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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
Chapter 18.01 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 18.04 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.06 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.08 COMMERCIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.10 INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.14 PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
Chapter 18.16 REGULATORY PERMITS
Chapter 18.18 SCENIC CORRIDOR (SC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.20 PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.22 BROOKHURST COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (BCC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.24 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD CORRIDOR (SABC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.26 MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.28 FLOODPLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.30 DOWNTOWN MIXED USE (DMU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.32 MIXED USE (MU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.34 RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY (RO) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.36 TYPES OF USES
Chapter 18.38 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
18.38.010 PURPOSE.
18.38.015 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - JUNIOR.
18.38.020 ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS.
18.38.025 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING.
18.38.030 ANIMAL KEEPING.
18.38.040 ANTENNAS - PRIVATE TRANSMITTING.
18.38.050 ANTENNAS - RECEIVING.
18.38.060 ANTENNAS - TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
18.38.065 AUTOMOTIVE - SALES AGENCY OFFICE (RETAIL) AND AUTOMOTIVE - SALES AGENCY OFFICE (WHOLESALE).
18.38.070 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS.
18.38.080 BED & BREAKFAST INNS.
18.38.085 RECREATION - BILLIARDS.
18.38.090 CARETAKER UNITS.
18.38.095 (Repealed by Ord. 6526, February 15, 2022)
18.38.100 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.
18.38.105 CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE & STORAGE.
18.38.110 CONVENIENCE STORES.
18.38.115 COMMERCIAL CENTERS.
18.38.120 (Repealed by Ord. 6526, February 15, 2022)
18.38.123 Community Care Facilities - Unlicensed and Sober Living Homes.
18.38.125 EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND RECUPERATIVE CARE/MEDICAL RESPITE.
18.38.130 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
18.38.135 FESTIVAL PERMIT.
18.38.140 (Repealed by Ordinance No. 6506 § 30, February 9, 2021)
18.38.150 LAUNDROMATS.
18.38.155 MARKETS.
18.38.160 MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT - GROUND MOUNTED.
18.38.170 MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT - ROOF MOUNTED.
18.38.180 OIL PRODUCTION.
18.38.190 OUTDOOR DISPLAYS.
18.38.200 OUTDOOR STORAGE.
18.38.205 PLANT NURSERIES.
18.38.210 PORTABLE FOOD CARTS.
18.38.215 RESIDENTIAL USES OF MOTELS, COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE STRUCTURES.
18.38.220 RESTAURANTS - OUTDOOR SEATING AND DINING.
18.38.225 SPECIAL EVENTS - FLAGS AND BANNERS.
18.38.230 SPECIAL EVENTS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
18.38.235 SPECIAL EVENTS - CHRISTMAS TREE LOT AND PUMPKIN PATCHES.
18.38.240 SPECIAL EVENTS - CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES.
18.38.245 SPECIAL EVENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE.
18.38.250 TILE SALES.
18.38.255 TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLIT.
18.38.260 (Repealed by 6245 § 61, 6/5/12)
18.38.270 VETERINARY SERVICES AND ANIMAL BOARDING.
Chapter 18.40 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.42 PARKING AND LOADING
Chapter 18.44 SIGNS
Chapter 18.46 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Chapter 18.48 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 18.50 SENIOR CITIZENS' APARTMENT PROJECTS
Chapter 18.52 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Chapter 18.54 SEX-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Chapter 18.56 NONCONFORMITIES
Chapter 18.58 AFFORDABLE MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (Repealed by 6101 § 55, 4/22/08)
Chapter 18.60 PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.62 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
Chapter 18.64 AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Chapter 18.66 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 18.68 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Chapter 18.70 FINAL PLAN REVIEWS
Chapter 18.72 SPECIFIC PLANS
Chapter 18.74 VARIANCES
Chapter 18.76 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Chapter 18.80 FEES
Chapter 18.90 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.92 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 18.100 HIGHLANDS AT ANAHEIM HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-1 (SP 87-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.102 SYCAMORE CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-1 (SP 88-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.104 THE SUMMIT OF ANAHEIM HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-2 (SP 88-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.106 PACIFICENTER ANAHEIM SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-3 (SP 88-3) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Rescinded by 6358 § 7, 2/9/16)
Chapter 18.108 FESTIVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-1 (SP 90-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.110 EAST CENTER STREET DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-2 (SP 90-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.112 MOUNTAIN PARK SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-4 (SP 90-4) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.114 DISNEYLAND RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-1 (SP 92-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.116 ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2 (SP 92-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.118 HOTEL CIRCLE SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93-1 (SP 93-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.120 ANAHEIM CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.122 BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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18.38.095   (Repealed by Ord. 6526, February 15, 2022)
18.38.100   CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.
   .010   Intent. The City Council has determined that residential condominiums differ from apartments in numerous respects, and that they should be treated differently from apartments for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare.
