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My neighbor's tree limbs and branches overhang my property. Can I trim them without my neighbor's permission? If my neighbor's tree limbs and branches fall on my property, can I make my neighbor clean them up?

This is a private civil matter. To obtain specific legal advice on your situation, you need to consult a private attorney.

Who do I call to report a potential Municipal Code violation?

All violations of local laws must be made to an investigative agency such as the Santa Ana Police Department or the Community Preservation Division of the Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency. Do not report violations to the City Attorney.

How can I get a copy of the Municipal Code or a City ordinance?

The City's municipal code is online via its publisher at www.municode.com. Hard copies of codes or a particular ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office at (714) 647-6520.

Can the City Attorney represent private citizens?

No. The City Attorney does not represent individuals in private legal matters. Attorneys in the office only represent City departments and agencies in the course of their official business.

Who does the City Attorney work for?

The City Attorney, along with the City Manager and the City Clerk, is directly selected by, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City of Santa Ana, represented by the City Council, is the City Attorney's "client."

What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?

The City Attorney is the attorney for the City of Santa Ana, and is appointed by the City Council. The attorneys in the Office provide legal services to the Mayor, City Council, Redevelopment Agency and the various agencies, boards, commissions and offices of the City of Santa Ana. The Office also prosecutes violations of the...

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City Attorney's Office organizational structure

Duties of the City Attorney's Office The City Attorney, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council, is mandated to provide legal services to the various officials and departments of the City of Santa Ana. The powers and duties of the City Attorney include appearing in litigation on behalf of the City...

City of Santa Ana Launches Santa Ana CARES to Provide Financial, Health Assistance to Community

The City of Santa Ana today, Aug. 17, 2020, launched the Santa Ana CARES initiative to provide a broad range of health and financial assistance to residents, businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Ana CARES is funded by $28.6 million in federal CARES Act money that was allocated through the State budget....

City of Santa Ana Expands Swim Recreation Hours at City Pools Beginning August 17, 2020

The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be expanding city pool hours starting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Park pools were closed in March due to COVID-19. All pools will be following State-mandated safety measures and guidelines. Pool hours will be expanded to offer recreation swimming three hours a day,...

Take It Outside: City of Santa Ana Issues Guidelines for Barbers, Salons, Personal Care Services to Operate Outdoors

This week Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge signed Executive Order 11-2020, which authorizes additional businesses to operator outdoors, including barbers, hair salons and expanded personal care services. Personal care services that require touching a client’s face (facials, waxing), esthetics, skin care, cosmetology, nail services and massage therapy (in non-healthcare settings) may operate outdoors in...

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