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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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Santa Ana lowers fee for home-based business permits

Posted on January 11, 2023

The Santa Ana City Council recently approved reducing the Home Occupation Permit (HOP) fee from $320 to $50.32 to better serve and make it more affordable for modern, small home-based business needs. The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires that every business operating from residential premises needs to secure a HOP and comply with all applicable...
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City, County shut down over 100 sidewalk vendors selling unsafe food in Santa Ana

Posted on December 20, 2022

The public is urged to check for health permits when buying from street vendors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – In response to community concerns, the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Health Care Agency investigated and shut down over 100 sidewalk food vending locations that were found to be selling food unfit for human...
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New cannabis law lowers tax rates, allows consumption lounges and events

Posted on December 12, 2022

Santa Ana is the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana will continue to be the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County thanks to several new measures approved by the Santa Ana City Council that will lower tax rates and allow marijuana consumption lounges and events....

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Events and Meetings

Mar 27 2023

Planning Commission meeting

5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa Ana City Hall
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The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., unless canceled.  Please visit our website to view upcoming meeting information and to see the Planning Commission meeting agenda when it is available. Due to COVID-19, meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom and in-person in the Council...

Mar 30 2023

Related Bristol Specific Plan Project Public Scoping Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

    The City will conduct a Public Scoping Meeting in conjunction with the Notice of Preparation in order to receive public comments and suggestions regarding the scope and content of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) regarding the Related Bristol Specific Plan Project, located at 3600 South Bristol Project. Related Bristol Specific Plan Public...

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