HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove for Introduction Ordinance No. 4258 Approving Zoning 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
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File #: 22-679 MEETING DATE: 9/6/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Subiect:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4258 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 to Chapter 222
(Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Approved for introduction August 2, 2022 (Vote: 7-0)
Statement of Issue:
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District)
of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to bring it into compliance with
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. On June 28, 2022, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed ZTA, and the Planning Commission and
staff recommend approval.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4258, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to the
Floodplain Overlay District (FP1, FP2, FP3) (Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003)." (Attachment No.
2)
Alternative Action(s):
A) Deny Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003" or
B) Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003, and direct staff accordingly.
Continuation of the request will preclude the City from meeting FEMA's August 15, 2022 deadline for
the ordinance effective date. Denial of the request will jeopardize the City's standing with the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is a request to amend Chapter 222 of the HBZSO to bring it
into compliance with current FEMA requirements. The amendments include:
■ Requiring electrical, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other
service facilities to be located one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(3)
(c));
■ Requiring all manufactured homes to be elevated to have the lowest floor one foot
above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(5)(b)); and
■ Requiring all new construction and substantial improvements within the FP3 Subdistrict
to be elevated one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.C(3)).
B. BACKGROUND:
The City has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program since 1983, and FEMA
conducts an audit of the City's floodplain management program every three to five years to make
sure the City is meeting the most current NFIP requirements. The most recent audit was
conducted on February 2022, and one of the outcomes was a requirement to revise the flood
ordinance as noted above.
The City is currently a Class 7 in the NFIP Community Rating System. Properties within the
Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) qualify for a 15 percent discount on flood insurance
premiums for NFIP policies. If the City does not bring HBZSO Chapter 222 into compliance with
current FEMA requirements, the City's standing will be a Class 9 in the NFIP Community Rating
System, and properties within the SFHA will only qualify for a 5 percent discount on flood
insurance premiums for NFIP policies.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION:
On June 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on ZTA No. 22-003. There
were no speakers at the public hearing and no written comments received. At the public hearing,
the Planning Commission asked about the following topics:
■ substantial improvements definition
■ base flood elevation definition and determination
■ implications of non-compliance with current FEMA requirements
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Planning Commission Action on June 28, 2022:
A motion was made by Perkins, seconded by Rodriguez, to recommend to the City Council
approval of ZTA No. 22-003 carried by the following vote:
AYES: Acosta-Galvan, Mandic, Perkins, Ray, Rodriguez, Scandura
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adam
MOTION PASSED
D. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The June 28, 2022 Planning Commission staff report provides a more detailed description and
analysis of the proposed ZTA (Attachment No. 4).
E. SUMMARY:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the ZTA based on the following
reasons:
1. It is consistent with the general land uses and policy HAZ-3A of the General Plan.
2. It will bring the City's flood ordinance into compliance with current FEMA requirements to
increase flood protection and minimize loss.
Environmental Status:
ZTA No. 22-003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20,
which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor
amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards density or
intensity and does not authorize any physical development.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Economic Development & Housing
Aftachment(s):
1. Suggested Findings of Approval - ZTA No. 22-003
2. City Council Ordinance No. 4258
3. ZTA No. 22-003 Legislative Draft
4. June 28, 2022 Planning Commission Staff Report
5. PowerPoint Presentation
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2000 Main Street,
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92648
City of Huntington Beach
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File #: 22-583 MEETING DATE: 8/2/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Subject:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4258 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003
to Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance
Statement of Issue:
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District)
of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to bring it into compliance with
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. On June 28, 2022, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed ZTA, and the Planning Commission and
staff recommend approval.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Find the Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 categorically exempt pursuant to City Council
Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because
the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not change the development
standards density or intensity and does not authorize any physical development; and,
B) Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 with findings per Attachment No. 1; and,
C) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4258, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance Relating to the Floodplain Overlay District (FP1, FP2, FP3) (Zoning Text Amendment No.
22-003)." (Attachment No. 2)
Alternative Action(s):
A) Deny Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003; or
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B) Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003, and direct staff accordingly.
