.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.)