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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
DATE: APRIL 22, 2025
FROM: PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN FOCUSED UPDATE AND
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NOS. 2021-00223 AND 2021-
00002
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 23
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. By Resolution, certify Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) No. 356, adopt Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 394; and determine that FPEIR No. 356 and MMP No. 394 comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), serve as the appropriate environmental documentation, and that no further CEQA review is needed (Attachment 1);
2. By Resolution, approve an amendment to the General Plan Housing, Land Use and Circulation Elements, and adoption of the Environmental Justice Element (Attachment 2);
3. Introduce, by separate Ordinances:
a. Zoning Code Amendment to amend various sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Code) and Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1, and Adjustment No. 11 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (Attachment 3);
b. Zoning Reclassification of the City’s Zoning Map to remove the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone and Downtown Mixed Use Overlay Zone (Attachment 5);
4. By Resolution, approve an amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (PTMLUP) (Attachment 6); and
5. By Resolution, approve the East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers (EAMPSS) Addendum (Attachment 7).
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DISCUSSION:
The Housing Element is a state-required chapter of the Anaheim General Plan that outlines an eight-year strategy to address the city’s housing needs. It details the current and projected housing requirements, focusing on expanding and maintaining the housing supply to meet the needs of both existing and future residents. The document includes research and analysis to identify potential housing sites and establishes a Housing Policy Program to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation set by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
In February 2014, the Anaheim City Council adopted the Housing Element for the 2014-2021 planning period (Fifth Cycle). The Housing Element Update is created to guide housing decisions for the 2021-2029 period (Sixth Cycle).
The General Plan Focused Update is a companion effort to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
Anaheim’s General Plan was last updated on a comprehensive basis in 2004 with a number of incremental amendments as well as individual element updates since that time. The Safety Element was also recently updated in 2023. This Focused Update includes the Land Use and Circulation Elements and the addition of an Environmental Justice Element. With these updates, the City is updating the General Plan to guide growth and development through 2045.
Key objectives of the Project are to:
Address housing need;
Create additional development opportunities along corridors; Create clear community design standards building on existing policy; Align with various State requirements; and
Facilitate future streamline environmental reviews.
Planning Commission:
Housing Element: On March 10, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval and adoption of the updated General Plan Housing Element (DEV2021-00002) and finding that the adoption of the updated General Plan Housing Element is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines on a 7-0 vote.
General Plan Update: On March 24, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended City Council take the following actions on a 6-0 vote (Chairperson Walker was absent):
1. Approve and certify Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) No. 356, adopt Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 394; and determine that FPEIR No. 356 and MMP No. 394 comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), serve as the appropriate environmental documentation, and that no further CEQA review is needed;
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2. Approve an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements, and adoption of the Environmental Justice Element;
3. Introduce and adopt a draft ordinance approving amendments to various sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Code) and Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1, and Adjustment No. 11 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1;
4. Introduce and adopt a draft ordinance approving a Reclassification of the City’s Zoning Map to remove the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone and Downtown Mixed Use Overlay Zone;
5. Approve an amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (PTMLUP).
The Planning Commission staff reports and draft minutes are attached to this report (Attachments 16-19).
Proposal:
This is a City-initiated request to amend the City of Anaheim General Plan by updating its Housing Element for the Sixth Cycle planning period (2021 to 2029) and adopting the General Plan Focused Update Project, which includes a new Environmental Justice Element, amendments to various sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, and corresponding amendments to the Zoning Map and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan. These actions collectively constitute the rezoning program required for adoption of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and include implementation of Housing Element Policy Program actions identified for completion by June 2025.
Housing Element (Attachment 8):
The Draft Housing Element is organized into four chapters and three appendices, as described below:
Chapter 1: Introduction - Explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing Element.
Chapter 2: Community Profile - Describes the demographic, economic and housing characteristics of the City, including analysis on special needs population. Chapter 3: Housing Constraints, Resources, and Fair Housing - Analyzes existing and potential governmental and non-governmental constraints to the maintenance, preservation, conservation and development of housing, affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) analysis, and assessment of potential housing sites to accommodate RHNA obligations.
Chapter 4: Housing Policy Program – Includes detailed policies and programs the City will implement during the Sixth planning period to address the City’s housing goals. Appendix A: Review of Past Performance - Evaluates the City’s progress in implementing the goals and policies of the 2014-2021 (Fifth Cycle) Housing Element.
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Appendix B: Adequate Sites Analysis - Analyzes the City’s ability to meet obligations and preserves government assisted affordable housing.
Appendix C: Community Outreach and Engagement - Describes the public participation efforts used to gather input for the Housing Element, including the efforts of the Housing Element Update Committee (HEUC).
Housing Policy Program
Chapter 4 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element outlines the actions needed to address current and future housing needs, comply with State law, and incorporate community feedback. Its focus is on increasing affordable housing opportunities for extremely low to moderate-income households. To compile this information, the City assessed housing needs, evaluated existing programs, and considered available funding while engaging the community. Some policy actions rely on external funding sources such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and State and Federal grants, with the City aiming to leverage these funds to enhance program effectiveness and maximize local benefits.
The Housing Policy Program for the 2021-2029 Housing Element is organized into five core strategy areas:
Housing Production - Policies for creating a variety of rental and for-sale housing. Housing Conservation and Preservation - Policies for maintaining and preserving existing housing.
Housing Quality and Design - Policies for ensuring high-quality, well-designed living spaces.
Housing Rehabilitation - Policies for improving and rehabilitating current housing. Affordable Housing Opportunities - Policies for increasing affordable housing options.
