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Anaheim City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

102 SYCAMORE CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-1 SP 88-1 ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

18.102.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   .010   The regulations set forth in this chapter provide for the orderly development of the Sycamore Canyon Community and, upon adoption of an ordinance reclassifying said property to this zone, shall be applicable to that certain property (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan Area") described in that Specific Plan No. 88-1 document (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan"), marked "Exhibit A," as approved by the City Council on February 9, 1988, and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, as the same may hereinafter be amended. These standards provide for the arrangement, development and use of a variety of residential housing types, supporting commercial facilities, and open space, consistent with the intent, purpose and goals of the City of Anaheim General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Application of these regulations is specifically intended to provide the most appropriate use of the land, create a harmonious relationship among land uses, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.
   .020   In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.72 (Specific Plans), the standards herein are patterned after the zone districts contained in Chapters 18.04 through 18.14, and the definitions contained in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions) of Title 18 (Zoning Ordinance). (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

   .010   Any land use proposal not specifically covered by the provisions contained herein shall be subject to the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance for the particular zoning designation otherwise applicable to said development area, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.102.060 of this chapter.
   .020   Whenever any regulations or standards contained in this chapter differ from, or conflict with, the regulations of the Anaheim Municipal Code, the regulations contained in this chapter shall take precedence.
   .030   The maximum number of dwelling units permitted by the Specific Plan shall be one thousand two hundred four (1,204). The approximate number of dwelling units within each residential development area is established on the Development Plan Map (Exhibit No.12 to the Specific Plan). Densities, product types and development standards of residential development areas, as established in the Specific Plan, may be transferred to other residential development areas in accordance with Section 18.102.040; provided the total number of units transferred within the Specific Plan Area do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of units permitted by the Specific Plan, and the transfers are consistent with the Specific Plan. Otherwise, any such transfer shall be carried out through an amendment to the Specific Plan.
   .040   The boundaries of individual development areas and acreages as established by this chapter are approximate, and are limited by the scale at which the Development Plan Map (Exhibit No.12 of the Specific Plan) is drawn. Precise development area boundaries and acreages will be established, as hereinafter provided, by the submittal, review and approval of site plans in conjunction with the subdivision process as set forth in Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Municipal Code. Minor boundary and acreage variations from those shown on the Development Plan Map (Exhibit No.12 of the Specific Plan) shall be permitted as part of the site plan approval, without amendment to the Specific Plan. The Zoning Map of the City shall be amended in conjunction with site plan approvals to determine the boundaries of the development areas in the manner as provided in Chapter 18.76 (Zoning Amendments).
   .050   Transfers of densities between residential development areas shall be deemed to be consistent with the General Plan; provided the overall density maximum of one thousand two hundred four (1,204) dwelling units is maintained, and the general location of development areas approximates the areas shown on the Specific Plan.
   .060   Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all development areas shall be subject to Chapter 18.18 (Scenic Corridor (SC) Overlay Zone).
   .070   Model homes and their garages, and private recreation facilities may be used as offices for the first sale of homes within a recorded tract, and within subsequent similar tracts utilizing these same architectural designs, subject to the regulations of the Uniform Building Code governing said uses and activities.
   .080   Grading plans for all projects shall comply with Chapter 17.06 (Grading, Excavations and Fills in Hillside Areas) of the Municipal Code.
   .090   All construction shall comply with all provisions of the Uniform Building Code and other codes adopted pursuant to Title 15 (Buildings and Housing) of the Municipal Code.
   .100   Terms used in this chapter shall have the same definitions as provided in the Anaheim Municipal Code, unless otherwise defined.
   .110   In adopting Resolution No. 88R-70, approving and adopting the Specific Plan, the City Council of the City of Anaheim made certain findings of consistency between the General Plan of the City and the Specific Plan. In granting future approvals as contemplated by this chapter and by the Specific Plan, the particular person or body so acting shall not do so in such a manner so as to abrogate or nullify those findings. (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.030 METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.