Continuation of the request will preclude the City from meeting FEMA's August 15, 2022 deadline for
the ordinance effective date. Denial of the request will jeopardize the City's standing with the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is a request to amend Chapter 222 of the HBZSO to bring it
into compliance with current FEMA requirements. The amendments include:
■ Requiring electrical, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other
service facilities to be located one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(3)
(c));
■ Requiring all manufactured homes to be elevated to have the lowest floor one foot
above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(5)(b)); and
■ Requiring all new construction and substantial improvements within the FP3 Subdistrict
to be elevated one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.C(3)).
B. BACKGROUND:
The City has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program since 1983, and FEMA
conducts an audit of the City's floodplain management program every three to five years to make
sure the City is meeting the most current NFIP requirements. The most recent audit was
conducted on February 2022, and one of the outcomes was a requirement to revise the flood
ordinance as noted above.
The City is currently a Class 7 in the NFIP Community Rating System. Properties within the
Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) qualify for a 15 percent discount on flood insurance
premiums for NFIP policies. If the City does not bring HBZSO Chapter 222 into compliance with
current FEMA requirements, the City's standing will be a Class 9 in the NFIP Community Rating
System, and properties within the SFHA will only qualify for a 5 percent discount on flood
insurance premiums for NFIP policies.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION:
On June 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on ZTA No. 22-003. There
were no speakers at the public hearing and no written comments received. At the public hearing,
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the Planning Commission asked about the following topics:
■ substantial improvements definition
• base flood elevation definition and determination
■ implications of non-compliance with current FEMA requirements
Planning Commission Action on June 28, 2022:
A motion was made by Perkins, seconded by Rodriguez, to recommend to the City Council
approval of ZTA No. 22-003 carried by the following vote:
AYES: Acosta-Galvan, Mandic, Perkins, Ray, Rodriguez, Scandura
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adam
MOTION PASSED
D. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The June 28, 2022 Planning Commission staff report provides a more detailed description and
analysis of the proposed ZTA (Attachment No. 4).
E. SUMMARY:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the ZTA based on the following
reasons:
1. It is consistent with the general land uses and policy HAZ-3A of the General Plan.
2. It will bring the City's flood ordinance into compliance with current FEMA requirements to
increase flood protection and minimize loss.
Environmental Status:
ZTA No. 22-003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20,
which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor
amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards density or
intensity and does not authorize any physical development.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Economic Development & Housing
Attachment(s):
1. Suggested Findings of Approval - ZTA No. 22-003
2. City Council Ordinance No. 4258
3. ZTA No. 22-003 Legislative Draft
4. June 28, 2022 Planning Commission Staff Report
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5. PowerPoint Presentation
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
SUGGESTED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council
Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality
Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not
change the development standards, density, intensity or authorize physical development.
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 amends Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay
District) by clarifying standards of construction. It is consistent with the policy of the
General Plan as follows:
Policy HAZ-3A—Establish and maintain local flood prevention standards and practices
that adequately protect public and private development and resources within the
planning area.
The proposed amendment will bring the city's flood ordinance into compliance with
current FEMA requirements with the ultimate goal of increasing flood protection and
minimizing loss.
2. Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is compatible with the uses authorized in, and
the standards prescribed for, the zoning district for which it is proposed because it will
revise the citywide flood ordinance. It will not affect the zoning of any property or the
allowed uses and development standards of any zoning district.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed because Zoning Text
Amendment No. 22-003 is necessary to comply with current FEMA requirements
which will enable the city to continue to be a part of the National Flood Insurance
Program.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good
zoning practice because Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 will ultimately increase
flood protection and minimize risk of loss.
Attachment$. 1.1
ORDINANCE NO. 4258
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 222 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
(FP1, FP2,FP3)
(ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003)
WHEREAS, Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 will amend Chapter 222 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance,relating to Floodplain Overlay District;and
The Huntington Beach Planning Commission and Huntington Beach City Council have
held separate, duly noticed public hearings to consider Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003; and
After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission
and all other evidence presented, the City Council finds that the aforesaid amendment is proper
and consistent with the General Plan;
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 222.14 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Development standards for the FP Overlay District shall be specified by a conditional use
permit or shall be those of the base district with which the FP district is combined, provided
that the following standards of construction shall apply in the -FP2 and -FP3 subdistricts.
A. -FP2 and -FP3 Standards of Construction.
1. Anchoring. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures,including
manufactured homes, shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral
movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads,
including the effects of buoyancy. All manufactured homes shall comply with the
anchoring standards of Section 222.14(A)(5).
