Anaheim, CA Zoning

RH-1

Single-family hillside residential zone.

Allowed uses: Single-family residential use

RH-2

Single-family hillside residential zone.

Allowed uses: Single-family residential use

RH-3

Single-family hillside residential zone.

Allowed uses: Single-family residential use

RS-1

Single-family residential zone.

Allowed uses: Single-family residential use

RS-2

Single-family residential zone with published city handout development standards.

Allowed uses: Single-family residential homes, Accessory structures, Detached ADUs referenced in development standards handout

C-R

Commercial zoning designation that implements the General Plan Regional Commercial land use designation.

Allowed uses: Stores, Restaurants, Limited professional offices

I Industrial Zone

Industrial zone used for industrial land uses and, in some areas, subject to overlay standards such as the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay.

Allowed uses: Industrial uses, Outdoor uses subject to parking standards, Other uses as permitted or conditionally permitted by Chapter 18.10

Mixed-Use Zone

Mixed-use zoning category recognized in Chapter 18.12.

SP 90-1 Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan

Specific plan zoning area integrated into the zoning code as Chapter 18.108, used for the Anaheim Hills Festival area.

Allowed uses: Retail commercial and entertainment uses in DA 2, Office uses in DA 4, Retail and food service uses in DA 4, Senior residential uses in DA 4 with conditional use permit

ADU

Anaheim maintains a dedicated ADU program page, and the RS-2 development standards expressly reference detached ADUs as part of accessory structure calculations.

• Detached ADUs count toward the RS-2 total maximum floor area for detached accessory structures of "1,225 sq. ft."
• Non-ADU detached structures within required setback areas cannot exceed "one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet, whichever is less," implying ADUs may be governed by separate standards not included in the handout.
• A dedicated city ADU webpage exists, but detailed standards were not visible in the provided content excerpt.

Senior residential uses

Within DA 4 of the Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan, senior residential uses are allowed only with conditional use permit approval.

• Conditional use permit required
• Applies within DA 4 business commercial development area

Scenic Corridor (SC) Overlay Zone

A named overlay zone in Title 18, Chapter 18.18.

Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone

A special overlay zone in Title 18, Chapter 18.20, with its own development standards that apply in the Platinum Triangle area.

Are ADUs allowed in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim maintains a dedicated ADU program page, and the RS-2 development standards expressly reference detached ADUs as part of accessory structure calculations.

What are the setback requirements in Anaheim, CA?

Setbacks vary by district. Examples — RS-2: 25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less; RS-2: 5 feet; RS-2: 25 feet; RS-2: 35%. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Anaheim, CA.

How tall can buildings be in Anaheim, CA?

Height limits are set per district — RH-1: 25 feet/2 stories; RH-2: 25 feet/2 stories; RH-3: 25 feet/2 stories; RS-1: 35 feet/2-1/2 stories.

What are the parking requirements in Anaheim, CA?

Parking minimums vary by use — Single-family dwelling units (5 or fewer bedrooms): 4 spaces per unit (2 in a garage); Single-family dwelling units (6 or more bedrooms): 4 spaces per unit (2 in a garage) plus 1 additional space per bedroom over 5 bedrooms; Studio multifamily unit: 1.25; 1-bedroom multifamily unit: 2.0.

What zoning districts are in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim, CA includes districts such as RH-1, RH-2, RH-3, RS-1, RS-2, C-R, I Industrial Zone, Mixed-Use Zone.

Are there flood zones or overlay districts in Anaheim, CA?

The source set confirms that flood-zone review is relevant in Anaheim and that the city maintains public flood-hazard information. The Anaheim Hills Festival EIR also situates planning analysis within an environmental review context.

Have there been recent zoning changes in Anaheim, CA?

The strongest recent change signal in the source set is the June 2025 Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan Amendment EIR, which discusses a proposed amendment tied to a housing pipeline concept in the specific plan area.