ATTACHMENT NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING THE GE NERAL PLAN LAND USE
ELEMENT
(DEV2026-00022)
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim has, pursuan t to the recommendati ons of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim, adopted a General Plan for the City of Anaheim showing the general description and extent of possible development within the City; and WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Council (“City Council”) did adopt the Anaheim General Plan by Resolution No. 69R-644, showing the genera l description and extent of possible future development within the City; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution No. PC2004-95 on May 25, 2004, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the General Pl an for the City of An aheim (collectively, the "2004 General Plan Update"); and
WHEREAS, the General Plan has been subs equently amended over the years, most recently through the City Council’s adoption of Resolution No. 2025-033 on April 22, 2025, approving a focused update to the City of Anaheim General Plan (collectively, the "2025 General Plan Focused Update"); and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element is a guide for the City’s future development. It designates the distribution and general location of land uses, such as residential, retail, industrial, open space, recreation, and public uses. The Land Use Element also addr esses the permitted density (number of housing units pe r acre) and intensity (site covera ge and floor to area ratio, or FAR) of the various land use designations; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan is amended from time to time as conditions warrant, to more effectively deal with contemporary issues, update its content and improve its format and usability, address relevant local conditions, and be internally consistent and easy to use; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Bu ilding Director has therefore initiated a General Plan Amendment, in accordance with Chapter 18.68 (G eneral Plan Amendments) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to amend text within the Land Us e Element, which is on file with the City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Element would be updated, as set forth in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” to this resolution, to update Table LU-2 and Page LU-37 of the General Plan Land Use Element to change the minimum residential density for the Mixed-Use High designation from 30 dwelling units per acre to 20 dwelling units pe r acre to provide greater flexibility to bring forward residential projects that align with market demand and site-specific conditions, while still encouraging meaningful residential density consistent with the intent and character of the Mixed- Use High designation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment shall be referred to herein collectively as the “Proposed Project”; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a duly noticed public hearing at the Anaheim Civic Center, Council Chamber, 200 S outh Anaheim Boulevard, on June 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and adopted Resolution No. PC2026- 015 recommending approval of the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as “CEQA”), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), which provides the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element do not authorize any new development or modify land use designations beyond what is already permitted under existing regulations. Thus, the proposed amendments would not have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, the City Council did hold and conduct such public hearing, and notice of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, inspection, investigation and study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due cons ideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing with respect to the request for the Proposed Project, does hereby find and determine the following facts:
1. That the Proposed Project maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan. The Land Use Element describes the Mixed-Use High designation as allowing for a mix of residential uses such as stacked flats, live-work units, and townhouses. The proposed amendment provides greater flexibility to bring forward residential projects for stacked flats, live-work units, and townhomes between 20-30 dwelling units per ac re to align with the current market demand.
The proposed amendment would also facilitate additional housing opport unities with flexible residential density in the Mi xed-Use High designation throughout the City, encourage quality housing opportunities, and continue to facilitate infill residential developm ent near housing job centers. The proposed amendment is also consistent with the fo llowing General Plan Land Use Element goals:
Land Use Element Goal 2.1: Continue to provide a variety of quality housing opportunities to address the City’s diverse housing needs. Land Use Element Goal 6.1: Enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in Anaheim through strategic infill development and revitalization of existing development.
Land Use Element Goal 7.1: Address the jobs-housing relationship by developing housing near job centers and transportation facilities; and
2. The Proposed Project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City because it does not alter development standards related to building height, setbacks, circulation, or impact infrastructure a nd life-safety. Future development projects will continue to be s ubject to applicable zoning and building code requirements to ensure the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; and
3. The Proposed Project would maintain th e balance of land uses within the City because it does not modify the geographic extent of the Mixed-Use High designation or introduce new land use categories. Instead, the Proposed Project reduces the minimum residential density requirement from 30 dwel ling units per acre to 20 dwelli ng units per acre to provide additional flexibility for residential and mixed-use development; and
4. The Proposed Project does not change the General Plan Land Use Map, instead it includes an update to Table LU-2 and Page LU-37 of the Land Use Element to reduce the minimum residential density requirement from 30 dwelling units per acre to 20 dwelling units per acre to provide additional flexibility for residential and mixed-use development; and WHEREAS, the City Council dete rmines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including testimony received at the public he aring, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evid ence, nor are there other facts, that negate the findings made in this Resoluti on. The City Council expressly d eclares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this City Council, after due consideration, inspection, investigation and study made by itself, and after due consideration of, and based upon, all evidence and reports offered at said hear ing and pursuant to the above findings, does hereby approve and adopt the proposed General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Element to update Table LU-2 and Page LU-37 of the Land Use Element, as set forth in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” to this Resolution.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 28th day of July 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
EXHIBIT “A”
“Page LU-37”
General Plan Land Use Element
[Behind this sheet.]
