Community

Community Element

• GOAL CM-3: Active Living and Well-being
  Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents.
• Policy CM-3.1
  Supporting Health Services
  Collaborate with and provide support to organizations engaged in improving public health and wellness, expanding access to affordable quality health care, and providing medical services for all segments of the community. Encourage greater emphasis on expanding or improving health services to underserved areas and populations.
  
• Policy CM-3.2
  Healthy Neighborhoods
  Continue to support the creation of healthy neighborhoods by addressing public safety, land use conflicts, hazardous soil contamination, incompatible uses, and maintaining building code standards.
  
• Policy CM-3.3
  Healthy Residential Programs
  Invest in programs and public improvements that educate residents about opportunities to increase their physical activity and improve their health, especially in environmental justice communities with higher risk of negative public health outcomes.
  
• Policy CM-3.4
  Safe Mobility
  Promote the overall safety of multimodal streets by developing local and regional programs that educate and inform motorists of nonmotorized roadway users.
  
• Policy CM-3.5
  Community Spaces
  Encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride to create secure communities and promote safe public spaces.
  
• Policy CM-3.6
  Healthy Options
  Promote access to affordable, fresh, and healthy food options citywide through efforts such as community gardens, culinary classes, and neighborhood farmers markets.
  
• Policy CM-3.7
  Active Lifestyles
  Support programs that promote sports, fitness, walking, biking and active lifestyles.
  
• Policy CM-3.8
  Underutilized Spaces
  Repurpose underutilized spaces and City-owned vacant land as a strategy to improve community health and increase the number and accessibility of opportunities for health and recreation activities. Prioritize the redevelopment of such sites within environmental justice area boundaries and other areas underserved by parks and recreation opportunities.
  
• Policy CM-3.9
  Prevention
  Coordinate with the County Health Care Agency to promote healthier communities through education, prevention, intervention programs, and other activities that address the root causes of health disparities and inequities in Santa Ana.
  
• Policy CM-3.10
  Public Health
  Explore the feasibility of establishing a City Public Health Department with a focus on enhancing local health care access and delivery of health services in the City.
  

Open Space Element

• Policy OS-1.6
  Park Access and Connectivity
  Create a Safe Routes to Parks program that establishes and enhances access to existing and new parks and recreation facilities through safe walking, bicycling, and transit routes.
   
• Policy OS-2.1
  Recreation Variety
  Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as traditional and trending activities.
  
• Policy OS-2.2
  Healthy Parks and Public Spaces
  Invest in and activate parks, recreation facilities and greenspace to support active lifestyles, mental health, youth development, lifelong learning and environmental health benefits that support individual and community wellbeing.
  
• Policy OS-2.3
  Active Lifestyles
  Invest in parks, trails and programs that support sports, fitness, active transportation, and active lifestyles.
  
• Policy OS-2.6
  Connections to Nature
  Design and develop parks, greenspace, and trail corridors to support community respite, wellness, and the mental health benefits found in connections to nature.
  
• Policy OS-2.14
  ADA Accessibility
  Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-3.9
  Noxious, Hazardous, Dangerous, and Polluting Uses
  Improve the health of residents, students, and workers by limiting the impacts of construction activities and operation of noxious, hazardous, dangerous, and polluting uses that are in close proximity to sensitive receptors, with priority given to discontinuing such uses within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy LU-4.8
  Community Partnerships
  Collaborate with property owners, community organizations, and other local stakeholders to identify opportunities for additional open space and community services, such as community gardens and gathering places.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-1.3
  Complete Neighborhoods
  Improve neighborhood quality by locating or providing access to complementary services and public facilities, including the integration of community gardens and access to healthy food options in neighborhoods.
    
• Policy HE-1.4
  Healthy Neighborhoods
  Create and maintain parks and open spaces; plant trees, green parkways, and medians; support access to healthy food options; and maintain a continuous pattern of pathways that encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.
   

Mobility Element

GOAL M-3: Active Transportation
A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles.

• Policy M-3.1
  Nonmotorized Travelway Network
  Expand and maintain a citywide network of nonmotorized travelways within both the public and private realms that create linkages between neighborhoods, recreational amenities, schools, employment centers, neighborhood serving commercial, and activity centers.
  
• Policy M-3.2
  Nonmotorized Travelway Amenities
  Enhance nonmotorized travelways with amenities such as landscaping, shade trees, lighting, benches, crosswalks, rest stops, bicycle parking, and support facilities that promote a pleasant and safe experience.
  
• Policy M-3.3
  Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
  Lead the development and implementation of safe routes to schools and parks by partnering with the school districts, residents, property owners, and community stakeholders.
  
• Policy M-3.4
  Regional Coordination
  Coordinate development of the City’s active transportation and transit network with adjacent jurisdictions, OCTA, and other appropriate agencies.
  
• Policy M-3.5
  Education and Encouragement
  Encourage active transportation choices through education, special events, and programs.
  
• Policy M-3.6
  Transit Connectivity
  Enhance first and last mile connectivity to transit facilities through safe, accessible, and convenient linkages.
  
• Policy M-3.7
  Complete Streets Design
  Enhance streets to facilitate safe walking, bicycling, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation through community participatory design.
  