2. Construction Materials and Methods. All new construction and substantial
improvements of structures, including manufactured homes, shall use construction
methods and practices that minimize flood damage, and shall utilize materials and
utility equipment resistant to flood damage for areas below the base flood elevation
plus one foot freeboard. Adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes shall be
provided to guide flood waters around and away from proposed structures.
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3. Standards for Utilities and Mechanical Equipment.
a. All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and
discharge from systems into floodwaters.
b. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
c. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other
service facilities designed and/or located one foot above the base flood elevation so
as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding.
4. Standards for Subdivisions and Other Proposed Development.
a. All new subdivision proposals and other proposed development, including
proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, greater than 50 lots or
five acres, whichever is the lesser, shall:
i. Identify the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) and Base Flood Elevations
(BFE).
ii. Identify the elevations of lowest floors of all proposed structures and pads on
the final plans.
iii. If the site is filled above the base flood elevation, the following as-built
information for each structure shall be certified by a registered civil engineer or
licensed land surveyor and provided as part of an application for a Letter of
Map Revision based on Fill (LOMR-F) to the Floodplain Administrator:
(A) Lowest floor elevation.
(B) Pad elevation.
(C) Lowest adjacent grade.
b. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall be consistent with
the need to minimize flood damage.
c. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall have public
utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and
constructed to minimize flood damage.
d. All subdivisions and other proposed development shall provide adequate drainage
to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
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5. Standards for Manufactured Homes.
a. All new and replacement manufactured homes and substantial improvements to
manufactured homes on sites located:
i. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision;
ii. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
iii. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or
iv. In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on a site upon which a
manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as a result of a flood shall
be elevated on a permanent foundation so that the lowest floor is elevated one
foot above the base flood elevation.
b. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved in an existing
manufactured home park or subdivision shall be elevated to have the lowest floor
one foot above the base flood elevation.
c. All manufactured homes shall be securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
6. Standards for Recreational Vehicles. All recreational vehicles placed on a site within a
flood hazard zone shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use, restricted to a
maximum stay on site of 180 days unless the elevation and anchoring of the recreational
vehicle complies with the Standards for Manufactured Homes.All recreational vehicles
placed in coastal high hazard areas (V and VE zones) shall also comply with -FP3
standards for construction.
B. -FP2 Standards of Construction.
1. Elevation and Floodproofing.
a. Residential Construction. New residential construction and substantial
improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor including
basement elevated one foot above the base flood elevation except:
i. In an AO zone, the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated one foot
above the highest adjacent natural grade to a height exceeding the depth number
on the FIRM by one foot or at least three feet if no depth number is specified;
and
ii. In an A zone, the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated one foot
above the base flood elevation as determined by the City.
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Prior to issuance of a building permit and prior to building permit final inspection,
the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a
California registered engineer, or surveyor. The completed FEMA elevation
certificates shall be submitted to the Director.
b. Nonresidential Construction.New construction and substantial improvement of any
nonresidential structure shall be either elevated to comply with subsection(11)(1)(a)
or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities be floodproofed below the
level stated in subsection (13)(1)(a) so that the structure is watertight with walls
substantially impermeable to the passage of water and be capable of resisting
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. A floodproofing
certificate shall be completed and certified by a California registered engineer or
architect and submitted to the Director prior to issuance of a building permit.
c. Flood Openings. All new construction and substantial improvement of any
structure with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor (excluding basements)
that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, and which
are subject to flooding, shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic
flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwater. All
proposals for using space below the lowest floor shall exceed the following
requirements:
i. Be certified by a California registered engineer or architect; or
ii. Be certified to comply with a local floodproofing standard approved by the
Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency;
or
iii. Have a minimum of two openings on different sides having a total net area of
not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than
one foot above grade. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves
or other coverings or devices provided they permit the automatic entry and exit
of floodwaters.
C. -FP3 Standards of Construction.
1. Location of Buildings. All new construction shall be located on the landward side of
the reach of the mean high tide.
2. Free of Obstruction. All new construction and substantial improvement shall have the
lowest floor free of obstructions or constructed with breakaway walls as defined in
Section 222.06. Such enclosed space shall not be used for human habitation but may
be used for parking, building access or storage.