   .020   Conversion of Existing Structures. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other entity proposing to convert an existing multiple-family structure to condominiums shall first obtain a conditional use permit, in accordance with subsection .090 (Conversion of Existing Multiple-Family Structures) of Section 18.06.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones), and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.38.105   CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE & STORAGE.
   The provisions of this section apply to temporary uses classified as Contractor's Office & Storage in Section 18.36.060 (Temporary Use Classes) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .010   Location and Duration. Not permitted in the front or street setback. The maximum time this use may exist on a lot shall be one (1) year. Extensions may be granted in one (1) year increments, if it is demonstrated that the trailer is not detrimental to the community.
   .020   Approval. The Planning Director shall have the authority to approve temporary contractor's office and storage trailers, and extensions of time for such trailers, provided plans for permanent construction have been submitted to the Building Division or construction is underway. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 § 17; September 28, 2004.)
18.38.110   CONVENIENCE STORES.
   Uses classified as Convenience Stores are subject to the provisions of this section.
   .010   No advertising of alcoholic beverages shall be located outside the building nor shall advertising on the interior be visible from the exterior of the building. Audible advertising of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited.
   .020   No display of alcoholic beverages shall be located outside the building or within five (5) feet of any entrance used by customers.
   .030   No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on the premises.
   .040   No sales of alcoholic beverages shall be made to customers outside the building.
   .050   No person under the minimum age established by the State shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages.
   .060   No exterior vending machines shall be permitted.
   .070   No video, electronic or other amusement devices or games shall be permitted.
   .080   No roof-mounted balloons or inflated devices shall be permitted.
   .090   No outdoor storage or stacking of shopping carts shall be permitted.
   .100   Any public telephones shall be inside the building and within the control of the operator of the business.
   .110   All fixtures, displays, merchandise and other materials shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from all windows visible to the public right-of-way.
   .120   No storage, display or sales of any merchandise, fixtures or other material shall be permitted outside the building, except as may be permitted with a special event permit approved by the Planning Department.
   .130   The parking lot serving the premises shall be maintained with sufficient lighting power to illuminate and make easily discernable the appearance and conduct of all persons on or about the parking lot. The lighting shall be directed, positioned and shielded so as not to illuminate adjacent properties. A plan showing the lighting shall be submitted to the Community Services Division of the Police Department for review and approval.
   .140   The property shall be permanently maintained in an orderly fashion through the provision of regular landscape maintenance, removal of trash or debris, and removal of graffiti within forty eight (48) hours from time of occurrence.
   .150   All trash generated by the use shall be properly contained in trash bins contained within approved trash enclosures. The number of bins shall be adequate, and the trash pick-up shall be as frequent as necessary to ensure the sanitary handling and timely removal of refuse. The Community Preservation Division of the Planning Department shall determine the adequacy of the bins and pick-ups, and may require additional bins or pick-ups. All costs for meeting these requirements shall be paid for by the business owner.
   .160   That any loading and unloading of products associated with the commercial center shall occur on-site only, and shall not take place in any required parking area or within the public right-of-way. A plan shall be submitted to the Traffic and Transportation Manager for review and approval of any proposed loading areas.
   .170   For properties with delivery areas adjacent to residential zones or residential land uses, delivery trucks shall turn off their engines during non-permitted hours of delivery. The authorized delivery hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
   .180   All new convenience markets or new construction within an existing market shall incorporate the following requirements into the development of the center.
      .1801   That a plan sheet for solid waste storage, collection and a plan for recycling shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division for review and approval. The trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in accordance with approved plans on file with said Department. Said storage areas shall be designed, located and screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. The walls of the storage areas shall be protected from graffiti opportunities by the use of plant materials such as minimum one-gallon size clinging vines planted on maximum three-foot centers or tall shrubbery. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
      .1802   That rooftop address numbers (minimum four (4) feet in height, two (2) feet in width and six (6) inches thick spaced twelve (12) to eighteen (18) inches) shall be provided. Said numbers shall be facing the street to which the structure is addressed. Numbers shall be painted or constructed in a contrasting color and shall not be visible from the streets or adjacent properties. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .1803   That an on-site trash truck turn-around area shall be provided per City Standards and maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division. Said turn-around area shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .1804   That the project shall provide for accessible truck deliveries on-site. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .1805   Any proposed block walls at the shopping cart storage areas shall be enhanced with vines to minimize opportunities for graffiti.
