HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-001 (Huntington Beach ZDirector. The Director of Planning and Buildin Community Development or his or her designee.
Distribution Line. An electric power line bringing power from a distribution substation to consumers.
District. A portion of the City within which the use of land and structures and the location, height, and
bulk of structures are governed by this ordinance. The zoning ordinance establishes "base zoning
districts" for residential, commercial, industrial, public and open space uses, and "overlay districts,"
which modify base district provisions and standards.
Drilling. The digging or boring of a new well into the earth for the purpose of exploring for, developing
or producing oil, gas or other hydrocarbons, or for the purpose of injecting water, steam or any other
substance into the earth.
Dwelling, Accessory Unit. A fully equipped dwelling unit which is ancillary and subordinate to a
principal dwelling unit located on the same lot in the RL zone. Also known as second dwelling unit or
"granny unit."
Dwelling, Multiple Unit. A building or buildings designed with two or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single Unit. A detached building designed primarily for use as a single dwelling, no portion of
which is rented as a separate unit, except as permitted by this code. Attached single-family dwellings shall
be considered as multifamily.
Dwelling, Studio Unit. A dwelling unit consisting of one kitchen, one bathroom, and one combination
living room and sleeping room. The gross floor area shall not exceed 500 square feet, or it shall be
considered as a one -bedroom unit. Also known as a single, a bachelor, or an efficiency unit.
Dwelling Unit. One or more habitable rooms with only one kitchen, and designed for occupancy as a unit
by one or more persons living as a household unit with common access to all living, kitchen, and
bathroom areas.
Emergency Shelter. Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to
occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied
emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
Energy Facility. Any public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or
recovering facility for electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or other sources of energy.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). A report complying with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its implementing guidelines.
Environmentally Sensitive (Habitat) Area. A wetland or any area in which plant or animal life or their
habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and
which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.
Exemption, Categorical. An exception from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) for a class of projects, which have been determined to not have a significant effect on the
environment.
Family. A single individual or two or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit in a
dwelling unit.
Feasible. Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time,
taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
210.16 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Planning Dep
Community Development De artmen for review. Discretionary review shall be
required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator; projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the project is
exempt; see Chapter 245. (3334-6/97, 3410-3/99, 3867-4/10)
(H) For teen dancing facilities, bicycle racks or a special bicycle parking area shall be
provided. These may not obstruct either the public sidewalk or the building entry. See also Chapter
5.28, Dancing Halls; Chapter 5.44, Restaurants - Amusement and Entertainment Premises; and
Chapter 5.70, Adult Entertainment Businesses.
(I)Only permitted on a major arterial street, and a passive or active outdoor recreational amenity
shall be provided.
(J)In the CV District the entire ground floor area and at least one-third of the total floor area shall be
devoted to visitor -oriented uses as described in the certified Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan.
Any use other than visitor serving commercial shall be located above the ground level, and a
conditional use permit from the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator is required. Any
use other than visitor serving commercial uses shall only be permitted if visitor serving uses are
either provided prior to the other use or assured by deed restriction as part of the development. No
office or residential uses shall be permitted in any visitor serving designation seaward of Pacific
Coast Highway.
(K) See Section 230.42, Bed and Breakfast Inns.
(L) Collection containers are permitted in all commercial districts; recycling facilities as an
accessory use to a permitted use shall be permitted upon approval by the director with
Neighborhood Notification pursuant to Chapter 241. See Section 230.44, Recycling Operations.
(M) Subject to approval by the Police Department, Public Works Department, Fire
Department and the director. See also Section 230.86, Seasonal Sales.
(N) The following businesses proposing to sell alcoholic beverages for on -site or off -site
consumption are exempt from the conditional use permit process:
(1) Retail markets with no more than 10% of the floor area devoted to sales, display, and
storage of alcoholic beverages provided the sale of alcoholic beverages is not in conjunction
with the sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel.
(2) Restaurants, bars, and liquor stores located 300 feet or more from any R or PS district,
public or private school, church, or public use.
(3) Florist shops offering the sale of a bottle of an alcoholic beverage together with a floral
arrangement.
(0) See Section 230.46, Single Room Occupancy.
(P) See Chapter 231 for temporary and seasonal parking.
(Q) Development of vacant land or additions of 10,000 square feet or more in floor area; or
additions equal to or greater than 50% of the existing building's floor area; or additions to buildings
on sites located within 300 feet of a residential zone or use for a permitted use requires approval of a
conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning DiFeete Community
Development Director may refer any proposed addition to the Zoning Administrator if the proposed
addition has the potential to impact residents or tenants in the vicinity (e.g., increased noise, traffic).
(R) Projects within 500 feet of a PS District; see Chapter 244.
(S) See Section 230.48, Equestrian Centers.
(T) See Section 230.50, Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets.
(U) See Section 230.94, Carts and Kiosks.
(V) In the coastal zone, the preferred retail sales uses are those identified in the visitor serving
commercial land use designation which provide opportunities for visitor -oriented commercial
activities including specialty and beach related retail shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, theaters,
museums, and related services.
(W) Non -amplified live entertainment greater than 300 feet from a residential zone or use
shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
M Outdoor dining with alcohol sales shall be permitted with a conditional use permit from
the Zoning Administrator. Outdoor dining without alcohol sales that is 400 square feet or less shall
be permitted without a conditional use permit. If over 400 square feet with no alcohol sales,
Neighborhood Notification shall be required pursuant to Chapter 241.
(Y) Neighborhood Notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 241.
(Z) In the CV District, condominium -hotels and/or fractional interest hotels are allowed only
at the Pacific City (Downtown Specific Plan District 7) and Waterfront (Downtown Specific Plan
District 9) sites. Refer to Downtown Specific Plan. (3248-6/95, 3334-6/97, 3341-10/96, 3378-2/98,
3482-12/00, 3522-2/02, 3553-5/02, 3568-9/02, 3707-6/05, 3774-10/07, 3848-1/10, 3859-2/10, 4038-
12/14)
211.08 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction, initial establishment of use, exterior alterations and additions shall
be submitted to the Planning -Dep ent Community Development Department for review. Discretionary
review shall be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator; projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the project is
exempt; see Chapter 245. (3522-2/02, 3868-3/10, 3774-10/07, 4038-12/14)
B. The front fagade of the building, including the entrance and signage, shall not be visible
from any major, primary or secondary arterial street as designated by the circulation element of
the General Plan adopted May 1996, with the exception of Argosy Drive.
