Department of Community Development
Office: (714) 536 – 5271 | 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | www.huntingtonbeachca.gov August 26, 2026
Marcus Kemmerer
228 Crest Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
SUBJECT: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-006 (205 PECAN ADUS) – 205 PECAN AVENUE, 92648 (NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAKE STREET AND
PECAN AVENUE)
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
Dear Applicant,
In order to assist you with your development proposal, staff has reviewed the project and identified applicable city policies, standard plans, and development and use requirements, excerpted from the City of Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Codes. This list is intended to help you through the permitting process and various stages of project implementation.
It should be noted that this requirement list is in addition to any “conditions of approval” adopted by the Planning Commission. Please note that if the design of your project or site conditions change, the list may also change.
If you would like a clarification of any of these requirements, an explanation of the Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Codes, or believe some of the items listed do not apply to your project, and/or you would like to discuss them in further detail, please contact me at [email protected] or 714-536-5561 and/or the respective source department (contact person below).
Sincerely,
Madalyn Welch,
Senior Planner
Enclosure
cc: Mehdi Taheri, Building Division
Jacob Worthy, Fire Department
Steve Bogart, Public Works Department
Ricky Ramos, Planning Manager
Property Owner
Project File
Department of Community Development
PLANNING DIVISION CODE REQUIREMENTS
Office: (714) 536 – 5271 | 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | www.huntingtonbeachca.gov DATE: 8/26/2026
PROJECT NAME: 205 PECAN ADUS
PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PLANNING APPLICATION 2026-0017
ENTITLEMENTS: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-006
DATE OF PLANS: 8/6/2026
PROJECT LOCATION: 205 Pecan Avenue, 92648
PLAN REVIEWER: Madalyn Welch, Senior Planner
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: 714-536-5561/[email protected] PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To permit two, approximately 420 sq. ft. and 480 sq. ft. detached ADUs on an existing multi-family property at an overall height of two stories and 18 ft.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans stated above. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. A list of conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided should final project approval be received. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT NO. 26-006 :
1. Visibility of a driveway crossing a street or alley property line or of intersecting driveways shall not be blocked between a height of 42 inches and seven feet within a triangular area formed by measuring 10 feet from intersecting driveways or street/alley and driveway. (HBZSO Section 230.88)
2. The height of building shall be measured as the vertical distance above the highest adjacent street level measured to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or the average height of the highest grade of a pitched or hipped roof. (SP5.2.7)
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3. The site plan and elevations shall include the location of all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailboxes (as approved by the United States Postal Service), and similar items. If located on a building, they shall be architecturally integrated with the design of the building, non-obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks. (HBZSO Section 230.76)
4. Prior to approval of building permits, an Address Assignment application shall be submitted for each ADU.
5. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, all Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Code requirements including the Noise Ordinance. All activities including truck deliveries associated with construction, grading, remodeling, or repair shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Such activities are prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
6. The Development Services Departments (Community Development, Fire, Public Works) shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable code requirements and conditions of approval. The Community Development Director may approve minor amendments to plans and/or conditions of approval as appropriate based on changed circumstances, new information or other relevant factors. Any proposed plan/project revisions shall be called out on the plan sets submitted for building permits. Permits shall not be issued until the Development Services Departments have reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission’s action. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may be required pursuant to the provisions of HBZSO Section 241.18. (HBZSO Section 241.18)
7. Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval, or as modified by condition of approval. An extension of time may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Division a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. (HBZSO Section 241.16.A)
8. Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 shall not become effective until the appeal period following the approval of the entitlement has elapsed. (HBZSO Section 241.14)
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9. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of the conditions of approval, Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. (HBZSO Section 241.16.D)
10. The project shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, Community Development Department and Fire Department, as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. (City Charter, Article V)
11. Construction shall be limited to Monday – Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: 6/8/2026
PROJECT NAME:
PLANNING APPLICATION
NO.
