Land Use Element GOAL LU-4: Complete Communities Support a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. Policy LU-4.1 Complementary Uses Promote complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. Policy LU-4.2 Public Realm Maintain and improve the public … Continued
Mobility Element GOAL M-3: Active Transportation A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles. Policy M-3.1 Nonmotorized Travelway Network Expand and maintain a citywide network of nonmotorized travelways within both the public and private realms that create linkages between … Continued
Land Use Element GOAL LU-3: Compatibility of Uses Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Policy LU-3.1 Community Benefits Support new development which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. Policy LU-3.2 Empower Community Facilitate community engagement and dialogue in policy decisions and outcomes affecting … Continued
Land Use Element GOAL LU-2: Land Use Needs 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 … Continued
Land Use Element GOAL LU-1: Growing Responsibly Provide a land use plan that improves quality of life and respects our existing community. Policy LU-1.1 Compatible Uses Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. Policy LU-1.2 Homeownership Opportunities Support innovative development policies to expand homeownership opportunities at all income levels. … Continued
Historic Preservation Element GOAL HP-3: Historic Preservation Develop, implement, and maintain a nationally recognized historic preservation program. Policy HP-3.1 Historic Resource Survey Maintain a comprehensive program to inventory and preserve historic and cultural resources, including heritage landscape and trees. Policy HP-3.2 Incentivize Preservation Support incentive programs that promote restoration, rehabilitation, salvage, and adaptive reuse … Continued
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. Policy HP-1.2 Federal Standards … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-7: Gateways Create and strengthen gateways into the City that promote a sense of arrival. Policy UD-7.1 First Impression Strengthen the architectural design of developments near gateways to communicate a sense of arrival and inspire positive images of the City. Policy UD-7.2 Streetscape Improvements Enhance Santa Ana’s gateways to include unique … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-6: Landmarks Create new and protect existing City landmarks and memorable places that convey positive images. Policy UD-6.1 Design with Landmarks Strengthen the design of development to frame and enhance landmarks, natural features, and view corridors. Policy UD-6.2 Appropriate Design Near Landmarks Ensure development near existing landmarks is supportive and respectful … Continued
Urban Design Element GOAL UD-5: Focus Intersections Create focal points at major intersections to enhance community identity and open space. Policy UD-5.1 Building Presence at Intersections Create a strong presence at focus intersections by locating intense building mass and open space areas along the street that include high quality design and materials. Policy UD-5.2 Linkages … Continued
