64-861RESOLUTION NO. (s4R-861
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
STANDARDS TO BE CONSIDEEED IN TEE APPROVAL
OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, Chapter 18.64 of the Anaheim Municipal Code
permits the establishment of planned residential developments,
subject to the approval of conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish
standards by which an applicant for a planned residential
development may receive approval of his conditional use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim that the standards set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and made a part hereof, be, and the same are
hereby adopted, which standards may be used in judging any con-
ditional use permit for the purpose of establishing a planned
residential development.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is signed and approved by me
this 24th day of November, 1964.
Planning
EXHIBIT "A"
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE.
Planned residential development is intended to provide for and
encourage the development of a more desirable living environment
than is possible through usual subdivision design. The purpose
of the added site planning flexibility which is possible through
the use of the planned residential development concept is to help
achieve greater efficiency, general excellence of design, and
visual appeal, as described in the principles below. Provision
is made for locating vehicular circualtion at the perimeter of
the site and for combining yards and other open spaces into areas
reserved and designed for pedestrian circulation and recreational
use.
(1) All planned residential developments shall incorporate
the following site planning principles. These principles
are found to be necessary for che development and preser-
vation of a living environment consistent with established
community values.
(a) Buildings shall be integrated with recreational and
other open areas in visually appealing and harmonious
relationship assuring maximum privacy and efficient
pedestrian circulation to all parts of the site.
(b) Vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be separated.
(c) Vehicular accessways shall be located and designed
to provide for free movement of traffic, convenient
circulation, and access to dwelling units and
important facilities on the site.
(d) Access to living units from parking areas and
abutting streets shall be through pleasing and
dignified areas and not through alley-like approaches.
(e) Buildings shall be sited to create a variety of open
areas and to eliminate corridor or barracks-like
effects.
Recreational-leisure areas shall be easily accessible
from all dwelling units and shall be adequate in
size and facilities to meet the needs of all
occupants.
Parking facilities for residents and guests shall be
easily accessible from dwelling units, shall not
interfere with normal traffic movement, and shall be
located and designed to be visually and functionally
integrated with other site elements.
(h) A well-planned system of walks shall be developed
for convenient access between dwelling units and
recreation, service, and parking areas.
Walks, steps, parking and recreational areas, and
other facilities shall be adequately lighted for
safe and convenient night time use.
(2) When approving a planned residential development, the
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Planning Commission shall find and determine that
development
is in substantial
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accord with all of the
above site planning principles. Residential developments
not found to oe in substantial conformance with the above
principles and other provisions of this Exhibit may
proceed under Title 17 of the Anaheim Municipal Code
'Land Development and Resources,' and the district
regulations of the residential zone shall apply.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
Planned residential developments may be permitted in any residential
zone subject to:
(1) All the provisions of the residential zone excepting
as otherwise provided for in this Exhibit.
(2) Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
(3) All conditions and required showings of Chapter 18.64
and the provisions of this Exhibit.
PERMITTED BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,_ AND USES.
The permitted buildings, structures, and uses shall be those permitted
in the residential zone in which the planned residential develop-
ment is to be located.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, SlRUCTURES, AND USES.
The permitted accessory buildings, structures, and uses shall be
those permitted in the residential zone in which the planned
residential development is to be located.
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. In order to assure adequate levels
of light, air and density of development, to maintain and
enhance the locally recognized values of community appearance,
to promote functional compatibility of uses, and to promote the
safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic, the following site development standards shall apply.
These standards are found to be inherent characteristics of
planned residential developments and further found to be necessary
for the preservation of the community health, safety and general
welfare.
(1) Except as provided for below, the site development
standards shall be the same as prescribed in the
residential zone in which the planned residential
development is to be located,
(2) Site Area
The development site area shall be of adequate size
and shape to provide for all the site planning
principles set forth in this Exhibit.
(3) Coverage
The maximum coverage by all residential buildings
and accessory buildings shall not exceed forty (4))
percent of the buildable site area. For purposes
of this Exhibit, buildable site area is the total
development site minus the square footage of all
vehicular rights-of-way and of all accessways which
exceed. one hundred and twenty (120) feet in length.
Recreation-leisure buildings and facilities shall not
be included in the calculation of coverage.
(4) Building Setback Requirements
Except as provided for below, the requirements for
yards, setbacks, and minimum distances between buildings
shall be the same as prescribed in the residential zone
in which the planned residential development is located.
(a) Where main buildings front upon local streets, the
required setback from said streets may be reduced
to a minimum of ten (10) feet if it can be
demonstrated that such a reduction will permit
closer compliance with the site development
principles stated above.
(5) Off-Street Parking Requirements
Except as provided for below, the parking requirements
shall be the same as prescribed in the residential zone
in which the planned unit development is to be located.
(a) Two (2) off-street parking spaces, at least one
of which shall be covered, shall be provided on
the site for each dwelling unit.
(6) Walls
(a) Each planned residential development shall be
enclosed by a solid masonry wall, six (6) feet in
height, excepting as provided for below, erected
along and immediately adjacent to property lines
abutting adjacent properties; except that the wall
need not be provided where a holding strip is
permitted for the purpose of providing for the
logical development of adjacent properties. The
wall shall be measured at a face adjacent to the
higher finished grade, along whichever side of the
wall this may occur.
(b) Walls adjacent to streets or highways shall be
decorative and shall not exceed forty-two (42)
inches in height.
(7) Development Review
(a) In order to promote the continued quality development
characteristics of Anaheim's residential areas and
to safeguard and enhance both potential and established
community values through the encouragement of com-
patible 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 Depart-
ments. Appeals from the action of the committee
shall be to the Planning Commission in written form,
stating the reasons for said appeal and shall be
heard by the City Planning Commission within
eighteen (lb) days of the date of appeal. Appeals
from the action of the Planning Commission shall
be to the City Council in written form, stating
the reasons for said appeal.
(b) Each prospective applicant is encouraged to prepare
a sketch plan and to confer with the Development
Review Committee prior to the submission of a
Conditional Use Permit application. The purpose of
such a conference is to provide the applicant with
information and to clarify ordinance provisions
before the applicant has entered into binding
commitments or incurred substantial expense in the
preparation of plans.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM
I, DENE M. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 64R -861 was
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of
the City Council of the City of Anaheim, held on the 24th day of
November, 1964, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pebley, Dutton, Schutte, and Chandler
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Krein
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of
Anaheim approved and signed said Resolution No. 64R -861 on the
24th day of November, 1964.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim, this 24th day
of November, 1964.
(SEAL)
CI CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM