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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.

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.

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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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Major Planning and Development Projects

Learn more about development projects under review in Santa Ana.

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Inspections

Find out how to schedule a building or occupancy inspection.

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Plan check

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

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Animal Services

Report barking dogs, stray animals, or other issues.

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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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Other

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

News

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Santa Ana office park to become industrial business complex in latest economic revitalization effort

Posted on August 12, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three outdated office buildings and a vacant land parcel in south Santa Ana will be transformed into a modern industrial campus called the South Coast Technology Center that will revitalize business activity in the area. The approval is one of a number of major development projects currently undergoing entitlement review by...
Planning and Building Agency Same-Day Express Permit

New PBx service offers same-day express permits for many residential and commercial projects 

Posted on August 6, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency has launched a same-day express permit service for certain residential and commercial projects. Called PBx, this service allows residents, contractors and others to get same-day permits at the Building Safety Division counter in Santa Ana City Hall for projects that do not...
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Planning and Building Agency staff to be featured at prestigious American Planning Association California Conference

Posted on August 1, 2024

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...

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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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