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ORDINANCE NO. 22.37
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING PLANNED COMMU-
NITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR NEWPORTER NORTH / NEWPORTER KNOLL
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach DOES ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The subject property is the following real property in the City
of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California:
That portion of Block 55 of Irvine's Subdivision, as recorded in
Book 1, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Maps of the County of
Orange.
as shown in the attached Exhibit "A" and hereinafter referred to as "Property".
• SECTION 2. Development of the property, which is zoned P -C, shall be as
specified in the Planned Community District Regulations and Development Plan which is
approved and adopted pursuant to this Ordinance, and which specifies the permitted land
uses, intensity and density limits and development standards and regulations for the property
as set forth in the attached Exhibit "B."
SECTION 3. The Planning Director of the City of Newport Beach is hereby
instructed and directed to apply all of the provisions of said Planned Community District
Regulations and Development Plan to the Property as described herein; the same shall be
in full force and effect and be a part of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the
passage of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper
of the City within fifteen (15) days of its adoption. The Ordinance shall be effective thirty
days after the date of its adoption.
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This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach, held on the 24th day of August 1992, and was adopted on the
14thday of Sept. 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
ATTEST:
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Attachments:
Exhibits "A!'& 'B"
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TURNER SANSONE, HART, COX, PLUMMER
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
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NEWPO &TER NORTH
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Prepared for:
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Prepared by:
The Irvine Company
550 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8904
Adopted
1992
hibit B
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Planned Community District Regulations for Newporter North
Ordinance No. adopted by the City of Newport
Beach City Council on
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Section
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General Notes
Section
II
Definitions
Section
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Residential Development Standards
Permitted Uses
Site Density
Maximum Building Height
Setbacks From Major Streets
Setbacks
Coastal Bluff Setbacks
Streets
Landscaping
Parking
Fences, Hedges and Walls
Section
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Parks
Section
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Signs
Section
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Site Plan Review
List of Figures
Figure I General Site Location
Figure II Land Use Plan
Figure III Statistical Analysis
Figure IV Bluff Setback Exhibit
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The Newporter North Planned Community (P -C) District Regulations
have been developed in compliance with the City of Newport Beach
General Plan. This P -C has also been developed pursuant to
• Chapter 20.51 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
The purpose of these District Regulations is to provide for the
development of the site as a coordinated, comprehensive project.
This will take advantage of the superior environment which
results from community planning.
Whenever the regulations contained conflict with the regulations
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the regulations contained
herein shall take precedence. The Municipal Code shall regulate
this development when such regulations are not provided within
these District Regulations. All development within the Planned
Community boundaries shall comply with all provisions of the
Uniform Building Code and various mechanical codes City Standards
and Policies related thereto.
INTENT
It is the intent of this P -C District to permit the development
of the Newporter North site for residential dwellings and
associated uses as well as parks and environmental open space.
The units will be located in close proximity to Newport Center
and will provide additional housing opportunities within the
City.
• LOCATION
Newporter North is bounded by San Joaquin Hills Road to the
north, John Wayne Gulch to the southwest, Jamboree Road to the
east, and the Upper Newport Bay to the northwest.
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RESIDENTIAL
PARK
OPEN SPACE /NATURAL AREAS
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SECTION I
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5.
GENERAL NOTES
PARK STANDARDS
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Park dedication requirements shall be in accordance with the
adopted Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement.
•WATER SERVICE
Water within the Planned Community will be furn'shed by the -
City of Newport Beach.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sewage disposal facilities within the Planned Community will
be provided by the City of Newport Beach and Orange County
Sanitation District No. 5. Prior to the issuance of any
building permits, it shall be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Public Works and Utilities Department
that adequate sewer facilities will be available. Prior to
the occupancy of any structure, it shall be further
demonstrated that adequate sewer facilities exist.
GRADING AND EROSION
Grading and erosion control shall be carried ou't in
accordance with the provisions of the City of Newport Beach
Grading Ordinance and shall be subject to permits issued by
the Building and Planning Departments.
Building pads adjacent to slope or bluff areas may be raised
to an elevation not to exceed ten (10) feet abo a natural
grade. This provision does not preclude raisin pad
elevations above 10 feet on interior portion of7site.
Manufactured slopes, if any, shall be
possible to reduce erosion.
as soon as
If mechanical appurtenances are to be built on building
rooftops, they shall be screened from street level view in a
manner compatible with the building materials.
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6. ARCHAEOLOGICAL /PALEONTOLOGICAL
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the sites shall be
examined to determine the existence and extent of
archaeological and paleontological resources in accordance
with adopted City policies.
