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2035Planning - ORDINANCE NO. 2035 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMEND- ING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.28 OF THE ANAHEIM WJNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO ZONING. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. SECTION 1. That Title 18, Chapter 18.28 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: "CHAPTER 18.28 ­ R-2, MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE "SECTION 18,.28,010 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. 17,rhis zone is intended to provide for and encourage the orderly development of low -medium density residential areas, and further to maintain -and enhance those living environment characteristics consistent with established community values. "SECTION 18 28.0, PERMITTED BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,) AND USES, �1) Subject to all the provisions of this zone, the following buildings, structures, and uses, either singly or in combination, are permitted; provided that where three (3) or more main. buildings for residential use are located on a building site, the provisions of Chapter 18.65, Planned Resi- dentlial Developments, shall apply,, (a) Any uses permitted in. the R-1 Zone, subject to all restrictions and regulations of such zone. (b) Two one -family detached dwellings. (c) Two-family dwellings. (d) Multiple dwellings (includes row houses and townhouses). (2) Where there are existing buildings and structures on a site for which more intensive development is proposed under the provisions of this zone, no building permit shall be issued until the Chief Building Inspector and the Fire Chief have certi- fied that the existing buildings and structures are safe for occupancy and for human habitation. "SECTION 18.28.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUC- TURES, AND USES, "The following accessory buildings, structures, and uses are permitted only where they are integrated with and clearly incidental to a primary permitted use and where the sole purpose is to provide convenience to residents of the development rather than to the general public- is is (1) Garages, carports, and utility rooms or structures. (2) Recreational buildings, structures, and uses, including but not: Limned to swimming pools, cabanas, dressing rooms, golf course, putting green, and court gene areas. "SECTION 18.28.040 CONDITIONAL USES. "The following uses may be permitted in this zone subject to a conditional use permit and subject to all conditions and required showings of Chapter 18.64 (1) Planned Residential Developments, subject to all provisions of Chapter 18.65. (2) Colleges, universities, and private elementary, junior and senior high schools offering instruc- tion required to be taught by the Educational Code of the State of Cali,forania. (3) Churches. "SECTION 18.28.050 SITE DEVELOPMENT STAINDARDS . "Ian order to assure adejuate levels of light, air and density of development, to maintain and enhance the locally recoangnaized values of community appearance, and to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicu- lar traffic, the following site development standards shall apply. These standards are found to be necessary for the preservation of the community health, safety arid, general welfare. (1) Minimum Building Site Area and Dimensions All, sites shall be of sufficient size and width to accommodate the anticipated number of dwelling units and parking spaces, open areas, and other structures and uses for which provisions are made in this zone. (a) Building Site Area. The minimum building site area shall be seventy-two hundred (7200) square feet. (b) Building Site Width. The minimum building site width shall be seventy (70) feet. (c) The minimum building site area and dimen- sions shall apply; provided that a building permit may be approved for development on any lot which was of record on March 27, 1951, or annexed after said date, and which has either area or dimensions less than required in this zone. Such developments . shall be subject to all other paiovisionns of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code which the size of the lot makes it possible to comply with. -2- (2) Building Site Area perDwellin - � U n Lit The building site area per dwelling unit shall be a minimurn of twenty-four hundred (2400) square is feet. For purposes of this section, building site area is the total development site minus the square footage of all vehicular rights-of-way oraccess- ways which exceed one hundred and twenty (120) feet in length. (3) Minimum Floor Area of DwellinR Units The minimum floor area of dwelling units shall be as follows-. (a) In, twc-family and, multiple -fatuity dwellings, the floor area per dwelling unit shall be a minimum of seven hundred (700) square feet for onle and two -room dwellings and a minimum of one hundred. and tuventy-five (125) square feet for each additional room. (b) Where one family detached d'wellings are pr(7,vided, the floor area for each one - family dwrellir�g shall be a minknum of twelve hun,dr�--d and, twe-nity—five (12 2) square feet. I govera Z,e The maxim= -i coverage by all re6idential and accessory buildinigs shall be forty-five (45) per cent of the building site area. Recreational - leisure area buildings and, facilities shall not he included. in the calculation of coverage. (5) Buil ions (a) The ,ris x1mum height of any bu� " ildinig shall be two (2) stories plus roof Structure. (b) The maximum, heilght of any building located within one -hundred and fifty (150) feet of any R. -A or any single- family residential zone shiall be one (1) story plus roof struc- ture. Vehicular rights-of=way shall be included in calculating the distance. (c) Where said development abuts upon a public site or R -A zoned property which as been developed or approved for development for uses other than those specifically permitted Section 18.16.010, the maximum height of any building shall be two (2) stories plus roof structure,, (6) Yards and Buildia-& Se.