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Home My WebLink AboutVISION 2004_VILLAGE OF CDM 1999J I II I VISION 2004 Design Charette Village of Corona del Mar June 11th,12th and 13th Briefing Book American Institute of Architects, Orange County City of Newport Beach 11 Corona del Mar Briefing Book Table of Contents Section Page INTRODUCTION 1 SETTING AND CONTEXT Local and Regional Context 2 ISSUES AND THEMES Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to the Corona del Mar Business District 5 Corona del Mar — A Commercial and Residential Community 10 Parking 10 Noise 10 Trees 11 Pacific Coast Highway — "A River Cutting Through Town" 11 Traffic and Circulation 11 Relationship to Surrounding Community and Region 14 1. Local Context 3 2. Regional Context 4 3. Residential Area Designated Street Trees 12 4. Zoning/Land Use/Districting Maps Showing Residential Setback Pattern 15 1. Demographic Profile: Corona del Mar 2. Traffic Counts 16 17 M, 1. Land Use Element of General Plan — Corona del Mar Section 19 2. Parking Chapter of Newport Beach Zoning Code 25 3. Floor Area Ratios/Building Bulk Chapter of Newport Beach Zoning Code 41 4. Sign Regulations from Newport Beach Zoning Code 54 5. Corona del Mar GIS Map (folded in pocket) I II ICorona del Mar Briefins Book !J I 11 Introduction This Briefing Book is intended as an informational foundation for a Design Charette for Corona del Mar to be conducted by the American Institute of Architects -Orange County, the City of Newport Beach and the entire Corona del Mar community on June 1 l', IP and 13t', 1999. The goal of the Design Charette is to create a vision for Corona del Mar. In 2004, Corona del Mar will be celebrating its Centennial. The Village of Corona del Mar is surrounded by high quality residences to the north, high quality residences and the Pacific Ocean to the south, Fashion Island and Newport Center to the west, and unincorporated Newport Coast with its growing and high quality residential and commercial development to the east. The businesses in Corona del Mar have evolved somewhat over the years. The downtown anchor tenants, which once occupied the business buildings along Coast Highway, have moved to nearby Fashion Island. It has retained its downtown components including a major market, library, post office, retail, banks, gas station, service businesses, fine restaurants and coffee shops. Included in the strong and diverse economic base of the district, Corona del Mar has developed a successful niche of design businesses such as interior designers, architects, home furnishings and decorator items. Corona del Mar is not a seasonal business district, as are most of the other business areas within Newport Beach. The primary customer base is of local residents, with a smaller portion of customers who are visitors. The biggest challenge to the business district is its location along Pacific Coast Highway, California State Highway 1. This state highway is a major thoroughfare carrying about 50,000 cars in average daily summer traffic. Coast Highway has been described as "a river cutting through town." Due to the high traffic counts and safety concerns, there are limited crosswalks encouraging pedestrian access across Coast Highway. Although generally pedestrians are welcomed along the street by attractive windows and storefronts, sidewalks are near the busy traffic. There are also limited opportunities for flower pots, landscape planters and other storefront enhancements due to the fact that buildings are built, for the most part, right up to the front property line and the sidewalks are owned by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 1 'I I ICorona del Mar Briefing Book f I r 11 I Setting and Context Local and Regional Context Corona del Mar is a village located at the southeastern edge of the City of Newport Beach. Like Balboa and Balboa Island within the City, the Corona del Mar Village has its own identity. It can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the area to understand Corona del Mar is its own place, yet within the City limits of Newport Beach. Corona del Mar has its own Post Office and Zip Code and its own branch within the City of Newport Beach library system. It probably has the strongest identity of the villages, due to its high visibility location along Pacific Coast Highway, unique charm, and having the greatest number of residents with the Corona del Mar address. The residential neighborhoods are high quality and upscale. They are made up of neighborhoods with houses ranging from the early 1900s to new. There are residential tract subdivisions developed in the last 40 to 50 years, and older custom lot neighborhoods. There are some flat portions, but generally the terrain is sloping toward the sea, which is framed by bluffs along Corona del Mar. The sloping terrain allows for vistas to the sea from even the most inland portions of Corona del Mar. From a broader perspective, Corona del Mar is located almost exactly in the middle of the Orange County Coast. Along the coast northwest of Corona del Mar and greater Newport Beach, is the City of Huntington Beach. The area to the east of Corona del Mar, known as Newport Coast or the Downcoast, is at this time in unincorporated Orange County. Beyond the unicorporated Newport Coast, to the southeast, is the City of Laguna Beach. Newport Beach borders the Cities of Costa Mesa and Irvine along its inland edges. Corona del Mar beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. Below the coastal bluffs are tidepools, natural caves, rocky vistas and rock -free sandy areas safe for swimming. The bluffs are believed to have been the "Crown of the Sea" reference in the name Corona del Mar. 2 li LOCAL CONTEXT -C mums S lif 1+1 EXHIBIT I SWE 110MC4 fAPIR IAWAI MF P REGIONAL CONTEXT s9u -a IT 2 �-,, 9261-8 92611 YilA41nA KSA 918 919\ )• 920 92656 0 IArulu 950 �\6�DI 951 • • • • • • I IA IIIOKL ' 92677 STREET INDEX INCLUDES ZIP CODES coMAfUNITY ZIPCODE PAGE GRID COHIbfONITY ZIPCODE PAGE GRID AUSOVJW0 92656 w 921 IASALAbIC10S SMO-90721 Oil 797 ANANLIM 92801-92W5 ON 70 AICAS(EL10110) M709 S 861 UREA 92821-92823 vlll 709 MCASCIUMV) 92710 w 860 BUENA PARK SOG20-90G22 All 767 b11U\VAYCIIY 12655 NU 828 C"JS NAiODEACII 92624 90 972 MISSIONVIWO 92G90-92692 W 892 CORONAVEI.bWt M625 u 919 NEWPOID•DEACII 92657-92663 W 869 COSTAMESA 92G26-92627 w MD ORANGE 92884-92869 OJI 799 739 CYPIUSS mmo WH 707 PIACENIIA M870 %a m 892 DANAPOINC M62D w 971 IUWCIIOSTANIARGAIUTA 92M FOUNIAINVALLEY 92708 vlll 858 SANCISMENIE W672-92674 0o 072 F'UIIEW04 92831-92E15 vlil 718 S\NJUANCAPISTILIN0 92675 Ix 952 GAINENGROVE 92840-92845 ou 798 SANTAANA 92701-9270 Wll 629 IIUNUNGTONUEACII 92016-92649 ON 857 SEAL BEACH 90740 MII 826 IRVINE 02602-92142019 BW STANfON 90680 WII 797 826 IAGUNAUV.ACH 92051-92051 K 95D SUNSETUI:ACII 90742 All 826 IAGUNAIIILIS 92G5J Iz 021 SUIUSIUE 90743 02679 vlll Is 893 1AGUNA NCUE]. 92677 Ix 951 TwAiCOCANYON IAIMURA 90631-90W3 vlll 708 TUEIIN 927W All 830 770 SAKE FOREST 92610 U 862 VILIAPARK M667 VIII IAKKFOM:51' 92WO N 891 WESCMINSIER mm WII 827 IAPA"IA 190623 vlll 767 IYOJUIAIANDA 02886-92887 OR 740 01 952 SNI J84, C"ISTWA 97 J5µ 953 9h Map Scale 1 Inch to 3 Miles 992 9 3 t 0 I.5 3 4 5 6 92055 Mlles 0 25 5 *0 INk as mo I I I II It U II li Corona del Mar Briefing Book Issues and Themes Strengths Weaknesses, Opportunies and Threats of the Corona del Mar Business District As an early step in the visioning process, the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District Advisory Board conducted an exercise known as a "SWOT Analysis" at its February 25, 1999 meeting. A SWOT Analysis is a brainstorming -like procedure at which a group analyzes a subject's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In this case, the Advisory Board conducted the analysis on the Corona del Mar business district. A review of the perspectives identified gives a good inside view of the business community from key business people. The Strengths are many, the Weaknesses are challenging issues being faced by Corona del Mar. Opportunities and Threats indicate Corona del Mar is facing changes, both positive and negative. Although the building framework is much like it has been for decades, strong forces and pressures perceived as opportunities and threats indicate changes will occur. The value in this exercise is to identify these forces and pressures to allow the community to proactively guide the future, rather than to allow the forces and pressures to passively occur and possibly threaten the Corona del Mar business district. CORONA DEL MAR SWOT ANALYSIS CdM Business Improvement District February 25,1999 Unified Resident/commerc Economic base Diverse businesses Service/restaurant/ Large/expanding n High traffic visibil. Affluent/nice surrc CdM Plaza/Fashio: • High st Demographics — g4 Tradition/identity • CdM 5] • Christn • Baroqu • Home • Garden Sherman Gardens Resort coming 5 Crowns Less Seasonai/yeai Chamber of Comn Village atmosphere CORONA del MAR SWOT ANALYSIS CdM Business Improvement District February 25,1999 WEAKNESSES Sidewalk Replacement P.C.H./traffic management and speed Poor pedestrian circulation Poor cycle circulation Parking Architecture • Ugly • Theme Lacking Cal Trans — Main Street PCH cuts town in half Crosswalks • Not enough • Under state control Lack of business district support • Zoning Code • Parking support • City and residents Lack of community focus • No Gathering place • No Central meeting place • No Piazza Sign code allows anything UI CORONA del MAR SWOT ANALYSIS CdM Business Improvement District February 25,1999 OPPORTUNITIES Downcoast/resort planned Renewal of old neighborhood • Larger expensive homes Focus 2004/synergy Affluent economic base Expanding resident base • Growing surroundings Near completion bike path integration PCH • Cal Trans abandons control to city? N CORONA del MAR SWOT ANALYSIS CdM Business Improvement District February 25,1999 THREATS Loss of parking on street Loss of parking lots • Economic City code • Limited commercial growth • More favorable resident growth Lack of control • New business types • Lack of occupancy planning Restrictive codes • Sidewalk dining • Display Code enforcement too aggressive Resident/business growth struggle Cost of maintaining/improving buildings • Government agencies • ADA, seismic Potential reversal in City support Recession/economy Fashion Island expansion of retail High rents — increasing E I [1 ICorona del Mar Briefing Book I I !1 I I 11 7 LJ I II I Corona del Mar — A Commercial and Residential Community One of the greatest charms and greatest challenges of Corona del Mar is the proximity and balance of the commercial and residential facets of the community. Businesses appear to serve residents fairly well. Residents, for the most part, do a pretty good job living very near the businesses. There are, however, some natural conflicts. If the businesses are especially successful, the residents can be adversely affected. If residents are negatively impacted by business activities, there is pressure to scale back business impacts. This is a natural conflict which has existed in Corona del Mar since the formation of the village framework decades ago. The two biggest issues faced in the balance of Corona del Mar businesses and residents are those of parking and noise. Parking Some of the earliest Corona del Mar structures were built prior to the requirement of onsite parking spaces. Many of these, including the theater, have no onsite parking. Newer development is a mix of parking which is inadequate and of parking which meets modem standards. Although there is unmetered street parking along Coast Highway, the parallel configuration of spaces allow for a limited number of public parking spaces serving the business district. There are two public parking lots at Bayside Drive and Marguerite/Larkspur, which have a total of 53 parking spaces. The parking meters in the lots seem to discourage daytime use of the municipal parking lots, resulting in parking on the free, unmetered streets instead. Residential streets tend to serve as overflow parking for the business district, with customers and employees often parking on nearby streets in front of residences. Parking on residential streets tends to become an increasing problem in the evenings, especially on weekends, as restaurant business customers park in front residences. This is peak demand time for parking for both residents and customers of restaurant and theater businesses. As customers and employees of closing businesses return to their cars later in the evening, the sounds of voices and car doors are brought onto the adjacent residential streets. Noise Noise impacts increase during the evening, especially on weekend nights when the restaurants and the theater are the most busy. In addition to the sounds of voices and car doors, there can also be sounds of trash cans banging and music playing from the businesses. Even when businesses are sensitive to noise impacts on nearby residences, an occasional rowdy customer or restaurant door left open inadvertently can prompt valid resident complaints. This is an issue the Corona del Mar community has managed fairly well over the years. 