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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Relief Measures for Local Businesses Relating to Permits and Approvals

To assist local businesses, the City of Santa Ana has enacted a number of relief measures extending to deadlines for permits and approvals, including:

  • All land use and planning approvals that expire between April 15, 2020 and October 1, 2020 are automatically extended for six months from the applicable expiration date.

  • Temporary banner and special event display permits approved on or before March 17, 2020 and with expiration dates on or before October 1, 2020 are automatically suspended for six months from the applicable expiration date.

  • Employees of commercial and medical cannabis businesses in Santa Ana who normally would have to undergo a live scan and criminal background check prior to starting work will not be required to undergo either until May 31, 2020. These workers, however, must begin the background check process and pay all applicable fees prior to Santa Ana issuing a temporary work permit, which will be valid for no more than six months from the date it is issued.

  • Santa Ana has granted a sixty day extension of time to respond or take action for anyone who has received a notice of violation or citation for non-life safety nuisance or code violations from the Quality of Life team. The City also granted a sixty day extension of time for anyone who received a Code Enforcement citation or Notice of Violation for which some form of construction requiring plan review, permits, or land use approval is required.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Santa Ana

Dates Available

Depends on the approval, permit, notice, or citation at issue. Click here for more details. Available now and through May 31, 2020, subject to extension.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Santa Ana businesses and individual who have received various approvals, permits, notices, or citations. Click here for more details.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A.

Contact for More Information

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List of Additional Information

Executive Order No. 2-2020

https://www.santa-ana.org/coronavirus


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