The following supplemental development standards shall apply
to the service station use classification.
A. Minimum
parcel size: 22,500 square feet.
B. Minimum
frontage: 150 feet and located at the intersection of arterial highways.
C. Site Layout. Conditions of approval of a Conditional Use Permit
may impose restrictions on outdoor storage and display and location
of pump islands, canopies and service bay openings and require buffering,
screening, lighting, or planting areas necessary to avoid adverse
impacts on properties in the surrounding area.
D. Design Standards.
1. In reviewing
proposals, emphasis shall be placed on quality design of building
materials and landscape features. Service stations shall be designed
so that form and scale are harmonious and consistent with the character
of the specific site, the adjacent uses and structures, and the general
neighborhood.
2. The
location, number, and design of driveways as well as on-and off-site
traffic circulation impacts shall be analyzed.
3. Service
bay openings shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion on
surrounding streets and properties. A maximum of three service bays
shall be permitted per site, none of which shall face a public right-of-way.
4. Lighting
shall be of low profile design, indirect or diffused, and shall create
no negative impact on surrounding uses.
5. A minimum 10% of the site shall be landscaped. Landscaping plans shall conform to all applicable provisions of Chapter
232 as well as conform to the following requirements:
a. A
three-foot wide planter (inside dimension) along interior property
lines shall be provided, except at vehicular circulation openings.
Additional landscaping may be required to screen service bays from
surrounding properties.
b. A
600-square-foot planter with a minimum dimension of 20 feet shall
be provided at the corner of intersecting streets.
c. A
total of 70 square feet of planting area shall be located adjacent
to and on the street side of the main building.
6. Buildings
shall conform to the setback regulations stated for the district in
which the site is located. Pump islands and canopy structures shall
maintain the following minimum setbacks from street side property
lines:
b. Canopy:
10 feet with ground clearance of 12 feet.
E. Storage of Materials and Equipment. The provisions of Section
230.74, Outdoor Facilities, shall apply, except that a display rack for automobile products no more than four feet wide may be maintained at each pump island of a service station and a single tire storage display no more than eight feet high and 16 feet long may be located on the site of a service station. If display racks are not located on pump islands, they shall be placed within three feet of the principal building, and shall be limited to one per street frontage. Outside storage of motor vehicles for more than 24 hours (seven days if the vehicle is actively being serviced) is prohibited, except as provided for truck and utility trailer rentals. The location of display racks and vending machines shall be specified by the Conditional Use Permit.
F. Accessory Uses. The accessory uses listed below shall be permitted
as included on the approved site plan. Such uses shall be subordinate
to the main operation and shall not impede safe vehicular and pedestrian
circulation or be detrimental to surrounding properties or potential
customers. Such uses shall be included as part of the original Conditional
Use Permit request or shall be subject to a new Conditional Use Permit
if proposed subsequent to the original Conditional Use Permit.
1. Convenience
markets are permitted provided no automotive repair or truck or trailer
rental is permitted on the same site.
2. Automatic
washing, cleaning and waxing of vehicles. Such activity shall be of
an integral design with the main structure.
3. Truck
and utility truck rental is permitted provided the trucks do not exceed
25 feet in length and are stored a minimum of 50 feet from the street
property lines.
(4040-12/14)
All goods, wares, merchandise, produce, and other commodities
which are stored or offered for sale or exchange in the commercial
and industrial districts shall be housed in permanent buildings except
as otherwise provided by this Code.
(4040-12/14)
The following supplemental requirements shall apply to the operation
of game centers, including mechanical or electronic games or any other
similar machine or device, in order to control the location and hours
of operation of game centers so as not to allow school children to
play the games during school hours or to encourage minors to congregate
in areas close to commercial establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
The following conditions shall apply:
A. Neighborhood Notification. Submit a request to the Director with Neighborhood Notification pursuant to Chapter
241.
B. Adult Manager. At least one adult manager shall be on the
premises during the time a game center is open to the public.
C. Hours of Operation for Minors Under 18 Years of Age. No game
center owners, managers or employees shall allow a minor under 18
years of age to play a mechanical or electronic game machine during
the hours the public schools of the district in which the center is
located are in session, or after 9:00 p.m. on nights preceding school
days, or after 10:00 p.m. on any night. It is the responsibility of
the owner or manager of the game center to obtain a current schedule
of school days and hours.
D. Locational Criteria. A game center shall not be permitted
within 2,500 feet of a school site, 300 feet of the boundary of a
residential district, or within 500 feet of a liquor store, a nightclub,
cocktail lounge or bar. The distance shall be measured as walking
distance from the game center to the property line of the school site,
the district boundary, or the property line of the liquor store, nightclubs,
cocktail lounge, or bar, as the case may be.
