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ORDINANCE NO 2775
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able on Monday the 17th day
of June 1985 for the
purpose of considering an
June 6 198 5 amendment to the district
regulations for the Oldtown
Town lot and Downtown
Specific Plan District No 2
198 1 areas of the City to include
changes in the parking re
cizements floor area lime
tat open space upper
198 story setbacks and single
unit design standards The
Council will also be consider
ing the adoption of the code
198 i amendment through an ur
gency ordinance so that the
proposed changes are effec
tive immediately
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my INTER DEPARTMENT COMMUNI ON
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To Honorable Mayor & City Counci ® James W Pa] in , Director
O Developmen, Services
Subject AGENDA ITEM I-1-a ate August 6 , 1985
ORDINANCE 2780
It has been brought to my attention today that there is concern over
a provision within Ordinance 2780 Section 9130 li E 4 on whether
tris provision is in fact a deed restriction I met with
Call Hutton , City Attorney, to resolve this issue and after
researching the appropriate statutes it appears that, as worded, it
would in fact be a deed restriction However , at the time it was
being processed by the Planning Commission , it was not thought to be
as such We therefore , worked on the terminology and I offer the
following provision for your consideration hoping that this will
help in enforcLng our codes
Section 130 13 ( e )
(4 ) The Director of Development Services shall require that the
owner/developer of the property provide to the Dev lopment
Ser v i —es Director prior to final inspection ci notarized
oec7 ,aration tating that tre building \ais coistructed pursuant
to approved -lans acid shall be limited f0f Lse as a sinqle uni -
builaing Furthermore , any subsequent purchaser from
owner/builaer shall also be provided with a copy of said
declaration
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� CITY OFeHUkTINGTON EACH
INTER DEPARTMENT COMMUN CATION
HU)4TINGIONiSF-,CH
To honorable Mayor and City Council �ames W Palin , Director
# Development Services
Subject ORDINANCE NO 2780 ate July 11 , 1985
Attn CParles to Thompson , APPROVED B1 GIT� GiUNCI�.
City Adrr.Lnistrator 19
CIT1 CLl RIC,
Attached �;erewith , pursuant to the City Coun ce Code
Amendment 85-2 (Ordinance No 2780 ) back on the July 15 , 1985 agenda
for introduction, is the ordinance as it appeared previously on the
Council agenda as well as a separate pace which incorporates the
concerns of the Council as they were expressed at the June 24 , 1985
meeting Tre attachment would add to the provisions Page three is
the definitions of Open Space and page eight is Open Space
provisions Staffs recommendation is to approve Ordinance No 2780
with additional lancuaoe inserted into the ordinance at the
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ADDI':ICNA- LANCJACE TO T'-D P- _,-ICSED
CODE Zv2NDM:NT 85-2
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0 Q CP'r ,4 SPAC: A my^ .'nLT open _race area of .._�c
. _area ( 600 ) scuarereet per cwell_nc a- it s-a._ be aroj.ced De- _-a
t-e front � ard sit'ZaCK of eaC~ .O`_ , aL ocatec as fol_ows
(a ) A T.^ -'num of two 1-'Lrcrec twe^`_ -r-ve ( :Z5 ) sc. are reet
shall :e iocatec or :'e --rOLnc n ore area +vlt n --r_Tumn c_me,sicrs
of f-fteen ( 15 ) feet
NC" E to crov.ce for ^etter ces_a^ flexinility tie
open space dimension raj De reaucea to ten ( 10 ) reet ,
provicea open space area m.Ln�,nums are reta.rec, w.tn the
acnrova_ of the Director sub-ect to t-e fo'_lowinc criter_a
( i ) T_ e oven space s'-all be usap'_e for act_ve anc
Tassive use
( 2 TIe dwellinc shall comaly with all otner
prcylslons anc stancaras of :re Crclnance Coce
( � ) The reauctior shall resalt in _Ynprovec cesian anc
utility of the ewelling unit
(D ) Tle reTairing oxen space recairement ma ✓ be arovicec _n
Da.Lcories or pecks , anove the c_rounc f_oor wick a riln.mLm c_mens_on
of s.x ( 6 ) feet
►vEw * ( c ) Areas uses for access co tre ma-n entry anc �or t^e -a-"
walkwav used to access saic ertry snail not De countec :or recLLrec
open space
PAGE 3 (Definitions )
N::w * 9700 15 (n ) Cpen Space sail mean any part of a lot or
parcel unoestructee from tre around u-warp, excepting arc'�itectura,
f=atures extendlna no more t'-an crirty ( 30 ) inches from tie
z;tracture anc exclua_nc anv area of the s.te cevotec to crivewa ,s
arc ct�,er nark?nc areas
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ORDINANCE NO 27BO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACY
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
REPEALING SECTIONS 9152 THROUGH 9158 OF APTICIE
915, AND 9352 THROUGH 9358 OF ARTICLE 935
AMENDING SECTIONS 9150, 9350, 9700 2, 9700 c,
9700 15, 9700 17, AND 9700 21 AND ADDING NEw
ARTICLE 913 KAD SECTIONS 9700 11 WD 9791 12
RELATING TO OLDTOWN AND TOWNLOT DISmRICTS AND
RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows
SECTION 1 Sections 9152 tnrough 9158 of Article 915, and
sections 9352 tnrougn 9358 of Article 935 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code are nereby repealed
SECTION 2 The huntington Beach Ordinance Code is heresy
amended by amending sections 9150, 9350, 9700 2, 9700 4,
9700 15, 900 17 ano 9700 21 to reaa as follows
9150 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to establish
a specific plan consisting of residential aevelopment pro-
visions and requirements to guide the orderly development and
improvement of portions of an area identifiea as Oldtown Tv-s
plan is established to guide the improvement of an area wnicn ,
by its physical limitations relating to lot size ana venlc-lar
access, shoula not be regulated by aistrict standards appli-
caole city-siae , bat shall be subDect to reg"lations contalnea
in Article 913 of this code
9350 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to establish
a specific pla^ to gLiae the orderly development ana improve-
ment of that area iaentified as Townlot Specific Plan - Area
One This plan is established to guide the improvement of an
area which, by its physical limitations relating to lot size
and vehicu-ar access should not be regulatea by uistr;ct
standards applicable city-wide, but shall ne sub3ect to reau-a-
tions contaoned in Article 913 of this cone This soeciflc
plan eliminates existing R2, R3 and R4 zoning In Townlot
Specific Plan - Area One, ana in lieL thereof prociaes a spe-
cific plan for optimum residential use
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Huntington Beach
Fountain Valley
Bard ®f REA T®I SOInc.
