Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Santa Ana, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Density Bonus Law

Santa Ana implements California Government Code Section 65915 density-bonus law, allowing developers extra units, parking concessions, and waivers in exchange for restricted affordable housing units.

State Density Bonus Implementation

Light Restrictions

California Government Code Section 65915 (Density Bonus Law)

(a) (1) When an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development within, or for the donation of land for housing within, the jurisdiction of a city, county, or city and county, that local government shall comply with this section. [...] (b) (1) A city, county, or city and county shall grant one density bonus [...] if an applicant for a housing development seeks and agrees to construct ...

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