HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1712 ORDINANCE 1712
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 11 OF THE SEAL
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
COMMERCIAL LAND USE REGULATION, COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS, AND SHARED PARKING
AGREEMENTS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
A. Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 11.2.05.015
(Development Standards for Residential Districts) sets forth development standards in
residential districts, including height restrictions. Amendment to this section is necessary
because the height restriction in the RHD-20 zone has not been updated pursuant to
Ordinance 1646, which was adopted by City Council on July 13, 2015.
B. SBMC Section, 11.2.10.010 (Commercial Land Use Regulation) sets
forth commercial land use regulations in commercial and mixed-use districts. Amendment
to this section is necessary because several uses subject to a Minor Use Permit have
been misidentified by the letter designation "A" rather than "M" (Minor Use Permit) within
Table 11.2.10.010.
C. SBMC Section 11.2.10.015 (Development Standards — Commercial
and Mixed-Use Districts) sets forth the development standards for commercial and mixed-
use districts. Amendment to this section is necessary because the Street Frontage
Building Setback standard in Table 11.2.10.015.C.1 has been erroneously listed with the
Height standard for the Service Commercial District II and General Commercial District II
zones.
D. SBMC Section 11.4.20.015 (Required Off Street Parking Spaces)
sets forth parking standards in residential districts. Amendment to this section is
necessary due to the recent enactment of Government Code Section 65863.3 (Assembly
Bill ("AB") 1308, Stat. of 2023, C. 749), which now prohibits local agencies including
charter cities from increasing the minimum parking requirement of a single-family
residence as a condition of approving a project to remodel, renovate, or add to the
residence. Exceptions apply, if projects exceed maximum size limits imposed by zoning
regulations.
E. Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 11.4.20.020 (Parking
Reductions) sets forth standards in Shared Parking Agreements. Amendment to this
section is necessary as a result of the enactment of Government Code Section 65863.3
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(AB 894, Stat. of 2023, C. 749), which now requires local agencies including charter cities
to administratively approve Shared Parking Agreements for new and existing
development that meet the State mandated requirements for Shared Parking Agreement
documents and development criteria.
Section 2. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach does
hereby find, determine, and declare that:
A. On July 1, 2024, the Planning Commission considered this
Ordinance at a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time City staff
and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support of or against
this matter.
B. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due
consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-05,
recommending approval of the Ordinance by the City Council.
C. The City Council, at a regular meeting, considered the Ordinance on
July 22, 2024, at a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time City
staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support of or
against this matter.
D. Following the public hearing, the City Council considered the entire
record of information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission
and City Council.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act Exemption. The City Council
hereby determines that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act, (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et
seq.) because the zone text amendment clarifies and eliminates inconsistencies and
erroneous information with respect to existing residential and commercial development
standards and consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to existing regulations
and specification of procedures related thereto for the new construction of residential and
commercial structures. The amendment, therefore, is exempt from the requirements of
CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15301, because it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. Consistency Findings. In approving the proposed Zoning Code
amendment, the City Council hereby makes the following findings that the Ordinance is
consistent with the General Plan:
A. The proposed Code Amendment is consistent with the following
General Plan Land Use Element Goal and Policy:
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1. Features of the Community: A goal of the City is to maintain and promote
those social and physical qualities that enhance the character of the community and the
environment in which we live.
B. The proposed amendments are also consistent with Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act, will not have an impact either individually or cumulatively on coastal
resources, and do not involve any change in existing or proposed use of land or water.
Section 5. Table 11.2.05.015 of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards
for Residential Districts Table) of Chapter 11.2.05 (Residential Districts) of Title 11 of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Table 11.2.05.015 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
RLD-9 RLD-15 RMD-18 RHD-20 RHD-33 RHD-46 Supplemental
Regulations
Density/Intensity of Use-Lot Dimensions
Maximum Density 1 unit per 1 unit per 1 unit per 1 unit per 1 unit per 1 unit per See
5,000 sq.ft. 3,000 sq.ft. 2,500 sq. 2,178 sq. 1,350 sq. 960 sq.ft. Section 11.4.05.I 15 for
of lot area, of lot area, ft.of lot ft.of lot ft.of lot of lot area Accessory Dwelling
plus an plus an area area area
"Accessory "Accessory Unit standards. See
Dwelling Dwelling subsection A for
Unit' Unit' Surfside Standards
Maximum Density with State See Chapter 11.4.55:
Affordable Housing Bonus Affordable Housing
(du/ac) Bonus
Minimum Lot Area(sq.ft.)
