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4860ORDINANCE NO. 4860 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 18.70 RELATING TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-1 (SP 87-1) ZONE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Chapter 18.70 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 18.70 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-1 (SP 87-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SECTION 18.70.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT .010 The regulations set forth in this chapter have been established to provide for orderly development of, and, upon adoption of an ordinance reclassifying said property to this zone, shall be applicable to that certain property (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan Area") described in that Specific Plan No. 87-1 document (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan") marked "Exhibit All and on file in the Office of the City Clerk approved by the City Council on June 23, 1987, as the same may be hereinafter amended. These standards provide for the arrangement, development and use of a variety of residential housing types, supporting commercial facilities and open space consistent with the intent, purpose and goals of the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 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 community. .020 In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.93 of the Municipal Code (Specific Plan Ordinance), the standards herein are patterned after the zone districts and definitions contained in Chapters 18.21 through 18.63 of Title 18 (Zoning Ordinance). SECTION 18.70.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS .010 Any land use proposal not specifically covered by the provisions contained herein shall be subject to the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance for the particular zoning designation otherwise applicable to said development area pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.70.060 of this Chapter. .020 Whenever any regulations or standards contained in this chapter differ from or conflict with the regulations of the Anaheim Municipal Code, the regulations contained in this chapter shall take precedence. .030 The maximum number of dwelling units permitted by the Specific Plan shall be 2,147. The approximate number of dwelling units within each residential development area is established on the Development Plan Map (Exhibit 14 to the Plan). Densities, product types and development standards of residential development areas as established in the Specific Plan may be transferred to other residential development areas in accordance with Section 18.70.040 provided the total number of units transferred within the Specific Plan Area do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of units permitted by the Specific Plan and the transfers are consistent with the Specific Plan. Otherwise, any such transfer shall be carried out through an amendment to the Specific Plan. .040 The boundaries of individual development areas and acreages as established by this chapter are approximate and are limited by the scale at which the Development Plan Map (Exhibit 14) is drawn. Precise development area boundaries and acreages will be established as hereinafter provided by the submittal, review and approval of site plans in conjunction with the subdivision process as set forth in Title 17 of the Municipal Code. Minor boundary and acreage variations from those shown on the Development Plan Map (Exhibit 14) shall be permitted as part of the site plan approval without amendment to the Specific Plan. The Zoning Map of the City shall be amended in conjunction with site plan approvals to define the boundaries of the development areas in the manner as provided in Section 18.02.036 of the Zoning Ordinance. -2- .050 Transfers of densities between residential development areas shall be deemed to be consistent with the General Plan provided the overall density maximum of 2,147 dwelling units is maintained and the general location of development areas approximates the areas shown on the Specific Plan. .060 Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all development areas shall be subject to Chapter 18.84 of Title 18 of the Zoning Ordinance (Scenic Corridor [SC] Overlay Zone). .070 Model homes and their garages and private recreation facilities may be used as offices for the first sale of homes within a recorded tract and within subsequent similar tracts utilizing these same architectural designs subject to the regulations of the Uniform Building Code governing said uses and activities. .080 Grading plans for all projects shall comply with Chapter 17.06 of the Municipal Code (Grading Ordinance). .090 All construction shall comply with all provisions of the Uniform Building Code and other codes adopted pursuant to Title 1S of the Municipal Code. .100 Terms used in this chapter shall have the same definitions as provided in the Anaheim Municipal Code unless otherwise defined. .110 In adopting Resolution 87R -2S3 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 so as to abrogate or nullify those findings. SECTION 18.70.030 METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION The methods and procedures for implementation and administration of the Highlands Specific Plan are prescribed as follows: -3- .010 Implementation. The Specific Plan shall be implemented through the processing of site plans in conjunction with tract maps and parcel maps. The site plans may be prepared separately from the tentative subdivision maps or may be submitted on the same document provided the map(s) submitted are in sufficient detail to determine conformance with the Specific Plan. .020 Site Plan Approval. The site plan(s) for a particular development area, or portion thereof, shall be reviewed at a duly noticed public hearing by the Planning Commission in the case of a tract