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Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take water pledge for Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation

https://youtu.be/MPb01FHcbck Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through March and April

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements.  Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields at the...

Lillie Park Closure April 28 2025

Starting a Business: Step by Step Guide

Use Regulations, Permitting Processes, and Nonconformities

May 29, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on promoting a...

Use Regulations, Permitting Process, and Nonconformities

May 21, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on promoting a...

Zoning Code Update Workshop: Development and Design Standards

May 31, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on ways to...

Zoning Code Update Workshop: Development and Design Standards

May 14, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on ways to...

Zoning Code Update Workshop: Residential/Industrial Interface and Nonconforming Uses and Structures

May 22, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on how to...

Zoning Code Update Workshop: Residential/Industrial Interface and Nonconforming Uses and Structures

May 13, 2025

We want to hear from you! The City is holding a series of workshops to talk about updating our rules (the Zoning Code) for land use and development. This is the second series and will build on public input received during workshops held in July and November 2024. This workshop will focus on how to...

19. Create a Business Plan

A solid business plan increases your chances of success. Free resources are available: • SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Phone: (800) 616-7232 Website: Home - OCIE SBDC • SCORE Orange County Phone: (714) 550-7360 Website: Orange County | SCORE

18. Open a Business bank Account

Keeping business and personal finances separate is essential for tax and legal purposes.

17. Get a State Employer Payroll Tax Account

Employers must register with the Employment Development Department (EDD). Phone: (888) 745-3886 Cost: $0 Website: Employers: Payroll Tax Account Registration

16. Obtain State Permits & Licenses

Depending on your business type, you may need: • Liquor Stores and Restaurants Serving Liquor – Liquor License Phone: (714) 558-410 Website: Apply for a New License | Alcoholic Beverage Control • Manufacturing and Emissions – Air Quality Permit Phone: (909) 396-2000 Website: Permits | AQMD

15. Seller's Permit (retail businesses ONLY)

Required if you are selling a product in the State of California. Cost: $0 Application: CDTFA Online Services Website: Obtaining a Seller's Permit

14. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Permit (food businesses ONLY)

Businesses serving food must comply with the City of Santa Ana’s FOG program. Cost: Free to enroll (additional fees for appliances may be necessary) Website: Fats, oils, and grease control program - City of Santa Ana More Info: Food Service Establishment – Fats, Oils, Grease Application Form

13. Food Facility Health Permit (food businesses ONLY)

Required to operate a food establishment in the County of Orange. Cost: $460 - $2,817 Application: Food Health Permit Application Fee Schedule: Food Facility Permit Fee Schedule More Info: Food Facility Health Permit | Orange County California - Health Care Agency

12. Get a Certificate of Occupancy

Required for businesses operating out of a physical location. Cost: $147 (Tier 1) or $544 (Tier 2) Website: Certificate of Occupancy Application | City of Santa Ana Schedule Inspection: Occupancy Inspections

11. Apply for OCTAP Permit (ride-share transportation businesses ONLY)

Taxi businesses operating in Orange County must obtain an OCTAP permit to operate legally. Application: OCTAP Company Permit Application Website: Orange County Transportation Authority

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