HomeMy WebLinkAbout1499 - RECOMMENDING APPROVAL CA_ HEIGHT LIMITS IN THE R-A DISTRICTRESOLUTION NO. 1499
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20
OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
HEIGHT LIMITS IN THE R -A DISTRICT [AMENDMENT 887]
WHEREAS, in 1956 and 1962, the Planning Commission approved use permits for each of
the single - family residences in the Residential - Agricultural District and allowed development up to
thirty -five feet in height; and
WHEREAS, the Residential - Agricultural District requires a minimum lot area of two (2)
acres and a minimum lot width of one hundred and twenty -five (125) feet and can accommodate
building heights up to thirty-two (32) feet;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that it is appropriate to place all properties in
the Residential - Agricultural District into the 32/50 Foot Height Limitation Zone; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach held
a public hearing regarding this amendment; and
WHEREAS, the public was duly noticed of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been determined
that the proposed amendment is categorically exempt under Class 5, minor alterations in land use
limitations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of
Newport Beach does hereby recommend that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt
an amendment to Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise Section 20.65.040 to
place all properties in the Residential- AgriculturalDistrict in the 32/50 Foot Height Limitation Zone
as provided in Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
2
AYES Ashley, Selich, Gifford,
Kranzlev, Hoelund
NOES None
ABSENT Fuller, Tucker
EXHIBIT "A"
20.65.040 Height Limitation Zones
In addition to the development standards established in the various districts, there shall be 5 height
limitation zones within the City. The designations, locations, and boundaries of these height
limitation zones shall be as shown on the "Height Limitation Zones" map, incorporated herein and
made a part hereof by this reference. In each height limitation zone the maximum permitted height
shall be measured in accordance with the definitions contained in this chapter.
A. 24/28 Foot Height Limitation Zone. In the 24/28 Foot Height Limitation Zone the
height limit for any structure shall be 24 feet; provided, however, that a structure may
exceed 24 feet up to a maximum of 28 feet through the adoption of a planned
community district, or through the adoption of a specific plan, or through the
approval of a use permit. This height limitation zone shall apply to all R -1, R -1.5,
R -2, and OS Districts.
B. 28/32 Foot Height Limitation Zone. In the 28/32 Foot Height Limitation Zone the
maximum height limit shall be 28 feet; provided, however, that structures may
exceed 28 feet up to a maximum of 32 feet in an adopted planned community district,
or through the adoption of a specific plan, or through the approval of a use permit.
This height limitation zone shall apply to all MFR Districts.
C. 26/35 Foot Height Limitation Zone. In the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation Zone the
height limit shall be 26 feet; provided, however, that a structure may exceed 26 feet
up to a maximum of 35 feet through the adoption of a planned community district,
or through the adoption of a specific plan, or through the approval of a use permit.
This height limitationzone shall apply to all zoning districts, other than R -1, R -1.5,
R -2, MFR and OS Districts, within the area known as the Shoreline Height
Limitation Zone established by Ordinance 92 -3 and shown on the Height Limitation
Zones map.
D. 32/50 Foot Height Limitation Zone. In the 32/50 Foot Height Limitation Zone the
height limit for any structure shall be 32 feet; provided, however, that a structure may
exceed 32 feet up to a maximum of 50 feet through the adoption of a planned
community district, or through the adoption of a specific plan, or through the
approval of a use permit. This height limitation zone shall apply to all zoning
districts other than R -1, R -1.5, R -2, MFR and OS Districts which have boundaries
not falling within the area above described as the Shoreline Height Limitation Zone,
or within the High -Rise Height Limitation Zone.
E. High Rise Height Limitation Zone. In the High Rise Height Limitation Zone the
height limit for any structure shall not exceed 375 feet.
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