The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe minimum standards for parking and loading to ensure the attractiveness and adequacy of parking and loading of passengers and goods. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   All references in Title 18 (Zoning) to “Engineering Standard Plans”, “Details” or “City Standards” shall refer to documents on file in the Department of Public Works of the City of Anaheim, including amendments to such documents as may be approved from time to time by the City Engineer and Planning Director. All references to “Planning Standards” shall refer to documents on file in the Planning Department including amendments to such documents as may be approved from time to time by the Planning Director. The Planning Director, in consultation with the City Engineer, shall have the authority to grant minor deviations in accordance with the limitations of an Administrative Adjustment from certain City Standards that pertain to parking and circulation for private property. Such deviation shall be processed as an Administrative Adjustment per Section 18.62.040. (Ord. 5998 § 32; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6286 § 26; September 3, 2013.)

   .010   Private Streets. Private streets are internal streets with a pedestrian-oriented sidewalk condition with streetlights, street trees, and curbs.

      .0101   Private streets serving multiple-family developments shall be designed in compliance with Public Works standards and have a sidewalk with a minimum width of five (5) feet and a landscape strip with a minimum width of six feet on both sides of the street. The private street must provide pedestrian streetlights, street trees, and curbs. Parallel parking and bike lanes and/or bike routes are permitted along private streets.

   .020    Auto Courts. Auto Courts provide vehicular access to multiple residences via a common driveway fronted with garages. Front doors to residences are not permitted on auto courts.

      . 0201   Auto courts shall not exceed 150 feet in length.

      . 0202   Auto courts shall not serve more than eight (8) individual residences.

      . 0203   Primary pedestrian entrances are not permitted on auto courts.

      . 0204   Auto courts shall have no through street access.

   .030    Common Courts/Wooner f. Common courts/woonerf provide both vehicular and pedestrian access to multiple residences. Front doors to residences and garages open to common courts.

      . 0301   Common courts shall not exceed 150 feet in length, unless provided with a connecting pedestrian access way.

      . 0302   Common courts shall not serve more than eight (8) individual residences, unless provided with a connecting pedestrian access way.

      0303   Common courts shall be elevated a minimum of six (6) inches from street-level traffic.

      .0304   The motor court paving shall be enhanced paving, such as patterned and/or colored pavers, brick, decorative colored concrete, stamped concrete, or permeable materials. Driveway aprons, drainage gutters, etc. may be typical asphalt or concrete.

      .0305   A minimum of twenty (20) percent of the common court area shall be landscap ed.

(Ord. 6609 § 24; May 13, 2025.)

   . 010    General. Residential off-stree t parking require ments for motor vehicles, trailers, campers, boats, or other mobile equipme nt shall be regulate d by the type of use (use class) associated with the property. This section specifies the number of parking spaces for each residential use, regardless of the zoning district in which the use is located, unless the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.2 apply.

      .0101   Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, the minimum number of spaces for a combination of uses shall be not less than the sum total of the requirements for each type of use to be established.

      .0102   For purposes of this section, a bedroom is defined in Section 18.92.050 ("B" Words, Terms and Phrases) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

      .0103   In computing parking requirements, fractional numbers shall be rounded off to the nearest whole number, fractions of one-half (0.5) or more being counted as one (1) full space.

      .0104   Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, all parking spaces shall conform to the applicable City Standards pertaining to off-street parking dimensions.

      .0105   Garages or covered spaces shall be arranged such that parking in front of the garage or covered space shall not block access to another garage or covered space.

      .0106   For uses not listed, parking requirements shall be those determined to be reasonably necessary by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning and Building Department and/or his or her designee. (Ord. 5944 § 20; September 28, 2004.)

      .0107   Required parking spaces shall be maintained and available for the parking of operable vehicles.

      .0108   Parking and/or storage of box trucks or tractors shall be prohibited. This shall not apply to temporary loading and unloading activities associated with residential moving operations. (Ord. 5944 § 20; September 28, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 33; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6031 § 32; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 § 34; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6286 § 27; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6570 § 21; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6609 § 25; May 13, 2025.)

   .20   Dwellings-Multiple Family.

      .0201   The minimum required number of off-street parking spaces for Multiple- Family Dwellings shall be based on the total number of bedrooms as follows, unless the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.2 apply:

 

 

      .0202   Guest Parking. Of the number of required parking spaces, one-quarter (0.25) space per dwelling unit shall be reserved and clearly marked for guest parking only and shall be readily accessible to motorists from contiguous streets and/or vehicle accessways, unless the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.2 apply.

      .0203   Required parking spaces for residents and tenants in Multiple-Family Residential projects shall be readily accessible. No fee shall be assessed for the use of parking spaces required by current code or for parking spaces required by code at the time of construction of the project, whichever is higher.

      .0204   Any assigned spaces shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of, and be readily accessible to, the dwelling unit served. Unassigned spaces provided to satisfy parking requirements for a dwelling unit shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of the unit served.

      .0205   Tandem Parking Spaces. Tandem parking spaces of not more than two (2) vehicles deep shall be permitted for the parking spaces required for Multiple Family Residential projects under paragraph .0201 above, provided that (i) such tandem parking spaces are enclosed or covered parking spaces, and (ii) both spaces are assigned to the same designated dwelling unit. Tandem parking can also be utilized to accommodate valet parking. Tandem parking spaces shall not be counted toward the required number of guest parking spaces.

      .0206   Surface Parking.

         (a)   Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the primary building and away from the street or street intersections. There shall be no vehicular parking between primary building fronts and the public right-of-way.

         (b)   Driveways are not permitted on sites that have alley access, unless access is not feasible based on code requirements.

         (c)   Sites with two or more driveways shall site driveways at least two hundred (200) feet apart and secondary driveways at least one hundred (100) feet from property lines and street intersections unless an approved shared drive is provided, or the driveway location does not create a traffic hazard to adjacent property.

         (d)   Parking lot landscaping shall be located to ensure pedestrians do not need to cross any landscaped areas to reach building entrances from parked cars.

         (e)   Parking areas shall be screened by means of landscaping or architectural devices from adjacent public and private streets and properties, and from living or recreational-leisure areas, to a height of twenty-four (24) inches, with the exception of line-of-sight requirements, as shown on the applicable Engineering Standard Details pertaining to commercial driveway approaches.

         (f)   All parkways on private streets shall be consistent with Public Works Standard Detail 162, and shall include landscaping, curbs, and minimum of two (2) of the following design elements: color/textured paving, architectural lighting, bollards, entry walls, or other design features.

      .0207   Any interior walls of covered parking areas shall be finished with exterior finish material. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect any interior walls from damage.

      .0208   Garage doors may occupy no more than forty (40) percent of a building's public and/or private street frontage and shall be recessed a minimum of eighteen (18) inches from a street-facing wall plane.

         (a)   Street-facing garage doors serving individual units that are attached to the structure must incorporate one or more of the following so that the garage doors are visually subservient and complementary to other building elements:

            (i)   Garage door windows.

            (ii)   Arbor or other similar projecting feature above the garage doors.

            (iii)   Landscaping occupying fifty (50) percent or more of driveway area serving the garage (e.g., "ribbon" driveway with landscaping between two parallel strips of pavement for vehicle tires).

      .0209   Garage minimum Dimensions.

         (a)   A single-car garage interior dimension shall be at least ten (10) feet wide by twenty (20) feet deep and eight (8) feet wide and eighteen (18) feet long clear of any encroachments such as shelving, water heaters or trash storage.

         (b)   A standard double-car garage interior dimension shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide and twenty (20) feet deep with seventeen (17) feet wide and eighteen (18) feet deep clear of any encroachments such as shelving, water heaters or trash storage.

         (c)   Each garage space shall be equipped with an automatic door opener and a roll-up sectional or similar garage door which does not extend onto the apron. On multifamily dwellings, a security gate on a multi-space garage is permitted.

      .0210   Garages or carports may be installed in areas previously designated for open surface, resident parking subject to the following provisions;

         .01   Garages or carports may encroach into required building and landscape setback areas (excluding front setbacks adjacent to public streets) subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director. Any decision by the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission as provided in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures);

         .02   Any installed garage doors must be roll-up type doors;

         .03   Garages may not be used for storage and must be used for parking of operable vehicles only. In addition, the property owner or property manager is responsible for assuring compliance with this provision;

         .04   Exterior garage walls, where visible from any public or private property, shall be finished with colors and materials consistent with the exterior colors and materials of existing buildings on the site and roofs must be finished with quality materials, such as, tile or shingles. Elevation plans must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director;

         .05   The total number of required parking spaces provided on the site is not decreased beyond minimum code requirements by the construction of the garages. Replacement parking spaces may be provided elsewhere on the project site;

         .06   Garage spaces must be assigned to specific apartment units and shall not be rented or leased to non-residents;

         .07   Garage or carport spaces proposed to be constructed under the provisions of paragraph 18.42.030.020.0208, above, need not be within 100 feet of the unit to which it is assigned.

         .0211   Valet parking may be permitted for multiple family residential developments provided that the valet parking is provided and managed by on-site management company or homeowner's association and a minor conditional use permit is approved pursuant to, and subject to, the conditions and required showings of Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 6609 § 26; May 13, 2025)

   .030   Dwellings–Single-Family Attached. The required parking spaces for Attached Single-Family Dwellings shall comply with either paragraph .0301 or .0302 below.

      .0301   The minimum number, location and design of parking spaces shall be the same as those specified for Dwellings–Multiple Family in subsection 18.42.030.020 above.

      .0302   The minimum number, location and design of parking spaces shall be the same as those specified for Dwellings–Single-Family Detached in subsection 18.42.030.040.