E. Restrictions. The Director may impose reasonable restrictions
on the physical design, location, and operation of a game center and
require a special bicycle parking area in order to minimize the effects
of noise, congregation, parking, and other nuisance factors that may
be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of the surrounding
community.
(3710-6/05, 4040-12/14)
Collection containers shall be permitted for charitable organizations such as Goodwill. Recycling and collection containers shall not be located within required parking or landscaped areas or obstruct pedestrian paths. Recycling as an accessory use shall not exceed 500 square feet including any required attendant parking space. A recycling operation as a primary use shall comply with the development standards contained in Chapter
212.
(4040-12/14)
Single room occupancy (SRO) shall comply with the following
requirements:
A. General Provisions.
1. All
projects shall comply with the most recently adopted City building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, and housing codes.
2. No more
than one person shall be permitted to reside in any unit, excluding
the manager's unit and up to 25% of the total number of units which
have double occupancy.
3. A management
plan shall be submitted for review and approval with the Conditional
Use Permit application. The management plan shall contain management
policies, operations, emergency procedures, overnight guest policy,
security program including video cameras monitoring building access
points at every floor, rental procedures and proposed rates, maintenance
plans, staffing needs, and tenant mix, selection and regulations.
Income levels shall be verified by a third party and submitted to
the City of Huntington Beach as part of the annual review.
4. An on-site
24-hour manager is required in every SRO project. In addition, a manager's
unit shall be provided which shall be designed as a complete residential
unit, and be a minimum of 300 square feet in size.
5. Rental
procedures shall allow for monthly tenancies only; deposit requirements
shall be specified.
6. All
units within SRO projects shall be restricted to very-low-and low-income
individuals as defined by the City's housing element, with the exception
of the 24-hour manager. Rental rates shall be calculated using a maximum
of 30% of income toward housing expenses based on County of Orange
income figures.
7. Each
SRO project shall be subject to annual review by the City which includes
the review of management services. The management services plan shall
define third party verification criteria. The SRO project owner shall
be responsible for filing an annual report to the Community Development
Department and Office of Business Development, which includes the
range of monthly rents, the monthly income of residents, occupancy
rates, and the number of vehicles owned by residents.
8. The
Planning Commission or City Council may revoke the Conditional Use
Permit if any violation of conditions or any of the adopted Huntington
Beach codes occurs.
B. Unit Requirements.
1. Minimum
unit size shall be 250 square feet except double occupancy units shall
be a minimum of 400 square feet.
2. Maximum
unit size shall be 300 square feet excluding manager's unit and double
occupancy units.
3. Each
unit shall contain a kitchen and bathroom.
a. Kitchens
shall contain a sink with garbage disposal, counter top (minimum 16″
x 24″), refrigerator, and stove/oven unit and/or microwave.
b. If
stoves/oven units are not provided in each unit, then stoves/oven
units shall be provided in a common kitchen area(s).
c. Bathrooms
shall contain a lavatory, toilet, and shower or bathtub.
d. Each
unit shall have a minimum 48 cubic feet of closet/storage space.
C. Project Requirements.
1. Common
recreational space shall be provided in each project as follows:
a. Minimum
common recreational space shall be 400 square feet.
b. For
projects exceeding 30 units, an additional 10 square feet of recreational
space per unit is required.
Units that are 400 square feet or greater shall have a minimum
of 15 square feet of recreational space per unit.
c. Common
recreational space may be indoor or outdoor provided there is at least
40% allotted toward indoor space and 40% outdoor space; the balance
may be either indoors or outdoors.
d. Common
recreational space may be in separate areas provided each space is
not less than 200 square feet in size and has no less than a 10-foot
dimension.
2. A single
controlled entryway for routine ingress and egress shall be situated
adjacent to and in full view of the manager's desk.
3. A secured
office area shall be incorporated in the facility for the storage
of confidential resident records and security office personnel.
4. Mailboxes
shall be provided for each unit located near the lobby in plain view
of the entry desk.
5. Handicap
access facilities shall be as required by applicable state or local
law.
6. At least
one handicapped accessible unit shall be required for every 20 units.
7. Laundry
facilities shall be provided in a separate room in a location near
the common indoor recreational space. Washers and dryers may be coin
operated.
8. A cleaning
supply storeroom and/or utility closet with at least one laundry tub
with hot and cold water on every floor shall be provided on every
floor.
9. Storage Lockers.
a. Storage
lockers shall be provided in a secured area.
b. The
cumulative total of locker space shall be no less than a ratio of
10 cubic feet per unit.
