You can review public records at Santa Ana City Hall during regular office hours, which are Monday through Thursday and every other Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. We encourage you to call the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 647-6520 to make an appointment if you decide to come in person. Please … Continued
The next General Municipal Election in Santa Ana will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The City will make copies of records for members of the public upon request. The California Public Records Act provides that copies of records will be made promptly available upon payment of fees that cover the direct costs of duplication, which are generally the costs of running a copy machine. In some cases (especially with … Continued
More information about transferring your Business License can be found at the Business License page on the City’s website.
Any “temporary outdoor activity” requires a Land Use Certificate. Please call the Planning Division at (714) 647-5804 for more information.
One of the first steps is to contact the Planning Division (714) 647-5804 to see whether you are permitted to do what you want to do. A new sign? A parking lot sale? Both of these activities requires a permit.
The City has many sign regulations within the Municipal Code. Before you invest in any sign, call the Planning Division at (714) 647-5804 to ask whether you can or cannot use a particular method of advertising. The following types of signs are prohibited: Freestanding, A-frame and portable signs Aerial and balloon signs or “arches” Signs … Continued
No, if your signs are not on your premises, then it is considered “off-premise advertising” and require a permit.
Refer to the information under Garage/Yard Sales. The regulations are for residential properties. If you are a business or church, you must obtain a Land-use Certificate to conduct an outdoor activity.
An estate sale is held when the resident is either deceased or must be relocated to a care facility and the home will be vacated and/or sold. If you are going to hold an estate sale, call Code Enforcement at (714) 667-2780 and provide the following information: Address for sale Date(s) of the sale Who … Continued
