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.010 "OS" Open Space Zone. The intent of the "OS" Zone is to protect and preserve open space for the preservation of natural resources, for the conservation and managed production of other resources, for outdoor recreation and education, and for public health and safety. This zone is intended to be applied to permanent easements, public and semi-public land and agricultural land. This zone implements the Open Space designation in the General Plan.
.020 "PR" Public Recreational Zone. The intent of the "PR" Zone is to establish for the benefit of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Anaheim and its visitors, a zone to preserve, regulate and control the orderly use and enjoyment of City-owned properties and facilities and adjacent private property. Property within the purview of the Public Recreational Zone includes: (a) City-owned property, whether the same is exclusively occupied by the City or is used by others on the basis of some agreement with or concession by the City; and (b) adjacent private property, whose use and development has an impact on the use and enjoyment of City-owned property and facilities. This zone implements the Parks and Water Uses land use designations in the General Plan.
.030 "SP" Semi-Public Zone. The intent of the "SP" Zone is to provide locations for uses that support civic, governmental, cultural, health, educational, recreational, and infrastructure uses of the community, but have limited commercial uses. In some situations, other types of complementary uses are allowed with a use permit. This zone implements the Institutional, Parks, Schools, and Water Uses land use designations in the General Plan.
.040 "T" Transition Zone. The intent of the "T" Zone is to provide for a zone to include land that is used for agricultural uses, in a transitory or interim use, restricted to limited uses because of special conditions, or not zoned to one of the zoning districts in this title for whatever reason, including recent annexation. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
.010 Primary Uses. Table 14-A (Primary Uses: Public and Special-Purpose Zones) identifies allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Sections 18.36.030 and 18.36.040 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
.020 Accessory Uses. Table 14-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Public and Special-Purpose 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 14-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Public and Special-Purpose 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 14-A, 14-B and 14-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 that are prohibited;
.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 14-A, 14-B, or 14-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 Tables 14-A, 14-B or 14-C is not permitted.
.070 Sites Formerly Used for Service Stations. In addition to the provisions of Table 14-A, any use of a building or canopy on a site that was formerly used as an automobile service station shall require a conditional use permit. (Ord. 5998 § 15; October 25, 2005.)
.080 Temporary Modular Units. All uses that are conducted with temporary modular units shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).
.090 Additional Uses in "PR" Zone. The following provisions apply within the "PR" Zone.
.0901 In addition to the provisions of Tables 14-A, 14-B or 14-C and consistent with the intent of the "PR" Zone, the following uses, either singly or in combination, are allowed by right as primary uses:
.01 Aquatic recreational complexes;
.02 Convention center complexes;
.03 Municipal auditoriums;
.04 Parks, greenbelts, conservation areas and open space; and
.05 Stadium and sports arena complexes.
.0902 Notwithstanding the provisions of Tables 14-A, 14-B or 14-C, the City may allow any other buildings, structures and uses in the "PR" zone as the City Council or Planning Commission, by resolution, determines are for the benefit of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Anaheim. (Ord. 5998 § 16; October 25, 2005.)
.100 Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 14-A, 14-B and 14-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.
