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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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Act now! Shape development regulations that impact Santa Ana’s future

Posted on January 23, 2025

Help the City of Santa Ana's Planning and Building Agency shape Santa Ana’s future and dive into a virtual self-guided community workshop. Learn about regulations that guide development and provide your input. Share your ideas and concerns with the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update team. The virtual workshop mirrors the Round One Community Workshops that were...
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City Council approves quality-of-life measures to protect access to public spaces and connect unhoused individuals to services

Posted on December 19, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved...
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City-supported FX Residences offers critical housing to our most vulnerable residents

Posted on December 10, 2024

City of Santa Ana officials joined HomeAid Orange County for the opening of the FX Residences permanent supportive housing project on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The dedication brought together City and County leaders, housing agencies, and the business community to recognize the collaboration that will provide housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with priority given to...

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Events and Meetings

Lacy, Logan, and French Park Neighborhood Meeting (Ward 6)

Feb 19 2025

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

The Lacy, Logan, and French Park Neighborhood will be hosting a joint meeting on February 19th, 2025 at 6:00 PM located in Suite 100 of the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (Train Station) - 1000 E 4th St Residents of these neighborhoods are encouraged to attend and learn about the City's proposed regulations that could...

Pico Lowell Neighborhood Association Meeting (Ward 2)

Feb 19 2025

Pio Pico Elementary

The Pico Lowell Neighborhood Association will meet on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Pio Pico Elementary School – 931 Highland St. You may view the meeting flyer here.

Planning Commission Meeting

Feb 24 2025

City Council Chamber

The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting located at Santa Ana City Hall in the Council Chamber, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Meetings are to be broadcasted live on our YouTube channel, on Spectrum TV Channel 3, and are archived on our...

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