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Consistency

The General Plan (all content) must be internally consistent and all other City plans and documents must be consistent with the General Plan.

Implementation

Each element also contains an implementation section that provides a list, organized by goal, of the actions to take place in the next one to five years to make progress toward said goal(s). These implementation actions provide the basis for establishing priorities, scheduling, and assigning staff and other resources. Implementation actions also identify who is … Continued

Policy Framework

Each element contains a set of goals and policies on matters related to one or more topics. Goals are statements of desired future conditions toward which efforts, regulations, and use of resources are directed. Policies are statements that guide decision-making and specify an intended level of public commitment on a subject. The tables, figures, and … Continued

Topics

To see how the General Plan addresses these topics and an 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 … Continued

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 and distinctive streetscape improvements. Policy UD-7.3 … Continued

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 of architecture, site, and other design … Continued

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 Between Public Art Promote public art in … Continued

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