.110 Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions |
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions | |
Residential Classes of Uses
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Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small) | N | N | N | P | Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small) | N | N | N | P | Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small) | N | N | N | P | Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123. Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Dwellings–Multiple Family | N | N | N | P | |
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached | N | N | N | P | |
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached | N | N | N | P | One single-family detached dwelling unit allowed on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Dwelling–Two-Unit Development | N | N | N | N | |
Mobile Home Parks | N | N | N | C | |
Senior Citizens Housing | N | N | N | C | Senior Citizens Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50
and 18.40.090 |
Senior Living Facilities (Small) | N | N | N | P | Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Sober Living Homes (Small) | N | N | N | P | Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123. Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size. |
Supportive Housing | N | N | N | P | Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.14.030.140 One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ord. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size |
Transitional Housing | N | N | N | P | Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.14.030.140 One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ord. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size |
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
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Agricultural Crops | P | N | N | P | |
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale | N | M/C | M/C | C | In the “PR” and “SP” zones, permitted with minor conditional use permit if accessory to a primary restaurant use. In the “T” Zone, only in conjunction with a Community and Religious Assembly use. |
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery to Treatment Facilities (Large) | N | C | C | N | |
Ambulance Services | N | N | N | C | |
Animal Boarding | C | N | N | C | |
Antennas–Broadcasting | N | N | N | 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 | C | Subject to § 18.38.040 |
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Building-Mounted | T | T | T | T | |
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Ground-Mounted | T | T | T | T | Subject to § 18.38.060 |
Antennas–Telecommunications- Ground-Mounted (Non-Stealth) | N | N | N | N | Subject to § 18.38.060 |
Automotive–Public Parking | N | P | M | N | |
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail) | N | N | N | N | |
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale) | N | N | N | N | |
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major | N | N | N | N | |
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor | N | N | N | N | |
Automotive–Service Stations | N | N | N | C | Subject to § 18.38.070 |
Automotive–Vehicle Storage | N | N | N | M/C | Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial or Industrial Land Uses 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–Washing | N | N | N | C | |
Bed & Breakfast Inns | N | N | C | C | Subject to § 18.38.080 |
Beekeeping | N | N | N | C | |
Cemeteries | C | N | C | C | |
Commercial Equestrian Establishments | C | N | N | C | No permanent maintenance of stabling of equine animals, riding arenas or storage of food, refuse or equipment shall be permitted within (250) two hundred fifty feet of any residential zone boundary. |
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large) | N | C | C | N | |
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large) | N | C | C | N | Subject to § 18.38.123 |
Commercial Retail Centers | N | N | N | C | Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial Land Uses |
Community & Religious Assembly | N | N | C | C | Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses) |
Convalescent & Rest Homes | N | N | N | C | |
Convenience Stores | N | C | C | C | Subject to § 18.38.110 |
Dance & Fitness Studios–Small | N | M | M | N | |
Dance & Fitness Studios–Large | N | C | C | N | |
Day Care Centers | N | C | C | C | Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses) |
Educational Institutions–Business | N | P/M | P/M | P/M | Institutions with ten students or less do not require a minor conditional use permit. |
Educational Institutions–General | N | C | P | C | Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses) |
Entertainment Venue | N | C | C | C | |
Golf Courses & Country Clubs | C | P | P | C | Only allowed use in PR Zone is municipally owned golf course |
Helipads | N | N | C | N | |
Hospitals | N | N | C | C | |
Hotels | N | C | N | C | |
Medical & Dental Offices | N | C | C | C | |
Mortuaries | N | N | N | C | |
Motels
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| C
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Offices | N | C | C | C | |
Oil Production | N | N | N | C | Subject to § 18.38.180 |
Outdoor Storage Yards | C | N | N | C | Subject to § 18.38.200 |
Plant Nurseries | P | C | C | C | |
Public Art and Murals | P | P | P | P | |
Public Services | N | P | P | P | |
Recreation–Billiards | N | C | C | C | |
Recreation–Commercial Indoor | N | C | C | C | |