C. Prior to or concurrently with applying for a building permit and/or a certificate of
occupancy for the building, the applicant shall submit application for Plafiffing DepaAffien
Community Development Department staff review of a sex -oriented business zoning permit
with the drawing described in subsection A, a technical site plan, floor plans and building
elevations, and application fee. Within 10 days of submittal, the director shall determine if the
application is complete. If the application is deemed incomplete, the applicant may resubmit a
completed application within 10 days. Within 30 days of receipt of a completed application,
the director shall determine if the application complies with the applicable development and
performance standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Said
standards include but are not limited to the following:
1. Chapter 203, Definitions; Chapter 212, Industrial Districts; Chapter 230, Site
Standards; Chapter 231, Off -Street Parking and Loading Provisions; Chapter 232,
Landscape Improvements; and Chapter 236, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
2. Section 233.08(B), Signs. Signage shall conform to the standards of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance except
a. Such signs shall contain no suggestive or graphic language, photographs,
silhouettes, drawings, statues, monuments, sign shapes or sign projections, or other
graphic representations, whether clothed or unclothed, including without limitation
representations that depict "specified anatomical areas" or "specified sexual
activities"; and
b. Only the smallest of the signs permitted under Section 233.08(B) shall be visible
from any major, primary or secondary arterial street, such streets shall be those
designated in the circulation element of the General Plan adopted May 1996, with
the exception of Argosy Drive.
3. Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.70.
D. The director shall grant or deny the application for a sex -oriented business zoning permit
for a sex -oriented business. There shall be no administrative appeal from the granting or denial
of a permit application thereby permitting the applicant to obtain prompt judicial review.
E. Ten working days prior to submittal of an application for a sex -oriented business zoning
permit for staff review, the applicant shall: (1) cause notice of the application to be printed in a
newspaper of general circulation; and (2) give mailed notice of the application to property
owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed location of the sex -oriented business; and the City of
Huntington Beach, Department of Community Development by first class mail.
The notice of application shall include the following:
Name of applicant;
2. Location of proposed sex -oriented business, including street address (if known)
and/or lot and tract number;
3. Nature of the sex -oriented business, including maximum height and square
footage of the proposed development;
4. The City Hall telephone number for the Department of Community Development
to call for viewing plans;
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Department
of Community Development. This date shall be 10 working days from staff review
submittal; and
6. The address of the Department of Community Development.
F. A sex -oriented business may not apply for a variance pursuant to Chapter 241 nor a
special sign permit pursuant to Chapter 233.
G. A sex -oriented business zoning permit shall become null and void one year after its date
of approval unless:
1. Construction has commenced or a certificate of occupancy has been issued,
whichever comes first; or
2. The use is established.
H. The validity of a sex -oriented business zoning permit shall not be affected by changes in
ownership or proprietorship provided that the new owner or proprietor promptly notifies the
director of the transfer.
I. A sex -oriented business zoning permit shall lapse if the exercise of rights granted by it is
discontinued for 12 consecutive months.
L-12 For wireless communication facilities see Section 230.96, Wireless Communication
Facilities. All other communication facilities permitted.
(A) Repealed.
(B) A conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for any new use or
enlargement of an existing use, or exterior alterations and additions for an existing use located
within 150 feet of an R district. The director may waive this requirement if there is no
substantial change in the character of the use which would affect adjacent residential property
in an R District.
(C) Accessory office uses incidental to a primary industrial use are limited to 10% of the
floor area of the primary industrial use.
(D) Adjunct office and commercial space, not to exceed 25% of the floor area of the primary
industrial use, is allowed with a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator,
provided that it is intended primarily to serve employees of the industrial use, no exterior signs
advertise the adjunct use, the adjunct use is physically separated from the primary industrial
use, any retail sales are limited to goods manufactured on -site, and the primary industrial fronts
on an arterial.
(E) See Section 241.22, Temporary Use Permits.
(F) See Chapter 236, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(G) Medical/dental offices, insurance brokerage offices, and real estate brokerage offices,
except for on -site leasing offices, are not permitted in any I District.
Administrative, management, regional or headquarters offices for any permitted industrial use,
which are not intended to serve the public, require a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator to occupy more than 10% of the total amount of space on the site of the industrial use.
(H) Automobile dismantling, storage and/or impound yards maybe permitted subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission and the following criteria:
(1) The site shall not be located within 660 feet of an R district.
(2) All special metal cutting and compacting equipment shall be completely screened
from view.
(3) Storage yards shall be enclosed by a solid six-inch concrete block or masonry
wall not less than six feet in height and set back a minimum 10 feet from abutting streets
with the entire setback area permanently landscaped and maintained.
(4) Items stacked in the storage yard shall not exceed the height of the screening
walls or be visible from adjacent public streets.
(I) Limited to facilities serving workers employed on -site.
(J) Limited to single room occupancy uses. (See Section 230.46.)
(K) Limited to emergency shelters. (See Section 230.52, Emergency Shelters.)
(L) Development of vacant land and/or additions of 10,000 square feet or more in floor area;
or additions equal to or greater than 50% of the existing building's floor area; or additions to
buildings on sites located within 300 feet of a residential zone or use for a permitted use
requires approval of a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning
ommunity Develonment Director may refer any proposed addition to the Zoning
Administrator if the proposed addition has the potential to impact residents or tenants in the
vicinity (e.g., increased noise, traffic).
(M) Major outdoor operations require conditional use permit approval by the Planning
Commission. Major outside operations include storage yards and uses utilizing more than one-
third of the site for outdoor operation.
(N) See Section 230.40, Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Areas.
(0) See Section 230.44, Recycling Operations.
(P) See Section 230.50, Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets.
(Q) See L-I I(A) relating to locational restrictions.
(R) Non -amplified live entertainment greater than 300 feet from a residential zone or use
shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
(S) Subject to approval by the Police Department, Public Works Department, and Fire
Department and the Planning etEw Community Develonment Director.
