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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYards and Fences - Code Amendment 87-9 - Ordinance 2941 A IN -� C, -� Authoryied to Publish Advertisements of all kinds including public notices by Decree of the Superior Court or Orange County, Crlifornia, Number A-6214, dated 29 September. 1961. and A-24931, dated 11 June, 1963. STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange Public Nouce Ao""Is,ng covered oy this smdswt is so in 7 pWnt with 10 ptcs cOlumn wWth PUBLIC NOTICE I am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the County aforesaid; I am over (the age Of eighteen CODE NO. 87 9MENT ears, and not a art to or interested in the below (YARDS AND FENCES) y party f NOTICE IS HEREBY' 1 GIVEN that the Huntinton entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange I Beach City Council will hold I a public hearing in the Coun- Coast DAILY PILOT, with which is combined the cil Chamber at the Hunt-I i ington Beach Civic Center, NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of general circulation, 2000 Main Street, Hunt- ington Beach, California, on printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa, the date and at the time in-! dicated below to receove! County of Orange, State of California, and that a and consider the statements Puclic Hearing of all persons whowishtobei Notice of heaca on described belowappli- r relative DATE/TIME: Monday,' April 18,1988,7:00 PM APPLICATION NUMBER: 'Code Amendment No.87-9(f of which copy attached hereto is a true and complete APPLICANT:City of Hunt-) ington Beach copy, was printed and published in the Costa Mesa, i REQUEST: To ammend Article 977 of the Huntington Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Beach Ordinance Code to reorganize and add new Irvine, the South Coast communities and Laguna s fencing regulations and to amend Section 9080.137 Beach issues of said newspaper for °ne the Huntington Beach Ordi- nance Code,rear yard defi-; nition. consecutive weeks to wit the issue(s) of E N V I R O N M E N T A L. STATUS:The proposed pro-i ject is categorically exempt from the provisions of the iCalifornia Environmental April 7 Quality Act. 198 8 ON FILE: A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's office, 2000 Main Street, Hunt- , 198 ington Beach, California 92648,for inspection by the public. ALL INTERESTED PER- SONS are invited,to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application 198 las outlined above. If there are any furhter questions please call Susan Pierce,As- sociate Planner at 536-5271. 1. 198 Alicia M.Wentworth,City Clerk, City of Huntington I Beach I I Published Orange Coast Daily Pilot April 7, 1988 I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the Th-596 foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 1 1 , 198 at Costa Mesa, California. Signature Ch nnf%^e AG n11att1 I110%/9Y1^U REQUES FOR .CITY COUNCIL FACTION i E✓ Date Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and.City Council Submitted by: Paul E. Cook, City Administratorscf-� Prepared by: Douglas N. La Belle; Director, Co G PD EIS B < Subject: CODE AMENDMENT NO.. 87-9 YARDS AND FENCES Consistent with Council Policy? [XI Yes [ ] Ne P ' Statement of Issue,"Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE:. Transmitted for your consideration is Code Amendment No. 87-9'which adds provisions to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to regulate retaining walls,'industrial fencing and . screening walls, .and amends the definition of rear yard. The Code Amendment was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1987. At the City Council meeting of April 18, 1988, staff was"requested to clarify and make minor changes to the proposed ordinance. Minor_revisions include sentence structure and clarification and have been incorporated into Ordinance No. 2941. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission action on November 3, 1987: ON MOTION'BY SILVA AND SECOND BY LEIPZIG, THE PLANNING COMMISSION VOTED TO APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT.87-9 WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SILVA, LEIPZIG, SCHUMACHER, SUMMERELL NOES: PIERCE, HIGGINS ABSENT: LIVENGOOD ABSTAIN: NONE FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Reorganization of Article 977 creates a more systematic format for implementation. 2. Revisions to Article 977 create more aesthetically pleasing fences which will have less detrimental effect on surrounding properties. 3. Revisions to Article 977 are in conformance with the General Plan; in particular, the Land Use and Open Space Elements. Staff recommendation is identical to that of the Planning Commission. 1. r Plo 5/85 ANALYSIS: Minor revisions to the proposed ordinance were requested by the City Council at the April 18 meeting. The changes include addition of "setback" to 5.9771(c) and restructure of sentences in 5.9771(g) for uniformity. The terms "natural grade", "hedge" and "retaining wall' are defined below and are proposed to be included in Article 908 at a later date. Included in Code Amendment No. 87-9 are six changes and additions as follows: (1) reorganization of Article 977 format into four sections; (2) maximum fence height within the 15 foot rear setback on through lots; (3) change in method of determining fence height; (4) separating wall requirements for residential abutting open or public property and residential abutting commercial, office, or industrial; (5) adding industrial fencing regulations; and (6) definition of rear yard. Each of these amendments is discussed below for your review and comment. Format Article 977, Yards and Fences, is proposed to contain four sections outlining provisions, permitted fencing, required fencing, and street intersection visibility. Within the permitted fencing section are the regulations pertaining to retaining walls. Rear Yard Abutting a Street Currently, the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires that a rear yard abutting a street be subject to the same setback requirements of a front yard. Staff proposes that this restriction not be applied to lots abutting arterials, Section 9771(c). Planning Commission recommends a maximum of 42 inch fence or retaining wall be permitted within the rear setback area on through lots. Also proposed is a provision to allow a maximum of 2 feet of fill and a retaining wall with 6 feet decorative masonry wall, Section 9771(g)(2), on the rear yard property line abutting an arterial. Staff proposes this be further amended to include exterior side yards abutting arterials. Fence Height Measurement Currently S.9770(i) allows the fence height to be measured from either side of the wall and does not include the retaining portion. Staff proposes the retaining portion should be included into the overall height when a property owner proposes to create an artificial grade. Deviations to the maximum height may be permitted subject to approval of a use permit and findings of compatibility with the neighborhood would be necessary. This approach would preclude construction of any fence over 6 feet in height on artificially created sites (i.e. Huntington Harbour, Pacific Ranch). Residential Adjacent to Open/Public Land or Office, Commercial, Industrial Presently, S.9770(g) requires a block wall when adjacent to open/public land. The definition of open or public land includes the harbor channels, golf courses, schools, etc. and, therefore, block walls are required. It was obviously not intended to "require" solid fencing adjacent to these areas when desired. An open fence is sometimes more desirable and should be an option. This section is also coupled with a requirement for residential property to be separated from office, commercial, or industrial by a block wall. RCA — 6/06/88 —2— (9580d) Industrial Fencing Staff proposes to include the fencing and screening requirements of Article 951, 953, and 955 (Industrial Districts) in Article 977. During the future code consolidation of the three industrial regulations, the fencing sections will be omitted to eliminate repetition. Rear Yard Definition Staff recommends that the rear yard definition(S.9080.137) be amended to require front yard setback requirement for rear yards when abutting a street with front yards on opposite side. This would allow walls along rear yards of residences abutting arterial highways. Presently this section precludes lots adjacent to arterials to have any fencing on the rear yard property line. Other Definitions This proposed ordinance includes terms "natural,grade", "hedge", and "retaining wall', which are proposed to have the following definitions and be included into Article 908, Definitions, at a later date. Grade, natural is the surface of the ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists prior to disturbance in preparation for a project regulated by this code. Hedge is a plant or series of plants, shrubs or other landscape material so arranged as to form a physical barrier or enclosure. Retaining wall is a structure designed to protect grade cuts or retain the fill of dirt, sand or other grading material. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:. Code Amendment No. 87-9 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Deny Code Amendment No. 87-9. ATTACHMENT: 1. Ordinance 2. Staff reports dated October 6 and November 3 and 17, 1987 which include diagrams illustrating current and proposed code requirements. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of October 6, November 3 and November 17, 1987. DLB:SP:gbm RCA — 6/06/88 —3— (9580d) r ORDINANCE NO. 2941 AN ORDINANCE OF THE - CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 977 RELATING TO YARDS AND FENCING AND SECTION 9080 . 137 REAR YARD DEFINITION (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 ) The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows : SECTION 1 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by amending Chapter 977 to read as follows: ARTICLE 977 YARDS AND FENCING Section: 9770 General Provisions 9771 Permitted Fences "Walls, and Hedges 9772 Required Walls 9773 Street Intersection Visibility 9770 General Provisions . No portion of a required yard area provided for a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot . In all districts, minimum setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A and B are hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this article . Where any discrepancy occurs between the diagrams and the printed text , the text shall prevail . Yards and fencing shall comply- with the following criteria in all districts or as specified: 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges . ( a ) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be located in any portion of a lot, including the required front yard, except as required elsewhere in this Article. (b) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of six (6 ) feet in height may be located on the property line in required side and rear yards , except as further excluded in this article . Fences , walls or hedges exceeding six ( 6 ) feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they are located. (c) Fences or walls in the rear yard setback area of a through-lot shall not exceed 42 inches in height . This l _ 2941 F' sub-section shall not apply to lots abutting arterial highways . . F ' (d )In the R1 district., garden or wing walls or fences equal ;•.: in height to the first floor double plate, but not exceeding nine (9 ) feet , which are perpendicular to and entirely within a side yard may be constructed .to the interior side property line and to within five (5 ) feet of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three ( 3 ) foot gate or accessway. ( e ) When residential property abuts open or public land or property zoned or used for office, commercial , or industrial purposes, an eight foot high solid masonry or block wall may be constructed on the common side or rear property line. ( f ) In order to allow variations in the street scene in R1 , R2 , R3 and R4 districts, fences, walls or hedges exceeding forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setback of six ( 6 ) feet subject to plan review approval by the director in conformance with the following criteria: ( 1 ) The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five (5 ) or more contiguous lots under the same ownership and only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings . (2 ) Such walls shall conform to all other provisions of this article, including site angle requirements , and shall not 3 encroach into the triangular area formed by measuring seven and a one-half ( 7 .5 ) feet along the driveway and ten ( 10 ) feet along the front property line at their point of intersection . (g ) Retaining Walls shall comply with the following : ( 1 ) Where a retaining wall is located on the property line separating lots or parcels and protects a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed . ( 2 ) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting an arterial or exterior side yard and contains a fill of 2 ft . or less or protects a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped with a six (6 ) ft . decorative masonry wall . ( 3 ) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting a local street , the maximum retaining wall height shall be 24 inches as measured from the adjacent curb and may be topped with a maximum 18 inch decorative wall or fence for a total height of 42 inches . ,• ( 4 ) When the retaining wall is on the front property line and contains a fill of two ( 2 ) feet or less , a protective `.` fence not more than forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall , and any portion of such protective fence shall be fifty (50 ) percent open or transparent . 2 - 2941 s , Any fence located on the front property line shall be approved by the Department of Public Works . ( 5 ) All retaining walls abutting a street shall be waterproofed to the satisfaction of the Department of Community Development . ( 6 ) Retaining wall and fence combinations over eight (8 ) feet in height shall be constructed with . a variation in design or materials to show the distinction . Retaining wall and fence combinations over six ( 6 ) feet in height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block , except if equal in strength to the main portion of the fence. (h) The height of a fence shall be measured from natural grade except as provided herein. ( i ) In the industrial districts, nine ( 9 ) foot high fences may be permitted in the side and rear setbacks up to the front building .line subject to plan review approval by the director . ( j ) Deviations from the maximum height requirements for walls as prescribed by this Article may be permitted subject to an approval of Use Permit . s 9772 Required Walls . d n ( a) When office, commercial or industrial uses abut property zoned or used -for residential , a six (6 ) foot high solid six ( 6 ) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required. If a wall meeting these standards already exists on the abutting residential property, protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the director . The maximum fence height shall be eight (8 ) feet at the common property line, subject to the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six ( 6 ) foot high fences . (b) Industrial screening walls abutting arterial highways shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding properties, constructed of a minimum six (6 ) inch wide decorative masonry block , and designed with landscape pockets at thirty-five foot intervals along the street side sufficient in size to accommodate at least one ( 1) 15-gallon tree . Approval of a Use Permit shall be required prior to construction. of such walls . 9773 Street Intersection Visibility . (a) On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater than forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring ten (10 ) feet from the intersection of the rear and exterior side property lines. p;•:a:j (b) If vehicular access to a lot is obtained from an alley, the triangular area formed by measuring seven an one-half (7 .5 ) 3 - 2941 feet from the intersection of the alley and . driveway shall be limited to fences , walls or hedges no greater than forty-two ; .3 . inches in height. ( c) On corner lots, no fence, wall, landscaping, berming, sign, or other visual obstruction between forty-two (42 ) inches and seven (7 ) feet in height as measured from the adjacent curb elevation may .be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (.25 ) feet from the intersection of the front .and exterior side property lines or their prolongation . trees trimmed. free of branches 'and foliage so as to maintain visual clearance below seven (7 ) feet shall be permitted . Refer to attached Diagrams A and B SECTION 2 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by amending Section 9080 . 137 to read as follows: 9080 . 137 Yard, rear. A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the side lot lines and measured between the rear lot line and the nearest rear line of the main building or the nearest line of any enclosed or covered porch . . Where a rear yard abuts a street or is adjacent to or facing a front yard of residentially zoned property, it shall meet front yard . requirements of the district; excepting walls and fences and R1 zoned property abutting arterial highways . PAGE END 4 _ 2941 SECTION 2 . This ordinance shall take effect thirty days _ .r' • after its passage . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of June , 1988 . Mayor ATTEST: APP ED AS TO FORM: City Clerk �AS-,/ j- JjCity Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: 4Dev TED AND APPROVED: City Administrator or of Community pment 4 be 5 _ 2941 0. No. 2941 i STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) r" <: COUNTY OF ORANGE ) s s: 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 6th day of June 19 88 and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of June , 19 88 and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Councilmen: Kelly, Green, Finley, Erskine, Mays, Winchell, Bannister NOES: Councilmen: ` None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California . 2941 REQUES f FOR CITY COUNCIL. ACTION 5` Date April 4, 1988 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Paul E: Cook, City Administrator Prepared by: Douglas N. La Belle, Director, Community Developme CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 Subject: YARDS AND FENCES Consistent with Council Policy? [XI Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception CO�� Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is Code Amendment No. 87-9 which adds provisions to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to regulate retaining walls, industrial fencing and screening walls, and amends the definition of rear yard. The Code Amendment was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1987. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission action on November 3, 1987: ON MOTION BY SILVA AND SECOND BY LEIPZIG, THE PLANNING COMMISSION VOTED TO APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT 87-9 WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SILVA, LEIPZIG, SCHUMACHER, SUMMERELL NOES: PIERCE, HIGGINS ABSENT: LIVENGOOD ABSTAIN: NONE FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Reorganization of Article 977 creates a more systematic format for implementation. 2. Revisions to Article 977 create more aesthetically pleasing fences which will have less detrimental effect on surrounding properties. 3. Revisions to Article 977 are in conformance with the General Plan; in particular, the Land Use and Open Space Elements. Staff recommendation is identical to that of the Planning Commission. P I n�/R- ` ANALYSIS: s Included in Code Amendment No. 87-9 are six changes and additions as follows: (1) reorganization of Article 977 format into four sections; (2) maximum fence height within the 15 foot rear setback on through lots; (3) change in method of determining fence height; (4) separating wall requirements for residential abutting open or public property and residential abutting commercial, office, or industrial; (5) adding industrial fencing regulations; and (6) definition of rear yard. Each of these amendments is discussed below for your review and comment. Format Article 977, Yards and Fences, is proposed to contain four sections outlining provisions, permitted fencing, required fencing, and street intersection visibility. Within the permitted fencing section are the regulations pertaining to retaining walls. Rear Yard Abutting a Street Currently, the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires that a rear yard abutting a street be subject to the same setback requirements of a front yard. Staff proposes that this restriction not be applied to lots abutting arterials, Section 9771(c). Planning Commission recommends a maximum of 24 inch fence or retaining wall be permitted within the rear setback area on through lots. Also proposed is a provision to allow a maximum of 2 feet of fill and a retaining wall with 6 feet decorative masonry wall, Section 9771(g)(2), on the rear yard property line abutting an arterial. Staff proposes this be further amended to include exterior side yards abutting arterials. Fence Height Measurement Currently 5.9770(i) allows the fence height to be measured from either side of the wall and does not include the retaining portion. Staff proposes the retaining portion should be included into the overall height when a property owner proposes to create an artificial grade. Deviations to the maximum height may be permitted subject to approval of a use permit and findings of compatibility with the neighborhood would be necessary. This approach would preclude construction of any fence over 6 feet in height on artificially created sites (i.e. Huntington Harbour, Pacific Ranch). Residential Adjacent to Open/Public Land or Office, Commercial, Industrial Presently, S.9770(g) requires a block wall when adjacent to open/public land. The definition of open or public land includes the harbor channels, golf courses, schools, etc. and, therefore, block walls are required. It was obviously not intended to "require" solid fencing adjacent to these areas when desired. An open fence is sometimes more desirable and should be an option. This section is also coupled with a requirement for residential property to be separated from office, commercial, or industrial by a block wall. Industrial Fencing Staff proposes to include the fencing and screening requirements of Article 951, 953, and 955 (Industrial Districts) in Article 977. During the future code consolidation of the three industrial regulations, the fencing sections will be omitted to eliminate repetition. RCA - 4/04/88 -2- (9580d) Rear Yard Definition Staff recommends that the rear yard definition (S.9080.137) be amended to require front yard setback requirement for rear yards when abutting a street with front yards on opposite side. This would allow walls along rear yards of residences abutting arterial highways. Presently this section precludes lots adjacent to arterials to have any fencing on the rear yard property line. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Code Amendment No. 87-9 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Deny Code-Amendment No. 87-9. ATTACHMENT: 1. Ordinance 2. Staff reports dated October 6 and November 3 and 17. 1987 which include diagrams illustrating current and proposed code requirements.- 3. Planning Commission Minutes of October 6, November 3 and November 17, 1987. DLB:SP:gbm RCA - 4/04/88 -3- (9580d) ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 977 RELATING TO YARDS AND FENCING. AND SECTION 9080 . 137 REAR YARD DEFINITION (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 ) The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows : SECTION 1 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by amending Chapter 977 to read as follows : ARTICLE 977 YARDS AND FENCING Section• 9770 General Provisions 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls, and Hedges 9772 Required Walls 9773 Street Intersection Visibility 9770 General Provisions. No portion of a required yard area provided or a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot . In all districts, minimum setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A and B are hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this article . Where any discrepancy occurs between the diagrams and the printed text, the text shall prevail . Yards and fencing shall comply with the following criteria in all districts or as specified: 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. (a) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be located in any portion of a lot, including the required front yard, except as required elsewhere in this Article. (b) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of six (6 ) feet in height may be located on the property line in required side and rear yards, except as further excluded in this article. Fences, walls or hedges exceeding six ( 6 ) feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they are located. 1 . (c) Fences or walls in the rear yard area of a through-lot shall not exceed 24 inches in height. This sub-section shall not apply to lots abutting arterial highways. ff4 (d) In the R1 district, garden or wing walls or fences equal in height to the first floor double plate, but not exceeding nine (9 ) feet, which are perpendicular to and entirely within a side yard may be constructed to the interior side property line and to within five (5 ) feet of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three (3 ) foot gate or accessway. (e) When residential property abuts open or public land or property zoned or used for office, commercial, or industrial purposes, an eight foot high solid masonry or block wall may be constructed on the common side or rear property line. U1 (f ) In order to allow variations in the street scene in R1, R2, R3 and R4 districts, fences, walls or hedges exceeding forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setback of six (6 ) feet subject to plan review approval by the director in conformance with the following criteria: ( 1 ) The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five (5 ) or more contiguous lots under the same ownership and only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings . (2 ) Such walls shall conform to all other provisions of this article, including site angle requirements, and shall not encroach into the triangular area formed by measuring seven and one-half (7 .5 ) feet along the driveway and ten (10 ) feet along the front property line at their point of intersection. (g) Retaining Walls shall comply with the following: (1) Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade, and is located on the line separating lots or parcels, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed. (2 ) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard or exterior side yard abutting an arterial and contains a fill of 2 ft. or less or protects a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped with a six (6 ) ft . decorative masonry wall . (3 ) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting a local street, the maximum wall height shall be 24 inches as measured from the adjacent curb. 2 . (4 ) When the retaining wall is on the front property line and contains a fill of two (2 ) feet or less, a protective fence or wall not more than forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall, and any portion of such fence above the maximum height as measured from the adjacent curb shall be fifty (50 ) percent open or transparent. Any fence located on the front property line shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. (5 ) All retaining walls abutting a street shall be waterproofed to the satisfaction of the Department of Community Development . W (h) The height of a fence AAA shall be measured from natural grade 16j6�XX163i/l6,f/ /1�1�;�7� X� X( /3����/1�� 9� / R�/� / 7� �J��I�R�/ 7� Retaining wall and fence combinations over eight (8 ) feet in height shall be constructed with a variation in design or materials to show the distinction. Retaining wall and fence combinations over six (6 ) feet in height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except if equal in strength to the main portion of the fence. ( i ) In the industrial districts, nine (9) foot high fences may be permitted in the side and rear setbacks up to the front building line subject to plan review approval by the director . ( j ) Deviations from the maximum height requirements for walls as prescribed by this Article may be permitted subject to an approval of Use Permit. 