• Policy M-3.8
  Santa Ana River and Golden Loop
  Proactively pursue the improvement and restoration of the Santa Ana River natural habitat and the completion of the Golden Loop to serve as a multiuse recreational amenity.
  
• Policy M-3.9
  Neighborhood Traffic
  Develop innovative strategies to calm neighborhood traffic, increase safety, and eliminate collisions, while also maintaining access for emergency response.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-3.4
  Safe Mobility
  Promote the overall safety of multimodal streets by developing local and regional programs that educate and inform motorists of nonmotorized roadway users.
  
• Policy CM-3.7
  Active Lifestyles
  Support programs that promote sports, fitness, walking, biking and active lifestyles.
  

Open Space Element

• Policy OS-1.2
  Parks and Recreation System
  Provide and support a comprehensive and integrated network of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space that is diverse, with a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities.
  
• Policy OS-1.6
  Park Access and Connectivity
  Create a Safe Routes to Parks program that establishes and enhances access to existing and new parks and recreation facilities through safe walking, bicycling, and transit routes.
  
• Policy OS-1.7
  Trail Connectivity
  Collaborate with other City agencies, partners, and regional entities to provide, and connect regional and local trails, travelways, and access corridors to support recreation, active transportation, and park and program access. Consider greenways along the OC Streetcar route, flood control channels, and other underutilized sites.
  
• Policy OS-2.3
  Active Lifestyles
  Invest in parks, trails and programs that support sports, fitness, active transportation, and active lifestyles.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-1.7
  Active Transportation Infrastructure
  Invest in active transportation connectivity between activity centers and residential neighborhoods to encourage healthy lifestyles.
     

Urban Design Element

• Policy UD-3.6
  Linear Park System
  Support open space improvements along roadways and nonvehicular paths, such as bike or multiuse trails, to create linear open space that connect to a network of parks and activity areas throughout the city.
  
• Policy UD-5.4
  Intersections for all Travel Modes
  Strengthen active transportation connections and amenities at focal intersections to promote a pleasant and safe experience for nonmotorized forms of travel.
  

Historic Preservation Element

GOAL HP-2: Cultural and Historic Resources
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 history.
  
• Policy HP-2.3
  Commemorating History
  Support efforts to identify and commemorate historic structures and sites, and historically sensitive areas in Santa Ana through murals, plaques, and educational exhibits.
  
• Policy HP-2.4
  Local and Regional Partnerships
  Strengthen relationships and programs with local and regional institutions and organizations to promote the appreciation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation of Santa Ana’s historic and cultural resources.
  
• Policy HP-2.5
  Economic Development Tool
  Promote economic development through heritage education and the promotion of tourism.
  
• Policy HP-2.6
  Center Core
  Promote Santa Ana’s identity as the cultural and historic downtown of Orange County.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-1.9
  Art and Cultural Programming  
  Promote art and cultural programs of local interest to provide educational and cultural awareness opportunities.
  

Economic Prosperity Element

• Policy EP-1.10
  Creative Class
  Target the attraction of arts and culture related industries to create jobs, attract investments, and stimulate the local economy through tourism.
   
• Policy EP-3.1
  Leverage Historic and Cultural Assets
  Market the city’s historic and cultural assets to increase the attraction of businesses and their employees to Santa Ana’s places and destinations.
   
• Policy EP-3.11
  Improve Image
  Create vibrant public spaces through arts and culture projects that enhance urban quality of life, expand the tax base, and improve regional and community image.
    

Public Services Element

• Policy PS-1.3
  Cultural and Community Centers
  Support the expansion, creation, and continued operation of cultural and community institutions and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-1.10
  Downtown Orange County
  Balance development within the downtown to continue to serve as a cultural and economic hub for existing and future residents.
   
• Policy LU-2.8
  City Image
  Encourage land uses, development projects, and public art installations that promote the city’s image as a cultural, governmental, and business-friendly regional center.
    

Housing Element

• Policy HE-1.7
  Historic Preservation
  Support preservation and enhancement of residential structures, properties, street designs, lot patterns, and other visible reminders of neighborhoods that are considered local historic or cultural resources.
  
• Policy HE-2.1
  Citywide
  Designate adequate land in the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning for the development of a range of housing types to meet the identified needs of all economic segments of the community while providing a high quality of life for all residents.
      

Community Element

• GOAL CM-2: Education
  Provide exceptional, accessible, and diverse educational programs and facilities to meet community needs.
• Policy CM-2.1
  Supporting Organizations
  Collaborate with both private and public organizations that support early childhood education programs to optimize and expand service capacity.
  
• Policy CM-2.2
  Educational Facilities Capacity
  Partner with local school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other educational providers regarding land use and policy changes to ensure available educational facilities.
  
• Policy CM-2.3
  Partnerships with Schools
  Strengthen partnerships with local schools to promote safe, supportive, and effective learning environments that foster school and community pride.
  
• Policy CM-2.4
  Parent Participation
  Support education, recreation programs, and after school activities that involve parent participation to increase high school graduation and college attendance rates.
  
• Policy CM-2.5
  Training Opportunities
  Promote and partner with local businesses, schools, and nonprofits offering education, job training, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities for Santa Ana youth and residents.
  
