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ORDINANCE N0. 2550
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 13 TO INCORPORATE
SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, after notice duly given pursuant to Government
Code section 65500, the Planning Commission of the City of
Huntington Beach held a public hearing on Seabridge Specific
Plan and Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3 on January 19 ,
1982 which was continued to February 2 , 1982, and concluded on
February 17, 1982; and
Adoption of Seabridge Specific Plan, covering sixty acres
more or less, located south of Adams Avenue and east of Beach
Boulevard, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A ,
is the most desirable method of providing regulated development
of the area included within said specific plan in accord with the
objectives set out in such specific plan; and
On March 15 , 1982, after notice duly given, hearing was
held before this Council on Seabridge Specific Plan and Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 81-3, and the Council finds that such
specific plan is necessary for the orderly, regulated development
of the real property included within Seabridge Specific Plan, and
finds that the policies and procedures set out in such specific
plan are satisfactory and in agreement with the general concept
as set out in the city' s General Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach does ordain as follows :
1 . District Map 13 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
is hereby amended to incorporate Seabridge Specific Plan.
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2. Seabridge Specific Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A
and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved ,
and copies of such specific plan shall be maintained for inspec-
tion in the office of the City Clerk and the Department of
Development Services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th _
day ofApri1 , 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST : . APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney Ql�
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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City Administrato "iector of 4q.' evelopment
Services
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Ord. No. 2550
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the said City, do hereby certify that the whole number
of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 15th day of March
19 82 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April 19 82 and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of
all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
MacAllister, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Councilmen:
Thomas
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Pattinson, Bailey
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
1. ARda M. Wentworth CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex•offiElo Clerk of the City
COunci.. do ho.eby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Huntington
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. I.ITENT AND PURPOSE
B. SPEC:IFIC PLAN BOUNDARIES
C. ElIVIRONAENTAL IaSOEESSME:IT
D. APPLICATION YROCLDUR
1 . Conditional Use Permit
2. Site Plan Requirements
3. Preliminary Grading Plan Requirements
4. Floor and Elevation Plan Requirements
5 . Tentative Tract Plap Requirements
6. Statement Requirements
E. FLOOD PROTECTION
F. CIRCULATION
1. Perimeter Streets
2 . Internal Circulation
3. Access to Adjacent Property
G. TRAFFIC CONTROL
H. Ti2AINSIT FACILITIES
I . GEOLOGY/SOILS/SEISMICITY
J. HYDROLOGY
I:. 'NOISE
L. PERIMETER BUFFER
M. RLSOURCE PRODUCTIOi; AREAS
N. ESTABLI SI IIENT OF DISTRICT A RLAS
0. DEVLLOPMEi1T STANDARDS
1. Uses Permitted
2 . Density Standard
3. Building Height
4 . Site Coverage
5 . Perimeter Setback
6. Building Separation and Setback
7 . Building Bulk
3. Common Open Space
9 . Bain Recreation Area - =linimum Size
10 . Private Open Space
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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11. Minimum Floor Area
12 . Private Access Ways
13. Parking
14 . Landscaping
15. Address Signs
16 . Cable T.V.
17. Fire Hydrant System
18 . Fire Protection
19 . Laundry Areas
20 . Lighting
21. Private Storage Space
22. Sewer and Water Systems
23 . Signs
24 . Street Signs
25. Street Trees
26 . Trash Collection Areas
27. Vehicular Storage
28 . Common Areas
29 . Appearance Standards
30 . Landscape Corridor
31. Project Signs
P. HOMEOWNERS OR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Q. APPROVAL PERIOD
R. DEFINITIONS
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Reference Map - Following Page 3
Exhibit B - Perimeter Landscape Buffer - Following Page 10
Exhibit C - Oil Production/Landscape Buffer - Following Page 11
Exhibit D - Plan for Saltwater Marsh Restoration -
Following Page 11
SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN.
November 16 , 1981
February 2 , 19R2
February 10 , 1982
February 13 , 1982
A. PURPOSE - On June 15, 1981 the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adopted an amendment to the
Land Use Element of the General Plan. This amendment desig-
nated the 60+ acres of land located at the southeast corner
of Adams Avenue and Beach Boulevard as a Planned Community.
The General Plan Document, Land Use Element Amendment 81-1,
states that the Planned Community designation is to be im-
plemented through adoption of a Specific Plan.
A Specific Plan includes policies and descriptive maps
which are more detailed than the General Plan, but do not
include the detail found in an application for a specific
development proposal.
