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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR ACTION
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SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS- - <�
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SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administrat&6Z,�&O.
PREPARED BY: HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Director of Planning
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SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL.COASTAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT NO. 02-01.
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is a resolution adopting Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 02-01 to forward a zoning text amendment that has been previously
approved by the City Council to the Coastal Commission. The subject entitlement constitutes
a minor amendment to the City's Local Coastal Program. A public hearing was previously
held for the zoning text amendment; thus, approval of the resolution is an administrative item
that does not require a public hearing.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Motion to:
"Adopt Resolution No. AOOa a resolution adopting Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 02-01 and requesting its certification by the California Coastal Commission,
and forward to the California Coastal Commission for certification." (ATTACHMENT NO. 1)
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s):
1. "Continue Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01 and direct staff accordingly."
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Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Location: 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01 represents a request to approve a resolution
to forward one zoning text amendment that has been previously approved by the City Council
to the Coastal Commission. The specific amendment is listed below and is briefly described
in Attachment No. 2.
Date of City
Ordinance Council
No. Entitlement Subject Approval
3410 Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-01 Residential District 1/19/99
Standards
B. BACKGROUND
The City's Local Coastal Program consists of two parts: the Coastal Element and the
Implementing Ordinances. The Implementing Ordinances include the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and specific plans that encompass coastal zone property (Downtown
Specific Plan, Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, Seacliff Specific Plan, Palm and Goldenwest
Specific Plan, and Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan). Any changes to the Implementing
Ordinances must be forwarded to the Coastal Commission as a local coastal program
amendment (LCPA). LCPAs are deemed minor or major. Minor LCPAs do not directly affect
property in the coastal zone or intensify standards; however, major LCPAs do. Therefore,
major LCPAs are typically forwarded to the Coastal Commission for a public hearing
immediately after the City Council takes action, while minor LCPAs are approved at the
administrative level without a public hearing before the Coastal Commission. The City is
allowed three major amendments annually; there are no restrictions on the number of minor
amendments.
C. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
On December 7, 2001, the City of Huntington Beach submitted LCPA No. 01-02 to the
Coastal Commission. The LCPA requested to amend the City's certified Local Coastal
Program (LCP) relative to five amendments to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
(ZSO). It was brought to the City's attention that one of the amendments (ZTA No. 99-02,
Small Lot Development Standards) would be considered a major amendment.
Upon further review by the City, it was determined that a previous City-approved amendment
to the ZSO, the subject ZTA No. 97-01, had resulted in changes to the code which would
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MEETING DATE: May 6, 2002 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL02-12
remove the Coastal Commission staff's concerns regarding the recently submitted LCPA.
However, ZTA No. 97-01 had not yet been forwarded to the Coastal Commission. Coastal
Commission staff suggested forwarding ZTA No. 97-01 so that it could be acted on
concurrently with the pending LCPA. This action requires City Council approval and will
result in the Coastal Commission acting on the pending LCPA, coupled with the subject
request, as a minor amendment.
Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-01 was approved by the City Council with public hearings
and no coastal related issues were brought forward. Approval of the resolution is an
administrative item, which does not require a public hearing. Staff recommends the City
Council approve the resolution and forward Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01 to
the Coastal Commission.
Environmental Status:
The zoning text amendment has been analyzed per the California Environmental Quality Act.
The subject resolution to forward the amendment to the Coastal Commission does not
require additional environmental review.
Attachment(s):
City Clerk's
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1. Resolution No. oWo2"
2. Summary of Subject Entitlement
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RESOLUTION NO. 2b02=33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
NO. 02-01 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 305.10, the Planning Commission of the City of
Huntington Beach held public hearings to consider the adoption of the Huntington Beach
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01, 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 regarding the proposed Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No.
02-01; and
The City Council finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Certified
Huntington Beach Coastal Land Use Plan and Chapter 6 of the California Coastal Act; and
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach intends to implement the Local
Coastal Program in a manner fully consistent with 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.
02-01 is hereby approved, consisting of an ordinance pertaining to Zoning Text Amendment
(ZTA) described below:
Ordinance Subject Description
No. 3410 ZTA No. 97-1 Residential district standard
A copy of the aforesaid ordinance is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated by this
reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION I That the California Coastal Commission is hereby requested to
consider, approve and certify Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-
01.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 13551(b) of the Coastal Commission
Regulations, Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01 will take effect
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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 thereof held on the 20th day of May , 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Ad nistrator 6�City Attorney
INITIA AND APPROVED:
D ctor of Planning
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ORDNANCE NO. 3410
AN ORD 1NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BY A.MENDNG CHAPTER
210, SECTION 230.88, SECTION 232.08, AND SECTION 241.04 THEREOF
(ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 97-01)
WHEREAS, pursuant to.the 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 Text Amendment No. 97-01, which amends Chapter
210, Section 230.88, Section 232.08, and Section 241.04 thereof; and
After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and all other evidence presented, the City Council finds that the aforesaid
amendment is proper and consistent with the General Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 210 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as shown on the document attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"
which document is incorporated by this reference as thought fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. That Section 230.88 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as shown on the document attached hereto as Exhibit "B,"
which document is incorporated by this reference as thought fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. That Section 232.08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as shown on the document attached hereto as Exhibit "C,"
which document is incorporated by this reference as thought fully set forth herein.
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SECTION 4. That Section 241.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as shown on the document attached hereto as Exhibit "D,"
which document is incorporated by this reference as thoughtfully set forth herein.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect thirty 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 February , 1998.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk C \ ,�torneyv1y�o.
REVIEWED At-TD APPROVED: TIATED AND APPROVED:
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City Ad inistrator D&6tor of Pl g
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: New HBZSO Chapter 210
Exhibit B: New HBZSO Section 230.88
Exhibit C:New HBZSO Section 232.08
Exhibit D: New HBZSO Section 241.04
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�1cChapter.210 Residential Districts
Sections:
210.02 Residential Districts Established
210.04 RL, RM, RNSH, RH, and RMP Districts: Land Use Controls
210.06 RL, RM, RNIH, RH, and RMP Districts: Property Development Standards
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Projects
210.10 Modifications for Affordable Housing
210.12 Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards and Provisions
210.14 RMP District Supplemental Development Standards
210.16 Review of Plans
210.02 Residential Districts Established
The purpose of the residential districts is to implement the General Plan and Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan residential land use designations. Five (5) residential zoning districts are established
by this chapter as follOWS:(3334)
A. The RL Low Density Residential District provides opportunities for single-family
residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. Cluster
development is allowed. .Maximum density is seven (7) units per acre.
B. The RM Medium Densitv Residential District provides opportunities for housing of a
more intense nature than single-family detached dwelling units, including duplexes,
triplexes, town houses, apartments, multi-dwelling structures, or cluster housing with
landscaped open space for residents' use. Single-family homes, such as patio homes,
may also be suitable. Maximum density is fifteen (15) units per acre.
C. The RMH Medium High Density Residential District provides opportunities for a more
intensive form of development than is permitted under the medium density designation
while setting an upper limit on density that is lower than the most intense and
concentrated development permitted in the City. One subdistrict has been identified
with unique characteristics where separate development standards shall apply: RMH-A
Small Lot. Maximum density is twenty-five (25) units per acre.
D. The RH Hiszh Densitv Residential District provides opportunities for the most intensive
form of residential development allowed in the City, including apartments in garden type
complexes and high rise where scenic and view potential exists, subject to appropriate
standards and locational-requirements. Maximum density is thirty-five(35) units per
acre.
E. The RMP Residential Manufactured Home Park District provides sites for mobile home
or manufactured home parks, including parks with rental spaces and parks where spaces
are individually owned. Maximum density is nine (9) spaces per acre.
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210.04 RL, PUM, R1MH, RH, and RIMP 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.
"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.
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, RIM, RtMH, RIB, and P = Permitted
P.-MP DISTRICTS: L = Limited (see Additional Provisions)
LAND USE CONTROLS PC = Conditional use permit approved by- Planning Commission
ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
Tti = Temporary Use Permit
P/U = Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use
= Not Permitted
RL RINI RiMH R_NIP Additional
RH Provisions
Residential Uses (A)(M)(Q)
Day Care, Ltd. P P P P
Group Residential - - PC -
Multi-family Residential (B)(C)(D)
2 - 4 units ZA P P -
5 - 9 units ZA ZA ZA -
10 or more units PC PC PC -
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)
Public and Semipublic (A)(0)
Clubs & Lodges PC PC ZA ZA
Day Care, Large-family ZA ZA ZA ZA
Day Care, General L-1 ZA ZA ZA
Park& Recreation Facilities L-2 L-2 L-2 L-2
Public Safety Facilities PC PC PC PC
Religious Assembly L-3 PC PC PC
Residential Care, General - L-1 PC PC
Schools, Public or Private PC PC PC PC
Utilities, Major PC PC PC PC
Utilities, Minor P P P P
Commercial
Horticulture ZA ZA ZA ZA
Nurseries ZA ZA ZA ZA
Visitor Accommodations
Bed and Breakfast Inns - - L-4 -
Accessory Uses P/U P/U P/U P/U (A)(G)(H)(I)(L)(M)
Temporary Uses (J)(M)
Commercial Filming, Limited P P P P
Real Estate Sales TU TU TU P (N)
Personal Property Sales P P P P
Street Fairs TU TU TU TU
Nonconforming Uses (K)(L)
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RL, Rtl�'11, RMH, RH, and RCMP 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. See Section 230.06: Religious Assembly Yard Requirements.
L-4 A conditional use permit from the Planning Commission is required and only allowed on lots
10,000 sq. ft. or greater in the RMH-A subdistrict. See also Section 230.42: Bed and Breakfast
Inns.
(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, a conditional use
permit by the Zoning Administrator 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.
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M 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.
(P) See Section 230.22: Residential Infill Lot Developments.
(Q) See Section 230.20: Payment of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee
210.06 RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP Districts: Property Development Standards
The following schedule prescribes development standards for residential zoning districts and .
subdistricts designated on the zoning map. The columns establish basic requirements for permitted
and conditional uses; letters in parentheses in the "Additional Provisions" column refer to "Additional
Development Standards" following the schedule.
In calculating the number of units permitted on the site, density is calculated on the basis of net site
area. Fractional numbers shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number except that one
dwelling unit may be allowed on a legally created lot complying with minimum lot area. All required
setbacks shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way and in accordance with the definitions set forth
in Chapter 203, Definitions.
Any new parcel created pursuant to Title 25, Subdivisions, shall comply with the minimum building
site requirements of the district in which the parcel is located unless approved as a part of a Planned
Unit Development.
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Property Development Standards for Residential Districts
RL RN NI -A R11yH RII RtiIP Additional
Subdistrict Provisions
Minimum Building Site 6,000 6,000 2,500 6,000 6.000 10 ac. (A)(B)(C)
Width(ft.) 60 60 25 60 60 N/A
Cul de sac frontage 45 45 - 45 45 N/A
Minimum Setbacks (D)(R)
Front (ft.) 15 15 12 10 10 10 (E)(F)
Side (ft.) 3;5 3;5 3;5 3;5 3;5 - (G)(I)(J)
Street Side (ft.) 6;10 6;10 5 6;10 6;10 10 (H)
Rear(ft.) 10 10 7.5 10 10 - (1)(J)
Accessory Structure (U)
Garage (K)
Projections into Setbacks (L)(R)
Maximum Height(ft.)
