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Home My WebLink AboutStudy Session: Zoning Code - Discretionary Responsibilities 2000 Main Street, 'O11.f.t6.70 `. Huntington Beach,CA 92648 City of Huntington Beach `cFeouNri File #: 26-514 MEETING DATE: 6/16/2026 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Jill Bos, Deputy Director of Community Development Subject: Study Session: Zoning Code - Discretionary Responsibilities Statement of Issue: Conduct study session on Zoning Code discretionary approval process and provide input to staff. Attachment(s): 1. Action Agenda and H-item Memo dated March 17, 2026 2. Powerpoint Slides 3. HBZSO Land Use Controls Tables 4. Changes for Council Consideration City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/10/2026 powerti®fy LegistarT"' 9 L.- 1, ACTION AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:00 PM-Closed Session 6:00 PM-Study Session/Regular Meeting MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers STAFF CASEY MCKEON,Mayor 2000 Main Street TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager BUTCH TWINING,Mayor Pro Tern Huntington Beach,CA 92648 MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney PAT BURNS, Councilman LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman JASON SCHMITT,City Treasurer DON KENNEDY, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK,Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman IN-PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are welcome to attend City Council meetings in person. 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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at(714)536-5227 or(714)374-5390 for more information. 197 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority 4:00 PM-COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER -4:00 PM ROLL CALL Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns,Van Der Mark,Williams— All present ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (Received After Agenda Distribution)— None PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS— None RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION -4:01 PM CLOSED SESSION 1. 26-238 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (HBPOA). 2. 26-239 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA). 3. 26-194 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Boyd (Rodregous) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01480743. 4. 26-240 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1). 5. 26-241 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of thf98 Page 2of7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority State of California, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. (Voter ID); Case No. 30-2024-01393606. 6. 26-242 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Bixby (Mark)v. Lisa Lane Barnes, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01366664. 7. 26-243 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379. 8. 26-244 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California/Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Case No. 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC. 9. 26-258 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Protect HB v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01470582. 6:00 PM-COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING - 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns,Van Der Mark,William -All present INVOCATION 10. 25-943 Huntington Beach Fire and Police Chaplain Roger Wing PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 11. 26-257 Norm Sumner, American Legion Post 133 CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) Council Woman Van Der Mark, made comments regarding a graduation that was held for a young woman whose father has cancer. Thanked everyone that participated in making th fl9 Page 3of7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority event happen, Supervisor Nguyen, Chief Parra, Police Officers Association, Council Members, Code Four. Mayor Pro Tem Twining made remarks on the event and Bill only has a few days left to live and was grateful to see his daughter graduate. He also wished Julie Toledo a happy birthday and presented her with cherry pie; Councilman Kennedy also made comments on the graduation event and commented on the strength of the family. He also made comments on pets and how they can change your life and Saturday April 25th Central Park there will be a pet adoption event and vouchers to help with costs. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE Jonathan Volzke from OC Animal Care presented the adoptable pets of the month, Daylily and Xena. BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT 12. 26-233 Business Highlight Presentation Mayor McKeon highlighted businesses in the City. COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) Limited to one representative, one announcement— 5 speakers ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) City Managers Report#15— (1); Council Member Items #22— (1) PUBLIC COMMENTS - 15 Speakers; 3 minute time limit COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS - None AB 1234 REPORTING - None OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES — Mayor Pro Tern Twining, Councilman Gruel and Council Woman Van Der Mark spoke with the Police Officers Association (POA). STUDY SESSION 13. 