   .040   Dwellings–Single-Family Detached. The minimum required number of off-street, on-site parking spaces for Single-Family Detached Dwellings shall be based on the total number of bedrooms as follows:

 

 

      .0401   Tandem spaces shall not be counted toward the required number of spaces, except for one (1) open space in front of each required space enclosed within a garage. The minimum dimensions for spaces located in tandem to parking spaces enclosed within a garage are eight (8) feet wide and twenty-five (25) feet long, where located in tandem to parking spaces enclosed with a tilt-up garage door, and eight (8) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long, where located in tandem to parking spaces enclosed with a roll-up garage door, measured from the garage door to the nearest edge of the property line, pedestrian walkway, street or vehicle accessway, whichever is the lesser distance.

      .0402   Parking spaces located in tandem to a garage or located in a circular driveway that meets the minimum requirements of Planning Standards (Driveway Locations for Single-Family Residences) may be permitted to encroach into the required front or street setback. All other spaces shall be located outside the required front or street setback, and shall be provided and maintained in an accessible location on the lot, as approved by the Planning Director and illustrated in Planning Standard (Driveway Locations for Single-Family Residences). (Ord. 5998 § 35; October 25, 2005.)

      .0403   RS-4 Zone. The additional parking spaces above and beyond those required in the table above for Single-Family Detached Dwellings shall be provided either on private streets or on private property, or any combination thereof, based on the total number of bedrooms as follows:

 

 

   .050   Mobile Home Parks.

      .0501   The minimum required number of off-street parking spaces for each mobile home in Mobile Home Parks shall be two (2) spaces (which may be tandem) on-site and adjacent to the mobile home, plus one (1) guest space for every four (4) mobile homes.

      .0502   Guest parking shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of each mobile home served and may be provided along any private street that is designed and improved in compliance with the applicable Engineering Standard Details pertaining to private street sections, and that serves the interior circulation of a mobile home park. (Ord. 6031 § 33; August 22, 2006.)

   .060   Senior Citizen Housing.

      .0601   The minimum required number of off-street parking spaces for senior citizen housing shall be one (1) parking space for each studio unit and one-bedroom unit, and two (2) parking spaces for each two-bedroom unit.

      .0602   All parking spaces shall be located so as to minimize the walking distance from the living area to the parking facility.

      .0603   Parking spaces may be covered or open, and shall be unassigned and equally available to all residents, guests or employees.

      .0604   Tandem spaces shall not be permitted.

   .070   Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior. The minimum required number of off-street, on-site parking spaces for an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior, as defined in subsection .005 and .010 of Section 18.36.050 (Accessory Use Classes) and in conformance with the criteria and standards of Section 18.38.015 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior) shall be based on the total number of bedrooms as follows:

 

 

      .0701   On-site parking is not required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior in any of the following instances:

         (a)   The Accessory Dwelling Unit is located within a one-half mile walking distance of a transit stop;

         (b)   The Accessory Dwelling Unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district;

         (c)   The Accessory Dwelling Unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure;

         (d)   When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit;

         (e)   Where there is a car share vehicle station located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit;

         (f)   When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit or converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit; and/or

         (g)   No parking is required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior.

         (h)   When an Accessory Dwelling Unit is proposed in conjunction with a new single-family dwelling or new multiple-family dwelling on the same lot, provided that the Accessory Dwelling Unit satisfies any other criteria listed in this subsection.

      .0702   If parking for the Accessory Dwelling Unit is provided in a garage which also provides parking for the main dwelling unit, the provided space(s) shall be for the exclusive use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit.

      .0703   The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall utilize the same vehicular access that serves the existing main dwelling unit, unless the Accessory Dwelling Unit has access from a public alley contiguous to the lot, or is located on a corner lot for which secondary access is permitted for parking outside the street side setback. A vehicular driveway that provides access to required parking shall have a minimum width of ten (10) feet;

      .0704   Any additional required parking may be located in any configuration on the same lot.

      .0705   No replacement parking is required when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished or converted in conjunction with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Dwelling Dwelling Unit – Junior.

   .075   Two-Unit Development. The minimum required number of off-street, on-site parking spaces for any Two-Unit Development, as defined in subsection .065 of Section 18.36.030 (Residential Primary Use Classes) and in conformance with the criteria and standards of Section 18.38.255 (Two-Unit Development and Urban Lot Split) shall be as follows:

 

 

      .0751   On-site parking is not required for a Two-Unit Development in any of the following instances:

         (a)   The Two-Unit Development is located within a one-half mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor (as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code) or a major transit stop (as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code).

         (b)   Where there is a car share vehicle station located within one block of the Two-Unit Development.

   .080   Repealed by Ord. 6384, 6/9/2020. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 20; September 28, 2004: Ord. 6308 § 1; October 21, 2014: Ord. 6317 § 15; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6382 § 14; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6419 § 11; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6425 § 17; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6432 § 31; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 14; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 30; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6483 §§ 10, 11; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6502 § 1; January 26, 2021: Ord. 6506 § 39; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 14; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 § 25; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 40, 41; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 §§ 21, 22; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6609 § 25, 26; May 13, 2025.)

   .010   Parking Spaces. Non-residential off-street parking requirements for automobiles and other vehicles shall be determined by the type of use (use class) associated with the property. Table 42-A (Non-Residential Parking Requirements) specifies the number of parking spaces for each non-residential use, regardless of the zone district in which the use is located, unless the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.2 apply.