Dwellings 35 35 35 35 35 20 (M)
Accessory Structures 15 15 15 15 15 15 (M)(R)
Maximum Floor Area - - 1.0 - -
Ratio (FAR)
Minimum Lot Area per 6,000 2,904 * 1,742 1,244 -
Dwelling Unit (sq. ft.)
Maximum Lot 50 50 50 50 50 75 (V)
Coverage (%)
Minimum Floor Area (N)
Minimum Usable Open Space (0)
Courts (P)
Accessibility within Dwellings (Q)
Waterfront Lots (R)
Landscaping See Chapter 232 (S)
Fences and Walls See Section 230.88
Lighting (T)
Underground Utilities See Chapter 17.64
Screening of Mechanical Equipment See Section 230.76
Refuse Storage Areas See Section 230.78
Antenna See Section 230.80
Performance Standards See Section 230.82
Off-Street Parking and Loading See Chapter 231
Signs See Chapter 233
Nonconforming Structures See Chapter 236
* Lots 50 feet or less in width= 1 unit per 25.feet of frontage;
Lots greater than 50 feet in width= 1 unit per 1,900 square feet
N/A=Not applicable
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RL, RIM, RMH, Rai, and RMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(A) See Section 230.62: Building Site Required and Section 230.64:.Development on Substandard
Lots. y
(B) See Section 230.66: Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.
(C) The minimum lot area shall be 12,000 square feet for General Day Care, General Residential
Care, and Public or Private Schools, except minimum lot area for General Day Care in the RI.
district shall be one (1) gross acre.
(D) Building Separation. The minimum spacing between buildings including manufactured home
units shall be 10 feet.
(E) Variable Front Setback for Multi-family Projects. Projects with more than 4 units in the RM
District, more than 8 units in the RMH District, or more than 14 units in the RH District sha11
provide a minimum setback of 15 feet from any public rijht-of-way. Minimum 50% of the
garages shall be setback 20 feet from the front property line. See Section 210.12 B.
(F) Upper-story Setbacks for Multi-family Structures. The covered portion of all stories above the
second story in any multi-family structure shall be setback an average of 10 feet from the
second floor front facade (see Exhibit).
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RL, RIM, RMH, RIB, and RMP Districts: Additional IDeveloprnent Standards
(G) Interior Side Setback
(1) In the RL,.RIM, RMH, including RNM-A subdistrict, and PH Districts; interior side
setbacks shall be minimum 10% of lot width, but not less than 3 feet and need not exceed
5 feet, except as stated below.
(2) For projects in the RM, RMH, including RMH-A subdistrict. and R.H Districts adjoining
an RL District, interior side setbacks shall be at least:
(a) 10 feet for units in single-store or two-store buildings.
(b) 14 feet for units above two stories.
Subject to approval of a conditional use permit. the Zoning Administrator or the Planning
Commission, may approve upper-story setbacks in lieu of an increased side setback if the
second and third stories are setback the required distance.
(H) Street Side Setbacks
(1) In the RL, RM, RMH (excluding R.NIH-A subdistrict), and RH districts, the street side
yard shall be 20 percent of the lot width, minimum 6 feet and need not exceed 10 feet.
(2) In the RMH-A subdistrict, street side setback shall be minimum 5 feet.
(3) For projects with 10 or more multi-family units (including RTIH-A subdistrict), the
street side setback shall be the same as the front setback.
(1) Building Walls Exceeding 25 Feet in Height. The required interior side or rear setback
adjoining a building wall exceeding 25 feet in height, excluding any portion of a roof, and
located on a lot 45 feet wide or greater, shall be increased three feet over the basic
requirement.
(J) Zero Side or Rear Setback.
(1) A zero interior side setback may be permitted provided that the opposite side setback on
the same lot is minimum 20% of the lot width, not less than 5 feet, and need not exceed
10 feet, and shall be subject to the requirements listed in subsection(3) below.
(2) A zero rear setback may be permitted provided that the opposite rear setback for the
adjacent lot is either zero or a minimum of 10 feet, and subject to the requirements listed
in subsection (3) below.
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(3) . A.zero side or rear setback may be permitted subject to the followving requirements:.
(a) The lot adjacent to the zero side or rear setback shall either be held under the same
ownership at the time of application or a deed restriction or agreement approved as to
form by the City Attorney shall be recorded giving written consent of the adjacent
property owner.
(b) A maintenance easement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, shall be recorded
between the property owner and the owner of the adjacent lot to -'vhich access is
required in order to maintain and repair a zero lot line structure. Such easement shall
be an irrevocable covenant running with the land. No building permits shall be issued
until such recorded maintenance easement has been submitted.
(c) Separation between the proposed structure and any structure on an adjacent lot shall
either be zero or a minimum of 5 feet.
(d) No portion of the dwelling or any architectural features shall project over the property
line.
(e) The zero setback shall not be adjacent to a public or private right-of-way.
(f) Exposure protection between structures shall be provided as specified by the Fire
Department and Building Division.
(4) Double zero side setbacks may be permitted for planned unit development projects subject
to approval of a conditional use permit and compliance with Section 210,12 B.
(K) Garage Setbacks. Setbacks for the main dwelling shall apply, except as specifically stated
below:
(1) Front entry garage - 20 feet
(2) Side entry garage - 10 feet
(3) Garage with alley access - 5 feet
For garages with rear vehicular access from an alley and located on a lot 27 feet wide or less,
the side setback adjacent to a street or another alley may be reduced to 3 feet.
A minimum 25 foot turning radius is required from the garage to the opposite side of the
street, alley, drive aisle or driveway.
