Land Use Element Update Survey

The City of Santee is updating its Land Use Element, which is one of the seven elements of the City’s General Plan. The Land Use Element specifies the location of different types of development – such as living options, businesses and employment, parks, and public facilities – that will be built over the next 20 years. In coordination with all of the General Plan elements, the Land Use Element provides a guide for the future development of the city.
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Posted on 4/29/2025

East County Advanced Water Purification Project Update

The East County Advanced Water Purification Project construction which has been ongoing along Mast Boulevard and Fanita Parkway since late 2023, has several areas of the trench line on Mast Boulevard between Halberns Boulevard and Fanita Parkway that have settled in the last few weeks which require repair. The City is working with the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority to resolve this issue and make permanent repairs to Mast Boulevard as soon as possible.
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Posted on 3/17/2025

Spring Do More > Download

The City of Santee has published our Spring newsletter, the Do More > Download. In this issue, we talk about topics such as the Total Altruism Project (T.A.P.), Victor the Fire Rescue Dog, the Santee Summer Concerts Lineup and so much more!
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Posted on 3/6/2025

Spring Recreation Activities Registration is Now Open!

SPRING into action by registering for our recreation classes and programs today!
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Posted on 2/24/2025

New County Animal Shelter Under Construction in Santee

There is currently a new County of San Diego Department of Animal Service Animal Shelter under construction in Santee on the northwest corner of Magnolia Avenue and Riverview Parkway. What does that mean for Santee residents?
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Posted on 1/30/2025

Emergency Readiness

In light of the recent fires in Los Angeles, frequent Red Flag wind warnings, and power shut-offs throughout San Diego County, the City of Santee would like to inform our community about the steps we have taken to prepare for emergencies in our area.
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Posted on 1/24/2025

NOTICE: New State Law - No Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk

Effective January 1, 2025, the state of California passed Assembly Bill 413 (the “Daylighting” Law), which requires a clear zone around crosswalks to reduce traffic accidents. Section of the Vehicle Code, CVC 22500(n), now prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet (from the approaching direction of travel side) of any marked or unmarked crosswalk anywhere in California.
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Posted on 1/17/2025

Santee Street Tree Program

Santee residents can participate in the free Street Tree Program. Residents who have a house with a parkway in front of it – a strip of landscaping between the sidewalk area and curb—may qualify for a free tree.
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Posted on 10/16/2024

MySanteeCA App

The MySanteeCA app provides access to the City's new online service request system, permitting & licensing portal, SanteeTV, special events, City Council meetings and more!
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Posted on 4/30/2024