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Planning and Building

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Planning and Building Agency
(714) 667-2700
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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.

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How can we help you?

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Start a new business

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

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Inspections

Find out how to schedule a building or occupancy inspection.

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Animal Services

Report barking dogs, stray animals, or other issues.

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Plan check

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

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Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services

Find your neighborhood association and help your community.

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Check out the City's zoning

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

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Historic Preservation

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

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Fencing

Find out the requirements for building a fence around your property

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Agency Meetings

Planning and Building Board, Commission and Neighborhood Initiatives meetings.

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

News

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City reimagining Memorial Park and Pool

Posted on September 12, 2023

Residents can share their ideas at a community design workshop on September 14. SANTA ANA, Calif. –  The time has come to reimagine Memorial Park and the various ways it serves the community. The aquatics facility at the park is the original 1956 installation and the City needs community input to design a new facility...
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Apply to Join Our Environmental Justice Action Committee

Posted on August 31, 2023

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...
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Santa Ana wins 2023 Award of Excellence for Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on June 1, 2023

On May 17, 2023, the City of Santa Ana was honored with a 2023 Award of Excellence by the Orange Section of the American Planning Association (APA) for the Legacy Square apartments project. This recognition was in the Excellence for the Innovation in Green Planning category. Legacy Square is a new affordable, multifamily apartment community...

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Events and Meetings

Sep 24 2023

Santa Ana Pet Vaccine Clinic

1:00pm - 2:30pm Santa Ana Parking Structure
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The City of Santa Ana offers low cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every Saturday and Sunday. Available on site are vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing. For vaccination and service pricing: Dogs: https://vetcarepetclinic.com/garden-grove-ca-canine-services/ Cats: https://vetcarepetclinic.com/garden-grove-ca-feline-services/ All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Date: Every Saturday and...

Oct 1 2023

Santa Ana Pet Vaccine Clinic

1:00pm - 2:30pm Santa Ana Parking Structure
  • Directions

The City of Santa Ana offers low cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every Saturday and Sunday. Available on site are vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing. For vaccination and service pricing: Dogs: https://vetcarepetclinic.com/garden-grove-ca-canine-services/ Cats: https://vetcarepetclinic.com/garden-grove-ca-feline-services/ All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Date: Every Saturday and...

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