map, or by the City Engineer in the case of a parcel map, for consistency with the Specific Plan and this chapter. Notice of said hearings shall be given at the same time and in the same manner as specified for hearings for tract maps and parcel maps in the Municipal Code. Subject to minor boundary variation as authorized by Section 18.70.020.040 of this chapter, and density transfers as authorized by Section 18.70.020.OSO of this chapter, if the site plan is found to be consistent with the Specific Plan and this chapter, the Planning Commission or City Engineer shall approve the site plan and direct that the Zoning Map of the City be amended when necessary. The decision of the Planning Commission or the City Engineer shall be final subject to appeal or review by the City Council in the same time and manner as provided for appeal from decisions of the advisory agency on tract maps or parcel maps as set forth in the Municipal Code. .030 Site Plan Consistency. Following approval of a site plan, i any are proposed regarding the location or alteration of any use or structure shown on an approved site plan, a revised plan may be submitted to the Executive Director of Community Development and Planning (Executive Director) for approval. If the Executive Director or his designee determines that the proposed revision complies with the provisions of the Specific Plan and the general intent of the approved site plan, the revised site plan may be approved without resubmittal to the approval process described in Section 18.70.030.020. Said decision shall be final unless appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of such decision. -4- .040 Specific Plan Amendments. Amendments to the Specific Plan shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 18.93 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Specific Plan Ordinance). SECTION 18.70.040 DENSITY TRANSFER PROCEDURE .010 As provided in Section 18.70.020.030 of this chapter, the Executive Director may approve transfers of densities and numbers of units between residential development areas. Any application for such a transfer shall be submitted to the Executive Director, signed by both the owner of the property from which the units will be transferred as well as the owner of the property to whom the units will be transferred. .020 The Executive Director, or his designee, shall review the application to determine whether the proposed transfer is consistent with the Specific Plan. In no event shall the Executive Director approve the transfer if it is inconsistent with that document or any other provision of the Municipal Code. .030 The Executive Director shall have the sole discretion to refer consideration of the application to the Planning Commission for a noticed public hearing if he determines that the application, if approved, would affect vested property interests of others. .040 The action of either the Executive Director or the Planning Commission, if so referred, shall be subject to review/appeal by the City Council in the same manner as provided in Section 18.03.080 of Title 18 of the Municipal Code. SECTION 18.70.050 APPLICATION FEES .010 By resolution, the City Council may establish fees for processing site plans and density transfers and any other applications for subsequent approvals to carry out the purposes of this chapter or implement or amend Specific Plan No. 87-1. -5- SECTION 18.70.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Set forth below are the standards for the development of residential, commercial and open space uses within the Specific Plan Area. The development areas and exhibits referenced herein are those identified as Exhibits 26 - 35 of the Specific Plan and correspond to the Development Plan Map (Exhibit 14) presented in Section 3.0 of the Specific Plan documents. Said exhibits are incorporated into this chapter by this reference as if set forth in full. .010 Development Area 1. Area to be developed for detached single family housing on minimum 7,200 square foot lots (see Exhibit 27). All standards of the "RS-7200(SC)" zone (Chapter 18.26) shall apply for development in this area except as provided below: (a) Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any single family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple -family zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .020 Development Areas 2, 5 and 9. Areas to be developed for detached single family housing (see Exhibit 28). All standards of the "RS-5000(SC)" Zone shall apply except as provided below: (a) Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area - The minimum building site shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet and the minimum building pad area four thousand (4,000) square feet. (b) Minimum Lot Width and Frontage - All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than forty-five (45) feet. (c) Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-sac and Knuckle Lots - The minimum lot width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be forty (40) feet measured at the building setback. (d) Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flaglots - The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet. (e) "Front -on" Garages - The minimum setback to any "front -on" garage shall be not less than twenty (20) feet with a roll -up garage door. However, at least fifty percent (50a) of setbacks to front -on garages located on the same block shall be twenty-five (25) feet or more. (f) Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces - Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long measured from the garage door to the nearest edge of the pedestrian walkway or property line, whichever is the lesser distance. (g) Required Site Screening - Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any single family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple -family zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. -7- However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .030 