Labor Day closure

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping. Learn more.
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Planning and Building

Contact

Planning and Building Agency
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?

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.

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.

Upcoming events and meetings

City Hall regular Friday closure

Aug 29 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.

Labor Day: City Hall closed, no street sweeping

Sep 1 2025

In observance of Labor Day on on Monday, September 1, 2025, Santa Ana City Hall, community centers, senior centers, libraries, the Santa Ana Work Center and other non-essential City facilities will be closed. There will be no street sweeping, and trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day all week. To allow the...

EJ Action Committee- Northeast Cluster (Ward 5)

Sep 3 2025

The Environmental Justice Action Committee will be hosting the Northeast Cluster meeting on September 3, 2025, from 6PM to 8PM. The meeting will be hosted at Chepa's Park Community Center: 1009 N. Custer St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. Flyer: NE EJ Community Engagement - City of Santa Ana

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