Local Rules Near Downtown Anaheim

Anaheim regulates outdoor music through AMC Chapters 6.70, 6.72, and 6.73. Amplified outdoor music near residences is restricted. Events requiring amplified sound may need permits. Quiet hours apply 10 PM to 7 AM.

Anaheim regulates amplified sound under AMC Chapter 6.72. In residential zones, commercial amplified sound is limited to moving vehicles between 8 AM and 8 PM. Amplified sound must not disturb the peace of reasonable persons.

Anaheim noise ordinance quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM under AMC Ch. 6.73 — loud parties are a public nuisance during this window. Stationary noise capped at 60 dBA at the property line (AMC 6.70). Residential amplified sound prohibited 8 PM–8 AM. Construction limited to 7 AM–7 PM.

Anaheim is subject to aircraft noise from nearby airports including Fullerton Municipal Airport. FAA and Caltrans Division of Aeronautics regulate aircraft noise. The city's General Plan Noise Element addresses aircraft noise compatibility.

Anaheim has a dedicated barking dog ordinance under AMC Chapter 8.10 with specific civil fines. Enforcement officers may issue citations based on signed complaints. A 10-day correction period is given before fines begin.

Anaheim exempts construction noise from the 60 dBA stationary source limit during permitted hours of 7 AM to 7 PM under AMC Chapter 6.70. Weekend and holiday construction may be restricted. Emergency work is exempt.

Anaheim limits stationary noise sources to 60 dBA at any property point under AMC 6.70. Industrial zones have additional standards under the General Plan Noise Element. Evening and nighttime penalties apply to CNEL measurements.

California AB 1346 banned the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers effective January 2024. Existing gas equipment may be used during Anaheim's permitted noise hours. Electric alternatives are encouraged.

Anaheim limits stationary noise sources to 60 dBA at any property point under AMC Chapter 6.70. Evening and nighttime CNEL penalties of 5-10 dBA apply. Interior residential noise must not exceed 45 dBA CNEL.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 escalates enforcement against repeat short-term rental violators through stacked administrative citations, permit revocation where applicable, and referral for misdemeanor prosecution after multiple confirmed violations.

Booking platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo face direct enforcement exposure under Anaheim's short-term rental scheme when they list properties that lack a city permit, with the city authorized to issue notices and pursue civil penalties.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 effectively bans non-owner-occupied short-term rentals citywide. Commercial STRs were prohibited in 2016, leaving only limited home-sharing options where the host occupies the property.

Any short-term rental operating in Anaheim under the limited home-sharing pathway requires the permitted host to be physically present on the property during guest stays. This rule is the cornerstone of Anaheim's restrictive STR scheme.

Anaheim does not permit extended whole-home stays as a workaround to the short-term rental ban; rentals shorter than the state-defined long-term threshold remain regulated under AMC Chapter 4.05 even when bookings span several weeks.

Anaheim effectively BANS new short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05. Only 277 pre-existing permitted STRs may continue operating. New STR permits are not available. 3-night minimum stay required.

Anaheim effectively BANS new short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05. Only 277 pre-existing permitted STRs may continue operating. New STR permits are not available. 3-night minimum stay required.

Anaheim STR operators must ensure guests comply with noise ordinances under AMC 6.70/6.73. A local contact must respond within 45 minutes to complaints 24/7. Repeat noise violations can result in permit revocation.

Anaheim short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05 must comply with occupancy limits based on the number of bedrooms and fire safety capacity. The 3-night minimum stay helps prevent party-type rentals.

Anaheim STR operators must provide adequate parking for guests and comply with residential parking regulations. Guest parking should not overflow into the neighborhood. Operators must include parking details in house rules.

Anaheim requires a minimum 3-night stay for all short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05. This policy reduces frequent turnover and party-related disturbances in residential neighborhoods near Disneyland Resort.

Anaheim imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05. A $250 application fee applies for the STR business license. Annual permit renewal is due by July 31.

Anaheim's short-term rental program under AMC Chapter 4.05 requires operators to maintain adequate liability insurance. STR permits are limited to 277 existing units. New STR permits are no longer available.

Open burning is prohibited in Anaheim. Recreational fires are limited to approved propane or natural gas appliances and small contained wood fires under specific conditions.

Anaheim follows California Health and Safety Code 13113.7 and the California Fire Code requiring smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor of dwellings.

Anaheim Fire & Rescue enforces California Fire Code Chapter 61 propane (LPG) storage limits, capping aggregate residential cylinder storage and requiring permits for tanks above household barbecue thresholds.

Anaheim allows recreational fires under CA Fire Code §307 — max 3 feet diameter, 15 feet from structures. Gas fire pits generally allowed even on SCAQMD no-burn days. Wood-burning restricted on no-burn days.

Anaheim prohibits dangerous fireworks under AMC 6.40.020 and requires Fire Chief permits for sale or discharge. Safe-and-sane fireworks are regulated under AMC 6.40.030 and may only be discharged during permitted periods.

Anaheim requires recreational fire compliance with Anaheim Fire & Rescue guidelines. Chimineas and portable fire pits must be placed at least 15 feet from structures. No fires on Red Flag days or during Santa Ana winds. No permit needed for portable fire pits.

Anaheim designates the Anaheim Hills area as a Special Protection Area (Wildland-Urban Interface). OCFA provides fire protection in these areas. Fire-resistant construction, fuel modification plans, and defensible space are required.

Anaheim Fire & Rescue enforces brush clearance in the Special Protection Area (Wildland-Urban Interface). The Life Safety Section coordinates weed abatement and reviews fuel modification plans. New landscaping must reduce fire-risk vegetation near structures.

Anaheim restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Outdoor storage of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles must be screened. Zoning code limits types of vehicles in residential districts.

Anaheim allows overnight street parking within the 72-hour limit unless restricted by posted signs or permit parking zones. Some neighborhoods have Residential Permit Parking programs to address overflow from Disneyland Resort visitors.