PA-2026-0017
ENTITLEMENTS:
PROJECT LOCATION: 205 Pecan Ave
PLAN REVIEWER: Mehdi Taheri, PE, PhD
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: (714) 374-1538 / [email protected] PROJECT DESCRIPTION: to permit two, 410 sq. ft. detached ADUs on an existing multi-family site at an overall height of two stories and 19 feet.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans stated above. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. A list of conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided upon final project approval. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer.
PART 1. REQUIREMENT
1. Development Impact Fees will be required for new construction and commercial/industrial additions.
2. Submit separate plans and permits for all disciplines: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
3. All accessory and minor accessory structures including site MEP will be on separate permits. Architectural plans, structural plans, and structural calculations will be required. Grading plans or civil plans will not be reviewed by Building Division.
4. Landscape plan is a separate submittal for irrigation and plants only. No accessory structures or flat work will be reviewed on the landscape plans.
5. All site work for accessibility will be reviewed and inspected based on the approved architectural plans.
Grading plans or civil plans will not be reviewed by Building Division.
6. Project must adhere to all CA Title 24 Building Codes as adopted by the City in the City Municipal Code at the time of plan review submittal.
PART 2. CODE REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL
1. Project shall comply with the current state building codes adopted by the city at the time of permit application submittal. Currently they are 2025 California Building Code (CBC), 2025 California Residential Code (CRC), 2025 California Mechanical Code (CMC), 2025 California Plumbing Code (CPC), 2025 California Electrical Code (CEC), 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (CGBC), 2025 California Historical Building Code (CHBC), 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC). Compliance to all applicable state and local codes is required prior to issuance of building permit.
2. Provide all project implementation code requirements and conditions of approval on the approved building plans.
3. Plans and calculations must be signed and stamped by architect/civil engineer licensed by State of California.
4. Energy calculations and structural calculations are required.
5. Review and provide compliance with Title 17 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Building and Construction. This document can be found online on the City’s website.
6. For projects that will include multiple licensed professions in multiple disciplines, i.e. Architect and professional engineers for specific disciplines, a Design Professional in Responsible Charge will be requested per the CBC, Section 107.3.4.
7. In addition to all of the code requirements of the California Green Building Standards Code, specifically address Construction Waste Management per Section 4.408. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the permitee will be required to describe how they will comply with the section described above. Prior to Building Final Approval, the city will require a Waste Diversion Report per Sections 4.408.5.
8. The City of Huntington Beach has adopted the California Green Building Standards Code entirely. Please review Sections 4.106.4 and 5.106.5.3 for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging.
9. The City of Huntington Beach has adopted the 2025 California Energy Code including Photovoltaic Requirements.
10. The City of Huntington Beach has adopted the 2025 California Energy Code. Please review updated requirements for multifamily buildings, for example Subchapters 10, 11.
11. Where applicable, separate demolition permit is required.
PART 3. COMMENTS RESIDENTIAL
1. Provide the following information on first sheet of plans and clarify scope of work:
• Type of construction
• Number of stories
• Number of units per parcel/lot
• Maximum building height
• Occupancy group
2. Separate Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Permits will be required for all exterior accessory elements of the project, swimming pool/ SPA, shoring, demolition, signs, fireplaces, fountains, sculptures, light poles, walls and fences over 42” high, retaining walls over 2’ high, detached trellises/patio covers, gas piping, water service, backflow anti-siphon, electrical, meter pedestals/electrical panels. It will be the design professional in charge, responsibility to coordinate and submit the documents for the work described above.
3. Provide complete Site plan –
a. Show the lengths of eave projection.
b. Show set back distances between eave projection and property line.
4. Exterior walls, openings, and projections must meet fire rating requirements per R302.1.
5. All structural details and calculations are required to be signed and stamped by a California civil engineer or architect.
6. Light and ventilation of the adjacent rooms due to closure of door or windows that are affected by the addition must meet requirements of 2025 California Residential code Section R325.
7. Each habitable room must meet the following requirements:
a. Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 square feet (R312.1). b. Habitable rooms shall be not less than 7 feet in any horizontal dimension (R312.2). c. Habitable space, hallways shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. Bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (R313.1).
8. For new construction: The proposed project must meet the AGING-IN-PLACE DESIGN AND FALL PREVENTION requirements per 2025 CRC Section R328.
