The purpose of this chapter is to define landscaping development standards, screening standards, and irrigation measures, in order to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City, minimize graffiti opportunities, preserve privacy and security, and conserve water, consistent with the policy direction of the Anaheim General Plan. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6168 § 1; April 27, 2010.)

   .010   Required Landscaping. Except as provided in subsection .030 below, landscaping is required for the following:

      .0101   All non-residential projects;

      .0102   All residential projects with two (2) or more dwelling units;

      .0103   All mixed-use projects; and

      .0104   Properties developed with land uses that do not include buildings such as freestanding telecommunications facilities and billboards.

   .020   Citywide Applicability. Except as provided in subsection .030 below, the provisions of Section 18.46.090 (Required Landscaping – Maintenance), Section 18.46.100 (All Vegetation), and Section 18.46.110 (Screening, Fences, Walls and Hedges) and Section 18.46.150 (Parkway Landscaping and Maintenance) apply to all landscaping, screening, fences, walls, hedges and berms within the City.

   .030   Exemptions. This chapter shall not apply to the following:

      .0301   Cemeteries, public schoolyards, public parks, playgrounds, public sports fields, and public golf courses;

      .0302   Property that has been listed on, or determined by the State Office of Historic Preservation to be eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places; or

      .0303   Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.

   .040   The requirements in this chapter are in addition to those of Chapter 17.06 (Grading, Excavations and Fill in Hillside Areas) and those in the “City of Anaheim Planting Specifications,” as approved by the Community Services Department.

   .050   The requirements in this chapter shall not apply to those projects covered by Chapter 10.19 (Landscape Water Efficiency) of Title 10 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to the extent that the requirements of this chapter conflict with those in Chapter 10.19. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 42; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6286 § 35; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6355 § 4; January 26, 2016.)

   Trees shall be provided, as specified in this section and as shown in the landscape plans described in Section 18.46.080 (Required Landscaping – Landscape Plans).

   .010   Trees in Front and Street Setback Areas. Trees in the privately owned setback adjacent to a street frontage shall comply with the following provisions.

   .020   Trees in Areas Other than Front and Street Setbacks. Trees planted in landscaped areas other than front and street setbacks shall comply with the following provisions.

      .0201   A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of all trees in the area to be landscaped shall be selected from the City Street Tree Species List adopted by the City, as it may be revised from time-to-time. The Planning Director shall have the authority to allow other tree species; provided that the alternative tree has attributes, such as type, size of canopy at ten (10) years, evergreen, water consumption, low maintenance, free from disease and pest infestation, moderate/fast growth, suitable around people, and colorful Southern California character, similar to the trees found on the City's list.

      .0202   Small canopy trees shall be combined with medium and/or large canopy trees to enhance the depth and contrast of landscaping.

   .030   Street Trees. Trees in the public right-of-way shall comply with Chapter 13.12 (Street Trees) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6570 § 27; March 19, 2024.)

   Shrubbery, vines and groundcover shall be provided, as specified in this section and in the landscape plan described in Section 18.46.080 (Required Landscaping - Landscape Plans). A minimum of fifty (50%) percent of required shrubbery, vines and ground cover shall be drought tolerant.

   .010   Shrubbery. Fifty percent (50%) of all required shrubs and similar plants shall be a minimum size of five (5) gallons at time of planting.

   .020   Groundcover. Live groundcover shall be planted and maintained where shrubbery is not sufficient to cover exposed soil. Mulch may be used in place of groundcover where groundcover will not grow or where groundcover will cause harm to other plants.

   .030   Groundcover Spacing. Groundcover plants should be planted at a density and spacing necessary for them to become well established within eighteen (18) months.

   .040   Mixture of Landscape Plants. Within required landscaped areas, a minimum fifteen percent (15%) shall be planted with live groundcover (excluding turf), and a minimum ten percent (10%) shall be planted with shrubs.

   .050   Layering in Landscape Bands. A hierarchy of plants - from low groundcover and turf at the front of a property, to medium high shrubs farther back, to higher trees near the building setback - shall be considered to create depth and interest, and to highlight building entrances. This "layering" of landscaping shall include bands of plants of varying width, height and color. The use of a landscaped earthen berm may be substituted for low groundcover. A coordinated landscape plan may be provided in place of layering, provided that it presents an integrated theme.