Anaheim requires motor vehicles, RVs, trailers, campers, and boats to be parked on paved surfaces only. Parking permits will not be issued for recreational vehicles or trailers. Lawn and yard parking is prohibited.

Anaheim allows street parking for up to 72 hours unless otherwise posted. Vehicles must be operable and registered. Residential Permit Parking zones exist near the Disneyland Resort, Angel Stadium, and Honda Center areas.

Anaheim permits vehicle parking in driveways provided vehicles are operable. Vehicles may not obstruct public sidewalks. Garages must be used for parking operable vehicles, not solely for storage.

Anaheim prohibits inoperable or unregistered vehicles on residential property visible from public view. Vehicles on public streets must be operable, registered, and moved within 72 hours. Code Enforcement handles complaints.

Anaheim requires EV charging stations to comply with AMC Chapter 15.05 and electrical safety standards. Permits required for Level 2 installations. The city offers rebates for private and public EV charging through Anaheim Public Utilities.

Anaheim requires a zoning permit for fences and walls per the city's Planning Division. Wood fences up to 6 feet and masonry walls up to 36 inches may not need a building permit but require zoning review. Walls over 7 feet need both.

Anaheim exempts retaining walls up to 4 feet from building permits unless supporting a surcharge. Walls visible from public areas must include landscaping per AMC 18.46.110. Height measured from bottom of footing to top.

Anaheim allows wood, masonry, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron fences. Screening fences require solid masonry or view-obscuring materials. Block walls common in Southern California. HOAs may mandate materials.

Anaheim typically allows 6-foot fences in rear/side yards and 3.5-foot in front yards. Screening fences for outdoor storage must be at least 6 feet with view-obscuring material. Building permits may be required for taller walls.

Anaheim fence regulations under AMC 18.46.110 require height measurement from highest adjacent finished grade. Property line fences are subject to California Civil Code good-neighbor fence provisions (CC 841).

Anaheim requires pool barriers per AMC 6.56 and California Building Code Appendix Sections 419-421. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, swinging away from the pool. Barrier height and design must prevent child access.

Animal hoarding in Anaheim is addressed through animal keeping limits in the municipal code and nuisance abatement. Exceeding permitted animal numbers or maintaining unsanitary conditions triggers enforcement by Code Enforcement and OC Animal Care.

Anaheim requires that dogs and cats released from OC Animal Care impound be microchipped, and California state law mandates microchipping before any shelter release, ensuring lost pets can be reunited quickly.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 6 generally limits households to four dogs and four cats over four months old, with additional animals requiring a kennel or cattery permit through Planning and OC Animal Care.

Anaheim pet stores must comply with California AB 485, which prohibits retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits unless sourced from public shelters or qualifying nonprofit rescues, eliminating commercial puppy mill pipelines.

Anaheim does not require cat licensing under AMC Title 6, but cats must be spayed or neutered if outdoors and cannot be allowed to run at large to disturb neighbors or wildlife habitat.

Anaheim follows California state guidance and OC Animal Care policy requiring spay or neuter for adopted shelter animals, with intact-animal permits required for breeding dogs and unaltered animals subject to higher license fees.

Anaheim coordinates with OC Animal Care and California Department of Fish and Wildlife on coyote hazing, pet protection, and food-source elimination, with lethal removal reserved for animals that bite humans.

Anaheim allows veterinary clinics in commercial and limited industrial zones under AMC Title 18, generally requiring conditional use permits when boarding overnight animals or operating within sound-sensitive residential buffers.

Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code protect active bird nests in Anaheim, requiring tree work and rooftop projects to avoid disturbance during the February to September nesting season.

California Fish and Wildlife issues wildlife rehabilitator permits required to possess injured native wildlife in Anaheim, and unpermitted residents must transport injured animals promptly to a licensed rehabber.

Anaheim allows pet grooming as a commercial use under AMC Title 18 with a city business license, basic sanitation standards, and no overnight boarding without separate conditional use permits.

Anaheim defers to Orange County and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for exotic pet regulations. Keeping wild, exotic, or dangerous animals requires a county license under OCCO 4-1-94. State permits may also be required.

Anaheim regulates animal keeping under AMC Section 18.38.030 and defers to Orange County for beekeeping enforcement. Beekeeping in residential areas is subject to nuisance provisions and may require compliance with California Food and Agriculture Code.

Anaheim does not impose breed-specific restrictions. California state law (Food & Agriculture Code 31683) prohibits breed-specific bans. Dangerous and vicious dogs are regulated based on behavior under state law and AMC Chapter 8.08.

Anaheim requires dogs to be on a leash not exceeding six feet in city parks under AMC Chapter 13.08. All dogs over four months must be licensed through Orange County Animal Care. Maximum three dogs per dwelling unit.

Anaheim discourages feeding wildlife in public areas under general nuisance and park regulations. AMC Chapter 13.08 governs conduct in parks. Feeding coyotes or other wildlife that creates a public safety hazard may result in citation.

Anaheim allows chickens in residential zones under AMC 18.38.030 at a density of one chicken per 1,800 sq ft of lot area. Roosters are prohibited. No permit is required for chickens. Pot-bellied pigs limited to one per lot.

Backyard composting is permitted in Anaheim. SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion statewide. Composting must not create nuisance conditions including odor or pest attraction.

Anaheim permits artificial turf in residential landscaping under city landscape requirements. Turf must meet quality standards and be maintained in good condition. Artificial turf may help comply with water efficiency requirements.

Anaheim requires all landscaping to be maintained in a neat, healthy, and clean condition under AMC 18.46.090. Overgrown vegetation, dead lawns, and weeds are subject to code enforcement and nuisance abatement.

California law permits rainwater harvesting statewide under AB 1750 (Water Code 10574). Anaheim encourages water conservation measures and rainwater collection can help meet landscape water efficiency requirements.