A qualified archaeologist shall be present during pregrade
meetings to inform the developer and grading contractors of
• the results of the study. In addition, an archaeologist
shall be present during grading activities to inspect the
underlying soil for cultural resources. If significant
cultural resources are uncovered, the archaeologist shall
have the authority to stop or temporarily divert
construction activities for a period of 48 hours to assess
the significance of the finds.
In the event that significant archaeological remains are
uncovered during excavation and /or grading, all work shall
stop in that area of the subject property until an
appropriate data recovery program can be developed and
implemented. The cost of such a recovery program shall be
the responsibility of the landowner and /or developer.
A paleontological monitor shall be retained by the landowner
and /or developer to attend pregrade meetings and perform
inspections during development. The paleontologist shall be
allowed to divert, direct, or halt grading in a specific
area to allow for salvage of exposed fossil materials.
7. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
The final design of public on -site pedestrian and bicycle
circulation serving viewpark and coastal bluffs shall be
• reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department;
Planning Department; and Parks,.Beaches and Recreation.
8. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Affordable housing provisions shall be consistent with City
standards. Affordable housing requirements may be satisfied
off -site.
9. NOISE
Detailed noise studies shall be conducted for the
residential development for on -site impacts. Residential
development shall comply with the standard of 45 dBA CNEL
for interior noise levels and 65 dBA CNEL for outdoor living
areas. Noise mitigation programs shall be based upon the
recommendations of a licensed engineer practicing in
acoustics and be approved by the Planning Department.
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STREETS
Streets within the development may be either
private. Public or private streets shall me
standards. The Newporter North development
(gate guarded) community with secured access
development.
REFUSE COLLECTION AREAS
a. All outdoor refuse collection areas shall
screened from access streets and adjacent
street level views. Said screening shall
complete opaque screen and shall not inte
site distance from streets unless otherwi
the City Traffic Engineer.
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b. Curb -side collection of refuse shall be subject to City
of Newport Beach approval.
TELEPHONE. GAS, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE
All "on- site" gas lines, electrical lines, and 'telephone
lines shall be placed underground. Transformerlor terminal
equipment shall be visually screened from view from streets
and adjacent properties from street level viewsl.
LIGHTING
Lighting systems shall be designed and maintain
manner as to conceal the light source and to mi
spillage and glare to adjacent properties. The
be prepared and signed by a licensed Electrical
with a letter from the Engineer stating that, i
opinion, this requirement has been met. Lighti
for any publicly maintained areas shall use cit
fixtures approved by the Utilities Department.
FIRE ACCESS
Fire equipment access shall be approved by the
Department.
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FIGURE III
Newporter North
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Residential
View Park
Open Space,
Natural Areas
and Future Roadway
Right -of -Way
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Acreage
Area (Net) Du /Ac Du
1 30.0 7.1 212
2 4.0 0
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SECTION II
1. Streets - Reference to streets within the
development shall mean either public or pr
Design of streets shall meet City of Newpo
or as specified herein.
North
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standards
2. Bluff - As used in this document, "bluff" is any natural
landform having an average slope of 26.6 degrees (50 %) or
greater, with a vertical rise of twenty -five (2,5) feet or
greater.
3. Viewnark - For purposes herein, a viewpark represents an
area of natural character with provision of a
pedestrian /bicycle pathway and passive viewinglareas.
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SECTION III
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. PERMITTED USES
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2. SITE
Townhouses
Condominiums
Apartments
Single - family detached units.
Model homes and sales offices
Recreational uses ancillary to residential uses.
DENSITY
Residential development area shall not exceed thirty (30)
acres with allowance for 212 dwelling units.
3. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
All buildings shall comply with the height restrictions
established by the City for this area. The maximum height
of all buildings shall be twenty -four (24) feet measured in
accordance with the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code and
determined from the grade approved in the site plan review
and subdivision approval. The maximum height of buildings
may be increased to thirty -two (32) feet upon review and
approval of the Planning commission and /or City Council.
4. SETBACKS FROM MAJOR STREETS
Street
Jamboree Road
• San Joaauin Hills Road
5. SETBACKS
a. Front yard
Setback from Ultimate
Right -of -Way Line
Minimum 35 feet to property line.
Minimum 35 feet to property line.
From any public or private street the minimum building
setback shall be ten (10) feet from right -of -way or
curb, whichever is greater.
Garages with direct access shall be setback from five
(5) to seven (7) feet average or a minimum average of
twenty (20) feet measured from back of curb, or in the
event that sidewalks are constructed, from back of
sidewalk. A minimum of eighteen (18) feet measured
from back of curb, or in the event that sidewalks are
constructed, from back of sidewalk shall be permitted
with roll -up or other type garage doors approved by the
City Traffic Engineer. If five (5) foot setbacks are
proposed at corner units or lots on curves, adequate
sight distance shall be provided unless otherwise
approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
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b. Side Yard
Where property lines are created a minimum five (5)
foot side yard setback shall be required.
