1962-1008RESOLUTION NO. 62R- 1008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERN-
MENT CODE AND THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
INITIATING AND PROPOSING THE ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18, CHAPTERS 18.04, 18.08
AND 18.12 OF SAID COD RELATING TO ZONING AND
ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER NUMBERED 18.14
AND REFERRING SAID PROPOSALS TO THE PLANNING
CO.NISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR A REPORT
AND A RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed the preparation
of a new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Anaheim;
and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has prepared proposed amend-
ments to Title 18, Chapters 18.04, 18.08 and 18.12 and the addition
thereto of a new chapter numb red 18.14; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that said proposed amend-
ments to said Title 18, Chapters 18.04, 18.08 and 18.12 and the
addition of a new ch.:pter numbered 18.14 should be made and adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Anaheim pursuant to the California Government Code and
the Anaheim Municipal Code hereby initiates and proposes the adop-
tion of amendments to Title 18, Chapters 18.04, 18.08 and 18.12 of
the Anaheim Municip..1 Code and the adoption of a new chapter to be
numbered 18.14 to re -d as follows
1
T I T L E 18 m Z O N I N G
CHAPTER 18.04
TITLE AND PURPOSES
SECTION 18.04.010
This ordinance is hereby declared to be a com-
prehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Anaheim and
shall be known and referred to as the "ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM."
SECTION 18.04.020 CREATING AND DESIGNATING ZONES.
In order to regulate and restrict the location of
businesses, trades, and industries and the location of build-
ings erected or owned for specified uses; and to regulate the
uses of land; and to regulate and limit the height and bulk
of buildings and the furnishing of minimum off street park-
ing facilities; and to regulate and determine the area of
yards and other open spaces about buildings; and to regulate
the density of population, the following classes of zones
are hereby established and designated as follows:
R -A RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE
R -S RESIDENTIAL SUBU AN ZONE
R -O ONE FAMILY SUBURBAN ZONE
R -1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
R -2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
R -3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
R -4 HIGH -RISE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
C -1 -N NEIGHBORHOOD STORES ZONE
C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE
C -2 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
C -3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
C -4 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
C -5 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE
C -6 RECREATION ZONE
C -7 TOURIST AND RELATED FACILITIES ZONE
I INTERIM ZONE
M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
M -2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
P -L PARKING- LANDSCAPING ZONE
P PUBLIC USE AND SEMI PUBLIC USE ZONE
R -T RESIDENTIAL TRAILER AND MOBILE HOME ZONE
Q QUARRIES, ROCK, SAND, OR GRAVEL PIT; OR
ANY EXCAVATION FOR CLAY, DECOMPOSED GRANITE,
OR SIMILAR MATERIALS
MFT MOTOR FREIGHT TERMINAL ZONE
BT BUS TERMINAL PASSENGER ZONE
ST SERVICE STATION ZONE
SECTION 18.04.030 EXISTING ZONES AND USES.
All of the zones, uses, and reclassifications, hereto-
fore established under the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code,
and amendments thereto shall be and remain in full force and effect
until changed and reclassified under the provisions of this brdin-
ance, and each of the boundaries of said zones, uses, and classifi-
cations, as heretofore established, are hereby ratified, confirmed,
re- established, and continued in existence until changed or modified
3
by appropriate proceedings as herein provided. All uses of
buildings and land commenced, or to which such buildings and land
have been devoted prior to the effective date of this ordinance,
may be continued as herein provided, but from and after the ef-
fective date of this ordinance all other uses of buildings or
lands in said zones shall be as herein provided in the respective
zones herein established and designated, and may hereafter be
changed or modified by appropriate proceedings conducted in ac-
cordance with provisions hereof.
AND PROVIDED FURTHER that when new territory is here-
after annexed to the City, the City Council shall immediately
adopt an Interim Zoning Ordinance placing said territory in the
interim zone until such time as a proper zoning study can be made
to determine the proper zoning for such area.
AND PROVIDED FURTHER that upon the completion of any
annexation proceeding and the annexation of said territory to the
City, the City Planning Commission shall proceed immediately to
make a study of said area to determine the proper zoning thereof
and shall make recommendations to the City Council for the zoning
of said territory.
Until such time as a proper zoning study can be made and
completed and a zoning ordinance adopted establishing the proper
zone or zones into which such annexed territory shall be placed,
all uses in said annexed territory shall be authorized only by
Special Use Permits. Such Special Use Permits shall be heard in
the manner, upon the notice, and within the time as provided in
Chapter 18.76.
The City Planning Commission shall make and complete said
zoning study within a reasonable time and report its findings and
make recommendations to the City Council, but not later than one
year from the date of the adoption of said Interim Zoning Ordi-
nance or within such further time as the City Council may allow as
provided in Section 65806 of the Government Code.
4
AND PROVIDED FURTHER that the City Council may make such
zoning study on its own initiative and refer any proposed zoning
of such area to the Planning Commission for report and recommenda-
tions. When said proposed zoning is referred to the City Planning
Commission by the City Council, hearings thereon shall be held in
the manner, upon the notice, and within the time specified in
Sections 18.76.030, 18.76.050 and 18.76.065.