Interior Lots 5.000 3.000 5,000 2.500 5.000 5,000 (W)
See
Section 1 1.4.05.1 15 for
Accessory Dwelling
Unit standards.
Corner Lots 5.500 3,000 5.500 2.500 5,500 5,500 (W)
See
Section 11.4.05.1 15 for
Accessory Dwelling
Unit standards.
Nonresidential Uses 10,000 10.000 10,000 10,000 10.000 10,000
Minimum Lot Size TO
Interior Lots 50 x 100 30 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 100 50 x 100 50 x 100 (W)
Corner Lots 55 x 100 35 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 100 55 x 100 55 x 100 (W)
Minimum Floor Area(sq.ft.)
Primary Dwelling Unit 1.200 1,200(E) 950 950 950 950
Junior Accessory Dwelling 150 150 150 150 150 150
Unit
1-Bedroom Accessory 400 400 400 400 400 400
Dwelling Unit
2+-Bedroom Accessory 600 600 600 600 600 600
Dwelling Unit
Maximum Floor Area for Accessory Dwelling Units(sq.ft.)
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RLD-9 RLD-15 RMD-18 RHD-20 RHD-33 RHD-46 Supplemental
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Regulations
Junior Accessory Dwelling 500 500 500 500 500 500
Unit
Detached Accessory 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Dwelling Unit
(L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4)
Attached Accessory 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Dwelling Unit L-3
(L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4) (L-4)
Maximum Lot Coverage(%) (B) 67 50 75(B) 60 80 (B)(W)
Substandard Lot Standards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (C)
Building Form and Location
Minimum Yards(fc)
Front-Minimum Average Average
(U 1 (E) 12; 12; 18 18 (D)(E)(W);L-2
minimum minimum
_ 6 6
Interior Side-Minimum 10%of lot 10%of 10%of 10%of
width;3 lot width; lot width; lot width:
ft. 3ft. 3ft. 3ft.
(A)(D) (E) minimum; minimum; minimum; minimum; (A)(D)(E)(W)
10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
maximum maximum maximum maximum
Corner Side-Minimum 15%of lot 15%of lot 15%of 15%of 15%of
width: 10 ft. (E) width; 10 lot width; lot width: lot width; (E)(W)
ft. l O ft. l O ft. l O ft.
maximum
_ maximum maximum maximum maximum
Rear 5 ft.;but
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when
abutting 24 ft. 24 ft.
an alley minus minus
10 (E) 24 ft. width of width of (E)(W)
minus the alley the alley
width of
the alley
Main Building Envelope
Flood Zone Heights Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (F)
Maximum Height(ft.) 25(A)(G) 25(not to
(not to 25(E) (G) exceed 2 35 35 (A)(G)(E)(W)
exceed 2
stories) storied
Maximum Height of 6 6 6 6 6 6 (H)
Downslope Skirt Walls(ft.)
Projections Yes Yes(E) Yes Yes Yes Yes (I)(E)(W)
Minimum Distance Between
Buildings on the Same Lot 6 6 6 6 6 10-20 (J)
(ft.)
