Santa Ana City Hall is closed December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026; there is no street sweeping December 24-26 and January 1.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the public to come together in celebration of Chicano culture and history at the fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival this Sunday, August 24. Santa Ana was the first city in Orange County to officially recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month in 2021, and this year...
Many types of permits may be issued to the owner of the property or authorized agent, or to a licensed contractor. Photovoltaic (Solar) permits shall only be issued to a licensed contractor. The appropriately licensed contractor must provide proof of licensing, available for verification through the California Contractors State Licensing Board and the contractor must obtain a...
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by code, or to cause any such work...
Work exempt from permit includes the following: One story detached accessory structures used as a tool or storage shed, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Fences not over seven (7) feet high (A front-yard fence permit is required from the Planning Division for fences located in the front yard) Oil...
Application for a permit may be made at the public counter. You may also need to submit construction drawings for plan check review that detail your proposed improvements. There are many handouts to help you through this process and our counter staff can provide expert guidance if you need assistance.
A permit is an official document or certificate issued by the City which authorizes performance of a specified activity. Permits help to ensure that minimum codes, regulations, local ordinances and safety requirements are properly followed in residential and commercial structures. There are several different types of permits, based on the type of construction: Building Permits...
In the August 19, 2025, edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), meet the City’s new executive directors, share your ideas about shaping the future of First Street, see new road and infrastructure projects we’ve recently completed, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Summer Splash Day Camp Photo Credit:...
The City of Santa Ana held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Delhi Library Branch. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of a new library branch on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of the largest expansion of the library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment...
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District reported that it has confirmed mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus in Santa Ana. Residents can take precautions by wearing mosquito repellent when mosquitoes are most active (at dawn and dusk). For more tips on mosquito prevention and information about West Nile Virus, please visit...
To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields...
To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields...
Santa Ana residents, businesses, and community members, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an interactive community workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, to learn how the city is Moving Forward on First with the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study. Can’t make it to the in-person workshop? Join us online...
General Municipal Election - November 5, 2024 Reporting Schedule: https://ocvote.gov/results/customized-election-results/election-results-reporting-schedule Notice of Election (中文 / 한국인 / Español / Tiếng Việt ) Notice of Nominees and Measures (中文 / 한국인 / Español / Tiếng Việt ) Public Notice of Offices to be Filled and Incumbency Information (Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10224.5) The next General...
