Part 2 — Structural Setbacks
Anaheim Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-30 · Anaheim
• Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
• Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
° A one-story building: 20 feet
C-NC
° 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
• Abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and one or off ramp): Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
• Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
° A one-story building: 25 feet
C-R ° 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
Same as C-NC, except where abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and on or off ramp): Same as C-G Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback·
• Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
• Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
O-L ° A one-story building: 20 feet
° A two-story building: 51 feet
° A three-story building: 101 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
• Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
• Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
• Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
° A one-story building: 20 feet
O-H ° A two-story building: 51 feet
° A three-story building: 101 feet
° A four-story building: 151 feet
° A five-story building: 201 feet
° A six- or more story building: 226 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
.020 Building Setbacks. Where trash enclosures, trash compactors, loading and delivery areas or bays, compressors or other mechanical equipment are proposed in setback areas adjacent to residential uses and residential zones, the minimum
setback between these structures and uses and the residential zone boundary shall be not less than ten (10) feet.
.030 Encroachments. Allowable encroachments into the setback requirements in Table 8-G are set forth below. Any encroachment that conflicts with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.
.0301 Canopies (fixed) or trellises may encroach into a required setback on a public street no more than three (3) feet.
.0302 Cornices, eaves, sills, belt courses, buttresses and fireplaces may encroach into any required setback not more than two (2) feet.
.0303 Driveways providing access from adjacent streets or private accessways may encroach into any required street landscape and structural setback.
.0304 Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) may encroach into any required setback.
.0305 Three (3) flagpoles for the display of national, state, city and/or company trademark or logo, not to exceed the maximum structural height.
.0306 Guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas as required by City codes may encroach into any required setback.
.0307 Light fixtures may encroach into any required setback, except required setbacks adjacent to residential zones where developed with residential uses or residential uses in any zone.
.0308 Parking spaces (open) and open vehicular accessways may encroach into required structural setback areas, but shall not encroach into minimum required landscape setbacks.
.0309 Signs that comply with Section 18.08.080 of this chapter may encroach into any required setback.
.0310 Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants shall be permitted in any required setback as permitted inChapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening).
.0311 Walkways leading from parking areas and public sidewalks may encroach into any required landscaped setback, provided the walkway is integrated with the landscape design and does not significantly reduce the landscape area. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 9; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6101 § 6 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6506 § 9; February 9, 2021.)
18.08.070 PARKING AND LOADING.¶
Parking and loading requirements for commercial zones are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 7; September 28, 2004.)
18.08.080 SIGNS.¶
Sign requirements for commercial zones are set forth in Chapter 18.44 (Signs). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.08.090 LANDSCAPING.¶
Landscaping shall be permitted and/or required in commercial zones, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.08.100 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES.¶
Fences, walls, hedges and berms shall be permitted and/or required in commercial 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.)
18.08.110 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 shall also be provided as required by the Public Works Department. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
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