Minimum Court Dimensions — - — 15 15"
(ft)
Section 6. Table 11.2.10.010 of Section 11.2.10.010 (Use Regulations —
Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts Table) of Chapter 11.2.10.010 (Commercial and
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Mixed Use Districts) of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
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"Table 11.2.10.010
USE REGULATIONS—COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
LC/RMD PO MSSP SC GC Additional Regulations
Residential Use Types
Single Unit Residential P I — See Section 1 1.2.10.015 and
_
Section 11.4.05.060
Second Unit
Two-Unit Residential
(Duplex) ►Multiple Unit Residential I) - I.-I
Family Day Care
Small Family P Large Family C C C C See Section 11.4.05.045
Group Housing C
Senior Citizen Housing - See
Commercial Marijuana Uses — - — Section 11.4.100.010.A and
C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Outdoor _ See Section 11.4.100.010.B;
Cultivation and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence(legally L-7 I.-7 I.-7 I.-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1
nonconforming private and C; and Section 5.70.025
residence)
Public, Semi-Public, and Service
Use Types
Clubs and Lodges C C See Section 11.4.05.080
Community Center C C — C C
Community Social Service
Facilities C — C C
Cultural Institutions — C — C C See Section 11.4.05.080
Day Care Center C C — C C See Section 11.4.05.045
Government Offices AM AM AM AM AM
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals — C — C C
Clinics — C — C C
Park and Recreation
Facilities
Parking Facilities, Public C C C C C See Chapter 11.4.20
Public Safety Facilities AM AM AM AM AM
Religious Facilities — C — C C
Residential Care Facilities See Section 11.4.05.105
Residential Care, General — C — C C
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LC/RMD PO MSSP SC GC Additional Regulations
Residential Care, Limited P C - C C
Residential Care, Senior C — C C
Schools, Private C C C C See Section 11.4.05.080
See
Commercial Marijuana Uses Section 11.4.100.010.A and
C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Outdoor See Section 11.4.100.010.B;
Cultivation and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Indoor
Cultivation at Private See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1
Residence(legally L-7 1 -7 1.-7 1.-7 L-7 and C; and Section 5.70.025
nonconforming private
residence)
Commercial Use Types
Adult Business
Establishments P See Chapter 1 1.4.50
Animal Sales and Services AM AM AM
Artists' Studios P P P P P
AutomobileNehicle Sales
and Services
Automobile Rentals AM AM
AutomobileNehicle Sales
and Leasing
AutomobileNehicle Service
C C See Section 11.4.05.040
and Repair, Major
Automobile Service
StationsNehicle Service and C C See Section 11.4.05.035
Repair, Minor
Automobile Washing — AM AM
Large Vehicle Sales, — AM
Services and Rental
Bakery 1.-4 1.-4 1.-4 1.-4
Banks and Other Financial
Institutions
With Drive-Through C See Section 11.4.05.050
Facilities
Automated Teller Machines AM AM AM AM See Section 11.4.05.030
(ATMs) — — — —
Building Materials and
Services
Business Services P P L-2,L-3 P P
Commercial Recreation
Large-scale C C
Small-scale AM AM
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
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LC/RMD PO MSSP Sc GC Additional Regulations
Bars — — C C C
Coffee House/Dessert Shop — — P'�65' P P
Restaurants, Fast Food C C See Section 11.4.05.050
Restaurants, Full Service — P,C P,C P,C See Section 11.4.05.015
Restaurants, Limited Service P P P See Section 11.4.05.015
Restaurants,Take Out Only P AM AM
With Drive-Through C C See Section 1 1.4.05.050
Facilities
With Outdoor Eating Areas — AM,C AM,C AM,C See Section 11.4.05.090
Extended Hour Business C — C C See Section 11.4.05.055
Food and Beverage Sales
Catering Services P
Convenience Market P,C P, C See Section 11.4.05.015
General Market — P,C P,C P,C See Section 11.4.05.015
Liquor Stores — C C C See Section 11.4.05.070
Funeral Parlors and P
Mortuaries
Home Improvement Sales See Sections 11.4.05.090
and Services C and 11.4.05.140
Hotels and Motels C
Kennel C C
Kiosks — — AM AM See Section 11.4.05.065
Laboratories — I' L-2,L-3 I' P
Maintenance and Repair P P P
Services
Massage Establishment P P L-2, L-3 P P See Chapter 5.45,Massage
and Massage Establishments
See
Commercial Marijuana Uses — — — Section 11.4.100.010.A and
C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Outdoor _ _ See Section 11.4.100.010.B;
Cultivation and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence(legally L-7 L-7 ►.-7 I.-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1
