18.112.080 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES.

   The purpose of this chapter is to describe allowable land uses and property development standards, including density of development, for the single-family residential zones to create healthy, safe and attractive neighborhoods in the City of Anaheim, consistent with the policy direction in the Anaheim General Plan. The intent of each of the single-family residential zones is described below.

   .010   Intent of Individual Zones.

      .0101   RMP-1 Zone. The intent of the RMP-1 Single-Family Detached Residential Mountain Park Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment of a hillside character with single-family detached dwelling units on a minimum lot size of seven thousand (7,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low-Medium Hillside Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan in Development Area 1.

      .0102   RMP-2 Zone. The intent of the RMP-2 Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment of a hillside character with single-family detached dwelling units on a minimum lot size of five thousand (5,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low-Medium Hillside Residential land use designation in the General Plan in Development Areas 1 and 2.

      .0103   RMP-3 Zone. The intent of the RMP-3 Single-Family Detached Residential Mountain Park Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment in keeping with the natural amenities and scenic resources of the area with single-family detached dwelling units on a minimum lot size of four thousand (4,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low- Medium Hillside Density and Low-Medium Density Residential land use designations in the General Plan in Development Areas 2, 3 and 7.

      .0104   RMP-4 Zone. The intent of the RMP-4 Single-Family Detached Residential Mountain Park Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment with single-family detached dwelling units on a minimum lot size of three thousand three hundred seventy-five (3,375) square feet. This zone implements the Low-Medium Hillside Density and Low- Medium Density Residential land use designations in the General Plan in Development Areas 3, 4, 5 and 7.

   .020   Uses.

      .0201   Primary Uses. Table 2 (Primary Uses: Single-Family Detached Residential 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).

      .0202   Accessory Uses. Table 3 (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Detached Residential 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).

      .0203   Temporary Uses. Table 4 (Temporary Uses and Structures: Single-Family Detached Residential 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).

      .0204   The al1owable uses in Tables 2, 3 and 4 for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:

         A.   P designates classes of uses permitted by right;

         B.   C designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit; and

         C.   N designates classes of uses that are prohibited.

      .0205   Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 8, 9 or 10 are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

      .0206   Unlisted Uses. Any class of use that is not listed in Tables 2, 3 or 4 is not permitted.

      .0207   Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the Special Provisions column of Tables 2, 3 and 4. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.

Table 2 PRIMARY USES; SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P Permitted by Right C Conditional Use Permit Required N Prohibited
	RMP-1	RMP-2	RMP-3	RMP-4	Special Provisions
Residential Classes of Uses
Dwellings - Single-Family Detached	P	P	P	P
Mobile Home Parks	N	N	N	N
Residential Care Facilities	P	P	P	P
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
Agricultural Crops	N	N	N	N
Antennas - Private Transmitting	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.040
Bed & Breakfast Inns	N	N	N	N
Beekeeping	N	N	N	N
Community & Religious Assembly	C	C	C	C
Convalescent & Rest Homes	N	N	N	N
Day Care Centers	C	C	C	C
Educational Institutions - General	C	C	P	P
Golf Courses & Country Clubs	N	N	N	N
Group Care Facilities	N	N	N	N
Oil Production	N	N	N	N
Public Services	P	P	P	P
Recreation - Low Impact	P	P	P	P
Transit Facilities	N	N	N	N
Utilities - Minor	P	P	P	P

 

Table 3 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P   Permitted by Right C Conditional Use Permit Required N Prohibited
	RMP-1	RMP-2	RMP-3	RMP-4	Special Provisions
Accessory Living Quarters	N	N	N	N
Agricultural Workers Quarters	N	N	N	N
Animal Keeping	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.030
Antennas - Dish	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.050 (may require a conditional use permit)
Architectural Features	P	P	P	P
Day Care - Large Family	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.140
Day Care - Small Family	P	P	P	P
Fences & Walls	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.40.050; this use may occur on a lot with or without a dwelling
Greenhouses - Private	P	P	P	P
Home Occupations	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.130
Landscaping & Gardens	P	P	P	P	Subject to Chapter 18.46; this use may occur on a lot with or without a dwelling
Mechanical & Utility Equipment - Ground Mounted	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.160
Mechanical & Utility Equipment - Roof Mounted	N	N	N	N
Parking Lots & Garages	P	P	P	P	To serve needs of primary use only; 4-car limit for garages in RMP-1 and RMP-2 Zones
Petroleum Storage - Incidental	P	P	P	P
Recreation Buildings & Structures	P	P	P	P
Second Units	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.230
Solar Energy Panels	P	P	P	P	Must be mounted on the roof parallel to the roof plane
Senior Second Units	C	C	C	C
Signs	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.112.130

 

      .0209   Design Compatibility of Detached Accessory Structures. Any detached structure that is used to accommodate an accessory use listed in Table 9 (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Detached Residential Zones) and that is more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in total floor area shall not have metal, vinyl or plastic siding.

