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 Anaheim
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 Title 18. ZONING
 Chapter 18.14. PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES

  § 18.14.030. USES.  

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  • .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
    Residential Classes of Uses
    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.
    Mobile Home Parks
    N
    N
    N
    C
    Senior Citizens Housing
    N
    N
    N
    C
    Senior Citizens Apartment projects subject to Chapter 18.50
    Supportive Housing (6 or fewer persons)
    N
    N
    N
    P
    One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ordinance No. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
    Supportive Housing (7 or more persons)
    N
    N
    N
    C
    One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ordinance No. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
    Transitional Housing (6 or fewer persons)
    N
    N
    N
    P
    One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ordinance No. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
    Transitional Housing (7 or more persons)
    N
    N
    N
    C
    One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ordinance No. 6289, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size
    Non-Residential Classes of Uses
    Agricultural Crops
    P
    N
    N
    P
    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.
    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
    C
    C
    C
    C
    Subject to § 18.38.060
    Antennas–Telecommunications- Ground-Mounted
    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.
    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
    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
    Educational Institutions–Business
    N
    C
    P
    C
    Educational Institutions–General
    N
    C
    P
    C
    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
    Group Care Facilities
    N
    C
    C
    N
    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 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
    Room & Board
    N
    N
    N
    C
    Self-Storage
    N
    N
    C
    N
    Transit Facilities
    N
    C
    C
    C
    Utilities–Major
    C
    C
    C
    C
    Utilities–Minor
    P
    P
    P
    P
    Veterinary Services
    N
    N
    N
    C
    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
    N
    N
    N
    P
    One Accessory Dwelling Unit allowed on a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920, with a General Plan Residential Land Use designation of Estate, Low Density, Low-Medium Hillside Density and Low-Medium Density. 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.
    Accessory Dwelling Unit – Junior
    N
    N
    N
    P
    One Accessory Dwelling Unit - Junior allowed on a single-family detached dwelling unit on one legal lot in existence on July 8, 2004, the effective date of Ord. 5920, with a General Plan Residential Land Use designation of Estate, Low Density, Low-Medium Hillside Density and Low-Medium Density. 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.
    Accessory Entertainment
    N
    P
    P
    P
    Subject to § 18.16.060 in conjunction with a commercial use
    Agricultural Workers Quarters
    N
    N
    N
    P
    Allowed only if agricultural operation on the lot is a minimum of 10 acres; no kitchens are allowed
    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
    Must be mounted on the roof and, if visible from the street level, must be parallel to the roof plane
    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
    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 Reserved.
    .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.)