• Policy CM-2.6
  Educational Funding
  Enhance educational opportunities in the community by expanding and maintaining access to libraries, learning centers, and technology through innovative funding sources.
  
• Policy CM-2.7
  Lifelong Learning
  Encourage lifelong learning beyond the traditional classroom environment by promoting lectures, learning circles, self-directed discussion groups, learning and skill-building activities, and other educational opportunities at local libraries, historical societies, cultural centers, recreation and community centers, and public spaces.
  

Public Services Element

• Policy PS-2.4
  Community Partnerships
  Provide alternative methods to improve police services that support community partnerships, build public trust, and proactively address public safety issues.
  
• Policy PS-2.5
  Safety Programs
  Promote early childhood education and prevention programs that improve public safety and maintain ongoing community education opportunities.
  
• Policy PS-2.6
  School Safety
  Collaborate with local schools to establish and implement comprehensive and coordinated services that enhance the security and safety of students, educators, and administrators on and off campus.
  

Open Space Element

• GOAL OS-2: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities
  Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and activities to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income.
• Policy OS-2.1
  Recreation Variety
  Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as traditional and trending activities.
  
• Policy OS-2.2
  Healthy Parks and Public Spaces
  Invest in and activate parks, recreation facilities and greenspace to support active lifestyles, mental health, youth development, lifelong learning and environmental health benefits that support individual and community wellbeing.
  
• Policy OS-2.3
  Active Lifestyles
  Invest in parks, trails and programs that support sports, fitness, active transportation, and active lifestyles.
  
• Policy OS-2.4
  Urban Agriculture and Healthy Foods
  Expand urban agriculture opportunities in private development and public spaces, including home gardens, community gardens, and urban farms. Support healthy food choices through amenities and programs.
  
• Policy OS-2.5
  Air Quality and Heat
  Coordinate park renovation and development to address air quality and climate impacts by reducing heat island effect by providing green infrastructure and shade, and reducing air pollution by providing vegetation that removes pollutants and air particles.
  
• Policy OS-2.6
  Connections to Nature
  Design and develop parks, greenspace, and trail corridors to support community respite, wellness, and the mental health benefits found in connections to nature.
  
• Policy  OS-2.7
  Healthy Indoor Options
  Encourage or incentivize new commercial and residential development to provide private indoor recreation space when located in areas with high levels of localized air pollution or if site is adjacent to freeways or heavy industrial uses.
  
• Policy OS-2.8
  Hazardous Materials
  Reduce or eliminate, where feasible, the use of pesticides and herbicides that negatively impact human health at park facilities and publicly accessible open spaces.
  
• Policy OS-2.9
  Safety through Design
  Create a safe environment through implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in public spaces.
  
• Policy OS-2.10
  Safe Use
  Ensure the safety of park visitors and usability of facilities through facility upkeep, landscaping maintenance, surveillance, recreation and social service programs, and partnerships with public and private entities that address public safety and related issues in parks.
  
• Policy OS-2.11
  Community Involvement and Volunteerism
  Encourage residents, stakeholders, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, social organizations, and public agencies to volunteer and partner in the development, maintenance, and activation of publicly-owned parks and recreation facilities.
  
• Policy OS-2.12
  Park and Facility Character
  Ensure that parks and recreation facilities incorporate placemaking elements that foster social connections and community pride such as art, landscaping, murals, and amenities and facilities that reflect site character and local needs.
  
• Policy OS-2.13
  Neighborhood Needs
  Consider unique neighborhood and demographic needs in the development of local parks, open spaces and programs. Balance these unique needs with efforts to ensure affordability and serve residents citywide.
  
• Policy OS-2.14
  ADA Accessibility
  Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
  
• Policy OS-2.15
  Inclusive, Affordable Recreation
  Provide parks, recreation facilities and programs that reflect the different demographics of the Santa Ana community, including diverse races, ethnic groups, identities, family configurations, abilities, and incomes.
  

Community Element

• GOAL CM-3: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities
  Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents.
• Policy CM-3.2
  Healthy Neighborhoods
  Continue to support the creation of healthy neighborhoods by addressing public safety, land use conflicts, hazardous soil contamination, incompatible uses, and maintaining building code standards.
  
• Policy CM-3.3
  Healthy Residential Programs
  Invest in programs and public improvements that educate residents about opportunities to increase their physical activity and improve their health, especially in environmental justice communities with higher risk of negative public health outcomes.
  
• Policy CM-3.5
  Community Spaces
  Encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride to create secure communities and promote safe public spaces.
  
• Policy CM-3.6
  Healthy Options
  Promote access to affordable, fresh, and healthy food options citywide through efforts such as community gardens, culinary classes, and neighborhood farmers markets.
  

Public Services Element

• Policy PS-1.8
  Access for All
  Improve connectivity and ADA special needs accessibility at all public facilities.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-3.9
  Noxious, Hazardous, Dangerous, and Polluting Uses
  Improve the health of residents, students, and workers by limiting the impacts of construction activities and operation of noxious, hazardous, dangerous, and polluting uses that are in close proximity to sensitive receptors, with priority given to discontinuing such uses within environmental justice area boundaries.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-1.3
  Complete Neighborhoods
  Support the rehabilitation, repair, and improvement of single-family, multiple-family, and mobile homes
    
• Policy HE-1.4
  Healthy Neighborhoods
  Create and maintain parks and open spaces; plant trees, green parkways, and medians; support access to healthy food options; and maintain a continuous pattern of pathways that encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.
   

