New Development in Santa Ana, California
135 development projects are moving through Santa Ana, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (24), civic actions (17), institutional/public (6), infrastructure (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSanta Ana projects (YTD 2026)
135
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Santa Ana development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 24 |
| Civic Actions | 17 |
| Institutional/Public | 6 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Santa Ana right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosita Park Renaming | 706 North Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Kennedy House Exterior Modifications | 2461 N. Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, CA | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-30 | — |
| SWC Alton and Raitt Residential Development | 2100 West Alton Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | Warmington Residential California, Inc. |
| 2101 East Fourth Street | 2101 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-05-28 | — |
| Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report | Santa Ana, CA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Excuse Absences | 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report | 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report | 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | Selica Diaz |
| Excused absences | 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 | Development | approved | 2026-04-16 | Ana Laura Padilla |
| Warner Avenue Street Widening Project | Santa Ana, CA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 2311 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar | 2513 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-23 for Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar | 2513 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-13 | Isuri S. Ramos |
| Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-23 for Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar | 2513 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-13 | Isuri S. Ramos |
| Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-23 for Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar | 2513 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-13 | Isuri S. Ramos |
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Recent Santa Ana projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 7 |
| Under review | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 3 |
Santa Ana development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Santa Ana, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 135 development projects in Santa Ana, California year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (24). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Santa Ana projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Santa Ana in?
- Santa Ana is in Orange County, California.