Anaheim is not within the California Coastal Zone and is not subject to the Coastal Act or California Coastal Commission permit requirements. The city is approximately 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Anaheim is located in central Orange County approximately 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The city is entirely outside the California Coastal Zone boundary and is not subject to the California Coastal Act or California Coastal Commission permitting. No Coastal Development Permits are required for any development in Anaheim. The nearest coastal zone jurisdictions are Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. Anaheim's environmental regulations focus on inland concerns including flood management along the Santa Ana River, stormwater quality under the MS4 permit, and air quality under SCAQMD jurisdiction. Development near the Santa Ana River or flood channels may require environmental review under CEQA but not coastal permits.
Not applicable — Anaheim is not in the Coastal Zone. No coastal development permits are required.
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