Chapter 18.04 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Sections:

18.04.010 Purpose.

18.04.020 Intent of individual zones.

18.04.030 Uses.

18.04.040 Lot area.

18.04.050 Lot width.

18.04.060 Lot orientation.

18.04.070 Structural heights.

18.04.080 Floor area.

18.04.090 Lot coverage.

18.04.100 Structural setbacks.

18.04.105 Street wall facades.

18.04.110 Parking.

18.04.120 Signs.

18.04.130 Landscaping.

18.04.140 Fences, walls and hedges.

18.04.150 Refuse storage and recycling facilities.

18.04.160 Development in the RS-4 Zone.

Anaheim.

Appendix A Lot width on cul-de-sac or knuckle lots.

Appendix B Setbacks.

Appendix C Setbacks – Reversed corner lot and reverse building frontage, Table 4-I.

The purpose of this chapter is to describe allowable land uses and property development standards, including density of development, for the single-family residential zones to create healthy, safe and attractive neighborhoods in the City of Anaheim, consistent with the policy direction in the Anaheim General Plan. The intent of each of the single-family residential zones is described below. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

The single-family residential zones consist of the following.

.010 “RH-1” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone. The intent of the “RH-1” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment of a spacious and semi-rural character, with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet. This zone implements the Estate Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.020 “RH-2” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone. The intent of the “RH-2” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment of a spacious and semi-rural character, with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of twenty two thousand (22,000) square feet. This zone implements the Estate Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.030 “RH-3” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone. The intent of the “RH-3” Single-Family Hillside Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment in keeping with the natural amenities and scenic resources of the area, with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of ten thousand (10,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.040 “RS-1” Single-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the “RS-1” Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of ten thousand (10,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.050 “RS-2” Single-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the “RS-2” Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet. This zone implements the Low Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.060 “RS-3” Single-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the “RS-3” Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide an attractive, safe, and healthy environment with single-family dwelling units on a minimum lot size of five thousand (5,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low Density Residential and Low-Medium Hillside Density Residential land use designations in the General Plan.

.070 “RS-4” Single-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the “RS-4” Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide for and encourage the development of high-quality residential units on small lots, in order to provide additional housing choices and use land efficiently. This zone implements the Corridor Residential land use designation in the General Plan for projects with proposed densities that are no greater than 13 dwelling units per acre, and the Low-Medium Density Residential and Low- Medium Hillside Density land use designations in the General Plan. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6522 § 1; January 25, 2022.)

.010 Primary Uses. Table 4-A (Primary Uses: Single-Family Residential Zones) identifies allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses, as defined in Section 18.36.030 and Section 18.36.040 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.020 Accessory Uses. Table 4-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Residential 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 4-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Single-Family Residential 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 4-A, 4-B and 4-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; and

.0403 “M” designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit; and

.0404 “N” designates classes of uses that are prohibited.

.050 Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 4-A, 4-B or 4-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 4-A, 4-B or 4-C is not permitted.

.070 Development in the “RS-4” Zone. All development in the “RS-4” Zone is subject to the provisions of Section 18.04.160 of this chapter.

.080 Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the “Special Provisions” column of Tables 4-A, 4-B and 4-C. 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.

Table 4-A P=Permitted by Right

PRIMARY USES: SINGLE-FAMILY C=Conditional Use Permit Required

RESIDENTIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

RH- 1 RH- 2 RH- 3 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Special Provisions

Table 4-A P=Permitted by Right

PRIMARY USES: SINGLE-FAMILY C=Conditional Use Permit Required

RESIDENTIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

RH- 1 RH- 2 RH- 3 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Special Provisions

Residential Classes of Uses

Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities P P P P P P P (Small)

Community Care Facilities– P P P P P P P Licensed (Small)

Community Care Facilities– Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and P P P P P P P Unlicensed (Small) 18.38.123

Permitted only if the project is a qualifying affordable housing

Dwelling–Multiple Family N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Permitted only if the project is a qualifying affordable housing

Dwellings–Single-Family Attached N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P N/P development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Subject to 18.40.090;

Recreational Vehicles, as defined in Section 18.92.210, shall not be used for human habitation; Dwellings–Single-Family P P P P P P C/P Detached In RS-4 Zone, permitted without a CUP if the project is a qualifying affordable housing development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Subject to 18.38.255

Subject to 18.40.090;

Dwellings–Two-Unit Development P P P P P P P Recreational Vehicles, as defined in Section 18.92.210, shall not be used for human habitation.