10 Corona del Mar Briefing Book Pacific Coast Highway — "A River Cutting Through Town" With 50,000 cars passing through the community daily, Coast Highway in Corona del Mar has been described as "a river cutting through town." The physical and psychological barrier of Coast Highway discourages all but the most determined pedestrians from crossing to the other side. Coast Highway is probably the single greatest challenge facing Corona del Mar. Sidewalks are near the busy traffic, separated only by occasional trees in tree wells, periodic trash containers, benches, newsracks, and a single row of automobiles parked along the curbs. The businesses along Coast Highway primarily serve customers who drive and park nearby, although some may be on foot or bicycle. Storefront beautification opportunities such as flower pots and landscape planters are prohibited on the public sidewalks, which abut most of the existing buildings. Pacific Coast Highway, California State Highway 1, defines Corona del Mar. This has been increasingly the case as the region has grown to its current capacity. Corona del Mar appears to have survived, and even to thrive, despite the high volume of cars cutting through town each day. With added growth in the region, the issue of how the business district is affected by additional traffic will be faced by Corona del Mar. Traffic and Circulation The circulation pattern is basically unchanged since Corona del Mar first began to develop in the early 1900s. Coast Highway runs roughly northwest to southeast, with residential cross - streets running roughly north and south. The residential streets are named after flowers, in alphabetical order from west to east. The commercial district along Coast Highway and the residential districts have a consistent and effective alley system throughout Corona del Mar. Residential garages are oriented to the alleys, allowing for effective circulation on the streets and alleys. The commercial alley system is a key component to the success of the Corona del Mar business district. Customers, which are believed to be largely from the nearby residential community, tend to navigate the alley system to gain access to businesses. The alleys are not particularly appealing, but they seem to be effective. It appears pedestrians access the Corona del Mar business district more than in most other business districts in Newport Beach. There are many bicyclists, runners and walkers who frequent the residential and commercial streets, especially on the weekends and in the Summer. As discussed above, Coast Highway is the major traffic and circulation component, with 50,000 daily trips traveled through Corona del Mar. The alley system seems to alleviate some of the access obstacles associated with the high traffic counts. Nearby residents seem to support the business district, and may be more determined to approach a Corona del Mar business destination than other potential customers would be. 11 Street Existing Tree Designated Replacement Common Name Acacia Acacia Baileyana Cupaniopsis anacardioides Cupania Jacaranda Mimosaefolia Shinus Terebinthifolius Avocado Avenue Eucalyptus Sideroxylon R. Eucalyptus rudis Desert Gum Tristania Conferta Begonia Avenue Ficus Nitida Jacaranda Acutifolia Jacaranda Carnation Avenue Ceratonia Siliqua Cupaniopsis anacardioides Cupania Dahlia Avenue Ficus Nitida Magnolia Grandiflora Eucalyptus Ficifolia Southern Magnolia Fernleaf Avenue Ficus Nitida Magnolia Grandiflora Southern Magnolia Magnolia Grandiflora Liquidambar Styraciflua Goldenrod Ficus Nitida Ficus Rubiginosa Rustyleaf Fig Ficus Rubiginosa Washingtonia Robusta Mexican Fan Palm Washingtonia Robusta Hazel Drive North Ficus Nitida Eriobotrya deflexa Hazel Drive South Washingtonia Robusta Eriobotrya defiexa Bronze Loquat Bronze Loquat Heliotrope Avenue Pinus Radiata Same Monterey Pine Jasmine Avenue Eucalyptus Ficifolia-S. of P.C.N. Same- South of P.C.H. Scarlet Eucalyptus Acacia Baileyana Eriobotrya Deflexa-North of P.C.H. Bronze loquat Holly Lane Ficus Rubiginosa Same Rustyleaf Fig Iris Avenue Acacia baileyane N. of P.C.H.-Eriobotrya defiexa Bronze Loquat Ficus Nitida S. of Bays i de-Cupaniopsi s anacardioides Cupania Ficus Rubiginosa N. of Bayside to P.C.H.-Ficus Rubiginosa Rustyleaf Fig Ceratonia Siliqua N 14 M W i a w"go M WO We" M W m m» M r" Street Existing Tree Larkspur Avenue Schinus Terebinthifolius Casuarina Stricta CS, of P.C.H.) Marigold Avenue Schinus Terebinthifolius Marguerite Avenue Phoenix Canariensis Narcissus Avenue Eucalyptus Ficifolia Orchid Avenue Schinus Terebinthifolius Poinsettia Avenue Schinus Terebinthifolius Poppy Avenue Eucalyptus Rudis Designated Replacement Melaleuca leucadendra quinquenervia Magnolia Grandiflora Same Same Eucalyptus Ficifolia Magnolia Grandiflora Same COMM Name Cajeput Tree Southern Magnolia Date Palm Scarlet Eucalyptus Scarlet Eucalvptus Southern Magnolia Desert Gum Southern Magnol- I I F I i I I 11 I I II Ii LJ II 1 I Corona del Mar Briefma Book Relationship to Surrounding Community and Region Corona del Mar is one of several villages in Newport Beach including Balboa Island, Mariners Mile, Balboa, McFadden Place and Cannery Village. Corona del Mar is in the southeast corner of Newport Beach. It has a very strong sense of identity, both from the community and by outsiders familiar with the region. Corona del Mar is among the oldest and most charming communities in Orange County. Interestingly, it is anchored on each side by newer development including Fashion Island regional shopping center to the north and the residential and commercial areas of Newport Coast being developed to the south. Included in the Newport Coast development is a Marriott Resort and timeshare facility currently under construction. Coast Highway, through -Corona del Mar, serves as a corridor for many travelers. It is a unique and charming window for drivers crossing Newport Beach, Orange County, and even the State of California. 14 11 ORD91'l9 ro c VA9IRV3 FROG rgv SCALE OF FEET 4 uo SPo eoR DISTRICTING MAP WPORT BEACH - CALIFORNIA IMTAIL SEAWCE CONHGECIAL I ^�' 1 DEST•D MULTIPLE FAWLY RERGENIDL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL C_I LIGHT COMMERCIAL DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY RMMNML f M-1 MANUFACTURING COMBINING DISTRICT 0 UNCLASSIFIED d De ♦�F.A+ Shown Thor.-IO- ORD NO. 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L_J 11 II II U1 I PERSONS Universe: Persons Total....................................................................5313 FAMILIES Universe: Families Total....................................................................1339 HOUSEHOLDS Universe: Households Total....................................................................2522 SEX Universe: Persons Male.....................................................................2476 Female...................................................................2837 FAMILY INCOME IN 1989 Universe: Families Lessthan $5,000...........................................................12 $5,000 to $9,999...........................................................19 $10,000 to $12,499.........................................................19 S12,500 to $14,999..........................................................0 $15,000 to $17,499.........................................................22 $17,500 to $19,999..........................................................8 $20,000 to $22,499......................................................... 41 $22,500 to $24,999.........................................................17 $25,000 to $27,499.........................................................14 $27,500 to $29,999.........................................................12 $30,000 to $32,499.........................................................17 $32,500 to $34,999.........................................................37 $35,000 to $37,499.........................................................33 $37,500 to $39,999.........................................................12 $40,000 to $42,499..........................................................5 $42,500 to $44,999.........................................................13 $45,000 to $47,499.........................................................17 $47,500 to 549,999..........................................................0 $50,000 to $54,999.........................................................41 $55,000 to $59,999.........................................................31 $60,000 to $74,999........................................................ 103 $75,000 to $99,999........................................................177 $100,000 to$124,999......................................................164 $125,000 to$149,999......................................................159 $150,000 or more..........................................................366 16 Ahttp://venus.census.gov/cdrom/lookup/928856978 1%, Average Daily Traffic City of Newport Beach Traffic Engineering Division L N O R T H MrIQSC9LE Traffic Counts (Volume g 100 1991 Summer: (Number) 1993 Summer: Number 1996 Summer Uumber r (50) 1119e 22 8 (65) (60) m IT nT Admfnfef dve Stryker Department Sept 1996 Corona del Mar Briefing Book Appendix 1. Land Use Element of General Plan — Corona del Mar Section 2. Parking Chapter of Newport Beach Zoning Code 3. Floor Area Ratios/Building Bulk Chapter of Newport Beach Zoning Code 4. Sign Regulations from Newport Beach Zoning Code 5. Corona del Mar GIS Map (folded in pocket) Corona del Mar Area (Statistical Division F) i . ' The Corona del Mar area is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, Newport Bay, Marine Avenue, East Coast Highway, Fifth Avenue (extended) and the Downcoast Newport Beach area. Land use policies in this area are intended to maintain existing land use patterns. Irvine Terrace (Statistical Area Fl) 1. Irvine Terrace. This area is bounded by East Coast Highway, Jamboree Road, Bayside Drive and Avocado Avenue. The predominant land use is Single Family Detached, with an allocation of 380 dwelling units. No subdivision which will result in additional ' dwelling units is allowed. Irvine Terrace Park is designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space, the utility parcels at Bayside Drive and El Paseo Drive are ' shown for Governmental, Educational and Institutional Facilities and the commercial site at Bayside Drive and El Paseo is designated for Administrative, Professional and Financial Commercial with a permitted Floor Area Ratio of 0.5 and a maximum height limit of 25 feet. 2. Sandcastle Condominiums. This site is located behind the Bank of Newport Property on ' Avocado Avenue. The site is allocated 45 dwelling units. The land use designation of Single Family Attached reflects the existing development. 3. Bayside Drive Open Space. This area (Commercial Area 21) is located on the southerly side of Bayside Drive below Irvine Terrace and includes land used for a variety of recreational support uses, including the County Harbor Department facility, yacht clubs and marinas with related parking facilities. The Harbor Department site has been shown for Governmental, Educational and Institutional Facilities. The yacht clubs and marina facilities have been shown for Recreational and Environmental Open Space to provide for the continuation of these private commercial recreation uses. To reflect the low intensity nature of these commercial recreation uses, and due to limited roadway capacity along ' Bayside Drive, a Floor Area Ratio of 0.30 is allowed in this area, with no mixed use residential allowed. [GPA 89-2 (K)]. 4. Bayside Drive Residential These single family areas are designated for Single Family Detached, and are allowed 30 dwelling units. No subdivision which will result in additional dwelling units is allowed. ' S. Ullman Trust Property. This site is located at 1401 Bayside Drive. The site is designated for Multi -Family Residential, with one unit allowed for each 2,178 sq.ft. of buildable lot ' area. II Land Use Element Page 46 l9 1 I� I 1 C� I F 1] I �11 r- Iu 6. Mai Kai Condominiums This development is located on Bayside Drive easterly of the Bayside/Marine commercial area. The site is allocated 34 dwelling units. The designation of Single Family Attached reflects the existing land use. Bayside/Marine This commercial area (Commercial Area 22) is located at the corner of Bayside Drive and Marine Avenue, and "includes The Irvine Company marina office site. Development in this area is limited to a floor area ratio of 0.35, and no residential land uses are allowed in the area. ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREA F1 Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq. ft.) Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected 1/1187 Projection Growth I/l/87 Projection Growth 1. Irvine Terrace 378 380 2 -0- -0- -0- 2. Sandcastle 45 45 -0- -0- -0- -0- 3. Bayside Drive (OS) -0- -0- -0- 62,839 92,140 29,301 4. Bayside Drive (R) 30 30 -0- -0- -0- -0- 5. Ullman Trust 12 12 -0- -0- -0- -0- 6. Mai Kai 34 34 -0- -0- -0- -0- 7. Bayside/Marine -0- -0- -0- 35,938 36,697 759 TOTAL 499 501 2 98,777 128,837 30,060 Population 988 992 4 Old Corona del Mar - West (Statistical Area F2) I. Corona del Mar West. This area is bounded by the Coast Highway Commercial strip, Avocado Avenue and Bayside Drive, and is allocated 1,072 dwelling units. The area is designated for Two Family Residential land use, and 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area is required for two-family development. Begonia Park in this area is designated for Recrea- tional and Environmental Open Space. It is proposed that the residential portions of Corona del Mar West be the subject of a development standards study, to address the issue of the mass and bulk of building in this area. 2. Corona del Mar Homes. This project is a planned community which occupies the former Corona del Mar Elementary School site. The block is allocated 40 dwelling units, and includes a park and parking lot area. Consistent with the P-C text for the site, the land use designations are Single Family Detached, Two Family Residential, Recreational and Land Use Element Page 47 2.0 11 I 7 L✓ 1 [1 Environmental Open Space and Governmental, Educational and Institutional Facilities. No subdivision which will result in additional dwelling units is allowed. ' ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREA F2 Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq. ft.) Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected 1/l/87 Projection Growth l/l/87 Projection Growth 1. CdM West 821 1,072 251 -0. -0- -0- 2. CdM Homes 40 40 -0- -0- -0- -0- TOTAL 861 1,112 251 -0- -0- -0- Population 1,705 2,202 497 Corona del Mar - South (StatisticalArea F3) Seaview. This R-3 area is bounded by Bayside Drive, Femleaf Avenue, Seaview Avenue and Carnation Avenue. The area is designated Multi -Family Residential and Single Family Attached, and is allocated 91 dwelling units. One dwelling is allowed for each — 2,140 sq.ft. of buildable lot area. 2. Carnation. This R-3 area is westerly of Carnation Avenue, between Bayside Drive and Newport Bay. The area is designated for Multi -Family Residential and Single Family Attached, and is allocated 61 dwelling units. One dwelling is allowed for each 2,178 sq.ft. of buildable lot area. 1 4. u I Quandt Subdivision. These properties are located at the intersection of Carnation Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, and are allocated 2 dwelling units. The land use designation is Single Family Detached, and one dwelling unit is allowed on each lot. No further subdivision of these properties is allowed. Channel Reef Condominiums This project is allocated 48 dwelling units. The designation of Single Family Attached reflects the existing development. 