The following policies were adopted by the City Council to
Provide direction for preparation of a Specific Plan:
1. The area east of the Orange County Flood ControlCian»-al
adjacent to the existing single family residential
tracts be of a low density residential design with
an adequate setback to buffer the two projects.
2 . The area east and immediately adjacent to the flood
control channel be of a medium density residential
design.
3. All units east of the flood control channel be clus-
tered to allow for a maximum amount of open space.
Total units not to exceed four hundred (400) east
of the channel.
4 . The area west of the flood control channel
be of a high density residential design.
This concept should take advantage of the
natural topography for development and
simultaneously preserve the ponding area
in a natural state. **
5 . Residential units be clustered throughout
the project area which also accommodate the
continuation of resource production activities .
Total units ,for the overall project not to exceed
eight hundred (800) .
The Seabridge Specific Plan is designed to meet the planning
requirements of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. It is
intended to serve as a general set of conditions and regulations
that will promote the orderly development of the property and
provide direction for preparing a plan for development while
providing sufficient flexibility to permit design creativity.
B. SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARIES - The Seabridge Specific Plan
encompasses that area as delineated on the map in subsection
(a) hereof and described in subsection (b) hereof.
"NOTE: It was understood by the City Council that a
reconfiguration of the ponding area would occur to
permit the pond to be compatible with the surrounding
residential use while enhancing the visual aspects
of the area.
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(b) Legal Description - The Seabridge Specific Flan
includes the real property described as follows :
Parcels 1 and 2 in the City of Huntington Beach as per
map filed in Book 154 , rages 11 and 12 of Parcel Naps ,
in the office of the Ccu;zty Recorder of said Councy ; anu
Parcel s in c;,e c-'icy of I,uncingr-ori reach , as per r:.ap fiiec:
ill boot 41, Page 24 of Par:;ei liaps , in c13 o:"iice of c ie
Comic,..- ^ec:arder of sai�: C:ouncy:
EXHIBIT A
REFERENCE MAP
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D. APPLICATfON PROCEDURE - Any request for a development
proposal shall be accompanied by an application for a Cond-
itional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map. Such applications,
shall include preliminary site plans , grading plans , floor
and elevation plans and a statement of statistics . All plans
shall be submitted concurrently and shall meet the following
requirements.
1. Conditional Use Permit - Any proposed development
within the specific plan area shall be subject to the approval
of a conditional use permit as provided in Article 984. 6f the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
2. Site Plan - Site plans shall include the following :
(a) Location of all proposed structures;
(b) Preliminary landscaping proposals showing
the location , and type of plant materials ;
(c) Location of pedestrian walkways ;
(d) Circulation pattern of vehicular traffic ;
(e) Structural street sections of all access ways ;
( f) Type and location of outside lighting. .
(g) S.ize and location of maintenance and storage
facilities ;
(h) Tyne, size and location of trash areas ,
W Size and location of private space areas ;
(j ) Use of common open space areas;
(k) Type and location of all vehicle parking ;
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(1) Type and location of fences and signs ; and
(m) Layout showing proposed sewage and water
facilities .
3. Preliminary Grading Plan Requirements -
Preliminary grading plans shall indicate the
following:
(a) A full inventory of the natural features of
site, including all trees exceeding a
dianeter of six (6) inches;
(b) Preliminary soils report and chenical analysis
of .existing soils conditions;
(c) Cut And fill proposed on. the site ;
(d) Proposed surface drainage of c_ie site ;
(e) Ground Floor elevations of all proposed
structures ;
(f) Difference in finished grades on the site anr.
those graces on abutting property;
(g) Underground services;
(h) Statement on quantity of e):cavated material .
4 . Floor And Elevation Plan Requirements : Floor and
elevation plans shall indicate t!-ie following:
(a) r-roposed terior materials to be used on all
structures;
(b) Colors of all exterior materials ;
(c) lleiaht of all buildings and/or structures ;
(d) Energy sources proposed `or heating and cooling
of all buildings .
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• 5. Tentative Tract Map Requirements - Tentative tract
maps shall indicate the following:
(a) Sufficient description to define the location
and boundaries of the proposed subdivision;
• (b) Existing natural topography with contours at
intervals of two (2) feet up to 5% grade , five
feet up to 10% grade , and ten (10) feet over
10% arade;
(c) Locations , nar.es , widths, and approxir;ate
grades of all streets within or adjacent to the
' proposed. subdivision;
(d) Approximate layout and number of eac'_z lot
proposed and all dimensions of each said lot ;
(e) Outlines of all existing buildings on subject
site;
(f) Areas of property subject to inundation or
storm water overflow and location , width ,
and direction of flow of all watercourses ;
(g) Location, width, and purpose of all existing
and/or proposed easements on or contiguous
to the subdivision;
(h) Typical street section; and
(i) All existing or abandoned oil field wells
and apurtenances anti the proposed treatment of
such facilities.
