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Anaheim City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

12 MIXED-USE ZONE

18.12.010 PURPOSE.

   .010   The purpose of this chapter is to define allowable land uses and property development standards for the mixed-use zone to produce healthy, safe, and attractive neighborhoods within the City of Anaheim, consistent with the Anaheim General Plan. The mixed-use zone encourages market-driven land use changes and infill development that allows for stand-alone residential, stand-alone non-residential, and mixed-use projects. The mixed-use zone implements the Mixed-Use Corridor, Mixed-Use Low-Medium, Mixed-Use Mid, Mixed-Use Medium, Mixed-Use High, Mixed-Use Urban Core, and Mixed-Use Industrial General Plan Land Use Designations. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.020 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMITS.

   .010   Stand-Alone Residential Projects. Development applications for stand-alone residential projects that comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall submit plans to the Building Division.
   .020   Stand-Alone Non-Residential Projects. Development applications for stand-alone non-residential projects that comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall submit plans to the Building Division.
   .030   Mixed-Use. Development applications for mixed-use projects shall be required to process a Final Plan application, pursuant to Chapter 18.70 (Final Plan Reviews).
      .0301   The Planning and Building Director shall have approval authority over the Final Plan, and the decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The Director shall also have the discretion to refer the application to Planning Commission.
      .0302   For uses requiring discretionary review, such as an administrative adjustment, conditional use permit or variance, the Final Site Plan shall be submitted and reviewed with the processing of the administrative adjustment, conditional use permit or variance. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.030 INTENT OF INDIVIDUAL ZONES.

   The mixed-use zone consist of the following:
   .010   "MU-C" Mixed-Use Corridor Zone. The intent of the "MU-C" Zone is to provide opportunities for adaptive reuse of existing buildings, small-scale infill commercial development for neighborhood serving uses, and the continuation of single-family residential uses. Residential and commercial are permitted in either a standalone or mixed-use configuration. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Corridor land use designation in the General Plan.
   .020   "MU-LM" Mixed-Use Low-Medium Zone. The intent of the "MU-LM" Zone is to allow flexibility for parcels that could transition from strip commercial uses to residential or a mix of residential, commercial, and office development. They allow residential in either a stand-alone or mixed-use and could include live-work units, duplexes and townhouses in a horizontal or vertical mixed-use pattern. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Low-Medium land use designation in the General Plan.
   .030   "MU-MID" Mixed-Use Mid Zone. The intent of the "MU-MID" Zone is to allow flexibility for parcels that could transition from strip commercial uses to residential or a mix of residential, commercial, and office development. They allow residential in either a stand-alone or mixed-use and could include live-work units, duplexes and townhouses in a horizontal or vertical mixed-use pattern. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Mid land use designation in the General Plan.
   .040   "MU-MED" Mixed-Use Medium Zone. The intent of the "MU-MED" Zone is to allow flexibility for parcels that could transition from strip commercial uses to residential or a mix of residential, commercial, and office development. They allow residential in either a stand-alone or mixed-use configuration. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Medium land use designation in the General Plan.
   .050   "MU-H" Mixed-Use High Zone. The intent of the "MU-H" Zone is to allow a mix of uses including residential, commercial, services, hotel, and professional office uses in a high-quality environment. The focus of this designation is on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment, including increased connectivity and community gathering spaces. This zone implements the Mixed-Use High land use designation in the General Plan.
   .060   "MU-UC" Mixed-Use Urban Core Zone. The intent of the "MU-UC" Zone is to allow a mix of uses including residential, commercial, services, hotel, and professional office uses in a high-quality environment. The focus of this designation is on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment, including increased connectivity and community gathering spaces. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Urban Core land use designation in the General Plan.
   .070   "MU-I" Mixed-Use Industrial Zone. The intent of the "MU-I" Zone is to provide a unique, industrial aesthetic that serves as a destination environment with an emphasis on creativity, craft production, specialty entertainment, unique hospitality, and distinctive live-work development opportunities. It also provides an opportunity to transition an underutilized area into a destination that serves residents and visitors. This zone implements the Mixed-Use Industrial land use designation in the General Plan. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.040 USES.

