Anaheim vs Santa Ana
How do outdoor smoking restrictions rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Anaheim and Santa Ana have similar restriction levels.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Anaheim prohibits smoking in city parks, near park facilities, at bus stops, in outdoor dining areas, and within 25 feet of building entries under AMC Chapter 6.95 and California Government Code 7597.
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Orange County
Santa Ana bans smoking and vaping in parks, dining patios, transit stops, and within set distances of building entrances. State law adds workplace and beach restrictions citywide.
View full Santa Ana rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | AMC Chapter 6.95 | - |
| Parks | Total smoking ban | - |
| Building entries | 25 feet minimum | - |
| Outdoor dining | Prohibited statewide | - |
| First-offense fine | $100 | - |
| City parks | - | No smoking or vaping |
| Entrance buffer | - | 20 to 25 feet |
| Beaches | - | Banned by state |
| Cannabis | - | Same restrictions |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
Can I smoke on Anaheim sidewalks?
Generally yes on public sidewalks, but not within 25 feet of building entries, bus stops, or transit shelters, and not in any park or recreation area regardless of whether you are on a sidewalk.
Does the ban include vaping?
Yes. Anaheim's ordinance and California state law treat electronic cigarettes and vaping devices the same as combustible tobacco for outdoor smoking restrictions in parks and near building entries.
Santa Ana FAQ
Can I vape on a Santa Ana sidewalk?
On most public sidewalks vaping is allowed, but not within entrance buffers of buildings, at transit stops, on dining patios, or in parks. Watch for posted no-vaping signs.
Are landlords required to ban smoking in apartments?
No, but California law lets landlords designate units or entire buildings as non-smoking, and many Santa Ana properties have done so. Tenants should check their lease addendum.
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