   .060   Drive-through Restaurants. Drive-through restaurants shall have additional landscaping to screen the drive-through lane and other features, such as the back of the menu board (if visible off-site) and the trash enclosure. A dense hedge and/or hedge and berm, with or without a landscaped wall, no less than three (3) feet in height, shall be installed around such features and elsewhere on the site where landscape screening is required.

   .070   Turf. The amount of area planted with turf in non-residential developments shall be limited because of its relatively high water consumption. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 40; April 22, 2008.)

   Soil for required landscaped areas should be prepared as provided in this section.

   .010   Mulch. A minimum of three (3) inches of mulch shall be added (in non-turf areas) to the soil surface and permanently maintained to enhance moisture retention and minimize evaporation. Nonporous material shall not be placed under the mulch. The mulch shall be of a type and amount that minimizes fire hazards.

   .020   Edge Barriers. Loose bark or mulch in a planting area located adjacent to a sidewalk or other paved area should be contained by a durable, edge barrier to prevent spreading onto paved areas.

   .030   Wind and Water Disturbance. Grading should be minimized to avoid disturbance. Topsoil shall be stockpiled and covered to protect against wind blown particulates, and shall be reapplied during final grading. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 41; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6425 § 23; December 19, 2017.)

   The use of artificial turf, as defined in Section 18.92.040, shall be permitted as follows:

   .010   Setback and percentage requirements. The design and installation of all new turf and artificial turf areas shall comply with the following requirements:

      .0101   Single-Family and Multiple-Family Zones. Artificial turf may be used in lieu of natural turf in front, side, and rear yards for up to 100% coverage or in combination with all other natural non-turf materials.

      .0102   Commercial, Industrial, and Public and Special Purpose Zones. Artificial turf may be used in lieu of natural turf in front, side, and rear yards for up to 100% coverage or in combination with all other natural non-turf materials.

   .030   Prohibited uses. The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for artificial turf or natural turf shall be prohibited. (Ord. 6101 § 42; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6112 § 1; September 30, 2008: Ord. 6317 § 17; March 3, 2015.)

   In addition to the required setback and any slope landscaping, all parking areas and vehicular accessways shall be landscaped.

   .010   Trees. The landscaping shall include at least one (1) tree per three thousand (3,000) square feet of parking area and vehicular accessways distributed throughout the parking area. The landscaping shall be provided through one of the following methods or a combination:

      .0101   No more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be adjacent to each other without being separated by a landscape area with a minimum width of five (5) feet and a minimum depth of sixteen (16) feet (excluding the planter) and a minimum area of eighty (80) square feet (excluding curb). Each planter shall contain a minimum of one tree, low shrubs and groundcover; or

      .0102   A minimum four (4) foot wide square (excluding curb) landscaped area shall be provided at the front end of every five (5) parking spaces. One tree shall be provided in each planter. In addition, a landscape planter with a minimum width of five (5) feet and a minimum depth of sixteen (16) feet shall be provided for every thirty (30) stalls adjacent to one another, and at the end of each row of parking. This planter shall be planted with minimum three (3) feet high shrubs and groundcover. The location of the planters at the front of the parking stall shall be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager; or

      .0103   A minimum four (4) foot wide (excluding curb) continuous landscaped area with shrubs and trees as required above at the front end of parking stalls. In addition, a landscaped planter with a minimum width of five (5) feet and a minimum depth of sixteen (16) feet shall be provided at the end of each row of parking.

   .020   Planter Area Borders. All planter areas shall bordered by minimum six (6) inch concrete curbs; asphalt curbs shall be prohibited. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 43; August 22, 2006.)

   The provisions of this section shall apply in addition to all applicable provisions in Chapter 10.19 (Landscape Water Efficiency) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

   .010   Irrigation. All required landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained with automatic irrigation systems, as reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.

      .0101   For new or refurbished planting areas with less than two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square feet, the installation of adjustable timer-controlled drip irrigation, bubblers, or low-volume, low-angle pop-up sprinklers is encouraged to avoid water run-off onto streets and sidewalks or over-saturation.

      .0102   For new or refurbished planting areas in excess of two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square feet, the use of moisture sensors to account for seasonal variations is encouraged in addition to the recommendations of subsection .0101 above.

      .0103   Where possible, the use of graywater for irrigation is also encouraged. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6115 § 5; October 14, 2008.)

   All landscaping required by this chapter shall be shown on a landscape plan(s) submitted for review and approval to the Planning Department.

   .010   Legend. The landscape plan shall contain a separate legend, with corresponding symbols used throughout the submitted landscape plan. The legend shall identify landscape plants; the number, botanical name, common name and container size of trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers; areas of turf and other vegetation, and pervious and impervious (paved) areas.

   .020   Features. The landscape plan shall be drawn on project base sheets, at a scale that accurately and clearly identifies the following:

      .0201   Landscaped areas having plants with similar water scheduling, valve and quantity needs. These areas may be irrigated or non-irrigated;

      .0202   Spacing and quantities of each group of plants;

      .0203   Property lines and street names;

      .0204   Pools, ponds, water features, fences and retaining walls;

      .0205   Existing and proposed buildings and structures, parking areas, site and building entrance points, type of site paving, sign structures, perimeter fencing, trash enclosure and receptacle locations, and any additional site amenities;

      .0206   Natural features, including but not limited to, rock outcroppings and existing trees;

      .0207   Representation or description of type of tree staking, in such detail as required by the City Forester; planting notes identifying methods for soil preparation, including depth, fertilizer, protective methods for landscaping, paving, contractor guarantee, and other applicable planting and installation details;

      .0208    A breakdown of the site area devoted to various types of landscaping (ground cover, shrub areas, turf, artificial turf and the total square footage in landscaping, and the setbacks and spacing of trees);

      .0209   Landscaping and irrigation protection measures (i.e., bollards, tire stops, curbs); and

      .0210   Landscape screening of outdoor uses, as required by Section 18.46.110 (Screening, Fences, Walls and Hedges).

   .030   Approval Required. Landscape plans shall be submitted in conjunction with building plans for construction. No landscaping or irrigation system shall be installed until the plans are approved. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 43; April 22, 2008.)

   All landscaping required by this chapter shall comply with the provisions of the following:

   .010   Water Usage. The project shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 10.19 (Landscape Water Efficiency) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, with respect to monitoring water usage, penalties for non-compliance, and right of appeal.

   .020   Landscape Maintenance. All landscaping, including parkway landscaping, shall be maintained in a neat, healthy and clean condition. A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted as part of the landscape and irrigation plans. Any dead or diseased plant shall be immediately removed and replaced in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. All pruning or trimming of required trees and specimen trees shall be in compliance with the standards for street trees adopted by the International Society of Arboriculture, and consistent with Chapter 13.12 (Street Trees) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6168 § 2; April 27, 2010.)

   All vegetation, including required landscaping, shall comply with the provisions of this section.

   .010   Preventing Structural Damage. Trees that have a shallow root system that may damage nearby structures, such as foundations, walls and sidewalks, shall be avoided. A root barrier at least twenty-four (24) inches deep shall be used for any tree planted less than five (5) feet from sidewalks, paved areas, and other structures potentially subject to root damage.

   .020   Tree/Landscaping Interference. Trees or other landscaping shall not be planted or maintained in locations where the variety or size of the tree or plant will cause it to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian travel or with overhead utility lines and/or other public improvements.

   .030   Annoying Flowers and Fruits. Trees or other plants that produce flowers or fruit shall not be placed where the flowers or fruit will cause a nuisance or hazard.

   .040   Shrub Height. Shrubs and similar plants near driveways shall be selected and maintained so as not to exceed three (3) feet in height within seven (7) feet from the adjacent public right-of-way unless a greater height is approved by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager if he orshe determines that the plant material does not impact line-of-sight visibility of an adjacent fence or wall.

   .050   Landscaping Within the Front Setback in Single-Family Residential Zones. In order to maintain attractive front yards, the following landscape requirements shall apply to required front setback areas in all Single-Family Residential Zones:

      .0501   Landscaping shall be provided within required front setback areas, excepting (i) permitted driveway locations illustrated in Planning Standard (Driveway Locations for Single-Family Residences), and (ii) walkways leading to front doors and/or side and rear yards. Permitted driveways and walkways shall occupy no more than fifty percent (50%) of the required front setback area.