   .010   Primary Uses. Table 12-A (Primary Uses by Mixed-Use Zones: Residential Use Classes) and Table 12-B (Primary Uses by Mixed-Use Zones: Non-Residential Use Classes) identify allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .020   Accessory Uses. Table 12-C (Accessory Uses and Structures by Mixed-Use Zones) identifies allowable accessory uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.050 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .030 Temporary Uses. Table 12-D (Temporary Uses and Structures by Mixed-Use Zones) identifies allowable temporary uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.060 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .040   Use Tables. Use Tables. The allowable uses in Tables 12-A, 12-B, 12-C, and 12-D for each mixed-use zone are established by letter designations as follows:
      .0401   "P" designates classes of uses permitted by right;
      .0402   "C" designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;
      .0403   "M" designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;
      .0404   "N" designates classes of uses that are prohibited; and
      .0405   "T" designates classes of uses permitted with a telecommunications antenna review permit.
   .050   Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 12-A, 12-B, 12-C or 12-D are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .060   Unlisted Uses. Any class of use that is not listed in Tables 12-A, 12-B, 12-C or 12-D is not permitted.
   .070   General Requirements for Permitted Uses. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following general requirements shall apply for the conduct of any use permitted in any development area:
      .0701   All uses shall be maintained in such a manner that they are neither obnoxious, offensive or objectionable by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration, electromagnetic disturbance, radiation, fumes, excessive lighting (glare) or other similar causes detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare.
      .0702   All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building except the following:
            (3)   Normal service station operations;
            (3)   Those uses whose description in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses) allow for outdoor activities; and
            (3)   Those uses specifically allowed by this chapter to have outdoor activities.
   .080   Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column ofTables 12-A, 12-B, 12-C, and 12-D. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.
   .090   Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.
   .100   Dwellings. Dwellings are permitted on properties having a General Plan Land Use Designation for Residential or Mixed-Use Land Uses, identified on General Plan Figure LU-4 (Land Use Plan), subject to the permitted uses and development standards associated with a Typical Implementing Zone that is consistent with the Residential or Mixed-Use Land Use designation for such property, as identified in Table LU-2 of the Land Use Element. The property owner may choose which Typical Implementing Zone to apply insofar as it is consistent with the General Plan. No zoning reclassification is required to utilize this provision of the Code.
   .110   Live/Work Units. A commercial land use may be combined with a residential land use within one unit, to create a space that contains both a residence and commercial area, at the ground-floor of a development.
Table 12-A
PRIMARY USES BY MIXED-USE ZONES: RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Table 12-A
PRIMARY USES BY MIXED-USE ZONES: RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
Subject to 18.16.058 and 18.38.123.
Dwellings–Multiple Family
N
P
P
P
P
P
P/N
In the MU-I Zone, residential uses that are not a part of a mixed-use project with non- residential uses are prohibited.
Subject to 18.40.090.
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached
N
P
P
P
P
P
P/N
In the MU-I Zone, residential uses that are not a part of a mixed-use project with non- residential uses are prohibited.
Subject to 18.40.090.
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
Subject to 18.40.090.
Dwellings–Two-Unit Development
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Employee Housing (Small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.40.090
Mobile Home Parks
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Senior Citizen Housing
N
P
P
P
P
P
N
Senior Citizens' Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090.
Senior Living Facilities (Small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Sober Living Homes (Small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.16.058 and 18.38.123.
Supportive Housing
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.12.040.100.
Transitional Housing
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.12.040.100.
 
