Chapter 18.06 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

18.06.010 PURPOSE. ¶

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

18.06.020 INTENT OF INDIVIDUAL ZONES. ¶

The multiple-family residential zones consist of the following.

.010 "RM-1" Multiple-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the "RM-1" Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy residential corridor environment along arterial highways, and facilitate the conversion of underutilized strip commercial areas into housing. This zone also encourages planned residential development for attached single-family townhouses with strong street-facing orientation, incorporating a rear access drive or service alley, with a minimum building site area per dwelling unit of three thousand three hundred fifty (3,350) square feet. This zone implements the Corridor Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

.020 "RM-2" Multiple-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the "RM-2" Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment, with townhouses and other low-rise, attached, single-family units with a minimum building site area per dwelling unit of three thousand (3,000) square feet. This zone implements the Low-Medium Density Residential and Low-Medium Hillside Density Residential land use designations in the General Plan.

.030 "RM-3" Multiple-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the "RM-3" Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment with multiple-family units with a minimum building site area per dwelling unit of two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet. This zone implements the Low-Medium Density Residential, Mid Density Residential, and Medium Density land use designations in the General Plan. .035 "RM-3.5" Multiple-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the "RM-3.5" Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment with multiple-family units with a minimum building site area per dwelling unit of one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet. This zone implements the Mid Density Residential and Medium Density land use designations in the General Plan.

.040 "RM-4" Multiple-Family Residential Zone. The intent of the "RM-4" Zone is to provide an attractive, safe and healthy environment with multiple-family units with a minimum building site area per dwelling unit of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. This zone implements the Medium Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 8; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6436 § 1; April 24, 2018 .)

18.06.030 USES. ¶

.010 Primary Uses. Table 6-A (Primary Uses: Multiple-Family Residential 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 6-B (Accessory Uses And Structures: Multiple-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 6-C (Temporary Uses And Structures: Multiple-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 6-A, 6-B and 6-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 permitted with a minor conditional use permit;

.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 6-A, 6-B and 6-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 6-A, 6-B or 6-C is not permitted.

.070 Sites Formerly Used for Service Stations. In addition to the provisions of Table 6-A, any use of a building or service station canopy that was formerly used as an automobile service station shall require a conditional use permit.

.080 Development in the "RM-1" Zone. All development in the "RM-1" Zone is subject to the provisions of Section 18.06.160 of this chapter.

.090 Conversion of Existing Multiple-Family Structures. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity proposing to convert existing multiple-family dwellings (including apartments), attached single-family dwellings, or like structures to a condominium or other common interest development, as defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code, shall first apply for and obtain the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits) and, where applicable, a tentative map pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, Chapter 18.60 and Chapter 17.08 (Subdivisions) of Title 17 (Land Development and Resources).

.0901 Conditional Use Permit. Before the Planning Commission approves a conditional use permit to convert existing multiple-family dwellings, as described above, to a condominium or other common interest development, it shall make the following findings: .01 That the project complies with the General Plan, including the land use element;

.02 That the existing structures and other improvements conform to the site development standards for the underlying zone or any applicable specific plan;

.03 That the existing structures and other improvements are in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and other applicable codes as adopted by the City of Anaheim;

.04 That the vehicular and pedestrian access are adequate;

.05 That the size and shape of the site proposed for the use are adequate to allow full development of the proposal in a manner not detrimental to the particular area;

.06 That 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; and

.07 That granting the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim.

.0902 Tentative Map. A tentative tract or parcel map, where appropriate, showing the extent of the proposed subdivision including the total number of condominiums, the total number of lots (including any airspace or three-dimensional portions), the public and private streets, private and common areas, and all buildings and structures thereon, shall be submitted to the City for its review and approval; and that a final tract map (or parcel map, where appropriate) of the subdivision shall be submitted for approval to the City Council, and recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder;

.0903 Maintenance Covenant. If the ownership of part or all of the existing multiple-family dwellings, as described above, proposed to be converted to a condominium or other common interest development, is proposed to be subdivided 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 airspace or three-dimensional 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.