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(L) Projections into Setbacks.
(1) See Section 230.68: Building Projections into Yards.
(2) Balconies and bay windows may project into required setbacks and usable open space
areas subject to Section 230.68, provided that balconies have open railings, glass, or
architectural details with openings to reduce visible bulk. Balconies composed solely of
solid enclosures are not allowed to project into required setbacks.
(M) Height Requirements. See Section 230.70 Measurement of Height, and Section 230.72
Exceptions to Height Limits.
(1) Single Family Dwellings in all residential districts, except lots in the RMH-A subdistrict
with less than 50 feet of frontage shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Second story top plate height shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet measured from the
top of the subfloor/slab directly below.
(b) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch if building height exceeds thirty (30) feet.
(c) Maximum building height for Main Dwellings shall be thirty-five (35) feet; however.
Main Dwellings exceeding thirty (30) feet in height shall require approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.by the Zoning Administrator. (Note: Not certified by the California
Coastal Commission;however, these provisions are in effect and will be enforced by the City of
Huntington Beach.)(3289-12/94)(3334)
(d) Habitable area, which includes rooftop decks and balconies, above the second story
top plate line shall require approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator. Habitable area above the second story plate line shall be within the
confines of the roof volume, with the following exceptions:
(1) Dormers, decks and other architectural features may be permitted as vertical
projections above the roof volume provided the projections are setback five (5)
feet from the building exterior and do not exceed the height limits as stated above.
(2) Windows and deck areas above the second story plate line shall orient toward
public rights-of-way only.
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Dormers, decks and other
architectural features must
Habitable Areas are: be setback 5' from
a confined within the building exterior
roof volume
• accessed from within
the main dwelling
a subject to conditional S'
use permit approval
HABITABLE AREA ABOVE SECOND STORY TOP-PLATE LINE
FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS EXCEPT RMH-A
SUBDISTRICT
(e) Access to any habitable area above the second story top plate line shall be provided
within the Main Dwelling and shall be consistent with internal circulation. Exterior
stairways between the ground floor and a habitable area above the second story plate
line shall be prohibited.
Two vertical cross-sections through the property (front-to-back and side-to-side) that
show the relationship of each level in a new structure and new levels added to an
existing structure to both existing and finished grade on the property and adjacent land
within 5 feet of the property line shall be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
(2) Single Family Dwellings in the RMH-A subdistrict on lots with less than 50 feet of
frontage shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Second story top plate height shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet measured from the
top of the subfloor/slab directly below.
(b) Roofs shall have a minimum 5/12 pitch if building height exceeds thirty (30) feet.
(c) In the front and rear 25 feet of the lot. maximum building height for all structures,
including railings and architectural features, shall be 25 feet. Otherwise, maximum
building height shall be 35 feet.
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Front
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of the lot
Street
Rear
25' 25' Property
Line
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
ON LOTS LESS THAN 50 FEET WIDE IN RMH-A SUBDISTRICT
(d) Access to any habitable area above the second story top plate line shall be provided
within the Main Dwelling and shall be consistent with internal circulation. Exterior
stairways between the ground floor and a habitable area above the second story plate
line shall be prohibited.
Two vertical cross-sections through the property (front-to-back and side-to-side) that .
show the relationship of each level in a new structure and new levels added to an
existing structure to both existing and finished grade on the property and adjacent land
within 5 feet of the property line shall be submitted in order to determine compliance
with this subsection.
(3) Accessory Structures: See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures. Accessory structures
located on projecting decks abutting a waterway shall comply with the height established
in subsection (R)
(4) Recreation Buildings: The maximum height of a recreation building for multi-family,
planned residential, and mobile home park projects shall be established by the conditional
use permit.
(N) Minimum Floor Area. Each dwelling unit in a multi-family building and attached single
family dwellings shall have the following minimum floor area.
Unit Type Minimum Area (Square Feet)
Studio 500
one bedroom 650
two bedrooms 900
three bedrooms 1,100
four bedrooms 1,300
All detached single family dwellings shall have a minimum 1,000 square feet of floor area not
including the garage and shall be a minimum of 17 feet in width.
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Chapter 210 210-13 I/20/99
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R>L, RINI, RMH, RVI, and RMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(0) Open Space Requirements.
(1) The minimum open space area(private and common) for multi-family residential projects
in RM, R%4H, including RIV1H-A subdistrict, and RH Districts shall be 25% of the
residential floor area per unit (excluding garages).
(2) Private Open Space.
(a) Private open space shall be provided in courts or balconies within which a horizontal
rectangle has no dimension less than 10 feet for courts and 6 feet for balconies. A
minimum patio area of 70 square feet shall be provided within the court.
(b) The following minimum area shall be provided:
Unit Type Minimum Area (Sq.>Ft.) Unfits Above
Ground Floor Units Ground Floor-
Studio/1 bedroom 200 60
2 bedrooms 250 120
3 bedrooms 300 120
4 or more bedrooms 400 120
(c) Private open space shall be contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive use of the
occupants. Private open space shall not be accessible to.any dwelling unit except the
unit it serves and shall be physically separated from common areas by a wall or hedge
exceeding 42 inches in height.
(d) A maximum of 50% of the private open space requirement, may be on open decks
above the second story subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator or Planning Commission, provided that no portion of such deck exceeds
the height limit.
(3) Common Open Space.
(a) Common open space, provided by interior side yards, patios, and terraces, shall be
designed so that a horizontal rectangle has no dimension less than 10 feet, shall be
open to the sky, and shall not include driveways, parking areas, or area required for
front or street side yards
(b) Projects with more than 20 units shall include at least one amenity, such as a
clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court,volleyball court, outdoor cooking facility, or
other recreation facility.
