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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
To Charles W. Thompson From James W. Palin, Director
City Administrator Development Service
Subject ORDINANCE NO. 2850 - Date June 11, 1986
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11
(MOBILEHOMES, MANUFACTURED
HOMES, PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ,
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL SUFFIX)
Code Amendment No. 86-11 - Ordinance No. 2850 was continued from the
June 2, 1986 City Council meeting because of the building heights
issue which could have a bearing on the code amendment . The
Planning Commission recommendation had been to reduce the maximum
building height to 30 feet from 35 feet in the Planned Residential
Developments Article and staff' s recommendation was to maintain the
existing maximum height of 35 feet.
At the June 2, 1986 City Council meeting the building heights issue
was referred back to the Planning Commission for a report. An Ad
Hoc Committee was also formed to discuss and to prepare a
recommendation regarding building heights. The Ad Hoc Committee
recommended and the Planning Commission concurred that the maximum
building height of 35 feet should remain as is for Planned
Residential Developments .
Other proposed modifications to the articles for Mobile Homes,
Manufactured Homes and the Senior Residential Suffix had not
included modifications to the heights. Therefore, the only
modification necessary to Ordinance No. 2850 was to increase the
maximum building height to what is presently in the Code. Attached
is a Building Heights chart which has the recommendations of the Ad
Hoc Committee and Planning Commission.
Recommendation: Adopt revised Code Amendment No. 86-11 .
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Attachments:
Building Heights Chart
Ordinance No. 2850
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BUILDING HEIGHTS
District/Type Existing Planning Commission Ad-hoc Committee
Project Code Action Recommendation
RA 30 ' 25 ' Per Planning
Commission
Rl 30 ' 251 , max. 2 stories Per Planning
(30 ' and/or 3 stories Commission
with CUP)
R2 , R3 , R4 301 (35 ' with 25 ' (30 ' with add ' 1 Leave Existing Code
Base District add ' l setbacks ) setbacks)
R2 , R3 , R4 35 ' 30 ' Leave Existing Code
Apartment Standards
Rl , R2 , R3 , R4 35 ' 35 ' now recommended Leave Existing Code
Planned Developments by Planning Commission
( condos) (June 3, 1986 )
Oldtown/Town Lot/ Not affected by any code amendment
Downtown Specific
Plans
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INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNI ON
HUNTINGTON BEACH
To Charles W. Thompson m James W. Palin, Director
City Administrator ® Development Services
Subject AGENDA ITEM D-lc ate —_May 14 , 1986
CODE AMENDMENT No. 86-11
(MH, MFH, PD, SR)
Staff is recommending that this item be continued from the May 19,
1986 Council meeting to the June 2, 1986 meeting as a portion of
this amendment includes the 1-Mnr d Residential Development with a
provision to reduce bui hei'gh by 5 feet. As the Council has
not yet resolved the f ' ition of uilding height and hd4icontinued
this item over until th JunJ2, 19186 meeting, it would be
inappropriate to discu s thaent prior to your decision on
such definiton.
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I1�D6ATE:• Monday, May 5,
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TIME:7:30 P.M.
Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, APPLICATION NUMBER:
Code Amendment No.86-11
Irvine, the South Coast communities and Laguna LOCATION:City wide
Beach issues of said newspaper for 9 time PROPOAL.To_reDealex _I
Isting Articles 910. 914, 1. T
consecutive weeks to wit the issue(s) of of t a Huntington Beach Or-
dinance Code and add new p
' Articles 914(Mobilehomes),
915 (Planned Residential
Development), 916 (Manu-
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98 (Senior Residential Suffix).
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: Categorically ex-
empt from the provisions of
the California Environmental
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velopment Services
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as as outlined above.All appli-
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Date mn.7 g, 1 gRF
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrators
Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services
Subject: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11
Consistent with Council Policy? [ ] Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception
Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Code Amendment No. 86-11, scheduled for a public hearing this
evening, will need to be continued to the meeting of May 19, 1986 .
Staff is currently reviewing the final Ordinance and will be
prepared to discuss Code Amendment No. 86-11 at the City Council
meeting of May 19, 1986
RECOMMENDATION
The public hearing should be opened and then continued .
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11
(MOBILEHOME, MANUFACTURED HOIMES, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT & SENIOR RESIDENTIAL SUFFIX)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a
public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and
at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all
persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below.
DATE: Monday, May 5, 1986
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 86-11
LOCATION: City-wide
PROPOSAL: To r`p6l existing ArticleS910.6, 914, 924, 926, 931 , 932.5 and 936 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and add new Articles 914 (Mobilehomes) ,
915 (Planned Residential Development) , 916 (Manufactured Homes) and
917 (Senior Residential Suffix) .
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the Department of Development
Services.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express
opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined
above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are
on file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, California, for inspection by the public.
HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL
By: Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
Phone (714) 536-5405
Dated: April 21 , 1986
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11
(Mobilehome, Manufactured Home, Planned Development and
Senior Residential Suffix )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington
Beach Civic Center , 2000 Main Street , Huntington Beach, California ,
on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider
the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the
application described below.
DATE/TIME: April 15, 1986 - 7 : 00 PM
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 86-11
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
REQUEST: To repeal existing Articles 910,&, 914 , 924 , 926 , 931 ,
932. 5 and 936/and add new Articles 914 (Mobilehomes ) ,
915 ( Planned Residential Development ) , 916 (Manufactured
Homes ) and 917 (Senior Residential Suffix ) .
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS : The proposed project is categorically exempt
from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act .
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the
Department of Development Services , 2000 Main Street ,
Huntington Beach, California 92648 , for inspection by the
public.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and
express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application
as outlined above . If there are any further questions please call
Jeff Abramowitz , Assistant Planner at 536-5271 .
James W. Palin , Secretary
Huntington Beach Planning Commission
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Date June 2 , 1986
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrato
Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services
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Subject: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11 - MOBILEHOMES, MANUFACT ED
HOMES, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND SENIOR
RESIDENTIAL SUFFIX
Consistent with Council Policy? Do Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception
Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE :
Code Amendment No . 86-11 is a request to repeal existing Articles
910 .5, 914 , 924 , 926 , 931 , 932 .5 and 936 and add new Articles 914
(Mobilehomes) , 915 (PRD' s) , 916 (Manufactured Homes) and 917 (Senior
Residential Suffix) .
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission action and recommendation on April 15 , 1986 :
ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11 AND RECOMMENDS ADOPTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE :
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES : None
ABSENT: Schumacher
ABSTAIN : None
Staff recommendation is identical to that of the Planning
Commission, with one exception related to the maximum building
height permitted for planned residential developments . Staff
proposes to leave unchanged the maximum height of 35 feet currently
stated in the code. The Planning Commission had recommended
reducing this height by five feet, to allow a maximum of 30 feet .
Based upon further study of existing projects, staff recommends that
the Council amend the attached Planning Commission ordinance
(Section 9150 .6) to permit thirty-five feet.
ANALYSIS:
Code Amendment No. 86-11 involves the clean-up and relocation of
four separate articles in Division 9 . Provisions have been
streamlined and redundant language has been eliminated. For planned
residential developments, three articles have been consolidated into
one. The content changes are discussed below.
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MOBILEHOMES: One change made in the Mobilehomes article was to
reduce by five feet the maximum height (30 ft . vs. 35 ft . ) for
recreation buildings in order to establish consistency with other
recent code amendments approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council .
MANUFACTURED HOMES : This article has been streamlined . No content
changes have been made.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Along with streamlining and
consolidation, the changes in the PRD ordinance are as follows :
1 . Detailed submittal requirements have been deleted . All such
requirements are printed on application forms and do not need
to be part of the Ordinance Code.
2 . Definition of bedroom (which related to both density and
parking requirements ) has been deleted since this is now
covered in new Article 908, Definitions .
3 . Maximum site coverage has been standardized at 50% . Previously
it had been 50%; except for projects less than 16 units per
acre the maximum was 45% .
4 . The number of parking spaces required for various unit types
has been deleted. These standards now appear in new Article
960 .
5 . Landscaping provisions have been streamlined. Those specific
requirements which already appear in Article 960 have been
eliminated.
6 . Open space provisions have been untangled and rewritten .
7. Miscellaneous requirements that repeat provisions from other
areas of the ordinance code or other adopted City policy have
been deleted.
SENIOR SUFFIX: The changes in the -SR suffix are as follows:
1 . The requirement for handicapped units has been modified .
Previously the code specified 10% or pursuant to State law.
Staff is recommending that the 10o figure be deleted and that
the code simply defer to state law, which has changed
frequently in recent years.
2 . Other -SR development standards have been consolidated and made
clearer. Minimum building separations are discussed just once,
with the difference between rental and ownership projects noted
in Section 9176 (b) (1 ) .
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3�. The application of the -SR suffix has been modified so that it
also may be attached to specific plans as deemed appropriate
through zone change procedures . This will allow for the -SR
suffix to be used with the Oldtown or Downtown Specific Plan
designations.
4 . The requirement for elevators has been modified so that they
are provided for a structure with over two levels (whether
garage or habitable area) . Previously they were needed only
when the structure had more than two habitable floors .
5 . In response to concerns expressed by Councilwoman Finley at the
Council meeting of May 7, 1986, Section 9171 has been clarified
to explain the application of development standards from the
base district , from other areas of the code, as well as from
the actual -SR suffix provisions . Other code amendments
already considered by the Council will also help clear up
confusion that in the past has made it difficult to interpret
which standards do apply. For example, the apartment standards
that had been separate will be consolidated with the base
district provisions as part of Code Amendment No. 86-7.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act .
FUNDING SOURCE :
Not applicable .
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Modify ordinance as desired .
ATTACHMENTS:
1 . Ordinance (Seventeen pages )
2 . Existing Articles 910 . 5, 914 , 924 , 926 , 931 , 932 .5, and 936
( Thirty-seven pages)
3 . Planning Commission Staff Report dated April 15, 1986
4 . Planning Commission Minutes dated April 15, 1986
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VLANAiNG HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S . 9240
ARTICLE 924
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(1599-9/70)
S . 9240 1N` ENT AND PURPOSE . This article is established to set
fo�min mxl tt m �tandards for mobilehome parks in recognition
of the fact that mobilehomes are being used to satisfy a portion of
the demand for permanent housing and as such, the establishment of ;
minimum standards for mobilehome parks is a necessary step toward the
promotion of a better living environment . In those areas concerning
mobilehomes and mobilehome parks in which the city has no authority
to adopt regulations , the state regulations shall apply, and in those
areas in which the city has authority to adopt regulations . and both the
city and state have adopted regulations , the more restrictive reguia.-
tions shall apply.
S . 9241 'DEFINITIONS . Except as specifically defined in Article 970
or this code , the terms in this article are used as defined
in the Mobilehome Act in Health and Safety Code Sections, 18000 etlseq . ,
and in Title 8 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with
Section 16250.
S . 9242 . 1 Uses Permitted . The following uses are permitted in the
"MR �Mo lle�iome District, subject to the regulations con-
tained herein provided an application for use permit is first approved
by the hoard of Zoning Adjustments:
(a) Mobilehomes within a mobilehome park.
(b) Uses normally found in conjunction with mobilehome parks that ;are
incidental to the park and operated for the convenience of the
residents thereof.
S . 9242 .2 Criteria for Approval. Prior to approving an application
for any zone, the Planning Commission shall consider
the following:
(a) The relationship of the proposed mobilehome park to surrounding
land use .
