FAQ Topic: Conservation

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 … Continued

Compatibility of Uses

Land Use Element GOAL LU-3: Compatibility of Uses Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Policy LU-3.1 Community Benefits Support new development which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. Policy LU-3.2 Empower Community Facilitate community engagement and dialogue in policy decisions and outcomes affecting … Continued

Sustainable Environment

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-2: Sustainable Environment Improve the built environment through sustainable development that is proportional and aesthetically related to its setting. Policy UD-2.1 Enhanced Public Realm Experience Encourage development to enhance the existing environment through the use of creative architectural design and sustainable streetscape treatments that are consistent on each corridor. Policy UD-2.2 … Continued

Hazardous Materials

Safety Element GOAL S-2: Hazardous Materials Protect residents and environmental resources from contaminated hazardous material sites and minimize risks associated with the use, production, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S-2.1 Regional Collaboration Consult and collaborate with federal, state, and regional agencies to identify and regulate the use, storage and disposal of hazardous … Continued

Park Maintenance, Stewardship, and Sustainability

Open Space Element Goal OS-3: Park Maintenance,  Stewardship, and Sustainability Maintain and manage parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to sustain City assets and support safe use. 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 … Continued

Parks, Open Space, and Recreation

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 … Continued

Water Resources

Conservation Element Policy CN-4.1 Water Use Encourage and educate residents, business owners, and operators of public facilities to use water wisely and efficiently. Policy CN-4.2 Landscaping Encourage public and private property owners to plant native or drought-tolerant vegetation. Policy CN-4.3 Recycled Water Systems Continue to coordinate with the Orange County Water District, Orange County Sanitation … Continued

Energy Resources

Conservation Element GOAL CN-3: Energy Resources Reduce consumption of and reliance on nonrenewable energy, and support the development and use of renewable energy sources. Policy CN-3.1 Interagency Coordination Consult with regional agencies and utility companies to pursue energy efficiency goals and expand renewable energy strategies. Policy CN-3.2 Education Programs Support education programs to provide information … Continued

Natural Resources

Natural Resources Goal CN-2: Natural Resources Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s natural and environmental resources while maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat restoration, and scenic resources. Policy CN-2.1 Native Wildlife Habitat Protection Protect and enhance natural vegetation in parks and open spaces for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and to serve as noise and scenic buffers. … Continued

Air Quality and Climate

Conservation Element GOAL CN-1: Air Quality and Climate Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change. Policy CN-1.1 Regional Planning Efforts Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet or exceed State and Federal ambient air quality standards in order to educate the … Continued

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