You may obtain the required forms in the City Clerk’s Office, 20 Civic Center Plaza, or you may download the forms available through the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC). The forms required include: If a candidate intends to solicit donations or spend more than $2,000 they must file the following forms: Form 410: Statement of Organization – … Continued
To become a candidate in the next City election, you must first be a registered voter and reside in the ward from which you intend to be nominated for at least 30 days prior to the time nomination papers are issued to you. Persons wishing to run for Mayor can live anywhere in the City, … Continued
Elections for Councilmembers and the Mayor are held in even-numbered years — on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next City election will be held on November 5, 2024, and the voters will elect Councilmembers for Wards 1, 3, 5, and Mayor.
You can review public records at Santa Ana City Hall during regular office hours, which are Monday through Thursday and every other Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. We encourage you to call the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 647-6520 to make an appointment if you decide to come in person. Please … Continued
The next General Municipal Election in Santa Ana will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The City will make copies of records for members of the public upon request. The California Public Records Act provides that copies of records will be made promptly available upon payment of fees that cover the direct costs of duplication, which are generally the costs of running a copy machine. In some cases (especially with … Continued
More information about transferring your Business License can be found at the Business License page on the City’s website.
Any “temporary outdoor activity” requires a Land Use Certificate. Please call the Planning Division at (714) 647-5804 for more information.
One of the first steps is to contact the Planning Division (714) 647-5804 to see whether you are permitted to do what you want to do. A new sign? A parking lot sale? Both of these activities requires a permit.
No, if your signs are not on your premises, then it is considered “off-premise advertising” and require a permit.