Anaheim protects specimen trees under AMC 18.18.040 and street trees under AMC 13.12. Specimen trees (oaks, sycamores, eucalyptus, pepper trees 8-inch+ trunk diameter) require a removal permit from the Planning Commission.

Anaheim requires pruning of required and specimen trees to comply with ISA standards per AMC 18.46.090 and Chapter 13.12. Street tree maintenance is coordinated by the city. Topping of trees is prohibited.

Anaheim's Weed Abatement Program is coordinated by the Life Safety Section of Anaheim Fire & Rescue. Overgrown weeds and vegetation creating fire hazards or blight conditions must be abated by property owners.

Anaheim's Landscape Water Efficiency Ordinance (AMC 10.19) requires water-efficient irrigation for new landscaping. Automatic timer-controlled systems required. State water restrictions may impose additional limits during drought.

Anaheim encourages native and water-efficient plants through its Landscape Water Efficiency Ordinance (AMC 10.19). New landscaping projects must meet water budget calculations using drought-tolerant species where feasible.

Anaheim requires a home occupation permit and business license for any business operated from a residence, with strict limits on employees, customers, signage, and visible impact.

Small family daycare (up to 8 children) is permitted in residential zones under California Health and Safety Code 1597.44. Large family daycare (9-14 children) may require a conditional use permit. State licensing required for all.

Anaheim requires a home occupation permit and business license for all home-based businesses under AMC 18.38.130. Home occupations are permitted in all residential and certain commercial/industrial zones as accessory uses.

Anaheim prohibits visible signage for home occupations under AMC 18.38.130. Home businesses must be invisible from the street. No signs, displays, or advertising visible from the exterior of the residence.

Anaheim prohibits home occupations from generating significant pedestrian or vehicular traffic under AMC 18.38.130. No employees other than resident family members. No outdoor storage or commercial vehicle display.

Anaheim permits cottage food operations under California AB 1616 (Health & Safety Code 113758). Class A operators sell direct; Class B may sell indirect. A city business license and home occupation permit are required.

Anaheim requires pool barriers per AMC 6.56 and California Building Code. Minimum 60-inch barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates. All metal within 5 feet of pool water must be bonded to pool shell reinforcement.

Anaheim requires building permits for hot tubs and spas. Barrier requirements under AMC 6.56 apply unless the spa has an approved ASTM F1346 safety cover. Electrical connections require inspection and NEC compliance.

Anaheim requires building permits for all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Applications must include two sets of plans with plot plans, cross sections, and engineered construction details.

Anaheim enforces California Swimming Pool Safety Act (H&S Code 115920+) requirements including anti-entrapment covers, barriers, and at least two of seven safety features for new pool construction.

Anaheim requires building permits for above-ground pools just like in-ground pools. All pools must have compliant barriers per AMC 6.56 and California Building Code. Setback and drainage requirements apply.

Anaheim requires building permits for most accessory structures. Structures under 120 sq ft typically exempt. All structures count toward lot coverage. Outdoor storage must be screened per AMC §18.38.200.

Anaheim processes ADU and JADU applications ministerially under Anaheim Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 18.38.110 and California Government Code §65852.2 (as amended by AB 68, AB 881, and SB 13). The Anaheim Planning and Building Department reviews permits over-the-counter with a 60-day state-law deadline. Detached ADUs are allowed up to 1,200 sq ft and JADUs up to 500 sq ft.

Anaheim cannot require owner occupancy on standard ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020 because California Government Code §65852.2(a)(6), made permanent by AB 976 (2023), prohibits local owner-occupancy mandates. Junior ADUs (JADUs) under AMC 18.38.110 still require owner occupancy of either the primary dwelling or the JADU because they share walls and utilities.

Anaheim ADUs may be rented long-term (30 days or more) without separate licensing. Short-term rentals under 30 days are prohibited citywide by Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 (Short-Term Rental Ordinance), originally adopted in 2014 and reaffirmed after litigation; ADUs are not eligible for any STR permit. State law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)) also restricts STR use of ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020.

Anaheim exempts ADUs under 750 square feet from all impact fees per California Government Code §65852.2(f)(3). ADUs 750 sq ft or larger pay impact fees proportionate to the principal dwelling's square footage. School district fees are governed by SB 13 (2019). Standard building permit and plan-check fees still apply through the Planning & Building Department fee schedule.

Anaheim facilitates garage conversions to ADUs under state law. No replacement parking required. Building permits required. Conversions exempt from setback requirements. Must meet building code standards.

Anaheim regulates accessory dwelling units under AMC Section 18.38.015 and state law. One ADU is allowed per single-family lot with an existing or proposed primary home. JADUs up to 500 sq ft are permitted within the existing residence.

Anaheim requires carports and covered parking structures to comply with AMC Title 18 zoning standards. Carports may be installed in areas designated for open-surface parking subject to Planning Director review and approval.

Anaheim does not have a separate tiny home ordinance. Tiny homes on foundations are regulated as ADUs under AMC 18.38.015 with minimum 150 sq ft floor area. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as recreational vehicles subject to parking restrictions.

Anaheim has no city-specific ordinance regulating residential backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens at single-family homes. Operation is governed by CFC §308 clearance rules (AMC Title 16), SCAQMD Rule 444 wood-burning restrictions on No-Burn Days, and AMC Chapter 6.70 noise standards if accompanying equipment is loud. Multi-family balcony use is restricted by CFC §308.1.4.

Built-in outdoor kitchens in Anaheim require permits through the Planning & Building Department: a building permit for the structure, a gas-line permit for natural-gas or stationary LP-gas connections, an electrical permit, and a plumbing permit for sinks. Structures must comply with AMC Title 18 setbacks for accessory structures. Title 24 energy and CalGreen apply to new construction.

Anaheim adopts the 2022 California Fire Code (CFC) under AMC Title 16. CFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices (charcoal, wood) and propane tanks larger than 2.5 lbs on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and condos with three or more units. Single-family backyard grilling is permitted but subject to SCAQMD Rule 444 burn-day rules.

