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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMM ATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
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To Charles W. Thompson James W. Palin, Director
City Administrator Development Services
Subject ORDINANCE NO. 2838 - Date June 6, 1986 k
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R ,
MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(R3 ) , AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (R4 )
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-7
Ordinance No. 2838 was scheduled for adoption at the June 2, 1986
City Council meeting. However, the item was continued to the June
16, 1986 meeting because of the building heights issue which could
have a bearing on the ordinance.
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 building
heights should remain as it presently exists in the Zoning Code and
that Ordinance No . 2838 be amended to increase the building heights
to what they are in the present Code. Attached is a Building
Heights chart which has the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee
and Planning Commission.
Recommendation: Revise the building heights to reflect the current
Code . Because of the recommended modification, Ordinance No. 2838
should be reintroduced and a first reading conducted at the June 16 ,
1986 City Council meeting.
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Attachments:
Building Heights Chart
Ordinance No. 2838
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BUILDING HEIGHTS
District/Type Existing Planning Commission Ad-hoc Committee
Project Code Action Recommendation
RA 30 ' 25 ' Per Planning
Commission
R1 30 ' 251 , max . 2 stories Per Planning
(30 ' and/or 3 stories Commission
with CUP)
R2 , R3 , R4 30 ' (35 ' with 25 ' (30 ' with add ' 1 Leave Existing Code
Base District add ' 1 setbacks ) setbacks)
R2 , R3 , R4 35 ' 30 ' Leave Existing Code .
Apartment Standards
R1 , R21 R3 , R4 35 ' 30 ' (staff recommends Leave Existing Code
Planned Developments leaving 35 ' as is)
(condos)
Oldtown/Town Lot/ Not affected by any code amendment
Downtown Specific
Plans
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untinton Beach
Fountain Vaiiey
Board of RFALT S' Inc.
R E A LTO R 8101 Slater Avenue o Huntington Beach, CA 92647 ® (714) 847-6093
May 5, 1986
The Honorable Robert P. Mandic, Jr.
Mayor, City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Mayor Mandic and Members of the City Council:
On behalf of the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Board of REALTORS, we would
like to request your reconsideration of two items, I-la (Ordinance #2837) and
I-lb (Ordinance #2838) , which were approved at your meeting on April 21, 198D..
Ordinance #2837 restricts building height in the R-1 district and Ordinance
#2838 restricts building height in R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts.
I regret that we did not address. this item before the last meeting, and I under-
stand that members of the Council asked if the Board had provided comments
on the issue. I 'can assure you that I was not given the opportunity to con-
sider the implications of this issue for- Huntington Beach property owners prior
to your meeting.
I have had the opportunity to listen to .the .tape of your last meeting and must
tell you that, in my opinion, this action has very serious implications with
regard to the value of the property held by Huntington Beach homeowners. I
cannot believe that you intended to reduce the value of Huntington Beach prop-
erty when you voted at that meeting.
It is my understanding that none of you are developers. Well, neither am I.
Having reviewed the ordinances and listened to the tapes of the meeting, how-
ever, I found that I still had many questions with regard to the implications
of the proposed height limitation on development in our City; perhaps you do,
too. Since I'm not a builder, I may not always understand technical building
issues with a very brief explanation, but I am a REALTOR and I do understand
property values, and I can assure you, as a professional, that a key issue
when a piece of land or a home is purchased is SIZE. And, of course, the
height of a building is an obvious factor! The height not only affects the
amount of livable space a piece of property can accommodate, but it also
affects the architectural design which is visable to all of us, the floor plans
which affect the usability of a residence, and the amenities such as views,
balconies or an interesting roofline which five feet in height can provide.
Five feet doesn't sound like much, Ladies and Gentlemen, but when it impacts
OFFICERS
R.L. "KIRK" KIRKLAND, President o LILA NOWELL, First Vice President �
JAN SHOMAKER, Second Vice President/MLS Chairman o BETH DUNCOMBE, Secretary/Treasurer
DIRECTORS Z'
KENT M. PIERCE® LARRY GAGE o MAGGIE SHAFFER o JIM RIGHEIMER• FRANK C. HORZEWSKI
WILL WOODS, Executive Vice President o JUDITH SEVERY, Vice President/Public Affairs
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May 5, 1986
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the 'architechite, the size; the floor plan and the amenities, it sounds very
important to me.
Please reconsider this item to reassure the property owners in our City that
that their property values have not been reduced by a single vote in our City
Council. Let us ask the local developers who build in our City how this
limitation would affect what can be built. I ask you to work with us and
pledge myself to assist in any way that I can.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
R.L. "Kirk" Kirkland
Board President
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I am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid. I am over the age of eighteen
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years, and not a party to or interested in the below
entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange '
Coast DAILY PILOT, with which is combined the
NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa,
County of Orange. State of California, and that a
Notice of PUBLIC. HEARING
of which copy attached hereto is a true and complete PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF Act'.'
Copy, was printed and published in the Costa Mess, PUBLIC HEARING ON FILE: A copy of the
CODE AMENDMENT proposed ordinance is on
Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, No.w7 file In the Department of De-
ZONING PROVISIONS velopment Services.
Irvine, the South Coast communities and Laguna -DISTRICTS ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS are invited to attend
said hearing and express
Beach issues of said newspaper for 1 time NOTICE IS HEREBY opinions or submit evidence
l GIVEN that the Huntington for or against the application
consecutive weeks to wit the issue(s) of Beach City Council will hold as outlined above.All appli-
a public hearing in the Coun- cations, exhibits, and de-
cil Chamber at the Hunt- scriptions of this proposal
Ington Beach Civic Center, are on file with the Office of
2000 Main Street, Hunt- the City Clerk, 2000 Main
ington Beach,California,on Street, Huntington Beach,
April. 1 0 the date and at the time in- California,for inspection by
6 dlcated below to receive and
198 consider the statements of the public.
all persons who wish to be CITY
COUNCIL,
BEACH
(heard relative to the appli- CITY COUNCIL, By: Alicia
19f� cation described below. M. Wentworth, -154CIt0 Clerk,
Phone(714)598-5405�'
DATE: Monday, April 21, Dated 4/7/86
1986 Published Orange Coast
TIME:7:30 P.M. Daily Pilot April 10,1986
198 SUBJECT: Code Amend- Th-818
ment No.86-7
LOCATION:City-wide -----
PROPOSAL:To repeal ex-�
Isting Articles 916,920,923.
198 and 932 and add new Article
912, related to zoning
provisions for the R2, R3
and R4 Districts within the i
198 City of Huntington Beach.
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:The proposed pro-
ject is categorically exempt
from provisions of the Cali-
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the fornia Environmental Quality.
foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on April 10 6
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REQUES r FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Date April 21 , 1986
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administr o
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Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services
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Subject: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-7 - REWRITE OF R2, R3, R4
STANDARDS
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 . 86-7 is part of the streamlining of Division 9 .
In the same manner as the commercial districts are to be
consolidated into one article, staff is proposing that the
provisions now contained in the R2, R3, R4 and Apartment Standards
be consolidated into one new Article 912. Many of the provisions
are identical for these multi-family residential districts . The
streamlined version should be easier to follow as well as provide a
quick comparison of the three districts for both staff and the
public. The new ordinance of 8 pages replaces 45 pages of existing
code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission action and recommendation on March 18, 1986 :
ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-7 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Staff recommendation is identical to that of the Planning Commission.
ANALYSIS•
Following is a brief summary of content changes that are part of
Code Amendment No. 86-7:
1 . Director approval for zero side or rear yard setbacks rather
than Board of Zoning Adjustments administrative review.
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2 . Building heights have been reduced to a maximum of 25 feet,
except 30 feet may be permitted with additional setbacks
provided . Existing had been 30 feet/35 feet . Also, apartment
standards had stated 35 feet, proposed is 30 feet .
3. Site coverage has been simplified to permit 50o coverage in all
districts and for larger apartment complex developments .
(Fifty-five percent where parcel abuts open space/waterway) .
Currently, site coverages vary for projects using the base
district regulations , but not for projects required to use the
apartment standards . In otfler words, R3 and R4 already are
limited to 50% if the project is over a certain number of
units . The proposed provisions are less complex and the
standard 50% site coverage that applies to most residential
districts within the City is appropriate for small projects
built within the R3 and R4 districts .
A. Open space provisions have been streamlined. Previously 25% of
residential floor area was the minimum required for all
districts, except if the project was required to use apartment
standards open space was calculated in an entirely different
and more complicated manner . In the proposed regulations,
there will be no difference between the base district and
apartment standards for the open space requirements or minimum
balcony/patio sizes .
5. Provisions that had been a part of the apartment standards ,
but that have not previously been applied to projects using the
base district regulations , have now been included under
Miscellaneous Requirements . These regulations are appropriate
for all projects (or , as specified, for a certain minimum size
project ) . These include building offset, landscaping, minimum
floor area, lighting, and trash enclosures .
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
2 . Existing Article 916 R2
Article 920 R3
Article 923 R4
Article 932 Apartment Standards
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April 10, 1986
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO 86-7
ZONING PROVISIONS - R2 - R3 - R4 - DISTRICTS
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, April 21, 1986
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
SUBJECT: Code Amendment No. 86-7
LOCATION: City-wide
PROPOSAL: To repeal existing Articles 916, 920, 923 and 932 and add
new Article 912, related to zoning provisions for the R2,
R3 and R4 Districts within the City of Huntington Beach.
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.
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 4/7/86
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-7
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.
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1 DATE/TIME: March 18 , 1986 - 7: 00 PM
{ APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No . 86-7
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>� APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach �
REQUEST: To repeal existing Articles 916 , 920rard 924 a
/and add
new Article 912, related to zoning provisions for the
1 R2, R3 and R4 Districts within the City of Huntington
Beach .
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt
from the provisions of the California
+ Environmental Quality Act .
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed 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
k Jeff Abramowitz , Assistant Planner at 536-5271 .
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James W. Palin , Secretary
Huntington Beach Planning Commission
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PLANNING _ W DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTR S. 9160
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R2 DISTRICT
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(495, 940, 1076, 1077, 1194, 1447, 1754, 2104, 2373, 2411, 2580)
S. 9160 R2 Zone, Intent and Purpose
S, 9161 R2 Zone, Uses Permitted
S. 9161.1 Residences
S. 9161.2 Uses Subject to Administrative Review
S. 9161.3 Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permits
S. 9162 R2 Zone, Property Development Standards
S. 9162.1 _ Minimum Lot Area
S. 9162.2 Minimum Lot Width
S. 9162.3 Maximum Density
S. 9162.4 Lot Coverage
S. 9162.5 Distance Between Main Dwellings
S. 9162.6 Maximum Building Height
S. 9163 R2 Zone, Yard Requirements
S. 9163.1 Front Yard
S. 9163.2 Side Yard
S. 9163.3 Rear Yard
S. 9163.4 Yard Exceptions
S. 9163.4.1 Street Intersection Visibility
S. 9163.5 Townlot Area, Minimum Front Yard Setback
S. 9164 R2 Zone, Fences, Walls or Hedges
S. 9165 R2 Zone, Accessory Building
S. 9166 R2 Zone, Parking Requirements
S.. 9166.1 Automobile Parking' Ratios
S. 9166.2 Type of Off-Street Parking Facility
S. 9166.3 Parking Space Dimension
S. 9166.4 Minimum Turning Radius for Required Parking Spaces
S. 9166.5 Setback from a Street
S. 9166.6 Lots Abutting Arterial Highways
S. 9166.7 Garages Facing a Street
S. 9166.8 Parking in Front of Dwellings
S. 9166.9 Minimum Driveway requirements
S. 9160 R2 DISTRICT. INTENT AND PURPOSE. This district is intended to provide
for areas of medium density, multiple family residential development.
It is further intended to provide a transition between lot density and high density
residential developments and/or nonresidential developments.
S. 9161 R2 ZONE, USES PERMITTED: The following uses are permitted in this zone:
S. 9161.1 RESIDENCE. Single family and multi-family dwellings and their customary
accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in this district. No
tent, mobile home, trailer, vehicle or temporary structure shall be used for dwelling
or sleeping purposes in this district. (1360)
S. 9161.2 USES SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. All uses in the townlot area
shall be subject to approval of an administrative review application
before the Board of Zoning Adjustments unless a use permit application is required.
The following criteria shall serve as guidelines for the board in approving, condi-
tionally approving, or denying such applications: 10./82
S. 9161.2 a LONSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
(a) Relationship of the structure to the site.
(b) Relationship of. the structure to the surroundings.