5. Kerchgff Marine Laboratory. This site is located westerly of Dahlia Avenue in China Cove. The site is designated for Governmental, Educational and Institutional Facilities, is allowed a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 0.8, exclusive of parking. iLand Use Element Page 48 21 LJ 11 1 1 1 r7 L i 1 r-� L.J 1 1 1 i 1 1 11 6. Corona del Mar South Open Space. This area includes many areas designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space. These areas include beach and water areas of China Cove, Pirates Cove beach, Corona del Mar State Beach, and Inspiration Point. 7. Corona del Mar South. This area is allocated 1,073 dwelling units in areas designated for Single Family Detached, Two -Family Residential or Multi-Pamily Residential. This allocation reflects the reversion to the underlying Corona del Mar subdivision in single family and two family areas. Two family development in R-2 areas is allowed on lots with a minimum of 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area. Multi -family areas require 1,200 sq.ft. of land area for each dwelling unit. It is proposed that the residential portions of Corona del Mar South be the subject of a development standards study, to address the issue of the mass and bulk of building in this area. The statistical summary for this area reflects GPA 92-2 (B) which enabled the subdivision of the property located at 2209 Bayside Drive into two parcels. ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREA F3 Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq.ft.) Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected 1/1/87 Projection Growth 1/1/87 Projection Growth 1. Seaview 86 91 5 -0- -0- -0- 2. Carnation 33 61 28 -0- -0- -0- 3. Quandt 1 2 1 -0- -0- -0- 4. Channel Reef 48 48 -0- -0- -0- -0- 5. Kerchoff -0- -0- -0- 11,631 12,030 399 6. CdM South OS -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 7. CdM South 900 1,073 173 -0- -0- -0- TOTAL 1,068 1,275 207 11,631 12,030 399 Population 2,115 2,525 410 Corona del Mar North (StatisticalArea F4) Corona del Mar North. This area is bounded by the East Coast Highway commercial strip, Fifth Avenue and Buck Gully. The area is allocated 1,530 dwelling units in areas designated for Single Family Detached and Two -Family Residential. 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area is required for duplex construction in twQ family areas. It is proposed that the residential portions of Corona del Mar North be the subject of a development standards study, to address the issue of the mass and bulk of building in this area. Land Use Element Page 49 22 7 L I F ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREA F4 Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq. ft.) Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected l/1/87 Projection Growth l/l/87 Projection Growth 1. CdM North 1,276 1,530 254 -0- -0. -0- TOTAL 1,276 1,530 254 -0- -0- -0- Population 2,526 3,029 503 Corona Highlands (Statistical Area F5) 1. Buck Gully. This area is a natural canyon between Corona Highlands and old Corona del Mar. It is designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space. In order to provide an adequate buffer for the environmentally sensitive areas within Buck Gully, all construction including but not limited to fences, retaining walls, pools of any size or depth, or tennis courts or other activity areas are expressly prohibited within 25 feet of the property lines of all properties adjacent to Buck Gully. In addition, prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Grading Engineer shall determine that there will be no grading activities including the alteration of the existing landform or removal or deposition of material within the 25 foot buffer area from the rear property line. 2. Villa del Este. This site is located on East Coast Highway at Seaward Road. The site is designated for Multi -Family Residential, with one unit allowed for each 1,900 sq.ft. of buildable lot area. The site is allocated 18 dwelling units.[GPA 89-1 (C)] 3. Shorecrest Lane. This multi -family area is bounded by East Coast Highway, Seaward Road and Morning Canyon Road. The area is allocated 77 dwelling units, and is designated for Multi -Family Residential land use. One unit is allowed for each 1,900 sq.ft. of buildable lot area. 4. Corona Highlands This area is allocated 235 dwelling units, and is shown for either Two Family Residential or Single Family Detached land use. A minimum of 3,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area is required for each dwelling unit in Two Family Residential areas. In single family areas, no subdivision which will result in additional dwelling units is allowed. 5. Morning Canyon. This area is a natural canyon between Corona Highlands and Cameo Highlands. It is designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space. In order to Land Use Element Page 50 ,2 '3 provide an adequate buffer for the environmentally sensitive areas within Morning Canyon, all construction including but not limited to fences, retaining walls, pools of any size or depth, or tennis courts or other activity areas are expressly prohibited within 25 feet of the property lines of all properties adjacent to Morning Canyon. In addition, prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Grading Engineer shall determine that there will be no grading activities, including the alteration of the existing landform or removal or deposition of material, within the 25 foot buffer area from the rear property line. 6. Morning Canyon SFA. This project is located on Morning Canyon Road at East Coast Highway. The site is designated for Single Family Attached land use and is allocated 14 dwelling units, which reflects the existing land use. ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREA FS Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq. ft.) Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected I/I/87 Projection Growth 1/1/87 Projection Growth 1. Buck Gully -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 2. Villa del Este -0- 18 18 9,552 -0- (9,552) 3. Shorecrest Lane 72 77 5 -0- -0- -0- 4. Corona Highlands 204 235 31 -0- -0- -0- 5. Morning Canyon -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 6. Morning Canyon SFA 14 14 -0- -0- -0- -0- TOTAL 290 344 54 9,552 -0- (9,552) Population 574 681 107 Cameo Highlands (Statistical Area F6) 1. Cameo Highlands. This area is northerly of East Coast Highway between Morning Canyon and the City Boundary. The area is allocated 142 dwelling units and is designated for Single Family Detached land use. No subdivision which will result in additional dwelling units is allowed in this area. Land Use Element Page 51 2q 1 Sections: 11 I t I I I Page 20.66-1 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations CHAPTER 20.66 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS 20.66.010 Purpose 20.66.020 Basic Requirements for Off -Street Parking and Loading 20.66.030 Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required 20.66.040 Parking Standards for Residential Districts 20.66.050 Parking Standards for Commercial and Industrial Districts 20.66.060 Parking Requirement for Office Buildings Based on Size of Parking Pool 20.66.070 Parking Requirement for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Cabarets and Nightclubs 20.66.080 Off -Street Parking on a Separate Lot 20.66.090 Parking Requirement for Shopping Centers 20.66.100 Modification or Waiver of Off -Street Parking Requirements 20.66.110 Parking Management Districts 20.66.010 Purpose The specific purposes of the off-street parking and loading regulations are to: A. Ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are provided for new land uses and for major alterations and enlargements of existing uses in proportion to the need for such facilities created by each use. B. Establish parking standards for uses consistent with need and with feasibility of providing parking on specific sites. C. Ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are designed in a manner that will ensure efficiency, protect the public safety, and, where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from adverse impacts. 20.66.020 Basic Requirements for Off -Street Parldng and Loading A. When Required. At the time of initial occupancy of a site, construction of a structure or alteration or enlargement of a site or structure. B. Nonconforming Parking or Loading. Land uses and structures which are non- conforming due solely to the lack of off-street parking or loading facilities required 09t23/98 2 6' Page 20.66-2 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations by this chapter, shall be subject to the provisions of Section 20.62.060: Nonconforming Parking. C. Calculation of Spaces Required. i. Fractional parking space requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole space. 2. Fractional loading berth requirements shall be rounded down to the next whole space, and no berth shall be required for a fraction less than one. 3. Where bench seating or pews are provided, 18 linear inches of seating shall be considered to constitute a seat. 4. References to spaces per square foot are to be calculated on the basis of gross floor area unless otherwise specified. 5. References to spaces per employee are to be calculated on the basis of peak employment. 6. 'Net Public Area" shall be defined as the total area of Eating and Drinking Establishment or Cabarets and Nightclubs, excluding kitchens, restrooms, offices pertaining to the use only, and storage areas. 7. References to spaces per occupant are to be calculated on the basis of maximum occupancy approved by the City of Newport Beach Fire Department. D. Spaces Required for Multiple Uses. If more than one use is located on a site, the number of off-street parking spaces and loading berths to be provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed for each use. 20.66.030 Off -Street Parlung and Loading Spaces Required Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accord with the following schedule. Where the use is undetermined, the Planning Director shall determine the probable use and number of parking and loading spaces required. In order to make this determination, the Planning Director may require the submission of survey data from the applicant or collected at the applicant's expense. 09t23/98 2b Page 20.66-3 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces RESIDENTIAL GROUP RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL CARE, LIMITED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES OTHER THAN DWELLING UNITS PUBLICAND SEMI-PUBLIC AIRPORTS CEMETERIES CLUBS & LODGES i covered per 2 guest rooms. --- I per 3 beds. R-1.5 District: 2 enclosed per --- unit. All other districts: 2 per unit, including 1 covered. 1 per unit; a minimum of 2 covered per site. R-1.5 District 2 per unit with a minimum of enclosed per site. All other districts: 1.51 per unit, including 1 covered. 12 per unit for projects within the Coastal Zone or within the area of Corona del Mar, as defined in Section 20.10.040. 2 per unit, including I covered, -- plus I for guest parking for 3 units; 2 per unit, including 1 covered, plus 0.5 per unit for guest parking, for 4 or more units 3 spaces for any structure containing 2,000 sq. ft. or more, exclusive of areas devoted to parking and open space. As specified by use permit. --- As specified by use permit. --- 1 per 3 seats or i per 35 sq. ft. --- used for assembly purposes. 09/23/98 27 jPage 20.66-4 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS 1 per 300 sq. fL -- DAY CARE, GENERAL 1 per 7 children; maximum -- enrollment based on maximum occupancy toad. GOVERNMENT OFFICES 1 per 300 sq.1 -- HELIPORTS As specified by use permit. --- HOSPITALS 1 per bed; plus 1 per resident -- doctor and 1 per employee. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE FACILITIES I per 500 sq. ft. --- MARINAS 0.8 per berth. --- PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES As specified by use permit. --- PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES As specified by use permit. --- RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY 1 per 3 seats or 1 per 35 sq. ft. used for assembly purposes. RESIDENTIAL CARE, GENERAL I per 3 beds. --- rSCHOOLS (PUBLIC & PRIVATE) As specified by use permit. -- UTILITIES (MAJOR) As specified by use permit. --- COMMERCIAL USES ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESSES 1 per 1.5 occupants. AMBULANCE SERVICES 1 per 500 sq. ft.; plus 2 storage --- spaces. ANIMAL SALES AND SERVICES -ANIMAL BOARDING i per 400 sq. ft. -ANIMAL GROOMING 1 per 400 sq. ft. -ANIMAL HOSPITALS 1 per 400 sq. ft. -- -ANIMAL RETAIL SALES 1 per 250 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 090/98 2il Page 20.66-5 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces ARTISTS' STUDIOS 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. --- BANKS/SAVINGS & LOANS 1 per 250 sq. ft. -WITH DRIVE-UP/DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE Queue space for 5 cars per teller. --- BUILDING MATERIALS AND SERVICES I per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. CATERING SERVICES I per 400 sq. ft. --- COMMERCIAL RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT --- -BOWLING ALLEYS 3 per alley; plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. --- -ELECTRONIC GAME CENTERS -MOTION PICTURE THEATERS -SKATING RINKS -TENNIS AND RACQUETBALL CLUBS -CABARETS AND NIGHTCLUBS -OTHERCOMMERCIALRECREATION USES COMMUNICATION FACILITIES EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS -FULL-SERVICE, LOW TURNOVER -FULL-SERVICE, HIGH TURNOVER -FULL SERVICE, SMALL SCALE -WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT of public assembly and retail areas. 