9772 Required Walls . XAX (a) When ` , 11�J�; ,�X/l�X`l�I�I�X`,t�/ }�1� /1��1�1�/X��`/1�X��X /�,�1�� office, commercial or industrial uses abut property zoned or used for residential, a six (6 ) foot high solid six (6 ) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required . If a wall meeting these standards already exists on the abutting residential property, protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the director. The maximum fence height shall be eight (8 ) feet at the common property line, subject to the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six (6 ) foot high fences . (b) Industrial screening walls abutting arterial highways shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding properties, constructed of a minimum six (6 ) inch wide decorative masonry block, and designed with landscape pockets at thirty-five foot intervals along the street side sufficient in size to accommodate at least one (1) 15-gallon tree. Approval of a Use Permit shall be required prior to construction of such walls. 3 . 9773 Street Intersection Visibility. X¢X (a) On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater than forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring ten (10 ) feet from the intersection .of the rear and exterior side property lines . X01 (b) If vehicular access to a lot is obtained from an alley, the triangular area formed by measuring seven an one-half (7 .5 ) feet from the intersection of the alley and driveway shall be limited to fences, walls or hedges no greater than forty-two inches in height . X¢X (c) On corner lots, no fence, wall , landscaping, berming, sign, or other visual obstruction between forty-two (42 ) inches and seven (7 ) feet in height as measured from the adjacent curb elevation may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25 ) feet from the intersection of the front and exterior side property lines or their prolongation. trees trimmed free of branches and foliage so as to maintain visual clearance below seven (7 ) feet shall be permitted . Refer to attached Diagrams A and B SECTION 2 . The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by amending Section 9080 . 137 to read as follows : 9080 . 137 Yard, rear . A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the side lot lines and measured between the rear lot line and the nearest rear line of the main building or the nearest line of any enclosed or covered porch. Where a rear yard abuts a street or is adjacent to or facing a front yard of residentially zoned property,. it shall meet front yard requirements of the district; excepting walls and fences and R1 zoned property abutting arterial highways . SECTION 2 . This ordinance take effect thirty days after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 1988 . Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk -3ALP City Attorney 4 . REVIEWED AND APPROVED: IN TIATED AND APPROVED: City Administrator Dire or of Community Devekl6pment ps 5 . huntington beach department of community development S- TA f f REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Community Development DATE: October 6, 1987 SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 - YARDS AND FENCING APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach REQUEST: To review and comment upon suggested amendments to Article 977 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relative to Yards and Fences . LOCATION: City-wide 1 . 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Continue Code Amendment No. 87-9 and direct staff to prepare an Ordinance based on Planning Commission comments. 2. 0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Code Amendment No. 87-9 reorganizes Article 977, Yards and Fences , adds provisions to regulate retaining walls, industrial fencing and screening walls, and ,amends the definition of rear yard (S. 9080 . 137) . This code amendment was generated by two recent conditional exception applications approved on July 20, 1987, by the City Council on appeal. Review and comment by the Planning Commission of the recommended changes is requested. Based upon this input, staff will proceed preparing an ordinance.. 3 . 0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Code Amendment No. 87-9 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. 4 . 0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: The City Council upheld the Planning Commission' s approval of two variance requests before them on July 20, 1987, regarding the construction of a retaining wall over six. feet in height along the rear yard property line which are subject to the 15 foot front yard setback. The approvals allowed a maximum eight foot high retaining wall along the rear yard property line and any .additional fencing may be. constructed in accordance with Resolution. No. 1381, LA IL --now A-F M-23C Alternative A or B (attached) . After further analysis, staff has prepared a code amendment to allow a maximum 42 inch high retaining wall on the rear yard property line and any additional fencing be setback fifteen feet (new .S. 9771(g) (4) . Included in Code Amendment No. 87-9 are other changes and additions as follows : (1) reorganization of Article 977 format into four sections; (2) change in method of determining fence height; (3) separating wall requirements for residential abutting .open or public property and residential abutting commercial, office or industrial ; (4) adding industrial fencing regulations,; and (5) definition of rear yard. Each of these amendments are discussed below for your review and comment . Format Article 977, Yards and Fences, is proposed to contain four sections outlining provisions, permitted fencing, required fencing, and street intersection visibility. Within the permitted fencing section are the regulations pertaining to retaining walls . Fence Height Currently 5. 9770(i) allows the fence height to be measured from either side of the wall and does not include the retaining portion. Staff recommends that any retaining wall proposed to contain imported fill dirt be included in maximum height measurements except as. provided. Deviations to the maximum height may be permitted subject to approval of a use permit and findings of compatibility with the neighborhood would be necessary. Residential Adjacent to Open/Public Land or Office. Commercial. Industrial Presently, 5. 9770(g) requires a block wall when adjacent to open/public land. The definition of open or public land includes the harbor channels, golf courses, schools, etc. and, therefore, block walls are required. It was obviously not intended to "require" solid fencing but rather "allow" solid fencing adjacent to these areas when desired. An open fence is sometimes more desirable and should be an option. This section is also coupled with a requirement for residential property to be separated from office, commercial, or industrial by a block wall . Industrial Fencing Staff proposes to include the fencing and screening requirements of Article 951, 953, and 955 (Industrial Districts) in Article 977. During the future code consolidation of the three industrial regulations, the fencing sections will be omitted to eliminate repetition. 1�Jb Staff Report - 10/6/87 -2- (9176d) Rear Yard Definition Staff recommends that the rear yard definition (S.9080 . 137) be amended to require front yard setback requirement for rear yards when abutting a street with front yards on opposite side. This would allow walls along rear yards of residences abutting arterial highways . Presently this section precludes lots adjacent to arterials to have any ,fencing on the r•ear' yard property line. 5 . 0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Code Amendment No. 87-9 and direct staff to prepare an ordinance based on Planning Commission comments . ATTACHMENTS: 1. Retaining Wall Illustrations 2 . Draft Ordinance 3 . Existing Article 977 4 . Resolution 1381 SH• kla Staff Report - 10/6/87 -3 (9176d) G: MAX. HE16HT CUT LOT$ R R ETAINEK OTELTEP G' DECORATIVE MASONRY 1�vm& i Z' FILL a• .• -•fir It �A REAR YARD OUTTINGWERIAL s 971 cgx� i i ' CUT OR FILL 4!•NIA . 1 REAR YARD 9771 i 42" MTW IVE FENCE pt" SES �• VFI[L : Nt;E OR RETAINERIL .. . . � � I rRO.NT YARV . •� \ LA RESOLUTION NO. 1381 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE DESIGN -CRITERIA FOR REAR BLOCK WALLS ON DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS .IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR WHEREAS, there are double frontage lots within the Huntington Harbour area of the City where a significant grade differential necessitates construction of retaining wall and fence combinations over six feet in height, within the rear yard setback adjoining a public street, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that currently permitted retaining wall and fence combinations over six feet in height are aesthetically undesirable, and WHEREAS, the purpose for which the retaining walls are intended can be attained in a manner that is compatible and harmonious with surrounding land uses, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission states that Staff Alternative A and B per attachment shall be the standard for construction of retaining wall and fence combinations over six feet in height in the rear yard setback adjoining a public street. 