Anaheim has no city ordinance setting installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday lights. Lights are permitted year-round on private property. Amplified outdoor audio must comply with AMC Chapter 6.70 (Sound Pressure Levels) — 55 dBA residential daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. HOAs typically govern dates and aesthetics under California Civil Code §4710.

Anaheim has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to right-of-way obstruction rules and AMC Ch. 6.70 noise standards. Continuous blower noise can trigger complaints after 10 p.m. HOAs commonly impose size and duration limits — California Civil Code §4710 does not extend to yard inflatables.

Anaheim has no city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private property. California Civil Code §4710 limits HOA bans on small religious door displays. Anaheim Municipal Code property-maintenance provisions (AMC Title 6 / Title 18) apply only to dilapidated or junk-like accumulations. Political signs receive First Amendment protections.

New roofs and major reroofs in Anaheim must meet California Title 24 cool-roof reflectance and emittance standards, with extra requirements for low-slope nonresidential roofs reviewed under the city building permit process.

The Anaheim Climate Action Plan sets greenhouse gas reduction targets, electrification goals, and adaptation measures for city operations, the resort district, and residential customers, aligning with California SB 32 and AB 1279 statewide climate law.

Heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses operating in Anaheim, including the Resort and Platinum Triangle districts, must obey California's five-minute idling limit, with school-zone idling further restricted under state law.

Anaheim participates in the North Orange County stormwater program under the MS4 permit regulated by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. New development must incorporate stormwater BMPs.

Anaheim requires erosion control measures for grading and construction projects under AMC Title 17 and the city's Storm Drainage Manual. Projects must comply with the Orange County MS4 stormwater permit requirements.

Anaheim regulates development in flood zones under AMC 17.28 (Flood Hazard Reduction) and AMC 18.28 (Floodplain Overlay Zone). The Santa Ana River and its tributaries create FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas throughout the city.

Anaheim requires grading permits under AMC Title 17 for earthwork exceeding minimum thresholds. The city's Storm Drainage Manual governs site drainage design for both public and private facilities.

Anaheim is not within the California Coastal Zone and is not subject to the Coastal Act or California Coastal Commission permit requirements. The city is approximately 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 18 prohibits all commercial cannabis activity citywide including retail, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing, and microbusinesses, exercising the local opt-out preserved by Proposition 64 and California Business and Professions Code 26200.

Even though Anaheim bans local cannabis businesses, California Bureau of Cannabis Control regulations and the Bureau v. Santa Cruz County rulings permit licensed retailers from other cities to deliver to Anaheim adult residents at private addresses.

California Health and Safety Code 11362.2 lets Anaheim adults twenty-one or older cultivate up to six cannabis plants per residence indoors, but Anaheim follows the state-allowed local ban on any outdoor personal cultivation.

California requires a 600-foot buffer between any cannabis retailer and schools, daycares, and youth centers, but because Anaheim bans all commercial cannabis activity citywide, the buffer rule has no licensed retailer to apply to.

Anaheim prohibits all cannabis dispensaries — both medical (AMC 4.20) and recreational (AMC 4.100). Mobile dispensaries and delivery services are also banned under AMC 4.21. No commercial cannabis activity is permitted citywide.

Anaheim prohibits outdoor cannabis cultivation under AMC 4.100.035. Indoor cultivation of up to six plants is permitted under California Proposition 64 for adults 21+. Plants must not be visible from any public place.

Anaheim streamlines solar panel permitting under AMC Chapter 15.04 per AB 2188. Residential rooftop systems under 10kW receive expedited permit review. Panels must be installed parallel to the roof surface.

California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) protects homeowners' rights to install solar panels. HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations but may impose reasonable restrictions that do not increase cost by more than $1,000.

Anaheim generally permits seasonal holiday displays on residential property. Displays must not create safety hazards, obstruct sidewalks, or violate noise ordinances. Electrical displays must comply with building and fire codes.

Anaheim allows temporary political campaign signs up to 35 sq ft without a building permit under AMC 4.04. Signs must be removed within 30 days after the election. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited.

Anaheim prohibits garage sale signs on utility poles, traffic signals, street signs, street lights, and city trees under AMC 6.26.030. Signs on private property are permitted during quarterly sale dates only.

Anaheim's nuisance ordinance targets blight conditions including discarded items, inoperable vehicles, debris, and unsightly property. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and issues correction notices.

Anaheim requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties free of weeds, debris, and nuisance conditions. The Weed Abatement Program enforces vegetation clearance. City may abate and lien for cost recovery.

Anaheim prohibits displaying items for sale on exterior fences, walls, or public areas under AMC 6.26. Items stored outside in residential areas may constitute blight under the city's nuisance ordinance.

Anaheim does not experience snow and has no snow removal requirements. Property owners are responsible for maintaining adjacent sidewalks and parkways in safe condition per AMC 18.46.150.

Anaheim requires trash containers to be placed curbside between 4 PM the day before and 7 AM on collection day under AMC 10.10.070. Bins must be removed by midnight on collection day.

Anaheim prohibits outdoor lighting that creates unreasonable glare or light spillover onto neighboring properties under AMC Title 18 zoning standards. Violations are handled through Code Enforcement.

Anaheim regulates outdoor lighting through zoning code provisions under AMC Title 18. Lighting must not create glare or light trespass onto neighboring properties. California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24) also apply.

California Civil Code Section 1950.5 caps Anaheim residential security deposits and governs itemization, return timelines, and tenant remedies; Anaheim has no local rule that varies the statewide maximum or refund process.

Anaheim landlords must give covered tenants written notice of California's AB 1482 rent cap and just-cause eviction protections under Civil Code Section 1946.2, since Anaheim has no local rent control beyond the state statute.

California Government Code Section 12955 prohibits Anaheim landlords from refusing to rent to tenants because of their lawful source of income, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Social Security, and other public assistance.