(b ) Soil conditions .
(c. ) Access to the area under consideration . (It is preferred that such
area abut an arterial highway from which the primary means of
access should be obtained . )
(d ) The minimum site area shall not be less than ten (10) s.^res .
S . 92112. 3 Maximum Density. The maximum density shall be nine (9)'
spaces per gross acre . Such area shall not include open or
public land as defined in this code .
A maximum of one. mobilehome shall be permitted permitted per
mobilehome space, provided that this requirement shall not prohibit' the
combining of two or more mobilehome modular units to create a single
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S. 9242.4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
S. 9242.4 MOBILEHOMES, RECREATION BUILDINGS, OTHER STRUCTURES,. MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT. `"'
(a) The maximum building height for mobilehomes shall not exceed twenty (20)
feet except that mobilehomes that do not exceed,a height of thirty (30) feet
may be permitted upon approval of a use permit application by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments.
(b) The maximum building height for all structures other than recreation buildings
and mobilehomes shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(c). The maximum building height for recreation buildings shall not exceed thirty-
five (35) feet. (1955-9/70, 1952-1/75)
S. 9242.5 RECREATION AREA. A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet of
recreation and leisure area shall be provided for each mobilehome
space within the park. Such area may be in one or more locations and shall be arranged
so as to be readily accessible to all residents of the mobilehome,. park.
S. 9242.6 STORAGE SPACE. The mobilehome owner shall provide a minimum of 150
cubic feet of enclosed, usable storage space on his mobilehome space.
Storage space within the mobilehome shall not satisfy all or any part of the require-
ments of this section.
S. 9242 7 SC RE NTNG JMUIREMENTS,. In order to provide a buffer between mobile-
home parks and abutting uses, the standards set forth in this section,✓
shall apply.
(a) An opaque screen having a minimum height of six (6) feet shall be installed
and maintained along but no closer than six (6) feet from the ultimate right-
of-way of any public street. Where there is a difference in elevation on opposite
sides of the screen, the height shall be measured from the highest-grade level.
Such screen shall consist of one or, any combination of the following:.
(1) WALLS. A wall constructed of concrete, stone, brick, the or similar
type of solid masonry material, having a minimum thickness of six (6)
inches.
(2) BERMS. A berm shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in width at the base
and shall be constructed of earthen materials and it shall be landscaped
to the right-of-way line.
(b) The setback between the walls or berm and the right-of-way line shall be
landscaped, equipped with a sprinkling system or adequate substitute approved
by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, and such area and sprinkling system or substitute
shall be permanently maintained.
(c) Screening along public streets and variations in the type of screening along
Public streets and in landscaping is encouraged, and a plan depicting the
location and type of screen and a general landscaping scheme shall be submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments with the use permit application.
PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT'S S
(fd ) A :; ix (6) foot high concrete or masonry wall shall be provided a.,
a buffer along all interior boundaries of the mobilehome pack.
The height of such walls shall be measured from the highest ;race
� level .
(e ) The Hoard of Iorning Adjustments may grant exceptions to the regiir(.
ments of this .,ec,tion if the Board determines that the intent of
these requirements will be carried out .
S . 242.8 Minimum Setbacks for Mobilehomes The following setback.
requirements shall apply to mobilehomes and all accessory
structures:
(a) Front Yard Setback. The minimum front yard setback shall be !file
feet . Such ront yard shall be landscaped .
(b ) Rear Yard Setback. . The minimum rear yard setback shall be five
feet .
(c ) Side Yard Setback. The total side yard setback for both side'
shall nof be less than ten ( 10) feet . In no case shall the minimum
side yard on any one side of the mobilehome be less than three ( 3j
feet .
S . 9242 .9 Maximum Coverer e . The area of space covered by a mobi .ic -
ome and —re-l—at—e-J structure shall not exceed seventy-five,
percent (75%) of the mobilehome space .
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S . 9242 . 10 Parking Requirements . Two conveniently accessible parr ..
spaces ,hall be provided for each mobilehome space . Ea
parking space shall have a minimum dimension of nine feet by nineteei
feet (9' X 191 ) and may be arranged in tandem. One of the required
spaces shall be covered (this requirement shall be satisfied prior', t(
occupancy of each mobilehome ) .
Guest parking shall be provided at the rate of one ( 1)
parking space for ea.c.h three (3) mobilehome spaces . Such parking sh,
be provided in off-:,treet parking bays and shall conform to the requ
ments of Article 9?9 of this code . Where parking is permitted on one
or both sides of a driveway, such parking may be used to meet the gue : t
parking requirements, .
Guest Barking shall be evenly distributed throughout th�
park so a, to be available to all spaces .
S . 9242 . 11 Driveway ->tandards .
(a) The minimum driveway width for all driveways within, a mobilcho'm,
park :;hall be thirty-three ( 33) feet except where para] 1 1 p,arlk
is permitted on both sides of the street , in which cas(_ a mi, i'm,.,
street width of forty-one (41) feet shall be provided .
(b ) The in ide radius on turns for driveways shall be twenty- Ci v,-,
feet .
)242 . I. I ( l FIIGH DLN:�ITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNIN(;
( c ) Cons Lrtictiori of base paving, curbs and gutters on all privato
driveway,.; shall be approved by the Department of Public Work,,
( d drainage aluril* the driveway within the mobilehome park
shall be by means of concrete gutters .
(e ) A lighting system shall be installed along all driveways . Such
lighting system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works .
S_ 2� 42 . 12 Tree Planting .
(a) Public Streets . One twenty (20) inch box tree shall be provided
for each eighty (80) feet of mobilehome park frontage along a
public street . The arrangement of such trees shall be approved
by the Street Tree Superintendent .
(b ) On-Site Trees . One fifteen ( 15) gallon tree shall be provided on
eac . mobilehome space . This requirement shall be satisfied prior
to occupancy of the mobilehome on such space .
S . 9242 . 13 Screening of Undercarriage . The undercarriage of all
mobile omes shall-'Fe- screened from view on all sides except
that an access panel shall be provided according to state requirements .
S . 9242 . 14 Boat or Trailer Storage . Areas in the mobilehome park .
shall be set aside for boat or trailer storage . Such are, �-.-
shall be enclosed or screened from view by a six (6) foot, high fence or
wall and shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
Consideration should be given to adjacent uses and the
area should be situated in such a manner as to maintain & compatible
relationship between uses on same property and adjacent property .
0 . 9242 . 15 Trash Collection. Trash collection areas or individual
trash pickup for each space shall be provided . Where
trash collection areas are provided , such areas shall be adequately dis -
tributed throughout the park and shall be enclosed or screened from
view by a six (6) foot high fence or wall and shall be maintained in
a riee,t and sanitary condition.
S . 9242 .1E SiTns . All signs shall conform to the requirement of
Ark icle 97() of this code .
PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
S. 9260
ARTICLE 926
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SUFFIX (-PD)
(1677 - 10/71)
i-2960 IT AND PURPOSE. In order to promote better living environments in
the development of residential property, there is hereby established a
Planned Development Suffix (-PD) which may be attached to basic residential districts.
The intent of this suffix is that it shall require that the Planned Residential Devel-
opment Ordinance of this. Code prevail over the basic residential district whereto
the suffix is affixed. Property with the -PD suffix shall develop ad a planned
residential development.
S. 2261 ZONING REGULATIONS. After public hearings as provided by the zone change
process in this code, the Planned Development Suffix (-PD) may be com-
bined with basic residential districts and thereafter the property shall be developed
in compliance with all requirements of the Planned Residential Development section
of this code.
S_.9262 SYMBOL. The suffix -PD may be attached to the R1, R2 and R3 residential
districts.
PL*NNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S 9310 'i
ARTICLE 931
LOW-DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDOMINIUMS,
COMMITY APARTMENTS AND STOCK COOPERATIVES
(1563=3/70, 1717-2 72. 1803-1/73, 1847-6/73, 2049-4/76, 2429-6/80, 2711-10/84),,
S. 9310 PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to establish basic development
standards for low-density planned residential development within certain
residential districts of the city of Huntington Beach to encourage better land planning
techniques with maximum use of aesthetically-pleasing types of architecture,
landscaping, and site layout and design to promote better living environments. The
standards contained herein are designed to reduce noise transmission between structures,
visual intrusion, and impact of the project from within as well as from adjacent
property.
Wherever the terms "planned residential development" and "PRD" appear in this article,
they shall also mean and include the terms "condominiums," "community apartments,." (land
"stock cooperatives." (2429-6/80)
S. 9310.1 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE. The provisions of this article shall apply only
to real property for which an application has been filed with the city, for
approval of a low-density planned development which is less than eight (8) units per`
gross acre. Real property, upon which a planned development is proposed,, shall have';
been zoned and shall be designated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan for
residential use. This article shall apply to new developments. (2429-6/80, 2711-10%84).
S. 9310.2 USES PERMITTED. Planned residential developments are permitted in the
residential districts subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit
pursuant to the provisions of Article 984, and the approval of a tentative tract map' as
,provided by law. If R1 or R2 property is developed as a planned residential development
with less than eight .(8) units per gross acre, such development shall comply with all
provisions of this article.
S. 9311 DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE. The conditional use permit, tentative tract map,
and preliminary site plans, as required by this article, shall be
submitted to the Planning Department concurrently. The Subdivision Committee shall make
recommendations on such project to the Planning Commission for approval, conditionall;
approval, or denial. Tentative tract maps and conditional use permit applications,
filed pursuant to this article, shall be processed simultaneously.
S. 9311.1 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. Site plans shall be submitted concurrently with
the conditional use permit for a low-density planned residential
development, and shall indicate the following:
(a) Location of all proposed structures;
(b) The preliminary landscaping proposals showing the location, quantity and type of
plant materials;
(c) Location of pedestrian walkways;
'd) Circulation pattern of vehicular traffic;
(e) Detailed structural street sections of all access ways;
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S. 9311. 1(f) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNINu
(f) Type and location of all outside lighting;
(g) Size and location of maintenance and storage facilities;
(h) Type, size and location of trash areas;
(i ) Type, Size and location of private open space areas;
(j ) Type and location of all vehicle parking;
(k) Type and location of fences and signs , and
( 1 ) Layout showing proposed sewage and water facilities.
9311.2 PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN__ REQUIREMENTS. Preliminary grading plans shall
indicate� the fiolll e i ng:w
(a) A full inventory of the natural features of the site, including all trees exceeding
a diameter of six (6) inches;
(b) Preliminary soils report and chemical analysis of existing soil conditions ;.
(c) Cut and fill proposed on the site;
(d) Proposed surface drainage of the site;
(e) Ground floor elevations of all structures proposed;
(f) Differences in finished grades on the site and those grades on abutting property;
(g) Underground services;
(h) Statement on quantity of excavated material ; and
( i ) Location of scenic points and historic spots or landmarks.
S. 9311.3 FLOOR AND ELEVATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS. Floor and elevation plans shall
indicate the following:
.(a) Proposed exterior materials to be used on all structures;
(b) Color of all exterior materials;
(c) Height of all buildings and/or structures ;
(d) Energy sources proposed for heating and cooling of all buildings.