Architectural projections may be permitted subject to
the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Zero (0) foot
setback will be permitted where a minimum ten (10) feet
building to building setback is provided. At side
yards adjacent to streets a minimum five (.) foot
setback shall be maintained.
C. Rear yard
where property lines are created a minimumlof ten (10)
feet rear yard setback shall be required. Structures;
other than walls and fences, along the public bluff top
area shall be setback a minimum distance of twenty (20)
feet from property line. Architectural projections may
be permitted subject to the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Decks and balconies greater than 181" above grade
may extend into the rear yard setback up to 3 feet.
6. COASTAL BLUFF SETBACKS
The property line setback from the edge of a bluff shall be
located no closer to the edge of the bluff thanithe point at
which the top of the bluff is intersected by a dine drawn .
from the solid toe of the bluff at an angle of 26.6 degrees
to the horizontal. In no case shall a property line be
located closer than forty (40) feet from the edge of a bluff
or any eroded area of the bluff unless the arealis restored.
7. PRIVATE STREET STANDARDS
Private streets within residential development shall be a
minimum of thirty -two (32) feet in width with parking •
allowed on one side. Through the Site Plan Review process,
the following modifications to this standard may be
approved:
a. The minimum width may be reduced to 26 feet for access
drives serving no more than 16 dwelling unfits.
b. The minimum width may be reduced to 20 feet for access
drives serving no more than 4 dwelling units.
C. The minimum width may be reduced to 16 feel for access
drives serving a single dwelling unit.
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d. Drives of 20 or 16 feet as provided for the above shall
be increased to a minimum width of 26 feet if serving a
common parking area.
e. Unless otherwise defined in this text, private streets
shall be designed in compliance with the private street
standards of the City of Newport Beach.
8. PUBLIC STREETS
• Public streets within the Planned Community District shall
conform to the current criteria as specified by the City of
Newport Beach "Design Criteria for Public Works
Construction ".
9. SITE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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Residential development shall be designed to provide
adequate sight distance (25 MPH), at the intersection of all
private streets and drives, and along curves unless
otherwise approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
Project landscape concepts are intended to allow for
maximization of views from residential areas. Interior
greenbelt concepts are encouraged. A landscape concept plan
shall be submitted as a part of site plan review and
subdivision approval.
Standards shall provide for:
• a. Condominiums and Townhomes
Dwelling units less than or equal to 1500 square feet
shall provide a minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit,
including one covered space. In addition, guest
parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of 0.5
space per unit. Guest parking may be provided on
street, in parking bays, or on driveway aprons (minimum
20 feet in depth or 18 feet where roll up garage doors
are provided), in a manner acceptable to the City
Traffic Engineer. 50% of the guest spaces may be
provided on driveways.
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Dwelling units greater than 1500 square f
provide a minimum of 2 covered spaces per
addition, guest parking shall be provided
rate of one (1) space per unit. Guest pa
provided on street, in parking bays, or o'.
aprons (minimum 20 feet in depth or 18 fe
up garage doors are provided), in a manne
to the City Traffic Engineer. Fifty perc
the guest spaces may be provided on drive
b. Parkin Spaces
The size of open and enclosed parking spa
shall be as specified by the residential
standards contained in the Newport Beach
Code,with the exception that common parki
are not curbside shall meet the universal
size of 8 1/2 feet in width by 17 feet in
C. Sinale Family Detached
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A minimum of two (2) garage parking spaces' shall be
provided per unit. In addition, guest parking shall be
provided within the development at a minimum rate of
two (2) spaces per unit. Guest parking may be provided
on street, in parking bays, or on driveway aprons
(minimum 20 feet in depth), in a manner acceptable to
the City Traffic Engineer. One of the guest spaces may
be provided on the driveway.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
The project shall be designed so as to provide ifor adequate
non - vehicular circulation from residential units to common'
recreation and amenity areas as well as from residential
units to external parks and roadways. This circulation can
be provided via sidewalks adjacent to streets in combination
with walkways provided through greenbelt and common areas.,
Main circulation drives shall have a sidewalk on at least
one side. Sidewalks adjacent to curbs shall bel a minimum of
five (5) feet in width. Sidewalks adjacent to lia 3 to 4 foot
wide parkway shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width.