Each strategy area incorporates several measures to achieve the City’s housing policy objectives within a defined period. One of the new, state-mandated, strategies in the Housing Element Update focuses on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Fair housing ensures that individuals have equal access to housing choices, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital or familial status, or other protected characteristics. It means people with similar incomes have similar housing options. Affirmatively furthering fair housing involves taking proactive steps to combat discrimination, reduce segregation, and create inclusive communities with equal access to opportunities for all.
The 2021-2029 Housing Element Update outlines specific actions to address potential barriers through both housing mobility and place-based strategies. Housing mobility refers to individuals' or families' ability to move between different housing options or neighborhoods, influenced by factors such as affordability, economic opportunities, social services, income, transportation access, and government programs. It also highlights disparities in access to higher-opportunity neighborhoods, often shaped by socio-economic and racial factors. The strategies in the Housing Element Update aim to increase affordable housing availability, enhance housing mobility, and focus on areas with high resource needs, particularly in Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs).
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Examples of Housing Mobility strategies included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update include the following:
Availability of Affordable Housing: Disseminate information about State and City regulations, create a database of affordable housing developers, and hold an annual workshop for affordable housing developers.
Residential Uses of Motels, Commercial, and Office Structures: Promote conversion of motels, commercial, and office structures into affordable housing and develop a database for feasible conversions.
Zoning Code Review: Annually review and streamline the Zoning Code to reflect current market trends and State law, focusing on increasing housing choice and affordability. Encouraging ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units): Promote ADU construction, refine review processes, and explore funding opportunities for deed-restricted ADUs, especially in high and highest resource areas and RCAAs.
Mills Act Contracts: Provide opportunities for home buyers through Mills Act contracts to preserve cultural resources and reduce barriers to homeownership in historic districts. Home-sharing: Develop and implement a home-sharing program to match tenants with homeowners, focusing on high-income areas and RCAAs.
Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers: Provide approximately 6,500 Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers annually, develop a database of housing in high-resource areas (RCAAs), and conduct outreach to recruit more landlords in these areas. Homelessness Action Plan: Continue implementing the Homelessness Action Plan, focusing on Housing First, person-centered care, equity, and data-driven solutions. The plan aims to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 70% and overall homelessness by 50%. Housing for Persons with Disabilities: Assist in the development of special needs housing by providing technical assistance for funding applications. The goal is to support the creation of at least 100 special needs housing units during the planning period. Multi-Lingual Legal Resources: In partnership with the Fair Housing Council of OC, provide multi-lingual resources for tenant legal counseling to eliminate housing discrimination and guarantee rights for all residents, particularly those with disabilities.
Place-based strategies focus on enhancing areas with lower opportunity and concentrated poverty by investing in neighborhood revitalization, preserving affordable housing, and improving infrastructure. Examples of place-based strategies in the Housing Element Update include the following:
Adopt an Environmental Justice (EJ) Element: Develop and integrate an EJ Element into the General Plan.
Public Transportation and Alternative Modes: Promote public transit access and alternative transportation modes by locating higher-density residential projects near transportation corridors, implementing bike routes, and enhancing pedestrian access. Public Facilities and Services: Continue providing civic uses (e.g., parks, libraries, community centers) and expand services, programming, and operational hours. Apply for funding for facility upgrades and community-based neighborhood enhancements. Substandard Housing Mitigation: Continue identifying and mitigating substandard housing through the Neighborhood Improvement Program and Quality Rental Housing General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
Program, aiming to rehabilitate 300 lower-income households by the end of the Sixth Cycle.
Neighborhood Improvement Efforts: Implement long-term neighborhood improvement plans with stakeholders in disadvantaged communities, holding 15 district community meetings annually and completing at least 5 physical improvement projects per year. Art in Public Places: Expand the Art in Public Places program, including at least one public art component in each affordable housing project and providing regulatory relief for public murals.
Affordable Housing Services: Continue providing public facilities and services as part of affordable housing projects and support forgivable loans for households to correct hazardous structural conditions and eliminate blight.
Anti-Gentrification Policies: Explore and report on anti-gentrification policies (e.g., foreclosure assistance, community land trusts, housing trust funds) to address displacement in disadvantaged areas.
Human & Neighborhood Services Programming: Continue offering resources and services (e.g., mobile resource centers, after-school programs, youth development) to support residents, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Adequate Sites Analysis
HCD allocates housing units to each region, based on the RHNA, and then each region distributes those units among jurisdictions, allocating each city and county a “fair share” of the region’s projected housing needs by household income group. SCAG adopted its final RHNA Plan in February 2021, covering the 2021-2029 planning period.
Anaheim’s share of the SCAG regional growth allocation is 17,453 new units for the current planning period (2021-2029). Table 1: Housing Needs for 2021-2029, below, illustrates the City’s RHNA need for the stated planning period by income category.
Table 1: Housing Needs for 2021-2029
Income Category (% of County AMI) Number of Units Percent Extremely Low (30% or less) 1,884 10.8%
Very Low (31 to 50%)1 1,883 10.8%
Low (51 to 80%) 2,397 13.7%
Moderate (81% to 120%) 2,945 16.9%
Above Moderate (Over 120%) 8,344 47.8%
Total 17,453 100%
Note 1: Pursuant to AB 2634, local jurisdictions are also required to project the housing needs of extremely low-income households (0-30% AMI). In estimating the number of extremely low-income households, a jurisdiction can use 50% of the very low-income allocation or apportion the very low-income figure based on Census data.
The City plans to meet its 2021-2029 RHNA requirements by identifying suitable housing sites and implementing related policies and programs for additional sites. These include "Projects in the Pipeline," and anticipated development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with regional affordability assumptions. Identified candidate sites include those within existing zones, the proposed Center City Corridors Implementation Plan, and sites requiring General Plan amendments and/or zoning changes. The City also considers sites owned by the Anaheim Housing Authority and Successor Agency for potential housing development.