(c) Relationship of the open space and recreation space to the dwelling units.
(d) Relationship of parking and vehicular circulation areas.
(e) Compliance with provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. (1752-9/72)
S. 9161.3 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses may be
permitted subject to issuance of a conditional use permit:
(a) Planned residential developments pursuant to the provisions of Articles 931 and 584.
(b) Unclassified uses pursuant to the provisions of Article 933. (1847-6/73, 1852-6/73)
S. 9161.4 USES SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT.
(a) Prior to construction of dwelling units abutting an arterial highway, a, use permit
shall first be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 981. (2104-9/76)
(b) Where five (5) or more dwelling units are proposed for construction, a use permit
shall first be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 981. Approval of such
use permit shall be contingent upon the developer' s compliance with all the criteria
contained in the current standards for apartment development. (2104-9/76)
S. 9162 R2 ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1077-8/64)
S. 9162. 1 MINIMUM LOT AREA. The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square. feet for
interior lots and 6500 square feet for. corner lots. (495-5/46, 556-1/5,
1077-8/64)
S.9162. 1. 1 EXCEPTIONS. (1077-8/64)
S. 9162. 1.1.1 Any individual lot with an area of less than the minimum lot area
legally created prior to June 5, 1946, the effective date of Ordinance
495, and which since that date has not been held in a common ownership with any other lot
with which it could have been merged may be used as a building site. ( 2580-11/82; 2373-9/79)
S. 9162. 1. 1.2 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership and consists of 2 or
more lots, each having less than 5000 square feet, shall. be considered a
legal building site, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) The combined total square feet of said lots shall equal or be more than 5000 square
feet.
(b) Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated street or vehicular easement. . Said
easement shall meet the requirements of Section 9166.9.
(c) Said lots were recorded prior to June 5, 1946, the effective date of Ordinance
No. 495. (1077-8/64)
S. 9162.2 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND FRONTAGE: The minimum lot width shall be sixty
60 feet for interior lots and sixty-five (65) feet for exterior lots.
The minimum frontage shall be forty-five (45) feet for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots.
(495-5/46, 1077-8/64, 1194-4/66, 1315-4/67)
S. 9162.2. 1 WIDTH DETERMINATION. (1194-4/66)
10/82
PLANNING LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT S. 9162.21.1.1
S. 9162.2.1.1 Rectangular Shaped I,ots. The width shall be measured along'.a line
equidistant to and twenty (20) feet from the front property line.
S. 9162.2,1.2 Cul-de-sac Knuckle or Similar Lots. The width shall be measured
twenty 20) feet from the front property line along a line
perpendicular to the bisector of the front property line. (1194 - 4/66)
S. 9162.2.1.3 Cul-de-sac Lots Siding Onto Another Street, Freeway, Channel or
Similar Properties: The lot width shall be measured along a line
perpendicular to the interior side property line and twenty (20) feet from the
front property line. (1194 -• 4/66)
S. 9162.2.1.4 Calculations. Submitted. In all cases, a licensed land surveyor or
civil engineer shall submit calculations showing lot widths,
depths and areas. (1469 - 2/69)
S. 9162.2.2 Exceptions. Any legal building, site, as provided in S. 9162.1.1
need not meet the required minimum lot widths. (1194 - 4/69)
S. 9162.3 Maximum Densit . The maximum density shall not exceed one (1)
dwelling unit for each two thousand (2,000) square .feet of lot
area. Where five (5) or more units are proposed on any one parcel, .the maximum
density shall be based on the density set forth in Article 932 (apartment
Standards). .(2340 - 1/76)
' S. 9162.4 Lot Coverage. The ground floor area of all roofed structures on
lots not abutting a park, recreation area or open land
shall not occupy more than 50 'percent of the lot area. The ground floor area of
all roofed structures on lots abutting a park, recreation area, or open land
shall not occupy more than 55 percent of the lot area. (1077 - 8/64)
S. 5162.4.1 For the purpose of this Section, open land includes golf courses,
schools, public utility right-of-way, and flood control
rights-of-way that provide a minimum 100 feet in clear width. (1077 - 8/64)
S. 9162.5 Distance Between Main Dwellings. The minimum distance between the
exterior walls of main dwellings on the same lot shall be
15 feet, except as provided in Section 9.162.5.1. 0 077 - 8/64)
S. 9162.5.1 Exceptions. (1077 - 8/64)
S. 9162.5.1.1 Alleys or Drives. Where an alley or drive is provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum distance between the
exterior walls of the buildings shall be increased, equal to the width of the
alley or drive. Said alley or drive shall be subject to the requirements of
Section 9166.9. (1077 = 8/64)
S. 9162.6 Maximum Building Height. The maximum building height shall not
exceed thirty (30) feet, except as. provided. herein.
(1077 - 8/64, 1512 - 7/69, 1952 -- 1/75)
S. 9162.6.1 Exception. Building Height. A maximum building height of
thirty-five (35) .feet• may be permitted pursuant to the provisions
contained herein.
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S. 9162.6.1.1 LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PLANNING
S. 9162.6.1.1 Proposed Buildings Over Thirty Feet. Setback Requirement. The
exterior wall of any proposed building exceeding thirty 30) feet
in height shall be set back one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line
of any single-family residential development except that such setback may be
eighty-five (85) feet where such building site is to be separated from such
single-family residential development by parking structures, such as carports or
garages, constructed on a common property line, or except where said building
site is to be separated from such single-family residential development ,by a
public right-of-way, school, golf course, public utility right-of-way, flood
control right-of-way or channel, which is sixty (60) feet or more in clear
width. (1609 - 10/70, 1952 - 1/75)
S. 9163 YARD REQUIREMENTS. All yards shall be measured from the existing
property lines or from the ultimate right-of-way lines as required
by Article 973. (1705 - 1/72, 2166 - 2/77)
S. 9163.1 FRONT YARD. The minimum front yard shall be 15 feet, except
as provided in Sections 9163.4 and 9166.5.
S. 9163.2 Side Yard.
S. 9163.2.1 Interior Side Yard. Minimum Setback.
(a) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings thirty (30) feet or less
in height shall be ten percent (10%) of the lot width, provided further, said
side yard setback need not exceed five (5) feet, and shall not be less than three
(3) feet.
(b) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings exceeding thirty (30)
feet shall not be less than ten (10) feet. (1512 - 7/69, 1952 - 1/75)
S. 9163.2.1.1 Exception. Zero Side Yard. The side yard setback may be zero
on one side of the lot provided that:
(a) The lot adjacent to that side yard is held under the same ownership at the
time of initial construction and the minimum side yard setback for such
adjacent lot is either zero or not less than ten (10) feet; and
(b) The opposite side yard setback is not less than ten (10) feet and is
perpetually maintained free and clear from any obstructions other than a
three (3) foot eave encroachment; swimming pools, normal landscaping; removable
patio covers which may extend to and not more than five (5) feet of the side
property line, or garden walls or fences crossing said setback provided they are
equipped with a gate, and may be equal in height to first floor double plate but
not exceeding nine (9) feet; and
(c) The wall located at the zero side yard setback is constructed with
maintenance-free solid decorative masonry for the first story of the dwelling
and the second story is constructed with maintenance-free, decorative masonry or
masonry veneer with a minimum thickness of two (2) inches. Decorative
construction need not be used on that portion of the structure obscured from the
vision of the adjacent side yard by the wall located at the zero side yard
setback. The wall so constructed shall intersect rear property lines; and
(d) No portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over any
property line; and
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PLANNING —�_ ` � _ WDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DIST S. 9163.2.1.1 e
(e) The dwelling is not constructed in .accordance with the rear yard setback exception
allowed in Section 9163.3.1; and
(f) The zero side yard is not adjacent to a public or private right-of-way; and
(g) Exposure, protection between structures is provided according to the' specif.ications
of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and Huntington Beach Department of Building
and Safety; and
( h) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan is submitted to
the. Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved or conditionally approved by the Board
prior to issuance of building permits for the dwelling. Said plan shall delineate all
structures proposed for initial construction. The Board, after. reviewi.ng said matter,
may approve, conditionally approve or deny the precise plan. In its. review, the Board
shall -consider placement of, all structures, building material and finishing of the wall
constructed along the side lot line. (1469)
S. _ 9163.2.2 EXTERIOR SIDE YARD. The minimum exterior side yard shall be 20 percent
of the lot width. Said side yard need not exceed ten (10) feet and shall
not be less than six (6) feet, except as provided in Section 9163.4 and 9166.5. "
S. 9163.3 REAR YARD. The minimum rear yard shall be ten (10) feet except as
provided in Sections 9163.4 through 9163.4.4, 9166.5, .and 9166.5.1. Said
rear yard shall be subject to all provisions of Section 9163. However,. that. portion of
a two-story dwelling which is constructed over a garage or carport adjacent. to an alley
may be set back ten. .(10) feet from the center line of such alley or it may extend to the
property line, whichever is more restrictive. (1683-11/71)
S. �9163.3.1 EXCEPTION. ,ZERO REAR YARD SETBACK. The rear yard setback may be reduced
to zero provided that:
( a) The lot adjacent to that rear yard is held under the same ownership at the time of
initial construction, and the minimum rear yard setback for s uch adjacent lot is
either zero or not less than ten (10) feet; and
( b) The wall located at the zero rear yard setback- is constructed with maintenance
free, solid decorative masonry for the first story of the dwelling and the second
story is constructed with maintenance-free, decorative masonry or masonry veneer with a
,ninimum thickness of two (2) inches. Decorative construction need not be used on that.
portion of the structure obscured from the vision of the adjacent rear yard by the wall
located at the zero rear yard setback. The wall so constructed shall intersect side
property lines; and
(c). No portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over any property
lines; and
( d) The dwelling is not constructed in accordance with the side yard setback exception
allowed by Section 9163.3.1 .1; and
(e) The zero rear yard is not adjacent to a public or private right-of-way; and
( f ) Exposure protection between structures is provided according to the specifications
of the .Huntington Beach Fire Department and the Huntington Beach Department of
Building and Safety; and
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(g) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan, is submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved or conditionally approved by the
Board prior to issuance of building permits for the dwelling. Said plan shall delinea'
all structures proposed for initial construction. The Board, after reviewing said
matter, may approve, conditionally approve or deny the precise plan: In its review the
Board shall consider placement of all structures, building material and finishing of the
wall constructed along the rear lot line. (1469)
S. 9163.3.1.1 MINIMUM OPEN SPACE A minimum open space of .25 square feet shall be
� - provided for each square foot of residential gross floor area,. Such
upon space shall be allocated as follows:
( a) GROUND FLOOR. Each ground floor unit shall have a minimum of seventy (70) square,
feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet.
(b) ABOVEGROUND FLOOR. Each unit above the ground floor shall have at least sixty (60)
square feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of six (6) feet:
(c) REMAINING OPEN SPACE. The remaining open space areas shall be arranged to offer
maximum benefits to the occupant of the development as we l l as providing visual
appeal and building separation for the development.
(d) UNIT RELATIONS. Such recreation areas shall relate exclusively to the units they
serve.
(e) USE OF. SETBACKS. Setbacks may be incorporated into the required recreation space
if separated from a street or property line with a fence or wall over forty-two
(42) inches in height.
(f) .' BALCONIES. Balconies that are required for entrances or exits shall not be
considered as .open space except where such exits or entrances are for the sole use
of the unit.
(9) ROOFED STRUCTURES. Said open space shall not include any type of roofed or
oncTsses structure.
(h) DRIVEWAYS AND_P_ARKING. Said open space .shall not include vehicular circulation
areas, such as driveways, driveway easements, or open parking areas... (1469,
1752-9/75)
S. 9163.3.2_ ATTACHED GARAGES ENTERED DIRECTLY FROM AN ALLEY. Attached garages
entered directly from an alley need not setback further than five (5)
feet from said alley, provided the minimum turning radius requirement in S. 9166.4 is
maintained. (1288)
S. 9163.4 EXCEPTIONS.
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PLANNING DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRIGf S. 9163.4.1
S. 9163.4.1 STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY. On corner lots, in all districts, no
fence, hedge, wall, sign, structure, mound of earth, landscaping, or
ether visual obstruction between forty-two (42) inches and seven (7) feet in height
above the nearest street curb elevation, shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed
to grow within the triangular area formed by the intersecting exterior property lines,
or their prolongation, and a diagonal intersecting the twenty-five (25) foot property
lines, when measured along such exterior property lines from the. poirit Where such
property lines intersect. Trees which are trimmed free of branches or foliage to a
height on the trunk not less than seven (7) feet above the nearest street curb ele-
vation are exempt from the above prohibition. (2411-2/80)
S. 9163.4.2 ALL YARDS.
S. 9163.4.2.1 PAVED AREAS. Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas such as
walks, driveways and patio slabs.
