Historic Property Regulatory Advisory

The City of Santa Ana has engaged advisory services to support the revision of its municipal code with a focus on strengthening protections for historic properties and addressing demolition-by-neglect provisions. The contractor will provide expert guidance on regulatory frameworks, best practices, and legal mechanisms to ensure that historic structures are preserved through effective enforcement and policy design. This work is critical to aligning local ordinances with preservation standards and preventing the gradual loss of culturally significant buildings through neglect or inadequate oversight. The advisory services fall under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on administrative management and general management consulting, and the engagement is structured as a subcontract under the city’s broader code update initiative. The project is tied to the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance its historic preservation framework and is linked to a publicly accessible project record through the CEQA Net portal. The work will be performed locally in Santa Ana, with the contractor expected to engage with city staff, community stakeholders, and preservation experts to develop actionable, legally sound recommendations that balance development needs with heritage conservation goals.