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"�� �-� iit .� ; - 1 �.� ,� � I ' � '.c•`J'P. ;,�i l is .� � ® , ' t 'f ®� I r i+, •�.,. d VVV y I + , DIAGRAM A off✓ N ...... :..... . . . :.. . . . rE�/ERSE CORNER LO CORNER LOT INTERIOR LOT _-CORNER - LOT ABUTTING ALLEY',' i° 45° 450 h 450 — - —--- - . .. .--- — cy 1 1 ,. . . ... ...... .:.... .... :.. .... .. .. ......... .... .. .. .:... ..... ............ . . . ... . .................. . ...........:. .. 10A h0A RACK ; ON CORNER LOT -- --- HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL ° — THE HEIGHT OF A FENCE MAY BE MEASURED FROM N 45 EITHER SIDE OF THE FENCE . PROVIOEO , WHERE ,A - RETAINING WALL - 15 COMBINED WITH A FENCE NO PORTION OF rHE RETAINING WALL WILL BE MEASURED IN MEETING FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. A 42 INCH HIGH FENCE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED ON ANY PORTION OF THE LOT . INDICATES THAT PORTION OF THE LOT, IN . WHICH A 6 HIGH FENCE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED. i • h-untington beach department of community development STO f E'POR 111 TO: Planning ; Commission FROM: Community Development DATE: November 3, 1987 SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 6, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach REQUEST: To amend Article 977 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relative to Yards and Fences. LOCATION: City-wide 1. 0 ANALYSIS• Code Amendment No. 87-9 was continued from the October 6, 1987 Planning Commission meeting with direction to forward copies of the proposed ordinance to several interest groups and homeowner ' s associations as well as those persons who spoke during the public hearings relating to variances for block walls on through lots in the Harbor area. Any comments received will be forwarded to the Planning Commission. At the October 6, 1987 Planning Commission meeting, comments from the Commission were received as follows: a . Include definition for Retaining Walls . The Uniform Building Code (UBC) which has been adopted by the City in the Municipal Code defines a retaining wall as "a wall designed to resist the lateral displacement of soil or other materials" (see attached) . b. Retaining Wall Height . Currently the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code allows retaining wall height to be excluded in the measurement of wall height . Staff proposes the retaining portion should be included into the overall height when a property owner proposes to create an artificial grade. This approach would preclude construction of any fence over 6 feet in height on artificially created sites (i .e. Huntington Harbour, Pacific Ranch) without approval of a use permit and findings of necessity and lack of detriment to surrounding properties . (Slides of these areas may be viewed at the public hearing. ) A-FM-23C C. Rear Yard Abutting a Street. Currently, the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires that a rear yard abutting a street be subject to the same setback requirements of a front yard. Staff proposes that this restriction not be applied to lots abutting arterials, Section 9771(c) . Also proposed is a provision to allow a maximum of 2 feet of fill and a retaining wall with 6 feet decorative masonry wall, Section 9771(g) (2) , on the rear yard property line abutting an arterial . Staff proposes this be further amended to include exterior side yards abutting arterials . 2 . 0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Code Amendment No. 87-9 with the following findings and recommend adoption by the City Council. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Reorganization of Article 977 creates a more systematic format for implementation. 2 . Revisions to Article 977 create more aesthetically pleasing fences which will have less detrimental effect on surrounding properties . 3 . Revisions to Article 977 are in conformance with the General Plan; in particular, the Land use and Open Space Elements. 3 . 0 ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Continue Code Amendment No. 87-9 to incorporate Planning Commission comments . ATTACHMENTS: 1. Amended Code Amendment No. 87-9 2. Uniform Building Code Definition 3 . Graphics 4 . Staff report dated October 6, 1987 SH:SP:kla Staff Report - 11/3/87 -2- (9373d) Draft #2 10-6-87 97 DRAFT ORDINANCE _ CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 ARTICLE 977 YARDS AND FENCING Section• 9770 General Provisions' 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls, and Hedges 9772 Required Walls 9773 Street Intersection visibility 9770 General Provisions. No portion of a required yard area provided for a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot. In all districts, minimum setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A and B are hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this article. Where any discrepancy occurs between the diagrams and the printed text, the text shall �,.. prevail . Yards and fencing shall comply .with the following criteria in all .districts or as specified: 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. (a) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height may be located in any portion of a lot, including the required front yard. (b) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of six (6) feet in height may be located on the property line in required side and rear yards, except as further excluded in this article. Fences, walls or hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they are located. (c) All fencing in the rear yard area of a through-lot shall comply with front yard setback requirements if said rear yard_ is adjacent to or facing a front yard of another residential . property. This sub-section shall not apply to lots abutting arterials. M (d) In the R1 district, garden or wing walls or fences equal in height to the first floor double plate, but not exceeding nine (9) feet, which are perpendicular to and entirely within a side yard may be constructed to the interior side property line and to within five (5) feet of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three (3) foot gate or accessway. 1 n (e) When residential property abuts open or public land or property zoned or used for office, commercial, or industrial purposes, an eight foot high solid masonry or block wall may be constructed on the common side or rear property line. ,(Mx (f) In order to allow variations in the street scene in R1, R2, R3 and R4 districts, fences , walls or hedges exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setback of six (6) feet subject to plan review approval by the director in conformance with the following criteria : (1) The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five (5) or more contiguous lots under the same ownership and only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings . (2) Such walls shall conform to all other provisions of this article, including site angle requirements, and shall not encroach into the triangular area formed by measuring seven and one-half (7 . 5) feet along the driveway and ten (10) feet -along the front property line at their point of intersection. (g) Retaining Walls shall comply with the following: (1) Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade, and is located on the line separating lots or parcels, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed. VP dAO a rear yar � ring%iKsaxrie�rial and contains a fill of 2 ft. or less or protects a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped with a six (6) ft. decorative masonry wall. (3) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard abutting a local street, the maximum wall height shall be 42 inches as measured from the adjacent curb. Additional Af fencing not to exceed 6 ft. in height may be erected if setback fifteen feet from the property line. Said setback area shall be landscaped with an automatic irrigation system and permanently maintained. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be approved prior o the issuance of building permit. (4) When the retaining wall is on the front property line and contains a fill of two (2) feet or less, a protective fence or wall not more than forty-two (42) inches in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall, and any portion of such fence above the maximum height as measured from the adjacent curb shall be fifty (50) percent open or transparent. Any fence located on the front property line shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. d (h) The height of a fence Miy shall be measured from natural grade 01M6t/HYd0/r?Sf/tHd/f0A0N6 11Ni6116dtfXdA1r6f/A tr6fAiCrltriaJ/�6�fYY/r1�r6dH/td/]6r6/iCrir6Ydel�ai/iCri/c6�f�t�StrlYrly�/rd�f�tHYI/H�YaJHL te�ttY2ftefrig,! Retaining wall and fence combinations over eight (8) feet in height shall be constructed with a variation in design or materials to show the distinction. Retaining wall and fence combinations over six ' (6) feet in height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except if equal in strength to the main portion of the fence. (i) In the industrial districts, nine (9) foot high fences may be permitted in the side and rear' se'tbacks up to the front building line subject to plan review approval by the director. 