   The methods and procedures for implementation and administration of the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan are prescribed as follows:
   .010   Implementation. The Specific Plan shall be implemented through the processing of site plans in conjunction with tract maps and parcel maps for residential development areas, and in conjunction with issuance of building permits for commercial projects and other proposed developments for which a tract map or parcel map is not required by law. The site plans may be prepared separately from the tentative subdivision maps, or may be submitted on the same document, provided the map(s) submitted are in sufficient detail to determine conformance with the Specific Plan.
   .020   Site Plan Approval. The site plan(s) for a particular development area, or portion thereof, shall be reviewed at a duly noticed public hearing by the Planning Commission, in the case of a residential tract map or a commercial development, or by the City Engineer, in the case of a residential parcel map, for consistency with the Specific Plan and this chapter. Notice of said hearings shall be given at the same time and in the same manner as specified for hearings for tract maps and parcel maps in the Municipal Code, in the case of residential development areas; or in the same time and manner as specified for variances and conditional use permits in the Municipal Code, in the case of commercial developments or other proposed developments for which a tract map or parcel map is not required by law. Subject to minor boundary variation as authorized by subsection 18.102.020.040 of this chapter, and density transfers as authorized by subsection 18.102.020.050 of this chapter, if the site plan is found to be consistent with the Specific Plan and this chapter, the Planning Commission or City Engineer shall approve the site plan, and direct that the Zoning Map of the City be amended when necessary. The decision of the Planning Commission or the City Engineer shall be final, subject to appeal or review by the City Council, in the same time and manner as provided for appeal from decisions of the advisory agency on tract maps or parcel maps, as set forth in the Municipal Code.
   .030   Site Plan Consistency. If any changes are proposed to an approved site plan regarding the location or alteration of any use or structure shown on an approved site plan, a revised plan may be submitted to the Planning Director for approval. If the Planning Director, or his or her designee, determines that the proposed revision complies with the provisions of the Specific Plan and the general intent of the approved site plan, the revised site plan may be approved by the Planning Director, or his or her designee, without resubmittal to the approval process described in subsection 18.102.030.020. Said decision shall be final, unless appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of such decision.
   .040   Specific Plan Amendments. Amendments to the Specific Plan shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 18.72 (Specific Plans). (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.040 DENSITY TRANSFER PROCEDURE.

   .010   As provided in subsection 18.102.020.030 of this chapter, the Planning Director may approve transfers of densities and numbers of units between residential development areas. Any application for such a transfer shall be submitted to the Planning Director, signed by both the owner of the property from which the units will be transferred as well as the owner of the property to whom the units will be transferred.
   .020   The Planning Director, or his or her designee, shall review the application to determine whether the proposed transfer is consistent with the Specific Plan. In no event shall the Planning Director approve the transfer, if it is inconsistent with that document or any other provision of the Municipal Code.
   .030   The Planning Director shall have the sole discretion to refer consideration of the application to the Planning Commission for a noticed public hearing, if he or she determines that the application, if approved, would affect vested property interests of others.
   .040   The action of either the Planning Director or the Planning Commission, if so referred, shall be subject to review/appeal by the City Council, in the same manner as provided in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures). (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.050 APPLICATION FEES.

   .010   The City Council may, by resolution, establish fees for processing site plans and density transfers, and any other applications for subsequent approvals to carry out the purposes of this chapter or to implement or amend Specific Plan No. SP 88-1. (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988.)

