City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency
Assembly Bill 1600 Development Fee Report
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Government Code Section 66006 requires local agencies that collect development impact fees to submit an annual notice detailing the status of those fees within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year. The annual report must be made available to the public and then presented to the public agency (City Council) at least 15 days after it is made available to the public.
The following is the annual report for the City’s development impact fees.
Provide a brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.
Drainage Assessment Fees
The drainage assessment fees are established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The City has six “local drainage areas,” each with its own fee schedule. Payment of the fee is required as a condition to the City’s approval of a subdivision or parcel map. The City is required to maintain a separate fund for the fee revenues of each such area. Expenditures from each such fund are limited solely to the construction of drainage facilities within the area from which the fund revenues were collected.
Sewer Connection Fees
The sewer connection fees are established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. No person shall make any sewer connection unless a permit is issued by Public Works. No permit for such connection shall be issued unless the application is accompanied by the payment of a fee to the City in an amount which shall determine the applicant’s proportionate share of the cost of construction of such public sewer.
Water Capacity Fees
The water capacity fees are established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Water capacity fees are used to establish water service. All applicants prior to connecting to a water main or prior to an increase in size of an existing water meter or service, shall apply and obtain a permit to do so and pay the water capacity fees.
Transportation System Improvement Area Fees
The transportation system improvement areas fees are established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The purpose of a transportation system improvement program is to identify and designate those areas where the transportation system may experience a significant reduction in the level of service unless corrective measures are instituted concurrent with increased transportation demands. Fees collected for building projects and improvements on properties in a transportation systems improvement program area shall be used to improve the transportation system within such area when such improvements will substantially benefit the transportation system within the area.
Residential Development Fees
The residential development fees are established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The fees are served for the purpose of preserving an appropriate balance between the demand by residents for use of park and recreational facilities and the availability of such park and recreational facilities and to preclude residential development which would create an excess demand on such facilities. Fees paid shall be placed in a special fund known as the “Park Acquisition and Development Fund,” which will be used for the acquisition, construction and renovation of park and recreation facilities.
Transit Zoning Code Fees
The transit zoning code fees provide a transit-supportive, pedestrian-oriented development framework to reduce vehicle trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support the addition of new transit infrastructure.
Harbor Specific Plan Fees
The Harbor Specific Plan fees support improvements made to increase safety along Harbor Boulevard.
List the amount of the fee.
Drainage Assessment Fee Schedule
Areas Effective 7/1/2024
Area 1 $ 8,715.00
Area 2 $ 10,506.00
Area 3 $ 5,656.00
Area 4 $ 8,348.00
Area 5 $ 9,511.00
Area 6 $ 9,353.00
Sewer Connection Fee Schedule: $53.00 per plumbing fixture unit.
Water Capacity Fee Schedule
Meters Effective 7/1/2024
5/8” Meter $ 930.00
3/4” Meter $ 1,395.00
1” Meter $ 2,325.00
1 1/2” Meter $ 4,650.00
2” Meter $ 7,440.00
3” Meter $ 16,275.00
4” Meter $ 30,496.00
6” Meter $ 62,928.00
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee Schedule
Non-Residential Areas Effective 7/1/2024
Area A $ 5.15 / sq. ft.
Area B $ 1.81 / sq. ft.
Area C $ 5.53 / sq. ft.
Area D $ 3.31 / sq. ft.
Area E $ 2.01 / sq. ft.
Area F $ 1.81 / sq. ft.
Residential* Effective 7/1/2024
Area A $ 5.15 / sq. ft.
Area B $ 1.81 / sq. ft.
Area C $ 5.53 / sq. ft.
Area D $ 3.31 / sq. ft.
Area E $ 2.01 / sq. ft.
Area F $ 1.81 / sq. ft.
*Applies only for projects with 5 or more dwelling units on the entire project.
Residential Development Fee Schedule
Bedrooms Effective 7/1/2024
5 Bedrooms $ 8,911.00
4 Bedrooms $ 8,010.00
3 Bedrooms $ 7,234.00
2 Bedrooms $ 5,391.00
1 or less $ 4,046.00
Transit Zoning Code Fee Schedule
Non-Residential Areas Effective 7/1/2024
Civic $ 2.91 / sq. ft.
Commercial $ 3.64 / sq. ft.
Industrial $ 2.37 / sq. ft.
Retail $ 9.11 / sq. ft.
Residential Effective 7/1/2024
High-Rise Tower $ 856.56 / sq. ft.
Multi-Family $ 1,270.04 / sq. ft.
Single-Family $ 2,467.60 / sq. ft.
Harbor Specific Plan Fee Schedule
Non-Residential Effective 7/1/2024
Other Use $ 1,098.14 / 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail/Restaurant $ 5,279.40 / 1,000 sq. ft.