0 ) Deviations from the maximum height requirements for walls as prescribed by this Article may be permitted subject to an approval of Use Permit. 9772 Reguired Walls . ,tdx (a) When tr6Htderlt;YalY/ td�S�ti! /a!)6rfYg/d �rl/r6t/�S�t16Yt�/YXrid r6t/pStaSgsr6tt /tdrte/dt/dHr6d/fr6t office, commercial or industrial uses abut property zoned or used for residential, a six (6) foot high solid six (6) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required. If a wall meeting these standards already exists on the abutting residential property, protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the director . The maximum fence height shall be eight (8) feet at the common property line, subject to the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six (6) foot high fences . (b) Industrial screening walls abutting arterial highways shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding properties, constructed of a minimum six (6) inch wide decorative masonry block, and designed with landscape pockets at thirty-five foot intervals along the street side sufficient in size to accommodate at least one (1) 15-gallon tree. Approval of a Use Permit shall be required prior to construction of such walls. 9773 Street Intersection Visibility. tel (a) On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater than forty-two (42) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring ten (10) feet from the intersection of the rear and exterior side , property lines . td� (b) If vehicular access to a lot is obtained from an alley, the triangular area formed by measuring seven an one-half (7. 5) feet from the intersection of the alley and driveway shall be limited to fences, walls or hedge:, no greater than forty-two inches in height . -3- (0625D) (r�x (c) On corner lots, no fence, wall, landscaping, berming, sign, or other visual obstruction between forty-two (42) inches and seven (7) feet in height as measured from the adjacent curb elevation may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25) feet from the intersection of the front and exterior side property lines or their prolongation. trees trimmed free of branches and foliage so as to maintain visual clearance below seven (7) feet shall be permitted. Diagrams A and B 9080 . 137 Yard, rear. A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the side lot lines and measured between the rear lot line and the nearest rear line of the main building or the nearest line of any a �los ! �c v Ar rgh. Where a rear yard abuts a street and is� a fad, it shall meet front yard requirements of the district . (Ord. 2836, . 6 Jun 87) 9770 Article 977 YARDS AND FENCING Section: 9770 Provisions . 9770 Provisions . No portion of a required yard area provi3ed for a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot . In all districts, minimum setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A and B are hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this article. Where any discrepancy occurs between the diagrams and the printed text, the text shall prevail. Yards and fencing shall comply with the, following criteria in all districts or as specified: (a) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height may be located in any portion of a lot; ` -- including the required front yard. (b) Fences, walls, or hedges a maximum of six ( 6) feet in height may be located on the property line in required side and rear yards, except as further excluded in this article. Fences, walls or hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they are located. (c) On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater than forty-two (42) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring ten ( 10) feet from the intersection of the rear and exterior side property lines. (d) If vehicular access to a lot is obtained from an alley, the triangular area formed by measuring seven and one-half ( 7. 5) feet from the intersection of the alley and driveway shall be limited to fences, walls or hedges no greater than forty-two inches in height. (e) On corner lots, no fence,, wall, landscaping, berating, sign, or other visual obstruction between forty-two (42) inches 4/87 9770 and seven ( 7 ) feet in height as measured from the adjacent curb elevation may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five ( 25) feet from the intersection of the front and exterior side property lines or their prolongation. Trees trimmed free of branches and foliage so as to maintain visual clearance below seven ( 7) feet shall be permitted. ( f ) In the R1 district, garden or wing walls or fences equal in height to the first floor double plate, but not exceeding nine ( 9) feet , which are perpendicular to and entirely within a side yard may be constructed to the interior side property line and to within five ( 5) feet of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three ( 3) foot gate or accessway. (g) When residential property abuts open or public land, or property zoned or used for office, commercial or industrial uses, a six ( 6) foot high solid six (6) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required . If a wall meeting these standards already exists on the abutting residential property, protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the director. The maximum fence height shall be eight (8) feet at the common property line, subject to the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six (6) foot high fences . (h) In order to allow variations in the street scene in R1 , R2, R3 and R4 districts, fences, walls or hedges exceeding forty-two (42 ) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setbsck of six (6) feet subject to plan review approval by the director in conformance with the following criteria : ( 1 ) The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five ( 5) or more contiguous lots under the same ownership and only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings . ( 2 ) Such walls shall conform to all other provisions of this article, including site angle requirements, and shall not encroach into the triangular area formed by measuring seven and one-half ( 7 . 5) feet along the driveway and ten (10) feet along the front property line at their point of intersection. ( i ) The height of a fence may be measured from either side of the fence. No portion of a retaining wall needs to be included in determining overal. ! height restrictions . Retaining wall and fence combinations over eight (8) feet in height shall be constructed with a .variation in design or materials to show 4/87 '� 9770 : . the distinction. Retaining wall and fence combinations over six (6) feet in height shall be designed without decorative block " or cap block, except if equal in strength to the main portion of the fence . (Ord. 2837, 16 Jul 86) DIAGRAM A _ r a 4/87 CORNER REVERSE CORNER LOT INTERIOR LOT CORNER- LOT ABUTTING ALLEY fLn 450 ,n 450 to ,� 45� - ---- - -- N -� _____ _ __ N • . -- O O }10 �10 A BACK ON CORNER LOT HEIGHT MEASUREMENT OF FENCE OR WALL eA. 4r�o THE HEIGHT OF A FENCE MAY BE MEASURED FROM �+ EITHER SIDE OF THE FENCE . PROVIDED , WHERE A 1 RETAINING WALL 15 COMBINED WITH A FENCE , NO PORTION OF THE RETAINING WALL WILL BE MEASURED IN MEETING FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. A 42 INCH HIGH FENCE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED ON ANY PORTION OF THE LOT . t:.:..�•-J INDICATES THAT PORTION OF THE LOT IN WHICH A 6' HIGH FENCE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED. ♦ J 420-424 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STORY,FIRST, is the lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story,as defined herein,except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a first story,provided such floor level is not more than 4 feet below grade,as defined herein,for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter,or not more than 8 feet below grade.as defined herein,at any point. STREET is any thoroughfare or public space not less than 16 feet in width which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use. STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. T Sec.421.No definitions. U Sec. 422. U.B.C. STANDARDS is the Uniform Building Code Standards promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials,as adopted by this jurisdiction. (See Chapter 60.) V Sec.423.VALUE or VALUATION,of a building shall be the estimated cost to replace the building and structure in kind•based on current replacement costs,as determined in Section 304(a). VENEER. See Section 3002. VENTILATING CEILING is a suspended ceiling containing many small apertures through which air, at low pressure, is forced downward from an overhead plenum dimensioned by the concealed space between suspended ceiling and the floor or roof above. W Sec.424.WALLS shall be defined as follows: Bearing Wall is any wall meeting either of the following classifications: 1. Any metal or wood stud wall which supports more than 100 pounds per lineal foot of superimposed load. 2. Any masonry or concrete wall which supports more than 200 pounds per lineal foot superimposed load,or any such wall supporting its own weight for more than one story. Exterior Wall is any wall or element of a wall, or any member or:group of members,which defines the exterior boundaries or courts of a building and which has a slope of 60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane. Faced Wall is a wall in which the masonry facing and backing are so bonded as to exert a common action under load. Nonbearing Wall is any wall that is not a bearing wall. Parapet Wall is that part of any wall entirely above the roof line. Retaining Wall is a wall designed to resist the lateral displacement of soil or other materials. 