Anaheim limits single-family residential heights per AMC 18.04.070 Table 4-F. Accessory structures cannot exceed one story or 16 feet. The Hidden Canyon area has a 35-foot maximum. ADU height varies by property type.
AMC Section 18.04.070 establishes maximum structural heights for single-family residential zones as shown in Table 4-F. Non-habitable and habitable accessory structures including garages, sheds, and accessory living quarters shall not exceed one story or 16 feet, whichever is less. In the Hidden Canyon area south of Avenida de Santiago, maximum building height is 35 feet. Detached ADUs on multi-family lots may be 18 feet plus 2 feet for roof pitch. On single-family lots, detached ADU height cannot exceed the primary dwelling. Multi-family zones may allow up to 50 feet depending on zone. Height is measured from finished grade to the highest point of the roof. Architectural features like chimneys may extend above the height limit.
Exceeding height limit without approval: denial of certificate of occupancy. Required modification or variance. Code enforcement action for unpermitted over-height structures.
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