Chapter 18.20 PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE

.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "PTMU Overlay Zone") to provide opportunities for well-designed development projects that combine residential with non-residential uses, including office, retail, business services, personal services, public spaces and uses, and other community amenities within the portions of the Platinum Triangle designated with the Mixed-Use, Office High and Office Low land use designations in the City of Anaheim General Plan, and consistent with the policy direction in the General Plan.

.020 Objectives. The PTMU Overlay Zone has the following major objectives:

.0201 Create a unique integrated, walkable urban environment that encourages pedestrian activity and reduces dependence on the automobile for everyday needs, through a streetscape that is connected, attractive, safe and engaging.

.0202 Develop an overall urban design framework to ensure that the appearance and effects of buildings, improvements, and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located.

.0203 Encourage compatibility between residential, office, commercial and sports entertainment uses.

.0204 Reinforce Transit Oriented Development (TOD) opportunities around the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) stations.

.0205 Maintain and enhance connectivity and linkages with convenience services, dining, retail and recreation facilities within walking distance, by providing ground floor commercial uses in key locations.

.0206 Provide a mix of housing types.

.0207 Create great long-lasting neighborhoods that maintain value through buildings with architectural qualities that create attractive street scenes.

.0208 Provide a variety of open space, including private, recreational-leisure areas and public parks.

.0209 Create a balance of landscape and architecture by providing sufficient planting space.

.0210 Encourage parking solutions that are incentives for creative planning and sustainable neighborhood design.

.0211 Stimulate market-driven development investment. (Ord. 5935 § 1 (part); August 24, 2004: Ord. 6001 § 1 (part); November 8, 2005: Ord. 6075 § 1: September 11, 2007: Ord. 6103 § 1 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord 6120 § 4 (part); October 28, 2008: Ord. 6192 § 1 (part); November 9, 2010: Ord. 6344 § 1; October 20, 2015: Ord. 6538 § 1 (part); October 4, 2022.)

18.20.020 APPLICABILITY.

.010 The Platinum Triangle comprises approximately eight hundred twenty- eight (828) acres generally bounded by the Santa Ana River on the east, the Anaheim City limits on the south, the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) on the west, and the Southern California Edison Company Easement on the north. The PTMU Overlay Zone covers an area consisting of approximately six hundred and six (606) acres designated for mixed use and office uses within the Platinum Triangle, as depicted in Figure 3 (General Plan Designations) of the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan approved by the City Council on August 17, 2004 and amended on April 26, 2005 (Resolution No. 2005-54), September 13, 2005 (Resolution No. 2005-188) September 25, 2005 (Resolution Nos. 2005-208 and 2005-212), June 5, 2007 (Resolution No. 2007-81), August 21, 2007 (Resolution Nos. 2007-169 and 172) April 8, 2008 (Resolution No. 2008-40), October 14, 2008 (Resolution No. 2008-179), October 26, 2010 (Resolution No. 2010-189), September 27, 2022 (Resolution No. 2022-099), October 29, 2024 (Resolution No. 2024-111) and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Said Figure 3 is incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.

.020 Applicable Regulations. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede the corresponding regulations of the underlying zones, except as provided below.

.030 Option to Use Underlying Zone. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to parcels that have been, or are proposed to be, developed entirely under the underlying zone; provided that all requirements of the underlying zone are met by the project, except as specifically approved otherwise by variance or other official action by the City. However, any structure or any addition to an existing structure that utilizes the underlying zone shall comply with Subsection .010 (Platinum Triangle Minimum Setback Requirements) of Section 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks).

.040 Development Standards for the Arena District and Transit District. Development Standards for the Arena District and Transit District, including Structural Height, Coverage, Project Size, Floor Area, Structural Setbacks, Structural Location and Building Orientation, Public Parks, Recreational-Leisure Areas and Landscaping, Parking, Loading and Vehicular Access, Refuse Storage and Recycling Facilities, and Private Storage Areas, Design Standards, Signs, and Compatibility Standards are provided in Chapter 18.20.195 (Arena District and Transit District Standards), and further shown on Exhibit B (Master Site Plan MIS2020-00751) of Development Agreement No. 2020-00004. (Ord. 5935 § 1 (part); August 24, 2004: Ord. 5948 § 2; November 9, 2004: Ord. 6001 § 1 (part); November 8, 2005: Ord. 6004 § 2; November 8, 2005: Ord. 6014 § 1; January 31, 2006: Ord. 6075 § 2; September 11, 2007: Ord. 6103 § 1 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord 6120 § 4 (part); October 28, 2008: Ord. 6192 § 1 (part); November 9, 2010: Ord. 6344 § 2; October 20, 2015: Ord. 6351 § 13; December 15, 2015: Ord. 6397 § 1; February 28, 2017: Ord. 6538 § 1 (part); October 4, 2022: Ord. 6595 § 1; November 13, 2024.)