      .0502   Landscaping shall consist of live plant materials (e.g., trees, grasses, plants, shrubs, flowers, drought-tolerant plants, etc.), artificial turf (subject to 18.46.055), or lawn not exceeding four inches in height, and may include earth tone decorative organic or inorganic materials (e.g., bark, mulch, decomposed granite, rocks, etc.).

      .0503   Live plant materials (e.g., trees, grasses, plants, shrubs, flowers, drought-tolerant plants, etc.) or artificial turf shall be used as the primary ground cover.

      .0504   Live plant materials shall be provided in a quantity and manner resulting in a minimum of 60% live plant material coverage within the required landscape area at maturity. The remaining required landscape area shall be permeable and may be covered by earth tone decorative organic or inorganic materials (e.g., bark, mulch, decomposed granite, rocks, etc.).

   .060   Planting on Slopes. Landscaping on hillside areas, as defined in Section 17.06.020 (Definitions), shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.06.132 (Slope Planting Categorization) and other applicable sections of Chapter 17.06 (Grading, Excavations and Hills in Hillside Areas) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 44; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6286 § 36; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6317 § 18; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6555 § 49; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6620 § 56; January 13, 2026.)

      .0101   The height of all fences, walls, hedges or berms shall be measured from the highest adjacent finished grade level, except as set forth in subsection 18.46.110.120 (Crib and Retaining Walls).

      .0102   No fence, wall or berm shall be required or placed across any approved vehicular or pedestrian accessway, except gates permitted by the Planning and Public Works Departments.

   .020   Required Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be required as set forth in Table 46-A (Required Fences and Walls). Where two different requirements conflict, the most restrictive shall apply.

 

   .030   Permitted Fences and Walls. Regulations for fences and walls that are not required are set forth in Table 46-B (Permitted Fences and Walls).

 

   .040   Residential Areas Adjacent to Major Rights-of-Way. In residential zones, any wall or berm required by Section 18.40.090 (Sound Attenuation for Residential Properties) adjacent to a freeway, railroad right-of-way, major and primary arterial highway, highway or toll road shall be constructed either along and adjacent to the property line separating such development from a freeway, arterial highway, toll road, or at the top of the slope adjacent to the freeway or toll road, as determined by the Planning Director. The following provisions apply.

      .0401   The top of the wall or berm shall be a minimum of six (6) feet above the elevation of the building pad of the dwelling units closest to the freeway, arterial highway, or toll road, regardless of whether the wall or berm is constructed on the property line or at the top of the slope.

      .0402   Where required walls or berms are constructed at the top of any slope that is not the property line, maintenance access openings to the slope area shall be provided in the wall or berm.

      .0403   On corner and reverse corner lots formed by the intersection of residential streets with arterial highways, the minimum six (6) foot high wall or berm permitted along the rear lot line adjacent to the arterial highway may be extended, along the side lot line adjacent to the residential street to the required front setback line, subject to line-of-sight visibility requirements as determined by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.

      .0404   A minimum five (5) foot landscaped setback shall be provided adjacent to the wall for screening from the public right-of-way.

   .050   Permitted Use of Chain Link Fencing.

      .0501   Chain link fencing, with or without slats, that is visible from the public right-of-way (excluding alleys) shall be prohibited, with the exception of the following:

         .01   Chain link fencing may be used abutting a railroad right-of-way, as set forth in subsection .0502 below.

         .02   Chain link fencing may be used for certain types of outdoor storage, as set forth in Section 18.38.200 (Outdoor Storage).

         .03   Chain link fencing may be used around the site boundary of a vacant lot, construction site or abandoned structures in any zone as set forth in Table 46-B. Chain link fences surrounding vacant lots, construction sites, or abandoned structures shall be maintained by the property owner in a good and safe condition. Screening applied to vacant lots and abandoned structures shall be of colors and materials compatible with buildings on adjacent lots, and shall include fast-growing vines and/or shrubbery. Screening applied to construction sites may include graphics that temporarily enhance the aesthetic quality of the site but shall not include signage as regulated in Chapter 18.44. Screening applied to all chain link fencing shall be approved by the Planning Director and the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. All chain link fencing shall be removed upon completion of construction.

