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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
Chapter 18.40 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.42 PARKING AND LOADING
Chapter 18.44 SIGNS
18.44.010 PURPOSE.
18.44.020 APPLICABILITY.
18.44.030 DEFINITIONS.
18.44.035 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
18.44.040 PUBLIC ART AND MURAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
18.44.045 MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED.
18.44.050 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED.
18.44.055 COORDINATED SIGN PROGRAM.
18.44.060 OTHER REQUIRED APPROVALS.
18.44.065 BUSINESS FLAG.
18.44.070 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
18.44.080 FREESTANDING AND MONUMENT SIGNS - GENERAL.
18.44.090 FREESTANDING AND MONUMENT SIGNS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
18.44.100 FREEWAY-ORIENTED ON-SITE SIGNS.
18.44.110 WALL SIGNS AND OTHER TYPES OF SIGNS.
18.44.120 SERVICE STATION SIGNS.
18.44.130 COMMERCIAL SIGNS ON RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
18.44.140 PUBLIC UTILITY SIGNS AND SIGNS REQUIRED BY LAW.
18.44.150 SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN.
18.44.160 SIGN MAINTENANCE.
18.44.170 TEMPORARY SIGNS - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
18.44.180 TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
18.44.185 RESIDENTIAL WAYFINDING SIGNS.
18.44.190 TEMPORARY TRACT SIGNS.
18.44.200 TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR FUTURE ESTABLISHMENTS.
18.44.210 TEMPORARY SIGNS - OTHER.
18.44.220 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
18.44.230 (Repealed by 6042 § 10, 10/3/06)
18.44.240 (Repealed by 6042 § 10, 10/3/06)
18.44.250 (Repealed by 6042 § 10; 10/3/06)
18.44.260 NONCONFORMING BILLBOARDS.
18.44.270 VIOLATIONS.
APPENDIX A AREA OF A SIGN EXCLUDING SUPPORTS
APPENDIX B AREA OF A SIGN, MONUMENT AND BASE
APPENDIX C AREA OF A SIGN WITH TWO FACES
APPENDIX D AREA OF A SIGN WITH INDIVIDUAL LETTERS
APPENDIX E FREESTANDING SIGN
APPENDIX F HEIGHT OF SIGN
APPENDIX G LIGHTER BOX GASOLINE SERVICE STATION SIGN
APPENDIX H SERVICE STATION SIGNS
APPENDIX I MONUMENT SIGN
APPENDIX J ROOF SIGN - MANSARD ROOF
APPENDIX K ROOF SIGN - ABOVE ROOFLINE
APPENDIX L UNDER-AWNING SIGN
APPENDIX M VALANCE
APPENDIX N NUMBER OF SIGN FACES
APPENDIX O MINIMUM SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX P PERMITTED LOCATION OF FREESTANDING AND MONUMENT SIGNS
Chapter 18.46 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Chapter 18.48 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 18.50 SENIOR CITIZENS' APARTMENT PROJECTS
Chapter 18.52 HOUSING INCENTIVES
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
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
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18.44.160   SIGN MAINTENANCE.
   All sign support structures and sign display surfaces shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust and corrosion. Any crack, chipped paint, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy, ripped or faded awning fabric, or other un-maintained or damaged portion of a sign shall be repaired or replaced, following notification by the City. Noncompliance with such a request shall constitute a public nuisance, and shall be subject to abatement as provided in this Code. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.44.170   TEMPORARY SIGNS - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
   Sign regulations related to special event permits are contained in Section 18.38.225 (Special Events – Flags and Banners), Section 18.38.230 (Special Events – Outdoor Activity), Section 18.38.235 (Special Events – Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Patches), Section 18.38.240 (Carnivals and Circuses), and Section 18.38.245 (Special Event Regulations within the Platinum Triangle) of Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6570 § 26; March 19, 2024.)
18.44.180   TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
   A maximum of one (1) unlighted, single- or double-faced, temporary, freestanding sign advertising the sale, lease or other disposition of the property on which such sign is located, may be permitted per street or highway frontage of the parcel, as provided herein. Any such sign(s) may also include the name and address of the person, firm, entity or agent offering said premises for sale or lease. The sign(s) may be located in any zone.
   .010   For parcels one (1) acre or less, the maximum area of any one sign, and the combined total area of all signs shall not exceed a maximum aggregate area of twenty (20) square feet;
   .020   For parcels over one (1) acre, the maximum area of any one sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet, nor shall the height or width of any such sign exceed ten (10) feet.