      .0101   For uses not listed, parking requirements may be those determined to be reasonably necessary by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning Department and/or his or her designee. The Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning and Building Department and/or his or her designee may require a parking study in order to make this determination.

      .0102   Except as expressly provided in this section, within a business unit containing more than one (1) use class, the minimum number of parking spaces shall be based on the use class with the highest parking requirement. If a combination of parking ratios applies, the number of required spaces shall be the sum total of the requirements for each type of use established.

      .0103   For purposes of interpretation of this section, "GFA" means 'Floor Area, Gross' as defined in Section 18.92.090 ("F" Words, Terms and Phrases).

      .0104   In computing parking requirements, fractional numbers shall be rounded off to the nearest whole number, fractions of one-half (0.5) or more being counted as one (1) full space.

      .0105   If the GFA upon which the number of parking spaces is based is less than one thousand (1,000) square feet (or other unit of measurement as designated herein), the minimum number of required spaces shall be prorated in direct proportion to the minimum number of spaces required for each one thousand (1,000) square feet (or other unit of measurement designated herein). Such proration shall also apply in instances where a division of such applicable unit of measurement into the GFA produces a quotient of other than a whole number.

      .0106   Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, any employee parking space requirements shall be based on the maximum number of employees present at any given time.

      .0107   Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, all parking spaces shall conform to the applicable City Standards pertaining to minimum off-street parking dimensions.

      .0108   If a parking demand study is required by Table 42-A (Non-Residential Parking Requirements) due to the unique nature of the use, the parking requirements shall be determined by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning and Building Department and/or his or her designee and/or the Planning Commission based on information contained in a parking demand study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California, or a parking justification letter, as determined by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building and/or his or her designee. The study shall be provided by the applicant, at its sole expense, to the City at the time of application for such use. If a minor conditional use permit or a conditional use permit is not required for the use, an administrative permit shall be processed to review and approve the parking demand study. (Ord. 6031 § 34; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 § 35; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6609 § 27; May 13, 2025.)

   .020   Trucks and Other Vehicles. In addition to the requirements in Table 42-A (Non- Residential Parking Requirements), spaces shall be provided for trucks and other vehicles used in the business, of a number and size adequate to accommodate the maximum number and types of trucks and/or vehicles to be parked on the site at any one time.

 

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 37; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6115 § 3; October 14, 2008: Ord. 6210, § 1; May 17, 2011: Ord. 6234 § 3; February 28, 2012: Ord. 6245 § 63; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 §§ 29, 30; September 3, 2013; Ord. 6296 § 11; March 4, 2014: Ord. 6317 § 16; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6382 § 15; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6399 § 4; March 7, 2017: Ord. 6425 § 18; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6432 § 32; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 15; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 31; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6394 § 21; September 29, 2019: Ord. 6506 §§ 40, 41; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6510 § 3; May 11, 2021; Ord. 6526 § 26; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 42, 43; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 §§ 21, 22; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6609 § 27; May 13, 2025: Ord. 6620 § 53; January 13, 2026.)

   .010   Residential Uses. Required off-street parking spaces for all single-family residential uses of property shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling unit or, for multiple-family residential units or single-family dwellings, either attached or detached, in a condominium or other common interest development, as defined in Section 1531 of the California Civil Code, the required off-street parking shall be located on the same project site for which such parking is required. The parking spaces and accessways shall at all times be maintained in a manner capable of typical vehicular ingress and egress. All required enclosed parking spaces shall be equipped with a functioning garage door.

   .020   Non-Residential Uses–General. For non-residential uses, required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the main building for which such parking is required, or on property immediately contiguous, adjacent to, or within close proximity to the lot, provided the parking is located within reasonable walking distance as determined by the Planning Director or his or her designee.

   .030   Non-Residential Uses–Shared Parking Arrangements. Subject to the approval of an Shared Parking Permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.42.120 of this chapter, non-residential uses may utilize shared parking facilities subject to the following requirements; provided, however that the shared parking will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses.

   Except as otherwise provided herein, the following minimum standards shall apply:

   .010   Driveway Locations for Single-Family Residences.

      .0101   Driveway locations for single-family residences shall comply with the Planning Standard (Driveway Locations for Single-Family Residences), as approved by the Planning Director. The curb cut shall be approved by the Public Works Department.

      .0102   Single-family residences that have legal access to a public alley shall not take vehicle access directly onto a public street unless the Planning Director determines that at least one of the following conditions exist:

         .01   That access to the public alley is not feasible because of existing permanent obstructions that preclude access to code-required parking; or

         .02   That a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the lots within 1,000 feet on either direction and on the same side of the street have direct vehicle access to the public street.

      .0103   The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures).

   .020   Gated Vehicular Accessways. Gated vehicular accessways shall comply with the applicable City Standards pertaining to vehicular accessways.

   .030   Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces. All parking spaces shall be designed, improved and maintained in compliance with the applicable City Standards pertaining to disabled person's parking, minimum off-street parking dimensions, and parking dimensions for structures.