Employee Housing (Small) P P P P P P C Subject to 18.40.090

Mobile Home Parks N N N N N C N

Senior Living Facilities (Small) P P P P P P P

Subject to §§ 18.16.058 andSober Living Homes (Small) P P P P P P P
18.38.123

Supportive Housing P P P P P P P

Transitional Housing P P P P P P P

Note on Table 4-A - Residential Classes of Uses:

Residential Classes of Uses: New Residential Development. All new residential development within 600 feet of any railroad, freeway, expressway, major arterial, primary arterial or secondary arterial, as designated by the Circulation Element of the General Plan, is subject to the provisions of § 18.40.090.

Non-Residential Classes of Uses

Where permitted, this use may
include Employee HousingAgricultural Crops P P N N N N N
(Small) or Employee Housing
(Large) as an accessory use.

Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities C C C C C C C (Large)

Antennas–Private Transmitting P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.040

Antennas–Telecommunications– C C C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.060.040 Stealth Building–Mounted

Antennas–Telecommunications– N N N N N N N Stealth Ground–Mounted

Antennas–Telecommunications– N N N N N N N Ground–Mounted

Subject to § 18.16.055 for office

Automotive–Sales Agency Office use only; no on-site storage, P P P P P P P (Wholesale) display or parking of any vehicle being held as inventory

Must be located on an arterialBed & Breakfast Inns N N N C C N N
highway; subject to 18.38.080

Beekeeping C N N N N N N

Boarding House N N N N N N N

Community Care Facilities– C C C C C C C Licensed (Large)

Community Care Facilities– C C C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.123 Unlicensed (Large)

Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent toCommunity & Religious Assembly C C C C C C N Residential Zones or Residential Uses)

Convalescent & Rest Homes N N N C C C N

Shall comply with subsection
18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent toDay Care Centers C C C C C C C
Residential Zones or Residential
Uses)

Shall comply with subsection
18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent toEducational Institutions–General C C C C C C C
Residential Zones or Residential
Uses)

Employee Housing (Large) P P N N N N N

Golf Courses & Country Clubs C C C C C C N

Oil Production N N N N N C N Subject to 18.38.180

Public Services C C C C C C C

Recreation–Low-Impact C C C C C C C

Senior Living Facilities (Large) C C C C C C C

Sober Living Homes (Large) C C C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.123

Transit Facilities C C C C C C C

Utilities–Minor C C C C C C C

P=Permitted by Right

Table 4-B C=Conditional Use Permit Required ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

RH-1 RH-2 RH-3 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Special Provisions

P=Permitted by Right

Table 4-B C=Conditional Use Permit Required ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

RH-1 RH-2 RH-3 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Special Provisions

Subject to 18.04.080.020 &Accessory Living Quarters P P P P P N N
18.38.020

Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.015

Accessory Dwelling Unit - Junior P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.015

Requires a minimum lot size ofAgricultural Workers Quarters P P N N N N N
ten (10) acres

Subject to 18.38.030, except that
in the RH-2 Zone, equine, bovine,
sheep, goats & swine may beAnimal Keeping P P P P P P P
kept, stabled, tethered or
otherwise maintained on
minimum 22,000 sq. ft. parcels

kept, stabled, tethered or otherwise maintained on minimum 22,000 sq. ft. parcels

Subject to 18.38.050 (mayAntennas–Dish P P P P P P P
require a conditional use permit)

Antennas–Receiving P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.050

Day Care–Large Family P P P P P P P

Day Care–Small Family P P P P P P P

Subject to 18.46.110; this use

Fences & Walls P P P P P P P may occur on a lot with or without a dwelling

Greenhouses–Private P P P P P P P

Home Occupations P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.130

Subject to Chapter 18.46; this

Landscaping & Gardening P P P P P P P use may occur on a lot with or without a dwelling

Mechanical & Utility Equipment– P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.160 Ground Mounted

Mechanical & Utility Equipment– N N N P P P P Subject to 18.38.170 Roof Mounted

To serve needs of primary use

Parking Lots & Garages P P P P P P P only; four-car limit for garages in RS-1 and RS-2 Zones

Petroleum Storage–Incidental P P P P P P P

Recreation Buildings & P P P P P P P Structures

Subject to an administrative use Short-Term Rentals P P P P P P P permit as provided in Chapter 4.05

Solar Energy Panels P P P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.170

Signs P P P P P P P Subject to Chapter 18.44

.095 Building Articulation. Articulate building facades along street frontages by using color, arrangement of facade elements, a change in materials, or other architectural devices.

