HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Code Amendment InitiationCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 5
March 8, 2007
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Planning Department
Patrick J. Alford, Senior Planner
(949) 644 -3235
palford(&city. newport- beach.ca. us
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment Initiation
ISSUE:
Should the Planning Commission adopt a resolution of intent to amend Title 20 (Zoning
Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise property development regulations
relating to permitted encroachments into required yards, setbacks and height limits of
the B Overlay District, and requirements for the screening of mechanical equipment?
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2007- initiating the amendment to Title 20 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION:
As part of Planning Department efforts to streamline the plan review process consistent
with direction from Council, staff has been directed to initiate a number of amendments to
the Zoning Code. These amendments are intended to address issues of immediate
concern. Therefore, they are being addressed at this time rather than as a part of the
comprehensive review of the Zoning Code required by the General Plan Implementation
Program.
Modification Permits
One set of amendments involve updating regulations to allow additional setback
encroachments for trellises, open patio covers, covered porches, and other minor
accessory structures. These revisions will reflect common modification requests that are
routinely approved by the Zoning Administrator and are intended to reduce the number of
modification permit applications.
Zoning Code Amendment Initiation
March 8, 2007
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A number of modification applications involve properties in the B Overlay Districts. The B
and B -5 Overlay Districts modify base district regulations in areas annexed by the City.
The overlays were intended to avoid the creation of nonconforming structures. However,
many of the structures did not conform to the County's regulations at the time of
annexation. Required setbacks should be adjusted to reflect the existing development
pattern. A potential conflict with Chapter 20.65 (Height Limits) should also be corrected.
Together, these amendments are expected to significantly reduce the number of
modification permit applications.
OtherAmendments
Staff has also been directed to investigate two other potential code amendments. The first
would limit second -story projections into rear setbacks on properties abutting alleys in
Newport Shores. The other would add regulations requiring for the screening of rooftop
mechanical equipment.
Environmental Review:
None required for the initiation of amendments.
Public Notice:
None required for the initiation of amendments.
Prepared by:
Gu
/Patr k J. Alford
Senior Planner
Exhibits:
1. Draft resolution.
Submitted by:
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avid d2epo
Planning Director
EXHIBIT 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH INITIATING
AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code authorizes the
Planning Commission to adopt a resolution initiating amendments to the Zoning
Code of the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to amend the Zoning Code to
revise property development regulations relating to permitted.encroachments into
required yards, setbacks and height limits of the B Overlay District, and
requirements for the screening of mechanical equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of
the City of Newport Beach hereby initiates an amendment Title 20 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code to revise property development regulations relating to
permitted encroachments into required yards, setbacks and height limits of the B
Overlay District, and requirements for the screening of mechanical equipment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF MARCH 2007.
AYES:
NOES:
F-W
Jeffrey Cole, Chairman
BY:
Robert Hawkins, Secretary
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