R E A LTO R 8101 dater Avenue a Huntington Beach CA 92647 ® (714) 847 609 1
June 24, 1985
Mayor Ruth Bailey and
Members of the City Council
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
RE D-2e Oldtown/Townlot Code Amendment #85-2, Downtown Specific Plans, District
2 Resolution #1343 Establishing Revised Development Standards for Single Unit
Dwellings
Honorable Council Members
On behalf of the Board of REALTORS, I would like to reaffirm our previous positions
which have already been presented to you in writing and in person, that the most
appropriate mechanism for dealing with the problem of "bootleg units" is not a restric-
tive building code, but rather, enforcement of the City's current zoning ordinances
through a public complaint process
We have contacted several other resort cities, all of which have dealt with this same
issue
All of the other cities deal with bootleg units through enforcement of their building
codes We fail to understand why our City cannot handle this issue in the same manner
We cannot ignore the reports from cities like Long Beach, whose Chief Inspector inform-
ed us that 11907 of their residents comply on notification that they are in violation"
or Laguna Beach, whose inspection staff told us that "most of our residents bring the
property to code before the inspector even arrives"
With regard to those few who apparently do not comply upon notification, the cities
have an enforcement process, which they admit, "can take up to a few months," if all
the steps allowable by law are required to get the property owner to bring the property
into compliance with the code However, we have been assured time and time again that,
in most instances, it is not necessary for the cities to take the maximum action
Basically, it is our feeling that in these other cities, the emphasis is placed on
those who violate the law, while the code amendment being considered in Huntington
Beach will be imposed on everyone just to be sure that they don't violate the law
This approach is tantamount to "equal punishment for all" and is simply a violation o
private property rights
OFFICERS
KENT M PIERCE President • LILA NOWELL First Vice Presiden
JAMES EWING Second Vice President MLS Chairman • R L KIRK KIRKLAND Secretary Treasurer
DIRECTORS
BETH DUNCOMBE • JAN SHOMAKER • BILL BLESSING • ELAINE STEPHENS• LARRY GAGE
WILL WOODS Executive Vice President 9 JUDITH SEVERY Vice President Public Affairs
�Auntington Beach City Council
June 24, 1985
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It appears to us that it is inappropriate for government to restrict the use of a
person's property because a few people might choose to break the law
We feel that property owners who have or wish to purchase property in Huntington Beach
should have all the benefits of their property ownership as long as they comply with
the law We do not feel that it is right to impose ridiculous developmental standards
on all property owners In our view, to impose this code amendment is to assume that
all are guilty rather than presuming innocence until guilt is proven, as required by
every other law
As has oft been said, "your right to swing your fist ends at the other man's nose",
and we feel that the property rights of all of the downtown residents need to be pro-
tected In that light, we support requirements for additional parking in the oldtown-
townlot area
As we reviewed the ordinance being presented this evening, one of the most onerous pro-
visions is the imposition of a deed restriction We feel compelled to recommend that
this be deleted in its entirety We feel that this would be of no value and would be
unnecessarily burdensome to Huntington Beach homeowners, as well as creating additional
work for city staff, whose efforts could be better spent enforcing our zoning codes
Since both the code enforcement program and the deed restriction would be based on a
process by which the city would investigate upon receipt of a complaint, it might be
helpful for the city to consider a REASONABLE and APPROPRIATE resale inspection ordi-
nance--and I have chosen those words carefully--which would provide an automatic trig-
ger for inspection for code violations--upon sale of the property Over a period of
time, this might be of more value in assuring the lawful use of downtown property We
have offered our assistance to the City in the development of such an ordinance
In conclusion, I would like to thank the City Council, the Planning Commission, City
Attorney Gail Hutton, Administrator Charles Thompson, and the staff for their assis-
tance in a very long, tedious, and sometimes heated, process, regarding this issue
Our interest, as REALTORS, is--and always has been--to assure the protection of pri-
vate property rights for current and future homeowners in the downtown area I believe
the Ad Hoc Committee appointed by Mayor Bailey was an important asset to this process
and would like to encourage the Council to make maximum utilization of public input as
decisions are made which affect land use and private property rights in Huntington
Beach
Having had the opportunity to participate in this process, I would suggest to the
Council that the lines of communications which have been established be maintained
The Board of REALTORS stands ready to continue the dialogue on this and other issues
which affect our community Thank you
§inc rely,
Kent M Pierce
Board President
KMP/JAS/km
PLANNING LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ARTICLE 915
ARTICLE 915
OLDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
IOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
(1912-5/74, 1954-2/75, 2171-5/77)
S 9150 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to establish a specific
plan consisting of residential development provisions and require-
ments to guide the orderly development and improvement of portions of an area
identified as Oldtown This plan is established to guide the improvement of an
area which, by its physical limitations relating to lot size and vehicular access,
should not be regulated by zoning district standards applicable citywide
S 9151 SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY The property described herein is included
in Oldtown Specific Plan and shall be subject to development pro-
visions and requirements set forth herein Oldtown Specific Plan encompasses
that area shown on the map in Section 9151 1 except, that property which is zoned
other than residential remains unchanged as a result of this article Further-
more, property containing oil or civic district suffix zones shall retain such
suffix zoning designations Such zoning districts shall continue to be shown
�► on all official district maps and the permitted uses and regulations pertaining
to said districts shall continue to govern
(This article continues on the reverse side)
9151 1 AREA MAP
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�-- S 9151 2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Precisely, Oldtown Specific Plan includes the
real property described as
DISTRICT ONE
That portion of Section 11, Township 6 South, Range 11 West in the Rancho Las
Bolsas, City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as
shown on a map recorded in Book 51, page 14, Miscellaneous Maps in the office
of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows
Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Delaware Street and
Memphis Avenue as shown on a map of Watsons Addition, recorded in Book 3,
page 39 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said
county, thence easterly along said centerline of Memphis Avenue to the
intersection with the centerline of Florida Street as shown on a map of Vista
Del Mar Tract, recorded in Book 4, page 29 of Miscellaneous Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of said county, thence southerly along said
centerline of Florida Street to the intersection with the centerline of
Indianapolis Avenue as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence
easterly along said centerline of Indianapolis Avenue to the intersection
with the centerline of Frankfort Avenue as shown on a map of Valley View
Tract, recorded in Book 5, page 11 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of said county, thence southwesterly and westerly along said
centerline of Frankfort Avenue to the intersection with the centerline of
Delaware Street as shown on a map of Vista Del Mar Tract in Book 4, page 5 of
Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said county,
thence southerly along said centerline of Delaware Street to the intersection
with the centerline of Detroit Avenue as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar
Tract, thence westerly along said centerline of Detroit Avenue into the
intersection with the centerline of California Street as shown on said map of
Vista Del Mar Tract, thence southerly along said centerline of California
Street to the intersection of the centerline of Chicago Avenue as shown on
said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence westerly along said centerline of
Chicago Avenue to the intersection with the centerline of Alabama Avenue as
shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence northerly along said
centerline of Alabama Avenue to the intersection of Hartford Avenue as shown
on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence westerly along the center line of
Hartford Avenue to the east right-of-way line of the Southern Pacific
right-of--way as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence northerly
along said easterly line of the railroad to the intersection with the
centerline of Memphis Avenue, thence easterly along the centerline of Memphis
Avenue to the true point of beginning
Excepting therefrom the following
Lots No 19 and 20 of Block No 605 of Vista Del Mar Tract as shown on a map
recorded in Book 4, page 5 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of said county
Lots No 1 and 2 of Block 604 of Vista Del Mar Tract as shown on a map
recorded in Book 4, page 5 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
`' Recorder of said county
S 9151 2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING
DISTRICT ONE (continue)
Lots No 9 and 10 of Block No 504 of Vista Del Mar Tract as shown on a map
recorded in Book 4, page 5 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of said county
DISTRICT TWO
That portion of Sections 2 and 11 of Township 6 South, Range 11 West in the
Rancho Las Bolsas, City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of
California, as shown on a map recorded in Book 51, page 14, Miscellaneous
Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said county, described as
follows
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Atlanta Avenue and Lake
Street, as shown on a map of Huntington Beach, recorded in Book 3, page 36 of
Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said county,
thence northerly along said centerline of Lake Street to the intersection
with the centerline of Seventeenth Street, as shown on a map of Tract No
12, recorded in Book 9, page 13 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of said county, thence easterly along said centerline of
Seventeenth Street to the intersection with the easterly right-of-way line of
the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, as shown on said map of Tract No
12, thence southerly along said east right-of-way line to the intersection
with the centerline of Wichita Avenue, as shown on a map of Vista Del Mar
Tract, recorded in Book 4, page 15 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of said county, thence easterly along said centerline of
Wichita Avenue to the intersection with the centerline of Huntington Street,
as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence southerly along said
centerline of Huntington Street to the intersection with the centerline of
Utica Avenue, as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence easterly
along said centerline of Utica Avenue to the intersection with the centerline