.100 Design Compatibility of Detached Accessory Structure. Any detached structure that is used to accommodate an accessory use listed in Table 4-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Residential Zones), and that is more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in total floor area, shall not have metal, vinyl, or plastic siding, unless the main structure has similar metal, vinyl, or plastic siding.

Table 4-C P=Permitted by Right

TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: C=Conditional Use Permit Required

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

RH-1 RH-2 RH-3 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Special Provisions

Contractor’s Office & Storage P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.105

The office shall be removed at
the end of two (2) years from the
date of the recording of the Real Estate Tract Office P P P P P P P
subdivision map, or the sale of
the last house, whichever is
earlier

Real Estate Tract Signs P P P P P P P Subject to Chapter 18.44

Special Events P P P P P P P Subject to 18.38.240

.110 Additional Restrictions for Temporary Uses.

.1101 Cargo containers may be permitted for the storage of construction materials only when building permits have been issued for substantial construction on the site. The containers shall not be used for the storage of furniture or other household items, and shall not block vehicular or pedestrian access to the property.

.1102 Portable canopies, sunshades, sails, tarps or similar shade apparatus are not permitted if visible from a public right- of-way and shall not be used as a permanent shield or patio cover where visible to residential uses.

.1103 Window and door awnings or similar shade structures are not considered temporary structures when they are attached to residential structures. Said window and door awnings or similar shade structures shall be permanently attached to the residential structure and limited in width to 120% of the window or door they are shading.

.1104 Holiday decorations shall be removed within forty-five (45) calendar days after the holiday. This includes but is not limited to any projecting light devices, inflatable devices, exterior string lights generally associated with holidays, or other ground mounted decorations. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 1; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6000 § 1; November 8, 2005: Ord. 6007 § 1; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6030 § 1: August 22, 2006: Ord. 6031 § 2: August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 § 2 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6289 § 1; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6299 § 2; May 13, 2014: Ord. 6351 § 1; December 15, 2015: Ord. 6419 § 2; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6432, §§ 1, 2; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6461 §§ 1, 2; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6483 § 1; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6493 § 1; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6506 § 3; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 3; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 § 1; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 § 3; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6602 § 1; January 28, 2025; Ord. 6620 §§ 5 - 7; January 13, 2026: Ord. 6627 § 1; August 11, 2026.)

.010 Density and Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area for single-family residential zones is shown in Table 4-D. The maximum density permitted on a development site shall be the lesser of what is permitted by the following table or the maximum density permitted based on the site’s General Plan land use designation. The boundaries of the development site used to determine the maximum density permitted by the General Plan is based on the Gross Acre(s) of the property as defined in Section 18.92.040 (Acres, Gross).

Table 4-D

MINIMUM LOT AREA:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Zone Minimum Lot Area

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1 43,560 square feet

22,000 square feet (19,000 square feet, not including public and private streets, and public RH-2 and private easements for ingress and egress

RH-3 10,000 square feet

Residential Single-Family

RS-1 10,000 square feet

RS-2 7,200 square feet

RS-3 5,000 square feet

RS-4 Subject to 18.04.160

.020 Unless specified otherwise, the minimum lot area measurement in Table 4-D excludes public and private streets, alley rights-of-way, and public and private easements for ingress and egress. The minimum lot area 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 Building site requirements in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards) also apply. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6286 § 1; September 3, 2013.)

.010 Lot Width. The minimum lot width for single-family residential zones is shown in Table 4-E.

Table 4-E

MINIMUM LOT WIDTH:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Zone Minimum Lot Width

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1 125 feet (140 feet average in any division of land)

85 feet (100 feet average in any division of land); any lot with frontage on the circular or RH-2 curvilinear portion of any cul-de-sac shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 60 feet)

RH-3 50 feet (75 feet average in any division of land)

Residential Single-Family

RS-1 90 feet

RS-2 70 feet

RS-3 50 feet (45 feet for cul-de-sac or knuckle lot)

RS-4 Subject to 18.04.160

.020 Lot Width on Cul-de-Sac or Knuckle Lots. The lot width for a cul-de-sac or knuckle lot shall be measured at the required front setback line. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

.010 Lots Adjacent to Freeways or Scenic Expressways. Single-family residential lots adjacent to freeways and scenic expressways shall rear-on or side-on the freeway or expressway.

.020 Lots Adjacent to Other Arterial Highways or Railroad Rights-Of-Way. Single-family residential lots adjacent to all arterial highways, other than those described in subsection .010 above, or railroad rights-of-way shall not take vehicular access from

the arterial highway. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6382 § 26; October 18, 2016.)