LAND USE ELEMENT
July 2026 City of Anaheim General Plan | Page LU-37
Mixed-Use High
The Mixed-Use High designation is intended to allow a mix of uses including residential, commercial, services, hotel, and professional office uses in a high- quality environment. The focus of this designation is on creating a pedestrian- friendly environment, including increased connectivity and community gathering spaces. Uses and activities are designed together in an integrated fashion to create a dynamic urban environment. Continuous commercial street frontage on the first and, perhaps, second floors, supported by residential and/or office uses above, is the typical pattern of vertically mixed land use. Uses may also be mixed in a horizontal or multi-use pattern. Stand-alone uses within a multi-use project need to be integrated into an overall project design and connected to other adjoining uses by plazas, promenades, and landscaped corridors, and should include common architectural themes and signage. Typical residential uses could include stacked flats, live-work units, townhouses, and artist-style lofts.
Residential development in these areas emphasizes quality and offers a variety of amenities. The residential component of mixed-use development is permitted at a density of up to 60 dwelling units per acre. A minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre is required to implement this designation. The non- residential component of mixed-use development is permitted at a maximum floor area ratio of 0.35. The implementing zone is the MU-H Zone.
Mixed-Use Urban Core
The Mixed-Use Urban Core designation is intended to allow a mix of uses including residential, commercial, services, hotel, and professional office uses in a high-quality environment. The focus of this designation is on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment, including increased connectivity and community gathering spaces. Uses and activities are designed together in an integrated fashion to create a dynamic urban environment. Continuous commercial street frontage on the first and, perhaps, second floors, supported by residential and/or office uses above, is the typical pattern of vertically mixed land use. Uses may also be mixed in a horizontal or multi-use pattern. Stand- alone uses within a multi-use project need to be integrated into an overall project design and connected to other adjoining uses by plazas, promenades, and landscaped corridors, and should include common architectural themes and signage. Typical residential uses could include stacked flats, live-work units, and artist-style lofts. Residential development in these areas emphasizes quality and offers a variety of amenities. The residential component of mixed-use development is permitted at a density of up to 100 dwelling units per acre. The non-residential component of mixed-use development is permitted at a
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT “B”
“TABLE LU-2”
General Plan Land Use Element
[Behind this sheet.]
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Page LU-16 | July 2026
TABLE LU-2
Proposed Residential and
Mixed-Use Land Use
Designations
Residential Mixed-Use
Estate Low
Density
Low-
Medium
Hillside
Density
Low-
Medium
Density
Mid Density Medium
Density Corridor Mixed-Use
Corridor
Mixed-
Use Low-
Medium
Mixed-
Use Mid
Mixed-Use
Medium
Mixed-Use
High
Mixed-
Use
Industrial
Mixed-Use
Urban Core
Minimum to Maximum
Density 0–1.5
du/ac
0–6.5
du/ac 0–6.0 du/ac 0–18.0 du/ac 0–27.0 du/ac 0 - 36.0
du/ac**
0–13.0
du/ac
0–6.5 du/ac
0–0.5 FAR
0–18
du/ac
0–0.35
FAR
0–27
du/ac
0–0.10
FAR
18–36
du/ac**
0–0.35 FAR
20–60
du/ac
0–0.35 FAR
0–30
du/ac
0–1.0 FAR
0–100 du/ac
0–3.00 FAR
Typical Implementing
Zoning RH-1
RH-2
RH-3
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RS-3 (SC)
RS-4 (SC)
RM-2 (SC)
RS-4
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-3
RM-3.5
RM-3
RM-3.5
RM-4
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
MU-C MU-LM MU-MID MU-MED
PTMU* MU-H MU-I
MU-UC
PTMU*
Notes:
In addition to the typical zoning designations listed above, other zones may be substituted for the typical implementation zones, provided that the overall density ranges established by the General Plan are not exceeded.
Additionally, other Specific Plans or Overlay Zones may apply, which could further restrict maximum densities. For allowable densities within Specific Plan areas, please refer to the applicable Specific Plan.
The density in the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone Arena and Transit Districts is to be calculated as the number of dwelling units per acre of land, including the area used for open space, recreational uses, and accessory uses associated with the residential use, but excluding public and private streets, public and private easements for ingress and egress, and any area used for non-residential purposes.
*The Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone is applicable to properties within the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay.
**On sites identified in the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element Candidate Site Inventory as providing units in the Low- and Very Low-Income category, if at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units are restricted for lower- income households, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, a minimum residential density of 20 dwelling units per acre shall apply.
EXHIBIT B