Garden Grove is an inland city in Orange County and is not within the California Coastal Zone. The California Coastal Commission's coastal development permit requirements do not apply to properties in Garden Grove. Nearby coastal cities such as Huntington Beach and Seal Beach are subject to coastal regulations.
Garden Grove is located approximately five miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and does not fall within the California Coastal Zone as defined by the California Coastal Act of 1976. Therefore, the California Coastal Commission's coastal development permit (CDP) requirements do not apply to any properties within Garden Grove city limits. Residents and developers in Garden Grove do not need to obtain CDPs for construction, remodeling, or land use changes. Standard city building permits and zoning approvals through Garden Grove Community Development apply to all local projects. Property owners near the western edge of the city should note that nearby cities including Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Westminster (portions) may be subject to Coastal Zone regulations. If a project is located near a city boundary, verify the jurisdiction and any applicable coastal overlay zones with the relevant city's planning department.
Coastal development regulations do not apply within Garden Grove. Standard building and zoning violations are enforced by Community Development at (714) 741-5312 and Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792.
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