6. Statement Required - A detailed statement shall
also be included containing the following
information :
(a) Distance from the property to any known
geological hazard;
(b) Gross area within the blue line 'border (area
boundary) of the tentative map;
(c) Net lot area (i.e. , gross area minus all public
and private streets and/or driveways) ;
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(d) . Number and type of units and .number of
bedrooms ;
(e) Total number of units and number of units and
bedrooms per gross acre;
( f) Floor area of each unit;
(g) Area and minimum dimensions of private patios
(open space) and balconies ;
(h) Percentage of site coverage by all buildings ;
(i) Number and type of covered parking spaces ;
(j) Number of open parking spaces ;
(k) Amount of usable common open and recreational
space provided, using regulations set forth
in this article;
(1) Types of reacreation facilities proposed; and
(m) Schedule and sequence of development if pro-
posed in phases.
E. FLOOD PROTECi'ION - All development within the specific plat
axea shall conform to all ' FederalEmergency Management Agency ' s
(FEMA) flood protection requirements subject to approval of the
City Director of Public Works.
�'• CIRCULATION - Standards for streets and drives shall be
as follows :
1. Perimeter Streets - The Street right-of-way for
Adams Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated as public
streets and fully improved to city standards .
Z. Internal Circulation - Circulation within the
Specific Plan Area shall be such that a collector street (s)
connecting Adams Avenue with Beach Boulevard shall be provided.
The point of intersection of the main collector street ( s)
with Beach Boulevard and- Adams Avenue shall conform to the align-
ment---shown on Exhibit "A" .
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All internal streets and drives shall be privately owned
and maintained. The standards for such streets and drives ,
including width and construction , shall meet the requirement ,
of the Director of Public Works and conform -'to the requirements
of this Article.
3 . Access to Adjacent Property - Private streets and/or
driv,_2s within this Specif is Plan 'A*r.ea shall not be- permitted to
connect with the local *streets within the adjacent single family
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areas to. the east and south.
G. TRAFFIC CONTROL - The Planning Commission, upon recommendation
of the Department of Public Works , shall determine the need
for traffic control devices (i .e. traffic signals) . Such
determination shall include the appropriate time of. installation.
The developer shall pay the entire cost of installing traffic
signals on Adams Avenue and Beach Boulevard at the entrances
to the development. The developer shall provide for the future
installation of any such improvements prior to issuance of
building permits .
,. H. TRANSIT FACILITIES - Bus turnouts and bus shelters shall
be provided at locations designated by the Department of Pub-
lic Works and Orange County Transit District. The design of
such shelters and turnouts shall . be approved by the Department
of Public Works and Orange County Transit District.
I. GEOLOGY/SOILS/SEISMICITY- The following geology, soils
and seismicity measures shall be employed prior to the issuance
of building permits :
1. Submittal of a structural engineering study eval-
uating proposed foundation designs with respect to ground shak-
ing and liquification hazards on tie properly. The study shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Departments of
Public Works and Development Services. Foundations and struc-
tural componets of the buildings shall be designed according
to recommendations contained within the structural engineering
study.
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2 . Submittal of a soils study detailing grading and
site preparation recommendations. This study shall be subject
to the approval of the Departments of Public Works and Devel-
opment Services. Grading and site preparation shall be accomp-
lished in accordance with recommendations presented in the soils'
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study.
r J. HYDROLOGY - A water management system with respect to
r maintenance of water quality for both the amenity lakes and
the freshwater pond shall be developed by the applicant and
approved by the Department of Public Works and Department of
nevelonment Services .
K. NOISE - Prior to the issuance of building permits , a noise
study conducted by an acoustical engineer to determine existing
• ambient noise levels on Adams Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be
submitted to the Development Services Department for review ,approval.
Structural designs for proposed residential units shall be re-
viewed and design modifications recommended in the noise study
shall be incorporated into the project design .
L. PERIMETER BUFFER - A landscaped buffer shall be provided
along the east and south property lines and at other appropriate
locations within Subarea A-1 . Such buffer shall be
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- designated to visually buffer this project from the adjacent
single family areas with intensified landscaping in the manner
shown on Exhibit "B" . A preliminary landscaping plan implementing
._ this requirement shall be submitted along with the application
for a Conditional Use Permit(s) and/or Tentative Tract Map (s) .
