Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs.
- Policy LU-2.1
Employment Opportunities
Provide a broad spectrum of land uses and development that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana residents.
- Policy LU-2.2
Capture Local Spending
Encourage a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending, and offer a range of employment opportunities.
- Policy LU-2.3
Supportive Spaces
Provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues.
- Policy LU-2.4
Cost and Benefit of Development
Balance the benefits of development with its fiscal impacts on the city and on quality of life for the community.
- Policy LU-2.5
Benefits of Mixed-Use
Encourage infill mixed-use development at all ranges of affordability to reduce vehicle miles traveled, improve jobs/housing balance, and promote social interaction.
- Policy LU-2.6
Encourage Investment
Promote rehabilitation of properties and encourage increased levels of capital investment to create a safe and attractive environment.
- Policy LU-2.7
Business Incubator
Support land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa Ana.
- Policy LU-2.8
City Image
Encourage land uses, development projects, and public art installations that promote the city’s image as a cultural, governmental, and business-friendly regional center.
- Policy LU-2.9
Open Space Needs
Establish and maintain public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential uses to provide sufficient open space and recreational opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors.
- Policy LU-2.10
Smart Growth
Focus high density residential in mixed-use villages, designated planning focus areas, Downtown Santa Ana, and along major travel corridors.