SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: General Plan· Specific Plan • Zoning Code IZI Cover letter on City/County letterhead.
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1Z1 Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses within the Notification Area/Planning Area for airport(s).
1Z1 Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to noise contours for airport(s).
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to Airport Safety Zones.
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to the Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces.
IZI Attachment showing current and proposed noise policies/mitigation measures.
IZI Explanation of how the General Plan, Specific Plan, or Zoning Code address the AELUP standards for noise impact, safety compatibility, and height restriction zones.
See cover letter
IZJ Describe height and density changes in cover letter and attach pages of General Plan, Specific Plan and/or Zoning Code where maximum heights are specified.
IZJ Provide information regarding CEQA compliance.
*For airport planning/notification areas, noise contours, safety zones and obstruction imaginary surfaces see Appendix D of the applicable Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) at:
https://www.oca i r. com/a bout/administration/airport-govern a nee/ commissions/airport-land-usecom mission/ Noise sensitive uses include but are not limited to community facilities such as: churches, libraries, schools, preschools, day-care centers, hospitals, and nursing/convalescent homes.
Mail orEmail Submittal Form, Checklist and attachments to: Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Attn: Executive Officer, 3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 I Phone: {949) 252-5170 [email protected]
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City ofSeal Beach Zoning Amendments - Public Review Draft B. Compliance with Regulations. No land shall be used, and no structure shall be constructed, occupied, enlarged, altered, demolished, or moved in any zoning district, except in accordance with the provisions of this zoning code.
C. Relation to Other Regulations. The regulations of this zoning code shall not supersede any other regulations or requirements adopted or imposed by the city council, any board, commission, or city department, or any local, state, or federal agency that has jurisdiction by law over uses and development authorized by this zoning code. The regulations of this zoning code are minimum requirements. Where conflict occurs between the provisions of this zoning code and any other city code, chapter, resolution, guideline, or regulation, the more restrictive provisions shall control, unless otherwise specified. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a conflict occurs between the requirements of this zoning code and standards adopted as part of any development agreement or applicable specific plan, the requirements of the development agreement or specific plan shall apply.
D. Relation to Private Agreements. This zoning code shall not interfere with or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement now in effect, provided that where this zoning code imposes greater restriction than imposed by an easement, covenant, or agreement, this zoning code shall control.
E. Relation to Prior Code. The provisions of this zoning code supersede all prior zoning codes of the city. No provision of this zoning code shall validate any land use or structure established, constructed, or maintained in violation of the prior zoning code, unless such validation is specifically authorized by this zoning code and is in conformance with all other regulations and codes.
F. Application During Local Emergency. The city council may authorize a deviation from a provision of this zoning code during a local emergency declared pursuant to Title 3: Administration, Chapter 3.25: Civil Defense and Disaster of the Seal Beach Municipal Code. The city council may authorize a deviation by resolution. (Ord. 1598)
11.1.05.030 Designation of Base and Overlay Districts.
The city shall be classified into districts or zones, the designation and the regulations of which are set forth in this zoning code and as follows:
A. Base and Overlay Zoning Districts. The city's base zoning districts and overlay zoning districts are set forth in Table 11.1.05.030: Zoning Districts.
Table 11.1.05.030
Zoning Districts
.Base Residential. zoning Di~(ricts • •
G~neral Plan Designation
lmplementl!d llY Zoning •
Designation ··• •
RLD-9 Residential Low Density - 9 Residential Low Density
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L-C/RMD Limited Commercial/Residential Medium Density Mixed Use MC-RHO Mixed Commercial/Residential High Densiti Mixed Use MSSP Main Street Specific Plan Main Street Specific Plan PO Professional Office Professional Office
SC Service Commercial Service Commercial
GC General Commercial General Commercial
LM Light Manufacturing Light Manufacturing
OE Oil Extraction Oil Extraction
Base Public and Semi-Public Districts
PS Public and Semi-Public Facilities Community Faci lity and School RG Recreation/Golf Open Space - Golf
Base Military, Open Space, and Park Districts
MIL Military Military
BEA Beach Beach
OS-N Open Space Natural Open Space
OS-PR Open Space Parks and Recreation Park
Overlay District and Specific Plan Zone Regulations
RC-0 Residential Conservation - Overlay All
PUD Planned Unit Development Overlay All
C/P Commercial/Park All
CZ Coastal Zone All
SPR Specific Plan Regulations All
(Ord. 1598)
