2003-173RESOLUTION NO. 2003R- 173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE
DOWNTOWN MIXED-USED OVERLAY ZONE.
WHEREAS, by its Ordinance No. approved August 19, 2003, the Anaheim
City Council has adopted the (DMU) Overlay Zone to allow mixed-use development projects within
a defined area of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the DMU Overlay Zone, as stated in said ordinance,
to accomplish the following major objectives:
To encourage superior design mixed-use development projects that combine residential with
non-residential uses including office, retail, business services, personal services, public
spaces and uses, and other community amenities as a means to continue downtown
revitalization.
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To encourage a full array of diverse land use types and structures including redevelopment
of existing structures, creating an active street life, and enhancing vitality of businesses.
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To encourage pedestrian activity and reduce dependence on the automobile for everyday
needs.
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To encourage compatibility between residential and commercial uses, both on-site and where
residential zones directly abut commercial zones, by permitting greater design flexibility.
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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.
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To ensure consistency with and implement the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan for the
Alpha Downtown Redevelopment Project Area and related plans for Downtown Anaheim.
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the objectives of the DMU Overlay Zone, the
Anaheim City Council wishes to adopt Design Guidelines, as set forth in attached Exhibit "A,"
which is incorporated herein by this reference (the "Design Guidelines").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based on the foregoing facts, after due
inspection, investigation and study made by itself and in its behalf and having considered all
evidence, reports, and project refinements presented during the public hearing process, the Anaheim
City Council does hereby adopt the Design Guidelines.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is apl~roved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim this 19th day of August, 2003. ,~ ~
MAY'O'R OF THE,~I'Y OF ANAHEIM
iCITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
50571. I\SMANN\July 28, 2003
EXHIBIT "A"
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Structures.
A. Parking structures should be screened from view at street level and include
architectural detailing, faCade treatment, artwork, landscaping, or similar visual features to
enhance the street facade. Screening of floors above street level is encouraged through the
use of vines or architectural screening detail that is compatible with the project.
B. The portions of any parking structure facing the street, excluding vehicular
access areas, should include street level retail/commercial uses in a portion of said structure.
Exceptions to this requirement for the conversion, alteration, or enlargement of existing
structures may be granted by the Planning Commission, based on a finding that it is not
reasonably feasible to modify the existing structure.
C. Street wall facades should be architecturally enhanced through the use of
arcades, colonnades, recessed entrances, window details, bays, variation in building
materials, and other details such as cornices and contrasting colors. Total blank wall areas
(without windows or entrances) are discouraged. Building facades should be articulated
through the use of separated wall surfaces, contrasting colors and materials, variations in
building setbacks, and attractive window fenestrations.
D. Street wall facades should be integrated with public plazas, urban pocket
parks, outdoor dining, and other pedestrian-oriented amenities.
E. Discouraged building materials include plain concrete block, plain concrete,
corrugated metal, plywood, sheet pressboard, and vinyl siding.
F. Buildings at comers of intersections should receive special treatment to
enhance the pedestrian experience and create visual interest and focal points at the entryways.
Building cut-offs and comer entrances with additional architectural detail are encouraged.
G. Tops of building facades should be visually terminated through the use of
cornices, stepped parapets, hip and mansard roofs, stepped terraces, domes and other forms
of multifaceted building tops.
H. Projecting features to create visual interest and distinction between units, such
as balconies, porches, bays, and dormer windows, are encouraged. Trim detail on rooflines,
porches, windows and doors on street-facing elevations is encouraged.
I. Building design should incorporate an architectural theme that is compatible
with nearby uses. Architectural details should draw upon locally historic buildings or other
nearby features that contribute to the unique aesthetic ambiance of the downtown area.
Streets, Sidewalks, and Traffic.
A. Traffic calming and special street design features such as enhanced paving,
neckdown intersections, and separated sidewalks with street trees are encouraged, subject to
the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.
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B. The street-side setback area should include landscaping or a decorative
hard-surface expansion of the sidewalk. Decorative benches and pedestrian-scaled street
lights, benches, trash receptacles, planters, and other attractive street furnishings are
encouraged. Walkway connections to building entrances should include special paving
treatment or modular paving materials. The use of awnings, canopies, and arcades is
encouraged to provide visual interest and shade.
