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

City Hall continues to be closed to the public until further notice. You may wish to contact the Community Development Department via email at [email protected], the MyHB app on your mobile device, or the City website.

Please note that the City of Huntington Beach will be transitioning to a new permitting and application system for development services. The current eProcess Portal will close for new applications, resubmittals, and revisions on March 8, 2021. All electronic application processing will pause after March 8th at 5:00 PM, until we open our new electronic submittal site (Accela’s HB ACA) on March 15, 2021. Please plan your submittals in advance to avoid project delays. Instructions for setting up an account and submitting projects online through HB ACA will be posted to our website by March 9, 2021. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

Please see Links below for Planning Division

Electronic Plans and Document Submittal
We are pleased to announce that effective April 2, 2020, the City of Huntington Beach offers Electronic Plan Submittals. Electronic Plan Submittals allow applicants to submit plans and documents electronically as an alternative to submitting paper documents. Documents such as application forms, drawings, exhibits, and various reports can now be submitted electronically.

For eProcess Portal, click here.

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

2020 Flood Brochure

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."

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