Discretionary Permits - Application Submittal Instructions

Overview

Discretionary permit applications are reviewed by City Departments through the GoPost online portal. Scroll down below for the online submittal requirements, a tutorial video, and the link to access GoPost to submit your online application. Application materials may also be submitted in-person by appointment at the Planning Services Division Counter at City Hall. Digital format of application materials are required for in-person submittal. Staff will upload all plans and supporting documents for interdepartmental review of application materials. Contact Eibet Olmedo at EOlmedo@anaheim.net or 714-765-5139 for questions or to schedule a submittal appointment.

Applications Accepted

This portal accepts the following list of discretionary permit applications:

Development Applications

  • Conditional Use Permit
  • Minor Conditional Use Permit
  • Variance
  • Tentative Map
  • Reclassification
  • General Plan Amendment
  • Density Bonus
  • Code Amendment
  • Discretionary Tree Specimen Removal
  • Specific Plan Amendment

Conceptual Development Review Applications


If you do not see your application type listed above, please visit our Forms & Applications webpage to find the right online portal for your application or contact us at (714) 765-5139.

Payment Required

Payment is required by the filing deadline before an application is accepted. After online or in-person submittal is completed through GoPost, payment will be requested. Once payment is received, your application will be routed for review. 

Mail Option

1. Mail a check payable to “City of Anaheim” with the applicable fee to the mailing address listed below.

City of Anaheim Planning Department
Attention: Scott Koehm, Principal Planner
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #162
Anaheim, CA  92805

2. Include a copy of the Discretionary Application Form. 

Drop Off Option - Anaheim City Hall

1. Make a check payable to “City of Anaheim” with the applicable fee.

2. Include a copy of the Discretionary Application Form.

3. Drop off the check and copy of the Discretionary Application Form at the Planning Services Division public counter located on the first floor of City Hall (200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805).

Online and In-Person Plan Submittal Requirements

All plans submitted online or in-person must adhere to the following digital requirements: 

  1. E-Plan Submittal Requirements
  2. Sheet Numbering Requirements

Online Submittal Tutorial Video

All plans submitted online or in-person must be uploaded to the GoPost online portal in order for plans and supporting documents to be reviewed by all City Departments. The tutorial video below illustrates the application submittal process through the GoPost online portal. Click the link below the video to access the GoPost online portal. 

Click Here to Submit Your Online Application

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