Urban Design Element

• Policy UD-1.4
  Safety through Design
  Incorporate public safety design features into private and public developments to prevent loitering, vandalism, and other undesirable activities.
  
• Policy UD-3.11
  Urban Forest
  Create a diverse urban forest with a variety of sustainable trees in medians, parkways, public open space, and private development.
  

Economic Prosperity

• GOAL EP-1: Job Creation and Retention
  Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the city.
• Policy EP-1.1
  Protect Industrial
  Protect industrial uses that provide quality job opportunities, including middle-income jobs; provide for secondary employment and supporting uses; and maintain areas where smaller emerging industrial uses can locate in a multitenant setting.
  
• Policy EP-1.2
  Attract Business
  Strengthen and expand citywide business attraction efforts in order to achieve the city’s full employment potential.
  
• Policy EP-1.3
  Living-wage Employment
  Promote new and retain existing job-producing businesses that provide living-wage employment opportunities.
  
• Policy EP-1.4
  Job Skills
  Pursue available financial and tax incentives to improve residents’ employment skills and workforce preparation.
  
• Policy EP-1.5
  Access through Education
  Support education and employment training on a citywide basis to improve access to higher-wage and emerging occupations.
  
• Policy EP-1.6
  Comprehensive Approach
  Collaborate with chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and other partners to prepare residents to seek and thrive in current and emerging employment environments.
  
• Policy EP-1.7
  Targeted Resources
  Target business attraction and retention resources to firms with high positive net revenue implications for local government, particularly those engaged in business-to-business taxable sales transactions.
  
• Policy EP-1.8
  Growing Tax Base
  Collaborate with the chambers of commerce to promote fiscal stability and growth of sales tax and employment generating businesses in the city.
  
• Policy EP-1.9
  Avoid Conflict of Uses
  Avoid potential land use conflicts by prohibiting the location of sensitive receptors and noxious land uses in close proximity.
  
• Policy EP-1.10
  Creative Class
  Target the attraction of arts and culture related industries to create jobs, attract investments, and stimulate the local economy through tourism.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-2.5
  Training Opportunities
  Promote and partner with local businesses, schools, and nonprofits offering education, job training, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities for Santa Ana youth and residents.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-2.1
  Employment Opportunities
  Provide a broad spectrum of land uses and development that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana residents.
   
• Policy LU-2.2
  Capture Local Spending
  Encourage a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending, and offer a range of employment opportunities.
  
• Policy LU-2.7
  Business Incubator
  Support land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa Ana.
   

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 of Orange County.
  
• Policy UD-4.2
  Image Making through Architecture
  Promote development within nodes to reflect the significance of the area and cultivate a positive image of Santa Ana through high quality architecture.
  
• Policy UD-4.3
  Activate Open Space
  Ensure architectural and landscape design activates open space as a means to promote community interaction and enhance the aesthetic quality of development.
  
• Policy UD-4.4
  Vibrant Street Life
  Encourage development within nodes that promotes pedestrian activities, enhanced amenities, and engaging designs that allow for discovery, excitement, and social interaction.
  
• Policy UD-4.5
  Open Space at Nodes
  Promote creative, multipurpose public space within nodes, major development projects, and people places.
  
• Policy UD-4.6
  Community-Led Installations
  Provide for opportunities to incorporate distinctive, innovative, and community-informed public art in plazas and open spaces to promote pedestrian activity.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-3.5
  Community Spaces
  Encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride to create secure communities and promote safe public spaces.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-1.6
  Transit oriented development
  Encourage residential mixed-use development, within the City’s District Centers, Urban Neighborhoods, and adjacent to high quality transit.
  
• Policy LU-1.10
  Downtown Orange County
  Balance development within the downtown to continue to serve as a cultural and economic hub for existing and future residents.
   
• Policy LU-2.3
  Supportive Spaces
  Provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues.
     
• Policy LU-2.5
  Benefits of Mixed-Use
  Encourage infill mixed-use development at all ranges of affordability to reduce vehicle miles traveled, improve jobs/housing balance, and promote social interaction.
     
• Policy LU-3.6
  Focused Development
  Facilitate the transformation of the transit corridors through focusing medium and high density pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development at key intersections.
  
• Policy LU-4.10
  Thriving Downtown
  Encourage new development and enhancement of Downtown Santa Ana through creative, sustainable, and innovative design solutions.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-2.1
  Citywide
  Designate adequate land in the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning for the development of a range of housing types to meet the identified needs of all economic segments of the community while providing a high quality of life for all residents.
      
• Policy HE-2.2
  Downtown
  Strengthen Santa Ana’s core downtown as a vibrant mixed-use and mixed-income environment by capitalizing on the government center, arts district, historic downtown, transit-oriented housing, and diverse neighborhoods.
     