(T) Neighborhood Notification requirements when no entitlement required pursuant to
Chapter 241. (3254-10/94, 3378-2/98, 3523-2/02, 3568-9/02, 3703-3/05, 3708-6/05, 3724-
02/06, 3788-12/07, 3843-11/09, 3860-2/10, 4039-12/14)
212.08 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Planning Depaftfnen Community Development Department for review. Discretionary review shall be
required as follows:
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213.10 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Planning Depaftme Community Development Department for review. Discretionary review shall be
required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator; projects on substandard lots.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Commission.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the project is
exempt; see Chapter 245. (3870-3/10)
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218.02 Mixed Use -Transit Center District Established
The purpose of the Mixed Use -Transit Center District is to implement the General Plan Land Use Plan
mixed -use land use designation. This district provides areas for high density residential and commercial
uses within one -quarter mile of established transit centers as determined by the Pie
Community Development Director. Transit centers, serving buses or other modes of transportation, are
facilities where passengers transfer from one route to another. This district provides for pedestrian -
friendly, transit oriented development in areas adjacent to existing transit infrastructure. (3819-12/08)
218.04 MU-TC District —Land Use Controls
In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows:
"P" designates use classifications permitted in MU-TC district.
"PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the
Planning Commission.
"ZA" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning
Administrator.
Use classifications that are not listed are prohibited. Letters in parentheses in the "Additional Provisions"
column refer to provisions following the schedule or located elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. Where
letters in parentheses are opposite a use classification heading, referenced provisions shall apply to all use
classifications under the heading.
MU-TC District: Land Use Controls
P = Permitted
PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission
ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator
Land Use Controls
Additional Provisions
Residential Uses
(A)(I)
Multifamily Residential
PC
Public and Semipublic Uses
(A)
Clubs and Lodges
ZA
Day Care, General
ZA
Day Care, Large Family
P
(C)
Government Offices
P
Public Safety Facilities
P
Religious Assembly
ZA
Schools, Public or Private
PC
Commercial Uses
(A)(H)(I)
Artists' Studios
P
Banks and Savings & Loans
P
Catering Services
P
Drug Stores/Pharmacy
P
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
P
w/ Alcohol
ZA
(B)(C)
w/ Live Entertainment
ZA
w/ Dancing
PC
(D)
w/ Outdoor Dining
ZA
(C)(E)
Food and Beverage Sales
P
w/ Alcohol Beverage Sales
ZA
(B)
Office, Business and Professional
P
Park and Recreational Facilities
P
Parking
PC
(F)
Personal Enrichment Services
P
(C)
Personal Services
P
Retail Sales
P
(G)
Visitor Accommodations
PC
MU-TC District: Additional Provisions
(A) All projects in this district shall have both residential and nonresidential components. At
least 50% of the building fronting public streets at the ground level shall be nonresidential uses. At
least 50% of the project shall be residential uses.
(B) The following businesses proposing to sell alcoholic beverages for on -site or off -site
consumption are exempt from the conditional use permit process: (1) Retail markets with no more
than 10% of the floor area devoted to sales, display and storage of alcoholic beverages provided the
sale of alcoholic beverages is not in conjunction with the sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle
fuel; (2) Florist shops offering the sale of a bottle of an alcoholic beverage together with a floral
arrangement.
(C) Neighborhood notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 241.
(D) See also Chapter 5.28, Dancing Halls, and Chapter 5.44, Restaurants —Amusement and
Entertainment Premises.
(E) Outdoor dining with alcohol sales shall be permitted with a conditional use permit to the
Zoning Administrator. Outdoor dining without alcohol sales that is 400 square feet or less shall be
permitted with an administrative permit. If over 400 square feet with no alcohol sales, neighborhood
notification shall be required pursuant to Chapter 241.
(F) Stand-alone or other permanent parking structures not ancillary to the permitted uses
listed above. Must demonstrate necessity of use and comply with the requirements in Section
231.18(G) (Parking Structures).
(G) See Section 230.94, Carts and Kiosks.
(H) Development of vacant land or additions of 10,000 square feet or more in building floor
area; or additions equal to or greater than 50% of the existing building's floor area requires approval
of a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Planning Dir-eeteF Community
Development Director may refer any proposed project to the Zoning Administrator if the proposed
project has the potential to impact residents or tenants in the vicinity (e.g. increased noise, traffic).
(I)Projects within 500 feet of PS District; see Chapter 244. (3819-12/08)
218.12 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction, initial establishment of use, exterior alterations and additions shall
be submitted to the Planning DepaFtmext Community Development Department for review. Discretionary
review shall be required as follows:
A. Zoning Administrator Review. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning
Administrator; projects on substandard lots; see Chapter 241.
B. Design Review Board. See Chapter 244.
C. Planning Commission. Projects requiring a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission; see Chapter 241.
D. Projects in the Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit is required unless the project is
exempt; see Chapter 245. (3819-12/08)
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222.10 General Provisions
A. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or
altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable provisions. This
chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed
restrictions; however, where this chapter or another chapter, easement, covenant, or deed restriction
conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
B. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is
considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering
considerations. As a consequence, floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may
be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas
of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood
damage. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the incidental parcels which do not front
a sandy beach, which have bulkheads and are not adjacent to recreation or public use areas and other
existing or proposed lateral or vertical easements, or when development is proposed on an existing
subdivided single family residential lot between developed residential parcels.
C. Severability. This chapter and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable.
Should any section of this chapter be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the
section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
D. Designation of Floodplain Administrator. The Director of44anni*g Community Development
is designated to administer, implement, and enforce this chapter by granting or denying development
permits in accord with its provisions.
E. Director Responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the director in enforcing the
provisions of this chapter shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Reviewing development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter
have been satisfied, that all other required state and federal permits have been obtained, and
that the site is reasonably safe from flooding.
2. Reviewing development permits within Zones Al-30 and AE without a designated
regulatory floodway to determine that the proposed new construction, substantial
improvement, or development, when considered with all other existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot
at any point within the City.
3. Making interpretations where needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of areas of
special flood hazard.