18.20.030 MIXED USE DISTRICT USES.

.010 Office District. The uses set forth in Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) for the O-H (High Intensity Office) Zone shall apply to properties within the Office District designated by the General Plan for Office-High land use. The uses set forth in Chapter 18.08 for the O-L (Low Intensity Office) Zones shall apply to properties within the Office District designated by the General Plan for Office-Low land use.

.020 Arena, Transit, Gateway, Gene Autry, Katella, Lewis, Orangewood and Stadium Districts. Tables 20-A, 20-B and 20-C only apply to properties within the Arena, Transit, Gateway, Gene Autry, Katella, Lewis, Orangewood and Stadium Districts.

.030 Primary Uses. Table 20-A (Primary Uses: Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone) sets forth allowable primary uses for the PTMU Overlay Zone, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.030 (Residential Primary Use Classes) and Section 18.36.040 (Non-Residential Primary Use Classes) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.040 Accessory Uses. Table 20-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone) sets forth allowable accessory uses and structures for the PTMU Overlay Zone, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.050 (Accessory Use Classes) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.050 Temporary Uses. Table 20-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone) sets forth allowable temporary uses and structures for the PTMU Overlay Zone, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.060 (Temporary Use Classes) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.060 The allowable uses in Tables 20-A, 20-B and 20-C are established by letter designations as follows:

.0601 "P" designates classes of uses permitted by right;

.0602 "C" designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;

.0603 "M " designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;

.0604 "GF " designates classes of uses that are considered ground floor commercial for the PTMU Overlay Zone; and

.0605 "N" designates classes of uses that are prohibited.

.070 Ground-Floor Commercial Uses. In order to encourage an active street life while accommodating market demand, ground floor commercial uses facing the street are required along Market Street and on Gene Autry Way, east of Union Street, south of Katella Avenue, as identified on Figure 4 (The Platinum Triangle Urban Design Plan) in the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan. Permitted ground floor commercial uses are identified in Tables 20-A, 20-B and 20-C, and may include the non-residential portion of live/work units, or may be designed so that the space may be used for either residential or non-residential uses where the residential portion does not face the street. Ground floor commercial uses are also permitted along all other streets within the PTMU Overlay Zone.

.0701 Ground floor commercial uses, as designated in Tables 20-A, 20-B and 20-C, shall have a minimum depth of no less than thirty (30) feet and shall be provided along the property frontage adjacent to Market Street, south of Katella Avenue, and Gene Autry Way, east of Union Street, as identified on Figure 4 of the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan.

.080 Live/Work Units. Within the Arena, Transit, Gateway, Gene Autry, Katella, Lewis, Orangewood and Stadium Districts a commercial land use may be combined with a residential land use within one unit to create a space that contains both a residence and commercial area, such as an office.

.090 Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 20-A, 20-B or 20-C are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.100 Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 20-A, 20-B and 20-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.

.110 Uses not Listed, nor Specifically Prohibited. Any use class not listed in Table 20-A, Table 20-B, or Table 20-C shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit to determine compatibility with the intended purpose of the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone.