Anaheim landlords using no-fault grounds under California AB 1482 must owner-move-in, substantially remodel, withdraw the unit, or comply with a government order, and must pay relocation assistance equal to one month of rent.

Anaheim relies on California AB 1482's statewide relocation requirement: tenants displaced by no-fault evictions receive relocation assistance equal to one month of rent or a waiver of the final month, with no additional local supplement.

The Anaheim Housing Authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers, and California Government Code Section 12955 forbids Anaheim landlords from refusing applicants because they pay rent with a Section 8 voucher.

Anaheim has no local tenant anti-harassment ordinance, so renters rely on California civil code prohibitions against retaliation, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, and forcible entry as the primary defense against landlord harassment.

Anaheim did not enact its own pandemic eviction moratorium; tenants were protected only by California's state COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and federal CDC orders, all of which have since expired and been replaced by AB 1482 just-cause rules.

Anaheim follows California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) for just cause eviction protections. After 12 months of tenancy, landlords must have a valid reason to evict. No local just cause ordinance exists, though a ballot initiative has been submitted.

Anaheim has no local rent control ordinance. California AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for most properties built before 2010. A local ballot initiative has been submitted.

Anaheim does not require a standalone rental property registration program. Landlords must obtain a business license. Short-term rentals have a separate registration under AMC Chapter 4.05. AB 1482 notice requirements apply.

Anaheim provides two free bulky item pickups per residential address per year through the waste hauler. Additional pickups are available for a fee. Hazardous waste must go to the OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.

Anaheim requires residential recycling through the three-cart system per California SB 1383 and AB 341. Organic waste diversion is mandatory. The blue cart accepts standard recyclables including paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

Anaheim requires waste containers be placed curbside between 4 PM the day before and 7 AM on collection day under AMC 10.10.070. Bins must be removed by midnight. Three-cart system for trash, recycling, and organics.

Republic Services provides residential waste collection in Anaheim with three carts for trash, recycling, and organics. Collection schedules vary by neighborhood. AMC Chapter 10.10 governs solid waste regulations.

Recreational drone use in Anaheim is heavily restricted by a federal no-fly zone over the Anaheim Resort area extending 3.5 miles in each direction up to 3,000 feet. FAA Part 107 and TRUST certification requirements apply.

Commercial drone operations in Anaheim require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and face the same Anaheim Resort no-fly zone restrictions. LAANC authorization may be available in limited airspace outside the TFR.

Anaheim regulates street and sidewalk vending locations under AMC Chapter 4.52. The city may designate restricted vending zones near the Anaheim Resort, Angel Stadium, and Honda Center areas. SB 946 limits overly restrictive local regulations.

Anaheim requires a sidewalk vendor permit under AMC Chapter 4.52 in addition to a city business license and OC Health Care Agency food permit. SB 946 protects sidewalk vending rights with limitations.

Anaheim requires sidewalk vendors and peddlers to obtain permits under AMC Chapter 4.52 in addition to a city business license. Applications require identification, goods description, seller's permit, and background disclosure.

Anaheim regulates door-to-door soliciting under AMC Chapter 4.52. No-solicitation signs must be respected. Solicitors who ignore posted no-solicitation signs may be cited for trespassing.

Anaheim parks close at 10:30 PM under AMC Chapter 13.08. Remaining in any public park after closing is prohibited. Lighted athletic facilities may have extended hours for permitted events.

Anaheim imposes a curfew for minors under AMC Chapter 7.12. Minors may not be in public places, vacant lots, or business establishments between 10 PM and 5 AM. Exceptions include employment, parental accompaniment, and organized activities.

Anaheim enforces structural setbacks under AMC 18.04 and 18.40. Single-family homes typically require 20-foot front setbacks and 5-foot side setbacks. ADUs and SB 9 projects may have reduced 4-foot setbacks.

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.

Anaheim regulates lot coverage in single-family zones under AMC Chapter 18.04 with standards varying by zone. Patio structures are exempt from lot coverage limitations. Maximum coverage depends on the specific residential zone designation.

Anaheim protects street trees and parkway trees in the public right of way. Private property trees are generally not protected unless tied to a development condition or landscape plan.

Anaheim's tree preservation ordinance under AMC Title 16 §16.06 protects designated heritage species and significant specimens on private property, requiring a permit and replacement plan before removal or substantial pruning.

Trees and plants in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb in Anaheim are governed by AMC Title 13 and city street tree standards, requiring approved species, an encroachment or planting permit, and city inspection.

Anaheim's Climate Action Plan and General Plan establish urban forest canopy targets that emphasize underserved neighborhoods west of the I-5 freeway, funding tree giveaways and prioritized planting in heat-vulnerable districts.

Anaheim protects heritage and specimen trees under AMC 18.18.040. Specimen trees include oaks, sycamores, eucalyptus, and pepper trees with 8-inch+ trunk diameter. Planning Commission findings required for removal.

Anaheim requires tree removal permits for specimen trees under AMC 18.18.040 and street trees under AMC 13.12. Applications filed with the Planning Department must include diagrams, plot plans, photographs, and replacement tree plans.

Anaheim may require replacement planting as a condition of specimen tree removal permits under AMC 18.18.040. Replacement species and quantities are determined by the Planning Commission. Street tree replacement follows the Official Tree Species List.

Anaheim strictly limits garage sales to the first full weekend of March, June, September, and December only under AMC 6.26.030. No other garage sale dates are permitted. Sales limited to used household goods.

Anaheim garage sales under AMC 6.26 do not require a permit but must follow strict rules about timing, location, and merchandise. Sales are limited to four quarterly weekends per year during daylight hours only.

Anaheim limits garage sales to daylight hours between 7 AM and 7 PM under AMC 6.26.030. Signs may not be posted on utility poles, traffic signals, street signs, or city trees.

Anaheim HOAs follow California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, which requires open meetings, four-day notice for regular meetings, and strict executive session limits.