The final landscape plan shall be approved ,by the Department of
Development Services. To further guarantee a proper buffering
of this project from the adjacent single family areas , the
following requirements shall be complied with:
1. Only duplex units shall be permitted within Subarea
A-1; and,
2. The finish grade within five (5) feet of the common
property line shall not be higher than one (1) foot
above the grade of the adjacent single family area.
M. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AREAS . - The following requirements
shall apply to the areas designated on Exhibit "A" as Resource
Production Areas.
1. The areas presently designated for Resource Production
shall be deeded to the Homeowner' s Association as part of their
permanent common open space. Ownership shall occur concurrently
with ownership of a dwelling unit. Maintenance responsibilities
shall begin when oil production has ceased and the wells have
been abandoned.
.. 2. A special interest bearing account shall be estal;-
lished in the name of the Homeowners Association for theinap-
ro.vement of the resource production areas. Such improvements
shall be pursuant to the requirements of this section.
Prior to issuance of building permits , the developer shall
deposit into such account an amount of money as deemed nece-
ssary by the Department of Development Services to cover the
cost of installing such improvements.
�- 3. Oil production activity shall be in compliance
with Title. 15 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
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4 . The project shall be designed so the oil pro-
duction does not create an incompatable relationship with
the proposed new development. Screening of the resource
production area while oil operations are taking place shall
be accomplished in the manner shown on Exhibit
5. Upon termination or abandonment of the oil pro-
duction within the areas designated as "Resource Production"
or upon release by the oil leasee of the area presently un-
der production such areas shall be improved as follows :
(a) The area east of the Flood Control Channel
(Area A) shall be improved according to the preliminary
landscape plans which are to be submitted with the application
for development; and,
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(b) The areas west of the Flood Control Channel
(Area B) shall be improved as a restored marsh per Exhibit " .
6 . Any application for development of Areas A or
r , B shall include the design for future development. of the res-
pective resource production area (s) pursuant to the require-
ments of this section.
. N. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT AREAS - The configuration of
the property for whL-h; this Specific Plan is prepared is such
that there are two (2) distinct areas. These areas are Jelin-
` eated on the Specific Plan Map shown .on Exhibit "A" • .
A descriptive of development standards for these areas are
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included in the sections that follow.
O. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS = Proposed development within the
Seabridge Specific Plan shall comply with the following standards :
1. Uses Permitted - The followings uses are permitted
within the specific plan area:
(a) Area A**-Attached or detached residential ,
units and related
recreational facilities ;
(b) Area B**-Attached residential units and related
recreational facilities .
The area designated as Subarea Bl within Area B
may be developed with office and/or commercial uses subject to
the requirements and standards set forth in the C4 District.
2. Density Standards -
(a) Area A - The total number of dwelling units within
Area A shall not exceed four hundred (400) . Such
units shall be clustered to allow for a maximum
amount of open space. The maximum number of bedroom
per gross acre of land shall not exceed twenty-fire
(25) . For the purposes of this section, gross
acreage shall not include resource production areas .
(b) Area B —The total number of dwelling units within
Area B shall not exceed four hundred (400) . However
if Subarea B-1 is developed with commercial and/or
office uses , .the maximum number of dwelling units
shall not exceed three hundred fifty (350) . The
maximum number of bedrooms per gross acre shall not
exceed fifty (50) . For purposes of this
section, gross acreage shall not include resource
production areas .
**NOTE: Oil production within the drilling islands shown on
Exhibit "A" shall comply with the provisions of the - "0-1" Dis-
trict (Article 968) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The
areas designated as Off Island Well Sites shall be subject to
the requirements of the - "0" District (Article 968) of the Hunt-
ington Beach Ordinance Code. All provisions of Title 15 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal shall be complied with.
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3 . Building Height - The maximum building height
shall be as follows :
Area A - Thirty five ( 35) feet except within Subarea Al
where the maximum building height shall not exceed twenty five
(25) feet. (See Exhibit " A "1
Area B - Five ( 5) stories or sixty (60) feet.
4 . Site Coverage - The maximum building site cov-
erage shall be as follows :
Area A - Forty five percent ( 45%) of net acreage
Area B - Fifty percent (50%) of net acreage
' 5-. Perimeter Setback - The minimum setback for all
structures over six ( 6) feet in height which are located alc)r,g
the perimeter of the project shall conform to the building set-
back set forth in Exhibit "A" . This requirement shall not
apply to entry monuments , landscape features , and structures -� r_tendlerd
for safety or public use.