.010 Maximum Height. The maximum structural heights for single-family residential zones are shown in Table 4-F.

Table 4-F

MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Zone Maximum Structural Height

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1 25 feet/2 stories

RH-2 25 feet/2 stories

RH-3 25 feet/2 stories (certain areas subject to subsection .040 below)

Residential Single-Family

35 feet/2-1/2 stories (Any non-residential land use permitted by a conditional use permit may exceed this height limitation, as determined by the approved conditional use permit, when RS-1 the required front, side and rear setback are increased an additional 1 foot for each 4 feet in height such buildings exceed 35 feet)

RS-2 35 feet/2-1/2 stories

RS-3 30 feet/2 stories

35 feet/2 stories; 35 feet/3 stories if the structure is located 55 feet or more from the property RS-4 line of any detached single-family residential use or zone.

.020 Other Standards. The standards in this section apply in addition to the Structural Height Limitations and Structural Setback in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

.030 Accessory Buildings. Non-habitable and habitable accessory structures, including but not limited to, garages, garden and storage sheds, and accessory living quarters, shall not exceed a height of one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet, whichever is less. This provision shall not apply to structures that are located outside of all required setback areas and comply with the same provisions as the main dwelling. All accessory structures encroaching into required setback areas may be subject to additional height restrictions as outlined in Section 18.04.100 (Table 4-J — Permitted Encroachments for Accessory Uses/Structures: Single- Family Residential Zones). (Ord. 5944 1; September 28, 2004: Ord. 6137 § 1; April 14, 2009.)

.040 Exceptions.

.0401 Pursuant to the conditions of approval of Tract Nos. 8418 and 8647, a one (1) story height overlay zone is hereby established and imposed upon those certain lots abutting the area known as "Peralta Hills," and located on the north side of Valley Gate Drive, the east side of Sleepy Meadow Lane north of Forest Glen Road, and the north side of Forest Glen Road and Old Bucket Lane between Sleepy Meadow Lane and Nohl Ranch Road, and further described as Lot Nos. 65 through 79, inclusive, of Tract No. 8418, and Lot Nos. 24 through 46, inclusive, of Tract No. 8647. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the maximum structural height on said lots shall not exceed one (1) story or twenty-five (25) feet, whichever is less, except as permitted pursuant to Chapter 18.18 (Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone). The term "One Story," as used in this subsection, shall mean a single habitable floor, and shall not permit any loft, mezzanine, balcony or similar habitable floor or area above such single habitable floor.

.0402 The maximum height of any building in the area known as "Hidden Canyon," defined as the area south of Avenida de Santiago in the City of Anaheim, shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise permitted in Section 18.40.030 (Structural Height Limitations) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

.0403 Lots within Tract Nos. 10996, 10997, 10998 and 13760 are subject to Resolution No. 80-1407 of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, dated September 2, 1980. This resolution indicates "Texaco-Anaheim Hills, Inc. has given verbal assurance that the viewshed from the floor of Weir Canyon will be protected from proposed residential development along the westerly rim of the canyon through private open space mitigations such as estate densities, restricted grading, landscaping edge treatments, and/or covenants, conditions and restrictions." Any new construction within these tracts must receive County approval, indicating compliance with this agreement. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 2 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6316 § 1; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6382 § 27; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6483 § 2; June 9, 2020.)

.010 Floor Area. The minimum livable floor area per dwelling, exclusive of garage area, for single-family residential zones is shown in Table 4-G.

Table 4-G

MINIMUM FLOOR AREA:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Zone Minimum Floor Area

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1 1,700 square feet

RH-2 1,700 square feet

RH-3 1,700 square feet

Residential Single-Family

RS-1 1,700 square feet

RS-2 1,225 square feet

RS-3 1,225 square feet

RS-4 1,225 square feet, but may be modified pursuant to 18.04.160

.020 Detached Accessory Buildings and Structures. The maximum cumulative square footage of all enclosed accessory structures, as identified in Table 4-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Single-Family Residential Zones) of this chapter, shall be limited to the minimum livable floor area of the main dwelling for the underlying zone, as identified in Table 4-G above, and shall not exceed the square footage of the main dwelling. Any detached garage spaces that are required by this Code shall not be counted towards this limitation. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6526 § 2; February 15, 2022.)

.010 Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage for single-family residential zones is shown in Table 4-H.

