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Planning Division
(714) 647-5804
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20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed

About the Planning Division

The Planning Division maintains the City's General Plan and Zoning documents. Planning is also responsible for environmental review, historic preservation, implementation of commercial cannabis regulations, and new development. Planning provides staff support to the City's Planning Commission, the Historic Resources Commission, and the City Council.

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Current planning

This section works with developers and property owners to facilitate new development in the city and implement the City’s commercial cannabis ordinances.

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Advance planning

This section performs long-range planning for the City including: General Plan maintenance, coordination with regional agencies, and annual reporting to state agencies.

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Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services

The Neighborhood Initiatives team works with Santa Ana's 64 neighborhood associations and community based groups to build capacity, solve problems and encourage civic engagement.

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Historic Preservation and Urban Design

This section implements the City's Historic Preservation program and maintains the Citywide Design Guidelines

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Have a question about making any property changes to your residence or business? Our FAQ provides answers and links to any permits you may need.

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  • Planning Commission information will be posted on the City Clerk’s Boards and commissions page.
  • Historic Resources Commission meetings will be posted on the City Clerk’s Boards and commissions page.
  • Zoning Administrator Hearing meetings are held in person.  Meeting information is posted and updated on the Zoning Administrator page.
  • Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) Neighborhood Association meetings are located on their homepage.  Information about Com-Link can be accessed here.

Planning and Building Agency News

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Santa Ana City Council announces ‘strenuous opposition’ to proposed needle distribution program

Posted on April 17, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, April 16, unanimously approved a resolution announcing its “strenuous opposition” to a proposed needle distribution program that would threaten public health and safety. “This resolution reaffirms the City Council’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “We...
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City Council bans short-term residential rentals

Posted on April 17, 2024

The ordinance is intended to curb impacts on neighborhoods and increase available housing supplies. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has voted to ban short-term residential rentals to preserve the character of neighborhoods, address the negative impacts caused by these unpermitted business operations, and to open up much-needed housing supplies. The proliferation...

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