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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Restricting Construction Related Noise and Project Information Sign for Construction Projects in High -Density AreasP0 @ CITY OF i NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report May 28, 2019 Agenda Item No. 3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Seimone Jurjis, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Samir Ghosn, Deputy Community Development Director/Chief Building Official, sghosn(a-)-newportbeachca.gov PHONE: 949-644-3277 TITLE: Ordinance No. 2019-9: Introduction of an Ordinance Restricting Construction Related Noise on Saturday and Posting of a Project Information Sign for Construction Projects in High -Density Areas ABSTRACT: At a study session held on April 23, 2019, the City Council discussed the impacts of construction in residential neighborhoods and streets. City staff was directed to modify the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to restrict weekend noise due to construction and require the posting of contact information signs at construction sites. Staff was also directed to limit the code changes to areas of the City that are most impacted by the construction. For City Council's consideration, staff is proposing the attached ordinance amending the NBMC restricting construction on Saturday and requiring the posting of a project information sign in designated high-density areas. RECOMMENDATION: a) Find this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Introduce Ordinance No. 2019-9, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Portions of Chapters 10.28 and 15.16, and Adding Section 15.60.030 to the Newport Beach Municipal Code, Relating to Construction Activities and Signage in Designated High -Density Areas, and pass to second reading on June 11, 2019. 3-1 Ordinance No. 2019-9: Introduction of an Ordinance Restricting Construction Related Noise on Saturday and Posting of a Project Information Sign for Construction Projects May 28, 2019 Page 2 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no direct fiscal impact related to the adoption of the ordinance. DISCUSSION: On April 23, 2019, the City Council directed staff to amend the NMBC to limit construction noise on Saturday and to require a project information sign posted that identifies the primary contact person. The City Council requested the proposed amendments be limited to geographical areas of the City that are most impacted by construction activity. High -Density Areas The locations in the City that have the highest density of construction have been designated as "high-density areas". These areas with a higher concentration of construction are located in parts of the City that may have narrow streets, tight lots and higher demand on street parking. For the purpose of this ordinance, the designated high- density areas are identified as: Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, Bay Island, Bayshores, Collins Island, Corona Del Mar Village, Harbor Island, Linda Isle, Lido Isle, West Newport and Newport Shores (Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2019-9). Restriction on Saturdays For areas of the City designated as a high-density areas, the ordinance amends NBMC extending the restriction of noise produced by construction to include Saturdays. If adopted, the code amendment would restrict construction related noise for both Saturday and Sunday. The amendment does not prevent a home owner or any individual from performing maintenance work on their property as long as it is done in a manner that limits disturbance from noise and remains in compliance with the NBMC. Information Signage Currently, the NBMC 15.60.020 requires fencing for construction projects that are considered to be new development or substantial in nature. This is required for security and safety reasons. The proposed amendment to the code will require a project information sign to be posted if a fence is required in a high-density area. The project information sign must identify the primary contact, general contractor name, permit number and City contact information. The purpose of the sign is for the community to easily contact a responsible party for the project or a City representative should the need arise. 3-2 Ordinance No. 2019-9: Introduction of an Ordinance Restricting Construction Related Noise on Saturday and Posting of a Project Information Sign for Construction Projects May 28, 2019 Page 3 Building Industry Association Staff has shared the proposed amendments with the Building Industry Association and they did not have any further concerns. Time to Implement the Ordinance Staff is requesting the ordinance take effect 60 days after final adoption to allow the development community time to modify their contracts between general contractor and property owner due to the limitation of Saturday construction. Additionally, the implementation time gives City staff an opportunity to educate the development community on the new requirements proposed in the ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this action not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The adoption of the amendment does not authorize new development or change the density or intensity of any potential future development. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Ordinance No. 2019-9 Attachment B — Redline of Ordinance 3-3 ATTACHMENT A ORDINANCE NO. 2019- 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 10.28 AND 15.16, AND ADDING SECTION 15.60.030 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND SIGNAGE IN DESIGNATED HIGH-DENSITY AREAS WHEREAS, Section 200 of the Charter of the City of Newport Beach ("City") vests the City Council with the authority to make and enforce all laws, rules and regulations with respect to municipal affairs subject only to the restrictions and limitations contained in the Charter and the State Constitution, and the power to exercise, or act pursuant to any and all rights, powers, and privileges, or procedures granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California; WHEREAS, at the study session held on April 23, 2019, the City Council discussed the effect of construction in high-density areas of the City and directed City staff to bring back proposed modifications to the Newport Beach Municipal Code to reduce said impacts; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that new construction in close proximity to other new construction in high-density areas effects the public health, safety and welfare by interfering with limited on -street parking as well as the peace and quiet of the City and its inhabitants. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as follows: Section 1: Section 10.28.040 of Chapter 10.28 of Title 10 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.28.040 Construction Activity—Noise Regulations. A. No person shall, while engaged in construction, remodeling, digging, grading, demolition, painting, plastering or any other related building activity, operate any tool, equipment or machine in a manner which produces loud noise that disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal sensitivity who works or resides in the vicinity, unless authorized to do so in accordance with subsection B. B. The provisions of subsection 10.28.040(A), shall not apply to the following: 1. Work Performed on any weekday, which is not a federal holiday, between the hours of seven a.m. and six -thirty p.m. 3-4 Ordinance No. 2019 - Page 2 of 6 2. Work performed on a Saturday, in any area of the City that is not designated as a high-density area, between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. 3. Emergency work performed pursuant to written authorization of the Community Development Director, or his or her designee. 4. Maintenance, repair or improvement of any public work or facility by public employees, by any person or persons acting pursuant to a public works contract, or by any person or persons performing such work or pursuant to the direction of, or on behalf of, any public agency; provided, however, this exception shall not apply to the City of Newport Beach, or its employees, contractors or agents, unless. a. The City Manager or department director determines that the maintenance, repair or improvement is immediately necessary to maintain public services; b. The maintenance, repair or improvement is of a nature that cannot feasibly be conducted during normal business hours; or c. The City Council has approved project specifications, contract provisions, or an environmental document that specifically authorizes construction during hours of the day, which would otherwise be prohibited pursuant to this section. C. No landowner, construction company owner, contractor, subcontractor, or employer shall permit or allow any person or persons working under their direction and control to operate any tool, equipment or machine in violation of the provisions of this section. D. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor unless the violation is deemed an infraction pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.04.010, or any successor section, of this Code. E. The term "designated high-density area" shall mean any shaded area on the following map. See Exhibit A. Section 2: Subsection 10.28.045(E)(1) of Chapter 10.28 of Title 10 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: E. Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: 1. Emergency property maintenance authorized by the Community Development Director, or his or her designee; 3-5 Ordinance No. 2019 - Page 3 of 6 Section 3: The definition of "Designated High -Density Area" is hereby added to Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to read as follows: Designated High -Density Area. The term "designated high-density area" shall mean any shaded area on the following map. See Exhibit A. Section 4: The definition of "Temporary Project Information Sign" is hereby added to Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to read as follows: Temporary Project Information Sign. The term "temporary project information sign" shall mean any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed on construction site fencing required under Chapter 15.60, or any successor chapter, for the duration of the construction of a new structure or addition and reconstruction, rehabilitation or renovation of an existing structure in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.60.030, or any successor statute. Section 5: Subsection 15.16.340(C) of Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: C. Exception. Restrictions of time, size and height provided by this section shall not apply to signs for which a use permit has been obtained under the provisions of Title 20 or a sign considered a temporary project information sign subject to Section 15.60.030, or any successor statute. Section 6: The table of contents for Chapter 15.60 shall be amended to add Section 15.60.030 Temporary Project Information Sign and a new Section 15.60.030 is hereby added to Chapter 15.60 of Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to read as follows: 3-6 Ordinance No. 2019 - Page 4 of 6 15.60.030 Temporary Project Information Sign When a property in a designated high-density area, as defined in Section 15.16.010, is required to be fenced in accordance with Section 15.60.020, a temporary project information sign shall be affixed to the fence that can be readily viewed by the public. The temporary project information sign shall be subject to prior approval by the Community Development Director, or his or her designee. The temporary project information sign shall be two (2) feet in height by three (3) feet in length with the following information printed legibly in seventy-two (72) point font: a) Permit Number; b) Site Address; c) General Contractor's Name; d) General Contractor's License Number, e) Contact Name; f) Contact Phone Number; and g) Contact Email Address. The temporary project information sign shall be labeled with the words "PROJECT INFORMATION" at the