S. 9311.4 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP REQUIREMENTS. Tentative tract maps shall indicate
the following:
(a) Sufficient description to define the location. and boundaries of the proposed
subdivision;
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�+�.�H NG S „= IAL GDEVY.LOPENTS S. 9311.4 (b)
`--- (b) L•'xisting natural topography Frith contours at intervals of two feet (2' ) up to
five percent (5%) grade, five feet (51 ) up to ten percent (10%) grade, and ten
feet (101) over ten percent (100) grade;
. (c) Locations, names, widths, and approximate grades of all streets within or.
adjacent to the proposed subdivision;
(d) Approximate layout and number of each lot proposed and all dimensions of each
said lot;
(a) outlines of all existing buildings on subject site;
(f) Areas of property subject to inundation or storm water overflow and location,
width, and direction of flow of all watercourses;
(9) Location, width, and purpose of all existing and/or proposed easements on or
contiguous to the subdivision;
(h) Typical street section; and
(i) All existing or abandoned oil field wells and appurtenances end the proposed
treatment of such facilities.
S. 9311.5 STATEMENT REQUIRED. A detailed statement shall also be included
�— containing the following information:
(a) Distance from the property to any known geological hazard;
(b) Gross area within blue line border (area boundary) of the tentative tract map;
(c) Net lot area (i.e. , gross area minus all public and private streets and/or
driveways) ;
(d) Number and type of units and number of bedrooms;
(e) Total number of units and number of units and bedrooms per gross acre;
(f) Floor area of each unit;
(g) Area and minimum dimensions of private patios (open space) and balconies;
(h) Percentage of site coverage by all buildings;
(i) Number and type of _covered parking spaces;
(j) Number of open parking spaces;
(k) Amount of usable common open and recreational space provided, using regulations
set forth in this article;
�-� (1) Types of recreation facilities proposed; and
(m) schedule and sequence of development if proposed in phases.
S. 9312 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. The development standards contained in this
article shall apply to all low--density planned.residential developments
S. 9312.1 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
S. 9312.1 MAXIMUM DENSITY. The maximum density of a project approved pursuant
to this article shall not exceed the following:
Gross Acres Gross Acres
District Maximum Units Maximum Bedrooms
kl 6.5 20
}t1 8.0 24 ,
except where a project is proposed upon property which has an area within the abutting
public street right-of-way greater than seven and one-half percent (7 1/2%) of the site
area, in which case that .portion of the street right-of-way exceeding seven and one-
half percent (7 1/2%) of the site area shall not be used to compute the maximum density
of such development.
S. 9312.2 MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE. Maximum site coverage for all buildings proposed
for the site on which the development is located shall not exceed forty-
five percent (45%) of the net area being developed.
S. 9312.3 SETBACK FROM A PUBLIC STREET. The minimum setback from a public street
for all buildings and structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in
height shall. not be less than twenty (20) feet; however, said setback may be reduced
to fifteen (15) feet provided that:
(a) T1ie fifteen (15) foot setback is on fifty percent (50%) or less of the total
building frontage for each such building or structure so constructed; and ...✓
(b) An average twenty (20) foot setback is provided for the total building frontage
for each such building or structure so constructed.
This setback provision for structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height shall
not. prohibit .construction of a six (6) foot decorative masonry wall along arterial
highways or along other, public streets where such construction is necessary for dimin-
ishing noise and establishing pedestrian traffic control as may be required by the city
at the time of approval of the project. Patio covers within private open space areas,
as well as fences around such areas, may .be constructed within the setback provided
patio cover setback is not less than ten (10) feet.
S. 9312.4 SETBACK FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES. The minimum setback from an
interior property line for garages shall not be less than ten (10)
feet.; however, ::uch �;tructures may be constructed at a zero setback provided that:
(a) . t-'inishod grade of the planned development at the common property line shall not
o xcee_d finished grade on abutting property by more than one (1) foot in height;
(W The wall of ;uch structure constructed along the common property line shall be
solid masonry material;
(c) Nei Portion of the structure or architectural features shall project over the com-
Mon property line; and
(d) to no casr !;hall the height of such garages exceed nine (9) feet when measured
from finished qrade on the abutting
property.
PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT. S. 9312.5
S. 9312.5 SETBACK. INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE. BUILDINGS THIRTY FEET HIGH OR, LESS.
The minimum setback for 1 buildings thirty 0 eet or`1 ess~in
height other than garages, shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
Such setback shall be increased at the rate of one (1) foot for each two and one-
half (2 k) feet for which the length of the building exceeds twenty-five (25) feet
when such building is adjoining property zoned or general planned low density resi-
dential . (2526 - 1/82)
S. 9312.6 BUILDING SEPARATION AND SETBACK. The minimum' building separation or
distance between buildings and access ways shall be as follows:
(a) Between one-story buildings, front to front, twenty-five (25) feet. The distance
shall be increased by five (5) feet for each story of each building in excess of
one (1) story.
(b) Between one-story buildings, rear to rear, or rear to front, twenty (20) feet.
This distance shall be increased by five (5) feet for each story of each building
in excess of one (1) story.
(c) Between one-story buildings, side to front, or side to rear, fifteen (15) feet..
This distance shall be increased two and one-half (2 2) feet for each story of
each building in excess of one (1) story.
(d) Between one-story buildings, side to side, ten (10) feet. This distance shall
be increased by two and one-half (2 2) feet for each story of each building in
excess of one (1) story or by five (5) feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two (2)
contained in either one of the structures, whichever distance is greater.
(e) In order to provide for obliquely aligned buildings, the distance specified above
may be decreased by _five (5) feet at one building corner if increased by an equal
or greater distance at the other corner.
(f) Distance between detached accessory buildings shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
(g) , Distance between ground floor area of buildings used for human habitation and
detached accessory buildings shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
(h) . Distance between uncovered and unenclosed parking spaces and any ground floor
area of a building used for human habitation, shall not be less than fifteen
(15) feet.
(i ) Distance between vehicular access ways and that portion of a building used for
human habitation shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
(j ) Distance between travel lanes on vehicular access ways and garages or parking
structures shall not be less than five (5) feet. However, where a development
is constructed with the garages attached and/or adjacent to the units they are to
serve,, a minimum of 50 percent of said garages shall set back not less than twenty
(20) feet from the curb line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater. ,
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S. 9312.7 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANN-ING
S. 9312.7 BUILDING ORIENTATION. The orientation of all buildings shall be de-
signed and arranged to preserve natural features by ,minimizing the
disturbance to the natural environment and to create a heterogeneous neighborhood.
Natural features such as trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or .
landmarks, bluffs or slopes shall. be delineated on the site plan and considered when
planning the . location and orientation of buildings, open .spaces, underground services,
walks, paved areas, playgrounds, parking areas, and finished grade .elevations.
, S. 9312.8 BUILDING HEIGHT'. The maximum building height shall not exceed thirty
0feet. .
S. 9312.9 BUILDING BULK. All structures proposed to be constructed within a
planned residential development shall conform to the following
requirements:
(a) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall not have more than
six (6) dwelling units.
(b) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall have at least one-
third (1/3) of the total number of units within such structures constructed of
one-story units.
S. 9312.10 COMMON OPEN SPACE. A minimum of twelve hundred (1200,) square feet of
common open space for recreation and leisure activities shall be pro-
vided for each dwelling unit within the development subject to the following:
(a) The common open space areas shall be designed and located within the development
to afford maximum use by all residents of the project. These common areas may
include game courts or rooms, swimming pools, dock areas,. garden roofs or grounds,
sauna baths, putting greens, or play lots.
(b) Recreation and leisure areas shall not be located within ten (10;) feet of any
ground floor dwelling unit wall having a door or window. Also, such recreation
and leisure areas shall have minimum dimensions of twenty (20) feet iff any part of such
areas are to .be included in the calculations for minimum common open space areas.
(c) The minimum square footage requirements for recreational and leisure areas.
provided by this article shall not satisfy any requirement of Article 974 and
Article 996 relating to park and recreational facilities.
(d) Private waterways may partially satisfy the recreational and leisure area require-
ments provided, however, that not less than fifty percent (50%) of such space
per unit shall be land area.
(e) Enclosed buildings- used for recreation or leisure facilities shall not constitute
more than fifteen percent of the required recreational area. The remaining
recreational area shall be open space.
(f) At least one (1) main recreational area shall be provided within each planned
residential development. This area shall be conveniently located within the
development to afford maximum use by all residents of the project. '
In addition to meeting all other site plan criteria of this article, a maximum number
of units shall be located to abut open space.
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9312.11
S'. 9312.11 MAIN RECREATION AREA. MINIMUM SIZE. The minimum size of the main
recreat ono area shallnot less than ten thousand (10,000) square
feet with a minimum dimension of fifty (50) Beet and a minimum average dissension of
one hundred (100) feet.
(a) Two or more of the following facilities shall be provided within the rain rec-
reational area: swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, putting
greens, playground equipment, volleyball courts, lawn bowling, outdoor cooking fa;.
cilities or similar facilities.
(b) The main recreation area shall not be located closer than twenty (20) feet to
a building used for human habitation- having ground floor windows or doors, and
no closer than five (5) feet to any other wall of a building used for human habitation
containing no windows or doors. Recreation facilities or structures and their acres
sory uses located in the main recreation area shall be considered in calculating the
total size of such area; provided that paving, roofs, and other such surfaces shall
constitute no more than five percent (5%) of the total area.
(c) Clubhouse facilities shall be provided in the main recreation area. This fa-
cility shall not be less than seven (7) square feet per unit nor iess than mini-
mum Uniform Building Code standards. The clubhouse shall contain additional facili-
ties to meet the recreational needs of the development.
S. 9312.12 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. Minimum private open space areas, as set forth'' in
t e to es below, shall be located adjacent to the unit they are in-
tended to serve.
(a) A ground floor unit in which all rooms used for human habitation are constructed
at ground level , shall be provided with ground-level , private patio areas as
follows:
Minimum Area Minimum
Unit Type (Sq. Ft. ) Dimension (Ft.)
Bachelor, single or one
(1) bedroom 200 10
Two (2) bedrooms 250 10
Three (3) bedrooms 300 10
Four (4) bedrooms 400 10
(b) Units constructed above ground level in which all rooms used for human habitation
are constructed above ground level , shall be provided with balconies or sun deck
as follows:
Minimum Area Minimum
Unit Type S . Ft. Dimension Ft.
Bachelor, Single or one
0 ) Bedroom 60 6
Two (2) , three (3) or
four (4) bedrooms 120* 6
*This one hundred twenty (120) square feet may be divided into two (2) separate areas
however, neither area shall contain less than sixty (60) square feet,
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S. 9312.13
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
Balconies which serve as entrances or exits _shall not satisfy .this requirement excepi where entrances or exits are for the sole use of a particular unit.
Not less than fifty percent (50%) of the lower forty-two inches (4211) of the area
around balconies shall be screened when viewed from a horizontal plane.
(c) A dwelling unit (studio type) that is constructed having a portion of the rooms
used for human habitation at ground level and a portion of such rooms constructed.
above ground level may be permitted a ten percent (10%) reduction in the required
?b)round level patio area if balconies or sun decks are provided, pursuant to subsection
, on those levels above ground floor level of the same dwellingunit.nit.
S. 9312.13 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA. Each dwelling unit within the development shall
have Re fo owing minimum floor area:
Unit Type Minimum Floor
Area (Sq Ft.)
Bachelor and single 450
One (1) bedroom 650
Two (2) bedrooms 900
Three (3) bedrooms 1100
Four (4) bedrooms 1300 _
S. 9312.14 PRIVATE ACCESS WAY WIDTHS. The following standards shall a 1 to 'all
ve cu ar access ways: MM Y
(a) Private ways serving as access to or within a planned residential development
. shall be provided with a minimum paved width equivalent to not less than two (2)
twelve foot (12' ) wide travel lanes. An additional twelve foot (12' ) wide travel lane
shall be provided for each direction of traffic flow where an access way intersects a
local or arterial public street for a' distance of not less than one hundred feet (1001 )
from such intersection into the development.