Anaheim HOAs collect regular and special assessments under Davis-Stirling. Regular dues increases over 20 percent per year and special assessments over 5 percent of budget need member vote.

Anaheim HOAs enforce CC and Rs through notice, hearings, and fines under Civil Code 5850 through 5865. Enforcement must be uniform, not selective, and members have hearing rights.

Before suing, Anaheim HOA members and associations must offer Internal Dispute Resolution and most disputes require Alternative Dispute Resolution under Civil Code 5900 and following.

Anaheim HOAs must maintain written architectural guidelines and decide owner applications in good faith, consistent with Civil Code 4765 under the Davis-Stirling Act.

Anaheim does not currently operate a mandatory soft-story retrofit ordinance like Los Angeles or San Francisco, but older wood-frame apartments with tuck-under parking sit within the Newport-Inglewood Fault zone and face well-documented collapse risk. Voluntary retrofits are encouraged, and California AB 1857 authorized statewide retrofit planning standards.

Anaheim completed its mandatory unreinforced masonry (URM) retrofit program under California Government Code 8875 and Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 15.52. Owners of URM buildings had to retrofit, demolish, or post visible warning placards. Most of the historic URM stock in Anaheim's Colony Historic District has been retrofitted.

California Health and Safety Code 19200 through 19205 and the California Plumbing Code require seismic gas shutoff valves when a building is newly constructed or undergoes a substantial addition or alteration over 10,000 dollars. Anaheim enforces these standards through the Planning and Building Department at permit issuance.

Anaheim homes built before 1940 often lack foundation bolts that tie the wood framing to the concrete stemwall, making them vulnerable to sliding off the foundation in a Newport-Inglewood Fault earthquake. Foundation bolting retrofits are permitted under California Existing Building Code Appendix Chapter A3 and eligible for up to 3,000 dollars in Brace and Bolt grants.

Anaheim regulates sidewalk vendors under the framework created by California Senate Bill 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act. All sidewalk vendors, whether stationary or roaming, must obtain a City of Anaheim sidewalk vending permit and a County of Orange health permit before selling food or merchandise on public sidewalks.

Anaheim restricts where sidewalk vendors may operate through objective location rules in AMC Chapter 4.30. Vending is prohibited within the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area, within 500 feet of major special-event venues during events, and anywhere that blocks ADA sidewalk access.

Every sidewalk vending cart used in Anaheim must meet state and county equipment, sanitation, and size standards. Food carts must be NSF-listed or equivalent, carry the current Orange County food-facility sticker, and fit within the footprint defined in AMC Chapter 4.30.

Street and lane closures for filming in Anaheim require a film permit with a traffic control plan, posted parking notices, and Anaheim Police coordination, with tight rules near resort and stadium zones.

Film productions in Anaheim must comply with the municipal noise ordinance and permit conditions. Night shoots and amplified sound near homes require special approval and neighbor notice.

Commercial filming in Anaheim requires a permit through the Anaheim Film Office with proof of insurance, location details, and coordination for major venues like Disneyland and Angel Stadium.

Any renovation that disturbs paint in an Anaheim home built before 1978 must be performed by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the federal RRP Rule and must meet California Title 17 lead-abatement standards when the work is abatement rather than routine renovation.

Structural pest-control work in Anaheim must be performed by operators and field representatives licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB). Homeowners may treat their own property with over-the-counter products, but commercial, rental, and wood-destroying-organism work requires state licensing.

Elevators, escalators, and similar conveyances in Anaheim buildings are regulated by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Elevator Unit, not by the city. Owners must hold a current Cal/OSHA operating permit and pass an annual inspection by a certified Qualified Conveyance Company.

Scaffolding on Anaheim construction sites is governed by Cal/OSHA under California Code of Regulations Title 8, Subchapter 4, which sets design, inspection, and fall-protection requirements. Sidewalk canopies, overhead protection, and public-way encroachment also require a City of Anaheim Public Works permit.

Anaheim follows California Residential Code Section R313, requiring NFPA 13D fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes and substantial additions, plus NFPA 13R systems in most multifamily buildings.

Anaheim enforces the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) for new construction and major remodels, requiring water efficiency, construction-waste diversion, low-VOC materials, and EV-ready wiring.

Anaheim follows California Building Code Chapter 10 requiring single-action egress hardware, accessible lever handles, and panic hardware on assembly and educational occupancies, with no key-only locks blocking exits.

Anaheim childcare centers must comply with California Building Code Group E or I-4 occupancy standards, AMC Title 15 inspections, plus state Community Care Licensing for staff ratios and program operations.

Events in Anaheim parks that exceed normal recreational use — reserved picnics, weddings, concerts, 5K runs, tournaments, and any gathering with amplified sound or vendors — require a park use or special events permit from Anaheim Community Services under AMC Title 13.

Restaurants that want to place tables and chairs on public sidewalks in Anaheim must hold a sidewalk cafe or outdoor dining encroachment permit from the city. Permits require ADA-compliant sidewalk clearance, liability insurance, and, in the Resort and Downtown districts, coordination with the applicable specific plan.

Anaheim residents who want to close a residential street for a block party must apply for a free or low-cost temporary street closure through the City of Anaheim's Neighborhood Services and Public Works divisions. Applications must be submitted several weeks in advance and require signed support from a majority of affected neighbors.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 10 prohibits obstructing public sidewalks with merchandise, signs, equipment, vegetation, construction materials, or parked vehicles. A minimum 48-inch ADA clear pedestrian path must be maintained at all times, and violations are administrative infractions enforced by Code Enforcement and Public Works.

Under California Streets and Highways Code Section 5610, Anaheim property owners are legally responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, curb, and parkway fronting their property. The City of Anaheim can order repairs, perform the work itself, and place the cost as a lien on the property if the owner fails to comply.