S. 9163.4.2.2 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. Architectural features including eaves and
fireplaces, may project to within thirty (30) inches of the side lot
line and four (4) feet into the required front and rear yard, provided such features
maintain a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of any other building on
the same lot. In addition, an eave return may project to within eighteen (18) inches
of the side lot line for a distance of twelve (12) feet. Said twelve (12) feet shall
be measured from the beginning of the eave return at the front of the house. All eaves
shall be setback thirty (30) inches when over required windows. This provision shall
not allow other architectural features to encroach closer than thirty (30) inches to
any property line. (1288)
S. 9163.4.2.3 OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES. Open unenclosed stairways or
. balconies, not covered by a roof or canopy, may exceed four (4) feet
into the required front yard and may extend into the required side yard to within three
(3) feet of the property line. However, such stairways or balconies shall maintain a
minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of any other blilding on the same lot.
S. 9163.4.3 FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES. As provided in Section 9164, fences, wall,
or hedges may be located in the required yard areas.
S. 9163.4.4 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. As provided in Section 9165, accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
S. 9163.5 TOWNLOT AREA. MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK. Within the townlot area the
minimum front yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet. However, said
setback may be reduced to seven and one-half (7�) feet for any lot provided that:
(a) The seven and one-half (7�) foot setback is on fifty percent (50%) or less of the
total building width; and
(b) An average fifteen (15) foot setback shall be maintained for the total building
width. (1752-9/72)
S. 9164 R2 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES. Fences, walls, or hedges which are
not over 3� feet in height may be located on any portion of the lot.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height may be located in the required
v side or rear yards, except as hereinafter provided. Fences, walls, or hedges exceeding
6 feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main dwelling.
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S. 9164.1 CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet: in height
may be erected in the exterior side yard of a corner lot, provided
they are noi, closer than 25 feet to the front property line for traffic safety vision.
S. 9164.1.1 REVERSE CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges not exceeding 6 feet in .
height, may be erected in the exterior side yard of a reverse corner
lot, provided there is a 10 foot triangular corner cut-off at the rear exterior corner.
Said corner cut-off shall be measured along the rear and exterior side lot lines.
S. 9164.2 STREET INTERSECTIONS. Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side lot lines of a corner lot, there
s}iall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above 42 inches or below 7
feet that would obstruct vision.
S. 9164.3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY. Within a triangular area formed by .
measuring 10 feet along the alley and exterior side lot lines, there
shall be no structure, fence,, wall, hedge, landscaping or obstruction erected or
maintained over 3� feet in height.
S. 9164.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL. The height of a fence may be
measured from either side of the fence. Provided, where a retaining
wall is combined with a fence, no portion of the retaining wall will be measured in
meeting fence height requirements. Any combination of retaining wall and' fence over
8 feet high must be built so a variation in design or material will show between
retaining portion and fence. Any fence and retaining wall combination over 6 feet
in height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except that deco-
rative block equal in strength to the main portion of the fence will be acceptable.
S. 9164.5 EXCEPTION. FENCE AND WALL SETBACK. In order to allow variation in
street .scenes, setbacks of walls, fences and hedges may be reduced to
riot less than six (6) feet provided that:
(a) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan delineating
all structures, walls, fences and hedges is submitted to the Board of. Zoning
Adjustments and approved or conditionally approved by the Board; and
(b) Within a triangular area formed by measuring ten (10) feet along the. front
property line from the point of intersection of the front property line and
the edge of the driveway and seven and one-half (7�) feet along the edge of said
driveway, there is no structure, fence, wall, hedge or landscaping above the height
of forty-two (42) inches or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
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LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTR CTS S. 9164. 5 c
(c) With-in a triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25) feet along the front
and twenty-five (25) feet along the exterior property lines from the point of inter-'
section of the prolongation of the front and exterior property lines , there is no
structure,, fence, wall , hedge or landscaping above the height of forty-two (42) inches
or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
(d) The reduction of the setback is made during initial construction of the dwelling on
the lot; and
(e) The reduction is made on lots that are a part of at least five (5) or more contiguous
legal building sites held under the same ownership; and
( f) The maximum height for fences, walls or hedges do not exceed six (6) feet when erected
within the front yard setback for the dwelling; provided, however, there may be a
transition between six (6) foot fences or walls and those. fences or walls which are
permitted on the side property line in excess of six (6) feet. (1469)
S. 91_6_5 Accessory Buildings . The total aggregate floor area of .all accessory and
main buildings shall not exceed the maximum percentage of lot coverage as
provided in Section 9162.4.
S. 9165. 1 Distance Between Main and Accessory. The minimum distance between an
be 10 feet. accessory building and a main dwelling or other accessory buildings shall
S. 9165.2 Accessory Buildings without a Main Building. It shall be unlawful to
construct, erect, or locate private garages or other accessory buildings on
any lot not having a permissible main building.
S. 9165.3 Setback of Accessory Buildings.
(a) Front Yard. No detached accessory building shall be located closer to the front
lot line than a distance of fifty (50) feet. This regulation shall not prohibit
accessory buildings in the rear one-half of such lot, nor shall it prohibit detached
garages from locating in the front one-half of a lot, provided said lot does not
exceed 150 feet in length.
(b) Side Yard. The minimum side yard for, detached accessory buildings shall not be .less
than that required by this Ordinance for the main buildings.
(c) Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard for detached accessory buildings shall be five (5)
feet. Said -rear yard need not be provided when an accessory building abuts an alley.
S. 9165.3. 1 Setback of Accessory Buildings. Corner Lot. No accessory building shall
be constructed or located closer to the exterior side lot line of a corner
lot than the width of the exterior side yard for such lot.
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S. 9165.3.2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL .DIMTS PLANNING"
S. 9165.3_2 Setback of Accessory Buildings. Reverse Corner Lot. No accessory
building shall be located closer to the exterior side yard for such
lot. Said accessory building shall not be located closer to common lot lone than
5 feet, except where accessory buildings would be permitted on the adjoining key
lot as provided in Section 9165.3.
S. 9165.4 Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings. The maximum height shall not
fifteen 15 feet.
S. 9166 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
S. 9.66. 1 Authomobile parking shall be provided to the following ratios:
S. 9166. 1 .1 Each bachelor, single, or one bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided
with 1 off-street parking space.
S. 9166.1 .2 Each two bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with 1 1/2 off-street
parking spaces.
S. 9166. 1 . 3 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided With 2 off-
street parking spaces.
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W DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRIO S. 9166. 1 .4
S. 9166.1 .4 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with 1/2 of a guest parking space.
— On-street parking may satisfy all or a portion of the required guest
parking, provided said on-street parking is located on that portion of the street or
street immediately abutting the property. As required by Section 9166.5, any off-street
parking space that is entered directly from a street shall set back a minimum of 22 feet
from the ultimate right-of-way of said street. Said 22 foot setback may be used to
satisfy all or a portion of the required quest parking.
S. 9166.1 .5 Exce tions. Section 9166.1 .4 shall not apply to the area bounded by
Ocean Avenue of the southwest, Twenty-third Street on the northwest,
Palm 'Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake and First Streets on the east and
I southeast.
S. 91,66.2 Type of Off-Street Parking Facility.
S. 9166.2. 1 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least one conveniently
accessible garage.
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S. 91.66.2.2 Carports or open parking facilities may satisfy the remaining off-street
parking requirement.
I S. 9166.2.3 Covered or open parking compounds that accommodate 5 or more automobiles
shall be designed as a functional part of the development. The arrange-
ment and access for all parking lots and/or parking spaces shall conform to Article
979. Said parking spaces shall be within a reasonable walking distance to the unit or
units that are intended to be served and said parking spaces shall be adequately
screened. Screening sahll enhance the living environment from within and protect the
*awl' vista from adjoining properties. Said screening shall consist of fencing, landscaping ,
or a combination thereof to a height of at least three and one-half (3. 1/2) feet.
S. 9166.2.4 Minimum Storage Space - Carports. One hundred (100) cubic feet of fully
enclosed storage space shall be provided for each carport. (1237)
S. 9166.3 Parking Space Dimensions.
S. 9166.3.1 Each garage or carport shall have a minimum net dimension of 9 feet
by 19 feet..
S_. _9166.3.2_ The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or parking spaces
shall conform to Article 979.
S. 9166.4 Minimum Turning Radius for Required Parking Spaces. Every private
garage, carport, or open parking space that is entered directly from
an alley or drive shall be provided with a minimum turning radius of 25 feet. In no
case shall any garage, carport, or open parking space obtaining access directly from
the alley or drive be located closer than 5 feet from the edge of said alley or drive.
The turning radius shall be measured from the closest portion of the door, doorway or
parking space to the opposite side of the alley or drive.
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S. 9166. 5 NOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
S. 9166. 5 Setback from a Street. Any carport or garage entered directly from ,
street shall set back a minimum `of twenty-two (22) feet from the .ultinr .0e
right-of-way of said street. (1222, 2166-2/75)
S. 91.66.5. 1 Repealed (Ord. No. 1954 - 1/75)
S. 9166.5.2 Garage Front Setback. Garages which side on the front setbacks 'of lots
on which they are situated may have their sides set back not less than
ten (10) feet from the front of said lot. (1469)
S. 9166.6 Lots Abutting Arterial Highways. When a lot abuts upon an arterial
highway and an alley or local street, access to all garages , carports ,
or parking spaces shall be from such abutting alley or local street only and not from
the arterial highway. When a lot abuts two arterial highways, access shall be subject
to review and approval by the Director of Public Works. (1129)
S. 9166.6. 1 Exception. Any lot or parcel , or combination of lots or parcels within
the area bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on the southwest, twenty-third
Street on the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake Street and
First Street on the east and southeast, which abut upon an alley, arterial highway and
local street, or an alley with any combination thereof, shall take access to all garages ,
carports or open parking spaces from such abutting alley only, and not from the arterial
highway or local street. (1603, 1655-8/71 )
S. 9166.7 Garages Facing a Street. No more than 2 garage spaces shall face
directly on any street; however, 1 additional garage space may be
added for each additional 20 feet of premises frontage above 50 feet. Any parking
space in the front 50 feet of a lot that has ingress or egress directly from a street
shall be in a fully enclosed building equipped with a door to provide for its complete
enclosure.
S. 9166.8 Parking in Front of Dwellings. There shall be not boat, trailer,
machinery, truck or inoperable vehicle parked or storked in front of a
main dwelling.
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PLANNING "'OW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRI1 S. 9166.9
S. 9166.9 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. All private driveways or driveway
easements shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Driveways , less than 100 feet in length shall maintain a minimum clear width of
10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet to 150 feet in length shall maintain
a clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or more in length shall maintain a
minimum clear width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding 150 feet in length shall be provided
with a turn-around located at the end of such driveway or driveway easement and
said 'turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac or hammerhead having a minimum width of 40
feet.
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PLANNING HIGFnVSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS , S. 9200
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CHAPTER 92
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 920. R3 - MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
923. R4 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
924. MOBILEHOME DISTRICT
925. R5 - OFFICE PROFESSIONAL - Renumbered (Art. 940-6/72)
926. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SUFFIX .(PD)
927. MOBILEHOME OVERLAY ZONES/REMOVAL/REZONING/CHANGE OF USE.
ARTICLE 920
R3 DISTRICT
MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(495 556, 1076, 1077; 1194, 1677, 1754, 2104, 2373, 2411-2/80; 2580-11/82, 2563-12/82)
S. 9200 R3 Zone, Intent
S. 9201 R3 Zone, Uses Permitted
S. 9201. 1 Residences
S. 9201.3 Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit
S. 9202 R3 Zone, Property Development Standards
S. 9202. 1 Minimum Lot Area
S. 9202.2, Minimum Lot Width
S. 9202.3 Maximum Density
S. 9202.4 Lot Coverage
S. 9202.5 Distance Between Main Buildings
S. 9202.6 Maximum Building Height
S. 9203 R3 Zone, Yard Requirements
S. 9203. 1 Front Yard
S. 9203.2 Side Yard
S. 9203.3 Rear Yards
S. 9203.4.3 All Yards
S. 9203.5 Townlot Area. Setback Requirements .
S. 9204 R3 Zone, Fences, Walls, or Hedges
S. 9204. 1 Corner Lot
S. 9204. 1.1 Reverse Corner Lot
S. 9204.2 Street Intersection Visibility
S. 9205 R3 Zone, Accessory Buildings
S. 9206 R3 Zone, Parking Requirements .
S. 9206.2 Type of Off-Street Parking Facility
S. 9206.3 Parking Space Dimensions
S. 9206.4 Minimum Burning Radius for Required Parking Spaces
S. 9206.5 Setback from a Street
S. 9206.6 Lots Abutting Arterial Highways
S. 9206.7 Garages Facing a Street
S. 9206.8 Parking in Front of Dwelling
S. 9206.9 Minimum Driveway Requirements
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S. 9200 �H DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRIC PLANNING
S. 9200 R3 ZONE, INTENT. This zone is intended to provide a fairly high population
density, but will preserve adequate light, air, ventilation and open space.