nonconforming private and C; and Section 5.70.025
residence)
Offices, Business and P P L-2, L-3 P P
Professional
Walk-in Clientele P I' L-2, L-3 P P
Offices,Medical and Dental I' P L-2, L-3 P I'
Parking Facilities,
Commercial C C See Chapter 11.4.20
Personal Services P P P P P
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LC/RMD PO MSSP SC GC Additional Regulations
Retail Sales P P P P See Section 11.4.05.090
Large Format — - P P See Section 11.4.05.140
Smoke Shop C C See Chapter 5.75
Tattoo Establishments — C See Chapter 11.4.65
Theaters C C
Light Manufacturing
Use Types
Contractors' Yards — -
Handicraft/Custom P P P P
Manufacturing
Industry, Limited
Industry,General
Warehousing and Storage
See
Commercial Marijuana Uses Section 11.4.100.010.A and
C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Outdoor See Section 11.4.100.010.B;
Cultivation and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence(legally L-7 L-7 L-7 t.-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1
nonconforming private and C;and Section 5.70.025
residence)
Indoor Commercial Storage
Outdoor Storage — —
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication, and Utility Use
Types
Wireless Communication See Chapter 11.4.70
Facilities
Antennae and Transmission C C C C C
Towers
Satellite dishes less than 79" P
in diameter _
Recycling Facilities See Section 11.4.10.02
Recycling Collection Point C C
Recycling Processing
Facility
Reverse Vending Machines P P P P P
Utilities, Major
Hazardous Waste Facility ---- C See Chapter 1 1.4.60
Utilities, Minor P P P P P
Agriculture Use Types
Nurseries P P P
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LC/RMD PO MSSP SC GC Additional Regulations
See
Commercial Marijuana Uses — Section 11.4.100.010.A and
C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Outdoor _ See Section 11.4.100.010.B;
Cultivation and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana—Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence(legally I.-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1
nonconforming private and C; and Section 5.70.025
residence)
Other Applicable Use
Regulations
Accessory Use See Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business Uses and Activities
Nonconforming Use See Chapter 11.4.40:Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
Temporary Use See Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations"
Section 7. Table 11.2.10.015.C.1 of Section 11 .2.10.015 (Building Setbacks
from Street Frontages — Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts Table) of Chapter 11 .2.10
(Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts) of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Table 11.2.10.015.C.1
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM STREET FRONTAGES—
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
Commercial District Street Frontage Building Setback
LC-RMD District
Commercial Use 6 foot average; 3 foot minimum
Side Street 10%lot width; 5 foot maximum
Residential Use 12 foot average; 6 foot minimum
Side Street 10% lot width; 8 foot maximum
PO District
District I 10 feet minimum
Side Street 15% lot width; 3 foot minimum; 10 foot
maximum
District II 18 feet minimum
Side Street 15% lot width; 5 foot minimum; 15 foot
maximum
MSSP District 0 feet
SC District
District I 0 feet
District II 35 feet, 3 story maximum 0 feet
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Side Street 15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street 6 feet minimum
GC District
District I 0 feet
District II 35•-feet,, 3 story m 0 feet
Side Street 15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street 6 feet minimum
District VI 18 feet minimum"
Section 8. Table 11.4.20.015.A.1 (Required Parking Table) of Chapter 11.4.20
(Off- Street Parking and Loading) of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Table 11.4.20.015.A.1
REQUIRED PARKING
Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Residential Use Types
Single-Unit Dwelling 2 spaces per studio unit.
2 spaces per dwelling unit
for each unit of 1 to 5
bedrooms.
3 spaces per dwelling for See also Section 11.2.05.015.N:
each unit of 6 bedrooms Limitations on Parking and
or more plus 1 additional Garage Frontage. All required
space for each bedroom spaces must be located in a
above 6 total bedrooms in garage. See also
the dwelling unit. Section 11.2.05.015.N.4:
Required Garage Exception
RLD-9 District. See also
Section 11.2.05.015.N.5:
Required Garage Exception—
Surfside. See also
Section 11.2.05.015.N.6:
Required Garage Exception--
RHD-20 District. See also
Section 11.4.40.010.B:
Maintenance,Nonstructural
Repairs and Interior Alterations.