26-206 Joint Study Session of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) and City Council to review funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME 200 Page 4 of 7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs for 2026-27 CPAB Roll Call: Chair Hammel, Secretary Pena; Board Members Pappas, Quinn, and Newkirk Present: Pena, Pappas, Quinn, Newkirk Absent: Hammel Councilman Gruel Recused PUBLIC HEARING 14. 26-221 Appeal of Planning Commission's Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 (Huntington Club Remodel and Bungalows) Recommended Action: Planning Commission Action A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32; and B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22- 009 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1). Supplemental Communications—1 Public Speakers— 10 Approved 6-0-1 (Van Der Mark-Recused), to continue Public Hearing to date certain, April 21, 2026. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 15. 26-259 Upcoming Refuse Rate Adjustments Senior Management Debra Jubinsky provided presentation. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16 -21) City Clerk 16. 26-232 Approved and Adopted Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes 201 Page 5 of 7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority of March 3, 2026. Approved 7-0 City Manager 17. 26-230 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-08 Declaring each February 22nd as "USA Hockey Day" in the City of Huntington Beach Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.2026-08"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring each February 22nd as 'USA Hockey Day' in the City of Huntington Beach." Approved 7-0 Public Works 18. 26-172 Approved the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Joint Powers Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 proposed budget in the amount of$1,518,500 Recommended Action: Approve the West Orange County Water Board(WOCWB) Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, including the City of Huntington Beach's share in the amount of $459,894 . Approved 7-0 19. 26-146 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a construction contract with Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc.Nidmar, Inc., a JV, in the amount of$4,495,550 for the McFadden Sewer Lift Station, Wet Well Project Phase 2, (CC1610); Rejected bids 1-3; Authorized a 15% in contingency; and Authorize appropriation of additional funds Recommended Action: A)Appropriate$4,356,300.09 in additional funding from the Sewer Service Fund(511); and B)Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Vido Artukovich&Son, Inc./Vidmar, Inc., a JV, in the amount of$4,495,550; and C) Reject bids 1-3 as non-responsive to the bid requirements;and D)Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to a 15% contingency for potential construction change orders; and 202 Page 6of7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority E)Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Vido Artukovich&Son, Inc.Nidmar, Inc., a JV, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved 7-0 20. 26-223 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a construction contract with Hardy& Harper, Inc. in the amount of$3,278,000 for the Residential Zone 3 Overlay Maintenance Project, CC-1839 Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of$3,278,000; and B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to 10% contingency in potential construction change orders; and C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved 7-0 21. 26-229 Adopted Ordinance No. 4347, amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections -Approved for Introduction March 3, 2026, by a vote of 6-0-1 (Burns-Absent) Recommended Action: A) Adopt Ordinance No.4347,"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections." Approved 7-0 COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS 22. 26-254 Item Submitted by Councilman Burns-Transfer of Authority of Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances Recommended Action: A) Withdraw authority as soon as possible of the Zoning Administrator from authorizing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances. All CUP and Variances to go to the Planning Commission for review and Approval or Denial; and B) Evaluate opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. 101 Page 7 of 7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority Approved 7-0 as amended, to direct staff to provide list of current CUPs by zoning administrator that already exist, recommendations on CUPs that might be eliminated and a new fee structure/fee study and timeline to update the code and come back with a report. 23. 