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Council Meeting Date: December 19, 2011 Departme ID Number: PL11-016
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2011-97 approving the Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 11-001 and forwarding 10 entitlements previously
approved by the City Council to the California Coastal Commission
requesting certification
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is a resolution adopting Local Coastal Program
Amendment (LCPA) No. 11-001 to forward nine zoning text amendments and one zoning
map amendment that were previously approved by the City Council to the California Coastal
Commission. LCPA No. 11-001 constitutes a minor amendment to the City of Huntington
Beach certified Local Coastal Program. Public hearings were previously held for each of the
10 zoning amendments; %thus, adoption of the resolution approving the LCPA is an
administrative item that does not require a public hearing.
Financial Impact: Not applicable.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001 by adopting Resolution No. 2011-
97 (Attachment No. 1), "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001 and Requesting its Certification by
the California Coastal Commission."
HB -193- Item 12. - I
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/19/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL11-016
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may take the following alternative action(s):
Motion to:
1. Deny Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001.
2. Continue Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Location: Citywide — Coastal Zone
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001 represents a request to approve a resolution
to forward to the California Coastal Commission nine zoning text amendments (ZTA) and one
zoning map amendment (ZMA) approved by the City Council over the last four years. The
resolution includes the adopted Ordinances (Attachment No. 1) which are listed below and
generally described in Attachment No. 2.
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® • A • • • B ,
1 Ordinance No. 3788 ZTA No. 07-003 Medical Marijuana Nov. 5, 2007
Dispensaries
2 Ordinance No. 3826 ZTA No. 08-003 Sign Ordinance Feb. 2, 2009
3 Ordinance Nos. ZTA No. 09-003 Massage Oct. 5, 2009
3842 & 3843 Establishments
4 Ordinance No. 3845 ZTA No. 09-001 Flood Ordinance Oct. 19, 2009
Revisions
5 Ordinance Nos. ZTA No. 07-001 Design Review Board Dec. 21, 2009
3867 — 3873
6 Ordinance Nos. ZTA No. 09-009 Emergency Shelters Feb. 16, 2010
3856 — 3861 Transitional Housing
7 Ordinance No. 3874 ZMA No.08-002 Beach and Edinger March 1, 2010
Corridors Specific Plan
8 Ordinance No. 3881 ZTA No. 10-003 Political Signs June 21, 2010
(Number)
9 Ordinance No. 3909 ZTA No. 10-005 Kennels/4 Dog Feb. 22, 2011
Ordinance
10 Ordinance No. 3927 ZTA No. 11-001 Political Signs Nov. 21, 2011
Time
Item 12. - 2 HB -194-
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/19/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL11-016
B. BACKGROUND:
The City's Local Coastal Program consists of two parts: the Coastal Element and
Implementing Ordinances. The Implementing Ordinances include the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) and Specific Plans that encompass Coastal
Zone property (e.g. Downtown Specific Plan, Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, and the pending
Sunset Beach Specific Plan). Any changes to the Implementing Ordinances must be
forwarded to the Coastal Commission as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.
C. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed LCPA represents a minor amendment to the City's certified Local Coastal
Program. All nine zoning text amendments and the zoning map amendment have been
approved by the City Council with public hearings and no coastal related issues were raised.
It should be noted that the ZMA does not include property within the Coastal Zone, but does
include property located on a zoning district map that is part of the Implementing Ordinances.
Thus, it must be forwarded to the Coastal Commission but only as a minor amendment. Staff
grouped the 10 zoning amendments (ordinances) as one LCPA to minimize staff and
administrative time because they are minor with respect to the Coastal Commission's
purview.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-
001 because it will update the City's Local Coastal Program by incorporating previously
approved zoning amendments and will constitute a minor amendment to the City's Local
Coastal Program.
Environmental Status:
All of the amendments have been analyzed per the California Environmental Quality Act.
The adoption of a resolution to approve the proposed LCPA and forward the 10 zoning
amendments to the Coastal Commission does not require additional environmental review.
Strategic Plan Goal: Improve Internal and External Communication
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2011-97, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, State of California, Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001
and Requesting its Certification by the California Coastal Commission"
2- Summary of 10 Subject Zoning Amendments
HB -195- Item 12. - 3
ATTACHMENT # 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT NO. 11-001 AND REQUESTING ITS CERTIFICATION BY
THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
WHEREAS, after notice duly given pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and
Public Resources Code Sections 30503 and 30510, the Planning Commission of the City of
Huntington Beach held public hearings to consider the adoption of the entitlements included in
Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001, and such amendment was
recommended to the City Council for adoption; and
The City Council, after giving notice as prescribed by law, held at least one public
meeting on the entitlements included in the proposed Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 11-001, and the City Council finds that the proposed amendment is consistent
with the Huntington Beach General Plan, the Certified Huntington Beach Coastal Land Use Plan
and Chapter 6 of the California Coastal Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-
001 is hereby approved, consisting of certain Ordinances pertaining to Zoning Text Amendments
(ZTA) and one Zoning Map Amendment(ZMA) as listed below:
Exhibit Ordinance Subiect Description
A. No. 3788 ZTA No. 07-003 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
B. No. 3826 ZTA No. 08-003 Signs
C. No. 3842 & 3943 ZTA No. 09-003 Massage Establishments
D. No. 3845 ZTA No. 09-001 Flood Ordinance Revisions
E. No. 3867 - 3873 ZTA No. 07-001 Design Review Board/Signs
F. No. 3856 - 3861 ZTA No. 09-009 Emergency Shelters/Transitional Housing
G. No. 3881 ZTA No. 10-003 Political Signs
H. No. 3927 ZTA No. 11-001 Political Signs
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Exhibit Ordinance Subiect Description
I. No. 3909 ZTA No. 10-005 Kennels
J. No. 3874 ZMA No. 08-002 . Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan
Copies of the aforesaid ordinances and resolutions are attached hereto as Exhibits A through J,
respectively, and are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. That the California Coastal Commission is hereby requested to consider,
approve and certify Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 13551(b) of the Coastal Commission
Regulations, Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 11-001 will take effect
automatically upon Coastal Commission approval, as provided in Public Resources Code
Sections 30512, 30513, and 30519.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held on the 19t h day of December , 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Clerk R Ci Attorney
REVIEW D AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Ci a er Planning and Building Director
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Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTERS 204 AND 212 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:.
SECTION 1. That language in subsection R of Section 204.10 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby deleted. (For clerical purposes the letter "R." has
been retained.)
SECTION 2. In Section 212.04 Land Use Controls, reference to Medical Marijuana
Dispensary and Provision L-13 are hereby deleted in their,entirety.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of November ,2007
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ATTEST:
INITIATED AND APPROVED AS TO
City Clerk ORM:
REVIEWED AND.APPROVED: City A orney
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City nistrator REVIEW AND APPROVED
Dirgatorvof Planning
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Ord. No. 3788
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on November 5,2007,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on November 19,2007, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen
NOES: Cook, Hardy
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on November 29,2007.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
JoW L.Flynn,Ci1y Clerk Ci Clerk and ex-officio Glerk
Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 3826
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.02 Deserved
233.04 Permits Required
Sign permits are required for all signs,unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08 or
otherwise provided by this Code. A building permit application for a new sign or change in
sign panel/face shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation and issuance
of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department.
A. Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following information:
l. Two sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall include
the following:
a. Site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as the size
and location of existing signs on the site. Photographs should be
submitted if available.
b. Sign elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure
dimensions, letter style, color(indicate standard color number if
applicable),materials,proposed copy and illumination method.
c. Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs
depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign
application.
3. For wall signs, method of attachment; for freestanding signs,foundation plan,
sign support and attachment plan.
4. Type and method of electrical insulation devices,where applicable.
5. Any design modification from the requirements of this chapter that have been
approved shall be noted, and compliance with the Planned Sign Program,
limited sign permit, or sign code exception shall be demonstrated.
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B. Planned Sig_ Proms. Review and approval of a Planned Sign Program
pursuant to Section 233.20 is required for a sign permit for the following requests:
l. A site with five or more non-residential businesses or uses.
2. A site with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is a
request for a new freestanding sign.
3. Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage
requesting more freestanding signs than allowed pursuant to Section 233,06.
4. Consolidated subdivision directional signs identifying multiple projects on
multiple sign panels.
5. Service stations.
6. Wall signs for second floor businesses with exterior access.
7. Wall signs installed on a building wall not adjacent to the business suite.
C. Sign Code Exception: The Director may grant approval for a sign code exception
of not more than 20% in sign height or sign area. Ten(10)working days prior to
submittal for a building permit,applicant shall notice adjacent property owners and
tenants by first class mail. Notice of application shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Location of planned development or use, including address.
3. Nature of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice.
4. Planning Department phone number and address of City Hall shall be
provided in the notice to call for viewing plans.
5. The date by which any comments must.be received in writing by the
Planning Department.
6. Planning Director shall receive entire list including name and address of
those receiving the mailing.
The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommendation to the
Director for sign code exception requests of more than 20% in sign height or sign
area supergraphics,three-dimensional signs, and relief from the strict application of
Section 233.06. Neighborhood Notification required pursuant to Chapter 241. The
following findings shall be made prior to approval of any sign code exception:
l. The sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed due to
special circumstances defined by the applicant and applicable to the property.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
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4. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not
be a hazardous distraction.
D. Limited Sign Permit: The owner of a sign which does not conform to the provisions
of Section 233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to the Director
for permission to change the face or copy of such sign. A limited sign permit
cannot be processed for an Illegal Sign or a Prohibited Sign listed in Section
233.10. The Director may approve the face change and extend a sign's use for a
time period deemed appropriate,not to exceed two(2)years. A sign permit shall
be obtained pursuant to Section 233.04(A)prior to installation of the new sign
panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the Director to reflect the cost of removal
based on information provided by a sign company shall be required to guarantee the
sign's removal upon expiration of the limited sign permit. Approval shall be subject
to the following findings:
1. Due to unique circumstances,the sign's immediate removal will result in a
substantial hardship for the applicant.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will
not be a hazardous distraction.
E. Design Review Board. The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review and render a
recommendation to the appropriate decision maker(Zoning Administrator,
Director, Planning Commission, etc.) on the following items prior to issuance of a
permit by the Planning and/or the Building& Safety Departments for the
following:
1. Electronic Readerboard Signs.
2. Signs on properties within the following areas:
a. Redevelopment Agency project areas;
b. Areas subject to specific plans which do not include specific guidelines
for signs;
C. OS-PR(Open Space-Parks and Recreation)and OS-S (Open Space-
Shoreline districts); and
d. Any other area designated by the City Council.
F. Temporary Sign Permits. The Director may issue a temporary sign permit valid for
up to 30 days, if it is found that the temporary sign is necessary to establish or
maintain identity until a permanent sign can be erected. Extensions of the 30 day
permit may be granted at the discretion of the Director. The Director may also
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approve a temporary sign permit for the following temporary signs provided the
signs conform with the standards defined in Section 233.06:
1. Signs necessary to avoid a dangerous condition, including directional signs
during construction.
2. Signs pertaining to a use permitted by a temporary use permit.
3. Promotional activity signs that comply with Section 233.18 are permitted up
to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.
233.06 Permitted Signs
All signs shall be governed by the following schedule, except if addressed elsewhere in this
chapter. The schedule lists maximum standards for number,area, and height of allowed signs
which does not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the
enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to building setbacks,visibility of attached
signing on the site, and the proposed sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the property,
to the surrounding neighborhood, and to community goals. Compatible design, simplicity, sign
effectiveness and adherence to the objectives and policies in the Urban Design Element of the
General Plan shall be used as guidelines for sign approval. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude
public access signage.
The City may, in addition, from time to time adopt policies regarding sign standards. Such
policies may include separate standards or provisions for specific areas of the community.
A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
L FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ADAMS AVE.,BEACH BLVD.,BROOKHURST ST.,
EDINGER AVE.,G®LDENWEST ST. AND WARNER AVE.
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a. Interior lots with less than One 10 ft. 50 sq.ft.
200 feet of street frontage +5 ft.for Bonus +25 sq.ft.for Bonus
b. Interior tots with min.200 feet One 15 ft. 70 sq.ft.
but less than 400 feet +5 ft.for Bonus +30 sq.ft.for Bonus
C. Corner lots with the greatest One per 7 ft. 30 sq.ft.
street frontage less than 400 feet street frontage +3 ft.for Bonus +15 sq.ft.for Bonus
d. Interior lots with min.400 feet of One primary(P) 20 ft.(P) 100 sq.ft.(P)
frontage AND Corner lots with and two secondary(S) +5 ft.for(P)Bonus +25 sq.ft.(P)Bonus
min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft.(S)
e. Regional Mall Identification Sign One per street frontage 25 ft. 100 sq.ft.
One freeway sign 25 ft.above freeway 200 sq.ft.
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2. FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ALL OTHER ARTERIALS NOT LISTED ABOVE
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a. Interior lots with less than One 7 ft. 50 sq.ft.
400 feet of street frontage +1 ft.for Bonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus
b. Comer lots with the greatest One per street 7 ft. 30 sq.ft.
street frontage less than 400 feet +1 ft.for Bonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus
C. Interior lots with min.400 feet of One primary(P) 15 ft.(P) 70 sq.ft.(P)
frontage AND Comer lots with and two secondary(S) +0.5 ft.for Bonus +10 ft.for Bonus
min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft.(S)
1. Bonus signs(B)shall have an opaque background,internal illumination for items of information only.
2. Multi-tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum 10 inches in height,with a minimum 6 inch
letter height. They shall be restricted to one uniform background color and two colors for the sign copy,with the
exception that the Center Identification may have a separate background color. Sign copies shall be limited to the
company name or one generic item of information. Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being
placed on the largest panel.
3. Secondqa signs(S)are in addition to the Primary(P)sign. Secondary sign copy shall be limited to business
identification only.
4. Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs with minimum six(6)inch numerals.
OTHER LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGNS
1. No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing each frontage.
2. Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum of 150 feet apart unless approved by a planned sign
program-
3. A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between the building and right-of-way when that portion of
the building is located at the minimum setback.
4. Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself. Square poles or other
architectural treatment shall be required,except if the sign is 8 feet or less in height,it shall be of monument type,
with a minimum 2 foot base. Placement shall conform with Diagram A.
5. No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street.
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A. COMMERCIAL (DISTRICTS (CONTINUED)
3. WALL SIGNS
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Individual Business wall One per street or 1.5 sq. ft per linear 1. Channel letter signs required on all sites
Identification parking lot ft.of business consisting of 5 or more uses.
frontage for each frontage.
separate business 2. Signs over 50 sq.ft.shall have an opaque
on the ground Business<50,000 background and internal illumination for
floor sq.ft.Max.total= items of information only or shall be of
200 sq.ft.* channel letter design.
Signs for second
floor businesses Business 50,000+ 3. Multi-business consolidated wall signs
with exterior sq.ft.No Max.* shall be permitted provided the signs do
access may be not exceed the allowable sign area.
permitted by *No sign shall
Planned Sign exceed 200 sq.ft. 4. Placement shall conform to Diagram B.
Program or 1.5 sq.ft.per
linear ft.of the wall 5. One nameplate may be placed at each
upon which it is door,loading dock,or other entrance
placed. facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft.
Channel letter signs: 6. Signs on projecting canopies/awnings
15%bonus after shall be considered wall signs.
above calculation.
7. Raceways shall only be permitted when
unable to place electrical components
within wall/parapet.
under One per business 8 sq.ft. I. Canopy signs shall be attached
canopy perpendicular to the building face,
centered above the store entrance or
lease length.
2. Minimum 8 ft.ground clearance.
3. Signs shall not be illuminated.
4. CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS
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Hotel with Fs One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with
Convention allowable Fs Freestanding permitted sign.
Facilfty area Si s(a-d)above
Live Entertainment Vs One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with
allowable Vs Freestanding permitted sign.
area Signs a-d above
Tenant Directory Fs One per site 30 sq.ft. 7 ft. Low intensity illumination,
oriented toward pedestrians
and motorists on site. Min.30
ft.from exterior property
lines,and 25 ft.from other
freestanding signs.
Menu Board Vs or One per drive- 32 sq.ft. 7 ft. May be in addition to
wall thru I I I permitted sign.
Electronic Readerboards (See Sections 233.12 and 233.14 for specifications)
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B. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
1. FREESTANDING SIGNS
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Industrial/Mixed One business Under 1 acre: 7 ft. 1.Sign copy shall be limited to center or
Uses identification 32 sq.ft. single business identification only. No
sign per site multi-tenant panels shall be permitted.
Industrial centers
over I acre: 2.Freestanding signs shall conform to
50 sq.ft. Diagram A,and shall be located in a
landscaped planter a minimum of 2 feet
wider than the sign itself.
3.All freestanding signs shall have the
street address included on the sign.
4.Signs shall be monument type.
5.Internally illuminated signs shall be
designed as bonus signs.
Mixed Use One per street Under 1 acre: 10 ft. 1_Multi-tenant panels are permitted
Businesses with frontage 32 sq.ft. provided the panels are minimum
Frontages on Gothard 10 inches in height with minimum 6 inch
Street Industrial centers high letters. They shall be restricted to
over 1 acre: one uniform background color and two
50 sq.ft. colors for the sign copy,with the
exception that the Center Identification
may have a separate background color.
Sign copies shall be limited to the
company name or one generic item of
information.
2.Major tenant identification shall be
encouraged by being placed on the
largest panel.
3.Signs eight(8)feet or less shall be
monument type.
4.Internally illuminated signs shall be
designed as bonus signs.
2. WAIL SIGNS
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All Industrial/ One per street 1 sq.ft.per linear ft. Below roofline 1.One nameplate may be placed at each
Mixed Uses or parking lot of building frontage. door,loading dock,or other entrance
frontage for facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft.
each separate Channel letter signs
business receive a 10%bonus 2.Internally illuminated signs shall be
after the above designed as bonus signs.
calculation.
3.Raceways shall only be permitted
Max. 100 sq.ft.per when unable to place electrical
business for all wall components within wall/parapet.
signs.
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C. RESIDENTIAL
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Neighborhood f/s 1 per street 1 sq.ft.per 6 ft. 1.Signs shall be affixed to perimeter
Identification entrance unit,max.50 wall or placed within a
sq.ft. landscaped planter.
OR
2.Sign copy shall be limited to 18
inches in height,name of
development only.
wall One on each 0.5 sq.ft.per 3.Freestanding signs shall be set
side of each unit,max.25 back 20 feet from any interior
street entrance sq.ft. property line. Placement shall
conform to Diagram A.
Vacancy Signs wall One per street 6 sq.ft. Below roofline 1.Copy limited to"vacancy,"type
for Multi- frontage of unit available,and source of
family information.
Developments
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RECREATIONAL USES WITHIN PUBLIC PADS
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Identification f/s One per site 32 sq.ft. 7 ft. 1.Freestanding signs shall be
completely located within a
AND landscaped planter.
wall One per site 1 sq.8.per Below roofline 2.Signs shall be monument type.
linear ft.of
bldg_frontage 3.Freestanding signs shall be set
Max.32 sq.ft. back 5 ft.from any interior
property line.
