.010   Purpose. The regulations set forth in this chapter have been established to provide for the orderly development of, and, upon adoption of an ordinance reclassifying said property to Specific Plan 93-1 (the “zone”), shall be applicable to that certain property (hereinafter referred to as the "Specific Plan Area") described in that Specific Plan No. 93-1 document (hereinafter referred to as the “Specific Plan”) approved by the City Council, on file in the City of Anaheim Planning Department, as the Specific Plan may be hereinafter amended.

   .020   Intent. The Hotel Circle Specific Plan Zone recognizes the uniqueness of the Commercial Recreation Area as a family-oriented tourist center destination and encourages facilities catering to tourist and convention-related events. This zone is intended to provide for, and encourage the development of, integrated facilities in attractive settings for retail businesses directly related to entertaining, lodging and supplying services to tourists and visitors.

   This zone is further intended to enhance community appearance; to protect public investment in, and the character of, public thoroughfares; and to aid in the attraction of tourists and other visitors important to the economy of the city.

   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 residents and visitors in the City of Anaheim.

   .030   Organization. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.72 (Specific Plans) the standards herein are patterned after the zone districts and definitions contained in Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   .010   Compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Code. All uses and developments in this zone shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code expressly referred to in this chapter, including, unless specifically amended herein, the provisions of Chapters 18.92 (Definitions); provided, however, that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision contained in any other chapter of the Anaheim Municipal Code and any provision contained in this chapter, the provision contained in this chapter shall govern and apply. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede the provisions set forth in the Commercial-Recreation (CR) Zone.

   .020   Site Development Standards. The site development standards hereinafter set forth in this chapter have been adopted to operate in conjunction with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines.

   .030   Compliance with City of Anaheim Codes. All grading plans shall comply with all applicable regulations, and shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the procedures contained in Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. All construction shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City of Anaheim, and applicable sections of Title 15 (Building and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. Construction within the Specific Plan Area may commence only after the Planning Commission approves the final site plan, and finds that the construction proposal is in substantial compliance with Development Standards and Design Guidelines of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan. The issuance of building permits may only occur after final site plan approval has been obtained from the City of Anaheim, subject to the procedures set forth in subsection 18.118.040.020 (Final Site Plan Approval).

   .040   Lot Line Adjustment. Lot line adjustments within the Hotel Circle Specific Plan shall comply with all applicable regulations, and shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the procedures contained in Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

   .050   Number of Hotel Rooms. In addition to the existing two (2) hotels with two hundred sixty-nine (269) rooms, and the redesigned Katella hotel with two hundred fifty (250) rooms, the Specific Plan permits the development of two hotels with up to four hundred fifty (450) rooms, for a total of nine hundred sixty-nine (969) rooms, and other permitted accessory uses. The approximate number of rooms within each hotel is established on Exhibit 18 of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan document. In the event that any of the proposed hotels within the Specific Plan Area, as shown in Exhibit 18, are scaled down in density or height, such hotels shall be deemed to be in conformance with the Specific Plan.

   Any of the permitted primary or accessory uses may be located at any location within the Specific Plan Area, provided said uses comply with the development standards set forth herein. Any changes in the location of the uses, as set forth in Exhibit 18 of the Specific Plan, will be reviewed and processed in accordance with subparagraph 18.118.040.0201.01.

   .060   Orderly Development. The provisions set forth in this Specific Plan, including the development standards, shall allow for the orderly development of all proposed hotels, parking facilities and other related/accessory uses.

   .070   Applicability to New Development. The development standards contained herein shall apply to all newly proposed developments within the Hotel Circle Specific Plan boundaries.

   .080   Applicability to Expansion. The site development standards in this chapter shall apply to the structural expansion portion of every building hereinafter expanded, in addition to all requirement set forth in the Specific Plan.

   .090   Zoning Code. Any reference to the Zoning Code made in this chapter shall mean Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

   .100   Future Approvals. In adopting Resolutions 94R-194 and 94R-195, 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 as to abrogate or nullify those findings. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory. Any words, terms or phrases not defined by this chapter shall have the same definition given in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions).

   .010   “A” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0101   “Accessory Use, Permitted.” A “Permitted Accessory Use” is a use which is considered to be compatible with a permitted primary use, while being clearly incidental to and integrated with the permitted primary use. A “Permitted Accessory Use” is permitted as of right, provided that the specific proposal for such a use conforms to all requirements of the Specific Plan. A “Permitted Accessory Use” is a use which is secondary or subordinate to a permitted primary use.

   .030   “C” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0301   “Centerline.” A reference line indicating the center of a wall or street.

      .0302   “Commercial-Recreation (CR) Area.” An area within the City of Anaheim designated as a family-oriented tourist destination that encourages the development of integrated facilities in attractive settings for retail businesses directly related to entertaining, lodging and supplying services to tourists and visitors, as indicated in the City of Anaheim General Plan.

   .040   “D” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0401   “Development.” The improvement of the property for purposes of constructing the structures, improvements and facilities comprising the project, as set forth in the Specific Plan, including, without limitation: grading; the construction of infrastructure and public facilities relating to the project whether located within or outside the property; the construction of any structure; and the installation of utilities and landscaping.

      .0402   “Drive.” An on-site vehicular passageway between Clementine and Zeyn Streets for the exclusive use of the occupants of a project or property and their guests. A drive shall not be considered a street. Parking shall be permitted on a drive, provided the drive complies with the applicable City Standard on file in the office of the Director of Public Works and Planning Director pertaining to off-street parking dimensions.

      .0403   “District A.” That portion of the Specific Plan Area comprising approximately five and ninety-five hundredths (5.95) acres, and more particularly described in Attachment A of Ordinance No 5614.

      .0404   “District B.” That portion of the Specific Plan Area comprising approximately eighty-five hundredths (.85) acre, and more particularly described in Attachment B of Ordinance No. 5614. (Ord. 5614 § 1; October 21, 1997: Ord. 5998 § 77; October 25, 2005.)

   .050   “F” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0501   “Fence.” An artificially constructed barrier, constructed solely of metal or metal and wood, and intended to enclose and screen areas from adjacent property and/or public rights-of-way.

      .0502   “Full Service Hotel.” Provides restaurant(s), retail space, and meeting/banquet facilities which are available to guests and the general public. Full service hotels may include standard guest rooms, suites, or a combination of both.

   .060   “G” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0601   “General Plan.” The City's comprehensive, long-term planning document which sets forth the goals and objectives for the City.

      .0602   “Gross Area” or “Gross Acres.” The entire land area (in acres) within the boundary of the Specific Plan Area (which entails the consolidation of nine individual parcels), measured to the right-of-way line of any abutting public street. The gross acreage of the Specific Plan includes property for the previously approved or built hotels, which are incorporated into the Hotel Circle project for planning purposes.

      .0603   “Gross Square Footage.” The total square footage of a building or structure, or a specific area within a building, including the exterior walls of all floors.

      .0604   “Guest Room.” A hotel guest room with a keyed entry, which provides sleeping and sitting areas and a full bath.

   .070   “H” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0701   “Hotel/Motel.” Provides guest rooms or suites, and may include continental breakfast service, game room, gift shop and gym for guests.

   .080   “L” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0801   “Lot” or “Parcel.” (1) A “Parcel” of real property, shown on the effective date of this ordinance as a delineated parcel of land, with a number or other designation, on a plat recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County; or (2) a “Parcel” of real property not delineated as (1) above, abutting at least one (1) public street, and held under separate ownership from adjacent property prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter; or (3) a parcel of real property not delineated as in (1) above, containing an area not less than the prescribed minimum square footage and lot width required for this zone, and abutting at least one (1) public street, if the same was a portion of a larger piece of unsubdivided real property held under single ownership prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter.

   .090   “P” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .0901   “Parking Facilities.” An area or structure intended for the temporary storage of automobiles and other vehicles. Such facilities may consist of, but are not limited to, surface parking lots, parking structures and parking areas under buildings, or subterranean parking.

      .0902   “Planning Director.” The “Planning Director” of the City of Anaheim, or his or her duly authorized designee.

      .0903   “Porte-Cochere.” An accessory use consisting of a reserved space, roofed or unroofed, attached to the side or front of a building, and established for the convenient loading and unloading of passengers.

      .0904   “Primary Use, Permitted.” A “Permitted Primary Use” is a use that is contemplated to be the main and predominant use. Such use is permitted as of right, provided that the specific proposal for such use conforms to all requirements of the Specific Plan.

      .0905   “Project.” The development “Project” contemplated by the Hotel Circle Specific Plan consists of: two (2) existing hotels with two hundred sixty-nine (269) rooms; the redesigned Katella Hotel with two hundred fifty (250) rooms, including up to a fifteen thousand (15,000) square foot freestanding restaurant; and the development of two (2) hotels with up to four hundred fifty (450) rooms, for a total of nine hundred sixty-nine (969) rooms; and other permitted uses as set forth herein, including but not limited to, all on-site and off-site improvements.

      .0906   “Public Right-of-Way.” Any area of real property dedicated to or owned by the City of Anaheim, or upon which the City of Anaheim holds any easement, for public street, alley, sidewalk, landscape, utility or pedestrian purposes; and accepted by resolution of the City Council.

   .100   “R” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1001   “Restaurant, Enclosed.” Any establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing and serving meals, provided that the activity of preparing and serving meals shall be conducted entirely within a building. The food preparation area for such a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation, and shall constitute not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area. Such establishments may provide take-out service only as a limited, ancillary function.