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Table B-1: Summary of RHNA Allocation and Adequate Sites Analysis, below, provides a summary of the City’s RHNA allocation and types of sites projected to meet the housing need for each income category. The candidate sites identified include a surplus over the required units to account for market changes and potential project developments. The selected sites range from half an acre to ten acres and either currently permit residential development or require a General Plan Amendment or zoning action. The sites are also strategically located near essential resources like transportation, schools, and grocery stores to enhance fair housing opportunities and improve residents' quality of life.
Table B-1: Summary of Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation and Adequate Sites Analysis Extremely Low
Income
Very Low/ Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total
RHNA (2021-2029) 1,884 4,280 2,945 8,344 17,453
Units within Pipeline Projects
Pipeline Projects (Table B-2) 118 216 91 6,106 6,531
Projected Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction
Lower Income Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total
Projected ADU Construction 514 227 15 756
Projected Dwelling Units on Candidate Sites (Table B-10) Unit Capacity: Citywide
No Proposed Change in General Plan
Land Use Designation
No Proposed Change in Zoning
557 5,319 108 5,984
Unit Capacity: Citywide
No Proposed Change in General Plan
Land Use Designation
Proposed Change in Zoning to
Residential Opportunity or Mixed-Use
Overlay Zone
93 2,408 517 3,018
Unit Capacity: Citywide
Proposed Change in General Plan Land
Use Designation
Proposed Change in Zoning
6,950 0 480 7,430
Unit Capacity: Citywide
Housing Authority and Successor
Agency Sites
98 286 8 392
Unit Capacity: Center City
Corridors (C3) Implementation
Plan
No Proposed Change in General Plan
Land Use Designation
Proposed Change in Zoning to C3
Specific Plan
0 1,157 661 1,818
Unit Capacity: Center City
Corridors (C3) Implementation
Plan
Proposed Change in General Plan Land
Use Designation
Proposed Change in Zoning to C3
Specific Plan
171 844 903 1,918
Total on Candidate Sites 7,869 10,014 2,677 20,560
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Total Summary
RHNA (2021-2029) 6,164 2,945 8,344 17,453
Total Units: Pipeline Projects,
ADU, and Candidate Sites 8,717 10,332 8,798 27,847
Total Unit Capacity Over
RHNA 2,553 7,387 454 10,394
Percentage of Unit Surplus 41% 251% 5% 60%
Prior Drafts
The draft Housing Element was released for the required initial 30-day public review period from August 26 to September 24, 2021.
On September 27, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended submitting the draft to HCD.
The City Council then reviewed and updated strategies for an Affordable Housing Production Program, ultimately directing staff to submit the draft to HCD on October 5, 2021.
On December 14, 2021, HCD completed review of the document and issued a comment letter, prompting revisions. The City Council approved sending the revised draft to HCD on June 21, 2022. Subsequent drafts were submitted to HCD in 2023 and 2024, with each review prompting revisions to address HCD’s comments.
Prior to submittal in 2022, 2023, and 2024, these subsequent drafts were released for the required 7-day public review period with notice provided to interested parties.
HCD comments generally focused on providing additional local data, increased justification for candidate sites, and more detailed implementation strategies and timelines for the policy program.
On January 30, 2025, HCD issued a letter (Attachment 20), notifying staff that the revised draft Housing Element, including additional revisions, meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq.). Notably, the Housing Element will not be considered in substantial compliance until the City completes the necessary rezoning (the rezone of sites to accommodate the City’s shortfall in satisfying the RHNA). It will comply with State Housing Element Law once the rezoning is finished, and the Housing Element is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD as per Government Code section 65585.
General Plan Update:
Land Use Element (Attachment 9)
The update to the Land Use Element implements both the 2021-2029 Housing Element and the Center City Corridors Implementation Plan (C3 Plan). Attachment 9a provides exhibits identifying all sites with General Plan Land Use Designation Changes and the Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation.
Housing Element Candidate Sites: The City was assigned an allocation of facilitating production of over 17,000 housing units for the 8-year period ending 2029. To address the need across all income levels with a recommended buffer, 346 candidate sites were identified Citywide. Of those, 195 candidate sites require a change in General Plan land use designation along with 29 General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
neighboring sites that did not qualify for inclusion in the Housing Element, but where consistent land use treatment is warranted. Candidate sites requiring a change in General Plan land use designation were identified for a variety of factors, such as adjacency to newer or transitioning development, proximity to transit, underperforming uses, opportunity for redevelopment, and as otherwise required by State law and taking into account development patterns and trends in the City.
C3 Plan: Following completion of the C3 Vision Plan in April of 2020, the City undertook an effort to create a regulatory framework that would build upon and improve conditions and attract economic investment primarily along corridors of La Palma Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Broadway, Ball Road, Harbor Boulevard, and Anaheim Boulevard; generally bounded by East and West Streets and the 91-freeway on the north, The Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle to the south.
As part of the C3 Plan, 863 sites were identified for a change in General Plan land use designation (“Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation”). This effort also identified properties in the project boundary with inconsistencies between General Plan land use designations and Zoning Classifications, in conflict with State Law.
The Project therefore includes 1,087 sites on which a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation is proposed.
These sites fall into one of three categories:
Category 1 (559 sites) - With Project approval, these properties remain subject to the zoning and development standards associated with their Zoning Classification however, the implementing zone(s) of the Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation are also General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
applicable for dwelling units. The Project provides additional options for the use and development of these sites.