   .030   The sign(s) may be placed on the building below the roof level or, if freestanding, shall not exceed six (6) feet in height, and shall not be closer than seven (7) feet to any public right-of-way.
   .040   The sign(s) shall be removed when the property is sold, leased or otherwise disposed of.
   .050   For individual single-family residential lots, one (1) maximum five (5) square-foot sign is permitted. The sign frame shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and four (4) feet in width. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6425 § 22; December 19, 2017.)
18.44.185   RESIDENTIAL WAYFINDING SIGNS.
   .010   Off-Site Tract Signs in Conjunction with a Wayfinding Sign Program. Off-site tract signs approved as part of a Wayfinding Sign program may be approved subject to the provisions of Section 18.62.080 and the following additional criteria:
      .0101   The project developer or representative must request and receive a Wayfinding Sign program permit pursuant to Section 18.62.080.
      .0102   The Wayfinding Sign program shall initially identify a minimum of three (3) new residential developments or products that have been approved, completed or under construction. The residential developments shall be located within an approved Specific Plan, Master Land Use Plan, Redevelopment Project Area or located on property that is subject to an agreement with the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. No more than one Wayfinding Sign program shall be authorized for each Specific Plan or Master Land Use Plan. The number of programs authorized within a Redevelopment Project Area and the total number of associated signs shall be determined by the Planning Director.
      .0103   A Wayfinding Sign program document shall be prepared and submitted. The document shall include criteria related to sign design, including permitted size and height; permitted number and precise location of signs proposed; permitted colors and materials; maintenance standards and responsibilities; and, implementation procedures.
      .0104   Number of Signs per Parcel. Not more than one (1) sign shall be permitted on any parcel having frontage on one public or private street. Parcels having frontage on more than one public or private street may have one (1) sign per street frontage. Proof of owner authorization to utilize property for this purpose shall be made a part of the Wayfinding Sign Program Permit approved pursuant to Section 18.62.080.
      .0105   Location of Signs within Public Right-of-Way. Signs may be permitted within the public right-of-way, subject to review and approval by the Public Works/Engineering Department and subject to obtaining any necessary encroachment licenses and/or permits.
      .0106   Maximum Number of Signs. Except as otherwise permitted by the Planning Director due to unique access considerations, the maximum number of signs allowed as part of the Wayfinding Sign program shall not exceed the cumulative total of the number of development projects anticipated to be developed within the Specific Plan or Master Land Use Plan, but in no instance shall exceed 20 signs.
      .0107   Area and Height Limitations. The maximum area of a wayfinding tract sign shall be sixty-five (65) square feet. Except as may otherwise be permitted by the Planning Director due to topographical considerations, no Wayfinding Sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in height.
      .0108   Consistent Theme and Design. Signs approved as a part of a Wayfinding Sign program shall have a consistent theme and design. In addition, signs shall be non-illuminated and individual sign panels shall only identify the name of the residential project or venue advertised including directional arrows.
      .0109   Anti-Graffiti Measures. Wayfinding Signs shall be constructed with materials and finishes that are graffiti resistant. The applicant shall consult with the Code Enforcement Division prior to submittal of the Wayfinding Sign Program Permit and implement all recommended measures. Through this consultation process, the applicant shall also provide the Code Enforcement Division with contact information for the person or entity responsible for maintaining the sign in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 18.44.185.020 (Sign Maintenance).
   .020   Sign Maintenance. In the event that signs are targeted by graffiti, the graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours. In the event that a sign is otherwise damaged, it shall be repaired or removed within 72 hours.
   .030   Time Limitation. The Wayfinding Sign program shall stipulate the duration and length of time allowed for the sign program, but in no event shall it exceed the amount of time necessary to achieve the initial sale or lease of the projects identified or five (5) years, whichever comes first. However, the Planning Director may extend the life of the Wayfinding Sign program in one (1) year increments for up to five (5) additional years. Once the sale or initial occupancy of all units in an individual development is completed, reference to said development shall be immediately removed from the Wayfinding Sign(s).
(Ord. 6137 § 4; April 14, 2009.)
18.44.190   TEMPORARY TRACT SIGNS.
   Temporary for-sale or for-lease signs, for the purpose of advertising a single contiguous grouping of lots or units for sale or lease in the City, may be permitted, subject to the following provisions:
   .010   On-Site Tract Signs. A maximum of one (1) unlighted, single or double-faced, freestanding sign may be permitted on any portion of the subdivision or tract to which the sign pertains, provided the sign is in compliance with subsections .030 through .060 below.