26-255 Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon -Declare each December 5th as Sugar the Surfing Dog Day Recommended Action: Celebrate Sugar the Surfing Dog -a five time World Champion, five time Huntington Beach Surf City Dog Champion,and a Surfers' Hall of Fame Inductee-and declare each December 5th as"Sugar the Surfing Dog Day." Approved 7-0 ADJOURNMENT- 10:37 PM The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 201 Page 8of7 ,��tyTINGr ' CITY OF �fj' �'= HUNTINGTON BEACH CyUNTI. City Council Meeting - Council Member Items Report To: City Council From: Pat Burns, Councilman Casey McKeon, Mayor Date: March 17, 2026 Subject: Transfer of Authority of CUPs and Variances ISSUE STATEMENT The Zoning Administrator, one person, has the Authority to approve CUP's and Variances. This is not very common in other cities. Here in Huntington Beach,we have a 7 member citizen appointed commission, the Planning Commission, that meets twice a month that can better serve this purpose to the community and the city. Some CUP's and variances can have great effect to neighborhoods and communities negatively; the review by the Planning Commission would serve the city more efficiently and in better service to the City. Additionally, there may be opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1.Withdraw authority as soon as possible of the Zoning Administrator from authorizing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances. All CUP and Variances to go to the Planning Commission for review and Approval or Denial. 2. Evaluate opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Not applicable. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Non Applicable -Administrative Item 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 205 41111106 f I. I NG0 yak •••••NCQRP0RA7,66., \ Zon i n Code - J __. _ Discretionary ----- - __ -7 : c-) / , _ \ : --x. Responsibilities __, ---„_..------ S —-=mac ---6- '- -- • -- - - - Study Session • = �'' % �_' - t June 16, 2026 = Al 19 • V // COUNT ` y c I,/ Background ❖ March 17, 2026 — H-item by Mayor McKeon and Councilman Burns ➢ Concern with Zoning Administrator authority for conditional use permits and variances ➢ Action (7-0): Provide list of ZA CUPs Recommendations to update the HBZSO --- '✓ NTINGrO Provide fee schedule and timeline for code update °` ' �CF.��UNrr CA�� 1 HBZSO Chapters 210 -218 • Base Districts — Residential, Commercial, Industrial, etc. illiThr—-- . --- z.-.: Z.`„NitsillimilmieltaiWAIIIPS8 -1'1,,-- lila. r ill,;„ r? Lrj '. • _ .. _ _ _. Zoning Designations -' !Al _......... ii--:,-...__=----.-.:-..- -44isimplia -----=,--•'=--- . _..........._ ", - --- •,......=:..4.-a_ -r t- ._. �� _ :� :�AV T e 208 HB Chamber of Commerce ❖ April 9, 2026 — Listening Session (-60 in attendance) ❖ Summary of Recommendations: Administrative Approval Track for Special Uses Straightforward, Published Process Map Launch "White Glove" Business Concierge Service onvcro Comprehensive Code Analysis & Modernization ti� Ui 2 11W)1 .r ZA Application History ❖ 2025 — ZA applications = 30 (17 CUPs = 5 three-story homes, 9 establishments w/ alcohol, 3 uses) ❖ 2024 — ZA applications = 40 (21 CUPs = 6 three-story homes, 4 establishments w/ alcohol, 4 walls/fences, 7 uses) ❖ 2023 — ZA applications = 35 (24 CUPs = 4 three-story homes, 10 establishments w/ alcohol, 2 walls/fences, 8 uses) o, Q F°UNN CPEo Changes for consideration Uses Zones Existing Provision Council Consideration Residential Horticulture RL,RM,RMH/RH,RMP ZA Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Nurseries RL,RM,RMH/RH,RMP ZA Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Commercial Primary Health Care CO,CG L-11-permitted<5k:CUP-ZA>5k downgrade to permitted(delete use classification &change to medical office use) Cultural Institutions CO,CO.CV L-14-allowed w/NN if<5k;CUP-PC>5k Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Day Care,General CO,CG L-3-CUP-ZA<2.5k;CUP-PC>2.5k Combine L-1/1-2/L-3 to permitted:PC>5k Emergency Health Care CO.CG L-2-CUP-ZA<5k;CUP-PC>5k Combine 1-111-2/1-3 to permitted:PC>5k Animal Hospitals CG ZA CUP-ZA for 24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours? Eating&Drinking Establishments with live Entertainment CO,CG,CV ZA CG only without alcohol should be permitted Laboratories CO,CG L-1 Combine L-1/1-2/13 to permitted;PC>5k Research&Development Services CO,CG L-1,ZA Combine 1-1/1-2113 to permitted;PC>5k Tattoo Establishments CG ZA Permitted Industrial Animal Boarding 1G,IL,RT ZA CUP-ZA for 24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours Animal Hospitals 10,IL,RT ZA CUP-ZA for24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours Banks and Savings and Loans 1G,IL,RT 1-1-CUP-ZA for mixed use project. Permitted subject to min.reqs:min lot-3 ac max Needinginputfurther Uses Zones Existing Provision Council Consideration Districts Fences/Walls All ZA PC 30'-35'in Residential;3-story Residential ZA PC heights Variances All ZA<20%deviation; PC>20% PC deviation Height-grade differential All ZA PC Height-exceptions All ZA PC Soil import/export All ZA PC Outdoor facilities All ZA PC Joint use parking, reduced parking All ZA PC for certain uses Alcohol uses(onsite consumption) All ZA PC (L) Provision(w/in 300'of Industrial ZA PC or Downgrade to NN with residential) Site Plan Review process (Q)Provision (w/in 300'of Commercial ZA PC or Downgrade to NN with residential) Site Plan Review process Maintenance&Operations Public-Semi-public ZA PC 212 2025-2026 ❖ 2025 Appeals by Commissioner or Councilmember ZA to PC: 5 (Tiempo Fence, Somerset home, 2 Sports Complex beer/wine) 2 appeals filed by neighbor or owner (Malden home, Carousel home) PC to CC: 4 (Malden home, Somerset home, 2 Sports Complex beer/wine) ❖ 2026 Appeals by Commissioner or Councilmember ZA to PC: 4 (M&O Building, Liberty Duplex, Redondo