Table 20-A PRIMARY USES: PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE* *Does not apply to the Office District; see subsection 18.20.030.010 for Office District uses.			P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M= Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited GF=Ground Floor Commercial
	PTMU	GF	Special Provisions
Residential Classes of Uses
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)	P
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)	P
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)	N
Dwellings–Multiple-Family	P/C		Subject to the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-04763, as may be amended from time to time, and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 18.66.060 (Findings), and further subject to paragraphs .0201 and .0202 of subsection .020 of Section 18.20.200. Subject to 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached	P		Subject to 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached	N
Dwellings–Two-Unit Development	N
Mobile Home Parks	N
Senior Citizen Housing	P		Subject to Chapter 18.50 (Senior Citizens Apartment Projects) and 18.40.090
Senior Living Facilities (Small)	P
Sober Living Homes (Small)	P		Subject to 18.16.058 and 18.38.123.
Supportive Housing	P
Transitional Housing	P
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
Agricultural Crops	N
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing	P/C	GF	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	P/C	GF	Subject to 18.60.220; Conditional use permit not required if use is in conjunction with Markets–Large
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On- Sale	P/M/C	GF	Permitted with minor conditional use permit if accessory to a primary restaurant use Permitted by right in the Arena District and Transit District, if accessory to a primary restaurant use
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Large)	C
Ambulance Services	C
Animal Boarding	P/C		Permitted without conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to 18.38.270
Antennas-Broadcasting	P/C		Permitted without a conditional use permit if designed similar to stealth telecommunications facility as defined in 18.38.060.030.0312
Antennas-Private Transmitting	T		Subject to 18.38.040
Antennas-Telecommunications - Stealth Building-Mounted	T		Subject to 18.38.060 and 18.62.020
Antennas-Telecommunications - Stealth Ground-Mounted	T		Subject to 18.38.060 and 18.62.020
Antennas-Telecommunications - Ground-Mounted (Non- Stealth)	N
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)	P/M		Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside an existing business or an exterior building wall
Automotive-Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental	P/C		Subject to a maximum of 5 parking spaces for on-site parking of vehicle available for rental in reserved parking spaces. The provision of more than 5 parking spaces for rental vehicles shall be subject to the approval of the Planning and Building Director. Said spaces shall be in addition to those required by Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). Otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Automotive-Sales Agency Office (Retail)	M		Subject to 18.38.065
Automotive-Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)	P/M /C		Subject to 18.16.055 and 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	N
Automotive–Public Parking	M
Automotive-Parts Sales	M
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major	N
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor	N
Automotive–Service Stations	C		Subject to 18.38.070
Automotive-Vehicle Storage	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
Banquet Hall	C
Bars & Nightclubs	C	GF
Bed & Breakfast Inns	C		Subject to 18.38.080
Beekeeping	N
Billboards	N
Boarding House	C
Building Material Sales	N
Business & Financial Services	P	GF
Cemeteries	N
Commercial Equestrian Establishments	N
Commercial Retail Centers-Small	P/C		Subject to 18.38.115; otherwise a conditional use permit is required.
Commercial Retail Centers-Large	P/C		Subject to 18.38.115; otherwise a conditional use permit is required.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)	C
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)	C		Subject to 18.38.123
Community & Religious Assembly	C	GF
Computer Internet & Amusement Facilities	N	N
Convalescent & Rest Homes	C
Convenience Stores	P/C	GF	Subject to 18.38.110; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Dance & Fitness Studios–Large	P	GF
Dance & Fitness Studios–Small	P	GF
Day Care Centers	P/C	GF	Permitted by right when integrated in office and/or multiple-family residential buildings
Drive-through Facilities	C
Educational Institutions–Business	P/M	GF	Institutions with ten students or less do not require a conditional use permit
Educational Institutions–General	C	GF
Educational Institutions–Tutoring	P	GF
Emergency Shelters (50 or fewer occupants)	N
Emergency Shelters (more than 50 occupants)	N
Entertainment Venue	C	GF
Equipment Rental-Large	C
Equipment Rental-Small	C
Farmers Market	P/M		Permitted by right in the Arena District
Golf Courses & Country Clubs	N
Helipads & Heliports	C
Hospitals	C
Hotels	P
Hotel, Full Kitchen Facilities	C
Industry	N
Industry-Heavy	N
Junkyards	N
Markets–Large	P	GF	Subject to 18.38.155 and 18.60.220
Markets–Small	P/C	GF	Subject to 18.38.155, otherwise a conditional use permit is required.
Medical and Dental Offices	P	GF
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries	N
Mortuaries	C
Motels		N
Offices-Development	P
Offices–General	P	GF
Oil Production	N
Outdoor Storage Yards	N
Personal Services–General	P/C/ N	GF	On-site dry cleaning not allowed. Laundromats are subject to 18.38.150; otherwise a conditional use permit is required. Massage subject to 18.16.070, except massage not permitted within Live/Work Units.
Personal Services–Restricted	C	GF
Plan Nurseries	C
Public Art and Murals	P		Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visible to public property or public rights-of-way
Public Services	P	GF
Recreation–Billiards	P/C	GF	Subject to 18.38.085; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required.
Recreation–Commercial Indoor	C	GF
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor	C
Recreation–Low-Impact	P
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis	P
Recuperative Care/Medical Respite	N
Recycling Facilities-General	N
Recycling Facilities-Processing	N
Repair Services-General	P
Repair Services–Limited	P	GF
Research and Development	P
Restaurants-Full Service	P
Restaurants–General	P	GF
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining	P	GF	Subject to 18.38.220 (Restaurants– Outdoor Seating and Dining)
Retail Sales–General	P	GF
Retail Sales–Kiosk	P/M	GF	Permitted by right in the Arena District and Transit District
Retail Sales-Outdoor	C		Subject to 18.38.190 and 18.38.200
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise	N
Self-Storage	C		Subject to City Council Policy No. 7.2
Senior Living Facilities (Large)	C
Sex-oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 18.54 (Sex-Oriented Businesses)	N
Sober Living Homes (Large)	C		Subject to 18.38.123
Smoking Lounge	N
Stadiums and Sports Arena Complexes	C
Studios–Broadcasting	P	GF	Permitted without a conditional use permit if there is no live audience
Studios–Recording	P/C	GF	Permitted without a conditional use permit if there is no live audience
Surface Mining Operations	N
Towing Services	N
Transit Facilities	C	GF
Truck Repair & Sales	N
Utilities–Major	C
Utilities-Minor	P
Veterinary Services	P/C		Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270
Warehousing & Storage-Enclosed	N
Wholesaling	C		Shall be accessory to a Retail Sales use
Wine Bar	C