         .04   Chain link fencing not exceeding ten (10) feet in height may be used as part of the enclosure of a tennis, paddle ball or other similar sports court in any required rear or side yard in residential zones, except the street side setback of any corner lot.

         .05   Chain link fencing may be used between single-family residences.

         .06   Chain link fencing may be used between industrial properties.

      .0502   The six (6) foot high screening abutting any railroad right-of-way, as required by Table 46-A (Required Fences and Walls), shall consist of either: (a) a solid masonry or building wall; (b) a chain link fence entirely interwoven with PVC, simulated wood slats, or other durable material as deemed appropriate by the Planning Director; (c) a landscaped earthen berm; or (d) any combination thereof.

         .01   The color and materials of any wall or fence shall be compatible with any on-site buildings, and shall be view-screened from the railroad right-of-way with landscaping, including fast-growing vines and/or shrubbery.

         .02   The size, number and species of the individual plants shall be sufficient to completely screen the wall or fence within two (2) years of the time of planting.

         .03   Planting areas shall be provided with hose bibbs, sprinklers or similar permanent irrigation facilities, and shall be permanently maintained in a healthy, safe and attractive state.

   .060   Front Yards. Fences, walls, hedges and berms located in a front yard shall comply with the additional provisions of this subsection. Except as otherwise provided in Section 18.46.100.040 (All vegetation), the maximum height of any fence, wall, hedge or berm, shall not exceed three (3) feet within any required front yard setback area or street side setback on a reverse corner lot or reverse building frontage on a corner lot.

      .0601   Pilasters and light fixtures in conjunction with a front yard fence or wall are permitted to a maximum height of four (4) feet at a minimum distance of eight (8) feet on center, subject to review and approval for line-of-sight visibility.

      .0602   In the RH-1 and RH-2 Zones, fences constructed of wrought iron or other similar types of decorative open-work metal fences, excluding chain link, may be permitted to a maximum height of six (6) feet, provided that (i) the solid portion of the fence does not constitute more than twenty percent (20%) of the total surface area, and (ii) the fence does not obstruct any vehicular or pedestrian line-of-sight, subject to approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. Pilaster caps, light fixtures and other similar decorative features and vehicular or pedestrian access gates in conjunction with a front yard fence or wall may be permitted up to a maximum height of eight (8) feet; provided that the fence does not obstruct any vehicular or pedestrian line-of-sight, subject to approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.

      .0603   On properties developed with single-family or multiple-family residential uses, hedges greater than three (3) feet in height shall be permitted except for areas within seven (7) feet of the adjacent public right-of-way. Hedges higher than three (3) feet and within seven (7) feet of the adjacent public right-of-way may be approved by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager if he or she determines that they do not impact line-of-sight visibility.

      .0604   Sound attenuation fencing along arterial streets. In all zones, except the "RM-1" Zone, lots developed with single-family residences and abutting either a major highway, a scenic expressway, or a primary arterial highway, as designated on the General Plan, and has alley access with no driveway along the arterial street, shall be permitted to have fences or walls not to exceed six (6) feet in height subject to the approval of an administrative review as set forth in Chapter 18.62 (Administrative Reviews). The administrative review shall be subject to the following additional requirements.

         .01   Walls, fences and screen type planting exceeding three (3) feet in height at street intersections shall be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for line-of-sight visibility.

         .02   A three (3) foot-wide landscaped area shall be provided between the fence or wall and the public right-of-way. Said fence shall also be planted with clinging vines to prevent graffiti.

   .070   Corner Lots – Special Provisions. Within the required street side setback of any corner lot in a single-family zone, the provisions of subsection .060 above shall apply.

   .080   Fences Along Alleys. Where any alley is proposed to serve as joint access for any residential use or residentially zoned property, requirements for a fence, wall, hedge and/or berm may be modified or waived by the Planning Director, where the following may be satisfactorily shown:

      .0801   Any truck loading or trash collection areas are adequately screened from reasonable view from the residential use or residentially zoned property; and

      .0802   No significant traffic problems will be created by such joint use, as determined by the Traffic and Transportation Manager.

