6.66 dwelling units, which is rounded down to six dwelling

Other Calculations. For calculations other than residential density, the fractional/ decimal results of calculations shall be rounded to the next highest whole number unless otherwise specified. 3. Time Limits. Whenever a number of days is specified in this Zoning Code, or in a permit, condition of approval, or notice provided in compliance with this Zoning Code, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days unless otherwise specified. Where the last of the specified number of days falls on a weekend, holiday, or other day the City is not open for business, the time limit shall extend to 5:00 p.m. on the following business day. D. Conflicting Requirements. 1. Zoning Code and Other Municipal Code Provisions. If conflicts occur between requirements of this Zoning Code, or between this Zoning Code and other provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or other adopted regulations of the City, the

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more restrictive provision shall prevail.

2. Agreements, Planned Communities, or Specific Plans. If conflicts occur between the
requirements of this Zoning Code and standards adopted as part of a planned
community development plan, development agreement, specific plan, or annexation
agreement, the requirements of the planned community development plan,
development agreement, specific plan, or annexation agreement shall prevail unless
otherwise provided in the planned community development plan, development
agreement, specific plan, or annexation agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
a conflict occurs between the standards adopted as part of a planned community
development plan and an application for a tentative parcel map for an urban lot split
that meets all of the requirements of Section 20.48.205 (SB 9 Housing Developments
and Urban Lot Splits in Single-Unit Residential Zoning Districts) and Chapter 19.90
(Tentative Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits), then Section 20.48.205 (SB 9 Housing
Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single Unit Residential Zoning Districts) and
Chapter 19.90 (Tentative Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits) shall apply.

3. Zoning Map, Setback Maps, Development Area Maps, and Development Standards.
If a conflict occurs between a requirement of the Zoning Map, setback maps, or
development area maps and any development standard of the Zoning Code, the
requirement of the Zoning Map, setback maps, or development area maps shall
prevail.

E. Unlisted Uses of Land. If a proposed use of land is not specifically listed in Part 2 of this
title (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards), the use shall
not be allowed, except as provided below.

1. Director’s Interpretation. The Director may determine that a proposed land use that is
not listed in Part 2 of this title (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning
District Standards) may be allowed if the following findings can be made:

a. The characteristics of, and activities associated with, the proposed use are
equivalent to those of one or more of the uses listed in the zoning district as
allowable, and will not involve a greater level of activity, population density,
intensity, traffic generation, parking, dust, odor, noise, or similar impacts than
the uses listed in the zoning district;

b. The proposed use will meet the purpose/ intent of the zoning district that is
applied to the location of the use;

c. The proposed use will be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of
the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan;

d. The proposed use is not listed as allowable in another zoning district; and

e. The proposed use is not a prohibited or illegal use.

2. Applicable Standards and Permit Requirements. When the Director determines that a
proposed but unlisted land use is equivalent to a listed use, the proposed use will be
treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where the use is allowed,
what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this Zoning
Code apply.

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F. Zoning Map Boundaries. If there is uncertainty about the location of a zoning district boundary shown on the official Zoning Map, the Director shall determine the location of the boundary in the following manner:

1. Where a district or area boundary approximately follows a lot line, street or alley line,
the lot line, street centerline, or alley centerline shall be construed as the district
boundary;

2. Where a district or area boundary divides a lot and the boundary line location is not
specified by distances indicated on the subject map, the location of the boundary shall
be determined by using the scale appearing on the map;

3. Where a public street or alley, or a portion thereof, is officially vacated or abandoned,
the property that was formerly in the street or alley shall be included within the zoning
district of the adjoining property on either side of the centerline of the vacated or
abandoned street or alley;

4. Where a district or area boundary approximately follows the shoreline of the Pacific
Ocean, the boundary shall be construed to follow the mean high tide line; or

5. Where a district or area boundary approximately follows the waterfront of Newport
Bay, the boundary shall be construed to follow the bulkhead line.

G. Illustrations. In case of a conflict between the Zoning Code text and any diagram,
illustration, or image contained in the Zoning Code, the text shall control.

H. Use of Headings. The headings of the chapters, sections, and subsections of this Zoning
Code, together with the accompanying examples and explanatory notes, are inserted as a
matter of convenience and are not intended to define, limit, or enlarge the scope or meaning
of this Zoning Code or its provisions.
(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2022-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2022-18 § 1
(Exh. A), 2022)

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