' 6. Building Separation and Setback -
Area A - The minimum building separation or distance
between buildings and access ways for Area A shall be as follows :
(a) Between buildings , front to front , twenty five (25) ft.
(b) Between buildings , rear to rear or rear to front,
twenty (2 0) feet:.
(c) Between buildings , side to front or side to
rear, fifteen (15) feet.
(d) Between buildings, side to side, twenty (20) feet, except
within Subarea A-1 where the minimum separation between
duplex units shall be fifteen ( 15) feet, with an average
separation of twenty (20) feet.
(e) In order to provide for obliquely aligned buildings , the
distance specified above may be decreased at one corner of
a building if the separation at the other corner is increased
by an equal or greater distance. In no case shall the
separation be less than ten ( 10) feet.
( f) Distance between detached accessory buildings
shall not be less than ten ( 10) feet.
(h) Where open narking is provided on the same level
as that portion of the dwelling used for human habitation ,
the minimum separation shall be ten (10) feet on. a
horizontal plane.
(i) Distance between vehicular access ways and hab-
itable portion of the ground floor area of a dwelling shall
not be less than fifteen (15) feet.
(j ) Distance between travel lanes on vehicular
access ways and garages or parking structures shall not be
less than five (5) feet.
Area B - The minimum separation between buildings front
to front shall be one hundred (100) feet. The minimum separati(`: n
between buildings front to side or side to side shall be thirty-
five ( 35) feet. The minimum separation between obliquely
aligned buildings shall be fifty (50) feet with an average
separation of seventy-five (75) feet.
7. Building Bulk -
Area A - The following design standards are recom-
mended for controlling building bulk within Area A.
(a) Building lengths shall not exceed 180 feet.
(b) Building exterior shall be provided with offsets
in the building line to provide variation.
(c) Building rooflines shall be designed to provide variation.
(d) Within Subarea A-1, only duplex units shall be permitted.
Area B - The following Cesign standards are reconmended
for controlling building '-)ulk within Area D.
(a) Building exteriors shall be provided with
offsets in the building line to provide variation.
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(b) Building rooflines shall be designed to
provide variation.
8. Common Open Space - The site plan shall be de-
signed so a maximum number of units abut open space.
Open Space areas for recreation and leisure activities shall
be provided according to the following standards :
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT
. Area A - 1,000 square feet per unit
Area -B - The net area set aside for common open space
shall be equivalent to forty percent (40%) of the gross
habitable area of the residential units.
(a ) The common open space areas shall be designed a;id
located for maximum use by all residents of the project.
(b ) Such areas shall be fully ininroved. Irprovemcnt
may include paved surfaces, landscaped areas , water areas , and
recreational facilities.
(c ) Recreation and leisure areas shall not be located
within ten (10) feet of any ground floor dwelling unit wall hav-
ing a door. or window. Also, such recreation and leisure areas
shall have miniumum dii;tension of twenty (20) feet if they
are to be included within the open space calculations.
(d ) Lot coverage by recreation buildings and other
recreation structures shall be included within the open space
calculations.
(e) At least one (1) main recreational area shall be
provided. Satellite recreation areas may be distributed
throughout the specific plan area.
. (f) Open space requirements of this section are not
intended to supercede the Park and Recreational requirements of
Article 974 and 996 . All applicable requirements of Articles
974 and 996 shall be complied with.
9 . Main Recreation Area - Minimum Size - The min-
imum size of the main recreational area shall not be less than
ten thousand (10 ,000) square feet.
(a) Two or more of the following shall be provided
wi.chin the main recreational area: swimming pool ,
spa, sauna, tennis court, basketball court , putting green, play-
ground equipment, volleyball court, lawn bowling, outdoor cook-
ing facility, or similar facilities.
(b) Residential units shall not be located closer to
the main recreation area than twenty ( 20) feet. Where such
residential units do not have windows or doors located on the
same level the setback may be reduced to five ( 5) feet.
(c) A clubhouse shall be provided in the main recre-
ation area. Such clubhouse shall contain facilities to meet
the recreational needs of the development. Additional club-
house (s) and/or facilities may be located in the satellite rec-
reation areas -to satisfy this requirement.