4. Obtaining and maintaining for public inspection, flood insurance policy information
concerning the certified elevation for residential developments and subdivisions, and the
certification required for floor elevations, for developments located in areas where shallow
flooding is likely to occur; for floodproofing of nonresidential developments; for coastal high
hazard areas; for anchoring of manufactured homes; and for floodway encroachments.
5. Notifying adjacent communities and responsible staff and federal agencies prior to any
alteration or relocation of a watercourse. The director shall further ensure that the flood
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230.10 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Permit Required. Accessory dwellings may be permitted in all R districts on lots with a single-
family dwelling subject to director approval. Requests shall be submitted to the director
accompanied by the required Neighborhood Notification, plans and elevations showing the proposed
accessory dwelling and its relation to the principal dwelling, descriptions of building materials,
landscaping and exterior finishes to be used and parking to be provided, and any other information
required by the director to determine whether the proposed unit conforms to all requirements of this
code. The director shall approve an accessory dwelling unit upon finding that the following
conditions have been met:
1. The dwelling conforms to the design and development standards for accessory dwelling
units established in subsection B of this section and subsection 230.22(A);
2. The accessory unit maintains the scale of adjoining residences and is compatible with the
design of existing dwellings in the vicinity in terms of building materials, colors and exterior
finishes;
3. The main dwelling or the accessory dwelling will be owner occupied; and
4. Public and utility services including emergency access are adequate to serve both
dwellings.
B. Design and Development Standards.
Minimum Lot Size. 6,000 square feet.
2. Maximum Unit Size. The maximum square footage of the accessory dwelling unit shall
not exceed 650 square feet and shall not contain more than one bedroom.
3. Required Setbacks. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with minimum setbacks of
Chapter 210.
4. Height and Building Coverage. The basic requirements of Chapter 210 shall apply unless
modified by an overlay district.
Parkins. All parking spaces shall comply with Section 231.18(D).
6. Design. The accessory unit shall be attached to the main dwelling unit in such a manner
as to create an architecturally unified whole, not resulting in any change to the visible character
of the street. The entrance to the accessory unit shall not be visible from the street in front of
the main dwelling unit. Building materials, colors and exterior finishes should be substantially
the same as those on the existing dwelling.
C. Ownership. The second unit shall not be sold separately from the main dwelling unit.
D. Covenant. A covenant with the ownership requirements shall be filed for recordation with the
County Recorder within 30 days of Planning DepaftmentCommunity Development Department
plan check approval and issuance of building permits. Evidence of such filing shall be submitted to
the director within 30 days of approval.
E. Parkland Dedication In -Lieu Fee. A parkland dedication in -lieu fee shall be assessed as set by
resolution of the City Council pursuant to Section 230.20 and paid prior to issuance of the building
permit. (3334-6/97, 3710-6/05, 4040-12/14)
230.22 Residential Infill Lot Developments
The following residential infill requirements are intended to minimize impacts on contiguous developed
single-family residential property and provide standards that ensure compatibility and appropriate design
for projects located within existing residential neighborhoods, unless to do so would contravene the terms
of an existing development agreement. Infill development site plans and building design shall be
harmonious and compatible with streets, driveways, property lines, and surrounding neighborhood.
Compatibility considerations should include, but not be limited to, lot size, lot frontages, building layout,
building configuration and design, building materials, product type, grade height and building height
relative to existing dwellings, and visual intrusion concerns. The Director of Planning and Building shall
cause all requests for entitlements, plan check and issuance of building permits for residential infill lot
development to be reviewed in accordance with these requirements.
A. Privacy Design Standards.
1. New residences and accessory dwelling units shall off -set windows from those on
existing residences to ensure maximum privacy. The use of translucent glass or similar
material, shall be used for all bathroom windows facing existing residences. Consider locating
windows high on elevations to allow light and ventilation, and ensure privacy.
2. Minimize the canyon effect between houses by clipping roof elevations on side yards.
Provide roof line variations throughout a multi -dwelling infill development.
3. Provide architectural features (projections, off -sets) to break up massing and bulk.
4. Upper story balconies shall be oriented toward the infill house's front or rear yard areas, a
public street or permanent open space.
B. Noise Considerations. Swimming pool/hot tub equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other
permanently installed motor driven equipment shall be located to minimize noise impacts on
contiguous residences.
C. Pad Height. Pad height for new construction shall match to the extent feasible pad heights of
contiguous residences. Any property owner/developer who intends to add fill above the height of the
existing contiguous grades shall demonstrate to the director and the City Engineer that the additional
fill is not detrimental to surrounding properties in terms of compatibility and drainage issues.
D. Public Notification Requirements.
l . Ten working days prior to submittal for plan check (plan review) the applicant shall give
notice of the application to adjacent property owners and the City of Huntington Beach,
Department of Planning and Building Community Development by first class mail. The notice
of application shall include the following:
a. Name of applicant;
b. Location of planned development, including street address (if known) and/or lot
and tract number;
C. Nature of the planned development, including maximum height and square
footage of each proposed infill dwelling unit;
d. The City Hall telephone number for the Department of Planning and Building
Community Development to call for viewing plans;
e. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Department
of Planning and Buildin,g Community Developmen . This date shall be 10 working days
from plan check (plan review) submittal; and
The address of the Department of Community Development.
2. The applicant shall submit a copy of each notice mailed and proof of mailing of the
notice(s) when submitting the application for plan check (plan review). The adjacent property
owners shall have 10 working days from plan check (plan review) submittal to provide
comments regarding the application to the director. All decisions of the director regarding the
application shall be final. (3301-11/95, 3710-6/05, 4040-12/14)
230.46 Single Room Occupancy
Single room occupancy (SRO) shall comply with the following requirements:
A. General Provisions.
1. All projects shall comply with the most recently adopted City building, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical, fire, and housing codes.
2. No more than one person shall be permitted to reside in any unit, excluding the
manager's unit and up to 25% of the total number of units which have double occupancy.
3. A management plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the Conditional Use
Permit application. The management plan shall contain management policies, operations,
emergency procedures, overnight guest policy, security program including video cameras
monitoring building access points at every floor, rental procedures and proposed rates,
maintenance plans, staffing needs, and tenant mix, selection and regulations. Income levels
shall be verified by a third party and submitted to the City of Huntington Beach as part of the
annual review.