S. 9201 R3 ZONE, USES PERMITTED. T.he following uses are permitted in this zone:
S. 9201.1 RESIDENCES. The following residential uses. are permitted:
(a) Two (2) or more attached, permanently located dwelling units;
(b) Single-family dwelling unit on lots of 4500 square feet or less. pursuant to provisions
of section 9202.1.1.1;
(c) The usual and customary accessory uses and structures permitted dwelling units.
Tents, trailers, vehicles or temporary structures shall not be used for dwelling purposes.
(2580-11/82)
S. 9201.2 USES SUBJECT TO_ ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. All uses in the townlot area shall
be subject to an administrative review application before the Board of
Zoning Adjustments unless a use permit application is required. The following criteria
shall serve as guidelines for the board i.n approving, conditionally approving, or denying
such application.
(a) Relationship of the structure to the site.
(b) Relationship of the structure to the surroundings.
(c) Relationship of the open space and recreation space to the dwelling. units
(d) Relationship of parking and vehicular circulation areas.
(e) Compliance with provisions .of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. (1752-9/72)
S. 9201.3 . USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses may be permitted
subject to issuance of a conditional use permit:
(a) Planned residential developments pursuant to the provisions of Articles 931 and 984.
. (b) Unclassified uses. pursuant to the provisions of Article 933. (1847-6/73, 1852-6/73)
S. 9201.4 USES SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT.
(a) Prior to construction of dwelling units abutting an arterial highway, a use permit
shall first be obtained pursuant to the provisions` of Article 981.
(b) Where nine (9) or more dwelling units are proposed for construction, a use permit
shall be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 981. Approval of such use
permit shall be contingent upon the developer's compliance with all the criteria contained
in the current standards for apartment development. (2104-9/76)
S. 9202 R3, ZONE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
S. 9202.1 MINIMUM LOT AREA. The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet for
interior lots and 6500 square feet for corner lots.
S. 9202.1.1 EXCEPTIONS.
S. 9202.1.1.1 Any individual lot with an area of less than the minimum lot area legally
created prior to June 5, 1946, the effective date of Ordinance 495, and
which since that date has not been held in a common ownership with any other lot with
which it could have been merged may be used as a building site. (2580-11/82, 2373-9/79)
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PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9202.1.1.2
S. 9202.1.1.2 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership and consists of
two of more lots, each having less than 5,000 squam feet, shall
be considered a legal building site, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) The combined total square feet of said lots shall be equal or be more than
5,000 square feet.
(b) Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated street or vehicular easement.
Said easement shall meet the requirements of Section 9206.9.
(c) Said lots were recorded prior to .June 5, 19469 the effective date of
Ordinance 495.
S. 9202.2 Minimum Lot Width and Frontage: The minimum lot width shall be
sixty 60) feet for interior lots and sixty-five (65) feet for
exterior lots. The minimum frontage shall be forty-five (45) feet for cul-de-sac
and knuckle lots. (1315)
S. 9202.2.1 Width Determination.
S. 9202.2.1.1 Rectangular Shaped Lots. The width shall be measured along a line
equidistant to and twenty (20) feet from the front property line.
1%W S. 9202.2.1.2 Cul-de-sac Knuckle or Similar Lots. The width shall be measured
. twenty 20) feet from the. front property line along a line
perpendicular to the bisector of the front property line.
S. 9202.2.1 .3 Cul-de-sac Lots Siding Onto Another Street, Freeway, Channel, or
Similar Properties. The lot width shall be measured along a line
perpendicular to the interior side property line and twenty (20) feet from the
front property line.
S. 9202.2.1 .4 Calculations Submittal. In all cases, a licensed -land surveyor or
civil engineer shall submit calculations showing lot widths.
S. 9202.2.2 Exceptions. Any legal building site, as provided in 9202.1 . 1 need
not meet the required minimum lot widths.
S. 9202.3 Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed one ( 1)
dwelling unit for each 1 ,250 square feet of lot area. Where nine
(9) or more units are proposed on any one parcel, the maximum density shall be
based on the density set forth in Article 932 (Apartment Standards). (2340 -
1/79)
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PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9202.3.1.2
S. 9202.3.1.2 Any lawfully created lot which consists of 5000 square`feet or more
may be occupied by 4 dwelling units.
S. 9202.3.1.3 (Repealed - Ord. 2104, 9/76)
S. 9202.3.1.4 (Repealed - Ord. 2197, 6/77)
S. 9202.4 LOT COVERAGE. The ground floor area of all roofed structures shall
not occupy more than 60 percent of the lot area.
S. 9202.5 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS. The minimum distance between the
exterior walls of main dwellings on the same lot shall be 15 feet
except as provided in Section 9202.5.1.
S. 9202.5.1 EXCEPTIONS.
S. 9202.5.1.1 ALLEYS OR DRIVES. Where an alley or drive is provided between struc-
tures on the same lot, the minimum distance between the exterior walls
of the buildings shall be increased equal to the width of the alley or drive. Said
alley or drive shall be subject to the requirements of Section 9206.9.
S. 9202.6 ' MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT. The maximum building height shall not
exceed thirty (30) feet, except as <provided herein. (1512-7/69,
(1952-1/75)
S. 9202.6.1 EXCEPTION. BUILDING HEIGHT. A maximum building height of three (3)
' stories, with a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet may be
permitted. (1512-7/69)
S. 9202.6.1.1 PROPOSED BUILDINGS OVER THIRTY FEET. SETBACK REQUIREMENT. The
exterior wall of any proposed building exceeding thirty (30) feet in
height shall be set back one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of a_iy
single-family residential development except that such setback may be eighty-five (35)
feet where such building site is to be separated from such single-family residential
development by parking structures, such as carports or garages, constructed on a
common property line, or except where said building site is to be separated from
such single-family residential development by a public right-of-way or channel, which
is sixty (60) feet or more in clear width. (1512-7/69, 1609-10/70, 1952-1/75)
S. 9203 YARD REQUIREMENTS. All yards shall be measured from the existing_
property lines or from the ultimate right-of-way lines as required '
by Article 973.. (1705-1/72, 2166-2/77)
S. 9203.1 FRONT YARD. The minimum front yard shall be. 10 feet except as
provided in Sections 9203.4 and 9206.5.
5. 9203.2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
6. 220: .2 SIDE YARD.
S. 9203.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD. MINIMUM SETBACK.
(a) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings thirty (30) feet or less
in height shall be ten percent (10%) of the lot width. Said side yard setback
need not exceed five (5) feet, and shall not be less than three (3) feet.
(b) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings exceeding thirty (30)
feet�.in height shall not be less than ten (10) feet. (1512-7/69, 1952-1/75)
S. 9203.2.1.1 EXCEPTION. ZERO SIDE YARD. The side yard setback may be zero on
one side of the lot provided that:
(a) The lot adjacent to that side yard is held under the same ownership at the
time of initial construction and the minimum side yard setback for such
adjacent lot is either zero or not less than ten (10) feet; and
(b) The opposite side yard setback is not less than ten (10) feet and is perpetually
maintained free and clear from any obstructions other than a three (3) foot
eave encroachment; swimming pools; normal landscaping; removable patio covers
which may extend to and not more than five (5) feet of the side property line; or
garden walls or fences crossing said setback provided they are equipped with a
gate, and may equal in height to first floor double plate but not exceeding nine
(9) feet; and
(c) The wall located at the zero side yard setback is constructed with maintenance-
free, solid decorative masonry for the first story of the dwelling and the
second story is constructed with maintenance-free, decorative masonry or masonry
veneer with a minimum thickness of two (2) inches. Decorative construction need
not be used on that portion of the structure obscured from the vision of the
adjacent side yard by the wall located at the zero side yard setback. The wall so
constructed shall intersect rear property lines; and
(d) No portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over any property
line; and
(e) The dwelling is not constructed in accordance with the rear yard setback ex-
ception allowed in Section 9203.3.1; and
(f) The zero .side. yard is not adjacent to a public or private right-of-way; and
(9) Exposure protection between structures is provided according to the specifications
of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and Huntington Beach Department of Building
and Safety; and
(h) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan is sub-
mitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved or conditionally
approved by the Board prior to issuance of Building permits for the dwelling.
Said plan shall delineate all structures proposed for initial construction. The e
Board, after reviewing said matter, may approve, conditionally approve or deny +
the precise plan. In its review the Board shall consider placement of all structures,
building material and finishing of the wall constructers along the side lot line. -
(.1469)
PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9203.2.2
S. 9203.2.2 EXTERIOR SIDE YARD. The minimum exterior side yard of a corner lot
shall be 20 percent of the lot width. Said side yard need not exceed
ten (10) feet and shall not be less than six (6) feet, except as provided in Section
9206.5.
S. 9203.3 REAR YARD. The minimum rear yard setback shall be ten (10) feet;
owed'ver,�that portion of a two story dwelling which is constructed
over a garage or carport abutting an alley need not be set back further than ten (10)
feet from the centerline of such alley, (1469)
S. 9203.3.1 EXCEPTION. ZERO REAR YARD SETBACK, The rear yard setback may be
reduced to zero provided that:
(a) The lot adjacent to that rear yard is held under the same ownership at the time
of initial construction, and the minimum rear yard setback for such adjacent lot
is either zero or not less than ten (10) feet, and
(b) The wall located at the zero rear yard setback is constructed with maintenance-
free, solid decorative masonry for the first story of the dwelling and the second
story is constructed with maintenance-free, decorative masonry or masonry veneer with
a minimum thickness of two (2) inches. Decorative construction need not be used on
that portion of the structure obscured from the vision of the adjacent rear yard by
the wall located at the zero rear yard setback, The wall so constructed shall inter-
sect side property lines; and
(c) No portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over any property
lines; and
(d) The dwelling is not constructed in accordance with the side yard setback excep-
tion allowed by Section 9203.2,1 .1 ; and
(e) The zero rear yard is not adjacent to a public or private right- of way; and
(f) Exposure protection between structures is provided according to the specifications
of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and the Huntington Beach Department of
Building and Safety; and
(g) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan, is submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved or conditionally approved by the
Board prior to issuance of building permits for the dwelling, Said plan shall delineate
all structures proposed for initial construction. The Board, after reviewing said
matter, may approve, conditionally approve or deny the precise plan. In its review,
the Board shall consider placement of all structures , building material and finishing
of the wall constructed along the rear lot line. (1469)
S. 9203.3.1 .1 MINIMUM OPEN SPACE. A minimum open space of .25 square feet shall be
provide for eac square foot of residential gross floor area. Such
open space shall be allocated as follows :
(a) Ground Floor. Each ground floor unit shall have a minimum of seventy (70) square
feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet.
(b) Aboveground Floor. Each unit above the ground floor shall have at least sixty
60 square feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of six .(6) feet,
(c) Remaining Open Space. The remaining open space areas shall be arranged to offer
maximum benefits to the occupant of the development as well as providing visual
appeal and building separation for the development.
S. 9203.3.1 .1 (d) HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
(d) _Unit Relation. Such recreation areas shall relate exclusively to the units they
serve. --
(e) Use of Setbacks. Setbacks may be incorporated into the required recreation space
if separated from a street or property line with a fence or wall over forty-two
(42) inches in height.
(f) Balconies. Balconies that are required for entrances or exits shall not be con-
sidered as open space except where such exits or entrances are for the sole use
of the unit.
(g) Roofed Structures . Said open space shall not include any type of roofed or
enclosed structure.
(h) Driveways and Parking. Said open space shall not include vehicular circulation
areas, such as driveways, driveway easements, or open parking areas . (1469,
1752 - 9/72)
S. 9203.3.2 ATTACHED GARAGES ENTERED DIRECTLY FROM AN ALLEY. Attached garages
entered directly from an alley need not setbac further than five (5)
feet from said alley provided the minimum turning radius requirement in S. 9206.4 is
maintained. (1288)
S. 9203.4.3 ALL YARDS.
S. 9203.4.3.1 PAVED AREAS. Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas such as
walks, driveways and patio slabs.
