Chapter 18.118 HOTEL CIRCLE SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93-1 (SP 93-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

.010 Purpose. The regulations set forth in this chapter have been established to provide for the orderly development of, and, upon adoption of an ordinance reclassifying said property to Specific Plan 93-1 (the “zone”), shall be applicable to that certain property (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan Area") described in that Specific Plan No. 93-1 document (hereinafter referred to as the “Specific Plan”) approved by the City Council, on file in the City of Anaheim Planning Department, as the Specific Plan may be hereinafter amended.

.020 Intent. The Hotel Circle Specific Plan Zone recognizes the uniqueness of the Commercial Recreation Area as a family-oriented tourist center destination and encourages facilities catering to tourist and convention-related events. This zone is intended to provide for, and encourage the development of, integrated facilities in attractive settings for retail businesses directly related to entertaining, lodging and supplying services to tourists and visitors.

This zone is further intended to enhance community appearance; to protect public investment in, and the character of, public thoroughfares; and to aid in the attraction of tourists and other visitors important to the economy of the city.

Application of these regulations is specifically intended to provide the most appropriate use of the land, create a harmonious relationship among land uses, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors in the City of Anaheim.

.030 Organization. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.72 (Specific Plans) the standards herein are patterned after the zone districts and definitions contained in Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.118.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

.010 Compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Code. All uses and developments in this zone shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code expressly referred to in this chapter, including, unless specifically amended herein, the provisions of Chapters 18.92 (Definitions); provided, however, that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision contained in any other chapter of the Anaheim Municipal Code and any provision contained in this chapter, the provision contained in this chapter shall govern and apply. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede the provisions set forth in the Commercial-Recreation (CR) Zone.

.020 Site Development Standards. The site development standards hereinafter set forth in this chapter have been adopted to operate in conjunction with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines.

.030 Compliance with City of Anaheim Codes. All grading plans shall comply with all applicable regulations, and shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the procedures contained in Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. All construction shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City of Anaheim, and applicable sections of Title 15 (Building and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. Construction within the Specific Plan Area may commence only after the Planning Commission approves the final site plan, and finds that the construction proposal is in substantial compliance with Development Standards and Design Guidelines of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan. The issuance of building permits may only occur after final site plan approval has been obtained from the City of Anaheim, subject to the procedures set forth in subsection 18.118.040.020 (Final Site Plan Approval).

.040 Lot Line Adjustment. Lot line adjustments within the Hotel Circle Specific Plan shall comply with all applicable regulations, and shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the procedures contained in Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

.050 Number of Hotel Rooms. In addition to the existing two (2) hotels with two hundred sixty-nine (269) rooms, and the redesigned Katella hotel with two hundred fifty (250) rooms, the Specific Plan permits the development of two hotels with up to four hundred fifty (450) rooms, for a total of nine hundred sixty-nine (969) rooms, and other permitted accessory uses. The approximate number of rooms within each hotel is established on Exhibit 18 of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan document. In the event that any of the proposed hotels within the Specific Plan Area, as shown in Exhibit 18, are scaled down in density or height, such hotels shall be deemed to be in conformance with the Specific Plan.

Any of the permitted primary or accessory uses may be located at any location within the Specific Plan Area, provided said uses comply with the development standards set forth herein. Any changes in the location of the uses, as set forth in Exhibit 18 of the Specific Plan, will be reviewed and processed in accordance with subparagraph 18.118.040.0201.01.

.060 Orderly Development. The provisions set forth in this Specific Plan, including the development standards, shall allow for the orderly development of all proposed hotels, parking facilities and other related/accessory uses.

.070 Applicability to New Development. The development standards contained herein shall apply to all newly proposed developments within the Hotel Circle Specific Plan boundaries.

.080 Applicability to Expansion. The site development standards in this chapter shall apply to the structural expansion portion of every building hereinafter expanded, in addition to all requirement set forth in the Specific Plan.

.090 Zoning Code. Any reference to the Zoning Code made in this chapter shall mean Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

.100 Future Approvals. In adopting Resolutions 94R-194 and 94R-195, approving and adopting the Specific Plan, the City Council of the City of Anaheim made certain findings of consistency between the General Plan of the City and the Specific Plan. In granting future approvals, as contemplated by this chapter and by the Specific Plan, the particular person or body so acting shall not do so in such a manner as to abrogate or nullify those findings. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.118.030 DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory. Any words, terms or phrases not defined by this chapter shall have the same definition given in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions).

.010 “A” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0101 “Accessory Use, Permitted.” A “Permitted Accessory Use” is a use which is considered to be compatible with a permitted primary use, while being clearly incidental to and integrated with the permitted primary use. A “Permitted Accessory Use” is permitted as of right, provided that the specific proposal for such a use conforms to all requirements of the Specific Plan. A “Permitted Accessory Use” is a use which is secondary or subordinate to a permitted primary use.

