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DATE: July 13, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development/
Community Services
SUBJECT: ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 15-3 REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE
RLD-9 ZONE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1647,
considering the proposed Zone Text Amendment 15-3 regarding residential
development standards in the RLD-9 zone.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
On October 25, 2010, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the
City's Zoning Code. The Zoning Code was previously titled "Chapter 28" but was
re-enacted as "Title 11" to correspond with the Seal Beach Municipal Code
format that had been previously updated in 2004. Staff Reports presented to the
City Council and Planning Commission during the 2010 Title 11 public hearing
process identify that the intent of the revisions were to reflect the most
appropriate development standards to address future development in the City.
The explanation further identified that a comprehensive revision had not been
undertaken since 1974 and the significant changes proposed involved
incorporating standards that did not exist in the Zoning Code. The staff reports
specifically stated, "The proposed Title 11, Zoning, does not change standards
for basic lot size, density and building intensity, setback, lot coverage, height,
parking, and sign regulations of the current Zoning Code."
The intent of the 2010 Title 11: Zoning Code revision was not to change existing
residential development standards, however, in reformatting the development
standards from written text in Chapter 28 into a table for Title 11, some standards
were inadvertently changed. Most prominently, the residential building height
standard affecting the RLD-9 zone was altered from "2 stories max. 25 ft." in
Chapter 28 to "25" (ft.) in Table 11.2.05.010, which was adopted as part of Title
11. This inadvertent change significantly altered the development standards for
this low density zone classification.
Agenda Item K
The absence of the words "two stories" provides an opportunity for engineers and
architects to design residential plans that meet the height requirement but result
in a three story residence. Three story residences do not complement the
characteristics of the single family neighborhoods in the City. Most of the single
family residential areas in the City, such as The Hill, College Park East, College
Park West, Heron Pointe, The Gold Coast and Surfside Colony are designated
as RLD-9 zoned areas.
Similarly, Chapter 28 specified a 5 foot interior side yard setback for RLD-9
zoned properties, except in The Gold Coast and Surfside Colony. Most of the
existing development in The Hill, College Park East, College Park West, and
Heron Pointe are developed with residences that maintain a 5 foot interior side
yard setback. The reformatting and conversion between Chapter 28 and Title 11
altered the interior side yard requirement to "10 percent of lot width with a
minimum 5 feet" instead of "5 feet" as previously required in Chapter 28. This
change caused most of the existing residential properties in the RLD-9 zoned
areas to be designated as nonconforming, a designation that sets strict
limitations on any potential development on these properties.
Both Chapter 28 and Title 11 have identified The Gold Coast and Surfside
Colony as unique neighborhoods with specific development standards that reflect
neighborhood characteristics and differ from other RLD-9 zones. Similarly, the
Heron Pointe area was developed with standards set by the Hellman Ranch
Specific Plan to create a distinct neighborhood character and will continue to be
regulated by this Specific Plan. The amendments proposed in the Draft
Ordinance are intended to remedy the unintended changes to RLD-9
development standards in traditional low density residential areas without altering
the existing standards applicable only to The Gold Coast, Surfside Colony, or
Heron Pointe.
At its meeting of June 15, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
and reviewed the proposed ordinance. The Commission voted 4-0 to recommend
to the City Council adoption of the ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This ordinance (Zone Text Amendment 15-3) is exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of
Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the amendment establishes rules and
procedures to add text to further clarify the number of stories and interior side
yard widths permitted in the RLD-9 (Residential Low Density-9) zoned district;
consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to existing regulations and
specification of procedures related thereto; and consists of actions taken to
assure the maintenance, protection and enhancement of the environment. The
amendment therefore, does not have the potential to cause significant effects on
the environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt from further CEQA
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review under 14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301, 15305, and 15308, actions in
compliance with the requirements of CEQA.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form.