1 per 400 sq. ft. 1 per 3 seats. 1 per 5 fixed seats or 1 per 35 sq. ft. of seating area ifthere are no fixed seats; plus I per 250 sq. ft. of floor area not used for seating. 4 per court. As specified by use permit (See Section 20.66.070. As specified by the Planning Director. 1 per 500 sq. ft As specified by use permit (See Section 20.66.070). As specified by use permit (See Section 20.66.070). 1 per each 3 seats or 1 per each 75 sq. & ofnet public area (See Section 20.66.070). As specified by use permit (See Section 20.66.070). 0923/98 29 Page 20.66-6 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces -TAKE-OUT SERVICE 1 per 50 sq. ft.; plus 1 for each employee on duty (See Section 20.66.070). --- -LIMITED 1 per 250 sq. ft.. -- -ACCESSORY 1 per each 3 seats or 1 per each — 75 sq. ft. of net public area. -BARS & COCKTAIL LOUNGES As specified by use permit (See — Section 20.66.070). FOOD & BEVERAGE SALES 1 per 200 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. FUNERAL & INTERNMENT SERVICES 1 per 35 sq. ft. of seating area. — HORTICULTURE, LIMITED i per 2 acres. -- LABORATORIES 1 per 500 sq. ft. — MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES I per 500 sq. ft. --- MARINE SALES & SERVICES --- -BOAT CHARTER --- -CHARTER VESSELS I per each 3 occupants, including --- crew members -SPORT FISHING VESSELS 1 per each 2 occupants, including --- crew members -BOAT RENTAL & SALES 1 per 1,000 sq. it. of lot area -- -BOAT RENTAL & SALES OFFICE 1 per 350 sq. ft. --- -BOATYARDS As specified by use permit. -- -COMMERCIAL DOCKING FACILITIES 0.75 per slip or 0.75 per 25 feet -- ofmooring space. -DRY BOAT STORAGE 0.33 per storage space - -DRY DOCKS 2 per dry dock - -RETAIL MARINE SALES 1 per 250 sq. ft. I per 10,000 sq. ft. NURSERIES I per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area for --- first 10,000 sq. ft.; 1 per 5,000 09/23/98 30 Page 20.66-7 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces sq. ft. thereafter, plus I per 250 sq. it. floor area. OFFICES, BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL I per 250 sq. ft. ofnet floor area; --- see Section 20.66.060. OFFICES, MEDICAL & DENTAL 1 per 250 sq. ft.; see Section -- 20.66.060. -CLINICS 1 per 250 sq. ft.; plus I per -- doctor and I per employee. PAWN SHOPS I per 250 sq. ft. --- PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES 1 per 250 sq. ft. -- -DANCE OR MUSIC STUDIO I per 600 sq. ft. -HEALTH/FITNESS CLUB As specified by use permit. -- PERSONAL SERVICES 1 per 250 sq. ft. -NAIL SALONS 1 per 80 sq. ft. --- SHOPPING CENTERS See Section 20.66.090. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1 per 400 sq. ft. — RETAIL SALES NOT LISTED UNDER ANOTHER USE I per 250 sq. ft. CLASSIFICATION I per 10,000 sq. ft. VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES --- -AUTOMOBILE WASHING I per200 sq. ft. ofsales, office, or lounge area; plus queue for 5 cars per washing station. -SERVICE STATIONS 5 per service bay; a minimum of 4. -VEHICLEIEQUIPMENT REPAIR I per 300 sq. & — -VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT RENTALS & SALES I per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area. --- -VEHICLE STORAGE I per 500 sq. ft. -- VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS -- -BED & BREAKFAST INNS 1 per guest room; plus 2 spaces. 09/23/98 31 Page 20.66-8 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street Loading Spaces -HOTELS -MOTELS -SRO RESIDENTIAL HOTELS WAREHOUSING & STORAGE (LIMITED) INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRY, CUSTOM INDUSTRY,GENERAL INDUSTRY, LIMITED INDUSTRY, MARINE -RELATED INDUSTRY, R&D STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 1 per 2 guest rooms. --- I per guest room. --- 0.2 per room. --- I per 2,000 sq. ft. --- 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. --- 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.; a minimum of 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 10 for each establishment. 1 per 750 sq. ft. --- I per 750 sq. ft. -- 1 per 500 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.; a minimum of 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 10 for each establishment. 20.66.040 Parking Standards for Residential Districts A. Parking Space Dimensions and Clearances 1. Minimum Interior Dimensions. Required parking spaces shall have a minimum interior width of 8 feet, 3 inches and a minimum interior depth of 18 feet. Exception: In R-1.5, R-2 and WR Districts, where tandem parking is provided, one of each set of two tandem spaces may have a minimum interior depth of 16 feet, provided this space is not used,to meet the requirements for covered parking. 2. Increased Dimensions Near Obstructions. Each parking space adjoining a wall, column or other obstruction higher than 6 inches shall be increased by 6 inches on each obstructed side. 09/23/98 32 Page 20.66-9 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations 3. Minimum Vertical Clearances. The minimum unobstructed vertical clearance for parking spaces shall be 7 feet, except that for the front 4 feet, the minimum ' unobstructed vertical clearance may be 4 feet. 4. Access. Each parking space shall be capable of being reached directly from an adjoining vehicular right-of-way or over an improved hard -surfaced driveway. Where access to a required parking space is taken over a driveway, said driveway shall be maintained free and clear at all times except for the parking of currently registered, licensed motor vehicles, and for temporary obstructions which are incidental to the use of the property. Said temporary obstructions in the driveway shall be permitted only for a period of 72 hours. II II I 8'- 6" 6" Obstruction >0'-6" high 09t23/98 33 Page 20.66-10 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations B. General Controls. The following parking controls shall apply in residential districts: 1. For each dwelling unit there shall be at least 1 covered parking space. 2. Tandem parking up to a maximum of 2 cars in depth shall be permitted. 3. Parking in side yards shall be permitted; provided, however, that structural encroachments shall not be permitted, except provided in Section 20.60.030. 4. Parking in front yards shall be permitted on driveways in front of garages that set back at least 19 feet from the front property line; provided, however, that structural encroachments shall not be permitted. 5. Covered parking spaces located on the front one-half of a lot shall have side 11 walls and an operating garage door for access of automobiles. I I II II I� r II 6. R-1.5 District. Enclosed parking shall be enclosed on all sides by walls or doors. 7. Parking of automobiles on the roof of a building in any residential district is not allowed. S. Parking or storage of trailers, campers, boats, motorcycles or motor vehicles shall not be allowed on vacant lots. 20.66.050 Parldng Standards for Commercial and Industrial Districts A. Applicability. The requirements of this section and any off-street parking standards adopted by the City Council shall apply to all off-street parking facilities which are required by this chapter. Such off-street parking standards shall be adopted by resolution and shall specify minimum dimensions of parking spaces and aisles, requirements for entrances and exits, and requirements for markings and other devices deemed necessary to protect patrons, the traffic on adjoining streets and alleys, and property owners in the vicinity. B. Standards. 1. Boundary Wall. Where the boundaries of parking facilities in commercial or industrial districts adjoin property in a residential district, a wall shall be constructed along such boundaries in such a manner as will provide protection to the public and owners and occupants of adjoining property from noise, exhaust fumes, automobile lights, and other similar sources of disturbance. The wall shall be constructed of solid masonry to a height of 3 feet from the 09/23/98 34 11 U I i I I 11 �J UJ Page 20.66-11 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations front of the property to a depth equal to the required front yard setback established for adjoining property in a residential district. The remaining portion of the wall shall be 6 feet in height, the lower 4 feet of which must be of solid masonry construction. 2. Plot Plan Required. a. A plot plan for any proposed parking facility shall be required. The plot plan shall show the layout of parking spaces, aisles, walls, and other requirements set forth in this chapter and in the off-street parking standards. b. For commercial districts, plot plan of the parking facility shall be submitted to the Traffic Engineer and the Building Director for review and approval. The Building Director shall retain a copy of the approved plan. The parking facility shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. C. For industrial districts, a plot plan of any proposed parking facility shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval. If the proposed parking lot or parking area as shown on the plot plan meet the requirements, the Planning Director shall endorse his written approval on the plan and retain a copy thereof. If the proposed plot plan does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the Planning Director shall return the plan to the applicant, together with a written statement setting forth the deficiencies in the plan, within 10 calendar days after the submission of the plan to the Planning Director. The parking lot or parking area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the plan as approved. Enclosed Parkin. The enclosure of commercial off-street parking may be permitted, subject to the following conditions: a. That doors remain open during regular business hours. b. That a sign be posted on the business frontage which advises patrons of the availability and location of parking spaces. C. That a sign be posted on the rear of the site which contains the following information: (1) Doors are to remain open during business hours. (2) A number to call for Code Enforcement. osrzsms 35' It rPage 20.66-12 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations (3) Municipal Code Section. d. That the location, size and color of the signs required by 2 and 3 above shall be approved by the Planning Director. 4. Exceptions. a. Where the size, shape, location, or topography of the proposed parking facility make compliance with the requirements of this section impractical and will result in hardship, the requirements of this chapter and the off-street parking standards as are necessary to permit development of the parking facility may be waived so long as the waiver does not create an unsafe condition or a condition which is detrimental to surrounding property. b. For commercial districts, application for a waiver of the requirements of this section shall be made to the Modifications Committee. C. For industrial districts, application for a waiver of the requirements of this section shall be made to the Planning Commission. 20.66.060 Panting Requirement for Office Buildings Based on Size of Parking Pool The parking requirement for office buildings, as specified in this chapter may be modified in accordance with the following schedule: A. For the first 125,000 sq. ft., 1 parking space shall be provided for each 250 sq. & of net floor area. B. For the next 300,000 sq. ft., 1 parking space shall be provided for each 300 sq. ft. of net floor area. C. For any additional floor area, 1 parking space shall be provided for each 350 sq. ft. of net floor area. D. For pools based on more than 425,000 sq. ft. of net floor area, the Planning Commission may modify the parking formula by use permit, based on a demonstrated formula. 20.66.070 Parking Requirement for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Cabarets and Nightclubs 0923/98 U 'i Page 20.66-13 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations A. The Planning Commission shall establish the off-street parking requirement for Eating and Drinking Establishments (except for Full -Service, Small -Scale, Take -Out Service, Take -Out Service, Limited, and Accessory establishments), Cabarets, and Nightclubs within a range of one space for each 30 to 50 square feet of net public area based upon the following considerations: ' 1. The physical design characteristics of the use including: a. The portion of net public area designated for dining, cocktails or 1 dancing. b. The number of tables or seats and their arrangement. C. Other areas that should logically be excluded from the determination of net public area. d. The parking lot design, including the use of small car spaces, tandem and valet parking and loading areas. e. Availability of guest dock space for boats. f. Extent of outdoor dining. 2. Operational characteristics, including: a. The amount of floor area devoted to live entertainment or dancing. b. The amount of floor area devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages. C. The presence of pool tables, big screen televisions or other attractions. d. The hours of operation. 3. The location of the establishment: a. In relation to other uses and the waterfront. b. Availability of off -site parking nearby. C. Amount of walk-in trade. d. Parking problems in the area at times of peak demand. 06/09/99 3 I I II I 1 I Page 20.66-14 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations If during the review of the use permit, the Planning Commission uses any of the preceding considerations as a -basis for establishing the parking requirement, the substance of such considerations shall become conditions of the use permit and a change to any of these conditions will require an amendment to the use permit, which may be amended to establish parking requirements within the range as noted above. B. The off-street parking requirement for Take-out Service, or any Eating and Drinking Establishment with drive -through or drive -up service, shall be 1 parking space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area contained within a building or in any outdoor area capable of being used for the purpose of serving food or beverages. In addition, one parking space shall be provided for each employee on duty. C. The off-street parking requirement for Full Service, Small -Scale establishments not providing live entertainment shall be 1 parking space for each 3 seats or 1 space for each 75 square feet of net public area. For Full Service, Small -Scale establishments providing live entertainment, the Planning Director shall establish the off-street parking requirement within a range of one space for each 30 to 50 square feet of net public area using the considerations provided in Section 20.66.070 (A). 