4.All freestanding signs shall have
the address included on the sign.
5.Raceways shall only be permitted
when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
Changeable f/s One per site 30%of 7 ft. To be combined with permitted sign.
co allowable
f/s area
wall One per site May be in addition to permitted
32 sq.ft. sign.
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E. SERVICE STATIONS
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Business f/s One per site Alternative A: 7 ft. 1.Service stations with convenience
Identification 20 sq.ft.if sign markets shall use Alternative A.
contains only
identification 2.Freestanding signs shall be located
and no in a landscaped planter a minimum
changeable of 2 feet wider than the sign itself
copy panels for
pricing. 3.Signs shall be monument type.
OR 4.All freestanding signs shall have
the address included on the sign.
Alternative B:
50 sq.ft.if
price
information is
incorporated on
sign. Sign shall
contain panels
for fuel price
only. No
detached price
signs shall be
located
elsewhere on
the site.
wall One per street 1 sq.ft.per Below roofline 1.Internal illumination or channel
frontage linear foot of letters only.
and/or building
frontage 2.If canopy fascia signs are used for
canopy One per street business ID,no wall signs shall be
frontage permitted on bldg.
10 sq.ft.
3.Max.letter height for fascia signs
shall be 75%of fascia width.
4.If canopy fascia signs are not
provided,a logo may be permitted
on each side of canopy column
connector(spandrel)in addition to
wall signs.
Fuel Price and f/s One per street 12 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1.Price signs shall advertise fuel
Credit frontage in prices only and no other product
Information conjunction available.
with
Alternative A 2.Freestanding signs shall be
sign completely located within a
landscaped planter.
Price signs
shall be located
a minimum 15
ft.from other
freestanding
signs.
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E. SERVICE STATIONS (CONTINUED)
N 7 ER SIGN AREA, I EIGHT' . ,CItITER CAS TYPE ,.{..�, ,.:,UTIIEIZ;ST ,NDARDS
Pumn attached One per 2 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.No other signs shall be permitted
Instructions or to pump canopy column on the canopy or column except
Identification island as specified.
column
2.Point of purchase signs shall be
prohibited.
3.State or Federal government
required signs encompassed
within a fuel pump shall not be
regulated by this ordinance.
F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
LVIAXI1VIt7M
AXIMUM ( IMUl n SIGN
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Building wall One per 3 sq.ft.per Shall be placed 1.Such sign shall be in addition to
Identification for building foot of bldg. within top 25 ft. that which is permitted elsewhere
Buildings Over frontage height of bldg. in this article.
100 Ft.in Height
2.Raceways shall only be permitted
when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
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233.08 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit'requirements of Section 233.04 These signs
shall not be restricted by content and no fee,permit or application is required:
A. Corner stones(including names of buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of the structure.
B. Signs not exceeding 0.5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments.
C. Flags posted by any governmental agency .
D. Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations.
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E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty.
F. Signs or notices posted by any court,public body or officer.
G. Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including
no trespass and legal notices).
H. One sign,not over six(6) square feet in area, may be posted at each door,loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street.
I. One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance,not exceeding two
(2) square feet in area and four(4) feet in height.
J. Signs erected by a public agency.
K. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths,vending machines,
automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps.
L. Signs within a building not visible from a public street and window signs not
exceeding 20 percent of the visible area of a window(50%during December).No
window sign shall be displayed above the second story.
M. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).
N. Two(2) signs (including, but not limited to, street numerals and"no solicitation"
notices),not exceeding two (2) square feet each,placed on any part of a building
facing a public street.
O. Temporary signs. In any residential zone, the owner of a lot shall be allowed to
post temporary signage on the lot itself,but not off-site in street medians,dividers,
and other public rights-of-way. This signage shall not be restricted by content,but
is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate sales,political or ideological
positions, garage sales, and home construction or remodeling, etc. Signage shall be
allowed for each lot as follows:
Site Cn3eria }ypea� mum Mtm -M um� Lher
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` meter Sign Area Sign St dards
Election Signs or F/S One per N/A N/A 1. Cannot create traffic or safety
Political Sims or site hazards.
Wall
2. May be erected no more than
seventy five(75)days prior to
an election and must be
removed within fifteen(15)
days after an election.
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Site Crtterth Type M;x6 ;vlaa ttm Maxtinut i Oxher g1-01.
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Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or site
Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the
date the property is placed on the market
for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or
rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of
lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the
perimeter walls of residential
communities.
Real Estate F/S l per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft. 2 May be erected no earlier than the
Office Dist. date the property is placed on the market
for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or
rental of the property which is defined as
the close of escrow or execution of lease
or rental agreement.
1.Cannot create traffic or safety
Real Estate F/S I per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft. hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the
Industrial date the property is placed on the market
for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or
rental of the property which is defined as
the close of escrow or execution of lease
or rental agreement.
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety
or hazards.
All other Wall
Districts 2. May be erected no earlier than the
date the property is placed on the market
for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale, lease,or
rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of
lease or rental agreement.
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Site C �terja Type 1�Iaxtum gMaxunu "" Maxuuun Others
E€� Number rgn Area sign �tandacs
3.Signs shall not be attached to the
perimeter walls of residential
communities.
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq.ft. None 1. Is erected no earlier than the date a
Signs or building permit is issued for the
Wall property,and is removed prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy or
final inspection,whichever comes first.
Oven House F/S 1 per site 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to
Signs or the entrance of a property or in the case
Wall of a residential subdivision at the
immediate points of access to the
property from an arterial,and is removed
by sunset on any day it is erected.
2. Placement shall not be in street
medians,dividers,on street signs,traffic
control devices and shall not obstruct the
public right-of-way.
Open House Flags 3 per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Must be displayed at the immediate
Sign points of access to a property or,in the
case of a residential subdivision,from
the immediate point of access from an
arterial.
Pennants 30 sq.ft. 1. Must be placed on light standards
located on private property.
2. Must have an eight(8)foot clearance
from the ground.
3. Must be removed within five(5)
business days of the completion of the
City-sponsored event or theme.
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233.10 Prohibited Signs
A. Canvas signs,banners,pennants, streamers, balloons or other temporary signs
except as provided in Sections 233.08 (Exempt Signs), 233.16 (Subdivision
Directional Signs)or 233.18 (Promotional Activity Signs).
B. Mobile,A-frame, and portable signs and those of a similar nature which are not
permanently attached to the ground or building except as provided in Sections
233.18 or 233.20.
C. Roof signs except those permitted under Section 233.18(4).
D. Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the city, state, or any
governmental agency,or which,by reason of position, shape, color or illumination
would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be
a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
E. Signs which produce odor, sound, smoke,fire or other such emissions.
F. Flashing,moving,pulsating,or intermittently lighted signs,mechanical movement
signs, including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and public service
signs such as those for time and temperature.
G. Animals or human beings, live or simulated,utilized as signs.
H. Projecting signs, except canopy or awning signs and under-canopy signs, subject to
subsections 233.06(A) and 233.06(E).
I. Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light.
J. Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated
between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM unless they identify an establishment
open for business during those hours.
K. Off-premises signs,including billboards or advertising structures installed for the
purpose of advertising a project, subject or business unrelated to the premises upon
which the sign is located,except as permitted pursuant to Sections 233.14
(Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users) and 233.16 (Subdivision Directional Signs).
L. Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business
conducted on the premises. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner
within 60 days of the business' closing date. The sign panel may be turned over
(blank side out)if the sign complies with code.
M. Signs located on public property, including signs affixed to utility poles,trees or
projecting onto the public right-of-way, except political signs and those required by
law. This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public
service items including, but not limited to,trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bus
benches,transit shelters, and telephone booths, within public rights-of-way or in
publicly-operated beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with
an agreement granted by the City Council.
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N. Vehicle signs, signs affixed to automobiles,trucks,trailers or other vehicles on
public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying or providing
direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for
delivering merchandise or rendering service. Any such vehicle signs which have as
their primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited.
233.12 Electronic 12eaderboards
Electronic readerboards are permitted subject to the review by the Design Review Board,and
approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator.
A. Required Findings: Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow an
electronic readerboard sign,the Zoning Administrator shall make the following
findings:
1. The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in this chapter;
2. The proposed electronic readerboard sign is compatible with other signs on
the site and in the vicinity;
3. The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent rights-of-way or create a hazard to vehicular or
pedestrian traffic;and
4. The proposed electronic readerboard sign shall not have adverse visual
impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential neighborhoods.
B. Readerboard Sian Criteria:
1. Electronic readerboards may be freestanding or wall type signs.
2. The maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site.
3. The maximum sign area shall be 115 square feet; 90 square feet for message
center; and 25 feet for other information.
4. The maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall be
25 feet.
5. The electronic readerboard shall have cylinders,a shade screen and a
photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
6. The maximum measurable light output of the electronic readerboard shall not
exceed 50 foot-candles at any property line.
C. Location Requirements:
1. Electronic readerboards shall only be allowed on parcels abutting a freeway
and on parcels abutting Beach Boulevard,excluding the portion along Beach
Boulevard designated as a landscape corridor south of Adams to Pacific
Coast Highway.
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2. Minimum lot frontage: 200 feet.
3. Minimum distance between electronic readerboards: 150 feet.
4. Minimum distance to any residence: 150 feet.
D. Other Standards:
1. Where a site has an electronic readerboard,temporary banners,balloons,flags,
etc. shall be permitted a maximum of 15 days per calendar year.
2. Hours of operation: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. At least 10 percent of the
message time,or any percentage deemed necessary by the City for
emergency conditions, shall be used for public service announcements.
3. Messages in an electronic readerboard shall be no faster than one message
every four seconds, and the minimum interval between messages shall be at
least one second. Continuous motion of messages is not permitted.
4. Light intensity changes(other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
5. In addition to the electronic readerboard sign, one monument sign,maximum
of seven(7)feet in height and a maximum fifty(50) square feet in sign area,
may be permitted and all other signage shall be brought into conformance
with this chapter.
233.14 Readerboard Signs -Multiple Users
Off-site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted subject to the review by the Design
Review Board and approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator. Approval
of electronic readerboard signs shall be subject to the following:
A. Required Finding: Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow a multiple
user electronic readerboard sign,the Zoning Administrator shall make the
following findings:
1. The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance;
2. The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent right-of-way or create a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian
traffic.
B. Multiple User Readerboard Sign Criteria:
1. Multiple user electronic readerboard signs may be located at a site which is
not the location of any of the parties using the sign for advertising.
2. Multiple user electronic readerboard shall be freestanding.
3. The maximum sign area shall be twelve hundred(1200) square feet.
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4. The maximum height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be eighty-five
(85)feet.
5. The multiple user readerboard shall have cylinders or directional
incandescent lamps and have a shade screen or louver system,a shade screen
and a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
C. Lighting Standards: (3334-6/97)
1. The maximum night time light intensity and illuminance shall conform to the
following:
MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME INTENSITY
Height from Ground
in feet 5 10 20 30 50 70 85
Maximum Intensity
x 1000 lumens 125 130 145 170. 250 370 490
MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME ILLUMINANCE
Land Use
at Receptor Site Residential Commercial Other
Maximum Illuminance
foot-candles 0.3 2.0 1.0
The maximum night time illuminance shall be measured at the receptor site,
at ground level,by a direct reading,portable light meter. Measurements shall
not be made within one hour after sunset or before sunrise.
2. Illuminance shall be determined by the difference between a reading taken
with the sign on and another reading taken within three(3)minutes with the
sign off.
3. An illuminance chart shall be prepared by a licensed engineer and submitted
to the Director for approval prior to installation. Conformance with this
ordinance shall be verified by actual measurements made, as specified herein,
after installation. The method of measurement and results shall be subject to
approval of the Director.
D. Location Requirements:
1. A multiple user readerboard shall be located no farther than two hundred
(200)feet from a freeway.
2. The minimum distance between multiple user readerboards shall be one
thousand(1,000)feet.
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3. The sign shall be a minimum distance of 600 feet from residential properties.
E. Other Standards:
l. No off-site electronic readerboard will be permitted except for multiple users.
2. At least twenty percent(20%) of the message time, or any percentage deemed
necessary by the City for emergency conditions shall be used for public
service announcements.
3. Messages in a multiple user sign shall be no faster than one message every
four(4) seconds and the minimum interval between messages shall be at least
one second.
4. Light intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
233.16 Subdivision Directional Signs
Subdivision directional signs shall contain only the name of a development, the developer,price
information, and directional information for land development projects located within the City.
Sign permits for off-site subdivision directional signs for land development projects shall be
limited to no more than six off-site signs, and approval for such signs shall be subject to the
following standards:
A. Location requirements:
l. Signs shall not be located within any street medians, divides or other public
rights-of-way or on any property developed with residential uses other than
that of the subdivision identified.
2. Signs located on the same side of the street shall be a minimum of 600 feet
from any other subdivision directional sign except a sign may be permitted
on each corner of the intersection of arterial highways.
3. Maximum area and height:
a. 64 square feet in area and 15 feet high provided there is a minimum
50 foot distance from any adjacent developed property.
b. 32 square feet in area and 8 feet high provided there is a minimum
25 foot distance from any adjacent developed property.
B. Permit expiration: Sign Permits issued for subdivision directional signs shall
expire either one year from the date of issuance or on the date 90 percent of the
project's units have all been sold, leased, or rented for the first time,whichever is
sooner. Annual renewals may be granted for such time as units still exist for sale;
however,no more than one directional sign is allowed after 90 percent of the units
are sold, leased or rented.
C. Street widening: When a sign conflicts with street widening or construction, it
shall be removed upon written notice at no cost to any public agency.
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D. Required bond: Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the applicant shall file a
cash bond in an amount set by resolution of the City Council. The full bond
amount shall be refunded if the sign structure is removed and the site restored to its
original condition within 15 days after the expiration of the permit. If the sign
structure is not removed,the City shall remove the sign and its supporting structure
with the cost deducted from the cash bond, and any remainder refunded.
233.18 Promotional Activity Signs
A. Promotional activity signs may be placed on a site subject to the issuance of a
temporary sign permit by the Director, and provided that such signs comply with
all of the standards set forth in this Section,and provided such signs do not create
safety hazards or block signs identifying adjoining establishments.
B. A temporary sign permit for a promotional activity sign,banners,pennant or
pennants,unless otherwise specified, shall be valid for a maximum of ninety(90)
days in any calendar year and shall not be renewable.
C. Promotional activity banners shall not exceed one square foot of banner area for
each linear foot of building frontage and in no case shall the total banner area
exceed 100 square feet. Pennants shall be limited to a maximum of one square foot
for each pennant.
D. A promotional activity banner, as permitted above, shall not be affected by the
issuance of a grand opening promotional activity sign permit during the same
calendar year. The size of a grand opening promotional activity banner shall not
exceed the size specified in Section 233.18 C.
E. Promotional activity signs,banners and pennants shall be maintained and not be in
a condition of disrepair. Disrepair shall include torn,faded or sagging signs.
F. The Director may approve a temporary sign permit for a promotional sign,to be
displayed on a site with electronic readerboards up to a maximum of fifteen(15)
days per calendar year.
G. Vehicle sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard
may,without first obtaining a temporary use permit from the Director,display
promotional activity signs, banners, pennants, and car-top signs that comply with
the following standards:
1. Eighteen inch(18")non-metallic helium balloons and large non-metallic
inflatables may be displayed on the weekends(Friday 9:00 AM through
Sunday 12:00 Midnight),provided they do not project over the public right-
of-way.
2. Automobile dealerships on Beach Boulevard shall be permitted to display
flags,pennants,banners and car-top signs throughout the year.
H. Vehicle sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard
shall obtain a temporary sign permit for the use of large displays and inflatables
larger than eighteen inches (18") in diameter. The displays and inflatables shall be
affixed directly to the ground or roof of a building. The displays and inflatables
shall be limited to a maximum of twelve(12)weekends per calendar year.
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233.20 Planned Sign Program
A Planned Sign Program shall be submitted to the Director when required by Section 233.04 B.
Such program shall be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to issuance of any building
permit. The purpose of the Planned Sign Program is to encourage coordinated and quality sign
design as well as to pen-nit more flexible sign standards for commercial and industrial centers.
The standards of Section 233.06 shall be used as a guide in the design of a Planned Sign
Program. The property owner shall designate a person or firm as the primary liaison with the
City for the purpose of submitting sign permit requests in conformance with the approved
Planned Sign Program.
A. Planned sign program applications shall be submitted to the Planning Division and
shall include the following:
1. A site plan, drawn to scale, depicting the precise locations of all buildings
and signs;
2. Drawings and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface details of all
buildings on the site on which wall signs, directory signs, or projecting signs
are proposed;
3. Written text describing the specific sign criteria for the property. The
program shall, at minimum, include provisions regulating sign height, area,
sign type,colors, design and location.
4. A statement of the reasons for any requested modifications to the provisions
or standards of this chapter; and
5. The name, address, and telephone number of the person or fine responsible
for administering the Planned Sign Program.
B. A Planned Sign Program may include more than one freestanding sign per parcel or
other deviations from the standards of this chapter,provided that the total sign area
does not exceed the area otherwise permitted by Section 233.06 by more than
10 percent, or by 30%for multiple automobile franchises occupying the same lot,
and commercial businesses with 50,000 square feet or more of floor area. In
approving a Planned Sign Program,the Director shall find:
1. That the proposed signs are compatible with the style or character of existing
improvements on the site and are well related to each other, reflecting a
common theme and design style.
C. The Director may require any reasonable conditions necessary to carry out the
intent of the Planned Sign Program. For developments with existing signs, a
schedule or phasing plan for bringing such signs into conformance with the
Planned Sign Program shall be submitted and become part of the approval of the
Planned Sign Program.A cash bond may be required to guarantee their
modification or removal.
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233.22 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions
A. Signs within the Downtown Specific Plan or located in any other specific plan
areas shall comply with any additional requirements outlined within the plan itself
and any applicable design guidelines.
B. Non-commercial murals,non-commercial large graphic designs, and statuary shall
be subject to review by the Director for the sole purpose of ensuring that such
displays will not pose a hazard to public health, safety or welfare.
C. No window or contiguous window panes shall be covered by paper or painting
signs that exceed 20 percent of the total area of that window,however; windows
may be covered up to 50%during the month of December.
233.24 Nonconforming Signs
A. Continuation of Use. A nonconforming sign may be maintained on site after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this title,provided that the
nonconforming sign is not:
1. Changed to another nonconforming sign; or
2. Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life;or
3. Expanded or altered as defined in Section 233.28, except that a change of
sign panel/face may be permitted provided the items of information on the
sign(i.e.,business name)remain the same;or
4. Reestablished after discontinuance for ninety(90) days or more; or
5. Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent(50%)of
the sign value at the time of such damage or destruction.
B. Signs replaced or requested to be modified at the owner's initiative shall comply
with all current provisions of this chapter unless the Director approves a Sign Code
Exception a,Limited Sign Permit or Planned Sign Program.
233.26 Code Compliance
Signs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter,the Uniform Building Code and National
Electric Code, as adopted by the City.
Any sign by design,location or configuration that violates this Chapter or creates a pedestrian or
vehicle hazard is deemed to be a public nuisance and subject to enforcement under this Code
and/or the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
Penal . No person, firm, corporation or other legal entity shall maintain,place, erect,or permit
any sign to be displayed in violation of this chapter. Violations are a misdemeanor and are
punishable as provided in Chapter 249 Enforcement of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance.
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233.28 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to the provisions in this Chapter. General definitions are
contained in Chapter 203.
A. Abandoned Sign: a sign which no longer directs,advertises or identifies a legal
business establishment,product or activity on the premises where such sign is
displayed.
B. Alteration: any change of copy, sign face, color, size, shape,illumination,position,
location,construction, or supporting structure of any sign.
C. Animated Sign: any sign which is designed to give a message through a sequence
of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting.
D. Area of Sign:
1. The area included within the outer dimensions of a sign(excluding structural
supports).
2. For freestanding signs, sign area shall be calculated on one(1) face of the
sign,provided a sign face on a double-sided sign is not separated from the
opposite side of the sign by more than 12 inches at any point.
3. For illuminated awning or canopy signs, sign area shall be calculated around
the sign copy only.
4. For signs without a border or frame(channel or skeleton letters),the area
shall be within a rectangle or eight(8)continuous straight lines(with right
angles)formed around the extreme outer limits of the sign message,
including all figures and any background or color which is an integral part of
the sign.
SIGN AREA tAREA
�
E. Ate: a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and
composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework.
F. Awning Sign: a sign painted on,printed on, or attached flat against the surface of
an awning.
G. Banner Sign: a temporary sign composed of fabric or flexible material with no
enclosing frame.
H. Bonus Sign: an internally illuminated freestanding sign designed with opaque sign
faces/panels, and illumination for items of information only.
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I. Business Identification Sign: a sign which serves to identify only the name and
address of the premises,business,building or portion of building upon which it is
located and includes no other advertising such as product lists,phone numbers and
hours of operation. Logos may also be permitted.
J. Building Frontage: the linear extent of a building or business which has frontage on
either a street or parking area. Only one side of the building facing the street or
parking area shall be used to determine the maximum sign area.
K. Canopy: a permanent roof-like structure which extends along and projects beyond
the wall of a building, or is freestanding as common in service stations,and is
generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
L. Changeable Copy Sign: a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or
illustrations that can be changed manually or electrically without altering the face
or surface of the sign.
A Channel letters: individual letters or figures,illuminated or non-illuminated,affixed
to a building or freestanding sign structure.
N. Construction Si en:a temporary sign identifying the persons,firms or businesses
directly connected with a construction or development project and may include the
name of the future site occupant.
O. Directional Sign: an on-premise incidental sign designed to guide or direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
P. Electronic Readerboard: a changeable message sign consisting of a matrix of lamps
which are computer controlled.
Q. Exposed Neon:neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building
identification such as raceways and accent lighting.
R. Exposed Raceway: visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house electrical
wiring for the wall sign.
S. Flashing Sign: an illuminated sign which contains an intermittent or sequential
flashing light source or any other such means to attract attention. This definition is
not intended to include "changeable copy signs" or"animated signs."
T. Freestanding Sign: a sign permanently attached to the ground and which does not
have a building as its primary structural support. This includes ground signs,pole
signs and monument signs.
U. Grand Opening: a promotional activity not exceeding ninety(90) calendar days
used by newly established businesses to inform the public of their location and
services.
V. Ground Sian: see Freestanding Sign.
W. Illegal Sign: a sign which was erected without obtaining a permit as required by
this Chapter,that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance, or has not
received legal nonconforming status.
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X. Incidental Sign: a small sign pertaining to goods,products,services or facilities
which are available on the premises where the sign occurs and intended primarily
for the convenience of the public.
Y. Indirect Illumination: a light cast on the surface of a sign from an exterior source.
Z. Industrial Center: any site containing three (3) or more industrial activities.
AA. Integrated Development: a development or site comprised of one or more parcels
served by common access ways, driveways,parking and landscaping.
BB. Interior illumination: any sign face which is artificially lit from the inside.
CC. Item of information: each word,design, symbol,or figure.
DD. Limited Sign Permit: A permit approved by the Director that permits a temporary
sign used to advertise a short-term special activity or sale, i.e., grand opening,
under new ownership, fall sale,etc. and maintenance or modification to the face or
copy of a nonconforming sign to extend a use of the sign for a time period deemed
appropriate by the Director,but not to exceed a two(2)years.
EE. Logo: a trademark or company name symbol.
FF. Marquee: see Canopy.
GG. Mansard: a sloped roof or roof-like facade.
HH. Monument Sign: a free standing sign with a solid base.
II. Moving Sig: any sign or device which has any visible moving part,visible
revolving part, or visible mechanical movement.
JJ. Name Plate Sian: an attached sign which designates the names and/or address of a
business,and/or the words "entrance" or "exit."
KK. Nonconforming Sign: a sign which was erected legally but does not comply with
provisions of the current sign ordinance.
LL. Off-Site Sign: any sign which advertises goods,products, services or facilities not
sold,produced,manufactured or furnished on the premises on which the sign is
located. These signs are also known as outdoor advertising,billboards, and poster
panels.
MM. On-Site Sign: a sign which pertains to the use(s) of the site on which it is located.
NN. Open House Sign: a sign which identifies a building for sale or lease which is open
and available for inspection.
00. Planned Sign Prop
r_am: A required component for certain sign permits that
incorporates coordinated and quality sign design elements and is reviewed and
approved by the Director.
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PP. Point of Purchase Display: advertising of a retail item accompanying its display,
e.g., an advertisement on a product dispenser.
QQ. Pole Sign: see Freestanding Sign.
RR. Political Sign: a sign identifying either a candidate for public office or an issue
relating to a forthcoming election.
SS. Portable Sign: any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building.
TT. Projecting Sign: a sign which is attached to and projects from the wall of the
building more than 18 inches and which has its display surface perpendicular to
such wall,to the structure to which it is attached.
UU. Promotional Activity Sign: a temporary sign used to advertise a short term special
activity or sale, i.e., grand opening,under new ownership, fall sale,etc.
W. Public Access Sig_nage: signage that directs the general public to the coast or sea
and/or public amenities available for general public use.
WW. Public Service Information Sian: any sign intended primarily to promote items of
general interest to the community such as time,temperature,date, atmospheric
conditions,news or traffic control, etc.
XX. Real Estate Sign: any temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign
is located is for sale, lease or rent.
YY. Roof Sign: an attached sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed so as to
extend above the visible roofline; or a freestanding sign which is greater in height
than the building it serves to identify.
ZZ. Rotating Sign: any sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about an axis.
AAA. Sign: any medium for visual communication, including its structure and component
parts,which is used or intended to be used to attract attention.
BBB. Sign Height: measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curb to the highest
portion of the sign, including architectural elements.
CCC. Sign Code Exception: a deviation to some of the specifications set forth in this
chapter that is approved by the Director.
DDD. Sign Copy: any words, letters, numbers,figures, designs or other symbolic
representation incorporated into a sign for the purpose of attracting attention.
EEE. Site: one or more parcels of land identified by the assessor's records where an
integrated building development has been approved or proposed. The site shall
include all parcels of land contained within or a part of the development
application.
FFF. Site Frontage:the length of a lot or parcel of land along or fronting a street.
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GGG. Special Events Sign: a temporary sign advertising or pertaining to any civic,
patriotic,or special event of a general public interest taking place within the city.
HHH. Subdivision Directional Sip, : a sign providing direction to a land development
project pursuant to this chapter.
III. Super ra hic: a painted design which covers an area greater than ten percent of a
wall, building facade,or other structure.
JJ3. Temporary Sign: a sign which is installed for a limited time and is not constructed
or intended for long-term use.
KKK. Temporary Window Sign: a sign painted or constructed of paper or other
lightweight material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window or glass
area on a building for a limited time.
LLL. Wall Sign: any sign which is attached or erected on the exterior,posted,or painted
or suspended from or otherwise affixed to a wall of a building including the
parapet,with the display surface of the sign parallel to the building wall, and which
does not project more than eighteen(18)inches from the building, or project above
the height of the wall or parapet.
MMM. Window Sian: a sign in which the name, address,phone number,or hours of
operation are applied directly to the window of a business, or a sign visible through
the window from the street.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of March ,200 9 .
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Ord. No. 3826
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 2,2009 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 2,2009,and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, Hansen
NOES: Dwyer
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 12,2009
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flypn,Ci1y Clerk Ci Clerk and ex-officio erk
-WA fiA L�8• Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3842
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 204 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING
TO USE CLASSIFICATIONS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 204.10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
204.10 Commercial Use Classifications
A. Ambulance Services. Provision of emergency medical care or
transportation,including incidental storage and maintenance of
vehicles as regulated by Chapter 5.20.
B. Animal Sales and Services.
1. Animal Boarding. Provision of shelter and care for small
animals on a commercial basis. This classification includes
activities such as feeding, exercising, grooming,and
incidental medical care, and kennels.
2. Animal Grooming. Provision of bathing and trimming
services for small animals on a commercial basis. This
classification includes boarding for a maximum period of 48
hours.
3. Animal Hospitals. Establishments where small animals
receive medical and surgical treatment. This classification
includes only facilities that are entirely enclosed,
soundproofed,and air- conditioned. Grooming and
temporary(maximum 30 days)boarding of animals are
included, if incidental to the hospital use.
4. Animals: Retail Sales. Retail sales and boarding of small
animals,provided such activities take place within an entirely
enclosed building. This classification includes grooming, if
incidental to the retail use,and boarding of animals not
offered for sale for a maximum period of 48 hours.
5. Equestrian Centers. Establishments offering facilities for
instruction in horseback riding, including rings, stables,and
exercise areas.
6. Pet Cemetery. Land used or intended to be used for the burial
of animals, ashes or remains of dead animals, including
placement or erection of markers,headstones or monuments
over such places of burial.
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C. Artists' Studios. Work space for artists and artisans, including
individuals practicing one of the fine arts or performing arts, or
skilled in an applied art or craft.
D. Banks and Savings and Loans. Financial institutions that provide
retail banking services to individuals and businesses. This
classification includes only those institutions engaged in the on-site
circulation of cash money. It also includes businesses offering
check-cashing facilities.
1. With Drive-up Service. Institutions providing services
accessible to persons who remain in their automobiles.
E. Building Materials and Services. Retailing, wholesaling, or rental of
building supplies or equipment. This classification includes lumber
yards,tool and equipment sales or rental establishments,and building
contractors'yards,but excludes establishments devoted exclusively
to retail sales of paint and hardware,and activities classified under
Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services.
F. Catering Services. Preparation and delivery of food and beverages
for off-site consumption without provision for on-site pickup or
consumption. (See also Eating and Drinking;Establishments.)
G. Commercial Filming. Commercial motion picture or video
photography at the same location more than six days per quarter of a
calendar year. (See also Chapter 5.54, Commercial Photography)
H. Commercial Recreation and Entertainment. Provision of participant
or spectator recreation or entertainment. This classification includes
theaters, sports stadiums and arenas, amusement parks, bowling
alleys, billiard parlors and poolrooms as regulated by Chapter 9.32;
dance halls as regulated by Chapter 5.28; ice/roller skating rinks, golf
courses,miniature golf courses, scale-model courses, shooting
galleries, tennis/racquetball courts,health/fitness clubs,pinball
arcades or electronic games centers, cyber cafe having more than 4
coin-operated game machines as regulated by Chapter 9.28; card
rooms as regulated by Chapter 9.24; and fortune telling as regulated
by Chapter 5.72.
1. Limited. Indoor movie theaters, game centers and performing
arts theaters and health/fitness clubs occupying less than
2,500 square feet.
I. Communications Facilities. Broadcasting,recording, and other
communication services accomplished through electronic or
telephonic mechanisms,but excluding Utilities(Major). This
classification includes radio,television, or recording studios;
telephone switching centers; telegraph offices; and wireless
communication facilities.
J. Eating and Drinking Establishments. Businesses serving prepared
food or beverages for consumption on or off the premises.
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1. With Fast-Food or Take-Out Service. Establishments where
patrons order and pay for their food at a counter or window
before it is consumed and may either pick up or be served
such food at a table or take it off-site for consumption.
a. Drive-through. Service from a building to persons in
vehicles through an outdoor service window.
b. Limited. Establishments that do not serve persons in
vehicles or at a table.
2. With Live Entertainment/Dancing. An eating or drinking
establishment where dancing and/or live entertainment is
allowed. This classification includes nightclubs subject to the
requirements of Chapter 5.44 of the Municipal Code.
K. Food and Bevera egiSales. Retail sales of food and beverages for off-
site preparation and consumption. Typical uses include groceries,
liquor stores, or delicatessens. Establishments at which 20 percent or
more of the transactions are sales of prepared food for on-site or
take-out consumption shall be classified as Catering Services or
Eatingae nd Drinking Establishments.
1. With Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Establishments where more
than 10 percent of the floor area is devoted to sales,display
and storage of alcoholic beverages.
L. Food Processing. Establishments primarily engaged in the
manufacturing or processing of food or beverages for human
consumption and wholesale distribution.
M. Funeral and Interment Services. Establishments primarily engaged
in the provision of services involving the care,preparation or
disposition of human dead other than in cemeteries. Typical uses
include crematories, columbariums,mausoleums or mortuaries.
N. Horticulture. The raising of fruits,vegetables, flowers,trees,and
shrubs as a commercial enterprise.
O. Laboratories. Establishments providing medical or dental laboratory
services;or establishments with less than 2,000 square feet providing
photographic,analytical, of testing services. Other laboratories are
classified as Limited Industry.
P. Maintenance and Repair Services. Establishments providing
appliance repair, office machine repair, or building maintenance
services. This classification excludes maintenance and repair of
vehicles or boats; see(Vehicle/Equipment Repair).
Q. Marine Sales and Services. Establishments providing supplies and
equipment for shipping or related services or pleasure boating.
Typical uses include chandleries,yacht brokerage and sales,boat
yards,boat docks, and sail-making lofts.
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R. Reserved.
S. Nurseries. Establishments in which all merchandise other than plants
is kept within an enclosed building or a fully screened enclosure,and
fertilizer of any type is stored and sold in package form only.
T. Offices,Business and Professional. Offices of firms or organizations
providing professional, executive,management,or administrative
services, such as architectural,engineering, graphic design,interior
design, real estate, insurance, investment, legal, veterinary, and
medical/dental offices. This classification includes medical/dental
laboratories incidental to an office use,but excludes banks and
savings and loan associations.
U. Pawn Shops. Establishments engaged in the buying or selling of new
or secondhand merchandise and offering loans secured by personal
property and subject to Chapter 5.36 of the Municipal Code.
V. Personal Enrichment Services. Provision of instructional services or
facilities, including photography, fine arts, crafts, dance or music
studios, driving schools,business and trade schools, and diet centers,
reducing salons, fitness studios, and yoga or martial arts studios
W. Personal Services. Provision of recurrently needed services of a
personal nature. This classification includes barber and beauty
shops, seamstresses,tailors, shoe repair shops, dry-cleaning
businesses(excluding large-scale bulk cleaning plants),photo-
copying, self-service laundries,and massage as regulated by Chapter
5.24.
X. Research and Development Services. Establishments primarily
engaged in industrial or scientific research, including limited product
testing. This classification includes electron research firms or
pharmaceutical research laboratories,but excludes manufacturing,
except of prototypes, or medical testing and analysis.
Y. Retail Sales. The retail sale of merchandise not specifically listed
under another use classification. This classification includes
department stores, drug stores, clothing stores, and furniture stores,
and businesses retailing the following goods: toys,hobby materials,
handcrafted items,jewelry, cameras,photographic supplies,medical
supplies and equipment, electronic equipment,records, sporting
goods, surfing boards and equipment,kitchen utensils, hardware,
appliances, antiques, art supplies and services,paint and wallpaper,
carpeting and floor covering, office supplies,bicycles, and new
automotive parts and accessories (excluding service and installation).
Z. Secondhand Appliances and Clothing Sales. The retail sale of used
appliances and clothing by secondhand dealers who are subject to
Chapter 5.36. This classification excludes antique shops primarily
engaged in the sale of used furniture and accessories other than
appliances, but includes junk shops.
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AA Sex Oriented Businesses. Establishments as regulated by Chapter
5.70; and figure model studios as regulated by Chapter 5.60.
BB. Swap Meets-Indoor/Flea Markets. An occasional,periodic or
regularly scheduled market held within a building where groups of
individual vendors offer goods for sale to the public.
CC. Swap Meets, Recurring. Retail sale or exchange of handcrafted or
secondhand merchandise for a maximum period of 32 consecutive
hours, conducted by a sponsor on a more than twice yearly basis.
DD. Tattoo Establishment. Premises used for the business of marking or
coloring the skin with tattoos as regulated by Chapter 8.70.
EE. Travel Services. Establishments providing travel information and
reservations to individuals and businesses. This classification
excludes car rental agencies.
FF. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services.
1. Automobile Rentals. Rental of automobiles,including
storage and incidental maintenance,but excluding
maintenance requiring pneumatic lifts.
2. Automobile Washing. Washing,waxing, or cleaning of
automobiles or similar light vehicles.
3. Commercial Parking Facility. Lots offering short-term or
long-term parking to the public for a fee.
4. Service Stations. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of
gas,diesel fuel,lubricants,parts,and accessories. This
classification includes incidental maintenance and minor
repair of motor vehicles, but excluding body and fender work
or major repair of automobiles,motorcycles, light and heavy
trucks or other vehicles.
5. Vehicle/Equipment Repair. Repair of automobiles,trucks,
motorcycles, mobile homes,recreational vehicles, or boats,
including the sale, installation, and servicing of related
equipment and parts. This classification includes auto repair
shops, body and fender shops,transmission shops, wheel and
brake shops,and tire sales and installation,but excludes
vehicle dismantling or salvage and tire retreading or
recapping.
a. Limited. Light repair and sale of goods and services
Tor vehicles,including brakes,muffler,tire shops, oil
and lube,and accessory uses,but excluding body and
fender shops,upholstery,painting,and rebuilding or
reconditioning of vehicles.
6. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals. Sale or rental of
automobiles, motorcycles,trucks,tractors, construction or
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agricultural equipment,manufactured homes, boats,and
similar equipment, including storage and incidental
maintenance.
7. Vehicle Storaee. The business of storing or safekeeping of
operative and inoperative vehicles for periods of time greater
than a 24 hour period, including,but not limited to,the
storage of parking tow-aways, impound yards, and storage
lots for automobiles,trucks, buses and recreational vehicles,
but not including vehicle dismantling.