Table 4-H

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Zone Maximum Lot Coverage

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1 NA

RH-2 NA

RH-3 40%

Residential Single-Family

40% No accessory building authorized to encroach into a required rear setback shall occupy

RS-1 more than 25% of the required rear setback. Accessory structures authorized to encroach into the required rear setback subject to Section 18.04.100 (Structural Setbacks).

40%, – see subsection .020 below (dwellings or accessory structures shall not occupy more

RS-2 than 35% of the required rear setback, provided any such structures shall comply with the setback regulations of this chapter).

RS-3 40%

RS-4 50%, but may be modified pursuant to 18.04.160

.020 Patio Structure. Patio structures are accessory structures, but not subject to lot coverage or area limitations, except as required by the Building Code and Table 4-J (Permitted Encroachments for Accessory Uses/Structures: Single-Family Residential Zones).

.030 Accessory Buildings and Structures. All accessory buildings and structures shall be included in the maximum lot coverage calculation except as otherwise specified in this chapter. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 2; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6101 § 2 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6570 §§ 1, 2; March 19, 2024.)

.010 Setbacks for Single-Family Residential Zones.

.0101 The minimum setbacks for single-family residential zones are shown in Table 4-I. These setbacks apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Sections 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards). Encroachments into setback areas are contained in subsection .040 below.

.0102 Unless otherwise provided in this title, setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way, recorded access easement, or recorded riding and hiking trails.

.0103 In addition to the provisions of Table 4-I, a tilt-up garage door shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the ultimate right-of-way line of the street used for access, and a roll-up garage door shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the ultimate right-of-way line of the street used for access. If the underlying zone requires a greater setback, the greater setback shall be provided.

.0104 Notwithstanding any other provision, any structure used for human habitation shall maintain a setback of not less than ten (10) feet from any riding and hiking trail easement of record.

.0105 Notwithstanding any other provision, any enclosed detached accessory structure in excess of 120 square feet intended for habitation having finished interior, insulated ceiling and/or wall, ability to be temperature controlled, such as a guest room, recreation room, workshop, office etc. shall conform to setback requirements for the primary residence.

Table 4-I

MINIMUM SETBACKS:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES*

Zone Minimum Setbacks

Table 4-I

MINIMUM SETBACKS:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES*

Zone Minimum Setbacks

Residential Single-Family Hillside

RH-1

Front 20 feet

Side 15 feet

Rear Same as Front

RH-2

Front 25 feet

In order to encourage varied setbacks where a tract or a minimum of one block (one side of the street) is to be developed concurrently; the setback shall be an average of 25 feet, with the

minimum setback of 15 feet.

10 feet (properties with legal non-conforming side-yard setbacks less than 10 feet may be Side expanded while maintaining such legal non-conforming setback)

All dwellings shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from any private access easement of

record located in the side yard.

Rear 25% of the depth of the lot, but need not exceed 25 feet

All dwellings shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from any private access easement of

record located in the rear yard.

RH-3

Front 20 feet

6 feet for a one-story structure; two-story structures must have a combined side yard of not less Side than 15 feet; however, neither side shall be less than 6 feet.

All dwellings shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from any private access easement of

record located in the side yard.

The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.

15 feet; all dwellings shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from any private access Rear easement of record located in the rear yard.

Residential Single-Family

RS-1

Front 30 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less

10% of the width of the lot, except that the side setback shall not be less than 5 feet and need Side not exceed 10 feet.

The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.

25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less. Accessory buildings authorized to

Rear encroach into setbacks per Table 4-J, shall not occupy more than 25% of the required rear setback.

RS-2

Front 25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less

Side 5 feet

The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.

25 feet, except that the depth may be reduced to 10 feet, provided that dwellings or accessory Rear structures shall not occupy more than 35% of the required rear setback.

RS-3

Front 15 feet

In order to encourage varied setbacks where a tract or a minimum of one block (one side of the street) is to be developed concurrently, the setback shall be an average of 15 feet with the

minimum setback of 10 feet.

5 feet from structures to the property line or for development of an entire tract, zero feet on one

Side side and 10 feet on the other side, provided a minimum of 10 feet is maintained between structures on adjacent lots (the latter requirement provides for zero side yards).

The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.

Rear 15 feet

RS-4

Front 10 feet

In order to achieve good design, the setback may be an average minimum of 10 feet, with the

minimum setback of 5 feet.

Setback provisions may be modified pursuant to § 18.04.160.