SECTION 18.04.040
It is hereby declared that in the creation by this br-
dinance of the respective zones set forth herein, the City Council
has given due and special consideration to the peculiar suitability
of each and every such zone herein created for the particular uses
enumerated therefor, the area requirements, density of land oc-
cupancy, and the necessary, proper, and comprehensive groupings
and arrangements of the various industries, businesses, and popu-
lation of the whole area of the City of Anaheim in accordance with
a well considered plan of land use for the development of the entire
City paying particular attention to those areas in said City where-
in more densely populated areas have risen or exist giving to such
areas urban characteristics.
SECTION 18.04.050
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordi-
nance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the
promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and
general welfare.
SECTION 18.04.055
The provisions of this ordinance shall not be deemed nor
construed to repeal, amend, modify, alter, or change any other
ordinance or any part thereof, not specifically repealed, amended,
modified, altered, or changed herein, except in such particulars
or matters as this ordinance is more restrictive than such other
ordinances or parts thereof, or is in conflict therewith, and that
5
in all particulars wherein this ordinance is not more restrictive
or in conflict, each such other ordinance shall continue, and it
shall be in full force and effect.
SECTION 18.04.060
Whenever a power is granted to or duly imposed upon a
public officer by this ordinance, the power may be exercised or
the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or person
authorized pursuant to law or ordinance unless this ordinance
expressly provides otherwise.
SECTION 18.04.070
Whenever reference is made to any portion of this ordi-
nance or of any other law or ordinance, the reference applies to
all amendments and additions now or hereafter made.
SECTION 18.04.080
The present tense includes the past and future tenses;
and the futur ='9 the present tenses.
SECTION 18.040.090
The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
SECTION 18.04.100
The singular number includes the plural; and the plural,
the singular.
SECTION 18 0 04110
If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remain-
der of this ordinance and the application of such provision to
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 18.04.120 GENERAL PROVISIONS—USE—GENERAL.
(1) Except as hereinafter provided no building shall be
erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any build-
ing or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the
same zone in which such building or land is located.
If any "use" is for any reason omitted from the list
6
of those specified as permissible and each of the various zones
herein designated, or if ambiguity arises concerning the appro-
priate classificc Lion of a particular use within the meaning and
intent of this Title, or if ambiguity exists with reference to
matters of heir+_ t, yard requirenarn.ts, area requirements, or
zone boundaries, as set forth herein and as they may pertain to
unforeseen circumstances, the City Council shall ascertain all
the pertinent facts and by resolution resolve said ambiguity as
to the appropriate classification of any particular use or other
matter or as to the intent and meaning of any section of this
Title and decl: 're by such r- solution the int -'nt and meaning there-
of and thereafter such interpretations and intent shall govern.
0) Tho provisions of this chapter shall not be con
strued to limit or interfere with the installation, maintenance
and operation i public utility pipe lines and electric or tele-
phone transmission lines when located in accordance with the
applicable rules and regulations of the Public Utilities Commis-
sion of the State of Ca1iforn_a and within rights of way, ease-
ments, franchises or ownerships of such public utilities.
0) Temporary structures for the housing of tools and
equipment or containing supervisory offices in connection with
major construction projects may be established and maintained
during the progress of such construction on such projects, pro
vided the maximum time shall not exc;_ ed one year.
SECTION 18.04 130
Every person violating any provision of this ordinance
or of any perniiL, license, or exception granted hereunder is guilty
of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof, he shall be punished
by a fine not to exceed fiv, hundred dollars or by imprisonment in
the County jail not to exceed six months or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during
which any violation of this t'.inance occurs or continues
7
constitutes a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall
be punishable as herein provided.
SECTION 18.04.140 INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries
of any of the aforesaid zones as shown on a zoning map or in any
resolution or ordinance establishing the boundaries of such zones,
the following rules shall apply
(1) Where boundaries approximately follow streets,
alleys, or highways. Where zone boundaries are indicated as ap-
proximately following the center line or street line of streets,
the center line or alley line of .alleys, or the center line or
right of way line of highways, such lines shall be construed to be
such zone boundaries
Where boundaries parallel street lines, alley lines,
or highway right of way lines. Where zone boundaries are so in-
dicated that they are approximately parallel to the center lines or
street lines of streets, the center lines or alley lines of alleys,
or center lines or right .,f way lines of highways, such zone bound-
aries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such
distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map or in the resolu-
tion or ordinance establishing such zone. If no distance is given,
such dimension shall be determined by use of the scale shown on said
map or by the description of the zone used in the resolution or or-
dinance establishing the same.
Where boundaries approximately follow lot lines.
Where district boundaries arc indicated as approximately following
lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.
(4) Where the boundary follows a railroad line. Where
the boundary zone follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be
deemed to be located midway between the main tracks of said rail-
road line.