GG. Visitor Accommodations.
1. Bed and Breakfast Inns. Establishments offering lodging on a
less than weekly basis in a converted single-family or multi-
family dwelling or a building of residential design, with
incidental eating and drinking service for lodgers only
provided from a single kitchen.
2. HoteIs and Motels. Establishments offering lodging on a
weekly or less than weekly basis. Motels may have kitchens
in no more than 25 percent of guest units,and "suite"hotels
may have kitchens in all units. This classification includes
eating, drinking, and banquet service associated with the
facility.
3. 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.
4. Fractional Ownership Hotel. Facility providing overnight
visitor accommodations where 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 right to use of
the individual unit for a certain quantity of days per year and
each unit available for fractional ownership will have
multiple owners.
HH. Warehouse and Sales Outlets. Businesses which store large
inventories of goods in industrial-style buildings where these goods
are not produced on the site but are offered to the public for sale.
II. Quasi Residential
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1. Residential Hotels. Buildings with 6 or more guest rooms
without kitchen facilities in individual rooms,or kitchen
facilities for the
exclusive use of guests, and which are intended for
occupancy on a weekly or monthly basis.
2. Single Room Occupancy. Buildings designed as a residential
hotel consisting of a cluster of guest units providing sleeping
and living facilities in which sanitary facilities and cooking
facilities are provided within each unit;tenancies are weekly
or monthly.
3. 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.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of October , 2009.
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Ord. No. 3842
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on October 5,2009,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on October 19,2009, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Coerper,Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on October 29,2009.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn,Cily Clerk CVy Clerk and ex-officiolrffflerk
f Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3843
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 212 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING
TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 212.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
212.04 IG and IL Districts: Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in the I districts.
"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by
the "Additional Provisions"which follow.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional
use permit by the Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional
use permit by the Zoning Administrator.
"TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary
use permit by the Zoning Administrator.
"P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a
permitted use,but requires a conditional use permit on the site of a
conditional use.
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the
"Additional Provisions" column refer to requirements following the schedule or
located elsewhere in this ordinance. Where letters in parentheses are opposite a use
classification heading, referenced provisions shall apply to all use classifications
under the heading.
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IG AND IL P - Permitted
DISTRICTS: L - Limited(see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE PC - Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
CONTROLS ZA - Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU - Temporary Use Permit
P/U- Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
Not Permitted
Additional
IG IL Provisions
Residential
Group Residential PC PC (J)
Public and Semipublic (A)(M)
Community and Human Service
Facilities PC PC (L)
Day Care, General ZA ZA
Heliports PC PC (0)
Maintenance& Service Facilities ZA ZA
Public Safety Facilities P P
Religious Assembly ZA ZA
Schools, Public or Private L-6 L-6
Utilities, Major PC PC
Utilities, Minor L-7 L-7 (P)
Commercial Uses (D)(M)
Ambulance Services ZA ZA
Animal Sales and Services
Animal Boarding ZA ZA
Animal Hospitals ZA ZA
Artists' Studios P P
Banks and Savings and Loans L-1 L-1
Building Materials and Services P P
Catering Services - P
Commercial Filming ZA ZA
Commercial Recreation and
Entertainment L-2 L-2
Communication Facilities L-12 L-12
Eating &Drinking Establishments L-3 L-3
w/Live Entertainment ZA ZA (S)(U)
Food& Beverage Sales ZA ZA
Hospitals and Medical Clinics - PC
Laboratories P P
Maintenance&Repair Services P P
Marine Sales and Services P P
Nurseries P P
Offices, Business&Professional L-1 L-1 (H)
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IG AND IL P - Permitted
DISTRICTS: L - Limited(see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE PC - Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
CONTROLS ZA- Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU - Temporary Use Permit
P/U -Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
- Not Permitted
Additional
IG IL Provisions
Personal Enrichment L-9 L-9 (U)
Personal Services L-I L-I
Quasi Residential PC PC (K)
Research&Development Services P P
Sex Oriented Businesses L-I 1 L-11
(regulated by HBMC Chapter 5.70)
Sex Oriented Businesses PC PC (R)
(regulated by HBMC Chapter 5.60)
Swap Meets,Indoor/Flea Markets PC PC (Q)
Vehicle/Equipment Sales & Services
Service Stations L-4 L-4
Vehicle/Equipment Repair P P
Vehicle/Equip. Sales/Rentals L-5 L-5
Vehicle Storage P ZA (I)
Visitor Accommodations ZA ZA
Warehouse and Sales Outlets L-8 L-8
Industrial (See Chapter 204) (B)(M)(N)
Industry, Custom P P
Industry, General P P
Industry, Limited P P
Industry, R&D P P
Wholesaling, Distribution& Storage P P
Accessory Uses
Accessory Uses and Structures P/U P/U (C)
Temporary Uses
Commercial Filming, Limited P P (T)
Real Estate Sales P P
Trade Fairs P P (E)
Nonconforming Uses (F)
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IG AND IL Districts: Additional Provisions
L-1 Only allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator for a mixed use project, subject to the following requirements:
Minimum site area: 3 acres
Maximum commercial space: 35 percent of the gross floor area and 50
percent of the ground floor area of buildings fronting on an arterial highway.
Phased development: 25 percent of the initial phase must be designed for
industrial occupancy. For projects over 500,000 square feet,the initial phase
must include 5 percent of the total amount of industrial space or 50,000
square feet of industrial space,whichever is greater.
L-2 Allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator when designed and oriented for principal use by employees of
the surrounding industrial development or when designed for general public
use,after considering vehicular access and parking requirements.
L-3 Allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator when in a free-standing structure or as a secondary use in a
building provided that no more than 20 percent of the floor area is occupied
by such a use.
L-4 Only stations offering services primarily oriented to businesses located in an
I District are allowed with a conditional use permit by the Planning
Commission.
L-5 No new or used automobile,truck or motorcycle retail sales are permitted.
L-6 Only schools offering higher education curriculums are allowed with
conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission. No day care,
elementary or secondary schools are permitted.
L-7 Recycling Operations as an accessory use are permitted; recycling
operations as a primary use are allowed upon approval of a conditional use
permit by the Zoning Administrator.
L-8 Allowed upon conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission
when a single building with a minimum area of 100,000 square feet is
proposed on a site fronting an arterial. The primary tenant shall occupy a
minimum 95%of the floor area and the remaining 5%may be occupied by
secondary tenants.
L-9 Permitted if the space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed by Neighborhood
Notification pursuant to Chapter 241 if the space is over 5,000 square feet.
L-10 RESERVED
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L-11 Allowed subject to the following requirements:
A. A proposed sex oriented business shall be at least five hundred feet
(500')from any residential use, school,park and recreational facility,
or any building used for religious assembly(collectively referred to
as a "sensitive use")and at least seven hundred fifty feet(750')from
another sex oriented business. For purposes of these requirements,
all distances shall be measured from the lot line of the proposed sex
oriented business to the lot line of the sensitive use or the other sex
oriented business. The term "residential use" means any property
zoned RL,RM,RMH,RH,RMP, and any properties with equivalent
designations under any specific plan.
To determine such distances the applicant shall submit for review a
straight line drawing depicting the distances from the lot line of the
parcel of land on which the sex oriented business is proposed which
includes all the proposed parking and:
1. the lot line of any other sex oriented business within seven
hundred fifty feet(750')of the lot line of the proposed sex
oriented business; and
2. the lot line of any building used for religious assembly,
school, or park and recreational facility within five hundred
(500')feet of the lot line of the proposed sex oriented
business; and
3. the lot line of any parcel of land zoned RL,RM,RMH,RH,
and RMP and any parcels of land with equivalent
designations under any specific plans within five hundred feet
(500')of the lot line of the proposed sex oriented business.
B. The front facade of the building,including the entrance and signage,
shall not be visible from any major,primary or secondary arterial
street as designated by the Circulation Element of the General Plan
adopted May, 1996,with the exception of Argosy Drive.
C. Prior to or concurrently with applying for a building permit and/or a
certificate of occupancy for the building,the applicant shall submit
application for Planning Department Staff Review of a sex oriented
business zoning permit with the drawing described in subsection A,a
technical site plan, floor plans and building elevations,and
application fee. Within ten(10) days of submittal,the Director shall
determine if the application is complete. If the application is deemed
incomplete,the applicant may resubmit a completed application
within ten(10) days. Within thirty days of receipt of a completed
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application,the Director shall determine if the application complies
with the applicable development and performance standards of the
IG AND IL Districts: Additional Provisions(continued)
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Said
standards include but are not limited to the following:
1. Chapter 203, Definitions; Chapter 212, Industrial Districts;
Chapter 230, Site Standards; Chapter 231,Off-Street Parking
& Loading Provisions; Chapter 232, Landscape
Improvements; and Chapter 236,Nonconforming Uses and
Structures.
2. Chapter 233.08(b), Signs. Signage shall conform to the
standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance Code except
a. that such signs shall contain no suggestive or graphic
language,photographs, silhouettes,drawings, statues,
monuments, sign shapes or sign projections,or other
graphic representations,whether clothed or unclothed,
including without limitation representations that
depict "specified anatomical areas" or "specified
sexual activities"; and
b. only the smallest of the signs permitted under Chapter
233.08(b) shall be visible from any major,primary or
secondary arterial street, such streets shall be those
designated in the Circulation Element of the General
Plan adopted May, 1996, with the exception of
Argosy Drive.
3. Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter
5.70.
D. The Director shall grant or deny the application for a sex oriented
business zoning permit for a sex oriented business. There shall be no
administrative appeal from the granting or denial of a permit
application thereby permitting the applicant to obtain prompt judicial
review.
E. Ten(10)working days prior to submittal of an application for a sex
oriented business zoning permit for Staff Review,the applicant shall:
(i)cause notice of the application to be printed in a newspaper of
general circulation; and(ii) give mailed notice of the application to
property owners within one thousand(1000') feet of the proposed
location of the sex oriented business; and the City of Huntington
Beach,Department of Community Development by first class mail.
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The notice of application shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant;
2. Location of proposed sex oriented business, including street
address(if known) and/or lot and tract number;
3. Nature of the sex oriented business, including maximum
height and square footage of the proposed development;
4. The City Hall telephone number for the Department of
Community Development to call for viewing plans;
IG AND IL Districts: Additional Provisions(continued)
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing
by the Department of Community Development. This date
shall be ten(10)working days from staff review submittal;
and
6. The address of the Department of Community Development.
F. A sex oriented business may not apply for a variance pursuant to
Chapter 241 nor a special sign permit pursuant to Chapter 233.
G. A sex oriented business zoning permit shall become null and void
one year after its date of approval unless:
1. Construction has commenced or a Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued,whichever comes first; or
2. The use is established.
H. The validity of a sex oriented business zoning permit shall not be
affected by changes in ownership or proprietorship provided that the
new owner or proprietor promptly notifies the Director of the
transfer.
1. A sex oriented business zoning permit shall lapse if the exercise of
rights granted by it is discontinued for 12 consecutive months.
L-12 For wireless communication facilities see section 230.96 Wireless
Communication Facilities. All other communication facilities permitted.
(A) Repealed.
(B) A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for any
new use or enlargement of an existing use, or exterior alterations and
additions for an existing use located within 150 feet of an R district. The
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Director may waive this requirement if there is no substantial change in the
character of the use which would affect adjacent residential property in an R
District.
(C) Accessory office uses incidental to a primary industrial use are limited to 10
percent of the floor area of the primary industrial use.
(D) Adjunct office and commercial space, not to exceed 25 percent of the floor
area of the primary industrial use, is allowed with a conditional use permit
from the Zoning Administrator,provided that it is intended primarily to
serve employees of the industrial use,no exterior signs advertise the adjunct
use,the adjunct use is physically separated from the primary industrial use,
any retail sales are limited to goods manufactured on-site,and the primary
industrial fronts on an arterial.
(E) See Section 241.22: Temporary Use Permits.
(F) See Chapter 236: Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
IG AND IL,Districts: Additional Provisions(continued)
(H) Medical/dental offices, insurance brokerage offices, and real estate
brokerage offices, except for on-site leasing offices, are not permitted in any
I District.
Administrative,management,regional or headquarters offices for any
permitted industrial use, which are not intended to serve the public,require a
conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator to occupy more than
10 percent of the total amount of space on the site of the industrial use.
(I) Automobile dismantling, storage and/or impound yards may be permitted
subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning
Commission and the following criteria:
(a) The site shall not be located within 660 feet of an R district.
(b) All special metal cutting and compacting equipment shall be
completely screened from view.
(c) Storage yards shall be enclosed by a solid 6-inch concrete block or
masonry wall not less than 6 feet in height and set back a minimum
10 feet from abutting streets with the entire setback area permanently
landscaped and maintained.
(d) Items stacked in the storage yard shall not exceed the height of the
screening walls or be visible from adjacent public streets.
(J) Limited to facilities serving workers employed on-site.
(K) Limited to: Single Room Occupancy uses (See Section 230.46).
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(L) Limited to Emergency Shelters.
(M) Development of vacant land and/or additions of 10,000 square feet or more
in floor area; or additions equal to or greater than 50%of the existing
building's floor area; or additions to buildings on sites located within 300
feet of a residential zone or use for a permitted use requires approval of a
conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning
Director may refer any proposed addition to the Zoning Administrator if the
proposed addition has the potential to impact residents or tenants in the
vicinity(e.g., increased noise,traffic).
(N) Major outdoor operations require conditional use permit approval by the
Planning Commission. Major outside operations include storage yards and
uses utilizing more than 1/3 of the site for outdoor operation.
(0) See Section 230.40: Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Areas.
(P) See Section 230.44: Recycling Operations.
(Q) See Section 230.50: Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets
(R) See L-11(A)relating to locational restrictions.
IG AND IL Districts: Additional Provisions(continued)
(S) Non-amplified live entertainment greater than 300 feet from a residential
zone or use shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
(T) Subject to approval by the Police Department,Public Works Department,
and Fire Department and the Planning Director.
(U) Neighborhood notification requirements when no entitlement required
pursuant to Chapter 241.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of October , 2009.
94i&,
Mayor
ATTEST: AP VED AS TO FORM:
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Ci6iClerk ty Attorney Dom -7k'-1-k
REVIEW APPROVED: INITI ED AND APPROVED:
City ini trator Dire or of Panning
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
1, 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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on October 5,2009, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on October 19,2009, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio,Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan I..Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Hunting on
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on October 29,2009.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn,Cites Clerk JClerk and ex-offici lerk
Uuft' � Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 3845
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 222 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO
THE FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
(-FP I, -FP2,-FP3)
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 222.01 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
222.01 Statutory Authorization
The Legislature of the State of California has in Government Code Sections 65302,65560,
and 65800 conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Consistent with this
authority,the City of Huntington Beach does hereby adopt this chapter to implement the
City's floodplain management regulations.
SECTION 2. Section 222.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
222.06 Definitions
Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise,the definitions given in this section
shall govern the provisions of this chapter.
A. Appeal. A request for review of the Director's interpretation of any provision of
this chapter, or a request for a variance.
B. Area of shallow flooding. A designated AO or AH zone on the Flood Insurance
Rate Map(FIRM)prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). The base flood depths range from one to three feet; a clearly-defined
channel does not exist;the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate;and
velocity flow may be evident.
C. Area of special flood hazard. The land in the floodplain within a community
subject to a 1 percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. This area is
designated as Zone A,AO, AH,AE,V, and VE on the FIRM.
D. Base flood. A flood having a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year(also called the 100-year flood).
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E. Basement. Any area of a building having its floor subgrade on all sides.
F. Breakaway wall. Any type of wall, whether solid or lattice, and whether
constructed.of concrete, masonry,wood,metal,plastic, or any other suitable
building material which is not part of the structural support of the building and
which is designed to break away under abnormally high tides or wave action
without damage to the structural integrity of the building on which it is used or
any building to which it might be carried by flood waters. A breakaway wall shall
have a safe design loading resistance of not less than 10 and no more than 20
pounds per square foot. Use of breakaway walls must be certified by a
California-registered engineer or architect and shall meet the following
conditions:
1. Breakaway wall collapse shall result from a water load less than that which
would occur during the base flood; and
2. The elevated portion of the building shall not incur any structural damage due to
the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously in the event of a base
flood.
G. Coastal high hazard area. The area subject to high velocity waters including, but
not limited to,coastal and tidal inundation or tsunamis. The area is designated on a
FIRM as Zone V and VE and as-FP3 in this Chapter.
H. Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to buildings or other structures,mining, dredging, filling,
grading,paving, excavating,or drilling operations or storage of equipment and
materials.
1. Existing manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities including utilities,final grading
or paving of pads and the construction of streets was completed before the effective
date of the City's floodplain management regulation.
J. Enansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision. The preparation
of additional manufactured home sites in an existing manufactured home park or
subdivision by the construction of facilities servicing the lots on which the
additional manufactured homes are to be affixed including, but not limited to,
installation of utilities,construction of streets, and either final site grading or the
pouring of concrete pads.
K. Flood or flooding. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters;
the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source;
mudslides; and condition resulting from flood-related erosion.
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L. Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM). The official maps on which areas of special
flood hazard,the risk premium zones and the floodway applicable to the community
are delineated.
M. Flood Insurance Study. The "Flood Insurance Study for Orange County, CA and
Incorporated Areas,"prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
providing flood profiles,the Flood Insurance Rate Maps,and the water surface
elevations of the base flood.
N. Floodplain. Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any
source.
O. Floodplain mana a ment. The operation of an overall program of corrective and
preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including but not limited to
emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management
control.
P. Floodplain management regulations. Zoning and subdivision ordinances,building
codes,health regulations, special purpose ordinances(such as floodplain, grading
and erosion control)and other applications of police power. This term describes
federal, state or local regulations in any combination thereof which provide
standards for the purpose of preventing and reducing flood damage and loss.
Q. Floodproofing. Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions,changes
or adjustments to nonresidential structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage
to real estate or improved real property,water, and sanitary facilities, structures, and
their contents. Floodproofing techniques are further described in FEMA Technical
bulletins 1-93, 3-93, and 7-93.
R. Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas
that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively
increasing the water surface elevation more than 1 foot.
S. Functionally dependent use. A use which cannot perform its intended purposes
unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes
only docking facilities,port facilities that are necessary for the loading and
unloading of cargo or passengers,and ship building and ship repair facilities,but
does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
T. Highest_ adjacent grade. The highest natural elevation of the ground surface next to
the proposed walls of a structure prior to construction.
U. Historic structure. Any structure that is:
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1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing
maintained by the Department of Interior)or preliminarily determined by the
Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on
the National Register;
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a
district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered
historic district;
3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic
preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the
Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with
historic preservation programs that have been certified either by an approved
state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the
Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
V. Lowest Floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area(including basement).
An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for the parking of vehicles,
building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a
building's lowest floor provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the
structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of this
chapter.