.100 Special Provisions. Additional requirements related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 6-A, 6-B and 6-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.

overlay zone.
Table 6-A PRIMARY USES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
	RM-1	RM-2	RM-3	RM-3.5	RM-4	Special Provisions

Table 6-A PRIMARY USES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit Required
	RM-1	RM-2	RM-3	RM-3.5	RM-4	Special Provisions
Residential Classes of Uses
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Small)	P	P	P	P	P
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Small)	P	P	P	P	P
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Small)	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123

Dwellings–Multiple Family	C	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.100; affordable housing may be developed pursuant to Chapter 18.52. Subject to 18.40.090 Recreational Vehicles, as defined in § 18.92.210, shall not be used for human habitation.
Dwellings–Single-Family Attached	C	P	P	P	P	Dwellings requiring a conditional use permit are subject to § 18.06.160; Subject to 18.40.090 Recreational Vehicles, as defined in § 18.92.210, shall not be used for human habitation.
Dwellings–Single-Family Detached	C	P	P	P	P	(a) Allowed only when combined with single- family attached dwellings within the same project; in the RM-1 Zone, attached housing must be oriented toward any major or primary arterial or (b) one single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot in existence on the effective date of Ord. 5920, using the RS-2 and RS-3 Zone based on lot size. Subject to 18.40.090 Recreational Vehicles, as defined in § 18.92.210, shall not be used for human habitation.
Dwellings–Two-Unit Development	N	N	N	N	N
Employee Housing (Small)	C	P	P	P	P	Subject to 18.40.090; Dwellings requiring a Conditional Use Permit are also subject to § 18.06.160.
Mobile Home Parks	N	C	C	C	C
Senior Citizen Housing	C	C	C	C	C	Subject to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090
Senior Living Facilities (Small)	P	P	P	P	P
Sober Living Homes (Small)	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to §§ 18.16.058 and 18.38.123
Supportive Housing	C	P	P	P	P
Transitional Housing	C	P	P	P	P
Note on Table 6-A - Residential Classes of Uses: New Residential Development. All new residential development within 600 feet of any railroad, freeway, expressway, major arterial or primary 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
Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities (Large)	C	C	C	C	C
Antennas–Broadcasting	C	C	C	C	C
Antennas–Private Transmitting	C	C	C	C	C	Subject to § 18.38.040
Antennas–Telecommunications - Stealth Building-Mounted	T	T	T	T	T	Subject to §§ 18.38.060 and 18.62.020
Antennas– Telecommunications - Stealth Ground-Mounted	C	C	C	C	C	Subject to § 18.38.060
Antennas–Telecommunications - Ground- Mounted	N	N	N	N	N
Non-Residential Classes of Uses
Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Wholesale)	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.16.055 for office use only; no on-site storage, display or parking of any vehicle being held as inventory
Bed & Breakfast Inns	N	C	C	C	C	Subject to § 18.38.080

Boarding House	C	C	C	C	C
Community Care Facilities–Licensed (Large)	C	C	C	C	C
Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed (Large)	C	C	C	C	C	Subject to § 18.38.123
Community & Religious Assembly	C	C	C	C	C	Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Convalescent & Rest Homes	N	N	N	N	C
Day Care Centers	P/C	P/C	P/C	P/C	P/C	Permitted without CUP when integrated into multiple-family residential buildings; Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Educational Institutions–General	N	N	C	C	C	Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses)
Golf Courses & Country Clubs	N	N	C	C	C
Oil Production	N	C	C	C	C	Subject 18.38.180
Public Art and Murals	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visible to public property or public rights-of-way
Public Services	C	C	C	C	C
Recreation–Low-Impact	C	C	C	C	C
Recreation–Swimming & Tennis	C	C	C	C	C
Senior Living Facilities (Large)	C	C	C	C	C
Sober Living Homes (Large)	C	C	C	C	C	Subject to § 18.38.123
Transit Facilities	C	C	C	C	C
Utilities–Minor	C	C	C	C	C

Table 6-B ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES	Table 6-B ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES	Table 6-B ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES			P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited	P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited
	RM-1	RM-2	RM-3	RM-3.5	RM-4	Special Provisions

Table 6-B ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES					P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited
	RM-1	RM-2	RM-3	RM-3.5	RM-4	Special Provisions
Accessory Dwelling Unit	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to 18.38.015
Accessory Dwelling Unit - Junior	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to 18.38.015 ; only allowed on properties with an existing single-family residence
Animal Keeping	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.030

