What topics are covered in the General Plan?

The elements in the Santa Ana General Plan address topics required by state law and a number that are optional, but of importance to the Santa Ana community.

Some topics are discussed entirely within a single element while others are touched on throughout multiple elements. The list below includes general guidance on which elements include the most information related to each topic.

To see how the General Plan is organized by Volume and Element, go to Elements.

To see how the General Plan addresses these topics and many others, go to Search Elements by Topic.

Required topics

  • Circulation and complete streets (see Mobility Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table M-3))
  • Climate adaptation and resiliency (primarily addressed in the Safety Element, supported by goals and policies in other elements)
  • Conservation (see Conservation Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table CN-2))
  • Environmental justice (integrated throughout the General Plan, with a focus in the Community, Mobility, Open Space, and Safety Elements)
  • Housing (see Housing Element)
  • Land use (see Land Use Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table LU-1))
  • Noise (see Noise Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table N-2))
  • Open space (see Open Space Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table OS-2)
  • Public utilities and facilities (see Public Services, including Related General Plan Policies (Table PS-1))
  • Safety (see Safety Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table S-1))

Optional topics

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