11.1.05.035 Official Zoning Map and District Boundaries.
The boundaries of the zoning districts established by this zoning code are shown on the official map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach, California," a copy of which is on file in the city clerk's office. The official zoning map and all notations, references, and other information shown thereon shall be incorporated by reference as if the matters and information set forth on such maps were fully described herein. (Ord. 1598)
11.1 .05.040 Constitutionality or Invalidity.
If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this zoning code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of t~e remaining portions of this zoning code; it being hereby expressly declared that the ordinance
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City afSeal Beach Zoning Amendments - Public Review Draft Chapter 11.2.10 COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
(All Content Displayed)
• 11.2.10.005 Applicability.
• 11.2.10.010 Land Use Regulations.
• 11.2.10.015 Development Standards.
• 11.2.10.020 Review of Plans.
11.2.10.005 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to the following zoning code district designations:
LC-RMD: Limited Commercial/Residential Medium Density Zone. To allow limited commercial and office uses in conjunction with residential uses.
MC-RHD: Mixed Commercial/Residential High Density Zone. To allow resident-serving. visitor serving. commercial. and office uses in conjunction with high-density residential uses.
PO: Professional Office. To allow office, medical and related uses that may also serve as a buffer area between residential areas and more intensive commercial areas.
MSSP: Main Street Specific Plan. To allow visitor-serving and resident-serving office. retail. restaurant, and personal service uses with upper floors devoted to office uses along Main Street.
SC: Service Commercial. To allow neighborhood-serving commercial areas that provide retail. restaurant, and personal service uses.
GC: General Commercial. To allow sub-regional and regional centers of commercial activity and may include both pedestrian- and auto-oriented development. Other typical uses are auto service stations, auto repair, and sales. (Ord. 1598)
11.2.10.010 Land Use Regulations.
Table 11 .2.10.010: Use Regulations-Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts prescribes the land use regulations for commercial and mixed-use districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:
"P" Uses permitted as-of-right that require no discretionary review if in compliance with all standards.
"L" Uses permitted as-of-right subject to limitations restricting location, size, or other characteristics to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Limitations are referenced by number designations listed at the end ofTable 11.2.10.01 O: Use Regulations- Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts. "M" Uses subject to a minor use permit following discretionary review by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
"C" Uses subject to a conditional use permit following discretionary review and public hearing by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
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The "Additional Regulations" column includes specific regulations applicable to the use classification, that are located elsewhere in this zoning code. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 11.4.85:
Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed in Table 11.2.10.01 0: Use Regulations- Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts are prohibited
Table 11.2.10.010
USE REGULATIONS- COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
LC/R MC- PO MSSP Additional Regulations
MD RHD SC GC
Residential Use Types
Single Unit Residential p L-1
See Section 11.2.10.01 5 and - - - - - Section 11 .4.05.060 Second Unit - - - - - - -
Two-Unit Residential p - - L-1 - - (Duplex) -
Multiple Unit Residential p .E - L-1 - -
Family Day Care
Small Family p p - - - -
Large Family C C C - C C See Section 11.4.05.045
Emergenc~ Shelter - p - - - -
Group Housing - .E C - - -
Senior Citizen Housing - .E - - - -
Commercial Marijuana See Section 11.4.100.01 0.A and C; and - - - - - - Uses - Section 5.70.025 Marijuana-Outdoor See Section 11 .4.1 00.01 0.B; and