Antennas–Dish	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.050 (may require conditional use permit)

overlay zone.
Antennas–Receiving	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.050
Day Care–Large Family	P	P	P	P	P
Day Care–Small Family	P	P	P	P	P
Fences & Walls	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.46.110; a fence or wall may occur on a lot with or without any other primary use structure
Home Occupations	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.130
Landscaping & Gardens	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to Chapter 18.46; this use may occur on a lot with or without any other primary use structure
Mechanical & Utility Equipment– Ground Mounted	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.160
Mechanical & Utility Equipment– Roof Mounted	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.170
Parking Lots & Garages	P	P	P	P	P	To serve needs of primary use only
Recreation Buildings & Structures	P	P	P	P	P
Short-Term Rentals	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to an administrative use permit as provided in Chapter 4.05
Signs	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to Chapter 18.44
Solar Energy Panels	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to 18.38.170
Valet Parking	M	M	M	M	M
Vending Machines	P	P	P	P	P	Shall be screened from view from adjacent non-industrial property and public rights-of- way

.120 Design Compatibility of Detached Accessory Structure. Any detached structure that is used to accommodate an accessory use listed in Table 6-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Multiple-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 6-C TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES	Table 6-C TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES	Table 6-C TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES			P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited	P=Permitted by Right C=Conditional Use Permit Required N=Prohibited
	RM-1	RM-2	RM-3	RM-3.5	RM-4	Special Provisions
Contractor’s Office & Storage	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to § 18.38.105
Real Estate Tract	P	P	P	P	P	The office shall be removed at the end of two (2) years from the date of the recording of the subdivision map, or the sale of the last home, whichever is earlier
Real Estate Tract Signs	P	P	P	P	P	Subject to Chapter 18.44
Special Events	P	P	P	P	P	Allowed only for grand openings or a significant remodel; subject to § 18.38.240

.130 Additional Restrictions for Temporary Uses.

.1301 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.

.1302 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.

.1303 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.

.1304 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 §§ 4, 5; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6000 § 2; November 8, 2005: Ord. 6007 §§ 2, 3; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6031 §§ 9, 10; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6101 § 5; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6289 § 2; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6299 § 3; May 13, 2014: Ord. 6317 § 1; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6351 § 2; December 15, 2015: Ord. 6419 § 3; August 29, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 3, 4; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6436 §§ 2 - 4; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 3; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6483 § 3; June 9, 2020: Ord. 6493 § 2; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6506 § 5; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 4; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 § 3; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 4, 5; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6580 § 1; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6620 §§ 9, 10; January 13, 2026.)

18.06.040 LOT AREA. ¶

.010 Density and Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit for multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6- D. The maximum density permitted on a parcel shall be the lesser of what is permitted by the following table or the maximum density permitted based on the parcel’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 6-D

SITE AREA PER DWELLING UNIT:

Table 6-D SITE AREA PER DWELLING UNIT:
	MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit
RM-1	3,350 square feet, but may be modified pursuant to 18.06.160
RM-2	3,000 square feet
RM-3	2,400 square feet
RM-3.5	1,600 square feet
RM-4	1,200 square feet

.020 Unless specified otherwise, the minimum lot area measurement in Table 6-D excludes public and private streets and alley rights-ofway

.030 Building Site Requirements in Chapter 18.40

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6286 § 4; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6436 § 5; April 24, 2018.)

18.06.050 LOT WIDTH. ¶

.010 Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width for multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6-E.

Table 6-E

LOT WIDTH: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

.010 Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width for multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6-E.
Table 6-E LOT WIDTH: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Lot Width
RM-1	Subject to 18.06.160
RM-2	70 feet, except that a building permit may be approved for development on any City-approved, existing lot of record having a lesser width, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title.
RM-3	Same as RM-2
RM-3.5	Same as RM-2

RM-4 Same as RM-2

.020 Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 6-E may be modified pursuant to conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6436 § 6; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6555 § 6; April 4, 2023.)

18.06.060 STRUCTURAL HEIGHTS. ¶

The height requirements in this section for the multiple-family residential zones apply in addition to the Structural Height Limitations in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards), and are also impacted by the minimum structural setbacks as required in Section 18.06.090.

.010 Height – Multiple-Family and Single-Family Detached Structures. The maximum height for multiple-family and single-family detached structures is shown in Table 6-F.

detached structures is shown in Table 6-F.

	Table 6-F MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	MaximumStructural Height
RM-1	40 feet; but may be modified pursuant to 18.06.160
RM-2	40 feet; provided, however, that buildings exceeding 40 feet or 3 stories in height may be permitted by conditional use permit.
RM-3	40 feet; provided, however, that buildings exceeding 40 feet or 3 stories in height may be permitted by conditional use permit.
RM-3.5	40 feet; provided, however, that buildings exceeding 40 feet or 3 stories in height may be permitted by conditional use permit.
RM-4	40 feet; provided, however, that buildings exceeding 40 feet or 3 stories in height may be increased to 4 stories by conditional use permit.

