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Santa Ana remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint and encouraging the use of zero emission vehicles. Santa Ana is also dedicated to investing funds into communities to help reduce air pollution generated by mobile sources and improve air quality within the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) jurisdiction. We installed 13 additional electric fleet...

A Street vacation is an act by the legislative body to abandon the public right to use a public street or public alley. Street vacations (summary and general (non-summary)) are governed by the provisions of the streets and highways code. The processing time for the summary vacation can vary from 3-6 months, and general vacation...

An easement can be a dedication or an offer of dedication on a subdivision map and by a separate instrument. The separate instrument must be accompanied by a legal description titled Exhibit “A” and a plat titled Exhibit “B”. The easements are for the construction of public facilities associated with a development project, the types...

A Subdivision map is used to divide a property into smaller parcels, lots, or condominiums. The subdivision map must be submitted for review prior to the expiration of the tentative map. The subdivision map is reviewed for consistency with the approved tentative map, and improvement plans for the subdivision.  Initial Submittal Documents  Approved tentative map....

The City of Santa Ana seeks to permit wireless carriers to install small cell wireless facilities within the public right-of-way in order to provide improved cellular coverage and capacity throughout the City; while ensuring facilities are well-maintained and do not significantly detract from City streetscapes. The Public Works  Agency may update the Design Guidelines and...

Initially you  will apply for grading plan review in the Planning and Building department.  Public Works Development engineering department staff will then review the grading plans, often in association with a storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP).  Upon approval by Public Works Agency,  you will work with Planning and Building Agency to obtain the grading...

Our Public Works Agency Development Engineering staff checks the compliance of all traffic control plans within City of Santa Ana right of way. We use latest versions of the publications for each of the following agencies:  Federal Government (MUTCD), State Government (CA MUTCD, WATCH, Caltrans Standard Plans), and Local Government standards and policies (Green Book,...

Each month, residents and community stakeholders volunteer their time to attend neighborhood meetings, coordinate community events, or take advantage of local resources. It’s easy to become civically engaged in your area by contacting Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services or attending a neighborhood meeting. Check out the events below to learn more about what's going on...

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Public Works Agency Development Engineering staff receives, distributes and reviews plans showing utility work including repair, removals, maintenance, and installations. This infrastructure provides all types of utility service to the City’s residents and businesses. The plans will be reviewed and approved by the appropriate divisions of PWA. After approval, an encroachment permit can be applied...

Public Works Agency Development Engineering staff receives, distributes and reviews plans showing construction work including repair, realignment or other improvements to street infrastructure such as asphalt or concrete roadway pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, access ramps, trees and street lights. The street work may be a requirement of a land development project or otherwise...

The City of Santa Ana  Public Works is pleased to announce the acceptance of online plan submittal for electronic plan check using  our electronic plan check system ProjectDox. Public Works Agency Development Engineering (PWA DE) staff performs a variety of plan check functions for all work in the street or public right of way requiring...

About the City Charter and Municipal Code A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government. It is comparable to the Constitution of the United States or a state’s constitution. The charter is, therefore, the most important legal document of any city. Charters are...

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is a summarization of the City’s financial activity for its fiscal year. The annual fiscal year for the City of Santa Ana begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year.  The ACFR is presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles...