Historic Areas and Resources

Historic Preservation Element

  • 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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Land Use Element

  • Policy LU-3.5
    Adaptive Reuse
    Encourage the preservation and reuse of historical buildings and sites through flexible land use policies.
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Urban Design Element

  • Policy UD-2.3
    New Life for Old Buildings
    Encourage the preservation and reuse of historic and architecturally significant structures to maintain urban fabric and reduce overall energy consumption associated with new construction.
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  • Policy UD-2.4
    Intentional Design
    Encourage design and architecture on private and public property that accentuate focal points, activity nodes, and historic areas.
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  • Policy UD-2.6
    Preserve Neighborhood Character
    Preserve the character and uniqueness of existing districts and neighborhoods.
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  • Policy UD-6.1
    Design with Landmarks
    Strengthen the design of development to frame and enhance landmarks, natural features, and view corridors.
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  • Policy UD-6.2
    Appropriate Design Near Landmarks
    Ensure development near existing landmarks is supportive and respectful of architecture, site, and other design features of the landmark.
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  • Policy UD-6.3
    Create New Landmarks
    Encourage new development that will lead to the creation of new landmarks in the City and bolster community pride.
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