directive of
MEASURE a stated policy
INDICATOR SPECIES A species whose dynamics and well being are indicative of
the ecological health of the community in which it lives
Species which are representative of a specific area or habitat
INFILTRATION Downward movement of water into soil or other porous
material
INVENTORY An itemized list of current assets e g, a catalogue of all
commercial establishments within the City's Coastal Zone
LAND USE CATEGORY A division within the system of land use classification used
in the City's general plan
LAND USE PLAN As defined in Coastal Act §30108 5 the portion of the
City's general plan applicable to the coastal zone
LEVEE An embankment built alongside a river to prevent high water
from flooding adjacent land
LIMITED USE OVERNIGHT Any hotel,motel, or other similar facility that provides
VISITOR overnight visitor accommodations wherein a purchaser
ACCOMMODATIONS receives the right in perpetuity,for life,or a term of years,to
the 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 penods
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
LINEAR PARK A long,narrow park which often follows a natural land form,
such as a stream or a bluff line, and which may also connect
other recreational and scenic areas
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LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM As defined in Coastal Act§30108 6 a local government's
land use plans,zoning ordinances,zoning district maps, and
other implementing actions,which taken together,meet the
requirements of,and implement the provisions and policies
of the Coastal Act at the local level
LOWER COST OVERNIGHT Overnight visitor facilities-including,but not limited to
ACCOMMODATIONS hotels,motels, campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks and
hostels that offer low to moderate cost accommodation rates
MARINA A dock or basin providing secure moorings for motorboats
and yachts and other offering supply, repair and other
facilities
MARKET VALUE For purposes of determining"substantial improvement,"the
replacement cost as determined by its replacement value
according to the valuation figures used by the Director
Alternatively a property owner may submit a report by a
qualified real estate appraiser which indicates the
"replacement cost"of the structure
MARSHLAND See Wetland
MEDIAN A strip of land between opposing lanes of a highway
MITIGATION As defined in§15370 of the State Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act,
mitigation includes
a) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain
action or parts of an action
b) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude
of the action and its implementation
c) Rectifying the impact by repairing,rehabilitating,or
restoring the impacted environment
d) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by
preservation and maintenance operations during the life
of the action
e) Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing
substitute resources or environments
MITIGATION MEASURE Measures imposed on a project consistent with §15370 of the
State Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act to avoid,minimize,eliminate, or
compensate for adverse impacts to the environment
NODE A significant focal point in an urban environment,such as a
public square or street intersection,that is a center or
junction of movement and activity
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS Platforms where oil is extracted from strata beneath the
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ocean floor
OVERLAY A supplemental map presenting additional information
PATHOGENIC Causing or capable of causing disease
PEAK LOAD The maximum demand placed on the operating resources of
a community facility
PERIMETER A line or strip bounding an area
PERIPHERAL Located away from the central portion of an area
PERMANENT WETLAND Areas that are permanently wet or covered by shallow water,
such as saltwater and freshwater marshes, open or closed
brackish marshes, mud flats and fens
POLICY A statement or directive for private and/or governmental
action to achieve adopted goals and objectives
POLLUTANT Anything that contaminates a medium(air,water or soil)
with some form of undesirable matter or energy
PREEMPT To take Jurisdiction away from an existing agency or entity
PRESERVE To keep from harm,protect or save
RIPARIAN HABITAT The land and plants bordering a watercourse or lake
RUDERAL A disturbed area dominated by seedy,typically annual,non-
native plant species
RUNOFF Water from ram that flows over the surface of the land and
ultimately reaches flood control channels or the ocean
SALTWATER INTRUSION Situation in which ocean water comes in contact with and
contaminates fresh water both above and below ground
SCENIC Visually appealing and attractive landscape Affording
picturesque views
SEA Consistent with Section 30115 of the Coastal Act,"Sea"
means the Pacific Ocean and all harbors, bays,channels,
estuaries, salt marshes, sloughs, and any other areas subject
to tidal action through any connection with the Pacific
Ocean, excluding non-estuarine rivers, streams,tributaries,
creeks,and flood control and drainage channels
SEISMIC-SAFETY Ordinance passed by the Huntington Beach City Council in