1 20.66.080 Off -Street Parldng on a Separate Lot II I II It II J I! The Planning Commission shall not approve off-street parking on a separate lot from the site or sites unless: A. Such lot is so located as to be useful in connection with the proposed use or uses on the site or sites. B. Parking on such lot will not create undue traffic hazards in the surrounding area. C. Such lot and the site are in the same ownership, or the owners of the sites have a common ownership in such lot, and the owner or owners are entitled to the immediate possession and use thereof (ownership of the off -site lot must be ownership in fee or a leasehold interest of a duration adequate to serve all proposed uses on the site or sites). D. The owner or owners and the City, upon the approval of the Planning Commission, execute a written instrument or instruments, approved as to form and content by the City Attorney, providing for the maintenance of the required off-street parking on such lot for the duration of the proposed use or uses on the site or sites. Should a change in use or additional use be proposed, the off-street parking regulations applicable at the time shall apply. Such instruments shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder and copies thereof filed with the Planning Department. 06/09/99 39 �i IPage 20.66-15 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations E. A fee as established by resolution of the City Council is deposited with the City for 1 the administrative costs of processing such requests for off-street parking on a separate lot. M20.66.090 Parking Requirement for Shopping Centers 11 II I II A. An off-street parking space requirement of 1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area may be used for shopping centers meeting the following criteria: 1. The gross floor area of the shopping center does not exceed 100,000 square feet. 2. The gross floor area of all eating and drinking establishments does not exceed 15 percent of the gross floor area of the shopping center. B. Tenants with a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more shall meet the parking space requirements of Section 20.66.030. C. The off-street parking requirement for shopping centers with gross floor areas in excess of 100,000 square feet or with eating and drinking establishments occupying more than 15 percent of the gross floor area, shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed for each use in the shopping center, unless a parking management program is approved. 1 20.66.100 Modification or Waiver of Off -Street Parking Requirements A. Use Permit Required. A use permit may be approved by the Planning Commission to modify or waive the number of off-street parking spaces required by the terms of this chapter if one or more of the following conditions are met: 1. A municipal parking facility is so located as to be useful in connection with the proposed use or uses on the site or sites. 2. The site is subject to two or more uses and the maximum parking requirements for such uses do not occur simultaneously. 3. A parking management plan for the site has been approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 20.66.100 (B). 4. The Planning Commission makes the following findings: 06/09/99 31 ' Page 20.66-16 Off -Street Parking ' and Loading Regulations a. The parking demand will be less than the requirement in Section 20.66.030. b. The probable long-term occupancy of the building or structure, based on its design, will not generate additional parking demand. ' B. Parking Management Prop ams. The Planning Commission may approve a parking management program to mitigate any impacts associated with a modification or waiver of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter. The parking management plan may include, but is not limited to, the following parking ' management mechanisms: 1. Restricting land uses to those which have hours or days of operation so that same parking spaces can be used two or more uses without conflict. ' 2. Restricting or prohibiting land uses with high parking demand characteristics. 3. Restrictions on the number or location of employee parking spaces. 4. Securing off -site parking pursuant to Section 20.66.080. 5. Providing parking attendants and valet parking. 6. Parking area design, including the use of tandem parking and variations on the dimensions normally required by this chapter or policy. C. Required Data In reaching a decision, the Planning Commission shall consider survey data submitted by the applicant or collected at the applicant=s expense. 20.66.110 Parldng Management Districts Properties within a parking management district, established through the PM Overlay District, may ' be exempted from all or part of the off-street parking requirements of this chapter pursuant to the provisions of the adopted parking management district plan. 06/09/99 �0 II I II [1 I� iI Page 20.63-1 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk CHAPTER 20.63 FLOOR AREA RATIOS AND BUILDING BULK Sections: 20.63.010 Effect of Chapter 20.63.020 Purpose 20.63.030 Definitions 20.63.040 Land Use Intensities 20.63.050 Conversion of Use 20.63.060 Building Bulk 20.63.070 Conflicts 20.63.080 Transfer of Development Intensity 20.63.010 Effect of Chapter The following regulations shall apply to all nonresidential districts. 20.63.020 Purpose This chapter is intended to:. A. Implement provisions of the Land Use Element of the General Plan that establish variable floor area limits depending upon the traffic generating characteristics of the use proposed for the property; B. Encourage a variety of land uses within commercial districts, while insuring that traffic generated by new development is consistent with the capacity of streets and highways as specified in the Circulation Element; and C. Insure an appropriate mix of land uses within commercial districts which will not overburden the circulation system. a D. Regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of the City of Newport Beach. 0923/98 yl u Page 20.63-2 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk 20.63.030 Definitions For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. Base Development Allocation. The total square footage of a site or a statistical area multiplied by 0.5. B. Base FAR Use. A use which shall be permitted to develop at a floor area ratio of 0.5, and includes those uses specified in Table 20.63. C. Building Bulk. The visual and physical mass of a building, calculated in accordance with Section 20.63.060. ' D. Decreased Site. A parcel of land from which development rights are transferred. E. Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The ratio of gross floor area of all uses on a site to the total square footage of the site. F. Gross Floor Area. For purposes of this chapter, gross floor area shall be defined as ' the area of a building or portion thereof including the surrounding exterior walls, except that outdoor dining areas utilized in conjunction with an eating and drinking establishment shall also be included. Any finished portion of a building which measures more than 4 feet from finished floor to ceiling and is accessible shall be included in calculations of gross floor area. Areas utilized for stair wells and elevator shafts shall be counted towards gross floor area on only the first level. G. Increased Site. A parcel of land to which development rights are transferred H. Maximum FAR Use. A use which may be permitted to develop up to the maximum floor area ratio as listed in Table 20.63 and as otherwise provided herein. I. Maximum Floor Area Ratio A floor area ratio of 0.75 or 1.0 which may be permitted in certain cases as specified in Section 20.63.040 (B), Section 20.63.040 (C) and the ' Land Use Element of the General Plan. I Reduced FAR Use. A use which shall be limited to development at a floor area ratio of 0.3 as specified in Table 20.63. K. Statistical Area. A geographic planning area defined by the Land Use Element of the General Plan delineating intensity and/or density limits and major land use policies. �l2 20.63.040 0 a Page 20.63-3 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk Land Use Intensities The land use intensities for nonresidential uses specified in the Land Use Element of the General Plan shall be implemented as follows: 1. Fixed Designation Where the Land Use Element of the General Plan specifies a single floor area ratio or square footage limit for a site, all uses permitted within the applicable district shall be permitted to develop up to the floor area ratio or gross floor area limit specified. 2. Variable Floor Area Ratios. Where the Land Use Element of the General Plan specifies variable designations for a site (denoted by a slash), the permitted gross floor area shall vary, and shall be prorated according to the type of use. The base development allocation shall be calculated per Section 20.63.030. The base development allocation shall not be exceeded by the sum of the weighted square footage of each use. Weighted square footage shall be determined by multiplying gross floor area of a given use by the weighting factors below. The area devoted to each type of use shall be weighted as follows: Use Category WeightingFacto actor Base FAR uses 1.00 Reduced FAR uses 1.67 Maximum FAR uses 0.50 Neither the base development allocation nor the maximum floor area ratio specified in the Land Use Element of the General Plan shall be exceeded, except as provided in Section 20.63.040 (B) below. Exceptions. 1. Existing Buildings. Previously existing buildings may exceed the base development allocation as provided in Section 20.63.050 (B). 2. Planning Director's Ap rn oval. The Planning Director may issue a use permit to approve a project which exceeds the base development allocation up to the maximum floor area ratio established for the statistical area in which the project is proposed, upon finding: a. That the mix of existing and approved development within the statistical area in which the project is proposed does not exceed the base development allocation established for that statistical area. 0923/98 4(3 Page 20.63-4 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk b. That the statistical area in which the project is proposed does not ' contain any undeveloped or underdeveloped properties of sufficient size which, if developed within the land use intensities established by the Land Use Element of the General Plan, would cause the base development allocation for that statistical aiea to be exceeded. The Planning Director's approval shall expire unless a building permit has been issued and construction has commenced within 24 months from the date of approval. 3. Use Permit. Any project which would cause the statistical area in which it is ' proposed to exceed the base development allocation established by the Land Use Element of the General Plan may only be approved pursuant to the use ' permit procedures provided in Section 20.63.040 (C). C. Use Permit to Exceed Base Floor Area Ratio. A use permit may be approved for ' projects which exceed the base development allocation established for the statistical area for which the project is proposed up to the maximum floor area ratio established for the statistical area. 1. Required Findings. In order to approve a use permit for a project to exceed the base development allocation of a statistical area, one or more of the ' following findings are made: a. The project provides for the consolidation of existing legal lots to unified site design. provide b. The project provides for shared access with adjoining properties to a public right-of-way through common driveways and closes and relinquishes access rights to any other existing driveways. ' C. The project provides for cross -easements, joint maintenance agreements, and reciprocal parking agreements with adjoining ' properties to facilitate the shared use of parking areas and to improve internal circulation. d. The project's design and construction preclude land uses with high traffic generating characteristics. e. The project incorporates design characteristics which mitigate any additional traffic generation or parking demand characteristics associated with the increased entitlement or which serve to improve existing traffic circulation or parking conditions. 09n3/9s 4y I Page 20.63-5 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk f. The project provides infrastructure improvements or dedications beyond what is necessary to serve the project and its population. g. The project incorporates innovative design or construction methods which further the goals of the General Plan. h. A covenant shall be recorded which would bind the current and future property owners to the land uses which will not overburden the circulation system ' 2. Additional Required Findings. In addition to the findings required above, the following additional findings shall be made: a. The increased development, including above grade covered parking, does not create abrupt changes in scale between the proposed development and development in the surrounding area. b. That the proposed use and structures, including above grade covered parking, are compatible with the surrounding area. C. The increased development, including above grade covered parking, ' will not result in significant impairment of public views. d. That the site is physically suitable for the development proposed, including above grade covered parking, taking into consideration site characteristics including, but not limited to, slopes, submerged areas, and sensitive resources. ' D. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment. The Planning Director may exclude utility and mechanical equipment rooms, totaling up to 10 percent of the gross floor area, from ' the calculation of the floor area ratio when it is clearly demonstrated that such areas do not contribute to the traffic generation potential of the property. ' E. Mixed Commercial/Residential Development. Where second floor residential development is permitted in conjunction with a first floor commercial use, the total floor area ratio of 1.25 shall be permitted, provided that the floor area ratio for ' commercial development does not exceed 0.5 nor exceeds the base development allocation for commercial uses. In addition, the floor area ratio for commercial development shall not be less than 0.25 unless a use permit is approved, and the Planning Commission makes the following findings in addition to those use permit findings required under Section 20.91.035 (A): 1. That the proposed commercial space constitutes a significant portion of the project. 09/23/98 45 1 Page 20.63-6 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk ' 2. That the proposed commercial space is large enough to accommodate a viable business. The number of dwelling units permitted in a mixed commercial/residential development shall be as specified in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 1 20.63.050 Conversion of Use ' A. Conversion of Uses in Existing Buildings. Conversion of a Maximum FAR use to a Base FAR use or to a Reduced FAR use, or conversion of a Base FAR use to a Reduced FAR use in an existing structure may be permitted provided that the base development allocation will not be exceeded. For mixed nonresidential uses, the ratios established in Section 20.63.040 (E) shall apply. ' B. Conversion of Uses in Buildings Constructed Prior to October 25, 1988. Lawfully existing uses in buildings constructed prior to October 25, 1988 may continue, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter. Conversion of a Maximum FAR use ' to a Base FAR use or to a Reduced FAR use, or conversion of a Base FAR use to a Reduced FAR use such that the base development allocation will be exceeded, may be permitted upon the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission subject to all of the following findings in addition to those findings required in accordance with Section 20.91.035 (A): ' 1. It has been demonstrated that the peak hour traffic to be generated by the proposed uses will not exceed that generated by the existing uses in the ' development, as determined in accordance with City Council Policy L-18. 2. The projections of traffic to be generated utilize standard traffic generation 11 L rates generally applied to a use of the type proposed, per City Council Policy L-18. o9as19s 46 I I I r I Page 20.63-7 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk 3. The structures on the site were constructed prior to October 25, 1988, consistent with the policies and ordinances in effect at the time of construction. 4. The building tenants would be restricted to the uses and operational characteristics upon which the traffic equivalency was based. Relevant operational characteristics include, but are not limited to, hours of operation of onsite businesses, provision of valet parking, off -site parking, and net public area of restaurants. 5. The proposed use and physical improvements are such that the approved project would not readily lend itself to conversion to a higher traffic generating use. 6. The proposed uses are compatible with the surrounding area. In cases where a Reduced FAR use is converted to a Base FAR use or Maximum FAR use, or a Base FAR use is converted to a Maximum FAR use, no credit for future increases in floor area ratio shall be given. Mixed nonresidential uses shall be governed by the provisions of Section 20.63.040 (E). ' 20.63.060 Building Bulk Building bulk shall be calculated to be gross floor area excluding outdoor dining areas and with the addition of courtyards not open on at least 2 sides. An area which is open to the sky and is open on one side shall be considered to be consistent with this provision. In addition, for purposes of calculating building bulk, the floor area devoted to portions of a building which span more than 1 floor, such as multi -level lobbies, stairwells, and elevator shafts shall be counted at each floor level. Any level of a building which measures more than 18 feet from finished floor to finished floor level or from finished floor to the average height of the roof above finished floor, shall be considered to occupy 2 floor levels. Building bulk shall also include the gross square footage of above grade or partially subterranean covered parking areas, except where specifically excluded for a particular location under the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 0923/98 17 Page 20.63-8 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk Where a covered parking area is partially subterranean, gross floor area of the covered parking area ' shall be prorated as follows: Height of ceiling Portion of parking area counted ' above natural rg ade towards gross square footage greater than 8 feet 100 % 6-8 feet 75 % 4-6 feet 50 % 2-4 feet 25 % less than 2 feet Not counted ' Building bulk shall not exceed a factor equal to the permitted floor area ratio plus 0.25 for commercial uses or 0.35 for mixed residential/commercial uses. Exception. The Planning Director may issue a use permit to approve a project that exceeds the building bulk limits established in this section upon making the findings contained in Section 20.63.040 (C-2) and upon finding that the project is consistent with any applicable design criteria adopted by the City Council. ' 20.63.070 Conflicts In any case where there is a conflict between this chapter and any other portion of the Zoning Code, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. ' 20.63.080 Transfer of Development Intensity ' The Planning Commission may, by use permit, provide for the transfer of development intensity from any one or more parcels to any other parcel or parcels, provided that the requirements of this section are met. A. Total Gross Floor Area. The total gross floor area permitted on the parcels involved ' in the transfer of development intensity shall not exceed the total floor area which would otherwise be permitted by this chapter, taking into account the types of uses to be developed. 1 B. Maximum Gross Floor Area for an Increased Site. The gross floor area on any increased site shall not exceed 1 times the buildable area of the site or the gross floor ' area before the intensity transfer, whichever is greater. ' C. Maximum Gross Floor Area for a Decreased site. The *maximum gross floor area permitted on a decreased site shall be reduced by amount of the transfer of 09/23/98 p �Q I L 'I [1 1 1 Page 20.63-9 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk development intensity, taking into account the types of land use to be developed and calculated in accordance with Section 20.63.040. D. Building Bulk. As provided in Section 20.63.060, the total building bulk permitted on the parcels involved in the transfer of development intensity shall not exceed the total permitted gross floor area plus 0.25 times the total lot area of the parcels. E. Variable and Fixed Floor Area Ratios. Transfer of development intensity shall not be permitted between a site having a fixed floor area ratio and a site having a variable floor area ratio. F. Nonconformin Developments. evelopments. Where a transfer of development intensity involves any parcel which does not conform to current intensity limits, the nonconforming condition shall be eliminated and the total gross floor area following the intensity transfer shall be as provided in Subsection B, above. G. Distance Between Transfer Sites. The parcels between which development rights are to be transferred shall not be separated by a distance in excess of 1,000 feet unless the parcels are located within the same Planned Community District or a transfer of development intensity between specific sites is expressly provided under the General Plan. H. Traffic Studv. Depending upon the distance between parcels involved in a transfer of development intensity, a traffic study may be required in order to insure against a net negative effect on the circulation system I. Required Findings. When approving a use permit for a transfer of development intensity, the Planning Commission shall make the following findings in addition to those required under Section 20.91.035 (A): The transfer of development intensity will result in a more efficient use of land or an increase in public visual open space. 2. The transfer of development intensity will result in a net benefit to the aesthetics of the area. 3. The increased development on the site, including above grade covered parking, does not create abrupt changes in scale between the proposed development and development in the surrounding area. 4. The proposed structures and uses, including above grade covered parking, are compatible with the surrounding area. 09/23/98 49 i Page 20.63-10 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk 5. The increased development on the increased site, including above grade covered parking, will not result in significant impairment of public views. 6. The increased site is physically suitable for the development proposed, including above grade covered parking, taking ' into consideration site characteristics including, but not limited to, slopes, submerged areas, and sensitive resources. ' 7. The transfer of development intensity will not result in a net negative impact on the circulation system. n LI 1 I 1 1 [1 t 8. The projections of traffic to be generated utilize standard traffic generation rates generally applied to a use of the type proposed per City Council Policy L-18. 9. The proposed uses and physical improvements are such that the approved projects would not readily lend themselves to conversion to higher traffic generating uses. I Legal Assurances. A covenant or other suitable, legally binding agreement shall be recorded against the decreased site assuring that all of the above requirements will be met by the current and future property owners. Table 20.63 Land Use Classification Specific Land Uses Reduced FAR Uses (Floor area ratios up to 0.3) Public and Semipublic Uses Clubs and Lodges CommereW Uses Commercial Recreation and Entertainment Eating and Drinking Establishments Social Clubs Sports Stadiums and Arenas Cinemas Theaters Cabarets and Nightclubs Full -Service, High Turnover Take -Out Service 09/23/98 S*0 II II Page 20.63-11 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk Table 20.63 Land Use Classification Specific Land Uses -With Drive-Through/Drive-Up Bars and Cocktail Lounges Food and Beverage Sales Convenience Markets Personal Improvement Services Health/Fitness Clubs Base FAR Uses (Floor area ratios up to OS) ' Public Semipublic Uses and ' Airport Cemetery Clubs and Lodges (other than Social Clubs) ' Cultural Institutions ' Day Care, General Detention Facilities ' Emergency Health Care Emergency Shelter ' Government Offices Heliports Hospitals Maintenance and Service Faciliti es Marinas Park and Recreation Facilities Public Safety Facilities Religious Assembly ' Schools, Public or Private Utilities, Major Utilities, Minor Commercial Uses ' Adult -Oriented Businesses Ambulance Services II 09/23/98 51 II II Page 20.63-12 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk Table 20.63 Land Use Classification Specific Land Uses ' Animal Sales and Services. Artists' Studios Banks and Savings and Loans Building Materials Services and ' Catering Services Commercial Filming ' Commercial Recreation and Entertainment (other than Sports Stadiums and Arenas, Cinemas, Theaters, and Cabarets and Nightclubs) Communications Facilities Eating and Drinking Establishments II II Food and Beverage Sales (other than Convenience Markets) Funeral and Internment Services Horticulture, Limited Maintenance and Repair Services Marine Sales and Services (other than Boat Storage and Boat Yards) Nurseries Offices, Business and Professional Pawn Shops Personal Improvement Services (other than Health/Fitness Clubs) Personal Services Postal Services Printing and Duplicating Services Research and Development Services Full -Service, Low Turnover Full -Service, Small -Scale Take -Out Service, Limited Accessory 09/23/98 52 I II Page 20.63-13 Floor Area Ratios and Building Bulk Table 20.63 Land Use Classification Specific Land Uses Retail Sales Secondhand Appliances and Clothing Sales Swap Meets, Recurring Travel Services Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services Maximum FAR Uses (Floor area ratios up to 0.75 or 1.0) Public and Semipublic Uses Convalescent Facilities Residential Care, General Commereial Uses Marine Sales and Services Boat Storage Boat Yards Laboratories Visitor Accommodations Warehousing and Storage, Limited Warehousing and Storage, Self Service Industrial Uses Food Processing Industry, Custom Industry, General Industry, Limited Industry, Marine -Related Industry, Research and Development Storage and Distribution 0923198 53 Page 20.67-1 Signs ' CHAPTER 20.67 SIGNS Sections: 20.67.010 Effect of Chapter 20.67.015 Purpose 20.67.020 Definitions 20.67.025 General Provisions ' 20.67.030 Permanent Signs 20.67.035 Temporary Signs ' 20.67.040 Procedures for Sign Approval 20.67.045 Exception Permits 20.67.050 Modifications 20.67.055 Nonconforming Signs 20.67.010 Effect of Chapter The following regulations shall apply to all zoning districts, except the Planned Community District in which the planned community development standards for signs shall apply. In addition to the regulations of this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 15.16 relating to building codes, sign permits, fees, penalties and a method of enforcement shall apply. Where a use permit, variance, modification permit, or site plan review procedure has been used, any applicable conditions of that approval shall supersede this chapter. ' 20.67.015 Purpose [1 I This chapter provides minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare, and to provide the means for adequate identification and advertisement of businesses by regulating and controlling the design, location, and maintenance of all signs and sign structures in the City. 20.67.020 Definitions For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. Animated Siun. Any sign that uses movement, lighting, or special materials to depict action or create a special effect or scene. This classification includes wind -actuated elements such as flags, banners, pennants, streamers, whirligigs, or other similar devices. 