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13. FENCES. HEDGES AND WALLS
Fences shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8)
feet, measured from finished grade. Where the fence is
required to protect a swimming pool, the fence shall be
constructed so as to meet the requirements of the Uniform
Building Code for pool safety. Wing walls, where an
extension of a residential or accessory structure, may be
six (6) feet in height. At street intersections (to include
driveway intersections with streets), no such appurtenance
shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height above street
pavement grade within the triangle bounded by the right -of-
way lines and a connecting line drawn between points thirty
(30) feet distant from the intersection of the right -of -way
lines prolonged. Landscape plans shall be designed to
provide adequate sight distance (25 MPH) unless otherwise
approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
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SECTION IV
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The Newport North view park is intended to be passive in nature,
characterized by low intensity usage such as hiking, bicycling
and informal recreation. Minimal grading for trail connections
to San Joaquin Hills Drive and Back Bay Road will be allowed. It
is intended that the physical nature of the view park be a
natural setting with unobtrusive additions and minimal lighting.
Some low level lighting may be allowed, pursuant to City review,
for security purposes.
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SECTION V
SIGNS
A sign program for Newporter North, approved by the Irvine
Company shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Commission.
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SECTION VI. SITE PLAN REVIEW
A. Purpose
The effect of this section is to establish a Site Plan
Review procedure for Newporter North to insure that the
project conforms to the objectives of the General Plan.
B. Findings
• The Site Plan Review procedures contained in this section
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
community by ensuring that:
(1) Development of Newporter North will not preclude
implementation of specific General Plan objectives and
policies.
(2) The value of property is protected by preventing
development characterized by inadequate and poorly
planned landscaping, excessive building bulk,
inappropriate placement of structures and failure to
preserve where feasible natural landscape features.
C. Application
Site Plan Review approval shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of a Grading Permit or a Building Permit for any
new structure, including fences, and the establishment of
grade by the Planning Commission or the City Council in
accordance with Section 20.02.026.
D. Plans and Diagrams to be Submitted
• The following plans and diagrams shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for approval:
(1) A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the arrangement of
buildings, driveways, pedestrian ways, off - street
parking, landscaped areas, signs, fences and walks.
The plot plan shall show the location of entrances and
exits, and the direction of traffic flow into and out
of off - street parking areas, the location of each
parking space, and areas for turning and maneuvering
vehicles. The plot plan shall indicate how utility and
drainage are to be provided.
(2) A landscape plan, drawn to scale, showing the locations
of existing trees proposed to be removed and proposed
to be retained; and indicating the amount, type, and
location of landscaped areas, planting beds and plant
materials with adequate provisions for irrigation.
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(3) Grading plans to ensure development properjly related to
the site and to surrounding properties and. structures:
(4) Scale drawings of exterior lighting showing size,
location, materials, intensity and relationship to
adjacent streets and properties.
(5) Architectural drawings, renderings or sketches, drawn';
to scale, showing all elevations of the proposed
buildings and structures as they will appear upon •
completion.
(6) Any other plans, diagrams, drawings or additional
information necessary to adequately consider the
proposed development and to determine compliance with;
the purposes of this chapter.
Fee
The applicant shall pay a fee as established by Resolution
of the City Council to the City with each application for
Site Plan Review under Chapter 20.01.070. (Ord. 1686, § 1,
1976)
Standards
The Site Plan Review procedures established for Newporter
North shall be applied according to and in compliance with
the following standards:
(1) Sites subject to Site Plan Review under the provisions
of this section shall be graded and developed with due
regard for the aesthetic qualities of the natural i
terrain, Upper Newport Bay, and landscape, giving
special consideration to waterfront resources and
unique landforms such as coastal bluffs or other sloped
areas; trees and shrubs shall not be indiscriminately
destroyed;
(2) No structures shall be permitted in areas of potential
geologic hazard unless specific mitigation) measures are
adopted which will reduce adverse impactslto an
acceptable level or the Planning Commission or City
Council, on review or appeal, finds that the benefits
outweigh the adverse impacts;
(3) Residential development shall be permitted) in areas
subject to noise levels greater than 65 CNEEL only where
specific mitigation measures will reduce noise levels
in exterior areas to less than 65 CNEL and) reduce noise
levels in the interior of residences to 45CNEL or
less;
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(4) Site plan and layout of buildings, parking areas,
pedestrian and vehicular access ways, and other site
features shall give proper consideration to functional
aspects of site development-;
(5) Development shall be consistent with specific General
Plan policies.and objectives, the adopted Circulation
• Improvement and Open Space Agreement, :and shall not
preclude the implementation of those policies and
objectives;
(6) Development shall be physically compatible with the
development site, taking into consideration site
characteristics including, but not limited to, slopes,
and sensitive resources;
(7) Archaeological and historical resources shall be
protected to the extent feasible or appropriate
mitigation measures shall be implemented.
G. Procedures regarding Public Hearing notification and
Planning Commission and City Council actions shall be
pursuant to Chapter 20.01.070.
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