9. If using existing footing to support new additions and forces on the existing footings increased more than 5% for gravity and/or more than 10% for lateral, existing footings must comply with new footing/construction requirements [CEBC 502.4 & 503.4].
10. R-2 Buildings : Clarification is required for occupancy classification per 2025 CBC:
1. Existing multifamily units are R-2 buildings per California Building Code (CBC). Applicable requirements must be met for an R-2 building. Building analysis for an R-2 building per requirements of CBC must be provided.
2. Building Analysis: Project shall comply with the requirements of CBC for type of construction, allowable area, height, number of stories, occupancy group requirements, exterior wall ratings, openings, overhangs, and means of egress per the CBC. Plans should clearly identify the locations of the Fire Areas, Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, Fire Partitions, and all Occupancy separations.
3. Building analysis must show that the proposed project satisfies all CBC code requirements for a nonsprinkler building with R-2 classifications and Type V-B construction.
4. The project must meet compliance with disabled access requirements per CBC Chapters 11A /11B requirements. If any public monies are involved or any feature is used for public use, Chapter 11B will be applied. A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) report is recommended and shall be incorporated onto the plans.
5. Building and MEP permits and plans will be required. Complete Building review will be performed during Building plan check.
6. Exiting Plan & Analysis: egress must meet requirements of CBC Chapter 10 and other applicable chapters.
C I T Y O F H U N T I N G T O N B E A C H
P U B L I C W O R K S I N T E R D E P A R T M E N T A L
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: MARCH 25, 2026
PROJECT NAME: PECAN ADUS
ENTITLEMENTS: CDP-2026-006
PLNG APPLICATION NO.: PA-2026-0017
DATE OF PLANS: JANUARY 15, 2026
PROJECT LOCATION: 205 PCECAN AVENUE
PROJECT PLANNER: MADALYN WELCH, SENIOR PLANNER
PLAN REVIEWER: STEVE BOGART, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: 714-374-1692 / [email protected] PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TO PERMIT TWO, 410 SQ. FT. DETACHED ADUS ON AN EXISTING
MULTI-FAMILY SITE AT AN OVERALL HEIGHT OF TWO STORIES AND 19 FEET.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans as stated above. The items below are to meet the City of Huntington Beach’s Municipal Code (HBMC), Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (ZSO), Department of Public Works Standard Plans (Civil, Water and Landscaping) and the American Public Works Association (APWA) Standards Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book), and the Orange County Drainage Area management Plan (DAMP).
The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which shall be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting, implementation and construction. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer or Project Planner.
THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT:
1. Where more than one occupancy is placed on the same parcel of property and each is conducting a separately established residence, a separate water service and meter for each occupancy shall be installed per Water Division Standards and sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code (CPC) and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) (ZSO 230.84) (MC 14.08.030).
2. The existing domestic water service currently serving the existing development may potentially be utilized if it is of adequate size, conforms to current standards, and is in working condition as determined by the Water Inspector. In addition to the size and condition of the existing service, the pipe material must be copper; otherwise, it shall be abandoned and a new copper service must be constructed per Water Division Standards. If the property owner elects to utilize the existing water service, any non-conforming water service, meter, and backflow protection device shall be upgraded 205 Pecan Avenue (CDP 2026-0017) Page 2 of 2
to conform to the current Water Division Standards. Alternatively, a new separate domestic water service, meter and backflow protection device may be installed per Water Division Standards and shall be sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code (CPC) and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) (ZSO 230.84)
3. A drainage fee for the subject development shall be paid at the rate applicable at the time of Building Permit issuance. The current rate of $16,798.73 per gross acre is subject to periodic adjustments. This project consists of 0.26 gross acres (including its tributary area portions along the half street frontages) for a total required drainage fee of $4,367.67. City records indicate the previous use on this property never paid this required fee. Per provisions of the City Municipal Code, this one-time fee shall be paid for all subdivisions or development of land. (MC 14.48)
4. The applicable Orange County Sanitation District Capital Facility Capacity Charge shall be paid to the City Department of Public Works. (Ordinance OCSD-57)