Industrial, ............. Distractions Alcohol) PC to CC: 3 (M&O Building, Redondo Industrial, Distractions '99 , , ��'� Alcohol) 2 Fee Schedule & Timeline ❖ Changes can be accomplished with City's existing fee schedule ❖ Creating new fee types of CU Ps Approximately 6+ months for consultant selection, analyze current fees and balance cost recovery, regional comparables, staff resources and process evaluation ❖ Zoning Text Amendment Planning Commission and City Council public hearings """ �o�pNTINGto,,, . ti Fall/Winter 2026 =i Timeline ❖ Zoning Text Amendment (continued) In response to Chamber of Commerce recommendations, further analysis would be needed to comprehensively update codes and modernize • Timeline may take longer if more extensive code updates (e.g. — development standards) are needed ❖ Process Improvements • Chamber of Commerce Recommendations could be accomplished as part of ongoing Streamline Surf City Initiatives '��o��NiINGr�ye ➢ Evaluation and staffing resources , : ^ ..�,; ➢ Website /ACA enhancements ➢ Modernizing codes and implementation �c�`ou" -v•\'o//' „, ,,„,,,,,,,, , .4.,..,... ,.... „.....,....„ , . Questions ? .., 4 4 . !, J.: v ,, . ,. . . , , ,..,_,_ ,.-.- ,,,,,ait.„, ., .. .-4.,,,,, ,.. _„,„,a - it ' 1A Ilii• U;tW X71 iq t-T= ,.� 3 r•- dpi �,. ;,`� 441$> � ' . �z 1 f'1 ,ti ` i......'”" 216 ......._ City of Huntington Beach,CA § 210.04. RL,RM,RMH,RH, and RMP Districts—Land Use Controls. In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows: "P" designates use classifications permitted in residential districts. "L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional Provisions" that follow. "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. "TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit by the Zoning Administrator. "P/U" designates that accessory uses are permitted, however, accessory uses are subject to approval of a conditional use permit if the primary use requires a conditional use permit. "Neighborhood Notification" refers to use classifications that require an Administrative Permit by the Director. 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. RL,RM,RMH,RH,and RMP Districts:Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted RMH, Additional RL RM RH RMP Provisions Residential Uses (A)(M)(Q) Day Care,Ltd. P P P P Group Homes Incl. Sober Living L-8 L-8 L-8 L-8 Homes Group Residential - - PC - Multifamily Residential (B)(C)(D)(R) 2 -4 units ZA P P - Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 217 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 210.04 § 210.04 RL,RM,RMH,RH,and RMP Districts: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted RMH, Additional RL RM RH RMP Provisions 5 -9 units ZA ZA ZA - 10 or more units PC PC PC - Manufactured Home Parks ZA ZA - ZA (E)(F) Referral Facility - L-9 L-9 L-9 L-9 Residential Care Facility P/PC P/PC P/PC P/PC (T) Single-Family Residential P P P P (B)(D)(F)(P)(R)(S) Supportive Housing L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 Transitional Housing L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 Public and Semipublic (A)(O) Clubs& Lodges PC PC ZA ZA Day Care, Large-family L-6 L-6 L-6 L-6 Day Care,General L-1 ZA ZA ZA Park&Recreation Facilities L-2 L-2 L-2 L-2 Public Safety Facilities PC PC PC PC Religious Assembly L-3 PC PC PC Residential Care, General - PC PC PC Schools, Public or Private PC PC PC PC Utilities, Major PC PC PC PC Utilities, Minor P P P P Commercial Communication Facilities L-5 L-5 L-5 L-5 Horticulture ZA ZA ZA ZA Nurseries ZA ZA ZA ZA Visitor Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Inns - - L-4 - Accessory Uses P/U P/U P/U P/U (A)(G)(H)(1)(L)(M) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 218 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 210.04 § 210.04 RL,RM,RMH,RH,and RMP Districts: Land Usc Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted RMH, Additional RL RM RH RMP Provisions Temporary Uses (J)(M) Commercial Filming, Limited P P P P Real Estate Sales P P P P (N) Personal Property Sales P P P P Street Fairs TU TU TU TU Nonconforming Uses (K)(L) (Ord. 4308-5/21/2024) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 219 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 211.04. CO, CG, and CV Districts—Land Use Controls. In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows: "P" designates use classifications permitted in commercial districts. "L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional Provisions" that follow. "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. "TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit. "P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a permitted use, but requires a conditional use permit on the site of a conditional use. "Neighborhood Notification" designates use classifications that require an Administrative Permit by the Director. 