Cult ivation - - - - - - - Section 5.70.025
Marijuana-Indoor
Cult ivation at Private See Section 11.4.100.01 0.C.1 and C; and Residence (legal ly L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7
nonconforming private
Section 5.70.025
residence)
Public, Semi-Public, and Service Use Types
Clubs and Lodges - [ - - C C See Section 11.4.05.080
Community Center C [ C - C C
Community Social - .c. C - C C
Service Facilities
Cultural Institutions - C C - C C See Section 11.4.05.080 Day Care Center C C C - C C See Section 11.4.05.045
Government Offices M M M M M M
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals - - C - C C
Clinics - .c. C - C C
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Park and Recreation
Facilities
p !: p p p p
Parking Facilities, Public C r C C C C See Chapter 11.4.20 Public Safety Facilities M M M M M M
Rel igious Facilities - -
- C - C C
Residential Care Facilities See Section 11 .4.05.1 05
Residential Care,
General - !: C - C C
Residential Care,
Limited p .e. C - C C
Residential Care,
Senior - .e. C - C C
Schools, Private C r C - C C See Section 11.4.05.080
Commercial Marijuana
Uses - -- - - - - See Section 11.4.100.01 0.A and C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana- Outdoor
Cult ivation - -
- - - - - See Section 11.4.100.01 0.B; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana-Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
nonconform ing private
residence)
L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.01 0.C.1 and C; and Section 5.70.025
Commercial Use Types
Adult Business
Establishments - -
- - - - p See Chapter 11 .4.50
Animal Sales and
Services - M - M M M
Artists' Studios p J: p p p p
AutomobileNehicle Sales
and Services
Automobile Rentals - - - - M M
AutomobileNehicle
Sales and Leasing - -- - - - p
AutomobileNehicle
Service and Repair,
Major
- -
- - - C C See Section 11.4.05.040
Automobile Service
StationsNehicle
Service and Repair,
Minor
- -
- - - C C See Section 11.4.05.035
Automobile Washing - -
- - - M M
Large Vehicle Sales,
Services and Rental - -- - - - A
Bakery L-4 L-4 - L-4 L-4 L-4
Banks and Other
Financial Institutions - !: p p p p
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With Drive-Through
Facilities - -
- C C C C See Section 11.4.05.050
Automated Teller
Machines (ATMs) - M M M M M See Section 11.4.05.030
Building Materials and
Services - -- - - - C
Business Services p 1: p L-2,
L-3 p p
Commercial Recreation
Large-scale - b - - C C
Small-scale - M - - M M
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
Bars - r - C C C
Coffee House/ Dessert
Shop - 1: - P; L5; L-6
p p
Restaurants, Fast Food - r - - C C See Section 11.4.05.050 Restaurants, Full
Service - b - P,C P, C P,C See Section 11.4.05.01 5
Restaurants, Limited
Service - 1: - p p p See Section 11.4.05.01 5
Restaurants, Take Out
Only - 1: - p AM M
With Drive-Through
Facilities - -
- - - C C See Section 11.4.05.050
With Outdoor Eating
Areas - M - M,C M,C .M, C See Section 11.4.05.090
Extended Hour Business C b - - C C See Section 11.4.05.055 Food and Beverage Sales
Catering Services - .e. - - - p
Convenience Market - 1: - - P, C P, C See Section 11.4.05.015 General Market - 1: - P,C P,C P,C See Section 11.4.05.01 5 Liquor Stores - b - C C C See Section 11.4.05.070
Funeral Parlors and
Mortuaries - -
- - - - p
Home lmprovernent
Sales and Services - -- - - - C See Sections 11.4.05.090 and 11 .4.05.140 Hotels and Motels - -
- - - - C
Kennel - -
- - - C C
Kiosks - -
- - - M M See Section 11.4.05.065
Laboratories - -- p L-2,
L-3
p p
Maintenance and Repair
Services p 1: - - p p
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Massage Establishment p .!: p L-2,
L-3 p p
See Chapter 5.45, Massage and Massage
Establishments
Commercial Marijuana
Uses - -
- - - - - See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana- Outdoor
Cultivation - -
- - - - - See Section 11.4.1 00.01 0.B; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana- Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
nonconforming private
residence)
L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.01 0.C.1 and C; and Section 5.70.025
Offices, Business and
Professional
p .!: p L-2,
L-3 p p
Walk-in Clientele p .!: p L-2,