S. 9203.4.3.2 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. Architectural features , including eaves and
fireplaces, may project to within thirty (30) inches of the side lot
line and four (4) feet into the required front and rear yard, provided such features
maintain a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of any other building on
the same lot. In addition an eave return may project to within eighteen (18) inches
of a side lot line for a distance of twelve (12) feet. Said twelve (12) feet shall be
measured from the beginning of the eave return at the front of the house. All eaves
shall setback thirty (30) inches when over required windows . This provision shall not
allow other architectural features to encroach closer than thirty (30) inches to any
property line. (1288)
PLANNING ntGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9203.4.3.3
S. 9203.4.3.3 OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES. Open unenclosed stairways or
balconies, not covered by a roof or a canopy, may extend four (4) feet
into the required front yard and may extend into the required side yard to within .
three (3) feet of the property line. However, such stairways or balconies shall main-
tain a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of any other building on the
same lot.
S. 9203.4.4 FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES. As provided in Section 9204, fences, walls
or hedges may be located in the required yard areas.
S. 9203.4.5 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. As provided in Section 9205, accessory buildings
may be located in the required yard areas.
S. 9203.5 TOWNLOT AREA. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. Within the townlot area the
following setback requirements shall apply:
(a) Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback shall be ten (10) feet, however, said
setback may be reduced to five (5) feet for any lot provided that:
(1) The five (5) foot setback is on fifty percent (50%) or less of the total
building width; and
(2) An average ten (10) foot setback shall be maintained for the total building
width.
(b) Interior Side Yard. The minimum interior side yard setback shall be five (5)
feet, except that carports may be at zero setback provided that:
(1) That portion of a carport located within the five (5) foot side yard shall
be constructed of maintenance free solid masonry material which may be equal
in height to the first floor double plate but shall not exceed nine (9)
feet; and
(2) The three walls which enclose that portion of a carport within the five (5)
foot side yard shall be constructed of a six (6) foot high, maintenance free,
solid decorative masonry. (1752-9/72)
S. 9204 R3 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES. Fences, walls, or hedges which are
not over 3� feet in height may be located on any portion of the lot.
Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height, may be located in the re-
quired side or rear yards, except as hereinafter provided. Fences, walls or hedges
exceeding 6 feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main
dwelling.
S. 9204.1 CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height,
may be erected in the exterior side yard of a corner lot, provided
they are not closer than 25 feet to the front property line for traffic safety vision.
S. 9204.1.1 REVERSE CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in
height, may be erected in the exterior side yard of a reverse corner
lot, provided there is a 10 foot triangular corner cut-off at the rear exterior corner.
Said corner cut-off shall be measured along the rear and exterior ,side lot lines.
S. 9204.2 STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY. On corner lots, in all districts, no
fence, hedge, wall, sign, structure, mound of earth, landscaping, or
other visual obstruction between forty-two (42) inches and seven (7) feet in height
above the nearest street curb elevation, shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed
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S. 9204.2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
to grow within the triangular area formed by the intersecting exterior property lines,
or their prolongation, and a diagonal intersecting the twenty-five (25) foot property �✓
lines, when measured along such exterior property lines from the point where such
property lines intersect. Trees which are trimmed free of branches or foliage to a
height on the trunk not .less than seven (7) feet above the nearest street curb eleva-
tion are exempt from the above prohibition.
S. 9204.3 CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY. Within a triangular area formed by
measuring 10 feet along the alley and exterior side lot lines, there
shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, landscaping or obstruction erected or main-
tained over 3� feet in height.
S. 9204.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL. The height of a fence may be
measured from either side of the fence. Provided, where a retaining
wall is combined with a fence, no portion of the retaining wall will be measured in
meeting fence height requirements. Any combination of retaining wall or fence over
8 feet high must be built so a variation in design or material will show between re-
taining portion and fence. Any fence and retaining wall combination over 6 feet in
height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except that decora-
tive block equal in strength to the main portion of the fence will be acceptable.
S. 9204.5 EXCEPTION. FENCE AND WALL SETBACK. In order to allow variation in
street scenes, setbacks of walls, fences and hedges may be reduced
to not less than six (6) feet provided that:
(a) An administrative. review application, accompanied by a precise plan delineating
all structures, walls, fences and hedges is submitted to the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and approved or conditionally approved by the Board; and
(b) Within a triangular area formed by measuring ten (10) feet along the front prop-
erty line from the point of intersection of the front property line and the edge
of the driveway and seven and one-half (7�) feet along the edge of said driveway, there
is no structure, fence, wall, hedge or landscaping above the height of forty-two (42)
inches or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
(c) Within a triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25) feet along the
front and twenty-five (25) feet along the exterior property lines from the
point of intersection of the prolongation of the front and exterior property lines,
there is no structure, fence, wall, hedge or landscaping above the height of forty-
two (42) inches or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
(d) The reduction of the setback is made during initial construction of the dwelling
on the lot; and
(e) The reduction is made on lots that are a part of at least five (5) or more con-
tiguous legal building sites held under the same ownership; and
(f) The maximum height for fences, walls or hedges do not exceed six (6) feet when
erected within the front yard setback for the dwelling; provided, however, there
may be a transition between six (6) foot fences or walls and those fences or walls
which are permitted on the side property line in excess of six (6) feet. (1460)
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PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S . 9205
9205 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, She total aggregate floor area of
all accessory and main buildings shall not exceed the
maximum percentage of lot coverage as provided in Section 9202.4 .
S . 9205. 1 Distance Between Alain and Accessory Buildkki� The mini-
mum distance between an accessory building and a main
dwelling or other accessory buildings shall be 10 feet.
S . 9205. 2 Accessory Buildings Without a Main Building, It shall
be tan lawful to construct, erect, or locate private garages
or other accessory buildings on any lot not having ,a p6fti6sibie main
building.
S . 9205.3 Setback. of Accessory Buildings .
(a) Front Yard. No detached accessory building shall be located closer
to the front lot line than a distance of fifty (50) feet. This
regulation shall not prohibit accessory buildings in the rear
one-half of such lot, nor shall it prohibit detached garages from
locating. in the front one-half of a lot, provided said lot does
not exceed 150 feet in length.
Side Yard. The minimum side yard for detached accessory buildings
shall not' be less than that required by this Ordinance. for the
main building.
(c) Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard for detached accessory buildings
shall be five (5) feet . Said rear yard need not be provided when
an accessory building abuts an alley.
S . 9205.3 . 1 Setback of Accessory Buildings . Corner Lot. No accessory
building shall be constructed or located closer to the
exterior side lot line of a corner lot than the width of the- exterior
side yard for such lot .
S . 9205.3 . 2 Setback of Accessory Buildings . Reverse -,Corner Lot. No
accessory building shall be located closer to the exterior
side lot line than the width of the side yard for such lot. Said
Accessory building shall not be located closer to, the ' c " � n lot line
than 5 feet , except where accessory buildings would be permitte'd' on
the adjoining key lot as provided in Section 9205.3.
S . 9205.4 Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings . The maxi height
of accessory buildings shall not exceed. fifteen (15) feet.
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S .9206 _ HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNIRG
S . 9206 PARKING RFQUIREKMS,
S . 9206 . 1 Automobile 'parking shall be +P g provided at the following
ratios :
__`�106�1_ 1 Each bachelor , -ingle., or one-bedroom dwelling unit
shall: be provided with l off-street parking space .
S . 9206 . 1 , 2 Each two bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with
1 1/2 off-street parking spaces .
S . 9206 . 1 ,3 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall be pro-
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vided with 2 off-street parking spaces.
S . 9206.L 4 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with i of a guest
parking space . On-street parking may satisfy all or a
portion of the required guest parking, provided said on-street park-
ing is located on that portion of the street or streets immediately
abutting the property. As required by Section 9206 .5, any off-street
parking space that is entered directly from a street shall set back
a minimum of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of said street.
Said 22 foot setback may be used to satisfy all or a portion of the
required guest parking.
S 9206. 1 . 5 Exception, ;
Section 9206. 1 .4 shall not apply to the area
bounded by Ocean Avenue on the southwest , Twenty-third
Street on the northwest , Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and
Lake and First Streets on the east and southeast .
S . 9206 . 2 Type of Off-Street Parking Facility.
S ._9206 2r1 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least 1
carport that is conveniently accessible and fully en-
closed on 3 sides .
S , 9206 „ 2.2 Garages carports or open parking facilites may satisfy
the remaining off-street parking requirements .
S • 9206. 2.3. Covered or open parking compounds that accommodate 5
or more automobiles shall be designed as a functional
part of the development . The arrangement and access for all parking
lets and/or parking spaces shall conform at Article 979. Said park-
ing spaces shall be within a reasonable walking distance to the unit
or units that are intended to be served, and said parking spaces shin.11
be adequately screened. Screening shall consist of fencing, land-
scaping , or. a combination thereof to a height of at least three and
once half (3�) feet , �=
PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9206.2.4
5, 9)ob.2.4 MINIMUM STORAGE SPACE' - CARPORTS. One Hundred (100) cubic feet of
fully enclosed storage space shall, be provided for each carport.
PARKING SPACE- I17M. tVS S_.
S. `12U6. 3_.1 Each garage or carport shall have & minimum net dimension -of 9 feet by
19- feet.
)206. 3.2 The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or parking spaces
shall conform to Article 979.
"NI U TURNING RApIUS FOR BEQuIBLU P UIN. SPACES_ Every private
garage, carport, or open parking space that is entered directly from an
alley or drive, shall be provided with a minimum turning radius of 25 feet. In no
case,, shall any garage, carport, or open parking space obtaining access directly from
the alley or drive be located closer than 5 feet from the edge of said alley or drive.
The turning radius shall be measured from the closest portion of the door, doorway, or
Larking space to the opposite side of the alley or drive.
S. U 06.5 SF.MAGK FROM A STRE T. Any carport or garage entered directly from a
street shall set back a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet from the
ultimate right-of-way of said street. (1222, 2166-2/77)
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5, 9206. .1 Repealed (Ord. No. 1954-1/75)
9206.5.2 GARAGL FRONT SETBACK. Garages which side on the front setbacks of lots
on which they are situated may have their sides set back not less than
ten (10) feet from the front of said lot. (1469)
LOTS ABUTTING ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. When a lot abuts upon an arterial
highway and an alley or local street, access to all garages, carports,
or parking spaces shall be from such abutting alley or local street only and not from
the arterial highway. When a lot abuts two arterial highways, access shall be
subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works. (1129)
S. 9206.6.1 EXCEPTION. Arty lot or parcel, or combination of lots .or parcels withi,.
the area bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on the southwest, Twenty-
third Street on the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake Street
and First Street on the east and southeast, which abut upon an alley, arterial highwa,.
and local street, or an alley with any combination thereof, shall take access to all
clarages, carports or open parking spaces from such abutting alley only, and not from
the arterial highway or local street. (1603, 1665-8/71)
s. 9206. 7 GARAGES FACING A STREET. No more than 2 garage spaces shall face
directly on any street; however, 1 additional garage space may be
added for each additional 20 feet of premises frontage above 50 feet. Any parking
space in the front 50 feet of a .lot that has ingress or egress directly from a street
shall be in a fully enclosed building equipped with a door to provide for its complete
enclosure.
S. 920b.6 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLINGS. There shall be no boat, trailer,
machinery, truck or inoperable vehicle parked or stored in front of a
main dwelling.
9206.9 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL yISTRICTS PLANNING
=19JUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENT . All private driveways or driveway
easements shall meet the following requirements:
60 Driveways less than 100 feet in length shall maintain a minimum clear width of
10 feet..
(b) Driveways and driveway easements 100 feet to 150 feet in length shall maintain
a minimum clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or more in length shall maintain
a minimum clear width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding 150 feet in length shall be provided
with a turn-around located at the and of such driveway or driveway easement and
.:aid turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac or hammerhead having a minimum width of 40
feet.
PLANNING J-3H DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRIC', ,: S. 9230
ARTICLE 923
R4 DISTRIC''T
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(495, 556, 1076,. 1077, 1194, 1754, 2104, 2373, 2411 , 2580)
S. 9230 R4 Zone, Intent
S. 9231 R4 Zone, Uses Permitted
S. 9231.1 Residences
S. 9231.2 Repealed (Ord. 1852 - 6/73)
S. 9231.3 Repealed (Ord. 1852 - 6/13)
S. 9231.4 Repealed (Ord. 1852 - 6/73)
S. 9231.5 Repealed (Ord. 1852 - 6/73)
S., 9231.6 Uses Subject to Administrative Review
S. 9231.7 Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit
S. 9232 R4 Zone, Property Development Standards
S. 9232.1 Minimum Lot Area
S. 9232.2 Minimum Lot Width
S. 9232. 3 Maximum Density
S. 9232.4 Lot Coverage
S. 9232.5 Distance Between Main Buildings
S. 9232.6 Maximum Building Height
S. 9233 R4 Zone, Yard Requirements
S. 9233.1 Front Yard
S. 9233.2 Side Yard
S. 9233.3 All Yards
S. 9233.4 Townlot Area, Setback Requirements
S. 9233.4.2 Street Intersection visibility
S. 91234 . R4 Zone, Fences, Walls or Hedges
S. 9235 R4 Zone, Accessory Buildings
S. 9236 R4 Zone, Parking Requirements
S. 9236.2 Type of Off-Street Parking Facility
S. 9236.3 Parking. Space Dimensions
S. 9236.4 Minimum Turning Radius for Required Parking Spaces
S. 9236.5 Setback from a Street
S. 9236.6 Lots Abutting Arterial Highways
S. 9236.7 Garages Facing a Street
S. 9236.8 Parking in Front of Dwellings
Si 9236.9 Minimum Driveway Requirements
S. 9230 R4 ZONE, INTENT. This zone is intended to provide for a high population
density and still maintain the maximum amount of light, air, ventilation
and ,open space.
S. 9231 R4 ZONE, USES PERMITTED. The following uses are permitted in this zone.
S. 9231. 1 RESIDENCES. The following residential uses are permitted:
(a) Two (2) or more attached, permanently located dwelling .units;
(b) Single-family dwelling unit on lots of 4500 square feet or less pursuant to
provisions of section 9232.1. 1. 1;
(c) The usual and customary accessory uses and structures for permitted dwelling units.
Tents, trailers, vehicles or temporary structures shall not be used for dwelling purposes..
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S. 9231.6 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
02 i.l.E>. U:;l::. S;t.1HJF.CT Ir) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. All uses in the town lot. area
shall be subject to approval of an administrative review application
tx�fore the Board of Zoning Adjustments unless a use permit application is required. The
following criteria shall serve as guidelines for the board in approving, conditionally
approving, or denying such application.
(a) Relationship of the structure to the site.
(b) [relationship of the structure to the surroundings.
(c;) Relationship of the open space and recreation space to the dwelling units.
(d) Relationship of parking and vehicular circulation areas.
(e) Compliance with provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
S. 9231.7 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses may be per-
mitted subject to issuance of a conditional use permit:
(a) Manned residential developments pursuant to the provisions of Articles 931 and 984. .
(b) Unclassified uses pursuant to the provisions of Article 933. (1847 - 6/73, 1852 - 6/73)
S. 9231.8 USES SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT.
(a) Prior to construction of dwelling units abutting an arterial highway, a use permit
shall first-be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 981. (2104 - 9/76)
(b) Where fifteen (15) or more dwelling units are proposed for construction,, a use permit
shall be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 981. Approval of such use
permit shall be contingent upon the developer's compliance with all the criteria contained
in the current standards for apartment development. (2104 - 9/76)
S. 9232 R4 ZONE. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
S. 9232.1 MINIMUM LOT AREA. The minimum lot area shall be 6000 square feet for
interior lots and 6500 square feet for corner lots.
S. 9232.1.1 EXCEPTIONS.
S. 9232. 1. 1. 1 Any individual lot with an area of less than the minimum lot area legally
created prior to June 5, 1946, the effective date of Ordinance 495, and
which since that date has not been held in common ownership with any other lot with which
it could have been merged may be used as a building site. (2580-11/82)
S. 9232.1. 1.2 Any parcel of land which is under one ownership and consists of 2 or more
lots each having less than 5000 square feet, shall be considered a legal
building site, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) The combined total square feet of said lots shall equal or be more than 5000 square feet.
(b) Said parcel of land shall abut a dedicated street or vehicular easement. Said ease-
ment shall meet the requirements of Section 9236.9.
(c) Said lots were recorded prior to June 5, 1946, the effective date of Ordinance 495.
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PLANNING .HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9232.2
S. 9232.2 Minimum Lot Width and Frontage. The minimum lot width shall be
sixty 60 feet for interior lots. and sixty-five (65) feet for
glfterior lots. The minimum frontage shall be forty-five (45) feet for cul-de-sac
and knuckle lots. (1315 - 5/67)
0. 9232.2.1 Width Determination.
S. 9232.2.1.1 Rectangular Shaped Lots. The width shall be measured along a line .
equidistant to and twenty (20) feet from the front property line.
S. 9232.2.1.2 Cul-de-sac2 Knuckle or Similar Lots. The width shall be measured
twenty 20) feet from the front property line along a line
perpendicular to the bisector of the front property line.
S. 9232.2.1.3 Cul-De-Sac Lots Siding Onto Another Street, Freeway, Channel or
Similar Properties. The lot width shall be measured along a line
perpendicular to the interior side property line and twenty (20) feet from the
front property line.
S. 9232.2.1.4 Calculations Submitted. In all cases, a licensed lend surveyor or
civil engineer shall submit calculations showing lot widths,
depths and areas. (1469 - 3/69)
9232.2.2 Exceptions. Any legal building site, as provided in 9232.1.1 need
not meet the required minimum lot widths.
S. 9232.3 Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed one (1)
dwelYing'-unit for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot
area. . Where fifteen (15) or. more units are proposed on any one parcel, the
maximum density shall be based on the density set forth in Article 932 (Apartment
Standards). (2340 - 1/79)
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S. 9232.4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
S. '5232.4 LOT COVERAGE. The ground floor area of all roofed structjirag shall
not occupy more than 65 percent of the lot area.
S. 9232.5 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN DWELLINGS. The minimum distance bet een the
exterior walls of main dwellings on the same lot shall be 15 feet,
OxCept as provided in Section 9232.5.1.
S. 9232.5.1 EXCEPTIONS.
S. 9232.5.1.1 ALLEYS OR DRIVES. Where an alley or drive is provided between
structures on the same lot, the minimum distance between the exterior
walls of the building shall be increased equal to the width of the alley or drive.
Said alley or drive shall be subject to the requirements of Section 9236.9.
S_ 9232.6 � The maximum building height shall not
exceed thirty (30) feet, except as provided herein. (1752-9/72, 1952-1/75)
S. 9232.6.1 PROPOSED BUILDING OVER THIRTY FEET, SETBACK MQUIR t'. The
exterior wall of any proposed building exceeding thirty (30) feet
shall beset back one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of any
single-family residential development except that such setback may be eighty-five
(85) feet where such building site is to be separated from such single-family.
residential development by parking structures such as carports or garages, constructed
in a common property line, or except where said building site is to be separated
from such single-family residential development by a public right-of-ray, school, y
golf course, public utility right-of-way, flood control right-of-way or channel,
which is sixty (60) feet or more in clear width. (1752-9/72, 1952-1/75) �
�232-6-2 EXCEPTION. BUILDING HEIGHT. A maximum building height of thirty-
five (35) feet may be permitted pursuant to the provisions contained
Zerein. (.1952-1/75)
9233 YARD REQUIREMENTS. All yards shall be measured from the existing property
lines or from the ultimate right-of-way lines as required by Article 973.
(1705-1/72, 2166-2/77) -
9233.1 FRONT YARD. The minimum front yard shall be 10 feet, except as
provided in Sections 9233.4 and 9236.5.
9233.2 SIDE YARD.
9233.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD. MINIMUM SETBACK.
a) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings. thirty (30) feet or less
in height shall be ten percent (10%) of the lot width. Said side yard setback
ced not exceed five (5) feet, and shall not be less than three (3) feet.
b) The minimum interior side yard setback for buildings exceeding thirty (30)
feet in height shall not be less than ten (10) feet. (1752-9/72, 1952-1/75)
�s
PLANNING HIGH. -SITY. RESIDENTIAL DISTRIC - S . 9233 . 2. 1 . 1
S . 9233 . 2.1.1 Exception. Zero Side Yard. The side yard setback may
be zero on one side of the lot provided that
(a) The lot adjacent to that side yard is held under the same . owner-
ship at the time of initial construction and the minimum side yard
setback for such adjacent lot is either zero or not less than ten
(10) feet ; and
(b) The opposite side yard setback is not less then ten -(10) feet and
is perpetually maintained free and clear from any obstructions
other than a three (3) foot eave encroachment ; swimming pools ;
normal landscaping ; removable patio covers which may extend to
and not more than five (5) feet of the side property line ; or
„garden walls or fences crossing said setback provided they are
equipped with a gate , and may be equal in height to first floor
double plate but not exceeding nine. (9) feet; and
(c) The wall located at the zero side yard setback is constructed with
maintenance-free , solid decorative masonry for the first story of
the dwelling and the second story is constructed with maintenance-
free , decorative masonry or masonry veneer with a minimum thickness
of two (2) inches . Decorative construction need not be used on
that portion of the structure obscured from the vision of the
adjacent side yard by the wall located at the zero side yard set-
back. The wall so constructed shall intersect rear property lines ;
and
(d) No portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over
any property line ; and
(e) The dwelling is not constructed in accordance with the rear yard
setback exception allowed in Section 9233 .3 . 1 ; and
(f) The zero side yard is not adjacent to a public or private right
of way; and
(g) Exposure protection between structures is provided according to
the specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and
Huntington Beach Department of Building and Safety; and
(h) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise
plan is submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved
or conditionally approved by the Board prior to issuance of build-
ing permits for the dwelling. Said plan shall delineate all
structures proposed for initial construction . The Board, after
reviewing said matter, may approve , conditionally approve or deny
. the precise plan. In its review the Board shall consider placement
of all structures , building material and finishing of the wall
constructed along the side lot line . (1469)
S . 9233 . 2.2 HIGI. ENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRYS PLANNING
S . 9233 .2. 2 Exterior Side Yard. . The minimum exterior side yard of
a corner lot shall be- 20 per cent of the lot width.
Said side yard need not exceed 10 feet and shall not be less than 6Ali
feet, except as provided in Sections 9233 .4 and. 9236 , 5 .
Sg 9233 .3 Rear Yard . The minimum rear yard setback shall be :ten
10) feet , except as provided in Section 9233 .4 and
except that a portion of a two-story dwelling which is constructed
over a garage or carport abutting an alley need not set back further
than ten (10) feet from the centerline of such alley. (1469)
S . 9233 .3 . 1 Exception. Zero Rear Yard Setback. The rear yard set-
back may be reduced to zero provided that :
(a). The lot adjacent to that rear yard is held under the same owner-
ship at the time of . initial construction, and the minimum rear
yard setback for such adjacent lot is either zero or not less
than (10) feet ; and
(b) The wall located at the zero rear yard setback is constructed
with maintenance-free , solid decorative masonry for the first
story of the dwelling and the second story is constructed with
maintenance-free, decorative masonry or masonry veneer with a
minimum thickness of two (2) inches . Decorative construction need
not be used on that portion of the structure obscured from the
vision of the adjacent rear yard by the wall located at •the zero
rear yard setback. The wall so constructed shall intersect side
property lines ; and
(c) No. portion of the dwelling or architectural features project over
any property lines ; and
(d) The dwelling is not constructed in accordance with the side yard
setback exception allowed by Section 9233 . 2. 1 . 1 ; and
(e) The zero rear yard is not adjacent to a public or private right
of way; and
(f) Exposure protection between structures is provided according to
the specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and
the Huntington Beach Department of Building and Safety; and
(g) An administrative review application, .accompanied by a precise
plan,. is submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved
or conditionally approved by the Board prior to issuance of build-
ing permits for the dwelling. Said plan shall delineate all
structures proposed for initial construction . The Board, after
reviewing said matter, may approve , , conditionally approve or deny
. the precise plan. In its review the Board shall consider place-
ment of all structures , building material and finishing of the
wall constructed along the rear lot line . (1469)
PLANNING _ HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9233.3. 1.1
S. 9233. ).1. 1 MINIMUM OPEN SPACE. A minimum open space of . ^5 square feet shall be
provided for each square Coot of residential cross floor area. Such
open space shall be allocated as follows:
(a) Ground Floor. Each ground floor unit shall have a minimum of seventy (70) s,quar•,�
feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet.
