The address for the Planning Department is City Hall East, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, 1st floor. We are located between Lincoln Avenue and Broadway, east of Anaheim Boulevard. Public parking is available east and north of the City Hall. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Driving directions are available on the department's Automated Voice System, 24 hours a day, 714-765-5139.

The Fee Schedule and the Planning Commission Meeting Schedule list applicable fees and meeting dates for Planning and Zoning Services.

The State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is charged with the responsibility under state statute to review and issue licenses for the sale and/or manufacture of alcoholic beverages. The City has been designated to make determinations of public convenience or necessity for all applications except for non-retail, hotel, motel, restaurant, and manufacturing establishments if the proposed license is located in an area of high crime or overconcentration of licenses. Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) is a discretionary action decided by the Planning Commission or City Council only after reviewing the location, need and surrounding land uses.Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

An Administrative Adjustment is an administrative decision by the Planning Director which provides for minor deviations from certain dimensional or percentage site development requirements of the Zoning Code. To find out what requests can be approved by the Planning Director, please call (714) 765-5139 to speak to a planner.

Amendment of an approved permit may be initiated by submitting a letter clearly describing the proposal, or filing an application with the Planning Department. Such amendment may involve a change to the approved use, alteration of the approved structure, and change in configuration of site improvements, and/or modification or deletion of one or more conditions of approval. To find out the process for your requested amendment, please call (714) 765-5139 and ask to speak to a planner.

Annexation of land into the City of Anaheim requires public hearings by the Planning Commission and City Council followed by Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) hearings. The benefits of annexing property include an improvement in the delivery of government services, land use compatibility, local code enforcement services and a clearer understanding of jurisdiction by the community. The Pre-File Application and the Reclassification Application contain filing submittal requirements. Applicants should also contact LAFCO (a state mandated local agency) at (714) 834-2556 for additional information and applications.

The Planning Division verifies consistency of business operations with a property's designated zoning as a part of the Business License approval process. An application for a Business License may be obtained at the Business License public counter at 200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st floor. , or by clicking here.

A Special Event Permit (issued by the Planning and Zoning Division of the Planning Department) and a City of Anaheim Business License and a Christmas Tree Lot/Pumpkin Patch Permit (issued by the Business License Division of the Planning Department) are required for Christmas Tree Lots and Pumpkin Patches. Contact the Business License Division at (714) 765-5194 for further information.

The Zoning Code lists certain land uses that require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) so that the Planning Commission or City Council can impose conditions of approval to ensure the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the adjoining area. The Development Application Form contains detailed submittal requirements. Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

Certain land use proposals are subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Applicants submitting requests for public hearings or meetings must complete an Environmental Information Form to initiate an environmental analysis (Initial Study) of the project to ensure compliance with CEQA. Please use the Environmental Checklist to identify environmental factors that may be potentially affected by the project.

Information related to Flood Plain Designations is available at the Planning and Zoning Public Counter, City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, 1st floor, 714-765-5139. Click here for more information.

The City of Anaheim general Plan provides the primary policy document that provides direction and guidance for all land use and ongoing considerations within the City. Careful consideration is given to any request to amend this important policy document. Therefore, the property owner requesting a General Plan Amendment (GPA) needs to weigh the appropriateness of such an amendment and whether the change would be in the best interest of the City and surrounding properties. Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

A Home Occupation Registration is required for all home-based businesses. This registration is required in conjunction with a Business License. Business License and the Home Occupation Registrations may be requested at the Business License Public Counter at City Hall East, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, 1st floor, 714-765-5139 or on-line.

A City business license and a State of California Day Care License are required. To apply for this permit, visit the Planning and Zoning Public Counter at 200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st floor. Please click here and select the Large Family Day Care Permit for more information.

An interactive map that provides property information including zoning, general plan and flood zone is available at http://gis.anaheim.net.

The Conceptual Development Review process is a review of a project by City staff prior to the submittal of a petition for Planning Commission consideration of a Zoning Action (E.G. reclassification, Variance, Conditional Use Permit). This process allows for a thorough analysis of a proposal and helps clarify City requirements of the project for the applicant. Conceptual Development Review also allows the City staff to become familiar with the project and determine what steps are necessary to help process it through the system to make recommendations for further processing. Please click here and select the Conceptual Development Review application to obtain more information.

A reclassification, commonly known as rezoning, may be requested in order to develop a piece of land for a particular use, to bring the zoning into compliance with the General Plan, to be consistent with adjacent zoning or a combination of these reasons. The Reclassification Application contain detailed submittal requirements. Please click here and select the Development Review Application to obtain more information.

The Planning and Zoning Division located at 200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st floor, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for research and review of public records. Staff is always available to answer questions related to planning and zoning. The telephone number is 714-765-5139.

The Planning Director, without a public hearing and subject to zoning code provisions, may approve a Special Circumstances Waiver from the Special Event Permit regulations.To find out the process for your specific request, please call (714) 765-5139 and ask to speak to a planner.

A Special Event Permit (SEP) is an authorization to conduct a short-term special event on private property, regardless of whether the event is associated with a business or non-profit. A special event could include the posting of flags, banners, balloons, and outdoor sales in zones that allow special events. This permit is needed to ensure that the particular event is appropriate when considering the use of the property and surrounding properties, and that the event is conducted in a safe and orderly manner. The process begins with the applicant completing the Special Event Permit application for review at the Planning and Zoning public counter (200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st floor).Please click here to obtain an application. If your request is for a Grand Opening Banner or Promotional Banner permit with no outside display or activity, you may process this request online by clicking here .

Administrative approval can be granted for the removal of diseased specimen trees (as determined by a licensed tree surgeon) or trees that could be a source of danger to the immediate vicinity due to their condition. The applicant must complete the Specimen Tree Approval Permit application and provide supporting documentation for permission to remove diseased, dead or dangerous trees and submit it to the Planning and Zoning Public Counter (200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st floor) prior to the removal of the trees. To find out the process for your specific request, please call (714) 765-5139 and ask to speak to a planner.

The placement, design and screening criteria for wireless communication facilities requires approval of a conditional use permit or telecommunications antenna permit, in order to protect the public health, safety, general welfare and quality of life in the City of Anaheim, consistent with the policy direction in the Anaheim General Plan, while preserving the rights of wireless communication providers.

Typically, telecommunication facilities with visible antennas (whether freestanding or mounted to a structure) require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

However, an administrative approval can be granted for "stealth"telecommunication facilities, including antennas and equipment that are completely hidden from view. Applications are subject to a Telecommunication Antenna Review Process. Please click here to obtain an application. Please select the Development Application for conditionally permitted facilities and select the Telecommunications Antenna Permit for the administrative process.

The subdivision of land requires City approval.  All applications need to be approved by the Planning Commission. Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

Refer to the Request for Time Extension to Comply with Conditions of Approval for submittal requirements for public meeting review of this request. Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

A variance, sometimes called a code waiver, is needed when there are special circumstances applicable to a property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not apply to other property under identical zoning classification in the vicinity or when special circumstances show that strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property under identical zoning classification in the vicinity. Please click here and select the Development Application for more information.

The Planning Services Division of the Planning Department responds to requests for written verification of zoning and entitlements on a property To request a Zoning Compliance Letter, submit a written request containing the property address(es), assessor's parcel number(s) if known, to the Planning Services Division of the Planning Department at 200 South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. , attention Ted White or email Ted at twhite@anaheim.net.