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Category 2 (528 sites) – With Project approval, these properties remain subject to the zoning and development standards associated with their Zoning Classification, which is consistent with the Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation. The Project remedies the existing inconsistency between the General Plan and Zoning of these sites which, left unremedied, can be a constraint on their development. For a subset of these properties, the Project increases the allowable residential density pursuant to the Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation, thereby providing additional options for residential development.
The C3 Plan also identified a number of recommendations and specific actions to be implemented as part of the Land Use Element Update which would ultimately create a regulatory framework that would be applicable citywide. Specific recommendations included the establishment of new mixed-use land use designations to address a variety of densities and project types. The new mixed use land use designations with residential densities (dwelling units per acre or “du/ac”) and non- residential intensities (floor area ratio or “FAR”) are as follows:
Mixed-Use Corridor (0–6.5 du/ac; 0–0.5 FAR)
Mixed-Use Low-Medium (0–18 du/ac; 0–0.35 FAR)
Mixed-Use Industrial (0–30 du/ac; 0–1.0 FAR)
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C3 Plan also identified setting a minimum residential density for the existing Mixed-Use Medium and Mixed-Use High designations of 18 du/ac and 30 du/ac, respectively; and changing the implementing zoning for Mixed-Use Urban Core from Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) to Mixed- Use Urban Core (MU-UC).
The Project would update General Plan Land Use Element Tables LU-2 (Residential Land Use Designations) and LU-3 (Non-Residential Land Use Designations) in addition to Figure LU-4 (Land Use Plan) to reflect these changes and References to the Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay Zone and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone would be removed throughout the Land Use Element. Table LU-4 (General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City) would be updated to reflect the candidate sites identified from the Housing Element for The Platinum Triangle Area, discussed in detail below. Tables LU-5 (Land Use Summary) and LU-6 (Buildout Summary) have been updated based on the 2045 buildout analysis completed for the Project.
Additional amendments separate the existing Institutional designation into Institutional-High and Institutional-Low. The majority of properties containing the existing Institutional land use category will be redesignated as Institutional-Low, with the City Hall complex and hospital/medical center properties being redesignated as Institutional-High, consistent with existing conditions.
Additional “Implementing Zoning” is proposed to be added to the Corridor Residential land use designation to provide additional multi-family development options for projects of 13.0 du/ac or less.
Finally, the section of the Land Use Element that describes the Intermodal Transportation Center was part of the General Plan prior to the construction of ARTIC. This amendment includes minor updates to describe ARTIC and its role as a hub for Orange County and the entire Southern California region.
Collectively these Land Use Element amendments implement Housing Production Strategy 1H:
Center City Corridors Implementation Plan and Strategy 1R: Multi-Family Rezoning in High Resource Area.
Circulation Element (Attachment 10)
Two key revisions are being proposed for the Circulation Element. They include a comprehensive update of the Circulation Element’s goals and modest changes to the planned arterial highway and bike master plan networks. The Circulation Elements goals have not been updated since 2004.
With respect to the planned arterial highway network, the following changes are proposed. Remove the extension of Weir Canyon Road from Blue Sky Road to State Route (SR) 241.
The previously planned Mountain Park development no longer warrants this extension.
This change also requires an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) amendment which will be processed next month.
The following reclassifications are proposed as consistency updates to reflect existing capacity and OCTA’s planned MPAH classifications:
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Disneyland Drive from Ball Road to the Interstate 5 Ramps from a Secondary to a Major Arterial;
Lemon Street from State Route (SR) 91 to the Anaheim City limits from a Secondary to a Primary Arterial; and
Raymond Avenue from SR 91 to the Anaheim City limits from a Secondary to a Primary Arterial.
These proposed consistency updates will not result in capacity changes.
Relatively minor revisions are also being proposed for the Planned Bike Master Plan network.
These changes are proposed to incorporate new and/or revised bike facilities which have been approved as part of recent development and planning efforts. The proposed changes include adding the following:
Planned Class III facility on Stanley Cup Way; and
Planned Class II facility on Lincoln Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Manchester Street.
The traffic forecast indicates that the proposed Circulation Element changes will maintain strong system performance despite increased land use density. The number of intersections failing to meet the City’s General Plan level of service (LOS) policy decreased from five under the current plan to one under the proposed update. This is because of the proposed changes in land use, lower projected traffic volumes, and proposed network changes and improvements. The remaining intersection falls under the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans’) jurisdiction, and City staff will coordinate with Caltrans so that an acceptable level of service is maintained at this location.
With respect to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), the traffic forecast found that VMT was lower than the countywide baseline and previous Circulation Element projections. As such, no VMT- related impacts were identified in the environmental analysis prepared for the Project pursuant to the CEQA, discussed in more detail below.
Environmental Justice Element (Attachments 11 – 11c.)
Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was adopted in 2016 and requires local governments with Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities to incorporate an EJ Element into their General Plans when revising at least two elements simultaneously (e.g., Land Use, Circulation, and Housing Elements) after January 1, 2018.
Of Anaheim’s 78 census tracts, 51 are designated as EJ Communities based on data from the State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA) mapping tool, CalEnviroScreen, and the California Air Resources Board’s Priority Populations Mapping Tool. These communities experience higher pollution burdens and vulnerabilities due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, limited fresh food access, and a lack of recreational spaces.
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While several elements of Anaheim’s General Plan already address EJ-related topics, the EJ Element expands on these efforts by integrating community feedback and environmental data to establish new goals.