of Delaware Street, as shown on said map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence
southerly along said centerline of Delaware Street to the intersection with
the centerline of Memphis Avenue, as shown on a map of Watsons Addition,
recorded in Book 3, page 39 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of said county, thence westerly along said centerline of Memphis
Avenue to the before mentioned east line of the railroad right-of-way, as
shown on a map of Vista Del Mar Tract, recorded in Book 4, page 3 of
Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said county,
thence southerly along the last mentioned easterly line to the centerline of
Hartford Avenue as shown on a map of Vista Del Mar Tract, recorded in Book 4,
page 4 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said
county, thence easterly along the centerline of Hartford Avenue to the
centerline of Alabama Street, as shown on said last mentioned map of Vista
Del Mar Tract, thence southerly along the centerline of Alabama Street to the
centerline of Chicago Avenue, as shown on a map of Vista Del Mar Tract,
recorded in Book 4, pages 5 and 6 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of said county, thence easterly along the centerline of
Chicago Street to the centerline of California Street, as shown on a map of
Vista Del Mar Tract, recorded in Book 4, page 5 of Miscellaneous Maps in the .�
office of the County Recorder of said county, thence southerly 50 feet along
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PLANNING LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS S 9151 2
DISTRICT TWO (continue)
the centerline of California Street, thence south 89017'21" west 30 feet,
thence south 25038'58" west 158 62 feet to the south line of Lot 5 of Block
203, as shown on said last mentioned map of Vista Del Mar Tract, thence south
89018' 10" west 54 66 feet along the south line of said Lot 5 to the
southwest corner of said Lot 5, thence south 0043'24" east 138 feet to the
centerline of Baltimore Avenue, as shown on said last mentioned map of Vista
Del Mar Tract, thence westerly along the centerline of Baltimore Avenue to
the northerly extension of the west line of the east 1 00 feet of Block 103
of Vista Del Mar Tract, as shown on the last mentioned map, thence southerly
along said last mentioned west line and its northerly and southerly
extensions to the centerline of Atlanta Avenue, as shown on said last
mentioned map, thence westerly along the centerline of Atlanta Avenue to the
point of beginning
Excepting therefrom the following
All of Tract No 73 as shown on a map recorded in Book 10, page 21 of
Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said county
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REQUEST E®I1 CITY COUNCIL, 6CTI®
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Date June 20, 1985
Submitted to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by Charles W Thompson, City Administrat/r*,
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Prepared by James W Palin, Director , Development Services 1*1)1
Subject OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT CODE AMENDMENT NO 85-2, DOWNTO N SPECIFIC
PLAN, DISTRICT TWO RESOLUTION NO 1343 ESTABLISHING REVISED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE UNIT DWELLINGS
Consistent with Council Policy? V1 Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception
Statement of Issue Recommendation Analysis Funding Source Alternative Actions Attachments
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STATEMENT OF ISSUE
On June 17 , 1985 , the City Council continued Code Amendment No 85-2
to the June 24 , 1985 meeting date for further discussion and action
On April 22, 1985, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance for
forty-five days enacting a building moratorium for construction of new
single-unit dwellings in the Oldtown, Townlot, and Downtown Specific
Plan areas This moratorium expired on June 6, 1985 Staff has
prepared a revised code amendment which could help in preventing units
approved as a single family dwelling from being modified to add
illegal rental units (Ordinance revisions began prior to the
moratorium to restructure and modify articles 915 and 935 ) The
ordinance has evolved through three public hearings with the Planning
Commission and discussions with the Ad-Hoc Committee
Attached for City Council consiaeration are two ordinances, Urgency
Ordinance 2775, which would immediately enact the code amendment and
Code Amendment No 85-2 which includes the same provisions, but would
take the customary time for adoption
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission action and recommendation
ON JUNE 4, 1985, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT 85-2 AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1343 AMENDING THE OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT AND DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
TWO
ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY PORTER, MOTION TO APPROVE BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES Porter , Livengood, Winchell , Rowe, Schumacher
NOES Erskine, Mir3ahangir
ABSENT None
ABSTAIN None
MOTION APPROVED
PIO 5/85
The Staff recommendation is identical to that of the Planning
Commission, however the Staff is also recommending that the City
Council adopt Urgency Ordinance 2775 to immediately establish revised
development standards for the Oldtown/Townlot/ Downtown Specific Plan
areas
ANALYSIS
At the June 4 , 1985, Planning Commission meeting discussion centered
on key development standards which would change as a result of this
code amendment The Staff has provided (attached) a simplified
summary of the proposed modifications as well as the actual ordinance
As summarized in the minutes of that meeting, the issue of parking and
its relationship to open space and the definition of bedroom were of
primary concern The Planning Commission also engaged in detailed
discussions over bulk of units currently being constructed The Staff
provided several alternatives which would affect a positive change on
building bulk , the Commission ultimately decided to manage this
concern by proposing a change in the upper-story setback
Adoption of the Code Amendment would combine the Oldtown/Townlot
Specific Plan standards into one code section while reorganizing the
definitions and parking requirements into their appropriate articles
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
The proposed code amendment is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Revise code amendment 85-2 to satisfy the City Council concerns , or
not adopt the new code amendment
ATTACHMENTS
1 Summary of Code Change
2 Comparison of existing and proposed provisions
3 Ordinance
4 Resolution 1343
5 Current Oldtown and Townlot Specific Plan Standards
6 Planning Commission Staff Report
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COMPARISON OF PROVISIONS
OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT
Existing Articles Draft New Article 913
Minimum Parcel Size/ 2500 square feet w/30 No Change
Frontage ft of frontage, if
parcel was created
prior to ordinance
change
Floor Area Ratio None Maximum 1 0 F A R
Maximum Height 30 feet No Change
Upper Story Setbacks Third floor portion Height limited to 22 ft
of bldg 25 ft from within twenty-five feet
property line of front and rear
property line
Maximum Site Coverage 50% No Change
Setbacks
Front Oldtown 15 ft min No Change
Townlot 12 ft min
Side 3 ft min No Change
Rear 7 5 ft min , except 7 5 ft , except where
portion of structure driveway pad provided for
above first floor parking, setback of
double plate can garage shall be 24
cantilever to ft
within 2 5 ft of *Architectural features
rear property line can project to within
5 ft
Open Space (New) Rec/Open Space Open Space
25% of the resi- 600 sq ft total per
dential floor area, dwelling unit, Min 225
separated into sq ft on ground, Min
Rec/Open Space (Old ) private and common dimension 15 ft
recreation space Remaining can be pro-
10 ft min dimension vided in balconies or
decks , min dimension
6 ft
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COMPARISON OF PROVISIONS
(Continued )
Existing Articles Draft New Article 913
Parking Two enclosed spaces Two enclosed spaces for
units with up to 3 bdrms ,
and one space for each
additional bedroom
Miscellaneous Requirements
Connection Corridor 3 ft 7 ft
between living areas
over garage and re-
mainder of dwelling
Single-unit Not specified Clarifications limiting
Design Standards units to one kitchen, one
central heating system,
one meter , one mailbox
Also requirement for
recorded declaration
With a new requirement calling for a declaration to be recorded by the
property owner stating that the building was constructed and will be
limited to a single unit development
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COMPARISON OF PROVISIONS
(Continued)
Permitted Uses
No change
Maximum Density/Intensity
No significant change Simplification of density chart
Nonconforming Sites
No change
Landscaping
No change
Fences , Walls and Hedges
No change
Other Changes
New definitions for
Bedroom, Wetbar
Revised definitions for
Kitchen, Open Space, Site Coverage
(2730d )
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PDDITIONAL : At,GuAGE TO PAGE 8 OF THE PPOPOSED
CODE AMENDLOE,,4T 85-2
9130 9 OP--L' SPACE A minimum open space area of nundred
(600 ) square feet cer aw-fling unit snali be pro✓iaed behina the
front yard Setback of each lot , allocatea as follows
(a ) A minimum of tdo hunar-d twenty-fire ( 225 ) square feet
st ai_ bp located nri the arnuna in one a--ea %vitr minimum almens �ons
or fifteen ( 15 ) feat
* (-,Tr fio - covia- for oerrer design flexibll�tj the
7i- ,Tu-r cl"lenslcn may be r--alcec `c te- )
teeL , orJ�, 1Gec GGen Space area mLnlmL,ns are re--al-ed, 4itn
the approval of the Director suo3ect to the f(,flowing
criteria
(it T 't, ouf n space shall oe usav-e for active an- uassi ✓e
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a-c, staff �iarc.S of the Or(,inanc�2 Coce
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BEN J:'-i FEQL I ETiyNT+
Less than 100 feet Ten ( 10) feet clear vioth
One nanarea (100 ) feet to Twenty ( 20) zeet clear widen
150 feet
One nunared fifty feet Cul-oe-sac or namrrerheao
( 150) feet or none tarnarounn located at
terminus , forth (4^) foot
ir--_rrarr v,icth
� ) Access Vnen a lot abuts an arterial rignwav and
a local street , access to on-site parl.lnc snail ne frorr the
local street When a lot abats an alley, access shall be
frori t-e al.Ley u^less a afferent access is anprovea o� the
Planning Commission Vnen a lot Gouts two arterial
ways , access s'�iall :De sao7ect to the appro% al of tre
Director of Pablic wor} s
SECTION 3 'True City Council finds that there is a cLrrent
ana irrmea-ate tl-ireat to the panlic 'ieaith, safety and welfare
because of possib-e -Llle^al conversio- to maltlple-unit
awellings of o, .Iaings crlginaliv approved as s.nale-un.t
we l-nas t'-,at resent 1 r it e^t a t r ate
1 _ p parking ecu ezn s ray no e� ,.o
the intens.ty of a use that an increase _^ poa_yat,o^ :ensltt
u-=y e> ceea tnat alloweo ny the pro% _Ls�ons of the v4^t_nct0^
Beach Oralnance Coae ana t`'ie reg-lat.Lo^s ana galaelines set
o--- ^erelnbefore are necessary to preser e the stat"s cao �n
the areas saeclfiea
SECT:01% 7%.s ora_nance sl-iall taYe e_fect irrneaiately,
narsaa^t to Hantington Beach City Charter sect.on 5r1 "_The
Ll tY Clerk snall certify to t'7e passage of t*',is oralnance and
s-all cause same to be published within fifteen aays of its
aaoptio- .^ a newspaper of general clrcu_atlon
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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chamber3 Civic Center
2000 Main Street
� Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, MAY 22 , 1985 - 7 00 P M
COMMISSIONERS\\PRESENT Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood,
Porter Mir3a anger
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Erskine
CONSENT CALENDAR-\\