L-3
p p
Offices, Medical and
Dental
p .!: p L-2,
L-3
p p
Parking Facilities,
Commercial - -- - C - C See Chapter 11.4.20
Personal Services p .!: p p p p
Retail Sales p .!: - p p p See Section 11.4.05.090
Large Format - -- - - p p See Section 11 .4.05.140
Smoke Shop - -- - - C C See Chapter 5.75
Tattoo Establishments - -
- - - - C See Chapter 11.4.65
Theaters - -- - C - C
Light Manufacturing Use Types
Contractors' Yards - -- - - - -
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing p .!: p p p p
Industry, Limited - - - - - -
Industry, General - - - - - -
Warehousing and
Storage -
- -- -- -- -- --
Commercial Marijuana
Uses - -- - - - - See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and Section 5.70.025
Marijuana- Outdoor
Cultivation - -
- - - - - See Section 11.4.100.01 0.B; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana-Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
nonconforming private
residence)
L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 See Section 11.4.100.01 0.C.1 and C; and Section 5.70.025
Indoor Commercial
Storage - -
- - - - -
Outdoor Storage - - - - - -
Personal Storage - -
- - - - -
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trransportation, Communication, and Utility Use T rpes
Wireless Communication See Chapter 11.4.70 Facilities
Antennae and C .k C C C C Transmission Towers
Satellite dishes less p £ p p p p than 79" in diameter
Recycling Facilities See Section 11.4.1 0.025
Recycling Collection - - - - C C Point -
Recycling Processing - - - - - C Facility -
Reverse Vending p £ p p p p
Machines
Utilities, Major
Hazardous Waste C See Chapter 11 .4.60
Facility - - - - - -
Utilities, Minor p p p p p p
Agriculture Use Types
Nurseries - -- - p p p
Commercial Marijuana See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and - - - - - - Uses - Section 5.70.025 Marijuana-Outdoor See Section 11.4.100.010.B; and - - - - - - Cultivation - Section 5.70.025 Marijuana-Indoor
Cultivation at Private See Section 11.4.100.01 0.C.1 and C; and Residence (l egally L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 L-7 Section 5.70.025 nonconforming private residence)
Other Applicable Use Regulations
Accessory Use See Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business Uses and Activities Nonconforming Use See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots Temporary Use See Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations L-1 Permitted if an existing use; new uses are prohibited. See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots.
L-2 Not allowed on the ground floor along Main Street without a conditional use permit; allowed on side streets as a permitted use.
L-3 If on the ground floor along Main Street permitted if an existing use; new uses are prohibited.
See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots.
L-4 Bakery production sold at retail on-premises.
L-5 Permitted use if less than 1,000 square feet and less than 10 seats.
L-6 Minor use permit required if 1,000 square feet or more and 10 seats or more.
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11.2.10.015 Development Standards.
Table 11.2.10.015: Development Standards- Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts prescribes the development standards for t he commercial and mixed use districts. The "Additional Regulations" column indicates more detailed explanations or regulations that follow the table (by letter designation) or that are located elsewhere in this zoning code.
Table 11.2.10.015
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS- COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS LC/RMD MC-RHO PO MSSP SC GC Additional
Regulations
Lot Size and Density
Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 2,500 5,000 7,000 2,750 7,000 10,000 Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.90 0.90 - - - -
Residential Densitl,' (du/ac} -
- Min. 40,
Max. 46 -
- -
- -
- -
- .(.61
Maximum Residential Density - lot area per unit (sq. ft.) Base Density 2,500 -
- - - - - (A)
Density for Mixed Use
Development 2,000 -
- - - - - (A)
Density - Affordable
Housing Bonus
See Additional
Regulations
See Chapter 11 .4.55:
Affordable Housing
Bonus
Building Form and Location
Maximum Building Height
(ft.) 35 Max. 5
stories 35 25, max.
