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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
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
TABLES
18.120.040   USES.
   .010   Primary Uses. Table 120-A (Primary Uses by Development Area: Residential Use Classes) and Table 120-B (Primary Uses by Development Area: Non-Residential Use Classes) identify allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .020   Accessory Uses. Table 120-C (Accessory Use Classes by Development Area) 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).
   .030   Temporary Uses. Table 120-D (Temporary Use Classes by Development Area) 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).
   .040   Use Tables. The allowable uses in Tables 120-A, 120-B, 120-C and 120-D for each development area are established by letter designations as follows:
      .0401   “P” designates classes of uses permitted by right;
      .0402   “C” designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;
      .0403   “M” designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;
      .0404   “T” designates classes of uses permitted with a telecommunications antenna review permit; and
      .0405   “N” designates classes of uses that are prohibited.
   .050   Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 120-A, 120-B, 120-C or 120-D are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .060   Unlisted Uses. Any class of use that is not listed in Tables 120-A, 120-B, 120-C or 120-D is not permitted.
   .070   General Requirements for Permitted Uses. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following general requirements shall apply for the conduct of any use permitted in any development area:
      .0701   All uses shall be maintained in such a manner that they are neither obnoxious, offensive or objectionable by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration, electromagnetic disturbance, radiation, fumes, excessive lighting (glare) or other similar causes detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare.
      .0702   All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building except the following:
         (1)   Normal service station operations;
         (2)   Those uses whose description in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses) allow for outdoor activities; and,
         (3)   Those uses specifically allowed by this chapter to have outdoor activities.
   .080   Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the “Special Provisions” column of Tables 120-A, 120-B and 120-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.
   .090   Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.
   .100   Flex Area (DA-7). Every use that is included in either “DA-1” or “DA-5” can also be located within the Flex Area (DA-7). The least restrictive use requirements of the two development areas will apply to the use.
Table 120-A
PRIMARY USES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA: RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Table 120-A
PRIMARY USES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA: RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Alcoholism of Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)
N
N
C
N
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.123
Dwellings–Multiple Family
N
N
C
N
N
N
Subject to 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached
N
N
C
N
N
N
Subject to 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Dwellings–Two-Unit Development
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Mobile Home Parks
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Senior Citizen Housing
N
N
P
N
N
N
Senior Citizens’ Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090
Senior Living Facility (Small)
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
Sober Living Home (Small)
N
N
C
N
N
N
Subject to 18.16.058 and 18.38.123
Supportive Housing
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
Transitional Housing
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
 
 
Table 120-B
PRIMARY USES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Table 120-B
PRIMARY USES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Agricultural Crops
P
P
N
P
P
P
 
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
C
Subject to Section 18.38.025; Buildings larger than 6,000 square feet are subject to a conditional use permit
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–Off-Sale
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to 18.60.220; Permitted without a conditional use permit in DA 3, DA 4 and DA 5 if use is in conjunction with Markets–Large
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when in conjunction with Restaurants–Full-Service, Restaurants–General and Restaurants–Outdoor Dining
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Large)
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Ambulance Services
P
P
C
N
C
C
 
Animal Boarding
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to Section 18.38.270
Animal Grooming
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to Section 18.38.270
Antennas–Broadcasting
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit if designed similar to stealth telecommunications facility, as defined in Section 18.38.060.030.0312
Antennas–Private Transmitting
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to 18.38.040
Antennas–Telecommunications–Stealth Building-Mounted
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to Sections 18.38.060 & 18.62.020
Antennas–Telecommunications–Stealth Ground-Mounted
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to Section 18.36.060
Antennas–Telecommunications–Ground-Mounted (Non-Stealth)
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s)
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall
Automotive–Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental
C
C
C
N
C
N
 
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail)
C
C
M
C
C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.065
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
P/M/C
Subject to Section 18.16.055 and Section 18.38.065. Minor conditional use permit required for on-site storage, display or parking of one or two vehicles being held as inventory. Conditional use permit required for on-site storage, display or parking of three or more vehicles being held as inventory
Automotive–Impound Yards
C
C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.200
Automotive–Public Parking
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Automotive–Parts Sales
P/C
P/C
N
P/C
P/C
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors
Automotive–Repair and Modification: Major
C
C
N
C
C
N
 