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3. Elevation and Structural Support. All new construction and substantial improvements
shall be elevated on adequately anchored pilings or columns so that the bottom of the
lowest horizontal portion of the structural member of the lowest floor (excluding the
pilings or columns) is elevated one foot above the base flood level. The pile or column
foundation and structure attached thereto is anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and
lateral movement due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on
all building components. Water loading values used shall be those associated with the
base flood. Wind loading values used shall comply with standards adopted by the City.
Fill shall not be used for structural support of buildings.
4. Certification. A California registered engineer or architect shall certify to the
satisfaction of the Director that the proposed structure complies with the requirements
of this section. The Director shall obtain and maintain records of the elevation (in
relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the lowest structural member of the lowest
floor (excluding pilings or columns) of all new and substantially improved structures,
and whether such structures contain a basement. (3285-7/95, 3334-6/97, 3845-12/09)
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of ��Y'r�-�n � , 2022.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
REV W D AN APPROVED INITIATED AND APPROVED
City er Community Development Director
;APPROVED AS O FORM:
Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of 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 August 2, 2022, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 6,2022, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on September 15,2022. Q A
In accordance with the City Charter of said City. (/6�
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Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBZSO CHAPTER 222
222.14 Development Standards and Standards of Construction
For purposes of applying these provisions, accessory structures are inclusive of minor accessory
Development standards for the FP Overlay District shall be specified by a conditional use pen-nit or shall
be those of the base district with which the FP district is combined, provided that the following standards
of construction shall apply in the-FP2 and-FP3 subdistricts.
A. -FP2 and -FP3 Standards of Construction.
1. Anchoring. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures, including
manufactured homes, shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the
structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.
All manufactured homes shall comply with the anchoring standards of Section 222.14(A)(5).
2. Construction Materials and Methods. All new construction and substantial improvements of
structures, including manufactured homes, shall use construction methods and practices that
minimize flood damage, and shall utilize materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage
for areas below the base flood elevation plus one foot freeboard. Adequate drainage paths around
structures on slopes shall be provided to guide flood waters around and away from proposed
structures.
3. Standards for Utilities and Mechanical Equipment.
a. All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharge from systems
into floodwaters.
b. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impainnent to them or contamination
from them during flooding.
c. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with electrical,
heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities
designed and/or located one foot above the base flood elevation so as to prevent water from
entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
4. Standards for Subdivisions and Other Proposed Development.
a. All new subdivision proposals and other proposed development, including proposals for
manufactured home parks and subdivisions, greater than 50 lots or five acres, whichever is the
lesser, shall:
i. Identify the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) and Base Flood Elevations(BFE).
ii. Identify the elevations of lowest floors of all proposed structures and pads on the final
plans.
iii. If the site is filled above the base flood elevation, the following as-built information for
each structure shall be certified by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and
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provided as part of an application for a Letter of Map Revision based on Fill(LOMR-F)to
the Floodplain Administrator:
(A) Lowest floor elevation.
(B) Pad elevation.
(C) Lowest adjacent grade.
b. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall be consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage.
c. All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall have public utilities and
facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize
flood damage.
d. All subdivisions and other proposed development shall provide adequate drainage to reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
5. Standards for Manufactured Homes.
a. All new and replacement manufactured homes and substantial improvements to manufactured
homes on sites located:
i. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision;
ii. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
iii. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or
iv. In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on a site upon which a manufactured
home has incurred substantial damage as a result of a flood shall be elevated on a perrnanent
foundation so that the lowest floor is elevated one foot above the base flood elevation.
b. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved in an existing manufactured
home park or subdivision shall be elevated to have the lowest floor one foot above the base
floodelevation. er- �� ��^1l, f et„ ea 1, 1,e suppetled b f-einfer-eed piefs of othef
feundatien elements of equivalent stfength gia4 a,- a minimum of three feet above gFad
Wher-e a site upon whieh a mantifaettife'd heme,has ineurred substantial damage as the result ef
a fleed, subpafagr-aph (5)(a) of this subsection shall apply.
c. All manufactured homes shall be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation
system to resist flotation,collapse,and lateral movement.
6. Standards for Recreational Vehicles.All recreational vehicles placed on a site within a flood hazard
zone shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use, restricted to a maximum stay on site of 180
days unless the elevation and anchoring of the recreational vehicle complies with the Standards for
Manufactured Homes. All recreational vehicles placed in coastal high hazard areas (V and VE
zones) shall also comply with -FP3 standards for construction.
