REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Subject:
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Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4252 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-001 amending development standards for minor accessory structures
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Statement of Issue:
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend Chapter 203 (Definitions) and Chapter 230 (Site Standards) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) relating to minor accessory structures. On April 12, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed ZTA. The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the ZTA with some minor differences as detailed in the Analysis section of this report.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
City Council Recommended Action:
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A) Find that Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-001 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, because there is no potential for the amendment to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to have a significant effect on the environment; and,
B) Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1) by approving introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 4252, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 203 and Chapter 230 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Minor Accessory Structures (Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-001)" (Attachment No. 2).
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Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motions:
A) Approve the Planning Commission's recommended action with staff's suggested modifications.
B) Do not approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-001.
C) Continue Zoning ...
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