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Density and Intensity Standards

Figure LU-18 Land Use Map and Table LU-7 Land Use Designations 55 Freeway and Dyer Road

The overall scale and experience of the focus area along the freeway and city boundary will reflect an urban intensity and design, with inspiring building forms and public spaces. At the southeastern edge, the District Center land use designation will facilitate large residential mixed-use developments in remarkable structures that incorporate high density housing, hotels, and...

Figure LU-11 Land Use Map and Table LU-5 Land Use Designations Grand Avenue and 17th Street

The majority of land is planned for Urban Neighborhood or District Center land use designations, which will allow a blend of residential and commercial uses to develop simultaneously, as market conditions allow. An intense mixed-use area is envisioned adjacent to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, along the east side of Grand Avenue south of...

Figure LU-15 Land Use Map and Table LU-6 Land Use Map and Designations West Santa Ana Boulevard

Services & Infrastructure

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Natural Environment

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Mobility

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Community

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

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The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Land Use Element

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Vision and Core Values

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Sustainable Transportation

Mobility Element GOAL M-5: Sustainable Transportation A transportation system that is attractive, safe, state-of-the-art, and supports community, environmental, and conservation goals. Policy M-5.1 Enhanced Street Design Improve the beauty, character, and function of travelways with amenities such as landscaped parkways and medians, bike lanes, public art, and other amenities. Policy M-5.2 Rail Corridors Coordinate with...

Transportation, Land Use, and Design

Mobility Element GOAL M-4: Transportation, Land Use, and Design Coordinated transportation planning efforts with land use and design strategies that encourage sustainable development and achieve broader community goals. Policy M-4.1 Intense Development Areas Program multimodal transportation and public realm improvements that support new development in areas along transit corridors and areas planned for high intensity...

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The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

Built Environment

The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

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The Community Element reinforces the City’s values of recreation, culture, education, and health and wellness, and cultivates opportunities for improved quality of life for all residents. The goals and policies of this element can be made operational through partnerships with local agencies and organizations on facilities, activities, and events throughout Santa Ana. This element works in tandem with other elements of the General Plan, such as the Open Space Element, which contains policies related to parks and recreation facilities.

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Environmental Justice

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...

Active Transportation

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...

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