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RL, RM, R.1MH, RH, and RINIMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(4) The Director may allow a reduction in the open space requirement to 10% of the livable
area per unit for projects with less than 10 units and located within walking distance of.
1,000 feet of a public park or beach.
(P) Courts Opposite Windows in RM. Mlval. and RH Districts (excluding the RNTH-A sub-
district). Courts shall be provided in all multi-family projects in the RNI, RMH, and RH
Districts subject to the following requirements:
(1) Courts Opposite Walls on the Same Site: The minimum depth of a court shall be one-half
the height of the opposite wall but not less than 20 feet opposite a living room and 14 feet
opposite a required window for any other habitable room. (see diagrams below)
(2) Courts Opposite Interior Property Line: The minimum distance between a required
window of a habitable room and a property line shall be 10 feet.
(3) Court Dimensions: Courts shall be minimum 20 feet wide (minimum 10 feet on either
side of the centerline of the required window) and shall be open to the sky. Eaves may
project a maximum 2 feet into a court.
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RL, RIM, RINIH, RPI, and RIMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
Section A I Section B I Section C
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COURTS OPPOSITE WINDOWS
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• • Res.N A 002-3'03
Ex.A
DRAFT ®�I1V Ali CAE
RL, R1LV1, PUY111, RJR, and R MP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(Q) All habitable rooms in a dwelling unit must be accessible from within the dvvellina. ..
(R) Waterfront Lots. Projecting decks, windscreens, fencing, patio covers and solariums on
waterfront lots may be permitted subject to the development standards set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 245, Chapter 17.24, and the following requirements:
(1) Projecting Decks. Decks on waterfront lots may project 5 feet beyond the bulkhead
provided the decks comply with the side setbacks required for the main dwelling.
(2) Windscreens. Windscreens may be permitted if constructed of light-weight materials
such as plastic, canvas, fiberglass, tempered glass or metal, except for necessary bracing
and framing. The maximum height for windscreens shall be 7 feet above the finished
surface of the deck at the bulkhead line.
(3) Fencin . All portions of fencing within the required rear setback area shall comply -Mth
Chapter 230.88 and the visibility provisions below. .
(4) Solariums. Solariums (patio enclosures) may project a maximum of 30 inches over the
bulkhead. In all cases, the solarium shall maintain a 45 degree (45°) visibility angle as
measured from the main dwelling building line extended to the side property line. The
maximum height shall not exceed the top of the first floor ceiling joist.
(5) Patio Covers. Patio covers (including eaves)may be permitted to project 5 feet into the
rear yard setback, however, construction materials shall allow compliance with visibility
provisions below.
(6) Visibility. The portion of any windscreen, fence or patio cover in the rear yard setback or
solarium above 36 inches in height shall be composed of materials and design which
allow a minimum of 85% transmission of light and visibility through the structure in each
direction when viewed from any angle.
(7) Removal. Decks, solariums and windscreens projecting over waterways which do not
comply with the above provisions may be removed by the city upon 30-days' written
notice. Such projections are declared to be a privilege which can be revoked for
noncompliance and not a vested right.
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Bulkhead Solarium Projecting deck 2 1/2' Max.
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WATERFRONT LOT PROJECTIONS
(S) Landscaping
(1) A minimum 40% of the front yard shall be landscaped. For single family residences in
the RMH-A subdistrict, a minimum 3 foot wide landscape planter along the front
property line (excluding max. 5 ft. wide walkway) may be provided in lieu of the 40%
requirement. A maximum 18 inch high planter wall may be constructed along the front
property line.
(2) All required trees specified in Chapter 232 shall be provided.
(3) All subdivisions shall provide a minimum 5 foot wide landscaped area along arterial
street/highway property lines. The actual required width shall be determined during
the planning process. Maintenance of said landscaped area shall be by a homeowners
association, property owner or other method approved by the City of Huntington
Beach.
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Ex.A
RIB, RIINI, RMH, RH, and RNIP Districts: Additional Development Standards
(T) Lighting. A lighting system shall-be provided in all multi-family projects.along all vehicular
access ways and major walkways. Lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and
walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. A lighting plan shall be
submitted for approval by the Director.
(U) See Section 230.08: Accessory Structures
(V) Solid patio covers open on at least 2 sides may be permitted an additional 5% site coverage.
Open lattice patio covers are exempted from site coverage standards.
210.08 Development Standards for Senior Projects
This section establishes development standards for Senior Residential Projects that may be pernitted
by the Planning Commission.
A. Minimum Floor Area. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 450 square
feet.
B. Minimum Setbacks. The project shall comply with the minimum setback requirements of
the district applicable to the site. .
C. Minimum Distance between Buildings. Minimum building separation shall be-10 feet.
D. Building Design. No structure shall exceed 180 feet in length. To provide variation in
building facades, two of the following architectural elements are required as part of each
building: sloped roofs; bay windows; awnings; roof eaves; cornices; balconies; or patios.
E. Open Space Requirements.
1. Private Open Space: A minimum of 60 square feet of private open space for studios
or one bedroom units and 120 square feet for two or more bedrooms, with minimum
dimensions of 6 feet.
2. Common Open Space: A minimum of 2,500 square feet for the first 50 units, and an
additional 50 square feet for each unit over 50.
3. Communitv Club House: An enclosed community or clubhouse facility containing
minimum 7 square feet per unit, and a total area of minimum 400 square feet, may
satisfy up to 50% of the common open space requirement. The clubhouse shall
include handicapped bathrooms and kitchen facilities to be used by project residents
and their guests only.
F. Elevators. Buildings with more than 2 levels, including living areas or parking, shall have
elevators.