      .1002   “Restaurant, Outdoor Dining.” Any establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing and serving meals, provided that the activity of preparing and serving meals shall be conducted mainly within a building. The food preparation area of a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation and shall constitute not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area.

      .1003   “Restaurant, Theme Style.” Any establishment which is architecturally and/or functionally themed, and is engaged in the business of preparing and serving full meals, provided that such activities shall be conducted entirely within a building. The food preparation area for such a restaurant shall be an area permanently designed for food preparation.

      .1004   “Restaurant, Walk-Up.” Any establishment which is engaged in the business of preparing and serving food on a self-service basis, where service to the consumer is by means of a window or opening to the outside of the building, and the food may be consumed either inside or outside the building.

      .1005   “Room.” A hotel “Room” with a keyed entry, which may be a guest room or suite, as defined in this section.

   .110   “S” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1101   “Site Plan.” A plan showing the details of building locations, structures, parking facilities, signs, vehicular access, preliminary landscaping and architectural design for a project or building site.

      .1102   “Specific Plan Area.” The words "Specific Plan Area" shall mean the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area, including all facilities and improvements therein.

      .1103   “Suite.” Hotel guest accommodations which provide a living room area separate from the bedroom(s) and bath(s) area. Typical living room areas include a game table, sofa, television, refrigerator, microwave oven and small stove as part of “Suite” amenities. Typical bedroom areas include one (1) or two (2) bedroom(s) with bath(s), and a television, closet, phone and dresser. A hotel guest “Suite” shall be considered as one room for the purpose of total room count permitted in the Specific Plan Area, even if it includes more than one room.

   .120   “T” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1201   “Temporary Use.” A “Temporary Use” is a use which is allowed only for a specific period of time, either as an interim use of a site prior to its conversion to a primary, accessory or conditional use, or as a use necessary to implement the conversion of a site to a permanent use. A “Temporary Use” is subject to the regulations described in this chapter.

      .1202   “Turf Block.” Any one of several paving products made of concrete or plastic, which permit turf or other low-growing plant materials to grow through the paving so that the paving is not easily seen. “Turf Block” paving is intended for occasional vehicle traffic, such as when required for emergency vehicle access through landscaped areas.

   .130   “U” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1301   “Ultimate Planned Right-of-Way.” The right-of-way designated in the Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan. Required setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way shown on the General Plan, including, where applicable to the property, any supplemental lanes in conformance with Standard Detail No. 164-A (Supplemental Lanes Intersection Layout), as it may be revised from time to time.

(Ord. 5944 35; September 28, 2004.)

   .140   "V" Words Terms and Phrases

      .1401   "Vacation Ownership Resort." A timeshare facility in which a person or entity receives the right in perpetuity, for life or for a specific period of time, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, space, or portion of real property for a period of time, which has been or will be allocated from the use or occupancy periods into which the facility has been divided. A "Vacation Ownership Resort" interest may be coupled with an estate in real property, or it may entail a license, contract, membership, or other right of occupancy not coupled with an estate in real property.

      .1402   "Valet Parking." A parking service provided to accommodate users of an establishment, which service is incidental to the establishment and by which an attendant on behalf of the establishment takes temporary custody of the users' vehicles and moves, parks, stores or retrieves the vehicle.

   .150   “W” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1501   “Wall.” (1) The vertical exterior surface of a building; (2) vertical interior surfaces which divide a building into rooms; (3) an artificially constructed barrier, constructed predominately of masonry and other materials, such as metal or wood, and which is intended to enclose or screen areas of land. As defined herein, “Masonry” shall include, but not be limited to: concrete “Masonry” units (such as precision concrete block, slump block or other similar products), brick, concrete (either pre-cast or cast-in-place) and stucco.

   .160   “Z” Words Terms and Phrases.

      .1601   “Zero Setback.” No building setback provided for structures adjacent to interior property lines, provided no easements are required for underground utilities.

      .1602   “Zoning Ordinance.” The City of Anaheim “Zoning Ordinance” for the Commercial-Recreation Area, which was adopted by City Council on August 14, 1990. Said ordinance incorporates specific provisions encouraging the assemblage of contiguous parcels of land for master planning, and allows for the reclassification of property in the C-R Area to the Specific Plan Zone, with a separate set of development standards. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 109; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 63; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6432 § 45; April 10, 2018.)

   The methods and procedures for implementation and administration of the Specific Plan are prescribed as follows:

   .010   Implementation. The Specific Plan shall be implemented through the processing of and approval of final site plans, prior to the issuance of building permits for permitted primary and accessory uses and structures, except as expressly provided in paragraph .0203 of subsection 18.118.040.020. For uses requiring a conditional use permit or a waiver of code requirements, final site plans shall be submitted and reviewed for consistency with the Specific Plan, in conjunction with the hearing on the conditional use permit or waiver. (Ord. 5625 § 1; November 18, 1997.)

   .020   Final Site Plan Approval. Final site plans (as described in this section, and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "final site plans") shall be processed in the following ways:

      .0201   Process for Approval.

         .01   Planning Director Approval. Final site plans for permitted primary and accessory uses and structures within the Specific Plan Area shall be submitted to the Planning Department, for review and approval by the Planning Director pursuant to the requirements in Chapter 18.70 (Final Plan Review). If the Planning Director finds the Final Site Plan to be in conformance with the Specific Plan and the provisions of this Chapter, the Planning Director shall approve the Final Site Plan. The Planning Director’s decision shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days from the date of such decision. Plans submitted for issuance of building permits shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Final Site Plan.

         .02   Repealed by Ord. 5625, 11/18/97

      .0202   Content of Final Site Plan Submittal. Final dimensioned site plans shall contain the following information for the City's review:

         .01   Location of existing property lines, lot line adjustments, if any, and existing and prospective easements.

         .02   Proposed uses of property, location of buildings, vehicular and pedestrian circulation parking areas, including buses, parking structures, and landscape and open space areas.

         .03   Proposed building floor plans and elevations, including building materials and colors.

         .04   Preliminary landscaping plans, indicating the extent, location, size and type of proposed landscaping.

         .05   Tabulation of parking count, square footage of buildings.

         .06   Fence and wall locations, indicating the type and height of fencing proposed along any lot line, or any screen walls within the site.

         .07   Signage plans , indicating the proposed signage program, including but not limited to, any identification, business or other signs; and specifying the size, height, location, color, material and lighting of such signs.

         .08   Conceptual grading and drainage plans showing finished floor elevations.

         .09   Service areas, including details of trash pick-up.

         .10   Utility locations (above and below ground).

         .11   Structural height plans, elevations and cross-sections demonstrating compliance with the height provisions of this Code.

         .12   Lighting plans.

         .13   Roof- and ground-mounted equipment location and screening treatment.

      .0203   Final Site Plan Exemptions. The following are exempt from the final site plan review and approval process:

         .01   Interior building alterations, modifications or improvements which do not result in an increase in the gross square footage of the building.

         .02   Minor building additions or improvements interior to or at the rear of a building or development complex, which are not visible from the public right-of-way; do not exceed 5% of the gross square footage of the existing buildings, or 1,000 gross square feet, whichever is the lesser; are in substantial conformance with the building envelope; and are in conformance with the Design Plan and the zoning and development standards set forth in this chapter.

         .03   Signage, including Anaheim Resort freestanding monument signs, wall signs, and on-site directional signs, except as provided for in paragraph 18.118.145.020 (Conditionally Permitted Signs), and which signs are in conformance with the Design Plan and the zoning and development standards set forth in this chapter.

         .04   Landscape improvements or modifications which are not in connection with building modifications which require final site plan review and approval.

         .05   The above-noted plans shall be submitted to the Building Division of the Planning Department, and shall be reviewed for conformance with all applicable provisions of the Specific Plan, prior to the issuance of building, landscape or signage permits. (Ord. 5625 § 2; November 18, 1997.)

   .030   Site Plan Consistency.

      .0301   Final Site Plan Conformance. Following approval of a final site plan, if any changes are proposed regarding the size, location or alteration of any use or structures shown on an approved final site plan, a revised final site plan may be submitted to the Planning Director. If the Planning Director determines that the proposed revision is in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan, and the general intent of the final site plan previously approved by the Planning Commission, the revised final site plan may be approved by the Planning Director without submittal to the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Director shall be final, unless appealed to the Planning Commission, within ten (10) days from the date of such decision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Director may have the discretion to refer consideration of the revised final site plan to the Planning Commission as a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 18.60.090 and 18.60.100. If the Planning Commission determines that the proposed revision is in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan and the general intent of the approved final site plan, the revised final site plan may be approved by the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final, unless appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of such decision.

   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following additional limitations shall apply to the conduct of any use permitted in this zone:

   .010   All uses, except service stations, automobile parking lots, semi-enclosed restaurants, or as otherwise exempted in this chapter, shall be conducted wholly within a building.

   .020   All uses shall be conducted in a manner so as not to be objectionable by reason of noise, odor, dust, fumes, smoke, gas, vibrations, or other similar causes detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare.

   .030   All stores shall deal primarily in new merchandise, excepting as otherwise specified in this chapter. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Subject to the limitations prescribed in Section 18.118.050 (Permitted Uses and Structures – General), the following buildings, structures and uses, either singly or in combination, shall be permitted in this zone:

   .010   Hotels & Motels.

   .020   Restaurants (enclosed, outdoor dining, theme style and walk-up), as defined in Section 18.118.030 ( "R" Words, Terms and Phrases), with or without sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Restaurants allowed as permitted uses shall be full service establishments. Such establishments may provide take-out service, but as a limited, ancillary function only. (Ord. 5625 § 3; November 18, 1997.)

