HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - PA2006-194 - Marine Charter RegulationsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. _3
September 26, 2006
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
Patrick J. Alford, Senior Planner
(949) 644 -3235
Palford@city.newi)ort-beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Marine Charter Land Use and Parking Regulations (PA 2006 -194)
ISSUE:
Should the City Council adopt a resolution of intent to amend Title 17 (Harbor
Regulations) and Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise
land use regulations and parking requirements for marine charters?
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2006- initiating amendments to Title 17 and Title 20 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise land use regulations and parking requirements
for marine charters.
DISCUSSION:
On February 14, 2006, the City Council adopted new permit procedures for regulating
commercial activities on Newport Harbor, including marine charters. This was done, in
part, to consolidate charter regulations to a single ordinance (Chapter 17.10) and establish
a single regulatory authority within the City for commercial operations on Newport Harbor.
However, Section 17.10.050 states that a commercial harbor activities permit cannot be
issued if the "proposed commercial activity does not provide facilities to ensure adequate
parking as required by Chapter 20.66.'° Chapter 20.66 (Off- Street Parking and Loading)
requires that off - street parking be provided on -site and only the Planning Commission can
waive or modify these requirements.
Many marine charters provide parking on an ad hoc basis and often off -site. Since
Planning Commission approval is required for off -site parking, this runs contrary to the
intent of Chapter 17.10 to establish single regulatory authority for Harbor commercial
activities. Moreover, the Zoning Code requires a use permit issued by the Planning
Commission for marine charters in all commercial districts, with the exception of those in
Mariner's Mile and Cannery Village/McFadden Square.
Marine Charter Land Use and Parking Regulations
September 26, 2006
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In order to fulfill the intent of regulating marine charters through the commercial harbor
activities permits, it is proposed that the off- street parking regulations be revised so that
the Harbor Resources Manager has the authority to issue the permit if it is demonstrated
that the parking for the crew and passengers is adequate under the applicable standards
of Chapter 20.66. This is similar to the procedure used for special events permits. The
number of required parking spaces remains the same, the parking can be provided off-site
and Planning Commission approval is not required. In addition, it is proposed that the
Zoning Code be revised to permit marine charters by right in all commercial zones with a
reference to commercial harbor activities permit requirements of Chapter 17.10.
Environmental Review:
None required for the initiation of amendments.
Public Notice:
None required for the initiation of amendments.
Prepared by:
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Patrick J. Alford
Senior Planner
Attachments:
1. Draft resolution of intent.
Submitted by:
Patricia L.Wrmple
Planning Director
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH INITIATING AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 AND TITLE 20 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE
LAND USE REGULATIONS AND PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINE CHARTERS (PA
2006 -194)
WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code authorizes the
City Council to adopt a resolution initiating amendments to the Zoning Code of
the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2006, the City Council adopted new permit
procedures for regulating commercial activities on Newport Harbor with the intent
of consolidating charter regulations to a single ordinance and establishing a.single
regulatory authority within the City for commercial operations on Newport Harbor,
and
. WHEREAS, current land use and off - street parking regulations of
the Zoning Code of the Newport Beach Municipal Code run contrary to the intent of
consolidating charter regulations to a single ordinance and establishing a single
regulatory authority within the City for commercial operations on Newport Harbor;
and
WHEREAS, Title 17 and Title 20 should be amended to correct this
conflict.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby
initiates an amendment to Title 17 and Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code to revise the revise land use regulations and parking requirements pertaining
to marine charters.
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City of Newport Beach
City Council Resolution No.
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This resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach held on September 26, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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