Open Space Element

• GOAL OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
  Provide an integrated system of accessible parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space to serve the City of Santa Ana.
• Policy OS-1.1
  Park Master Plan
  Create and regularly update a citywide parks master plan to provide guidance for the acquisition, development, maintenance and programing of parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to meet community needs.
  
• Policy OS-1.2
  Parks and Recreation System
  Provide and support a comprehensive and integrated network of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space that is diverse, with a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities.
  
• Policy OS-1.3
  Park Standard
  Establish and maintain public parks, open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential development to provide sufficient opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Attain a minimum of three acres of land per 1,000 persons residing in the City of Santa Ana.
  
• Policy OS-1.4
  Park distribution
  Ensure that all City residents have access to public parks, recreation facilities, or trails in the City of Santa Ana, within a 10-minute walking and biking distance of their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental justice areas.
  
• Policy OS-1.5
  Park and Open Space Types
  Provide a mix of community, neighborhood, and special-use parks, along with greenway corridors, natural areas, and landscape areas, to meet community needs for greenspace, recreation space, social space, and trail connectivity.
  
• Policy OS-1.6
  Park Access and Connectivity
  Create a Safe Routes to Parks program that establishes and enhances access to existing and new parks and recreation facilities through safe walking, bicycling, and transit routes.
  
• Policy OS-1.7
  Trail Connectivity
  Collaborate with other City agencies, partners, and regional entities to provide, and connect regional and local trails, travelways, and access corridors to support recreation, active transportation, and park and program access. Consider greenways along the OC Streetcar route, flood control channels, and other underutilized sites.
  
• Policy OS-1.8
  Land Acquisition and Equitable Distribution
  Acquire available lands for parks, open space, greenways and trail corridors, with priority given to sites that are within park deficient and environmental justice areas.
  
• Policy OS-1.9
  New Development
  Require all new development to provide adequate parks and open space, including via parkland dedication or development fees, in order to meet the City’s park standard. Ensure that new development includes pedestrian and multi-modal travelways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees.
  
• Policy OS-1.10
  Creative Solutions for Deficiencies 
  Develop creative and flexible solutions to provide greenspace and recreation activities in park-deficient neighborhoods. Encourage private and commercial recreational facilities that are physically open to the public and are affordable to residents of surrounding neighborhoods, and serve community needs.
  
• Policy OS-1.11
  Funding Sources
  Explore and pursue all available funding, including nontraditional funding sources, for park acquisition, facility development, programming, maintenance of existing and new parks, and to increase investment per resident and meet the City’s park standard of three acres per 1,000 residents. Set aside park funding to have monies on hand to acquire and develop parkland when opportunities arise and to leverage grant options.
  
• Policy OS-1.12
  Shared Use
  Collaborate with school districts, faith-based communities, and community serving organizations to expand shared use facilities through cooperative agreements to maximize recreation options.
  
• Policy OS-1.13
  Water Features
  Maintain, protect, and program the City’s lakes, river and creek to support recreation, resource and water quality protection, and community aesthetics.
  

Community Element

• GOAL CM-1: Recreation and Culture
  Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population.
• Policy CM-1.1
  Access to Programs
  Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient or environmental justice areas.
  
• Policy CM-1.3
  Equitable Programs 
  Encourage recreational and cultural programs and activities of local interest that are inclusive and affordable to all.
  
• Policy CM-1.4
  Shared Use 
  Expand community activities and programs provided through shared use or cooperative agreements at City facilities or partner sites.
  
• Policy CM-1.5
  Equitable Recreational Spaces 
  Promote the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the city, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy CM-1.10
  Community Attractions 
  Incorporate placemaking elements and technology into existing and new parks and facilities to encourage use of public spaces, access to educational resources, and community-led activities.
  

Public Services Element

• GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities
  Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located.
• Policy PS-1.2
  Equitable Distribution
  Ensure public services and facilities reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed and accessible, with priority assigned to improving areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy PS-1.3
  Cultural and Community Centers
  Support the expansion, creation, and continued operation of cultural and community institutions and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents.
  
• Policy PS-1.4
  Civic Center Enhancements
  Explore opportunities to activate the Civic Center by incorporating social, cultural, and entertainment venue programming, and improving infrastructure and connectivity to Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
  
• Policy PS-1.5
  Community Benefit
  Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities; promote active lifestyles; and maximize community benefit.
  

Conservation Element

• Policy CN-1.17
  Indoor Recreation
  Encourage new development to provide indoor recreation space when located in areas with high levels of localized air pollution or if site is adjacent to freeways or heavy industrial uses.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-1.3
  Equitable creation AND Distribution of Open Space
  Promote the creation of new open space and community-serving amenities in park-deficient areas that keeps pace with the increase in multi-unit housing development, with priority given to those that are also within environmental justice area boundaries.
   
• Policy LU-2.3
  Supportive Spaces
  Provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues.
     
• Policy LU-2.9
  Open Space Needs
  Establish and maintain public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential uses to provide sufficient open space and recreational opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors.
   
• Policy LU-4.9
  Recreational Amenities
  Encourage public, private and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park and open space deficient.
  