Table 20-B ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE* *Does not apply to the Office District; see subsection 18.20.030.010 for Office District uses.			P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited GF=Ground Floor Commercial
	PTMU	GF	Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit	P		Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Dwelling Unit-Junior	N
Accessory Living Quarter	N
Agricultural Workers Quarters	N
Amusement Devices	P		Subject to 18.16.050
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)	P/M	GF	Permitted without a minor conditional use permit if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall
Animal Keeping	P		Subject to 18.38.030
Antennas - Dish	P		Subject to 18.38.050
Antennas–Receiving	P		Subject to 18.38.050
Bingo Establishments	P		Subject to Chapter 7.34
Caretaker Units	P		Subject to 18.38.090
Day Care–Large Family	P
Day Care–Small Family	P
Entertainment-Accessory	P		Subject to § 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use
Fences & Walls	P		Subject to 18.40.050 and Section 18.46.110. This use may occur on a lot with or without a primary use.
Greenhouses-Private	N
Home Occupations	P		Subject to 18.38.130 (Home Occupations)
Landscaping & Gardens	P		Subject to Chapter 18.46. This use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Ground Mounted	P		Subject to 18.38.160 (Mechanical and Utility Equipment–Ground Mounted)
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Roof Mounted	P		Subject to 18.38.170 (Mechanical and Utility Equipment–Roof Mounted) and 18.20.140 (Design Standards) of this chapter
Outdoor Displays	P		Subject to 18.38.190
Parking Lots & Garages	P
Valet Parking	M
Petroleum Storage-Incidental	P		Shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code
Portable Food Carts	P/C		Permitted by right in the Arena District
Recreation Buildings & Structures	P	GF
Recycling Services–Consumer	P		Subject to Chapter 18.48
Retail Floor, Wall & Window Coverings	N
Short-Term Rentals	N
Signs	P		Subject to Chapter 18.44 (Signs) and 18.20.150 (Signs) of this chapter
Solar Energy Panels	P		Subject to 18.38.170
Thematic Elements	P
Valet Parking	M
Vending Machines	P		Shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks
Warehousing & Storage-Outdoors	N

Table 20-C TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE* *Does not apply to the Office District; see subsection 18.20.030.010 for Office District uses.			P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited GF=Ground Floor Commercial
	PTMU	GF	Special Provisions
Carnivals & Circuses	P		Subject to 18.38.095 and Chapter 3.32
Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales	P		Subject to 18.38.095
Contractor’s Office & Storage	P		Subject to § 18.38.105 (Contractor’s Office & Storage)
Sale of Fireworks	P		Only permitted in the Arena District and requires all applicable City and State permits
Real Estate Tract Office	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 home, whichever is earlier.
Real Estate Tract Signs	P		Subject to Chapter 18.44
Special Events	P		Subject to 18.38.245 Special Event Regulations within the Platinum Triangle

(Ord. 5935 § 1 (part); August 24, 2004: Ord. 5948 § 3: November 9, 2004: Ord. 6001 § 1 (part); November 8, 2005: Ord. 6004 § 2; November 8, 2005: Ord. 6103 § 1 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6120 § 4 (part); October 28, 2008: Ord. 6192 § 1 (part); November 9, 2010: Ord. 6245 §§ 33, 34; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 10; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6289 § 4; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6317 § 6; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6324 § 2; May 5, 2015: Ord. 6344 § 3; October 20, 2015: Ord. 6382 § 20; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6390 § 4; December 20, 2016: Ord. 6397 § 2; February 28, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 15-17; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6473 § 13; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6493 § 7; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6498 § 1; October 6, 2020: Ord. 6506 §§ 15 - 17; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6510 §§ 1, 2; May 11, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 8; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6538 § 1 (part); October 4, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 22, 23; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6580 § 5; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6601 § 5; January 14, 2025.)

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