18.102.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   Set forth below are the standards for the development of residential, commercial and open space uses within the Specific Plan Area. The development areas and exhibits referenced herein are those identified as Exhibits Nos. 23 through 28 of the Specific Plan, and correspond to the Development Plan Map (Exhibit No. 12 of the Specific Plan) presented in Section 3.0 of the Specific Plan documents. Said exhibits are incorporated into this chapter by this reference as if set forth in full. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.070 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of attached single-family housing. For purposes of this chapter, “Attached Single-Family Housing Units” shall be defined as those joined by a common wall, with no second story ownership, and which utilize tuck-under parking (see Exhibit No. 27 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "RM-2" Multiple-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones) shall apply for development in this area, except as otherwise provided below:
   .010   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid, decorative-type, masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any multi-family development abutting any freeway or expressway, or any RS (residential, single-family) or commercial zone boundary, or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street, in cases where views could be obstructed.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet, and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single-family development and conditions as stated above, an open, decorative-type wall is permitted, in order to allow and preserve view opportunities.
   .020   Maximum Height. Any building may have a maximum height of two (2) stories, not to exceed twenty-six (26) feet.
   .030   Structural Setback Requirements. Abutting any expressway or arterial highway, there shall be provided a landscaped building setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
   .040   Yard Requirements. Any building wall containing a main entrance or a window opening onto a habitable space which faces a street shall have a yard having a minimum depth of five (5) feet. Second story elements may project into these setbacks.
   .050   Street Widths. Streets other than the main entry street may be twenty (20) feet wide.
   .060   Parking. Not less than three and one-half (3.5) spaces per unit containing three (3) bedrooms or more and which gain access from a private street, otherwise two and one-half (2.5) spaces per one (1) bedroom and larger unit and one and one-half (1.5) spaces per bachelor unit is required. No less than one-quarter (.25) spaces per unit shall be reserved for guest parking from the above amounts.
   .070   Recreational Leisure Area. The minimum recreational-leisure space requirement will be seven hundred (700) square feet per dwelling unit. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.080 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 3.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of attached multiple-family housing (see Exhibit No. 25 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "RM-2" Multiple-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones) shall apply, except as otherwise provided below:
   .010   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid decorative type masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any multi-family development abutting any freeway or expressway, or any residential, single-family, or commercial zone boundary, or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street in cases where views could be obstructed.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the multiple-family development and conditions as stated above, an open decorative type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities.
   .020   Maximum Height. Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any single-family residential zone, the maximum height of any building other than detached one-family dwellings may be two (2) stories, not to exceed twenty-six (26) feet.
   .030   Structural Setback Requirements. Abutting any expressway or arterial highway there shall be provided a landscaped building setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
   .040   Yard Requirements. Any building wall containing a main entrance or a window opening onto a habitable space which faces a street shall have a yard having a minimum depth of five (5) feet. Second story elements may project into these setbacks.
   .050   Streets. Streets other than main entry streets shall be minimum of twenty (20) feet wide.
   .060   Minimum Building Site Area. The minimum building site shall be two thousand seven hundred (2,700) square feet.
   .070   Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling. The minimum livable floor area of any multi-family one bedroom unit shall be not less than seven hundred (700) square feet.
   .080   Recreation-Leisure Area. The minimum recreational-leisure space requirement will be seven hundred (700) square feet per dwelling unit.
   .090   Parking. Not less than one and one-half (1.5) off-street parking space for each bachelor unit; and not less than two and one-half (2.5) parking spaces for each one bedroom or larger unit less than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) square feet in floor area. For units greater than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) square feet in floor area, which gain access from a private street, the minimum requirement shall be three and one-half (3.5) spaces per unit. One (1) parking space per dwelling unit shall be covered. Of the required spaces noted above, one-half (0.5) space per dwelling unit shall be reserved for guest parking.
   .100   Required Location and Type of Wall. A four (4)-foot-high, wood, split-rail fence shall border the northern side of the ten (10)-foot-wide riding and hiking trail adjacent to the southerly boundary of the development area (The Summit of Anaheim Hills boundary). (Ord. 5004 § 1; March 21, 1989: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.090 DEVELOPMENT AREA NOS. 4, 5, 6 AND 7.