(b) A_boveground Floor. Each unit above the ground floor shall have at least sixty
(60) square feet of recreation area with a minimum dimension of six (6) feet.
(c) Remaining Open Space. The remaining open space areas shall be arranged to
offer maximum benefits to the, occupant oC the development as well as providing visual
appeal and building separation for the development.
(d) Unit Relation. Such recreation areas shall relate exclusively to the units
they serve. ~
(e) Use of Setbacks. Setbacks may be incorporated into. the required recreation space
if separated from a street or property line with a fence or wall over forty-two (42)
inches in height.
(f) Balconies. Balconies that are required. for entrances or exits. shall not be con-
sidered as open space except where such exits or entrances are for the sole use of
the unit.
(g) Roofed Structures. Said open space shall not include any type of roofed or
enclosed stricture.
(h) Driveways and Parking. Said open space shall not include vehicular circulation
areas, such as driveways, driveway easements, or open parking areas. (1469, 1752-9/72)
S. 9233. 3.2 ATTACHED GARAGES ENTERED DIRECTLY FROM AN ALLEY. Attached garages
entered directly from an alley ne#sd not setback further than five (5)
feet from said. alley provided the minimum turning; radius requirement in S. 9236.4 is
maintained. (1288)
S. 9233.4 TOWNLOT AREA. Setback Requirements. Within the townlot area the fol-
]owing setback requirements shall apply:
(a) Front Yard The minimum front yard setback shall be ten (10) feet; however,
said setback may be reduced to live (5) feet for any lot provided that:
(1) The fiver (5) foot setback is on fifty percent (50%) of the total building
width; and
(2) An average ten ( It)) ,foot setback shall be maintained for the total building
width.
(b). Interior ide Yard. The minimum. interior side yard setback shall be five (5)
feet, except that carports may be at zero. setback provided that:
(I) That: portion of a carport located within the five (5) foot side yard shall be
constructed of maintenance free, solid masonry material which may, be equal
in height to the first floor douhle plate but .shall not exceed nine (9).
feet ; .and
(2) T'he theme walls which enclose th.it portion of a carport within the five (5)
foot side yard shall he constructed of six (6) foot high, maintenance free, .
solid d(le0rative masonry:. (1752 - 9/72)
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S. 9233.4.2 IiIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
S. 9233.4.2 STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY. On corner lot, in all districts,
no fence, hedge, wall, sign structure, mound of earth, landscap-
i.nq, or other visual obstruction between forty-two )42) inches and seven , (7) feet
in height above the nearest street curb elevation, shall be erected, placed, planted
or allowed to grow within the triangular area formed by the intersecting exterior
property lines, or their prolongation, and a diagonal intersecting the twenty-
five (25) foot property lines, when measured along such exterior property lines
from the point where such property lines intersect. Trees which are trimmed free
of branches or foliage to a height on the trunk not less than seven (7) feet above
the nearest street curb elevation are exempt from the above prohibition.
S. 9233.4.3 ALL YARDS.
S. 9233.4.3.1 PAVED AREAS. Yard requirements shall not apply to paved areas
such as walks, driveways and patio slabs.
S. 9233.4.3.2 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. Architectural Features including eaves
and fireplaces, may project to within thirty (30) inches of .the
side lot line and four (4) feet into the required front and rear yard, provided
such features maintain a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of
any other building on the same lot. In addition, an eave return may project to
within eighteen (18) inches of the side lot line for a distance of twelve (12)
feet. Said twelve (12) feet shall be measured from the beginning of the eave
return at the front of the house. All eaves shall setback thirty (30) inches
when over required windows. This provision shall not allow .other architectural
features to encroach closer than thirty (30) inches to any property line. (1288)
S. 9233.4.3.3 OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAYS OR BALCONIES. Open unenclosed stairways
or balconies, not covered by a roof or canopy, may extend four (4)
feet into the required. front yard and may extend into the required side yard to
within three (3) feet of the property line. However, such stairways or balconies
shall maintain a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any portion of any other
building on the same lot.
S. 9233.4.4 FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES. As provided in Section 9234, fences,
walls, or hedges may be located in the required yard areas..
S. 9233.4.5 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. As provided in Section 9235, accessory.
buildings may be located in the required yard areas.
S. 9234 R4 ZONE, FENCES, WALLS OR HEDGES. Fences, walls or hedges which
are not over 3 1/2 feet in height may be located on any portion of
the lot: Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet in height, may be located
in the required side or rear yards, except as hereinafter provided. Fences, walls,
or hedges exceeding 6 feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the
main dwelling.
S. 9234.1 CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet. in
height, may be erected in the exterior side yard of a corner lot,.
provided they are not closer than 25 feet to the front property line for traffic
safety. vision.
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PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9234.1.1
S. 9234.1.1 REVERSE CORNER LOT. Fences, walls, or hedges, not exceeding 6 feet
in height may be erected in the exterior side yard of a reverse corner
lot, provided there is a 10 foot triangular corner cut-off at' the rear exterior corner.
Said corner cut-off shall be measured along the rear and exterior side lot lines.
S. 9234.2 STREET INTERSECTIONS. Within a triangular area formed by measuring 25
feet along the front and exterior side lot lines of a corner lot, there
shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, or landscaping above 42 inches or below 7
feet that would obstruct vision.
S. 9234.3. CORNER LOT ABUTTING AN ALLEY. Within a triangular area formed by
measuring 10 feet along the alley and exterior side lot lines, there
shall be no structure, fence, wall, hedge, landscaping or obstruction erected or
maintained over 3� feet in height.
S. 9234.4 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WAIL. The height of a fence may be
measured from either side of the fence provided, where a retaining wall
is combined with a fence, no portion of the retaining wall will be measured in meeting
fence height requirements. Any combination of retaining wall and fence over 8 feet
in height must be built so a variation in design or material will show between retain-
ing. portion and..fence. Any fence and retaining wall combination over 6 feet in
height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except that decorative
block equal in strength to the main portion of the fence will be acceptable.
S. 9234.5 EXCEPTION. FENCE AND WALL SETBACK. In order to allow variation in
street scene, setbacks of walls, fences and hedges may be reduced to
not less than, nor more than, six (6) feet provided that:
(a) An administrative review application, accompanied by a precise plan delineating
all structures, walls, fences and hedges is submitted to the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and .approved or conditionally approved by the Board; and
(b) Within a triangular area formed by measuring ten (10) feet along the front
property line from the point of intersection of the front property line and the
edge of the driveway and -seven and one-half (7�). feet along the edge of said driveway,
there is no structure, fence, wall, hedge or landscapin.,g above the height of forty-
two (42) inches or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
(c) Within a triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25) feet along the
front and twenty-five (25) feet along the exterior property lines from the point
of intersection of the prolongation of the front and exterior property lines, there
is no structure, fence, wall, hedge or landscaping above the height of-forty-two (.42)
inches or below seven (7) feet that would obstruct vision; and
(d). The reduction of the setback is made during initial construction of the dwelling
on the lot; and
(e) The reduction is made on lots that are a part of at least five (5) or more con-
tiguous legal building sites held under the same.ownership; and
(f) The maximum height for fences, walls or hedges do not exceed six (6) feet when
erected within the front yard setback for the dwelling; provided, however, there
may be a transition between six (6). foot fences or walls and those fences or walls
which are permitted on the side property line in excess of six (6) feet. (1469)
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S. 9235 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
S. 9235 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. The total aggregate floor at-a of all accessory
and main buildings shall not exceed the maximum percentage of lot
coverage as provided in Section 9232.4.
S. 9235.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. The minimum distance
_ between an accessory building and a main dwelling or other accessory
buildings shall be 10 feet.
S. 9235.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING. It shall be unlawful to
construct, erect, or locate private garages or other accessory buildings
on any lot' not having a permissible main building.
S. 9235.3 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
(a) Front Yard. No detached accessory building shall be located closer to the front
lot line than a distance of fifty (50) feet. This regulation shall not prohibit
accessory buildings ,in the rear one-half of such lot, nor shall it prohibit detached
garages from locating in the front one-half of a lot, provided said lot does not
exceed 150 feet in length.
(b) Side. Yard. The minimum side yard for detached accessory buildings shall not be
less than that required by this Ordinance for the main building.
(c) Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard for detached accessory buildings shall be five
(5) feet. Said rear yard need not be provided when an accessory building abuts,
an alley.
S. 9235.3.1 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, CORNER LOT. No accessory building
shall be constructed or located closer to the exterior side lot line
of a corner lot than the width of the exterior side yard for such lot.
S. 9235.3.2 SETBACK OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, �REVERSE CORNER LOT. No separate
accessory building shall be located closer to the exterior ,side lot
line than the width of the side yard for such lot. Said accessory building shall not
be located closer to the common lot line than 5 feet, except where accessory buildings
would be permitted on the adjoining key lot, as provided in Section 9235.3.
S. 9235.4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. The maximum height of accessory
buildings shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
S. 9236 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
S. 9236.1 Automobile parking shall be provided at the following ratios:
S. 9236.1..1 Each bachelor, single, or.one-bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided
with 1 off-street parking space.
S. 9236.1.2 Each two-bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with 1� off-street
parking spaces.
S. 9236.1.3 Each three or more bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with- 2 off-
street,parking spaces
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PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9236.1.4
S. 9236.1.4 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with 1/2 e. a guest parking
space. On-street parking may satisfy all or a portion of the
required guest parking, provided said on-street parking is located on that portion
of the street or streets immediately abutting the property.
As required by Section 9236.5, any off-street parking space that is entered directly
from a street shall set back a minimum of 22 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of. .`
said street. Said 22 foot setback may be used to satisfy all or a portion of the
required guest parking.
S. 9236.1.5 EXCEPTIONS. Section 9236.1.4 shall not apply to the area bounded by
Ocean Avenue on the southwest, Twenty-third Street on the northwest,
Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake and First Streets on the east and
southeast.
S. 9236.2 TYPE OF OFF-STREET{ PARKING FACILITY.
S. 9236.2.1 Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least 1 carport that is
conveniently accessible and fully enclosed on 3 sides.
S. 9236.2.2 Garages, carports or open parking facilities may satisfy the re-
maining off-street parking requirements.
S. 9236.2.3 Covered or open parking compounds that accommodate 5 .or more
automobiles shall be designed as a functional part of the develop-
ment. The arrangement and access for all parking spaces 'shall be within a reasonable
walking distance to the unit or units that are intended to be served and said parking
spaces ahll-be adequately screened. Screening shall consist of fencing, landscaping,
or a combination thereof to a height of at least three and one half (A) feet.
S. 9236.2.4 MINIMUM STORAGE SPACE- CARPORTS. One hundred (100)_. cubic feet of
fully enclosed storage space .shall be provided for each carport. (1237)
S. 9236.3 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS.
S. 9236.3.1 Each garage or carport shall have a minimum net dimension of 9 feet
by 19 feet.
S. 9236.3.2 The arrangement and access for all parking lots and/or parking
spaces shall conform to Article 979.
S. 9236.4 MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS. FOR REQUIRED PARKING SPACES: Every private'
garage, carport, or open parking space that is entered directly
from an. alley or drive, shall be provided with a minimum turning radius of 25 feet.
In no case, shall any garage, carport, or open parking space obtaining access directly
from the alley or drive be located closer than 5 feet from the edge of said alley
or drive.
The turning radius shall be measured from the closest portion of the door, doorway,
or parking space to, the opposite side of the alley or drive.
PLANNING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S. 9236.5
S. 9236.5 SETBACK FROM A STREET. Any carport or garage entered directly from a
�,,,, �► street shall set back a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet from the
ultimate right-of-way of said. street.. (1222, 2166-2/77)
S. 9236.5.1 Repealed (Ord. No. 1954-1/75)
S. 9236.5.2 GARAGE FRONT SETBACK. Garages which side on the front setbacks of
lots on which they are situated may have their sides set back not less
than ten (10) feet from the front of said lots. (1469) .
S. 9236.6 DOTS ABUTTING ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. When a lot abuts upon an arterial
highway and an alley or local street, access to all garages, carports,
or parking spaces shall be from such abutting alley or local street only and not
from the arterial highway. When a lot abuts two arterial highways, access shall be
subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works. (1129)
S. 9236.6.1 EXCEPTION. Any lot or parcel, or combination of lots or parcels
within the area bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on the southwest,
Twenty-third Street on the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake
Street and First Street on. the east and southeast, which abut upon an alley, arterial-
highway and local street, or an alley with any combination thereof, shall take access
to all garages, carports or open parking spaces from such abutting alley only, and
not from the arterial highway or local street. (1603, 1665-8/71)
��� S 9236.7 GARAGES FACING A STREET. No more than 2 garage spaces shall face
directly on any street; however, 1 additional garage space may be
added for each additional 20 feet of premises frontage above 50 feet. Any parking
space in the front. 50 feet of a lot that has ingress or egress directly from a street
shall be ,in a fully enclosed building equipped with a door to provide for its complet
enclosure.