(b) An access way exceeding one hundred fifty feet (1501 ) in length but less than
three hundred feet (3001 ) in length, shall be provided with a curbed turn-around
having a minimum radius of twenty-two and one-half feet (22 1/2') . For those access
ways exceeding three hundred feet (3001 ) but less than six hundred feet (6001), there
shall be provided a curbed turn-around having a minimum radius of forty (40') or
an intertying loop circulation system. For those access ways exceeding six hundred
feet (6001 ), there shall .be provided an intertying loop circulation system.
S. 9312. 15 PARKING. The required parking for a planned residential development
s a provided at the following ratio:
(a) Dwelling units not exceeding one (1 ) bedroom shall be provided with three
on-site parking spaces. Two (2) of these spaces shall be located in an enclosed,
covered garage. The remaining parking space may be unenclosed and uncovered.
(b) Dwelling units with two (2) or more bedrooms shall be provided with not less than
three and one-quarter (3 1/4) on-site parking spaces. Two (2) of these spaces
shall be in an enclosed, covered garage. The remaining one and one-quarter (1 1/4
parking spaces may be unenclosed and uncovered. )
PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9312®15 (c)
(c) Where the fully enclosed garage is constructed a minimum of twenty feet (20'1.
from the curb as provided for in Section 9312.6(j) herein, the driveway for ,said
garage may be used to satisfy one (1) of the unenclosed and uncovered required parking
spaces. Not more than .fifty percent (50%) of such spaces may be credited toward the
parking requirements of this article.
(d) Where open parking spaces are immediately adjacent to an access way, such parking
spaces shall be provided in a parking bay designed to city standards.
(e} The parking spaces required by this section shall be distributed throughout the
planned residential development at convenient locations to serve both residents
and guests. All required, covered parking shall be located within two hundred feet
(200') of the dwelling unit it is designed to serve.
(f) All required parking spaces or areas, covered or uncovered, within a planned
residential development shall be screened from adjacent property on a horizontal
plane, said screening not to exceed six (6) feet.
(g) The access, dimensions and turning radii for all parking shall conform to the
provisions of Article 979.
S. 9312.16 LANDSCAPING. The purpose of this section is to insure a more pleasant
living environment through the use of plants and decorative design
elements.
(a) All setback areas fronting on, or visible from, an adjacent public street, and
all recreation, leisure and open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently
maintained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping shall consist primarily of ;.
ground cover, ferns, trees, shrubs and other living plants.
(b) Decorative design elements such as fountains, pools, benches, sculpture, planters
and similar elements may be permitted provided such elements are incorporated as
a part of the landscaping plan.
(c) Permanent irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.
(d) On-site trees shall be provided as follows: one (1) thirty inch (30") box tree
for each residential unit or the equivalent of thirty inch (30") box trees as
provided herein. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total requirement shall be
thirty inch (30") box trees, and the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of such,
requirement may be provided at a ratio of one inch (1") for one inch (1") through the
use of twenty (20) or twenty-four inch (24") box trees. Additional trees and shrubs
shall also be planted to furnish a well-balanced, landscaped development.
(e) A landscape and irrigation plan shall be subject to approval by the Director,
prior to the issuance of building permits. (2217-9/77)
S. 9313 GENERAL PROVISIONS. The developments shall comply with all standard
plans and specifications required by the City.
S. 9313.1 ADDRESS SIGNS. The placement of address numbers shall be at a uniform
location throughout the development, and the placement of such numbers
shall first be approved by the Director prior to the issuance of building permitsi• (2217)
S. 9313.2 CABLE TV AND FM. No exterior television and FM antenna shall be
permitted except that a common, central television and FM antennaimay
be provided with underground cable service to all dwelling units. This requirement,
shall be included in the covenants, conditions and restrictions.
S. 9313.3 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
S. 9313.3 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM. A fire hydrant system shall be installed to provide
an adequate fire flow. The adequacy of such system shall be approved
by the fire marshal after review of plans and engineering calculations have been sub-
mitted. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of: building
permits, and any fire hydrant system shall be in operation prior to the time of
construction with any combustible materials.
S. 9313.4 LAUNDRY AREAS. Where laundry areas, other than those located within
individual dwelling units, are provided, such areas shall be located to
minimize visual and noise intrusion both within and outside the project.
S. 9313.5 LIGHTING. The developer shall install an on-site lighting system on
all vehicular access ways and along major walkways. A lighting plan
shall be submitted for approval to the Director. Such lighting shall be directed onto
the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties.
Lightinq shall also be installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas.
(2217-9/77)
S. 9313.6 OUTSIDE STORAGE SPACE. Where the proposed development is to be con-
structed with other than an attached garage unit for each dwelling unit,
a minimum of one hundred (100) cubic feet of storage space shall be provided outside
the dwelling unit for each such unit. The design, location and size of the storage
space shall be integrated into the development.
S. 9313.7 SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS. Sewer and water systems shall be designed to
city standards. Such systems shall be located within streets, alleys
or drives. In no case shall individual sewer lines or sewer mains for a dwelling unit
be permitted to extend underneath any other dwelling unit.
S. 9313.8 SIGNS. All signs in a planned residential development shall conform
located. to applicable provisions of the district in which such development is
S. 9313.9 STREET SIGNS. The developer shall install on-site street name signs
at the intersections of access ways, as approved by the City Engineer.
Street name signs shall first be approved by the Planning Commission for,design and
type pursuant to the appearance standards set out in this article. All signs required
by this section shall be installed at approved locations prior to the time. the first
dwelling unit is occupied.
S. 9313.10 STREET TREES. Street trees shall be provided pursuant to city standards
with fifteen (15) gallon trees planted approximately forty-five feet (451 )
on center on, local public streets having sixty foot (60° ) rights-of-way, and thirty
inch (30") box trees shall be planted at approximately forty-five foot (451 ) intervals
within a ten foot (101 ) setback from the public right-of-way line where parkway trees
canriot be planted within such right-of-way. Twenty inch (20") box trees ,saall be
Planted on all arterial highways.
n plan showing the type and placement of such trees shall be a
of Public Works and the Planning Department. approved by the Department
S. 9.313.11 TRASH COLLECTION AREAS.. Trash collection areas shall be provided within
two hundred feet (2001 ) of the units they are to serve. Such areas
shall be enclosed or screened with masonry,. and shall be situated in order to minimize
noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to
adjacent structures.
'PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9313.12
S. 9313.12 VEHICULAR STORAGE. Outside, uncovered and unenclosed areas for storage
of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and other similar vehicles
shall be prohibited unless specifically designated areas for the exclusive storage of .
such vehicles are set aside on the final development plan and provided for in the
association's covenants, conditions and restrictions. Where such areas are provided,
they shall be enclosed and screened from view on a horizontal plane from adjacent areas
by a combination of a six foot (6' ) high masonry wall and permanently maintained
landscaping.
S. 9314 COMMON AREAS. Common open space shall be guaranteed by a restrictive
covenant scribing the open space and its maintenance and improvement,
running with the land for the benefit of residents of the planned residential
development. The developer shall file with the Planning Department, for recordation ;
with the final subdivision map, legal documents which will provide for restricting the
use of common spaces for the designated purpose, as approved on the final development`
plan.
All lands to be conveyed to the homewoners' association shall be subject to the right
of the grantee or grantees to enforce maintenance and improvements of the common space.
S. 9315 HOMEOWNERS' OR COMMUNITY ASOCIATION. A planned residential development
shall be approved subject . to submission of a legal instrument or
instruments setting forth a plan or manner of permanent care and maintenance of open
spaces, recreational areas, and communal facilities. No such instrument shall be
acceptable until approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and effect, and by the
^lanning Department as to suitability for the proposed use of the open areas.
if the common open spaces are to be conveyed to the homeowners' association, the
developer shall file a declaration of covenants to be submitted with the application
for approval, that will govern the association. The provisions shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
( a) The homeowners' association shall be established prior to the sale of the last
dwelling units.
(b) Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer.
(c) The open space restrictions shall be permanent.
(d) Provisions to restrict parking upon other than approved and developed parking
spaces shall be written into the covenants, conditions and restrictions for each
project.
(e) If the development is constructed in increments or phases which require one or
more Final maps, reciprocal covenants, conditions, and restrictions and reciprocal
management and maintenance agreements shall be established which will .cause a
merging of increments as they are compl,�ted, and embody one homeowners' .
association with common areas for the total development.
S. 9316 APPEARANCE STANDARDS. The following provisions shall be applicable to
create an aesthetic appearance:
i Architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development shall
enhance the orderly and harmonious development of the area or the community as a
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S. 9316(b) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
(b) Architectural features and complimentary colors shall be incorporated into the
design of all vertical, exterior surfaces of the buildings in order to create an
aesthetically pi easi ng. project.
(c) Consideration shall be given to the appearance of garages when viewed from outside
the development. Appearance of these accessory buildings may be improved by the
use of landscaping and avoiding excessively long structures.
(d) Vehicular access ways shall be designed with landscaping and building variation to
eliminate an alley-like appearance.
S. 9317 SPECIAL PERMIT Planning unit development standards are designed to
encourage developments creating anaesthetically pleasing appearance,
and enhance the living environment for the residents of the project, and to facilitate
innovative architectural design and adapti on of the development to the terrain and,
surrounding environment. Deviation from the provisions of this article, with the
exception of maximum density, may be granted at the time of approval of the project.
Concurrently with filing a conditional use permit application, the developer may file
an application for a special permit authorizing deviation from the provisions •of this
article, and such application shall be heard concurrently with the conditional use
permit application. The Planning Commission may approve the special permit application
in whole or in part upon a finding that the proposed development will :
(a) promote better living environments;
.(b) provide better land planning .techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing
types of architecutre, landscaping, site layout and design;
(c) not be detrimental to the general health, welf are, safety and convenience of the
neighborhood or city in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of
property or improvements of the neighborhood .or of the city in general ; and
(d) be consistent with objectives of planned' unit development standards in. achieving a
development adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding environment:
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9360
ARTICLE 936
MEDIUM/HIGH DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, CONDOMINUIM,
COMMUNITY APARTMENT t
OR STOCK COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
2056. 2104, 2429, 2711-10/84
S. 9360 PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to establish basic development
standards for medium/high-density planned residential developments within
residential districts of the City of Huntington Beach to encourage better land planning
techniques with maximum use of aesthetically-pleasing types of,architecture,
landscaping, and site layout and design to promote better living environments. The
standards contained herein are designed to reduce noise transmission between structures,
visual intrusion, and impact of the project from within as well as from adjacent
property.
In recognition of the fact that medium/high density planned residential development
differ from apartments in numerous respects and that the benefit of the public health,
safety and welfare of such projects warrant special treatment,. the City of Huntington
Beach hereby declares its intent to distinguish such projects from apartment complexes.
To assure that proper protection is afforded the future owners of the developments,
provisions shall be included in this article to guarantee restrictive covenants over
open space areas and their maintenance and improvements, to run with the land for the
benefit of the residents of the projects.
