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Anaheim City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

14 PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES

18.14.010 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter is to define allowable land uses and property development standards, including intensity of development, for the public, semi-public and special-purpose zones, in order to produce healthy, safe, and attractive neighborhoods within the City of Anaheim, consistent with the policy direction in the Anaheim General Plan. The intent of each of the public and special-purpose zones is described below. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.020 INTENT OF INDIVIDUAL ZONES.

   .010   "OS" Open Space Zone. The intent of the "OS" Zone is to protect and preserve open space for the preservation of natural resources, for the conservation and managed production of other resources, for outdoor recreation and education, and for public health and safety. This zone is intended to be applied to permanent easements, public and semi-public land and agricultural land. This zone implements the Open Space designation in the General Plan.
   .020   "PR" Public Recreational Zone. The intent of the "PR" Zone is to establish for the benefit of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Anaheim and its visitors, a zone to preserve, regulate and control the orderly use and enjoyment of City-owned properties and facilities and adjacent private property. Property within the purview of the Public Recreational Zone includes: (a) City-owned property, whether the same is exclusively occupied by the City or is used by others on the basis of some agreement with or concession by the City; and (b) adjacent private property, whose use and development has an impact on the use and enjoyment of City-owned property and facilities. This zone implements the Parks and Water Uses land use designations in the General Plan.
   .030   "SP" Semi-Public Zone. The intent of the "SP" Zone is to provide locations for uses that support civic, governmental, cultural, health, educational, recreational, and infrastructure uses of the community, but have limited commercial uses. In some situations, other types of complementary uses are allowed with a use permit. This zone implements the Institutional, Parks, Schools, and Water Uses land use designations in the General Plan.
   .040   "T" Transition Zone. The intent of the "T" Zone is to provide for a zone to include land that is used for agricultural uses, in a transitory or interim use, restricted to limited uses because of special conditions, or not zoned to one of the zoning districts in this title for whatever reason, including recent annexation. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6609 § 6; May 13, 2025.)