   .030   Vacation ownership resorts (up to a total of 830 rooms in District A, and 139 rooms in District B of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area), in compliance with the requirements of Section 18.118.030 (Requirements for Vacation Ownership Resorts). (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5614 § 2; October 21, 1997: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 110; June 5, 2012.)

   .010   The following accessory uses may be conducted where clearly incidental to and integrated with a permitted primary use, or as specifically approved where clearly incidental to and integrated with a conditional use:

      .0101   Administrative, maintenance, and/or indoor storage facilities necessary to support the operation of a primary use.

      .0102   Automobile/vehicle parking lots, or structures providing off-street parking spaces, as required by this Code for uses permitted under this chapter.

      .0103   Confectionery shops, including candy stores, ice cream parlors, and establishments selling baked goods (including but not limited to, cookies and muffins) for on-premises sales only (not on-premises consumption).

      .0104   Meeting/banquet facilities.

      .0105   Sales of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

      .0106   Signs, as permitted pursuant to Section 18.118.140 (Sign Regulations – Advertising and Identification).

   .020   The following accessory uses may be conducted where clearly incidental to and integrated with a permitted primary use, excluding restaurants, and as otherwise limited herein:

      .0201   Amusement arcades, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, or within an entertainment facility subject to the provisions of Section 18.16.050 (Amusement Devices) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

      .0202   Auto rental agency offices, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, and with no on-site storage or display of rental cars.

      .0203   Banking facilities, including automated teller machines.

      .0204   Barber shops.

      .0205   Beauty shops.

      .0206   Book stores, including newspaper and periodical sales.

      .0207   Breakfast room for the use of guests, as part of a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0208   Business center, strictly for the use of a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort guests.

      .0209   Clothing stores.

      .0210   Custom print and art shops.

      .0211   Day care services, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, and intended for the use of the guests and/or employees of such hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0212   Drugstores.

      .0213   Floral shops.

      .0214   Health spas and physical fitness centers, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, and limited strictly to the use of the guests and/or employees of such hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0215   Jewelry stores.

      .0216   Laundry and dry cleaning facilities, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0217   Luggage and accessory shops.

      .0218   Miniature golf facilities (indoor or outdoor).

      .0219   One (1) caretaker/manager residential unit, less than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) gross square feet in size, and only when integrated within a hotel or motel or vacation ownership resort complex, subject to compliance with the parking standards for multiple-family dwellings in Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading).

      .0220   Photo supply shops.

      .0221   Postal and copy service facilities.

      .0222   Recreational facilities (including but not limited to, outdoor playground areas, tennis and racquetball courts, and swimming pools), only when integrated as part of a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0223   Retail uses, only when integrated into a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

      .0224   Sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, only in conjunction with a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort only.

      .0225   Shoe repair shops.

      .0226   Souvenir, gift, and/or novelty shops.

      .0227   Ticket agencies.

      .0228   Tobacco shops.

      .0229   Travel agencies.

   .030   Valet parking that is integrated with a permitted primary use or a conditionally permitted primary use is allowed, provided 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. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 111; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6432 § 46; April 10, 2018.)

   The following temporary buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions and limitations specified herein:

   .010   Contractor's Office and/or Storage. Temporary structures, including the housing of tools and equipment, or containing supervisory offices in connection with construction projects, may be established and maintained during the progress of such construction on such projects; provided the time of such use shall not exceed one (1) year, unless a request for an extension of time for good cause is approved by the Planning Director.

   .020   Temporary Parking on Vacant Land. Temporary paved parking uses shall be permitted on vacant land as an accessory use to an existing hotel, for a period not to exceed two (2) years, or whenever another permanent use is built on the site, whichever occurs first, subject to the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. Annual extensions may be granted, subject to the review and approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.

   .030   Special Events and Temporary Flags, Banners and Balloons. The temporary use of premises for special events as defined in Section 18.92 (Definitions) shall be subject to compliance with the provision of Sections 18.38.240 (Special Events) of Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations) and 18.44.170 (Temporary Signs – Special Event Permit) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Due to the uniqueness of the Commercial-Recreation Area as a tourist and visitor center, and the associated concerns of the circulation and traffic system, other infrastructure impacts and land use compatibility, the following buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted in this zone; provided a conditional use permit is approved therefor, pursuant to, and subject to, the conditions and required showings of Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). Proposed plans for related signage shall be submitted with each conditional use permit application, and shall be subject to approval by conditional use permit.

   .010   Amusement Parks, Aviaries, Zoos. Such uses may include the keeping of animals or birds used in the operation of the facility, provided that such animals or birds shall be maintained in physical confinement sufficient to prohibit the movement of said animals or birds upon any real property not owned or under the lawful possession or control of the person or entity owning or controlling said animals or birds. Further, no animals or birds shall be confined closer than forty (40) feet from any building used for human habitation, including hotel or motel rooms and vacation ownership resorts, and no closer than forty (40) feet from any property line. Conditional use permits for the keeping of animals and birds shall specify the maximum number and type of animals and birds permitted. Any increase in the number and/or variations in the type of animals and birds kept shall require either an amendment to said conditional use permit or a new conditional use permit.

   .020   Massage Establishments. Massage establishments, only when integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, for which a permit is required, pursuant to Section 18.16.070 (Massage Establishments).

   .030   Art galleries.

   .040   Automobile Car Washes. Automobile car washes, only in conjunction with service stations.

   .050   Automobile Rental Agencies. Automobile rental agencies, with on-site storage and/or display of rental cars, whether or not in conjunction with a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

   .060   Automobile Service Stations. Automobile service stations, subject to the requirements of Section 18.38.070 (Automotive Service Stations) of Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations), except as certain associated uses are prohibited in this subsection. As a condition of granting any conditional use permit for an automobile service station, the property owner shall record an unsubordinated covenant against the property, agreeing to remove the structures and underground tanks in the event that the station is closed for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months or longer. A service station shall be considered closed during any month in which it is open for less than fifteen (15) days. Under no circumstances shall the following uses be permitted in conjunction with any service station facility:

      .0601   The sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption.

      .0602   Convenience markets or mini-markets.

      .0603   Rental and/or display of utility trailers.

      .0604   Tow truck operations.

   .070   Automobile/vehicle parking. Automobile/vehicle parking lots or parking structures not otherwise permitted by Section 18.118.070 (Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures).

   .080   Bowling alleys. Bowling alleys, including the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

   .090   Churches.

   .100   Emergency medical facilities.

   .110   Golf courses.

   .120   Museums.

   .130   Non-publicly operated convention centers including exhibition halls and auditoriums.

   .135   Office Buildings. Office buildings, when accessory and clearly incidental to, and integrated as part of, an on-site, permitted primary or conditional use.

   .140   Radio and Television Studios. Radio and television studios, which may include accommodations for filming/taping in front of live audiences.

   .150   Recreational Vehicle and Campsite Parks. Recreational vehicle and campsite parks, limited to use for short-term visits, not to exceed thirty (30) days in any calendar year, by tourists and visitors.

   .160   Signs. Signs not otherwise expressly permitted or prohibited in this zone.

   .170   Skating rinks.

   .180   Specialty Retail Centers. Specialty retail centers in which all goods and services are oriented, marketed and intended for tourist, visitor and/or recreational consumers, and not oriented to the general public. Such centers shall: consist of a minimum of three (3) contiguous acres, have integrated management, have a “festive theme” orientation, and:

      .1801   Have plazas and/or other pedestrian-oriented amenities as part of the center's design.

      .1802   Land uses may include, but need not be limited to: custom print and art shops; souvenir, gift, and/or novelty shops; toy shops; hobby shops; photo supply shops; clothing stores; confectionery shops, including candy stores, ice cream parlors, baked goods (e.g., cookies, muffins, etc.) for on-premises sale or consumption; floral shops; luggage and accessory shops; jewelry stores; sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption; sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; entertainment facilities; and amusement arcades, subject to the provisions of Section 18.16.050 (Amusement Devices). A complete listing of proposed uses shall be submitted with every conditional use permit application.

   .190   Transportation Terminal Stations. Transportation terminal stations to facilitate the transfer from automobile or pedestrian travel to bus, train or other forms of mass transit; helistops, as defined in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions), excluding heliports, provided that any such station or helistop shall be located a minimum of one thousand (1,000) feet from any residentially zoned property.

   .200   Theaters. Theaters including dinner, legitimate or motion picture theaters, performance theaters or clubs, and indoor or outdoor amphitheaters.

   .201   Repealed by Ord. 5614, 10/21/97

   .202   Vacation Ownership Resort Conversion, District A. Vacation ownership resort conversion, with vacation ownership units and hotel units within the same building on a permanent basis. (Ord. 5614 § 4; October 21, 1997.)

   .203   Uses or activities not listed, nor specifically prohibited in this chapter, which are determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent and compatible with the intent of the Specific Plan. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5625 § 4; November 18, 1997: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 112; June 5, 2012.)

   The following uses shall be prohibited in this zone:

   .010   Ambulance services.

   .020   Sex-Oriented Businesses, as defined in subsection 18.54.020(F).

   .030   Billboards, as defined in subsection 18.44.030.080.

   .040   Bingo establishments.

   .050   Cemeteries.

   .060   Christmas tree sale lots and/or stands.