Table 12-B
PRIMARY USES BY MIXED-USE ZONES: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Table 12-B
PRIMARY USES BY MIXED-USE ZONES: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE CLASSES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Agricultural Crops
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P
P
Subject to 18.38.025.
Buildings larger than 6,000 square feet and in the MU-LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, or MU-H are subject to a CUP.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–Off-Sale
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/N
Subject to 18.60.220.
Permitted without a CUP if use is in conjunction with Markets–Large.
MU-I Zone: Permitted only when in conjunction with Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale
N
M/C
M/C
M/C
M/ C
P/C
P/C
Permitted with MCUP when in conjunction with Restaurants–Full-Se rvice, Restaurants–General , Restaurants–Outdoo r Dining, and in the MU- LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, MU-H.
MU-UC and MU-I: Permitted without a CUP if sales are accessory to Restaurants–Full- Service, Restaurants– General, and Restaurants –Outdoor Dining.
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Ambulance Services
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Animal–Boarding
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to 18.38.270.
Permitted without a CUP when conducted entirely indoors.
Animal–Grooming
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to 18.38.270.
Permitted without a CUP when conducted entirely indoors.
Antennas–Broadcasting
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without a CUP if designed similar to stealth telecommunication facility as defined in 18.38.060.030.0312.
Antennas–Private Transmitting
P
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to 18.38.040.
Antennas–Telecommunic ations Ground-Mounted (Non-Stealth)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Antennas–Telecommunic ations–Stealth Building-Mounted
C
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to 18.38.060 and 18.62.020.
Antennas–Telecommunic ations–Stealth Ground-Mounted
N
T
T
T
T
T
T
Subject to 18.38.060 and 18.62.020.
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's)
N
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/ M
P/ M
P/ M
Permitted without MCUP if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall.
Automotive–Impound Yards
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Parts Sales
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
 
Automotive–Public Parking
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
 
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail)
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
Subject to Section 18.38.065.
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.16.055. Office use only. No on- site storage, display or parking of any vehicle being held as inventory is permitted.
Automotive–Service Stations
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Vehicle Storage
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Automotive–Washing
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Banquet Halls
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Bars and Night Clubs
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Bed & Breakfast Inns
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
Subject to 18.38.080.
Beekeeping
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Billboards
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Boarding House
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Building Material Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Business and Financial Services
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Check cashing and bail bond establishments are prohibited.
Cemeteries
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Equestrian Establishments
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Commercial Retail Centers–Large
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to 18.38.115, otherwise CUP is required.
Commercial Retail Centers–Small
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to 18.38.115, otherwise CUP is required.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
Subject to 18.38.123.
Community & Religious Assembly
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Computer Internet & Amusement Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Convalescent & Rest Homes
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Convenience Store
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Subject to 18.38.110; otherwise, CUP is required.
Dance and Fitness Studios–Large
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Dance and Fitness Studios–Small
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Day Care Centers
C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without CUP when integrated in office and/or multiple-family residential buildings.
Drive-Through Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Educational Institutions–Business
N
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/ M
P/ M
P/ M
Permitted without MCUP if the institution has ten students or less.
Educational Institutions–General
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Educational Institutions–Tutoring
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Emergency Shelters (50 or fewer occupants)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Emergency Shelters (more than 50 occupants)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Emergency Shelters
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Entertainment Venue
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Equipment Rental–Large
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Equipment Rental–Small
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Farmers Market
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
 
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Helipads & Heliports
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Hospital
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Hotels
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Hotel, Full Kitchen Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
C
C
 
Industry
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Industry–Heavy
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Junkyards
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Markets–Large
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to 18.60.220.
Permitted without CUP if developed in compliance with 18.38.115.
Markets–Small
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without CUP if developed in compliance with 18.38.115
Medical & Dental Offices
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Mortuaries
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Motels
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Office–Development
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Office–General
P
N
P
P
P
P
P
 
Oil Production
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Outdoor Storage Yards
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Personal Services–General
C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
On-site dry cleaning not allowed.
Laundromats are subject to 18.38.150, otherwise CUP is required.
Massage subject to 18.16.070, except massage not permitted within Live/Work Units.
Personal Services–Restricted
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Plant Nurseries
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Public Services
C
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Public Art and Murals
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visible to public property or public rights-of-way.
Recreation–Billiards
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
N
Subject to 18.38.085; otherwise CUP is required.
Recreation–Commercial Indoor
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Recreation–Low-Impact
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis
N
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Recuperative Care/Medical Respite
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Recycling Services–General
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Recycling Services–Processing
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Repair Service–General
N
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Repair Service–Limited
N
P
P
P
P
P
N
 
