Chapter 18.01 — INTRODUCTION

This title, Title 18, shall be known as the “Zoning Code." (Ord. 5920; May 25, 2004.)

.010 General. The purpose of this title is to promote growth of the City in an orderly manner, and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare in conformance with the General Plan.

.020 Districts. The zoning effectuated by this title includes the establishment of various districts that include all the territory within the boundaries of the City, within which the use of land and buildings, the space for buildings, and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

.030 Amendments. On June 8, 2004, the Anaheim City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5920, which amended and updated Title 18 in its entirety. Subsequent amendments are as noted throughout the Zoning Code, and permitted per Chapter 18.76 (Zoning Amendments). (Ord. 6031 § 1: August 22, 2006.)

The chapters in this Zoning Code are organized into the following groups:

.010 Introduction: Chapter 18.01;

.020 Underlying or base zones: Chapters 18.04 through 18.14;

.030 Overlay zones: Chapters 18.18 through 18.32;

.040 Regulations that apply to more than one zone: Chapters 18.36 through 18.58;

.050 Procedures: Chapters 18.60 through 18.80;

.060 Interpretations and definitions: Chapters 18.90 and 18.92; and

.070 Regulations for adopted specific plans: Chapters 18.100 and above. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

All officers and employees of the City authorized or required by law to issue permits, licenses or other evidences of authority for business licenses or for the erection or locating of any building, structure or installation within the meaning of this title shall issue no such permit, license or evidence contrary to the provisions of this title. Any permit, license or evidence issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void and shall not constitute authority for the conduct of any activity or use or the erection, installation or maintenance of any building, structure or installation which is otherwise in violation of any provision of this Title 18. (Ord. 6101 § 1; April 22, 2008.)