   The development areas provide for the orderly development of detached patio homes or zero-lot-line, single-family housing types (see Exhibit No. 26 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "RS-3" Single-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones) shall apply, except as provided below. (Ord. 5529; November 7, 1995.)
   .010   Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area. The minimum building site shall be four thousand (4,000) square feet, and the minimum building pad area shall be three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet for Development Area Nos. 4, 6 and 7, and three thousand (3,000) square feet for Development Area No. 5.
   .020   Minimum Lot Width and Frontage. All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than thirty-five (35) feet for Development Area Nos. 4, 6 and 7, and forty-five (45) feet for Development Area No. 5.
   .030   Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-Sac and Knuckle Lots. The minimum lot width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be thirty-five (35) feet, measured at the building setback.
   .040   Flag Lot Driveway Access. Flag lots served by a common driveway shall have a minimum driveway width of sixteen (16) feet.
   .050   Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flag Lots. The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet for Development Area Nos. 4, 6 and 7, and twenty (20) feet on the accessway or easement providing access to the flag lot for Development Area No. 5.
   .060   Coverage and Open Space Requirements. The maximum coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall be forty-five percent (45%) for Development Area Nos. 4, 6 and 7, and forty percent (40%) for Development Area No. 5.
   .070   Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling. The minimum livable floor area of any single-family dwelling shall be not less than one thousand one hundred twenty-five (1,125) square feet, exclusive of any garage area.
   .080   "Front-On" Garages. The minimum setback to any "front-on" garage shall be not less than twenty (20) for Development Area Nos. 4, 6 and 7, and eighteen (18) feet for Development Area No. 5 with a roll-up garage door, or twenty-five (25) feet with a standard door, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk (property line).
   .090   Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces. Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk (property line) for Development Area Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, provided that the driveway length may be reduced to eighteen (18) feet long for Development Area No. 5.
   .100   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid, decorative-type, masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any single-family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple-family zone boundary, or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street, in cases where views could be obstructed.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet, and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single-family development and conditions as stated above, an open, decorative-type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities.
   .110   Minimum Lot Depth Adjacent to Arterial Highways. For Development Area No. 5, the minimum lot depth shall be seventy (70) feet, with the exception of open space lots, which shall have no minimum lot depth requirement.
   .120   Minimum Open Space Area Adjacent to Arterial Highways. For Development Area No. 5, a minimum fifteen (15)-foot-wide, landscape open space area or easement shall be provided adjacent to an arterial highway. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.100 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 8.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of detached single-family housing (see Exhibit No. 27 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "RS-3" Single-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones) shall apply, except as otherwise provided below:
   .010   Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area. The minimum building site shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet, and the minimum building pad area four thousand (4,000) square feet.
   .020   Minimum Lot Width and Frontage. All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than forty-five (45) feet.
   .030   Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-Sac and Knuckle Lots. The minimum lot width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be forty (40) feet, measured at the building setback.
   .040   Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flag Lots. The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet.
   .050   "Front-On" Garages. The minimum setback to any "front-on" garage shall be not less than twenty (20) feet with a roll-up garage door, or twenty-five (25) feet with a standard door, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk.
   .060   Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces. Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk.
   .070   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid, decorative-type, masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any single-family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple-family zone boundary, or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street, in cases where views could be obstructed.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet, and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single-family development and conditions as stated above, an open, decorative-type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities.
   .080   Coverage and Open Space Requirements. The maximum coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall be forty percent (40%). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.110 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 9.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of detached patio homes or zero-lot-line, single-family housing types (see Exhibit No. 26 of the Specific Plan). The standards of "RS-3" Single-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones) shall apply, except as provided below:
   .010   Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area. The minimum building site shall be four thousand (4,000) square feet, and the minimum building pad area shall be three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. Within Development Area No. 9, several lots exceed the four thousand (4,000) square foot building site standard. These lots are located within Tentative Tract 13154. The development standards for Development Area 8 shall apply to this tract.
   .020   Minimum Lot Width and Frontage. All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than forty-five (45) feet.
   .030   Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-Sac and Knuckle Lots. The minimum lot width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be forty (40) feet, measured at the building setback.
   .040   Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flag Lots. The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet.
   .050   Flag Lot Driveway Access. Flag lots served by a common driveway shall have a minimum driveway width of sixteen (16) feet.
   .060   Coverage and Open Space Requirements. The maximum coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.
   .070   Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling. The minimum livable floor area of any single-family dwelling shall be not less than one thousand one hundred twenty-five (1,125) square feet, exclusive of any garage area.
   .080   "Front-On" Garages. The minimum setback to any "front-on" garage shall be not less than twenty (20) feet with a roll-up garage door, or twenty-five (25) feet with a standard door, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk.
   .090   Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces. Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk (property line) for Development Area Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, provided that the driveway length may be reduced to eighteen (18) feet long for Development Area No. 5.
   .100   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid, decorative-type, masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any single-family development abutting any arterial highway, any commercial or multiple-family zone boundary, or any alley abutting any such boundary. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be as measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street, in cases where views could be obstructed.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet, and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single-family development and conditions as stated above, an open, decorative-type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.120 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 10.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of detached single-family housing (see Exhibit No. 10 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "RS-3" Single-Family Residential Zone in Chapter 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones) shall apply, except as provided below:
   .010   Minimum Building Site and Building Pad Area. The minimum building site shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet, and the minimum building pad area four thousand (4,000) square feet.
   .020   Minimum Lot Width and Frontage. All lots shall have a minimum width of not less than forty-five (45) feet.
   .030   Minimum Lot Width for Cul-de-Sac and Knuckle Lots. The minimum width for cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall be forty (40) feet, measured at the building setback.
   .040   Minimum Lot Frontage Width of Flag Lots. The minimum lot frontage width at right-of-way shall be twenty (20) feet.
   .050   Coverage and Open Space Requirements. The maximum coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall be forty percent (40%).
   .060   "Front-On" Garages. The minimum setback to any "front-on" garages shall be not less than twenty (20) feet with an automatic roll-up garage door, or twenty-five (25) feet with a standard door, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk.
   .070   Minimum Dimensions of Parking Spaces. Required open parking spaces shall be permitted in a driveway having minimum dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long, measured from the garage door to the back of the sidewalk.
   .080   Required Site Screening. Except as otherwise provided herein, a solid, decorative-type, masonry wall, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along, and immediately adjacent to, the site boundary line of any single-family development abutting any open space area (open space lot or open space easement) abutting any arterial highway. The height of any such wall and/or berm shall be measured from the highest finished grade level of the building pad of the dwelling units located nearest any such abutting boundary. The Planning Director shall review and approve plans for solid fences adjacent to any public street, in cases where views could be obstructed. The Planning Director shall have the discretion of referring said plans to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Any decision of the Planning Director or Planning Commission shall be subject to appeal to the City Council, within ten (10) days following the date of such decision.
   However, in conditions where a grade separation between any arterial highway and property line occurs at a minimum of six (6) feet, and a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet exists between the single family development conditions stated above, an open, decorative-type wall is permitted in order to allow and preserve view opportunities.
   .090   Lots Adjacent to Arterial Highways. Lots adjacent to arterial highways, with the exception of open space lots, shall have a minimum nineteen (19)-foot-wide, landscaped open space lot and/or landscape easement. (Ord. 5023 § 1; May 2, 1989: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.130 DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 2.