Research & Development
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Restaurants–Full Service
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Restaurants–General
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.38.220.
Retail Sales–General
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Retail Sales–Kiosks
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
 
Retail Sales–Outdoor
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
Subject to 18.38.190 and 18.38.200.
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Self Storage
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Senior Living Facilities (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
 
Sober Living Homes (Large)
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
Subject to 18.38.123.
Sex-Oriented Businesses
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Short-Term Rentals
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Smoking Lounge
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Studios–Broadcasting
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without CUP if there is no live audience.
Studios–Recording
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without CUP if there is no live audience.
Towing Services
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Transit Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Truck Repair & Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Utilities–Major
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
Utilities–Minor
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Veterinary Services
N
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
P/C
Permitted without CUP when conducted entirely indoors subject to 18.38.270.
Warehousing & Storage–Enclosed
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Wholesaling
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
Shall be accessory to a Retail Sales use.
Wine Bars
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
 
 
Table 12-C
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES BY MIXED-USE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Table 12-C
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES BY MIXED-USE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.015.
Permitted when accessory to a residential use.
Accessory Dwelling Unit–Junior
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
Subject to 18.38.015.
Permitted when accessory to a single-family residential use.
Accessory Living Quarters
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Amusement Devices
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.16.050.
Animal Keeping
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.030.
Antennas–Dish
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.050.
Antennas–Receiving
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.050.
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's)
N
P/M
P/M
P/M
P/ M
P/ M
P/ M
Permitted without MCUP if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall.
Bingo Establishments
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 7.34.
Caretaker Units
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.090.
Day Care–Large Family
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Day Care–Small Family
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Entertainment–Accessory
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use.
Fences & Walls
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.46.110.
This use may occur on a lot without a primary use.
Greenhouses–Private
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Home Occupations
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.130.
Landscaping & Gardens
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.46.
This use may occur on a lot without a primary use.
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Ground Mounted
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.160.
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Roof Mounted
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.170.
Outdoor Displays
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.190.
Parking Lots & Garages
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
To serve needs of on-site primary use only.
Petroleum Storage–Incidental
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code.
Portable Food Carts
N
C
C
C
C
P
P
Subject to 18.38.210.
Recreation Buildings & Structures
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Recycling Services–Consumer
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Retail Floor, Wall & Window Coverings
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Short-Term Rentals
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Signs
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.44.
Solar Energy Panels
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.170.
Thematic Elements
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Valet Parking
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
 
Vending Machines
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Shall be screened from view from public right-of- way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks.
Warehousing & Storage-Outdoors
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
 
TABLE 12-D
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES BY MIXED-USE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C= Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
TABLE 12-D
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES BY MIXED-USE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C= Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Special Provisions
Carnivals & Circuses
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Contractor's Office & Storage
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Real Estate Tract Office
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
The office shall be removed at the end of two (2) years from the date of the recording of the subdivision map, or the sale of the last home, whichever is earlier.
Real Estate Tract Signs
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.44.190.
Sale of Fireworks
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
 
Open-Air Festivals
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
Requires all applicable City permits.
Special Events
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.225 and 18.38.230.
 
(Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025: Ord. 6620 §§ 14, 15; January 13, 2026.)

18.12.050 DENSITY AND FLOOR AREA RATIO.

   .010   The minimum and maximum density and floor area ratio for residential and non-residential uses are set forth by the property's General Plan Land Use Designation. Floor area ratio shall only apply to non-residential uses. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.060 STRUCTURAL HEIGHTS.

   .010   Maximum Structural Height. The maximum height for structures in the mixed-use zone is shown in Table 12-E.
Table 12-E
MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: MIXED-USE ZONES
Zone
Maximum Structural Height
Table 12-E
MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: MIXED-USE ZONES
Zone
Maximum Structural Height
MU-C
35 feet
2 ½ stories
MU-LM
40 feet
3 stories
MU-MID
40 feet
3 stories
MU-MED
40 feet
3 stories
MU-H
75 feet
MU-UC
Unlimited
MU-I
75 feet
 
   .020   Projections. Projections exceeding the height limit shall comply with Section 18.40.030 (Structural Height Limitations) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).
   .030   Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 12-E may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.070 FLOOR AREA.