2 stories 35 35 (B)
Building Setback on Street
Frontages va ries varies varies varies varies varies (C) Minimum Yard Requirements
Interior Side varies varies varies varies varies varies (C)J.!J Rear varies varies varies varies varies va ries (C)J.!J Building Transition Zone
Adjacent to R Districts Yes Yes (D)
Landscaping and Public Open Space
Public Open Space Yes Yes (E)
Minimum lot area to be
landscaped 5% 10% 10% 0% 10% 10%
See Chapter 11.4.30:
Landscaping and
Buffer Yards
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Additional
Regulations
Minimum required front 60% 25% - - - - yard area to be landscaped Maximum paving in street- - 60% - - - - facing :iards - - - - - Limitations - Location of Yes (F) Parking
Limitations on Curb Cuts Yes (G)
Limitations - Location of
Truck Docks; Loading and Yes (H)
Service Areas
Off-Street Parking and See Chapter 11 .4.20:
Yes Off-Street Parking Loading and Loading
Reduced Parking
See Chapter 11 .4.20:
Yes Off-Street Parking Requirements and Loading
Building Design
Building Orientation Yes (I)
Design Provisions - Yes - Yes - - uue.1
~pecial Requirements for Residential Development
Open Space (sq. ft. per unit) 100 · -
- - - - - (K)
Private Open Space {sq ft
Min. 48 .LJSl - - - - - per unit) - - - - -
Min. 15
per unit
Common Open Space {sq ~ or 400
- total. - - - - .LJSl per un it) - - - - -
wh ichever is
greater
Side and Rear Yard Yes Yes (L) - - - - Setbacks
Maximum Heigbt of 2 .(Q) Downslope Skirt Wall {ft)
Other Applicable Development Standards
Consistency with Council
Adopted Design Guidelines, (M) Area Plans, or Specific
Plans
Pedestrian Access to
Buildings Setback from the (N)
Street
Projections into Required (0) Yards
General Site Standards >ee Chapter 11 .4.1 O: General Site Standards Fencing ;:,ee Chapter 11 .4.15: Fences, Hedges, and Walls
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Parking and Loading ee Chapter 11.4.20: Off-Street Parking and Loading Signs ,ee Chapter 11.4.25: Sign Regulations
Landscaping and Buffer
Yards
t;ee Chapter 11.4.30: Landscaping and Buffer Yards
Coastal Development
Permit
t;ee Chapter 11.4.35: Coastal Development Permit
Nonconforming Structures
and Lots
t;ee Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots A. Maximum Residential Density/Development Standards.
1. Calculation of Residential Density and FARs for Mixed Use Projects. Permitted residential densities for mixed-use projects shall be in addition to floor area ratios permitted for commercial uses in Table 11.2.10.015, above, within the limits of all required yard, height and other developments standards.
a. FAR for Nonresidential Development. The FAR for nonresidential development in the LC-RMD District is set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.A: Nonresidential FAR- LC-RMD District.
Table 11.2.10.015.A
NONRESIDENTIAL FAR- LC-RMD DISTRICT
5,000 sq. ft. or less 0,90
More than 5,000 sq. ft. 0.75 - minimum 4,500 sq. ft.
2. Density Bonus for Mixed Use Projects. See Chapter 11 .4.55: Affordable Housing Bonus regarding allowable density bonus programs.
3. Residential Development Standards. The residential development standards for the LCRMD district are as follows. a. Mixed Use Project. May only be located on the second floor in compliance with all applicable requirements of this chapter.
b. Residential Project. A residential development shall comply with all other applicable development standards for the RHD-20 district.
13. Bu!lding Height. Building height requirements are set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.B: Building Height-Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts.