   .070   Conversions. Conversions of hotels, motels or vacation ownership resorts to semi-permanent or permanent living quarters, except for a caretaker/manager unit, as specified in Section 18.118.070 (Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures) hereof.

   .080   Drive-in or drive-through restaurants.

   .090   Headshops. For purposes of this chapter, a “Headshop” is defined as any commercial enterprise or establishment, whether ongoing or transient, which sells any devices, contrivances, instruments or drug paraphernalia, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code.

   .100   Heliports.

   .110   Hospitals, convalescent homes, rest homes, sanitariums, institutions for the treatment of the mentally ill, birthing centers, and animal hospitals.

   .120   Industrial uses.

   .130   Mobile home parks.

   .140   Office buildings, when not accessory and clearly incidental to, and integrated as part of, an on-site, permitted primary or conditional use.

   .150   Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. Sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and/or off-premises consumption, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this zone.

   .155   Signs. Signs listed in subsection 18.118.145.030.

   .160   Dwelling Units. Single-family or multiple-family dwelling units, except caretaker/manager units allowed as an accessory use integrated within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort.

   .170   Shopping Centers. Commercial retail centers, strip shopping centers, mini malls and other shopping centers not in conformance with the requirements of a specialty retail center as defined and permitted in subsection 18.118.090.180. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   .010   General Building Site Requirements. The size and shape of the site proposed for the use shall be adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use in a manner consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this zone. Adequate provision shall be made for the safe and orderly circulation of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic between the proposed site and all streets and highways, and between coordinated facilities, accessways or parking areas on adjacent sites. The proposed development shall not limit or adversely affect the growth and development potential of adjoining lands, or the general area in which it is proposed to be located.

   .020   Nonconforming Building Requirements. The site development standards contained in this chapter shall apply to: (i) every building hereinafter erected in this zone, (ii) every building hereinafter structurally modified to an extent exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of said existing building, and (iii) the structural expansion portion of every building hereinafter expanded. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   .010   Maximum Structural Height. The maximum height of any building or structure shall be fourteen (14) stories, or range from one hundred forty-five (145) through one hundred eighty (180) feet (as measured from finished grade), which shall conform to the maximum heights defined by the “Anaheim Commercial-Recreation Area Maximum Permitted Structural Height Map” (Anaheim Municipal Code 18.04.035).

   .020   Structures in Excess of Maximum Heights. Structures in excess of the maximum heights defined by the “Anaheim Commercial-Recreation Area Maximum Permitted Structural Height Map,” as adopted by Anaheim City Council Ordinance No. 5379, shall be prohibited.

   .030   Minimum Parcel Size. Each lot shall have a minimum width at street frontage of not less than one hundred (100) feet. This requirement shall not apply to any lot lawfully created prior to the effective date of this chapter, and shall not render any such lot nonconforming to this chapter for purposes of applying any other requirements contained herein.

   .040   Parking Structure Height. The maximum height of a parking structure adjacent to, or in conjunction with, the Parkview Hotel (the northernmost parcel located on the east side of Clementine Street) shall be four (4) stories or forty (40) feet, excluding roof-mounted appurtenances or architectural features. The maximum height of a parking structure adjacent to or in conjunction with the Katella Hotel shall be four (4) stories or forty-eight (48) feet, excluding roof-mounted appurtenances or architectural features. In District A of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area, subterranean parking structures shall be permitted. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5614 § 5; October 21, 1997: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Buildings in this zone shall be provided with open yards and setbacks extending across the full width of the property.

   .010   Lots Abutting Arterial Highways. Lots abutting any arterial highway shall have a minimum open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned highway right-of-way line of said arterial highway, as designated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which setback shall be as hereinafter set forth. Required yard setbacks shall be fully landscaped, irrigated and maintained in a manner in compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines and the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Landscaping Plan (Exhibit 29).

   .011   Lots Abutting Katella Avenue. Lots abutting Katella Avenue shall have a minimum eleven (11) -wide, open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line.

   .012   Lots Abutting Anaheim Boulevard. Lots abutting Anaheim Boulevard shall have a minimum twenty (20)-foot-wide, open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line. However, the following parcel shall have a minimum ten (10)-foot-wide, open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way: the south 185 feet of the north 270 feet of the east 240 feet of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, in Township 4 south, range 10 west, in the Rancho San Juan Cajon De Santa Ana, City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as shown on a map thereof recorded in book 51, page 10 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said county.

   .013   Lots Abutting Clementine Street. Lots abutting Clementine Street shall have a minimum ten (10)-foot-wide, open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line.

   .020   Lots Abutting Zeyn Street. Lots abutting Zeyn Street, except for the first one hundred (100) feet along Zeyn Street, which shall have a minimum ten (10)-foot-wide, open setback, shall have a minimum five (5)-foot-wide, open setback, as measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line.

   .030   Interior Lot Property Lines. A five (5)-foot-wide, minimum side yard setback shall be required for any building within the area abutting any interior lot property lines, whether said property line is adjacent to property within or outside of this Specific Plan Zone. Open parking areas or parking structures within the Specific Plan Zone abutting each other may have a zero (0) lot line setback.

   .040   Required Improvements of Setback Areas. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all required setback areas shall be fully landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, walkways, plazas, fountains, and other similar materials. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) of the required setback area, excluding driveways perpendicular to the street, on all lots abutting public streets shall contain live landscape materials. All landscaped area shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner as a condition of use and shall be provided with a permanent, automatic, water-conserving irrigation system. All landscaping, irrigation and maintenance thereof shall be provided in compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines and the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Landscaping Plan (Exhibit 29).

   .050   Sight Distance. No landscape materials or other elements exceeding twenty-four (24) inches in height shall be permitted within the commercial driveway approach area defined by the applicable Engineering Standard Details on file in the office of the Director of Public Works. All living landscaping must be maintained, pruned or trimmed in a manner which complies with the requirement contained in this subsection. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 78; October 25, 2005.)

   .010   Appurtenant Structures. The following structures appurtenant to other structures shall be permitted to encroach into required setbacks:

      .0101   Access ramps for automobiles to enter and exit parking facilities.

      .0102   Access ramps for pedestrians to enter and exit parking facilities, and other permitted structures.

   .020   Automobile Parking Areas in the Front Yard. Parking shall not be permitted within the required front yard setback.

   .030   Fences, Walls and Hedges in Interior Lot Line Setback Areas. Fences, walls and hedges not exceeding eight (8) feet in height shall be permitted in any required interior lot line setback area, but shall not protrude into any required setback area abutting a public street, and shall be planted with either clinging vines or fast-growing shrubs. (Ord. 5625 § 5; November 18, 1997.)

   .040   Flagpoles Permitted. A maximum of one (1) flagpole for the display of a maximum of three (3) flags shall be permitted within the required front yard setback; provided said flagpole does not exceed fifty (50) feet in height, and is set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any property line abutting a public right-of-way, and further provided each flag displayed thereon has a size dimension not to exceed five (5) feet by nine (9) feet. All flags shall be kept in good repair.

   .050   Fountains, Ponds, Sculptures. Fountains, ponds, sculptures, decorative paving, planters and decorative walkways shall be permitted within the required front yard setback, provided they are an integral part of a landscaping scheme comprised primarily of plant materials.

   .060   Pool. One (1) pool and any required open decorative fencing shall be permitted to encroach to within ten (10) feet of the public right-of-way along Anaheim Boulevard for only that property described as follows: (i) Parcel 1. The north 85 feet of the east 240 feet of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 4 south, Range 10 west in the Rancho San Juan Cajon De Santa Ana, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 51, page 10 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County; (ii) Parcel 2. The south 15 feet of the east 240 feet of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 4 South, Range 10 West, in the Rancho San Juan Cajon De Santa Ana, in the City of Anaheim, as per map recorded in book 51, page 10 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County.

   .070   Parking Entrances at Grade. Entrance and exit drives and walkways into parking areas that are perpendicular to the centerline of the street from which access is provided shall be permitted. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   .010   Screening at Public Rights-of-Way. Where parking is visible from a public right-of-way, the parking shall be screened with a landscaped area. Said landscaped area shall consist of thirty-six (36)-inch-high, screen-type shrubs, bushes, or vine-covered wall and/or berming, and shall conform to the applicable Engineering Standard Details on file in the office of the Director of Public Works pertaining to commercial driveway approaches.

   .020   Retaining Wall Treatment. In instances where a retaining wall is required between adjoining properties, and where other walls are required on one (1) or more of the adjoining properties, said walls shall be offset a minimum of two (2) feet between the retaining wall and the other required wall or walls; said walls may be located within a building setback area, and shall be decorative and landscaped with clinging vines in compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines. The two (2) foot offset area between the retaining wall and the other required wall or walls shall be landscaped, irrigated and maintained in compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines. Where a slope exists, any required wall shall be erected at the property line, with the slope itself permanently planted, irrigated and maintained. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 79; October 25, 2005.)

   Utility equipment and communication devices shall be screened from public view so that such devices are not visible where the site is viewed at any point measured six (6) feet above grade from other public or private property. These devices may include, but are not limited to: dish-type and other antennae, cross-connection devices, stand pipes, back-flow assemblies, cable TV equipment, gas meters, ventilating fans, microwave and cellular transmitters, and electrical transformers. Said encroachment shall not be permitted in a required setback area adjacent to a public street.