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B. -FP2 Standards of Construction.
1. Elevation and Floodproofing.
a. Residential Construction. New residential construction and substantial improvement of any
residential structure shall have the lowest floor including basement elevated one foot above the
base flood elevation except:
i. In an AO zone, the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated one foot above the
highest adjacent natural grade to a height exceeding the depth number on the FIRM by one
foot or at least three feet if no depth number is specified; and
ii. In an A zone,the lowest floor including basement shall be elevated one foot above the base
flood elevation as determined by the City.
Prior to issuance of a building permit and prior to building permit final inspection,the elevation
of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a California registered engineer, or
surveyor. The completed FEMA elevation certificates shall be submitted to the Director.
b. Nonresidential Construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any
nonresidential structure shall be either elevated to comply with subsection(13)(1)(a)or together
with attendant utility and sanitary facilities be floodproofed below the level stated in subsection
(13)(1)(a)so that the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage
of water and be capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of
buoyancy. A floodproofing certificate shall be completed and certified by a California
registered engineer or architect and submitted to the Director prior to issuance of a building
permit.
c. Flood Openings.All new construction and substantial improvement of any structure with fully
enclosed areas below the lowest floor(excluding basements)that are usable solely for parking
of vehicles, building access or storage, and which are subject to flooding, shall be designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and
exit of floodwater. All proposals for using space below the lowest floor shall exceed the
following requirements:
i. Be certified by a California registered engineer or architect; or
ii. Be certified to comply with a local floodproofing standard approved by the Federal
Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency; or
iii. Have a minimum of two openings on different sides having a total net area of not less than
one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be
equipped with screens, louvers, valves or other coverings or devices provided they permit
the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
C. -FP3 Standards of Construction.
1. Location of Buildings. All new construction shall be located on the landward side of the reach of
the mean high tide.
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2. Free of Obstruction. All new construction and substantial improvement shall have the lowest floor
free of obstructions or constructed with breakaway walls as defined in Section 222.06. Such
enclosed space shall not be used for human habitation but may be used for parking,building access
or storage.
3. Elevation and Structural Support. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
elevated on adequately anchored pilings or columns so that the bottom of the lowest horizontal
portion of the structural member of the lowest floor(excluding the pilings or columns) is elevated
one foot at o above the base flood level. The pile or column foundation and structure attached
thereto is anchored to resist flotation,collapse,and lateral movement due to the effects of wind and
water loads acting simultaneously on all building components. Water loading values used shall be
those associated with the base flood. Wind loading values used shall comply with standards adopted
by the City. Fill shall not be used for structural support of buildings.
Certification. A California registered engineer or architect shall certify to the satisfaction of the Director
that the proposed structure complies with the requirements of this section. The Director shall obtain and
maintain records of the elevation(in relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the lowest structural
member of the lowest floor(excluding pilings or columns)of all new and substantially improved
structures, and whether such structures contain a basement.
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File #: 22-491 MEETING DATE: 6/28/2022
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
BY: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003 (FLOOD ORDINANCE REVISIONS)
REQUEST:
To amend Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to bring it into compliance with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.
LOCATION:
Citywide
APPLICANT:
City of Huntington Beach
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Various
BUSINESS
OWNER:
Not applicable.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
1. Does the project satisfy all the findings required for approval of a Zoning Text Amendment?
2. Has the appropriate level of environmental analysis been determined?
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A) Find that Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 22-003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City
Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality
Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not change the
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development standards density, intensity or authorize any physical development.
B) Recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 with findings (Attachment No. 1)
by approving draft City Council Ordinance No. 4258 and forward to the City Council for
consideration.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Do not recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 to the City Council.
B) Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 and direct staff accordingly.
Continuation of the request will prohibit the City from meeting FEMA's August 15, 2022 deadline for
the ordinance effective date. Denial of the request will jeopardize the City's standing with the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is a request to amend Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to bring it into compliance with current FEMA requirements. The
amendments include:
■ Requiring electrical, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service
facilities to be located one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(3)(c));
■ Requiring all manufactured homes to be elevated to have the lowest floor one foot above the
base flood elevation (Section 222.14.A(5)(b);
■ Requiring all new construction and substantial improvements within the FP3 Subdistrict to be
elevated one foot above the base flood elevation (Section 222.14.C(3).
