HomeMy WebLinkAbout1629 - Residential Development StandardsORDINANCE NO. 1629
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMEND-
ING SECTION 20.07.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OPEN SPACE OPTION
REQUIREMENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach DOES
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"Section 20.07.040. OPEN SPACE OPTION. (a)
In the R -1, R -2, R -3 and R -4 Districts, in the
above -noted areas, open space shall be provided in
addition to the required front yard setback. This
additional open space shall be a volume of space
equal to the buildable width of the lot, times the
basic height limit, times six feet. On an interior
lot, this space shall be provided in the first twelve
feet behind the required front yard setback. On a
corner lot, this space may be distributed between
the first twelve feet behind the required front
yard setback and the first twelve feet behind the
required exterior side yard setback. In the case of
a lot fronting on permanent open space, such as the
ocean or the bay, this space may be distributed
anywhere behind the required yard setback lines.
Where a question arises as to where the additional open
space should be provided, such as on a through lot or
a lot with an unusual configuration, the location of
the open space shall be determined by the Director of
Community Development, following an investigation as
to the locations of existing structures on adjoining
properties in the neighborhood. This open space shall
be open on at least two sides and shall have a minimum
dimension in any direction of at least six feet and
may be used for outdoor living area. Roofs, balconies,
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decks, patios, cornices, and architectural features
may project into this area. This additional open
space may be provided on any level or combination of
levels and may extend across the entire front of the
structure or any portion thereof."
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be published once in
the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall be effective
thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 28th
day of July , 1975, and was adopted on the 11th day
of August , 1975, by the following vote, to wit:
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk
CERTIFIED AS THE ORIGINAL AND
CERTIFIED AS TO PUBLICATION
AUG 1.2 '1915
CITY CLW OF THE CITY OF W 1 R4 DEAC94
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Mp Tnnic, l)natal _ Rarrctt
Kuehn, Rngerc, Ryrknff, Rroyp
NOES, COUNCILMEN: nnno
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: none
Mayor
HRC:yz
7/21/75