Wherever the terms "planned residential development" and "PRD" appear in this article,
y shall also mean and include the terms "condominiums," "community apartments," and
_ock cooperatives." (2429-6/80)
S. 9360.1 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE. The provisions of this article shall apply to
real property for which an application has been filed for a medium/high-
density planned residential development which has eight (8) or more units per gross
acre. Real property, upon which such developments are proposed, shall have been zoned
and designated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan for a residential use. This
article shall apply to new developments. (2429, 2711-10/84)
S. 9360.2 USES PERMITTTED. Medium/high density planned residential developments
are permitted in residential districts subject to- the issuance of a
conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Article 984, and the approval of
tentative tract map as provided by law. If R2, R3, or R4 property is developed as a
planned residential district with eight (8) or more units per gross acre, such
development shall comply with all provisions of this article.
S. 9361 DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE. The conditional use permit, tentative tract map,
and preliminary site plans, as required by this article, shall be
submitted to the Planning Department concurrently. The Subdivision Committee shall make
recommendations on such project to the Planning Commission for approval, conditional
approval, or denial. Tentative tract maps and conditional use permit applications,
filed pursuant to this article, shall be processed simultaneously.
S. 9361.1 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. Site plans shall be submitted concurrently with
The conditional use permit for a medium/high density residential
�lopment, and shall indicate the following:
(a) Location of all proposed structures;
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(h) 1he preliminary landscaping proposals showing the location , quantity and type of-
plant materials ;
location of pedestrian walkways;
tl) Circulation pattern of vehicular traffic-,
W) Detailed structural street sections of all access ways-,
( t ) iype, and location of all outside lighting;
< 0 Size and location of maintenance and storage facilities ;
th) Type, size and location of trash areas;
( i ) Type, size and location of private open space areas;
( j ) Use and treatment of common open space areas ;
( k). Type and location of all vehicle parking;
( 1 ) iype and location of fences and signs ; and
(ni) Layout showing proposed sewage and water facilities.
9361_. 2_ . PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN REQUIREMENTS. Preliminary grading plans shall
indicate the following:
(,r ) A full inventory of the natural features of the site, including all trees exceedinc
a diameter of six (6) inches ;
( h) Preliminary soils report and chemical analysis of existing soils conditions ;
(c ) Cut and fill proposed on the site;
(d) Proposed surface drainage of the site;
(c) Ground floor elevations of all structures proposed;
ail Difference in finished grades on the site and those grades on abutting property,
( ,I UndercEround services ;
0 titafement on, quantity of excavated material ; and
( ocat.ion of scenic points and historic spots or landmarks.
FLOOR AND EL`rVATION PLAN REQL'iREMENTS. Floor and elevation plans shall
indicate the following:
Pro[loseci exterior materials to be used on all structures;
I Colors of all exterior materials ;
Height of all buildings and/or structure,, ;
PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9361.3(d)
A) Energy sources proposed for heating and cooling of all buildings.
S 9361.4' TENTATIVE TRACT MAP REQUIREMENTS. Tentative tract maps shall indicate the
following:
(a) Sufficient description to define the location and boundries of the proposed sub-
division;
(b) Existing natural topography with contours at intervals of two (2) feet up to 5 per-
cent grade, five (5) feet up to 10 percent grade, and ten (10) feet over 10 percent
grade.
(c) Locations, names, widths, and approximate grades of all streets within or adjacent
to the proposed subdivision;
(d) Approximate layout and number of each lot proposed . and all dimensions of each said
lot;
(e) Outlines of all existing buildings on subject site;
(f) Areas of property subject to inundation or storm water overflow and location,
width, and direction of flow of all watercourses;
(g) Location, width, and purpose of all existing and/or proposed easements on or
contiguous to the subdivision;
kh) Typical street section; and
(i ) All existing or abandoned oil field wells and appurtenances and the- proposed
treatment of such facilities.
S. 9361.5 STATEMENT REQUIRED. A detailed statement shall also be included containing
The following information:
(a) Distance from the property to any known geological hazard;
(b) Gross area within blue line border (area boundary) of the tentative tract .map;
(c) Net lot area (i .e., gross area minus all public and private streets and/or
driveways) ;
(d) Number and type of units and number of bedrooms;
(e) Total number of units and number of units and bedrooms per gross acre;
(f) Floor area of each unit;
(g) Area and minimum dimensions of private patios .(open space) and balconies;
(h) Percentage of site coverage by all buildings;
, ) Number and type of covered parking spaces;
S. 9361.5(j) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
(j) Number of open parking spaces;
(k) Amount of usable common open and recreational space provided, using regulation set
forth in this article;
(1 ) Types of recreation facilities proposed; and
(m) Schedule and sequence of development. if proposed in phases.
S. 9362 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. The development standards contained in this article
shall apply to all medium/high density planned residential developments.
S. 9362.1 MAXIMUM DENSITY. The maximum density of a project approved pursuant to this
article shall not exceed the following except where a project is proposed
upon property which has an area within the abutting public street right-of-way greater than
7 . 1/2 percent of the site area, in which case that portion of the street right-of-way
exceeding 7 1/2 percent of the site area shall not be used to compute the maximum density
of such development:
(a)
Maximum Units Maximum Bedrooms
District per Gross Acre Per Gross Acre
R2 15.0 38
R3 25.0. 50
R4 35.0 53
(b) For the purpose of. this section, when a room such as a den, study or sewing room is
provided in conjunction with a single, bachelor or one-bedroom unit, and said room �--'
meets the Uniform Building Code definition of a habitable room, such room will be
considered a bedroom.
When a room such as a den, study or sewing room is provided in conjunction with a
two-bedroom unit and said room meets the Uniform Building Code definition of a habitable
room, such additional room shall not be considered a den, study or sewing room, but as a
bedroom if a wardrobe, closet or similar facility normally found in a bedroom is proposed,
and if such room is to be constructed in such a manner that 50 percent or less of one wall
is open to an adjacent room or hallway.
S.9362:2.. MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE. Maximum site coverage for all buildings proposed for
the site on which the development is located shall not exceed the following percentage of
the net area being. developed:
Units/Acre Maximum Coverage
0-16 45%
16.01 and over 50%
S. 9362.3 SETBACK FROM A PUBLIC STREET. The minimum setback from a public street for
all buildings and structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height
shall not be less than twenty (20) feet; however, said setback may be reduced to fifteen
(15) feet provided that:
(a) The fifteen (15) foot setback is on 50 percent or less of the total building frontage
for each such building or structure so constructed; and
(b) An average twenty (20) foot setback is provided for the total building frontage for
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9362.3(b)
This setback provision for structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height shall
not prohibit construction of a six (6) foot decorative masonry wall along arterial'
highways or along other public streets where such construction is necessary for
diminishing noise and establishing pedestrian traffic control as may be required by
the city at the time of approval of the project. Patio covers within private open
space areas, as well as fences around such areas, may be constructed within the set-
back provided the patio cover setback is not less than ten (10) feet.
S. 9362.4 SETBACK FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES. The minimum setback from and
interior property line for garages shall not be less than ten (10) �
feet; however, such structures may be constructed at a zero setback provided that:.
(a) Finished grade of the development at the common property line shall not exceed
finished grade on abutting property by more than one (1) foot in height;
(b) The wall of such structure constructed along the common property .line shall be
solid masonry material ;
(c) No portion of the structure or architectural features shall project over the ;
common property line; and
(d) In no case shall the height of the garages exceed nine (9) feet when measured
from finished grade on the abutting property.
S. 9362.5 SETBACK FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE. BUILDINGS THIRTY FEET OR UNDER
IN HEIGHT. The minimum setback for all buildings thirty 30 feet 'or
less in height other than garages, shall not be less than ten (10) feet. Such setback
shall be increased at the rate of one (1) foot for each two and one-half (2 2) feet
for. which the length of the building exceeds twenty-five (25) feet when such building
is adjoining property zoned' or used for single-family residential use.
S. 9362.6 SETBACK FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE. BUILDINGS OVER THIRTY FEET IN
HEIGHT. The minimum setback for all buildings thirty 30 feet or
less in height other than garages, shall not be less than ten (10) feet except where
the project is constructed on property which has a common property line with property
zoned or general planned low density residential , in which case this ten (10) foot
setback shall be increased as follows:
(a) A minimum one hundred (100) feet where there has been no buffer of landscape'
screening and/or parking structures proposed; or
(b) A minimum of eighty-five (85) feet where there has been a buffer of landscape
screening and/or parking structures proposed to be constructed along such
common property line or between a building exceeding thirty (30) feet in height and
such property line. (2526 - 1/82)
S. 9362.7 BUILDING SEPARATION AND SETBACK. The minimum building separation or
distance between buildings and access ways shall be as follows:
(a) Between one-story buildings, front to front, twenty-five (25) feet. This
distance shall be increased by five (5) feet for each story of each
building in excess of one (1) story..
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,) Between ope-story buildings, rear to rear or rear to front, twenty. (20) feet.. This
distance shall be increased by five (5) feet for each story of each building in
ccess of one (1) story.
:) Butween one-story buildings, side to front onside to rear., fifteen (15) feet,
` nis distance shall be increased two and one-half (2 1/2) feet for each story of
,ch building in excess of one (1) story.
0 Between one-story buildings, side to side, ten (10) feet. This distance shall be
increased by two and one-half (2 1/2) feet for each story of each building in
xcess of one (1) story or by five (5) feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two (2)
)stained in either one of the structures, whichever distance is greater..,
In order to, provide for obliquely aligned buildingst the distance specified above
may be decreased by five (5) feet at one building corner if increased by. an equal
r greater distance at the other corner. ,
E) Distance between detached accessory buildings shall not be less than fifteen. (15)
feet.
I�) Distance between ground floor area of buildings used for human habitation and
detached accessory buildings shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
I,) uistance between uncovered and unenclosed parking spaces and any ground floor
area of a building used for human habitation, shall not be less thaw fifteen (15)
i) Uistance between vehicular access ways and that portion of a building `used 'for
human habitation shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
:j) Distance between travel lanes on -vehicular access ways and garages' or parking '
structures shall not be less than five (5) feet. however, where a developuent is
constructed with the garages attached.and/or adjacent to- the units they are to serve,
minimum of 50 percent of said garages shall set back not less than twenty (20) feet
rom the curb line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater..
. .9362.8 BUILDING ORIENTATION. The orientation of all buildings shall be designed
and arranged to preserve natural features by minimizing the disturbance
o the natural environment and to create a heterogeneous neighborhood. Natural feature-
uch as trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or landmarks, bluffs
,r elopes shall be delineated on the site plan and considered when planning the loca-
ion and orientation of buildings, open spaces, underground ,services, ,,walks, paved area ,
laygarounds, parking areas, and finished grade elevations.
9362.9 BUILDING FIGHT. The maximum building height shall not exceed thirty-
five (35) feet.
9362.10 BUILDING BULK. All structures proposed to be constructed within a project
shall conform to the following requirements:
a) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall be sed of not more
than six (6) dwelling units. �.
FLANN % 1 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9362.10(b)
(b) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall have an offset in the
front building line of at least four (4) feet for every (2) dwelling units within
such structure.
(c) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall have at least one-
third (1/3) of the total number of units within such structures constructed of
one-story units, except, where structures are predominantly of three (3) stories,
one-third (1/3) of the total number of units shall be within structures of two (2)
stories or less in height. (2104 - 9/76)
S. 9362. 11 OPEN SPACE. The following open space requirements shall apply to all
p aannee —developments:
(a) The minimum square footage of open space for recreation and leisure activities
shall be provided for each dwelling unit within the development subject to the
following:
UNITS/ACRE SQUARE FEET/UNIT
8.01-15 800
15.01-25 600
25.01-35 400
(b) The common open space areas shall be designed and located within the development
to afford maximum use by all residents of the project. These common areas may
include game courts or rooms, swimming pools, private dock areas, garden roofs or
grounds, sauna baths, putting greens, or play lots.
