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Annual Update to Anaheim Municipal Code Title 18: Zoning Code Amendments

  • When: 2025/01/14
  • Address: Citywide, Anaheim, CA
  • City: Anaheim
  • State: CA
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Placemaking
  • Applicant: Anaheim Planning and Building Department

The Anaheim City Council approved comprehensive updates to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. These updates include streamlined approval processes, clarified regulations, and adjustments reflecting state mandates and market trends. Notable amendments involve increased flexibility for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), operational guidelines for food trucks near breweries, enhanced fencing standards, and better-defined requirements for landscaping and parking lot lighting. The decision ensures alignment with Anaheim's strategic priorities and compliance with California law.

Why it Matters

These zoning updates reflect Anaheim's commitment to addressing housing needs, improving urban design, and fostering economic growth. They provide clearer guidelines for developers and encourage efficient use of resources.

Source

Allowed Uses: Permitted modifications include expanded allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), updates to fencing and wall height regulations, adjustments for food truck operations near alcoholic beverage manufacturing, and enhanced landscaping and lighting standards for parking areas.

Previous Zoning: Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (prior to the 2025 amendments)