   .010   The minimum floor area for single-family attached and detached, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings in the mixed-use zones is shown in Table 12-F.
Table 12-F
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA: MIXED-USE ZONES
Zone
Minimum Floor Area
MU-C
1,225 square feet
MU-LM
Studio Units: 550 square feet.
One-Bedroom Units: 650 square feet.
Two-Bedroom Units: 825 square feet.
Three-Bedroom Units: 1,000 square feet.
More Than a Three-Bedroom Unit: 1,000 square feet plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over three.
MU-MID
Same as MU-LM
MU-MED
Same as MU-LM
MU-H
Same as MU-LM
MU-UC
The floor area requirements for individual dwellings shall be determined as part of the final plan review.
MU-I
Same as MU-LM
 
   .020   Non-Residential Uses. There is no minimum floor area for non-residential uses.
      .025   Mixed-Use Developments. On sites identified in the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element Candidate Site Inventory as providing units in the Low and Very Low Income Category, if in a mixed-use project and at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units are restricted for lower-income households, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, residential uses shall occupy a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area of the project.
   .030   Calculations. For purposes of this section, a "Bedroom" is defined in Section 18.92.050 ("B" Words, Terms and Phrases) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
   .040   Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 12-F may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025: Ord. 6615 § 2; September 23, 2025.)

18.12.080 STRUCTURAL AND LANDSCAPE SETBACKS.

   .010   Structural and Landscape Setbacks. Every building, structure or addition shall be provided with setbacks and landscaping in conformance with the provisions of Section 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and Section 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards), and Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening), with the exception of the provisions contained in this section and Section 18.12.130 (Landscaping and Screening).
   .20   Setbacks Abutting a Public Street. The minimum structural and landscape setback abutting any highway or public street is shown in Table 12-G.
 
Table 12-G
STRUCTURAL AND LANDSCAPE SETBACKS ABUTTING A PUBLIC STREET
MU-C
MU-LM
MU-MID
MU-MED
MU-H
MU-UC
MU-I
Arterial
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
0 feet
15 feet
Collector
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
0 feet
15 feet
Local Street
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
0 feet
5 feet
Freeway, Freeway Frontage Road, Freeway On/Off Ramps
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
 
      .0201   The following encroachments are permitted abutting a public street:
            (a)   Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, and fireplaces may encroach not more than 30 inches.
            (b)   Open, unenclosed balconies may encroach not more than three (3) feet.
            (c)   Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than eight (8) feet.
            (d)   Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
            (e)   Decorative guard railing for safety protection around hazardous areas.
            (f)   Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
            (g)   Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110 (Screening, Fences, Walls and Hedges).
   .030   Setbacks - Other. An open setback shall be provided around each building adjacent to interior lot lines, private streets, public or private alleys, or buildings located on the same building site. Minimum setback requirements shall be measured perpendicular to building walls, and are determined based on the design of the building wall parallel to the street, interior property line, or adjacent building. Each building wall shall be categorized as primary, secondary or blank. based on the following criteria relating to the placement of windows and doors:
      .0301   Primary. Building walls that contain entrances and exits and/or windows opening into living spaces where most activity occurs, such as dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, kitchens and bedrooms. Building walls with balconies are also included.
      .0302   Secondary. Building walls that contain windows opening into bathrooms, closets, stairwells and corridors.
      .0303   Black. Building walls with no window openings or points of access.
   .40   Setbacks Abutting Interior Property Lines. Setbacks for structures abutting an interior property line shall be provided along the entire length of the building as shown in Table 12-H, Table 12-I, and Table 12-J.
Table 12-H
SETBACKS ABUTTING INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES FOR MU-C, MU-LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, MU-I ZONES
Height of Structure
Building Wall Category
Structural Setback
Landscaped Portion of Setback
Table 12-H
SETBACKS ABUTTING INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES FOR MU-C, MU-LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, MU-I ZONES
Height of Structure
Building Wall Category
Structural Setback
Landscaped Portion of Setback
1 story
All
10 feet
5 feet minimum
2 story
Primary
15 feet
5 feet minimum
Secondary
15 feet
Blank
15 feet
3 story
Primary
20 feet
5 feet minimum
Secondary
15 feet
Blank
15 feet
 