Note: Additions to existing
single-unit dwellings may have a
reduced parking requirement
approved by minor use permit
subject to Chapter 11.5.20:
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Development Permits. For
reduced parking in homes with
a remodel, addition or
renovation, see Section
11.4.20.020. E.
Accessory Dwelling Unit See See Section 11.4.05.115.E.3.
Section 11.4.05.115.E.3.
Two-Unit Dwelling; Multiple- 2 spaces per dwelling unit See also Section 11.2.05.015.N:
Unit Residential for each unit. 1 guest Limitations on Parking and
space for every 7 units. 1 Garage Frontage. All spaces
space per dwelling unit, except guest spaces must be
inclusive of guest located in a garage or carport.
parking, for each studio
or one-bedroom unit in a
development meeting the
minimum requirements of
Chapter 11.4.55:
Affordable Housing
Bonus.
Small Family Day Care No additional spaces
required(besides the
required spaces for the
residential dwelling).
Large Family Day Care 1 space per employee, Section 11.4.05.045.B: Large
with a minimum of 3 Family Day Care Homes
provided.
Group Housing 0.5 space per unit. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N:
Limitations on Parking and
Garage Frontage
Senior Citizen Housing 0.5 space per unit. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N:
Limitations on Parking and
Garage Frontage
Transitional Housing 0.5 space per unit. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N:
Limitations on Parking and
Garage Frontage"
Public,Semi-Public,and Service Use Types
Cemetery To be determined by
Director, who may
require a parking demand
analysis.
Clubs and Lodges 1 space per 5 fixed seats
or per 75 square feet of
main assembly area,
whichever is greater.
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Each 24" of bench type
seating is considered 1
seat.
Community Center 1 space per 5 fixed seats
or per 75 square feet of
main assembly area,
whichever is greater.
Each 24" of bench type
seating is considered 1
seat.
Social Service Organization To be determined by
director, who may require
parking demand analysis.
Cultural Institutions I space per 5 fixed seats
or per 75 square feet of
main assembly area,
whichever is greater.
Each 24" of bench type
seating is considered 1
seat.
Day Care Center 1 space per employee, Section 11.4.05.045.C: Child
with a minimum of 3 Day Care Center
spaces provided.
Golf Course Minimum of 5 spaces per
hole.
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals 1 space per bed.
Clinics 1 space per 250 square
feet.
Park and Recreation Facilities To be determined by
director, who may require
parking demand analysis.
Parking Facilities, Public 1 space per attendant
station.
Public Maintenance and Service To be determined by
Facilities director, who may require
parking demand analysis.
Public Safety Facilities To be determined by
director, who may require
parking demand analysis.
Religious Facilities 1 space per 5 fixed seats
or per 75 square feet of
main assembly area,
whichever is greater.
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Each 24" of bench type
seating is considered 1
seat.
Hospitals and Clinics
Residential Care, General 1 space per 2 employees,
plus 1 space per facility
vehicle.
Residential Care, Limited None required above the
requirement for the
residential dwelling type.
Residential Care, Senior 1 space per 5 beds.
Schools, Private Junior high/elementary
school: 1 space per
classroom, plus 1 space
per 300 square feet of
office area.
High school: 1 space per
classroom, plus 1 space
per 300 square feet of
office area,plus 1 space
per 10 students.
Commercial Use Types
Adult Business Establishments Retail establishments: 1
space per 300 square feet.
Bars 1 space per 100 square
feet.
Animal Sales and Services 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Kennel 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Artists' Studios 1 space per studio.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile Rentals 1 per 300 square feet of
office area in addition to
storage/display spaces for
all vehicles for rent.
AutomobileNehicle Sales and 1 per 300 square feet of
Leasing office area in addition to
storage/display spaces for
all vehicles for sale or
lease.
Automobile/Vehicle Service 1 space per service bay
and Repair, Major (not including areas for
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
auto service or auto
storage), plus parking for
any towing vehicles used
in the operation.
