11B - 2ND READ ORD - ADAPTIVE REUSE

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1. The project can exceed the maximum general plan density for the site provided the Adaptive Reuse Project is in compliance with the development standards. 2. Existing building setbacks may remain and shall be considered legal nonconforming, but no further encroachments shall be permitted into any nonconforming setback. 3. The height of the structure, if it exceeds the maximum height of the zoning district, may remain and shall be considered legal nonconforming, and any rooftop construction shall be included within the height exemption. 4. A new loading zone shall not be required if the existing building does not have an existing loading zone. 5. New parking spaces shall not be required for any converted use within the building, but any new square footage that includes any new units shall require additional parking at a minimum rate of 2 spaces per unit. d) Housing Opportunity Ordinance. Projects must comply with the following to be an eligible Adaptive Reuse Project: 1. Project shall comply with Article XVIII.I of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Sections 41 -1900 through 41- 1910), otherwise known as the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. Section 6. Section 41 -1653 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 41- 1653. Zoning Residential uses shall be allowed in the Project Incentive Areas irrespective of the underlying zoning as part of an approved Adaptive Reuse Project. Section 7. Section 41 -1654 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 41 -1654. Alternative Building Standards for Adaptive Reuse Projects a) The alternative building regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be applicable in Project Incentive Areas. The alternative building regulations need not impose the same requirements as regulations adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17922, but 5 11 B -7