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. CO,CG,and CV Districts:Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional CO CG CV Provisions Residential (J)(Q)(R)(V) Group Residential PC PC PC Multifamily Residential - - PC Public and Semipublic (J)(Q)(R)(V) Clubs and Lodges P P - Community and Human Services Drug Abuse Centers - PC - Primary Health Care L-11 L-11 - Emergency Kitchens - L-2 - Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 220 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 211.04 § 211.04 CO,CG,and CV Districts: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional CO CG CV Provisions Emergency Shelters - L-2 - Residential Alcohol - PC - Recovery,General Residential Care,General ZA ZA - Convalescent Facilities ZA ZA - Cultural Institutions L-14 L-14 L-14 Day Care,General L-3 L-3 - Day Care,Large-Family P P - (Y) Emergency Health Care L-2 L-2 - Government Offices P P ZA Heliports PC PC PC (B) Hospitals PC PC - Park&Recreation Facilities L-9 L-9 L-9 Public Safety Facilities ZA ZA ZA Religious Assembly ZA ZA PC Schools,Public or Private PC PC - Utilities,Major PC PC PC Utilities,Minor P P P (L) Commercial Uses (J)(Q)(R) Ambulance Services - ZA - Animal Sales&Services L-16 Animal Boarding - ZA - Animal Grooming - P - Animal Hospitals - ZA - Animal-Retail Sales - P - Equestrian Centers(CG - PC - (S) Zone) Pet Cemetery - PC - Artists'Studios P P P Banks and Savings&Loans P P P Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 221 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 211.04 § 211.04 CO,CG,and CV Districts: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional CO CG CV Provisions With Drive-Up Service P P P Building Materials and - P - Services Catering Services P P P Commercial Filming P P P (F) Commercial Recreation and - PC PC (D) Entertainment Communication Facilities L-13 L-13 L-13 Eating and Drinking P P P Establishments W/Alcohol ZA ZA ZA (N) W/Drive Through - P P W/Live Entertainment ZA ZA ZA (W)(Y) W/Dancing PC PC PC (H) W/Outdoor Dining ZA ZA ZA (X) Food&Beverage Sales - P L-12 W/Alcoholic Beverage Sales - ZA ZA (N) Funeral&Interment Services - ZA - Laboratories L-1 L-1 - Maintenance&Repair Services - P - Marine Sales and Services - P P Nurseries - ZA - Offices,Business& P P P Professional Offices,Medical&Dental P P P Pawn Shops - ZA - Personal Enrichment Services L-10 L-10 - Personal Services P P P Research&Development L-1 ZA - Services Retail Sales - P P (U)(V)(DD) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 222 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 211.04 § 211.04 CO,CG,and CV Districts: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional CO CG CV Provisions Secondhand Appliances/ - P - Clothing Swap Meets,Indoor/Flea - PC - (T) Markets Swap Meets,Recurring - ZA - Tattoo Establishments - ZA - Travel Services P P P Vehicle Equipment/Sales& Services Automobile Rentals - L-8 L-8 L-12 Automobile Washing - ZA - Commercial Parking - ZA ZA (P) Service Stations - PC PC (E) Vehicle Equip.Repair - L-5 - Vehicle Equip. Sales& ZA ZA - L-12 Rentals Vehicle Storage,Impound - PC - (AA) Yards Vehicle Storage,Off-Site - P/ZA - L-17(BB) Auto Dealers Vehicle Storage,Recreational - ZA - (CC) Vehicles Offices for Vehicle Equip. L-15 L-15 - Sales&Rentals Visitor Accommodations Bed&Breakfast Inns ZA ZA ZA (K) Hotels,Motels - PC PC (I) Condominium-Hotel - - PC (Z) Fractional Ownership Hotel Quasi Residential Timeshares - PC - (I)(J) Residential Hotel - PC - (J) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 223 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 211.04 § 211.04 CO,CG,and CV Districts:Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional CO CG CV Provisions Single Room Occupancy - PC - Industrial (J)(Q)(R)(V) Industry,Custom - L-6 L-6 Accessory Uses (J)(V) Accessory Uses&Structures P/U P/U P/U Temporary Uses (F)(J)(V) Animal Shows - TU - Circus and Carnivals and - TU - Festivals Commercial Filming,Limited - P P (M) Real Estate Sales P P P Retail Sales,Outdoor - TU TU (M) Seasonal Sales TU TU TU (M) Tent Event - P - Trade Fairs - P - Nonconforming Uses (G)(J)(V) (4309-5/21/2024; 4334-4/15/2025) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 224 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 212.04. IG, IL, and RT Districts—Land Use Controls. In the following schedules, letter designations are used as follows: "P" designates use classifications permitted in commercial districts. "L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional Provisions" that follow. "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. "TU" designates use classifications allowed upon approval of a temporary use permit. "P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a permitted use, but requires a conditional use permit on the site of a conditional use. "Neighborhood Notification" designates use classifications that require an Administrative Permit by the Director. 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. IG, IL, and RT Districts: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC= Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA= Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use - =Not Permitted Additional IG IL RT Provisions Residential Group Residential PC PC PC (I) Public and Semipublic ' (A)(L) Community and Human Service P P P ! (K) Facilities Day Care, General ZA ZA ZA Heliports PC PC PC (N) Maintenance and Service Facilities ZA ZA ZA Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 225 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 212.04 § 212.04 IG, IL, and RT Districts: Land Use Controls P= Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA= Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U= Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use - =Not Permitted Additional IG IL RT Provisions