PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
BY: Jane James, Planning Manager
SUBJECT:
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ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 21-006 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION SIGNS) - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 10, 2021
REQUEST:
To amend Chapter 233, Signs, of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to regulate signs on electric vehicle charging stations.
LOCATION:
Citywide
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APPLICANT:
City of Huntington Beach
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Various
BUSINESS
OWNER:
Not applicable
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
1. Does the project satisfy all the findings required for a Zoning Text Amendment?
2. Has the appropriate level of environmental analysis been determined?
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A) Find that Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 21-006 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
B) Recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-006 with findings (Attachment No. 1) by approving draft City Council Ordinance No. 4234 and forward to the City Council for consideration (Attachment No. 2).
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Do not recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-006 to the City Council; or
B) Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-006 and direct staff accordingly.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Background:
Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations have become more prevalent in the City in recent years. Building permit applications for publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations are often proposed within parking lots at commercial shopping centers. Most of these charging stations are provided by independent contractors and provide charging services to the user for a fee. Some charging stations are operated at no cost to the user, especially when the installation is funded via grants. In other cas...
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