REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Subject:
title
Adopt Ordinance No. 4258 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 to Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Approved for introduction August 2, 2022 (Vote: 7-0)
body
Statement of Issue:
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to bring it into compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. On June 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed ZTA, and the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 4258, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to the Floodplain Overlay District (FP1, FP2, FP3) (Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003)." (Attachment No. 2)
end
Alternative Action(s):
A) Deny Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003; or
B) Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003, and direct staff accordingly.
Continuation of the request will preclude the City from meeting FEMA's August 15, 2022 deadline for the ordinance effective date. Denial of the request will jeopardize the City's standing with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is a request to amend Chapter 222 of the HBZSO to bring it into compliance with current FEMA requirements. The amendments include:
* Requiring electrical, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service f...
Click here for full text