Development Areas 3, 4 and 10. Areas to be developed for detached, zero lot line single family housing types (see Exhibits 29 and 30). All standards of the "RS-5000(SC)" Zone shall apply except as provided below: (a) Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area - The minimum building site shall be thirty-five hundred (3,500) square feet and the minimum building pad area shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet. (b) Minimum Lot Width and Frontage - All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than thirty-five (35) feet. (c) Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-sac and Knuckle Lots - The minimum lot width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be thirty (30) feet measured at the building setback. (d) Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flaglots - The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet. (e) Coverage and Open Space Requirements - The maximum coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent. (f) Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling - The minimum livable floor area of any one -family dwelling shall be not less than one thousand one hundred twenty-five (1,125) square feet exclusive of any garage area. (g) "Front -On" Garages - minimum setback to any "front -on" garage shall be less than twenty (20) feet with a roll -up garage door. However, at least fifty percent (500) of setbacks to front -on garages located on the same shall be twenty-five (25) feet or more. ME The not block (h) Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces - Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long measured from the garage door to the nearest edge of the pedestrian walkway or property line, whichever is the lesser distance. (i) Required Site Screening - Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any single family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple -family zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. however, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .040 Development Area 6. Area to be developed for attached single family cluster type housing (see Exhibit 31). All standards of the "RM-3000(SC)" Zone (Chapter 18.31) shall apply for development in this area except as provided below: (a) Required Site Screening - Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any multi -family development abutting any freeway, expressway, or any RS (residential, single-family), or commercial zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the multiple -family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .050 Development Area 7. Area to be developed for attached multiple -family housing (see Exhibit 32)). All standards of the "RM-1200(SC)" Zone (Chapter 18.34) shall apply except as provided below: (a) Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit - Bachelor units: Minimum five hundred (500) square feet; provided, however, that the number of bachelor units shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the entire project. (b) Required Site Screening - Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any multi -family development abutting any freeway, expressway, or any RS (residential, single-family), or commercial zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the multiple -family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .060 Development Area 11. Area intended for the development of multiple -family type senior citizen housing (see Exhibit 33). All development standards as set forth in the Criteria and Standards for Senior Citizens' Apartment Projects (Chapter 18.94) shall apply except as provided below: -10- (a) Minimum Building Site Area - The minimum net building site area for any dwelling unit permitted in this zone shall be not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet. (b) Buildings and Structural Height Limitations - The maximum height of any building shall not exceed fifty (50) feet, inclusive of roof structure, provided further that within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any single-family residential zone, the maximum height of any building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet inclusive of roof structure. .070 Development Area 12. Area to be developed for attached multiple -family housing (see Exhibit 34). All standards of the "RM-2400(SC)" Zone (Chapter 18.34) shall apply for development in this area except as provided below: (a) Required Site Screening - Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along and immediately adjacent to the site boundary line of any multi -family development abutting any freeway, expressway, or any RS (residential, single-family), or commercial zone boundary or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the multiple -family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. .080 Development Area 8. Area intended for the development of a neighborhood convenience shopping center (see Exhibit 35). The standards of the "CL(SC)II Commercial Zone shall apply for development in this area. .090 Open Space Regulations. The standards of the "OS" Open space Zone shall apply for the areas shown as Open Space on the Highlands Development Plan Map (Exhibit 14). -11- SECTION 18.70.070 SIGN REGULATIONS .010 General. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the uniformity and hierarchy of signage, reinforcing the character and image of the Specific Plan community as provided in the Community Monumentation Concept Plan (Section 5.2 of the Specific Plan). The following regulations shall apply to all residential and nonresidential uses within the Specific Plan Area. Except as specified below, all signs shall conform with Chapter 18.05 "Outdoor Advertising Signs and billboards" of the Anaheim Municipal Code and the standards set forth under the controlling zone district in which the signs are located. Signs shall be established as part of a Sign Program administered by the City and approved by the Traffic Engineer. The signs shall conform to the general specifications set forth below. .020 Temporary Signs. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor may be placed on the premises where construction is in progress. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical length of eight (8) feet, nor a total area of twenty-four (24) square feet. .030 Community Entry Monumentation. The following standards are hereby adopted or t e implementation of the Community Monumentation Concept discussed in Section 5.2 of the Specific Plan and shown on Exhibit 23 thereof. Entry monumentation shall be provided at three (3) levels consistent with the provisions below: (1) Community Entry Signs, (2) Product Entry Signs; and (3) Commercial Entry Signs. (a) Community Entry Signs - Large scale monumentation signage identifying major entries to the Highlands. (1) Number and Location - A maximum of four (4) entry monumentation sign locations shall be permitted at the following major entries: Intersection of Canyon Rim Road and Serrano Avenue. Intersection of Canyon Rim Road and the backbone "collector" road. -12- - Intersection of Serrano Avenue and eastern boundary. Entrance at the north or northeast boundary. (2) Maximum Height and Area - Such signage shall be provided as an element of the required site screen wall; such wall shall not exceed a vertical height of ten (10) feet from grade, nor a total area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet. (3) Maximum Sign Copy Area - A maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for community name and/or logo. (b) Product or Neighborhood Entry Signs. The following medium scale monumentation signage providing identification of entry into individual project areas shall be permitted: (1) Number and Location - A maximum of two (2) entry monumentation signage locations shall be permitted for each individual project area. (2) Maximum Height and Area - If provided as an element of the required site screen wall, such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of eight (8) feet from grade, nor a total area of one hundred -forty five (145) square feet. If such signage is provided as freestanding, such sign shall not exceed a vertical height of four (4) feet from grade, or have a total area of over seventy-five (75) square feet. (3) Maximum Sign Co Area of Freestanding Signs - A maximum of sixteen 16 square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for project name and/or logo. (c) Commercial Entry Sign. The following low scale monument signs to identify entry into community commercial area. (1) Number and Location - One (1) such entry sign shall be permitted at the major entry to project from Serrano Avenue which meet the criteria hereinafter set forth. -13- (2) Maximum Height and Area - If provided as an element of a wall, such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of six (6) feet from grade, nor have a total signage area of greater than one hundred -twenty (120) square feet. If such signage is provided as freestanding, such sign shall not exceed a vertical height of four (4) feet from grade, nor exceed eighty (80) square feet in total area. (3) Maximum Sign Copy Area of Freestanding Signs - A maximum of ten 10 square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for project name and/or logo. .040 Future Development Signs. Temporary signs advising of future development using general terms residential or commercial in the description of the future land use on the site upon which the sign shall be located. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical height of twelve (12) feet, a horizontal length of eight (8) feet, nor a total area of thirty-two (32) square feet. Signs shall be consistent in size, color, material and design as approved by the City, and shall provide an identifiable element to the community. SECTION 18.70.080 RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE; VIOLATION .010 Concurrent with or subsequent to introduction of an ordinance adding this chapter to the Municipal Code, the City Council may introduce an ordinance to reclassify the property covered by Specific Plan No. 87-1 (SP No. 87-1) and this chapter to the zoning designation SP87-1. Such reclassification shall be subject to each of those certain conditions of approval of SP No. 87-1 as set forth in Resolution No. 87R -2S3. Any violation of any of said conditions shall be deemed a violation of this chapter as well as of the reclassification ordinance and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 1.01.370 of the Municipal Code." SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance, hereby adopted, be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Council that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. -14- SECTION 3. PENALTY It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this ordinance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable therefor as provided for in this ordinance. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 25th day of August, 1987. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM JWF:fm 1931L 081987 -15- CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 4860 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim, held on the 18th day of August, 1987, and that the same was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 25th day of August, 1987, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler and Bay NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said Ordinance No. 4860 on the 25th day of August, 1987. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim this 25th day of August, 1987. L� CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (SEAL) I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Ordinance No. 4860 and was published once in the Anaheim Bulletin on the 4th day of September, 1987. CITY CLERK