09/23/98 1511 I ' Page 20.67-2 Signs ' B. Building Marker. A sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its construction, which is cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other material. permanent C. Changeable Coy Sign. A sign with changeable copy, regardless of method of attachment or materials of construction. This classification includes time and temperature displays, bulletin boards, and changeable copy signs on marquees. ' D. Combination Sign. 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. ' E. Construction Project Sign. A sign identifying the architect, engineer, designer, contractor, developer, lending institution, or future occupant of a construction project. ' F. Directory Sign. A sign listing the tenants or occupants of a building or building 1 complex. G. Display Surface. The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of ' displaying the advertising message. H. Double -Faced Sign. A sign designed with the intent of providing copy on both sides. ' I. Ground Sign. See Pole Sign. I Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source for the purpose of decorating, outlining, accentuating, or brightening the sign area. 1. Externally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an exterior light source. 2. Internally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an interior light source contained within the sign cabinet. 3. Luminous Tube Signs. Any sign which consists of or is illuminated by ' exposed electrically -charged gas -filled tubing, such as neon and argon signs, or by fiber optics. K. Inflated Display Sign. Any three-dimensional air- or gas -filled object located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, structure, or roof and used to attract attention or as a sign as defined herein. L. Mural. See Super Graphic. 09/23/98 55 1 Page 20.67-3 Signs M. Nonstructural Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, latticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the sign structure. N. Off -Site Sign. A sign advertising the business, accommodations, services or activities not provided on the premises on which the sign is located. This classification includes billboards. O. On -Site Sign. A sign advertising the business, accommodations, services or activities provided on the premises on which the sign is located. P. Open House Sign. A sign containing only the words "Open House," and the name of the owner of the sign only, shaped and placed in a manner which provides direction to interested parties. Q. Permanent Sign. Any sign designed and intended to be used in excess of 90 days. R. Pole Sign. 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 6 inches. S. Political Sign. A sign which is designed to influence the action of the voters regarding candidates or measures of any national, state, or local election. T. Projecting Sign. A sign, other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or a structure. U. Projection The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the setback line. V. Real Estate Sign. A sign advertising real property for sale, exchange, lease or rent. W. Residential Name or Identification Sign. A sign identifying the name or address of a residence and/or its occupants. X. Rider. A small sign attached to a larger sign and intended to convey information not conveniently incorporated into the text of the larger sign. Y. Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or a building or structure. Z. Ste. Any device, figure, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, gesture, symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public. 09/23/98 5b I Page 20.67-4 Signs I n I I QI I I I jl E AA. Sign Structure. The sign, and the supports, uprights, braces, and framework of the sign. BB. der Graluc: A large image or design painted or affixed to the exterior surface of a structure. CC. Temporary Sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall board, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a period not exceeding 90 days. DD. Wall Sign. 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. EE. Window Sign. Any sign that is applied or attached to a window or located within 3 feet of the inside of a window in such a manner that it can be seen from the exterior of the structure. 20.67.025 General Provisions A. Sign Permit Required. A sign permit shall be required for all signs permitted under the provisions of this article pursuant to Section 20.67.040. B. Sign Area Com utp ation. The entire area contained within the frame, cabinet or fixture, including all ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention shall be used to calculate sign area. In the case of pole signs, that area above the supporting column, provided such supporting column is not decorated or displayed with advertising. In the case of "skeleton" or "cut-out" letters or signs placed on a wall without any borders, the sign area shall be the sum of the area of all letters, words, or symbols which can be contained in straight lines drawn around all such letters, words, or symbols. Only one face of a double face -faced sign shall be counted in computing the permitted area of the sign. If the sign• is multi -faced, than each face shall be counted in computing the permitted area of the sign. C. On -Site Signs. Signs shall only identify uses being conducted on the premises where the use is being conducted except as otherwise provided for herein. D. Off -Site Signs. Off -site signs, including billboards, may be allowed in commercial and industrial districts through the approval of a modification permit . E. Uncertainty of Code Provisions. The Planning Commission shall have the authority and duty to interpret the provisions of this chapter at the request of the Planning 09n3/98 57 1 Page 20.67-5 Signs I I E J I I `I I I I Director or when a written appeal from a decision of the Planning Director is filed with the Planning Commission. F. Compliance Required. No person shall erect, re -erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or equip any sign or sign structure, or paint a new wall sign, in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. G. Proper Maintenance Required. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be properly maintained with respect to appearance, structural and electrical features. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posed at all times. All signs shall be subject to maintenance provisions as follows: M, I. 1. Any location where business goods are no longer sold or produced or where services are no longer provided shall have 90 days to remove any remaining or derelict signs following notification by the City and at the expense of the owner of said property. Where due written notification has been given by the City and compliance has not been met within the required 90 day period, the City may cause the removal of such signs with the cost for such removal to be attached to the property. 2. All signs shall be refinished to remove rust or other corrosion due to the elements and any cracked or broken faces and malfunctioning lamps shall be replaced within 90 days following notification by the City. Frontage. Buildings and sites with multiple frontages shall be permitted signs on each frontage. Design Criteria. The following criteria are applicable to all signs: 1. Traffic Signal Imitations. No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway or street any unofficial sign, signal or device or any sign, signal or device which purports to be or is an imitation of, or resembles, an official traffic sign or signal or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view any official traffic sign or signal. 2. Beams of Light. No person not authorized shall erect or maintain any device which directs a beam of light in a flashing sequence toward any street or highway, nor shall any person erect or maintain any illuminated sign or similar device that interferes with the visibility of any official traffic control device or warning signal. 3. Illuminated Signs. Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, signs may be illuminated provided such illumination does not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties or create any public safety hazards. Exterior 0923/98 51 I Page 20.67-6 Signs I I I I I I II I It I I It light sources shall be shielded from view and directed away from adjacent properties. The Planning Director may order the dimming of any illumination found to be excessively bright, based on the following guidelines: Recommended Sign Luminances Range of Sign Luminance Ambient Light Environment Candelas/square foot LOW Areas with no or little exterior lighting, other than 10 to 45 street lighting. Such areas include most residential areas, Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean. 45 to 70 NMIUM Areas where signs are relatively isolated or areas adjacent to "Low' ambient light areas. 70 to 100 HIGH Central business districts, highly lighted streets or parldng areas. 100 to 140 VERY HIGH High rise signs and signs in areas of high sign competition. 4. Murals and Super Graphics. A mural or super graphic is a sign only if it is related by language, logo, or imagery to the advertisement of any product or service or the identification of any business. 5. Types Prohibited. The following types of signs are prohibited: a. Animated signs. b. Inflated Display Signs. C. Any other outdoor sign not expressly permitted in this chapter. Exceptions. Such signs may be permitted if an exception permit is obtained in each case in accordance with the procedure provided in this chapter; or through the approval of a use permit under the provisions of Chapter 20.91; or through the approval of a special event permit under the provisions of Chapter 5.10 of the Municipal Code. 6. Posting on Public Property Prohibited. No person, except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty, shall paste, paint, print, nail, tack, place or otherwise fasten any card, banner, handbill, sign, poster, or adver- tisement or notice of any kind, or cause the same to be done on any curbstone, 09/23/98 !r9 11 Page 20.67-7 Signs ' lamp post, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall or tree upon any public sidewalk, street, or public property, except as may be required or allowed by law, or by City Council approval. 7. Posting on Street Prohibited. No person shall erect or construct any sign upon any street, except as may be required or allowed by law, or by City Council approval. 8. Vehicle Signs. Signs attached to or placed on vehicles or trailers and which are visible from a public right-of-way, shall be prohibited. Exceptions. The following signs are not subject to the provisions of this subsection: 1 a. Signs painted on or otherwise permanently attached to a vehicle in such a manner that the vehicle can be legally operated on public rights -of -way. b. Signs temporarily attached to or placed on a vehicle, provided the vehicle is regularly and customarily used to transport persons or property for the business with the signs attached or placed in such a manner that the vehicle can be legally operated on public rights -of -way. C. Temporary permitted under Section 20.67.035. 9. Changeable Copy Signs. A changeable copy sign shall be permitted provided the sign consists of or is a component of a sign permitted under the provisions of this chapter. Any changeable copy sign that uses a video display, flip -disks, incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, fiber optics, light -emitting diodes, liquid crystal displays, plasma -displays, field emission displays, or any other mechanical or light -emitting matrix to convey changing copy or images shall be considered an animated sign and subject to the provisions of Section 20.67.025 (1-5). 20.67.030 Permanent Signs The following permanent signs are permitted: A. All Districts. All permanent signs exempted from sign permits pursuant to Section 20.67.040. B. Residential Districts. ovn3ma 6a Ii� Page 20.67-8 Signs 1. In the R-1, R-1.5, R-2, and SP4 (residential) Districts: One residential name or identification sign not exceeding 2 square feet in area. 2. In the MFR: One residential name or identification sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area. C. Commercial and Industrial Districts. 1. Ground and Pole Signs. a. Frontages. Permitted only on building signs with a minimum 50 foot ' frontage. b. Number. 1 pole, roof, or projecting sign is permitted per site. One of these perpendicular signs can be used in combination with wall signs permitted under this section. C. Area. Not to exceed 200 square feet. d. Height. Not to exceed 25 feet to top of sign. 2. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be allowed through the approval of a modification permit only in instances where the location of a business precludes the effective use of a pole sign, ground sign or projecting sign. a. Number. 1 pole, roof, or projecting sign is permitted per site. One of these perpendicular signs can be used in combination with wall signs permitted under this section. b. Area. To be determined by the Modifications Committee, not to exceed 200 square feet. C. Height. No taller than building is tall, not to exceed 15 feet above main portion of roof. d. Projection. Subject to the same standards as projecting signs. 