ATTACHMENT NO. 2
DEV2026-00022
Housing Element Implementation Zoning Code Amendment
Summary of Amendments
Housing Element Policy Program
Strategy Being Implemented
Ordinance
Section(s)
Municipal Code
Chapter(s) Summary
Housing Production Strategy 1I:
Facilitate Housing Co-Located with
Religious and Community Facilities
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
13, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28 18.04 (Single-Family
Residential Zones),
18.06 (Multiple-Family
Residential Zones),
18.08 (Commercial
Zones),
18.10 (Industrial Zone),
18.12 (Mixed-Use Zone),
18.14 (Public and
Special-Purpose Zones),
18.22 (Brookhurst
Commercial Corridor
(BCC) Overlay Zone),
18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations),
18.108 (Festival Specific
Plan No. 90-1 (SP 90-1)
Zoning and Development
Standards),
18.112 (Mountain Park
Specific Plan No. 90-4
(SP 90-4) Zoning and
Development Standards),
18.120 (Anaheim Canyon
Specific Plan No. 2015-1
(SP 2015-1) Zoning and
Development Standards),
18.122 (Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan No. 2017-1
(SP 2017-1) Zoning and
Development Standards)
Affordable Residential Development on Institution-Owned Properties:
These amendments establish a new code section with regulations and requirements for affordable development on institution-owned properties, consistent with State Law. The amendments also update applicable land use tables to reflect where the uses may be allowed.
Existing Code: Does not address applicability or development standards for residential uses on institution-owned properties.
Proposed Code:
Creates a new code section detailing applicability and requirements.
Revises land use tables to clarify the zoning districts where such uses may be allowed.
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Housing Element Policy Program
Strategy Being Implemented
Ordinance
Section(s)
Municipal Code
Chapter(s) Summary
Housing Production Strategy 1U:
Replacement Housing
22 18.52 (Affordable
Housing)
Replacement Housing: This amendment codifies local standards that are consistent with State law related to the replacement of residential units occupied by lower-income households, subject to affordability restrictions, or removed from the housing market within the previous five years.
Existing Code: Does not include any specific Replacement Housing standards; relies on applicable State law requirements to be applied on a project-by-project basis
Proposed Code: Provides a new section in Chapter 18.52 with provisions related to Replacement Housing requirements that are consistent with State law:
Establishes applicability standards for when Replacement Housing requirements apply to a development project.
Requires replacement of protected housing units that are demolished, removed from the housing market, or occupied by lower-income households within the previous five years. Establishes affordability requirements for replacement units, including affordability levels and minimum affordability periods for rental and ownership housing.
Requires replacement units to be comparable in size and bedroom count to the units being replaced, consistent with state law. Allows Replacement Housing to be provided on-site or at another location within the City and permits fulfillment through another entity under certain circumstances.
Establishes tenant protections, including notice requirements, relocation assistance, and right-of-return provisions for displaced lower-income households.
Clarifies Replacement Housing requirements applicable to projects utilizing state density bonus law incentives.
Housing Conservation and Preservation
Strategy 2E(i): Residential Uses Not
Defined as Single Housekeeping Unit
10, 23 18.36 (Types of Uses),
18.92 (Definitions)
Residential Uses Not Defined as Single Housekeeping Unit:
This amendment updates and clarifies certain residential and quasi- residential use definitions to ensure consistency with State housing and fair housing laws.
Existing Code: Certain existing definitions contain language that may be ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Housing Element Policy Program
Strategy Being Implemented
Ordinance
Section(s)
Municipal Code
Chapter(s) Summary
unclear or do not clearly distinguish uses that function as a Single Housekeeping Unit from those that do not.
Proposed Code: Updates the definitions for the following terms/land uses to provide clearer standards for uses that State law requires to be treated as a residential use, in consideration of accommodating a variety of household situations for related and unrelated individuals living together:
Single Housekeeping Unit
Boarding House
Community Care Facility – Unlicensed (Small) & (Large) Sober Living Home (Small) & (Large) to ensure consistency with State housing law.
Housing Conservation and Preservation
Strategy 2E(ii): Group Homes
8, 9, 11, 12, 14,
15, 16,
18.16 (Regulatory
Permits),
18.36 (Types of Uses),
18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations)
Group Homes: This amendment updates regulations for Group Homes, which are defined as Unlicensed Community Care Facilities and Sober Living Homes, to comply with State fair housing laws.
Existing Code: Existing standards includes some provisions that may be unclear and not consistent with certain State law requirements.
Proposed Code:
Updates parking requirements for small facilities to be consistent with residential uses.
Reaffirms required compliance with applicable building, fire, and life-safety codes.
Clarifies the types of services that may qualify as a legitimate recovery program.
Affordable Housing Opportunity
Strategy 5O: Emergency Shelter
Requirements
17, 18, 19, 20, 21 18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations)
Emergency Shelters: This amendment updates Emergency Shelter regulations to comply with State law.
Existing Code:
Requires Emergency Shelters to be at least 300 feet from another Emergency Shelter.
Prohibits Emergency Shelters on parcels within 1,000 feet of residential uses, mixed-use designations that permit residential uses, public or private schools, day-care centers, and any assisted- living facilities.
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Housing Element Policy Program
Strategy Being Implemented
Ordinance
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Municipal Code
Chapter(s) Summary
Parking requirements include spaces based on number of beds and families.
Proposed Code:
Continues to require 300 feet between Emergency Shelters; however, removes all other existing separation requirements for Emergency Shelters.
Limits parking requirements to employees only.
Clarifies that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for Emergency Shelters and/or Recuperative Care/Medical Respite use with over 50 occupants.
Requires waiting areas to be appropriately sized to prevent queuing in the public right-of-way.
Clarifies permitting procedures and development standards for Emergency Shelters with over 50 occupants.