The Planning Division is responsible for administering the City's zoning and land use codes. The City's land use regulations are intended to create a positive business and living environment while preserving and enhancing the appearance of the City.
The Current Planning Section can help you with some of the design features, explain the requirements, and help you through the City application process if you are planning to:
- Enlarge your home,
- Construct a new retail building,
- Remodel an existing commercial building, or
- Locate a new business in Garden Grove.
For development standards (e.g. setback requirements, parking requirements, landscaping requirements, etc.) please see Title 9 in the City's Municipal Code.
The Advance Planning Section is involved in:
- Updating the General Plan (or constitution) which is the blueprint for the physical development of Garden Grove,
- Updating the City's land use regulations to implement the goals of the community, and
- Interacting with other agencies to try to solve regional issues such as traffic congestion, air quality, and housing needs.
Brookhurst Triangle
Find information regarding the August 4th Neiborhood Meting regarding the proposed mixed-use project at Brookhurst Triangle.
SB 1185
On July 15, 2008, the State of California Governor signed Senate Bill 1185, to allow for the automatic one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps that have not already expired and were approved by the City's hearing body prior to July 15, 2008. In order to determine if your Tentative Tract Map or Tentative Parcel Map is affected by the approval of Senate Bill 1185, please contact the City of Garden Grove's Plannind Division at (714) 741-5312.
General Plan Update
- To find out more information regarding the General Plan Update or give us your feed back, please visit the General Plan Update website.
Development Projects Update List
Specific Plans
Questions about Garden Grove zoning and development requirements can be made in person at the Development and Permit Center, which is located on the first floor of City Hall, 11222 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every other Friday. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays. You can also call (714) 741-5312 for more information.
For questions or comments, please contact Planning.
For Flood Hazard Area Information or for Zoning Information call (714) 741-5312.