The EJ Element identifies goals and policies in each of the key areas below:
1. Reducing pollution exposure and improving air quality;
2. Promoting public facilities;
3. Enhancing food access;
4. Ensuring safe and sanitary housing;
5. Encouraging physical activity;
6. Addressing unique and compounded health risks;
7. Increasing civic engagement in decision-making; and
8. Prioritizing improvements and programs for disadvantaged communities.
The City assessed existing policies and best practices for the Draft EJ Element. The EJ Element addresses the connection between housing conditions, affordability, and public health. Lower- income residents often live in older homes with environmental hazards such as lead, asbestos, poor ventilation, and pest infestations, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Overcrowding further compromises safety and sanitation, worsening health disparities.
Additionally, housing affordability affects residents' ability to maintain safe living conditions, as cost-burdened households may struggle to afford repairs, healthcare, and nutritious food.
On August 1, 2022, staff held a workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss the EJ Element and the revised Safety Element, which was later separately adopted. During the workshop, staff provided background information on the EJ Element and reviewed sample policies included in the document.
Since drafting of the EJ Element took place prior to the Circulation Element update, two references to the Circulation Element goals within the draft EJ Element (dated March 2025) have been updated to reflect their current numbering.
Adoption of the EJ Element implements Affordable Housing Opportunity Strategy 5E:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing addressing Place-Based Strategies for EJ Discrepancy.
Zoning Code Amendments (Attachment 3):
Implementation of the General Plan Focused Update requires various amendments to Title 18 (Zoning Code). The amendments include adoption of Mixed-Use Zones, Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multi-family residential and mixed-use development, amendment of Chapter
18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone) (to implement changes to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, as further described below), rescinding Overlay Zones that are no longer applicable, and updating parking provisions to reflect State Law. These amendments are described in greater detail below.
Additional amendments include:
Allowing dwellings to be permitted on properties with residential or mixed-use land use designations in the General Plan that are industrially-zoned or in limited areas in the General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
Anaheim Canyon in proximity to the Anaheim Canyon Station and/or to support the local workforce (identified as Housing Element Candite Sites) (This amendment implements Housing Production Strategy 1J: Residential Opportunities Overlay Zone); Ensuring that in addition to pursuing by-right development under the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone, qualifying development on specified sites from prior Housing Element cycles is considered by-right (This amendment implements Housing Production Strategy 1K: Use of Sited from Previous Housing Element Cycles); Implementing the new Institutional designations; and
Requiring future development to comply with Standard Conditions of Approval (discussed below).
Mixed-Use Zones
Chapter 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zones) will be added to the Zoning Code to establish land use and development standards for existing and new mixed-use zones. These zones will implement mixed- use General Plan land use designations, as outlined in the Land Use Element section of this report.
This new chapter will align with the format and structure of the existing Zoning Code, providing clear standards for land uses, density and floor area ratios, structural heights, minimum dwelling unit floor area, setbacks, recreation-leisure and storage areas, parking and loading, refuse storage and recycling facilities, and signage. The development standards were designed to address the unique characteristics and development needs of the seven mixed-use zones and the surrounding environment, promoting market-driven land use changes, infill development, and ease of implementation.
Chapter 18.12 introduces two distinct review processes for various development types within mixed-use zones. Stand-alone residential and non-residential projects that comply with zoning requirements may submit construction drawings directly to the Building Division for approval.
Mixed-use projects, however, require a final site plan application, as outlined in Chapter 18.70 (Final Plan Reviews) which is also being revised to reflect these changes. The Planning and Building Director will have the authority to approve final site plan applications, with the option for appeal or referral to the Planning Commission.
With the establishment of the Mixed-Use Zones, the Mixed-Use and Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay Zones are no longer needed and will be rescinded. Development standards unique to the Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay Zone have been incorporated into the Mixed-Use Zones Chapter.
This amendment implements Housing Production Strategy 1T: Consideration of New Zoning Tools.
Objective Design Standards
Senate Bill 330 prohibits cities from denying housing projects or reducing their density based on subjective design standards. In response, Staff and its consultant created Chapter 18.39 (Multiple- Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards) for the Zoning Code. This chapter ensures high-quality design, aligns with the Community Design Element, and applies to all zones allowing multi-family and mixed-use developments. The ODS will serve as the design criteria for evaluating all eligible projects and streamline the development application process. Amendments are also General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
identified to remove references to the Community Design Element for design guidance and subjective findings and replace them with the ODS and corresponding objective findings. Updates to provide objective standards for parking lot design, loading docks and service areas are also proposed in the respective chapters for applicable housing development projects.
A Frontage Type Design Manual (Manual) serves as an administrative supplement to the ODS and is incorporated into the Zoning Code by reference in Section 18.39.080 Frontage Types. The Manual details how buildings interact with sidewalks to enhance the pedestrian environment. It defines frontage types and provides objective standards to maintain the City's desired building form, character, and quality.
This amendment implements (Housing Production Strategy 1P: Review of Entitlement Processes, Development Standards, and Development Fees as it relates to the removal of subjective language from findings of approval and Housing Quality and Design Strategy 3: Community Design.
Assembly Bill 2097
California Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097), signed into law in 2022, prohibits cities and counties from imposing minimum parking requirements on most new developments located near public transit. This means that local governments cannot mandate a specific number of parking spaces for residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects within half a mile of a major transit stop. By eliminating parking minimums, the law aims to reduce development costs and encourage housing construction in transit-accessible areas, supporting efforts to increase housing availability and promote sustainable urban growth.
Proposed amendments to various Zoning Code chapters would implement AB 2097 by incorporating references to the relevant California Government Code provisions.
This amendment implements Housing Production Strategy 1X: Parking Near Public Transit.
Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan Amendment (Attachment 12):
The proposed amendments to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (PTMLUP) will reflect the changes outlined in the Land Use Element section of this report, creating new residential and mixed-use opportunities within the Platinum Triangle including adding the Mixed-Use Medium land use designation. These amendments will increase the total number of residential units in the Platinum Triangle to 24,785, which includes 2,056 dwelling units in the Office District, establishment of the new Sunkist-Lewis District with 2,543 dwelling units, and an increase to 6,735 dwelling units in the Katella District. The amendments also include comprehensive updates to PTMLUP chapters, revising maps, figures, text, and tables throughout the document to reflect the proposed increase in residential development within the Platinum Triangle.
New residential or mixed-use projects within the Platinum Triangle that implement the Mixed- Use Medium land use designation will follow the existing review process for the Platinum Triangle. These projects will also adhere to new mitigation measures established in MMP No. 394 from PEIR No. 356.
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This amendment implements Housing Production Strategy 1G: Implementation of the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan.
East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewer (Attachment 13):
The current Combined East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers (EAMPSS) was completed and adopted in May 2023, based on the 2020 Census data. The EAMPSS Addendum dated August 2024 (Study), incorporating the General Plan Focused Update Project, has been completed.
This Study will provide a foundation for prioritizing future capital improvements and help guide opportunities and needs for future General Plan amendments, Specific Plans, and land use changes that would modify wastewater flows in our sanitary sewer system.
The General Plan Focused Update Project will also affect the Central Anaheim Area and will be incorporated into the new Central Master Plan currently being updated as approved by City Council on November 7, 2023.
Findings and Analysis:
General Plan Amendment:
Before the City Council may approve a General Plan Amendment, it must make a finding of fact that the evidence presented shows that all of the following conditions exist:
1. The proposed amendment maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan;
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City;
3. The proposed amendment would maintain the balance of land uses within the City;
4. For amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map, the subject properties are physically suitable to accommodate the proposed modification, including but not limited to access, physical constraints, topography, provision of utilities, and compatibility with surrounding land uses.
The proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use and Circulation Elements, and the addition of an Environmental Justice Element maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan, as the proposed modifications are consistent with existing General Plan goals and policies and implement new policies established in the Sixth Cycle Housing Element. The Circulation Element amendment ensures that transportation infrastructure aligns with projected growth by updating roadway classifications, refining the bike master plan network, and maintaining strong system performance, while the Environmental Justice Element advances General Plan objectives by addressing pollution exposure, housing conditions, access to public facilities, and equitable community engagement.
The proposed General Plan Amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City because the proposed Project identified potential impacts and established mitigation measures, as described in detail in Final PEIR No. 356. The General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
Environmental Justice Element further supports public welfare by prioritizing improvements in historically disadvantaged communities, ensuring that land use and environmental decisions promote community health and sustainability.
The proposed General Plan Amendment would maintain the balance of land uses within the City because the update to the Land Use Element, Circulation Element, and Environmental Justice Element does not modify existing General Plan goals but further aligns their implementation, inclusive of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element. The Project modifies the Land Use Statistical Summary and Land Use Map to create a community where new development is complementary to existing neighborhoods while increasing housing opportunities and improving multimodal connectivity through the updated Circulation Element. With the General Plan Amendment, the City remains 52% residential, 10% commercial/office, 9% Industrial/Manufacturing, and 29% parks and other public uses including opportunities for mixed use.
The proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map are physically suitable to accommodate the proposed modifications, including but not limited to access, physical constraints, topography, provision of utilities, and compatibility with surrounding land uses, as the amendments are proposed within a fully developed area. The Circulation Element ensures adequate infrastructure to support future growth, and the Environmental Justice Element identifies strategies to reduce environmental burdens on impacted communities while enhancing public resources.
Zoning Code Amendment:
The Zoning Code may be amended upon a finding that the action is necessary to implement the General Plan and will enhance and preserve the general welfare.
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is a matter of citywide importance and is necessary to preserve and protect public peace, health, safety, and welfare. It represents a valid exercise of the City's police power and aligns with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws. The amendment is a critical tool for implementing the Sixth Cycle Housing Element by ensuring that its goals and policies are realized through regulatory updates. Specifically, the amendment establishes new zoning classifications to align with the new mixed-use and updated institutional land use designations, codifies Objective Design Standards (ODS) for residential and mixed-use development, and formalizes the requirement for future projects to comply with the master list of Standard Conditions of Approval. Additionally, the amendment includes revisions to parking standards to reflect recent changes in State law, ensures zoning consistency with the General Plan, and removes obsolete overlay zones.
Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan: The Anaheim Municipal Code does not require specific findings for approval of an amendment to a Master Land Use Plan; however, because a Master Land Use Plan is somewhat similar to a Specific Plan, staff believes the following findings typically associated with the approval of a Specific Plan Amendment should be considered. For the purposes of clarity, the term “Specific Plan” has been replaced with “Master Land Use Plan”:
1. That the Master Land Use Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, and with the purposes, standards and land use guidelines therein; General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
2. That the Master Land Use Plan results in development of desirable character that will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood;
3. That the Master Land Use Plan contributes to a balance of land uses throughout the City; and
4. That the Master Land Use Plan respects environmental, aesthetic and historic resources consistent with economic realities.