   .090   (Repealed by 6473, § 38, 12/3/19).

   .100   Access Gates. Any access gates to an outdoor use of an industrial nature, including but not limited to storage, shall be constructed of durable, view-obscuring material, as approved by the Planning Director, to provide effective sight screening.

   .110   Screening of Utility Devices. All new utility devices, including but not limited to utility boxes and irrigation back-flow devices, visible to any public right-of-way shall be screened by landscaping and/or decorative fences or walls, except life-safety equipment that is required to be completely or partially visible by the City. Plans shall be submitted to the City, including site, elevation and landscape plans indicating compliance with this provision. Plans shall also be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for line-of-sight visibility. Plants used to screen equipment shall be a minimum size adequate to fully screen the equipment within one (1) year of planting.

   .120   Crib and Retaining Walls. In addition to the requirements identified in Chapter 17.06 (Grading, Excavations and Fills in Hillside Areas) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, crib and retaining walls shall comply with the following provisions. In the event that the crib and retaining wall provisions contained in this chapter conflict with those contained in Chapter 17.06, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.

      .1201   The height of crib and retaining walls visible to public rights-of-way, public trails or private streets shall be six (6) feet or less, as measured from the grade on the side of the wall that is visible to the public right-of-way, public trail or street; provided, that an additional six (6) feet in height may be allowed if the additional six (6) feet is reconfigured to a minimum of two (2) three-foot high steps or three (3) two-foot high steps, with a minimum two (2) foot separation between all walls. Groundcover shall be planted in the separation areas, cascading over the step(s) to substantially obscure the wall. The height of such walls under any conditions shall not exceed twelve (12) feet, as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.

      .1202   The height of crib and retaining walls not visible to public rights-of-way, public trails or private streets shall be fourteen (14) feet or less, as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.

      .1203   All crib walls and retaining walls visible to public rights-of-way, public trails, private streets or adjacent residential properties shall be constructed with landscaping and irrigation facilities. The landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be included on the landscaping and irrigation plan to be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of the grading permit. For crib walls, a "mist" irrigation system at the top of the wall is preferred but a "drip" irrigation system is an acceptable alternative. Landscaping of retaining walls shall include a combination of shrubs, non-deciduous vines and trees planted and maintained in a manner to screen the retaining wall from public view. The landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be continually maintained in a manner that ensures ongoing screening.

   .130   Consistent Appearance. The vertical extension, maintenance and/or repair of any section of any fence, wall, hedge or berm shall comply with the following requirements.

      .1301   Abutting Arterial Highways. The vertical extension, maintenance and/or repair of any section of any fence, wall, hedge or berm, which is visible from an arterial highway, shall be of a consistent material, color, and design as the fence, wall, hedge or berm to which it is attached.

      .1302   Abutting Public Right-of-Way (excluding alleys and arterial highways) or Non-Industrially zoned property. The vertical extension, maintenance and/or repair of any section of any fence, wall, hedge or berm, which is visible from the public right-of-way (excluding alleys and arterial highways) or from non-industrially zoned property, shall be of compatible material, color and design as the fence, wall, hedge or berm to which it is attached.

      .1303   Repainting, replastering, replanting or other maintenance shall be applied to the entire visible portion of the fence, wall, hedge or berm.

   .140   Wall/Berm Design And Maintenance. Any wall or berm shall be maintained in an attractive, safe and graffiti-free condition. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 §§ 43, 44; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6031 §§ 44, 45; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 §§ 45 - 50; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6116 § 8; October 14, 2008: Ord. 6168 §§ 3 - 8; April 27, 2010: Ord. 6169 §§ 2, 3; April 27, 2010: Ord. 6317 § 19; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6425 §§ 24, 25; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6461 §§ 20, 21; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 §§ 35-37; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6506 §§ 48, 49; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6526 §§ 30–32; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 § 50; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 § 28; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6601 § 26; January 14, 2025 : Ord. 6620 §§ 57, 58; January 13, 2026.)