   .040   Screening. Any required covered parking spaces shall be visually screened by solid components amounting to not less than fifty percent (50%) of each wall. Such screening may consist of solid walls, wood latticework, or other architectural devices.

   .050   Parking Surfaces. All vehicle parking and outdoor storage areas shall be fully paved with a solid materials, such as concrete or asphalt. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 39; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6000 § 4; November 8, 2005: Ord. 6031 § 35; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6286 § 31; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6526 § 27; February 15, 2022.)

   .010   Layout and Design. All off-street parking areas shall be designed and improved in compliance with the provisions of the applicable City Standards pertaining to minimum off-street parking dimensions; provided, however, that where it can be shown that unusual site conditions or topography require modification in the off-street parking area standards to permit reasonable development of such property, such modifications may be approved by the City Engineer and Planning Director. Such modifications shall be limited to matters of layout and design of the parking area and in no case shall result in a reduction of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter.

      .0101   Mechanical Parking Lifts and Automated Parking Systems. The use of mechanical parking lifts or automated parking systems for vertical parking/storage of vehicles may be allowed subject to the following requirements:

         .01   When completely enclosed within a building or structure, mechanical lifts and associated equipment shall be considered garages and shall comply with the setback and height requirements of the underlying zone, and shall be consistent in design and materials with the primary structure(s) on site.

         .02   Mechanical parking systems that are not completely enclosed within a building or structure shall be limited to systems with one vehicle parked at grade and one raised vehicle and shall not be located within any required landscape or structural setback area, except as provided in subparagraph .05, below.

         .03   For the purposes of this section, parking spaces located in an automated parking system shall not be considered tandem parking spaces. In residential developments each space in an individual, elevated parking system shall be assigned to the same dwelling unit.

         .04   Automated parking systems, whether enclosed, partially enclosed or open, shall not be located within any required landscape or structural setback area adjacent to a single-family residential zone or use.

         .05   Existing, legal non-conforming carports or at-grade parking spaces that encroach into a required setback area may be converted to vertical parking use provided the mechanical lifts and associated equipment are screened from adjacent properties through the use of landscaping or other screening device that is architecturally compatible with the primary structure(s) on site. This provision does not apply to non-conforming parking spaces located within a required street setback area or parking spaces located within required landscape or structural setbacks adjacent to a single-family residential zone or use.

         .06   Open, or partially enclosed parking systems shall not be allowed in any single-family residential zone.

         .07   Open, unenclosed parking systems and associated equipment shall be fully screened, as viewed from adjacent public rights of way, through the use of landscaping or other screening devices that are architecturally compatible with the primary structure(s) on site.

         .08   Prior to approval of use of any mechanical or automated parking system, a Final Site Plan Review Application shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Director as provided for in Chapter 18.70 (Final Plan Reviews).

         .09   In existing parking lots, where fewer parking spaces are provided than required by Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading), the number of at grade spaces shall not be reduced, and no fees may be charged for existing spaces, including the at grade space located within a vertical lift system.

   .020   Parking Structures. All parking structures shall be designed, improved and maintained in compliance with the provisions of the applicable City Standard Details pertaining to arterial highway and commercial driveway approaches, parking structures and ramps, minimum off-street parking dimensions, and parking dimensions for structures.

      .0201   Parking areas shall be screened from view of adjoining streets by solid walls measuring at least four (4) feet high.

      .0202   The exterior elevations of parking structures facing the public right-of-way shall minimize the use of blank concrete facades by incorporating different materials, such as brick, architectural metals, glass, planters or trellises, public art pursuant to the definition of Public Art and Murals in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses), and/or other architectural treatments across a minimum of sixty (60) percent of the elevation, exclusive of openings for ventilation.

      .0203   Parking Structure Entries.

         (a)   Alley Access. Where alley access is available, new developments shall locate all parking structured access on the alley, unless access is not feasible based on code requirements.

         (b)   Street Access. Where parking structure entries are located on the street, all entries shall conform to the following:

            (i)   For sites that are one hundred (100) feet wide or greater, driveways shall be less than twenty-five (25) percent of the street frontage. For sites that are less than one hundred (100) feet wide, driveways shall be less than twenty (25) feet.

   .030   Handicapped Parking. Provision shall be made for handicapped parking as otherwise required by law.

   .040   Tandem Parking. Tandem parking for required off-street parking spaces shall be prohibited except as otherwise expressly authorized in this chapter or as otherwise specified by the underlying zone.

   .050     Improvements to Existing Parking Lots. To bring existing parking lots into greater compliance with the provisions of this chapter and to encourage bicycle parking and handicapped- accessible parking spaces for Electric Vehicle charging, the following provisions may be applied to existing development. These provisions shall be processed in accordance with Section 18.62.040 (Administrative Adjustments):

      .0501   Compact Parking Space Credit. If a property owner replaces existing legal non-conforming compact parking spaces with standard parking spaces in accordance with Section 18.62.040 (Parking Dimensions and Access), the property owner will be credited with any parking spaces that are lost due to the restriping on a one-to-one basis. For example, if a property owner has a parking lot with ten compact spaces, and the property owner restripes the parking lot and replaces those ten compact spaces with eight standard spaces, for purposes of meeting any parking requirements, the parking lot will be considered as having ten parking spaces.