LEGAL NOTIFICATION:
Legal notice of the Public Hearing was published in the "Sun" newspaper on
July 2, 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item,
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1647,
considering the proposed Zone Text Amendment 15-3 regarding residential
development standards in the RLD-9 zone.
LI MITTED b': NOTED AND APPROVED:
Basham ill Ingram, City M ger
irector of Community Development/
Community Services
Attachment:
A. Ordinance No. 1647
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ORDINANCE NO. 1647
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 15-3 AMENDING TITLE 11
REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Table 11.2.05.015 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
TABLE 11.2.05.015
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
RLD-9 RLD 15 RMD-18 [RHD-20 RHD-33 RHD-- Supplemental 46 Regulations
Density/intensity of Use—Lot Dimensions
One unit per One unit
5,000 sq.ft. per 3,000 See Section
One unit One unit One unit One unit 11.4.01.111 for
of lot area sq,ft of per 2,500 per 2,178 per 1,350 per960 Second Dwelling unit
Maximum Density plus a lot area, sq ft.of lot sq.ft.of lot sq ft of lot sq.ft of standards.See
"Second plus a area area area lot area Subsection A for
Unit" "Second
Unit" Surfside Standards
Maximum Density
with State See Chapter 11.4.55:
Affordable Affordable Housing
Housing Bonus Bonus
(du/ac
Minimum Lot Area
(sq.ft.)
Interior Lots 5,000 3,000 6,000 2,500 5,000 5,000 (W)
Comer Lots 5,500 3,000 6.500 2,500 5,500 5,500 (W)
Nonresidential
Uses 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Minimum Lot iSize ........
. ..... ......
Interior Lots 50 x 100 30 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 100 50 x 100 50 x 100 W
..... .........
Comer Lots 55 x 100 35 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 100 55 x 100 55 x 100 W
Minimum Floor Area
Primary Dwelling
unit 1,200 1,200(E) 950 950 950 950 1 L-1
Efficiency—Second 160 150 150 150 150 150 L-1
Unit . .........
I-Bedroom
Second Unit 400 400 400 400 400 400 L-1
Ordinance Number 1647
——--------—-------- ....................... ...........................................................
TABLE 11.2.05.015(Continued)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
iupplemental-
RLD-9 RHD-33 RHD-46 Regulations
1�;' -�'- ....... - ----1....... .......
Density/intensity of Use-Lot Dimensions(Continued)
Maximum Floor Area
for Second Units
2+-Bedroom 600 600 600
Second Unit
-... .". ....................
Maximum Floor Area
for Second Units
Detached Second 800 sq,ft 800 sq.ft 800 sq.ft
Unit
Attached Second 30%of 30%of 30%of
Unit primary unit primary primary unit --
unit
Maximum Lot (13) 67 50 75(B) 60 80 (13)(W)
Coverage(%) Yes Yes Yes (C)
Standards
Substandard Lot Yes Yes Yes
... ...................... ..................... ....................................... ------------------------—------
Building Form and Location
Minimum Yards(ft.)
Average Average
Front-Minimum (D) (E) 12: 12; 18 18 (D)(E)(W):L-3
Minimum 6 Minimum 6
...............
10%of lot 10%of lot 10%of 10%of lot
Interior Side- (&)(D) (E) width;3 ft. width;3 ft. lot width; width;3 ft.
minimum; minimum; aft' minimum;
Minimum 10 ft. 10 ft. minimum;10 ft 10 ft.
maximum maximum . maximum
maximum
12 Of lot 15%of lot 15 of lot
%; lot width,width, 15%of lot
Comer Side width,10ft. (E) width:10 ft width,10 ft.wi 10 ft width:10 ft. (E)(W)
Minimum maximum maximum maximum . maximum
maximum
5 but
When 24 ft. 24 ft,
Rear 10 (E) abutting an Minus (E)(W)
alley 24 ft. Minus width width of
minus width of the alley. the alley.
............— —.--ofthe-alle)�
_j............ ....................... .................
