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PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
Title 1 ADMINISTRATION
Title 2 TAXES
Title 3 BUSINESS LICENSES*
Title 4 BUSINESS REGULATION
Title 5 BICYCLES
Title 6 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 7 MORALS AND CONDUCT
Title 8 ANIMALS
Title 9 RADIO AND ELECTRONICS
Title 10 PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES
Title 11 PUBLIC PROPERTY
Title 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 13 PARKS AND BOULEVARDS
Title 14 TRAFFIC
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING
Title 16 FIRE
Title 17 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES
Title 18 ZONING
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
TABLES
18.08.030   USES.
   .010   Primary Uses. Table 8-A (Primary Uses: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.030 and Section 18.36.040 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .020   Accessory Uses. Table 8-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable accessory uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.050 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .030   Temporary Uses. Table 8-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable temporary uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.060 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .040   The allowable uses in Tables 8-A, 8-B and 8-C for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:
      .0401   "P" designates classes of uses permitted by right;
      .0402   "C" designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;
      .0403   “M” designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;
      .0404   “T” designates classes of uses permitted with a telecommunications antenna review permit; and
      .0405   “N” designates classes of uses that are prohibited.
   .050   Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 8-A, 8-B or 8-C are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .060   Unlisted Uses. Any class of use that is not listed in Table 8-A, Table 8-B, or Table 8-C is not permitted.
   .070   Sites Formerly Used for Service Stations. In addition to the provisions of Table 8-A, any use of a building or service station canopy on a site that was formerly used as an automobile service station shall require a conditional use permit.
   .080   Conversion of Residential Structures. In addition to the provisions of Table 8-A, the conversion or continued use of a residential structure within the “C-G” or “O-L” zone to a commercial use requires a conditional use permit.
   .090   Destroyed Homes. Notwithstanding the provisions of Table 8-A, a legally established single-family residence, existing on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this subsection, that is damaged or destroyed by earthquake, fire, wind, flood, explosion or other disaster, casualty or act of God, or of a public enemy, may be reconstructed subject to development standards contained within either the RS-2 or RS-3 Zone, based on lot size; provided that a complete and proper application for a building permit is filed with the Building Division within two (2) years of the date of the event that caused the damage or destruction.
   .100   Commercial Retail Centers. A combination of permitted uses that constitute a “commercial retail center,” as defined in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions), shall be permitted if the commercial retail center complies with the provisions of Section 18.38.115; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).
   .110   Temporary Modular Units. All uses that are visible to a public or private right of way that are conducted with temporary modular units shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). Modular units which do not occupy required parking and are not visible to the public right of way are permitted without a conditional use permit. Modular units must meet all development standards of the underlying zone.
   .120   Operational Characteristics. Uses shall be conducted as set forth in this section.
      .1201   All uses except the following shall be conducted wholly within a building: normal service station operations; those uses whose description in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses) allows for outdoor activities; and those uses specifically allowed by this chapter to have outdoor activities.
      .1202   All uses shall be conducted in a manner so as not to be objectionable by reason of noise, odor, dust, fumes, smoke, vibrations, excessive lighting (glare) or other similar causes.
   .130   Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 8-A, 8-B and 8-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.
   .140   Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.
Table 8-A
PRIMARY USES: COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
C- NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Table 8-A
PRIMARY USES: COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
C- NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Residential Classes of Uses
 
 
 
 
 
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)
N
N
N
N
N
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)
N
N
N
N
N
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)
N
N
N
N
N
Dwellings–Multiple Family
N
N
C
N
N
Dwellings–Multiple Family subject to 18.38.215 and 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached
N
N
N
N
N
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached
N
N
N
N
N
Dwellings–Two-Unit Development
N
N
N
N
N
Mobile Home Parks
N
N
C
N
N
Senior Citizens' Housing
C
C
C
N
N
Senior Citizens' Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090
Senior Living Facilities (Small)
N
N
N
N
N
Sober Living Homes (Small)
N
N
N
N
N
Supportive Housing
N
N
C
N
N
Supporting Housing subject to 18.38.215
Transitional Housing
N
N
C
N
N
Transitional Housing subject to 18.38.215
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
Agricultural Crops
N
N
N
N
N
 
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
N
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.025. Buildings larger than 6,000 square feet are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–Off-Sale
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to 18.60.220; Conditional use permit not required if use is in conjunction with Markets–Large. In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
Permitted with minor conditional use permit if accessory to a primary restaurant use
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
Ambulance Services
N
C
C
N
N
Animal Boarding
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270
Animal Grooming
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270
Antennas–Broadcasting
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit if designed similar to stealth telecommunications facility as defined in § 18.38.060.030.0312
Antennas–Private Transmitting
N
N
N
N
N
 