center top and contain the most current contact information for the City's Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement, and Building Inspection divisions located at the bottom and such other information as the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, may specify and require. The temporary project information sign shall be in substantial conformance to the following; however, the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, may require inclusion of additional information. PROJECT INFORMATION ADDRESS: CONTACT: PHONE #: CONTRACTOR: LICENSE #: PERMIT No: EMAIL: CODE ENFORCEMENT: 644-3215 1 PARKING ENFORCEMENT: 644-3717 1 BUILDING INSPECTION 644-3200 CDD@newportbeachca.gov 3-7 Ordinance No. 2019 - Page 5 of 6 Section 7: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are incorporated into the substantive portion of this ordinance. Section 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 9: The City Council finds and determines that the introduction and adoption of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Section 10: Except as expressly modified in this ordinance, all other titles, chapters, sections, subsections, terms, sentences, clauses and phrases set forth in the Newport Beach Municipal Code shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect. Section 11: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published pursuant to City Charter Section 414. W Ordinance No. 2019 - Page 6 of 6 Section 12: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on August 12, 2019. This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 28th day of May, 2019, and adopted on the 11 th day of June, 2019, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: DIANE B. DIXON, MAYOR ATTEST: LEILANI I. BROWN, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ,_ C ffC AARON C. HARP dIfY ATTORNEY 3-9 EXHIBIT A u - DD k a < O D D a •��s, , o �ooDDo o D o �4 0 Balboa Island Balboa Peninsula �®�\�' �'�® D © �® ��� �® © Bay Island �N�I®�y�® _ ��D Q� OBayshores ®�►►�; ��� �� ���IIIIIIII 111111 �. o © Collins Island • Corona del Mar Village 0 Harbor Island `ate �►�►��► ��� DD--� © Linda Isle I ���►� D 0 Lido Isle I West Newport Newport Shores D D 0 9 D e � �� NEG 9 S a , U � _ High Density Areas NEtNPORT BEACH City of Newport Beach GIS Division May 1 3, 201 9 Construction_Parking_Manag ment_Plan.mzd 3-7U ATTACHMENT B 10.28.040 Construction Activity—Noise Regulations. A. Weekdays and Saturdays. A. No person shall, while engaged in construction, remodeling, digging, grading, demolition, painting, plastering or any other related building activity, operate any tool, equipment or machine in a manner which produces loud noise that disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal sensitivity who works or resides in the vicinity, en an�eekd y ei(ceept between the hours of coon a rn and six -thirty p.m., nor on any Saturday eXGept between the hours of eight a.rn. unless authorized to do so in accordance with subsection B. - _. . B. The provisions of subsection 10.28.040(A), shall not apply to the following: 1. Work Performed on any weekday, which is not a federal holiday, between the hours of seven a.m. and six -thirty p.m. 2. Work performed on a Saturday, in any area of the City that is not designated as a high-density area, between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m.Q . €xeeptfee-. 3. Emergency work performed by a private port„ when a itherized bya!j suant to written authorization of the Community Development Director., or his or her designee. 2. The man,TtenaRGe4. Maintenance, repair or improvement of any public work or facility by public employees, by any person or persons acting pursuant to a public works contract, or by any person or persons performing such work or pursuant to the direction of, or on behalf of, any public agency; provided, however, this exception shall not apply to the City of Newport Beach, or its employees, contractors or agents, unless:. a. The City Manager or department director determines that the maintenance, repair or improvement is immediately necessary to maintain public services; 3-11 b. The maintenance, repair or improvement is of a nature that cannot feasibly be conducted during normal business hours; C.— The City Council has approved project specifications, contract provisions, or an environmental document that specifically authorizes construction during hours of the day which would otherwise be prohibited pursuant to this section. F=. Pen�ess..u. No landowner, construction company owner, contractor, subcontractor, or employer shall permit or allow any person or persons working under their direction and control to operate any tool, equipment or machine in violation of the provisions of this section. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor unless the violation is deemed an infraction pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.04.010 of this G,,or anv successor section. of this CodE E. The term "designated high-density area" shall mean any shaded area on the following map. See Exhibit A. 10.28.045 Real Property Maintenance—Noise Regulations A. Weekdays and Saturdays. No person shall, while engaged in maintenance of real property, operate any tool, equipment or machine in a manner which produces loud noise that disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal sensitivity who works or resides in the vicinity, except between the hours of seven a.m. and six -thirty p.m., Monday through Friday, nor on any Saturday, except between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. B. Sundays and Holidays. No person shall, while engaged in maintenance of real property, operate any tool, equipment or machine in a manner which produces loud noise that disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal sensitivity who works or resides in the vicinity, on any Sunday or any federal holiday. C. No landowner, gardener, property maintenance service, contractor, subcontractor or employer shall permit or allow any person or persons working under their direction and control to operate any tool, equipment or machine in violation of the provisions of this section. D. After January 1, 1996, mechanical blowers, as defined in Section 6.04.055, shall not be operated at a noise level that exceeds an A -weighted sound pressure level of 2 3-12 seventy (70) dBA, as measured at a distance of fifty (50) feet. After January 1, 1999, such equipment shall not be operated at a noise level that exceeds an A -weighted sound pressure level of sixty-five (65) dBA, as measured from a distance of fifty (50) feet. E. Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: Emergency property maintenance authorized by the guildiRg Community Development Director, or his or her designee; 2. The maintenance, repair or improvement of any public work or facility by public employees, by any person or persons acting pursuant to a public works contract, or by any person or persons performing such work or pursuant to the direction of, or on behalf of, any public agency; provided, however, this exception shall not apply to the City of Newport Beach, or its employees, contractors or agents, unless: a. The City Manager or department director determines that the maintenance, repair or improvement is immediately necessary to maintain public service, b. The maintenance, repair or improvement is of a nature that cannot feasibly be conducted during normal business hours, c. The City Council has approved project specifications, contract provisions, or an environmental document that specifically authorizes construction during hours of the day which would otherwise be prohibited pursuant to this section; 3. Greens maintenance on golf courses conducted between the hours of six a.m. and eight p.m. and all other types of golf course maintenance between the hours of seven a.m. and eight p.m., provided no maintenance activity commences before six a.m. F. Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor unless the violation is deemed an infraction pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.04.010 of this Code. 3-13 15.16.010 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings herein assigned to them unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: Approved Plastic Material. The term "approved plastic material" shall mean plastic material which the Building Official has found to be suitable functionally for the purpose for which it is offered, which burns no faster than 21/2 inches per minute in sheets 0.060 of an inch in thickness when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 52-2, or which is not consumed in less than two minutes when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 52-3, the thickness of the plastic material to be determined by U.B.C. Standard 52-4. Building Line. The term "building line" shall mean the setback line established by ordinance beyond which no building may extend. A building line may be a property line. Building Official. The term "building official" shall mean the Director of Building and Safety or other officer or person charged with the administration and enforcement of City regulations pertaining to buildings and structures, or his duly authorized deputy. Combination Sign. The term "combination sign" shall mean any sign incorporating any combination of the features of ground, projecting and roof signs. Each portion of a sign which is subject to more than one classification shall meet the requirements for the classification to which such portion is subject. Combustible Material. The term "combustible material" shall mean wood or materials not less combustible than wood. UCJII.{IIdICU rlll.{II-UCIIJILY r-uCd. rhe term "designated high-density area" shall mean a shaded area on the following map. See Exhibit A. Display Surface. The term "display surface" shall mean the area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of displaying the advertising message. Electrical Sign. The term "electrical sign" shall mean any sign illuminated by electric lighting devices which are fastened to the surface or mounted on the interior of the sign. Ground Sign, Pole Sign. The term "ground sign" or "pole sign" shall mean any sign which is supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground which are not a part of any building or enclosed within the exterior walls of any building and are separated therefrom by a distance of at least six inches. 4 3-14 Incombustible Material. The term "incombustible material" shall mean any material which will not ignite at, or below, a temperature of one thousand two hundred degrees (1,200) Fahrenheit during an exposure of five minutes, and which will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature. Tests shall be made as specified in U.B.C. Standard 4-1. Marquee. The term "marquee" shall mean a permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by a building and projecting over public property. Moving Sign. The term "moving sign" shall mean any advertising structure which has any visibly moving or revolving parts which are more than 2 inches in any diameter, except clocks. Nonstructural Trim. The term "nonstructural trim" shall mean the molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, latticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the sign structure. Plastic Material. The term "plastic material" shall mean material made wholly or principally from standardized plastics listed and described in U.B.C. Standard 52-1. See Approved Plastic Material. Projecting Sign. The term "projecting sign" shall mean a sign, other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or structure. Projection. The term "projection" shall mean the distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building line. Roof Sign. The term "roof sign" shall mean a sign erected upon or above a roof of a building or structure. Sign. The term "sign" shall mean any media, including their structure and component parts which are used or intended to be used out-of-doors to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising, directional or informational purposes. The area of a sign shall mean the space enclosed by the outer dimensions of the sign, or, if there is no border, the area shall be the space enclosed by sets of parallel lines containing the wording or images composing the sign. Sign Structure. The term "sign structure" shall mean the sign, and the supports, uprights, braces and framework of the sign. Structure. The term "structure" shall mean that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. 