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PLANNING DIVISION 100 Civic Center Drive, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 (949) 644-3200 www.newportbeachca.gov
ZONING COMPLIANCE LETTER
May 4, 2023 Reference No. PA2023-0083 Partner Engineering and Science, Inc c/o Irene Lopez 24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
ilopez@partneresi.com RE: 1561 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 APN 439 241 20
Dear Ms. Lopez: The above referenced property is currently located within the Santa Ana Height Specific Plan (SP-7 (Residential Multiple Family (RMF)) and designated as
Multiple Residential (RM) within the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
To the north, the properties are located within the Santa Ana Height Specific Plan ((SP-7) Residential Multiple Family (RMF)) and RM is the General Plan Land Use designation. To the northeast, the properties are located within SP-7 (Horticultural
Nursery (HN)) and Open Space (OS) is the General Plan Land Use designation.
To the northeast, the properties are location within SP-7 (Residential Kennel (RK)) and Single Unit Residential Detached (RS-D) is the General Plan Land Use designation. To the southeast, the properties are zoned SP-7 (RMF) and RM is the General Plan Land Use designation. To the southwest is Mesa Drive and the city
of Costa Mesa. For the abutting properties to the west, the Zoning District is
Medium Density Residential (RMD) and the General Plan Land Use designation is Multiple Residential (RM). At the time the building permits were finaled, the building and parking requirements
were in substantial conformance with the development standards of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code. If the subject property does not comply with the current regulations, it is considered to be nonconforming and is subject to Chapter
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20.38 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Research of the permit and entitlement history of the property verifies there have
been no discretionary approvals acquired from the City of Newport Beach Planning Division. The Permit Activity Report from the County of Orange Planning Department shows
the following discretionary approvals were acquired from the County of Orange
Planning Department: 1561 Mesa Drive
• UP1338
• UP1400
• UV6021
• UV6325 Unfortunately, the City does not have copies of these records and you will need to contact the County to obtain copies of the approvals.
The subject property does not have any active complaints on record. For information regarding code violations, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (949) 644-3215 or the Building Division at (949) 644-3200. Please contact the Building Division to obtain copies of Certificates of Occupancy.
For information regarding plat maps or public rights-of way, please contact the
Public Works Department at (949) 644-3311. Should you have any further questions, please contact me at 949-644-3312, jperez@newportbeachca.gov.
Sincerely, On behalf of Seimone Jurjis, PE, CBO, Community Development Director
By:
Joselyn Perez
Associate Planner Enclosures:
Aerial Map Municipal Code Section 20.90.090 Residential Multiple-Family
District SP-7 (RMF)
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Excerpt of Table LU1 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan Figure LU11 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan
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Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, however, The City of
Newport Beach and its employees and agents
disclaim any and all responsibility from or relating to
any results obtained in its use.
Disclaimer:
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20.90.090 Residential Multiple-Family District: SP-7 (RMF).
A. Purpose and Intent. The RMF District is established to provide for the development and
maintenance of high-density multifamily residential neighborhoods with a moderate amount of open
space. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and compatible with such a
residential neighborhood.
B. Principal Uses Permitted.
1. The following principal uses are permitted:
a. Multifamily projects of four or less dwelling units.
b. Single-family detached dwellings or single-family mobile homes (one per building site).
c. Community care facilities serving six or fewer persons and large family day care homes.
d. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial).
e. Riding and hiking trails.
2. The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a minor use permit per
Part 5 of this title:
a. Multifamily projects of five or more dwelling units.
b. Communication transmitting, reception, or relay facilities.
c. Public/private utility buildings and structures.
3. The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the
Planning Commission per Part 5 of this title:
a. Fire and police stations.
b. Churches, temples, and other places of worship.
c. Mobile home parks and subdivisions.
d. Residential condominium, stock cooperative and community apartment projects,
Title 19(Subdivision Code).
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e. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and
intent of this district.
C. Temporary Uses Permitted. The following temporary uses are permitted, subject to approval of a
limited term permit per Part 5 of this title:
1. Continued use of an existing building during construction of a new building.
2. Mobile home residence during construction.
D. Accessory Uses Permitted. Accessory uses and structures are permitted when customarily
associated with and subordinate to a principal permitted use on the same building site including:
1. Garages and carports.
2. Swimming pools.
3. Fences and walls.
4. Signs per Chapter 20.42. No sign shall exceed six square feet in area unless otherwise
approved through a comprehensive sign permit or modification permit in accordance with
Chapter 20.42 and Part 5 of this title.
5. Home occupations per Section 20.48.110.
6. The noncommercial keeping of pets and animals.
7. Any other accessory use or structure which the Planning Director finds consistent with the
purpose and intent of this district.
8. Accessory dwelling unit in conformance with Section 20.48.200.
E. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are specifically prohibited:
1. All uses not listed in this section as permitted.
2. The storage of vehicles, equipment, or products related to commercial activities not
permitted in this district.