Public Safety Facilities P P P Religious Assembly ZA ZA ZA Schools, Public or Private L-6 L-6 L-6 Utilities, Major PC PC PC Utilities, Minor L-7 L-7 L-7 (O) Commercial Uses (D)(L) Ambulance Services ZA ZA ZA Animal Sales and Services Animal Boarding ZA ZA ZA Animal Hospitals ZA ZA ZA Artists' Studios P P P Banks and Savings and Loans L-1 L-1 L-1 Building Materials and Services P P P Catering Services - P P Commercial Filming ZA ZA ZA Commercial Recreation and L-2 L-2 PC Entertainment Communication Facilities L-12 L-12 L-12 Eating and Drinking Establishments L-2 L-2 L-2 w/Live Entertainment ZA ZA ZA (R) w/Alcohol ZA ZA ZA Food and Beverage Sales ZA ZA ZA Hospitals and Medical Clinics - PC PC Laboratories P P P Maintenance and Repair Services P P P Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 226 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 212.04 § 212.04 IG, IL, and RT Districts: Land Use Controls P= Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA= Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U= Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional IG IL RT Provisions Marine Sales and Services P P P Nurseries P P P Offices, Business and Professional L-10 L-10 L-10 (C) Personal Enrichment L-9 L-9 L-9 Personal Services L-1 L-1 L-1 Quasi-Residential PC PC PC (J) Research and Development Services P P P Sex-Oriented Businesses (regulated by L-11 L-11 L-11 Ch. 5.70) Figure Model Studios (regulated by PC PC PC (Q) Ch. 5.60) Swap Meets, Indoor/Flea Markets PC PC PC (P) Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services Service Stations L-4 L-4 L-4 Vehicle/Equipment Repair P P P Vehicle/Equipment Sales/Rentals L-5 L-5 L-5 Vehicle Storage, Impound Yards PC PC PC (T) Vehicle Storage, Off-Site Auto P/ZA P/ZA P/ZA (H)(U)(W) Dealers Vehicle Storage, Recreational P/ZA P/ZA P/ZA (H)(V) Vehicles Visitor Accommodations ZA ZA ZA Warehouse and Sales Outlets L-8 L-8 L-8 Industrial (See Chapter 204) (B)(L)(M) Industry, Custom P P P Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 227 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 212.04 § 212.04 IG, IL, and RT Districts: Land Use Controls P = Permitted L =Limited (see Additional Provisions) PC = Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA = Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary use permit P/U= Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -= Not Permitted Additional IG IL RT Provisions Industry, General P P P Industry, Limited P P P Industry, R& D P P P Wholesaling, Distribution & Storage 150,000 square feet or less P P P Greater than 150,000 square feet P P ZA RT Flex Space - - P Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing P P P (L-13) Accessory Uses Accessory Uses and Structures P/U P/U P/U (C) Temporary Uses Commercial Filming, Limited P P P (S) Real Estate Sales P P P Trade Fairs P P P (E) Nonconforming Uses (F) (4310-5/21/2024; 4333-4/15/2025) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 228 City of Huntington Beach,('A § 213.06. OS District—Land Use Controls. In the following schedule, letter designations are used as follows: "P" designates use classifications permitted in the OS District. "L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional Provisions" which follow. "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. "TU" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a temporary use permit. "P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a permitted use,but requires a use permit on the site of a conditional use. 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. OS District Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary Use Permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional OS-PR OS-S OS-WR Provisions Public and Semipublic (F) Marinas - PC Park&Recreation Facilities PC PC - Public Safety Facilities - PC - Utilities,Major - - - Utilities,Minor ZA - ZA Commercial Uses (F) Animal Sales and Services Equestrian Centers PC - - (E) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 229 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 213.06 § 213.06 OS District Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission ZA=Conditional use permit approved by Zoning Administrator TU=Temporary Use Permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of conditional use -=Not Permitted Additional OS-PR OS-S OS-WR Provisions Commercial Recreation and PC - - Entertainment Communication Facilities L-4 Eating&Drinking Establishments L1 L1 With Alcohol ZA - - L-5 With Take-Out Service, Limited L1 L3 - Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services - Commercial Parking Facility L2 L2 - Accessory Uses (A)(D) Accessory Uses and Structures P/U P/U P/U Temporary Uses (B) Animal Shows TU - - Circuses and Carnivals TU - - Commercial Filming TU TU TU Nonconforming Uses (C) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 230 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 214.06. PS District—Land Use Controls. In the following schedule, letter designations are used as follows: "P" designates use classifications permitted in PS districts. "L" designates use classifications subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Additional Provisions" which follow. "PC" designates use classifications permitted on approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. "TU" designates use classifications allowed on approval of a temporary use permit. "P/U" for an accessory use means that the use is permitted on the site of a permitted use but requires a conditional use permit on the site of a conditional use. 