Automotive–Repair and Modification: Minor
M
M
N
M
M
N
 
Automotive–Service Stations
P
P
C
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.070; In DA-3, must be adjacent on to both La Palma and Tustin Avenues
Automotive–Vehicle Storage
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/C
Permitted for up to one year by minor conditional use permit, with optional one year extensions to permit the use for up to five years; conditional use permit required to permit the use for over five years.
Automotive–Washing
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Banquet Halls
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Bars & Nightclubs
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Bed & Breakfasts Inns
N
N
C
C
C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.080
Beekeeping
C
C
N
N
N
C
 
Billboards
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Boarding House
N
N
C
N
N
N
 
Building Material Sales
C
C
N
N
C
N
No more than 30% of the outdoor area, excluding parking, shall be devoted to outdoor displays; subject to Sections 18.38.190 and 18.38.200
Business & Financial Services
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Cemeteries
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Equestrian Establishments
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Retail Centers–Large
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.115; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Commercial Retail Centers–Small
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.115; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)
N
N
C
C
C
N
Subject to § 18.38.123
Community & Religious Assembly
N
N
C
C
C
N
Permitted in DA-1 pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05874.
Computer Internet & Amusement Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Convalescent & Rest Homes
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Convenience Stores
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.110; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Dance & Fitness Studios–Large
N
N
P
P
P
N
 
Dance & Fitness Studios–Small
N
N
P
P
P
N
 
Day Care Centers
P/C
P/C
P/C
P
P
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit in DA-1, DA-2 and DA-3 if integrated within a multi- tenant office building as an accessory use to serve office tenants.
Drive-Through Facilities
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit as an accessory use if in conjunction with Business and Financial Services as the primary use
Educational Institutions–Business
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/M
N
Institutions with ten students or less do not require a conditional use permit
Educational Institutions–General
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Educational Institutions–Tutoring
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.36.040.050
Emergency Shelters (50 of fewer occupants)
P
P
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.125
Emergency Shelters (more than 50 occupants)
C
C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.125
Entertainment Venue
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Equipment Rental–Large
P/M/C
P/M/C
N
P/M/C
P/M/C
N
Permitted if equipment is completely screened from view.
Conditional Use Permit required if equipment cannot be screened.
Permitted by MCUP when accessory to a permitted primary use and limited to a maximum of 5 vans, trucks and/or trailers typically used for moving of household goos; screening of these vehicles is not required.
Equipment Rental–Small
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit if use is conducted wholly indoors including storage and display of equipment
Farmers Market
N
N
M
M
M
N
 
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
N
N
N
N
N
C
 
Helipads & Heliports
P/C
P
N
N
C
N
Requires a conditional use permit in DA-1 if the use is located within 1,000 feet from a residentially-zoned parcel
Hospitals
C
C
C
N
C
N
 
Hotels
N
N
C
N
C
N
 
Hotels, Full Kitchen Facilities
N
N
C
N
C
N
 
Industry
P
P
N
N
M
C
 
Industry–Heavy
P
P
N
N
M
C
 
Junkyards
C
C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.200
Markets–Large
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to 18.38.155 and 18.60.220
Markets–Small
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.155; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required
Medical & Dental Offices
M
M
P
P
P
N
 
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Mortuaries
C
C
C
N
N
N
 
Motels
N
N
C
N
C
N
 
Offices–Development
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Offices–General
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Oil Production
C
C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.180
Outdoor Storage Yards
P/C
P/C
N
N
N
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit if all storage is screened from view; subject to Section 18.38.200, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.
Personal Services–General
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Laundromats are subject to Section 18.38.150; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required. Massage subject to Section 18.16.070
Personal Services–Restricted
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Plant Nurseries
C
C
N
C
C
C
 
Public Services
P
P
C
C
C
N
 
Public Art and Murals
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visible to public property or public rights-of-way
Recreation–Billiards
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.085; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Recreation–Commercial Indoor
N
N
C
P
P
N
Amusement arcades are allowed only in conjunction with a hotel, motel, or a bowling alley
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor
N
N
C
C
C
C
 
Recreation–Low-Impact
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit if use is conducted wholly indoors
Recuperative Care/Medical Respite
P/C
P/C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.125
Recycling Services–General
C
P
N
N
N
C
Subject to Chapter 18.48
Recycling Services–Processing
P/C
P
N
N
N
P/C
Subject to Chapter 18.48. Small processing facilities under 4,000 s.f. that conduct all work inside are allowed in DA-1 and DA-6 without a conditional use permit
Repair Services–General
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Repair Services–Limited
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Research & Development
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Restaurants–Full Service
N
N
P
P
P
N
 
