Historic Properties Ordinance

At a glance

• What: Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to amend Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to modification of historic properties, demolition by neglect, historic property transfer disclosure, and administrative items.
• Where it stands: First reading approved on 2026-08-04, 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent).
• Next: Second reading required; exempted from CEQA under sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

The ordinance

Amendments to Chapter 30 of SAMC covering:

• Modification of historic properties
• Demolition by neglect provisions
• Historic property transfer disclosure requirements
• Other administrative amendments

Council action

First reading approved unanimously (with one absent). Moved by Penaloza, seconded by Hernandez.

CEQA determination

Exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act review under state CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

Sources

• Minutes: https://santa-ana.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=25412&compileOutputType=1&meetingId=5095
• 2026-08-04 - City Council

Log

2026-08-04 - City Council

Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 first reading approved 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent). Moved by Penaloza, seconded by Hernandez.