A-1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on May 7 , 1985
A-2 General Plan Conformance No 85-2
A-3 General Plan Conformance No 85-3
ON MOTION BY S HUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR THE MAY 7,
1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WITH CORRECTIONS,
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO 85-2 , AND GENERAL PLAN
CONFORMANCE NO 85,3 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Mir3ahangir
NOLS None
ABSENT Erskine, Port\r,'
ABSTAIN None
B ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMISSION ITEMS
B-1 Historic Preservation slide presentation - Barbara Milkovich
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
C-1 OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT CODE AMENDMENT NO 85-2 , DOWNTOWN`SPECIFIC
"PLAN,DISTRIC-T-TWO-RESOLUTION-NO 1343
On May 7 , 1985, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing on
the proposed code amendment for the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown
Specific Plan, District Two areas The current code does not have
sufficient provisions limiting floor plan design or other specific
restrictions which could help in preventing units approved as a
single family dwelling from being modified to add illegal rental
units
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Shirely Long, member of the Board of Realtors Inc , spoke in
oppostion of the proposed project
Kirk Kirkland spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
Michael McMahon spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
Mike Abraham spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
Kent Pierce , President of the Board of Realtors, Inc , spoke in
opposition to the proposed amendment
Robert Corona spoke in opposition of the proposed amendment
Lowell Zehnder spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed
Commissioner Livengood suggested going through the ordinance for
comments from the Commission
Commissioner Mirjahangir stated he would like to see four parking
spaces required for all structures in the Downtown area
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she agreed with Commissioner
Miraahangir regarding four spaces per unit, provided that two be
enclosed and the other two have an apron in the alley This may
necessitate eliminating the courtyard area
Commissioner Mir]ahangir stated that he would like to delete the
requirement of limiting the height Mike Adams stated that staff
revised this section of the ordinance to read Multistory Dwelling
Fxception there shall be a minimum offset between the second and
third floor of ten ( 10 ) feet at the front of the structure and five
(5 ) feet at the rear
The Commission discussed Section 9130 12 No 4 of the ordinance in
regard to obtaining permission from staff to place additional
outside "key" entrances The Commission disagreed with this
requirement
Commissioner Mir3ahangir suggested that staff come back with
landscaping standards for the sides of the apron and garage
The Commission decided to change wording in the definition for
bedroom to eliminate tying the number of parking spaces to bedrooms
Commissioner Winchell asked staff if this could be continued for
staff to incorporate the Commissions input Secretary Palin stated
yes , but staff would have to recommend to City Council to extend the
moratorium due to the fact that it will expire within a few days
L -2- P C May 22, 1985
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ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIPJAHANGIR OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT
CODF AMENDMENT NO 85-2 , DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, DISTRICT TWO
RESOLUTION NO 1343 WAS CONTINUFD TO THE JUNE 4, 1985 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Miraatangir
NOES None
ABSENT Erskine, Porter
ABSTAIN None
-C-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 84-38 , CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO
84-011 , COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 85-3
Conditional Use `Permit No 84-38 is a request to allow the addition
of a second unit to an existing single family residence pursuant to
Section 9101 3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Conditional
Exception 84-011 is\a request to alter the reduction of a rear yard
setback from ten (1\0�) feet to Six ( 6 ) feet as required in Section
9103 3, R1 , Low Density Residential Zoning District Coastal
Development Permit No \ 85-3 is a mandatory entitlement pursuant to
provisions set forth \in the recent certification of the Local
Coastal Plan by the Coastal Commission
On May 7 , 1985 , Conditional Use Permit No 84-38, Conditional
Exception No 84-011 , Coastal Development Permit No 85-3 were
automatically continued to the May 22 , 11985 Planning Commission
meeting as a result of a \3-3 tie vote The applicant is requesting
a second unit in an RI-CZ ;\ Low Density Residential District , Coastal
Zone The applicant presented revised plans for staff review on May
15 , 1985 The revised plan\ maintain a t1en( 10 ) foot rear yard
setback This change eliminates the necessity for Conditional
Exception No 84-011 The revised plans also indicate an additional
sitting room to the floor plan\of the existing residence When the
second unit abuts the proposed sitting room, the applicant feels
that a fifty (50 ) percent connection between the existing residence
and the second unit will be provided
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPFNED
Andrew Allegretti , owner , spoke inksupport of the pro3ect and also
stated that he concurred with the alternative action submitted by
staff ` \
Jim Poper , architect , spoke in support of the proDect and also
stated that he concurred with the alternative action submitted by
staff
There were no other persons to speak forlor against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed 1\\
Commission review ensued Mike Adams informed the Commission that
the applicant has met the requirements of tehe ordinary code and that
the Conditional exception was no longer part\of the proposal He
stated that due to this staff was recommending approval of the
alternative action ,\
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Commission Rowe questioned the earthquake fault stating that he had
researched this issue and found that a fault goes through the
proposed property going directly under where the buildings are
located He stated that he has spoke with a geologist who said that
this was a very serious fault line in California at the present
time The Commission asked the applicant if a professional
geologist had been consulted
John Mandrell , Civil Engineer on the project, stated that no
consultant has been contacted at this point He stated that they
were aware of the requirement for a geologist to take tests to
spccifically determine where the fault lies and make recommendations
for the structural design of the building This must be
accomplished before the building permits are issued
Commission Schumacher stated that she felt the plan should not be
approved until the geologist report and field testing has been done
Commission Erskine stated that this issue is not a new one and
referred to condition no 28 in regards to the Alquist Priola Act
stating that an engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a
report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth
movement for the subject property before issuance of building
permits He stated that if the building needs to be modified after
the report , the applicant will have to come back to the Commission
to modify the site plan
Commissioner Mir3ahangir stated that as a past city employee as
structural engineer he studied the city of Huntington Beach and
there was no evidence of any fault line that can show a surface
rupture
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she would be voting against the
motion because she was opposed to the original Zone Change removing
the recreational open space designation due to the overall lack of
open space in the harbour She also stated that she feels the
project contradicts the Coastal Plan due to the fact that it does
not adequately address view corridors In addition, she felt the
project was to intense a use for this piece of property
ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF
THE PROJECT WITH STAFF 's RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES Livengood, Erskine, MirDahangir
NOES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher
ABSENT Porter
ABSTAIN None
Secretary Palin stated that a lack of four affirmative votes
automatically continues the item to the next regularly scheduled
meeting
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Commissioner Erskine asked staff to bring this item back to the next
regular meeting for information that was being asked regarding the
discrepancies between the description of locations of the earthquake
fault
ON MOTION BY LIVENGOO\D\ AND SECOND BY ERSKINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO 85-15, TENTATIVE TRACT NO 11881 , CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO
85-18, AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 85-2 WAS CONTINUED BY THE
FOI LOWING VOTE \\
AYES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Erskine ,
Mirjahangir
NOES None
ABSENT Porter
ABSTAIN None
C-3 OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT CODE AMENDMENT NO 85-2 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
RESOLUTION NO 1343
Applicant City of Huntington Beach
On April 2 , 1985, the Planning Commission last discussed the
problems within the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown Specific Plan ,
District Two areas where a unit approved as a single family dwelling
has later been modified to add illegal rental units The current
code does not have provisions limiting floor plan design or other
specific restrictions which could help in preventing such illegal
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conversions
The Planning Commission requested that a code amendment be prepared
to reflect the discussion items generated by staff and the Planning
Commission which are listed below
1 Require additional parking for units with four or more
bedrooms The additional spaces could be provided on a
driveway pad twenty feet in depth
2 Limit height over garage ana require a minimum connection with
the main dwelling before any upper level living areas over the
garage are permitted
3 Increase setback requirements for upper stories
4 Allow only partial credit for recreation space above ground
level ( 1 e balconies )
5 Limit development square footage by a floor area ratio of
0 75 ( Example A typical lot of 2, 875 square feet would
accommodate a maximum dwelling size of 2 ,156 square feet
Commissioner Erskine commented on the 28 violations that staff is
aware of at the present time He stated that the key to correcting
these existing problems is additional code enforcement and he stated
that he was informed that the city does not have adequate inspectors
to accomplish this He stated that he would hope that any action
that was taken at this date to urge City Council to find additional
dollars to strengthen the code enforcement
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Commission review ensued The Commission discussed the side yard
set back requesting explanations
ZHF PUBLIC HFARING WAS OPFNED
Mike Abraham, spoke in opposition of the code amendment He stated
that he was opposed mainly to the limited height over the garage
Kent Pierce , from the Board of Realtors , stated that he wished to
express strong opposition to a number of provisions in the proposed
amendment pertaining to the square footage of 2100 square feet , the
height limitation, the definition for bedroom He stated that he
was in support of the parking requirements and the front set back
Mike McMahon, spoke in opposition of the code amendment stating that
it was too restrictive towards a "bootleg" problem which has room
for other solutions
Robert Corona , stated that he has built many homes in the downtown