 
Table 12-I
SETBACKS ABUTTING INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES FOR MU-H AND MU-UC
Building Wall Category
Structural Setback
Landscaped Portion of Setback
Primary
10 feet
5 feet minimum
Secondary
10 feet
5 feet minimum
Blank
0 feet
 
      .0401   Setbacks Abutting Interior Property Lines Within Fifty (50) Feet of Single-Family Residential Zones. Setbacks for structures abutting a single-family residential zone, or located within fifty (50) feet of a single-family residential zone, shall be provided along the entire length of any interior site boundary line as shown in Table 12-J.
Table 12-J
SETBACKS ABUTTING INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES WITHIN FIFTY FEET OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES FOR MU-C, MU-LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, MU-H, AND MU-I ZONES
Height of Structure
Building Wall Category
Structural Setback
Landscaped Portion of Setback
Table 12-J
SETBACKS ABUTTING INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES WITHIN FIFTY FEET OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES FOR MU-C, MU-LM, MU-MID, MU-MED, MU-H, AND MU-I ZONES
Height of Structure
Building Wall Category
Structural Setback
Landscaped Portion of Setback
1 story
All
20 feet
10 feet minimum
2 story
Primary
35 feet
10 feet minimum
Secondary
25 feet
Blank
20 feet
3 story
Primary
55 feet
10 feet minimum
Secondary
45 feet
Blank
40 feet
 
      .0402   The following encroachments are permitted abutting interior property lines, except within 50 feet of Single-Family Residential Zones:
            (a)   Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses and fireplaces may encroach not more than four (4) inches for each one (1) foot of the width of the setback.
            (b)   Fixed awnings may encroach no more than three (3) feet.
            (c)   Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than eight (8) feet.
            (d)   Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
            (e)   Decorative guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas.
            (f)   Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
            (g)   Pedestrian walkways.
            (h)   Outdoor recreational facilities outside the minimum interior landscape setback.
            (i)   Vehicular accessways outside the minimum interior landscape setback.
            (j)   Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110 (Screening, Fences, Walls and Hedges).
   .50   Setbacks Between Buildings. A minimum 15-foot-wide setback between parallel walls of two (2) separate buildings shall be provided.
      .0501   The following encroachments are permitted between buildings:
            (a)   Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
            (b)   Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
            (c)   Decorative guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas.
            (d)   Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
            (e)   Pedestrian walkways.
            (f)   Outdoor recreational facilities.
            (g)   Vehicular accessways.
            (h)   Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110 (Screening, Fences, Walls and Hedges).
   .060   Required Improvement of Setback Areas. Required setbacks shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plants, as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening), and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
   .070   Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 12-G, Table 12-H, Table 12-I, and Table 12-J may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.090 RECREATIONAL-LEISURE AND STORAGE AREAS.

   .010   Recreational-Leisure Areas. Two hundred (200) square feet of recreational-leisure area shall be provided for each dwelling unit, and may be provided by private areas, common areas, or a combination of both.
   .020 Private Recreational-Leisure Areas. Private patios for ground floor units shall be not less than one hundred (100) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of eight (8) feet. Private balconies for dwelling units located entirely above the ground floor shall be not less than seventy (70) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet.
   .030   Common Recreational-Leisure Areas. All common recreational-leisure areas shall be conveniently located and readily accessible from all dwelling units located on the building site and shall be integrated with, and contiguous to, other common areas on the building site. The common recreational-leisure area may be composed of active or passive facilities, and may incorporate any required setback areas other than street setback areas and required landscape setbacks, but shall not include or incorporate any driveways or parking areas, trash pickup or storage areas or utility areas. The common recreational-leisure area shall have a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet.
   .040   Improvement of Common Recreational-Leisure Areas. All common recreational-leisure areas shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plants, as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening), with the exception of reasonably required pedestrian walkways and paved recreational facilities, such as swimming pools and decks and court game facilities. Fountains, ponds, waterscape, sculpture, planters, benches and decorative screen-type walls installed incidentally to the primary plants in the landscaping shall be permitted and encouraged. All required common recreational-leisure areas and other required open space areas shall be developed and professionally maintained in accordance with approved landscape and irrigation plans.
   .050   Private Storage Areas. General storage cabinets, with a minimum size of one hundred (100) cubic feet capacity, shall be required for each dwelling unit. Provision of said storage areas shall be in addition to the minimum floor area of the unit. Storage areas shall be a single continuous space. Storage areas shall be located inside the dwelling unit or adjacent to the dwelling unit's balcony or patio.
   .060   Modifications. The standards prescribed in this section may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.100 PARKING AND LOADING.

   .010   Number of Parking Spaces. Parking and loading requirements are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading), unless specified otherwise in this Section.
      .0101   Number of Spaces for Residential Uses. Parking for residential uses shall conform to the requirements of Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements).
      .0102   Number of Spaces for Non-Residential Uses. The number of parking spaces for non-residential uses shall be determined by the type of use (use class) specified in Table 42-A (Non-Residential Parking Requirements) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading).
   .020   Mixed-Use Urban Core Zone. Parking for projects in the Mixed-Use Urban Core Zone shall be as follows:
      .0201   Residential Uses. Parking for residential uses shall conform to the requirements of subsection .020 (Dwellings-Multiple Family), of Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements).
            (a)   Properties formerly within the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone. For properties located within the area bounded by Broadway to the south, Harbor Boulevard to the west, Anaheim Boulevard to the east, and Lincoln Avenue to the north, a minimum of one (1) designated parking space for each residential unit shall be provided, either on-site or on another lot within three hundred (300) feet of the project. In addition to this requirement, the parking requirements in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) shall be used only as a guide in determining parking needs.
      .0202   Non-Residential Uses. Parking for non-residential uses shall be determined by the Planning and Building Director and/or his or her designee based on information contained in a parking demand study prepared by an independent traffic engineer licensed by the State of California, or a parking justification letter, as determined by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building and/or his or her designee. The study shall be provided by the applicant, at its sole expense, to the City at the time of application for such use.
            (a)   Properties formerly within the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone. For properties located within the area bounded by Broadway to the south, Harbor Boulevard to the west, Anaheim Boulevard to the east, and Lincoln Avenue to the north, non-residential uses shall not be required to provide off-street parking if sufficient parking spaces remain available in nearby parking structures, as determined by the Planning and Building Director. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.110 DESIGN STANDARDS.

   .010   Design Standards. All developments shall comply with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.39 (Multiple-Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.120 SIGNS.

   .010   Stand-Alone Residential Projects. Signs in stand-alone residential projects shall comply with the provisions of Section 18.44.070 (Signs in Residential Zones).
   .020   Stand-Alone Non-Residential Projects. Signs in stand-alone non-residential projects with no residential uses shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 18.44 (Signs).
   .030   Mixed-Use Projects. Signs in mixed-use projects shall comply with the provisions of Section 18.44.055 (Coordinated Sign Program). An application for a coordinated sign program shall be submitted in conjunction with the final plan review application. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.130 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING.

   .010   Landscaping, fences, walls, and berms shall be permitted and/or required, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening). A landscape plan shall be submitted as required by Section 18.46.080 (Required Landscaping-Landscape Plans). (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)

18.12.140 REFUSE STORAGE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES.

   .010   Lots containing other than a single-family dwelling shall provide refuse storage that conforms to the document "Minimum Acceptable Trash Collection Areas" on file in the Public Works Department. The storage shall be designed, located and/or screened so as not to be readily identifiable or visible from adjacent streets, other public rights-of- way, or adjacent lots. Recycling bins shall also be provided. Trash storage areas shall not be located within required setbacks abutting lots zoned or used for single-family residential. (Ord. 6609 § 5 (part); May 13, 2025.)