5 3-15 Temporary Prosect Information Sign. The term "temporary project information sign" shall mean any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed on construction site fencing required under Chapter 15.60, or any successor chapter, for the duration of the construction of a new structure or addition and reconstruction, rehabilitation or renovation of an existing structure in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.60.030, or any successor statute. Temporary Sign. The term "temporary sign" shall mean any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only. Uniform Building Code. The term "Uniform Building Code" shall mean the latest publication of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 1, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted by the City of Newport Beach. U.B.C. Standards. The phrase "U.B.C. Standards" shall mean the latest publication of the Uniform Building Code Standards, known as Volume III, Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted by the City of Newport Beach. Wall Sign. The term "wall sign" shall mean any sign attached to, erected against or painted upon the wall of a building or structure, the face of which is in a single plane parallel to the plane of the wall. Wind Sign. The term "wind sign" shall mean a series of similar banners or objects of plastic or other light material more than 2 inches in any diameter which are fastened together at intervals by wire, rope, cord, string or by any other means, designed to move and attract attention upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze. 15.16.340 Temporary Signs. A. Size. No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. Temporary signs of rigid material shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, or six feet in height. B. Duration. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days. C. Exception. Restrictions of time, size and height provided by this section shall not apply to signs for which a use permit has been obtained under the provisions of Title 20 0 3-16 or a sign considered a temporary project information sign subject to Section 15.60.030, or any successor statute. D. Projection. Temporary signs, when eight feet or more above the ground, may project not more than six inches over public property or beyond the building line. Chapter 15.60 CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING AND SCREENING* Sections: 15.60.010 Construction Site Fencing Purpose. 15.60.020 Construction Site Fencing Required. 15.60.030 'I emporary Project Intormation Sign. * Prior ordinance history: Ord. 2013-11, 2005-5, 2002-20, 2000-6, 1859, 1795. 15.60.010 Construction Site Fencing Purpose. The purpose of requiring construction sites to be fenced is to protect adjacent properties from construction activities and debris and to safeguard public safety by restricting public access to the construction site and to preserve the esthetics of the neighborhood and minimize construction nuisance by screening the clutter of construction, thereby ensuring the comfort, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Newport Beach. 15.60.020 Construction Site Fencing Required. Prior to starting grading, excavation, construction of a new structure or addition and remodel to an existing structure with a combined floor area exceeding seventy-five (75) percent of the floor area of the proposed structure, the Building Official shall require the site to be temporarily fenced and screened on all sides for the duration of the construction project. The height of fence shall be between seventy-two (72) and eighty- four (84) inches, and fence material shall be chain link metal fence overlaid on the exterior with an opaque vinyl screen, or other equivalent fencing and screening material as approved by the Building Official. EXCEPTION: Where fencing on one or more side(s) is not feasible due to physical constraints or determined to be unnecessary by the Building Official due to the presence of equivalent barrier(s). 3-17 15.60.030 Temt)orary Proiect Information Sian When a Droaerty in a desianated hiah-densitv area. as defined in Section 15.16.010. is required to be fenced in accordance with Section 15.60.020, a temporary project information sign shall be affixed to the fence that can be readily viewed by the public. The temporary project information sign shall be subject to prior approval by the Community Development Director, or his or her designee. The temporary project information sign shall be two (2) feet in height by three (3) feet in length with the following information Printed legibly in seventy-two (72) point font: a) Permit Number; b) Site Address: c) General Contractor's Name; d) General Contractor's License Number; e) Contact Name, Contact Phone Number: and g) Contact Email Address. The temporary project information sign shall be labeled with the words "PROJECT INFORMATION" at the center top and contain the most current contact information for the City's Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement, and Building Inspection divisions located at the bottom and such other information as the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, may specify and require. The temporary project information sign shall be in substantial conformance to the following; however, the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, may reauire inclusion of additional information. PROJECT INFORMATION ADDRESS: CONTACT: PHONE #: CONTRACTOR: LICENSE #: PERMIT No: EMAIL: CODE ENFORCEMENT: 644-3215 1 PARKING ENFORCEMENT: 644-3717 1 BUILDING INSPECTION 644-3200 CDD@newportbeachca.gov 3-18