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What is a nonconforming use? A nonconforming use is a land use that was legal when established but does not meet current zoning regulations. These uses are often called "grandfathered" uses and are typically allowed to continue, but cannot expand or intensify. The Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) defines “nonconforming uses” generally as uses initiated...

The TZC Update does not trigger the loss of nonconforming status for a sale, lease or transfer of a property containing a nonconforming building, structure or use. However, the nonconforming status of a business that meets the definition of a noxious use, as defined in the TZC, would lose its nonconforming status if it requires...

The TZC Update does not impact residential, commercial, or mixed-use development in the TZC plan area. Commercial businesses that are compatible with mixed-use and transit-oriented development and meet operational standards will continue to be permitted uses. The TZC Update addresses incompatible land uses between industrial uses and residential and commercial areas by prohibiting the establishment...

The TZC Update prohibits new industrial businesses and the expansion or intensification of existing industrial businesses within the TZC (SD-84) area. Existing industrial businesses may still obtain permits for routine maintenance or similar work, so long that it does not create a newly, expanded, or intensified use.

No. The TZC Update only applies to the area zoned as the TZC (Specific Development No.84/SD-84). The City is also underway with a comprehensive Zoning Code Update, which is a separate and ongoing effort to update and modernize the City’s Zoning Code to reflect the goals, values, and land use plan in the General Plan...

The update was initiated by the City Council's adoption of the TZC industrial moratorium on April 16, 2024, and its extension on May 21, 2024. This immediate action was taken to protect public health, safety, and welfare from industrial uses causing significant pollution burden to adjacent residential neighborhoods within the TZC district. Concurrently, the City...

April 23, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Com-Link Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

March 24, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Riverview West Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

March 18, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Heninger Park Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

March 11, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Valley Adams Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

December 20, 2025

The community is invited to the grand opening of the River's Edge, the newest and largest habitat ever at Santa Ana Zoo. River’s Edge will introduce guests to an immersive, reimagined habitat that’s home to North American river otters, black howler monkeys, golden lion tamarins and spider monkeys. And as a special holiday gift to...

March 2, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Willard Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

February 10, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Artesia Pilar Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

February 1, 2026

Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you at the Young Square Community Budget Meeting. You can also take our community budget survey and learn more about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process here.

December 25, 2025

Happy holidays from the City of Santa Ana! Santa Ana City Hall will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Police, fire and other emergency services will operate normally during the closure. Report downed trees and branches, street and traffic light problems,...

January 5, 2026

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

March 9, 2026

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

July 13, 2026

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

September 21, 2026

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

November 2, 2026

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

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