48 Lod' Or ex. e4i ,o �4- ' fit s 1 ,57 Pre pose Code, od e +- �. j OI K aQiV�t+�t QriaQ 2ftf��l + �4T r , G ,Oesolaho A 6-1 , s lof vL I Y 4�1 �i `Ili G is ~ 4-o . 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L� NURSTwELL DR ed DOLPHIN _ OR = zCR ig a oeirv¢w DOREMER -� 1 AL CR J O - �17 - Z wK DR. DA--LL}A-S}ry1��-{TC� '�LwLF1 CR E OR 1" O C= MSSFO R CLi PPER LLLLLLI; z m LARK FIT j OR M J -- - - ADA IS AVE. zi' i�•Ic\ huntington beach department of community development STAf f REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: C ommunit Development DATE: 17, 1987 SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 Attached is the final draft of Code Amendment No. 87-9 as amended and approved by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1987. The amendments, noted in margin areas, include maximum 24-inch fence or retaining wall within the 15 foot rear setback on through lots, waterproofing requirement for all retaining walls abutting a street and modification to definition of rear yard. An ordinance will be prepared and forwarded to the City Council with recommendations for adoption. SH• :k 1 a c ff6d) v/ A-F M-23C As Amended by Planning Commission November 3 , 1987' DRAFT ORDINANCE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 ARTICLE 977 YARDS AND FENCING Section: 9770 General Provisions 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls, and Hedges 9772 Required Walls 9773 Street Intersection Visibility 9770 General Provisions. No portion of a required yard area provided for a structure on a lot shall be considered as part of the yard area for any other structure on the same or an adjacent lot . In all districts, minimum setback lines shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line. Diagrams A and B are hereby adopted to illustrate the provisions of this article. Where any discrepancy occurs between the diagrams and the printed text, the text shall I prevail . Yards and fencing shall comply with the following criteria in all districts or as specified: 9771 Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. (a) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height may be located in any portion of a lot, including the required front yard, except as required elsewhere in this Article. (b) Fences, walls or hedges a maximum of six (6) feet in height may be located on the property line in required side and rear yards, except as further excluded in this article. Fences, walls or hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height shall observe the same yard requirements as the main structure except as provided for herein or in the regulations of the district in which they are located. (c) Fences or walls in the rear yard area of a through-lot shall not exceed 24 inches in height. This sub-section shall not apply to lots abutting arterial highways. I r M (d) In the R1 district,- garden or wing walls or fences equal in height to the first floor double plate, but not exceeding nine (9) feet, which are perpendicular to and entirely within a side yard may be constructed to the interior side property line and to within five (5) feet of the exterior side property line provided they are equipped with a three (3) foot gate or accessway. (e) When residential property abuts open or public land or property zoned or used for office, commercial, or industrial purposes, an eight foot high solid masonry or block wall may be Constructed on the common side or rear property line. tKI (f) In order to allow variations in the street scene in R1, R2, R3 and R4 districts, fences, walls or hedges exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height may be permitted at a reduced front setback of six (6) feet subject to plan review approval by the director in conformance with the following criteria: (1) The reduced setback shall be only permitted for five (5) or more contiguous lots under the same ownership and .only at the time of initial construction of the dwellings . (2) Such walls shall conform to all other provisions of this article, including site angle requirements, and shall not encroach into the triangular area formed. by measuring seven and one-half (7. 5) feet along the driveway and ten (10) feet along the front property line at their point of intersection. (g) Retaining Walls shall comply with the following: (1) Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade, and is located on the line separating lots or parcels, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed. (2) Where a retaining wall is on the property line of a rear yard or exterior side yard abutting an arterial and contains a fill of 2 ft. or less or protects a cut below the natural grade, such retaining wall may be topped with a six (6) ft. decorative masonry wall. (3) Where a retaining wall is on. the property line , �, of a rear yard abutting a local street, the maximum wall height shall be 24 inches as measured from the adjacent curb. (4) When. the retaining wall is on the front property line and contains a fill of two (2), feet or less, a protective fence or "wall not more than forty-two (42) inches in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall, and any portion of such fence above the maximum height as measured from the adjacent curb shall be fifty (50) percent open or transparent. Any fence located on the front property line shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. -2- (0625D) r (5) All retaining walls abutting a street shall be a waterproof l satisfaction of the Department of Community Ox (h) The height of a fence MAY shall be measured from natural grade fence combinations over eight (.B.)-;.,feet in hei)ght:rshall .be -.constructed with a variation in design or materials to show the distinction. Retaining wall and fence combinations over, si:k,.(.6),. feet, .in height shall be designed without decorative block or cap block, except if equal in strength to the main portion of the fence. (i) In the industrial districts, nine (9) foot high fences may The - permitted,"in._Ahe::.-side and :,tear-.:-setbacks Nup to.-the!.;f ront building:-,,I.-ine,,-subj.ect :to .,plan-'review ,approval .,by.;--the adirector. 7 the maximum,-height,.��.requ:Lremen Deviations f tom , sz,for t walls ,-Ia-s ,--.pitescribed,,.-by,.:::this:.-Artidle-:may -be1_.ipermitted, subject to �:an approval --of-;-.,Ugei�Permit-.,.*-..',-.r�J. 1.0 !.1".-,9-7)72 _-Requi)redt a.l.ls t-41 ;4 a) when office, commercial. or industrial uses abut property zoned or used for residential, a six (6) foot high solid six (6) inch concrete block or masonry wall shall be required. If a wall meeting these standards already exists on .the abutting residential property, protection from vehicle damage shall be provided by a method approved by the director . The maximum fence height shall be eight (8) feet at the common property line, subject to the same design standards and setback requirements as specified for six (6) foot high fences . (b) Industrial screening walls abutting arterial highways shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding properties, constructed of a minimum six (6) inch wide decorative masonry block, and designed with landscape pockets at thirty-five foot intervals along the street side sufficient in size to accommodate at least one (1) 15-gallon tree. Approval of a Use Permit shall be required prior to construction of such walls. 9773 Street Intersection Visibility. tell (a) On reverse corner lots and corner lots abutting an alley, no fence, wall or hedge greater than forty-two (42) inches in height may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring ten (10)' feet from the intersection of the rear and exterior side property lines . (0625D) ,(di (b) If vehicular access to a lot is obtained from an alley, the triangular area formed by measuring seven an one-half (7 . 5) feet from the intersection of the alley and driveway shall be limited to fences, walls or hedges no greater than forty-two inches in height . tO (c) On corner lots, no fence, wall, .landscaping, berming, sign, or other visual obstruction between forty-two (42) inches and seven (7) feet in height as measured from the adjacent curb elevation may be located within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five (25) feet from the intersection of the front and exterior side property lines or their prolongation. trees trimmed free of branches and foliage so as to maintain visual clearance below seven (7) feet shall be permitted. Diagrams A and B 9080 . 