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor | N | P | C | C | Within the “T” Zone, use is subject to § 18.14.030.130 |
Recreation–Low-Impact | C | P | C | C | |
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis | N | P | C | C | |
Recycling Services–General | N | N | N | C | Subject to Chapter 18.48
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Research and Development | N | N | N | N | |
Restaurants–Drive-Through | N | N | C | N | Subject to § 18.38.220 |
Restaurants–General | N | C | C | C | Subject to § 18.38.220 |
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining | N | C | C | C | Subject to § 18.38.220 |
Restaurants–Walk-Up | N | C | C | N | |
Retail Sales–General | N | N | N | C | Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial Land Uses |
Retail Sales–Kiosk | N | M | M | N | |
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise | N | N | N | C | |
Self-Storage | N | N | C | N | |
Senior Living Facilities (Large) | N | C | C | N | |
Sober Living Homes (Large) | N | C | C | N | Subject to § 18.38.123 |
Transit Facilities | N | C | C | C | |
Utilities–Major | C | C | C | C | |
Utilities–Minor | P | P | P | P | |
Veterinary Services | N | N | N | P/C | Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270 |
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions |
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions | |
Accessory Dwelling Unit | P | P | P | P | Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015 |
Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior | N | N | N | P | Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015 |
Accessory Entertainment | N | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use |
Agricultural Workers Quarters | N | N | N | P | Allowed only if agricultural operation on the lot is a minimum of 10 acres; no kitchens are allowed |
Animal Keeping | P | P | P | P | Only in conjunction with residence; subject to § 18.38.030 |
Antennas–Dish | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.050 |
Antennas–Receiving | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.050 |
Bingo Establishments | N | N | P | P | Subject to Chapter 7.34
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Caretaker Units | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.090 |
Day Care–Large Family | N | N | N | P | Subject to § 18.38.140 |
Day Care–Small Family | N | N | N | P | |
Fences & Walls | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.40.050; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use |
Home Occupations | P | P | P | P | Only in conjunction with a residence; subject to § 18.38.130 |
Landscaping & Gardens | 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 | Subject to § 18.38.160 |
Mechanical & Utility Equipment– Roof Mounted | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.170 |
Parking Lots & Garages | P | P | P | P | To serve needs of primary use only |
Petroleum Storage–Incidental | N | N | N | P | |
Portable Food Carts | N | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.210 |
Recreation Buildings & Structures | P | P | P | P | |
Recycling Services–Consumer | N | P | P | P | Subject to Chapter 18.48
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Signs | P | P | P | P | Subject to Chapter 18.44
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Solar Energy Panels | P | P | P | P | Subject to 18.38.170 |
Valet Parking | M | M | M | M | |
Vending Machines | P | P | P | P | Shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks |
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions |
P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited | |||||
OS | PR | SP | T | Special Provisions | |
Carnivals & Circuses | N | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.095, Chapter 3.32 (Miscellaneous Business Activities), and Chapter 4.53 (Carnivals and Circuses) |
Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales | P | P | P | P | Subject to Chapter 6.42 (Christmas Tree Lots and Pumpkin Patches) |
Contractor’s Office & Storage | P | P | P | P | Subject to 18.38.105 |
Real Estate Tract Office | N | N | N | P | |
Real Estate Tract Signs | N | N | N | P | Subject to § 18.44.180 |
Special Events | P | P | P | P | Subject to § 18.38.240
; Permitted in the “T” (Transition) Zone, provided the property is adjacent to an arterial highway as indicated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan |
.120 Additional Provisions for Accessory Uses in "PR" Zone. The provisions of this section apply in addition to the provisions in Table 14-B above. The following accessory uses may be conducted only where incidental to and integrated within a primary use complex:
.1201 Concession stands, restaurants and shops;
.1202 Athletic equipment shops;
.1203 Specialty and souvenir shops;
.1204 Such other compatible uses as may be permitted from time to time by the City Council.
.1205 Signs; provided, however, that any sign owned, operated or maintained by an entity other than the City of Anaheim shall be permitted only if a conditional use permit for such sign is first approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). Notwithstanding the foregoing, within the area subject to Area Development Plan No. 120, signs shall be as approved by the City Council; provided the City Council finds such sign(s) to be: (a) compatible with the other uses and signs in Sportstown Anaheim; and (b) in conformance with The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and Chapter 18.20. (Ord. 5948 § 1; November 9, 2004.)
