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Nodes and People Places

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-4: Nodes and People Places Create nodes and urban hubs throughout the city to foster community, education, arts and culture, business activities, and entertainment and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center. Policy UD-4.1 Intentional Development Support development growth in nodes consistent with the City’s vision as the dynamic urban center … Continued

Attractive Travelways

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-3: Attractive Travelways Create and maintain safe and attractive travelways through coordinated streetscape design. Policy UD-3.1 Landscaped Travelways Promote visually appealing and sustainable landscaping along freeway corridors, roadway medians, and parkways. Policy UD-3.2 Activate Paths Strengthen and activate the design of paths and adjacent development through enhanced and cohesive streetscapes, architectural … Continued

Sustainable Environment

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-2: Sustainable Environment Improve the built environment through sustainable development that is proportional and aesthetically related to its setting. Policy UD-2.1 Enhanced Public Realm Experience Encourage development to enhance the existing environment through the use of creative architectural design and sustainable streetscape treatments that are consistent on each corridor. Policy UD-2.2 … Continued

Physical Character

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-1: Physical Character Improve the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. Policy UD-1.1 Design Quality Ensure all developments feature high quality design, materials, finishes, and construction. Policy UD-1.2 Public Art Require public art as part of major developments … Continued

Aircraft Hazards

Safety Element GOAL S-4: Aircraft Hazards Protect the safety of the general public from aircraft hazards. Policy S-4.1 Structures Above 200 Feet For development projects that include structures higher than 200 feet above existing grade, the City shall inform the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) and submit materials to the ALUC for review. Proposed projects … Continued

Geologic and Seismic Hazards

Safety Element GOAL S-3: Geologic and Seismic Hazards Provide a safe environment for all Santa Ana residents and workers while minimizing risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and social and economic impacts caused by geologic and seismic hazards. Policy S-3.1 Hazard Identification Explore opportunities to identify and encourage the upgrade of structures and … Continued

Hazardous Materials

Safety Element GOAL S-2: Hazardous Materials Protect residents and environmental resources from contaminated hazardous material sites and minimize risks associated with the use, production, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S-2.1 Regional Collaboration Consult and collaborate with federal, state, and regional agencies to identify and regulate the use, storage and disposal of hazardous … Continued

Flood Safety

Safety Element GOAL S-1: Flood Safety Protect life and minimize property damage, social and economic disruptions caused by flood and inundation hazards. Policy S-1.1 Regional Collaboration Continue to consult with agencies to maintain the most current flood hazard and floodplain information; use the information as a basis for project review and to guide development in … Continued

Airport and Land Use Environs

Noise Element GOAL N-3 Airport and Land Use Environs Protect sensitive land uses from airport related noise impacts. Policy N-3.1 Residential Development Residential development within the John Wayne Airport (JWA) 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour or greater is not supported. Policy N-3.2 Flight Paths Advocate that future flight path selection be directed away from existing … Continued

Noise Generators

Noise Element GOAL N-2: Noise Generators Reduce the impact of known sources of noise and vibration. Policy N-2.1 Transportation Related Noise Reduce noise generated from traffic, railroads, transit, and airports to the extent feasible. Policy N-2.2 Stationary Related Noise Minimize noise impacts from commercial and industrial facilities adjacent to residential uses or zones where residential … Continued

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