�back�Re . u�irem�ents is(a) Where a building site abuts upon a highway, street, or alley, the following shall apply- -3- 1 Were a buildirg site .hats , por,, a major, primary, cr sticcmdayy hlgl-eWay, or, collector street, there shall 'he prcvided a landscaped building setback area 'naving a. rrini�-_um depth of twenty- (20) feet, excepurng as provided :for belo,W,, Said bulldiv.g e tback area shall be from the plar�TnA hi,.ghway. rights. - of -way lirmes as LfAicated iTo. the circulation eleaient of the �: en.erai Plan_ 2. ' Where a b.Alding site abrats, upon a major, primary, or secondary highway, or collector street, building !etb;acks may be staggered, provided A, In - o case shall a setback have a depth of lest; than fifteen (15) feet, B For every foot of building frontage having a setback of less, than twi-r.,,ty f,20) fest, Z/ there shall. be a foct of blJil.ding frontage having a sEtback cc�resrpondlnglv greater tirla'ir; twenty, (,?.0) _17(E�et, i. 'Ina setback i; maw be stagg:-:rec -ircm `t)te.re th'-e-jr abut pornl. a major, prir.ary, or secc­,--dary Iiighwav or collector street; ro, ded Onat A� Th e mi-ini Imum avera)ge dept"ri. of all set - b'-xks sha!'L be- twenty ('20) fest Ea.ch_ setback �shall have a depth of at least fifteEn (13) feet C. Each setback shall be indicated on the Tentative Tract Map and, if a;pproved, recorded or, the, Final 1`'ra-C-1 mMap 4. Where a site abuts o_�pon i street other tha-n a me.,J'0-1 , primary, or bAghway' or collector street, there shall be provided a landscaped b;ailding setback hav- -n-m-3-Crumin,�; = I . ; depth of fifteat(15) feet 5. Where a building site abuts upon an alley;, buildings shall be set back a mini -mum of fifteen (15) feet front t_e center line of the alley, subject to the provisions of Section 18.28.050 (10) c Ve,til-cial,ar accass ,-'c garage rz and car- ports shall be from the alle-',r only. 4 (b) Except as provided for in Via) above, there shall be an, open yard around each building. Tne depth of the yard shall be determined in relation to the height and length of building walls, and the location, of windows and main entrances, as 40 specified below. Depth shall be measured perpen- dicular to building walls. -4- 1. Any building wall containing a main entrance shall have a yard having a minimum depth of eight (8) feet plus two (2) feet for each story in height plus one (1) foot for each fifteen (15) feet in length. 2. Any building wall which contains windows opening into any habitable room but does not contain a main entrance shall have a yard having a minimum depth of five (5) feet plus one (1) foot for each story plus one (1) foot for each fifteen (15) feet in length. 3. Any building wall which does not contain main entrances or,windows opening into any habit- able room or which is part of an accessory building, shall have a yard having a. minimum depth of five (5) feet,. (c) An accessory building may abut a side property line only within the rear twenty-five (25) per cent of a building site. (d) An accessory building may abut a. rear property line where no alley is required (o) yards and setback areas shall be landscaped with lawn., trees, shrubs, or other plant materials and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner as a condition to use. pedes- trian walks and vehicular alccesswa.ys may be permited in said areas. The .following decorative elements .are permitted where they are integral parts of a landscape scheme comprised primarily of plant materials: 1. Fountains., ponds, sculptures, and planters. 2. Screen type rma.sonrwalls forty-two (42) inches or less in Ke;ight 3. Wrought iron or other types of open work metal fences, excluding chain link, provided that the component solid portions of a fence does not constitute more than twenty (20) per cent of the total surface area of its face. Such fences may be six (6) feet in height (7) Minimums Distances Between Buildings Minimum distances between buildings shall be as follows: (a) The minimum distance between paral.lel walls of two (2) main buildings or between. two (2) parallel facing walls of the same building shall be the sum of the yard depth requirements of both walls, as determined by the provisions of Section 18.28.050(6)(b). (b) In order to provide for obliquely aligned build- ings, the required distance between two (2) main buildings may be decreased -a maximum of five (5.) feet at one end if increased an equal distance at the other end., provided that the minimums distance in no case shall be less than ten (10) feet. (c) The distance between two (2) parallel main build- ings facing each other may be reduced if the extent of their, overlap does not exceed twenty (20) per cent of the length of either facing wall. The minimum distance between said build- ings shall be equal to the full yard depth re- quirement of the longer facing wall plus three- fourths (3/4) of the yard depth requirement of only the overlapping portions of the shorter facing gall (d) All pedestrian acc.essway-s shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet (e) The requirements of (a) through (d) above shall apply whether the required .spaces are opera to the sky or covered. (f) Balconies and exterior stairways shall not pro- ject into more than fifty (50) per cent of the depth of any required yard, or setback. (8) Recreational - Leasure ,Areas In recognition of favorable climatic conditions and the 'outdoor living' habits of local residents, the followin standards are found to be necessary to assure a desira le living environment consistent with the established quality of residential areas in the community. (a) On any building site cern which there are located dwelling units other than either one (1) or two (2) one -family detached dwellings, there shall be provided a minimum of three hundred and fifty (350) square feet of usable recreational -leisure space for each dwelling unit. Portions of spaces required under the yard and minimum dis- tance provisions df this section may be included in the calculation of recreational -leisure space to the extent that they are integrated with and usable as part of a larger recreational -leisure area. Recreational -leisure space may be provided fox as follows 1. Where private outdoor living areas are provided, the minimum recreational -leisure space reuiremeant shall be reduced to three - hundred 1300) square feet per dwelling unit. -6- A. MiniTwum dimensions of such private out- door living areas sell be as follows (1) When provided for ground floor or studio -type units, such areas shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet, the least dimension of which shall be ten (10) feet. (2) When provided for dwelling units wholly above the ground floor, such areas sell be provided as accessible bal- conies or decks, and shall have a mini- mum area of fifty (50) square feet, the least dimension of which shell be five (5) feet, B. Remaining required space not provided in private outdoor living areas shall be provided for in a. common, recreational - leisure area, as specified elsewhere in this section. 2. Where private outdoor living areas are not provided, the required space shall be provided for in a commm cn recreat.iornal-leisure area which shall be conveniently located and readily accessible from all dwelling units located on the building site. The common recreational -leisure area may extend into the required yards but shall be screened from adjacent arterial streets and highways, and it may include swimming pools, putting greens, court game facilities, and any other recrea- tion,a.l-leisure facilities necessary to meet the requirements of the residents and their guests. 3. Common recreational -leisure areas, with ex- ceptvio-,i of pedestrial acces.sways and paved recreational facilities, shall be landscaped with lawn,, trees, shrubs or other pliant materials and shah, be permanently maintained in a. neat and orderly manner as a condition to use. Fountains, ponds, sculpture, planters and decorative screen type walls, where an integral part of a landscaping scheme comprised primarily of plant materials, are permitted. (b) On any building site on which there are located no dwelling units other than either one (1) or two (2) detached one -family dwellings, there shell be pro- vided a minimum of five hundred (500) square feet .usable recreational -leisure space for each dwelling unit. Portions of side and rear yards rt be included in the calculation of recreational -leisure space to the extent that they are integrated with and usable as part of a larger recreational -leisure is area. -7- u • (9) Vehicular Acgassways (a) Every development shall be served by rights-of- way providing adequate access and circulation for pedestrians and for vehicular traffic, including trash collection and fire vehicles, in conformance with City Standards and details as approved by the City Engineer and adopted by the City Council. (b) Every living unit shall, be looted within two hundred (200) feet of e standard steet and shell be readily accessible to fire, utility, and other essential services (10) Off -Street harking Reguirements The following parking requirements shall apply: (a) A minimum of one and one-fourth (1-1/4) covered parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (b) Each covered parking space shall be within two hundred (100) feet of and be easily accessible from the Kelling unit it serves. (c) Each cowered parking space shall be at least ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long and shall be provided with at least nine (9) horizontal feet of clear access to the abutting accesswayo The accesswrway shall permit a. minimum turning radius of tw nety-five (25) feet � (d) All carports shall be enclosed on three sides except that when built in combination of two or more, only the rear of the carports and the Mio ends need to be enclosed. All interior walls of carports shall be finished with exterior material, General stor- age cabinets, one -hundred (100) cubic feet per car space minimum capacit7, shall be provided with- in each carport or conveniently located thereto and adequate bumper guuai ds shall be provided to pro- tect the interior wall of carports from damage. (e) Parking facilities shall be screened from adjacent properties and from living and recreational - leisure areas and from adjacent street. (11) Walls Where said development abuts upon an R -A or any single family zone, or where an alley is required as part of the development.there shall be a solid masonry wall not less than six (6) feet in height erected along and immediately adjacent to the abutting property line that is the R -A or single family zone boundary on the zone boundary line except that said wall shall be reduced to forty-two (42) inches in height within a. setback area adjacent to a street or highway. Said wall height shall be measured at the face of the wall adjacent to the higher finished grade., along whichever side of the wall this may occur. Where unusual topography exists, the height requirement may be modified by resolution of the Planning Commission or City Council MIM (12) Standard Refuse Stor.ae Areas