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Table HE-2 Housing Element Implementation

The goals and policies of the Housing Element are implemented through programs designed to encourage the maintenance, improvement, development, and conservation of housing and neighborhoods in the community. These programs are organized into functional groupings that relate to specific goals. However, in many cases a program achieves multiple goals and policies. State law requires that...

Table HE-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 HE-1 lists each Housing goal in...

GOAL HE-5: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Affirm, promote, and implement social justice and equity in the provision, type, and affordability of housing and the availability of services for all residents. Policy HE-5.1 Housing Opportunities Ensure housing opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, source of...

GOAL HE-4: Special Needs

Provide sufficient rental and ownership housing opportunities and supportive services for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and people experiencing homelessness. Policy HE-4.1 Senior Housing Support development of affordable senior rental and ownership housing, readily accessible to support services; provide assistance for seniors to maintain and repair their homes to facilitate the maximum independent...

GOAL HE-3: Housing Assistance

Increase opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families to find affordable housing, and afford a greater choice of rental and homeownership opportunities. Policy HE-3.1 Rental Assistance Provide rental assistance for individuals and families with extremely low-, very low-, and low-incomes with funding from the federal government. Policy HE-3.2 Homeownership Expand...

GOAL HE-2: Housing Supply and Diversity

Foster an inclusive community with a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana’s residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups. 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...

GOAL HE-1: Housing and Neighborhoods

Livable and affordable neighborhoods with healthy and safehousing conditions, community services, well-maintained infrastructure, and public facilities that inspire neighborhood pride and ownership. Policy HE-1.1 Housing Conditions Support the rehabilitation, repair, and improvement of single-family, multiple-family, and mobile homes. Policy HE-1.2 Neighborhood Involvement Encourage active and informed participation in neighborhood organizations to help identify needs and...

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The goals and policies of the Housing Element are implemented through programs designed to encourage the maintenance, improvement, development, and conservation of housing and neighborhoods in the community. These programs are organized into functional groupings that relate to specific goals. However, in many cases a program achieves multiple goals and policies. State law requires that...

Goal HE-4: Special Needs - Implementation Actions [Table HE-2 part 4]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency Funding Time Frame GOAL HE-1: Provide sufficient rental and ownership housing opportunities and supportive services for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and people experiencing homelessness. =People with Disabilities 35 Care Facilities A. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the City’s Care Home Ordinance as part of the Zoning Code...

Goal HE-3: Housing Assistance - Implementation Actions [Table HE-2 part 3]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency Funding Time Frame GOAL HE-3: Increase opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families to find affordable housing, and afford a greater choice of rental and homeownership opportunities. Rental Assistance 29 Housing Choice Voucher A. Provide housing assistance payments to eligible households in the Housing Choice...

Goal HE-2: Housing Supply and Diversity - Implementation Actions [Table HE-2 part 2]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency Funding Time Frame GOAL HE-2: Foster an inclusive community with a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana’s residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups. Housing Supply 14 Transit Zoning Code /Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84) A. Update the...

Goal HE-1: Housing and Liveable Neighborhoods - Implementation Actions [Table HE-2 part 1]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency Funding Time Frame GOAL HE-1: Livable and affordable neighborhoods with healthy and safe housing conditions, community services, well-maintained infrastructure, and public facilities that inspire neighborhood pride and ownership. Housing Rehabilitation 1 Single-Family and Mobile Home Rehabilitation. A. Contract with a local nonprofit organization (currently Habitat for Humanity) to implement...

Goal UD-7: Gateways - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 7]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-7: Create and strengthen gateways into the City that promote a sense of arrival. 7.1 Enhanced gateways. Pursue funding to develop and maintain a signage, lighting, and landscape program at gateways leading into the city. PBA/PWA 2023 7.2 Gateway impact fee. Consider amending the zoning code to require...

Goal UD-6: Landmarks - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 6]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-6: Create new and protect existing City landmarks and memorable places that convey positive images. 6.1 Landmarks. Establish and implement a Landmark program that identifies, maintains, and promotes city landmarks and memorable places. PBA/CDA 2024 6.2 Natural landmarks. Update the Santa Ana River Vision Plan to develop the...

Goal UD-5: Focus Intersections - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 5]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-5: Create focal points at major intersections to enhance community identity and open space. 5.1 Landscaping at focus intersections. Develop landscape design standards for developments adjacent to or at focus intersections. PBA 2022-2027 5.2 Public art at focus intersections. Explore a collaborative program with schools, nonprofit organizations, and...

Goal UD-4: Physical Character - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 4]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-4: Create nodes and urban hubs throughout the City to foster community, education, arts and culture, business activities, entertainment, and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center. 4.1 Museum District. Continue to enhance and develop policies and design standards for the Museum District to encourage private and...

Goal UD-3: Attractive Travelways - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 3]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-3: Create and maintain safe and attractive travelways through coordinated streetscape design. 3.1 Corridors. Update the zoning code to require new development projects or major renovations along arterial roadways to meet the City’s landscape standards and to reﬂect of the identity and values of the adjacent neighborhoods....

Goal UD-2: Sustainable Environment - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 2]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL UD-2: Improve the built environment through sustainable development that is proportional and aesthetically related to its setting. 2.1 Emerging technology. Consider updating the zoning code to require mixed-use and multifamily residential projects to incorporate on-site lanes/spaces for transportation network companies (TNC) and other emerging technologies. As parking...

Goal UD-1: Physical Character - Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 1]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame Goal UD-1: Improve the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. 1.1 Public art program. Collaborate with the Arts Director and Commission to develop a citywide public art program. Pursue public art grant-funding opportunities. Evaluate the...

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