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 of Orange County. Policy UD-4.2 Image Making through Architecture … Continued
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 themes, and landscaping. Policy UD-3.3 Foster Community … Continued
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 Compatibility and use with Setting Employ buffers … Continued
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 and the public realm improvements. Policy UD-1.3 … Continued
The Urban Design Element establishes the long-range vision for the physical design, visual qualities, and sensory experience of the city. This element, in coordination with other elements of the General Plan, orchestrates a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. Specifically, the Urban Design Element addresses the public realm and building form, and establishes programs … Continued
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 of historic buildings. Policy HP-3.3 Accessible Preservation Program … Continued
Promote the City’s cultural and historic resources to advance Santa Ana’s role in Southern California history. Policy HP-2.1 Resource Stewardship Expand community outreach to educate property owners and businesses regarding responsibilities and stewardship requirements of the city’s historic resources. Policy HP-2.2 Educational Awareness Provide educational opportunities to foster community awareness and pride in Santa Ana’s … Continued
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 for Rehabilitation Ensure rehabilitation of historic buildings complies with … Continued
The purpose of this Historic Preservation Element is to provide guidance in developing and implementing activities that ensure that identification, designation, and protection of architectural, historical, cultural, and archaeological resources are part of the City’s planning, development, and permitting processes. Through General Plan historic preservation policies and programs, Santa Ana’s heritage and diversity will continue … Continued
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 that would exceed a height of … Continued