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Building-Mounted
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to § 18.38.060 and § 18.62.020
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Ground-Mounted
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to § 18.38.060
Antennas–Telecommunications Ground-Mounted (Non-Stealth)
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automatic Teller Machines
(ATM’s)
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside and existing business or an exterior building wall.
Automotive–Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental
N
N
C
N
N
 
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail)
N
N
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.065
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
Subject to §§ 18.16.055 and 18.38.065. Minor conditional use permit required for on-site storage, display or parking of one or two vehicles being held as inventory. Conditional use permit required for on-site storage, display or parking of three or more vehicles being held as inventory
Automotive–Impound Yards
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Public Parking
M
M
M
M
M
 
Automotive–Parts Sales
P
P
P
N
N
 
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major
C
C
C
N
N
 
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor
M
M
M
N
N
 
Automotive–Vehicle Storage
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
Permitted for up to one year by minor conditional use permit, with optional one year extensions to permit the use for up to five years; conditional use permit required to permit the use for over five years.
Automotive–Service Stations
C
C
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.070
Automotive–Washing
N
C
C
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be accessory to an Automotive–Service Station use
Banquet Halls
C
C
C
C
C
 
Bars & Nightclubs
C
C
C
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be accessory to and integrated with an office building
Bed & Breakfast Inns
C
C
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.080
Beekeeping
N
N
N
N
N
 
Billboards
N
N
N
N
N
 
Boarding House
N
N
C
N
N
 
Building Material Sales
N
N
N
N
N
 
Business & Financial Services
P
P
P
P
P
 
Cemeteries
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Equestrian Establishments
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Retail Centers–Large
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.115; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Commercial Retail Centers–Small
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.115; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
 
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.123
Community & Religious Assembly
C
C
C
C
C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).
In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Computer Internet & Amusement Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
 
Convalescent & Rest Homes
C
C
C
N
N
 
Convenience Stores
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to § 18.38.110; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required. In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building.
Dance & Fitness Studios–Large
N
P
P
P
P
In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Dance & Fitness Studios–Small
P
P
P
P
P
In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building, otherwise requires a conditional use permit
Day Care Centers
C
C
C
P/C
P/C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).
Permitted without Conditional Use Permit if lintegrated within a multi- tenant office building as an accessory use to serve office tenants
Drive-Through Facilities
C
C
C
C
C
Permitted without a conditional use permit as an accessory use if in conjunction with Business and Financial Services as the primary use
Educational Institutions–Business
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
Institutions with ten students or less do not require a conditional use permit
Educational Institutions–General
N
C
C
C
C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).
Educational Institutions–Tutoring
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.36.040.050
Emergency Shelters (50 or fewer occupants)
N
N
N
N
N
 
Entertainment Venue
C
C
C
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Equipment Rental–Large
P/C
P/C
P/M/C
N
N
Permitted if equipment is completely screened from view. Conditional Use Permit required if equipment cannot be screened.
Permitted by MCUP when accessory to a permitted primary use and limited to a maximum of 5 total moving vans, trucks and/or trailers typically used for moving of household goods; screening of these vehicles is not required.
Equipment Rental–Small
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
In O-H and O-L Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building. Conditional Use Permit required if conducted outdoors.
Farmers Market
M
M
M
M
M
 
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
N
N
N
N
N
 
Helipads & Heliports
N
N
C
N
N
 
Hospitals
N
N
C
C
C
 
Hotels
N
C
C
N
C
 
Hotels, Full Kitchen Facilities
N
N
C
N
C
 
Industry
N
N
N
N
N
 
Industry–Heavy
N
N
N
N
N
 
Junkyards
N
N
N
N
N
 
Markets–Large
P
P
P
N
N
Subject to 18.38.155 and 18.60.220
Markets–Small
P/C
P/C
P/C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.155, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Medical & Dental Offices
P
P
P
P
P
 
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
N
N
N
N
N
 
Mortuaries
N
N
C
N
N
 
Motels
N
C
C
N
N
 
Offices–Development
P
P
P
P
P
 
Offices–General
P
P
P
P
P
 
Oil Production
N
N
N
N
N
 
Outdoor Storage Yards
N
N
N
N
N
 
Personal Services–General
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Laundromats are subject to § 18.38.150; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required. In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building. Massage subject to § 18.16.070.
Personal Services–Restricted
C
C
C
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Plant Nurseries
N
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to §§ 18.38.190, 18.38.200 and 18.38.205; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Public Art and Murals
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
Minor conditional use permit required when visible to the public right- of-way.
Public Services
C
C
P
C
C
 
Recreation–Billiards
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building. Facilities with alcohol consumption require a Conditional Use Permit. Subject to § 18.38.085, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Recreation–Commercial Indoor
C
C
C
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor
C
C
C
C
C
 
Recreation–Low-Impact
P
P
P
P
P
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without Conditional Use Permit when conducted completely indoors
Recuperative Care/Medical Respite
N
N
N
N
N
Recycling Facilities–General
N
N
N
N
N
Recycling Facilities–Processing
N
N
N
N
N
Repair Services–General
P
N
P
N
N
Repair Services–Limited
P
P
P
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Research & Development
N
P
P
P
P
Restaurants–Full Service
P
P
P
C
C
 