      .0502   Bicycle Parking Credit. If a property owner replaces existing automobile parking spaces, with bicycle parking, the property owner will be credited with any parking spaces that are lost due to bicycle parking at a ratio of one automobile parking space for every four bicycle parking spaces provided. No more than four spaces or five percent of existing parking spaces, whichever is less, may be removed and replaced with bicycle parking.

      .0503   Parking for Electric Vehicle Charging. If a property owner replaces existing automobile parking spaces with a handicapped-accessible parking space designated for Electric Vehicle charging, the property owner will be credited with any parking spaces that are lost. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 40; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6031 § 36; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 § 36; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6286 § 32; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6399 § 5; March 7, 2017: Ord. 6461 § 16; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6609 § 28; May 13, 2025.)

   Any lane, route or path to which vehicles are directed expressly for the purpose of receiving goods or services, without the customer leaving the vehicle, shall comply with the provisions hereinafter specified:

   .010   Design. Each drive-through lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation routes and lanes necessary for ingress to, or egress from, the property or access to any off-street parking spaces. Each such lane shall be striped, marked or otherwise distinctively delineated.

   .020   No Lane in Landscape Setback. No drive-through or drive-up lane shall be located in any required landscape setback area.

   .030   Location of Lane Entrance. The beginning point of a drive-through lane shall be located not closer than 25 feet from the ultimate right of way line of any adjacent public street providing direct access to the lane.

   .040   Stacking Spaces. Businesses that provide drive-through facilities are required to provide spaces for vehicles waiting in line. Required stacking spaces shall be a minimum nine (9) feet wide and twenty-two (22) feet in length and shall not be counted as required on-site parking spaces. Stacking spaces shall be located to prevent any vehicles from extending onto the public right-of-way, or interfering with any pedestrian circulation, traffic maneuvering, or other parking space areas. The design of the stacking arrangement shall be reviewed and approved in conjunction with the conditional use permit required for the proposed use.

   .050   Design of Multiple Lanes. The design of all drive-through lanes for any facility utilizing two (2) or more such lanes shall be subject to the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. Design and approval shall be based upon information contained in a traffic engineering study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California, or such other study as approved by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager, and provided to the City by the developer, at such developer's sole expense, at the time of application for such use.

      .0501   The study required by the provisions of this subsection shall contain and address the following factors:

         .01   Nature of the product or service being offered, including peaking characteristics for the twenty (20) highest periods of the year;

         .02   Method by which the order, request, sale or service is processed;

         .03   Time required to serve a typical customer;

         .04   Arrival rate of customers;

         .05   Time period over which customers will arrive at stated rate;

         .06   Anticipated length of queuing;

         .07   Discussion of ambient circulation and parking, either proposed or existing;

         .08   Location of storage areas with respect to parking spaces or circulation aisles;

         .09   Discussion of potential blockages due to queue; and

         .10   Mitigation measures.

      .0502   The study shall include a scale drawing delineating all parking spaces, circulation facilities, driveways and the nearest public street.

      .0503   Each such lane shall be designed to prevent circulation congestion, both on-site and on public and private streets and accessways. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6210 §§ 2, 3; May 17, 2011.)

   .010   Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses. A solid decorative type masonry wall not less than six (6) feet in height nor greater than eight (8) feet in height shall be provided adjacent to any non-residential parking area that abuts any residentially zoned or residentially used lot.

      .0101   Where such parking area is adjacent to the front setback of the residentially zoned or residentially used lot, the wall shall be reduced to thirty-six (36) inches in height to a depth equal to the required front setback depth of the adjoining residential property.

      .0102   Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a lower height is required by the line-of-sight triangle as shown on the applicable Engineering Standard Details pertaining to arterial highway and commercial driveway approaches, the provisions of said standard detail shall prevail.

      .0103   The vertical extension, maintenance and/or repair of any section of any wall which is visible from the public right-of-way (excluding alleys) or from non-industrially zoned property shall be of the same material, color, and design as the wall to which it is attached to ensure that the wall maintains a consistent appearance. Repainting, replastering or other maintenance shall be applied to the entire visible portion of the wall.

   .020   Adjacent to Street Frontages. In instances where fences or walls are not required, a suitable concrete curb not less than six (6) inches in height shall be securely installed and maintained adjacent to the boundary of any parking area abutting a street in a manner such that vehicles may not encroach or intrude into the public right-of-way, required landscaped setback or pedestrian walkway as shown on the applicable City Standards pertaining to minimum off-street parking dimensions.

   .030   Lighting of Parking Areas.

   .010   Delivery and Loading Areas. In connection with any commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or other non-residential land use that requires regular deliveries, an adequate area shall be provided for delivery and loading operations. Such area shall not obstruct any required parking spaces or vehicle accessways, and shall be suitably screened from public rights-of-way and adjacent residential uses. This provision shall not apply to deliveries that consist primarily of mail and small packages, and that are provided by delivery services.