Refuse storage areas shall conform as shown on the document 'Minimum Collection Areas.? Said storage designed, located, or screened so identifiable from adjacent streets (13) Develo2ment Review to the standards Acceptable Trash areas shall be as not to be readily or highways. In order to promote the continued quality development characteristic of Anaheim's residential areas, to safe- guard and enhance both potential and established com- munity values through, the encouragement of compatible developments, both structurally and architecturally, all development plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Review Committee of the Building and Planning Departments. Appeals from the action of the committee shall be to the City Planning Commission in written form, stating the reasons for said appeal, and shall be heard by the City Planning Commission within eighteen (18) days of the date of appeal, Appeals from the action of the City Planning Commission shall be to the City Council in, written form, stating the reasons for said appeal. (14) Street Dedications and Imrovements E,�uired Anticipatirtg that changes will occur in the local neighborhoods and the City generally, due to the increase in vehicular traffic increase in pedestrian traffic, increased noise ? and, other activities associated with the City s development and growth, the following dedications and improvements are deemed to be necessary to prevent congestion and the other hazards that are related to the intensified use of the land, and to be necessary for t)he preservation of the public health., safety, and general welfare. 'These require- ments sha,11 be met or complied with before any building shall be finally approved and accepted for use and occupancy (a) All required arterial streets; and highways, local streets, and alleys, which abut the subject ject prop- erty, shall be dedicated to the full width designated by City Standards and details as approved by the City, Engineer and adopted by the City Council, and by the Circulation Element of the General Plan 'Highway Rights -of -Way' as adopted and. amended from time to time. (b) All street, highway, and alley improvements shall have already been installed and in good repair or street improvement plans shall be prepared to City of Anaheim standards and said improvements con- structed. A faithful performance bond in a form approved by the City Attorney and in an amount to be determined by the City- Engineer may be posted to assure the construction of the streets which may include but not necessarily be limited to excavation, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pavement, drainage facilities or any other engineering requirement. • • (c) Street lighting facilities shall be installed in accordance with the official street light- ing plan approved by the Utilities Director, or street lighting fees in the amount speci- fied by the City Council for any abutting street or highway, shall be paid -to the City of'Anaheim for the installation of said street lighting. (d) :public utility easements necessary -,to serve the subject property and/or area in which the subject property is situated shall be dedi- cated to the City of Anaheim in accordance with the requirements of the Utilities Director. (e) Necessary fire protection facilities shall be provided.,for in accordance with the re- quirements'of the Fire Chief of the City of Anaheim,. (f) Street tree fees in the amount specified by the City Council for any.abutting street or highway shall be deposited with the City of ,Anaheim for the furnishing and planting of said tress. Where fully concreted parkways are developed, tree: wells shall be installed as rewired by official parkway development s t anndards . (g) ':The Building Inspector shall not grant final release or issue a final certificate of occupancy to any building constructed upon any property covered by this ordinance utnti-I the City Engineer has certified to the cbm- pliance of the conditions sett forth in (a) and ((b) above, the Utilities Director has certified to the compliance of the conditions set forth in (c) and (d) above, the Fire Chief has certified to thecom .liannce of the conditions set forth in (e above, and the Director of Public Works has certified to the compliance of the conditions set forth in (f) Above . " SECTION 2. The City Clerk ;shall. certify to the passage ok this ordinance and shrill cause the same to be printed once�ithirn= : _~_ fifteen (15) days after its adoption, in the Anaheim-&Metih ---a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published -and c-ircu- la.ted in, said City, and thirty (30) days from and a 4C'e— -. it's. final passage it shall take effect and be in full force, _ THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE is approved and signer by -Mipi' this 1st day of September 19 64_ - ATTEST _10- STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ss CITY OF ANAHEIM[ I, DENS M. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2035 was introduced at a regular -meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on the 25th day of August, 1964, and that the same was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the lst day of September, 1964, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pebley, Dutton, Schutte, Krein and Chandler NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim approved and signed said Ordinance No. 2035 on the lst day of September, 1964. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim this lst day of September, 1964. 9 , ' CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM 1, DENE M. WILLIAMS, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINAN%:E NO. l%J, WAS PUBLISHED ONCE IN THE ANAHEIM BULLETIN ON TH Cp •