   .010   Roof-Mounted Equipment. Roof-mounted equipment shall be painted the same color as the roof and shall be screened from view of adjacent public rights-of-way, and from adjacent properties at any point measured six (6) feet above grade. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Refuse container enclosures are required, shall be screened from all public rights-of-way, and shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines, and in compliance with the maintenance standard entitled “Refuse Container Enclosure for Multiple-Family, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Use,” on file in the Building Division of the Planning Department. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Screening and/or Landscaping of Vacant Land. Vacant land shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way, with a minimum three (3)-foot-high and minimum ten (10)-foot-wide berm, or a minimum three (3)-foot-high hedge screen located in a minimum three (3)-foot-wide landscape area. Landscaping on said berm or hedge screen shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Property on Zeyn Street, north of the first one hundred (100) feet along Zeyn Street, shall be exempt from this requirement, provided said exempted property is maintained in a clean and neat condition. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   All vehicle accessways and parking and loading areas shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading), except as provided herein.

   .010   Location of Required Parking Spaces. All parking areas shall comply with the provisions of Section 18.42.050 (Location of Parking), except as provided herein.

   .020   Minimum Parking Requirements. The minimum number, type and design of off-street parking spaces shall comply with the requirements of the Anaheim Municipal Code, if not specifically addressed, except as noted herein.

   .030   Hotels, Motels or Vacation Ownership Resorts.

      .0301   A minimum of four-fifths (0.8) parking space shall be provided for each guest room or suite unit (with or without kitchenettes).

      .0302   Recreational facilities, breakfast rooms, game rooms, gift shops, exercise rooms, or concierge level facilities which only serve in-house guests shall not require additional parking.

      .0303   One restaurant/coffee shop for the entire Specific Plan Area, located within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, which caters to primarily in-house guests and has no advertising signage on the exterior of the building, shall not require any additional parking. Said restaurant/coffee shop shall be less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, located within a hotel, motel or vacation ownership resort, and shall not be freestanding. Except as set forth above, restaurant facilities shall provide parking in accordance with all the requirements for restaurants in this chapter.

      .0304   Employee parking shall be one-fourth (0.25) parking space per employee.

   .040   Restaurants.

      .0401   Freestanding restaurants adjacent to hotel(s) within the Specific Plan Area, shall be considered to be integrated in a planned development complex; thus, requiring eight (8) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area of seating or dining areas.

      .0402   Employee parking shall be four (4) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area of food preparation area.

   .050   Truck Loading. Hotels, motels or vacation ownership resorts with restaurant facilities shall provide a truck loading area, which incorporates a parking stall with minimum dimensions of fifteen (15) feet wide and twenty-five (25) feet long.

   Hotels, motels or vacation ownership resorts which do not provide full service restaurant facilities and freestanding restaurants shall include a truck loading area, which incorporates a parking stall with minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet wide and eighteen (18) feet long.

   .060   Layout and Design. The layout and design of open parking areas and parking structures, and vehicle accessways shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading), except as provided herein:

      .0601   Where design constraints can be demonstrated, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total parking spaces provided shall have a minimum dimension of eight and one-half (8.5) feet wide and sixteen (16) feet long for open parking areas and within parking structures, with or without columns.

      .0602   Parking aisles shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet for surface parking areas, and twenty-three (23) feet within parking structures, with or without columns.

      .0603   Standard parking stalls shall have minimum dimensions of eight and one-half (8.5) feet wide and eighteen (18) feet long for open parking areas and within parking structures, with or without columns.

   .070   Tour Bus/Shuttle Parking and Passenger Drop-Off Area. Parking for tour buses and/or shuttles and passenger drop-offs shall be located in a centralized location within the Specific Plan Area. The area as shown on Exhibit 24 of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and eighty (80) feet long, and may be located along Hotel Circle Drive. Said parking facility shall have a covered passenger waiting area. An additional tour bus pickup/drop-off area, with minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet wide and twenty-five (25) feet long, shall be provided within the Specific Plan Area. Any significant change to the location shall require the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager and Planning Director.

   .080   Parking Lot Plan Review. Parking lot plans, including parking structures, shall be subject to review by the Planning Department and the City Traffic and Transportation Manager, as part of the final site plan approval per subsection 18.118.040.020, and shall incorporate the City Standards set forth in this chapter, including the following information:

      .0801   Dimensions for internal spacing, circulation and landscaped areas;

      .0802   Curbing, stall markings, signing and other traffic control devices;

      .0803   Location and height of lighting fixtures;

      .0804   Location, dimensions and accessibility of trash containers for refuse trucks;

      .0805   Location of fire hydrants and fire accessways;

      .0806   Location and height of perimeter walls;

      .0807   Tour bus and/or shuttle parking and loading;

      .0808   Grade elevations and ramps associated with driving and parking facilities;

      .0809   General location of utility devices and other related above-ground features (i.e., utility poles);

      .0810   Truck parking/loading areas.

   .090   Paving. All permanent off-street parking facilities, including access aisles and driveways, shall be permanently paved. Such surfacing, as well as striping, signing and directional markings, shall be maintained in good condition at all times.

   .100   Parking Markings and Separations. All parking spaces shall be clearly and permanently outlined on the surface of the parking facility in accordance with the applicable City Standards on file in the office of the Director of Public Works and Planning Director pertaining to off-street parking and parking structures, except as provided in this chapter. Parking shall be separated from any abutting property line by a minimum six (6)-inch curb, with the exception of driveway areas between properties, where no such curb shall be required. (Ord. 5998 § 80; October 25, 2005.)

   .110   Driveway Abandonment. When use of a driveway to a public street is abandoned or otherwise discontinued, the owner, who is in receipt of notice from the Public Works/Engineering Department, shall remove all driveway pavement, curb and gutter, and shall replace the curb, gutter and sidewalk, and landscape the area to match the adjacent landscaped areas in a time frame as established by said Department.

   .120   Required Improvement of Parking Areas. All parking areas shall be improved in compliance with Section 18.42.090 (Parking Lot Improvements and Landscaping); provided further that all portions of vehicular parking lots not used for parking stalls or circulation shall be planted, irrigated and maintained.

   .130   Parking Structure Landscaping. Parking structures shall have a landscaped area, with a minimum width of five (5) feet provided along the peripheral edges of the parking structure, except where two (2) structures adjoin. Such areas shall be landscaped and maintained with a combination of shrubs, ground cover and trees. Adjacent to any parking structure, trees shall be provided and maintained, consisting of at least one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree per each ten (10) linear feet of parking structure. Such trees may be either grouped or equally spaced, as indicated on the typical parking structure elevation contained within the Specific Plan, marked Exhibit No. 28.

   .140   Landscape Trees and Shrubs. Trees and shrubs shall conform with the plant palette provided within the Hotel Circle Specific Plan.

   .150   Parking Space and Access Design. Layout and design of parking areas and vehicle accessways shall comply with the requirements of Sections 18.42.060 (Parking Dimensions and Access) and 18.42.070 (Parking Lot Design), and the applicable City Standards on file in the office of the Director of Public Works and Planning Director pertaining to off-street parking for non- residential uses and parking structures, except as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 5998 § 81; October 25, 2005.)

   .160   Parking Structure Entry Ramps. Entry ramps into parking structures, including split level structures, shall be designed with a maximum twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) slope, provided parking structure entrances are set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any public right-of-way.

   .170   Maximum Curb Openings per Street Frontage. A maximum of two (2) curb openings shall be permitted for each hotel located along Zeyn Street.

   .180   Driveway Separation and Spacing. There shall be a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet between driveways for each lot located along Zeyn Street.

   .190   Entry Drive Dimensions. A minimum entry driveway (throat) of twenty (20) feet shall be provided, as measured from the face of street curb to the nearest point of the onsite parking area.

   .200   Driveway Width Dimensions. Driveways shall be a minimum of twenty-three (23) feet wide, and a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet wide, with wider widths subject to the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. (Ord. 5625 § 6; November 18, 1997.)

   .210   Curb Return. The curb cut shall have a minimum fifteen (15) foot radius curb return and sight distance clearance in accordance with the applicable Engineering Standard Details on file in the office of the Director of Public Works pertaining to commercial driveway approaches. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 82; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6286 §§ 60 - 62, 64 - 67; September 3, 2013.)

   .010   Purpose of Section. The City Council has determined that vacation ownership resorts constitute a commercial use similar to hotel/motel facilities, which use is compatible with the uses permitted within the Specific Plan Area, whether such vacation ownership resorts are to be newly constructed or created by conversion of existing hotels within the Specific Plan Area. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the development of vacation ownership resorts, and the conversion of existing hotels to vacation ownership resorts within the Specific Plan Area, and such provisions supersede and shall replace Section 18.116.070 (Land Use and Site Development Standards – Commercial Recreation (C-R) District (Development Area 1)) of Chapter 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2)). Due to the mixed method of operation, hybrid ownership, the potential generation of large numbers of people and vehicles, and the potential impact on the City's tourism-related facilities, special criteria are warranted for the development of vacation ownership resorts.

   .020   Limits on Occupancy. Occupancy, or right of occupancy, of any unit (including different units within the same facility) in a vacation ownership resort facility by a person or entity shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) consecutive days, nor more than a total of sixty (60) days, during any consecutive twelve (12)-month period. Units which do not meet such criteria shall be considered to be residential units and shall be prohibited.

   .030   Repealed by Ord. 5614, 10/21/97

   .040   Required Zoning. The conversion of vacation ownership resorts within the Specific Plan Area to residential condominium use is prohibited; however, the development of a vacation ownership resort as a condominium, or the conversion of a hotel within the Specific Plan Area to a condominium incidental to the conversion of such a hotel to a vacation ownership resort, shall be permitted; provided that the governing instruments for such a project shall specifically state that residential use, other than the use and occupancies permitted by subsection 18.118.130.020 (Limits on Occupancy), is prohibited.