S, 9236.8 PARKING IN FRONT OF DWELLING. . There shall be no boat, trailer, machin-e
truck, or inoperable vehicle parked or stored in front 'of a main.
dwelling.
S 9236.9 miNlmUM DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. All private driveways or driveway
easements shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Driveways less than 100 feet in length shall maintain a minimum clear width of
10 feet.
(b) Driveways and driveway. easements 100 feet to 150 feet in length shall maintain
a minimum clear width of 20 feet.
(c) Driveways and driveway easements 150 feet or more in length shall maintain a
minimum clear width of 25 feet.
(d) Driveways and driveway easements exceeding 150 feet in length shall be provided
with a turn-around located at the end of such driveways and driveway easement
`-' and said turn-around shall be a cul-de-sac or. hammerhead having A. minimum width of 40
`"' feet.
PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9320
ARTICLE 932
APARTMENT STANDARDS
(1684-11/71, 1941-9/74)
S. 9320 INTENT AND PURPOSE. The following standards for apartment development
are intended to encourage better land-planning techniques with maximum
use of aesthetically pleasing architecture, landscaping, site layout and design.
These standards shall govern approval, conditional approval or denial of application
for use permits for apartment developments. Property located in the townlot area of
the city as defined in Article 970 is excluded from the provisions contained in this
Article. (1941-9/74)
S. 9320.1 Repealed (Ord. No. 1941-9/74)
S. 9320.2 DENSITY. The maximum density for apartment developments shall not
exceed the density governed by this Article. The maximum number of
dwelling units per gross acre is as follows: (1941-9/74)
Gross Sq. Ft./Unit Units/Gross Acre
R2 Medium Density 3000 14.52
R3 Medium High Density 1750 24.89
R4 High Density 1250 34.85
S. 9320.3 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA. The minimum floor area shall be as follows:
Unit Type Minimum Floor Area
Bachelor and Single 400 square feet
One bedroom 650 square feet
Two bedrooms 900 square feet
Three bedrooms 1100 square feet
Four bedrooms 1300 square feet
S. 9320.4 BUILDING COVERAGE. The maximum building coverage of all roofed
structures shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross acreage
minus street and drives.
S. 9320.5 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT. The maximum building height shall not
exceed thirty-five (35) feet. (1952-1/75)
S. 9320.6 SETBACK FROM PUBLIC STREET. The setback from a public street shall
average twenty (20) feet from any structure exceeding forty-two (42)
inches in height. In no case shall the minimum setback be less than fifteen (15) feet.
S. 9320.7 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING
S. 9320.7 SETBACK FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE. The setback from interior i
property lines shall be as follows:
(a) Carports or garages may be constructed along the property line subject to
approval. by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. However, where a setback is provided,
such setback shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
(b) The minimum setback for buildings thirty (30) feet or less in height shall
not be less than ten (10) feet. One foot of additional setback shall be
provided for each two and one-half (2 1/2) feet of building length parallel with
the property line of any single-family residential development for buildings over
twenty-five (25) feet in length.
(c) The minimum setback for buildings exceeding thirty (30) feet in height shall
not be less than ten (10) feet except as follows:
(1) Such building shall be set back not less than one hundred (100) feet
from the property line of any single-family residential development.
(2) Such building may beset back not less than eighty-five (85) feet from
the property line of any single-family residential development when it
is separated from said property line by parking structures such as carports
of garages. (1952-1/75)
S. 9320.8 MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. The minimum distance between
apartment buildings shall be fifteen (15) feet.
S. 9320.9 PRIVATE STREETS OR DRIVEWAYS. In order to provide sufficient '
driveway widths for traffic flow and maneuverability, the following
standards shall apply:
(a) If a street or driveway serves as the primary access to or within an apartment
development and vehicles can park parallel on both sides of such access ways,
the minimum paved width shall be forty (40) feet.
(b) Where vehicles can only parallel park on one side of a street or driveway,
which serves as the primary access to or within an apartment development, and
where open or enclosed parking, other than parallel, is provided on the opposite
side of such access ways, the minimum paved width shall be thirty-three (33) feet.
(c) A minimum paved width of twenty-eight (28) feet shall be provided where open or
enclosed parking, other than parallel, is provided on both sides of such access
ways which are in excess of 150 feet in length and serves as the primary access to
or within an apartment development.
(d) A street or driveway exceeding 150 feet in length which terminates within an
apartment development shall be provided with a curbed turnaround having a
twenty (20) foot radius.
NOTE: The air space above all minimum widths for streets or driveways within an
apartment development shall remain open to the sky except for roof overhang
or eaves above a height of fourteen (14) feet which may project into such air space
a maximum of four (4) feet.
S. 9320.10 OFF-STREET PARKING. Off-street parking shall be provided at the
fog lowing ratios:
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PLANNING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS S. 9320.10(a)
(a) Each bachelor, single, or one bedroom dwelling unit shall be provided with one
(1) covered, off-street parking space.
(b) Each two (2) bedroom dwellings unit shall be provided with one and one-half (12).
off-street parking spaces. One space shall be covered and the fraction of one
space may be open.
(c) Each three-or-more-bedroom-dwelling unit shall be provided with two (2) off-
street parking spaces. One space shall be covered and one space may be open.
(d) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with one-half of a guest parking space.
Said guest parking shall be distributed throughout the apartment development.
Such parking areas shall be conveniently accessible for guest and resident parking.
On-street parking shall not be used to satisfy any of the open-parking requirements.
Tandem parking shall not be permitted. The developer is encouraged to provide
covered parking spaces under main buildings to increase open -space.
S. 9320. 11 TYPE OF PARKING FACILITY.
(a) Fully-enclosed garages shall be provided for.any required covered parking space
that is entered directly from any public alley. Separation between each garage.
space shall be provided.
'b) Carports may be used to satisfy the remaining covered parking requirement.
(c) Carports .and open parking compounds shall be screened from adjacent property
lines, and such screening shall be compatible with the project surroundings.
(d) The arrangement of carport and garage facilities shall be such that they do not
face toward any public street.
S. 9320. 12 TURNING RADIUS AND PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS. The arrangement and access
for all parking lots and parking spaces shall conform to Article 979. . -
S. 9320. 13 PARKING ASSIGNMENTS. Each dwelling unit shall have an assinged,
covered, parking space within two hundred (200) feet walking distance
of such dwelling unit.
If off-street parking facilities are detached from the unit; each unit shall be
assigned a parking space and such space shall be so designated on a plot: plan. Any,
detached garage or carport constructed along a property line shall conform to the.
following requirements:
(a) The wall located along the property line shall be conctructed of maintenance
free, solid masonry material ;
(b) No portion of the structure or architectural features shall project over any
property line; and
c) The zero rear and interior side yard setbacks shall not be permitted adjacent
to a public right of way.
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S. 9320. 14 SPLCIAL DEVEL0I'MENT PLANNING `
S. 9320. 14 RECREATION AND LEISURE AREAS. Recreation and leisure areas shall be
as follows: provided for each dwelling unit. Said open space shall be allocated
(a) Unit Type Upen Space
Bachelor and single 150 square feet
One bedroom 200 square feet
Two bedroom 325 square feet
Three or more bedroom 400 square feet
(b) Enclosed recreation of leisure areas may be utilized to fulfill not more than
fifteen percent ( 15°,") of this requirement. The remaining area shall be supplied
in open space.
(c) Recreation and leisure areas may include: game courts or rooms , swimming
pools, sauna baths , putting greens, play lots , or other similar type areas
serving all the residents of the development; but shall not include balconies , decks
or areas used exclusively for pedestrian access ways.
Recreation and leisure areas shall not be located within ten ( 10) feet of the wall
of any ground floor unit having a door of window or within five (5) feet of any
other wall . Also, such recreation and leisure area shall have a minimum width of
twenty (20) feet.
S. 9320. 15 LANDSCAPING. All setback areas fronting on or visible from a public
street, and all recreation , leisure and open-space areas shall be
landscaped and permanently maintained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping
shall primarily consist of ground cover, ferns, trees, shrubs or other living plants.
Decorative design elements such as fountains, pools , benches , sculpture, planters
and similar elements may be permitted, provided such elements are incorporated as
an integral part (Yf the landscaping plan.
Permanent irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.
A landscape plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to
issuance of a building permit.
S. 9320. 16 STREET TREES. Street trees shall be provided to city standards with
fifteen 15 gallon trees planted approximately forty-five (45) feet
on center on local streets having sixty (60) foot rights of way and thirty (30)
inch box trees shall be planted at approximately forty- five (45) foot intervals an(l
within a ten ( 10) foot setback from the right of way line where parkway trees
cannot be planted in the public 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. 9320. 17 ACCESS RIGHTS. Vehicular access rights along all arterial highways ,
except at street and driveway intersections , shall be dedicated to
the City of Huntington Beach.
S. 9320. 18 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 by the Director. Such lighting shall be directed
onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties.
Lighting shall also be installed within all covered or enclosed parking areas. (2217-9/77)
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S. 9320.19 TRASH PICKUP AREAS. Trash collection areas shall be provided within
two hundred (200) feet of the unit they are intended to serve. Such
areas shall be enclosed or screened from view with masonry or other durable material;
as approved by the Board of. Zoning Adjustments, and shall- be situated so as to
eliminate noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property.
S. 9320.20 STORAGE SPACE. A minimum of one hundred .(100) cubic feet of storage
space shall be provided for each unit. Special attention shall be
given to the amount and location of such storage space.
S. 9320.21 LAUNDRY AREAS. Laundry facilities, if provided, shall be enclosed
and located so that noise will not disturb residents. of the apartment
development or the occupants of adjacent property.
S. 9320.22 EMERGENCY ACCESS. A portion of all buildings shall be within lLi0
feet of any driveway or surfaced area designed to acconmcodate an
emergency vehicle.
S. 9320.23 FIRE. HYDRANTS. A fire-hydrant system shall be designed to provide
an adequate fire flow as determined by the fire mereha1. Plans and
engineering calculations for such system shall be submitted to the fire marshal for .
his approval.
S. 9320.24 APPEARANCE STANDARDS. In order to retain and strengthen the unity
and order of the surroundings, and to insure that the structures
enhance their sites and are harmonious with the highest standards of improvements iJn
the surrounding area and the community, the following standards shall apply:
(a) In addition to the plot plan., the applicant shall submit plans showing building
elevations, a preliminary landscape layout and all �sign locations, sizes and cop,
(b) Architectural features and general appearance. of the proposed development shall
not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the occupancy
thereof, or the community as a .hole.
(e) Buildings exceeding 120 feet in length shall have variations in the wall
setback of at least four (4) feet for each 120 feet of building. length.
(d) Architectural features shall be incorporated into the design of all vertical
exterior surfaces of the buildings in order to create an aesthetically-pleasing
project when viewed from outside the project as well as within..
S. 9320.25 GUIDELINES. PLANS. The following items shall be considered in appro%
the plans:
(1) Setback and site planning
(2) Type and pitch of roofs
(3) Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation
(4) Location and method cat refuse storage
(5) Location. and appearance of signs
(6) Location and appearance of equipment located outside an enclosed structure.
(7) Appearance, design and physical relationship of proposed structures to existing
stri• tures in the neighborhood.
S. 9320.26 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING .
S. 9320.26 GUIDELINES. APPEARANCE. Appearance shall be guided by the following
principles.
(a) Good architectural character is based upon the suitability of a structure for ,.
its purpose, upon the appropriate use of sound materials and upon the principles
of harmony and proportion in the elements of the structure.
(b) Good architectural character is not, in itself, more costly than poor architec-
tural character and is not dependent upon the particular style of architecture
elected.
(c) When considering signs, particular attention shall be given to incorporating
the design, including colors, of the sign into the overall design of the
entire development so as to achieve uniformity.
NOTE: On file with the Planning Department is a photograph booklet providing
samples of those characteristics which are desirable and those which are
to be avoided in preparing plans for development in Huntington Beach.
The developer is encouraged to request a meeting with representatives of the
Planning Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works and Building
Department early in his conceptual design stage. This meeting is intended to
benefit the developer by clarifying various requirements prior to binding
commitments or substantial investment in plan preparation. This meeting may be
arranged by contacting the Planning Department.
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