G. Parking. Parking shall comply with Chapter 231. Any parking space over and above the
one space per unit shall be marked for guest use.
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R)L, PM1 , RTMH, RH, and lRNIP Districts: Additional Development Standards
210.10 Modifications for Affordable Housing
The Planning Commission may approve a conditional use permit modifying the minimum property
development standards in this chapter for affordable housing, as provided in Section 230.14. The
proposed modifications shall be requested in writing by the applicant; accompanied by a detailed pro-
forma, rental guidelines, deed restrictions, financial subsidies, and other types of documentation which
will serve to demonstrate the need for a reduction of development standards. Modifications to the
standards may include, but are not limited to, the parking requirements and open space. The specific
standard(s) from which the applicant is requesting relief shall be identified and alternative
development standard(s) proposed.
210.12 Planned Unit Development Supplemental Standards and Provisions
This section establishes supplemental development standards and provisions that shall apply to all
planned unit developments.
A. Maps. A tentative and final or parcel map shall be approved pursuant to Title 25,
Subdivisions.
B. Proiect Design.
1. Driveway parking for a minimum of fiftypercent of the units shall be provided
when units are attached side by side.
2. A maximum of six units may be attached side by side and an offset on the front of
the building a minimum of four(4) feet for every two units shall be provided.
3. A minimum of one-third of the roof area within a multi-story, multi-unit building
shall be one story less in height than the remaining portion of the structure's roof
area.
C. Common Areas. Every owner of a lot or dwelling unit shall own as an appurtenance to
such unit or lot either an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities or a share
in the corporation, community association, or limited partnership owning the common
areas and facilities.
D. Covenants. The developer shall submit a covenant setting forth a plan or manner of
permanent care and maintenance of all common areas and communal facilities. Such
covenant shall be included in the Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's)
applying to the property and shall be approved by the City Attorney and Director. The
CC&R's shall be approved prior to final or parcel map approval and when approved,
shall be recorded in the office of the Orange County Recorder.
E. Maintenance. The corporation, community association, or limited partnership shall have
the responsibility of maintaining the common areas and facilities as shown on the final
development plans, the buildings and use of property for planned unit development.
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RI.,, RM, RANII-I, RIB, and RiVIP Districts: Additional Development Standards
F. Sale of Lots. No dwelling unit or lot shall be sold or encumbered separately from an
interest in the common areas and facilities in the development which shall be
appurtenant to such dwelling unit.or lot. No lot shall be sold or transferred in ownership
from the other lots in the total development or approved phase of the development unless
all approved community buildings, structures and recreational facilities for the total
development, or approved phase thereof, have been completed, or completion is assured.
by bonding or other method satisfactory to the City.
G. Management Agreement. No lot or dwelling unit in the development shall be sold
unless a corporation, community association, or limited partnership has been formed
with the right to assess all those properties which are jointly owned with interests in the
common areas and facilities in the development to meet the expenses of such entity, and
with authority to control, and the duty to maintain, all of said mutually available
features of the development. Said entity shall operate under recorded CC&R's which
shall include compulsory membership of all owners of lots and/or dwelling units, and
flexibility of assessments to meet changing costs of maintenance, repairs and services.
The developer shall submit evidence of compliance with this requirement to and receive
approval of the City prior to making any such sale. This condition shall not apply to
land dedicated to the City for public purposes.
210.14 MMP District Supplemental Development Standards
This section establishes supplemental standards for the development of manufactured home parks.
A. Individual space setbacks for manufactured homes and accessory structures shall be
landscaped and are as follows:
Front minimum 5 feet
Side 10 feet aggregate, minimum 3 feet on any side
Rear minimum 5 feet
B. Each space shall be provided with a minimum 150 cubic feet of enclosed, usable storage
space. y
C. The undercarriage of all manufactured homes shall be screened from view on all sides.
D. A six foot high concrete or masonry wall shall be provided along all interior property
lines of the manufactured home park. In addition, a 20 foot wide landscaped berm or a 10
foot wide landscaped area and a 6 foot high wall shall be located at the minimum front
setback line.
E. A boat or trailer storage area shall be provided and screened from view by a 6 foot high
fence or wall.
F. Maximum site coverage for each individual manufactured home space shall be 75%.
G. Projects in the RiM1P district shall provide a minimum common open space area of 200
square feet per manufactured home space.
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Chapter 210 210.21 1/20l99
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RL, RIM, RIMH, R)E1, and RIMP Districts: Additional Development Standards
210.16 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Community Development 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.
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230.88 Fencing and Yards
No portion of a required yard area provided for a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of
the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot. In all districts, minimum
setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A, B and C are
hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this chapter. Where any discrepancy occurs
between the diagrams and the printed text, the teat shall prevail. Yards and fencing shall comply-
with the following criteria in all districts or as specified.
A. Permitted Fences and Walls.
1. Fences or walls a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height may be located
in any portion of a lot, except screen walls on lots in the RIMH-A subdistrict shall be
setback a minimum of three (3) feet from the front property line. Fences or walls
exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height may not be located in the required front
yard, except as permitted elsewhere in this Section.
2. Fences or walls a maximum of six (6) feet in height may be located in required side and
rear yards, except as excluded in this Section. Fences or walls exceeding six (6) feet in
height may be located in conformance with the yard requirements applicable to the main
structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they
are located.
3. Fences or walls in the rear yard setback area of athrough-lot shall not exceed forty-two
(42) inches in height. This subsection shall not apply to lots abutting arterial highways.
4. In the RL district, garden or wing walls or fences equal in height to the first floor double
plate, but not exceeding nine (9) feet, which are perpendicular to and entirely within a
side yard may be constructed to the interior side property line and to within five (5) feet
of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three (3) foot gate or
accessway.