.030 “C” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0301 “Centerline.” A reference line indicating the center of a wall or street.

.0302 “Commercial-Recreation (CR) Area.” An area within the City of Anaheim designated as a family-oriented tourist destination that encourages the development of integrated facilities in attractive settings for retail businesses directly related to entertaining, lodging and supplying services to tourists and visitors, as indicated in the City of Anaheim General Plan.

.040 “D” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0401 “Development.” The improvement of the property for purposes of constructing the structures, improvements and facilities comprising the project, as set forth in the Specific Plan, including, without limitation: grading; the construction of infrastructure and public facilities relating to the project whether located within or outside the property; the construction of any structure; and the installation of utilities and landscaping.

.0402 “Drive.” An on-site vehicular passageway between Clementine and Zeyn Streets for the exclusive use of the occupants of a project or property and their guests. A drive shall not be considered a street. Parking shall be permitted on a drive, provided the drive complies with the applicable City Standard on file in the office of the Director of Public Works and Planning Director pertaining to off-street parking dimensions.

.0403 “District A.” That portion of the Specific Plan Area comprising approximately five and ninety-five hundredths (5.95) acres, and more particularly described in Attachment A of Ordinance No 5614.

.0404 “District B.” That portion of the Specific Plan Area comprising approximately eighty-five hundredths (.85) acre, and more particularly described in Attachment B of Ordinance No. 5614. (Ord. 5614 § 1; October 21, 1997: Ord. 5998 § 77; October 25, 2005.)

.050 “F” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0501 “Fence.” An artificially constructed barrier, constructed solely of metal or metal and wood, and intended to enclose and screen areas from adjacent property and/or public rights-of-way.

.0502 “Full Service Hotel.” Provides restaurant(s), retail space, and meeting/banquet facilities which are available to guests and the general public. Full service hotels may include standard guest rooms, suites, or a combination of both.

.060 “G” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0601 “General Plan.” The City's comprehensive, long-term planning document which sets forth the goals and objectives for the City.

.0602 “Gross Area” or “Gross Acres.” The entire land area (in acres) within the boundary of the Specific Plan Area (which entails the consolidation of nine individual parcels), measured to the right-of-way line of any abutting public street. The gross acreage of the Specific Plan includes property for the previously approved or built hotels, which are incorporated into the Hotel Circle project for planning purposes.

.0603 “Gross Square Footage.” The total square footage of a building or structure, or a specific area within a building, including the exterior walls of all floors.

.0604 “Guest Room.” A hotel guest room with a keyed entry, which provides sleeping and sitting areas and a full bath.

.070 “H” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0701 “Hotel/Motel.” Provides guest rooms or suites, and may include continental breakfast service, game room, gift shop and gym for guests.

.080 “L” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0801 “Lot” or “Parcel.” (1) A “Parcel” of real property, shown on the effective date of this ordinance as a delineated parcel of land, with a number or other designation, on a plat recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County; or (2) a “Parcel” of real property not delineated as (1) above, abutting at least one (1) public street, and held under separate ownership from adjacent property prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter; or (3) a parcel of real property not delineated as in (1) above, containing an area not less than the prescribed minimum square footage and lot width required for this zone, and abutting at least one (1) public street, if the same was a portion of a larger piece of unsubdivided real property held under single ownership prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter.

.090 “P” Words Terms and Phrases.

.0901 “Parking Facilities.” An area or structure intended for the temporary storage of automobiles and other vehicles. Such facilities may consist of, but are not limited to, surface parking lots, parking structures and parking areas under buildings, or subterranean parking.

.0902 “Planning Director.” The “Planning Director” of the City of Anaheim, or his or her duly authorized designee.

.0903 “Porte-Cochere.” An accessory use consisting of a reserved space, roofed or unroofed, attached to the side or front of a building, and established for the convenient loading and unloading of passengers.

.0904 “Primary Use, Permitted.” A “Permitted Primary Use” is a use that is contemplated to be the main and predominant use. Such use is permitted as of right, provided that the specific proposal for such use conforms to all requirements of the Specific Plan.

.0905 “Project.” The development “Project” contemplated by the Hotel Circle Specific Plan consists of: two (2) existing hotels with two hundred sixty-nine (269) rooms; the redesigned Katella Hotel with two hundred fifty (250) rooms, including up to a fifteen thousand (15,000) square foot freestanding restaurant; and the development of two (2) hotels with up to four hundred fifty (450) rooms, for a total of nine hundred sixty-nine (969) rooms; and other permitted uses as set forth herein, including but not limited to, all on-site and off-site improvements.