   This development area provides for the orderly development of retail commercial and/or office commercial uses (see Exhibit No. 23 of the Specific Plan). The standards of the "C-NC" Neighborhood Center Commercial Zone in Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) shall apply for development in this area. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.140 OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS.

   All standards of the "OS" Open Space Zone in Chapter 18.14 (Public and Special Purpose Zones) shall apply for the areas shown as open space on the Sycamore Canyon Development Plan Map (Exhibit No. 12 of the Specific Plan). (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.150 SIGN REGULATIONS.

   .010   General. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the uniformity and hierarchy of signage, reinforcing the character and image of the Specific Plan community, as provided in the Community Monumentation Concept Plan (Section 5.2 of the Specific Plan). The following regulations shall apply to all residential and non-residential uses within the Specific Plan Area.
   Except as specified below, all signs shall conform with Chapter 18.44 (Signs) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, and the standards set forth under the controlling zone district in which the signs are located. Signs shall be established as part of a sign program administered by the City and approved by the Traffic Engineer. The signs shall conform to the general specifications set forth below.
   .020   Temporary Signs. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor may be placed on the premises where construction is in progress. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical length of eight (8) feet, nor a total area of twenty-four (24) square feet.
   .030   Community Entry Monumentation. The following standards are hereby adopted for the implementation of the community monumentation concept discussed in Section 5.2 of the Specific Plan, and shown on Exhibit 20 thereof. Entry monumentation shall be provided at three (3) levels consistent with the provisions below: (a) community entry signs; (b) product entry signs; and (c) commercial entry signs, and shall be located on private property or within public rights-of-way with encroachment permits.
      (a)   Community Entry Signs. The following large scale monumentation signage identifying major entries to the Sycamore Canyon Community shall be permitted:
         (1)   Number and Location. A maximum of three (3) entry monumentation sign locations shall be permitted at the following major entries:
            -   Intersection of Wier Canyon Road and the southern project boundary.
            -   Intersection of Serrano Avenue and southern project boundary.
            -   Entrance at the north boundary.
         (2)   Maximum Height and Area. Such signage shall be provided as an element of the required site screen wall; such wall shall not exceed a vertical height of ten (10) feet from grade, nor a total area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
         (3)   Maximum Sign Copy Area. A maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for the community name and/or logo.
      (b)   Product or Neighborhood Entry Signs. The following medium scale monumentation signage, providing identification of entry into individual project areas, shall be permitted:
         (1)   Number and Location. A maximum of two (2) entry monumentation signage locations shall be permitted for each individual project area.
         (2)   Maximum Height and Area. If provided as an element of the required site screen wall, such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of eight (8) feet from grade, nor a total area of one hundred forty-five (145) square feet. If such signage is provided as freestanding, such sign shall not exceed a vertical height of four (4) feet from grade, nor have a total area of over seventy-five (75) square feet.
         (3)   Maximum Sign Copy Area of Freestanding Signs. A maximum of sixteen (16) square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for the project name and/or logo.
      (c)   Commercial Entry Sign. The following low scale monument signs, identifying entry into the community commercial area, shall be permitted.
         (1)   Number and Location. One (1) such entry sign shall be permitted at the major entry to the project from Serrano Avenue, which meets the criteria hereinafter set forth.
         (2)   Maximum Height and Area. If provided as an element of a wall, such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of six (6) feet from grade, nor have a total signage area of greater than one hundred twenty (120) square feet. If such signage is provided as freestanding, such signs shall not exceed a vertical height of four (4) feet from grade, nor exceed eighty (80) square feet in total area.
         (3)   Maximum Sign Copy Area of Freestanding Signs. A maximum of ten (10) square feet of sign area shall be permitted exclusively for the project name and/or logo.
   .040   Future Development Signs. Temporary signs advising of future development shall use the general terms residential or commercial, in describing the future land use on the site upon which the sign shall be located. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical height of twelve (12) feet, a horizontal length of eight (8) feet, nor a total area of thirty-two (32) square feet. Signs shall be consistent in size, color, material and design as approved by the City, and shall provide an identifiable element to the community.
   .050   Temporary Directional Signs. Temporary directional signs advertise homes for sale in current development areas within the Sycamore Canyon project. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical height of ten (10) feet, a horizontal length of six (6) feet, nor a total area of thirty (30) square feet. A maximum of one (1) sign will be permitted for each development area. Signs shall be consistent in size, color, material and design as approved by the City, and shall provide an identifiable element to the community. (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part), March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.102.160 RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE - VIOLATION.

   .010   Concurrent with, or subsequent to, the introduction of an ordinance adding this chapter to the Municipal Code, the City Council may introduce an ordinance to reclassify the property covered by Specific Plan No. 88-1 (SP No. 88-1) and this chapter to the zoning designation SP 88-1. Such reclassification shall be subject to each of those certain conditions of approval of SP No. 88-1, as set forth in Resolution No. 88R-69. Any violation of any of said conditions shall be deemed a violation of this chapter, as well as of the reclassification ordinance, and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 1.01.370 (Violations of Code–Penalty) of Chapter 1.01 (Code Adoption and Construction). (Ord. 4909 § 1 (part); March 1, 1988: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)