Residential Effective 7/1/2024
Single Family/Multi-Family $ 850.00 / unit
List the beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES – FY 2024/2025
BEGINNING
BALANCE
As of 07/01/24
ENDING
BALANCE
As of 06/30/25
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area A (Fund 041) $716,996.00 $728,357.88 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area B (Fund 042) $9,817.32 $9,972.90 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area C (Fund 043) $74,043.75 $78,902.50 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area D (Fund 044) $798.64 $8,570.41 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area E (Fund 034) $1,797,695.89 $1,751,339.35 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area F (Fund 035) $2,289,392.30 $2,235,705.28 Transit Zoning Code (Fund 048) $219,276.80 $353,455.74
Harbor Specific Plan (Fund 049) $101,068.31 $102,669.89 Sewer Connection Fee (Fund 055) $4,521,526.48 $4,629,919.12 Water Capacity Fee (Fund 060) ($13,214,500.75) ($37,263,236.69) Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 1 (Fund 221) $1,152,838.17 $1,194,116.89 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 2 (Fund 222) $571,780.19 $592,385.70 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 3 (Fund 223) $213,539.26 $216,863.22 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 4 (Fund 224) $654,252.99 $744,995.86 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 5 (Fund 225) $408,502.27 $414,975.61 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 6 (Fund 226) $351,719.24 $371,632.88 Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund 991) $3,193,027.94 $2,498,279.25 Transportation System Improvement JPA Area B (Fund 992) $10,002,922.22 $9,832,477.30
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Residential Development District 1 (Fund 311) $905,871.72 1,019,059.18 Residential Development District 2 (Fund 312) $6,163,665.60 4,871,989.37 Residential Development District 3 (Fund 313) $12,424,790.81 $11,654,637.42 Residential Development District 4 (Fund 314) $544,951.27 645,188.87 Residential Development District 5 (Fund 315) $896,519.29 909,813.64 List the amount of fees collected and the interest earned.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES – FY 2024/2025 FEES
COLLECTED
INTEREST
EARNED
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area A (Fund 041) $0.00 $11,361.88 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area B (Fund 042) $0.00 $155.58 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area C (Fund 043) $3,633.21 $1,225.54 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area D (Fund 044) $7,665.96 $105.81 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area E (Fund 034) $18,067.89 $27,566.24 Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area F (Fund 035) $19,206.92 $34,231.50 Transit Zoning Code (Fund 048) $128,347.03 $5,831.91
Harbor Specific Plan (Fund 049) $0.00 $1,601.58
Sewer Connection Fee (Fund 055) $358,135.71 $74,562.86
Water Capacity Fee (Fund 060) $405,973.76 $615.63
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 1 (Fund 221) $22,659.00 $18,619.72 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 2 (Fund 222) $10,295.88 $10,309.63 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 3 (Fund 223) $0.00 $3,323.96 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 4 (Fund 224) $79,139.04 $11,603.83 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 5 (Fund 225) $0.00 $6,473.34 Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 6 (Fund 226) $43,772.04 $5,288.52 Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund 991) $0 $43,985.96 Transportation System Improvement JPA Area B (Fund 992) $0 $153,378.95
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Residential Development District 1 (Fund 311) $98,569.80 $14,617.66 Residential Development District 2 (Fund 312) $103,168.00 $82,251.32 Residential Development District 3 (Fund 313) $104,757.48 $188,421.49 Residential Development District 4 (Fund 314) $90,375.59 $9,862.01 Residential Development District 5 (Fund 315) $0.00 $13,294.35 Identify each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with the fees.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES – FY 2024/2025 TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
PERCENT
FUNDED BY
FEE
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area E (Fund 034) Project No. 14-6802 Warner Avenue Widening: Main to Oak Phase I $2,110,911.35 4% Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area F (Fund 035) Project No. 11-6741 Bristol Widening - Warner To St Andrew Phase IV $1,558,118.96 3% Project No. 13-6792 Bristol Widening: Civic Center to Washington Phase III A
$4,456,736.59 1%
Project No. 17-6883 Bristol Street & Memory Lane Intersection Widening
$16,805.59 100%
Drainage Assessment Fee – Area 6 (Fund 226)
Project No. 23-6458 Miscellaneous Storm Drain Repairs $42,960.37 68% Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund 991) Project No. 23-6999 Traffic Signal Installation Chestnut/Zoo $757,281.74 98% Transportation System Improvement JPA Area B (Fund 992) Project No. 14-6802 Warner Avenue Widening: Main to Oak Phase I $2,110,911.35 41% Project No. 18-6901 Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2: Oak to Grand
$390,833.31 2%
Project No. 23-7539 Active Transportation Safety Improvement Warner $132,448.99 8%