10. Private Open Space - Private open space areas ,
in the form of patios or balconies shall be provided for each
unit. Such areas shall be located adjacent to the unit they
are intended to serve. The minimum size of such patios or
balconies shall meet the following standards :
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(a) Where patios are provided, the minimum areas
shall be as follows :
Minimum Area** Minimum
Unit Type (Sq. Ft. ) Dimension (Ft. )
Efficiency/or one
(1) bedroom 120 10
Two ( 2) bedrooms 200 10
Three (3) or more
bedrooms 300 10
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(b) Where balconies are provided the minimum area
shall be as follows :
Minimum Area Minimum
Unit Type (Sq. Ft. ) Dimension (Ft. )
Efficiency/or one
( 1) bedroom 60 6
Two (2) , three ( 3) or
four (4) bedrooms 120 6
** This area may be divided into two ( 2) separate areas ; however,
neither area shall contain less than sixty (60) square feet .
(c) Two story units which are provided with a patio
at the lower level are permitted a ten percent ( 10%) reduction
in the patio area requirement if a balcony having a minimum area
of sixty (60) sq. ft. is provided. Balconies which serve as en-
trances or exists shall not satisfy this requirement except
where entrances or exists are for the , sole use of a particular
unit.
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1 . Minimum Floor Area - Each dwelling within the
development shall have the following minimum floor area:
Area A Area B
Minimum Floor Minimum Floor
Unit Type Area (Sq. Ft. ) Area (Sq.Ft. )
Efficiency 450 450
One (1) Bedroom 650 600
Two ( 2) Bedrooms 900 800
Three ( 3) Bedrooms 1100 1000
Four (4) Bedrooms 1300 1200
12. Private Access Ways - The following standards shall
apply to all private vehicular access ways :
(a) The main entries to the Seabridge Specific Plan Area
shall be provided with a minimum paved width equivalent to not
• less than two (2) - twelve (12) foot travel lanes in each direction
of traffic flow, for a distance of not less than one hundred ( 100)
feet measured from such intersection into the development.
(b) Private ways serving as access shall be provided
with a minimum paved width equivalent to not less than two ( 2)
twelve ( 12) foot wide travel lanes.
(c) Access ways exceeding one hundred fifty ( 150) f?et
in length but less than three-hundred (300) feet in length , shall
be provided with a curbed turn-around having a minimum radius of
thirty-one (31) feet or, a "Hammerhead" turnaround
per Fire Dept. Standards ;
(d) Access ways exceeding three hundred feet ( 300) feet
in length but less than six hundred feet (600) in length shall
be provided with a curbed turn-around having a minimum radius of
forty ( 40) feet, a "Hammerhead" turn-around per Fire Department
standards, or an intertying loop circulation system;
( e) Access ways exceeding six hundred ( 600) feet in
igth shall be provided with an intertying loop circulation
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system; a turn-around meeting the requirements of the Fire
Department may be permitted where a loop system is impractical.
(f) Exceptions to the above standards may be granted by
the Planning Commission upon the recommendation of the Department
of Development Services and the Fire Department.
13. Parking - The required parking for the units within the
Specific Plan Area shall be provided at the following ratio :
(a) Efficiency and one ( 1) bedroom units shall be provided with
two (2) on-site parking spaces.
(b) Dwelling units with two (2) or more bedrooms shall be
provided with two and one-half (231) on-site parking spaces .
(c) Developments that are designed and restricted to use
by persons fifty (50) years of age and older shall provide parking
at the following ratios :
(1) Efficiency and one ( 1) bedroom units -
one (1) parking space; and,
(2) Two (2) bedroom units - one and one-half ( W
parking spaces.
( d) Where parking spaces are provided on a drive approach
to a carport or garage that is designed for the exclusive use
of the owner of the garage or carport, such parking :spaces shall
be credited toward satisfying fifty percent (50%) of the open
parking requirements .
( e) At least one ( 1) parking space per unit shall be
covered. The remaining spaces may be open.
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( f) All parking spaces required by this section shall be
distributed at convenient locations 'to serve both residents and
guests .
(g) All residential buildings within Area A shall be
designed to incorporate the required covered parking spaces for
the residential units in the building.
(h) All required covered parking within Area B, shall be
located within two hundred ( 200) feet of the dwelling unit it is
designed to serve.
(i) Any allocation for compact car parking spaces within Area B
shall be determined through the Conditional Use Permit
process.
(j ) The access , dimensions , and turning radii for all parking
shall conform to the provisions of Article 979 .
14 . Landscaping - The purpose of this is to in-
sure a more pleasant living environment through the use of
clans and decorative design elements.
(a) all setback areas fronting on or visible from
an adjacent public street , and all recreation , leisure and
open areas . shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in
an attractive manner.