Urban Design Element

• Policy UD-1.5
  Attractive Public Spaces
  Encourage community interaction through the development and enhancement of plazas, open space, people places, and pedestrian connections with the public realm.
  
• Policy UD-4.3
  Activate Open Space
  Ensure architectural and landscape design activates open space as a means to promote community interaction and enhance the aesthetic quality of development.
  
• Policy UD-4.5
  Open Space at Nodes
  Promote creative, multipurpose public space within nodes, major development projects, and people places.
  
• Policy UD-4.6
  Community-Led Installations
  Provide for opportunities to incorporate distinctive, innovative, and community-informed public art in plazas and open spaces to promote pedestrian activity.
  

Public Services

• GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities
  Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located.
• Policy PS-1.1
  Maintenance and Design
  Provide and maintain public facilities that reinforce community identity through high quality design.
  
• Policy PS-1.2
  Equitable Distribution
  Ensure public services and facilities reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed and accessible, with priority assigned to improving areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy PS-1.3
  Cultural and Community Centers
  Support the expansion, creation, and continued operation of cultural and community institutions and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents.
  
• Policy PS-1.4
  Civic Center Enhancements
  Explore opportunities to activate the Civic Center by incorporating social, cultural, and entertainment venue programming, and improving infrastructure and connectivity to Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
  
• Policy PS-1.5
  Community Benefit
  Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities; promote active lifestyles; and maximize community benefit.
  
• Policy PS-1.6
  Facility Locations
  Support land use decisions related to community facilities that preserve quality of life for the city’s residents and surrounding community.
  
• Policy PS-1.7
  Sustainable and Resilient Practices
  Require the development or rehabilitation of any public facility or capital improvement to incorporate site design and building practices that promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and resiliency.
  
• Policy PS-1.8
  Access for All
  Improve connectivity and ADA special needs accessibility at all public facilities.
  
• Policy PS-1.9
  Supportive Housing
  Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify and encourage the development of suitable sites for housing with support services.
  
• Policy PS-1.10
  Fair Share
  Require that new development pays its fair share of providing improvements to existing or creating new public facilities and their associated costs and services.
  
• Policy PS-1.11
  Safety
  Remove actual and perceived safety concerns that create barriers to physical activity by requiring adequate lighting, street visibility, and areas of clear connectivity, especially for new projects or improvements within environmental justice area boundaries.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-1.2
  Community Input  
  Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input and involve them in the decision-making process for community facility improvements and programming.
  
• Policy CM-1.4
  Shared Use 
  Expand community activities and programs provided through shared use or cooperative agreements at City facilities or partner sites.
  
• Policy CM-1.5
  Equitable Recreational Spaces 
  Promote the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the city, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy CM-1.7
  Connections to Facilities  
  Support efforts to connect residents and visitors to local and regional cultural, educational, and natural environments.
  
• Policy CM-1.8
  Developer Involvement 
  Promote developer participation in the provision of community facilities to meet the recreational needs of residents.
  
• Policy CM-2.2
  Educational Facilities Capacity
  Partner with local school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other educational providers regarding land use and policy changes to ensure available educational facilities.
  

Mobility Element

• Policy M-3.2
  Nonmotorized Travelway Amenities
  Enhance nonmotorized travelways with amenities such as landscaping, shade trees, lighting, benches, crosswalks, rest stops, bicycle parking, and support facilities that promote a pleasant and safe experience.
  
• Policy M-5.7
  Infrastructure Condition
  Enhance travelway safety by maintaining streets, alleys, bridges, sidewalks, lighting, and other transportation infrastructure in excellent condition.
  

Conservation Element

• Policy CN-3.9
  Energy Generation in Public Facilities
  Encourage and support the generation, transmission, use, and storage of locally distributed renewable energy in order to promote energy independence, efficiency, and sustainability.
  

Open Space Element

• Policy OS-2.14
  ADA Accessibility
  Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
  
• Policy OS-3.1
  Park and Facility Maintenance
  Ensure all parks, recreation facilities and open spaces are well maintained.
  

Safety Element

• Policy S-1.4
  Critical Infrastructure
  Design, construct, and retrofit critical public facilities and utilities located in flood-prone areas to maintain their structural and operational integrity during floods.
  
• Policy S-3.1
  Hazard Identification
  Explore opportunities to identify and encourage the upgrade of structures and facilities that are at risk from seismic hazards.
  
• Policy S-3.3
  Key Public Facilities and Systems
  Coordinate with relevant utility service providers to ensure that major utility systems remain resilient in the event of a major earthquake and are seismically upgraded.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-1.9
  Public Facilities and Infrastructure
  Evaluate individual new development proposals to determine if the proposals are consistent with the General Plan and to ensure that they do not compound existing public facility and service deficiencies.
   
• Policy LU-4.9
  Recreational Amenities
  Encourage public, private and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park and open space deficient.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-1.5
  Infrastructure and Public Services
  Provide quality community facilities, physical infrastructure, traffic management and parking control, and other public services to promote the livability, safety, and vitality of neighborhoods.
    

Urban Design Element

• Policy UD-2.10
  Greening the Built Environment
  Promote planting of shade trees and require, where feasible, preservation and site design that uses appropriate tree species to shade parking lots, streets, and other facilities, with the goal of reducing the heat island effect.
  