Automobile Service 1 space per 300 square
Station/Vehicle Service and feet of any convenience
Repair, Minor store plus 1 space per
service bay if repair
occurs on-site (in addition
to spaces at pumps,
queuing areas for pumps,
and areas for self-service
water and air areas).
Automobile Washing 1 per 300 square feet of
any indoor sales, office,
or lounge areas.
Large Vehicle Sales, Services 1 space per 300 square
and Rental feet of office area in
addition to storage/
display spaces for all •
vehicles for rent.
Banks and Other Financial 1 space per 250 square
Institutions feet.
With Drive-Through Facilities 1 space per 250 square
feet of floor area. No
additional spaces required
for drive-through facility.
Automated Teller Machines 2 spaces per ATM.
(ATMs)
Bed and Breakfasts 1 space per guest room, in Section 11.3.05.015: General
addition to 1 space Provisions
required for resident
owner.
Building Materials and Services 1 space per 500 square Section 11.4.20.015.F:
feet of building area plus Substitution of Compact for
1 space per 600 sq. ft. of Standard Parking Stalls
outdoor sales/display
area.
Business Services 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Commercial Recreation
Large-Scale (greater than Gyms and fitness studios:
20,000 sq. ft.) 1 space per 300 square
feet. Other specific uses:
to be determined by
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l-se Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
director, who may require
a parking demand
analysis.
Small-Scale (20,000 sq. ft. or Gyms and fitness studios:
less) 1 space per 300 square
feet. Other specific uses:
to be determined by
director, who may require
a parking demand
analysis.
Day Spa/Spa 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars 1 space per 100 square
feet.
Restaurants, Fast Food 1 space per 100 square
feet.
Restaurants, Full Service 1 space per 100 square
feet.
Restaurants, Limited Service 1 space per 100 square
111
feet.
Restaurants, Take Out Only 1 space per 300 square
feet.
With Drive-Through Facilities 1 space per 100 square
feet.
With Outdoor Eating Areas 1 space per 100 square
feet, including outdoor
dining areas.
Food and Beverage Sales
Catering Services 1 space per 1000 square
feet, plus parking for any
vehicles used in the
business.
Convenience Market 1 space per 300 square
feet.
General Market 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Liquor Stores 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries To be determined by the
director, who may require
a parking demand
analysis.
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Home Improvement Sales and 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of Subsection 11.4.20.015.F:
Services floor area or outdoor sales Substitution of Compact for
display. Standard Parking Stalls
Hotels and Motels 1 space per unit; plus 2
spaces adjacent to
registration office; 1
space per 20 person
capacity of any
conference or banquet
rooms.
Laboratories 1 space per 400 square
feet.
Live/Work Unit 1 space per unit for each
unit smaller than 1000
square feet; 1.5 spaces
per unit for each unit
containing 1000 square
feet or greater floor area
or 2 or more bedrooms.
Maintenance and Repair 1 space per 500 square
Services feet.
Massage Establishment 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Offices, Business and 1 space per 400 square
Professional feet.
Walk-in Clientele 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Offices, Medical and Dental 1 space per 200 square
feet.
Parking Facilities, Commercial 1 space per attendant
station(in addition to
parking spaces for
customers).
Personal Improvement Services 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Massage, Accessory 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Personal Services 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Massage, Accessory 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Beauty/Barber Shops 2 spaces for each operator
station.
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Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
Retail Sales 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Shopping Centers greater than 5 spaces per 1,000 square Subsection 11.4.20.015.F:
75,000 square feet of GFA feet of GFA. Substitution of Compact for
Standard Parking Stalls
Tattoo Parlors 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Theaters 1 space per 4 seats.
Light Manufacturing Use Types
Contractors' Yards 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area(if
building exists).
Handicraft/Custom 1 space per 750 square
Manufacturing feet.
Industry, General 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Industry, Limited 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Warehousing and Storage 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Indoor Commercial Storage 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Outdoor Storage 1 space per 1000 square
feet of building area.
Personal Storage 1 space per 20 storage
units.