5 feet from structures to the property line or zero feet on one side, and 10 feet on the other side, provided a minimum of 10 feet is maintained between structures on adjacent lots (the latter Side requirement provides for zero side yards); 20 feet from three-story structures to the property line adjacent to a non-single family residential use or zone, subject to the Structural Height requirements in § 18.04.070.010.

The minimum street side setback on a reversed corner lot or reverse building frontage lot shall be 9 feet.

Setback provisions may be modified pursuant to § 18.04.160.

10 feet for single-story structures; 15 feet for two and three-story structures; 55 feet for three- story structure within One Hundred Fifty (150) feet of Single- Family Residential Zones. 20 feet from three-story structures to the property line adjacent to a non-single family residential use or Rear zone, subject to the Structural Height requirements in § 18.04.070.010.

Setback provisions may be modified pursuant to 18.04.160.

Airspace (Vertical) Subdivision. For three (3) dimensional airspace subdivisions, the minimum setback between facing walls of two dwelling units shall be the combined total of the required setbacks for each building wall.

.020 Other Code Provisions. The standards in this section apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements in Section 18.40.040 and the special area setbacks in Section 18.40.060 of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

.030 Accessory Buildings and Structures. Accessory buildings or structures can be attached to a main building or be entirely detached.

.0301 If an accessory building or structure is attached to the main building by means of a common wall, it shall comply with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building, including side and rear setbacks except as set forth in Table 4-J

below.

.0302 If an accessory building or structure is not attached to the main building, it shall be separated from the main building the minimum distance established by the Uniform Building Code, and shall comply with the provisions of subsection .040 below.

.040 Permitted Encroachments. Allowable encroachments into the required setbacks in Table 4-I are set forth in Table 4-J, except as provided herein.

.0401 For zones other than the RS-1 and RS-2 Zones, the cumulative square footage of all encroachments shall not exceed two hundred forty (240) square feet.

.0402 Accessory structures, except for fences, walls and hedges that do not exceed three (3) feet in height, and pilasters/freestanding light fixtures that do not exceed four (4) feet in height, shall not encroach into a required street side setback.

.0403 Any encroachment that conflicts with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.

Table 4-J

Y=Yes PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY USES/STRUCTURES: N=No

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Table 4-J
Y=Yes
PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY USES/STRUCTURES:
N=No
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

RH- RS-

1 2 3 1 2 3 4

Accessory Permitted Encroachment Special Provisions Use/Structure

Front N N N N N N N

*A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be

Air Conditioning Units Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* maintained on at least one side yard.

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Maximum 8 feet high and constructed of
fire-resistant materials approved by the
Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Building Division. Otherwise, a 4-foot

Arbor/Trellis setback is required from any adjacent property line. Encroachments facing (freestanding) adjacent public or private streets and Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y alleys, or adjacent to vacant lots, shall be planted and maintained with clinging vines in order to deter graffiti.

Front N N N N N N N

Amateur Radio Towers Side N N N N N N N Must comply with setbacks and 18.38.040

Rear N N N N N N N

Front Maximum 4 feet Must be permanently attached to the Awnings Side Maximum 2 feet building and properly maintained. Must be at least 4 feet from any property line. Rear Maximum 4 feet

Front Maximum 30 inches

*Must be at least 10 feet from the rear

Balconies (covered or uncovered) Side N N N N N N N property line.

Rear Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y*

Barbeques Front N N N N N N N Maximum 5 feet high. (built-in, Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* *A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be maintained on at least one side yard. permanent) Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N

Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Basketball Courts

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N Design features must complement main house. Side Y No side or rear setback required for carports that are constructed with fire Carports/Porte Cocheres resistant materials approved by the Building Division. Encroachments facing adjacent Rear Y public or private streets and alleys, or adjacent to vacant lots, shall be planted and maintained with clinging vines in order to deter graffiti.

Front Maximum 30 inches

*A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be

Chimneys Side *Maximum 20 inches maintained on at least one side yard.

Rear Maximum 30 inches

Front Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Fencing/Walls Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Must comply with 18.46.110

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front Maximum 30 inches

Eaves/Roof Overhang, Cornices, Must not be closer than 4 feet to the Side Maximum 20 inchesBelt Courses, Sills and Buttresses property line.

Rear Maximum 30 inches

Front N N N N N N N

*A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be

Fire Pits/Outdoor Fireplaces Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* maintained on at least one side yard.

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Maximum height is same as underlying zone. Side Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Flag Poles *Minimum 10 feet from front property line.

*No closer than 5 feet to side or rear Rear Y* Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y**
property line.

Front Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* *Minimum 10 feet from front property line,
except minimum 5 feet from front property

Fountains and Sculptures Side Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** line in RS-3 and RS-4 Zones.