(c) A ground floor unit in which all rooms used for human habitation are constructed
at ground level shall be provided with a ground level patio. Said patio shall be
located adjacent to the unit it is intended to serve. Patio areas shall be provided
as set forth in the table below:
Minimum Area Minimum Dimension
Unit Type (Sq. Ft. ) (Ft. )
Bachelor, single or one
(1) bedroom 200 10 .
Two (2) Bedrooms 250 10
Three (3) bedrooms 300 10
Four (4) bedrooms 400 10 .
(d) Units constructed above ground level in which all rooms used for human habitation
are constructed above ground level shall be provided with balconies or sun decks
as follows:
Minimum Area Minimum Dimension
Unit Type (Sq. Ft. ) (Ft. )
Bachelor, single or one (1)
bedroom 60 6
Two (2) , three (3)., or four
(4) bedrooms 120 6
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S. 9362. 11(d) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
This one hundred twenty (120) square feet may be divided into two (2) separate areas: .,how-
ever, neither area shall contain less than sixty (60) square feet. Balconies which serve
as entrances or exits shall not satisfy this requirement except where entrances or exits
are for the sole use of a particular unit.
Not less than 50 percent of the lower forty-two (42) inches of the area around balconies
shall be screened when viewed from a horizontal plane.
(e) A dwelling unit (studio type) that is constructed having a portion of the rooms used
for human habitation at ground level may be permitted .at 10 percent reduction in the
required ground level patio area if balconies or sun decks are provided, pursuant to sub-
section (d) , on those levels above ground floor level of the same dwelling unit.
(f) The minimum square footage requirements for open space areas provided by this article
shall not satisfy any requirement of Article 996 relating to park and recreational
facilities.
(g) Private waterways may partially satisfy the recreational and leisure area require-
ments; provided that not more than 50 percent of the required open space shall be
water.
(h) Enclosed buildings used for recreation or leisure facilities shall not constitute
more than 15 percent of the required recreational area. The remaining recreational
area shall be open space.
(i ) At least one ( 1) main recreational area shall be provided within each project. This
area shall be conveniently located within the development to afford maximum use by
all residents of the project.
In addition to meeting all other site plan criteria of this article, a maximum number `'�
of units shall be located to abut open space. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362. 11. 1 OPEN SPACE. The following open space standards shall apply in addition
to the standards in section 9362. 11 for projects more than four (4) gross
acres in size:
Common open space areas shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any ground floor
dwelling unit wall having a door or window. Also, such common open space areas shall
have a minimum dimension of twenty (20) feet if any part of such areas is to be in-
cluded in the calculations for minimum open space areas. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362. 11. 2 OPEN SPACE. The following open space standards shall apply in addition
to the standards in section 9362. 11 for projects from two (2) to four
(4) gross acres in size:
(a) Patio areas and balconies may be included in the total calculation for open space
pursuant to section 9362. 11 (a) provided it does not exceed 25 percent of the total
amount of open space required per unit.
(b) Common open space areas shall not be located within ten ( 10) feet of any ground
floor dwelling unit having a door or window. Also, such common open space areas
shall have minimum dimensions of ten (10) feet if any part of such areas is to be in-
cluded in the calculations for minimum open space areas. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362. 11. 3 OPEN SPACE. The .following open space standards shall apply in addition �--
to the standards in section 9362. 11 for projects less than two (2) gross
acres in size:
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S.. 9362.16(d)
(d) Where the fully enclosed garage is constructed a minimum of twenty (20) feet from
the curb as provided for in Section 9362.7(i ) herein, the driveway for said garage
may be used to satisfy one (1) of the unenclosed and uncovered required parking spaces.
Not more than 50 percent of such spaces may be credited toward the parking requirements
of this article.
(e) The parking spaces required by this section shall be distributed throughout the
planned residential development at convenient locations to serve both residents
and guests. All required covered parking shall be located within two hundred (200) feet
of the dwelling unit it is designed to serve.
(f) All required parking spaces or areas, covered or uncovered, within a planned
residential development shall be screened on a horizontal plane. Said screening
need not exceed six (6) feet.
(g) The access, dimensions and turning radii for all parking shall conform to the
provisions of Article 979.
S. 9362. 17 LANDSCAPING. The purpose of this section .is to insure a more
pleasant living environment through the use of plants and decorative,
design elements.
(a) All setback areas fronting on or visible from an adjacent public street, and all
recreation, leisure and open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently main-
tained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping shall consist primarily of ground.
cover, ferns, trees, shrubs, and other living plants.
(b) Decorative design elements such as fountains, pools, benches, sculpture, planters,
``-- and similar elements may be permitted provided such elements are incorporated as
part of the landscaping plan.
(c) Permanent irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.
(d) On-site trees shall be provided as follows: one(1) thirty (30) inch box tree for
each residential . unit or the equivalent of thirty (30) inch .box trees as provided
herein.
Seventy-five (75) percent of the total requirement shall be th.irty (30) .inch box trees
and the remaining 25 percent of such requirement may be provided at a ratio of one (1)
inch for one (1) inch. through the use of twenty (20) or twenty-four (24) inch box trees.
Additional trees and shrubs shall also be planted to provide a well-balanced landscaped
development.
(e) A landscape and irrigation plan shall be subject to approval by the Director prior
to the issuance of building permits. (2217-9/77)
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PLANNING SPk;CIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9363
S. 9363 GENERAL PROVISIONS. The developments shall comply with all existing
standard plans and specifications and adopted city codes.
S. 9363.1 ADDRESS SIGNS. The placement of address numbers shall be at a uniform
location throughout the development, and the placement of such 'numbers
shall first be approved by the Director. (2217-9/77)
S. 9363.2 CABLE TV. No exterior television antenna shall be permitted but a
co underground cable service to all dwelling units may be provided.
S. 9363.3 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM. A fire hydrant system shall 'be installed to
provide an adequate fire flow. The adequacy of such system shall be
approved by the fire marshal after review of plans and engineering calculations
have been submitted. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance
of building permits, and any fire hydrant system shall be in operation prior to the
time of construction with any combustible materials.
S. 9363.4 LAUNDRY AREAS. where laundry areas, other than those located within
individual dwelling units are provided, such areas shall be located
to minimize visual and noise intrusion both within and outside the project.
S. 9363.5 LIGHTING. The developer shall install an on-site lighting system on
all vehicular access ways and along major walkways. A lighting plan
off' shall be submitted for approval to the Director. Such lighting shall be directed
onto driveways and walkways within the development and away from. adjacent properties.
Lighting shall also be installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas.
(2217-9/77)
S. 9363.6 OUTSIDE STORAGE SPACE. Where the proposed development is to be con-
structed with other than an attached garage for each dwelling unit,
a minimum of one hundred (100) cubic feet of storage space shall be provided outside
the dwelling for each such unit. The design, location and size of .the storage space
shall be integrated into the development.
S. 9363.7 SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS. Sewer and water systems shall be designed to
city standards. Such systems shall be located within streets„ alleys
or drives. In no case shall individual sewer lines or sewer mains for a dwelling unit
be permitted to extend underneath any other dwelling unit.
S. 9363.8 SIGNS. All signs in the development shall conform to applicable pro-
visions of the district in which such development is located.'
S. 9363.9 STREET .SIGNS. The developer shall install on-site street name signs
at the intersections of access ways, as approved by the City 'Engineer.
Street name signs shall first be approved by the Planning Commaiss�_on for design and
type pursuant to the appearance standards set out in this article. All signs requirec
by this section shall be installed at approved locations prior to the time the first
dwelling unit is occupied.
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SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING '
9363.10 STREET TREES. Street trees shall be provided pursuant. to city standards
with fifteen (15) gallon trees planted approximately forty-five (45) feet
on center on local public streets having sixty (60) foot rights-of-way and thirty (30)
inch box trees shall be planted at approximately forty-five (45) foot intervals within
a ten (10) foot setback from the public right-of-way line where parkway trees cannot be
planted within such right-of-way. Twenty (20) inch box trees shall be planted on all
arterial highways.
A plan showing the type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works and the Planning Department.
S. 9363.11 TRASH COLLECTION AREAS.. Trash collection areas shall be provided within
two hundred (200) feet of the untis they are to serve. Such areas shall
be enclosed or screened with masonry, and shall be situated in order to minimize noise
and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent
structures.
S. 9363.12 VEHICULAR STORAGE. Outside uncovered and unenclosed areas for storage of
boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and other similar vehicles shall
be prohibited unless specifically designated areas for the exclusive storage of such
vehicles are set aside on the final development plan and provided for in the association's
covenants, conditions and restrictions. Where such areas are provided, they shall be
enclosed and screened from view on a horizontal plane from adjacent areas by a combinat
of six (6) foot high masonry wall• and permanently maintained landscaping.
S. 9364 COMMON AREAS. Common open space shall be guaranteed by a restrictive
covenant describing the open space and its maintenance and improvement,
running with the land for the benefit of residents of the planned residential development.
The developer shall file with the Planning Department, for recordation with the final
subdivision map, legal documents which will provide for restricting the use of common
spaces for the designated purpose, as approved on the final development plan.
All lands to be conveyed to the homeowners' association shall be subject to the right of
the grantee or grantees to enforce maintenance and improvements of the common space.
S. 9365 HOMEOWNERS' OR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. A development shall be approved
subject to submission of a legal instrument or instruments setting forth
a plan or manner of permanent care and maintenance of open ,spaces, recreational areas,
.uid communal facilities. No such instrument shall be acceptable until approved by the
City Attorney as to legal form and effect, and by the Planning Department as to suit-
abi l.i t.y for the proposed use of the open areas.
It the common open spaces are 0) be: conveyed to the homeowners' association, the developer
shall file. a de( laration of covenants to be submitted with the application for approval ,
that will yovurn the association. The provisions shall include, but not be limited to,
the fol lowing:
(a) The homeowners' shall ►x e .t ,it l ► hed prior to the sale of .the last
dwelling units. ...i
(b) Membership shall ix mandatory lot ulki ally succ•Oss;ivy buye•i .
( ) The open space restricti, ns _;hall be permanent.
PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9362.11.3(a)
(a)' Patio areas and balconies may be included in the total calculation for open space
area pursuant to section 9362. 11(a) provided it does not exceed 50 percent of the
total amount of open space required per unit.
(b) Common open space areas shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any ground
floor dwelling unit having a door or window. Also, such common open space areas
shall have minimum dimensions' of ten (10) feet if any part of such areas is to be in-
cluded in the calculations for minimum open space areas. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362. 12 MAIN RECREATION AREA. MINIMUM SIZE. In all projects containing more than
our gross acres, a main recreation area shall be required. The
minimum size of the main recreational area shall not be less than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet with a minimum dimension of fifty (50) feet and a minimum average dimension
of one hundred (100) feet.
(a) Two or more of the following facilities shall be provided within the main recrea-
tional area: swimming pool , tennis court, basketball court, putting green, play-
ground equipment, volleyball court, lawn bowling, outdoor cooking facility, or similar
facilities.
