Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

How does the Zoning Code implement the General Plan?

The General Plan established a vision for the City’s future that states:

Santa Ana is a city that promotes the health and wellness of all residents, with a civic culture that actively embraces the power of diversity. Our city invests in resources that create economic opportunities for the next generation, and it is a community that celebrates our past while working together to create a sustainable future.

Through the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, the City will adopt zoning districts, permitted uses, and standards to create new and maintain existing neighborhoods and areas that realize the vision.

What is the focus of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update?

The focus of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update is citywide and the City anticipates various types of changes in different areas. Some areas will remain largely unchanged, such as well-established residential neighborhoods with a high quality of life. In other areas, changes that are more significant are expected. For example, the General Plan envisions high-density residential development in targeted mixed-use high-opportunity areas. Also, the City anticipates changes where industry and sensitive receptors are in close proximity to each other to minimize land use conflicts and promote development of jobs-rich uses.

How can I get involved?

Your ideas can help shape how properties are developed and used! The City Council invites everyone to join in creating a modern and easy-to-use guide (the Zoning Code) for community change. By sharing your input, you can help us build vibrant neighborhoods and thriving business districts, as envisioned in our General Plan. Ready to join the conversation? Visit the "Get Involved" webpage and lend your perspective at our upcoming community workshops. We look forward to hearing from you!

Residential/Industrial Interface and Nonconformities