C. Pedestrian, bike, and visual connections and/or well-designed transit stops
should be made wherever auto connections are infeasible due to traffic, physical constraints
or other considerations.
D. Outdoor seating and dining areas in conj unction with full-service restaurants,
coffee shops, and bakeries are encouraged and should be designed so as not to adversely
affect the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
E. On-site pedestrian circulation should be continuous and connect various uses
on site, as well as connect to off site transit stops, and parking.
3. Residential Development.
A. The residential units should be designed to ensure the security of residents
through the provision of secured entrances and exits that are separate from the
non-residential uses and are directly accessible to parking areas. Non-residential and
residential uses shall not have common entrance hallways or common balconies. Elevators
should be provided as required in the "RM-1200" (Residential, Multiple-Family) Zone.
B. Commercial uses in a residential development should be designed and
operated, and hours of operation limited, where appropriate, so that neighboring residents
are not exposed to offensive noise, especially from traffic, routine vehicular deliveries, or late
night activity.
C. Residential portions of the project should be designed to limit the interior
noise caused by the commercial and parking portions of the project to a maximum of 45 db
CNEL in any habitable room with windows closed. Proper design may include, but is not
be limited to, building orientation, double-paned or extra-strength windows, wall and ceiling
insulation, and orientation and insulation of vents. Where it is necessary that windows be
closed in order to achieve the required level, means should be provided for
ventilation/cooling to provide a habitable environment.
D. No use, activity or process should produce continual vibrations or noxious
odors that are perceptible without instruments by the average person at the property lines of
the site and within the interior of residential units on the site.
E. Outdoor lighting associated with commercial uses should not adversely
impact surrounding residential uses, but should provide sufficient illumination for access and
security purposes.
F. High quality recreational and service amenities to serve the tenants of the
residential complexes are encouraged. Such amenities may include, but should not be
limited to, private health clubs or fitness centers, meeting rooms, recreational rooms, pools,
spas, laundromats, dry cleaning collection and distribution, computer facilities, barbecues,
decks, court game facilities, and community fireplaces.
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G. A Master Association should be established and maintained and
unsubordinated CC&R's adopted and recorded for property maintenance. All common
recreational/leisure areas and other setback areas should be developed and maintained in
accordance with approved landscape plans.
H. Residential windows should not directly face loading areas and docks. To the
extent windows of residential units face each other, the windows should be offset to
maximize privacy.
4. Public, Civic and Common Areas.
A. Public art displays, fountains, outdoor seating areas, public plazas, or other
similar amenities to create public gathering places are encouraged.
B. Focal points, gateways, entries, monuments, historical landmarks, or other
similar amenity features such as parks or community buildings, tot lots or stands of major
trees are encouraged.
C. Newsracks located within the public right-of-way should be located so as not
to cause an obstruction or adversely affect the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, and should be designed to be aesthetically harmonious with the character
of the area in which they are located. In addition, the provisions of Chapter 4.82 of this Code
shall apply to newsracks within the DMU Overlay Zone.
5. Signs.
A. Signs should complement the architecture of the building and also provide a
unifying element along the streetscape.
B. The size, scale, and style of signs should be determined by the scale of the
buildings of which they are a part.
C. Along multi-story commercial streets, signs should be placed along the lintel
or sign frieze between the ground floor storefront and the upper facades.
D. Signs along a blockface should be located at approximately the same height
to create a unifying, horizontal pattern.
E. Signs should be distinctive and simple, avoiding cluttered designs and
excessive advertising.
F. Sign design should be consistent with the historic character of their buildings.
G. Desirable sign types include indirectly lit signs, raised letter signs, wall signs,
awnings and canopies, and double-faced, projecting signs along pedestrian streets.
H. Undesirable signs include internally-illuminated, plastic, generic trademark
signs, and any sign temporarily affixed to ground floor windows. Roof signs are generally
discouraged, although exceptions for historically-appropriate designs can be considered.
I. The use of signs and environmental graphics to assist way-finding is
encouraged. Street banners, community and district identification signs, directional signage,
and pedestrian-oriented directories should contribute to a coordinated way-finding program.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, SHERYLL SCHROEDER, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2003R-173 was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of
the Anaheim City Council held on the 19th day of August, 2003, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES:
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Pringle, Tait, Chavez, Hernandez, McCracken
NOES: MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
~TY CLEI~K OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)