area Be spoke in opposition to the code amendment
John Purdue, stated that the restrictions being imposed are
restricting citizen 's businesses , and stated that he was very much
opposed to the code amendment
Norman Morrison , professional license engineer in control systems ,
stated that the city blocks anybody trying to make improvements in
the city
Natalie Kotsch, real estate agent, spoke in opposition to the code
amendment
Tom Jacobs , builder , spoke in opposition to the code amendment
However , he did indicate that solutions to this problem are not ,
easy He he stated he was very disappointed to see a moratorium as
a solution He was opposed to the 30 foot height limitation , upper
story setbacks, and requested a better definition of bedroom He
requested the Fire Department comment on the outside stairs He
stated that the floor area ratio was unrealistic
Jim Mershman, spoke in support of the code amendment stating he did
not want to see the city turned into an overcrowded slum
Tony Ursino , stated that he has resided in Huntington Beach for 22
years He stated that he was in opposition of the coae amendment
because it is to restrictive
Jane O'Reilly, spoke in opposition of the code amendment
Jacque Petty, spoke in support of the code amendment He stated
that he lives next door to a single family home that is occupied by
more than one family and stated that he hopes the Commission can do
something about this
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed
Commission review ensued Chairman Livengood stated that some
concerns were brought up in the public hearing such as the outside
stairs He asked staff how this would impact the Fire Departments
regulations Another concern was the definition of bedroom He
stated that the other question was to the City Attorney for a way to
control "hootleq" units on deed restrictions
( ommissi one r Win chcII ,tated that it ippcarcd that thf ( ommiScion
nccded at least two weeks or maybe longer to have some input It
seems that the most disagreement i5 the square footage and the
height restriction
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Commissioner Schumacher stated that it irritates her to hear people
say that the city is creating a slum and stopping progress She
felt the square footage is too restrictive and should be on a 1 to 1
basis She stated that the definition of bedroom and the parking
are the areas she is most concerned with
Chairman Livengood stated that he was informed of a known 54 illegal
units He asked staff why nothing has been done to rectify this prior
to this time His feelings were that the 54 units should be cleared
up first He stated that his main concerns were the traffic and
parking
Commissioner Erskine stated that he felt the parking standards need
to be increased and that the definitions need to be tightened he
stated that he understands what the public speakers were referring
to as far as the bedroom definition He stated that he felt the
height restriction of 22 feet was too restrictive and that something
a little under 30 feet would be adequate He stated that he agreed
with Commission Schumacher on the square footage should be on a 1 to
1 basis Commissioner Erskine also stated that code enforcement
must become a reality not a concept He stated that a deed
restriction would add teeth to the ordinance and that he would like
to get some resolution to that idea
Commissioner Mir3ahangir stated that that staff should tone down
some of the regulations to the ordinance in order to meet the
demands of the market
Chairman Livengood asked the City Attorney to make a recommendation
on the deed restrictions
Attorney Sangster stated that it did not provide any significant
assistance to the City only in respect to giving people a little
more notice of limitation He stated a system that Newport Beach
uses would be more effective by requiring anyone who is transferring
property or purchasing property would have to obtain a certificate
of compliance stating that the property is in compliance with the
city ordinance and building codes
Chairman Livengood asked the Fire Department to explain the impact
on the outside stairs as far as fire regulations are concerned
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Tom Poe of the Fire Department stated that the Fire Department only
requires one exit and an emergency window for people to exit from
the second floor
After further discussion, Commissioner Erskine did not feel that the
Commission could achieve a resolution Commissioner Erskine said he
would favor a motion to continue with direction to staff to
recommend some sort of deed restriction, more code enforcement ,
evaluate the floor ratio, the height restrictions and definition of
bedroom
ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT CODE
AMENDMENT NO 85-2 SPECIFIC PLAN RESOLUTION NO 1343 WAS CONTINUED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Erskine,
Mir]ahangir
NOES None
ABSENT Porter
ABSTAIN None
C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 84-38/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO
84-011/COAS7AI {DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 85-3
Conditional Use Permit �No 84-38 is a request to allow the addition
of a second unit to an\\existing single family residence pursuant to
Section 9101 3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Conditional
Exception 84-011 is a request to alter the reduction of a rear yard
setback from ten (10 ) feet to six ( 6 ) feet as required in Section
9103 3, R1 , Low Density Residential Zoning District Coastal
Development Permit No 85\-3 is a mandatory entitlement pursuant to
provisions set forth in the\recent certification of the Local
Coastal Plan by the Coastal Commission
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Jim Poper , speaking for Andr\\Alegretti , spoke in support of his
proposal He stated that staff\at first gave the go ahead but later
told him that the pro3ect was unacceptable He stated that he and
his client felt they were misled
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed \
Chairman Livengood asked staff for 1a ification on the sitting room
Mike Adams of staff stated that this plan is new to staff this
evening, stating that the rendering on the wall is not part of the
submission that was submitted to the Commission last Friday,
although that did not change the staff °s \\ecommendation on this
pro3ect Chairman Livengood asked staff if proper n\�otification was sent out
�... to the neighbors Mike Adams of staff stated yes , he also stated
that staff has received some phone calls from concerned neighbors
but it seemed that none had showed up for the meeting
Commissioner Winchell asked staff what the problem was with the
architectural integrity Mike Adams stated that the intent of the
code section was to make it a unified whole
Commissioner Mirjahangir asked staff if the issue here was the set
back or the 50% connection Mike Adams of staff stated that that
the 50% connection was staff 's interpretation of a way to make the T
project a unified whole the primary issue was the encroachment
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into the setback area
Chairman Livengood stated that this is an unusual lot with a
configuration which seems like the latest design fits into the lot
which must have been a challenge with the way the lot is situated
He stated that he would be in favor of the project
ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO 84-38/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 84-011/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 85-3 WAS VOTED TO BE DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE
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AYES Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher
NOES Livengood , Erskine, Mirjahangir
ABSENT Porter
ABSTAIN None
_MOTION FAILED AND CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION
MFETING DUE TO THE LACK OF FOUR AFFIRMATIVE VOTES
C-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 85-18/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO
85-20
Applicant Robert Zinngrabe
Conditional Use Permit No 85-18 is a request to develop an 81 unit
( two efficiency units , 59 one-bedroom units, and 20 two-bedroom
units ) retirement home Conditional Exception No 85-20 is a
request to permit the following
a ) Portions of the building to be setback 16 feet from the north
property line in lieu of the 20 ' perimeter setback requirement
(Sec 9645 6 ) ,
b ) Twenty two-bedroom apartment units instead of all one-bedroom
units (Sec 9645 9 )
c ) Two efficiency units with a minimum area of 435 square feet in
lieu of a minimum sq ft of 500 (Sec 9645 9 ) ,
a ) A parking ratio of one space for each three one-bedroom units
and one space for each 1 5 two-bedroom units instead of one
space per unit ( Sec 9645 10 ) , and
e ) Eighteen compact size parking spaces at a ratio of 19 6
percent, no compact spaces are permitted for residential
projects with less than 100 units (Sec 9645 10 )
RESOLUTION 1343
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION
OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE UNIT DWELLINGS
IN THE TOWNLOT AREA SHALL APPLY TO SUCH CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, DISTRICT TWO
WHEREAS the Planning Commission has found that a
serious problem exists with the illegal conversion to multiple unit
dwellings of buildings originally approved as single unit dwellings,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that
amended ordinances governing the development of single family units
in the Oldtown and Townlot areas are necessary to prevent illegal
units, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Downtown Specific Plan ,
District Two was to guide the development of consolidations of
parcels for residential development, and not to regulate the
construction of single-unit dwellings, and
WHEREAS, applications for construction of single-unit
dwellings in the Downtown Specific Plan, District Two have been
checked for conformance with the Townlot standards
,� WHEREAS, the Downtown Specific Plan required Coastal
Commission review as do any changes to the document , this resolution
clarifying the intent of the plan will be followed up by a code
amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan subject to review by the
Coastal Commission at a later date
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission hereby states that the development standards outlined in
the Townlot District shall apply to single-unit dwellings requested
to be constructed within the Downtown Specific Plan, District Two
REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission
of the City of Huntington Beach on the 16th day of April 1985 by tl--
following roll call vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
ATTEST
es W Palin, Se retary Tom Livengood, Chairman
( 2358d)
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 85-2
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINAN OF THE CITY OF H TINGTON BEACH
AMENDING TH HUNTINGTON BEAC ORDINANCE CODE BY
REPEALING AR ICLES 915 AND 9 5, AND ADDING
THERETO NEW A TICLE 913 AND SECTION 9791 12 7,
RELATING TO 0 TOWN AND TO OT DISTRICTS, AND
RESIDENTIAL OF -STREET PA ING
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as tollows
SECTION 1 Articles 915 d 9.35 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code are hereby rep led
SECTION 2 The Huntingt n Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by amending sectio 97 0 2, 9700 4, 9700 15, and
900 17 to read as follows
D6�-NS 9700 2. Words begin ng wit the letter B shall have the
following definitions
surION
PA'ne.L',10 (a) Bedroom. Any oom which ets the minimum require-
ments of the building ode for a ha table room, which is con-
structed in such mann that less th n 50 percent of one wall
is open to an ad jacen room or hallwa , and which can b�,
J` 61 readily used for Pri to sleeeing 12ur ses shall be counted as
rtvwaa a roost or e p pose o etermin \, a
ired parking or
si we Q- SAIds other requirements.
