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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
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Chapter 18.58 AFFORDABLE MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (Repealed by 6101 § 55, 4/22/08)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
18.118.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
18.118.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
18.118.030 DEFINITIONS.
18.118.040 METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
18.118.050 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES - GENERAL.
18.118.060 PERMITTED PRIMARY USES AND STRUCTURES.
18.118.070 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
18.118.080 PERMITTED TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES.
18.118.090 CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES.
18.118.100 PROHIBITED USES.
18.118.110 LAND USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
18.118.111 STRUCTURAL HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS.
18.118.112 STRUCTURAL SETBACK AND YARD REQUIREMENTS.
18.118.113 PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS AND SETBACK AREAS.
18.118.114 REQUIRED SITE SCREENING.
18.118.115 UTILITY EQUIPMENT.
18.118.116 REFUSE CONTAINER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
18.118.117 VACANT LAND.
18.118.120 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
18.118.130 REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS.
18.118.140 SIGN REGULATIONS - ADVERTISING AND IDENTIFICATION.
18.118.141 LIGHTED SIGNS - GENERAL.
18.118.142 REAL ESTATE SIGNS - GENERAL.
18.118.143 FUTURE ESTABLISHMENT SIGNS.
18.118.144 TEMPORARY SIGNS, FLAGS, BANNERS AND FIXED BALLOONS.
18.118.145 BUSINESS AND IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
18.118.146 HOTEL/MOTEL/VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS SIGN STANDARDS.
18.118.147 THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES.
18.118.148 ANAHEIM RESORT NONCONFORMING SIGNAGE PROGRAM - REPLACEMENT SIGNS.
18.118.150 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMITS.
18.118.160 DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
18.118.170 RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE - VIOLATION.
18.118.180 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
18.118.190 AMENDMENTS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES.
18.118.200 NONAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CITY ACTIVITIES OR PROPERTY.
18.118.210 APPLICATION FEES.
TABLE 18.118.145.040: PERMITTED SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX (GENERAL SIGN TYPES)
TABLE 18.118.146.101: HOTEL/MOTEL/VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX
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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18.118.142   REAL ESTATE SIGNS – GENERAL.
   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, temporary real estate signs advertising property for sale, lease, rental or inspection by the public shall be permitted, subject to the following limitations:
   .010   On-Site Real Estate Signs. A maximum of one (1) unlighted, single-faced or double-faced, freestanding sign, advertising the sale, lease, rental or other disposition of the property on which such sign is located, shall be permitted on parcels of less than one-half (1/2) acre in area. On larger parcels, one such sign per each street or highway frontage of said parcel shall be permitted, as provided herein. Any such sign(s) may also include the name, address and phone number of the person, firm, entity or agent offering said premises for sale, lease, rental or other disposition.
   .020   Parcels Less Than Twenty-Two Thousand (22,000) Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet.
   .030   Parcels of Between Twenty-Two Thousand (22,000) and Forty-Three Thousand (43,000) Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet.
   .040   Parcels Forty-Three Thousand (43,000) or More Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.118.143   FUTURE ESTABLISHMENT SIGNS.
   The future establishment of a business or other activity on a parcel or lot may be advertised by means of on-site signage, subject to compliance with the following provisions:
   .010   Ownership of Property. The subject property upon which the sign is located must be owned in fee interest, or must be under lease for a minimum ten (10) year period (from the date of issuance of the sign permit), by, or for the purpose of, the future business or establishment referred to upon the copy of said sign.
   .020   Maximum Area Per Sign. Sixty (60) square feet.
   .030   Maximum Height. Four (4) feet, with a two (2)-foot berm, for a maximum total height of six (6) feet.
   .040   Maximum Number Permitted. One (1) per each street or highway frontage.
   .050   Location. All future establishment signs shall be located in the middle thirty percent (30%) of the street frontage, except for corner lot sign locations, where said sign shall be set back a minimum distance of thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection at the two property lines forming the street intersection in accordance with the applicable Engineering Standard Details on file in the office of the Director of Public Works pertaining to commercial driveway approaches.
   .060   Time Limit. One (1) year from date of construction or erection, unless, prior to expiration, approved by the Planning Director for an additional period not to exceed one (1) year.
   .070   Names and Dates Required on Signs. The name of the sign owner, property owner or sign builder, as well as the date the sign is erected, shall be securely placed on each sign.