10. All
common indoor space areas shall have posted in a conspicuous location
a notice from the Department of Community Development regarding contact
procedures to investigate housing code violations.
11. Bicycle
stalls shall be provided at a minimum of one stall per five units
in a secured and enclosed and covered area.
12. Trash
disposal chutes as well as a centralized trash area shall be provided
on all multi-story projects.
13. A
minimum of two pay telephones shall be provided in the lobby area.
The telephone service shall only allow outgoing calls.
14. Phone
jack(s) shall be provided in each unit.
15. A
shipping and receiving/maintenance garage shall be provided near a
convenient vehicular access on the ground floor.
(3494-5/01, 4040-12/14, 4096-10/16)
Indoor swap meets/flea markets shall comply with the following
requirements:
A. Conditional Use Permit Required. Indoor swap meets/flea market
uses may be permitted as temporary uses only upon approval of Conditional
Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator for a period of time not to
exceed 10 years. One-year extension of time may be granted after public
hearing by the Zoning Administrator.
B. Location Considerations. The Zoning Administrator shall consider
the following issues when evaluating a proposed Conditional Use Permit:
1. The
site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
2. The
potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
3. The
site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid
overconcentration of facilities.
4. The
site's proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials.
C. Location Criteria. Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall
only be allowed on property located adjacent to arterial streets.
D. Minimum Building Size. Minimum building gross floor area shall
be 100,000 square feet.
E. Miscellaneous Requirements.
1. Ancillary Uses. Ancillary uses may be permitted as included
on the approved site plan. Such uses shall be included as part of
the initial Conditional Use Permit requirements or shall be subject
to new entitlement if proposed after the initial application has been
filed.
2. Signs. Individual vendors shall not be permitted any outdoor signs, including temporary. Signs shall comply with the standards outlined in Chapter
233.
3. Parking. Parking shall comply with the standards outlined in Chapter
231.
(4040-12/14)
Emergency shelters may be permitted subject to the following
requirements:
A. A single
emergency shelter for 50 occupants, or a combination of multiple shelters
with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 occupants, shall be permitted.
Religious assembly uses within an industrial zone may establish emergency
shelters for up to 30 occupants provided they meet the minimum development
standards of the zone in which they are located.
B. Stays
at the emergency shelter facility shall be on a first-come first-serve
basis with clients housed on-site. Clients must vacate the facility
by 8:00 a.m. each day and have no guaranteed bed for the next night.
C. Maximum
stay at the facility shall not exceed 120 days in a 365-day period.
D. A minimum
distance of 300 feet shall be maintained from any other emergency
shelter, as measured from the property line.
E. An on-site
client intake and waiting area shall be provided in a location not
adjacent to the public right-of-way, be fully screened from public
view, and provide consideration for weather events including shade
and rain cover. The waiting area shall contain a minimum area of 10
square feet per bed.
F. Any provision
of on-site outside storage shall be fully screened from public view.
G. Exterior
lighting shall be provided for the entire outdoor area of the site
consistent with the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
H. A minimum
of one staff person per 15 beds shall be awake and on duty during
facility hours of operation.
I. On-site
parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space per staff member,
plus one space for every five beds and an additional one-half space
for each bedroom designated for families with children.
J. A Safety
and Security Plan shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval. The site-specific Safety and
Security Plan shall describe the following:
1. Both
on-and off-site needs, including, but not limited to, the separation
of individual male and female sleeping areas, provisions of family
sleeping areas, and associated provisions of management.
2. Specific
measures targeting the minimizing of client congregation in the vicinity
of the facility during hours that clients are not allowed on-site.
Goals and objectives are to be established to avoid disruption of
adjacent and nearby uses.
3. Provisions
of a system of management for daily admittance and discharge procedures.
4. Any
counseling programs are to be provided with referrals to outside assistance
agencies, and provide an annual report on a facility's activity to
the City.
5. Clients
are to be appropriately screened for admittance eligibility.
6. Refuse
collections schedule to provide the timely removal of associated client
litter and debris on and within the vicinity of the facility.
K. A proposed
emergency shelter offering immediate and short-term housing may provide
supplemental services to homeless individuals or families. These services
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. An indoor
and/or outdoor recreation area.
2. A counseling
center for job placement, educational, health care, legal or mental
services, or similar services geared toward homeless clients.
3. Laundry
facilities to serve the number of clients at the shelter.
4. Kitchen
for the preparation of meals.
6. Client
storage area (i.e., for the overnight storage of bicycles and personal
items).
(3861-2/10, 4040-12/14, 4096-10/16)