Main Building Envelope
Flood Zone Heights Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (F)
25 Lffi(G)
not to
exceed two
Maximum Height(ft) stories) 25(E) (G) 25 35 35 LA)(G)(E)(W)
Maximum Height of
Downslops Skirt Walls
(ft.) 6 6 6 6 6 6 (H)
Projections..... .. Yes Yes(E) Yes -- Yes- Yes (1)(E)M
.................
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Ordinance Number 1647
TABLE 11.2.05.015(Continued)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
.-
Supplemental
RLD 9 RLD 15 RMD-18 RHD 20 RHD 33 R1 Regulations
Main Building Envelope
Minimum Distance
Between Buildings on 6 6 6 6 6 10-20 (J)
the Same Lot(ft.)
Minimum Court 15 15
Dimensions(ft.)
Building Design
Exterior Stairwa-........ .... Yes Yes Y
-- _........... ............._....... .......,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
ys es Yes No No L-2
Prohibited .
Porches Yes Yes (K)
Vehicle Accommodation
_... ._---_.. .�. ....._.. --..�
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 11.4.20:Off-Street Parking and Loading
and Loading
Maximum Number of
Curb Cuts for 1(L) 1 1 1 1 1 (L)
Driveway
Maximum Width o.—�,_ ,---,_ -------m,-,., .._-. w_.
f.. 16 W (M)
Driveway(ft.)
Limitations on
Parking and Garage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (N) W
Frontage
Landscaping and Open Space
Minimum Permeable 60/50 60/50 60/50 60/50 60/50 60150 (0)
Surface/Maximum
Paving in Street-
Facing Yards(%)
-,
Minimum Site Area 25 15(E) 15 Yes 15 15 (E),(P);See also
Devoted to Section 11.4.30.015
Landscaping(%)
Plantin pRe uired on Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Y -
...lant g Q es (0)
Downslo a Lots
Pedestrian Yes Yes Yes Yes (R)
Walkways
Other Development Standards
See Section
Accessory Structures Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 11.4.05.10OLMI
2-Sto. Cabanas/........_..._.... ....- ..-.-, mme., ........,_ -_ _.u.,.. ...._-r-� .ww.... ... .. ,.,. �,...
-Story
Manufactured Yes (S)
Homes
Roof Decks Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes
,. ..-...........
ww........................ m_ See Section................
Solar Access Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 11.4.10.045
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Ordinance Number 1647
TABLE 111.2.05.0115(Continued)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
iuppia,�e tat
RLD-9].RLD-15 MD-16 RHD-20,_,,L R�9-� Regulations
Other Development Standards(continued)
"'Yes See Chapter 11.4,15
Walls and Fences _�es_L Yes J.
—de-neral Site
Standards See Chapter 11.4,10:General Site Standards
Landscaping and
Buffer Yards See Chapter 114,30:Landscaping and Buffer Yards
Signs See Chapter 11,4.25:Sign Regulations
Nonconforming
Structures See Chapter 11.4.40:Nonconforming Uses,Structures,and Lots
Coastal
Development Permit See Chapter 11.4.35:Coastal Development Permit
Reasonable
Accommodations See Chapter 11 5.30:Reasonable Accommodations
L-1: Second Units are not allowed in the RHD-20 District located in Old Town.
L-2:Exterior stairways providing access from the ground level and/or the first floor to the second floor or above are prohibited
when such stairways are not specifically required by the California Building Code. Exterior stairways may be permitted
through the building permit process in the RLD-9 district on properties with a second story kitchen existing as of March 9,
1998. In such a case,a covenant shall be recorded on the title of the property stipulating the property is to be used only as
a Single-Unit dwelling. Exception: Exterior stairways may be permitted on Single-Unit dwellings located within identified
flood zones upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20:Development Permits.
L-3: Refer to Appendix A—City Council Approved Blanket Setback Variances
Section 2. The following regulation is hereby amended in Section
11.2.O5.O15.Aofthe Municipal Code:
A. Standards for Surfmidm.
1' Yard Requirements. Yard requirements for 8urlsida are set forth
in Table 11.2.05.015.A.1: 8urlsideYmvd Requirements.
