GOAL HP-1: Historic Areas and Resources

Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s historic areas and resources to maintain a unique sense of place.

  • Policy HP-1.1
    Architectural and Design Standards
    Preserve unique neighborhoods and structures in Santa Ana through implementation of the Citywide Design Guidelines and historic preservation best practices.
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  • Policy HP-1.2
    Federal Standards for Rehabilitation
    Ensure rehabilitation of historic buildings complies with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and that new construction in historic districts is compatible with context.
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  • Policy HP-1.3
    Historic Districts and Design Standards
    Explore opportunities to preserve neighborhoods with largely intact historic buildings and character through the creation of historic districts, identification of historically sensitive areas, or neighborhood context-sensitive design standards.
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  • Policy HP-1.4
    Protecting Resources
    Support land use plans and development proposals that actively protect historic and cultural resources. Preserve tribal, archeological, and paleontological resources for their cultural importance to communities as well as their research and educational potential.
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  • Policy HP-1.5
    Structure and Systems Maintenance
    Encourage maintenance, care, and systems upgrades of historic resources to avoid the need for major rehabilitation, prevent loss of historic resources, and remediate health concerns such as lead based paint and mold.
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  • Policy HP-1.6
    Lead by Example
    Ensure that all City-owned historic resources and cultural facilities reflect exceptional architecture and historically appropriate features to celebrate Santa Ana as a world-class city.
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  • Policy HP-1.7
    Preserving Human Element
    Encourage participation in oral history programs to capture Santa Ana’s historic and cultural narrative.
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  • Policy HP-1.8
    Reuse of Historic Buildings
    Support flexible land use standards to facilitate the adaptive reuse of historic buildings with a variety of economically viable uses, while minimizing impacts to the historic value and character of sites and structures.
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  • Policy HP-1.9
    Historic Downtown
    Strengthen the image and identity of Downtown through unifying design and architectural themes that are compatible with existing historic fabric.
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