Community Development
Main: (714) 536-5241
Fax: (714) 374-1647
Walk-in Hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

*Email [email protected] for requests outside of walk-in hours

Planning Division

 

To apply for a Certificate of Occupancy,
please email your completed application to:
[email protected] 
 
 
We will review your application and respond within 3-5 business days.

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 3:00 p.m.

 

Welcome to the City of Huntington Beach Planning Division. 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.

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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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Planning Commission meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Meeting Agendas, Action Agendas, and Minutes are available to view online.

Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Planning Division
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-5271
Fax: (714) 374-1648
Email:

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