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Planning and Building

Contact

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

Important News – Moratorium on Industrial Businesses in the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) Zoning District

For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (714) 647-5804 or Planning@santa-ana.org.

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.

Report barking dogs, stray animals, or other issues.

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

My First Home Down Payment Assistance Program Workshop

Sep 18 2024

McFadden Institute of Technology

Looking to buy your first home? The Housing Division has added two additional workshops for the My First Home program. These workshops are intended to provide information on the program's eligibility and application process. If you are interest please join us at one of our workshops! Wednesday, September 18, 2024 McFadden Institute of Technology 2701...

Planning Commission Meeting

Sep 23 2024

City Council Chambers

The Planning Commission  meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings is available 3 days in advance. Planning Commission meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Planning Commission meetings now have both in-person attendance and...

Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Meeting (Ward 1 and Ward 5)

Sep 24 2024

Russell Elementary School

The Santa Anita Neighborhood Association will be hosting their general meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:15 PM at Russell Elementary School: 600 S. Jackson Street. Agenda topics include: Welcome and Introductions Update on the Santa Anita Park Improvements by Public Works Parks Services staff Update on the City’s Residential Permit Parking Program by...

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