Any work in the Anaheim public right-of-way (sidewalks, parkways, streets, curbs, driveway approaches) requires an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department under Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 14.32. Unpermitted encroachments can be removed at the owner's expense.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 6.70 requires car alarms to automatically deactivate within 5 minutes of triggering. Alarms that exceed this duration or repeatedly cycle are classified as a public disturbance and can be cited, with the vehicle subject to tow under AMC 14.32 if the owner cannot be located after reasonable effort.

Portable and standby generators are regulated under AMC Chapter 6.70 as stationary noise sources. Residential-zone limits are 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at the receiving property line. Emergency operation during a declared power outage is exempt, but routine testing and non-emergency use must comply with the standard exterior decibel limits.

Bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues in Anaheim must hold a Conditional Use Permit under AMC Title 18 and comply with the 55/50 dBA exterior noise limits in Chapter 6.70. Venues in the Platinum Triangle and Resort District face additional CUP conditions governing amplified music, outdoor patios, and closing times, typically 2 AM per state ABC rules.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 6.70 regulates stationary mechanical equipment noise. HVAC units, pool pumps, and condensers must not exceed 55 dBA at a residential property line during daytime or 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM. New installations must meet setback and screening requirements under AMC Title 18 zoning rules.

Anaheim does not operate a citywide proactive rental inspection program. Rental properties are inspected on a complaint-driven basis by Code Enforcement under AMC Title 15 (Building Code) and state habitability law. Landlords must still comply with California Civil Code 1941.1 and the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) on rent caps and just-cause eviction.

Tenants in Anaheim can file habitability complaints with Code Enforcement at (714) 765-5158 or online through the Anaheim Anytime portal. Retaliatory eviction within 180 days of a complaint is barred by California Civil Code 1942.5. Orange County Fair Housing Council and Legal Aid of Orange County provide free tenant advocacy services.

Rental housing in Anaheim must meet California Civil Code 1941.1 habitability standards covering weatherproofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, and sanitation, plus local AMC Title 15 building-code requirements. Tenants may withhold rent or repair-and-deduct under Civil Code 1942 if landlords fail to fix material defects after written notice and a reasonable time.

Anaheim Code Enforcement most frequently cites inoperable vehicles, overgrown landscaping, unpermitted construction, illegal short-term rentals, and illegal signage. Civil penalties start at 100 dollars for a first violation and escalate to 500 dollars for a third under AMC 1.01.389 administrative citation authority, with continuing violations citable daily.

Report code violations in Anaheim through the Anaheim Anytime app and web portal, by phone at (714) 765-5158, or in person at City Hall (200 S. Anaheim Blvd). Anonymous reports are accepted. For noise and nuisance in progress after hours, call Anaheim Police non-emergency at (714) 765-1900 instead of 911.

Anaheim Code Enforcement targets initial response within 3-5 business days for routine complaints and 24 hours for life-safety or health hazards. Cases typically allow 30 days to correct before escalation to an administrative citation under AMC 1.01.389, though severe hazards may trigger immediate Notice and Order action or referral to Fire.

Anaheim does not publish its own list of prohibited plants but enforces California Food and Agriculture Code 7270 noxious weed abatement and Public Resources Code 4291 defensible-space rules. The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) maintains the authoritative list of regulated invasives, including pampas grass, arundo, and French broom.

Front-yard native and drought-tolerant gardens are expressly protected in Anaheim by California Civil Code 4735, which prevents HOAs or the city from banning low-water landscaping or requiring turf. AMC Title 18 still requires front-yard areas to be maintained and free of weeds, but expressly allows xeriscape, edible gardens, and native plantings.

Anaheim does not have a specific ordinance banning bamboo, but running bamboo that spreads onto neighboring property can be cited as a nuisance under AMC 6.44 property maintenance and common-law encroachment principles. Property owners are responsible for keeping vegetation from crossing property lines or obstructing public rights-of-way.

California is a two-party (all-party) consent state under Penal Code 632. In Anaheim, it is a crime to record any confidential communication without the consent of every participant. This applies to in-person conversations, phone calls, and audio-enabled security cameras. Violations carry fines up to 2,500 dollars and up to one year in jail, plus civil damages.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning allows privacy fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3 feet in front yards in single-family zones. Fences over 6 feet or within the front setback require a building permit and zoning review. HOA communities in Anaheim Hills often impose stricter material and color standards.

Anaheim allows residential security cameras on private property, but installation must respect neighbor privacy under California Civil Code 1708.8 and Penal Code 647(j). Cameras may not be aimed into areas where neighbors have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, or enclosed backyards. Audio recording triggers additional California two-party consent rules.

Anaheim requires building permits for most structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical renovations under Municipal Code Title 15. Cosmetic work like painting, flooring, and cabinet replacement is generally exempt. The Anaheim Planning and Building Department issues permits through an online portal.

Most residential fences up to 6 feet in Anaheim do not require a building permit, but fences taller than 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, and any pool barrier do. Permits are issued by the Anaheim Planning and Building Department under Municipal Code Title 15 and Title 18.

Anaheim requires a building permit for any deck over 30 inches above grade and for any attached patio cover. Ground-level patios of concrete or pavers are generally exempt unless drainage or structural changes are involved. Permits are issued by the Anaheim Planning and Building Department.

Anaheim exempts detached sheds of 120 square feet or less from building permits under California Residential Code Section R105.2, but zoning setback, height, and lot coverage rules still apply. Anything over 120 square feet or with plumbing and electrical requires a building permit from the Anaheim Planning and Building Department.

California SB 793 upheld by Proposition 31 bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Anaheim including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, flavored vape cartridges, and flavored chew, with limited exemptions for premium cigars, loose-leaf tobacco, and shisha.

California Business and Professions Code 22963 makes it illegal for any Anaheim retailer to sell or furnish tobacco, vape, or nicotine products to anyone under twenty-one, with a narrow exemption for active-duty military personnel eighteen or older.

California AB 1276 requires Anaheim restaurants and food delivery platforms to provide single-use utensils, condiments, stirrers, and napkins only when the customer specifically requests them, ending automatic inclusion in takeout and delivery orders.