W. Manufactured home. A structure,transportable in one or more sections,which is
built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent
foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term"manufactured home"
does not include a"recreation vehicle".
X. Manufactured home park or subdivision. A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land
divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
Y. Mean Sea Level. The National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 or other datum,to
which base flood elevations shown on the FIRM are referenced.
Z. New construction. Structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on
or after the effective date of the City's floodplain management control (February 16,
1983).
AA.New manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which
the manufactured homes are to be affixed(including at a minimum,the installation
of utilities,the construction of streets,and either final site grading or the pouring of
concrete pads)is completed on or after February 16, 1983.
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BB. Recreational vehicle. A vehicle which is:
1 Built on a single chassis;
2. 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal
projection;
3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty
truck; and
4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary
living quarters for recreational,camping,travel,or seasonal use.
CC. Sand dunes. Naturally occurring accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds
landward of the beach.
DD.Special flood hazard area(SFM. An area in the floodplan subject to a 1
percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on
FIRM as Zone A,AO,Al-A30,AE, A99,AH,V130,VE or V.
EE. Start of construction. Includes substantial improvement and other new development
and means the date the building permit was issued,provided the actual start of
construction,repair,reconstruction,rehabilitation,addition,placement, or other
improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start is either the
first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the
pouring of slab or footings,the installation of piles,the construction of columns, or
any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home
on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include the following:_land
preparation such as clearing, grading,and filling; the installation of streets and/or
walkways; excavation for a basement, footings,piers, or foundations or the erection
of temporary forms;the installation of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds
that are not occupied as dwelling units or connected to the main structure. In the
case of substantial improvements,the actual start of construction is the first
alteration to any wall, ceiling,floor, or other structural part of a building,whether
or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
FF. Structure. A walled and roofed building, including a gas/liquid storage tank and a
manufactured home,that is principally above ground. It does not include open
pavilions,bleachers, carports and similar structures that do not have at least two
rigid walls and a roof.
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GG. 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 50 percent of the market value before the damage occurred.
HH. Substantial improvement. Any repair,reconstruction,rehabilitation, addition,or
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
market value of the structure before such repair,reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, or improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred
"substantial damage,"regardless of the actual repair work performed. This term
does not,however, include:
1. Any improvement to a structure to comply with existing state or local
health, sanitary,or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to
ensure safe living conditions; or
2. Any alteration of a"historic structure,"provided that the alteration will not
preclude the structure's continued designation as a"historic structure."
"Market value" of a structure,as used herein, shall be the depreciated value
of the structure prior to such repair,reconstruction,rehabilitation,addition,
or improvement as shown in a report by a qualified real estate appraiser. In
the alternative,the Director may use other methods or sources to determine
market value as deemed acceptable by FEMA including use of replacement
cost depreciated based on accepted industry standards.
"Cost" for a repair,reconstruction,rehabilitation, addition, or improvement
project,as used herein, shall be determined by valuation figures in use by the
Director or itemized estimates for both materials and labor made by licensed
contractors or other professional estimators in the construction industry.
II. Variance.A grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits
construction in a manner which would otherwise be prohibited.
JJ. Violation. The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant
with this chapter. A structure or other development without the elevation
certificate,other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this
chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is.
provided.
SECTION 3. Section 222.10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
222.10 General Provisions
A. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed,located,extended,
converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and
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other applicable provisions. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or
impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,where this
chapter or another chapter, easement,covenant, or deed restriction conflict or
overlap,whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
B. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. The degree of flood protection required by
this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on
scientific and engineering considerations. As a consequence, floods can and will
occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural
causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood
hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood
damage. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the incidental parcels
which do not front a sandy beach,which have bulkheads and are not adjacent to
recreation or public use areas and other existing or proposed lateral or vertical
easements, or when development is proposed on an existing subdivided
single-family residential lot between developed residential parcels.
C. Severability. This chapter and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be
severable. Should any section of this chapter be declared by the courts to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter
as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the section so declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid.
D. Designation of Floodplain Administrator. The Director of Planning is designated to
administer,implement, and enforce this chapter by granting or denying
development permits in accord with its provisions.
E. Director -Responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Director in
enforcing the provisions of this chapter shall include,but not be limited to:
1. Reviewing development permits to determine that the permit requirements of
this chapter have been satisfied,that all other required state and federal permits
have been obtained,and that the site is reasonably safe from flooding.
2. Reviewing development permits within Zones Al-30 and AE without a
designated regulatory floodway to determine that the proposed new
construction, substantial improvement,or development,when considered with
all other existing and anticipated development,will not increase the water
surface elevation of the base flood more than 1 foot at any point within the city.
3. Making interpretations where needed as to the exact location of the boundaries
of areas of special flood hazard.
4. Obtaining and maintaining for public inspection flood insurance policy
information concerning the certified elevation for residential developments and
subdivisions, and the certification required for floor elevations, for
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developments located in areas where shallow flooding is likely to occur; for
floodproofing of nonresidential developments; for coastal high hazard areas; for
anchoring of manufactured homes; and for floodway encroachments.
5. Notifying adjacent communities and responsible staff and federal agencies prior
to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse. The Director shall further
ensure that the flood-carrying capacity is maintained for any watercourse, or
portion thereof,which has been altered or relocated.
6. Within 6 months of information becoming available or project completion,
whichever comes first,the Floodplain Administrator,whenever feasible, shall
submit or assure that the permit applicant submits technical or scientific data to
FEMA for a Letter of Map Revision(LOMR)if applicable. Such submissions
are necessary so that upon confirmation of those physical changes affecting
flooding conditions, risk premium rates and Foodplain management
requirements are based on current data.
7. Taking action to remedy violations of this chapter as provided in Chapter 249.
F. Development Permit Review. An Application for Development or building permit
shall include:
1. Proposed elevations in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor of all
structures; in-FP2,elevation of highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation
of lowest floor of all structures;
2. Proposed elevations in relation to mean sea level and the FIRM design flood to
which any structure will be floodproofed; and
3. A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated
as a result of proposed development.
4. All appropriate certifications required in Section 222.14.
SECTION 4. Section 222.14 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
222.14 (Development Standards and Standards of Construction
Development standards for the-FP Overlay District shall be specified by a conditional use
permit or shall be those of the base district with which the -FP district is combined,
provided that the following standards of construction shall apply in the-FP2 and-FP3
subdistricts.
A. -FP2 and—)FP3 Standards of Construction.
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1. Anchorina. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures,
including manufactured homes,shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse
or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and
hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. All manufactured homes
shall comply with the anchoring standards of Section 222.14A5.
2. Construction Materials and Methods. All new construction and substantial
improvements of structures, including manufactured homes,shall use
construction methods and practices that minimize flood damage,and shall
utilize materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage for areas below
the base flood elevation plus one foot freeboard. Adequate drainage paths
around structures on slopes shall be provided to guide flood waters around and
away from proposed structures.
3. Standards for Utilities and Mechanical Equipment.
a. All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the
system and discharge from systems into flood waters.
b. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them
or contamination from them during flooding.
c. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed
with electrical,heating,ventilation,plumbing and air conditioning
equipment and other service facilities designed and/or located so as to
prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding.
4. Standards for Subdivisions and Other Proposed Development.
a. All new subdivision proposals and other proposed development,including
proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, greater than 50
lots or 5 acres,whichever is the lesser, shall:
1. Identify the Special Flood Hazard Areas(SFHA) and Base Flood
Elevations (BFE).
2. Identify the elevations of lowest floors of all proposed structures and
pads on the final plans.
3. If the site is filled above the base flood elevation,the following as-built
information for each structure shall be certified by a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor and provided as part of an application
for a Letter of Map Revision based on Fill(LOMR-F)to the Floodplain
Administrator:
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i. Lowest floor elevation.
ii. Pad elevation.
iii. Lowest adjacent grade.
b. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall be
consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
c. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall have public
utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems
located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
d. All subdivisions and other proposed development shall provide adequate
drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
5. Standards for Manufactured Homes.
a. All new and replacement manufactured homes and substantial
improvements to manufactured homes on sites located
1. outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision,
2. in a new manufactured home park or subdivision,
3. in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision,
or
4. in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on a site upon
which a manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as a result
of a flood shall be elevated on a permanent foundation so that the lowest
floor is elevated one foot above the base flood elevation.
b. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved in an
existing manufactured home park or subdivision shall be elevated to
have the lowest floor one foot above the base flood elevation or the
manufactured home chassis supported by reinforced piers or other
foundation elements of equivalent strength that are a minimum of 3 feet
above grade. Where a site upon which a manufactured home has
incurred substantial damage as the result of a flood, subsection 5a shall
apply.
c. All manufactured homes shall be securely anchored to an adequately
anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse,and lateral
movement.
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6. Standards for Recreational Vehicles. All recreational vehicles placed on a site
within a flood hazard zone shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use,
restricted to a maximum stay on site of 180 days unless the elevation and
anchoring of the recreational vehicle complies with the Standards for
Manufactured Homes. All recreational vehicles placed in coastal high hazard
areas (V and VE zones) shall also comply with—FP3 standards for construction.
B. -IFP2 Standards of Construction
1. Elevation and Floodproofing.
a. Residential Construction—New residential construction and substantial
improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor
including basement elevated one foot above the base flood elevation except:
(1) In an AO zone,the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated
one foot above the highest adjacent natural grade to a height exceeding
the depth number on the FIRM by one foot or at least three(3)feet if no
depth number is specified; and
(2) In an A zone,the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated one
foot above the base flood elevation as determined by the City.
Prior to issuance of a building permit and prior to building permit final
inspection,the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be
certified by a California-registered engineer or surveyor. The completed
FEMA elevation certificates shall be submitted to the Director.
b. Nonresidential Construction—New construction and substantial
improvement of any nonresidential structure shall be either elevated to
comply with subsection 1 a or together with attendant utility and sanitary
facilities be floodproofed below the level stated in subsection 1 a so that the
structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage
of water and be capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and
effects of buoyancy. A floodproofing certificate shall be completed and
certified by a California registered engineer or architect and submitted to the
Director prior to issuance of a building permit.
c. Flood Openings—All new construction and substantial improvement of any
structure with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor(excluding
basements)that are usable solely for parking of vehicles,building access or
storage,and which are subject to flooding, shall be designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing
for the entry and exit of floodwater. All proposals for using space below the
lowest floor shall exceed the following requirements:
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(1) Be certified by a California registered engineer or architect; or
(2) Be certified to comply with a local floodproofing standard approved
by the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency
Management Agency,or
(3) Have a minimum of two openings on different sides having a total net
area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed
area subject to flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all openings
shall be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be
equipped with screens, louvers,valves or other coverings or devices
provided they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
C. -F)P3 Standards of Construction
1. Location of Buildings. All new construction shall be located on the landward
side of the reach of the mean high tide.
2. Free of Obstruction. All new construction and substantial improvement shall
have the lowest floor free of obstructions or constructed with breakaway walls
as defined in Section 222.06. Such enclosed space shall not be used for human
habitation but may be used for parking, building access or storage.
3. Elevation and Structural Support. All new construction and substantial
improvements shall be elevated on adequately anchored pilings or columns so
that the bottom of the lowest horizontal portion of the structural member of the
lowest floor(excluding the pilings or columns)is elevated at or above the base
flood level. The pile or column foundation and structure attached thereto is
anchored to resist flotation,collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of
wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components. Water
loading values used shall be those associated with the base flood. Wind loading
values used shall comply with standards adopted by the City. Fill shall not be
used for structural support of buildings.
4. Certification. A California-registered engineer or architect shall certify to the
satisfaction of the Director that the proposed structure complies with the
requirements of this section. The Director shall obtain and maintain records
of the elevation(in relation to mean sea level)of the bottom of the lowest
structural member of the lowest floor(excluding pilings or columns) of all
new and substantially improved structures, and whether such structures
contain a basement.
SECTION 4. Section 222.16 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
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222.16 Variances/Appeals
A. General Provisions. The Planning Commission shall hear and decide requests for
variances from the standards of this chapter as well as requests for appeals when it
is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by
the Director in the enforcement or administration of this chapter in accord with the
procedures established in Chapter 241 and 248.
1. Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements on
a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with
existing structures constructed below base flood level,providing the standards
listed in this chapter are considered. As the lot size increases beyond one-half
acre,the technical justification required for issuing the variances increases.
2. Variances may be granted for new construction and substantial improvement
and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent
use provided that the provisions of Chapter 222 are satisfied and that the
structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood
damage during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety or
public nuisance.
3. Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures
provided the proposed repair or rehabilitation is necessary to preserve the
historic character and design of the structure and allow the continued
designation as an historic structure.
4. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be provided written notice
that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation
below the regulatory flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be
commensurate with the increased risk. A copy of the notice shall be recorded
by the Director in the office of the Orange County Recorder and shall be
recorded in a manner so that it appears in the chain of title of the affected
parcel of land.
B. Factors to be Considered. In reviewing applications,the Planning Commission
shall consider all relevant factors, including technical evaluations,this section, and
other standards specified in this chapter. In reaching a decision on an appeal.or
variance,the Planning Commission shall consider the:
1. Danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
2. Danger of life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
3. Importance of the services provided to the community by the proposed facility;
4. Necessity of waterfront location for the facility, if applicable;
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5. Availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject
to flooding or erosion damage;
6. Compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated developments;
7. Relationship of the proposed use to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program,
and the floodplain management program for that area;
8. Safety of access to the property in time of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
9. Expected heights,velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the
flood waters expected at the site; and
10. Cost of providing government services during and after flood conditions,
including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electric and water services, and streets and bridges.
C. Findings. When granting a variance,the Planning Commission shall make the
following findings in addition to the findings contained in Chapter 241.
1. The project provides the minimum deviation to afford relief from the provisions
of Chapter 222.
2. The proposed project will not result in increased flood heights, additional
threats to public safety or extraordinary public expense; create a nuisance,cause
fraud or victimization of the public,or conflict with existing local laws or
ordinances.
D. Authority to Impose Additional Conditions. In addition to the authority to impose
conditions under Section 241.12,the Planning Commission may attach conditions
to the granting of variances as deemed necessary.
E. Records. The Director shall maintain a record of all variance actions and findings
to justify their issuance, and report such variances to FEMA and FIA upon request.
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SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of November ,2009
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on October 19,2009, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on November 2,2009, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on November 12,2009.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
oan L.Fl nn,City Clerk Cit Clerk and ex-officio CYerk
Senior De ut y Citv Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No. 2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3867
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 210 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 210.16 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
210.16 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the
Zoning Administrator;projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning—Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the
project is exempt; see Chapter 245.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March ,2010 .
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1, 2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March It,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
n Joan L.Flynn,Ci Clerk C' Clerk and ex-officio erk
Lifti, �^ .Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3868
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 211 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 211.08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
211.08 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction, initial establishment of use, exterior alterations and
additions shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall
be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the
Zoning Administrator;projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the
project is exempt; see Chapter 245.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March ,2010 .
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF®RANGE ) SS:
CITE' 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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AWES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr,Dwyer,Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
a Joan L.Fl n CityClerk C' Clerk and ex-officio erk
L' Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3,969
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 212 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 212.08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
212.08 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the
Zoning Administrator;projects including a zero-side yard exception;projects on
substandard lots.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Commission.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the
project is exempt; see Chapter 245.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day.of March ,2010 .
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Ord. No. 3869
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HIJNTINGTON 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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City (dl�
AA pp Joan L. Flvnn,City Clerk CU Clerk and ex-officio Oferk
I ,i.I11 Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3870
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 213 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 213.10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
213.10 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the
Zoning Administrator;projects on substandard lots.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning_Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Commission.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the
project is exempt; see Chapter 245.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March ,2010
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ATTEST: ROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ord. No. 3870
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green,Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Fl nn Ci Clerk Clerk and ex-officio erk
1C& /U;�. Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3871
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 214 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
PUBLIC-SEMIPUBLIC DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 214.10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
214.10 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for review. Discretionary review shall be required for projects
requiring conditional use permits. Design Review shall be required for all projects except
temporary uses pursuant to Chapter 244. A Coastal Development Permit is required for projects
in the Coastal Zone unless the project is exempt(see Chapter 245).
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March >20jL.
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ly inistrator Director df Planning
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Ord. No. 3871
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010 and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green,Bohr, Dwyer,Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
b,,AJoan L.Ft1nn—Ci Clerk Clerk and ex-officio Jerk
Sniouty City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 233.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.04 Permits Required
Sign permits are required for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08 or
otherwise provided by this Code. A building permit application for a new sign or change in sign
panel/face shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation and issuance of a
building permit by the Building and Safety Department.
A. Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following
information:
1. Two sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall
include the following:
a. Site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as
the size and location of existing signs on the site. Photographs
should be submitted if available.
b. Sign elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure
dimensions, letter style, color(indicate standard color number if
applicable),materials,proposed copy and illumination method.
C. Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs
depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign
application.
3. For wall signs,method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation
plan, sign support and attachment plan.
4 Type and method of electrical insulation devices,where applicable.
5. Any design modification from the requirements of this chapter that have
been approved shall be noted, and compliance with the Planned Sign
Program, limited sign permit, or sign code exception shall be
demonstrated.
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B. Planned Sign Program. Review and approval of a Planned Sign Program pursuant
to Section 233.20 is required for a sign permit for the following requests:
l. A site with five or more non-residential businesses or uses.
2. A site with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is a
request for a new freestanding sign.
3. Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage
requesting more freestanding signs than allowed pursuant to Section
233.06.
4. Consolidated subdivision directional signs identifying multiple projects on
multiple sign panels.
5. Service stations.
6. Wall signs for second floor businesses with exterior access.
7. Wall signs installed on a building wall not adjacent to the business suite.
C. Sign Code Exception: The Director may grant approval for a sign code exception
of not more than 20%in sign height or sign area. Ten(10)working days prior to
submittal for a building permit, applicant shall notice adjacent property owners
and tenants by first class mail. Notice of application shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Location of planned development or use,including address.
3. Nature of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice.
4. Planning Department phone number and address of City Hall shall be
provided in the notice to call for viewing plans.
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the
Planning Department..
6. Planning Director shall receive entire list including name and address of
those receiving the mailing.
The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommendation to the
Director for sign code exception requests of more than 20%in sign height or sign
area supergraphics,three-dimensional signs, and relief from the strict application
of Section 233.06. Neighborhood Notification required pursuant to Chapter 241.
The following findings shall be made prior to approval of any sign code
exception:
1. The sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed due to
special circumstances defined by the applicant and applicable to the
property.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
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3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will
not be a hazardous distraction.