5. When residential property abuts open or public land or property zoned'or used for office,
commercial, or industrial purposes, an eight (8) foot high solid masonry or block wall
may be constructed on the common side or rear property line.
6. In order to allow variations in the street scene in R districts, fences or walls exceeding
forty-two (42) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setback of six (6) feet
subject to plan review approval by the Director in conformance with the following
criteria:
a. .The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five (5) or more contiguous lots
under the same ownership and only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings.
b. Such walls shall not encroach into the visibility triangular area formed by measuring
seven and one-half(7.5) feet along the driveway and ten(10) feet along the front
property line at their point of intersection.
c. Such walls shall conform to all other applicable provisions of this section.
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7. Retaining ��-alls shall comply with the following:
a. Where a retaining wall is located on the property line separating lots or parcels and
protects-a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence,
wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if
no retaining wall existed.
b. Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting an arterial or
exterior side yard and contains a fill of two (2) ft. or less or protects a cut belotiv the
existing grade, such retaining wall may be topped -with a six (6) ft. decorative
masonry wall.
c. Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting a local street, the
maximum retaining wall height shall be twenty-four (24) inches as measured from the
adjacent curb and may be topped with a maximum eighteen (18) inch decorative -,,..-all
or fence for a total height of forty-two (42) inches.
d. (1) The maximum height of a retaining wall on the front property line shall be thirty-
six (36) inches as measured from the top of the highest adjacent curb. Subject to
the Director's approval. a maximum forty-two (42) inch high wall or fence may be
erected above the retaining wall with a minimum three (3) foot setback from the
front property line.
(2) In the RMH-A subdistrict,the.maximum height of a retaining wall on the front
property line shall be eighteen (18) inches as measured from the top of the highest
adjacent curb. Subject to the Director's approval, a second retaining wall up.to
eighteen (18) inches in height may be erected above the.eighteen (18) high
retaining wall with a minimum three (3) foot front setback. A wall or fence up to
forty two (42) inches in height may by erected on top of the retaining wall with
the minimum three foot front setback. (See Exhibit below) y
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Sidewalk/Parkway
See Maximum building height in Chapter 210.
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Chapter 230 230-35 824/98
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Ex.A
e. All retaining walls abutting a street shall be waterproofed to the satisfaction of the
Director.
f. Retaininc, wall and fence combinations over eight (8) feet in height shall be
constructed with a variation in design or materials to show the distinction.
Retaining wall.and fence combinations over six (6) feet in height shall be
designed without decorative block or cap block, except if equal in strength to the
main portion of the fence.
8. The height of any fence, wall or hedge located in the front yard setback shall be measured
from top of the highest adjacent curb. All other fence heights shall be measured from
existing grade.
9. Any fence or wall located on the front property line shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works.
10. In the industrial districts, nine (9) foot high fences may be permitted in the side and rear
setbacks up to the front building line subject to plan review approval by the Director.
11. Deviations from the maximum height requirements for walls as prescribed by this Section
may be permitted subject to an approval of conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator.
12. Within the coastal zone, no gate, fence or wall shall be permitted that restricts or
obstructs public access to the shore. (3334)
B. Required Walls:
.1. When office, commercial or industrial uses abut property zoned or used for residential. a
six (6) foot high solid six (6) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required. If a
wall meeting these standards already exists on the abutting residential property,
protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the Director.
The maximum fence height shall be eight(8) feet at the common property line, subject to
the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six (6) foot high
fences.
2. Industrial screening walls abutting arterial highways shall be architectural 1), compatible
with surrounding properties, constructed of a minimum six (6) inch wide decorative
masonry block, and designed with landscape pockets at thirty-five (35) foot intervals
along the street side sufficient in size to accommodate at least one (1) 15-gallon tree.
Approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator shall be required prior
to construction of such walls.
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C. Visibility.
1. On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater
than forty-two (42) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed b,,-
measuring ten (10) feet from the intersection of the rear and street side property lines.
2. On comer lots, no fence, Nvall, landscaping, berming, sign, or other visual obstruction
between forty-two (42) inches and seven (7) feet in height as measured from the adjacent
curb elevation may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty=five
(25) feet from the intersection of the front and street side property lines or their
prolongation. Trees trimmed free of branches and foliage so as to maintain visual
clearance below seven (7) feet shall be permitted.
3. Visibility of a driveway crossing a street or alley property line or of intersecting
driveways shall not be blocked between a height of 42 inches and 7 feet within a
triangular area formed by measuring ten(10) feet from intersecting driveways or
street/alley and driveway.
PROPER���NE
` 230-CORD
DIAGRAM A
a.
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STREET/ALLEY
DIAGRAM B
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REVERSE CORNER LOT
CORNER LOT INTERIOR,LOT. CORNER, LOT ABUTTING ALLEY
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CORNER LOT HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL
— .� A 42 inch high fence may be constructed on any portion of the lot.
® Indicates that portion of the lot on which a
6 foot high fence may be constructed.
"A' Indicates minimum front yard setback.
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•Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Chapter 230 230-38 8/24/98
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Ex.A
EXHIBIT C
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232.08 Design Standards
A. General Planting Provisions.
1: A minimum of 8 percent of the total net site area shall be
landscaped, or as required by Title 21 or conditions of approval.
2. For traffic visibility purposes, the maximum height of shrubbery
shall be 32 inches within any parking area and within 5 feet of any
driveway. (See Diagrams A, B, C, D)
3. Turf shall not be installed on grade differential greater than 4:1.
Where the maximum overall grade differential is three (3) feet,
3:1 shall be considered maximum.
