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unincorporated
Santa Ana
Orange County
D
Grade
very friendly
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We've given Santa Ana a D for its very restrictive approach to the implementation of SB 9, which includes excessive regulations.
What's SB 9?
SB 9 is a state bill that was created to address California's housing crisis. It allows Californians more flexibility with their urban property than they've ever had before.
What can I build?
You have three options for an SB 9 project
Option 1: Lot Split
Divide your lot into two parcels; building on the new lot is allowed
Your lot must be at least 2,400 sqft and can be divided 50/50 or 60/40
sb 9 standard
Option 2: Two-Units
Keep your parcel as is, and add
up to 2 units total + ADUs & JADUs allowed by zoning standards
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Option 3: Lot Split & Two-Units
A mix of the above: divide your parcel, and add
up to 4 units total
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Building max size
In
Santa Ana
, new units can be up to
sq ft. This is half the size of the median single family home in California.
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California median home size
1,700 sq ft
Santa Ana
SB 9 Limit
sq ft
sq ft
Where can I build?
You can build in single-family residential zones
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Places where you can't build
May require additional permits
Building that can't be demolished
Renting & Selling
For all development options, resulting units must be residential use only
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Renting Requirements
Selling Requirements
Additional Requirements
Here are a few more restrictions and requirements that you should keep in mind when pursuing an SB 9 project in
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana
The people of Santa Ana love their city’s diverse and vibrant culture, delicious food, and friendly, welcoming community. Visitors with kids enjoy bringing the family to The Discovery Cube Orange County children’s science museum, while child-free adults enjoy a drink at The Copper Door, a local speakeasy. And people of all ages can appreciate the natural beauty of Santiago Creek. Like many parts of Orange County, homes in Santa Ana are becoming increasingly more expensive. SB 9 can bring more affordable housing options to the area through urban lot splits and duplex developments.
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