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How do I plan an event in my neighborhood?

Santa Ana’s neighborhood associations coordinate a variety of community programs including community resource fairs, social events and clean-up days. A special events training was provided and the PowerPoint and YouTube recording can be found at our Trainings Page. For more information on holding events at City Parks, public property, or private property visit the Event Planning page.

How do I plan a neighborhood dumpster day?

If you are interested in requesting a 40-yard roll-off container for a neighborhood cleanup, please contact Public Works at (714) 647-5411 or NeighborhoodCleanupProgram@santa-ana.org. Who qualifies for this program? Any neighborhood associations, Homeowner Associations (HOAs), or mobile home parks located within the city limits qualify for this program. Cleanups must be organized by authorized neighborhood representatives … Continued

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Step 2. Before You Submit

While Pre-Approved ADU Plans have already been reviewed by City staff, navigating the permit, plan check, and development process can be complex. To better assist you through this process, it is highly advised that you contact City staff for a pre-submittal consultation.  Email us at planning@santa-ana.org to schedule your pre-submittal consultation. To make your consultation … Continued

Step 5. Begin Construction

Once you have been issued your permits, you can begin construction and call (714) 667-2738 to schedule inspections.

What is a neighborhood association?

A neighborhood association is comprised of resident volunteers within a geographic location in Santa Ana. These resident volunteers come together based on needs or concerns to help improve their neighborhood. An organized neighborhood association can influence positive changes throughout their neighborhood by creating a sense of community pride among neighbors and by establishing a recognized … Continued

Step 4. Pulling Permits

Once all City departments have reviewed and approved your application submittal, you will be required to pay all permit, inspection, capacity and/or impact fees. Please note School District development impact fees will need to be paid offsite at respective School District offices. When you have paid all required fees and presented City staff with City … Continued

Step 3. Application Submittal

To submit your Pre-Approved ADU application please contact your assigned case planner (if you elected to schedule a pre-submittal consultation) or contact the Planning Division at planning@santa-ana.org to schedule a submittal meeting. Please note that all projects utilizing the Pre-Approved ADU Plans may only be submitted over-the-counter with paper copies of all documents. During your … Continued

What should I do if I don’t hear back about my vendor application?

If you don’t hear back after a couple weeks, we were likely unable to accept your business for our events due to reaching maximum capacity. If you have further questions feel free to reach out to specialevents@santa-ana.org Please do not submit more than one inquiry for this event for the same business concept.

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