(b) Permanent irrigation facilities shall be Pro-
vided in all landscaped areas.
(c) One (1) thirty (30 ) inch box: tree , or equiv-
alenz , shall be provided onsite for each residential unit .
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Seventy five percent ( 75%) of the Local requirement shall be
chirty . ( 30) inch box trees. Tne remaining twenty five percent
(25%) of such requirement may be provided at a ratio of one (1)
inch for (1) inch through the use of twenty (20) or twenty-four
(24) inch box trees. Additional trees and shrubs shall also
be planted to provide a well balanced landscaped developr:ienc.
(d) A landscape and irrigation plan shall be
submitted to the Department of Development Services for approval
prior to r-he issuance of building permits .
15. AJdress Signs - The placement or address numbers
shall be a` a uniform location throughout the development, and
the placement of such numbers shall be approved by the Depar=ric
of Development Services.
16 . Cable T.V. - No exterior television antenna
shall he permitted. A common antenna with underground cable
service to all dwelling units shall be provided.
17. Fire Hydrant System - A fire hydrant system
shall be installed to Provide an adequate fire flora. The
adequacy of such system shall be approved by the fire marshal
after review of .plans and engineering calculations have been
submitted. Plans shall be submicced and approved prior to the
insurance of building permits , and any fire hydrant system shall
be in operation prior to c:ie time of construction with any
com)3uscible materials .
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18. Fire Protection - All fire protection appli-
ances , appurtenances , emergency access and other applicable
requirements pursuant to Chapter 17 . 56 of the funcingcon beac:Z
:Municipal Code shall meet the standard plans and specifications
on file with the Fire Department.
19. Laundry Areas - Where laundry areas , ocher than
chose located within individual dwelling units are provided,
such areas shall be located to minimise visual and noise in-
trusion both within and outside the project.
20... Lighting - The developer shall install an on-sit
lighting system on all vehicular access ways and along major
walkways. A lighting plan shall be submitted for approval cc
the Director of Developmental Services. Such lighting . shall
_ be directed onto driveways and walkways within the developmen,
and away from adjacent properties . Lighting shall also be
installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas.
21. Private Storage Space - Where the proposed dev-
elopment is to be .construcced with ocher than an attached garage
_ for each dwelling unit, a minimum of one hundred (100 ) cubic
.feet of storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
22 .. Sewer and Water Systems - Sewer and water
systems shall be designed to city standards . Such systems
shall be located within streets , alleys or drives.
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In no case shall individual sewer lines or sewer mains for
one building be permitted to extend underneath any other.
building.
23. Signs - All signs in the development shall
conform to applicable provisions of Article 976 .
• 24. Street Signs - The developer shall install
on-size scrnet nave signs at the intersections of access wa-!3 ,
as approved by the Director of Development Services. Street
na.-.:,es and signs shall be approved oy the Fire Department.
25, Street Trees - Street trees along Beach Blvd.
and Adams Avenue shall be provided pursuant co city stanLlards
with twenty (20) inch lox trees planted at approxiinatn_ly
forty-five (45) foot intervals. A plan showing the type and. place-
ment of such trees shall be approved by the Department of
F•ublic Works and the, Deparcrienc of Development Services .
An equivalent alte rn alive to t'iis basic requiremenc may bE
permitted subject to approval of tha Department of .Developrienc
-Services.
26.. Trash collection Areas Trash collection
areas shall be provided within two hundred (200) feet of
the units they are to serve. Such areas shall be enclosed
or screened, and shall be situated in order to minimize noise
anJ v=sual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to
eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures . Individual
trash collection shall be permitter: where the intent of this
section is met.
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27. Vehicular Storage - Outside uncovered and
unenclosed areas for storage of boats , trailers , recreational
vehicles and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited un-
less specifically designated areas for the exclusive storage
of such vehicles are set aside on the final development plan
and provided for in the association ' s covenants , conditions ,
and restrictions. Where such areas are provides., they shall
be screened from vieer on a horizonal plane from adjacent areas
by a combination of six (6 ) foot high masonry wall or permanently
maintained landscaping.
28. Cormon Areas - Common oven space shall be
guaranteed ;)y a restrictive covenant describing the open spal.-.-
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and its maintenance and improvement , running with the land
for the benefit of residents of the development: The
developer shall file with the Department of Development Services
for recordation with the final subdivision map , legal s.octitients
which will provide for restricting the use of common spaces
for the designated purpose , as approved on the final development
plan.