a9 6%*Wa (X b) Block. All the real propetting one side
O of a street betwe n the end of said st a city limit line
and the nearest oss street, or betwconsecutive crass
streets.
(X c) Bui din A structure, haoo supported
by columns or ails for the support hoshe ter and/or
enclosure of ny person, animal , or cand hen any por-
tion thereof is separated trom every ortion thereof by a
masonry wal without openings, extendi the ound to the
upper surta a of the roof, then such portion may be deemed a
separate b ilding
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Publish Date August :=, 1985
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO 2780
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9152 THROUGH 9158 OF ARTICLE 915 AND 9352
THROUGH 9358 OF ARTICLE 935, AMENDING SECTIONS 9150, 9350, 9700 2, 9700 4,
9700 15, 9700 17 AND 9700 21, AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 913 AND SECTIONS 9700 11
AND 9791 12 7 RELATING TO OLDTOUN AND TOWNLOT DISTRICTS AND RLSIDENTIAL
OFF-STREET PARKING "
SYNOPSIb
Ordinance No 2780 amends the duntington Beach Ordinance Code dy amending
district regulations and definitions in the Oldtown and Townlot Districts to
incluce L-nanges in tre parking requirements, floor area limitations, open
space, upper story setbacks and single unit design standards
THE FULL TEXT OF THE, ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ADOPTED bi the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held Monday , August 19, 1985, by the following roll call vote
AYES Councilmen Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES Councilmen None
ABSENT Councilmen None
NOT VOTING Councilmen Mandic
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Alicia M Wentworth
City Clerk
Pub ah June 6, 1985
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT 85-2 & URGENCY ORDINANCE NO 2775
OLDTOWN/TOWNLOT/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chamber of the Civic
Center, Huntington Beach, at the hour of 7 30 P M , or as soon thereafter as
possible on Monday the 17th day of June, 1985, for the purpose of considering
an amendment to the district regulations for the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown
Specific Plan District No 2 areas of the City to include changes in the
parking requirements, floor area limitations, open space, upper story
setbacks, and single-unit design standards The Council will also be
considering the adoption of the code amendment through an urgency ordinance so
that the proposed changes are effective immediately
All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and express
their opinions for or against said Code Amendment 85-2 and Urgency Ordinance
No 2775
Further information may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk,
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 - (714) 536-5227
Dated June 5, 1985
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
By Alicia M Wentworth
City Clerk
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OPDINANCE NO 2780
AN ORDINANCE OF TnE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
REPEALING SECTIONS 9152 THROUGH 9158 OF ARTICLE
915, AND 9352 THROJGH 9358 OF ARTICLE 935
AMENDING SECTIONS 9150, 9350, 9700 2, 9700 4,
9700 15, 9700 17, AND 9700 21 AND ADDING NEI%
hRTICLE 913 AND SECTIONS 9700 11 AND 9791 12 7,
RELATING TO OLDTOWN AND TOWNLOT DISTRICTS, AND
PESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows
SECTION 1 Sections 9152 throug}i 9158 of Article 915, and
sections 9352 througn 9258 of Article 935 of the Huntington
Beacn Ordinance Code are hereby repealed
SECTION 2 The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is herebj
amended oy amending sections 9150, 9350, 9700 2, 9700 d,
9700 _L5 , 9700 17 and 9700 21 to read as follows
9150 PURPOSE The purpose of this article s to establish
a s- Lic plan consist_ng of resiaential ae,�elopment pro-
visions and requirements to guide the oraerly aevelopment and
improvement of portions of an area iaentified as Oldtown This
plan is established to guide Lhe improvement of an area which,
by its physical limitat-Lons relating to lot size ana veh�c..4lar
access, should not be regulated by di14t1rict standards appli-
caole city-wide, but shall be sun3ect to regulations containea
in Article 913 of this code
9350 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to establish
a specific plan to guide the orderly development and improve-
ment of tnat area identified as Townlot Specific Plan - Area
One This plan is established to guide the improvement of an
area wnich, oy its physical limitations relating to .1.ot s..ze
and ve'-icular access, should not be regulated by aistrict
standards applicable city-wide, but shall be sub3ect to regula-
tions contained in Article 913 of this code This specific
plan eliminates existing R2, R3 and R4 zoning in Townlot
Specific Plan - Area One, and in lieu thereof provides a spe-
cific plan for optimum residential use
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9700 2 Words beginning with the letter "B" shall have the
following aefinitions
(a) Bedroom Any room which meets the minimum require-
ments of the building code for a habitable room, which is con-
structed in such manner that less than 50 percent of one wall
is open to an ad-iacent room or hallway, and which can be
readily used for private sleeping purposes shall be counted as
a bedroom in order to determine the parking areas or other
requirements Exceptions to this definition sha.Ll be those
rooms which regularly make up a standard dwelling unit such as
one kitchen, living, family or recreation and dining room, and
the customary sanitary facilities
(b) BlocK All the real property abutting one side of a
street oetween the end of said street of a city iimit line and
the nearest cross street, or between two consecutive cross
streets
(c ) Building k structure, having a roof supported by
columns or walls for the support housing, shelter and/or en-
closare of any person, animal, or chattel and when any portion
rnereof Ls separated from everN ot-ier portion thereof by a
masonry wail witnoat ope-ings, extenairg from the ground to tie
Lipper surface of the roof , t-ien such portion may be deemed a
separate Building
(d) Building Height Tie vertical distance from the
lowest e_evation of the ground immediately aa,acent to the
bu_Llaing to the lhigl-lest point of the roof
(e ) Building Site The ground area occupied by a building
or buildings together with all the yards and open spaces re-
quired by applicable provisions of Division 9
(f ) Bungalow court A group of three or more detached or
semidetached one-family or two-family dwellings located upon a
single lot having a common court or yard and a separate en-
trance on the ground floor for each apartment or dwelling,
inclaaing dwelling groups and house courts but not automobile
courts
9700 4 fiords beginning with the letter "D" shall have the
following aefinit,ons
(a) Director shall mean the Director of Development
Services or nis duly authorized representative except where
specifically provided otherwise
(b) D.Lstrict Any area, or areas , similarly classified
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whether contiguous or not, and shown by specific and similar
designations on the maps which are a part of Division 9
(c) Dwelling A building or portion thereof designed and
occupied exclusively for residential purposes including
single-unit and multiple-unit dwellings, but not including
hotels or boarding houses An individual dwelling unit shall
contain only one kitchen and be designed for occupancy by one
family for living and sleeping purposes
(d) Dwelling, Multiple Unit A building or buildings
designed for and occupied by two or more famil,es, all living
independently of each other and having separate kitchen and
toilet facilities for each family
(e) Dwelling, Single-unit (Family) A detached building
designed primarily for the use of a single family, no portion
of which is rented as a separate unit
9700 15 Words beginning with the letter "0" shall have the
following definitions
(a) Open or Public Land Open or public land shall in-
cluae parxs dedicatea or proposed to oe dea.Lcated for public
use, school sites, easerents or rights-of-way for electrical
transmiss.Lon lines, or areas set aside for public water uses or
flood control channels
(b) Open Space shall mean any part of a lot or parcel
unocstructed from the ground upward, excepting arc�itectiral
features extending no more than thirty (30) inches from the
structure and exclsd-nc, any area of the size devoted to
driveways and other parking areas
(c) Open Space, Common shall mean belonging to, shared by,
or having an undivided interest in trie use of real property by
all members, individuals or residents of a particular real
property development
(d) Open Space, Private shall mean belonging to, or
restricted to the use and en3oyment cf the occupant of a par-
ticular unit
( e) Overspeed Control A mechanism ,used to limit the
speed of blade rotation to within the design limits of the kind
energy conversion system
9700 17 Words beginning with the letter "S" shall have the
following definitions
(a) Service Station shall mean any retail business which
