The Land Use Plan consists of two primary components: land use designations and land use maps. The land use designations establish the types and intensity of land uses permitted in Santa Ana. The land use maps display the pattern, distribution, and intensity of land use designations across the entire city, down to the parcel level. … Continued
The development, use, and distribution of land are critical to achieving our city’s vision and adhering to our core values. As stewards of the land, the City must plan for uses and development that create a sustainable, healthy, and livable city; ensure equitable outcomes and land use distributions; protect and enhance our cultural and community … Continued
Support a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. Policy LU-4.1 Complementary Uses Promote complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. Policy LU-4.2 Public Realm Maintain and improve the public realm through quality architecture, street trees, landscaping, … Continued
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 land use and development, with supplemental opportunities for … Continued
Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. 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 … Continued
Provide a land use plan that improves quality of life and respects our existing community. Policy LU-1.1 Compatible Uses Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. Policy LU-1.2 Homeownership Opportunities Support innovative development policies to expand homeownership opportunities at all income levels. Policy LU-1.3 Equitable creation AND Distribution of … Continued
Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous land use considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths: Maintain a strong sense of community Enhance quality of life with new … Continued
Santa Ana has a long, dynamic history of growth and development, starting from its establishment in 1869 (and later incorporation in 1886) on just over 74 acres of land. The city has grown to encompass over 27 square miles, with a population of more than 330,000 residents and businesses and institutions employing over 160,000 workers … Continued
The purpose of the Land Use Element is to provide a long-range guide for the physical development of the city, reflecting the community’s vision for a high quality of life. This element guides the distribution, location, and size of new development, ensuring that residential neighborhoods are protected and that future growth is sustainable and minimizes … Continued
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 CM-1 lists each Community goal in … Continued