D. Limited Sign Permit: The owner of a sign which does not conform to the
provisions of Section 233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to
the Director for permission to change the face or copy of such sign. A limited
sign permit cannot be processed for an Illegal Sign or a Prohibited Sign listed in
Section 233.10. The Director may approve the face change and extend a sign's
use for a time period deemed appropriate, not to exceed two (2)years. A sign
permit shall be obtained pursuant to Section 233.04(A)prior to installation of the
new sign panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the Director to reflect the cost of
removal based on information provided by a sign company shall be required to
guarantee the sign's removal upon expiration of the limited sign permit. Approval
shall be subject to the following findings:
1. Due to unique circumstances,the sign's immediate removal will result in a
substantial hardship for the applicant.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will
not be a hazardous distraction.
E. Design Review Board. The Design Review Board(DRB)shall review and render
a recommendation to the appropriate decision maker(Zoning Administrator,
Director,Planning Commission, etc.)on the following items prior to issuance of a
permit by the Planning and/or Building & Safety Departments for the following:
1. Electronic Readerboard Signs.
2. Signs on properties within the following areas:
a. Areas subject to specific plans which do not include specific
guidelines for signs;
b. OS-PR(Open Space-Parks and Recreation)and OS-S (Open
Space-Shoreline districts); and
C. Any other area designated by the City Council.
3. DRB review or approval shall not be required for signs in Redevelopment
Agency project areas.
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F. Temporary Sign Permits. The Director may issue a temporary sign permit valid
for up to 30 days, if it is found that the temporary sign is necessary to establish or
maintain identity until a permanent sign can be erected. Extensions of the 30 day
permit may be granted at the discretion of the Director. The Director may also
approve a temporary sign permit for the following temporary signs provided the
signs conform with the standards defined in Section 233.06:
1. Signs necessary to avoid a dangerous condition, including directional
signs during construction.
2. Signs pertaining to a use permitted by a temporary use permit.
3. Promotional activity signs that comply with Section 233.18 are permitted
up to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March , 20 10.
or ff
Ma or
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci Clerk City Attorney '
REVIE D APPROVED: INITIAT AND PROVED:
IAdLinistrator irec or of Planning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16,2010, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper,Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
JoatSei,,
Fl n Ci Clerk VCclerk and ex-officio erk
Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
Wffof Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3873
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 244 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED
DESIGN REVIEW
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION l. Section 244.02 Applicability of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
244.02 Applicability
Design review is required for all projects pursuant to any other provision of this Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and for all projects located within redevelopment areas,specific plans as
applicable, areas designated by the City Council, City facilities or projects abutting or adjoining
City facilities,projects in or abutting or adjoining OS-PR and OS-S districts,and General Plan
primary and secondary entry nodes.
SECTION 2. Section 244.04 Duties of the Design Review Board of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
244.04 Duties of the Design Review Board
The Design Review Board shall assist the Director,Planning Commission and Zoning
Administrator in reviewing development plans and architectural drawings within designated
geographic areas of the City and to undertake such other review and approval as provided by'this
code.
A. Organization. The Board shall consist of five members interviewed by Council liaisons and
approved by the City Council.
1. No person is eligible for membership on the Board unless that person is a resident
of the City at the time of appointment to the Board. If during a term of office,a
member moves his or her place of residence outside of the City limits,his office
shall immediately become vacant.
2. One (1) current Planning Commissioner chosen by the Planning Commission. An
alternate Commissioner may be designated by the Planning Commission.
3. At least four of the five members shall have training, education or work
experience in design-related fields including, but not limited to,architecture,
landscaping,art, urban/environmental design and aesthetics.
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4. One (1) current member of the Historic Resources Board chosen by the Historic
Resources Board. An alternate may be designated by the Historic Resources
Board.
5. The City Council may designate alternate members as it deems necessary so long
as the alternate members meet all membership requirements.
B. Terms of Office.
l. At large Members. The term of office for At-large members shall be four(4)
years from the date of appointment by City Council. No At-large member shall
serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. At-large members serve until their
respective successors are appointed and qualified. An At-large member may be
removed prior to the expiration of his/her term by a motion adopted by the City
Council.
2. Planning Commission Member. The term of the Planning Commission member
shall expire when such member ceases to be a member of the Planning
Commission. A Planning Commission member may be removed prior to the
expiration of his/her term by a motion adopted by the Planning Commission.
Members may serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
3. Historic Resources Board Member. The term of the Historic Resources Board
member shall expire when such member ceases to be a member of the Historic
Resources Board. A Historic Resources Board member may be removed prior to
the expiration of his/her term by a motion adopted by the Historic Resources
Board. Members may serve until their respective successors are appointed and
qualified.
C. Powers and Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board to review sketches, layouts, site
plans, structural plans, signs, and architectural drawings in connection with any matter
before the board. The Board shall have authority to confer with the applicant or property
owner concerning modifications of the proposal, or conditions necessary to approval,and
may approve,disapprove, or conditionally approve the proposal. The Board may
recommend any matter before them to the discretionary body for consideration of the
project.
SECTION 3. Section 244.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
244.06 Scope of Review
A. In making its determination,the Board shall review and consider:
1. The arrangement and relationship of proposed structures and signs to one
another and to other developments in the vicinity;
2. Whether that relationship is harmonious and based on good standards of
architectural design;
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3. The compatibility in scale and aesthetic treatment of proposed structures
with public district areas;
4. The adequacy of proposed landscaping;
5. Elements of design affecting the performance characteristics of the
proposed development; and
6. Whether energy conservation measures have been proposed and the
adequacy of such measures, including,but not limited,the use of active
and passive solar energy systems.
B. The Board may impose and/or recommend any conditions deemed reasonable and
necessary to the approval of the proposed development plan.
SECTION 4. Section 244.09 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
244.09 Time Limit; Transferability,Discontinuance.
A Design Review Board recommendation shall become null and void one year after its date of
Director approval. If the initial application is in association with another discretionary permit
said permit shall become null and void one year after the final action of the hearing body.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the�_day of March 20 1Q•
ay
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci Clerk City ttomey
REVIE D APPROVED: INITIA APPROVED:
C' Prinistrator birect&of Planning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16, 2010 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr,Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
0
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City Q*4114)
A_`t __ Joan L. Fl nn Ci Clerk C Clerk and ex-officio erk
!l/VV Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No. 2011-97
Resolution No. 2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3856
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 203 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED DEFINITIONS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 203.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
Emergency Shelter. Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that
is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or
household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
Supportive Housing. Housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by the
target population and is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist residents retain
the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live
and,when possible,work in the community. On-site and off-site services may include,
but are not limited to,after-school tutoring,child care, and career counseling.
Target Population. Persons with low income having one or more disabilities, including
mental illness,HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions,or
individuals eligible for services provided under the Lanterman Development Disabilities
Services Act(Division 4.5 commencing with Section 4500 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code)and may include, among other populations, adults,families, families
with children, elderly persons,young adults aging out of the foster care system,
individuals existing from institutional settings, veterans,or homeless people.
Transitional Housing. Buildings configured as rental housing developments,but operated
under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of
the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point
in time, which shall be no less than six months.
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 203 not modified herein shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January ,)2 2010.
M or
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Cler City Attorney
REVIEW PROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Ci A Mi tstrator irector of Planning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio,Hardy, Green, Bohr,Dwyer,Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
6016k—u�
A Joan L.Fl nn Ci Clerk Clerk and ex-offici lerk
" Senior DeputyCity Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach,California
Resolution No.2011-97
.2011-97
ORDINAI\ 57
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 204 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED CLASSIFICATIONS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 204.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
G. Supportive Housing. Housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by the
target population and is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist residents retain the
housing, improving his or her health status,and maximizing his or her ability to live and,
when possible,work in the community. On-site and off-site services may include,but are
not limited to, after-school tutoring,child care, and career counseling. Supportive
housing uses are subject only to those restrictions and processing requirements that apply
to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
H. Transitional Housing. Temporary housing(generally six months to two years) for a
homeless individual or family who is transitioning to permanent housing. This type of
housing includes multi-family unit developments and often includes a supportive
services component to allow individuals to gain necessary life skills in support of
independent living. Transitional housing uses are subject only to those restrictions and
processing requirements that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the
same zone.
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 204 not modified herein shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January ,X§§ 20N.
a
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Iry
91 City Attorney (� j 1 �01
REV46i
APPROVED: INITIAT AND APPROVED:
City inistrator Direct r of Planning
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Ord. No. 3859
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010 and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio,,Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK ofthe City of Huntington
a Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L.Fl n Ci1y Clerk CiV Clerk and ex-officio erk
Senior Dewty City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 210 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 210.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
210.04 RL,RM,RMH,RH,and RMP Districts: Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in residential districts.
"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the
"Additional Provisions"that follow.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use
permit by the Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use
permit by the Zoning Administrator.
"TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use
permit by the Zoning Administrator. (3334-6197,3410-3/99)
P/U"designates that accessory uses are permitted,however, accessory uses are
subject to approval of a conditional use permit if the primary use requires a.
conditional use permit. (3334-6197,3410-3/99)
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the
"Additional Provisions" column refer to provisions following the schedule or located
elsewhere in the zoning ordinance. Where letters in parentheses are opposite a use
classification heading,referenced provisions shall apply to all use classifications under
the heading.
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RL,RM,RMTI, RTC,and P = Permitted
RMP DISTRICT'S: L = Limited(see Additional Provisions) (3334-6/97)
LAND USE CONTROLS PC = Conditional use permit approved.by Planning Commission
ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU = Temporary Use Permit
P/U = Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
= Not Permitted
RL RM RMH RMP Additional
RH Provisions
Residential Uses (A)(M)(Q) (3334-M7,
3410-3/99)
Day Care, Ltd. P P P P
Group Residential - - PC -
Multi-family Residential (B)(C)(D)(R) (3410 3/99,
3455-5/00)
2 -4 units ZA P P - (3334-M7,
3410-3/99)
5 - 9 units ZA ZA ZA - (3334 M7,
34103/99)
10 or more units PC PC PC - (33346t97,
3410-3/99)
Manufactured Home Parks ZA ZA - ZA (E)(F)
Residential, Alcohol Recovery,Ltd. P P P P
Residential Care,Limited P P P P
Single-Family Residential P P P P (B)(D)(F)(P)(R)(S) (33346/97,
3410-3199,
3455-5/00,
3832-7/09)
Supportive Housing L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7
Transitional Housing L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7
Public and Semipublic (A)(0) (3334-&97,
3410-3/99)
Clubs&Lodges PC PC ZA ZA (3334-/97,
3410-3M)
Day Care,Large-family L-6 L-6 L-6. L-6 (3334-M7.
3761-2/07)
Day Care, General L-1 ZA ZA ZA (33346/97,
3410-3/99)
Park&Recreation Facilities L-2 L-2 L-2 L-2 (3334.6/97,
3410-3/99)
Public Safety Facilities PC PC PC PC
Religious Assembly L-3 PC PC PC (3334-6/97,
3410-3/99)
Residential Care,General - L-1 PC PC (3334-6/97,
34103/99)
Schools,Public or Private PC PC PC PC
Utilities,Major PC PC PC PC
Utilities,Minor P P P P
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Commercial
Communication Facilities L-5 L-5 L-5 L-5 (3566-9/02)
Horticulture ZA ZA ZA ZA (3410-3M9)
Nurseries ZA ZA ZA ZA (3410.3/99)
Visitor Accommodations
Bed and Breakfast Inns - - L-4 - (33U-6W.
3410-3M)
Accessory Uses P/U P/U P/U P/U (A)(G)(H)(I)(L)(M) (333"w,
3410-3M)
Temporary Uses (J)(M) (3334-6497,
3a10-3M)
Commercial Filming,Limited P P P P
Real Estate Sales P P P P (N) (37.
3410-
3M9,3706-WO5)
Personal Property Sales P P P P
Street Fairs TU TU TU TU
Nonconforming Uses (K)(L)
RL,RM,R1V H,RH,and RMP Districts: Additional Provisions
L-1 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required and only
allowed on lots 1.0 acre (gross acreage)or greater fronting an arterial in RL
District.
L-2 Public facilities permitted,but a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator is required for private noncommercial facilities, including swim
clubs and tennis clubs.
L-3 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required, and only
schools operating in conjunction with religious services are permitted as an
accessory use. A General Day Care facility may be allowed as a secondary use,
subject to a conditional use permit,if the Planning Commission finds that it would
be compatible with adjacent areas and not cause significant traffic impacts.
L-4 A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required and only
allowed on lots 10,000 sq. ft. or greater in RMH-A subdistrict. See also Section
230.42: Bed and Breakfast Inns.
L-5 Only wireless communication facilities permitted subject to section 230.96
Wireless Communication Facilities.
L-6 Neighborhood notification is required pursuant to Section 241.24. No
architectural plans shall be required.
L-7 Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing shall be considered a residential
use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions and processing
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requirements that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same
zone.
(A) Any addition or modification subsequent to the original construction that would
result in an increase in the amount of building area,or a structural or architectural
alteration to the building exterior, shall require an amendment to the previously
approved conditional use permit, if any, or approval of a new conditional use
permit.
(B) A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required for
residential uses requesting reduction in standards for senior citizens (See Section
210.08), for affordable housing (See Sections 210.10 and 230.14),or for density
bonus(See Section 230.14).
(C) A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for any
multiple family residential development that:
(1) abuts an arterial highway;
(2) includes a dwelling unit more than 150 feet from a public street; or
(3) includes buildings exceeding 25 feet in height.
(D) See Section 210.12: Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards. In
addition, a conditional use permit is required for condominium conversion
pursuant to Chapter 235.
(E) See Section 210.14: RMP District Supplemental Standards. In addition,
Neighborhood Notification pursuant to Chapter 241 is required for the addition of
manufactured home space(s)to an existing Manufactured Home Park.
(F) See Section 230.16: Manufactured Homes.
(G) See Section 230.12: Home Occupation in R Districts.
(H) See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures.
(I) See Section 230.10: Accessory Dwelling Units.
RL.,RM,RMH,RH,and RMP Districts: Additional Provisions
(J) See Section 241.20: Temporary Use Permits.
(K) See Chapter 236: Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(L) See Chapter 233: Signs.
(M) Tents,trailers,vehicles, or temporary structures shall not be used for dwelling
purposes.
(N) See Section 230.18: Subdivision Sales Offices and Model Homes.
(0) Limited to facilities on sites of fewer than 2 acres.
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(P) See Section 230.22: Residential.Infill Lot Developments.
(Q) See Section 230.20: Payment of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee.
(R) Small lot development standards for RM, RMH, and RH Districts. A conditional
use permit from the Planning Commission is required for small lot residential
subdivisions, including condominium maps for detached single family dwellings.
See also Section 230.24: Small Lot Development Standards.
(S) See Coastal Element Land Use Plan, Table C-2,for permitted uses, development
requirements and restrictions applicable to development within Subarea 4K as
depicted in Figures C-6a and C-10 of the Coastal Element Land Use Plan.
Subdivision design and development within Subarea 4K shall incorporate the
information from the plans and studies required in Table C-2 for development of
that Subarea. If there is a conflict between the requirements and restrictions of
Table C-2 and other provisions of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance,the
requirements and restrictions included in Table C-2 shall prevail.
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 210 not modified herein shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January )4M 2010.
Ma or
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ll City Clerk —City Attorney
REVIEW APPROVED: INITIAT AND APPROVED:
City9(datistrator irector of Planning
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,JO,AN 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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Hardy, Green, Bohr,Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-offrcio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L.Flynn,Ci Clerk Clerk and ex-offici Jerk
@: Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3859
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 211 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED C COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 211.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
211.04 CO,CG,and CV Districts: Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in commercial districts.
"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the
"Additional Provisions"that follow.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use
permit by the Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use
permit by the Zoning Administrator.
"TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use
permit.
"P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a
permitted use,but requires a conditional use permit on the site of a conditional
use.
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the
"Additional Provisions" column refer to provisions following the schedule or located
elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. Where letters in parentheses are opposite a use
classification heading,referenced provisions shall apply to all use classifications
under the heading.