ORDINANCE July, 1979, as amended,requiring that existing buildings
which cannot sufficiently withstand earthquake action be
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corrected to eliminate hazards
SETBACK Placement of buildings a distance back from a road or other
boundary to allow for open space,views, and mitigation of
adverse impacts on adjacent areas (Also see buffer)
SIGNING The construction and utilization of signs to locate various
points of interest
SILT Loose, sedimentary material,dirt or soil in which most of the
particles are extremely small(1/20 millimeter or less)
SITE PLAN REVIEW Process by which proposed new development projects are
reviewed by city staff for conformance with city ordinances
and codes
SPECIFIC PLAN A document that contains all detailed regulations, conditions,
programs and proposed legislation necessary to implement
general plan policies in a distinct geographical area Specific
plans may supplement or supersede zoning
Amendments to Specific Plans in the coastal zone will be
submitted to the California Coastal Commission as an
amendment to the City's certified local coastal program and
will not become effect14until certified by the Coastal
Commission
STATE SCENIC HIGHWAY A segment of a state highway identified in the"Master Plan
of State Highway Eligible for Official Scenic Highway
Designation" The segment must also be designated as such
by the Director of the State Department of Transportation
STRUCTURAL SURVEY An investigation by a qualified engineer of a structure's
ability to withstand certain physical factors such as an
earthquake
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the
cost of restoring the structure to the condition existing before
damage would`equal or exceed fifty(50%)percent of the
market value before the damage occurred
SUBSTANTIAL Any repair,reconstruction,or improvement of a structure,
IMPROVEMENT the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty(50%)percent of
the market value of the structure before such repair,
reconstruction,or improvement This term includes
structures that have incurred"substantial damage"regardless
of the actual repair work performed
SUMMER SEASON Begins the day before the Memorial Day weekend and ends
the day after the Labor Day weekend
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SURFACE WATER See Coastal Waters
TERMINUS Either end of a transportation line or travel route
TERRESTRIAL Having to do with the land or earth, as opposed to air or
water
THERMAL DISCHARGE The release of hot water from industrial cooling or
processing operations or from electrical power production
TIDAL FLUSHING A process in which normal tidal action results in continual
exchange of ocean water within a wetland
TIMESHARE Any arrangement,plan,or similar program,other than an
exchange program,whereby a purchaser receives ownership
rights in or the right to use accommodations for a period of
time less than a full year during any given year,on a
recurring basis for more than one year,but not necessarily
for consecutive years
TOPOGRAPHY The natural surface features of an area, such as hills,valleys
and rivers
TRANSPORTATION CENTER A passenger and community oriented facility strategically
located where transit services converge
TURBIDITY A state of reduced clarity in a fluid caused by the presence of
suspended matter
UNDERGROUNDING Relocation of utility wires from above ground to beneath the
surface of the earth to enhance scenic quality
VISITOR SERVING Public and private developments that provide
FACILITIES accommodations, food and services, including hotels,
motels,timeshares,campgrounds,restaurants,shops and
amusement areas for tourists
VISTA A view or outlook
VISUAL ACCESS An unobstructed view
WASTEWATER A process of purifying and recycling domestic and industrial
RECLAMATION wastewater
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WETLAND Land which may be covered periodically or permanently
with shallow water and includes saltwater marshes,
freshwater marshes,open or closed brackish water marshes,
mudflats,and fens Wetlands are lands transitional between
terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is
usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by
shallow water For purposes of this classification',wetlands
must have one or more of the following attributes
1 At least periodically,the land supports predominantly
hydrophytes, or
2 The substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil,or
3 The substrate is non-soil and is saturated with water or
covered by shallow water at some time during the
growing season of each year
WET STORAGE Storage of boats in the water,usually in a boat slip at a
marina
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2"Classificiation of Wetlands and Deep-Water habitats of the United States" by Lewis M
Cowardin, et al,United States Department of the Interior,Fish and Wildlife Service,December
1979
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Res. No. 2015-76
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 November 16, 2015 by the following vote
AYES: Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, Peterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AA
City CI and ex-officio ,Hlerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California