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Planning and Building

Contact

Planning and Building Agency
(714) 667-2700
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20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Public Counter Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 3 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.

Key services

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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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.

Upcoming events and meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

Aug 11 2025

City Council Chamber

The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting located at Santa Ana City Hall in the Council Chamber, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Meetings are to be broadcasted live on our YouTube channel, on Spectrum TV Channel 3, and are archived on...

City Hall regular Friday closure

Aug 15 2025

Santa Ana City Hall is open Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall and non-essential City offices are closed on alternating Fridays. See the holiday and closed Friday schedule here.

Planning Commission Meeting

Aug 25 2025

City Council Chamber

The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting located at Santa Ana City Hall in the Council Chamber, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Meetings are to be broadcasted live on our YouTube channel, on Spectrum TV Channel 3, and are archived on our...

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