Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-016 (HB Optometry Parking Reduction)

The City of Huntington Beach has issued Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-016 to allow a reduction in required parking spaces for a new optometry business, contingent upon the submission of survey data prepared by a state-registered traffic engineer. This permit is designed to accommodate the specific operational needs of the optometry practice by adjusting parking standards based on empirical traffic and usage analysis, ensuring compliance with local zoning regulations while promoting efficient land use. The request is tied to a proposed development in the 92649 ZIP code area of Huntington Beach, California, and must be substantiated by professional traffic engineering data to demonstrate that reduced parking will not negatively impact surrounding infrastructure or public access. The permit is managed by the City of Huntington Beach’s planning division, with Jason Kelley, Senior Planner, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions. Jennifer Walton, Principal at Symmetry8, is listed as an additional contact, indicating potential involvement in the engineering or planning support for the project. The permit was posted on July 7, 2026, and is part of the city’s process to evaluate land use applications under conditional use provisions. Applicants must provide documented evidence of reduced parking viability approved by a qualified traffic engineer before the permit can be granted, ensuring that any deviation from standard parking requirements is justified and environmentally and socially responsible.