The Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved important changes to the City’s zoning that will limit industrial business operations in the area surrounding the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, known as the Transit Zoning Code, in order to protect nearby homes from pollution and improve public health. The Transit Zoning Code, or SD-84 … Continued
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) lauded the City’s commitment to improving health in urban neighborhoods. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with the prestigious Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity, recognizing its trailblazing efforts to address environmental inequities in neighborhoods … Continued
The City of Santa Ana will host our second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations: Jerome Park at 2115 W. McFadden Ave. and Cabrillo Park at 1820 E. Fruit St. Every quarter, our Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved … Continued
The City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency proudly received the Award of Merit for its Comprehensive General Plan Update from the American Planning Association-California Chapter. At the APA-California 2024 Conference, City staff showcased Santa Ana’s leadership in implementing its Environmental Justice (EJ) framework to an audience of over 200 planners from across the … Continued
The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce that its Planning and Building Agency staff will be prominently featured in two conference sessions at the American Planning Association California Statewide 2024 Conference, scheduled from Sept. 28 to October 1, 2024, in Riverside. Highlighting Santa Ana’s Expertise and Commitment to Excellence The first session, on … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council approved a moratorium on new industrial uses in affected areas. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has suspended the permitting of new or expanded industrial activity near two of the City’s most historical neighborhoods that were built before zoning was a common practice. These historically disadvantaged neighborhoods … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, April 16, unanimously approved a resolution announcing its “strenuous opposition” to a proposed needle distribution program that would threaten public health and safety. “This resolution reaffirms the City Council’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “We … Continued
The ordinance is intended to curb impacts on neighborhoods and increase available housing supplies. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has voted to ban short-term residential rentals to preserve the character of neighborhoods, address the negative impacts caused by these unpermitted business operations, and to open up much-needed housing supplies. The proliferation … Continued
Residents and local nonprofits in Santa Ana are encouraged to apply to the Environmental Justice (EJ) Action Committee. This committee will develop continuous engagement for disadvantaged environmental justice communities and host quarterly meetings with local stakeholders to guide and evaluate environmental justice policy implementation. This is part of the City of Santa Ana General Plan … Continued