 

Table 4 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P   Permitted by Right C Conditional Use Permit Required N Prohibited
	RMP-1	RMP-2	RMP-3	RMP-4	Special Provisions
Contractor’s Office & Storage	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.105
Real Estate Tract Office	P	P	P	P	The office shall be removed at the end of two (2) years from the date of the recording of the subdivision map or the sale of the last house, whichever is earlier
Real Estate Tract Signs	P	P	P	P	Subject to Chapter 18.44
Special Events	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.240

 

      .0210   Additional Restrictions for Temporary Uses.

         A.   Cargo containers may be permitted for the storage of construction materials only when building permits have been issued for substantial construction on the site. The containers shall not be used for the storage of furniture or other household items and shall not block vehicular or pedestrian access to the property.

         B.   Portable canopies and tarps are not permitted if they are visible from a public right-of-way. In addition, tarps shall not be used as a permanent shield or patio cover where visible to residential uses.

   .030    Lot Area.

      .0301   The minimum lot area for single-family detached residential zones is shown in Table 5.

 

Table 5 MINIMUM LOT AREA AND BUILDING PAD AREA: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Lot Area
RMP-1	7,000 square feet
RMP-2	5,000 square feet
RMP-3	4,000 square feet
RMP-4	3,375 square feet

 

      .0302   Building Site Requirements in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards) also apply.

   .040   Lot Width.

      .0401   The minimum lot width for single-family detached residential zones is shown in Table 6.

 

Table 6 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Lot Width
RMP-1	70 (55 feet for a maximum of 10% of the total lots)
RMP-2	45
RMP-3	40
RMP-4	40

 

      .0402   The lot width for a cul-de-sac or knuckle lot shall be measured at the required front setback line.

      .0403   A maximum of five percent (5%) of the total number of lots created by any division of land may be flag designed.

   .050   Structural Heights.

      .0501   Maximum Height. The maximum structural heights for single-family detached residential zones are shown in Table 7.

 

Table 7 MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: SINGLE-FAMILY CONVENTIONAL RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Maximum Structural Height
RMP-1	30
RMP-2	30
RMP-3	30; 25 feet in Development Areas 3 and 7
RMP-4	30; 25 feet in Development Areas 3 and 7

 

      .0502   Other Standards. The standards in this section apply in addition to the structural height limitations and structural setback in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

      .0503   Accessory Buildings. Non-habitable accessory buildings, such as a garage, garden or storage shed, shall not exceed a height of twelve (12) feet.

      .0504   Height Exceptions.

         A.   Chimneys erected and maintained as an integral feature of a dwelling unit may exceed the applicable height limitations of this section by a maximum of eight (8) feet.

         B.   Architectural features (except chimneys), subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission in connection with site plans; provided any horizontal roofline does not exceed ten (10) feet in length nor ten percent (10%) of the combined total length of all horizontal roof ridgelines on the structure, whichever is less, may exceed the applicable height limitations of this section provided:

            1.   The maximum height of any such embellishment shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet; and

            2.   The combined total horizontal area of all such embellishments exceeding the thirty (30) foot height limitation shall not exceed ten percent (10%)of the total roof area.

   .060   Floor Area.

      .0601   Floor Area. The minimum livable floor area per dwelling, exclusive of garage area, for single-family detached residential zones is shown in Table 8.

 

Table 8 MINIMUM LIVABLE FLOOR AREA: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Livable Floor Area
RMP-1	1,225 square feet
RMP-2	1,225 square feet
RMP-3	1,225 square feet
RMP-4	1,225 square feet

 

      .0602   Detached Accessory Buildings and Structures. The maximum cumulative square footage of all accessory structures as identified in Table 3 (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Detached Residential Zones) in this chapter shall be limited to the minimum livable floor area of the main dwelling for the underlying zone as identified in Table 8 above and shall not exceed the square footage of the main dwelling. Any detached garage spaces that are required by this code shall not be counted towards this limitation.

   .070   Lot Coverage.

      .0701   The maximum lot coverage for single-family detached residential zones is shown in Table 9. Lot coverage applies to the lot and does not apply to a building pad.

 

Table 9 MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Maximum Lot Coverage
RMP-1	40%
RMP-2	45%
RMP-3	50%
RMP-4	50%

 

      .0702   Accessory Buildings and Structures. All accessory buildings and structures shall be included in the maximum lot coverage calculation except as otherwise specified in this chapter.

   .080   Structural Setbacks.

      .0801   The minimum setbacks for single-family detached residential zones are shown in Table 10.These setbacks apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Sections 18.40.0 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards). Encroachments into setback areas are contained in Table 11 below. Landscaped lots owned and/or maintained by homeowner’s associations may be included as part of required street side setbacks.

