Can you build a duplex in Anaheim, CA?
The source set confirms multifamily zones exist but does not provide the operative use table or dimensional standards for those districts. Small multifamily may be viable in multifamily or mixed-use areas, but this cannot be confirmed citywide from the provided materials.
Confidence: low · Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Anaheim, CA
| RS-2 — front setback | 25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less |
| RS-2 — side setback | 5 feet — Street side setback is "9-feet" for a reversed corner lot or reversed building frontage lot. |
| RS-2 — rear setback | 25 feet — May be reduced to "10 feet" if no more than "35%" of the rear setback area is covered. |
| RS-2 — maximum rear yard setback coverage | 35% — Applied when proposing a "10’ rear yard setback." |
| PTMU Overlay (example from variance record) — minimum setback requirement along Katella Avenue | 18 feet — Referenced in variance resolution as Platinum Triangle minimum setback requirement. |
| PTMU Overlay (example from variance record) — minimum setback requirement along Lewis Street | 20 feet — Referenced in variance resolution as Platinum Triangle minimum setback requirement. |
Related questions
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 front setback: 25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less; RS-2 side setback: 5 feet (conditions apply); RS-2 rear setback: 25 feet (conditions apply); RS-2 maximum rear yard setback coverage: 35% (conditions apply). 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 maximum structural height: 25 feet/2 stories; RH-2 maximum structural height: 25 feet/2 stories; RH-3 maximum structural height: 25 feet/2 stories (conditions apply); RS-1 maximum structural height: 35 feet/2-1/2 stories (conditions apply).
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This summary is AI-generated from public municipal sources and is not legal, engineering, or land-use advice. Always verify zoning with Anaheim, CA officials before making decisions.
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