Table 11.2.10.015.B
BUILDING HEIGHT-COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
LC-RMD District
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Lots greater than 37.5 feet in width
Front ½ of lot 25 feet, 2-story maximum
Rear½ of lot 35 feet, 3-story maximum
MC-RHD
Within Co2stal Zone 50 feet; 4 stories maximum
Qutsige Coast2I ZQn~ 65 feet; 5 stories maximum
PO District
District I 30 feet
District II 35 feet
MSSP District 25 feet, 2-story maximum
SC District
District I 30 feet, 3-story maximum
District II 35 feet, 3-story maximum
1. Additional Height. Additional height may be allowed at specific locations designated in design guidelines, planned unit developments, or specific plans adopted by the city council.
2. Accessory Commercial Structures. Accessory commercial structures shall not exceed 15 feet in height. See also Section 11.4.05.01 0: Accessory Business Uses and Activities.
3. Flood Zone Heights. In special flood hazard zones as defined in Title 9: Public Property.
Public Works and Building Regulations, Chapter 9.45: Floodplain Management, the maximum building height is increased by the increase in elevation required to reach the base flood elevation.
C. Building Setbacks. Building Setbacks from street and alley frontages and interior lot lines are set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.C.1: Building Setbacks from Street Frontages- Commercial and MixedUse Districts, Table 11.2.10.015.C.2: Building Setbacks from Alleys- Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts, and Table 11.2.1O.Q15.C.3: Building Setbacks from Interior Lot Lines- Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts.
Table 11.2.10.015.C.1
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM STREET FRONTAGES- COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS Commercial District Street Frontage Building Setback
LC-RMD District
Commercial Use 6 foot average; 3 foot minimum
Side Street 10% lot width; 5 foot maximum
Residential Use 12 foot average; 6 foot minimum
Side Street 10% lot width; 8 foot maximum
MC-RHD
Street-facing 10 ft minimum; 15 ft maximum
Street-facing where directl~ across from an LRD-9 15 ft minimum district
PO District
District I 10 feet minimum
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Side Street 15% lot width; 5 foot minimum; 15 foot maximum MSSP District 0feet
sc District
District I O feet
District II 35 feet, 3 story maximum
Side Street 15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street 6 feet minimum
GC District
District I O feet
District II 35 feet, 3 story maximum
Side Street 15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street 6 feet minimum
District VI 18 feet minimum
Table 11.2.10.015.C.2
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS FROM ALLEYS- COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS c:,fojmefoial'Distritt ' ,'c ; ' ..\ .. •.• •• ·. . >·. ' ·,· 11Aifli111ur:o ~~du1cik Dlstanc:~froitl'All~y • it '..
LC-RMD District
Commercial Structure
Rear Alley 22 feet
Side Alley 4feet
Residential Structure (includes garage)
15 foot wide allev 9 feet
12 foot wide allev 12 feet
13 foot wide alley 11 feet
Second Storv and Above May encroach½ the required first floor setback PO District
District I
15 foot wide rear alley 9 feet
12 foot wide rear alley 12 feet
13 foot wide rear alley 11 feet
Side alley 4feet
District II
Rear allev Ofeet
Side alley Ofeet
MSSP District
Rear Alley 22 feet
Side Alley 4feet
SC District
District I
Rear alley 22 feet
Side alley 4feet
District II
Rear alley 4 feet
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GC District
District I
Rear alley 22 feet
Side alley 4feet
District II
Rear alley 4 feet
Side alley 4 feet
District VI
Rear alley 4 feet
Side alley 4 feet
Table 11.2.10.015.C.3
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM INTERIOR LOT LINES- COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS Commercial District Setback Distance from Interior Lot Lines LC-RMD District
Commercial Structure 0 feet
Residential Structure (includes garage) 3 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum MC-RHD District
Side tard 3 feet minimum;, 15 feet maximum
Rear tard 6 feet minimum
PO District
District I
Side yard 10% lot width; 10 feet maximum
Rear yard 10 feet minimum
District II
Side yard 10% lot width; 15 feet maximum
Rear yard 18 feet minimum
MSSP District
Side yard O feet
Rear yard 10% lot width; 10 feet maximum
SC District
District I
Side yard 0 feet
Rear yard 10% lot width; 5 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum District II
Side yard 0 feet
Rear yard 6 feet minimum
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District I
Side yard O feet
Rear yard O feet
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Side yard ofeet
Rear yard 6 feet minimum
District VI
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1. Building Setbacks and Landscaping Adjacent to Front Property Line. a. LC-RMD and MSSP Districts. Buildings in the LC-RMD and MSSP districts shall be located between zero and 1 ofeet from property lines facing a street, for at least 80% of the linear street frontage of the property. See Figure 11.2.10.015.C.1.a: Building Setback on Streets- LC-RMD and MSSP Districts. Up to 25% of the area between the property line and the building may be landscaped, subject to the following standards; all other setback areas shall be paved for public use.
