Santa Ana City Hall is closed December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026; there is no street sweeping December 24-26 and January 1.
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SB 79 requires projects with more than 10 units to set aside either 7% of units for Extremely Low Income (ELI) households, 10% of units for Very Low Income (VLI) households, or 13% of units for Low Income (LI) households. Local inclusionary rules and fees including the Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance (AHOCO) are...
Based on an initial review of the law, Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) and OC Streetcar stops qualify as Tier 2 TOD stops. Areas within one half mile of these stops will allow development at the densities and height detailed in the table on SB 79 webpage.
Yes, the City has created a preliminary map based on initial analysis of the law. The maps is intended for exploratory purposes only. SB 79 requires that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) create a map of the City’s transit-oriented development stops and zones by tier and in accordance with any guidance prepared by...
SB 79 upzones areas around transit stations that meet the definition of transit-oriented development (TOD) stops. TODs are categorized into two tiers with scaled development standards for properties located within ¼ mile and ½ mile. All sites within the station area or TOD zone will be eligible for development pursuant to state law except for...
Senate Bill (SB) 79 has been signed by the governor and will become effective on July 1, 2026. SB 79 enables increased housing density near transit by introducing new by-right development standards for parcels located near defined Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) stops. The bill’s TOD stops are categorized into two tiers with scaled development standards for...
The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have...
The City of Santa Ana’s Economic Development Division hosts monthly Business Start-Up Workshops at Santa Ana City Hall (Room 1600). Our workshops are offered in English and Spanish. Click on your language preference below to register and view available dates of workshops.
The Turkey Bowl Returns! Get ready for the second annual adult kickball Turkey Bowl tournament hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency! Happening on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Jerome Park (2115 W McFadden Ave) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for a day packed with fun,...
The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will remember and celebrate the lives of passed loved ones at the third annual Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Altars event. Hosted at the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center (816 E. Chestnut Ave.) on Saturday, November 1, from 3 – 6 p.m., this cultural celebration will...
On Saturday, October 18, there will be no Metrolink service between Laguna Niguel and Oceanside due to the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton. Alternate transportation will not be provided. Pacific Surfliner rail service also will be disrupted from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be no rail service between Orange County...
In the Oct.17, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn about how we're making it easier to do business in Santa Ana and protecting neighborhoods, check out videos of the Fiestas Patrias celebration, and find more news, events and resources. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo National Walk to School Day Photo Credit:...
October 27th , 2025 Please watch the virtual recordings of the Round 3 Stakeholders Workshop, available in both Spanish and English. ZCU Round 3 Virtual Workshop [English/Inglés] - September 23rd, 2025 ZCU talleres Comunitarios Ronda 3 Sesión Virtual [Spanish/Español] - 23 de Septiembre de 2025