Background:
The City has participated in the NFIP since 1983. FEMA conducts an audit of the City's floodplain
management program every three to five years to make sure the City is meeting current NFIP
requirements. The most recent audit was February 2022. One of the outcomes of the audit was a
requirement to revise the flood ordinance as noted above.
The City is currently a Class 7 in the NFIP Community Rating System. Properties within the Special
Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) qualify for a 15 percent discount on flood insurance premiums for NFIP
policies. If the City does not bring HBZSO Chapter 222 into compliance with current FEMA
requirements, the City's standing will be a Class 9 in the NFIP Community Rating System. Properties
within the SFHA will only qualify for a 5 percent discount on flood insurance premiums for NFIP
policies.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is applicable to all properties in the City that are in the flood
zone.
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General Plan Conformance:
The Zoning Text Amendment is consistent with the Natural and Environmental Hazards Element
policy of the General Plan as follows:
Policy HAZ-3A - Establish and maintain local flood prevention standards and practices that
adequately protect public and private development and resources within the planning area.
The Zoning Text Amendment will bring the City's flood ordinance into compliance with FEMA
requirements with the ultimate goal of increasing flood protection and minimizing risk of loss.
Zoning Compliance:
Not applicable.
Urban Design Guidelines Conformance:
Not applicable.
Environmental Status:
ZTA No. 22-003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, with
supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to
a zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards density, intensity or authorize
any physical development.
Coastal Status:
The proposed amendment will be combined with other minor amendments that will be forwarded to
the California Coastal Commission as a minor Local Coastal Program Amendment for certification.
Design Review Board:
Not applicable.
Other Departments Concerns and Requirements:
The proposed amendments to the City's existing ordinance were prepared with input from the City
Attorney's Office. The amendments do not affect the operations or services of other city
departments.
Public Notification:
Legal notice was published in the Huntington Beach Wave on June 16, 2022 and notices were sent
to individuals and organizations requesting notification (Planning Division's Notification Matrix). As of
June 14, 2022, no communication supporting or opposing the request has been received.
Application Processin_g Dates:
DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE(S):
Not applicable Legislative Action - Not applicable
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending approval of ZTA No. 22-003 based on the following reasons:
1. It is consistent with the general land uses and policy of the General Plan.
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2. It will bring the city's flood ordinance into compliance with current FEMA requirements to
increase flood protection and minimize loss.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Suggested Findings of Approval - ZTA No. 22-003
2. Draft City Council Ordinance No. 4258
3. ZTA No. 22-003 Legislative Draft
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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, August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,the City Council will hold a public
hearing on the following Planning and Zoning items:
❑ 1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003(FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT)
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: To amend Chapter 222 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance relating to the Floodplain
Overlay District. The proposed amendments will ensure the City's regulations
remain in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency current
requirements and maintain the City's standing with the National Flood Insurance
Program. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on June 28,
2022 and recommend approval to the city Council. Location: Citywide City
Contact: Tess Nguyen
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item#1 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council
Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality
Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not
change the development standards density, intensity or authorize any physical
development.
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
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the
public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's
Office or online at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
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
delivered 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, 2"d Floor
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714-536-5227
http://huntinatonbeachca.gov/HBPublicComments/
Switzer, Donna
From: Christine Gonzalez <cgonzales@scng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8:52 AM
To: Switzer, Donna
Subject: Re: Request for Publication -ZTA 22-003 PH Notice - Group account# 5190751
Attachments: 11548949.pdf
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1. ZONING TEXI AMENDMENI NO. 22-003 (FLOODPLAIN
OVERLAY D151 RIC I ) Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: To amend Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and 'Subdivision Ordinance relating to the Floodplain Overlay
District. The proposed amendments will ensure the City'E
regulations remain in compliance with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency current requirements and maintain the
City's standing with the National Flood Insurance Program. ThE
Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on June 28,
2022 and recommend approval to the city Council. Location:
Citywide City Contact: Tess Nguyen
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From: Christine Gonzalez <cgonzales@scng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 10:02 AM
To: Esparza, Patty
Cc: Switzer, Donna; De Coite, Kim; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania; Nguyen, Tess
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Please publish the attached notice, in The Wave, on July 21, 2022.