Public Safety Element

• GOAL PS-2: Public Safety
  Preserve a safe and secure environment for all people and property.
• Policy PS-2.1
  Public Safety Agencies
  Collaborate with the Police Department and the Fire Authority to promote greater public safety through implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPETD) principles for all development projects.
  
• Policy PS-2.2
  Code Compliance
  Require all development to comply with the provisions of the most recently adopted fire and building codes and maintain an ongoing fire inspection program to reduce fire hazards.
  
• Policy PS-2.3
  Crime Prevention
  Coordinate, partner, and build relationships with community members and stakeholders to develop and implement crime prevention strategies through restorative practices that focus on rehabilitation, community service, and public safety.
  
• Policy PS-2.4
  Community Partnerships
  Provide alternative methods to improve police services that support community partnerships, build public trust, and proactively address public safety issues.
  
• Policy PS-2.5
  Safety Programs
  Promote early childhood education and prevention programs that improve public safety and maintain ongoing community education opportunities.
  
• Policy PS-2.6
  School Safety
  Collaborate with local schools to establish and implement comprehensive and coordinated services that enhance the security and safety of students, educators, and administrators on and off campus.
  
• Policy PS-2.7
  Staffing Levels
  Increase staffing levels for sworn peace officers, fire fighters, emergency medical responders, code enforcement, and civilian support staff to provide quality services and maintain an optimal response time citywide, as resources become available.
  
• Policy PS-2.8
  Efficiency Standards
  Ensure that equipment, facilities, technology, and training for emergency responders are updated and maintained to meet modern standards of safety, dependability, and efficiency.
  
• Policy PS-2.9
  Quality Employees
  Enhance public safety efforts by actively seeking a diverse and talented pool of public safety candidates who possess the values and skills consistent with those of the community.
  
• Policy PS-2.10
  Emergency Management Plans
  Maintain, update, and adopt an emergency operations plan and hazard mitigation plan to prepare for and respond to natural or human generated hazards.
  
• Policy PS-2.11
  Resilient facilities and infrastructure
  Coordinate with utilities and public agencies to develop, maintain, relocate, and/or upgrade critical local and regional public facilities and infrastructure systems to ensure their resiliency during times of extreme weather or natural disasters, or toxic emission release.
  
• Policy PS-2.12
  Automatic Mutual Aid
  Participate in agreements for automatic and mutual aid with other local, state, federal, and nongovernmental emergency service providers to improve protection services and emergency response throughout the region.
  
• Policy PS-2.13
  Extreme Heat
  Maintain an adequate amount and distribution of cooling centers throughout the city, with consideration given to areas with concentrations of those most vulnerable to the dangers of extreme heat.
  
• Policy PS-2.14
  Vulnerable Populations
  Coordinate with and encourage the use of community-based networks to aid vulnerable populations in preparing for emergencies and provide assistance with evacuation and recovery.
  
• Policy PS-2.15
  Recovery
  Coordinate with the County and other local agencies to reestablish and expedite services to assist affected residents and businesses in the short- and long-term recovery from emergencies and natural disasters.
  

Community Element

• Policy CM-2.1
  Supporting Organizations
  Collaborate with both private and public organizations that support early childhood education programs to optimize and expand service capacity.
  
• Policy CM-2.3
  Partnerships with Schools
  Strengthen partnerships with local schools to promote safe, supportive, and effective learning environments that foster school and community pride.
  

Open Space Element

• GOAL OS-2
  Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities
  Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and activities to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income.
• Policy OS-2.2
  Healthy Parks and Public Spaces
  Invest in and activate parks, recreation facilities and greenspace to support active lifestyles, mental health, youth development, lifelong learning and environmental health benefits that support individual and community wellbeing.
  
• Policy OS-2.9
  Safety through Design
  Create a safe environment through implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in public spaces.
  
• Policy OS-2.10
  Safe Use
  Ensure the safety of park visitors and usability of facilities through facility upkeep, landscaping maintenance, surveillance, recreation and social service programs, and partnerships with public and private entities that address public safety and related issues in parks.
  
• Policy OS-3.1
  Park and Facility Maintenance
  Ensure all parks, recreation facilities and open spaces are well maintained.
  
• Policy OS-3.2
  Maintenance Resources
  Ensure that funding, staffing, and other resources are available to maintain existing parks and facilities, as well as new ones when added to the park and open space system.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-1.8
  Public Safety
  Support efforts to improve neighborhood safety through environmental design, housing maintenance, rent stabilization, community-oriented policing, youth diversion activities, traffic safety, and other violence-prevention measures.

Urban Design Element

• Policy UD-1.4
  Safety through Design
  Incorporate public safety design features into private and public developments to prevent loitering, vandalism, and other undesirable activities.
  

Community Element

• GOAL CM-1: Recreation and Culture
  Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population.
• Policy CM-1.1
  Access to Programs
  Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient or environmental justice areas.
  
• Policy CM-1.2
  Community Input  
  Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input and involve them in the decision-making process for community facility improvements and programming.
  
• Policy CM-1.3
  Equitable Programs 
  Encourage recreational and cultural programs and activities of local interest that are inclusive and affordable to all.
  