(b) The main recreation area shall not be located closer twenty (20) feet to a building
used for human habitation having ground floor windows or doors, and no closer than
five (5) feet to any other wall of a building used for human habitation containing no .
windows or doors. Recreation facilities or structures and their accessory uses located
in the main recreation area shall be considered in calculating the total size of such
a-rea; provided that paving, roofs , and other such surfaces shall constitute no more
than 5 percent of the total area.
(c) Clubhouse facilities for projects of fifty (50) units or more shall be provided
in the main recreation area. This facility shall not be less than seven (7)
square feet per unit nor less than minimum Uniform Building Code. standards. The club-
house facilities shall contain additional facilities to meet the recreational needsiof
the development. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362.12.1 MAIN RECREATION AREA. MINIMUM SIZE. The minimum size of the main
recreational area for projects less than one (1) gross acre in size
shall be twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet. The minimum size of the main .
recreational area for projects more than one (1) gross acre but less. than four (4)
gross acres in size shall be calculated according to the provisions of the following
table. The minimum dimension for all said recreational areas shall be fifty (50)feet.
Units/Acre Main Recreational Area
0-15 165 sq. ft. per unit
2500 sq. ft. minimum
15.01 and over 100 sq. ft. per unit
2500 sq. ft. minimum
(a) The main recreation area shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to a
building used for human habitation having ground floor windows or doors, and no
closer than five (5) feet to any other wall of a building used for human habitation
:ontaining no windows or doors. Recreation facilities or structures and their accessory
uses located in the main recreation area shall be considered in calculating the total
size of such area; provided that paving, roofs, and other such surfaces shall constitute
no more than 5 percent of the total area.
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S. 9362. 12.1 b SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT.. PLANNING
(b) One (1) or more of the following facilities shall be provided within the main {
recreational area: swimming pool , tennis court, basketball court, putting green,
playground equipment, volleyball court, lawn bowling, outdoor cooking ,facility..
(Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362.13 (REPEALED - Ord. 2561-7/82) PRIVATE OPEN SPACE.
S. 9362.14 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA. Each dwelling unit within the development shall have
the following minimum floor area:
Minimum Floor
Unit Type Area (Sq. Ft. )
Bachelor and single 450
One (1) bedroom 650
Two (2) bedrooms 900
Three (3) bedrooms 1100
Four (4) bedrooms 1300
S. 9362.15 PRIVATE ACCESS WAY WIDTHS. The following standards shall apply to all
vehicular access ways:
(a) Private ways serving as, access to or within a planned residential development
shall be provided with a minimum paved width equivalent to not less than two (2)
twelve (12) foot wide travel lanes. An additional twelve (12) foot wide travel lane
shall be provided for each direction of traffic flow where an access way intersects a
local or arterial public street for a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet
from such intersection into the development. This requirement may be .reduced at the
discretion of the Planning Commission based on the size of the project, location, and
low number of entrances.
(b) An access way exceeding one hundred fifty .(150) feet in length but less than
three hundred (300) feet in length shall be provided with a curbed turn-around having
a minimum radius of thirty-one (31) feet. For those access ways exceeding three hundred
(300) feet but less than six hundred (600) feet, there shall be provided a curbed turn
around having a minimum radius of forty (40) feet or an intertying loop circulation
system. For those access ways exceeding six hundred (600) feet, there shall be provided
an intertying loop circulation system. (Ord 2561-7/82)
S. 9362. 16 PARKING. The required parking for a planned residential development
shall be provided at the following ratio:
(a) Dwelling units not exceeding one (1) bedroom shall be provided with one. and one-
half (1 112) on-site parking spaces. One ( 1) space shall be covered. The remain-
ing one-half parking space may be unenclosed and uncovered.
(b) Dwelling units with two (2) or more bedrooms shall be provided with two' (2) on-
site parking spaces. One (1) of these spaces shall- be covered. The remaining
space may be unenclosed and uncovered. ,
(c) In addition to the parking requirements contained in subsections (a) and (b) of
this section, each dwelling unit shall be provided with one-half a guest parking
space. Guest parking spaces shall be located throughout the planned residential devel-
opment to serve both residents and guests conveniently.
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT S. 9365(d.
(cj) Provisions to restrict parking upon other than approved and developed parking spaces
shall .be written into the covenants, conditions and restrictions for each project.
(e) If the development is constructed in increments or phases which require one or more
final maps, reciprocal covenants, conditions, and restrictions and reciprocal manage-
ment and maintenance agreements shall be established which will cause a merging of �incre-
ments as they are completed, and embody one homeowners' association with common areas for
the total development.
S. 9366 APPEARANCE STANDARDS. The following standards shall be considered by the
Planning Commission before approving a development:
(a) Architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development shall
enhance the orderly and harmonious development of the area or the community as
a whole.
(b) Architectural features and complimentary colors shall be incorporated into the
design of all vertical exterior surfaces of the buildings in order to create an
aesthetically pleasing project.
(c) Particular attention shall be given to incorporating the design, including colors,
of signs into the overall design of the entire development in order to achieve
uniformity.
(d) Vehicular access ways shall be designed with landscaping and building variation to
eliminate an alley-like appearance.
S. 9367 SPECIAL PERMIT. Planning unit development standards are designed to
encourage developments creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance,
and enhance the .living environment for the residents of the project, and to facilitate
innovative architectural design and adaption of the development to the terrain and
surrounding environment. Deviation from the provisions of this article, with the
exception of maximum density, may be granted at the time of approval of the project.
Concurrently with filing a conditional use permit application, the developer may file
an application for a special permit authorizing deviation from the provisions of this
article, and such application shall be heard concurrently with the conditional use
permit application. The Planning Commission may approve the special permit application .
in whole or in part upon a finding that the proposed development will:
(a) Promote better living environments;
(b) Provide better land planning techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing
types of architecture,. landscaping, site layout and design;
(c) Not be detrimental. to the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the
neighborhood or city in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of
property or improvements of the neighborhood or of the city in general; and
(d) Ike consistent with objectives of planned unit development standards in achieving
a development adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding environment.
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PLANNING MLW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT S. 910.5
ARTICLE 910.5 t
MANUFACTURED HOMES ON SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
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S. 910.5.1 PURPOSE
S. 910.5.2 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE
S. 910.5.3 DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
S. 910.5.4 SURRENDER OF REGISTRATION
S. 910.5.1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to establish standards
to permit manufactured homes in single-family residential
districts.. (2735-12/84)
S. 910.5.2 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE. The provisions of this article shall
apply to all real property located in a low-density district,
"R1," when the suffix "MFH," representing manufactured homes, has been added to a
low-density district designation. Real property designated "MFH" shall be
developed to conform to the provisions of this article and the requirements for the
base district, and all other applicable provisions of this code. The property
owner shall also have the option of developing solely under the provisions for a
low-density district. (2735-12/84)
S. 910.5.3 DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA. The manufactured home shall meet all of
the following criteria: (2735-12/84)
(a) Shall be occupied as a residence. (2735-12/84)
(b) Shall be subject to all base district provisions. (2735-12/84)
(c) Shall be attached to a permanent foundation which complies with all
applicable building regulations. A foundation permit shall be required.
(2735-12/84)
(d) Shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet. (2735-12/84)
(e) Shall be covered with an exterior material customarily used on conventional
single-family dwellings and approved by the Department of Development
Services. (2735-12/84)
The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground except that such
covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation when a
solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used. (2735-12/84)
(f) Shall have a shingled, pitched roof of not less than two (2) inches of
vertical rise for each twelve (12) inches of horizontal run. (2735-12/84)
(g) Shall have eave overhangs of not less than twelve (12) inches. (2735-12/84)
(h) Shall have the same exterior material covering the garage as that of the
main dwelling. (2735-12/84)
(i) Shall have an insignia of approval issued by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development. (2735-12/84)
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(j) Shall not have been altered in violation of applicable codes. (2735-12/84)
(k) Shall be assessed park and recreation fees as a single-family dwelling.
(2735-12/84)
S. 910.5.4 SURRENDER OF REGISTRATION. Prior to occupancy or .final
inspection of an existing manufactured home, which complies with;
these provisions, any vehicle license plate, certificate of ownership, and
certificate of. registration, issued by a state agency shall be surrendered to the
Department of Development Services for transmittal to the appropriate state
agency. (2735-12/84)
The owner of a new manufactured home which has never been registered with the
California Department of Motor Vehicles, shall furnish to the Department of
Development Services a statement to that effect, from the dealer selling the
manufactured home, prior to issuance of a building permit. (2735-12/84)
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ARTICLE 932.5
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. S. 932.5.0 PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to establish
standards for residential developments designed to house
senior citizens. By adopting these standards, the city recognizes that
housing needs for senior citizens differ in some respects from the needs of
nonseniors.
S. 932.5.1 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE. The provisions of this article
shall apply to real property to which the senior
residential development suffix '(SR) has been added to the base zoning
designation. All developments with this suffix shall conform to the
provisions of this article, and unless otherwise provided in this article,
with the requirements of the base district and any other applicable provisions
of this code. In applying senior citizen development standards and suffix
(SR), consideration shall be given to the proximity of the site to public
transportation, shopping areas, medical facilities and like services.
S. 932.5.2 CREATION OF COMBINED DISTRICTS. The senior residential
development suffix R may be combined with the following
base zoning districts:
R2, "Medium Density Residential District"
R3, "Medium High Density Residential District"
R4, "High Density Residential District."
S. 932.5.3 CONCEPTUAL PLAN REQUIRED. At the time of application for
an SR suffix, the applicant shall submit a conceptual plan
of the proposed development which shall be attached as an exhibit to the
development agreement required by this article. The information to be
indicated on the conceptual plan shall be set by resolution of the Planning
Commission.
S. 932.5.4' DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED. At the time of
application for an SR suffix, the applicant shall submit a
preliminary development agreement which shall be reviewed concurrently with
the request for the SR suffix. Said agreement shall .be signed at the time of
the approval of the SR suffix and shall establish the maximum number of units
that will be permitted on the site and any other considerations deemed
necessary for coordinated development of the property.
S. §32.5.5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED. All proposed
developments shall be subject to approval of an application
for a conditional use permit which shall conform to the conceptual plan
previously approved for the development.
S. 932.5.6 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENT. Approval of senior residential
projects shall be conditioned upon a finding by the.
Planning Commission that adequate provision has been made to assure that each
unit shall be occupied by at least one person sixty years of age or older.
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S.___ 932.5.7 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
S. 932.5.7 HANDICAPPED ACCESS REQUIREMENT. A minimuw of 10 percent
of the total number of units in a project shall conform to
the standards to accommodate the handicapped as set out in California
Administrative Code Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2.71 unless a higher percentage
is required by state regulation.
S. 932.5.8 ELEVATORS. Buildings exceeding two habitable stories
shall be provided with elevators.
s. 932.5.9 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA. Units shall have a minimum floor
area of four hundred (400) square feet.
So 932.5.10 SITE COVERAGE. The maximum coverage of all roofed
structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the gross acreage
minus streets and drives. Additional site coverage may be allowed for
detached garages, carports and enclosed recreation facilities provided,
however, that said additional site coverage shall not exceed 10 percent of the
gross acreage minus streets and drives.
S. 932.5.11 BUILDING SEPARATION. OWNERSHIP UNITS. With respect to
ownership units, the minimum building separation or
distance between building and access thereto shall be as follows:
(a) Twenty-five (25) feet for two-story buildings facing each other. This
distance shall be increased 2-1/2 feet for each story of a building
over two.