Thank you,
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Senior Deputy City Clerk-City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street-Huntington Beach,CA 92648
(714)3 74-1649
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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, August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers,2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public
hearing on the following Planning and Zoning items:
• City of Huntington Beach :To amend
Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance relating to the
Floodplain Overlay District. The proposed amendments will ensure the City's
regulations remain in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
current requirements and maintain the City's standing with the National Flood
Insurance Program.The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on
June 28,2022 and recommend approval to the city Council. Location: Citywide CitY
Contact:Tess Nguyen
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item #1 is categorically exempt pursuant to City
Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental
Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not
change the development standards density, intensity or authorize any physical
development.
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
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the
public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's
Office or online at htta://www.huntinatonbeachca.gov on Thursday,July 14,2022.
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
delivered 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,California92648
714-536-5227
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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, August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public
hearing on the following Planning and Zoning items:
e 1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003 (FLOODPLAIN
OVERLAY DISTRICT ) Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: To amend
Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance relating to the
Floodplain Overlay District. The proposed amendments will ensure the City's
regulations remain in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
current requirements and maintain the City's standing with the National Flood
Insurance Program. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on
June 28,2022 and recommend approval to the city Council. Location: Citywide City
Contact.: Tess Nguyen
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item #1 is categorically exempt pursuant to City
Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental
Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not
change the development standards density, intensity or authorize any physical
development.
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
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the
public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's
Office or online at http://Www.hunt!ngtonbeachco.gov_on Thursday,July 14,2022.
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
delivered 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
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Published Huntington Beach Wave July21,202211548149
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public
hearing on the following Planning and Zoning items:
® 1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003(FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT)
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: To amend Chapter 222 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance relating to the Floodplain
Overlay District. The proposed amendments will ensure the City's regulations
remain in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency current
requirements and maintain the City's standing with the National Flood Insurance
Program. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item on June 28,
2022 and recommend approval to the city Council. Location: Citywide City
Contact: Tess Nguyen
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item#1 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council
Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality
Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordinance that does not
change the development standards density, intensity or authorize any physical
development.
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
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the
public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's
Office or online at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
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
delivered 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, 2"d Floor
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714-536-5227
http://huntingtonbeachca.qov/HBPublicComments/
PROOF OF SERVICE OF PAPERS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I am employed in the County of Orange, State of California. I am over the age of 18 and
not a party to the within action; my business address is 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
CA 92648.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6, on July 14, 2022, 1 served the foregoing
documents described as: Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 (Floodplain Overlay District) on
the interested parties in this action by placing a true copy thereof in a sealed envelope
addressed as follows:
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a. [X] BY MAIL -- I caused such envelope to be deposited in the mail at Huntington Beach,
California. I am "readily familiar" with the firm's practice of collection and processing
correspondence for mailing. It is deposited with U.S. Postal Service on that same day
in the ordinary course of business, with postage thereon fully prepaid. I am aware
that, on motion of a party served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancellation date
or postage meter date is more than 1 day after date of deposit for mailing in the
affidavit.
b. [ ] BY MAIL -- By depositing a true copy thereof in a sealed envelope with postage
thereon fully prepaid in the United States mail at Huntington Beach, California,
addressed to the address shown above.
c. [ ] BY DELIVERY BY HAND to the office of the addressee.
d. [ ] BY PERSONAL DELIVERY to the person(s) named above.
e. [ ] BY FAX TRANSMISSION to No.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on Jul 2022, at Huntington Beach, California.
Senior Deputy City Clerk
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PUBLISH DATE: 09/15/2022
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4258
Adopted by the City Council on September 6,2022
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 2220F THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT(FPI,FP2,FP3)
(ZONINGTEXTAMENDMENT NO.22-003)"
SYNOPSIS:
Ordinance No. 4258 approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 thereby amending
Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance (HBZSO), bringing it into compliance with current FEMA requirements. The
amendments include: Requiring electrical, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning
equipment and other service facilities to be located one foot above the base flood elevation;
Requiring all manufactured homes to be elevated to have the lowest floor one foot above the
base flood elevation; and Requiring all new construction and substantial improvements
within FP3 Subdistrict to be elevated one foot above the base flood elevation.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting held September 6,2022 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Peterson,Bolton,Posey,Delgleize,Carr,Moser, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective October 6,2022.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MA I N STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBI N ESTAN I SLAU,CITY CLERK