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. PS District: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission TU=Temporary use permit P/U=Requires conditional use permit on site of a conditional use PS Additional Provisions Public and Semipublic Cemetery PC Convalescent Facilities PC Cultural Institutions PC Day Care,General PC Government Offices L-1 Hospitals PC Maintenance& Service Facilities L-1 Park& Recreation Facilities PC Public Safety Facilities PC Religious Assembly ZA Residential Care,General PC Schools,Public or Private PC Utilities,Major PC Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 231 City of Huntington Beach,CA § 214.06 § 214.06 PS District: Land Use Controls P=Permitted L=Limited(see Additional Provisions) PC=Conditional use permit approved by Planning Commission TU=Temporary use permit P/U =Requires conditional use permit on site of a conditional use PS Additional Provisions Utilities,Minor P Commercial Uses Commercial Parking Facility L-3 Communication Facilities L-4 Eating and Drinking Establishments L-2 Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services L-1 Accessory Uses Accessory Uses and Structures P/U Temporary Uses (A) Animal Shows TU Circuses and Carnivals TU Commercial Filming, Limited TU Trade Fairs P Nonconforming Uses (B) Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/HU4937 on 2026-06-04 232 Uses Zones Existing Provision Council Consideration Residential Horticulture RL,RM,RMH/RH,RMP ZA Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Nurseries RL,RM,RMH/RH,RMP ZA Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Commercial Primary Health Care CO,CG L-11-permitted<5k;CUP-ZA>5k downgrade to permitted(delete use classification& change to medical office use) Cultural Institutions CO,CG,CV L-14-allowed w/NN if<5k;CUP-PC>5k Downgrade to NN w/Site Plan Review process Day Care,General CO,CG L-3-CUP-ZA<2.5k;CUP-PC>2.5k Combine L-1/L-2/L-3 to permitted;PC>5k Emergency Health Care CO,CG L-2-CUP-ZA<5k;CUP-PC>5k Combine L-1/L-2/L-3 to permitted;PC>5k Animal Hospitals CG ZA CIIP-ZA for 24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours? Eating&Drinking Establishments with Live Entertainment CO,CG,CV ZA CG only-without alcohol should be permitted Laboratories CO,CG L-1 Combine L-1/L-2/L3 to permitted;PC>5k Research&Development Services CO,CG L-1,ZA Combine L-1/L-2/L3 to permitted;PC>5k Tattoo Establishments CG ZA Permitted Industrial Animal Boarding IG,IL,RT ZA CUPZAfor 24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours Animal Hospitals IG,IL,RT ZA CSJEZAfor 24 hours;Permitted-normal business hours Banks and Savings and Loans IG,IL,RT L-1-CUP-ZA for mixed use project,subject to min.reqs:min lot- Permitted 3 ac,max comm space=35%of GFA/50%of ground floor area of buildings fronting on arterial,phased development Commercial Filming IG,IL,RT ZA Permitted(verify parking is met) Commercial Recreation& IG,IL,RT L-2-onlywhen designed and operated for principal use by Permitted(verify parking is met) Entertainment employees of surrounding industrial development as ancillary use to a primary industrial use;when designed for general public sue,permitted after considering vehicular access and complying with minimum parking requirements,L-2,PC Eating&Drinking Establishments IG,IL,RT L-2 Permitted(verify parking is met) Offices,Business&Professional IG,IL,RT L-10-accessory offices incidental to primary industrial use Remove C provision(accessory office uses>maximum within IG,IL limited to 10%of floor area of primary;accessory allowable percentage of floor area of primary use shall office uses incidental to a primary use within RT district are require CUP-ZA and a parking demand study limited to 30%of floor area of primary use demonstrating the adequate provision of onsite parking for all uses contained onsite) tagilaiRMTRZENT:tadifiEVATMOIMIWEREM.M165 Other CUP requirements: Council Consideration Districts Fences/Walls All ZA PC 30-35'height;3-story homes/MFR Residential ZA PC Variances All ZA<20%deviation;PC>21%deviation PC Height-grade differential All ZA PC Height-exceptions All ZA PC Soil import/export All ZA PC Outdoor facilities All ZA PC Joint Use Parking,Reduced Parking for All ZA PC certain uses Alcohol uses(onsite consumption) All ZA PC (L)provision(w/in 300'of residential) Industrial ZA PC or Downgrade to Site Plan Review process (Q)provision(w/in 300'of residential) Commercial ZA PC or Downgrade to Site Plan Review process Maintenance&Service Facilities Public-Semi-public L-1-city owned are permitted;all other require CUP-ZA PC 233 From: Perri Clitheroe To: 5uoolementaIcomm(alsurfcity-hb.org Subject: Regarding Multiple Items for June 16 Date: Monday,June 15,2026 3:39:42 PM [You don't often get email from perry.clitheroe@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LeamAboutSenderldentificatiop] Hello City Council, Please adopt the general plan amendment in its current form,and please discuss the concerns of the Kennedy Commission that it may not be sufficient to comply with state law.Consider amending it or coming back at a future meeting with