Community Development

Main: (714) 536-5241
Fax: (714) 374-1647

Walk-in Hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed 12:00 N to 1:00 pm daily)

Planning Division

To ensure the continued health and well-being of our customers and our employees, City Hall is closed to the public until further notice.

For most general zoning and permitting inquiries, you can find information here on the City’s website. You can also email your inquiries to [email protected] or via the MyHB app on your mobile device.

The City is not accepting new applications for plan check or issuing new permits for brand new projects at this time. We are working on some protocols and technology tools to enable us to safely serve the public which we hope to have up and running by April 1st. Our website will be the best place to check for this new information once available.

Currently, we are offering inspection services for projects that are currently under construction. To schedule an inspection please go to: https://huntingtonbeachca.gov/services/forms-applications/inspection-request/ and complete the form. Someone will be in touch with you to schedule an inspection. Also note that all inspections are being conducted electronically so you will need a smart phone or tablet with the ability to utilize FaceTime.

Code Enforcement related matters may be reported at 714-375-5155. Please note that reports of non-essential business operations should be reported to the Police Department via email at [email protected].

To find out about the City’s response to the novel coronavirus, please visit the City’s dedicated website regarding COVID-19 for the most updated information: https://hbready.com/

PLANNING FAQ QUICKLINKS:

FEMA Flood Zone Search by Address
Parcel Maps (lot dimensions) (County of Orange GIS)
City Zoning Map
Residential Development Standards (Height, setbacks, etc)
Permitted Uses: Commercial Zones
Permitted Uses: Industrial Zones
Parking Requirements: All Zones
Sign Requirements: All Zones
Fence Requirements: All Zones
Beach-Edinger Corridor Specific Plan (SP14)
Downtown Specific Plan (SP5)
Bella Terra Specific Plan (SP13)
Planning Fee Schedule

Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street 3rd Floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-5271
Public Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed noon to 1:00 p.m.

Welcome to the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department. Our objective is to provide responsive, knowledgeable and helpful planning services to the community. Please refer to the links below for specific topic related information.

Current Planning Activity

Planning Applications in Process

Major Projects

FEMA - Open Pacific Coast Study (2017)

Development Impact Fees

Bolsa Chica Lowlands Annexation Study

Requests for Proposals

2010 Census Information

AES Huntington Beach

Current Planning Activity

Application Forms

Planning Fee Schedule

Flood Worksheet

2017 Flood Brochure

2nd/Accessory Dwelling Units

Residential Infill Guidelines

How to File an Application

Helpful Information for Business Owners

Department Service Goals & Expectations

Commission and Board Agendas

Planning Commission Agendas/Reports

Zoning Administrator Agendas/Reports

Design Review Board Agendas

Environmental Assessment Committee Agendas

Environmental Board Agendas

Historic Resources Board

Planning Documents and Reports

General Plan

Local Coastal Program

Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance

Zoning Map

Specific Plans

Design Guidelines

Environmental Reports (EIR's, MNDs and Initial Studies)

Demographics/Census/Population

Summary of Development Impact Fees

Neighborhood Preservation/Code Enforcement

File a Code Enforcement Complaint on-line

Customer Service Goals and Standards

Real Estate Open House Sign Regulations

Planning Divisions Sections

Advance Planning

Current Planning

Neighborhood Preservation/Code Enforcement

Planning Services

Organizational Chart

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Mission Statement

"The City of Huntington Beach provides sustainable quality services to maintain and enhance our safe and vibrant community."

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the Community Development Department website, please e-mail the webmaster.

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