18.14.030 USES.

   .010   Primary Uses. Table 14-A (Primary Uses: Public and Special-Purpose Zones) identifies allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Sections 18.36.030 and 18.36.040 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).
   .020   Accessory Uses. Table 14-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Public and Special-Purpose 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 14-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Public and Special-Purpose 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   The allowable uses in Tables 14-A, 14-B and 14-C for each 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 that are prohibited;
      .0404   “T” designates classes of uses permitted with a telecommunications antenna review permit; and
      .0405   “N” designates classes of uses that are prohibited.
   .050   Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 14-A, 14-B, or 14-C 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 14-A, 14-B or 14-C is not permitted.
   .070   Sites Formerly Used for Service Stations. In addition to the provisions of Table 14-A, any use of a building or canopy on a site that was formerly used as an automobile service station shall require a conditional use permit. (Ord. 5998 § 15; October 25, 2005.)
   .080   Temporary Modular Units. All uses that are conducted with temporary modular units shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).
   .090   Additional Uses in "PR" Zone. The following provisions apply within the "PR" Zone.
      .0901   In addition to the provisions of Tables 14-A, 14-B or 14-C and consistent with the intent of the "PR" Zone, the following uses, either singly or in combination, are allowed by right as primary uses:
         .01   Aquatic recreational complexes;
         .02   Convention center complexes;
         .03   Municipal auditoriums;
         .04   Parks, greenbelts, conservation areas and open space; and
         .05   Stadium and sports arena complexes.
      .0902   Notwithstanding the provisions of Tables 14-A, 14-B or 14-C, the City may allow any other buildings, structures and uses in the "PR" zone as the City Council or Planning Commission, by resolution, determines are for the benefit of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Anaheim. (Ord. 5998 § 16; October 25, 2005.)
   .100   Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 14-A, 14-B and 14-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.
   .110   Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.
Table 14-A
PRIMARY USES: PUBLIC AND
SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Table 14-A
PRIMARY USES: PUBLIC AND
SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Residential Classes of Uses
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)
N
N
N
P
Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)
N
N
N
P
Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)
N
N
N
P
Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123.
Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Dwellings–Multiple Family
N
N
N
P
Dwellings–Multiple Family subject to 18.14.030.140, where applicable, and 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached
N
N
N
P
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached subject to 18.14.030.140, where applicable, and 18.40.090
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached
N
N
N
P
One single-family detached dwelling unit allowed on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached subject to 18.14.030.140, where applicable, and 18.40.090
Dwelling–Two-Unit Development
N
N
N
N
Employee Housing (Small)
N
N
N
P
Subject to 18.14.030.140 and 18.40.090.
Mobile Home Parks
N
N
N
C
Senior Citizens Housing
N
N
N
C
Senior Citizens Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090
Senior Living Facilities (Small)
N
N
N
P
Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Sober Living Homes (Small)
N
N
N
P
Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123.
Only allowed in a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920. The development standards of the RS-2 Zone shall apply for lots 7,200 square feet or greater in size. The development standards of the RS-3 Zone shall apply for lots that are less than 7,200 square feet in size.
Supportive Housing
N
N
N
P
Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.14.030.140
One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ord. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
Transitional Housing
N
N
N
P
Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with 18.14.030.140
One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ord. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
Agricultural Crops
P
N
N
P
Where permitted, this use may include Employee Housing (Small) or Employee Housing (Large) as an accessory use.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale
N
M/C
M/C
C
In the “PR” and “SP” zones, permitted with minor conditional use permit if accessory to a primary restaurant use. In the “T” Zone, only in conjunction with a Community and Religious Assembly use.
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery to Treatment Facilities (Large)
N
C
C
N
Ambulance Services
N
N
N
C
Animal Boarding
C
N
N
C
Antennas–Broadcasting
N
N
N
C
Permitted without a conditional use permit if designed similar to stealth telecommunications facility as defined in § 18.38.060.030.0312
Antennas–Private Transmitting
N
N
N
C
Subject to § 18.38.040
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Building-Mounted
T
T
T
T
Subject to §§ 18.38.060 and 18.62.020
Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth Ground-Mounted
T
T
T
T
Subject to § 18.38.060
Antennas–Telecommunications- Ground-Mounted (Non-Stealth)
N
N
N
N
Subject to § 18.38.060
Automotive–Public Parking
N
P
M
N
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail)
N
N
N
N
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)
N
N
N
N
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major
N
N
N
N
Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor
N
N
N
N
Automotive–Service Stations
N
N
N
C
Subject to § 18.38.070
Automotive–Vehicle Storage
N
N
N
M/C
Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial or Industrial Land Uses for up to one year by minor conditional use permit, with optional one year extensions to permit the use for up to five years; conditional use permit required to permit the use for over five years.
Automotive–Washing
N
N
N
C
Bed & Breakfast Inns
N
N
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.080
Beekeeping
N
N
N
C
Cemeteries
C
N
C
C
Commercial Equestrian Establishments
C
N
N
C
No permanent maintenance of stabling of equine animals, riding arenas or storage of food, refuse or equipment shall be permitted within (250) two hundred fifty feet of any residential zone boundary.
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)
N
C
C
N
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)
N
C
C
N
Subject to § 18.38.123
Commercial Retail Centers
N
N
N
C
Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial Land Uses
Community & Religious Assembly
N
N
C
C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Convalescent & Rest Homes
N
N
N
C
Convenience Stores
N
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.110
Dance & Fitness Studios–Small
N
M
M
N
Dance & Fitness Studios–Large
N
C
C
N
Day Care Centers
N
C
C
C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Educational Institutions–Business
N
P/M
P/M
P/M
Institutions with ten students or less do not require a minor conditional use permit.
Educational Institutions–General
N
C
P
C
Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Employee Housing (Large)
P
N
N
P
Entertainment Venue
N
C
C
C
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
C
P
P
C
Only allowed use in PR Zone is municipally owned golf course
Helipads
N
N
C
N
Hospitals
N
N
C
C
Hotels
N
C
N
C
Medical & Dental Offices
N
C
C
C
Mortuaries
N
N
N
C
Motels
N
C
N
C
Offices
N
C
C
C
Oil Production
N
N
N
C
Subject to § 18.38.180
Outdoor Storage Yards
C
N
N
C
Subject to § 18.38.200
Plant Nurseries
P
C
C
C
Subject to §§ 18.38.190 and 18.38.200
Public Art and Murals
P
P
P
P
Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visible to public property or public rights-of-way
Public Services
N
P
P
P
Recreation–Billiards
N
C
C
C
Recreation–Commercial Indoor
N
C
C
C
Recreation–Commercial Outdoor
N
P
C
C
Within the “T” Zone, use is subject to § 18.14.030.130
Recreation–Low-Impact
C
P
C
C
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis
N
P
C
C
Recycling Services–General
N
N
N
C
Subject to Chapter 18.48
Research and Development
N
N
N
N
Restaurants–Drive-Through
N
N
C
N
Subject to § 18.38.220
Restaurants–General
N
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.220
Restaurants–Outdoor Dining
N
C
C
C
Subject to § 18.38.220
Restaurants–Walk-Up
N
C
C
N
Retail Sales–General
N
N
N
C
Only allowed in “T” Zone on properties designated by the General Plan for Commercial Land Uses
Retail Sales–Kiosk
N
M
M
N
Retail Sales–Used Merchandise
N
N
N
C
Self-Storage
N
N
C
N
Senior Living Facilities (Large)
N
C
C
N
Sober Living Homes (Large)
N
C
C
N
Subject to § 18.38.123
Transit Facilities
N
C
C
C
Utilities–Major
C
C
C
C
Utilities–Minor
P
P
P
P
Veterinary Services
N
N
N
P/C
Permitted without a conditional use permit when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270
 
Table 14-B
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES:
PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Table 14-B
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES:
PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit
P
P
P
P
Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior
N
N
N
P
Permitted when accessory to an existing residential use; Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Entertainment
N
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use
Animal Keeping
P
P
P
P
Only in conjunction with residence; subject to § 18.38.030
Antennas–Dish
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.050
Antennas–Receiving
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.050
Bingo Establishments
N
N
P
P
Subject to Chapter 7.34
Caretaker Units
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.090
Day Care–Large Family
N
N
N
P
Subject to § 18.38.140
Day Care–Small Family
N
N
N
P
Fences & Walls
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.40.050; this use may occur on a lot without a primary use
Home Occupations
P
P
P
P
Only in conjunction with a residence; subject to § 18.38.130
Landscaping & Gardens
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
Subject to § 18.38.160
Mechanical & Utility Equipment–
Roof Mounted
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.170
Parking Lots & Garages
P
P
P
P
To serve needs of primary use only
Petroleum Storage–Incidental
N
N
N
P
Portable Food Carts
N
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.210
Recreation Buildings & Structures
P
P
P
P
Recycling Services–Consumer
N
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.48
Signs
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 18.44
Solar Energy Panels
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.170
Valet Parking
M
M
M
M
Vending Machines
P
P
P
P
Shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks
 
Table 14-C
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES:
PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Table 14-C
TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES:
PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
P=Permitted by Right
C=Conditional Use Permit Required
N=Prohibited
OS
PR
SP
T
Special Provisions
Carnivals & Circuses
N
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.095, Chapter 3.32 (Miscellaneous Business Activities), and Chapter 4.53 (Carnivals and Circuses)
Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales
P
P
P
P
Subject to Chapter 6.42 (Christmas Tree Lots and Pumpkin Patches)
Contractor’s Office & Storage
P
P
P
P
Subject to 18.38.105
Real Estate Tract Office
N
N
N
P
Real Estate Tract Signs
N
N
N
P
Subject to § 18.44.180
Special Events
P
P
P
P
Subject to § 18.38.240 ; Permitted in the “T” (Transition) Zone, provided the property is adjacent to an arterial highway as indicated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
 
   .120   Additional Provisions for Accessory Uses in "PR" Zone. The provisions of this section apply in addition to the provisions in Table 14-B above. The following accessory uses may be conducted only where incidental to and integrated within a primary use complex:
      .1201   Concession stands, restaurants and shops;
      .1202   Athletic equipment shops;
      .1203   Specialty and souvenir shops;
      .1204   Such other compatible uses as may be permitted from time to time by the City Council.
      .1205   Signs; provided, however, that any sign owned, operated or maintained by an entity other than the City of Anaheim shall be permitted only if a conditional use permit for such sign is first approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). Notwithstanding the foregoing, within the area subject to Area Development Plan No. 120, signs shall be as approved by the City Council; provided the City Council finds such sign(s) to be: (a) compatible with the other uses and signs in Sportstown Anaheim; and (b) in conformance with The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and Chapter 18.20. (Ord. 5948 § 1; November 9, 2004.)
   .130   Commercial Equestrian Establishments in the "T" Zone. Commercial equestrian establishments may be permitted in the "T" Zone with a conditional use permit; provided no permanent maintenance or stabling of equine animals, riding arenas or storage of food, refuse or equipment shall be permitted within three hundred (300) feet of any residential zone boundary.
   .140   Dwellings. Dwellings are permitted on properties having a General Plan Land Use Designation for Residential or Mixed-Use Land Uses, as identified on General Plan Figure LU-4 (Land Use Plan), subject to the permitted uses and development standards associated with a Typical Implementing Zoning 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 Zoning to apply insofar as it is consistent with the General Plan. No zoning reclassification is required to utilize this provision of the Code.
   .150   Within the "T" Zone, scrap metal salvage and shredding, automobile dismantling, and used auto parts businesses, pursuant to a stipulated judgment approved by the City Council and ordered by the Orange County Superior Court, with operation of the businesses authorized solely for the purpose of remediation of toxic and/or hazardous materials and/or waste on the subject property, and expressly contingent upon continued compliance with the stipulated judgment and the requirements of any and all regulatory agencies with jurisdiction on such matters, are permitted as of right. Termination of the use shall be pursuant to the terms of the stipulated judgment and shall not be pursuant to the provisions of this title.
   .160   Conditional Uses. Conditional uses shall only be considered to the extent that the proposed use is consistent with the property’s underlying General Plan Land Use Designation.
(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 §§ 13, 14; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6007 §§ 8, 9; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6031 § 16: August 22, 2006: Ord. 6100 § 3; March 18, 2008: Ord. 6101 §§ 11, 12; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6245 § 28; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6289 § 3; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6317 § 4; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6419 § 4; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 11 - 13; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6438 §§ 2, 3; June 19, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 7; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 10; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6483 § 4; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6493 § 5; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6524 § 7; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 § 9; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 16, 17; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 § 9; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6578 § 1; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6580 § 4; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6601 § 4; January 14, 2025: Ord. 6602 § 3; January 28, 2025 : Ord. 6620 §§ 16, 17; January 13, 2026.)

18.14.040 LOT AREA.

   .010   Site Area. The minimum site area for public and special-purpose zones is shown in Table 14-D.
 
Table 14-D
MINIMUM SITE AREA: PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-USE ZONES
Zone
Minimum Site Area
OS
None required
PR
Uses Permitted by Right: None
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
SP
Uses Permitted by Right: None
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
T
43,000 square feet
 
   .020   Measurements. Unless specified otherwise, the minimum lot size measurement in Table 14-D excludes public and private streets, alley rights-of-way, and public and private easements for ingress and egress. The minimum lot size shall consist of contiguous land area not divided into two (2) or more separate parts by such streets or easements for ingress and egress.
   .030   Additional Site Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Table 14-D, the following provisions apply in all public and special-purpose zones:
      .0301   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 the zone.
      .0302   Adequate provisions 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.
      .0303   Adequate provisions shall be made for loading and unloading of persons, supplies and materials in a manner that does not obstruct required parking and accessways or impact adjacent land uses.
      .0304   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.
   .040   Legal lots of record on December 5, 1978, regardless of area, shall be deemed to comply with subsection .010 above.
   .050   Building Site Requirements in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards) also apply. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.050 LOT WIDTH.