.020 Accessory Buildings. All accessory structures, including but not limited to, garden and storage sheds and recreation structures, shall not exceed a height of one (1) story or fifteen (15) feet, whichever is less. (Ord. 5944 4; September 28, 2004.)

.030 Height Limitations Near Single-Family Residential Zones. The maximum height of a building located within one hundred fifty

(150) feet of a single-family residential zone is shown in the chart in subsection 18.06.090.030 (Setbacks Abutting Interior Property Lines). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6316 § 3; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6382 § 24; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6436 § 7; April 24, 2018; Ord. 6570 § 5; March 19, 2024.)

18.06.070 FLOOR AREA. ¶

.010 Floor Area – Single-Family. The minimum floor area for single-family detached dwellings is one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) square feet.

.020 Floor Area – Residences Other than Single-Family Detached. The minimum floor area for single-family attached, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings in the multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6-G.

Table 6-G

Table 6-G
	FLOOR AREA: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Floor Area for Attached Single-Family, Two-Family, and Multiple-Family Dwellings
RM-1	Subject to 18.06.160
RM-2	Studio units: 550 square feet; provided, however, that the number of studio units shall not exceed 20% of the total number of units. One-bedroom units: 750 square feet

	Two-bedroom units: 950 square feet Three-bedroom units: 1,150 square feet Four-bedroom units: 1,350 square feet
RM-3	Studio units: 550 square feet; provided, however, that the number of studio units shall not exceed 20% of the total number of units. One-bedroom units: 700 square feet Two-bedroom units: 825 square feet Three-bedroom units: 1,000 square feet More than a three-bedroom unit: 1,000 square feet, plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over three
RM-3.5	Same as RM-3
RM-4	Same as RM-3

.030 Calculations. For purposes of this section, a “Bedroom” is defined in Section 18.92.050 (“B” Words, Terms and Phrases) of the Anaheim Municipal Code.

.040 Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 6-G may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits.

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6436 § 8; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6555 § 7; April 4, 2023.)

18.06.080 SITE COVERAGE. ¶

.010 Site Coverage. The maximum site coverage for multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6-H.

.010 Site Coverage. The maximum site coverage for multiple-family residential zones is shown in Table 6-H.

	Table 6-H MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Maximum Site Coverage
RM-1	50% for residential and accessory structures
RM-2	40% for residential and accessory structures
RM-3	45% for residential and accessory structures
RM-3.5	50% for residential and accessory structures
RM-4	55% for residential and accessory structures

.020 Accessory Buildings and Structures. All accessory buildings and structures, except common recreational leisure area buildings, shall be included in the maximum site coverage calculation.

.030 Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 6-H may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits.

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6425 § 2; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6436 § 9; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6555 § 8; April 4, 2023.)

18.06.090 STRUCTURAL SETBACKS. ¶

The setback requirements in this section apply in the multiple-family residential zones. These requirements apply in addition to Section 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and Section 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks).

.010 Setbacks Abutting A Public Street. Where a building site abuts upon any highway or public street, there shall be a landscape setback, measured from the planned highway right-of-way line, as indicated in the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and improved as provided herein:

.0101 A project abutting an arterial highway shall have an average landscape setback of not less than twenty (20) feet in depth, with a minimum fifteen (15) feet permitted; provided, however, that for every foot of building frontage having a setback of less than twenty (20) feet, there shall be a foot of building frontage having a setback correspondingly greater than twenty (20) feet.

.0102 A project abutting any public street other than an arterial highway shall have a minimum landscape setback of fifteen (15) feet. .0103 The following encroachments are permitted abutting a public street:

(a) Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, and fireplaces may encroach not more than 30 inches.
(b) Open, unenclosed balconies may encroach not more than three (3) feet.
(c) Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than eight (8) feet.
(d) Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
(e) Decorative guard railing for safety protection around hazardous areas.
(f) Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
(g) Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110.

.020 Setbacks – Other. An open setback shall be provided around each building adjacent to interior lot lines, private streets, public or private alleys, or buildings located on the same building site. Minimum setback requirements shall be measured perpendicular to building walls, and are determined based on the design of the building wall parallel to the street, interior property line, or adjacent building. Each building wall shall be categorized as primary, secondary or blank. based on the following criteria relating to the placement of windows and doors:

.0201 Primary. Building walls that contain entrances and exits and/or windows opening into living spaces where most activity occurs, such as dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, kitchens and bedrooms. Building walls with balconies are also included.

