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Figure S-1 Flood Hazards

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the approximate location and extent of flood hazards as determined by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Homes built within 100-year flood zones are required to purchase flood insurance. While regional and local stormwater drainage channels have largely mitigated flood risks in Santa Ana, severe weather may still have a...

Table N-3 Noise Element Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these...

Table N-2 Related General General Plan Policies

Each policy in the City of Santa Ana General Plan is listed under the most related goal and element. Some policies, however, also reinforce other goals in different elements. To provide a more complete picture of all of the policies that support the goals of this element, Table N-2 lists each Noise Element goal in...

Table N-1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards

The City’s primary focus is to minimize noise problems in areas sensitive to noise because the majority of land in Santa Ana is fully established. The City emphasizes mitigation measures to deal with existing noise problems, as well as the prevention of new noise problems. Noise levels are managed through proper design and location of...

Figure N-3 Airport Noise Contours

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the exterior levels of noise created by aircraft operations at John Wayne Airport. California Building Code (Title 21) standards states that the basis for the acceptable level of aircraft noise for persons living in the vicinity of airports is 65 decibels (dBA CNEL).

Figure N-2 Future Noise Contours

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the projected exterior levels of noise (based on buildout of the land use plan), created by cars, trucks, or trains traveling along roadways and rail lines in the city. The City’s noise and land use compatibility standards (see Table N-1) consider exterior levels above 65 decibels (dBA CNEL) to...

Figure N-1 Existing Noise Conditions

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the current exterior levels of noise created by cars, trucks, or trains traveling along roadways and rail lines in the city. The City’s noise and land use compatibility standards (see Table N-1) consider exterior levels above 65 decibels (dBA CNEL) to be generally incompatible for residential and other noise-sensitive...

Table OS-3 Open Space Element Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these...

Table OS-2 Related General Plan Policies

Each policy in the City of Santa Ana General Plan is listed under the most related goal and element. Some policies, however, also reinforce other goals housed in different elements. To provide a more complete picture of all of the policies that support the goals of this element, Table OS-2 lists each Open Space goal...

Figure OS-2 Walking Distance to Park Facilities

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the walking distance from publicly accessible parks. This map can help identify neighborhoods that may be underserved or have limited access to parks and recreation facilities. The City seeks to ensure an equitable distribution of access to these facilities for all Santa Ana residents.

Table OS-1 Open Space Resources

Figure OS-1 Open Space Resources

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the number, type, and distribution of open space areas in Santa Ana, with the majority representing parks and trails owned and operated by the City. The City also maintains joint-use agreements with schools to expand public parks and recreation resources. Golf course and cemetery areas provide a more limited...

Table CN-3 Conservation Element Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these...

Table CN-2 Related General Plan Policies

Each policy in the City of Santa Ana General Plan is listed under the most related goal and element. Some policies, however, also reinforce other goals housed in different elements. To provide a more complete picture of all of the policies that support the goals of this element, Table CN-2 lists each Conservation goal in...

Table CN-1 CalEnviroScreen Scores for Environmental Justice Communities

Figure CN-3 Environmental Justice Communities

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the boundaries of Santa Ana’s environmental justice communities based on data from CalEPA’s CalEnviroScreen tool. The boundaries represent the areas where the City’s policies will emphasize and prioritize improving existing environmental conditions, expanding access to public facilities and resources, and augmenting opportunities for civic engagement.

Figure CN-2 Watersheds

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the boundaries of the three watersheds in the city. When a drop of water falls inside one of these watersheds, it flows toward larger bodies of water (see legend). The water travels either by soaking into the ground or by running directly into the water body. Healthy watersheds help...

Figure CN-1 Air Quality Management District

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the boundaries of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which is the agency responsible for regulating air pollution and maintaining clean air standards to protect public health. The District primarily controls emissions from stationary sources of air pollution (e.g., land uses), and the California Air Resources Board and...

Table PS-2 Public Services Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these...

Table PS-1 Related General Plan Policies

Each policy in the City of Santa Ana General Plan is listed under the most related goal and element. Some policies, however, also reinforce other goals housed in different elements. To provide a more complete picture of all of the policies that support the goals of this element, Table PS-1 lists each Public Services goal...

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