   .080   Sign Permit Fees. For each and every on-site future establishment sign, there shall be paid a sign permit fee to the Building Division of the Planning Department. The amount of said fee shall be as specified by City Council resolution. Further, all such signs shall be subject to the following conditions:
      .0801   Failure to Remove. If said sign is not removed prior to or upon the permit expiration date, the City or its agents may enter upon subject property and remove the sign, the cost of the removal to be paid by permittee. The person, firm or entity whose name appears on the sign (collectively, the “person”) shall be notified of the City's intent to remove the sign, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to removal by the City. Following removal by the City, said person shall be notified of the removal, and said sign shall be retained for a minimum of ten (10) days following the date of such notice, after which said sign may be disposed of by the City.
      .0802   Authority. Before a permit for such a sign is issued, the owners of record of the premises and the person proposing to erect the sign must furnish the Building Division written authority, granting the City of Anaheim or any of its agents or employees irrevocable permission to enter upon the premises, and irrevocably appointing the Building Division Manager as the agent of the owners, with permission and authority to remove such sign pursuant to the provisions of this section. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 83; October 25, 2005.)
18.118.144   TEMPORARY SIGNS, FLAGS, BANNERS AND FIXED BALLOONS.
   The temporary display of signs, flags, banners and balloons for advertising purposes shall be permitted, subject to Section 18.44.170 (Temporary Signs – Special Event Permit) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.118.145   BUSINESS AND IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
   Business and identification signs shall meet the intent and function of the Specific Plan, and shall comply with the following:
   .010   Permitted Signs. The following sign types are allowed in this zone, subject to the requirements of this chapter.
      .0101   Freestanding Monument Signs. Such signs shall be limited to the name of the development and/or a maximum of three (3) business tenant names or logos only, and shall incorporate at the base a landscape border containing live landscape materials, which shall be planted, irrigated and permanently maintained in compliance with the Specific Plan.
      .0102   On-Site Directional Guidance and On- Site Directory Signs. Such signs shall be utilized for multi-tenant projects only and shall: (i) not be visible from public rights-of-way unless approved by a conditional use permit; (ii) be located outside required setback areas; (iii) have maximum dimensions of two (2) feet in height, two (2) feet in depth, and two (2) feet in width; and (iv) be designed to direct pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic while said traffic is on the parcel on which said signage is located. Said signs shall be designed as a coordinated architectural component for said project.
      .0103   Wall Signs. Such signs, other than projecting signs, shall not encroach into any public right-of-way.
         .01   Said signs shall have only one (1) display surface; and
         .02   Said signs shall be placed parallel to the exterior wall of the building upon which they are displayed.
      .0104   Canopy Signs. Such signs shall be permitted on awning valances; provided awnings shall not be permitted to project over or into a public right-of-way, and the awnings must be made an integral part of the building design. Canopy signs on awning valances are considered wall signs in subsection 18.118.145.040 (Permitted Sign Standards Matrix – General Sign Types).
   .020   Conditionally Permitted Signs. The following signs shall be permitted, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters 18.60 (Procedures) and 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). With the exception of theme signage set forth in paragraph 18.118.145.020.0206, wherein the development standards will be determined by the conditional use permit, this section is not intended to conditionally allow signs prohibited by this chapter, or to change the standards contained herein, but is intended to provide a mechanism to address the following special circumstances:
      .0201   On-site directional guidance and on-site directory signs visible from public rights-of-way.
      .0202   Signs neither otherwise expressly permitted nor otherwise expressly prohibited in this zone.
      .0203   Signs for any use, building or structure requiring a conditional use permit, wherein the proposed overall signage program for said use, building or structure is not otherwise in conformance with the requirements of this zone.
      .0204   One (1) changeable copy sign along Katella Avenue, the size, location, height and design of which shall be as approved by conditional use permit. The sign may be provided for one (1) of the following three (3) choices: (a) a theme restaurant, (b) a theater or entertainment facility, or (c) any site containing four (4) or more contiguous acres.
      .0205   Projecting signs as specified in subsection 18.118.140.047 (Projecting Sign).
      .0206   Theme Signage. Theme signage shall be permitted in District A of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area, subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
         .01   Theme signage size, location, height and design shall be determined by the conditional use permit.