   .050   Related Uses. Vacation ownership resorts may include other uses, either as accessory uses to the vacation ownership resort use or as independent facilities, so long as the specific use is allowed by the Specific Plan; such uses shall meet all City laws and requirements.

   .060   Development Standards. The development standards set forth in this chapter shall be applicable to the development of vacation ownership resorts.

   .070   Notification of Intent to Operate a Vacation Ownership Resort. Notification of intent to operate a vacation ownership resort within the Specific Plan Area shall be submitted to the Planning Department sixty (60) days prior to the commencement/conversion of said use, for review to determine if said use is in substantial conformance with the Specific Plan and the provisions of this chapter. Said notification of intent shall include the location, number of units and method of conversion/commencement for proposed vacation ownership resorts.

   .080   Conversion to Vacation Ownership Resorts. Hotels existing or under construction in the Specific Plan Area as of the date of adoption of the Specific Plan Ordinance (August 9, 1994) may be converted to vacation ownership resorts in their existing condition, for a period of eight (8) years from the City Council adoption of the Specific Plan ordinance, without the requirement that such facilities comply with the development standards set forth in this chapter. Hotels, the construction of which is commenced after the date of adoption of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan, may also be converted to vacation ownership resorts within a period of ten (10) years from the date of the certificate of occupancy for the hotel building, or ten (10) years from City Council adoption of the Specific Plan ordinance, whichever is less, provided that such hotels have been developed in accordance with the development standards set forth in this chapter. Conversions following these time limitations may be permitted by conditional use permit, using the criteria contained in Chapter 18.68 (Conditional Use Permits) of this Code.

      .0801   Conversion of a vacation ownership resort to a hotel shall require a conditional use permit.

      .0802   No hotel building within District B of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area shall contain both hotel units and vacation ownership units on a permanent basis. (Ord. 5614 § 7; October 21, 1997.)

   .090   Information Required to be Submitted for Vacation Ownership Resorts. In addition to any information requirements established by other applicable sections of this chapter, the following information shall also be submitted in connection with the development of, or conversion to, a vacation ownership resort:

      .0901   Typical floor plans for each vacation ownership resort unit type;

      .0902   The phasing of the construction of the vacation ownership resort use;

      .0903   The type of vacation ownership resort method to be used (fee simple, leasehold, tenancy-in common, license, membership, and the like), and how such use may be created;

      .0904   The identification of vacation ownership resort intervals and the number of intervals per unit;

      .0905   A description and identification of any accessory uses which are proposed in conjunction with the vacation ownership resort;

      .0906   A description of the availability of the vacation ownership resort project, including accessory uses, to the general public;

      .0907   The provisions made for management and maintenance of the project, and indication of a contact person or party responsible for the day-to-day operation of the project;

      .0908   A description of the type and operation of any other uses (commercial and/or recreational) which are included in the facility;

      .0909   The formula, fraction or percentage of the common expenses, and any voting rights assigned to each vacation ownership resort unit, and, where applicable within the project, to each unit that is not subject to the vacation ownership resort program;

      .0910   Any restrictions on the use, occupancy, alteration or alienation of vacation ownership resort units;

      .0912   A description of the method to be used, consistent and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, to collect and transfer the transient occupancy tax to the City.

   .100   Vacation Ownership Resorts Subject to Transient Occupancy Tax. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Anaheim Municipal Code, all vacation ownership resort units shall be subject to the payment of the transient occupancy tax, as otherwise prescribed by Chapter 2.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. No vacation ownership resort shall be established as either a permitted use or a conditional use, unless the developer establishes and implements a method of ownership acceptable to the City, which guarantees the city's collection of transient occupancy tax for all vacation ownership units as if they were hotel rooms. The City reserves the right to audit all such vacation ownership resorts. The manager of the facility (or, if the facility has no manager, the owner of the facility) shall be deemed the “operator,” within the meaning of Chapter 2.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, for purposes of collection and remittance of the tax. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   The purpose of this section is to recognize the intent and function of signs in the Hotel Circle Specific Plan, to provide for their inclusion under this section of the Anaheim Municipal Code, and to regulate and control all matters relating to such signs, except the construction thereof.

   .010   Definitions Pertaining to Signs. For the purpose of this chapter, the following abbreviations, terms, phrases and words shall be construed as specified below:

      .0101   “Animated Sign.” Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict or simulate movement, action or to otherwise create a special effect or scene.

      .0102   “Area of Sign.” The area of a sign shall include the entire area within any type of perimeter or border which may enclose the outer limits of any writing, representation, emblem, logo, figure or character. The area of the sign having no such perimeter or border shall be computed by enclosing the entire area constituting the advertising message within the smallest polygon required to enclose a typographic/graphic element.

      .0103   “Balloon.” Any air-filled or gas-filled balloon attached to a string, rope or similar ligature, and tethered to a fixed place or object, including a motor vehicle.

      .0104   “Banner.” Any sign made of fabric, cloth, paper or other material that is fastened to a pole or building at one or more points. National, state or municipal flags, or the official flags of any bona fide religious or fraternal organization shall not be considered banners. Pennants as defined herein shall be considered banners for purposes of this chapter.

      .0105   “Beacon.” Any light with one or more beams, directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same parcel as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move.

      .0106   “Billboard” or “Off-Premises Sign.” A sign of any kind or character upon which any poster, bill, printing, writing, painting, graphic or other display of any kind or nature whatsoever may be placed for advertising purposes, and which structure is erected, maintained or used for the purpose of advertisement of goods produced, sold or available for sale, or services available or rendered, at locations other than the premises upon which the structure is located. The term “Billboard” or “Off-Premises Sign” shall not include:

         .01   Official notices issued by any court or public body or officer;

         .02   Notices posted by any public officer in performance of a public duty or by any person in giving legal notice;

         .03   Directional, warning or information structures required or authorized by law or by federal, state, county or city authority;

         .04   A structure which contains solely the name of the City and the names of, or any other information regarding, civic, fraternal or religious organizations located therein;

         .05   Guide signs, on-premises signs, business signs, and temporary real estate signs, as defined in Section 18.118.140 (Sign Regulations – Advertising and Identification).

      .0107   “Business Sign” or “On-Premises Sign.” Any sign and sign structure relating to the principal business or use of the premises upon which the sign is erected. This shall include a nameplate designating the name and occupation or profession of the occupant of the premises; any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or other activity which is sold, offered or conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located, or to which it is affixed. This sign type shall also include any sign with political, social, informational or otherwise noncommercial messages.

      .0108   “Can-Type Sign.” A box-shaped sign which has copy on the outside of its surface and is internally illuminated.

      .0109   “Canopy Sign.” Any sign that is a part of, or attached to, an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. A marquee sign, as defined herein, is not a canopy sign.

      .0110   “Changeable Copy Sign.” A sign, or portion thereof, including but not limited to, electronic message boards, with characters, letters or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the display surface of the sign.

      .0111   “Display Surface.” The surface of the sign structure available for the mounting of material, or the electronic message board, to carry an advertising message, trademark, emblem or logo.

      .0112   “Dual-Lit Channel Letters.” Individual letters formed as a sign can structure, composed of opaque sides and transparent acrylic plastic on both the front and back of the letter. Lighting from within the sign can structure creates an illuminated face and a halo around the letterform.

      .0140   “Real Estate Sign.” Any sign or sign structure of a temporary nature, relating to the sale, lease or other disposition of real property.

      .0141   “Reverse-Can Channel Letters, with Neon Halo Illumination.” Individual letters formed as a sign can structure, where the front surface is opaque and the back is open. Neon tubing is molded to fit the form of the can structure. The light from the neon shines out the opening in the back of the letter, and reflects off the surface of the building or structure where the letter is mounted. At night, this reflection appears to be a halo around the opaque letterform.

      .0142   “Roof Sign.” A sign erected, constructed and maintained upon the roof of any building.

      .0143   “Rotating or Revolving Sign.” Any sign, all or a portion of which moves, revolves or rotates in some manner.

      .0144   “Sign.” Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol or writing to advertise, announce or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public.

      .0145   “Structure.” The supports, uprights, bracing, guy rods, cables and framework of a sign or outdoor advertising display.

      .0146   “Temporary Sign.” Any sign that is used only temporarily, and is not permanently mounted or affixed to the ground or any structure.

      .0147   “Typeface.” The general form, structure style, or character common to all elements comprising an alphabet.

      .0148   “Wall Sign.” A sign which is affixed to an exterior wall of any building, or which is affixed to any structure attached to the wall of any building.

      .0149   “Window Identification Sign.” Any sign bearing only the name and/or logo and/or address of the business occupying the premises; and consisting of letters and/or numbers (made of gold leaf, paint, stencil or other such material) permanently affixed to the window.

      .0150   “Window Sign.” Any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is placed inside a window, or upon the window panes or glass of a building, and which is visible from the exterior side of the window, excluding any window identification sign.

   .020   Administrative Provisions – Sign Regulations. The location, size, type, construction and all other matters relating to signage in this zone shall be regulated and controlled exclusively by the provisions of this chapter, except to the extent reference is expressly made in this chapter to any other provision of this Code. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other provisions of this Code so referenced herein, the provisions of this chapter shall govern and prevail.

   All signs, and all applications therefor, shall be administered by the Planning Director, except those signs which may be sought in conjunction with a conditional use permit or a zone variance.