P = Permitted
CO, CG, L = Limited(see Additional Provisions)
and CV PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
Districts ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
Land Use TU = Temporary Use Permit
Controls P/U = Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
= Not Permitted
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CO CG CV Additional Provisions
Residential (J)(Q)(R)(V) (3334.&97)
Group Residential PC PC PC (3334-6/97)
Multifamily Residential - - PC (3334b/97)
Public and Semipublic (J)(Q)(R)(V) (3334f>/973553-5/02)
Clubs and Lodges P P - (333"/97 3707-&05)
Community and Human Services
Drug Abuse Centers - PC -
Primary Health Care L11 L11 - (3522-2/02)
Emergency Kitchens - L-2 -
Emergency Shelters - L-2 -
Residential Alcohol Recovery, General - PC -
Residential Care, General ZA ZA - (3707-06/05)
Convalescent Facilities ZA ZA - (3707-OW05)
Cultural Institutions PC PC PC
Day Care, General L-3 L-3 - (3707-06,a5)
Day Care,Large-Family P P - (Y) (3522-2/02)
Emergency Health Care L-2 L-2 - (3334-6/97)
Government Offices P P PC (3334-/97)
Heliports PC PC PC (B)
Hospitals PC PC - (3334-W7)
Park&Recreation Facilities L-9 L-9 L-9
Public Safety Facilities PC PC PC
Religious Assembly ZA ZA PC (3522-2102) (3522-2/02)
Schools,Public or Private PC PC -
Utilities, Major PC PC PC
Utilities, Minor P P P (L)
P = Permitted
CO,CG, L = Limited(see Additional Provisions)
and CV PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
Districts ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
Land Use TU = Temporary Use Permit
Controls P/U = Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
- = Not Permitted
CO CG CV Additional Provisions
Commercial Uses (J)(Q)(R) (33,43-0M)
Ambulance Services - ZA -
Animal Sales & Services
Animal Boarding - ZA - (3522-2/02)
Animal Grooming - P -
Animal Hospitals - ZA - (3522-2/02)
Animals: Retail Sales - P -
Equestrian Centers(CG Zone) - PC - (S) (3707-6/05)
Pet Cemetery - PC -
Artists' Studios P P P
Banks and Savings & Loans P P P
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With Drive-Up Service P P P (3522-2102)
Building Materials and Services - P -
Catering Services P P P
Commercial Filming P P P (F)
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment - PC PC (D)
Communication Facilities L-13 L-13 L-13 (3568-9102)
Eating and Drinking Estab. L-4 L-4 L-4 (3522-2102,3707.6=)
W/Alcohol ZA ZA ZA (N)(Y) (3522-2/02)
W/Drive Through - P P (3522-2/02,3707-6/as)
W/Live Entertainment ZA ZA ZA (W)(Y) (3522—W2)
W/Dancing PC PC PC (H)
W/Outdoor Dining ZA ZA ZA (X)(Y) (3522-2102)
Food&Beverage Sales - P L-2
W/Alcoholic Beverage Sales - ZA ZA (N)
Funeral & Internment Services - ZA -
Laboratories L-1 L-1 -
Maintenance&Repair Services - P -
Marine Sales and Services - P P
Nurseries - ZA -
Offices, Business &Professional P P P (3334-sr97)
Pawn Shops - ZA -
Personal Enrichment Services L-10 L-10 - (Y) (3522-2/02)
Personal Services P P P
Research&Development Services L-1 ZA -
Retail Sales - P P (U)(V) (32s5,s ,3334-&97,34t12-12/00)
Secondhand Appliances/Clothing - P -
Swap Meets, Indoor/Flea Markets - PC - (T)
Swap Meets,Recurring - ZA -
Tattoo Establishments - PC -
Travel Services P P P
P = Permitted
CO, CG, L — Limited (see Additional Provisions)
and CV PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
Districts ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
Land Use TU = Temporary Use Permit
Controls P/U = Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
= Not Permitted
CO CG CV Additional Provisions
Vehicle Equipment/Sales & Services
Automobile Rentals - L-8 L-8 L-12
Automobile Washing - ZA - (3707-U05)
Commercial Parking - ZA ZA (P) (3707-&05)
Service Stations - PC PC (E)
Vehicle Equip. Repair - L-5 -
Vehicle Equip. Sales& Rentals ZA ZA - L-12 (3522-2102)
Vehicle Storage - ZA - (3707-5/05)
Visitor Accommodations
Bed& Breakfast Inns PC PC PC (K) (3707-6M,3774-9107
subject to approval by
the CA Coastal
Commission)
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Hotels,Motels - PC PC (I) (3334.6197.3707-6/05,
3774-9/07-subject to
approval by the CA
Coastal Commission)
Condominium—Hotel - - PC (Z) (3774-9107,3707-9/07
subject to approval by
the CA Coastal
Commission)
Fractional Ownership Hotel (3774-9/07-subject to
approval by the CA
Coastal Commission)
Quasi Residential (3334b197
Timeshares - PC - (1)(J) (3334-6197,3774-9/07
subject to approval by
the CA Coastal
Commission))
Residential Hotel - PC - (J) (3334-6197,3774-9107
subject to approval by
the CA Coastal
Commission))
Single Room Occupancy - PC - (3774-9/07,3774-9/07
subject to approval by
the CA Coastal
Commission))
Industrial (J)(Q)(R)(V) (3334-M7)
Industry, Custom - L-6 L-6
Accessory Uses (JO) (3334-/97)
Accessory Uses& Structures P/U P/U P/U
Temporary Uses (F)(J)(V) (3334-6/97)
Animal Shows - TU -
Circus and Carnivals and Festivals - TU - (3522-2/02)
Commercial Filming, Limited - P P (MI)
Real Estate Sales P P P (3522-2/02,3707-6/05)
Retail Sales, Outdoor - TU TU (MI) (3522-2/02)
Seasonal Sales TU TU TU (M) (3522-2/02)
Tent Event - P - (3522-2/02,3707.6M5)
Trade Fairs - P - (3707-W05)
Nonconforming Uses (G)(J)(V) (33M6197)
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CO,CG,and CV Districts: Additional Provisions
L-1 Permitted if the space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed with Neighborhood
Notification pursuant to Chapter 241 if the laboratory space exceeds 5,000
square feet.
L-2 Allowed with a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator if the
space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed with a conditional use permit from
the Planning Commission if the space exceeds 5,000 square feet. (See Section
230.52 Emergency Shelters.)
L-3 Allowed with a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator if the
space is 2,500 square feet or less; allowed with a conditional use permit from
the Planning Commission if the space exceeds 2,500 square feet.
L-4 Permitted if greater than 300 feet from residential zone or use; if 300 feet or less
from residential zone or use neighborhood notification is required pursuant to
Chapter 241.
L-5 Only "limited" facilities are allowed subject to approval of a conditional use
permit from the Zoning Administrator, and body and fender shops are permitted
only as part of a comprehensive automobile-service complex operated by a new
vehicle dealer.
L-6 Only "small-scale" facilities, as described in Use Classifications, are permitted
with a maximum 7 persons employed full time in processing or treating retail
products,limited to those sold on the premises.
L-7 Repealed.
L-9 On-site storage limited to two rental cars or two cars for lease.
L-9 Public facilities permitted,but a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator is required for commercial facilities.
L-10 Permitted if the space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed with conditional use
permit approval from the Zoning Administrator if space exceeds 5,000 square
feet.
In addition,Personal Enrichment uses within a retail building parked at a ratio
of one(1)space per 200 square feet, shall require no additional parking
provided the use complies with the following:
® Maximum number.of persons per classroom does not exceed the
number of parking spaces allocated to the suite based upon the square
footage of the building; and
e The instruction area does not exceed 75 percent of total floor area of
the personal enrichment building area.
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L-11 Permitted if the space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed with a conditional use permit
from the Zoning Administrator if the space exceeds 5,000 square feet.
L-12 Permitted for existing facilities proposing to expand up to 20%of existing floor area or
display area.
L-13 For wireless communication facilities see Section 230.96 Wireless Communication
Facilities. All other communication facilities permitted.
(A) Reserved.
(B) See Section 230.40: Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Areas.
(C) Repealed
(D) See Section 230.38: Game Centers; Chapter 5.28: Dance Halls; Chapter 9.24:
Card Rooms; Chapter 9.32: Poolrooms and Billiards; and Chapter 9.28: Pinball
Machines.
(E) See Section 230.32: Service Stations.
(F) See Section 241.20: Temporary Use Permits
(G) See Chapter 236:Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(H) For teen dancing facilities,bicycle racks or a special bicycle parking area shall
be provided. These may not obstruct either the public sidewalk or the building
entry. See also Chapter 5.28: Dancing Halls;Chapter 5.44: Restaurants -
Amusement and Entertainment Premises, and Chapter 5.70: Adult
Entertainment Businesses.
(1) Only permitted on a major arterial street, and a passive or active outdoor
recreational amenity shall be provided.
(J) In the CV District the entire ground floor area and at least one-third of the total
floor area shall be devoted to visitor-oriented uses as described in the certified
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan. Any use other than visitor serving
commercial shall be located above the ground level,and a conditional use
permit from the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator is required.
Any use other than visitor serving commercial uses shall only be permitted if
visitor serving uses are either provided prior to the other use or assured by deed
restriction as part of the development. No office or residential uses shall be
permitted in any visitor serving designation seaward of Pacific Coast Highway.
(K) See Section 230.42: Bed and Breakfast Inns.
(L) See Section 230.44: Recycling Operations.
(M) Subject to approval by the Police Department, Public Works Department,Fire
Department and the Director. See also Section 230.86 Seasonal Sales.
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(N) The following businesses proposing to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site or
off-site consumption are exempt from the conditional use permit process:
(1) Retail markets with no more than 10 percent of the floor area devoted to
sales,display, and storage of alcoholic beverages provided the sale of
alcoholic beverages is not in conjunction with the sale of gasoline or other
motor vehicle fuel.
(2) Restaurants, Bars-and Liquor stores located 300 feet or more from any R
or PS district,public or private school, church, or public use.
(3) Florist shops offering the sale of a bottle of an alcoholic beverage together
with a floral arrangement.
(0) See Section 230.46: Single Room Occupancy.
(P) See Chapter 231 for temporary and seasonal parking.
(Q) Development of vacant land or additions of 10,000 square feet or more in floor
area; or additions equal to or greater than 50%of the existing building's floor
area;or additions to buildings on sites located within 300 feet of a residential
zone or use for a permitted use requires approval of a conditional use permit
from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning Director may refer any proposed
addition to the Zoning Administrator if the proposed addition has the potential
to impact residents or tenants in the vicinity(e.g., increased noise,traffic).
(R) Projects within 500 feet of a PS District see Chapter 244.
(S) See Section 230.48: Equestrian Centers
(T) See Section 230.50: Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets
(U) See Section 230.94: Carts and Kiosks
(V) In the coastal zone,the preferred retail sales uses are those identified in the
Visitor Serving Commercial land use designation which provide opportunities
for visitor-oriented commercial activities including specialty and beach related
retail shops,restaurants,hotels, motels,theaters, museums, and related services.
(W) Non-amplified live entertainment greater than 300 feet from a residential zone
or use shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
(X) Outdoor dining with alcohol sales shall be permitted with a conditional use
permit to the Zoning Administrator. Outdoor dining without alcohol sales that
is 400 square feet or less shall be permitted without a conditional use permit. If
over 400 square feet with no alcohol sales,Neighborhood Notification shall be
required pursuant to Chapter 241.
(I) Neighborhood Notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 241.
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(Z) In the CV District, Condominium-Hotels and/or Fractional Interest Hotels are
allowed only at the Pacific City(Downtown Specific Plan District 7) and
Waterfront(Downtown Specific Plan District 9) sites. Refer to Downtown
Specific Plan.
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 211 not modified herein shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January 2010.
or
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM::
a a, '&W
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEJ APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City .strator Director of lanning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Hardy, Green, Bohr,Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L.FI` n City Clerk My Clerk and ex-officidwClerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3860
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 212 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 212.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
212.04 IG and IL Districts: Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in the I districts.
"L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional
Provisions" which follow.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the
Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the
Zoning Administrator.
"TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit by the
Zoning Administrator.
"P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a permitted use,but
requires a conditional use permit on the site of a conditional use.
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the "Additional
Provisions" column refer to requirements following the schedule or located elsewhere in this
ordinance. Where letters in parentheses are opposite a use classification heading,referenced
provisions shall apply to all use classifications under the heading.
IG AND IL P - Permitted
DISTRICTS: L - Limited(see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE PC - Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
CONTROLS ZA- Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU- Temporary Use Permit
P/U -Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
- - Not Permitted
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Additional
IG IL Provisions
Residential
Group Residential PC PC (J)
Public and Semipublic (A)(M)
Community and Human Service
Facilities P P (L)
Day Care, General ZA ZA
Heliports PC PC (0)
Maintenance & Service Facilities ZA ZA
Public Safety Facilities P P
Religious Assembly ZA ZA
Schools, Public or Private L-6 L-6
Utilities, Major PC PC
Utilities, Minor L-7 L-7 (P)
Commercial Uses (D)(M)
Ambulance Services ZA ZA
Animal Sales and Services
Animal Boarding ZA ZA
Animal Hospitals ZA ZA
Artists' Studios P P
Banks and Savings and Loans L-1 L-1
Building Materials and Services P P
Catering Services - P
Commercial Filming ZA ZA
Commercial Recreation and
Entertainment L-2 L-2
Communication Facilities L-12 L-12
Eating&Drinking Establishments L-3 L-3
w/Live Entertainment ZA ZA (S)(U)
Food&Beverage Sales ZA ZA
Hospitals and Medical Clinics - PC
Laboratories P P
Maintenance &Repair Services P P
Marine Sales and Services P P
Nurseries P P
Offices, Business &Professional L-1 L-1 (H)
IG AND IL P - Permitted
DISTRICTS: L - Limited(see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE PC - Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
CONTROLS ZA- Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
TU- Temporary Use Permit
P/U- Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
- Not Permitted
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Additional
IG IL Provisions
Personal Enrichment L-9 L-9 (U)
Personal Services L-1 L-1
Quasi Residential PC PC (K)
Research& Development Services P P
Sex Oriented Businesses L-11 L-11
(regulated by HBMC Chapter 5.70)
Sex Oriented Businesses PC PC (R)
(regulated by HBMC Chapters 5.24 & 5.60)
Swap Meets,Indoor/Flea Markets PC PC (Q)
Vehicle/Equipment Sales& Services
Service Stations L-4 L-4
Vehicle/Equipment Repair P P
Vehicle/Equip. Sales/Rentals L-5 L-5
Vehicle Storage P ZA (I)
Visitor Accommodations ZA ZA
Warehouse and Sales Outlets L-8 L-8
Industrial (See Chapter 204) (B)(M)(N)
Industry, Custom P P
Industry,General P P
Industry,Limited P P
Industry, R&D P P
Wholesaling,Distribution& Storage P P
Accessory Uses
Accessory Uses and Structures PIU P/U (C)
Temporary Uses
Commercial Filming, Limited P P (T)
Real Estate Sales P P
Trade Fairs P P (E)
Nonconforming Uses (F)
IG AND IL Districts: Additional Provisions
L-1 Only allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator for a mixed use project, subject to the following requirements:
Minimum site area: 3 acres
Maximum commercial space: 35 percent of the gross floor area and 50 percent of
the ground floor area of buildings fronting on an arterial highway.
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Phased development: 25 percent of the initial phase must be designed for
industrial occupancy. For projects over 500,000 square feet,the initial phase
must include 5 percent of the total amount of industrial space or 50,000 square
feet of industrial space, whichever is greater.
L-2 Allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator
when designed and oriented for principal use by employees of the surrounding
industrial development or when designed for general public use, after considering
vehicular access and parking requirements.
L-3 Allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator
when in a free-standing structure or as a secondary use in a building provided that
no more than 20 percent of the floor area is occupied by such a use.
L-4 Only stations offering services primarily oriented to businesses located in an I
District are allowed with a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
L-5 No new or used automobile,truck or motorcycle retail sales are permitted.
L-6 Only schools offering higher education curriculums are allowed with conditional
use permit approval by the Planning Commission. No day care, elementary or
secondary schools are permitted.
L-7 Recycling Operations as an accessory use are permitted; recycling operations as a
primary use are allowed upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator.
L-8 Allowed upon conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission when
a single building with a minimum area of 100,000 square feet is proposed on a
site fronting an arterial. The primary tenant shall occupy a minimum 95%ofthe
floor area and the remaining 5%may be occupied by secondary tenants.
L-9 Permitted if the space is 5,000 square feet or less; allowed by Neighborhood
Notification pursuant to Chapter 241 if the space is over 5,000 square feet.
L-10 RESERVED
L-11 Allowed subject to the following requirements:
A. A proposed sex oriented business shall be at least five hundred feet(500')
from any residential use, school, park and recreational facility, or any building
used for religious assembly(collectively referred to as a "sensitive use")and
at least seven hundred fifty feet(750') from another sex oriented business.
For purposes of these requirements, all distances shall be measured from the
lot line of the proposed sex oriented business to the lot line of the sensitive use
or the other sex oriented business. The term "residential use" means any
property zoned RL,RM,RMH,RH, RMP, and any properties with equivalent
designations under any specific plan.
To determine such distances the applicant shall submit for review a straight
line drawing depicting the distances from the lot line of the parcel of land
on which the sex oriented business is proposed which includes all the
proposed parking and:
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I. the lot line of any other sex oriented business within seven hundred fifty
feet(750')of the lot line of the proposed sex oriented business; and
2. the lot line of any building used for religious assembly, school,or park and
recreational facility within five hundred(500)feet of the lot line of the
proposed sex oriented business; and
3. the lot line of any parcel of land zoned RL,RM,RMH, RH,and RMP and
any parcels of land with equivalent designations under any specific plans
within five hundred feet(500)of the lot line of the proposed sex oriented
business.
B. The front facade of the building, including the entrance and signage, shall
not be visible from any major,primary or secondary arterial street as
designated by the Circulation Element of the General Plan adopted May,
1996, with the exception of Argosy Drive.
C. Prior to or concurrently with applying for a building permit and/or a
certificate of occupancy for the building,the applicant shall submit
application for Planning Department Staff Review of a sex oriented
business zoning permit with the drawing described in subsection A,a
technical site plan,floor plans and building elevations,and application fee.
Within ten(10)days of submittal,the Director shall determine if the
application is complete. If the application is deemed incomplete,the
applicant may resubmit a completed application within ten(10)days.
Within thirty days of receipt of a completed application,the Director shall
determine if the application complies with the applicable development and
performance standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance. Said standards include but are not limited to the following:
1. Chapter 203, Definitions; Chapter 212, Industrial Districts; Chapter
230, Site Standards; Chapter 231, Off-Street Parking&Loading
Provisions; Chapter 232, Landscape Improvements; and Chapter
236,Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
2. Chapter 233.08(b), Signs. Signage shall conform to the standards of
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Code
except
a. that such signs shall contain no suggestive or graphic language,
photographs, silhouettes, drawings, statues,monuments, sign
shapes or sign projections,or other graphic representations,
whether clothed or unclothed,including without limitation
representations that depict"specified anatomical areas" or
"specified sexual activities"; and
b. only the smallest of the signs permitted under Chapter 233.08(b)
shall be visible from any major,primary or secondary arterial
street, such streets shall be those designated in the Circulation
Element of the General Plan adopted May, 1996, with the
exception of Argosy Drive.
3. Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.70.
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D. The Director shall grant or deny the application for a sex oriented business
zoning permit for a sex oriented business. There shall be no administrative
appeal from the granting or denial of a permit application thereby
permitting the applicant to obtain prompt judicial review.
E. Ten(10)working days prior to submittal of an application for a sex
oriented business zoning permit for Staff Review,the applicant shall: (i)
cause notice of the application to be printed in a newspaper of general
circulation; and(ii) give mailed notice of the application to property owners
within one thousand(1000') feet of the proposed location of the sex
oriented business; and the City of Huntington Beach, Department of
Community Development by first class mail.
The notice of application shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant;
2. Location of proposed sex oriented business,including street address(if
known) and/or lot and tract number;
3. Nature of the sex oriented business, including maximum height and
square footage of the proposed development;
4. The City Hall telephone number for the Department of Community
Development to call for viewing plans;
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the
Department of Community Development. This date shall be ten(10)
working days from staff review submittal; and
6. The address of the Department of Community Development.
F. A sex oriented business may not apply for a variance pursuant to Chapter
241 nor a special sign permit pursuant to Chapter 233.
G. A sex oriented business zoning permit shall become null and void one year
after its date of approval unless:
1. Construction has commenced or a Certificate of Occupancy has been
issued, whichever comes first; or
2. The use is established.
H. The validity of a sex oriented business zoning permit shall not be affected
by changes in ownership or proprietorship provided that the new owner or
proprietor promptly notifies the Director of the transfer.
I. A sex oriented business zoning permit shall lapse if the exercise of rights
granted by it is discontinued for 12 consecutive months.
L-12 For wireless communication facilities see section 230.96 Wireless Communication
Facilities. All other communication facilities permitted.
(A) Repealed.
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(B) A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for any
new use or enlargement of an existing use,or exterior alterations and
additions for an existing use located within 150 feet of an R district. The
Director may waive this requirement if there is no substantial change in the
character of the use which would affect adjacent residential property in an
R District.)
(C) Accessory office uses incidental to a primary industrial use are limited to 10
percent of the floor area of the primary industrial use.
(D) Adjunct office and commercial space,not to exceed 25 percent of the floor
area of the primary industrial use, is allowed with a conditional use permit
from the Zoning Administrator,provided that it is intended primarily to
serve employees of the industrial use,no exterior signs advertise the adjunct
use,the adjunct use is physically separated from the primary industrial use,
any retail sales are limited to goods manufactured on-site,and the primary
industrial fronts on an arterial.
(E) See Section 241.22: Temporary Use Permits.
