Planning Division

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.

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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

Information about Aircraft Noise

Requests for Proposals

2010 Census Information

AES Huntington Beach

Current Planning Activity

Application Forms

Schedule an Appointment

Planning Fee Schedule

Second Opinion Services

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

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

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Mission Statement

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

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