.130 Commercial Equestrian Establishments in the "T" Zone. Commercial equestrian establishments may be permitted in the "T" Zone with a conditional use permit; provided no permanent maintenance or stabling of equine animals, riding arenas or storage of food, refuse or equipment shall be permitted within three hundred (300) feet of any residential zone boundary.
.140 Dwellings. Dwellings are permitted on properties having a General Plan Land Use Designation for Residential or Mixed-Use Land Uses, as identified on General Plan Figure LU-4 (Land Use Plan), subject to the permitted uses and development standards associated with a Typical Implementing Zoning that is consistent with the Residential or Mixed-Use Land Use designation for such property, as identified in Table LU-2 of the Land Use Element. The property owner may choose which Typical Implementing Zoning to apply insofar as it is consistent with the General Plan. No zoning reclassification is required to utilize this provision of the Code.
.150 Within the "T" Zone, scrap metal salvage and shredding, automobile dismantling, and used auto parts businesses, pursuant to a stipulated judgment approved by the City Council and ordered by the Orange County Superior Court, with operation of the businesses authorized solely for the purpose of remediation of toxic and/or hazardous materials and/or waste on the subject property, and expressly contingent upon continued compliance with the stipulated judgment and the requirements of any and all regulatory agencies with jurisdiction on such matters, are permitted as of right. Termination of the use shall be pursuant to the terms of the stipulated judgment and shall not be pursuant to the provisions of this title.
.160 Conditional Uses. Conditional uses shall only be considered to the extent that the proposed use is consistent with the property’s underlying General Plan Land Use Designation.
(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 §§ 13, 14; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6007 §§ 8, 9; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6031 § 16: August 22, 2006: Ord. 6100 § 3; March 18, 2008: Ord. 6101 §§ 11, 12; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6245 § 28; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6289 § 3; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6317 § 4; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6419 § 4; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 11 - 13; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6438 §§ 2, 3; June 19, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 7; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 10; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6483 § 4; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6493 § 5; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6524 § 7; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 § 9; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 16, 17; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 § 9; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6578 § 1; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6580 § 4; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6601 § 4; January 14, 2025: Ord. 6602 § 3; January 28, 2025.)
.010 Site Area. The minimum site area for public and special-purpose zones is shown in Table 14-D.
Zone | Minimum Site Area |
OS | None required |
PR | Uses Permitted by Right: None Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones |
SP | Uses Permitted by Right: None Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones |
T | 43,000 square feet |
.020 Measurements. Unless specified otherwise, the minimum lot size measurement in Table 14-D excludes public and private streets, alley rights-of-way, and public and private easements for ingress and egress. The minimum lot size shall consist of contiguous land area not divided into two (2) or more separate parts by such streets or easements for ingress and egress.
.030 Additional Site Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Table 14-D, the following provisions apply in all public and special-purpose zones:
.0301 The size and shape of the site proposed for the use shall be adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use in a manner consistent with the stated purpose and intent of the zone.
.0302 Adequate provisions shall be made for the safe and orderly circulation of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic between the proposed site and all streets and highways, and between coordinated facilities, accessways or parking areas on adjacent sites.
.0303 Adequate provisions shall be made for loading and unloading of persons, supplies and materials in a manner that does not obstruct required parking and accessways or impact adjacent land uses.
.0304 The proposed development shall not limit or adversely affect the growth and development potential of adjoining lands or the general area in which it is proposed to be located.
.040 Legal lots of record on December 5, 1978, regardless of area, shall be deemed to comply with subsection .010 above.
.050 Building Site Requirements in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards) also apply. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
The minimum lot width for public and special-purpose zones is shown in Table 14-E.
Table 14-E LOT WIDTH: PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-USE ZONES | |
Zone | Minimum Lot Width |
OS | Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones |
PR | Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones |
SP | Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones |
T | 140 feet; this provision shall be deemed to be complied with regardless of actual width if the parcel was as of record on the effective date of this chapter |
(Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
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