The proposed amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan by implementing key housing and mixed-use strategies outlined in the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and the C3 Plan. The increase in residential development opportunities within the Platinum Triangle supports the City's long-term growth objectives while maintaining a balanced distribution of land uses. The amendment also promotes a desirable development character that is compatible with both existing and proposed projects in the Platinum Triangle. By revising maps, figures, text, and tables to reflect an increase in residential units, the amendment establishes a framework for high-quality, mixed-use urban development. The introduction of new residential and mixed-use districts, such as the Sunkist- Lewis District, enhances the diversity of land uses while maintaining design standards that align with the Platinum Triangle’s vision. Additionally, the amendment maintains a balanced distribution of land uses within the City by providing high-quality housing opportunities in strategic locations. The modifications increase residential capacity to meet the City’s housing needs while preserving employment-generating land uses in appropriate areas. The addition of residential and mixed-use development in the Office District and the Katella District further supports economic development and provides much-needed housing near job centers and transit corridors.
Furthermore, the amendment respects environmental, aesthetic, and historic resources while acknowledging economic realities. FPEIR No. 356 identified potential impacts and established mitigation measures within MMP No. 394 to address them effectively. Future residential and mixed-use projects will adhere to updated development standards, objective design standards, and applicable mitigation measures.
Environmental Analysis (Attachments 14 – 15a): The Housing Element Update is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This determination is pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to this section, the proposed update fits within the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In that the proposed update would amend the Housing Element to reflect State law, and does not include specific development projects; rather, it establishes policies and a housing plan to accommodate the Sixth Cycle RHNA. The required zoning and land use changes that could result in physical changes to the environment would be subject to separate environmental review in conjunction with the General Plan Focused Update, described below; and future housing development would also be subject to development review by the City. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have a significant effect on the environment; and therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
For the General Plan Focused Update, the City has prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) in accordance with the CEQA to evaluate the potential environmental impacts General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
associated with the proposed General Plan update. The PEIR considers a broad range of environmental factors and identifies mitigation measures to reduce impacts where feasible. The PEIR analyzed the following environmental topics:
Less Than Significant Impact:
o Aesthetics
o Energy
o Geology/Soils
o Hazards/Hazardous Materials
o Hydrology/Water Quality
o Land Use/Planning
Less Than Significant with Mitigation:
o Biological Resources
o Cultural Resources
o Tribal Cultural Resources
o Population/Housing
o Public Services
o Recreation
o Transportation
o Utilities/Service Systems
o Wildfire
Mitigation Measures:
To reduce impacts, mitigation measures have been included in the PEIR. Some of those measures have been summarized and listed below. The full list is contained in MMP No. 394 included as an exhibit to Attachment 1.
Biological Resources: Protection of sensitive species, habitat restoration, and adherence to state and federal permitting requirements.
Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources: Monitoring of construction activities, preservation of significant resources, and coordination with tribal representatives. Noise: Limiting types of construction equipment and staging locations and requiring a noise study when projects are in proximity to noise-sensitive uses.
Standard Conditions of Approval:
As part of future streamlining, the Draft PEIR references Standard Conditions of Approval that will apply to all future projects in the City. These Standard Conditions of Approval would be adopted by the City as part of the project and are intended to ensure that site-specific environmental impacts are appropriately addressed through compliance with these requirements, or that it is demonstrated why certain Standard Conditions of Approval are not applicable. Appendix G to the Draft PEIR provides a list of all Standard Conditions of Approval, and they are appropriately addressed in the respective analytical chapters of the Draft PEIR. The master list of Standard Conditions of approval have been incorporated into the Zoning Code by reference in Chapter 18.90 General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
(General Provisions). Although some of the Standard Conditions of Approval are already identified as part of development project approvals, codifying them in this manner facilitates efficiencies for the CEQA review of subsequent project.
Unavoidable Impacts:
Even with the implementation of proposed mitigation measures, based on the analysis presented in the Draft PEIR, the Project would result in significant and unavoidable impacts related to air quality (construction and operation), greenhouse gas emissions, and noise (construction, operation, and vibration). Therefore, a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations document has been prepared pursuant to CEQA. The Statement of Overriding Considerations presents the justification for the significant impacts related to the Project that cannot or have not been mitigated or resolved. It also identifies the long-term benefits of the Project, including housing production, economic development, and improved infrastructure against which the unavoidable significant environmental effects are balanced.
CEQA Findings and Public Review:
The PEIR has been made available for public review and comment, with outreach efforts including community workshops and online access to documentation. The City of Anaheim circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the proposed project for a 30-day public review period from February 16, 2022, to March 18, 2022, distributing it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse, relevant state and local agencies, and other interested parties. A public scoping meeting was held on March 2, 2022, to inform the public about the project and CEQA process, and to collect oral and written comments, resulting in ten comment letters.
Separately, the City circulated a NOP for the City Center Corridors Specific Plan (C3SP) Project from February 24, 2022, to March 28, 2022. Initially considered a separate project, the C3SP was later incorporated into the General Plan Focused Update as the C3 Plan.
A Notice of Availability was mailed and published in the Anaheim Bulletin informing the public and Public Agencies that the Draft PEIR was to be circulated for review for a 45-day period, from December 20, 2024, to February 3, 2025. The City hosted a Planning Commission workshop on January 27, 2025, to provide an overview of the Draft PEIR and to receive public comments.
During the review period, the City received correspondence from the public and has prepared responses to those comments. In total three agencies provided comment letters, one organization provided a comment letter, and two individuals provided verbal comments at the Planning Commission workshop. The comments and responses are included in the Final PEIR (Attachment 15). Commenting agencies and organizations were notified of the Final PEIR with responses to their comments. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce significant impacts where feasible and are also included in the Final PEIR as MMP No. 394. Public comments and agency feedback have been incorporated into the Final PEIR, which outlines the City’s commitment to implementing the proposed mitigation measures.