   .015   Loading docks and service areas are prohibited on the primary building frontage and shall not be visible from the public-facing street.

   .020   Required Number and Size of Loading Spaces.

      .0201   Commercial Sites.

         .01   Every commercial site of twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or less shall include a loading area with minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet by twenty (20) feet or as otherwise approved by the Planning Director.

         .02   Every commercial site over twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet, including those located contiguous to a public alley, shall be provided with at least one (1) off-street or off-alley loading space conforming to the applicable City Standards pertaining to truck dock standards for every twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of GFA.

      .0202   Every industrial site, including those located contiguous to a public alley, shall be provided with at least one (1) off-street or off-alley loading space conforming to the applicable City Standards pertaining to truck dock standards for every twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of GFA.

   .030   Bays and Doors. Truck loading bays or overhead doors shall be located in a manner that will preclude any possibility for trucks to back into bays from arterial highways, as designated on the Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 38; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6286 § 34; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6609 § 29; May 13, 2025.)

   .010   General. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, variances from any of the requirements of this chapter relating to the minimum number of required parking spaces shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.74 (Variances). Any petition for a variance shall be accompanied by; either, a parking study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California, or a parking justification letter, as determined by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building and/or his or her designee. Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 18.74 (Variances), a variance shall be granted upon a finding by the Planning Commission or City Council that the evidence presented shows that all of the following conditions exist:

      .0101   That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not cause fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for the proposed use than the number of such spaces necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation of such use;

      .0102   That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use;

      .0103   That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use (which property is not expressly provided as parking for such use under an agreement in compliance with subsection .030 of Section 18.42.050 (Non-Residential Uses- Shared Parking Arrangements));

      .0104   That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase traffic congestion within the off-street parking areas or lots provided for the proposed use; and

      .0105   That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not impede vehicular ingress to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use.

   .020   Compliance with parking demand study or parking justification letter. Unless conditions to the contrary are expressly imposed upon the granting of any variance pursuant to this section, the granting of the variance shall be deemed contingent upon operation of the proposed use in conformance with the assumptions relating to the operation and intensity of the use, as contained in the parking demand study/parking justification letter that formed the basis for approval of the variance. Exceeding, violating, intensifying or otherwise deviating from any of the assumptions as contained in the parking demand study/parking justification letter shall be deemed a violation of the express conditions imposed upon the variance, which shall subject the variance to revocation or modification pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.60.200 (City-Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits).

   .030   Sex-Oriented Businesses. Any application for a waiver or deviation from the provisions of this chapter relating to off-street parking requirements for any sex-oriented business, as defined in Chapter 18.54 (Sex-Oriented Businesses), shall comply with the following provisions:

      .0301   The application shall be determined by the City Hearing Officer appointed pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.12.110 (Appointment of Hearing Officer) of Chapter 1.12 (Procedural), following a duly noticed public hearing thereon held in accordance with the same procedure as set forth in subsection .040 of Section 18.54.030 (Statements and Records) of this Code. Such public hearing shall, upon the request of the applicant, be combined with the public hearing required for issuance of the sex-oriented business permit, as required pursuant to said subsection .040 of Section 18.54.030.

      .0302   The parking variance shall be approved by the Hearing Officer, if it meets the requirements and criteria set forth in subsection .010 above; otherwise, it shall be denied. Notice of such decision shall be provided in the same time and manner as set forth in Chapter 18.54 (Sex-Oriented Businesses) for processing the application for the sex-oriented use. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Anaheim Municipal Code to the contrary, the decision of the Hearing Officer shall be final.

      .0303   The term of the parking variance shall be coterminous with the term, or any renewal term, of the sex-oriented business permit. The processing of any renewal application for a permit pursuant to Chapter 18.54 (Sex-Oriented Businesses) shall not require the processing of a new parking variance. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 37; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6156 § 16; September 22, 2009: Ord. 6245 § 65; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6555 § 44; April 4, 2023.)

   This section sets forth the procedures for processing an application for Shared Parking Permits when such a permit is allowed pursuant to Section 18.42.050 (Location of Parking and Shared Parking Arrangements) for either On-Site or Off-Site sharing of parking spaces.

   .010   Application. An application, on a form approved by the Planning Director, for a Shared Parking Permit shall be filed with the Planning Department to support the availability of site sufficient parking.

   .020   Required Documentation. The Shared Parking Permit shall include documentation that specifies the number and location of the off-site or on-site parking spaces, and shall assure that the spaces shall be accessible and available during the days and times of the week when those parking spaces are required to meet the parking demands of the use for which the parking spaces are required.

   .030   Shared Parking Agreement. For properties that are providing parking through Off-Site Sharing as identified in Section 18.42.050.030.0302, a parking agreement, approved by the Anaheim City Attorney shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, and a recorded copy filed with the Planning Department, prior to the issuance of any building permits or establishment of the dependent use.

