Huntington Beach, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 95 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Category & ordinance article
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 95 districts mapped
Use classes, resolved
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Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Huntington Beach
Share of Huntington Beach's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 53.12%
- Multi-family
- 50.99%
- Retail
- 70.77%
- Eating & drinking
- 25.94%
- Office
- 9.32%
- Hotel / motel
- 2.76%
- Industrial
- 7.75%
- Storage & warehouses
- 17.52%
Huntington Beach, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Permitted Uses | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100-IL-20000 Industrial Limited | Industrial | - | 21.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
CC-CZ Coastal Conservation | Special | - | 125 ac | Standards & uses → |
CC-CZ-O Coastal Conservation And Oil Overlay | Overlay | - | 57.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
CG Commercial General | Commercial |
| 343.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Start from what you're trying to build
Each one runs against the live Huntington Beach dataset and returns the districts, standards and approvals involved.
Where can I build multifamily in Huntington Beach?
13 of 95 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.
Run it →Which sites allow a warehouse?
4 industrial districts (100-IL-20000, IG, IL…) with height and access limits.
Run it →Are ADUs allowed in Huntington Beach?
Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.
Run it →What does 100-IL-20000 actually permit?
The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.
Run it →What should developers know about Huntington Beach zoning?
Huntington Beach is Southern California's Surf City - an Orange County coastal community whose zoning framework is built around three intersecting systems: the Coastal Zone (CZ) overlay that covers the oceanfront and Huntington Harbour areas, a legacy oil overlay (O) applied to zones where active oil extraction and infrastructure exist, and a conventional inland district framework for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The dataset shows 95 total zone designations, but most are combinations of these three layers applied to a smaller set of base zones - Commercial General (CG), Industrial Limited (IL), Industrial General (IG), Open Space, and Public Semipublic (PS).
Public Semipublic (PS) is the largest single zone at 1,066 acres, encompassing schools, utilities, and government facilities across the city. Open Space Parks and Recreation (OS-PR) at 663 acres and the coastal open space districts - including 275 acres of Open Space Shoreline and 235 acres of Open Space Water Recreation - give the city a large protected land base oriented toward beaches and waterways. Commercial General (CG) is the dominant commercial district at 344 acres, while industrial uses are split between IG (134 acres) and IL (119 acres) in the Gothard industrial corridor. Notably, the zone list in this dataset does not include conventional residential districts, which suggests the residential areas may be represented through the specific plan or planned community framework that governs much of Huntington Beach's built neighborhoods.
This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Huntington Beach zoning: frequently asked questions
How does the Coastal Zone overlay affect development in Huntington Beach?
Properties within the Coastal Zone require a Coastal Development Permit from the city in addition to standard planning approvals - and in some cases Coastal Commission review. The CZ overlay applies to the oceanfront, Huntington Harbour, and inland waterway corridors, adding a layer of environmental review focused on visual access, coastal access, wetland protection, and shoreline setbacks. Coastal Zone entitlement timelines are typically longer than standard inland approvals.
What does the Oil (O) overlay mean for properties in Huntington Beach?
The oil overlay appears on multiple base zones throughout the city, reflecting Huntington Beach's long history as an active oil-producing area. Properties with an O suffix may have active or legacy oil facilities, subsurface rights questions, environmental remediation requirements, or operational restrictions on what can be built above the oil-producing interval. Due diligence on any O-overlaid parcel should include a Phase I/II environmental assessment and a review of any oil rights encumbrances before acquisition.
Where is commercial and retail development concentrated in Huntington Beach?
Commercial General (CG) at 344 acres is the primary retail and service zone, concentrated along major arterials including Beach Boulevard, Edinger Avenue, and Adams Avenue. The smaller Commercial Visitor (CV-CZ) zone at 16 acres focuses visitor-serving commercial near the pier and beachfront. Commercial Office (CO) is limited at under 20 acres total, making office development a secondary use in the commercial mix.
What industrial uses are permitted in the IL and IG zones?
Industrial Limited (IL) covers about 119 acres plus coastal and oil overlay variants, permitting light manufacturing, distribution, research, and compatible industrial service uses. Industrial General (IG) at 134 acres allows a broader range of uses including heavier manufacturing and industrial services. Both zones are concentrated in the inland portions of the city away from the coastal corridor, and many parcels carry the additional oil overlay which may affect site conditions.
How does Huntington Beach's large Open Space zone base affect infill development strategy?
Between the OS-PR, OS-S-CZ, and OS-WR-CZ zones, approximately 1,175 acres of open space are designated for parks, beaches, and water recreation - protected land that will not be available for private development. This large protected base concentrates development pressure on the remaining commercial and industrial zones, which tend to see higher per-acre land values as a result. Infill redevelopment of aging commercial and industrial sites along the major corridors is a primary development pathway.
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