All lands to be conveyed to the homeowner' s association
shall be subject to the right of the grantee or grantees to
.. enforce maintenance and improvements of the common space.
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29 . Appearance Standards - The following standards
shall be ' considered by . the Planning Commission when reviewing
a development proposal :
(a) Architectural features and general appearance of
the proposed development shall enhance the orderly
and harmonious development of the area or the commun-
icy as a whole.
(b) Architectural features and complimentary color
shall be ' incorporated into the design of all vertical
exterior surfaces of the buildings in order to create
an aesthetically pleasing project.
r (c) Particular attention shall be given to incorporat-
ing the design of signs , including colors of signs ,
into the overall design of the entire development in
order to achieve uniformity.
(d) Vehicular access ways shall be designed wick land-
scaping aneet building variation to eliminate an alley-
like appearance.
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30. Landscape Corridor - The Seabridge Specific Plan Area
is contiguous to the Reach Boulevard Landscape Corridor requiring
that special consideration be given to the appearance of the
project adjacent to Beach Boulevard.
In view of this., the following minimum standards shall be
met:
(a) The area between the building line and the property
line which is visible from the street shall be landscaped and
permanently maintained.
(b) The theme of the landscape plan shall emphasize mature
plantings .
(c) Street trees equivalent to one twenty ( 20) inch box
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tree shall be planted at approximately forty-five (45) foot
intervals. The size and placement of such trees may be rearranged
pursuant to an approved landscape plan provided the plan has an
equivalent size and number of trees .
(d) Water features shall be designed to recreate a natural
setting.
(e) The public right-of-way between the curb and property
line shall incorporate landscape features to complement the
on-site landscaping.
31. Project Signs - All applicable provisions of Article
976 "Sign Code" shall be complied with.
P . HGMEO:NE;RS ' OR CO�,u4UNITY ASSOCIATION - Approval. of all
development 'proposals shall be subject to submission of a
legal instrument or instruments setting, forth. a plan or manner
of permanent care and maintenance of .open spaces, recreational
areas, and corlmunity facilities. No such instrument shall be
acceptable until approved by the City Attorney as to legal form
and effect, and by the Director of Developmental Services as to
suitability for the proposed use of the open space areas.
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If the common open spaces are to be conveyed to a homeowners '
association, the developer shall file a declaration of cov-
enants to be submitted with the application for approval, that
will govern the association.
1 . The homeowners ' association shall be established
prior to the sale of the last dwelling unit.
2 . Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and
any successive buyer.
3 . The open space restrictions shall be permanent .
4. Provisions to prohibit parking upon other than
approved and developed parking spaces shall' be written into
the covenants, conditions, and restrictions for each project.
5. If the development is constructed in increments
or phases which require one or more final maps , reciprocal cov-
enants, conditions, and restrictions and reciprocal management
and maintenance agreements shall be established which will cause
a merging of increments as they are completed, and embody one
homeowners ' association with common areas for the total development.
Q. APPROVAL PERIOD - Notwithstanding the provisions of Article
984 , Conditional Use Permits, each Conditional Use Permit author-
ized under this Article shall become null and void within two
(2 ) years unless a final tract map has been recorded with the
County Recorders office on any portion of the approved plans
within such two (2 ) year period. Extensions of time may be
granted pursuant to the provisions for extending approval of the
tentative tract map.
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R. DEFINITIONS - The following definitions shall apply to the
Seabridge Specific Plan. Terms not described under this
section shall be subject to the definitions contained in
Article 970 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
Grade (Adjacent Ground Elevation) - is the lowest point of
elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or
sidewalk within the area between the building and the
property line or, when the property line is more than five (5)
feet from the building, between the building and a line five ( 5)
feet from the building.
Height of Building - is the vertical distance above a
reference datum measured to the highest point of the coping
of a flat roof or to the deck line -of a mansard roof or th-
average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped
roof. The reference datum shall be selected by either of
the following, whichever yields a greater height of buildirq:
1. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk
or ground surface within a 5-foot horizontal
distance of the exterior wall of the building
when such sidewalk or ground surface is not more
• than 10 feet above the lowest grade.
2. An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade
when the sidewalk or ground surface described in
Item 1 above is more than 10 feet above lowest
grade.
The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum
height of any segment of the building.
Perimeter Setback - shall mean the required setback distance
between the specific plan boundary line and any proposed
buildings along said boundary lines.
Specific Plan - shall mean the Seabridge Specific Plan as
adopted by the City Council of the City of. Huntington Beach.
Specific Plan Map - shall mean the map described in Section B.
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