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Parks Acquisition & Development – District 2 (Fund 312) Project No. 20-2731 Santiago Main Street Entrance Construction $2,398,790.00 3% Project No. 22-2765 Santiago Nature Center Renovation $692,398.36 100% Project No. 24-2601 Santiago Park Lighting Project $703,403.00 100% Project No. 24-6601 Santiago Park Trail & Habitat Restoration $199,613.07 1% PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES – FY 2024/2025 TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
PERCENT
FUNDED BY
FEE
Parks Acquisition & Development – District 3 (Fund 313) Project No. 16-2658 Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter & Primate Habitat $1,350,229.21 59% Project No. 20-2729 Standard & McFadden New Park $1,517,934.45 50% Project No. 21-2740 Flower Street Bike Trail Renovation $69,940.02 100% Project No. 22-1415 Memorial Park Aquatic Facility $5,750,708.04 2% Project No. 23-2601 Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub $210,067.14 51% Provide the approximate date by which the construction of the public improvements will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in the City’s master plans, and the public improvement remains incomplete.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS EXPENDITURES – FY
2024/2025 STATUS PROJECT STATUS
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area E
(Fund 034)
Project No. 14-6802 Warner Avenue Widening: Main to
Oak Phase I
In progress
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area F
(Fund 035)
Project No. 11-6741 Bristol Widening - Warner To St
Andrew Phase IV
In progress
Project No. 13-6792 Bristol Widening: Civic Center to
Washington Phase III A
In progress
Project No. 17-6883 Bristol Street & Memory Lane
Intersection Widening
In progress
Drainage Assessment Fee – Area 6 (Fund 226)
Project No. 23-6458 Miscellaneous Storm Drain Repairs Project completed Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund 991) Project No. 23-6999 Traffic Signal Installation
Chestnut/Zoo
In progress
Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund
992)
Project No. 14-6802 Warner Avenue Widening: Main to
Oak Phase 1
In progress
Project No. 18-6901 Warner Avenue Improvements
Phase 2: Oak to Grand
In progress
Project No. 23-7539 Active Transportation Safety
Improvement Warner
In progress
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Parks Acquisition & Development – District 2 (Fund 312) Project No. 20-2731 Santiago Main Street Entrance
Construction
In progress
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS EXPENDITURES – FY
2024/2025 STATUS PROJECT STATUS
Project No. 22-2765 Santiago Nat Center Renovation In progress Project No. 24-2601 Santiago Park Lighting Project In progress Project No. 24-6601 Santiago Park Trail & Habitat
Restoration
In progress
Parks Acquisition & Development – District 3 (Fund 313) Project No. 16-2658 Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter &
Primate Habitat
In progress
Project No. 20-2729 Standard & McFadden New Park In progress Project No. 21-2740 Flower Street Bike Trail Renovation In progress Project No. 22-1415 Memorial Park Aquatic Facility In progress Project No. 23-2601 Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub In progress Identify each public improvement that is anticipated to be undertaken in the following fiscal year.
BUDGETED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – FY 2025/2026
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area E (Fund 034) Warner Protection Bike Lane: Oak-Grand
Transportation System Improvement Area Fee – Area F (Fund 035) Bristol Street Improvements & Widening: Phase 4 - Warner to Saint Andrew Bristol Widening - Civic Center to Washington
Fairview Bridge & Street Improvements
Bristol Street &Memory Lane Intersection Widening
Provide a description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES – FY 2024/2025
INTERFUND
TRANSFER OR
LOAN
AMOUNT
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
New Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area B (Fund 033) NONE New Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area E (Fund 034) NONE New Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area F (Fund 035) NONE Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area A (Fund 041) NONE Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area B (Fund 042) NONE Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area C-2 (Fund 048) NONE Transportation System Improvement Area Fee - Area G (Fund 049) NONE Sewer Connection Fee (Fund 055) NONE
Water Capacity Fee (Fund 060) NONE
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 1 (Fund 221) NONE
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 2 (Fund 222) NONE
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES – FY 2024/2025
INTERFUND
TRANSFER OR
LOAN
AMOUNT
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 3 (Fund 223) NONE
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 4 (Fund 224) NONE
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 5 (Fund 225) NONE
Drainage Assessment Fee - Area 6 (Fund 226) NONE
Transportation System Improvement JPA Area A (Fund 991) NONE Transportation System Improvement JPA Area B (Fund 992) NONE
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Residential Development District 1 (Fund 311) NONE
Residential Development District 2 (Fund 312) NONE
Residential Development District 3 (Fund 313) NONE
Residential Development District 4 (Fund 314) NONE
Residential Development District HSP (Fund 315) NONE