A comprehensive and multimodal circulation system that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and promotes a sustainable community. Policy M-1.1 Safety Achieve zero fatalities from traffic collisions through education, enforcement, and infrastructure design. Policy M-1.2 Balanced Multimodal Network Provide a balanced and equitable multimodal circulation network that reflects current and changing … Continued
(Land Use, Housing, Historic Preservation, and Urban Design)
This Mobility Element is the City’s blueprint for moving people, goods, and resources throughout the community. Moving beyond mere functionality, the City seeks to improve the quality of life in Santa Ana by providing more complete streets, offering ways to be more active, and conserving our natural resources. In planning the city’s transportation system for … Continued
Low Density Residential (LR-7) The Low Density Residential designation applies to areas with low-rise residential neighborhoods characterized by single-family detached homes. This designation is intended to preserve and protect existing single-family neighborhoods, while allowing for new housing through accessory dwelling units. Maximum Density: 7 du/ac Typical Maximum Height: 2 stories Low-medium Density Residential (LMR-11) The … Continued
Institutional & Open Space
As shown in Figure LU-4 (see page LU-16) and listed in Table LU-3 (see page LU-17), the General Plan provides the maximum density or intensity for each land use designation. The zoning code further refines these standards and prescribes additional regulations that affect a building’s form, character, and use. Residential Density Each residential land use … Continued
The development, use, and distribution of land are critical to achieving our city’s vision and adhering to our core values. As stewards of the land, the City must plan for uses and development that create a sustainable, healthy, and livable city; ensure equitable outcomes and land use distributions; protect and enhance our cultural and community … Continued
The Land Use Plan consists of two primary components: land use designations and land use maps. The land use designations establish the types and intensity of land uses permitted in Santa Ana. The land use maps display the pattern, distribution, and intensity of land use designations across the entire city, down to the parcel level. … Continued