Transportation, Communication, and Utility Use Types Communication Facilities
Antennae and Transmission No spaces required unless
Towers maintenance occurs on a
daily or more frequent
basis, in which case 1
space per facility
required.
Facilities Within Buildings None
Recycling Facilities
Reverse Vending Machine When accessory to
another use, no additional
spaces required.
Otherwise, subject to
determination by director.
Recycling Collection Point A minimum of 6 spaces
for customers, plus 1
space for each
commercial vehicle
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Required Off-Street
Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations
operated by the recycling
facility.
Recycling Processing Facility 1 space per 1000 square
feet.
Utilities, Major To be determined by the
director, who may require
a parking demand
analysis.
Utilities, Minor No spaces required unless
maintenance occurs on a
daily or more frequent
basis, in which case 1
space per facility
required.
Agricultural Use Types
Crop and Animal Raising None for the crop or
animal raising operation
area. 1 space per 300
square feet of any
accessory retail outlet.
Nurseries 1 space per 350 square
feet of indoor or outdoor
sales/display area.
Section 9. Subsection A (Shared Parking) of Section 11 .4.20.020 (Parking
Reductions) of Chapter 11.4.20 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 11 of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"A. Shared Parking.
1. Shared Parking With a Conditional Use Permit. Except as otherwise provided in
Subsection 2 regarding shared parking for sites with underutilized parking spaces, a
conditional use permit shall be required for shared parking facilities in accordance
with the following provisions.
4 a. Permit Requirement. A conditional use permit may be approved for shared
parking facilities serving.more than one use on a site or serving more than one property.
The use permit may allow for a reduction of the total number of spaces required by this
chapter if the following findings are made, in addition to the required findings pursuant to
Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits, Section 11.5.20.020: Required Findings:
a.i. The peak hours of parking demand from all uses do not coincide so that peak
demand will not be greater than the parking provided; and
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The adequacy of the quantity and efficiency of parking provided will equal or
exceed the level that can be expected if parking for each use were provided separately.
Shared Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowner(s) and
the city shall be filed, in a form satisfactory to the city attorney, and including:
al. A guarantee that there will be no substantial alteration in the uses that will create
a greater demand for parking without application for an approval of a use permit;
134i. A guarantee among the landowner(s) for access to and use of the shared parking
facilities; and
Evidence that the agreement has been recorded in the county recorder's office.
2. Shared Parking Without a Conditional Use Permit.
a. Applicability. This subsection applies to any entity on sites possessing underutilized
parking spaces, if the underutilized parking is not used by the receiving parcel to
meet the City's automobile parking requirements and those entities identify the
benefits of the propsoed shared parking agreement.
b. Definitions. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms shall have the
following meanings.
i. "Automobile parking requirements" means any parking that the City
requires an entity to provide, including, but not limited to, parking imposed
via ordinance, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code),
or a development agreement.
ii. "Entity" means any property owner, lessor or business located on any site or
other development.
iii. "Underutilized parking" spaces means any site where twenty (20) percent or
more of the parking spaces remain unoccupied during the proposed shared
parking period with the public, local agencies or other entities.
c. Shared Parking Agreement Requirements. Entities with underutilized parking
spaces may enter into a shared parking agreement with members of the public, local
agencies, or other entities in accordance with the following requirements.
i. Shared Parking Agreement. An application for a written shared parking
agreement between the entities and the City shall be filed and may be
administratively approved by the City if the agreement complies with all of
the following requirements in a form satisfactory to the city attorney:
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a) The shared parking agreement includes a parking analysis using peer-
reviewed methodologies developed by a professional planning
association sufficient to determine how many parking spaces can be
reasonably shared between uses to fulfill parking requirements.