i. Landscaping along the building frontage shall not exceed a depth that prevents pedestrian access up to building windows or detracts from a pedestrian street frontage, generally 2 feet.
ii. All landscaping shall be integrated into the building; the use of planter boxes at windows is encouraged.
b.,_ MC-RHD District. Buildings in the MC-RHD district shall be located between zero and 10 feet from property lines facing a street. for at least 80% of the linear street frontage of the property. All required front setbacks except for areas used for exit and entry shall be landscaped. subject to the fol.lowing standards:
i. Native trees 15-gallon in size shall be planted no more than 25 feet on center.
Where possible. tress shall be planted in the same configuration as the street trees to create a colonnade along the sidewalk.
ii. Shrubs at least 5-gallon in size shall cover at minimum 30% of required landscape area.
iii. At-grade landscaping and landscaping in raiser planters shall be designed and located to punctuate building entrances and ground level windows and to create strong edges for plazas. patios. courtyards. and pathways. iv. Tree species shall be selected to minimize shedding of flowers. fruit. or other debris over the right-of-way. Where trees do shed debris. the area must be maintained and kept clear of hazards.
v. All paving in required setback areas shall be either permeable or pervious. bh_PO District. Buildings in the PO district shall be located between zero and 1 Ofeet from property lines facing a street and for at least 70% of the linear street frontage of the property. See Figure 11.2.10.015.C.1.b: Building Setback on Streets- PO District. In the PO district, the area between the property line and the building shall be landscaped, except for pedestrian access walkways.
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6 AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION
FOR ORANGE COUNTY
SUBM.ITTAL FORM: GENERAL PLAN • SPECIFIC PLAN • ZONING CODE
1. Name of City or County: City of Seal Beach
2. Contact Information - Name/Title Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director/Interim Assistant City Manager
Agency: City of Seal Beach
Address: 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone/email: (562) 431-2527 ext. 1313; [email protected]
3. Airport Planning Area(s):
□ John Wayne Airport D Fullerton Municipal Airport IZI JFTB - Los Alamitos
4. Item being submitted for review (submit each item separately): Specific Plan Amendment Name of General Plan Element, Specific Plan or Planned Community: Main Street Specific Plan
5. Scheduled date of Planning Commission Choose month. Public Hearing: 9/15/2025
6. Tentative date of City Council/Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: 10/13/2025
7. Requested date of ALUC Review June 19.
Complete submittals must be received by the first day ofthe month to be considered for the next meeting date.
8. Does the item submitted propose a change of land use or heights within the airport Notification/Planning Area*? D No (skip items# 9-12). IZI Yes (continue below).
9. Does the item propose a change of land use within the D60 CNEL or D65 CNEL noise contours of the airport(s)*? Please attach an exhibit showing location(s) of the proposed new uses in relation to noise contours.
10. Are noise policies or mitigation measures identified in the proposed item or elsewhere in the General Plan? D No l8J Yes - Please attach pages with current (and proposed if applicable) noise policies/mitigation measures highlighted.
11. Does the item submitted propose a change of land use within the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ), Clear Zone (CZ), or Airport Safety Zones of the airport*? IZl No D Yes - Please attach exhibit showing location(s) of proposed uses.
