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Planning and Building

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Planning and Building Agency
(714) 667-2700
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20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public Counter Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Counter Hours for Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed

About the Planning and Building Agency

The Planning and Building Agency plays a critical role in achieving the City Council's goals for the physical development of the community. The agency's objective is to provide a safe, attractive, and business-friendly community through implementing state and local construction codes, as well as planning and regulating future land uses.

UPDATED – Moratorium on Industrial Businesses in the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) Zoning District has been extended by the City Council through April 15, 2025.

Key services

How can we help you?

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Start a new business

Get some guidance on how to start a business and access necessary forms.

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Major Planning and Development Projects

Learn more about development projects under review in Santa Ana.

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Inspections

Find out how to schedule a building or occupancy inspection.

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Plan check

Submit, resubmit, view history, and/or view status of your plan check application here.

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Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services

Find your neighborhood association and help your community.

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Check out the City's zoning

Get access to zoning maps to see what is permitted and what isn't.

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Historic Preservation

View our program guidelines on preserving historical buildings in the City of Santa Ana.

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Fencing

Find out the requirements for building a fence around your property

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Agency Meetings

Planning and Building Board, Commission and Neighborhood Initiatives meetings.

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Other

Contact us if you need help or have any other questions.

News

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City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, Santa Ana City Hall, Newhope Library, community centers and senior centers will be closed. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. Trash and recycling collection will be on the regular schedule. Normal City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. # #...
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Santa Ana City Council unanimously approves historic $2.9 billion Related Bristol mixed-use urban village

Posted on October 15, 2024

The project includes 3,750 residential units, 200 senior living units, a 250-room hotel, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and 13.1 acres of open space. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved the largest and most expensive mixed-use, master planned development in the city’s history, the 41-acre, $2.9 billion Related Bristol...
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Santa Ana office park to become industrial business complex in latest economic revitalization effort

Posted on August 12, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three outdated office buildings and a vacant land parcel in south Santa Ana will be transformed into a modern industrial campus called the South Coast Technology Center that will revitalize business activity in the area. The approval is one of a number of major development projects currently undergoing entitlement review by...

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Events and Meetings

Planning and Building Counter Closure

Nov 21 2024

Santa Ana City Hall

The Planning and Building counters will be closed on Thursday, November 21, after 12:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding. To view flyer, click here.

Zoning Code Update Business Community Workshop

Nov 21 2024

Bowers Museum

The City is committed to fostering a vibrant business environment. The comprehensive Zoning Code Update is one way to achieve this goal. This workshop is designed for the business community to engage in the comprehensive Zoning Code Update process.  Santa Ana business owners are encouraged to participate. Your input is vital to ensuring the Zoning...

Planning Commission Meeting

Nov 25 2024

City Council Chambers

The Planning Commission  meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings is available 3 days in advance. Planning Commission meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Planning Commission meetings now have both in-person attendance and...

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