(i) If a proposed shared parking agreement is submitted without a
parking analysis as set forth in subparagraph (a),then the City
may determine whether to approve or deny the shared parking
agreement and determine the number of parking spaces that
can be reasonably shared between uses to fulfill parking
requirements. A shared parking agreement submitted without
a parking analysis shall not be approved unless the City makes
all of the findings set forth in Section 11.4.20.020.A.1.a of this
Chapter.
b) The proposed shared parking agreement includes provisions that
secure the long-term provision of parking spaces or allow for periodic
review and approval by the City.
c) Applicants shall record the shared parking agreement against all
parcels that are part of the agreement, and shall provide proof of
recordation in a form satisfactory to the city attorney as a condition of
implementation of the shared parking between the sites.
ii. Shared Parking Agreements for developments with 10 residential units or
more or 18,000 square feet or more.
a) In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 11.4.20.020.A.2.c.is
the City shall notify property owners within 300 feet of the shared
parking spaces of the proposed agreement,that any such property
owner has 14 days to request a public meeting at the Planning
Commission before the City makes a decision to approve or deny the
shared parking agreement.
b) If the City receives a request from a property owner to hold a public
meeting within 14 days of the notification issued pursuant to
subsection (a),the City shall hold a public meeting before the
Planning Commission on the shared parking agreement to approve or
deny the shared parking agreement and determine the number of
parking spaces that can be reasonably shared between uses to fulfill
parking requirements.
c) If no request for a public meeting is received within the 14-day periods
the City may issue a decision whether to approve or deny the shared
parking agreement based upon the requirements set forth in Section
11.4.20.020.A.2.c.i.
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iii. Compliance with Parking Requirements.
a) Parking spaces identified in a shared parking agreement will count
toward meeting any automobile parking requirement for a new or
existing development or use, including, but not limited to, shared
parking in underutilized spaces and in parking lots and garages that
will be constructed as part of the development or developments under
any of the following conditions:
(i) The entities that will share the parking are located on the
same, or contiguous, parcels.
(ii) The sites of the entities that will share parking are separated
by no more than 2,000 feet of travel by the shortest walking
route.
(iii)The sites of the entities that will share the parking are
separated by more than 2,000 feet of travel by the shortest
walking route, but there is a plan for shuttles or other
accommodations to move between the parking and sites
including a demonstrated commitment to sustain such
transportation accommodations.
iv. Additional Requirements.
a) The City shall not require the curing of any preexisting deficit of the
number of parking spaces as a condition for approval of a shared
parking agreement.
b) The City shall not deny a shared parking agreement between entities
solely on the basis that it will temporarily reduce or eliminate the
number of parking spaces available at the entity sharing the
underutilized parking.
d) The City shall allow a development project in which a designated
historical resource is being converted or adapted to meet the
minimum parking requirements through the use of offsite shared
parking.
e) The City shall not reduce requirements to provide parking spaces
accessible to persons with disabilities and shall not reduce the
percentage of parking spaces that are designated for electric vehicles.
f) A public agency, private landowner, or lessor must examine the
feasibility of shared parking arrangements to replace new parking
construction or limit the number of new parking spaces that will be
constructed in either of the following circumstances:
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(i) When state funds are being used on a proposed new
development; or
(ii) Before a parking structure or surface parking lot is developed
using public funds."
Section 10. Section 11.4.20.020 (Parking Reductions) of Chapter 11.4.20 (Off-
Street Parking and Loading) of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended by the addition of Subsection 11.4.20.020.E to read as follows:
"E. Single-Family Residences Parking Reduction. The following parking requirements
shall apply to single-family residences undergoing remodeling, renovation, or addition
projects in compliance with Assembly Bill 1308 (AB 1308, Stat. of 2023, C. 756).
1. For single family projects undergoing remodeling, renovations, or additions, no
additional parking shall be required as a condition of approval, unless the following
applies:
a. Exception: Parking may be required on single family projects where the
residence exceeds any maximum size limit prescribed by applicable zoning
regulations, including height, lot coverage, and floor-to-area ratio.
2. Single family homes with an ADU are required to meet the parking requirements
under the ADU section of this code."
Section 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, words
or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 12. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner
required by law.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after
passage.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach held on
the 22nd day of July 2024.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
this 12th day of August 2024.
AYES: Council Members: Kalmick. Moore, Steele, Landau, Sustarsic
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM.
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Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Seal Beach held on the 22nd day of July 2024, and was passed,
ap roved, an adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting on the 12th day of August
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oria D. Harp r, City Clerk
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