.0906 “Public Right-of-Way.” Any area of real property dedicated to or owned by the City of Anaheim, or upon which the City of Anaheim holds any easement, for public street, alley, sidewalk, landscape, utility or pedestrian purposes; and accepted by resolution of the City Council.

.100 “R” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1001 “Restaurant, Enclosed.” Any establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing and serving meals, provided that the activity of preparing and serving meals shall be conducted entirely within a building. The food preparation area for such a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation, and shall constitute not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area. Such establishments may provide take-out service only as a limited, ancillary function.

.1002 “Restaurant, Outdoor Dining.” Any establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing and serving meals, provided that the activity of preparing and serving meals shall be conducted mainly within a building. The food preparation area of a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation and shall constitute not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area.

.1003 “Restaurant, Theme Style.” Any establishment which is architecturally and/or functionally themed, and is engaged in the business of preparing and serving full meals, provided that such activities shall be conducted entirely within a building. The food preparation area for such a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation.

.1004 “Restaurant, Walk-Up.” Any establishment which is engaged in the business of preparing and serving food on a self-service basis, where service to the consumer is by means of a window or opening to the outside of the building, and the food may be consumed either inside or outside the building.

.1005 “Room.” A hotel “Room” with a keyed entry, which may be a guest room or suite, as defined in this section.

.110 “S” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1101 “Site Plan.” A plan showing the details of building locations, structures, parking facilities, signs, vehicular access, preliminary landscaping and architectural design for a project or building site.

.1102 “Specific Plan Area.” The words "Specific Plan Area" shall mean the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area, including all facilities and improvements therein.

.1103 “Suite.” Hotel guest accommodations which provide a living room area separate from the bedroom(s) and bath(s) area. Typical living room areas include a game table, sofa, television, refrigerator, microwave oven and small stove as part of “Suite” amenities. Typical bedroom areas include one (1) or two (2) bedroom(s) with bath(s), and a television, closet, phone and dresser. A hotel guest “Suite” shall be considered as one room for the purpose of total room count permitted in the Specific Plan Area, even if it includes more than one room.

.120 “T” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1201 “Temporary Use.” A “Temporary Use” is a use which is allowed only for a specific period of time, either as an interim use of a site prior to its conversion to a primary, accessory or conditional use, or as a use necessary to implement the conversion of a site to a permanent use. A “Temporary Use” is subject to the regulations described in this chapter.

.1202 “Turf Block.” Any one of several paving products made of concrete or plastic, which permit turf or other low-growing plant materials to grow through the paving so that the paving is not easily seen. “Turf Block” paving is intended for occasional vehicle traffic, such as when required for emergency vehicle access through landscaped areas.

.130 “U” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1301 “Ultimate Planned Right-of-Way.” The right-of-way designated in the Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan. Required setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way shown on the General Plan, including, where applicable to the property, any supplemental lanes in conformance with Standard Detail No. 164-A (Supplemental Lanes Intersection Layout), as it may be revised from time to time.

(Ord. 5944 35; September 28, 2004.)

.140 "V" Words Terms and Phrases

.1401 "Vacation Ownership Resort." A timeshare facility in which a person or entity receives the right in perpetuity, for life or for a specific period of time, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, space, or portion of real property for a period of time, which has been or will be allocated from the use or occupancy periods into which the facility has been divided. A "Vacation Ownership Resort" interest may be coupled with an estate in real property, or it may entail a license, contract, membership, or other right of occupancy not coupled with an estate in real property.

.1402 "Valet Parking." A parking service provided to accommodate users of an establishment, which service is incidental to the establishment and by which an attendant on behalf of the establishment takes temporary custody of the users' vehicles and moves, parks, stores or retrieves the vehicle.

.150 “W” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1501 “Wall.” (1) The vertical exterior surface of a building; (2) vertical interior surfaces which divide a building into rooms; (3) an artificially constructed barrier, constructed predominately of masonry and other materials, such as metal or wood, and which is intended to enclose or screen areas of land. As defined herein, “Masonry” shall include, but not be limited to: concrete “Masonry” units (such as precision concrete block, slump block or other similar products), brick, concrete (either pre-cast or cast-in-place) and stucco.

.160 “Z” Words Terms and Phrases.

.1601 “Zero Setback.” No building setback provided for structures adjacent to interior property lines, provided no easements are required for underground utilities.

.1602 “Zoning Ordinance.” The City of Anaheim “Zoning Ordinance” for the Commercial-Recreation Area, which was adopted by City Council on August 14, 1990. Said ordinance incorporates specific provisions encouraging the assemblage of contiguous parcels of land for master planning, and allows for the reclassification of property in the C-R Area to the Specific Plan Zone, with a separate set of development standards. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 109; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 63; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6432 § 45; April 10, 2018.)

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