4. An on -site 24-hour manager is required in every SRO project. In addition, a manager's
unit shall be provided which shall be designed as a complete residential unit, and be a
minimum of 300 square feet in size.
5. Rental procedures shall allow for monthly tenancies only; deposit requirements shall be
specified.
6. All units within SRO projects shall be restricted to very -low- and low-income individuals
as defined by the City's housing element, with the exception of the 24-hour manager. Rental
rates shall be calculated using a maximum of 30% of income toward housing expenses based
on County of Orange income figures.
7. Each SRO project shall be subject to annual review by the City which includes the review
of management services. The management services plan shall define third party verification
criteria. The SRO project owner shall be responsible for filing an annual report to the Planning
Community Development Department and f0 fice of
Business Development, which includes the range of monthly rents, the monthly income of
residents, occupancy rates, and the number of vehicles owned by residents.
8. The Planning Commission or City Council may revoke the Conditional Use Permit if any
violation of conditions or any of the adopted Huntington Beach codes occurs.
B. Unit Requirements.
10. All common indoor space areas shall have posted in a conspicuous location a notice from
the Department of Community Development regarding contact
procedures to investigate housing code violations.
11. Bicycle stalls shall be provided at a minimum of one stall per five units in a secured and
enclosed and covered area.
12. Trash disposal chutes as well as a centralized trash area shall be provided on all multi-
story projects.
13. A minimum of two pay telephones shall be provided in the lobby area. The telephone
service shall only allow outgoing calls.
14. Phone jack(s) shall be provided in each unit.
15. A shipping and receiving/maintenance garage shall be provided near a convenient
vehicular access on the ground floor. (3494-5/01, 4040-12/14)
230.52 Emergency Shelters
Emergency shelters may be permitted subject to the following requirements:
A. A single emergency shelter for 50 occupants, or a combination of multiple shelters with a
combined capacity not to exceed 50 occupants, shall be permitted. Religious assembly uses within
an industrial zone may establish emergency shelters for up to 30 occupants provided they meet the
minimum development standards of the zone in which they are located.
B. Stays at the emergency shelter facility shall be on a first -come first -serve basis with clients
housed on -site. Clients must vacate the facility by 8:00 a.m. each day and have no guaranteed bed
for the next night.
C. Maximum stay at the facility shall not exceed 120 days in a 365-day period.
D. A minimum distance of 300 feet shall be maintained from any other emergency shelter, as
measured from the property line.
E. An on -site client intake and waiting area shall be provided in a location not adjacent to the public
right-of-way, be fully screened from public view, and provide consideration for weather events
including shade and rain cover. The waiting area shall contain a minimum area of 10 square feet per
bed.
F. Any provision of on -site outside storage shall be fully screened from public view.
G. Exterior lighting shall be provided for the entire outdoor area of the site consistent with the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
H. A minimum of one staff person per 15 beds shall be awake and on duty during facility hours of
operation.
I. On -site parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space per staff member, plus one space for
every five beds and an additional one-half space for each bedroom designated for families with
children.
J. A Safety and Security Plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning Community
Development for review and approval. The site -specific Safety and Security Plan shall describe the
following:
1. Both on- and off -site needs, including, but not limited to, the separation of individual
male and female sleeping areas, provisions of family sleeping areas, and associated provisions
of management.
2. Specific measures targeting the minimizing of client congregation in the vicinity of the
facility during hours that clients are not allowed on -site. Goals and objectives are to be
established to avoid disruption of adjacent and nearby uses.
3. Provisions of a system of management for daily admittance and discharge procedures.
4. Any counseling programs are to be provided with referrals to outside assistance agencies,
and provide an annual report on a facility's activity to the City.
Clients are to be appropriately screened for admittance eligibility.
6. Refuse collections schedule to provide the timely removal of associated client litter and
debris on and within the vicinity of the facility.
K. A proposed emergency shelter offering immediate and short-term housing may provide
supplemental services to homeless individuals or families. These services may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
An indoor and/or outdoor recreation area.
2. A counseling center for job placement, educational, health care, legal or mental services,
or similar services geared toward homeless clients.
3. Laundry facilities to serve the number of clients at the shelter.
4. Kitchen for the preparation of meals.
5. Dining hall.
6. Client storage area (i.e., for the overnight storage of bicycles and personal items). (3861-
2/ 10, 4040-12/ 14)
230.94 Carts and Kiosks
Carts and kiosks may be permitted on private property zoned for commercial purposes, subject to
approval by the Planning DireateCommunity Development Director and compliance with this section.
Carts and kiosks may be permitted as a temporary use on public property subject to specific event
approval pursuant to Chapter 5.68.
A. Location and Design Criteria. Cart and kiosk uses shall conform to the following:
No portion of a cart or kiosk shall overhang the property line.
2. The cart or kiosk shall not obstruct access to or occupy a parking space; obstruct access
to a parked vehicle, impede the delivery of materials to an adjoining property, interfere with
access to public property or any adjoining property, or interfere with maintenance or use of
street furniture. If any existing parking spaces will be displaced or partially or totally blocked
by the proposed cart or kiosk, those spaces must be replaced on -site at a one-to-one (1:1) ratio.
3. The cart or kiosk shall not exceed a maximum of four feet in width excluding any wheels,
eight feet in length including any handle, and no more than six feet in height excluding
canopies, umbrellas or transparent enclosures unless a larger size is approved.
4. A limit of one cart or kiosk shall be allowed for each commercial business that meets the
above locational and design criteria.
B. Factors to Consider. The following factors shall be considered regarding the location and the
design of cart or kiosk uses including:
1. Appropriateness of the cart or kiosk design, color scheme, and character of its location;
2. Appropriateness and location of signing and graphics;
3. The width of the sidewalk or pedestrian accessway;
4. The proximity and location of building entrances;
5. Existing physical obstructions including, but not limited to signposts, light standards,
parking meters, benches, phone booths, newsstands, utilities and landscaping;
6. Motor vehicle activity in the adjacent roadway including but not limited to bus stops,
truck loading zones, taxi stands, hotel zones, passenger loading or parking spaces;
Pedestrian traffic volumes; and
Handicapped accessibility.