3. The keeping of animals for any commercial purpose unless provided for by an approved use
permit.
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F. Site Development Standards.
1. Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet minimum.
2. Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet maximum.
3. Area per Unit. Three thousand (3,000) square feet minimum net land area per dwelling unit
except as otherwise identified on the Land Use District Map.
4. Distance Between Principal Structures. Fifteen (15) feet minimum.
5. Building Setbacks.
a. Front Setback. Twenty (20) feet minimum.
b. Side Setback. Five feet minimum.
c. Rear Setback. Twenty-five (25) feet minimum.
6. Off-Street Parking. Per Chapter 20.40.
7. Lighting. All lighting shall be designed and located so that direct light rays are confined to the
premises. (Ord. 2018-14 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
Land Use Element
Newport Beach General Plan 3-12
Table LU1 Land Use Plan Categories
Land Use Category Uses Density/ Intensity
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
SINGLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL
Single Unit Residential Detached—RS-D The RS-D category applies to a range of detached single-family residential dwelling units on a single legal lot and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Not applicable
Single Unit Residential Attached—RS-A The RS-A category applies to a range of attached single-family residential dwelling units on a single legal lot and does not include condominiums or cooperative housing.
Not applicable
TWO UNIT
RESIDENTIAL—RT
The RT category applies to a range of two family residential dwelling units such as duplexes and townhomes.
Not applicable
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
Multiple Residential—RM The RM designation is intended to provide primarily for multi-family residential development containing attached or detached dwelling units.
Units per acre or cumulative amount of development as specified on the Land Use Figures
Multiple Residential Detached—RM-D The RM-D designation is intended to provide primarily for multi-family residential development exclusively containing detached dwelling units.
Units per acre or cumulative amount of development as specified on the Land Use Figures
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL—CN The CN designation is intended to provide for a limited range of retail and service uses developed in one or more distinct centers oriented to primarily serve the needs of and maintain compatibility with residential uses in the immediate area.
Floor area to land area ratio or cumulative development indicated on Land Use Plan.
CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL—CC The CC designation is intended to provide a range of neighborhood-serving retail and service uses along street frontages that are located and designed to foster pedestrian activity.
Floor to land area ratio or cumulative development indicated on Land Use Plan.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL—CG The CG designation is intended to provide for a wide variety of commercial activities oriented primarily to serve citywide or regional needs.
Floor area to land area ratio or cumulative development indicated on Land Use Plan.
RECREATIONAL AND MARINE COMMERCIAL—CM
The CM designation is intended to provide for commercial development on or near the bay in a manner that will encourage the continuation of coastal-dependent and coastal-related uses, maintain the marine theme and character, encourage mutually supportive businesses, encourage visitor-serving and recreational uses, and encourage physical and visual access to the bay on waterfront commercial and industrial building sites on or near the bay.
Floor area to land area ratio or cumulative development indicated on Land Use Plan.
VISITOR SERVING COMMERCIAL—CV The CV designation is intended to provide for accommodations, goods, and services intended to primarily serve visitors to the City of Newport Beach.
Floor area to land area ratio or cumulative development indicated on Land Use Plan.
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CITY of NEWPORT BEACH
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Private Institutions
Single-Unit Residential Attached
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RS-A
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RS-D
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Multiple-Unit Residential
RM-D
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Commercial Districts and Corridors
General Commercial
Recreational and MarineCommercial
Neighborhood Commercial CN
Corridor CommercialCC
CG
CV Visitor Serving Commercial
CM
Regional Commercial CR
Airport Supporting Districts
Airport Office and Supporting UsesAO
Mixed -Use Districts
Mixed Use VerticalMU-V
Mixed Use HorizontalMU-H
Mixed Use Water RelatedMU-W
IndustrialIG
Public FacilitiesPF
Open Space
PR Parks and Recreation
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City of Newport BeachBoundary
Statistical AreaBoundary
Land Use Delineator Line
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2011-21 GP2007-009 PA2007-213 02/22/2011 Increase the maximum allowable developmentlimit by 11,544 square feet and create anomalyNo. 2.1 for 4300 Von Karman.
CC Resolution No.GPA No.Project No.Adopting Date Description
2019-14 GP2015-004 PA2015-210 02/12/2019 Change land use designation from General CommercialOffice (CO-G) to Private Institutions (PI) and amendAnomaly No. 22 to allow 85,000 square feet for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly located at101 Bayview place.
2020-84 GP2014-004 PA2014-225 09/222/2020 Change land use designation from Airport Office and Supporting Uses (AO) to Mixed-Use Horizontal 2 (MU-H2) and add Anomaly No. 86 (329 dwelling units and 297,572 commercial sq ft) for 4341,4361, and 4501 Birch Street; 4320, 4340, 4360, 4400, 4500, 4520, 4540, 4570, 4600, and 4630 Campus Drive; and 4525, 4533, and 4647 MacArthur Boulevard.