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Planning and Building

Contact

Planning and Building Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Public Counter Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Counter Hours for Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Public Counter Hours for Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Hall Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City Hall Hours for Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

About the Planning and Building Agency

The Planning and Building Agency plays a critical role in achieving the City Council's goals for the physical development of the community. The agency's objective is to provide a safe, attractive, and business-friendly community through implementing state and local construction codes, as well as planning and regulating future land uses.

Key services

How can we help you?

Get some guidance on how to start a business and access necessary forms.

Learn more about development projects under review in Santa Ana.

Find out how to schedule a building or occupancy inspection.

Submit, resubmit, view history, and/or view status of your plan check application here.

Find your neighborhood association and help your community.

Get access to zoning maps to see what is permitted and what isn't.

View our program guidelines on preserving historical buildings in the City of Santa Ana.

Find out the requirements for building a fence around your property

Planning and Building Board, Commission and Neighborhood Initiatives meetings.

Contact us if you need help or have any other questions.

Events and Meetings

City Hall regular Friday closure

Jun 6 2025

Santa Ana City Hall is open Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall and non-essential City offices are closed on alternating Fridays. See the holiday and closed Friday schedule here.

Garage and Yard Sale Weekend

Jun 7 2025

Residential garage and yard sales are allowed the weekend of Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2025. Sales may begin at 8 a.m. and must end at 5 p.m. each day. Garage and yard sales for residential properties are permitted in Santa Ana on the first full weekend of March, June, September and December...

Garage and Yard Sale Weekend

Jun 8 2025

Residential garage and yard sales are allowed the weekend of Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2025. Sales may begin at 8 a.m. and must end at 5 p.m. each day. Garage and yard sales for residential properties are permitted in Santa Ana on the first full weekend of March, June, September and December...

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