      .0802   Unless otherwise provided in this title, setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way, recorded access easement, or recorded riding and hiking trails.

      .0803   In addition to the provisions of Table 10, a garage door shall be set back from the ultimate right-of- way line of the street used for access in accordance with the following:

         A.   Front-On Garages. The minimum setback to the face of the garage door of any front-on garage shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet when equipped with a standard, tilt-up garage door and not less than twenty (20) feet when equipped with a roll-up garage door measured from the ultimate right-of-way.

         B.   Side-On Garages. A minimum of ten (10) feet shall be provided as measured from the lot line with a two (2) foot allowable encroachment for architectural projections. All driveways for side-on garages shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet as measured at the centerline of the driveway. All side-on garage shall have a roll-up garage door.

      .0804   Notwithstanding any other provision, any structure used for human habitation shall maintain a setback of not less than ten (10) feet from any riding and hiking trail easement of record.

Table 10 MINIMUM SETBACKS: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Setbacks
RMP-1
Front	15 feet for the first story; 20 feet for the second story and above.
Side	5 feet; The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.
Rear	15 feet for the first story; 20 feet for the second story and above.
RMP-2
Front	15 feet.
Side	5 feet from structures to the property line or 10 feet between structures on adjacent lots. (Zero side yards are permitted.); The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.
Rear	10 feet; 15 foot average.
RMP-3
Front	10 feet.
Side	5 feet from structures to the property line or 10 feet between structures on adjacent lots. (Zero side yards are permitted.); The minimum street side setback feet on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.
Rear	10 feet; 15 foot average.
RMP-4
Front	10 feet.
Side	5 feet from structures to the property line or 10 feet between structures on adjacent lots. (Zero side yards are permitted.); The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.
Rear	10 feet; 15 foot average.

 

      .0805   Other Code Provisions. The standards in this section apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Section 18.40.040 in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

      .0806   Accessory Buildings and Structures. Accessory buildings or structures can be attached to a main building or be entirely detached.

      .0807   Permitted Encroachments. Allowable encroachments into the required setbacks in Table 16 are set forth in Table 17, except as provided herein.

         A.   For zones other than RMP-1 and RMP-2, the cumulative square footage of all encroachments shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the lot area.

         B.   Accessory structures, except for fences, walls and hedges that do not exceed three (3) feet in height and pilasters/freestanding light fixtures that do not exceed four (4) feet in height, shall not encroach into a required street side setback.