   The minimum lot width for public and special-purpose zones is shown in Table 14-E.
 
Table 14-E
LOT WIDTH: PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-USE ZONES
Zone
Minimum Lot Width
OS
Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
PR
Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
SP
Uses Permitted by Right: Minimum width required for vehicle access if such access is required
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
T
140 feet; this provision shall be deemed to be complied with regardless of actual width if the parcel was as of record on the effective date of this chapter
 
(Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.060 LOT DEPTH AND ORIENTATION.

   None of the public and special-purpose zones have lot-depth or lot-orientation standards. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.070 STRUCTURAL HEIGHTS.

   .010   Maximum Heights. The maximum structural heights for public and special-purpose zones are shown in Table 14-F.
 
Table 14-F
MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT:
PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-USE ZONES
Zone
Maximum Structural Height
OS
One half (1/2) the distance from the boundary of any residential zone, but not to exceed 30 feet
PR
Standards shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
SP
35 feet, except as provided below:
•   Heights in excess of 35 feet may be permitted by a conditional use permit;
•   Abutting Residential Zone Boundary: The maximum height of any building or structure within 150 feet of any residential zone boundary shall be as follows, based on the distance from the building or structure to the zone boundary:
   Distance
   Height
   20-50 feet
   1 story (20 feet)
   51-75 feet
   2 story (25 feet)
   Over 75 feet
   2 or more stories (35 feet)
T
Single-family dwelling, accessory living quarters, or residential garage: 30 feet
Other buildings: one half (1/2) the distance from the boundary of any residential zone, but not to exceed 30 feet
 
   .020   Projections. Projections above the height limit are permitted as set forth in Section 18.40.030 of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6506 § 12; February 9, 2021.)

18.14.080 FLOOR AREA.

   No minimum floor area is required for public and special-purpose zones, except that a minimum of one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) square feet is required for single-family residential dwellings in the "T" zone. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.090 LOT COVERAGE.

   The maximum lot coverage for the "OS" zone is twenty-five percent (25%). There are no lot coverage requirements for other public and special-purpose zones. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.100 STRUCTURAL SETBACKS.

   .010   Setbacks. The minimum setbacks for public and special-purpose zones are set forth in Table 14-G, and shall apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Section 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and the special area setbacks of Section 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks) in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards). Encroachments into setback areas are set forth in subsection .020 below.
Table 14-G
MINIMUM SETBACKS: PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
Zone
Minimum Setbacks
OS
Front
25 feet from any property line, public right-of-way line, recorded private accessway easement, or recorded riding and hiking trail easement
Side
10 feet; the side setback adjacent to the street on reversed corner lots shall be not less than 50% of the required front setback on the lot to the rear of the corner lot
Rear
25 feet
PR
Standards shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
SP
Uses Permitted by Right:
•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: 15 feet, as measured from the planned highway right-of-way line as designated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
•   Abutting Any Local Street: 10 feet, as measured from the planned street right-of-way line; provided, however, that where more than two-thirds of the property in the block on the opposite side of the local street is zoned for single-family residential use and if parking is provided between the landscaped setback and any building, a 3 foot high earthen berm or masonry wall, screened with clinging vines and/or shrubs on both sides, shall be provided to the rear of the 10 foot landscaped area.
•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:   A one-story building: 20 feet
   A two-story building: 51 feet
   A three-story building: 76 feet
   A four-story building: 101 feet
   A five-story building: 126 feet
   A six-story building: 151 feet·
•   Abutting Any Alley: 10 feet; provided, however, that one-half (1/2) the width of the alley may be applied in measuring the setback
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit: Standards determined as part of conditional use permit process; generally shall conform with those imposed upon publicly owned property, but, except by direction of the City Council, shall be compatible with the standards established for the surrounding zones
 