Rear Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** **Maximum 6 feet high.

Front N N N N N N N Amount of encroachment shall not exceed
450 square feet. Must be located no closer
Side N N Y Y Y Y Y than 4 feet to property line unless

Garages constructed with fire resistant materials approved by the Building Division. (detached) Encroachments facing adjacent public or Rear N N Y Y Y Y Y private streets and alleys, or adjacent to vacant lots, shall be planted and maintained with clinging vines in order to deter graffiti.

Front N N N N N N N
Maximum 10 feet high.

Gazebos Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Setback shall be determined by applicable Building Code requirements. Rear Y Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y*

Front N N N N N N N Maximum 8 feet high. Encroachments
facing adjacent public or private streets and

Greenhouses Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* alleys, or adjacent to vacant lots, shall be planted and maintained with clinging vines in order to deter graffiti.(detached) Rear Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* *Setback shall be determined by applicable Building Code requirements.

Front Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Guard Railings (where required Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y for safety by City Codes) Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N Maximum 22 feet high. Light Fixtures Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Must be hooded to prevent excessive glare (for tennis or sports courts) onto adjacent property. Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N* N* N* N* N* N* N*
*Except as provided in Chapter 18.42.

Parking (Open) Side Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Provided parking is screened from public right-of-way. Rear Y Y** Y** Y** Y** Y** Y**

Front N N N N N N N
Maximum 10 feet high.

Patio Covers/ Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Setback shall be determined by applicable Canopies Building Code requirements. Rear Y Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y*

Front Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Maximum 8 feet high decorative
freestanding light fixtures and maximum 8

Pilasters/Light Fixtures Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y feet high for pilasters only, no closer than 8 feet on center. (freestanding) Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y For pilasters/light fixtures in conjunction w/fence or wall see § 18.46.110.060.0601.

Front N N N N N N N

Maximum 10 feet high and no closer than 5

Play Equipment Side N N N N N N N feet to rear property line.

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N Maximum 10 feet high.

Pool Cabanas Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Setback shall be determined by applicable Building Code requirements. (detached/semi- enclosed) Maximum 200 s.f. in size. Cabanas in Rear Y Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* excess of 200 s.f. in size are subject to Table 4-I of Section 18.04.100.

Front N N N N N N N

*A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be

Pool Equipment Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* maintained on at least one side yard.

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N Maximum 8 feet high.

Pool Rock Formations/ Side Minimum of 3 feet from side property line Must be finished if back is visible to public Waterfalls right-of-way or single-family residential Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y property.

Front N N N N N N N

Pool Slides Side Minimum 5 feet to any property line Maximum 8 feet high.

Rear Minimum 5 feet to any property line

Front N N N N N N N

Pools/Spas Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 3' 3'
If attached to a residence, decks can be no
closer than 4 feet to property line unless

Porches and At-grade Decks Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y constructed with fire resistant materials approved by the Building Division. Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N

Satellite Dishes (freestanding, Side N N N N N N Nover 2 feet in diameter)

Rear Minimum 5 feet to rear property line

Front N N N N N N N
Sheds 120 square feet or less and up to 10
Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y feet in height can encroach into a side and
rear yard setback.

Sheds between 121 - 200 square feet and

Sheds (detached, without utilities) max 10 feet in height require a minimum 5- foot side and rear yard setback.

Encroachments facing adjacent public or Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
private streets and alleys, or adjacent to
vacant lots, shall be planted and maintained
with clinging vines in order to deter grafitti.

Front N N N N N N N

Tennis Courts/ Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Only 1 court per lot is allowed. Sport Courts Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Plants Side Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N Must be screened from view. Water Heaters (includes tankless Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* water heater) *A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be maintained on at least one side yard. Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N
Must be screened from view.

Water Softeners Side Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* Y* *A minimum clearance of 3 feet must be maintained on at least one side yard. Rear Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Front N N N N N N N

Workshops Side N N N N N N N (detached) Rear N N N N N N N

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 3; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6031 §§ 3 through 5: August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 §§ 2 (part), 3; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6116 § 2; October 14, 2008: Ord. 6169 § 1; April 27, 2010: Ord. 6218 § 1; July 19, 2011: Ord. 6286 §§ 2, 3; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6316 § 2; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6425 § 1; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6473 §§ 1, 2; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6506 § 4; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6570 §§ 3, 4; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6601, § 1; January 14, 2025: Ord. 6604, § 1; March 25, 2025: Ord. 6620 § 8; January 13, 2026.)

