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Anaheim council approves technical zoning and land‑use amendments to finalize housing element and release state funds

5746372 · September 9, 2025
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The Anaheim City Council on Sept. 9 approved technical amendments to the city’s General Plan and zoning code intended to satisfy questions from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and secure final certification of the city’s 6th‑cycle housing element.

The Anaheim City Council on Sept. 9 approved technical amendments to the city’s General Plan and zoning code intended to satisfy questions from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and secure final certification of the city’s 6th‑cycle housing element.

Director Allen (planning staff) presented the measures to the council, describing four targeted clarifications requested by HCD. “Staff recommends city council approval [of] proposed clarifying technical zoning and general plan amendments in compliance with state law,” Director Allen said during the staff presentation.

The changes apply to housing element candidate sites when a proposed project sets aside at least 20% of units for lower‑income households. Key provisions adopted by the council include:

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