TABLE 11.2.06.015.A.1
SURFSIDE YARD REQUIREMENTS
Side Yard 10% lot width, minimum 3 ft.-maximum 10 ft. (L-2)
(L-1) Upper stories may cantilever to the property line
(L-2)"A"Row. A stairway and elevated walkway not to exceed two and one-half feet above grade
are permitted to encroach three feet into the side yard setback on the northwest side. If a
residentially zoned parcel is located to the northwest of a colony pedestrian easement and
abuts such easement,a stairway and walkway may be constructed on either the southwest or
northwest side of a residential structure.
(L-3) On Lot B-1 through B-70 the upper stories may cantilever to the rear property line
2. Projections into Side Yards. Cornices, eaves ur chimneys may project
1 foot into required side yards beginning above the first story and in no case |amu
than 8 feet above grade.
3. Building Height LimiL Not submect to two-story maximum set by Table
Maximum building height for residential structures, including
Second Dwelling Unita, shall be 35 feet, as measured from the crown of8urfside
Avenue at the center of the subject property.
Section 3. The following regulation is hereby amended in Section
11.2.O5,U15.Ocf the Municipal Code:
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Ordinance Number 1647
D. RLD-9 District - Minimum Front and Interior Side Yards. In the RLD-9
District the minimum front and interior side yards are:
1. Front Yard. In the RLD-9 District the minimum front yard is 18 feet for a
front entry garage and 10 feet for a side entry garage except for the RLD-9
District area along Ocean Avenue between First Street and Eighth Street, which
is not allowed side entry garages.
2. Interior Side Yard. In the RLD-9 District the minimum interior side yard
is 10 percent of lot width with a ,,,,..,.,, m 5 feet except for the RLD-9 District area
along Ocean Avenue between First Street and Eighth Street, which has a 10
percent of lot width interior side yard setback and a minimum interior side yard of
3 feet. The RLD-9 District area in Surfside Colony is regulated by Table
11.2.05.015.A.1.
Section 4. The following regulation is hereby amended in Section
11.2.05.015.G of the Municipal Code:
G. Building Height— RLD-9 and RMD 18 Districts. Building height in the
RLD-9 District in Old Town and the RMD-18 District are:
1. RLD-9 District— Old Town. Not subject to two-story maximum set
by Table 11.2.05.015. Maximum building height is 25 feet as measured at the
finished grade of the wall of the building nearest Ocean Avenue and the height of
this roofline shall not be exceeded on the remainder of the lot.
2. RMD-18 District. The maximum building height for residential
structures is:
a. Lots Less than 37.5 Feet Wide: 25 feet
b. Lots 37.5 Feet Wide or Greater:
i. Front 1/2 of lot: 25 feet
ii. Rear 1/2 of lot: 35 feet
3. RLD-9 District — College Park East, College Park West, and The
Hill. Maximum building height is 25 feet, not to exceed two stories.
Section 5. Section 11.2.05.015.W is hereby added to the Municipal Code:
W. Hellman Ranch Specific Plan Development. There is established in the
Residential Low Density-9 RLD-9 Zone the Hellman Ranch Secific Plan, originally
ado ted by the City Council as Ordinance 1097 on June 22 19$1. Specifically, all
development in Development Planning Area 8 as designated in the Hellman Ranch
Specific Plan and as amended and approved by the Cit y Council throw, h ado tion cif
Ordinance 1420 on October 27 1997. shall be in conformance with the plans,,,
specifications, desi nated uses develo meat standards and proposed uses so
approved.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any
part hereof. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would
have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted
in the manner required by law.
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Ordinance Number 1647
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach at a meeting thereof held on the_day of , 2015.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Tina Knapp, Acting City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting held on the
July 13, 2015 and was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the_ , 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number 1647 has been published pursuant
to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
City Clerk
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