Street wall facades shall be architecturally enhanced through the use of arcades, colonnades, recessed entrances, window details, bays, variations in building materials, and other details such as cornices and contrasting colors. Total blank walls (without windows and entrances) are prohibited. In addition to architectural massing requirements, building facades shall be articulated through the use of separated wall surfaces, contrasting colors and materials, variations in building setbacks, and attractive window fenestrations. (Ord. 6031 § 6; August 22, 2006.)

Parking requirements for single-family residential zones are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

Sign requirements for single-family residential zones are set forth inChapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

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

Fences, walls, hedges and berms shall be permitted and/or required in single-family residential 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.)

.010 Location of Containers. All single-family homes shall provide a screened location outside of the required street setback to store trash and recycling containers. The City Manager or his or her designee may modify screening requirements of containers visible from the public view if screening is impractical based on the physical layout of the property or other factors.

.020 Standards. Lots not developed with 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 or other public rights-of-way. Recycling bins shall also be provided. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 7; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6473 § 3; December 3, 2019.)

.010 Conditional Use Permit. All development in the RS-4 Zone shall be subject to the approval by the Planning Commission of an application for a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).

.020 Lot Area and Width. The lot area and width shall be established by the site plan approved through the conditional use permit.

.030 Modification of Other Standards. The minimum floor area as set forth in Table 4-G, the maximum lot coverage as set forth in Table 4-H, and the minimum setbacks as set forth in Table 4-I may be modified in order to achieve a high quality project design, privacy, livability, and compatibility with surrounding uses.

.040 Guidelines. An application for a conditional use permit shall be reviewed using the “Guidelines for Small-Lot Development” adopted by resolution of the Planning Commission, as may be amended from time to time.

.050 Application. The application for a conditional use permit shall be submitted on forms approved by the Planning Director.

.060 Findings. Before the Planning Commission approves the conditional use permit, it must make all of the following findings based on the plans submitted by the applicant:

.0601 The uses within the project are compatible;

.0602 New buildings or structures related to the project are compatible with the scale, mass, bulk, and orientation of existing buildings in the surrounding area, provided the existing buildings conform with the provisions of this title;

.0603 Vehicular and pedestrian access are adequate;

.0604 The project is consistent with any adopted design guidelines applicable to the parcel or parcels;

.0605 The size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use in a manner not detrimental to the particular area;

.0606 The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area;

.0607 The impact upon the surrounding area has been mitigated to the maximum extent practicable;

.0608 The project complies with the General Plan and Subdivision Map Act; and

.0609 The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim.

.070 Maintenance. If the ownership of part or all of any development is designed, intended or proposed to be divided into any form of joint group/individual ownership, i.e., exclusive right of occupancy or interest in any portion of the development coupled with an undivided interest in any portion of the development (including air space subdivisions), the corporation or limited partnership shall have the responsibility to maintain the buildings and use of the property for residential development. All mutually available features, such as recreational areas, community buildings and landscaping, as well as the general appearance of the premises and buildings, shall be adequately and professionally maintained as indicated on the approved final development plans. These provisions shall be included in a maintenance covenant, which shall be submitted to, and approved by, the City Attorney prior to recordation in the Office of the Orange County Recorder. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6245 § 20; June 5, 2012.)

ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, those certain properties located in the unincorporated territory of the County of Orange as of the date of adoption of this section (which properties are more particularly described as Area 11 in Zoning Reclassification No. 2005-00154, as set forth in City Council Resolution No. 2005-74) shall be permitted to be developed, used and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the zoning regulations of the County of Orange, which regulations were applicable to said property immediately prior to completion of the proceedings for annexation of the property to the City of Anaheim (the "County Regulations"). Said County Regulations are hereby adopted and deemed incorporated herein by this reference solely for purposes of this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the owner or occupant of any of the properties described in this section from developing, using or maintaining such property in accordance with the zoning regulations of the City of Anaheim otherwise applicable thereto, following annexation of said property to the City of Anaheim

(the "City Regulations"). It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for the owner or occupant of any property which is described in this section to develop, use or maintain said property in a manner which fails to comply with either the County Regulations or the City Regulations. (Ord. 5970 § 1; June 7, 2005.)

APPENDIX A LOT WIDTH ON CUL-DE-SAC OR KNUCKLE LOTS

Subsection 18.04.050.020

APPENDIX B SETBACKS

Subsection 18.04.100.010

APPENDIX C SETBACKS – REVERSED CORNER LOT AND REVERSE BUILDING FRONTAGE, TABLE 4-I

Subsection 18.04.100.010