         C.   Any encroachment that conflicts with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.

Table 11 PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY USES/STRUCTURES: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
		RMP-
		1	2	3	4
Accessory Use/Structure	Permitted Encroachment					Special Provisions
Air Conditioning Units	Front	N	N	N	N	* Noise level must be less than 50 dB(A) measured at the lot line If located on side setback, must not be on the side of the access gate
	Side	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Arbors/Trellis	Front	Y	Y	Y	Y	Maximum 8 feet high and 5 square feet
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
Amateur Radio Towers	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	N	N	N	N
Awnings	Front	Maximum 4 feet				Must be permanent, attached to the building, decorative and properly maintained
	Side	Maximum 2 feet
	Rear	Maximum 4 feet
Balconies (covered or uncovered)	Front	Maximum 30 inches
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Maximum 4 feet
Barbeques (built-in permanent)	Front	N	N	N	N	Maximum 5 feet high
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Basketball Courts	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Carports/Porte Cocheres	Front	N	N	N	N	Must be decorative, features must match main house
	Side	Minimum 3 feet to property line
	Rear	Minimum 3 feet to property line
Decks (second story only - see Porches for at-grade decks)	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	N	N	N	N
Fencing/Walls	Front	Y	Y	Y	Y	Must comply with § 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening)
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Eaves/Roof Overhang, Cornices, Belt Courses, Sills and Buttresses, Architectural Projections	Front	Maximum 30 inches*				* Shall not reduce or obstruct minimum driveway dimensions
	Side	Maximum 20 inches
	Rear	Maximum 30 inches
Fire Pits/Outdoor Fireplaces	Front	N	N	N	N	* No closer than 5 feet to any property line
	Side	Y*	Y*	Y*	N
	Rear	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
Fireplaces	Front	Maximum 30 inches
	Side	Maximum 20 inches
	Rear	Maximum 30 inches
Flag Poles	Front	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*	Maximum height is same as underlying zone * Minimum 10 feet from front property line
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Fountains and Sculptures	Front	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*	* Minimum 10 feet from front property line except minimum 5 feet from front property line in RMP-3 and RMP-4 zones ** Maximum 6 feet high
	Side	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Garages (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N	Amount of encroachment shall not exceed 450 square feet
	Side	N	N	Y	Y
	Rear	N	N	Y	Y
Gazebos	Front	N	N	N	N	* Maximum 10 feet high
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
Greenhouses (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N	* Minimum 3 feet to side property line, not to exceed 5 feet high
	Side	N	Y*	Y*	Y*
	Rear	N	Y*	Y*	Y*
Guard Railings (where required for safety by City Codes)	Front	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Light Fixtures (for tennis courts)	Front	N	N	N	N	Must be hooded to prevent glare into adjacent property * Maximum 6 feet high ** Not to exceed structural height of underlying zone
	Side	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Parking	Front	N*	N*	N*	N*	* Except as provided in Chapter 18.42 ** Provided parking is screened from public right-of-way
	Side	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Patio Covers/Canopies (detached only)	Front	N	N	N	N	* Not to exceed 10 feet high and no closer than 5 feet from the rear property line
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	N	Y*	Y*	Y*
Pet Enclosures/Dog Runs	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Maximum 5 feet from rear property line
Pilasters/Light Fixtures (freestanding)	Front	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*	* Maximum 4 feet high with fence, no closer than 8 feet on center; maximum 7 feet high decorative freestanding light fixtures ** Maximum 6.5 feet high for pilasters only
	Side	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Play Equipment (over 6 feet high)	Front	N*	N*	N*	N*	* Permanent structures not permitted at any height ** Maximum 8 feet high
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Pool Cabanas (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N	* Maximum 8 feet high
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
Pool Equipment	Front	N	N	N	N	* Decibel level must be less than 50 dB(A) measured at the lot line If located in side setback, must not be on the side of the access gate
	Side	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Pool Rock Formations/Waterfalls (over 6 feet high)	Front	N	N	N	N	* Maximum 8 feet high Must be finished if back is visible to public right- of-way or single-family residence
	Side	Minimum of 3 feet from side property line
	Rear	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
Pool Slides (over 5 feet high)	Front	N	N	N	N	* Maximum 8 feet high
	Side	Minimum 5 feet to any property line*
	Rear	Minimum 5 feet to any property line*
Pools/Spas	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Porches and At-Grade Decks	Front	7	7	7	7	* Uncovered decks only
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
Recreation Rooms (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	Minimum 5 feet to side property line
	Rear	Minimum 10 feet to rear property line
Recreation Vehicles (storage longer than 3 days)	Front	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*	* Applies only for driveable Rvs (trailers are not permitted) parked in permitted open parking spaces as provided in Chapter 18.42, no overhang into public right-of-way or private access easement ** Must be screened from public and private streets
	Side	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
	Rear	Y**	Y**	Y**	Y**
Satellite Dishes (freestanding, over 2 feet in diameter)	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	N	N	N	N
Sheds (detached, pre- fabricated, without utilities)	Font	N	N	N	N	Maximum 100 square feet Maximum 5 feet high
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Tennis Courts/Sport Courts	Front	N	N	N	N	Only 1 court per lot is allowed
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Tree Houses (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N	Maximum 36 square feet
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	Minimum 5 feet from rear property line
Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Plants	Front	Y	Y	Y	Y	Including landscaped lots owned and/or maintained by a homeowners’ association
	Side	Y	Y	Y	Y
	Rear	Y	Y	Y	Y
Workshops (detached)	Front	N	N	N	N
	Side	N	N	N	N
	Rear	N	N	N	N

 

   .090   Parking. Parking requirements for single-family residential zones are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading).

   .100   Signs. Sign requirements for single-family residential zones are set forth in Chapter 18.44 (Signs).

   .110   Landscaping. Landscaping shall be required and or permitted in single-family residential zones subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening).

   .120   Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls, hedges and berms shall be permitted and/or required in single-family residential zones subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Section 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) except for the following:

      .1201   Front Yard Setbacks. Crib and retaining walls not to exceed three (3) feet in height are permitted within required front yard setbacks provided that they are located at least four (4) feet from the property line. Fences and other walls are not permitted within required front yard setbacks.

      .1202   Side, Rear, Interior, or Street Side Setbacks. Fences, walls, retaining wall and crib wall, or any combination thereof, are permitted in side, rear, interior, or street side setbacks provided that the total combined height does not exceed ten (10) feet.

   .130   Refuse and Recycling Storage Facilities.

      .1301   Location of Containers. All single-family homes shall provide a screened location outside of the required front setback to store trash and recycling containers.

      .1302   Standards Lots not developed with a single-family dwelling shall provide refuse storage that conforms to the document Minimum Acceptable Trash Collection Areas on file with the Public Works Department. The storage shall be designed, located and/or screened so as not to be readily identifiable or visible from adjacent streets or other public rights- of-way. Recycling bins shall also be provided. (Ord. 5254 § 1 (part); September 10, 1991: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5994 § 1 (part); September 27, 2005.)