amendments to ensure our prompt compliance with California's Housing Element laws. In California,460 cities have erected stifling regulations on homebuilding.These regulations have led to a shortage of housing and an enormous surge in housing prices and rents.This surge has unfairly benefited incumbent landowners,and made it difficult for both families and business to start,grow and thrive in California.The Housing Element exists to counter the reality that local elections are dominated by voters who benefit from and vote to perpetuate this dynamic. I urge you to recognize that the Housing Element has not only defeated you,but is a wise and earnest solution to the challenging dynamics local leaders face when trying to fairly govern land use.Instead of giving the people of Huntington Beach false hope that the government can prevent anything from ever changing in their neighborhood, tell them the truth.Tell them that we must comply with these laws,that many of the changes that will come are necessary,and that they are what is best for the city of Huntington Beach and for its residents. On that note.I urge you to reconsider the cuts in the current budget.Consider passing one without the cuts on a 6- month authorization,and analyze the impact that the general plan amendment will have on our finances.Reducing staffing at the police department and community services causes a negative cycle.Reducing the quality of government services reduces property values and tax revenues,contributing to neglect and decay.Our anti-growth lawmaking has caused enough damage,please do not compound these harms. Fortunately,the general plan amendment that you are being forced to adopt will raise revenues.If Streamline HB is applied to the city's land use and development,these revenues will be realized within a few years.Please consider these revenues as you consider the cuts to the police and to community services in the current budget proposal. I think the experience Councilor Kennedy shared at a recent meeting is one you all should take to heart.He was originally opposed to Pacific City,but when it was completed he fell in love with the project.Many of you claim to be free market capitalists.Have you considered that the obsession with maintaining restrictive land use regulations is not defending Huntington Beach,but rather,holding Huntington Beach back from reaching its full potential? Lastly,I urge you to refrain from placing more land use decisions under the authority of the Planning Commission and City Council.In my opinion,legislative bodies should write laws,and hire well qualified,professional,neutral arbiters to enforce them-the current role and authority of the Zoning Administrator is reasonable.If you don't like their decisions,update the laws.Planning Commissioners are unpaid or paid a small stipend,and even City Councilors are part time officials.We pay people who have many years of education and professional experience to make these decisions for a reason-trust them to do their job. Thank you for your public service,and for reading this long email(if you did).I'm happy to discuss these issues at any time with any of you. Happy Pride -Perry Clitheroe From: an Jamieson To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);buoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orQ Subject: Comment re Item No.11,Zoning Code-Discretionary Responsibilities,6-16-26 council mtg. Date: Friday,June 12,2026 1:24:17 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from broker_advocate@hotmail.com.IParn why this is important Dear City Council Members: Thank you for considering Item No. 11, Zoning Code - Discretionary Responsibilities, at your June 16, 2026 meeting. While a careful balance must be made between decisions made by the zoning administrator and the planning commission, I do feel that care must be taken to avoid zoning-administrator approvals that have major impacts on residential areas. By way of example, in 2017 Huntington Beach proposed storing 900 new cars for an auto dealer on the old Navy railroad right-of-way. This 75-foot wide right-of-way directly abuts my backyard on Spa Drive, as it does another 60 homes along Spa Dr. We received notice of this proposal on a postcard (which included other items).The storage proposal was set to be heard by the zoning administrator in 10 days. With great effort, my neighborhood rallied and some 60+ of us showed up at the meeting to protest. Many pointed out that the right-of-way was not zoned for auto storage. (And, as it later turned out, the city did not even own the land.) Here's a link to the OC Register story covering the zoning administrator meeting: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/car-748600-wide-site.html The storage plan was quickly dropped. But this is the sort of thing that can have a major impact on residential areas, and should be subject to something more than just administrative approval. Had we lost the battle, the appeal fee was around $3,500 if I recall. I see ZA appeals are now $5,000-plus. You may want to reconsider this high fee as well, as it is beyond the reach (perhaps by design) of many residents who may want to challenge a decision. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Dan Jamieson Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION - Meeting Date: 6/16/2026 Item No. 11 (26-514)