         .02   One changeable message component may be permitted as part of the theme signage, subject to the requirements in paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204 of this Code. (Ord. 5614 § 8; October 21, 1997.)
   .030   Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs shall be prohibited in this zone:
      .0301   A-frame or “sandwich board” signs.
      .0302   Animated signs.
      .0303   Attachments or riders to signs.
      .0304   Beacon lights or beacon signs.
      .0305   Billboards, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.0106.
      .0306   Business information signs.
      .0307   Can-type signs which incorporate translucent copy and translucent background; provided, however, that can-type signs with opaque background, allowing only the copy to be illuminated, shall be permitted.
      .0308   Changeable copy signs, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.0110, except as otherwise permitted under a conditional use permit pursuant to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204.
      .0309   Dual-lit signs.
      .0310   Electronic message boards, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.0113, except as otherwise permitted under a conditional use permit pursuant to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204.
      .0311   Emitting signs.
      .0312   Exposed neon signs.
      .0313   Flashing or traveling light signs.
      .0314   Magnetic signs.
      .0315   Off-premises signs.
      .0316   Parapet signs, paper, cloth and plastic streamer signs, and flags, banners and fixed balloons, except as otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 18.38.240 (Special Events) of Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations).
      .0317   Painted signs on exterior walls.
      .0318   Pennants, except as otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 18.38.240 (Special Events) of Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations).
      .0319   Permanent “come-on” signs (e.g. “Sale Today,” “Stop,” “Look,” etc.).
      .0320   Pole signs.
      .0321   Portable signs.
      .0322   Product advertising signs (e.g., soft drinks, cigarettes, etc.).
      .0323   Roof signs.
      .0324   Rotating or revolving signs.
      .0325   Signs projecting over or into the public right-of-way, except as otherwise expressly permitted herein.
      .0326   Statues utilized for advertising purposes.
      .0327   Temporary signs, except as otherwise expressly permitted herein.
      .0328   Replicas of official traffic control signs or signs so similar as to be confusing or hazardous to traffic.
      .0329   Vehicle entrance or exit signs which incorporate business name(s) or other advertising.
      .0330   “Vehicle Signs” (signs mounted or displayed on a vehicle for advertising purposes) or the parking of advertising vehicles on public or private property.
      .0331    Wall signs located below the third floor level of a building, and which signs are adjacent to and visible from residential zoned properties.
      .0332    Window signs, including signs painted on display windows with day-glo or temporary paint, other than permitted window identification signs, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.149 (Window Identification Sign)).
   .040   Permitted Sign Standards Matrix – General Sign Types. In addition to all other requirements contained in this chapter, permitted signs shall comply with the provisions of that certain matrix entitled, “TABLE 18.118.145.040: PERMITTED SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX (GENERAL SIGN TYPES),” as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by this reference. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 65; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6506 § 69; February 9, 2021.)
18.118.146   HOTEL/MOTEL/VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS SIGN STANDARDS.
   The following standards shall apply to all hotels/motels/vacation ownership resorts located within this zone:
   .010   Hotel/Motel/Vacation Ownership Resorts Sign Standards Matrix. Hotel, motel, and vacation ownership resort name signs shall comply with the provisions of that certain matrix entitled, “TABLE 18.118.146.101: HOTEL/MOTEL/VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX,” as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
   .020   Illumination. These signs may be illuminated internally; however, they shall have an opaque background, with only the copy portion being illuminated. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 65; August 22, 2006.)
18.118.147   THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES.
   Signs which display identification and program information using changeable copy for theaters, entertainment, convention and/or amusement facilities only shall be conditionally permitted, subject to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204. Theater freestanding monument and/or wall signs shall be subject to subsection 18.118.145.040 (Permitted Sign Standards Matrix – General Sign Types). These signs shall consist of a permanent, nonchangeable copy displaying the name of the theater or auditorium, and may include changeable copy accommodating program information. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to such signs:
   .010   Electronic Message Boards. Such signs shall be defined as changeable copy signs, and shall be conditionally permitted, subject to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204. Electronic message boards may be used to display information; however, message boards that use light bulbs as the image of the message shall be prohibited. Messages are to be displayed in a stationary manner. Animation, flashing or movement of the messages shall be prohibited.
   .020   Illumination. These signs may be illuminated internally; however, they shall have an opaque background, with only the copy portion being illuminated. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
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