12. Does the item submitted propose a change of land use within the Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces*? IZI No D Yes
13. Please indicate current 25 feet and proposed NO CHANGE maximum heights allowed.
Continued on next page.
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: General Plan· Specific Plan • Zoning Code IZI Cover letter on City/County letterhead.
IZI Completed Submittal Form.
IZI Link to existing https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/Planning-Development/Specific-Plans LINK LEADS TO WEBPAGE, YOU MUST CLICK ON MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN and proposed ATTACHED General Plan Element, Specific Plan or Zoning Code for this submittal.
IZI Attachment showing proposed changes to General Plan Element, Specific Plan or Zoning Code Section(s) with strikethrough/underline.
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses within the Notification Area/Planning Area for airport(s).
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to noise contours for airport(s).
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to Airport Safety Zones.
IZI Exhibit showing location(s) of proposed new uses in relation to the Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces.
IZI Attachment showing current and proposed noise policies/mitigation measures.
IZI Explanation of how the General Plan, Specific Plan, or Zoning Code address the AELUP standards for noise impact, safety compatibility, and height restriction zones.
See cover letter
IZI Describe height and density changes in cover letter and attach pages of General Plan, Specific Plan and/or Zoning Code where maximum heights are specified.
IZI Provide information regarding CEQA compliance.
*For airport planning/notification areas, noise contours, safety zones and obstruction imaginary surfaces see Appendix D of the applicable Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) at:
https://www.ocair.com/about/administration/airport-governance/commissions/airport-land-usecommission/ Noise sensitive uses include but are not limited to community facilities such as: churches, libraries, schools, preschools, day-care centers, hospitals, and nursing/convalescent homes.
Mail or Email Submittal Form, Checklist and attachments to: Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County, Attn: Executive Officer, 3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 I Phone: (949} 252-5170 [email protected]
06.04.24 Main Street Specific Plan
City of Seal Beach
July 1996
Amended December 2024
establishment does not exceed 1,000 sq. ft (See subparagraph (14) for additional information regarding permitted outdoor accessory uses under the Outdoor Program);
3) Financial institutions;
4) General retail businesses such as grocery store, furniture store, etc.; 5) Horticultural Nursery;
6) Medical offices and laboratories facing Main Street or Ocean Avenue; 7) Medical offices and laboratories not facing Main Street or Ocean Avenue; 8) Prescription pharmacies;
9) Professional offices facing Main Street or Ocean Avenue (2nd floor and above only);
10) Professional offices not facing Main Street or Ocean Avenue; 11) Service businesses dealing directly with consumers ( dressmaker, nail shop, tailor, etc);
12) Accessory buildings and structures; and
13) Other similar uses when determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent with the Main Street Specific Plan and compatible with other permitted uses within the zone.
14) Outdoor uses under the Outdoor Program including administrative approval of Outdoor Uses Permit and encroachment permit (See Policy 4.5 for additional information and requirements).
15) Residential uses, second floor and above only.
B. Uses Subject to Issuance ofa Conditional Use Permit
1) Automatic ice vending machines;
2) Coffee houses, dessert shops and similar establishments with seating for more than 10 customers and the gross square footage ofthe establishment exceeds 1,000 sq. ft;
3) Coin operated amusement machines as a secondary use; 4) Commercial activities operating between the hours of2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; 5) Entertainment cafes;
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ITEM K:
Notice of Intent to Overrule ALUC’s
Finding of Housing Element, Zoning
Code Amendment and Main Street
Specific Plan Inconsistency
City Council
September 8,2025
Tonight’s Action
• Notification Step (In a two-step process)
• No Decision is being made tonight
Background
• ALUC Meeting – August 7, 2025
• ALUC found Housing Element and related
amendments inconsistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP)
• ALUC’s Determination Letter did not provide
written findings on the determination.
Recommendation
• Adopt the Resolution to provide the 45-day
notification to ALUC and Caltran’s Division of
Aeronautics that City Council will consider
overruling ALUC’s determination of
inconsistency
• No Decision on Overrule is being made tonight