• Policy CM-1.4
  Shared Use 
  Expand community activities and programs provided through shared use or cooperative agreements at City facilities or partner sites.
  
• Policy CM-1.5
  Equitable Recreational Spaces 
  Promote the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the city, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
  
• Policy CM-1.6
  Recreation on Private Property
  Promote the development and use of privately-owned recreation and entertainment facilities that help meet the needs of Santa Ana residents.
  
• Policy CM-1.7
  Connections to Facilities  
  Support efforts to connect residents and visitors to local and regional cultural, educational, and natural environments.
  
• Policy CM-1.8
  Developer Involvement 
  Promote developer participation in the provision of community facilities to meet the recreational needs of residents.
  
• Policy CM-1.9
  Art and Cultural Programming  
  Promote art and cultural programs of local interest to provide educational and cultural awareness opportunities.
  
• Policy CM-1.10
  Community Attractions 
  Incorporate placemaking elements and technology into existing and new parks and facilities to encourage use of public spaces, access to educational resources, and community-led activities.
  
• Policy CM-1.11
  Program Incentives 
  Incentivize use of privately owned property to promote recreation, health, wellness, and art and culture programs.
  

Mobility Element

• Policy M-3.3
  Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
  Lead the development and implementation of safe routes to schools and parks by partnering with the school districts, residents, property owners, and community stakeholders.
  
• Policy M-3.5
  Education and Encouragement
  Encourage active transportation choices through education, special events, and programs.
  

Public Service Element

• GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities
  Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located.

• Policy PS-1.1
  Maintenance and Design
  Provide and maintain public facilities that reinforce community identity through high quality design.
  
• Policy PS-1.3
  Cultural and Community Centers
  Support the expansion, creation, and continued operation of cultural and community institutions and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents.
  
• Policy PS-1.5
  Community Benefit
  Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities; promote active lifestyles; and maximize community benefit.
  

Open Space Element

• GOAL OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
  Provide an integrated system of accessible parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space to serve the City of Santa Ana.
• Policy OS-1.1
  Park Master Plan
  Create and regularly update a citywide parks master plan to provide guidance for the acquisition, development, maintenance and programing of parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to meet community needs.
  
• Policy OS-1.2
  Parks and Recreation System
  Provide and support a comprehensive and integrated network of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space that is diverse, with a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities.
  
• Policy OS-1.4
  Park distribution
  Ensure that all City residents have access to public parks, recreation facilities, or trails in the City of Santa Ana, within a 10-minute walking and biking distance of their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental justice areas.
  
• Policy OS-1.10
  Creative Solutions for Deficiencies 
  Develop creative and flexible solutions to provide greenspace and recreation activities in park-deficient neighborhoods. Encourage private and commercial recreational facilities that are physically open to the public and are affordable to residents of surrounding neighborhoods, and serve community needs.
  
• Policy OS-1.12
  Shared Use
  Collaborate with school districts, faith-based communities, and community serving organizations to expand shared use facilities through cooperative agreements to maximize recreation options.
  
• Policy OS-2.1
  Recreation Variety
  Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as traditional and trending activities.
  
• Policy OS-2.2
  Healthy Parks and Public Spaces
  Invest in and activate parks, recreation facilities and greenspace to support active lifestyles, mental health, youth development, lifelong learning and environmental health benefits that support individual and community wellbeing.
  
• Policy OS-2.3
  Active Lifestyles
  Invest in parks, trails and programs that support sports, fitness, active transportation, and active lifestyles.
  
• Policy OS-2.11
  Community Involvement and Volunteerism
  Encourage residents, stakeholders, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, social organizations, and public agencies to volunteer and partner in the development, maintenance, and activation of publicly-owned parks and recreation facilities.
  
• Policy OS-2.12
  Park and Facility Character
  Ensure that parks and recreation facilities incorporate placemaking elements that foster social connections and community pride such as art, landscaping, murals, and amenities and facilities that reflect site character and local needs.
  
• Policy OS-2.13
  Neighborhood Needs
  Consider unique neighborhood and demographic needs in the development of local parks, open spaces and programs. Balance these unique needs with efforts to ensure affordability and serve residents citywide.
  
• Policy OS-2.14
  ADA Accessibility
  Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
  
• Policy OS-2.15
  Inclusive, Affordable Recreation
  Provide parks, recreation facilities and programs that reflect the different demographics of the Santa Ana community, including diverse races, ethnic groups, identities, family configurations, abilities, and incomes.
  

Land Use Element

• Policy LU-2.3
  Supportive Spaces
  Provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues.
     
• Policy LU-2.9
  Open Space Needs
  Establish and maintain public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential uses to provide sufficient open space and recreational opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors.
   
• Policy LU-3.10
  Community Attractions
  Support the development of regional land uses that allow for entertainment, sports, and unique venues that benefit the local community and attract a wide range of visitors.
  
• Policy LU-4.9
  Recreational Amenities
  Encourage public, private and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park and open space deficient.
  

Housing Element

• Policy HE-3.4
  Supportive Services
  Support the provision of employment training, child care services, rental assistance, youth services, and other community services that enable households to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency and independence.