   .030   Resolution of Inconsistent Provisions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, all provisions governing signs or advertising structures of any type in the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area shall be contained within this chapter; provided, however, the provisions of Section 18.44.170 (Temporary Signs – Special Event Permit) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs), and Chapters 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures – General) and 4.08 (Advertising of Motel and Hotel Rental Rates) of the Anaheim Municipal Code shall apply to signs and advertising structures in this zone, to the extent such provisions are not inconsistent with this chapter.

   .040   Variances From Sign Requirements. No person shall install or maintain any sign in this zone, except as permitted herein; provided, however, that any requirements or restrictions may be waived, in whole or in part, upon such conditions as may be imposed by the Planning Commission or the City Council, by a zone variance processed and approved in accordance with all procedures, requirements and restrictions established for variances pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and 18.74 (Variances).

   .050   Legal Nonconforming Signs – General. Any sign or other advertising structure of whatever type or nature, other than an illegal sign, which violates or otherwise does not comply with the applicable requirements of the Anaheim Municipal Code, shall be subject to compliance with the regulations prescribed herein, in the time and manner hereinafter set forth.

   .060   Legal Nonconforming Signs – Continuation and Termination. Any legal nonconforming sign or sign structure in existence on the effective date of this chapter, which violates or otherwise does not conform to the provisions hereof, shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the requirements of this chapter (hereinafter, the “abatement”), within five (5) years after the date said sign first becomes nonconforming to the provisions of this chapter, or on or before December 31, 2002, whichever is later; provided, however, in no event shall such abatement be required, unless and until the owner of said sign has received not less than one (1) year's advance written notice from the Planning Director of the City of Anaheim, requiring the removal or alteration of the sign.

      .0601   Any advertising display which was lawfully erected, but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the display exists has been abandoned by its owner, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days, shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the provisions of this chapter, within six (6) months from the date of receipt of a written order of abatement from the Planning Director of the City requiring such abatement. Costs incurred by the City in removing an abandoned display shall be borne by, or charged to, the legal owner of the real property upon which said sign is located.

      .0602   Any advertising display structure which has been more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy replacement, and said structure cannot be repaired within thirty (30) days of the date of its destruction, shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the provisions of this chapter, within six (6) months from the date of receipt of a written order of abatement from the Planning Director of the City requiring such abatement.

      .0603   Any advertising display whose owner requests permission to remodel and remodels that advertising display, outside of a change of copy; or expands or enlarges the building or land use upon which the advertising display is located, and the display is affected by the construction, enlargement or remodeling; or the cost of construction, enlargement or remodeling of the advertising display exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the cost of reconstruction of the building, shall remove, alter or replace such sign so as to conform to the requirements of this chapter in conjunction with said project.

      .0604   Any advertising display whose owner seeks approval of the relocation thereof, and relocates the advertising display, shall relocate such sign within six (6) months of the approval of such relocation.

      .0605   Any advertising display, for which there has been an agreement between the advertising display owner and the City for its removal as of any given date, shall be removed per said agreement.

      .0606   Any temporary advertising display erected pursuant to a special events permit issued by the city shall be removed, as specified under Section 18.44.170 (Temporary Signs – Special Event Permit) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs), or within such other time as expressly authorized by the city.

      .0607   Any advertising display which is an immediate danger to the public health or safety shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the requirements of this chapter, within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of a written order of abatement from the Planning Director of the City requiring such removal or alteration.

      .0608   Any advertising display which, in the opinion of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager, constitutes a traffic hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways, or by acts of the City, shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the requirements of this chapter, within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of a written order of abatement from the Planning Director of the City requiring such removal or alteration.

      .0609   Any other advertising display which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, for which the City is exempt from the payment of compensation in conjunction with requiring its removal, as specified in Chapter 2.5 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California, or any successor provisions thereto, shall be subject to removal as specified in said code. (Ord. 5625 § 7; November 18, 1997.)

   .070   Illegal Signs. Illegal signs, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.029 (Illegal Sign), shall be removed, altered or replaced so as to conform to the requirements of this chapter, within six (6) months following the effective date of this chapter.

   .080   Regulation of Special Types of Signs – General. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following special types and classifications of signs shall be permitted, subject to compliance with the limitations and conditions prescribed herein.

      .0801   Signs Required By Law. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the erection, location or construction of any sign on private property, where such erection, location or construction of said sign is required by any law; provided, however, no such sign erected, placed or maintained pursuant to this provision shall exceed four (4) square feet in area, except to the extent a greater sign area is expressly required by law.

      .0802   Signs in the Public Rights-of-Way. Except as otherwise expressly permitted in this chapter, signs shall be prohibited in any public rights-of-way, as provided in Section 4.04.130 (Prohibition of Signs in Public Right-of-Way) of Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures—Outdoor).

      .0803   Political Campaign Signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, political campaign signs shall be permitted on private property in the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Zone, subject to the following:

         .01   Sight Distance. Such signs shall comply with the minimum sight distance requirements set forth in subsection 18.44.080.080 (Minimum Sight Distance Requirements for Freestanding Signs and Monument Signs) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs); and

         .02   Code Compliance. Such signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 4.04.130 (Prohibition of Signs in Public Right-of-Way) of Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures—Outdoor); and

         .03   Title 15 Compliance. Any structure to which a political sign is attached shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 15 (Buildings and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, except that no building permit shall be required for a temporary political campaign sign having a surface area of thirty-five (35) square feet or less, and which structure is removed within one hundred twenty (120) days of its erection or placement, or within thirty (30) days after the election to which the sign relates, whichever occurs first. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6156 § 50; September 22, 2009: Ord. 6506 § 68; February 9, 2021.)

   No artificial light of whatever type or nature used in conjunction with, or for the purpose of, lighting any sign shall be so erected or constructed or placed, nor shall any substance or material capable of reflecting light be so placed, as to result in directing such artificial light into any structure used exclusively for residential purposes. For the purpose of this provision, structures devoted to hotel and motel use are not to be construed as structures used exclusively for residential purposes.

   .010   Indirect Lighting. No sign lighted by any type of indirect lighting shall have any such lighting which exceeds eight hundred (800) milliamps rated capacity, nor shall any sign lighted by neon or similar materials have any such neon or similar material which exceeds three hundred (300) milliamps rated capacity.

   .020   Intensity of Illumination. The approval of any illuminated sign shall not be final until thirty (30) days after installation, during which period the Planning Director may order the dimming of any illumination found to be excessively brilliant, and no sign permit shall be valid until such order has been carried out to an extent satisfactory to the Planning Director. For purposes of this section, illumination shall be considered excessively brilliant when it prevents the normal perception of objects or buildings beyond or in the vicinity of the sign.

   .030   Lighter Box Sign. A lighter box sign: (i) shall be either single-faced or double-faced, (ii) shall only be internally lighted, (iii) advertising thereon shall be limited to the company name or logo only, and (iv) said name or logo shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total area of each face of said sign. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, temporary real estate signs advertising property for sale, lease, rental or inspection by the public shall be permitted, subject to the following limitations:

   .010   On-Site Real Estate Signs. A maximum of one (1) unlighted, single-faced or double-faced, freestanding sign, advertising the sale, lease, rental or other disposition of the property on which such sign is located, shall be permitted on parcels of less than one-half (1/2) acre in area. On larger parcels, one such sign per each street or highway frontage of said parcel shall be permitted, as provided herein. Any such sign(s) may also include the name, address and phone number of the person, firm, entity or agent offering said premises for sale, lease, rental or other disposition.

   .020   Parcels Less Than Twenty-Two Thousand (22,000) Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet.

   .030   Parcels of Between Twenty-Two Thousand (22,000) and Forty-Three Thousand (43,000) Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet.

   .040   Parcels Forty-Three Thousand (43,000) or More Square Feet in Area. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, and the height thereof as installed shall not exceed four (4) feet. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   The future establishment of a business or other activity on a parcel or lot may be advertised by means of on-site signage, subject to compliance with the following provisions:

   .010   Ownership of Property. The subject property upon which the sign is located must be owned in fee interest, or must be under lease for a minimum ten (10) year period (from the date of issuance of the sign permit), by, or for the purpose of, the future business or establishment referred to upon the copy of said sign.

   .020   Maximum Area Per Sign. Sixty (60) square feet.

   .030   Maximum Height. Four (4) feet, with a two (2)-foot berm, for a maximum total height of six (6) feet.

   .040   Maximum Number Permitted. One (1) per each street or highway frontage.

   .050   Location. All future establishment signs shall be located in the middle thirty percent (30%) of the street frontage, except for corner lot sign locations, where said sign shall be set back a minimum distance of thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection at the two property lines forming the street intersection in accordance with the applicable Engineering Standard Details on file in the office of the Director of Public Works pertaining to commercial driveway approaches.

   .060   Time Limit. One (1) year from date of construction or erection, unless, prior to expiration, approved by the Planning Director for an additional period not to exceed one (1) year.

   .070   Names and Dates Required on Signs. The name of the sign owner, property owner or sign builder, as well as the date the sign is erected, shall be securely placed on each sign.

   .080   Sign Permit Fees. For each and every on-site future establishment sign, there shall be paid a sign permit fee to the Building Division of the Planning Department. The amount of said fee shall be as specified by City Council resolution. Further, all such signs shall be subject to the following conditions:

      .0801   Failure to Remove. If said sign is not removed prior to or upon the permit expiration date, the City or its agents may enter upon subject property and remove the sign, the cost of the removal to be paid by permittee. The person, firm or entity whose name appears on the sign (collectively, the “person”) shall be notified of the City's intent to remove the sign, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to removal by the City. Following removal by the City, said person shall be notified of the removal, and said sign shall be retained for a minimum of ten (10) days following the date of such notice, after which said sign may be disposed of by the City.