      .1806   That prior to final building and zoning inspection, the applicant shall:
         .01   Demonstrate that all structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and specifications.
         .02   Demonstrate that the applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP.
         .03   Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Projects WQMP are available onsite.
         .04   Submit for review and approval by the City an Operation and Maintenance Plan for all structural BMPs.
      .1807   That the locations for future above-ground utility devices including, but not limited to, electrical transformers, water backflow devices, gas, communications and cable devices, etc., shall be shown on plans submitted for building permits. Plans shall also identify the specific screening treatments of each device (i.e. landscape screening, color of walls, materials, identifiers, access points, etc.). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 26; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6245 § 54; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 19; September 3, 2013.)
18.38.115   COMMERCIAL CENTERS.
   All commercial centers shall comply with the provisions of this section.
   .010   All commercial centers shall adhere to the following operating conditions.
      .0101   That all trash generated from this commercial retail center shall be properly contained in trash bins with lids closed at all times located within approved trash enclosures and maintained clean at all times. The number of bins shall be adequate and the trash pick-up shall be as frequent as necessary to ensure the sanitary handling and timely removal of refuse from the property. The Community Preservation Division of the Planning Department shall determine the need for additional bins or additional pick-up. All costs for increasing the number of bins or frequency of pick-up shall be paid by the business owner.
      .0102   That wheel stops shall be properly maintained at all times.
      .0103   That any loading and unloading of products associated with the commercial center shall occur on-site only, and shall not take place in any required parking area or within the public right-of-way. A plan shall be submitted to the Traffic and Transportation Manager for review and approval of any proposed loading areas.
      .0104   No outdoor storage/donation bins shall be permitted other than for overflow of operable shopping carts. Carts shall be stored within the designed cart storage areas adjacent to the main entrance.
      .0105   For properties with delivery areas adjacent to residential zones or residential land uses, delivery trucks shall turn off their engines during non-permitted hours of delivery. The authorized delivery hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
   .020   All new commercial centers or new construction within an existing commercial center shall incorporate the following requirements into the development of the center.
      .0201   That a plan sheet for solid waste storage, collection and a plan for recycling shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division for review and approval. The trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in accordance with approved plans on file with said Department. Said storage areas shall be designed, located and screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. The walls of the storage areas shall be protected from graffiti opportunities by the use of plant materials such as minimum one-gallon size clinging vines planted on maximum three-foot centers or tall shrubbery. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
      .0202   That rooftop address numbers (minimum four (4) feet in height, two (2) feet in width and six (6) inches thick spaced twelve (12) to eighteen (18) inches) shall be provided. Said numbers shall be facing the street to which the structure is addressed. Numbers shall be painted or constructed in a contrasting color and shall not be visible from the streets or adjacent properties. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0203   That an on-site trash truck turn-around area shall be provided per City Standard and maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division. Said turn-around area shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0204   That the project shall provide for accessible truck deliveries on-site. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0205   That a final coordinated sign program for the entire center, including specifications for the monument sign and wall signs, shall be submitted to the Planning Services Division for review and approval as to placement, design, and materials. The signage shall be designed to complement the architecture of the commercial retail center. Any decision by staff may be appealed to the Planning Commission consistent with Section 18.60.135.
      .0206   Any proposed block walls at the shopping cart storage areas shall be enhanced with vines to minimize opportunities for graffiti.
      .0207   Each different unit within the shopping center shall have its particular address displayed on its front and rear doors or directly above the front and rear doors. The address numbers shall be positioned so as to be readily readable from the street and shall be illuminated during hours of darkness.
      .0208   That prior to final building and zoning inspection, the applicant shall:
         .01   Demonstrate that all structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and specifications.
         .02   Demonstrate that the applicant is prepared to implement all non- structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP.
         .03   Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Projects WQMP are available onsite.
         .04   Submit for review and approval by the City an Operation and Maintenance Plan for all structural BMPs.
      .0209   That the locations for future above-ground utility devices including, but not limited to, electrical transformers, water backflow devices, gas, communications and cable devices, etc., shall be shown on plans submitted for building permits. Plans shall also identify the specific screening treatments of each device (i.e. landscape screening, color of walls, materials, identifiers, access points, etc.).
      .0210   That building and parking lot lighting shall be decorative. Additionally, lighting fixtures shall be down-lighted and directed away from nearby residential properties to protect the residential integrity of the area. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits. Light fixtures shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director.
      .0211   That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped and maintained with decorative lighting of a minimum 1-foot candle to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and conduct of all person on or about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be directed, positioned and shielded in such a manner so as not to unreasonably illuminate the window areas of nearby residence. (Ord. 6245 § 55; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 20; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6601 § 17; January 14, 2025.)
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