   .020   Off-Site Tract Signs. A maximum of two (2) unlighted, single or double-faced, freestanding off-site tract signs may be permitted for any tract, provided the sign is in compliance with the following provisions and subsections .030 through .060 below.
      .0201   Off-site tract signs may be permitted on any vacant property in any zone within the City Limits.
      .0202   Not more than one (1) sign shall be permitted on any parcel having a combined frontage of less than nine hundred (900) linear feet adjacent to any public street(s) or highway(s). On parcels having a combined frontage of nine hundred (900) feet or more, one (1) additional sign may be permitted for each additional four hundred fifty (450) linear feet of frontage in excess of four hundred fifty (450) linear feet.
      .0203   The minimum distance between signs located on the same parcel shall be four hundred fifty (450) feet.
      .0204   The minimum distance from a tract sign(s) to any highway right-of-way line shall be not less than twenty (20) feet, unless the Planning Director determines that it is not possible to comply with this provision.
   .030   Area Limitations. The maximum area of any tract sign shall be sixty five (65) square feet.
   .040   Height Limitations of Tract Signs. Except as may otherwise be permitted by the Planning Director due to topographical considerations, no tract sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in height.
   .050   Required Identification. All tract signs shall include a small identification area with the name of the person, firm or entity constructing the sign, and the date the sign was constructed or erected. The signs may also include the name and address of the person, firm, entity or agent offering the premises for-sale or for-lease.
   .060   Time Limitation. All tract signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed one year. The Planning Director may extend such one (1) year period for additional and successive periods of six (6) months each; provided, however, that if the initial sale of all units or lots in said contiguous grouping is completed during any of the aforementioned permitted time periods, all such temporary signs shall be immediately removed. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.44.200   TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR FUTURE ESTABLISHMENTS.
   The future establishment of a business or other activity on a lot may be advertised by means of a temporary on-site sign or signs, provided the following provisions are complied with.
   .010   Maximum Area Per Sign. The maximum area per sign is fifty (50) square feet.
   .020   Maximum Dimension Per Sign. The maximum dimension in any direction is eight (8) feet.
   .030   Maximum Height. The maximum height is eight (8) feet.
   .040   Maximum Number Permitted. One (1) sign is permitted; provided that two (2) signs are permitted for parcels of five (5) acres or more with two (2) street frontages.
   .050   Location. The sign(s) shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any adjoining property line or adjoining highway right-of-way line; provided, however, that a sign on a corner property shall be subject to the locational requirements of fences, as set forth in subsection 18.46.110.060 (Front Yards) of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening).
   .060   Time Limit. The sign shall be removed within one (1) year from commencement of construction, or upon completion of the construction of project, whichever occurs first, unless extended for a period not to exceed one (1) year by the Planning Director.
   .070   Required Identification. All signs shall include a small identification area with the name and address of the person, firm or entity constructing the sign, and the date the sign was constructed or erected. The signs may also include the name and address of the person, firm, entity or agent offering the premises for-sale or for-lease.
18.44.210   TEMPORARY SIGNS – OTHER.
   .010   Window Signs. Temporary window signs may be placed in or upon any window of any structure used for commercial or industrial purposes, provided the total window signage meets the requirement of subsection 18.44.110.070.
   .020   Seasonal Fruit Stand Signs. Seasonal fruit stands, where permitted as an accessory use, are allowed to have a sign not to exceed the lesser of thirty percent (30%) of the building elevation, or thirty (30) square feet, per site. The sign height shall not exceed four (4) feet, if freestanding.
   .030   Political Signs. In addition to any other provision of this title, political signs shall be permitted on private property in any zone, provided:
      .0301   Such signs comply with the minimum sight-distance requirements set forth in subsection 18.44.080.080.
      .0302   Such signs comply with the provisions of Section 4.04.130 (Prohibition of Signs in Public Right-of-Way) of Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures—General); and
      .0303   Any structure to which such political signs are attached shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 15 (Buildings and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, except that no building permit shall be required for a temporary political sign that has a surface area of thirty-two (32) square feet or less and is removed within one hundred and twenty (120) days of its erection or placement, or within thirty (30) days after the election to which the sign relates. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 24 and 25; September 28, 2004.)
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