      .0802   Authority. Before a permit for such a sign is issued, the owners of record of the premises and the person proposing to erect the sign must furnish the Building Division written authority, granting the City of Anaheim or any of its agents or employees irrevocable permission to enter upon the premises, and irrevocably appointing the Building Division Manager as the agent of the owners, with permission and authority to remove such sign pursuant to the provisions of this section. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 83; October 25, 2005.)

   The temporary display of signs, flags, banners and balloons for advertising purposes shall be permitted, subject to Section 18.44.170 (Temporary Signs – Special Event Permit) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Business and identification signs shall meet the intent and function of the Specific Plan, and shall comply with the following:

   .010   Permitted Signs. The following sign types are allowed in this zone, subject to the requirements of this chapter.

      .0101   Freestanding Monument Signs. Such signs shall be limited to the name of the development and/or a maximum of three (3) business tenant names or logos only, and shall incorporate at the base a landscape border containing live landscape materials, which shall be planted, irrigated and permanently maintained in compliance with the Specific Plan.

      .0102   On-Site Directional Guidance and On- Site Directory Signs. Such signs shall be utilized for multi-tenant projects only and shall: (i) not be visible from public rights-of-way unless approved by a conditional use permit; (ii) be located outside required setback areas; (iii) have maximum dimensions of two (2) feet in height, two (2) feet in depth, and two (2) feet in width; and (iv) be designed to direct pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic while said traffic is on the parcel on which said signage is located. Said signs shall be designed as a coordinated architectural component for said project.

      .0103   Wall Signs. Such signs, other than projecting signs, shall not encroach into any public right-of-way.

         .01   Said signs shall have only one (1) display surface; and

         .02   Said signs shall be placed parallel to the exterior wall of the building upon which they are displayed.

      .0104   Canopy Signs. Such signs shall be permitted on awning valances; provided awnings shall not be permitted to project over or into a public right-of-way, and the awnings must be made an integral part of the building design. Canopy signs on awning valances are considered wall signs in subsection 18.118.145.040 (Permitted Sign Standards Matrix – General Sign Types).

   .020   Conditionally Permitted Signs. The following signs shall be permitted, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters 18.60 (Procedures) and 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). With the exception of theme signage set forth in paragraph 18.118.145.020.0206, wherein the development standards will be determined by the conditional use permit, this section is not intended to conditionally allow signs prohibited by this chapter, or to change the standards contained herein, but is intended to provide a mechanism to address the following special circumstances:

      .0201   On-site directional guidance and on-site directory signs visible from public rights-of-way.

      .0202   Signs neither otherwise expressly permitted nor otherwise expressly prohibited in this zone.

      .0203   Signs for any use, building or structure requiring a conditional use permit, wherein the proposed overall signage program for said use, building or structure is not otherwise in conformance with the requirements of this zone.

      .0204   One (1) changeable copy sign along Katella Avenue, the size, location, height and design of which shall be as approved by conditional use permit. The sign may be provided for one (1) of the following three (3) choices: (a) a theme restaurant, (b) a theater or entertainment facility, or (c) any site containing four (4) or more contiguous acres.

      .0205   Projecting signs as specified in subsection 18.118.140.047 (Projecting Sign).

      .0206   Theme Signage. Theme signage shall be permitted in District A of the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area, subject to approval of a conditional use permit.

         .01   Theme signage size, location, height and design shall be determined by the conditional use permit.

         .02   One changeable message component may be permitted as part of the theme signage, subject to the requirements in paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204 of this Code. (Ord. 5614 § 8; October 21, 1997.)

   .030   Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs shall be prohibited in this zone:

      .0301   A-frame or “sandwich board” signs.

      .0302   Animated signs.

      .0303   Attachments or riders to signs.

      .0304   Beacon lights or beacon signs.

      .0305   Billboards, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.0106.

      .0306   Business information signs.

      .0307   Can-type signs which incorporate translucent copy and translucent background; provided, however, that can-type signs with opaque background, allowing only the copy to be illuminated, shall be permitted.

      .0308   Changeable copy signs, as defined in subsection 18.118.140.0110, except as otherwise permitted under a conditional use permit pursuant to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204.

      .0309   Dual-lit signs.

   The following standards shall apply to all hotels/motels/vacation ownership resorts located within this zone:

   .010   Hotel/Motel/Vacation Ownership Resorts Sign Standards Matrix. Hotel, motel, and vacation ownership resort name signs shall comply with the provisions of that certain matrix entitled, “TABLE 18.118.146.101: HOTEL/MOTEL/VACATION OWNERSHIP RESORTS SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX,” as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.

   .020   Illumination. These signs may be illuminated internally; however, they shall have an opaque background, with only the copy portion being illuminated. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 65; August 22, 2006.)

   Signs which display identification and program information using changeable copy for theaters, entertainment, convention and/or amusement facilities only shall be conditionally permitted, subject to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204. Theater freestanding monument and/or wall signs shall be subject to subsection 18.118.145.040 (Permitted Sign Standards Matrix – General Sign Types). These signs shall consist of a permanent, nonchangeable copy displaying the name of the theater or auditorium, and may include changeable copy accommodating program information. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to such signs:

   .010   Electronic Message Boards. Such signs shall be defined as changeable copy signs, and shall be conditionally permitted, subject to paragraph 18.118.145.020.0204. Electronic message boards may be used to display information; however, message boards that use light bulbs as the image of the message shall be prohibited. Messages are to be displayed in a stationary manner. Animation, flashing or movement of the messages shall be prohibited.

   .020   Illumination. These signs may be illuminated internally; however, they shall have an opaque background, with only the copy portion being illuminated. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Notwithstanding the foregoing, for participants in the Anaheim Resort Nonconforming Signage Program, modifications (in size, location or design) to freestanding monument signs and wall signs may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Planning Director, to comply with the Anaheim Resort Nonconforming Signage Program adopted by resolution of the City Council. The Planning Director's decision shall be final, unless appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of such decision. (Ord. 5625 § 8; November 18, 1997: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Prior to the commencement of any work pertaining to the erection or construction of any structure within this zone, all building and site plans shall be subject to review by the Planning Department and Building Division, in compliance with all provisions set forth in this chapter.

   Landscape Plan Review. The location of all proposed on-site and off-site landscaping, including that within the ultimate street right-of-way, as described on the Circulation Element of the General Plan, shall be shown on a site plan, drawn to scale, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Public Works/Engineering Departments prior to installation. Such plans shall be consistent with the final site plans approved pursuant to subsection 18.118.040.020 (Final Site Plan Approval), and the provisions of the Landscape Plan contained in the Hotel Circle Specific Plan (Exhibit 29) and the Hotel Circle Specific Plan Area Design Guidelines. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   The dedication of public street rights-of-way, public utility easements and other public works improvements shall be required for the entire development, prior to issuance of a building permit, except for the dedication of Katella Avenue, which shall be required within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the ordinance approving this Specific Plan. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Concurrent with, or subsequent to, the introduction of an ordinance adding this chapter to the Anaheim Municipal Code, the City Council may introduce an ordinance to reclassify the property covered by Specific Plan No. 93-1 (SP 93-1) and this chapter to the zoning designation SP No. 93-1. Such reclassification shall be subject to each of those certain conditions of approval of SP No. 93-1, as set forth in said ordinance. 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. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to penalties as prescribed in Section 18.90.120 (Penalties for Violation of Regulations – General) of Chapter 18.90 (General Provisions). Any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance, and may be summarily abated as such by the City. Each day the condition continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994.)

   Boundaries established by this title (other than those minor boundary adjustments processed in accordance with subsection 18.118.040.020 (Final Site Plan Approval)), the classification of property uses therein, or other provisions of this title, may be amended, exceptions made therefrom, or conditional uses permitted, in accordance with the facts, conditions, procedures and required showings specified in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.72 (Specific Plans). (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, no provision of this chapter shall apply to, or be a limitation upon, the City of Anaheim, whether the City acts in a governmental or proprietary capacity. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   By resolution, the City Council may establish fees, and amounts thereof, required to be paid to the City for design guideline or landscape plan review, and for processing site plans, building permits and any other application for subsequent approvals to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or to implement or amend the Specific Plan. (Ord. 5444 § 1 (part); August 16, 1994: Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

 

Notes:

   For sign standards for hotels/motels/vacation ownership resort and theaters and entertainment facilities see Sections 18.118.146 and 18.118.147 of this Chapter.

   All automobile service station monument signs shall conform to Planning Standard Detail No. 7.

   (a)   NA - Not Applicable

   (b)   Berm to be incorporated therein, if desired.

 

 

   (d)   On-site directional guidance and on-site directory signs must be located outside any setback area.

 

         (a)   Area of sign face refers to one (1) sign face.

         (b)   NA - Not Applicable

         (c)   On-site directional guidance and on-site directory signs must be located outside any setback area.

         (d)   Maximum height if freestanding is six (6) feet.

         (e)   Berm to be incorporated therein, if desired.

         (f)   One (1) per six hundred sixty 660 feet of street frontage with minimum distance of three hundred 300 feet between signs.

         (g)   Limited to logos, tenant or establishment name and facility name.

         (h)   Square footage indicated is per sign face.