The Land Use Plan consists of two primary components: land use designations and land use maps. The land use designations establish the types and intensity of land uses permitted in Santa Ana. The land use maps display the pattern, distribution, and intensity of land use designations across the entire city, down to the parcel level.
Figure LU-1 shows the fundamental pattern of land use. Table LU-2 estimates the reasonable, long-term buildout potential of the overarching growth strategy. Table LU-3 and Figure LU-4 describe the standards for development intensity and density and show where they apply.
Figure LU-2 displays the boundaries of special planning areas in Santa Ana. These areas require more detailed land-use planning. In seven planning areas, detailed guidance is provided in specific plans and other special zoning tools presently in place. In the five focus areas, broad land-use guidance is provided in this element, with future specific zoning development standards to be adopted.
It should be noted that the maps do not display the city’s limited unincorporated sphere of influence because the area consists entirely of regional storm drainage channels.