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City of Brea's Planning Division

The Brea Planning Division is a vital part of the Community Development Department. Planning supports the life and business of the City by assuring that structures and amenities related to the “built” environment are well-functioning and of good quality. A dedicated professional team works with property owners and developers to help craft projects that will meet high standards. They also work to coordinate these projects in their early stages with neighbors so that proposed new construction or modifications to property will be compatible with existing uses. 

Planners are guided by the City of Brea General Plan, as well as numerous legal guidelines established by State and Federal authorities. Citizen oversight to approve projects is provided by the Planning Commission, a five-member body appointed by the City Council. Public hearings are often conducted as part of the process for large scale projects. 

Please click on the topics under the “Explore” box to the left to get more specifics about proposed projects and zoning information.


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Brea, CA 92821 
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EIR: Proposed Madrona Development
The public review and comment period for "The 2012 Update to Environmental Impact Report 02-01" is closed.  The Update reviews the newly proposed Madrona plan for the project formerly known as Canyon Crest and remains available for your reference.
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Madrona EIR Supplemental Documents

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General Plan Annual Report for 2011

The Brea General Plan continues to serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development. City efforts to provide housing opportunities at all income levels are key to future success. The 2011 Annual Report on the General Plan demonstrates the City’s commitment to implement the goals and policies of this vision document.


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Brea Planners Win Professional Award
The Orange County section of the American Planning Association has designated the Birch Hills Apartments in Brea as the 2013 Outstanding Planning Project. Jamboree Housing, the project's developer and an industry leader in the production of non-profit housing, worked with Brea planners to deliver a groundbreaking, first-ever affordable housing project located on a golf course.

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Senior Input Continues for Housing Element Update
Brea residents, age 60 and older, can comment on the update that is currently underway for the General Plan Housing Element.
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City Council Reviews Central Park Village
A proposed development, to be called Central Park Village Brea, is currently in the City review process. The Planning Commission reviewed the project at a meeting on April 24. The City Council reviewed and approved it on Tuesday, July 17.
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Demographics - 2012 Summary Fact Sheet
Periodically, the Planning Department compiles a summary of the most recent Census information releases that pertain to Brea. Click here to view.

Zoning Map & Code

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