Earthquake fault zone. Regulatory zone around active faults created through the Alquist-Priolo Act. Displayed as polygons that encompass mapped fault traces, typically about one-quarter mile in width. Edge. A break, an interruption or a simple change in the continuity of form in the built environment or open space, or a barrier along the predominant line … Continued
dB(A). A-weighted sound pressure level or A-level is the sound pressure level that has been filtered or weighted to quantitatively reduce the effect of the low frequency noise. It was designed to approximate the response of the human ear to sound. A-level is measured in units of decibels. Decibel (dB). A unit for describing the … Continued
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A state law (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), requiring state and local agencies to regulate activities with consideration for environmental protection. If a proposed activity has the potential for a significant adverse environmental impact, an environmental impact report (EIR) must be prepared and certified as to its … Continued
Backlit. Illuminated internally or from the inside. Bay window. A window projecting outward from the main wall of a building. Berm. A raised form of earth to provide screening or to improve the aesthetic character. Bollard. A vertical, freestanding, short post used as a barrier to vehicles. Bracket. A support element under overhangs; often more … Continued
AELUP. Airport Environs Land Use Plan (a land use compatibility plan referred to in Public Utilities Code Section 21675). Accessibility. Accessibility refers to the ability to reach destinations. While mobility focuses on how to get to a particular destination, accessibility focuses on where you are going. For transportation purposes, accessibility also refers to the limitations … Continued
While amendments can be made to the General Plan, they should be infrequent and based on significant and permanent changes to the context and assumptions that served as the foundation for this General Plan. Any changes or amendments to the General Plan must be consistent with the City’s Vision and Core Values as well as … Continued
Although the core values of health and equity led to a number of policies and actions designed to address the topic of environmental justice, the City conducted additional analysis, roundtables, and public engagement in 2020 to ensure Santa Ana’s disadvantaged communities had opportunities to share their experiences and concerns. The City released a Draft General … Continued
The City conducted a series of community workshops (one per Focus Area) and distributed an online survey to introduce potential new land use designations, affirm the Core Values and Vision Statement, and obtain feedback on preferred land use alternatives and the overall direction of the City’s Land Use Plan. The City developed two scenarios for … Continued
After initial outreach and GPAG dialogue, the Interagency General Plan Technical Advisory Committee (GPTAC) was formed to refine draft goals, policies, and land use focus areas. The resulting draft General Plan Policy Framework was released in late 2018, including the Vision Statement, Core Values, 37 Goals, 288 Policies and five Focus Areas. The five Focus … Continued
The General Plan Advisory Group (GPAG) was formed in 2017 with the stated goal of having a representative sample of various constituent groups help shape the update effort. The GPAG was comprised of 17 members of the public, bringing perspectives from youth, planning commissioners, business owners, community advocacy leaders, and residents. A total of 14 … Continued