Restaurants–General
P
P
P
C
C
 
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.220
Retail Sales–General
P
P
P
P
P
 
Retail Sales–Kiosks
M
M
M
M
M
 
Retail Sales–Outdoor
C
C
C
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.190 and § 18.38.200
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise
P
P
P
N
N
 
Self-Storage
N
N
C
N
N
Subject to City Council Policy No. 7.2
Senior Living Facilities (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
 
Sober Living Homes (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.123
Sex-Oriented Businesses
N
N
P
N
N
Subject to Chapter 18.54
Smoking Lounge
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to § 18.16.080; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Studios–Broadcasting
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a Conditional Use Permit if there is no live audience.
Studios–Recording
N
N
P
C
C
In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building
Towing Services
N
N
N
N
N
 
Transit Facilities
C
C
C
C
C
 
Truck Repair & Sales
N
N
N
N
N
 
Utilities–Major
C
C
C
N
C
 
Utilities–Minor
P
P
P
P
P
 
Veterinary Services
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.270; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Warehousing & Storage–Enclosed
N
N
N
N
N
 
Wholesaling
N
C
C
N
N
Shall be accessory to a Retail Sales use
Wine Bars
C
C
C
C
C
 
 
Table 8-B
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES:
COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
C-NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Table 8-B
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES:
COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
C-NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit
P
P
P
P
P
Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Dwelling Unit–Junior
N
N
N
N
N
 
Accessory Living Quarter
N
N
N
N
N
 
Agricultural Workers Quarters
N
N
N
N
N
 
Amusement Devices
P
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.16.050
Animal Keeping
N
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.030
Antennas–Dish
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.050
Antennas–Receiving
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.050
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM’s)
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall.
Bingo Establishments
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 7.34
Caretaker Units
N
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.090
Day Care–Large Family
N
N
N
N
N
 
Day Care–Small Family
N
N
N
N
N
 
Entertainment–Accessory
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use
Fences & Walls
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.46.110; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Greenhouses–Private
N
N
N
N
N
 
Home Occupations
N
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.130
Landscaping & Gardens
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.46; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Ground Mounted
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.160
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Roof Mounted
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.170
Outdoor Displays
N
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.190
Parking Lots & Garages
P
P
P
P
P
To serve needs of on-site primary use only
Valet Parking
M
M
M
M
M
 
Petroleum Storage–Incidential
P
P
P
P
P
Shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code
Portable Food Carts
N
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.210
Recreation Buildings & Structures
N
N
P
P
N
Only in conjunction with non-conforming single-family residence
Recycling Services–Consumer
P
P
P
N
N
Subject to Chapter 18.48
Retail Floor, Wall & Window Coverings
N
N
N
N
N
 
Short-Term Rentals
N
N
N
N
N
 
Signs
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.44
Solar Energy Panels
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.170
Thematic Elements
C
C
C
C
C
 
Valet Parking
M
M
M
M
M
 
Vending Machines
P
P
P
P
P
Shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks
Warehousing & Storage–Outdoors
N
N
N
N
N
 
 
Table 8-C
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES:
COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
C-NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Table 8-C
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES:
COMMERCIAL ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
C-NC
C-R
C-G
O-L
O-H
Special Provisions
Carnivals & Circuses
P
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.095 and Chapter 3.32
Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales
N
P
P
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.240
Contractor’s Office & Storage
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.105
Sale of Fireworks
P
P
P
N
N
Only permitted on C-G, C- NC and C-R zoned properties located west of State Route (SR) 57, subject to Chapter 6.40 (Fireworks) of Title 6 (Public Health and Safety).
Real Estate Tract Office
N
N
N
N
N
Real Estate Tract Signs
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.44
Special Events
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.240
 
(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 §§ 7, 8; October 25, 2005: Ord. 5999 § 2; December 6, 2005: Ord. 6007 §§ 4, 5; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6031 §§ 13, 14; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6042 § 2; October 3, 2006: Ord. 6100 § 1; March 18, 2008: Ord. 6101 § 6; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6116 § 3; October 14, 2008: Ord. 6245 §§ 21-23; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 §§ 5, 6; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6296 § 6; March 4, 2014: Ord. 6317 § 3; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6351 §§ 3, 4; December 15, 2015: Ord. 6366 § 1; April 12, 2016: Ord. 6382 §§ 2, 6; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6408 § 1; April 25, 2017: Ord. 6425 § 3; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 5 - 7; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 5; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6465 § 1; June 4, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 7; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6493 § 3; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6506 §§ 6-8; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 5; January 25, 2022 Ord. 6526 §§ 6, 7; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 12, 13; April 4, 2023.)

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