C. Operating Requirements —Provisions and Conditions.
1. During hours of operation, the cart or kiosk must remain in the location specified on the
approved site plan.
2. A cart or kiosk operator shall not sell to or solicit from motorists or persons in vehicles.
3. The cart or kiosk operator shall pay all fees and deposits required by the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code prior to the establishment of the use.
4. All provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code which are not in conflict with
this section shall apply.
5. The prices of items sold from a cart or kiosk must appear in a prominent, visible location
in legible characters. The price list size and location shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning eter Community Development Director.
6. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited.
7. The number of employees at a cart or kiosk shall be limited to a maximum of two persons
at any one time.
8. Fire extinguishers may be required at the discretion of the Fire Department.
9. All cart and kiosk uses shall be self contained for water, waste, and power to operate.
10. A cart or kiosk operator shall provide a method approved by the step
Community Development Director for disposal of business related wastes.
D. Parking. Additional parking may be required for cart or kiosk uses by the step
Community Development Director.
E. Review; Revocation. The Planning DepaFtment Department of Community Development shall
conduct a review of the cart or kiosk operation at the end of the first six-month period of operation.
At that time, if there has been a violation of the terms and conditions of this section or the approval,
the approval shall be considered for revocation.
F. Neighborhood Notification. Pursuant to Chapter 241. (3249-6/95, 3482-12/00, 3525-2/02, 4040-
12/14)
1. Any facility, which is subject to a previously approved and valid entitlement, may be
modified within the scope of the applicable permit without complying with these regulations.
However, modifications outside the scope of the valid entitlement or any modification to an
existing facility that does not have a previously approved and valid entitlement is subject to the
requirements of this section.
2. Any antenna structure that is one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter that is designed
to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct -to -home satellite service for
television purposes, as defined by Section 207 of the Telecommunication Act of 1996, Title 47
of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any interpretive decisions thereof.
3. Any antenna structure that is two meters (78.74 inches) or less in diameter located in
commercial or industrial zones and is designed to transmit or receive radio communication by
satellite antenna.
4. Any antenna structure that is one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter or diagonal
measurement and is designed to receive multipoint distribution service, provided that no part
of the antenna structure extends more than five feet above the principle building on the same
lot.
5. Any antenna structure used by authorized amateur radio stations licensed by the FCC.
6. Any data collection unit (DCU) on existing poles, or on any new poles within the public
right-of-way or on City property. DCUs shall comply with setback and height requirements for
the zone in which they are located. In addition, all DCUs must comply with all City Municipal
Code requirements, including, but not limited to, Chapter 12.38 regarding encroachments and
Chapter 17.64 regarding undergrounding of utilities. DCUs shall be at least 500 feet from
another DCU within the same network.
E. Process to Install and Operate Wireless Communication Facilities. No facility shall be
installed anywhere in the City without first securing either a wireless permit or a conditional use
permit as required below.
1. Wireless Permit Application. The applicant shall apply to the Planning and Building
DewCommunity Development Department for a wireless permit by submitting a
completed wireless permit application ("application") and paying all required fees. The
application shall be in the form approved by the Director, and at a minimum shall provide the
following information:
a. Precise location of the facility.
b. Evidence that the facility is compatible with the surrounding environment or that
the facility is architecturally integrated into a structure.
C. Evidence that the facility is screened or camouflaged by existing or proposed
topography, vegetation, buildings or other structures as measured from beyond the
boundaries of the site at eye level (six feet).
d. Evidence that the massing and location of the proposed facility are consistent
with surrounding structures and zoning districts.
e. Evidence that no portion of the facility will encroach over property lines.
f. Property owner authorization or evidence of fee ownership of property where the
facility will be installed. In the case of City -owned property or any public right-of-way,
the applicant shall provide a license, lease, franchise, or other similar agreement from the
City to place any facility over, within, on, or beneath City property or right-of-way.
g. Locations of all other wireless antennas within 1,000 feet of a proposed ground
mounted facility. Co -location of ground mounted facilities shall be required where
feasible whenever such a facility is proposed within 1,000 feet of any existing wireless
antenna.
h. Any other relevant information as required by the Director of Pled
Building -Community Development.
The Planning and Building Depaftmen Community Development Department will initially
review and determine if the application is complete. The City may deem the application
incomplete and require re -submittal if any of the above information is not provided.
2. Director Approval. Following submittal of a complete application, the City will
determine whether the facility may be approved by the Director or whether a conditional use
permit or other entitlement is required. Wireless permit applications will be processed based
upon the location and type of antennas defined in herein. Although said classifications are
assigned at project intake, a re-evaluation of antenna classifications may occur at any point in
the process including at the time of review by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning
Commission or City Council.
A facility not subject to any other discretionary approval may be administratively approved by
the Director by issuing a wireless permit if it is:
a. Co -located on an existing approved wireless facility, does not exceed the existing
wireless facility heights, and employs stealth techniques such that the co -located wireless
facility is compatible with surrounding buildings and land uses; or
b. A modified facility that complies with the base district height limit plus up to an
additional 10 feet of height as permitted in Section 230.72 and compatible with
surrounding buildings and land uses by incorporating stealth techniques; or
C. A facility that complies with the base district height limit plus up to an additional
10 feet of height as permitted in Section 230.72, is completely stealth and is not ground
or utility mounted.
The Director may require conditions of approval of the facility in order to minimize adverse
health, safety and welfare impacts to the community.
A decision of the Director to grant a wireless permit shall become final 10 days following the
date of the decision unless an appeal to the Planning Commission is filed as provided in
Chapter 248 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO).
The Director shall issue findings of approval that the facility meets the above criteria and is not
a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the community.
3. Zoning Administrator Approval. In the event the Director determines that the applicant
does not meet the requirements for Director approval of a wireless permit, then the applicant
shall apply for a conditional use permit (CUP) to the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Chapter
241 of the HBZSO. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the HBZSO, any new ground or
utility mounted wireless facilities shall be required to obtain a CUP. CUP applications shall
also include the same information required under Subsection E.1.