137 Yard, rear. A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the side lot lines and measured between the rear lot line and the nearest rear line of the main building or the nearest line of any enclosed or covered porch. Where a rear yard abuts a street or is adjacent to or facing a front yard of (h'� residentially zoned property, it shall meet front yard requirements of the district; excepting walls and fencesyand R1 zoned property abutting arterial highways . (Ord. 2836, 6 Jun 87) -4- (0625D) A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, TO • APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-1, RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH FEMA TO RECONSIDER THE REQUIREMENT TO FLOOD PROOF ADDITIONS WHICH EXCEED MORE THAN 50%, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-6 CODE AMENDMENT NO 87-9 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 15 , 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Code Amendment No . 87-9 reorganizes Article 977, Yards and Fences, adds provisions to regulate retaining walls, industrial fencing and screening walls, and amends the definition of rear yard (S . 9080 . 137) . This code amendment was generated by two recent conditional exception applications approved on July 20, 1987, by the City Council on appeal . Review and comment by the Planning ' Commission of the recommended changes was requested. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue Code Amendment No. 87-9 and direct staff to prepare an Ordinance based on Planning Commission comments . THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There was no one present to speak for or against the public hearing . The Commissioners were concerned that no citizens were present and it was their desire to receive public input. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 TO THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 1987 WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING LEFT OPEN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell , Livengood NOES: Silva ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 10/6/87 -9- (9299d) A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG,- SECO BY SILVA, TO ALLOW CONDITIONAL 'EXCEPTIONS TO BE EXTENDED ON WR TEN APPLICATION (NO ! FEE) AFTER REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSI OR BODY THAT ORIGINALLY ! p GRANTED APPROVAL, WITH THE DISCRETION OF HAT BODY AS TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A PUBLIC HEARING, BY THE OLLOWING VOTE: AYES: - - Silva,--Higgins, Pierce, Le' zig, Summerell ----- - _- NOES: Schumacher - ABSENT: Livengood = ABSTAIN: None STRAW VOTE MOTION PASSED - A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY PIERCE, SECOND BY -HIGGINS, TO ALLOW CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO OINCIDE WITH TIMING ON COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPROV S, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Higgin , Pierce-, Summerell NOES: Leipzig ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: Schumacher STRAW VOTE MOTION ASSED A MOT/BE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO CONTINUE CODE AMEND7-12 TO THE DECEMBER 1, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIFOLLOWING VOTE: r AYES: , Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell NOES:ABSENgoodABSTAMOTIO C-6 CODE AMENDMENT N0, 87-9 APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Code Amendment No. 87-9 was continued from the October 6, 1987 Planning Commission meeting with direction to forward copies of the proposed ordinance to several interest groups and homeowner' s associations as well as those persons who spoke during the public hearings relating to variances for block walls on through lots in the Harbor area . STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Code Amendment No. 87-9 with findings and recommend adoption by the City Council . THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED ::? PC Minutes - 11/3/87 -16 (9474d) There was no one present to speak for or -against the code amendment -- ,•_.�• and the..,.� public hearing was _closed. _ f ' A discussion ensued regarding the size of retaining walls on through ' lots . Commissioners Higgins and Pierce felt that the present code requiring. a 42 inch wall was acceptable.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SILVA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 WITH FINDINGS, AS PROPOSED WITH A MAXIMUM 24 INCH RETAINING WALL WITHIN 15 FOOT REAR SETBACK ON THROUGH-LOTS ONLY AND PROVISION FOR WATERPROOFING ALL RETAINING WALLS ABUTTING A STREET, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Leipzig, Summerell NOES: Higgins, Pierce ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Reorganization of Article 977 creates a more systematic format for implementation. 2. Revisions to Article 977 create more aesthetically pleasing fences which will have less detrimental effect on surrounding properties . 3 . Revisions to Article 977 are in conformance with the General Plan; in particular, the Land use and Open Space Elements . The Commission suggested that a study session be scheduled in the future on code amendments before being presented to the Commission during the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO SCHEDULE STUDY SESSIONS BEFORE PRESENTATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes 11/3/87 . - -17- (9474d) 1 E. DISCUSSION ITEMS E- 1 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 Modifications regarding- the height of fences or walls intthe rear yards of through--Pots were made to the draft code amendment. : A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE, THE MODIFICATIONS AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell NOES: Silva, Schumacher ABSENT: Note, ABSTAIN: Livengood MOTION PASSED 1 E-2 LAND USE ELEMENT NO. 87-3 T Commissioners were asked .wkether they felt a study session was ecessary for discussion of Land Use Element No . 87-3, Zone Chang No . 87-4 and Environmental Impact Report No. 87-3 prior to the blir_ hearing on December 1, 1987 . A MOTION W MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO SCHEDULE A REGULAR PUBL HEARING DECEMBER 1, 1987, WITH NO STUDY SESSION RELATIVE TO LA USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 87-3, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva , humacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED F.-3 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO 2/ ZONES FOR USES (MOTELS, HOTELS The Commission requested staff to epare a report regarding revised &rVelopment regulations for otels/hotels for discussion at the December 15, 1987 Planning Co ' ssion meeting. E-4 OLD WORLD Q� ,JOBERFEST UPDATE Staff was requested to obtain complete police eports during the Octoberfc�s: and comments from Huntington Center and One ' Pacific Plaza anti i,orward them to the Commission for fut a reference. 0 PC Minutes - 11/17/87 -23- (9554d) 09 6 ' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 (YARDS AND FENCES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the . statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. DATE/TIME: Monday, Apri118,_ 1988, 7:00 PM APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 87-9 APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach REQUEST: To amend Article 977 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to reorganize and add new fencing regulations and to amend Section 9080. 137, rear yard definition. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. ON FILE: A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the �Off_ice-_of _the City CTerk;,�2000 Main Su et Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection- by the public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please call Susan Pierce, Associate Planner at 536-5271. Alicia M., Wentworth City Clerk City of Huntington Beach (9004d-1) NOTICE TO CLERK TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM -e, 72e TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: FROM: PLEASE SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING USING THE ATTACHED LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE ty— DAY OF 1989 AP's are attached AP's will follow (,- No AP's Initiated by: Planning Commission Planning Department Petition * Appeal Other Adoption of Environmental Status (x) }� EIR ND NONE Has City Attorney' s Office been NO informed of forthcoming public hearing? Refer to Planning Department ,- Extension # S-2,s0 for additional information. * If appeal , please transmit exact wording to be required in the legal . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 (YARDS AND FENCES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the sCatements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the :application described below. DATE/TIME: Monday, April oe, 1988, 7 : 00 PM % PPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No . 87-9 APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach RE VEST: To amend Article 977 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to reorganize and add new fencing regulations and to amend Section 9080 . 137, rear yard definition. Z 04 4/. kv,f-8 CA deo Come. .ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. ON FILE: . A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the �,o e C 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please call Susan Pierce, Associate Planner at 536-5271. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City of Huntington Beach (9004d-1)