California SB 270 and SB 1046 ban single-use plastic carryout bags at all Anaheim grocery, pharmacy, convenience, and liquor retailers, requiring a minimum ten-cent charge for any reusable or recycled paper bag provided.

California SB 54 requires producers to eliminate expanded polystyrene foodware unless a sixty-five percent recycling rate is met, effectively banning foam clamshells and cups at Anaheim restaurants and food trucks beginning in 2025.

California AB 1884 prohibits Anaheim full-service restaurants from automatically providing single-use plastic straws and requires them to be furnished only when a customer specifically requests one.

Anaheim follows California's statewide minimum wage of $16.50/hour (2026), indexed to inflation. The city has no general local minimum wage, but Resort-area employers must pay the higher Measure L living wage.

Anaheim workers receive at least 5 days (40 hours) of paid sick leave annually under California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. The city has no separate local paid leave ordinance.

California SB 54 (TRUST Act) limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Anaheim Police comply statewide; the city has not adopted a separate sanctuary ordinance.

California Labor Code 2814 prohibits cities from mandating E-Verify use by private employers. Anaheim cannot require E-Verify; only federal contractors and certain federal agencies must use the system locally.

Anaheim conducts encampment sanitation cleanups along the Santa Ana River trail and city flood channels with advance notice, property storage protocols, and outreach offers, coordinated through the OC Continuum of Care and county Health Care Agency.

Anaheim Municipal Code prohibits sitting, lying, or sleeping on sidewalks in commercial and Resort district areas during posted hours, with enforcement focused on the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center perimeter.

Anaheim's bicycle network includes Class I trails along the Santa Ana River, Class II striped lanes on major boulevards, and Class IV separated lanes near ARTIC and the Resort, with cyclists subject to California Vehicle Code rules and AMC Title 5 traffic.

Shared dockless scooters and e-bikes operating in Anaheim must hold a city operating agreement, obey speed limits in the Resort district, and follow California Vehicle Code rules requiring helmets for minors and adult use of bike lanes where available.

Anaheim Public Utilities limits outdoor irrigation to assigned days and prohibits sprinkler use during midday hours, with stricter caps activated during state-declared drought stages under the city water conservation ordinance.

Anaheim Public Utilities offers per-square-foot rebates to residential and commercial customers who replace live grass with low-water landscaping, drip irrigation, and approved permeable surfaces under its sustainable yard incentive program.

Anaheim Public Utilities supplies tertiary-treated recycled water for approved irrigation, cooling, and construction uses, requiring purple-pipe separation, signage, cross-connection control, and an APU recycled water use permit.

Anaheim Municipal Code requires customers to repair on-site leaks promptly and to report visible water main, hydrant, or street leaks to Anaheim Public Utilities, especially during state drought stages when waste of water is prohibited.

Anaheim governs major districts through specific plans, including the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan, Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, which override base AMC Title 18 zoning with tailored development standards.

The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and ARTIC station area function as Anaheim's primary transit-oriented development zones, with reduced parking, mixed-use density, and pedestrian-priority street standards layered over base AMC Title 18 zoning.

Anaheim implements California's state density bonus law allowing additional units, height, and incentives for projects providing affordable, senior, or moderate-income housing, codified through AMC Title 18 housing chapters.

Orange County Health Care Agency inspects every Anaheim food facility and posts a color-coded letter grade placard at the entrance. A means pass, B requires reinspection, C triggers closure-level corrections.

California Medical Waste Management Act prohibits placing used syringes in Anaheim trash, recycling, or sewer, requiring residents to use approved sharps containers and drop off at participating pharmacies, fire stations, or hazardous-waste collection events.

Every Anaheim food employee who handles unpackaged food must obtain a California Food Handler Card within thirty days of hire, with renewal every three years under California Health and Safety Code section 113948.

Anaheim property owners must keep premises free of rats, mice, and vermin under the city public nuisance code, and Orange County Vector Control District provides inspections and abatement orders for active infestations.

California Civil Code 1954.603 requires Anaheim landlords to give every new tenant a bed bug information notice and prohibits renting any unit known to have an active infestation until professionally treated.

Anaheim charges hotel guests a 15% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days, one of California's highest TOT rates, funding the Anaheim Resort, public safety, and general fund operations.

Measure L (2018) requires Anaheim Resort hospitality employers receiving city subsidies to pay a living wage starting at $15/hour, indexed annually to inflation, now exceeding $20/hour for covered hotel workers.

Anaheim follows California's statewide hotel worker retention rules under Labor Code 2810.8, requiring successor hotel operators to retain incumbent workers for a 90-day transition period after ownership changes.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 18 strictly zones adult entertainment businesses, requiring buffer distances from schools, churches, parks, and residential zones, with conditional use permits and licensing required.

Anaheim regulates massage businesses under AMC Title 4, requiring CAMTC certification for therapists and a city business license. State law (BPC 4600 et seq.) preempts most local massage regulation since 2015.

Anaheim tobacco retailers must hold a state CDTFA tobacco license and a city business license. California's flavored tobacco ban (SB 793) applies, prohibiting flavored products including most flavored vapes citywide.

Anaheim secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers must register with the state Department of Justice under California Business and Professions Code 21625, report transactions daily to police via CAPSS, and hold city business licenses.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 6.72 declares loud or unruly parties a public nuisance. Hosts and property owners face escalating cost-recovery fees for repeat police responses, plus criminal liability.

Anaheim prohibits smoking in city parks, near park facilities, at bus stops, in outdoor dining areas, and within 25 feet of building entries under AMC Chapter 6.95 and California Government Code 7597.

Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 7.36 prohibits drinking alcohol or possessing open containers in public parks, streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and the Anaheim Resort District except at licensed venues.

Anaheim Municipal Code Title 3 imposes an annual business license tax on every person doing business in the city, with rates varying by classification (gross receipts, employee count, or flat fee).