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ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 2006071100

Notice of Determination filed for Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR

Filing of Notice of Determination for the Amendments to the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) Zoning District and Citywide Zoning Map.

Salsa y Salsa

August 15, 2025

Join us at the Madison Park Community Garden on August 15 from 5–7 p.m. for a fun-filled celebration of flavor and rhythm. Enjoy live salsa-making demonstrations featuring fresh, garden-grown ingredients, get crafty with hands-on activities, play family-friendly games, and dance to the vibrant beats of salsa music. Free and open to all ages! To learn...

Does the duration of a Tenancy change the protections for Tenant under the Ordinance?

The Division 2- Just Cause Evictions provisions apply after a Tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a Residential Real Property for thirty (30) days. See SAMC § 8-3120 (a).

Does the type of Rental Agreement, written or oral, change the protections for Tenants under the Ordinance?

No. A “Rental Agreement,” as defined under the Ordinance, may be written or oral.

If a Landlord is violating the Ordinance, are there any options available to a Tenant under the Ordinance?

A Tenant may submit a Tenant Petition to request review of any violation by a Landlord under the Ordinance. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement and procedures. A Landlord and Tenant may also agree to submit their dispute to voluntary mediation with a neutral third party....

What amount of an allowable Rent Increase can a Landlord expect if a Landlord submit a Fair Return Petition?

Neither the Division nor the Rental Housing Board establish any type of standard fair return rent increase. Any Rent Increase in excess of the maximum allowable Rent Increase is determined either by a Hearing Office or the Rental Housing Board. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement...

If a Landlord believes they are not receiving fair return on their Rental Unit(s) and would like to seek an increase in Rents above the maximum allowable Rent Increase, are there any options under the Ordinance for the Landlord?

A Landlord may submit a Fair Return Petition to the City to request a Rent Increase in excess of the maximum allowable Rent Increase in order for the Landlord to receive a “fair and reasonable return” on a Rental Unit. See SAMC § 8-3142 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement...

What amount of a pass-through cost can a Landlord expect if a Landlord submit a Capital Improvement Petition?

Neither the Division nor the Rental Housing Board establish any type of standard pass-through costs. Any pass-through cost allowable is determined either by a Hearing Office or the Rental Housing Board. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement and procedures.

If a Landlord recently spent money to improve the conditions a Rental Unit, and the Landlord believes the maximum allowable Rent Increase is not enough to recover the expense, are there any options under the Ordinance for the Landlord?

A Landlord may submit a Capital Improvement Petition to the City to request a separate pass-through cost that may be charged to Tenant(s) in addition to the Rent for a Rental Unit. Detailed documentation of expense and adherence to specific provisions of the Ordinance. See SAMC § 8-3143 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures...

How can a Tenant confirm payment of the Rental Registry Fee by a Landlord?

The Rental Registry generates an automatic payment receipt for the payment of the Rental Registry Fee, and Landlords may provide a copy of the payment receipt to their Tenants. If a Landlord refuses to provide a copy of the payment receipt to a Tenant, the Tenant can contact the Division to receive a confirmation for...

How can a property manager for a Landlord obtain access to the Rental Registry?

Creation of a Rental Registry account is available to each Landlord/Owner or their representative of a Rental Unit/Residential Real Property within in the City. A numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number) generated by the City is required to access a specific Rental Unit. A property manager for a Rental Unit/Residential Real Property may provide the Division...

If a Landlord recently paid the City of Santa Ana for various other fees, is the Rental Registry Fee included in those other fees?

No. Landlords in the City may pay several different fees to the City including, but not limited to, the Rental Registry Fee, Business License Tax, and Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP) fees. Landlord can verify their Rental Registry Fee payment status and amount due/paid via the Rental Registry, or Landlords may contact the Division to...

If a Landlord who registered their Rental Unit last year subsequently sold or transferred the Rental Unit, can the Division remove the Landlord from the Rental Registry?

No. Landlords are required to provide written notice of a change of ownership through the Rental Registry within thirty (30) days of the close of escrow. See SAMC § 8-3160. Written notices submitted by mail to the Division will not be processed.

Does a Landlord have to submit a completed Registration Form for a Rental Unit if the terms of Tenancy, including Rent, have remained the same since the submission of the previous Registration Form?

Yes. Landlords are required to submit accurate and complete Registration Forms on an annual basis. See SAMC § 8-3160.

If a Landlord previously received a mailed invoice to pay the Rental Registry Fee, will the Landlord receive another mailed invoice?

No. Invoices are generated electronically in the Rental Registry after the Registration Form is submitted. The Division mass mailed invoices during the first program year to facilitate Initial Registration for Rental Units in the Rental Registry, and the Division will no longer continue the practice. Invoices will only be generated electronically within the Rental Registry.

Can a Landlord include the Rental Registry pass-through fee in the Rent amount on a monthly Rent statement or invoice?

No. The Fee pass-through is not considered part of the Rent. The Fee can be noted as a payable fee separate from Rent.

Can a Landlord include the Rental Registry pass-through fee in the Rent amount when calculating a Rent Increase?

No. The Fee pass-through is not considered part of the Rent in calculating any Rent Increase.

What is the Rental Registry pass-through fee?

After timely payment of the Rental Registry Fee, a Landlord may pass through up to fifty percent (50%) of the Fee to Tenant(s) of the applicable Rental Unit, to be paid by the Tenant in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. For the upcoming billing period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, a Landlord...

How much is the Rental Registry Fee?

The Rental Registry Fee for each Rental Unit for the program year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 is $100. The amount of the Fee is determined by resolution of the City Council adopted from time to time and set forth in the City’s Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. See SAMC § 8-3161 (a).

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