   .020   All fences and walls that require landscaped screening shall comply with one of the following planting standards:

      .0201   Interior planter (non-deciduous vines only): Clinging non-deciduous vines may be planted on the interior side of the wall or fence and shall be trained to grow through a hole at the base of the wall and attached to the exterior (right-of-way facing) side of the wall via a trellis, nursery wire, or equally effective training device.

         .01   The planter area on the interior side of the wall shall have minimum dimensions of 18-inches in any direction to allow adequate planting space and shall be equipped with an operable automatic irrigation system.

         .02   Minimum 3-inch diameter holes shall be provided at the base of the wall or fence and located a minimum of 5 feet on center.

         .03   Non-deciduous vines shall be planted a minimum of 5 feet on center.

      .0202   Exterior planter (non-deciduous vines or shrubs): If non-deciduous vines are planted on the exterior side of the wall or fence, the planter area shall have minimum dimensions of 18-inches in any direction to allow adequate planting space. If using shrubbery for screening, the planter area shall have minimum dimensions of 30-inches in any direction to allow adequate planting space. The planter area shall be equipped with an operable automatic irrigation system.

         .01   Shrubs shall be a minimum of 5 gallons in size at the time of planting and shall be spaced in a manner that will ensure full coverage of the wall/fence.

         .02   Non-deciduous vines shall be planted a minimum of 5 feet on center.

         .03   Non-deciduous vines shall be attached to the exterior of the wall via a trellis, nursery wire, or equally effective training device.

      .030   Full landscape coverage is required for block walls, fences and trash enclosures. Coverage shall be provided for entire height of structure or 8 feet, whichever is lower.

      .040   At least one vine or shrub shall be provided on wall surfaces less than 5 feet in length and at least two vines or shrubs shall be provided on wall surfaces between 5 and 10 feet in length.

      .050   Effective coverage shall be achieved within 24 months of planting.

      .060   Required irrigation systems shall be maintained in proper working order and landscaping shall be continuously maintained to promote healthy growth.

(Ord. 6168 § 9; April 27, 2010 : Ord. 6317 § 20; March 3, 2015.)

   .010   Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the Planning Director is authorized to grant a waiver from the standards imposed by Sections 18.46.120 and 18.46.130 of this chapter; provided, however, that before any such waiver is granted by the Planning Director, the evidence presented shows that one or more of the following conditions exist:

      .0101   That there are physical constraints upon the property that preclude strict adherence to the required planting standards.

      .0102   That the wall to be screened by landscaping is of an extraordinary design or finish that would be compromised by a landscaped screen.

      .0103   That the property owner will provide an equally effective screening method by alternate means or standards.

(Ord. 6168 § 11; April 27, 2010.)

   All parkways shall be landscaped and maintained by the nearest adjacent property owner in accordance with the provisions of this section.

   .010   Parkway landscaping shall consist of a combination of the following:

      .0101   Lawn not exceeding four inches in height.

      .0102   Artificial turf in compliance with Section 18.46.055 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

      .0103   Live ground cover.

      .0104   Shrubs not exceeding two feet in height as measured from the top of the adjacent curb.

      .0105   Approved parkway trees.

      .0106   Parkways directly adjacent to private property may include landscaping up to three feet in height unless the sight distance is affected for safe traffic (pedestrian or vehicle) circulation.

   .020   Parkways may also include a path or walkway consisting of pavement, pavers, stones, decomposed granite, or other similar decorative materials not to exceed five feet in width at a single location between the private property boundary lines that intersect the parkway. Any pathways or walkways within a Parkway shall be level with sidewalk and curb grades.

   .030   Parkway landscaping must be maintained in accordance with Section 18.46.090 (Required Landscaping - Maintenance). Any landscaping that is dead shall be replaced as soon as possible with appropriate material meeting the requirements of this section.

   .040   Parkway lawn, live ground cover, artificial turf, and/or shrubs that do not meet the requirements of this section as determined by the Planning and Public Works Director shall be replaced with landscaping that meets the approval of the Planning and Public Works Director. (Ord. 6286 § 37; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6555 § 51; April 4, 2023.)

Paragraph 18.46.060.010.0102

Paragraph 18.46.060.010.0103