.0202 Secondary. Building walls that contain windows opening into bathrooms, closets, stairwells and corridors. .0203 Blank. Building walls with no window openings or points of access.

.030 Setbacks Abutting Interior Property Lines. Setbacks for structures abutting an interior property line shall be provided along the entire length of the building as follows:

Height of Structure	Building Wall Category	Structural Setback	Landscaped Portion of Setback
1 story	All	10 feet	5 feet minimum
2 story	Primary	15 feet	5 feet minimum
	Secondary	15 feet
	Blank	15 feet
3 story	Primary	20 feet	5 feet minimum
	Secondary	15 feet
	Blank	15 feet
4 story	Primary	25 feet	10 feet minimum
	Secondary	20 feet
	Blank	15 feet

.0301 Setbacks Abutting Interior Property Lines of Single-Family Residential Zones. Setbacks for structures abutting a single-family residential zone shall be provided along the entire length of any interior site boundary line as follows:

Height of Structure	Building Wall Category	Structural Setback	Landscaped Portion of Setback

Height of Structure	Building Wall Category	Structural Setback	Landscaped Portion of Setback
1 story	All	20 feet	10 feet minimum
2 story	Primary	35 feet	10 feet minimum
	Secondary	25 feet
	Blank	20 feet
3 story	Primary	55 feet	10 feet minimum
	Secondary	45 feet
	Blank	40 feet
4 story	Primary	75 feet	15 feet minimum
	Secondary	65 feet

Blank 60 feet

.0302 The following encroachments are permitted abutting interior property lines, except within 150 feet of Single-Family Residential Zones:

(a) A patio cover outside the minimum interior landscape setback when located within an existing ground-floor private patio area. Patio cover shall not exceed 10 feet in height.

(b) Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses and fireplaces may encroach not more than four (4) inches for each one (1) foot of the width of the setback.

(c) Fixed awnings may encroach no more than three (3) feet.
(d) Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than eight (8) feet.
(e) Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
(f) Decorative guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas.
(g) Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
(h) Pedestrian walkways.
(i) Outdoor recreational facilities outside the minimum interior landscape setback.
(j) Vehicular accessways outside the minimum interior landscape setback.
(k) Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110.
.050 Setbacks Between Buildings. A minimum 15-foot wide setback between parallel walls of two (2) separate buildings shall be provided.

.0501 The following encroachments are permitted between buildings:

(a) A patio cover when located within an existing ground-floor private patio area. Patio cover shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
(b) Private patios for ground-floor residential units may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
(c) Covered or uncovered porches or landings that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, and that include an open railing not more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, may encroach not more than five (5) feet.
(d) For properties developed with existing ground-floor private patio areas, a maximum ten (10) foot high patio cover may be permitted over the existing permitted patio area.
(e) Decorative guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas.
(f) Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants.
(g) Pedestrian walkways.
(h) Outdoor recreational facilities.
(i) Vehicular accessways.
(j) Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110.

.060 Street Wall Facades. Street wall facades shall be architecturally enhanced through the use of arcades, colonnades, recessed entrances, window details, bays, variation in building materials, and other details such as cornices and contrasting colors. Total blank walls (without windows or 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.

.070 Required Improvement of Setback Areas. Required setbacks shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plants, as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening), and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

.080 Modifications. The standard prescribed in this section may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 11; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6382 § 25; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6461 § 4; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6473 §§ 4 - 6; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6526 § 4; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 § 9; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6620 § 11; January 1, 2026.)

18.06.100 RECREATIONAL-LEISURE AND STORAGE AREAS. ¶

.010 Recreational-Leisure Areas. Recreational-leisure areas for multiple-family residential zones shall be provided as set forth in this section. The size of the areas is shown in Table 6-I.

Table 6-I

MINIMUM SIZE OF RECREATIONAL-LEISURE AREAS:

MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

MINIMUM SIZE OF RECREATIONAL-LEISURE AREAS: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Area
RM-1	350 square feet for each dwelling unit; amounts may be modified pursuant to § 18.06.160
RM-2	1,000 square feet for each dwelling unit
RM-3	350 square feet for each dwelling unit
RM-3.5	275 square feet for each dwelling unit
RM-4	200 square feet for each dwelling unit

.020 The recreational-leisure areas required by Table 6-I shall be provided in a combination of private and common areas. A minimum of 10% of the required recreational-leisure areas shall be provided in a common area centrally located within the project area.