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233.04 Permits Required
Sign permits are required for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08 or otherwise
provided by this Code. A building permit application for a new sign or change in sign panel/face shall be
approved by the Planning DepaFtmen Division prior to installation and issuance of a building permit by
the Building and Safety DepaFtmen Division.
A. Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following information:
1. Two sets of fully -dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall include the
following:
a. Site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as the size and
location of existing signs on the site. Photographs should be submitted if available.
b. Sign elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure dimensions,
letter style, color (indicate standard color number if applicable), materials, proposed copy
and illumination method.
Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans, approving the
proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign application.
3. For wall signs, method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation plan, sign
support and attachment plan.
4. Type and method of electrical insulation devices, where applicable.
5. Any design modifications from the requirements of this chapter that have been approved
shall be noted, and compliance with the Planned Sign Program, limited sign permit, or sign
code exception shall be demonstrated.
B. Planned Sign Program. Review and approval of a Planned Sign Program pursuant to Section
233.20 is required for a sign permit for the following requests:
A site with five or more nonresidential businesses or uses.
2. A site with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is a request for a
new freestanding sign.
3. Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage requesting more
freestanding signs than allowed pursuant to Section 233.06.
4. Consolidated subdivision directional signs identifying multiple projects on multiple sign
panels.
Service stations.
Wall signs for second floor businesses with exterior access.
Wall signs installed on a building wall not adjacent to the business suite.
C. Sign Code Exception. The director may grant approval for a sign code exception of not more
than 20% in sign height or sign area. Ten working days prior to submittal for a building permit,
applicant shall notice adjacent property owners and tenants by first class mail. Notice of application
shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Location of planned development or use, including address.
3. Nature of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice.
4. Pluming depaFtment Community Development Department phone number and address of
City Hall shall be provided in the notice to call for viewing plans.
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Planning
DepaFtment Community Development Department.
6. eter- The Director of Community Development shall receive entire list
including name and address of those receiving the mailing.
7. The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommendation to the director for
sign code exception requests of more than 20% in sign height or sign area supergraphics, three-
dimensional signs, and relief from the strict application of Section 233.06. Neighborhood
notification required pursuant to Chapter 241. The following findings shall be made prior to
approval of any sign code exception:
a. The sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed due to special
circumstances defined by the applicant and applicable to the property.
b. The sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
C. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
d. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be
a hazardous distraction.
D. Limited Sign Permit. The owner of a sign which does not conform to the provisions of Section
233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to the director for permission to change the
face or copy of such sign. A limited sign permit cannot be processed for an illegal sign or a
prohibited sign listed in Section 233.10. The director may approve the face change and extend a
sign's use for a time period deemed appropriate, not to exceed two years. A sign permit shall be
obtained pursuant to Section 233.04(A) prior to installation of the new sign panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the director to reflect the cost of removal based on
information provided by a sign company shall be required to guarantee the sign's removal upon
expiration of the limited sign permit. Approval shall be subject to the following findings:
1. Due to unique circumstances, the sign's immediate removal will result in a substantial
hardship for the applicant.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a
hazardous distraction.
E. Design Review Board. The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review and render a
recommendation to the appropriate decision maker (Zoning Administrator, Director, Planning
Commission, etc.) on the following items prior to issuance of a permit by the Plaffflifig an'
Building and Safety DepaFtments Community Development Department for the following:
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241.24 Neighborhood Notification
When no entitlement is required and the use requires such notification as stated in the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance or Downtown Specific Plan, the review and approval process shall include an
Administrative Permit and notification to property owners and tenants within a 300-foot radius of the
subject property.
Notification requirements are as follows:
A. Notification. Ten working days prior to submittal for a building permit or certificate of
occupancy or approval for initial establishment of the use, the applicant shall notice property owners
and tenants by first class mail.
B. Notice of application shall include the following:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Location of planned development or use, including address (map is optional).
3. Complete description of the proposed development or use such that there is full
disclosure in the notice.
4. Planning DepaFknent The Community Development Department phone number and
address of City Hall where plans may be reviewed.
5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Pimming
DepaFkneat Community Development Department and City appeal procedures.
6. Planning Depoftme The Community Development Department shall receive entire list
including name and address of those receiving the mailing.
C. Notice of Action. The director's decision shall be made in writing with information regarding the
appeal process and sent to the applicant and the City Council on the next business day and posted on
the City's website.
D. Appeals. The director's decision may be appealed in accord with Chapter 248. (3712-6/05)
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245.32 Appeals
Development pursuant to an approved Coastal Development Permit shall not commence until all
applicable administrative appeal periods expire or, if appealed, until all administrative appeals, including
those to the Coastal Commission, have been exhausted.
A. Action by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission to approve, conditionally approve,
or deny any Coastal Development Permit may be appealed on or before the loth working day
following such action. Action by the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Planning
Commission. Action by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals
may be made directly to the Coastal Commission pursuant to Sections 13111 and 13573 of the
California Code of Regulations for appealable development.
B. Action by the City Council on a Coastal Development Permit for appealable development may be
appealed directly to the Coastal Commission pursuant to Sections 13111 and 13573 of the California
Code of Regulations.
C. An appeal pursuant to this chapter may be filed only by the applicant for the Coastal
Development Permit in question, an aggrieved person, or any two members of the Coastal
Commission.
D. An appeal to the Planning Commission shall be filed with the Planning DepoftmenCommunitv
Development Department. An appeal to the City Council shall be filed with the City Clerk. The
appeal shall be accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the City Council and a statement of the
grounds for the appeal.
E. Notice of the local appeal shall be given as set forth in Section 245.20 or 245.22 and shall be
processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 248.20.
F. An appeal to the Coastal Commission shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 13110 through 13120 of the California Code of Regulations. (3334-7/96, 3517-12/01)
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246.04 Application Requirements
A. An applicant may propose that the City consider entering into a development agreement pursuant
to Title 7, Chapter 4, Article 2.5 of the Government Code, commencing with Section 65864, by
filing an application with the Pimming Diven Department of Community Develoi2mcnt All
agreement provisions are subject to modification or suspension as set forth in Title 7, Chapter 4,
Article 2.5, of the Government Code, commencing with Section 65864.
B. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A proposed agreement, which shall contain the following:
a. A legal description of the property sought to be covered by the agreement;
b. A statement of concurrence in the application by the owner if the applicant is not
the fee owner;
C. A description of the proposed uses, height and size of building(s), density or
intensity of use, and provision for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes;
d. A statement of terms and conditions relating to applicant financing of public
facilities and required improvements;
e. All proposed conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for subsequent
City discretionary actions;
f. A statement specifying which rights are intended to vest on the effective date of
the agreement, and the timing and sequence of subsequent discretionary approvals and
vesting of rights;
g. The proposed time when construction would be commenced and completed for
the entire project and any proposed phases; and
h. The termination date for the agreement.
2. Such other information as the director may require by policy or to satisfy other
requirements of law.
The required fee.
2. The management of the Planning DivenDevartment of Community Development in
carrying out the responsibilities imposed upon it by this title. When necessary to carry out the
director's responsibilities hereunder, the director may designate and authorize a representative
to act on his or her behalf.
Collection of park and recreation fees and fees associated with tentative maps.
G. Subdivision Committee. The Subdivision Committee's responsibilities shall include examining
and determining that tentative and vesting tentative maps comply with the provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, this title, the Local Coastal Program for maps located within the coastal zone,
and the City's General Plan, and recommending approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of
tentative or vesting tentative maps to the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator.
The Subdivision Committee shall consist of the following members or their authorized
representatives:
1. The director who shall serve as chairperson and secretary;
2. The City Engineer;
3. The Fire Chief, and
4. Three members of the Planning Commission.
Representatives from other departments shall attend meetings when requested to do so by the
Subdivision Committee.
H. Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission shall have appeal jurisdiction over Coastal
Development Permits approved for all subdivisions and lot line adjustments located within the
appealable area of the coastal zone that constitute development as defined in Section 245.04
(Development). (3334-6/97, 3681-12/04)
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257.08 Determination of Merger
A. If the director makes a determination that the parcels are to be merged, a Notice of Merger shall
be filed for record with the County Recorder by the director within 30 days of the conclusion of the
hearing, unless the decision has been appealed pursuant to Section 257.10. The Notice of Merger
shall specify the name of the record owner and a description of the property.
B. If the director makes a determination that the parcels shall not be merged, a release of the Notice
of Intention to Determine Status shall be filed for record with the County Recorder by the Planfling
Depailme Community Development Department within 30 days after the director's determination
and a clearance letter shall be mailed to the owner by the director. (3531-2/02)
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214.10 Review of Plans
All applications for new construction and exterior alterations and additions shall be submitted to the
Planning DepmtmetCommunity Development Department for review. Discretionary review shall be
required for projects requiring conditional use permits. Design Review shall be required for all projects
except temporary uses pursuant to Chapter 244. A Coastal Development Permit is required for projects in
the Coastal Zone unless the project is exempt (see Chapter 245). (3871-3/10)
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )
) ss.
County of Orange )
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of
eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in
the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk
of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper
that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior Court of the
County of Orange, State of California, on July 1,
1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of
Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of
California; that the notice, of which the annexed
is a true printed copy, has been published in each
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and
not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates, to wit:
August 25, 2016
"I certify (or declare) under the penalty of
perjury under the laws of the State of California
that the foregoing is true and correct":
Executed at Santa Ana, Orange County,
California, on
ugust 2 , 2016
Signature
Huntington Beach Wave
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Santa Ana, CA 92701
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING`
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH =
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tum
Coesday, September 6, 2016, at 6:00 p .'-in the City
uncil Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public
hearing on the following planning and zoning items:
I. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16.001 Applicant: City pf Huntington
- Beach. Request: To approve Zoning Text Amendment o..t6-001. ZT Np 16-001 is a
request by the, City pursuant to Chapter 247 of the HBZSO to amend chapters of the
HBZSO. The proposed changes reflect the amended name of the "Department of Plan-
ning and Building" to the "Department of Community Development" and the associated
change to the department head title of "Director of Planning and Buildroing" to "Director
of Community Development." The Planning Commission recommended:�ap val of
ZTA No.. 16-001 to the City Council on July 26, 2016 Location: Ci wi"' ,Ci Can.
tact: Nicolle Bourgeois, Planning Aide - - ty
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item #1 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item # 1 will require a Local Coastal Program Amendment
certified by the California Coastal Commission.
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Community Development De-
artment, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the Pub-
ic copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's Office
or on line at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or
submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If you challenge the City
Council's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence de-
l
ivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. If there are any further questions
please call the Community Development Department at (714) 536-5271 and refer to the
above items. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Huntington Beach, California 92648
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) ss.
County of Orange )
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of
eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in
the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk
of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper
that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior Court of the
County of Orange, State of California, on July 1,
1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of
Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of
California; that the notice, of which the annexed
is a true printed copy, has been published in each
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and
not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates, to wit:
August 25, 2016
"I certify (or declare) under the penalty of
perjury under the laws of the State of California
that the foregoing is true and correct":
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH_
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 6:00 p nr in the City
Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Councit.wlll,hold a public
hearing on the following planning and zoning demsr
1.ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16.001 Applicant: City of 1. Huntington
Beach Request: To approve Zoning Text Amendment o 16-001. ZTA No:.16-001 is a
request by the City pursuant to Chapter 247 of the HBZSO to amend 15 chapters of the
HBZSO. The proposed changes reflect the amended name of the "Department of Plan-
ning and Building" to the "Department of Community Development" and.the associated
change to the department head title of "Director of Planning and Building"' -to "Director
of Community Development." The Planning Commission -recommended approval of
ZTA No. 16-001 to the City Council on July 26, 2016 Location- Citywide City Con-
tact: Nicolle Bourgeois, Planning Aide
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item #1 is categorically exempt from'the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act. ,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item # 1 will require a Local Coastal Program Amendment
certified by the California Coastal Commission.
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Community Development De-
artment, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the pub-
ic copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's Office
or on line at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or
submit evidence for dr against the application as outlined above. If you challenge the City
Council's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence de-
livered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. If there are any further questions
please call the Community Development Department at (714) 536-5271 and refer to the
above items. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714-536-5227
http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/HBPublicComments/
Published: The Huntington Beach Wave August 25, 2016 10191057