Restaurants–General
P/C
P/C
P
P
P
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when a part of an industrial or office complex of 5 or more units
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining
C
C
P
P
P
C
Subject to Section 18.38.220
Retail Sales–General
C/N
C/N
P
P
P
N
Permitted by conditional use permit in DA-1 & DA-2 only if the retail is industrially-related or household furniture occupying a minimum of 50,000 square feet of building floor area.
Retail Sales–Kiosks
N
N
M
M
M
C
 
Retail Sales–Outdoor
N
N
C
C
C
C
Subject to Sections 18.38.190 and 18.38.200
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise
N
N
P
P
P
N
 
Self-Storage
C
C
N
N
N
N
Subject to Council Policy No. 7.2
Senior Living Facilities (Large)
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
Sober Living Homes (Large)
N
N
C
C
C
N
Subject to § 18.38.123
Sex-Oriented Businesses
P
P
N
N
N
N
Subject to Chapter 18.54
Smoking Lounge
N
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to Section 18.16.080; otherwise, conditional use permit is required.
Studios–Broadcasting
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit if there is no live audience.
Studios–Recording
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Permitted without a conditional use permit if there is no live audience.
Towing Services
P
P
N
N
N
N
 
Transit Facilities
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Truck Repair & Sales
P
P
N
N
C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.200
Utilities–Major
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Utilities–Minor
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Veterinary Services
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to 18.38.270; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Warehousing & Storage-Enclosed
P
P
N
N
P
C
 
Wholesaling
P
P
C
C
P
C
In DA-3 and DA-4, shall be accessory to Retail Sales use
Wine Bars
N
N
C
C
C
N
 
 
 
Table 120-C
ACCESSORY USE CLASSES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Table 120-C
ACCESSORY USE CLASSES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit
P
P
P
P
P
P
Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Dwelling Unit–Junior
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Accessory Living Quarters
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Agricultural Workers Quarters
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Amusement Devices
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.16.050
Animal Keeping
N
N
P
N
N
P
Subject to Section 18.38.030
Antennas–Dish
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.050
Antennas–Receiving
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.050
Automated Teller Machines (ATM's)
P
P
P
P
P
N
Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall
Bingo Establishments
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Chapter 7.34
Caretaker Units
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.090
Day Care–Large Family
N
N
P
N
N
N
 
Day Care–Small Family
N
N
P
N
N
N
 
Entertainment–Accessory
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use
Fences & Walls
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.46.110; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Greenhouses–Private
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Home Occupations
N
N
P
N
N
N
Subject to Section 18.38.130
Landscaping & Gardens
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.46; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Ground Mounted
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.160
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Roof Mounted
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.170
Outdoor Displays
C
C
P
P
P
C
Subject to Section 18.38.190
Parking Lots & Garages
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Petroleum Storage–Incidental
P
P
P
P
P
N
Shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code
Portable Food Carts
N
N
C
C
C
N
Subject to Section 18.38.210
Recreation Buildings & Structures
N
N
P
N
N
C
 
Recycling Services–Consumer
P
P
P
P
P
N
Subject to Chapter 18.48
Retail Floor, Wall & Window Coverings
P
P
N
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.250
Short-Term Rentals
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Signs
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.44
Solar Energy Panels
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.170
Thematic Elements
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Valet Parking
C
C
M
M
M
C
 
Vending Machines
P
P
P
P
P
P
Shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks
Warehousing & Storage-Outdoors
P
P
N
P
P
C
Subject to Section 18.38.200
 
 
Table 120-D
TEMPORARY USE CLASSES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Table 120-D
TEMPORARY USE CLASSES BY DEVELOPMENT AREA
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
DA-4
DA-5
DA-6
Special Provisions
Carnivals & Circuses
N
N
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.095 and Chapter 3.32
Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Sales
P
P
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.240
Contractor’s Office & Storage
P
P
P
P
P
N
Subject to Section 18.38.105
Sale of Fireworks
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Real Estate Tract Office
P
P
P
P
P
N
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 home, whichever is earlier
Real Estate Tract Signs
P
P
P
P
P
N
Subject to Chapter 18.44
Special Events
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.240
 
(Ord. 6358 § 9 (part); February 9, 2016: Ord. 6381 § 1; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6419 § 15; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6425 § 32, 33; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 47 - 49; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6438 § 8; June 19, 2018: Ord. 6459 § 4; March 5, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 50; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6493 § 32; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6506 §§ 70 - 73; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 19; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 71 - 73; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6580 § 13; June 11, 2024.)

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