.0201 Private Recreational-Leisure Areas. For all multiple-family residential zones other than the “RM-4” Zone, any private patios for ground floor units shall be not less than two hundred (200) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet. In the “RM-4” Zone, any private patios for ground floor units shall be not less than one hundred (100) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of eight (8) feet. In all multiple-family residential zones, private balconies for dwelling units located entirely above the ground floor shall be not less than seventy (70) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet. Balcony rails shall be fifty percent (50%) finished with a permanent building material that matches or is otherwise compatible with the building.

.0202 Common Recreational-Leisure Areas. All common recreational-leisure areas shall be conveniently located and readily accessible from all dwelling units located on the building site and shall be integrated with, and contiguous to, other common areas on the building site. The common recreational-leisure area may be composed of active or passive facilities, and may incorporate any required setback areas other than street setback areas and required landscape setbacks, but shall not include or incorporate any driveways or parking areas, trash pickup or storage areas or utility areas. The common recreational-leisure area shall have a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet.

he common recreational-leisure area may be composed of active or passive facilities, and may incorporate any required setback areas other than street setback areas and required landscape setbacks, but shall not include or incorporate any driveways or parking areas, trash pickup or storage areas or utility areas. The common recreational-leisure area shall have a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet.

.0203 Improvement of Common Recreational-Leisure Areas. All common recreational-leisure areas shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plants, as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening), with the exception of reasonably required pedestrian walkways and paved recreational facilities, such as swimming pools and decks and court game facilities. Fountains, ponds, waterscape, sculpture, planters, benches and decorative screen-type walls installed incidentally to the primary plants in the landscaping shall be permitted and encouraged. All required common recreational-leisure areas and other required open space areas shall be developed and professionally maintained in accordance with approved landscape and irrigation plans.

.030 Storage Areas. General storage cabinets with a minimum size of one hundred (100) cubic feet capacity shall be required for each dwelling unit, and may be provided adjacent to private recreational-leisure areas or located in close proximity to the unit.

.040 Modifications. The standards prescribed in Table 6-I may be modified pursuant to a conditional use permit. The application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6317 § 2; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6436 § 10; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6526 § 5; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 § 10; April 4, 2023.)

18.06.110 PARKING AND LOADING. ¶

Parking and loading requirements for multiple-family residential zones are set forth in Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5944 5; September 28, 2004.)

18.06.120 SIGNS. ¶

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

18.06.130 LANDSCAPING. ¶

In addition to the provisions of this chapter, landscaping shall be permitted and/or required in multiple-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.)

18.06.140 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES. ¶

Fences, walls, hedges and berms shall be permitted and/or required in multiple-family residential zones, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in subsection 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening). (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.06.150 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 in 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, other public rights-of-way, or adjacent lots. Recycling bins shall also be provided. Trash storage areas shall not be located within required setbacks abutting lots zoned or used for single-family residential. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

18.06.160 RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. ¶

.010 Residential Planned Unit Development. All development in the “RM-1” Zone that includes single-family attached and detached dwellings shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission of an application for a conditional use permit. Except as otherwise specified in this section, the application shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) and Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permit). Planned Unit Development is defined in Section 18.92.190 (“P” Words, Terms and Phrases) of Chapter 18.92 (Definitions). (Ord. 5998 § 6; October 25, 2005.)

.020 Maximum Density and Minimum Project Size. The maximum density of residential units approved pursuant to this section shall not exceed the density as identified in the General Plan. All new residential development in the “RM-1” Zone must have a project size of at least ten (10) dwelling units.

.030 Maintenance Covenant. If the ownership of part or all of any development is proposed to be subdivided 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 and as indicated on the approved final development plans. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6031 § 12; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6316 § 4; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6436 § 11; April 24, 2018: Ord. 6555 § 11; April 4, 2023.)

18.06.170 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS. ¶

The provisions of Chapter 18.39 (Multiple-Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards) shall be used as a guide during the review of all multiple-family projects. (Ord. 6609 § 1; May 13, 2025.)

18.06.180 USE OF SITES FROM PREVIOUS HOUSING ELEMENT CYCLE. ¶

Notwithstanding other provisions of this Title, by-right development shall be provided to qualifying projects pursuant to Section 65583.2(c) of the Government Code as the same may be amended from time to time and on file with the Planning and Building Department as Planning Standard Detail No. 13. (Ord. 6609 § 2; May 13, 2025: Ord. 6615 § 1; September 23, 2025.)

APPENDIX A SETBACKS BETWEEN BUILDINGS

Subsection 18.06.090.050

Chapter 18.08 COMMERCIAL ZONES