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pffers for sale petroleum products, automobile accessories and
replacement parts and includes among its services automobile
washing by nand, waxing ana polishing
(b) Site shall mean the legally created parcel of lance
bounaed by property amines after aedication
(c) Site Coverage shall mean the builaing area of all
structures on a site as measured from all exterior buildong
surfaces, incluaing any patio covers, ana an, balconies and
stairways with or without support posts krcritectural fea-
tures such as bay winaows , eaves and fireplaces that do not
pro3ect more than thirty (30) inches, ana necks that do not
exceed more than forty-two (42 ) inches in height are excluded
(d) Repealea, Ordinance No 2588, 3 January 1963
(e) Stail shall nean a compartment for one equine in a
stable
( f) Stallion shall mean a male horse attaining the age of
two t2) calenaar years
(g) Stock cooperative shall mean a corporatior which is
formes or avallew of promar,oy for the purpose of hooaing tin-e
to, either in Lee simple or for a term: cf Years, approved reai
property, if a_1 or substantially all cf t e shareholaers cf
surd corporation rece,vea a rignt of exclusive occupancy in a
port.on of the real properti t-t-e to wh.cr _s rela by the
corporation, whir". right of occupanc2 _s transferable only
concurrertly with the transfer of the sure or snares of stock
in the corporation ne.,.c ny the person ra ing such rigrt cf
occupancy
(h) Structure Pnytning constructea or erecter, the use
of wricn requ.res more or less permanent location on the
grouna, or attacnea to the ground or attachea to something
raving a fixea location on the grouna
9700 21 woras neginning with the letter "h" shall have the
following defvnit,ons
(a) katerfro-t Lot Ary iot or port-on thereof abutting a
naviganle waterway such as a bay, cove or channel
(b) hina Energy Conversion System A machine (corronly
Known as a wina turb,ne or w�ndnill ) that converts the x-netic
energy of the wind into a usable form of electrical energy
(c) Wet Ear A fixea installation within a dwelling unit
proviaing cold and/or hot water to a single sink without a
garbage aisposai at a location other than a kitchen or laun-
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cry A wet bar area shall not include a stove, range, or simi-
lar appliance usually founa in a kitchen, and if such wet bar
is located in a room or a portion of a room with a stove, hot
plate, range, oven, or other type kitchen facility, it shall
we aeemed a separate kitchen
SECTION 3 The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amennes by aaaing thereto new Article 913, sections 9700 11,
and 9791 12 7 to read as follows
9130 GENERAL PROVISIONS The specific standards con-
tainea in this article are to guide the aevelopment of the
Olatown District (OT) , described as the Olatown Specific Plan,
ana Townlot District AL) , described as the Townlot Specific
Plan - Area i, two areas of the city which are characterized by
such physical limitatoo^s such as small lot sizes, narrow
frontages, and automobile access from rear alleys
9130 1 PERMITTED USES
(a) Building Permit Single-unit dwellings, multiple-
arit swellings, ana their customary accessory uses and struc-
tures, permanently located on a parcel shall be permitted sup-
Dect to approval cf a ouilding permit Te-ts, trailers, ve-
i_cles, or temuorary structures shall not :e used for dwelling
purposes
(b) Conaitional .Jse Permit The following uses may be
permittea sazlect to approval of a conaitional use permit by
the Pianrina Commission
( 1) Planned resiaentlal aevelopments pursuant to
Prt,cle 931 or 93C
( 2) inclassified uses pursuant to Article 933
9130 2 NINIMUM PARCEL SIZE/FRONTAGE A licensed land
surveyor or civil engineer shall submit calculations showing
,ot wrath, aepth, ana area for any new parcel in conformance
with the following
(a) The minimum lot size shall be twenty-five hundrea
( 2500) square feet The ririmum lot frontage snall we thirty
( 30) feet
(b) Any parcel of land created prior to Jane 5, 1974, the
effective aate of Orainance No 1912, shall have a minimum lot
frontage of twenty-five ( 25 ) feet
9130 3 MAXIMUM DENSITI/INTENSITI (a ) The lot size shall
aetermi ne the number of units permitted within each district
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classification as shown in the table below
Lot Frontage Maximum dumber
(Less than fifty feet ) of Units
Olato%n District 1 1
Oldtown District 2 1
Townlot Section A 1
Towni-ot Section B 1
Lot Frontage Maximum Number
(Fifty feet or greater ) of Units
Oldtown District 1 1/3000 square feet
Oldtown District 2 1/2000 square feet
Townlot Section A 1/2800 square feet
Townlot Section B 1/1900 square feet
Note square feet of lot refers to net lot area
tb) Maximum dwelling floor area per lot shall ne sub3ect
to a floor area ratio restriction of 1 0 square feet of
Duilding area (excluding garage ) for each one ( i ) square foot
of net lot area
9130 4 N.AXIMUM BUILDINC I-EIGi'T Maximum ouiiding height
shall be
(a) Main swellings 30 feet
(Except ws.thin 25 feet of
the front am rear property
line the maximum bullring
height shall be 22 feet )
Detached accessory Duilrings 15 feet
9130 5 NiAYIMUM SITE COVERAGE Maximum site coverage shall
be 50 percent See Artic-e 970, "Defirit�ors, " for s-te cover-
age )
9130 6 SETBACK (FRONT YARD) The minimum front yard setback
from the front property lines for all structures eaceering
forty-two (42) inches in height shall be as follows
(a) Parcels witr.n the Oldtown Specific Plan Area require
fifteen ( 15 ) feet
(b) Parcels within the Townlot Specific Plan Area require
twel,ve (12) feet
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Note the front setback may be reduced to seven ( 7)
feet provided that the reduction shall be limited to
50 percent of the overall building width and that the
average setback for the structure be maintained at the
required minimum
(c) Parcels with front entry garages or carports require
twenty-two ( 22 ) feet
(d) Parcels with side entry garages or carports require ten
( 10 ) feet
(e) Multistory dwellings exceeding twenty-two (22 ) feet in
height require twenty-five ( 25 ) feet In adaition, any third
story shall proviae a minimum offset of ten ( 10 ) feet from the
secona floor facaae
9130 7 SETBACK (SIDE YARD) Siae yarn setbacks shall be as
follows
Dwellings, garages Aggregate for both side yards
ana accessory nuildings shall be 20 percent of lot w_atr
minimum 3 feet for interior siae
yarns mirimim 5 =eet for exte-
rior siae eras
Ea,7es Thirty ( 30 ) �nc'ies except eave
return may maintain setback
of iS incnes for a aistance
of 12 feet measured rrom the
oeg�nning of the eave return
at tqe front of the house
Thirty ( 30) Lnc"ies must oe
maintained when eave is over
requirea winaows
Firepiaces Thirty (30) inches
Open, unroofea stair- Three ( 3 ) feet
ways and balconies
Exception for Zero Lot Line Interior Siae l aras A zero
interior side yard setback may be permitted proviaea tnat the
opposite siae yard meets the 20 percent aggregate reau..rement
and sub;ect to the following criteria
(a) The lot adiacent to the zero setback side jara shall
either be 'field unaer the same ownership at the time of applica-
tion or a deed restriction or agreement shall be recorded
giving written consent of the ad3acent property owner
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('1 ) Separation between the structure and any structure on
an ad3acent lot shall eitner be zero or a minimum of five (5)
feet
(c) A maintenance easement, approved as to form by the
City Attorney, shall be recorded between the property owner and
the owner of the adDacent lot to which access is required in
order to maintain and repair a zero lot line structure Such
easement shall be an irrevocable covenant running with the
land No builaing permits shall oe issued until such recorded
maintenance easement has been submitted
9130 6 SETBACK (REAR YARD) The minimum rear yara setback
from the rear property line shall be as follows
(a) Main awellings and accessory buildings require seven
and one-half ( 7 5 ) feet
Note Architectural features such as window details,
eaves, fireplaces, decks or balconies ray proDect to
within five ( 5 ) feet of the property line
(n) Parcels with rear entry garages or carports require
seven and one-half ( 7 5 ) feet
(c) Parcels with rear ertry garages or carports ana a
ariveway pad area for parking require twenty-four ( 24) feet
9130 9 OPEN SPACE A minimum open space area of six
nundrea (600) square feet per awelling unit shall be providea
benina the front yard setback of each lot, aliocatea as follows
(a) A minimum of two hundred twenty-fire ( 225 ) square feet
shall be located on the ground in one area with minimum aimen-
sions of fifteen ( 15) feet
NOTE to prov.Lae for better design flexibility,
the minimum open space dimensions may be reduced
to ten (10) feet, provided open space area mini-
mums are retained, with the approval of the
director subDect to the following criteria
(1) The open space shall be usable for active and
passive use
( 2 ) The awelling shall comply with all other
provisions and stanaards of this coae
( 3 ) The reduction shall result in improved aesign and
utility of the dwelling unit