(b) Between two-story buildings, situated rear to rear, rear to front, side
to side, side to rear, or side to front, a distance of 15 feet. This
distance shall be increased 2-1/2 feet for each story of a building
over two.
(c) For obliquely-aligned buildings, the distance specified above may be
decreased by 5 feet at one building corner if increased by an equal or
grater distance at the other corner.
(d) Distance between detached accessory buildings shall be not less than 10
feet.
(e) Distance between ground floor area of dwelling units and detached
accessory buildings shall not be less than 10 feet.
(f) Distance between uncovered and unenclosed parking spaces and any ground
floor area of dwelling units shall not be less than 10 feet.
(g) Distance from vehicular access and dwelling units shall be not less
than 10 feet.
(h) Distance between travel lanes of vehicular access to garages or parking
structures shall not be less than 5 feet.
S. 932.5.12 BUILDING SEPARATION. RENTAL UNITS.
(a) With respect to rental units, the minimum building separation or
distance between buildings shall be 15 feet.
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(b) For obliquely-aligned buildings, the distance specified above may be
decreased.by 5 feet at one building corner if increased by an equal or
greater distance at the other corner.
S. 932.5.13 BUILDING HEIGHT. Buildings up to eight stories may be
permitted provided that there shall be a reduction in site
coverage and an increase in building setbacks and separations to reduce the
impact of the additional height, subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission.
S. 932.5.14 BUILDING BULK. Ownership units shall meet the following
requirements:
(a) Structures shall not exceed 180 feet in length.
(b) The front building line of structures containing several dwelling units
shall have offsets to provide variation to reduce building bulk.
(c) Roof heights and slopes shall be designed to reduce building bulk and
to provide skyline relief.
S. 932.5.15 OFF-STREET PARKING. Minimum off-street parking shall be
provided at the ratio per unit of 1.0 spaces for studio and
one bedroom units and 1.5 spaces for two bedroom units. (2815-2/86)
Where units are required to conform to standards to accommodate handicapped
persons, the number of parking spaces designated for handicapped parking shall
equal the number of such units. 2815-2/86)
S. 932.5.16 PARKING FACILITIES. Required parking may be uncovered and
unenclosed. On-street parking shall not satisfy any of the
required parking, and tandem parking is prohibited.
S. 932.5.17 TURNING RADII AND PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS. Access,
dimensions and turning radii for all parking shall meet the
off-street parking standards contained in this code.
S. 932.5.18 PARKING ASSIGNMENT. Guest parking shall be conveniently
located throughout the project. Each unit shall have one
assigned parking space within a walking distance of two hundred (200) feet.
(2815-2/86)
S. 932.5.19 RECREATION AND LEISURE AREAS.
(a) All rental and ownership units shall have a private patio or balcony in
accordance with the following:
Minimum Area Minimum Dimension
Unit Type (Sq. ft.) (in feet)
Bachelor, single or one bedroom 60 6
Two or more bedrooms 120 or 6
two areas of
60 each
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S. 932.5.19 b _ SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS: _PLANNT�_NG
(b) All projects shall have an enclosed clubhouse facility containing a
minimum of 7 square feet per unit. Such facility shall be at 'least
four hundred (400) square feet in size and may be used to account for
50 percent of the main recreation area required for ownership projects.
S. 932.5.20 OPEN SPACE AND MAIN RECREATION AREA. Ownership projects
which o not contain more than fifty units shall have main
recreation areas of 2,500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 50 feet.
Projects containing more than fifty units shall provide an additional 50
square feet for each unit over fifty. A maximum of 50 percent of the main
recreation area may be enclosed.
(a) One or more of the following shall be located in the main recreational
area: swimming pool, tennis court; putting, green, lawn bowling,
outdoor cooking facilities or barbecues, or similar facilities.
(b) No main recreation area shall be located closer than 10 feet to ,a
dwelling unit with ground floor windows or doors, and no closer than 5
feet to the wall of a dwelling unit containing no windows or doors.
S. 932.5.21 SPECIAL PERMIT. With .the exception of maximum density,
alternatives may be granted to .the requirements of this
article at the time of approval of a project. Together with his application
for a conditional use, the developer may also request a special permit
granting alternative proposals to the requirement of the development of this
article, and such request shall be considered concurrently with the
application for conditional use permit. The Planning Commission shall grant a
special permit if it finds that the proposed development will:
(a) Promote better living conditions and environments;
(b) Utilize land-planning techniques which include tasteful .types of
architecture, landscaping, site layout and design;
(c) Will benefit the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the
neighborhood and the city in general, and will not be a detriment to or
degrade property values in such neighborhood and the city.
S. 932.5.22 DENSITY BONUS. Where 'a developer has agreed to construct
a percentage of the total units of a senior residential
development for persons and families of low and moderate income, the city may
grant a density bonus over the otherwise allowable density under the
applicable district regulations and general plan land use designation. Said
density bonus hall be set out in the development agreement required by this
article, based on the following findings of the Planning Commission:
(a) The capacities of the city and county water, sewer, and storm drain
systems are adequate or will be adequate to accommodate the proposed
increase in density as well as all other planned land uses in the area.
(b) The proposed increase in density will not have a significant adverse
impact on traffic volumes and road capacities, school enrollments, and
recreational resources. �--
(c) The character of the surrounding area is not aaversely impacted nor the
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Development Services
DATE: April 15, 1986
SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11 , MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED
HOMES, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND SENIOR
RESIDENTIAL SUFFIX
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
REQUEST: To repeal existing Articles 910. 5, 914, 924, 926, 931 ,
932.5 and 936 and add new Articles 914 (Mobilehomes ) ,
915 (PRD° s) , 916 (Manufactured Homes ) and 917 (Senior
y Residential Suffix ) .
1 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve Code Amendment No . 86-11 and recommend adoption by the City
Council .
2. 0 GENERAL INFORMATION:
Code Amendment No . 86-11 involves the clean-up and relocation of
four separate articles in Division 9 . Provisions have been
streamlined and redundant language has been eliminated. For planned
residential developments, three articles have been consolidated into
one . No content changes have been incorporated other than as
discussed below.
3 . 0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act .
4 .0 CONTENT CHANGES:
MOBILEHOMES: One change made in the Mobilehomes article was to
reduce by five feet (30 ft . vs . 35 ft . ) the maximum height for
recreation buildings in order to establish consistency with the new
definition of building height approved by the Planning Commission on
April 1 , 1986.
MANUFACTURED HOMES: This article has only been streamlined.
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Other than the streamlining and
consolidation, the c anges in the PRD ordinance are as follows :
1 . Detailed submittal requirements have been deleted. All such
requirements are printed on application forms and do not need
to be part of the Ordinance Code.
2. Definition of bedroom (which related to both density and
parking requirements ) has been deleted since this is now
covered in Article 908, Definitions .
3 . Maximum site coverage has been standardized at 50% . Previously
it had been 50% ; except for projects less than 16 units per
acre the maximum was 45% .
4. Maximum building height has been reduced from thirty-five feet
to thirty feet to be in line with the newly adopted definitions
of building height.
5 . The number of parking spaces required for various unit types
has been deleted . These standards now appear in new Article
960 .
6. Landscaping provisions have been streamlined. Those specific
requirements which already appear in Article 960 have been
eliminated.
7. Open space provisions have been untangled and rewritten.
8 . Miscellaneous requirements that repeat provisions from other
areas of the ordinance code or other adopted City policy have
been deleted.
SENIOR SUFFIX•
The changes in the -SR suffix are:
1 . The requirement for handicapped units has been modified .
Previously the code specified 10% or pursuant to State law.
Staff is recommending that the 10% figure be deleted and that
the code simply defer to state law, which has changed
frequently in recent years .
2 . Other -SR development standards have been consolidated and made
clearer . Minimum building separations are discussed just once,
with the difference between rental and ownership projects noted
in Section 9176 (b) (11) .
3 . The application of the- -SR suffix has been modified so that it
also may be attached to specific plans as deemed appropriate
through, zone change procedures . This will allow for the -SR
suffix to be used with the Oldtown or Downtown Specific Plan
designations .
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ATTACHMENTS:
1 . Draft Ordinance
2. Existing Articles 910 .51 914 , 924, 926, 931 , 932. 5, and 936
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ARTICLE 914 ,: •
MOBILEHOME DISTRICT (MH)
S. 9140 GENERAL PROVISIONS. This artic sets fort standards
for mobilehome parks in order to promote a better l}''wing
environment . In: those .areas concerning m ilehomes an mobilehome
parks in which: , the: City has no: authority to adopt re ulations, the
State regulations shall apply, and in t ose areas in which the City
has authority to adopt regulations and/both the Cit, and State have
adopted . regulati,ons , the more . restric -iv,e regulati ns shall apply.
For existing mobilehome .parks ,which ere con,stru�:ed , prior to the
effective date " of, `this ordinance, n/w mobilehomenstallations,
additions or alt'era't'ions sh3a` i' be equired to comply with the
standards in effect at the time . o original construction.
S. 9141 PERMITTED USES;. Mo ilehomes wit,� 2n a ,mobilehome park
and 'uses found �in conjunction lith mobileho e, parks that are
incidental to the par'k'. and op' r`ated for the convenience of. the
residents , are permItted' in he MH' Distric (Mobilehomes ) , subject
to use permit approv'al' by t e' Board of Zo ing Adjustments and
conformance with the follo ing criteria :
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(a ) The relationship o the proposed mobilehome park to
surrounding land' se.
(b ) Soil conditions .
(c ) Access to the rea under co ideration .(park should abut an
arterial high ay from which the primary access is obtained ) .
(d ) . The minimumssite area sha l be ten (10 ) acres .
S. 9142 MAXIMUM DENSITY. ., The maximum density shall be nine (9 )
spaces per gros acre, with maximum of one mobilehome per
mobilehome spate . This requirement shall not prohibit combining two
or more mobil' ome units ,to create a single residence.
S. 9143 , AXIMUM NEIGH Maximum `height � shall be
Mobilehomes : 20 ft .
Recreation uildings : 30 ft .
All Other ccessory Structures: 15 ft .
S. 9144 OPEN •SPA E. ' A minimum of two hundred (200 ) 'square 'feet
Of com n recreatio area shall be provi'ded' per mobilehome space.
Such a .ea may ;be ,i7one! or more locations and shall be' arranged so
as to e readily cessible to all residents of the mobilehome park .
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12. Low-volume heads shall b used on all spigots and water faucets .
13. .- A11 building spoils, su h as u usable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusab a mat ial, shall be disposed of at an
off-site facility equip ed to handle them.
14. TPrior to issuance of b ilding permits, the property owner shall
" sign, notarize, and re rd wi h the County Recorder a "Letter
of. Agreement" assuring hat t e si :gle—f.am.i -y-,-re.s-.de nce will be
maintained as one (1) d elling uni
C-10 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11
Code Amendment No. 86-11 involves the clean-up and relocation of
four separate articles in Division 9. Provisions have been
streamlined and redundant language has been eliminated. For planned
residential developments, three articles have been consolidated into
one.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act .
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the project and the
public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY. LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO APPROVE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-11, AS AMENDED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Schumacher
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-11 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86- 2
Code Amendment No. 86-12 cleans up and relocates provisions for the
Visitor Serving Commercial district to Chapter 92, Commercial
Districts .
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is cat gorically xempt from the provisions of
the California Environmenta Quality Act .
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN
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