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Notice & Order

Similar to a Notice of Violation, it serves as a notice to classify and abate violations involving a dangerous building. A Notice & Order is recorded with the County and will "cloud the title" of a property. It is useful in hindering the sale of a dangerous property to potential buyers who may be unaware...

Notice of Violation

A document used to notify a property owner(s) of violations observed on their property. It serves as a demand to correct a violation and can ultimately end up in the City Attorney's Office for criminal prosecution. If compliance is achieved within the specified time frame, there is no penalty assessment associated with a Notice of...

Notice of Parking Violation

A "Parking Cite" is issued to a vehicle in violation of Municipal Code Sections. The cite requires the payment of a fine, the amount of which is set by the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule adopted each year by the City. Failure to pay the cite may impact a vehicle owner's ability to re-register the vehicle annually.

Notice to Appear

Also commonly referred to as a misdemeanor citation or "NTA", it is issued directly to a violator who must sign as a "promise to appear" in court. A recipient of this type of criminal citation must appear in court before a judge on the date noted on the "NTA". Failure to appear could result in...

Administrative Fine

If compliance is not achieved through a Warning Notice, an Administrative Citation/Fine is issued. The fine amount is set by State Law. Currently, fines progress in the amounts of $100, $200, and $500 for violation of the same offense within one year from the date of the first occurrence.

Warning Notice

Allows a property owner or tenant a specific amount of time, usually 30 days or less, to correct a violation without penalty .

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Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library (FOSAPL)

The Friends are volunteers that work in support of the Santa Ana Public Library. We hold book sales and other events to help raise funds. We take pride in the work we do in helping to fund the projects and equipment needed by the library that cannot be funded through the City budget. Ways to...

On election day, how and where do I vote?

Before each election, the Registrar of Voters sends every registered voter a Voter Information Guide "Sample Ballot" that lists the candidates and tells the voter where to vote. To see voting options, including the locations of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes, please visit www.ocvote.gov/voting.

How do I become a registered voter in Santa Ana?

Any person who is 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States or naturalized citizen can register to vote by filling out an Affidavit of Registration or registering online at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/. Check the Registrar of Voters website for further information. Registration forms are available at the following locations: County of Orange Registrar of...

Who is responsible for conducting City elections?

The City Clerk serves as the elections official for the City of Santa Ana and works with the Orange County Registrar of Voters to conduct elections for the City of Santa Ana. The City Clerk's staff advises candidates about procedures; accepts and maintains campaign finance disclosure statements; provides voter registration forms; and provides maps and...

When do candidates who are elected take office?

The Registrar of Voters Office certifies election results (the Registrar has up to 30 days following Election Day). The final results are sent to the City Clerk who in turn presents them to the City Council at a Special Meeting for acceptance. The City Council approves the election results. The City Clerk administers the Oath...

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Where do I get election results? How long does it take to count the ballots?

At 8:00 pm on Election Day, the polls close. All the ballots from the polling places are taken to the Registrar of Voters Office where they are counted by computer. Ballot counting continues until all the ballots received at the polls are tallied (this sometimes takes all night). The Registrar of Voters posts the first...

Does the City of Santa Ana have campaign contribution limits?

Yes. Santa Ana City Charter Section 1206 provides that candidates for city office shall accept no more than $1,000 from any one person per election cycle. "Election cycle" is the period of time between the date of an election to the office of Mayor or Councilmember and the date of the next election to the...

Citation appeal application

Please view or download the citation appeal application here.

Can I obtain the required forms electronically (e.g. Forms 410, 501 etc.)?

Yes. The FPPC has the forms available on their website.

Where do I get the required forms to start a Campaign Committee? What forms do I need?

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 -...

How can I withdraw my name from a petition that I signed?

A voter who has signed an initiative, referendum, or recall petition pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this state shall have his or her signature withdrawn from the petition upon filing a written request that includes the voter’s name, residence address, and signature with the appropriate county elections official or city elections official prior to the...

What do I need to do to become a candidate for the next City election? When can I obtain the required forms?

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,...

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