Community Engagement:
The City of Anaheim conducted extensive public outreach throughout the development of the General Plan Update, including the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, the Environmental Justice Element, the Land Use Element, and the Circulation Element. Engagement efforts were General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
designed to gather input from a diverse range of community members and stakeholders at every stage of the process. Outreach activities were advertised through various channels, including emails, social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, bilingual (English and Spanish) flyers, and dedicated project websites. Efforts were made to ensure materials and events were accessible to both English and Spanish-speaking participants.
Key outreach activities included:
Community Workshops and Meetings: The City held a series of community workshops covering topics such as the Housing Element update process, reviewing draft policies and site opportunities, identifying and evaluating candidate housing sites, and educating residents on environmental justice issues. Three virtual workshops were held specifically to gather feedback on the Environmental Justice Element, while a public workshop focused on the Circulation Element aimed to enhance clarity and flexibility in adapting to evolving transportation funding environments. A variety of in-person outreach was conducted, including presentations at District meetings, booths at community meetings, and an open- house for the C3 Plan.
Stakeholder Group Meetings: Community Stakeholder Group (C3 Plan) and Housing Element Update Committee (HEUC) meetings provided members and the public opportunities for input including on the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update. Technical Focus Groups: Five focus group interviews were held with experts in housing and real estate to gather specialized input on site suitability and other technical aspects. A separate focus group of local organizations and community leaders contributed valuable insights on environmental justice issues.
Public Surveys: The City conducted online surveys for the Housing Element, C3 Plan and Environmental Justice Element. Surveys related to the were promoted through various channels, including bilingual flyers and social media.
Planning Commission, Housing and Community Development Commission, and City Council Workshops: Workshops were held to review site analyses and refine selections based on public input, with findings presented to both the Planning Commission and Housing and Community Development Commission in August and September 2021.
Subsequently, a workshop for the Environmental Justice Element was held for the Planning Commission in August 2022, a General Plan Update workshop in January 2025, and a Housing Element workshop in February 2025.
Dedicated Project Websites: StoryMap websites for the C3 Plan and Housing Element and the dedicated websites provided ongoing updates, access to key materials, and opportunities for public input. The City also released drafts of the General Plan Update and had a dedicated website featuring updated project information. A website for the HEUC provides all meeting materials available for public review. Public Notices: In compliance with AB 2904 (effective January 1, 2025), a notice was posted in the Anaheim Bulletin providing a 20-day notice for both Planning Commission and City Council public hearings for changes to the Zoning Map and text amendments affecting permitted uses of properties. Additionally, mailed notices for the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings were sent to over 1,000 property owners affected by changes to the General Plan Land Use Designation, clarifying that properties remain subject to existing zoning and development standards while highlighting expanded residential development options. Staff spoke with over 30 property owners to address General Plan Focused Update and 2021-2029 Housing Element April 22, 2025
concerns and provide additional information, with one owner submitting a letter expressing general support.
Appendix C to the Housing Element (Attachment 8g) and Appendices a and b to the Environmental Justice Element (Attachments 11a and b) detail the outreach and engagement for these specific components. Public Comments received on the Housing Element Update outside of public review periods and on the General Plan Focused Update are included in Attachment 21.
CONCLUSION:
The Planning Commission found that the proposed 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and General Plan Focused Update, including the, new Environmental Justice Element, amendments to the Zoning Code, and updates to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, comply with applicable State laws and policies. The update will implement the goals and policies of the Draft Sixth Cycle Housing Element, aligning with the City’s efforts to accommodate growth, promote sustainable development, address environmental justice issues, and enhance economic and housing opportunities. To ensure compliance with State law requirements and meet the mandated eight- year Housing Element update cycle, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolutions and ordinances and recommend City Council adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (DEV2021-00002) and General Plan Focused Update (DEV2021-00223), including certification of FPEIR No. 356, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMP No. 394, and approval of related Zoning Code, Map, and PTMLUP amendments. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve the EAMPSS Addendum.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
HCD has funded consultant costs through SB 2 and LEAP grants included as part of the Planning and Building Department’s FY 2024/25 budget.
Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Heather Allen, AICP Rudy Emami
Director of Planning and Building Director of Public Works Attachments:
1. Resolution for FPEIR No. 356
2. Resolution for General Plan Amendment
3. Ordinance for Zoning Code Amendment Title 18 (Clean)
4. Ordinance for Zoning Code Amendment Title 18 (Redline)
5. Ordinance for Zoning Reclassification
6. Resolution for Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan Amendments
7. Resolution for EAMPSS Addendum
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8. 2021-2029 Housing Element Update – Cover and Table of Contents a. Section 1 - Introduction
b. Section 2 - Anaheim Community Profile
c. Section 3 - Housing Constraints and Resources
d. Section 4 - Housing Policy Program
e. Appendix A - Review of Past Performance
f. Appendix B - Adequate Sites Analysis
g. Appendix C - Community Outreach and Engagement
9. Land Use Element Update
a. Land Use Change Exhibits
b. Land Use Element Update (Redline)
10. Circulation Element Update
a. Attachment A – Roadway Classification and Lane Maps
b. Attachment B – Existing Intersection LOS Worksheets
c. Attachment C – Existing and Future Intersection Lane Configurations d. Attachment D – Future Intersection LOS Worksheets
11. Environmental Justice Element
a. Appendix A: Public Outreach Report
b. Appendix A1: Community Survey Results
c. Appendix B: Existing Conditions Report
12. Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan
a. Platinum Triangle Master Land Use (Redline)
13. East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers Addendum
14. Draft PEIR with Appendices
15. Final PEIR including Responses to Comments
a. Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
16. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 10, 2025 (without attachments)
17. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 24, 2025 (without attachments)
18. Draft March 10, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
19. Draft March 24, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
20. HCD Comment Letter dated January 30, 2025
21. Public Correspondence