4. Any planter or screen wall shall be placed behind the landscape
area and shall set back 5 feet from the edge of any alley or
driveway. (See Diagram C)
B. General Tree Requirements.
1. Each single family residential lot less than 45 feet in width shall have
one 24 inch box tree planted within the front setback area. The City's
Landscape Architect shall determine whether a minimum 4 to 6 foot
square (16-36 sq.ft.) planting area.will be required upon review of the
landscape plan. One 24 inch box tree shall also be planted in the.
streetside yard adjacent to a street without a parkway.
2. Each single family residential lot 45 feet or greater in width shall have
one 36-inch box tree planted within the front setback area. One 36 inch
box tree shall also be planted in the streetside yard adjacent to a street
without a parkway.
3. Multi-family residential lots shall have one 36 inch box tree for every
45 lineal feet of street frontage planted within the setback areas adjacent
to a street.
In addition, there shall be one 36 inch box tree planted within the
common open space areas for each ground or first level unit.
4.. Non-residential developments shall have one. 36 inch box tree for each
45 lineal.feet of street frontage planted within the first 15 feet of the
setback area adjacent to a street.
5. Specimen palms may be substituted at a ratio of 1/2 foot brown trunk
height for one inch of box tree inch required.
C. Off-Street Parking Facilities
1, A 10-foot-wide landscaped planter area(inside dimension) shall
be provided between any street side property line and a parking
area except at driveway openings. Berming shall be a minimum
of 20 inches in height. When a planting area is less than 10 feet
wide, a 32 inch high wall shall be provided. Where grade
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DRAFT ORDINANCE Ex.A
differential would not permit mounding, alternatives shown in
Diagram B may be used. (See Diagrams A, B. C)
2. Parking facilities shall have perimeter landscaping areas as
follows:
a. Areas shall be a minimum 3 feet in plantable width and
include one tree for each 90 square feet of landscaped area.
b. Areas shall be increased to 5 feet in plantable width when
the parking facility dimension is more than 100 feet adjacent
to the side or rear property line.
C. Minimum plantable area for each tree shall be 48 inches
square.
3. Interior landscaping areas shall be distributed throughout the
parking area and shall equal 5 percent of the perimeter
landscaping area. These areas shall include a minimum of one
minimum 24-inch box tree for every 10 parking spaces shall be
located throughout the parking area.
4. The end of each row of parking spaces shall be separated from
driveways by a landscaped planter, minimum 2 feet wide and in
addition include a step off area. (See Diagrams C, E)
5. Planter areas adjacent to parking spaces shall be provided with a
12-inch-wide by 3 1/2 inch-thick "step off' area flush with and
behind the curb for the entire length of planter or provide 4-foot-
square or 5-foot-diameter circular planter surrounded by
textured/and/or colored concrete.
6. A concrete curb may be required adjacent to the sidewalk within
the right-of-way. (Refer to the Arboricultural and Landscape
Standards and Specifications)
7. All parking area landscaping shall be protected from vehicular and
pedestrian damage by a 6-inch-high, 6-inch-wide curb of portland
cement concrete. Additional protection shall be provided by one
of the following methods:
a. Two (2) feet of landscaping consisting of low shrubs or
ground cover may be provided between a parking stall and
the required landscape area. The additional landscaping
shall not count toward the required percentage of
landscaping or minimum planter width. This method will
allow vehicles to extend over the additional landscape area
in conjunction with permitting a reduction in the required
length of the parking space from 19 feet to 17 feet; or
b. Other alternatives acceptable to the Director.
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Ex.A
EXHIBIT D
• Res.No.20W300
DRAFT ORDINANCE Ex.A
241.04 Authorit}I of Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator
The Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, as the case may be, shall approve or
conditionally approve.applications for conditional use permits or variances upon finding that
the proposed conditional use permit or variance is consistent with the General Plan, and all
applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, consistent with the requirements of Section
241.10. The Planning Commission shall act on all variances except the Zoning
Administrator may act on variances not exceeding ten percent deviation from site coverage,
separation bet-,veen buildings, height, setback, parking, and landscape requirements.
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Chapter 241 241-2 120/99
Res.No.2002-33
Ex.A
Ord.No. 3?10
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,CONNIE BROCK`VAY, 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 the 19th day of Januarv, 1999, and was again read
to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of
February,1999,and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a
majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Julien,Bauer,Garofalo,Green,Dettloff,Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-ofFcio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
.l9 9 GAG
In accordance with the City Chatter of said City City Cl crk and ex-officio Clerk
Connie-Brock%vay City Clerk of the City Council of the City
• utv Citv Clerk of Huntington Beach,California
Glordinanclordbkpg
2/3/99 The f rago ng ktaw nett i8 a correct
cop/of ofigiflel on file in this offoe.
Attest 20Q
Cov,r�l� �3roc�w a V
Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk TtheNy
Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
CsWorn4L
By. t1"n..' - eputy
Res. No. 2002-33
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th
day of May, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Jerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT 2
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SUMMARY
LCPA No. 02-01 MINOR AMENDMENT
1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 97-01: This application amends Chapter
210 (Residential Districts), Section 230.88 (Fences and Yards), Section 323.08
(Design Standards, Landscaping), and Section 241.04 (Authority of the Planning
Commission and Zoning Administrator) of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
(ZSO) by addressing residential district standards. The amendment modifies the
permit requirements and development standards for single-family residences in the
RMH-A subdistrict; allow clubs, lodges, horticulture, and nursery uses in residential
districts; revises the format of Chapter 210 Residential Districts in order to assist in
the interpretation of specific criteria in the ZSO; and authorizes the Zoning
Administrator to act on minor variances to building height; parking, and landscaping.
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RCA. ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Planning
SUBJECT: Resolution for Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-01
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 6, 2002
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