3. Wall Signs. a. Projection and Height. No wall sign shall have a projection over public property greater than 24 inches, nor extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting building. b. Area. 09n3/98 6! ' Page 20.67-9 Signs (1) Single Tenant Buildings. The area of a wall sign or walls signs on any frontage of a building shall not exceed 200 square feet ' nor 40% of the exposed finished wall surface area, including openings. (2) Multi -Tenant Buildings. The area of a wall sign shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each lineal foot of the tenant's building frontage, up to a maximum of 50 square feet. ' C. Number. (1) Single Tenant Buildings. A maximum of 3 wall signs shall be permitted per building. (2) Multi -Tenant Buildings. 1 wall sign per business. Exception: Tenants with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted 2 additional wall signs. d. Directories. In addition to the wall signs permitted under this section, multi -tenant buildings shall be permitted building directory wall sign listing tenants, not exceeding 25 square feet. 4. Projecting Signs. ra. Projection No sign shall project more than 5 feet over public property and may not project to within 2 feet of the curb line. Subject to all limitations in this chapter, the distance any sign may project over public property or beyond the setback line is governed by the following table: Distance Above Sidewalk or AM 10_-1212a4! 14ag Wanda Grade Immediately Below Sign. 1 Maximum Projection Over 1' 2- 3- W S. Property Line or Building Line. 09/23/99 62 Page 20.67-10 Signs b. Thickness or Projection The thickness of any portion of a sign which projects over public property or beyond a setback line is governed by ' the following table: Projection S Maxi mum Thickness 2' 2.8" 3.4" 4' c. Number. 1 pole, roof, or projecting sign is permitted per building or site. One of these perpendicular signs can be used in combination with ' wall signs permitted under this section. d. Area. 2 square feet for each lineal foot of building frontage, not to exceed 200 square feet. 5. Signs on Marquees. No projecting signs may be attached to a marquee. Signs may be placed on the outer faces of a marquee if they are made a part thereof and do not exceed the limitation of marquees. Cutout letters may be Iinstalled on top of marquees. 6. Pedestrian Signs. Signs placed perpendicular to the building face under an awning, canopy, shade, or marquee shall be permitted at each building entrance provided each sign does not exceed 6 square feet and the bottom of each sign shall be clear of the sidewalk by not less than 8 feet. 7. Special Purpose Signs. Signs used to give direction to traffic or pedestrians or give instructions as to special conditions shall not exceed a total of 6 square ' feet in area and may be permitted in addition to the other signs listed in this section in instances where necessary for traffic safety reasons. Said signs shall not contain names, logos, or advertising messages. 8. Other Signs. Signs appurtenant to any permitted use, subject to the approval of the Planning Director. D. Automobile Service Stations in Any District (Except PC). 1. Permanent Exterior Signs. A maximum of 7 permanent signs shall be permitted on any service station site as follows: a. 1 free-standing sign, not exceeding a height of 25 feet and an area of 36 square feet for each side. b. 2 wall signs to be located on the exterior facades of the building and not exceeding 10 square feet each. 0923/98 63 I Page 20.67-11 Signs I r-r L C. Price signs for fuel products shall be permitted, provided that the number, size and location of such signs comply with and do not exceed that which is required to satisfy minimum price sign requirements as provided in Sections 13530 through 13534 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Price signs shall be of materials in harmony with those utilized in the building. d. 1 sign identifying the operator of the premises and address of the building, to be located on the building and not exceeding a total of 6 square feet. e. All small signs advertising products for sale, trading stamps, credit cards and the inspection of pollution control devices, lamps and brakes, as authorized by the State, shall be clustered into not more than 3 sign groupings, located on the building face and a total of which shall not exceed 12 square feet in area, exclusive of the additional space required for signs advertising State -authorized services. The sign background shall be of materials in harmony with those utilized in the building. f. 1 sign, in a permanent frame, not exceeding an area of 12 square feet for each side, for promotional purposes, but excluding any reference to price. 2. No rotating, flashing, blinking or signing with animation, flags, banners or other attention -attracting devices shall be permitted on a permanent basis. Attention -attracting devices may be permitted for 30 days, however, when connected with an opening or change in ownership or management of a service station. 20.67.035 Temporary Signs The following temporary signs are permitted: A. Real Estate Signs. 1. Residential Districts. a. Real estate signs and open house signs are permitted, on a temporary basis, in residential districts, so long as the signs conform to the criteria specified in this section. (1) In the R-A, R-1, R-1.5, R-2, and PRD Districts, as well as PC Districts which provide for residential uses and contain no 09/23/98 64 ' Page 20.67-12 Signs ' specific provisions relative to temporary signs, temporary real estate signs are permitted subject to the following: r(a) 1 sign per lot except as provided in Subsections (g) and (h); (b) The sign shall not exceed 216 square inches (1.5 square feet), including riders; ' (c) The overall height of the installed sign shall not exceed 4 feet above ground unless the sign is mounted flush ' to a wall; (d) The sign shall be placed on the parcel for sale, lease, 1 rent or exchange and shall not be installed in a manner which creates a hazard for traffic or pedestrians; (e) No flags, pennants, balloons, or other attention - attracting devices shall be displayed; (f) The sign shall be removed immediately after the sale, lease or rental of the property has been consummated; ' (g) In addition to the sign permitted above, 1 on -site open house sign is permitted to be posted during the time an owner or owner's agent is on the premises and the ' premises are open for inspection subject to the following: i) The sign shall not exceed 216 square inches (1.5 square feet) and riders are not permitted; ii) The sign shall not be installed in medians or anywhere within the traveled way of any street or highway, nor installed in a manner which creates a hazard to traffic or pedestrians, provided, however, the sign may be installed on or in a vehicle parked on the street adjacent to the property for sale, lease, rent or exchange if there is no feasible way of installing the sign on private property due to absence of front yard setback or other conditions; 09/23/98 65 1 ' Page 20.67-13 Signs iii) The overall height of the sign shall not exceed 4 feet above ground unless the sign is installed on a vehicle as provided in subparagraph (ii) above; or other conditions exist which require the sign to exceed.4 feet to be reasonably visible from the street; however, in no event shall the sign be higher than necessary to be reasonably visible from the street; ' (h) In addition to the open house sign permitted in Subsection (g), 3 off -site open house signs are permitted when the owner or owner's agent is on the premises and the premises are open for inspection subject to the following: ' i) each off -site open house sign shall not exceed 216 square inches (1.5 square feet) and riders ' are not permitted; ' ii) the overall height shall not exceed 4 feet above ground; ' iii) the sign shall not be installed before 8:00 a.m and must be removed no later than sunset; iv) the sign shall not be installed in medians or ' anywhere within the traveled way of any street or highway, nor installed in a manner which creates hazard to traffic or pedestrians. b. All Residential Districts. The Planning Director may approve ' temporary signs for the first sale of structures and/or lots in any district for a period of time not to exceed one year following the recordation of the final subdivision map. 2. Commercial and Industrial Districts. Commercial and industrial properties shall be permitted 1 real estate sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area which advertises the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located. B. Other Temporary Signs. 1. Residential Districts. No temporary signs are permitted in residential districts, except for real estate signs authorized in Section 20.67.035 (A) and personal property sale signs authorized in Section 20.60.120 0923/98 b6 ' I Page 20.67-14 Signs (F) and political signs authorized in Section 20.67.035 (B-3). 2. Commercial and Industrial Districts. Temporary signs are permitted in commercial and industrial districts subject to the following restrictions: a. Size. No temporary sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area. Temporary signs of rigid material shall not exceed 24 square feet in area, or 6 feet in height. b. Duration. Temporary signs shall remain in place for a period not exceeding 90 days per calendar year. C. Number. 1 per building or site. d. Exceptions. (1) Temporary signs displayed at service stations are governed by the provisions of Section 20.67.030 (D). (2) Political signs authorized in Section 20.67.035 (B-3). 3. Temporary Political Sims. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, temporary political signs may be posted subject to the following restrictions: a. Political signs posted in residential districts shall not exceed 6 square feet in area. b. Political signs shall not be placed adjacent to a street, alley, driveway, or sidewalk in a manner that creates a hazard to any person. C. Political signs may be posted no more than 90 days prior to any municipal, school district, special, or statewide election, and shall be removed no more than 10 days after the election. d. No person shall place or post any political or campaign sign on any public sidewalk, street, property, or right-of-way over which the City has jurisdiction. 20.67.040 Procedures for Sign Approval 09/23/98 b? Page 20.67-15 Signs A. Sign Permit. A sign permit shall be required for all signs permitted under the provisions of this article. B. Exemptions. 1. The following on -site, non -illuminated signs shall not require a sign permit: a. Signs within a structure or an enclosed area and not visible from the outside, surrounding property, or public right-of-way. b. Temporary real estate signs pursuant to the provisions of Section 20.67.035 (A). C. Bulletin boards not over 12 square feet in area for public, charitable, or religious institutions when the same are located on the premises of the institutions. d. Construction project signs not exceeding 12 feet. e. Building Markers. f. Signs of public service companies indicating danger, and aids to service or safety. g. Replacing the copy in changeable copy signs. h. Painted window signs. i. Political signs. j. Official flags of the United States, states, counties, municipalities, and foreign nations and flags of corporations and private organizations. k. Official advisory and signal flags. 2. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of a sign shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless structural changes are made. C. Approving Authority. The Building Director is authorized to issue all sign permits which comply with the provisions of this chapter. 20.67.045 Exceptions Permits 0923/98 68 Page 20.67-16 Signs A. Approving Authority. Planning Commission shall have the authority to issue exception permits, under the procedure hereinafter provided, allowing deviations from ' any of the provisions of this chapter which apply to the prohibition of flashing or animated signs and any other outdoor sign not expressly permitted in this chapter. Exceptions shall not be granted for any of the following provisions of this chapter. 1. The limitation on the distance a sign may project over public property. ' 2. The prohibitions against a sign, signal or device which imitates or resembles an official traffic sign or signal or attempts to direct the movement of traffic or hides from view any official traffic sign or signal. ' 3. The prohibition against any device which directs a beam of light in a flashing sequence toward a street or highway or any illuminated sign or device that ' interferes with the visibility of any official traffic control device or warning signal. B. Required Findines. In order to grant an exception permit, the Commission must find that the granting such permit is necessary to protect a substantial property right, will not be contrary to the purpose of this chapter as herein set forth, and will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the City. C. Apt. Actions of the Planning Commission may be appealed the City Council under ' the provisions of Chapter 20.95. ' 20.67.050 Modifications The Modifications Committee may grant a modification permit to the height, number and area of ' signs not requiring an exception permit, or limited by Planned Community District regulations and to approve roof signs and off -site signs. 1 20.67.055 Nonconforming Signs A. Defined. Signs existing at time of adoption of this chapter (November 14, 1977) which do not comply with the provisions hereof shall be regarded as legal noncon- forming signs. ' B. Repairing and Painting. Such signs may be removed for the purpose of repairing and repainting them, and may be replaced upon obtaining a permit and having the same inspected. Such sign may be removed and replaced under a single permit if the same is replaced within 60 days of its removal. 09M/98 69 ' Page 20.67-17 Signs C. Change of Ownersbig. Upon change of ownership of the business advertised by any ' such sign, the new owner may change any name or names on such sign so long as the sign advertises the same type of business and there is no change in the configuration of such sign. D. Remodeling. Any such sign may be removed for the purpose of remodeling a building and replaced within 30 days after the remodeling is completed. Such sign may be removed and replaced under a single permit. E. Alterations. Alterations to such signs may be made only upon obtaining an exception ' permit according to the provisions of this chapter. F J U II II 09/23/99 70 �I