(F) See Chapter 236:Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(11) Medical/dental offices,insurance brokerage offices,and real estate
brokerage offices, except for on-site leasing offices,are not permitted in
any I District.
Administrative,management,regional or headquarters offices for any
permitted industrial use,which are not intended to serve the public,require
a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator to occupy more
than 10 percent of the total amount of space on the site of the industrial use.
(I) Automobile dismantling, storage and/or impound yards may be permitted
subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning
Commission and the following criteria:
(a) The site shall not be located within 660 feet of an R district.
(b) All special metal cutting and compacting equipment shall be completely
screened from view.
(c) Storage yards shall be enclosed by a solid 6-inch concrete block or
masonry wall not less than 6 feet in height and set back a minimum 10
feet from abutting streets with the entire setback area permanently
landscaped and maintained.
(d) Items stacked in the storage yard shall not exceed the height of the
screening walls or be visible from adjacent public streets.
(J) Limited to facilities serving workers employed on-site.
(K) Limited to: Single Room Occupancy uses(See Section 230.46).
(L) Limited to Emergency Shelters(See Section 230.52 Emergency Shelters).
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(M) Development of vacant land and/or additions of 10,000 square feet or more
in floor area; or additions equal to or greater than 50%of the existing
building's floor area; or additions to buildings on sites located within 300
feet of a residential zone or use for a permitted use requires approval of a
conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning .
Director may refer any proposed addition to the Zoning Administrator if the
proposed addition has the potential to impact residents or tenants in the
vicinity(e.g., increased noise,traffic).
(N) Major outdoor operations require conditional use permit approval by the
Planning Commission. Major outside operations include storage yards and
uses utilizing more than 1/3 of the site for outdoor operation.
(0) See Section 230.40: Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Areas.
See Section 230.44: Recycling Operations.
(Q) See Section 230.50: Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets
(R) See L-I I(A)relating to locational restrictions.
(S) Non-amplified live entertainment greater than 300 feet from a residential
zone or use shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
(T) Subject to approval by the Police Department,Public Works Department,
and Fire Department and the Planning Director.
(U) Neighborhood notification requirements when no entitlement required
pursuant to Chapter 241.
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 212 not modified herein shall remain
in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January , 2QQ 2010.
y�
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk. ez City Attorney
REVIE D APPROVED: INITIA/TED AND APPROVED:
CiVX4&nistrator Dir ctor of Flanning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, ,Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer,Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010..
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
n Joan L.Flynn,Ci Clerk Clerk and ex-ofFci lerk
IV�rA/ l senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3861
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 230 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED SITE STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 230.52 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
230.52 Emergency Shelters
Emergency Shelters may be permitted subject to the following requirements:
A. A single Emergency Shelter for 50 occupants,or a combination of multiple shelters
with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 occupants, shall be permitted. Religious
Assembly uses within an Industrial zone may establish Emergency Shelters for up to
30 occupants provided they meet the minimum development standards of the zone in
which they are located.
B. Stays at the Emergency Shelter facility shall be on a first-come first-serve basis with
clients housed on-site. Clients must vacate the facility by 8:00 am each day and have
no guaranteed bed for the next night.
C. Maximum stay at the facility shall not exceed 120 days in a 365-day period.
D. A minimum distance of 300 feet shall be maintained from any other Emergency
Shelter, as measured from the property line.
E. An on-site client intake and waiting area shall be provided in a location not adjacent
to the public right-of-way, be fully screened from public view, and provide
consideration for weather events including shade and rain cover. The waiting area
shall contain a minimum area of 10 square feet per bed.
F. Any provision of on-site outside storage shall be fully screened from public view..
G. Exterior lighting shall be provided for the entire outdoor area of the site consistent
with the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
H. A minimum of one staff person per 15 beds shall be awake and on duty during facility
hours of operation.
1. On-site parking shall be provided at the ratio of 1 space per staff member, plus 1
space for every five(5)beds and an additional '/z space for each bedroom designated
for families with children.
J. A Safety and Security Plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review
and approval. The site-specific Safety and Security Plan shall describe the following:
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l. Both on and off-site needs, including,but not limited to,the separation of
individual male and female sleeping areas, provisions of family sleeping areas,
and associated provisions of management.
2. Specific measures targeting the minimizing of client congregation in the vicinity
of the facility during hours that clients are not allowed on-site. Goals and
objectives are to be established to avoid disruption of adjacent and nearby uses.
3. Provisions of a system of management for daily admittance and discharge
procedures.
4. Any counseling programs are to be provided with referrals to outside assistance
agencies, and provide an annual report on a facility's activity to the City.
5. Clients are to be appropriately screened for admittance eligibility.
6. Refuse collections schedule to provide the timely removal of associated client
litter and debris on and within the vicinity of the facility.
K. A proposed Emergency Shelter offering immediate and short-term housing may
provide supplemental services to homeless individuals or families. These services
may include,but are not limited to,the following:
1. An indoor and/or outdoor recreation area.
2. A counseling center for job placement,educational,health care, legal or mental
services, or similar services geared toward homeless clients.
3. Laundry facilities to serve the number of clients at the shelter.
4. Kitchen for the preparation of meals.
5. Dining hall.
6. Client storage area(i.e. for the overnight storage of bicycles and personal items).
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 230 not modified herein shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of January ,200 2010.
-jPa r
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cit Clerk City Attorney 14 l v l
REVIE D APPROVED: INITIA ED AND APPROVED: _ I
C' inistrator Eirjcfof of Planning
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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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009 and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
a Joan L.Fl n City Clerk CUY Clerk and ex-officio Vlerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO 3881
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows
SECTION 1 Section 233 08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows
23308 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233 04 These signs
shall not be restricted by content and no fee permit or application is required
A Cornerstones (including names of buildings and dates of erection) and citations that
are made an integral part of the structure
B Signs not exceeding 0 5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments
C Flags posted by any governmental agency
D Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations
E Notices posted by a utility or other quasi public agent in the performance of a public
duty
F Signs or notices posted by any court,public body or officer
G Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including no
trespass and legal notices)
H One sign,not over six(6) square feet in area,may be posted at each door, loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street
I One double faced sign per each commercial parking entrance,not exceeding two (2)
square feet in area and four(4) feet in height
J Signs erected by a public agency
K Signs manufactured as a standard,integral part of a mass produced product accessory
or display structure including telephone booths,vending machines, automated teller
machines, and gasoline pumps
L Signs within a building not visible from a public street and window signs not
exceeding 20 percent of the visible area of a window(50% during December)
No window sign shall be displayed above the second story
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M Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
N Two (2) signs (including but not limited to street numerals and no solicitation
notices),not exceeding two(2) square feet each placed on any part of a building
facing a public street
O Temporary signs Temporary signs are permitted where the property owner has
granted permission for its display Temporary signs are permitted in public nghts-of-
way,but not permitted in street medians or dividers This signage shall not be
restricted by content but is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate sales
political or ideological positions, garage sales, and home construction or remodeling
etc In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows
SITE TYPE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM "
CRITERIA NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN OTHER STANDARDS
HEIGHT
Election Signs or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards
Political Sims or
Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five
(75)days prior to an election and must be
removed within fifteen(15)days after an
election
Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq ft 6 ft I Cannot create traffic or safety hazards
or site
Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date
the property is placed on the market for sale
lease or rental and is removed immediately
after the sale lease or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement
3 No sign may he attached to the perimeter
walls of residential communities
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft loft I Cannot create traffic or safety hazards
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft 2 May be erected no earlier than the date the
Office Dist property is placed on the market for sale
lease or rental and is removed immediately
after the sale lease or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement
Real Estate F/S I per site 30 sq ft 12 ft I Cannot create traffic or safety hazards
or
Commercial Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date the
Industrial property is placed on the market for sale
lease or rental and is removed immediate)
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after the sale lease or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft 10 ft 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards
or
All other Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date
Districts the property is placed on the market for sale
lease or rental and is removed immediately
after the sale lease or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement
3 Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter
walls of residential communities
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq ft None 1 Is erected no earlier than the date a
Signs or building permit is issued for the property
Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy or final inspection
whichever comes first
Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq ft 4 ft 1 Sign must be displayed adjacent to the
Signs or entrance of a property or in the case of a
Wall residential subdivision at the immediate
points of access to the property from an
arterial and is removed by sunset on any day
it is erected
2 Placement shall not be in street medians
dividers on street signs traffic control
devices and shall not obstruct the public
right of way
Open House Flags 3 per site 2 5 sq ft 6 ft 1 Must be displayed at the immediate points
Sign of access to a property or in the case of a
residential subdivision from the immediate
point of access from an arterial
Pennants 30 sq ft 1 Must be placed on light standards located
on private property
2 Must have an eight(S)foot clearance
from the ground
3 Must be removed within five(5)business
days of the completion of the City sponsored
event or theme
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SECTION 2 This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19 th day of July , 2010
ayo
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
Q04 A
City Clerk City Attorney -�
REVIE D APPROVED INITIA AND APPROVED
Pitf dministrator Director f
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Ord No 3881
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on July 6,2010,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on July 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
AYES Carchl,o, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES None
ABSENT Coerper
ABSTAIN None
l Joan L Flynn CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex officio Clerk of the City Council do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on July 29 2010
In accordance with the City Charter of said City ^'
Joan L Flynn,Qi1y Clerk y Clerk and ex-offici lerk
Senior DMuty City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach,California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No. 2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3927
(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection O. of Section 233.08 of Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.08 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233.04. These
signs shall not be restricted by content and no fee, permit or application is required: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09)
A. Cornerstones (including names of buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of the structure. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
B. Signs not exceeding 0.5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
C. Flags posted by any governmental agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
D. Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
F. Signs or notices posted by any court,public body or officer. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
G. Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including
no trespass and legal notices). (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
H. One sign, not over six (6) square feet in area, may be posted at each door, loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
1. One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two
(2) square feet in area and four(4) feet in height.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
J. Signs erected by a public agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
K. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths, vending machines,
automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
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L. Signs within a building not visible from a public street and window signs not
exceeding 20 percent of the visible area of a window(50% during December).
No window sign shall be displayed above the second story.
(3334-6/97,3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
M. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). (3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
N. Two (2) signs (including,but not limited to, street numerals and"no solicitation"
notices), not exceeding two (2) square feet each,placed on any part of a building
facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
O. Temporary signs. Temporary signs are permitted where the property owner has
granted permission for its display. Temporary signs are permitted in public rights-
of-way,but not permitted in street medians or dividers. This signage shall not be
restricted by content, but is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate
sales, political or ideological positions, garage sales, and home construction or
remodeling, etc. In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09,3881-8/10)
a r
(M26-4/99)
SITE TYPE MAIIrI MAXIM MAXI
CRITERIA UM VM =MUM, GTHER STANDARDS
NUMBS SIGN SIGN
Rgzg
AREA )IEIGHVl—
Election SiPns or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
Political Sims or
Wall 2.Political signs may be posted no sooner than 50 days
before an Election Day and must be taken down no later
than 10 days following the Election Day. Signs on public
property may be removed by anyone beginning the Friday
(3881-8/10) after Election Day.
(3826-4/09
Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or site
Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the perimeter walls of
residential communities.
(3826-4/09)
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Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft. 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
Office Dist. placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution of
lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09)
Real Estate F/S I per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
Industrial placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution
of lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09)
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
All other Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property
Districts is placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls
of residential communities.
(3826-4/09
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq.ft. None 1. Is erected no earlier than the date a building permit is
Sims or issued for the property,and is removed prior to issuance
Wall of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection,whichever
comes first.
(3826-4/09)
Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to the entrance
Signs or of a property or in the case of a residential subdivision
Wall at the immediate points of access to the property from
an arterial,and is removed by sunset on any day it is erected.
2. Placement shall not be in street medians,dividers,
on street signs,traffic control devices and shall not
obstruct the public right-of-way.
(3826-4/09
Open House Flags 3 per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Must be displayed at the immediate points of access to a
Sign property or,in the case of a residential subdivision,from the
immediate point of access from an arterial.
(3826-4/09)
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Pennants 30 sq.ft. 1. Must be placed on light standards located on private
property.
2. Must have an eight(8)foot clearance from the ground.
3. Must be removed within five(5)business days of the
completion of the City-sponsored event or theme.
(3826-4l09
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 233 not amended hereby remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of December , 20 11•
Mayor
ATTEST: INITIATE ND PROVED:
City Clerk Di ctor o Planning and Building
REVIE D APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ager
Ci y Attorney
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Ord. No. 3927
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on November 21, 2011, and was again read to said City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on December 19,2011, and was passed and adopted by
the affirmative vote of at feast a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Boardman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on December 29,2011.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City p
Joan L. Flynn,City Clerk Ci� Clerk and ex-officio - erk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3909
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 203 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The definition of the term"kennel" as set forth in Section 203.06 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Kennel. Any premises where four or more dogs or cats at least four months of age are kept or
maintained for any purpose, except veterinary clinics and hospitals. For purposes of this section,
a detached single-family residence with a maximum of four dogs shall not be considered a
kennel when at least one of the dogs is a specially-trained guide dog, signal dog or service dog,
as defined in Penal Code Section 365.5, and complies with Section 7.12.160 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. Except as amended herein, all other provisions of Chapter 203 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance remain as currently worded.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of March 201_1.
"I.
ATTEST: AP P OVED AS TO FORM:
' r )
jj City Clerk CiAttorney Atio
REVIE APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Cffy d inistrator "-Chief of Police
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Resolution No.2011-97
Ord. No. 3909
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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 22,2011,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 07,2011, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer,Boardman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 17,2011.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
ii Joan L.Flynn,Ci1y Clerk CU Clerk and ex-officio erk
�I Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
Resolution No.2011-97
ORDINANCE NO. 3874
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING DISTRICT MAPS IZ,
2Z, 12Z, 13Z, 14Z, 15Z, 17Z,25Z,26Z,27Z, 30Z, 31Z, 39Z,AND 40Z OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE FOR REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
BEACH AND EDINGER CORRIDORS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT(SP 14)ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT NO. 08-002
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Planning and Zoning Law, the Huntington Beach
Planning Commission and Huntington Beach City Council have held separate, duly noticed public
hearings to consider Zoning Map Amendment No. 08-002, which establishes the Beach and Edinger
Corridors Specific Plan(SP 14); and
After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission and
all other evidence presented, the City Council has determined that the aforesaid amendment is proper
and consistent with the General Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby ordains as
follows:
1. That the real property that is the subject of this ordinance is generally known as the
Edinger Avenue and Beach Boulevard corridors, and is more particularly described in the map attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. That the Zoning Map of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is
hereby amended to reflect Zoning Text Amendment No. 08-002 (establishing the Beach and Edinger
Corridors Specific Plan SP 14) adopted by separate Resolution, and Zoning Map Amendment No. 08-
002 as described herein. The Director of Planning and Building is hereby directed to prepare and file
amended maps for District Maps 1Z, 2Z, 12Z, 13Z, 14Z, 15Z, 17Z, 25Z, 26Z, 27Z, 30Z, 31Z, 39Z, and
40Z of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 15th day of March ,2010
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ATTEST: INITI TED D APPROVED:
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Ci lerk Director of Planning and Bu ding
REVIE APPROVED:
OVED AS TO FORM:
CityPml;prator
Attorney µV I
ATTACHMENT: Exhibit A-Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan Map
09-2348142577
Resolution No.2011-97
Ordinance No. 3874
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Resolution No.2011-97
Ord. No. 3874
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ®RANGE ) 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 ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on March 1,2010,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 15,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: Hardy, Green
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 25,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn,City Clerk CV Clerk and ex-offici lerk
I , A Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Res. No. 2011-97
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 an regular meeting thereof held on December 19, 2011 by the
following vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Boardman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C Clerk and ex-officiAlerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT #2
H¢ » i Item 12. - 149
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
SUMMARY OF ENTITLEMENTS
LCPA NO. 11-001
1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 07-003 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA): This
application deletes all references to medical marijuana dispensaries from the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to be consistent with federal
law, which determined medical marijuana dispensaries to be illegal. No additional
land use controls or development standards were changed by Zoning Text
Amendment No. 07-003.
2. _ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 08-003 (SIGNS): This application amends
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to revise content-based sign
regulations to be content-neutral in order to conform to court decisions, increases
maximum sign area for menu boards, and clarifies requirements for temporary signs
relative to location and type.
3. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 09-003 (MASSAGE BUSINESSES): This
application reclassifies massage establishments as a Personal Service use in the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and requires massage
professionals to obtain certification by the State. The changes would bring the City's
regulations pertaining to massage establishments into compliance with State law.
4. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 09-001 (FLOOD ORDINANCE): This
application amends Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to bring the ordinance into compliance
with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. The changes
to Chapter 222 are based on a review of the existing ordinance by FEMA.
5. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 07-001 (DRB): This application amends the
composition and scope of the Design Review Board to include three At-large
members, one Planning Commissioner, and one Historic Resources Board member.
Zoning Text Amendment No. 07-001 also requires Design Review Board review for
projects at or near City facilities (eg., parks) and projects in or abutting Open Space
designated areas, projects located in the General Plan primary and secondary entry
nodes, and eliminates Design Review Board review for projects in Public Semi-Public
(PS) districts and signs in redevelopment areas.
6. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 09-009 (EMERGENCY SHELTERS/
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING): This application amends the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to allow Emergency Shelters in
Industrial districts with no requirement for a Conditional Use Permit and defines
Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing and Target Population and permits these
uses pursuant to the same regulations as other residential uses. Zoning Text
Item 12. - 150 HB -342-
Amendment No. 09-009 would bring the HBZSO into compliance with State law and
is identified as a housing program in the City's adopted Housing Element.
7. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 08-002 (BECSP): This application rezoned
properties located within the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue Corridors as part
of the adoption of the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan (BECSP). The
properties on Beach Boulevard that were rezoned with the BECSP designation
generally extend from the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue south
to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue. None of the BECSP
properties is located within the coastal zone. However, any zoning map amendment
affecting property in one of the District Maps (Zoning Maps) in the Local Coastal
Program (LCP) Implementing Ordinances must be forwarded to the Coastal
Commission even if the property is not in the Coastal Zone. Only those District Maps
that include property within the Coastal Zone are included in the LCP.
8. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 10-003 (POLITICAL. SIGNS —NUMBER):
This application prohibits placement of political signs in street medians and dividers
and eliminates restrictions on the maximum number of political or campaign signs.
9. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 10-005 (KENNELS): This application
amends the definition of a kennel to exclude single-family residences with a
maximum of four dogs from being classified as a kennel provided that one of the
dogs is a specially-trained service, signal or guide dog as defined by State law and a
Residential Animal Permit is obtained from the City.
10. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001 (POLITICAL SIGNS — TIME):
This application amends the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to
clarify the length of time political signs may be displayed before and after an election
and permits any member of the public to remove political/election signs within the
public right-of-way or on public property following an election.
HB -343- Item 12. - 151