(5) Where the boundary follows a body of water. Where
8
the boundary of a zone follows a stream, lake, or other body of
water, said boundary line shall be construed to be at the limit
of the jurisdiction of the City unless otherwise indicated.
(6) Zone applications apply to schools, parks, etc.
Any area shown on the zoning maps of the City or within any zones
established by resolution or ordinance as parks, playgrounds,
schools, cemetery, water or street right of way, shall be subject
to the zoning regulations of the zone in which they are located.
In case of doubt, the zoning regulation of the most restricted
adjoining zone shall govern.
(7) Where property has not been included in a zone.
In every case where property has not been specifically included
within a zone or where territory has become a part of the City by
annexation, it shall automatically be placed in the unclassified
one until such property or territory shall have been changed by
an amendment to the zoning ordinance as provided by law. And
until such time, all uses of such unclassified zones shall be per-
mitted only when authorized by Conditional 'se Farmait, except such
uses as existed at the time of the annexation of said territory to
the City o_ at the time said territory or property was placed in
the unclassified zone
(8) Vacation of Public. Ways. Whenever any street,
alley or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by
law, the zone adjoining each side of such street, alley, or public
way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation,
and all area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be
subject to all regulations of the extended zone.
CHAPTER 18.08
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 18.08.010 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms,
9
phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given
herein. When not inconsistent with the cont-xt, words used in
the present tense include the future, words in the plural number
include the singular number, and words in the singular number in-
clude the plural number. The word sh'11 is always mandatory and
not merely directory.
(1)
Abutting. Abut mean to touch at the ends; be
continuous; join at a border or boundary; term
minat to end at; to border on; to reach or
touch with an end.
Accssory. A building, p,.rt of a building or
structure or use of which is subordinate to, or
th- use of which is incidental to that of the
main building. Where fifty per cent (50 %M or
more of the wall of an accessory building con-
stitutes a common wall with the main building
or, if the roof of the accessory building at its
full width or length as the case may be is a
physical continuation of the roof of the main
building, then such accessory building shall be
counted as a part of the main building.
(3) Accessor Use or buildin:. An accessory use or
u i ng is a su or incite use or building custo-
marily incident to and located on the same lot
with the main use or building.
(5)
(7)
(4) Accessor, Livi n_ 6u:rters. Living quart -ors
grit in an accessory Be ing for the sole use of
persons employed on thr premises or for temporary
use by guests of occupants of premises, such
quarters having no kitchen facilities used by
guests of occupants of premises, such quarters
having no kitchen faciliti s and not rented or
otherwise used as a separ to dwelling.
Advertisiar. Structure. Any structure affixed to
tine su ace of t e and, a building or another
structure designed, arranged, used or intended to
be used for advertising purposes.
(6) Advisor A enc a e t °rm "advisory agency"
s a construed to mean the City Planning
Commission or the Zoning Board if one is created
by the City Council.
Adequate Access. Adequate access is hereby defined
to mean reasonable and necessary provision for ingress
and egress required for the use to which property is
devoted, and for the extension and maintenance of
utility service and fire protection.
(8) Air oort Airport means any area of land or water
which is used or intended for use for the landing
and takeoff of aircraft at any appurtenant areas
—10 10
which are used or intended for use for airport
buildings or other airport facilities or rights
of way, together with all airport buildings and
facilities located thereon.
Alley. Alley is any public space or thorough
e feet or less in width, but not
less t feet in width, which has been
dedicated or Traga to the public for public
travel and which afford secondary access to
abutting property.
(10) Alteration. Alteration as applied to a build-
ing or structure is a change or rearrangement in
the structural parts or in the exit facilities
or an enlargement whether, by extending on a
sid or by increasing in height or the moving
from one location or position to another.
(11) Animal Hos ital. Animal hospital means an
estab is meant in which veterinary services,
clipping, bathing, boarding and other services,
are rendered to dogs, cats and other small
animals and domestic pets.
(12) A rtment. A room or suite of two or more rooms
in a mu tiple dwelling occupied or suitable for
occupancy as a residence for one family.
(13) Apartment Hotel. A building or portion thereof
desfgne or or containing both individual guest
rooms or suites of rooms and dwelling units.
(14) _A_RIrtment House. A multiple family dwelling for
three or more families living independently of
each other and doing their cooking upon the
preiises.
11
(15) Area Buildin The building area is the aggre-
gate o,the maxi. sum horizontal cross section
area of the main building on a lot, excluding
cornices, eves, gutters, or chimneys projecting
not more than steps, one story open
porches, bay windows not extending through more
than one story and not projecting more than
v a balconies and terraces.
(16) Article. Article means an article of this
or ion nee unless some other ordinance or statute
is mentioned
(17) Attic. The upp;- .rmost floor of a building designed
or ntended for use as storage space and not for
living quarters.
(18) At Least Ten 10 Da s. Whenever any provision
o -Than or inance or any state law requires at
least t (10) days notice to be given of any
proposed act hearing or other matter that says
the period of time shall be computed by excluding
the first day and including the last, unless the
last day is a holiday, and then it is, also ex-
cluded.