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(b) The remaining open space requirement may be provided
in balconies or aecks, above the ground floor with a minimum
dimension of six (6) feet
( c) Areas used for access to the main entry and/or the
main walkway leaaing to said entry shall not be counted as part
of the required open space
9130 10 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES Fences, walls and
heages may be located as follows
(a) Corner site fences or walls which ao not exceed six
(6) feet in neignt may be erected in the exterior siae yard of
a corner site provided they are not closer than twenty-five
(25 ) feet to the front property line
(b) Reverse Corner Lot fences, walls or hedges not ex-
ceeding six (6 ) feet in neight may be erected in the exterior
side yard of a reverse corner lot if a ten ( 10 ) foot triangular
corner cutoff, measured along the rear and exterior siae lot
lines, is provided at the rear exterior corner
(c) Corner Site Abutting an Alley within a triangular
area, formea by measuring ten 10 feet along ar alley and ex-
terior siae site lines, there shall be no structure, fence,
wall, hedge, or landscaping erected or maintained over
forty-two ( 42 ) inches high
9130 11 PARF.INC Parking shall comply with the standards
outlinea in Article 979
9130 12 LANDSCAPING Lanascaping shall be provzdea for
all aevelopments as follows
(a) Frort and side yard setback areas wh.cr are vis.Lble
from any street shall be landscaped
(b) One twenty-four (24) inch box tree per twenty-five
( 25 ) feet of site frontage shall be plantea within the front
setback area In the alternative, three fifteen (15 ) gallon
trees may be substitutea for one larger tree
(c) Twenty ( 20) irch box trees shall be planted in the
parkway area The requirements as to number, placement ana
species shall be sub3ect to adopted stanaard plans
(a) All landscaping shall nave a permanent irrigation sys-
tem and shall be perpetually maintained Landscaping plans
shall be submitted for approval prior to the issuance of any
building permit
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9130 13 YISCLLLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
( a) Trash Enclosures Trash enclosures shall be provided
for all aevelopments other than single-unit swellings Such
enclosures shall be located in a side or rear yard, shall ade-
quately screen refuse, and shall be constructed of compatible
materials to blend with the architecture of the main building
(b) Accessory Buildings Accessory buildings may be lo-
cated on a lot with a permitted main building The total floor
area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed four hundred
fifty (450) square feet per dwell-ng unit
(c) Building Separation The minimum aistance between
accessory buildings ana an} other building on the same lot
shall be ten (10 ) feet Stairways and balconies shall be no
closer than five (5 ) feet to any portion of a structure or the
same or an ad3acent lot Balconies which face each other shall
be aesigned to affora residents a maximum amount of privacy
(d) Garages with Lpper Story Living Areas Living areas
over attached garages may be permitted if there is an open cor-
ridor with a minimum widtn of seven (7 ) feet between the garage
ana a portion of the main dwelling to create an integrated ae-
sign ana flow between the two living areas
(e) S-ngle-Lnit Dwelling Design Stanaaras
( 1) No swelling shall have more than one kitchen or
cookina area
( 2 ) One central heating system shall serv.ce the
entire structure
(3 ) No more than one mailbox, and one meter for each
utility shall be permitted
(4 ) The Director of Development Services shall
require that the owner/developer of the property p roviae to
the Development Services Director prior to final inspection
a notarized aeclaration stating that the building was
constructed pursuant to approvea plans and shall be limited
for use as a single unit building Furthermore, any
subsequent purchaser from owner/builder shall also be
proviaed with a copy of said declarat.Lon
9'100 11 hroras beginring with the letter "K" shall have the
following aefinition
Kitchen shall mean any room or portion thereof containing
facilities aesigned or used for the preparation of food in-
cluding a sink and stove, oven, range and/or hot plate
Kitchen shall not include a wet bar
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9-91 12 7 RESIDENTIAL
Use Minimum Requirement
(a) Single-unit dwellings Two ( 2 ) fully-enclosed spaces
(b) All other dwelling One (1) space for bachelor/one
units except as listed bedroom units
below One and a half ( 1 5 ) spaces
for two bedroom units
Two ( 2) spaces for three or
more bedrooms
One-half ( 5 ) guest space per
unit One space per unit
must be enclosed
(c) Single-unit dwellings Two (2 ) spaces for dwelling
in the Oldtown and units with up to three bed-
Townlot districts rooms, and one space for each
additional bedroom
Two (2) spaces per unit must
be enclosed in a garage, and
remainder may be open, uner-
closed, and designed in tan-
dem with the garage space
(d) Low-density planned Three (3 ) spaces for
residential developments bachelor /ore bedroom units
pursuant to Article 931 Three and a quarter (1 25)
spaces for two ( 2) or more
oearooms
Two ( 2 ) spaces per -nit mast
be enclosed in a garage
(e) Medium-high density One and a half ( 1 5 ) spaces
planned residential devel- for bachelor/one bedroom
ments pursuant to Two (2) spaces for two ( 2 ) or
Article 936 more bedrooms
One half ( 5 ) guest space
per unit
One (1 ) space per -.,nit must
be covered
( f ) Senior residential Six-tenths (0 6) space per
nevelopments pursuant to unit ( rental )
Article 932 5 One and 15 hundretrs ( 1 15 )
space per unit (ownership)
(g) Design Residential parking shall comply with the
following requirements as well as any additional provisions
contained in the regulations of the individual district
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(1 ) Turning radius The minimum turning radius for
any garage, carport or open parking space, entered directly
from an alley or drive shall be twenty-five ( 25) feet as
measured to the opposite side of the alley or drive
(2 ) Driveway %idth All private driveway or driveway
easements shall meet the following standards
LENGTH REQUIREMENT
Less than 100 feet Ten (10 ) feet clear width
One hundred (100) feet to Twenty ( 20) feet clear width
150 feet
One hundred fifty feet Cul-ae-sac or hammerheaa
(150 ) feet or more turnaround locatea at
terminus, forty (40) foot
minimum width
( 3 ) Access. When a lot abuts an arterial highway and
a local street, access to on-site parking shall be from the
local street When a lot abuts an alley, access shall be
from the alley unless a different access is approved by the
Planning Corrission When a lot abuts two arterial high-
ways, access shall be sub3ect to the approval of the
Director of Public Works
SECTION 3 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason yield to
be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent Durisaiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance The City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby declares tnat it
woula have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portions thereof, and amendments
thereto, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sec-
tions, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions, or
amendments be declared invalid or unconstitutional
SECTION 4 The provisions of this orainance insofar as
they are substantially the same as existing provisions of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relating to the same subDect
matter shall be construed as restatements and continuations and
not as new enactments
SECTION 5 This ordinance shall take effect thirty days
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after its passage
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on t'-ie 19th
day of August 1985
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Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
GAIL HUTTON, City Attorney
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By
City Clerk Deputy City A torney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED INITIATED AND APPROVED
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City Administr or erecto4r of Development
Services
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3337/0605L
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0_s INo 2780
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ALICIA M WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City
C�erk of the C_ty of Huntington Beach and ex-of. icio Clerk of the
CitN Council of the said Clt} , co hereby certify that the whole number
of members of the City Counc.Ll of the City of Huntington Beach is seven,
that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
Adjourned meeting thereof held on the 6th day of August
19 85 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 19th day of August 19 85 , and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of
all the members of said City Council
AYES Coanci_men
Kelly, flacAilister, Ba-ley "inel,, , Green Thomas
NOES Counc-lmer
None
ABSENT Councilmen
None
NOT VOTING Councilmen Mandic
em/
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California