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Santa Ana to celebrate 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade

The City of Santa Ana will celebrate Mexican independence and commemorate Santa Ana's vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures at the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade.  The Fiestas Patrias festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 12 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17, from 12 to 10 p.m. on Flower Street...

Rent stabilization newsletter – August 2023

News and Updates Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates  Rental Registry On August 15, 2023, the City of Santa Ana launched the Rental Registry. Under the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, the City must...

Apply to Join Our Environmental Justice Action Committee

Residents and local nonprofits in Santa Ana are encouraged to apply to the Environmental Justice (EJ) Action Committee. This committee will develop continuous engagement for disadvantaged environmental justice communities and host quarterly meetings with local stakeholders to guide and evaluate environmental justice policy implementation. This is part of the City of Santa Ana General Plan...

Wonderbooks

Have a WONDERful new school year with our new collection of Wonderbooks! These audio-enabled, read-along books bring stories to life, captivating young minds with every word. Whether your little ones are learning to read or simply love a good story, Wonderbooks are here to make reading an unforgettable adventure. Dive into the world of storytelling...

Street closures and permitted events for August 31 - September 6

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, August 31 Willard Basketball Courts Event hours: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 2 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 6-10 p.m. DTSA Art Walk @ Various...

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Step 3. Submit a Building Plan Check Request

Projects utilizing the Pre-Approved ADU Plans can only submit via electronic plan check. Pre-Approved ADU plans qualify as Tier 2 Projects and are eligible for Planning and Building concurrent review. Click here to request an electronic plan review for a new Pre-Approved ADU. Please allow up to 3 business days for staff to process your request...

Step 4. Prepare and Finalize Documents for E-Plan Check Review

While you wait for a response, please ensure you have all the following  documents, which are required for Pre-Approved ADU Plan submittal. Pre-Approved ADU Submittal Checklist, use this sheet as a guide to ensure your plans meet all necessary requirements for submittal. Pre-Approved ADU Application and Affidavit Hold Harmless Agreement Site Plan detailing the Pre-Approved...

Step 1. Determine Eligibility

To utilize Santa Ana's Pre-Approved ADU Plans, your property must meet the following requirements: Project site is developed or proposed to be developed with a single-family dwelling unit Not located in a flood zone (Zone A or AE) Not located in a historic district (French Park (SD-19), Downtown Historic District, and Floral Park) Not located...

What fees do I have to pay to build an ADU?

Application review, permit, and development impact fees apply to your ADU development project. Contact respective agency and departments for current fees.  

Where do I start if I want to consider building an ADU?

Examine the information provided for ADUs here.

State rescinds authorization for syringe exchange in Santa Ana

The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce that the California Department of Public Health has rescinded its authorization for the Harm Reduction Institute to provide syringe delivery services in Santa Ana and has placed the application back into “pending” status. The CDPH informed the City of its decision today, Aug. 30, in response...

I live in a development with a homeowners association (HOA). Does the ADU or JADU need approval from the homeowners associations?

Please check with your homeowners association. In general, HOAs cannot prohibit the construction of an ADU or JADU.

Do ADUs require pedestrian access from the street?

Yes, ADUs must have pedestrian access from the street.

Do I have to provide parking for an ADU? Am I exempt from parking?

For ADUs, one parking space is required for newly constructed units unless the unit is: Within 1/2 mile of public transit. Created within the area of an existing building. In a historic district. Not offered an on-street parking permit when one is required. On the same block as a car share. A studio unit. No...

Can I build an ADU on the side of my house or in the front yard?

Attached ADU – An attached ADU can be built on any side of the house, but all required setbacks apply. Detached ADU – A detached ADU is generally constructed behind the primary residence, however due to existing conditions and site constraints, they may be permitted in other areas provided all development standards are met.

Can I have more than one ADU or JADU on a property?

Up to one ADU and one JADU per lot developed with a single-family residence. Up to eight detached ADUs are allowed on properties with multifamily units, not to exceed the total number of primary units, and up to 25% of the existing units in the multifamily building through conversion of existing non-habitable space. JADUs are...

What types of ADUs are there?

There are generally two types of  ADUs: Conversion of existing permitted space, including an accessory structure or a portion of the existing primary residence into an ADU A new attached or detached ADU  

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