   .040   Operation. The issuance of a Shared Parking Permit shall be deemed contingent upon operation of the proposed use in conformance with the assumptions relating to the operation and intensity of the use, as contained in the parking demand study/parking justification letter that formed the basis for approval of the permit. Exceeding, violating, intensifying or otherwise deviating from any of the assumptions as contained in the parking demand study/parking justification letter shall be deemed a violation of the permit, which shall subject the permit to revocation or modification pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.60.200 (City-Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits). Termination of Shared Parking Agreement without providing the required off-street parking shall constitute a violation of this subsection.

   .050   Issuance or Denial of Permit. If the Planning Director determines that all provisions of Section 18.42.050 (Location of Parking and Shared Parking Arrangements) and the provisions of this section are, or will be, complied with and all other necessary permits have or will be obtained, a permit shall be issued; otherwise, the application shall be denied. Properties that are issued a permit pursuant to this section are not required to obtain a parking variance in addition to this permit.

   .060   Revocation of Permit. Detrimental circumstances or any violation of the provisions set forth in Section 18.42.050 (Location of Parking and Shared Parking Arrangements) and Section 18.42.120 (Shared Parking Permits.) may be considered cause to revoke a permit. Permits may be revoked by the Planning Director due to detrimental circumstances that may include, but are not limited to, the following:

      .0601   Unforeseen increased demand and competition for parking spaces within shared parking lots or upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use;

      .0602   Traffic congestion within the off-street parking areas or lots being shared; and

      .0603   Restricted vehicular access to the shared parking areas.

   .070   Permit Fee. A fee may be charged per Chapter 18.80 (Fees).

   .080   Decision. The decision of the Planning Director is final, unless appealed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures). (Ord. 6156 § 17; September 22, 2009: Ord. 6245 § 66; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6526 § 28; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 § 45; April 4, 2023.)

   This section sets forth the procedures for processing an application for Outdoor Dining Parking Permits when such a permit is allowed pursuant to Section 18.38.220 (Restaurants – Outdoor Seating and Dining).

   .010   Application. An application, on a form approved by the Planning Director, for an Outdoor Dining Parking Permit shall be filed with the Planning Department.

   .020   Required Documentation. The Outdoor Dining Parking Permit shall include documentation that specifies the number and location of the on-site parking spaces used for outdoor dining.

   .030   Standards. The standards for location, design and operation of outdoor dining parking permits shall comply with the City of Anaheim Outdoor Dining Parking Permit Guidelines to be made available by the City. The Planning and Building Director may require additional conditions for the location, design and operation of the outdoor dining. In addition, any outdoor dining parking permit subject to the terms of this Chapter shall conform to all of the following requirements:

      .0301   The outdoor dining area shall be compatible with the design of the restaurant building in a manner that is safe, provides proper access and is fully visible from the restaurant.

      .0302   The outdoor dining area shall not be located in a manner which interferes with the flow of pedestrian or other traffic, or which creates a potential threat to public safety, as determined by the City Engineer or Fire Marshal.

      .0303   Within the parking area, the outdoor dining area shall be limited to the depth and width of the existing parking stalls to be replaced by the dining area.

      .0304   The dining area shall be kept in a good state of repair and in a safe, sanitary and attractive condition.

      .0305   The dining area floor shall be comprised of decking or other raised foundation that differentiates the dining area from the surrounding parking lot.

      .0306   The dining area shall be ADA accessible and located in a manner which will not interfere with visibility, vehicular or pedestrian mobility or access to City or public utility facilities and will not compromise the safe use of any public walkway or other right-of-way. Permitted locations shall be reviewed by the City Engineer after consideration of the above and other relevant factors in relation to the proposed site. The City Engineer may, in his or her discretion, place additional conditions upon the issuance of such permit in order to ensure the protection of the public health and welfare and public property.

   .040   Operation. The issuance of an Outdoor Dining Parking Permit shall be deemed contingent upon operation of the proposed use in conformance with the assumptions relating to the operation and intensity of the use, as contained in the parking analysis that formed the basis for approval of the permit. Exceeding, violating, intensifying or otherwise deviating from any of the assumptions as contained in the parking analysis shall be deemed a violation of the permit, which shall subject the permit to revocation or modification pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.60.200 (City-Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits).

   .050   Issuance or Denial of Permit. If the Planning and Building Director determines that all provisions of this section are, or will be, complied with and all other necessary permits have or will be obtained, a permit shall be issued; otherwise, the application shall be denied. Properties that are issued a permit pursuant to this section are not required to obtain a parking variance in addition to this permit.

   .060   Revocation of Permit. Violation of any of the provisions set forth in this section may be considered cause to revoke a permit. Permits may be revoked by the Planning and Building Director due to detrimental circumstances that may include, but are not limited to, the following:

      .0601   Unforeseen increased demand and competition for parking spaces within the parking lot or upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use;

      .0602   Increased traffic congestion within the parking lot;

      .0603   Restricted vehicular access to the parking lot or adjacent uses.

   .070   Permit Fee. A fee may be charged per Chapter 18.80 (Fees).

   .080   Decision. The decision of the Planning Director is final, unless appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days after the date the decision is made. (Ord. 6526 § 29; February 15, 2022.)

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