Can you build a duplex in Santa Ana, CA?

Unclear — verify with the town

The research set did not provide residential district use tables or density standards, so small multifamily feasibility cannot be reliably classified.

Confidence: low · Last researched May 2026

Related questions

Are ADUs allowed in Santa Ana, CA?

ADUs may be permitted on properties in zoning districts where residential uses are allowed.

What are the parking requirements in Santa Ana, CA?

Parking minimums vary by use — All uses requiring off-street parking: Not fully provided in excerpt; Parking stall dimensions: not less than eight (8) feet six (6) inches wide and eighteen (18) feet long; One-way aisle with 30-degree parking: thirteen (13) feet wide; One-way aisle with 45-degree parking: fifteen (15) feet wide.

What zoning districts are in Santa Ana, CA?

Santa Ana, CA includes districts such as A1 (General Agricultural), C1 (Community Commercial), C2 (General Commercial), C5 (Arterial Commercial).

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