 
Table 14-G
MINIMUM SETBACKS: PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
Zone
Minimum Setbacks
T
Front
25 feet from any property line, public right-of-way line, recorded private accessway easement, or recorded riding and hiking trail easement
Side
10 feet; the side setback adjacent to the street on reversed corner lots shall be not less than 50% of the required front setback on the lot to the rear of the corner lot
Rear
25 feet
 
   .020   Encroachments. Allowable encroachments into the setback requirements in Table 14-G are set forth below. Any encroachment that conflicts with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.
      .0201   Canopies (fixed) or trellises may encroach into a required setback on a public street no more than three (3) feet.
      .0202   Cornices, eaves, sills, belt courses, buttresses and fireplaces may encroach into any required setback not more than two (2) feet.
      .0203   Driveways providing access from adjacent streets or private accessways to parking spaces or loading/unloading areas may encroach into any required street landscape and structural setback.
      .0204   Fences, walls and hedges that comply with Section 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) may encroach into any required setback.
      .0205   Flagpoles that comply with the structural height requirements of the zone may encroach into any required setback.
      .0206   Guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas, as required by City codes, may encroach into any required setback.
      .0207   Light fixtures may encroach into any required setback except required setbacks adjacent to residential zones and uses.
      .0208   Parking spaces (open) and open vehicular accessways may encroach into required structural setback areas, but shall not encroach into minimum required landscape setbacks.
      .0209   Signs that comply with Section 18.14.130 of this chapter may encroach into any required setback.
      .0210   Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants shall be permitted in any required setback.
      .0211   Walkways leading from parking areas and public sidewalks may encroach into any required landscaped setback, provided the walkway is integrated with the landscape design. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.110 STRUCTURAL LOCATION AND ORIENTATION.

   The location and orientation requirements for buildings and other structures in the public and special-purpose zones are as follows:
   .010   "T" Zone. Buildings and structures in the "T" Zone shall be located in a manner assuring the least encumbrance on future access and development; single-family residential structures adjacent to arterial highways, as designed on the Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan—Arterial Streets and Highways, shall be oriented so as to rear or side on the highways.
   .020   Other Zones. There are no building and structure location and orientation requirements for other public and special-purpose zones. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.120 PARKING AND LOADING.

   Parking and loading requirements for public and special-purpose zones are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 10; September 28, 2004.)

18.14.130 SIGNS.

   .010   Within the “T” Zone, all freestanding and monument signs for uses that are conditionally permitted may also be reviewed by conditional use permit to ensure that such signs shall not exceed the sign standards applicable to adjacent and nearby zones. Wall signs for non-residential uses shall be permitted as set forth in Section 18.44.110 (Wall Signs and Other Types of Signs). All other signs in the “T” Zone shall be in compliance with sign requirements set forth in Chapter 18.44 (Signs).
   .020   Except as may otherwise be provided in Chapter 4.04 of Title 4 of this Code, signs within the “OS,” “PR” and “SP” Zones shall comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6247 § 1; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6320 § 2; April 7, 2015.)

18.14.140 LANDSCAPING.

   Landscaping shall be permitted and/or required in public and special-purpose zones, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.150 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES.

   Fences, walls, hedges and berms shall be permitted and/or required in public and special-purpose zones, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Section 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.14.160 REFUSE STORAGE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES.

   Lots containing other than a single-family dwelling shall provide refuse storage that conforms to the document "Minimum Acceptable Trash Collection Areas" on file with 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, adjacent residential uses and zones, or other public rights-of-way. Recycling bins also shall be provided. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)